With the backing of more than 30 years of scientific studies, NOAA is issuing a notice of proposed rule-making to expand Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. The proposal would expand the sanctuary from 56 square miles to 160 square miles to protect additional critical habitat in the Gulf of Mexico.
The sanctuary will host three virtual public meetings for people to learn more about the proposed rule for Sanctuary Expansion. These will also provide an opportunity for people to make official oral comments about the proposed rule.
Join one of the meetings here and voice your support for sanctuary expansion:
Monday, June 8, 2020
1–3 p.m. Central Time
Register in advance
- If you are unable to participate online, you can connect to the meeting by phone using (213) 929-4232 and the attendee access code 704-409-034
Monday, June 8, 2020
6–8 p.m. Central Time
Register in advance
- If you are unable to participate online, you can connect to the meeting by phone using (213) 929-4232 and the attendee access code 682-728-246
Thursday, June 11, 2020
6–8 p.m. Central Time
Register in advance
- If you are unable to participate online, you can connect to the meeting by phone using (415) 655-0052 and the attendee access code 486-551-096
IMPORTANT: If you would like to provide comment during a meeting, please indicate so during the webinar registration process.
Public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person and the line-up of speakers will be based on the date and time of registration. If you will be participating by phone only and wish to make comments at one of the meetings, please send an email to [email protected] to add your name to the list.
