National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
Trust Resource Authorization and Permitting Actions
Exclusion Text
[B5.] ‘‘Issuance of, or amendments to, general permits for activities that are included in established permit categories at 15 CFR pt. 922 and that meet the regulatory review criteria at 15 CFR pt. 922, that limit any potential impacts so that the proposed activity will be conducted in a manner compatible with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act’s primary objective of resource protection.’’
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