Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan Revision Public Meeting

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NOAA is initiating a review of the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary management plan, to evaluate progress toward implementing the goals of the sanctuary and to revise the management plan as necessary to fulfill the purposes and policies of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. NOAA has posted a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register to gather input from individuals, organizations, Tribes, and government agencies about the scope, types, and significance of issues that NOAA should address in updating the marine sanctuary’s management plan. In addition to receiving written comments by electronic means and by mail, NOAA will host several public meetings to provide information on the management plan review process, answer questions, and accept written comments from meeting attendees. The 45-day comment period extends through Dec. 17. How To Submit Comments: 1. To submit electronic comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, visit https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket Number NOAA-NOS-2026-2740. 2. To submit comments by mail, send written correspondence to Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411. 3. To submit comments in person, attend one of the scheduled public meetings (see dates and locations below), complete a comment form, and place it in the designated box. Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be considered by NOAA. All comments received are a part of the public record. The entirety of each comment, including the name of the commenter, email address, attachments, and other supporting materials will be publicly accessible. Do not submit confidential business information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. NOAA will accept anonymous comments through regulations.gov (enter N/A in the required fields to remain anonymous). Public Meetings: NOAA will host several public meetings to provide information about the management plan review, answer questions, and gather written comments. Please check the website (https://graysreef.noaa.gov/mpr) for the most up-to-date information about public meeting locations, times, and special details. Meetings will be held in the following locations: Meeting #1: Nov. 4, 1 Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. (ET) Meeting #2: Nov. 10, 310 Okatie Hwy., Okatie, SC, 4:15 – 7:45 p.m. (ET) Meeting #3: Nov. 13, 340 MLK Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. (ET) Meeting #4: Nov. 17, Singleton Hall, Allen Ballroom, 103 Tom Trout Drive, Conway, SC, 4:00 – 7:30p.m. (ET) Meeting #5: Nov. 18, 202 Calhoun St, Room 129, Charleston, SC 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. (ET) In addition to the five public meetings, the Sanctuary Advisory Council will discuss the management plan review at its fall meeting scheduled for Nov. 12. NOAA may record all or part of the above public meetings for administrative purposes.

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November 13, 2026 · 4pm – 7:30pm