Archive | December, 2014

NOPC Submits Comments on Draft Updated Framework for the National System of MPAs of the U.S.

The National Ocean Policy Coalition today submitted comments on NOAA’s Draft Updated Framework for the National System of Marine Protected Areas of the United States.  The Coalition’s comments focused on concerns regarding language in the proposed Framework that suggests a potential role for Regional Planning Bodies created under the National Ocean Policy in the establishment [...]

Northeast RPB Posts Materials from Nov. 2014 Meeting

The Northeast Regional Planning Body today announced the availability of a summary of its Nov. 13-14 in-person meeting in New Castle, NH. Additional information on this meeting can be found in the following documents: Appendices Meeting Agenda Meeting Materials Summary of Fall 2015 Public Comment The RPB convened in New Castle to make decisions on [...]