Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary Final Environmental Impact Statement: Volume I

Papahānaumokuākea, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a critical marine ecosystem, is set to be designated as a National Marine Sanctuary by the NOAA. This decision aims to protect its significant biological, cultural, and historical resources while integrating it into the National Marine Sanctuary System. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) outlines potential management strategies for the sanctuary, addressing environmental considerations under the Hawaiʻi Environmental Policy Act (HEPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA). Accompanied by a sanctuary management plan, this EIS evaluates various alternatives to ensure sustainable conservation of the region's unique marine environment.

United States. National Ocean Service. Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. (2024). Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary Final Environmental Impact Statement: Volume I. NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. https://doi.org/10.25923/CR71-ZJ28