Everybody stay calm!
Remember the iconic Office scene where Michael comes out of his office, panicking - telling everyone else to NOT panic? Yeah, it’s kind of how we feel.
Why?!
Because Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is asking for our input!
We’ve been waiting for this day for over two years!
Below is information we have and will share sign on letters and talking points expeditiously!
How To Submit Comments:
To submit electronic comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal, visit https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket Number NOAA-NOS-2026-2740.
To submit comments by mail, send written correspondence to Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411.
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.
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 – 7:30 p.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.
NOAA Contacts:
Scott Kathey, 912-598-2381, scott.kathey@noaa.gov