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JMPR Frequently Asked Questions What is a sanctuary management plan and why is it being updated? A sanctuary management plan is a site-specific planning
and management document that describes the objectives, policies, and activities
for a sanctuary. Management plans generally outline regulatory goals,
describe boundaries, identify staffing and budget needs, set priorities
and performance measures for resource protection, research, and education
programs. They also guide the development of future management activities. Why are we reviewing the management plans for all three sites together? The NMSP is reviewing all three management plans jointly. These sanctuaries are located adjacent to one another, managed by the same program, and share many of the same resources and issues. In addition, all three sites share many overlapping interest and user groups. It is also more cost-effective for the program to review the three sites jointly rather than conducting three independent reviews. During the review, the sanctuaries evaluate management and operational strategies, regulations, and boundaries. The review looks at whether the management programs at all three sanctuaries can be better coordinated. What are the steps for the review? The NMSP periodically
reviews sanctuary management plans relying on public input from both local
and national communities. This process begins with the release of a "State
of the Sanctuary" report that provides information to the public
about the sanctuary, its accomplishments, and current resource management
issues.
Following the release of these reports, the sanctuaries hold public
scoping meetings, develop action plans, and prepare a draft management
plan. The draft management plan is supported by proposed rules, which lay out any proposed regulatory changes, and a draft environmental impact statement, which analyzes potential impacts from modified and new regulations, as well as impacts from a range of alternatives. Formal public hearings on the draft documents will help staff develop final plans, which, once approved, will
outline the sanctuaries' priorities for the next 5-10 years.
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