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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has jurisdiction and influence on cable landings in the Federal lands, parks, and reserves. The NOAA issues proposed rulings and opinions regarding the use of Federal Lands. Recent issues raised by the NOAA and affecting NASCA or any of its members is contained herein.

 

Notice of Modification to the Special use Permit (SUP) Category for the Continued Presence of Commercial Submarine Cables within the National Marine Sanctuary System

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20240902-01: NASCA Comments
re:
Docket No. NOAA-NOS-2024-0089
NASCA Comments regarding NOAA announcing a two-year suspension of special use permit (SUP) requirements in national marine sanctuaries that might be designated after August 16, 2024.
NASCA Proposal No.: 20240902-01
Submitted: 27September 2024
NASCA Comments NOAA SUP Modification Pro
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Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary

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20220808-02: NASCA Comments
re:
Docket No. NOAA-NOS-2022-0053
Notice of Intent to Conduct Scoping and to
Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary
NASCA Proposal No.: 20220802-01
Submitted: 8August2022
NASCA Comments re Hudson Canyon NMS Desi
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Fair Market Analysis for Submarine Cable Permit in National Marine Sanctuaries

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20010116-01: NASCA Cover Letter
re: Fair Market Value Analysis for a Submarine Cable Permit in National Marine Sanctuaries, Submitted 10-16-01
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20010116-01: NASCA Cover Letter
re: Fair Market Value Analysis for a Submarine Cable Permit in National Marine Sanctuaries, Submitted 10-16-01
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20011016-02: NASCA Comments
Comments of NASCA on the Draft Report, "Fair Market Analysis for a Submarine Cable Permit in National Marine Sanctuaries", 66 Fed. Reg. 43135 (Aug. 17, 2001), Submitted 10-16-01
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Installing and Maintaining Submarine Cables in National Marine Sanctuaries

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20090528-01: NASCA Comments
In the matter of "Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Rule to Revise the Critical Habitat Designation for the Endangered Leatherback Sea Turtle"
Docket No.: 0808061067-91396-01, RIN: 0648-AX06
NASCA Comments re Leatherback Sea Turtle
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20001023-01: NASCA Comments Cover Letter
“Comments of the North American Submarine Cable Association”, Submitted 10-23-00
Doc_1.2.1.1.1.1.-5.pdf
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20001023-02: Comments of NASCA on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
“Installing and Maintaining Commercial Submarine Cables in National Marine Sanctuaries”, Submitted 10-23-00
Doc_1.2.1.1.1.1.-6.pdf
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20001023-03: NASCA Comments Attachment 2
“Statement of Lawrence E. Hagadorn”, Submitted 10-23-00
Doc_1.2.1.1.1.1.-7.pdf
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20001023-04: NASCA Comments Attachment 3
List of Attached Environmental Studies Regarding Particular Submarine Cable Projects
Doc_1.2.1.1.1.1.-8.pdf
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20001023-05: NASCA Comments Attachment 4
“Cover Sheets of Environmental Studies Regarding Particular Submarine Cable Projects”, Submitted 10-23-00
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20020719-01: Comments of NASCA
on "Applicability of Special Use Permit Requirements to Certain Activities Conducted Within the National Marine Sanctuary System," Submitted 07-19-02
NASCA_Comments_on_SUP_Notice.pdf
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20051024-01: North American Submarine Cable Association Submittal
"Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment for Analysis of Remediation Alternatives for the Pacific Crossing-1 North and East Submarine Fiber OpticCables in the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanc
NASCA_Submittal_to_NOAA_Re_PC-1_Remediat
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20090528-01: NASCA Filing Cover Letter,
re: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Interim Policy and Permit Guidance for Submarine Cable Projects, Docket ID NOAA-NOS-2009-0104, dated May 28, 2009.
NOAA Letter 052809.pdf
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20090528-02: NASCA Comments In the Matter of Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Interim Policy and Permit Guidance for Submarine Cable Projects
Comments of the North American Submarine Cable Association, dated May 28, 2009.
NASCA Comments on NOAA Guidelines - Fina
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