Permit Application Proceedures

NEW


Revised Monument Permitting Process

Documents, Sample Applications and Instructions!


The Monument Permit Application has been improved and separated
into six separate applications, which correspond to each of the six
permit types. Permits may be issued in the Monument for activities that:

  1. further the understanding of Monument resources and qualities
    through research;
  2. further the educational value of the Monument;
  3. assist in the conservation and management of the Monument;
  4. allow Native Hawaiian practices;
  5. allow a special ocean use;
  6. allow recreational activities within the Midway Atoll
    Special Management Area.
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Effective January 2008

New Permit Applications & Processing Information
Basic Process
  1. Double check the submission deadlines to ensure that you are within the appropriate timeframe to submit your application.

  2. Download the application and related instructions
    most appropriate for your proposed activity. If you need assistance in choosing the most appropriate application type, please contact the Monument Permit Coordinator.

  3. Download the compliance information sheet and accompanying instructions. This form DOES NOT need to be submitted by the application deadline, but is required to be completed in full and submitted prior to the issuance of a Monument permit. 

  4. Download the sample application to help fill out your own application correctly.

  5. Read through the application and then complete in full. It is suggested that all information submitted be double checked for accuracy.

  6. Be sure to read the Monument's new Unified Public Notification Policy, since all application summaries, as well as full applications, will be posted to the Monument website.

  7. Submit the application. If possible, an initial submission of all applications via electronic mail is preferred but not required. However, all applicants MUST mail in an ORIGINAL, SIGNED application to the Monument office.

  8. Mail original, signed applications to:
    Monument Permit Coordinator
    Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
    6600 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy., Suite 300
    Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96825
Directions for Downloading
  1. Click on the link to download the application most appropriate for your proposed activity.

  2. You will now be able to type in all the gray text field boxes
    and check boxes but you will NOT be able to alter, copy,
    delete or modify the application or instructions in any way. 

  3. if you need assistance with any of the downloading process or with completing forms, please contact the Monument Permit Coordinator at (808) 397-2660 or e-mail: nwhipermit@noaa.gov.

General Documents
Compliance Information Sheet & Instructions
Sample Permit Application
Unified Public Notification Policy
Permit Application Types
Instructions
Application
Research
Education
Conservation & Management
Native Hawaiian Practices
Special Ocean Use (SOU)
Recreational (Midway Only)
Permit Deadlines
Permit applications received after the deadline dates are not guaranteed
to be processed before the associated activity period commences.

February 1
For activities occurring between June 1 and Aug. 31

May 1
For activities occurring between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31

September 1
For activities occurring between Jan. 1 and May 31

For Information & Assistance

For more information, or if you need assistance of any kind, please contact the Monument Permit Coordinator:
Phone: (808) 397-2660 • e-mail: nwhipermit@noaa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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