Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement

This document, serving as both the Final Management Plan (FMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), outlines proposed revisions to sanctuary regulations led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and involves collaboration with the American Samoa Department of Commerce (AS DOC). The plan, spanning the next 5 to 10 years, encompasses sanctuary-specific details, including regulations, staffing, budgeting, and future priorities, while the Final EIS assesses the environmental, cultural, and socio-economic impacts of proposed actions in the American Samoa National Marine Sanctuary.