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NASCA urges the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) to take specific measures to protect submarine cables in the mining areas proposed in Applications A and B as submitted by The Metals Company USA, LLC (“TMC USA”).
NOAA 20260223-01 NASCA Submission re: Docket Nos. NOAA–NOS–2025–0702, NOAA–NOS–2025–1330
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NASCA urges the NOAA to take specific measures to protect submarine cables in the mining areas proposed in Applications A and B as submitted by The Metals Company USA, LLC (“TMC USA”).
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NASCA urges the NOAA to take specific measures to protect submarine cables in the mining areas proposed in Applications A and B as submitted by The Metals Company USA, LLC (“TMC USA”).
Notice of Modification to the Special use Permit (SUP) Category for the Continued Presence of Commercial Submarine Cables within the National Marine Sanctuary System
20240902-01: NASCA Comments
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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
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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
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary
20220808-02: NASCA Comments
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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
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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
Fair Market Analysis for Submarine Cable Permit in National Marine Sanctuaries
20010116-01: NASCA Cover Letter
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re: Fair Market Value Analysis for a Submarine Cable Permit in National Marine Sanctuaries, Submitted 10-16-01
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re: Fair Market Value Analysis for a Submarine Cable Permit in National Marine Sanctuaries, Submitted 10-16-01
20011016-02: NASCA Comments
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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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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
Installing and Maintaining Submarine Cables in National Marine Sanctuaries
20001023-01: NASCA Comments Cover Letter
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“Comments of the North American Submarine Cable Association”, Submitted 10-23-00
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“Comments of the North American Submarine Cable Association”, Submitted 10-23-00
20001023-02: Comments of NASCA on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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“Installing and Maintaining Commercial Submarine Cables in National Marine Sanctuaries”, Submitted 10-23-00
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“Installing and Maintaining Commercial Submarine Cables in National Marine Sanctuaries”, Submitted 10-23-00
20001023-03: NASCA Comments Attachment 2
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“Statement of Lawrence E. Hagadorn”, Submitted 10-23-00
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“Statement of Lawrence E. Hagadorn”, Submitted 10-23-00
20001023-04: NASCA Comments Attachment 3
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List of Attached Environmental Studies Regarding Particular Submarine Cable Projects
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List of Attached Environmental Studies Regarding Particular Submarine Cable Projects
20001023-05: NASCA Comments Attachment 4
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“Cover Sheets of Environmental Studies Regarding Particular Submarine Cable Projects”, Submitted 10-23-00
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“Cover Sheets of Environmental Studies Regarding Particular Submarine Cable Projects”, Submitted 10-23-00
20020719-01: Comments of NASCA
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on "Applicability of Special Use Permit Requirements to Certain Activities Conducted Within the National Marine Sanctuary System," Submitted 07-19-02
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on "Applicability of Special Use Permit Requirements to Certain Activities Conducted Within the National Marine Sanctuary System," Submitted 07-19-02
20051024-01: North American Submarine Cable Association Submittal
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"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
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"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
20090528-01: NASCA Comments
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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
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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
20090528-01: NASCA Filing Cover Letter
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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.
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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.
20090528-02: NASCA Comments In the Matter of Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Interim Policy and Permit Guidance for Submarine Cable Projects
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