Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary; Delay of Effective Date
Abstract
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (LONMS) on June 6, 2024, and the final rule became effective on July 22, 2024. However, as discussed in the final rule, the effective date for the provision that prohibits grappling into or anchoring on shipwreck sites (grappling and anchoring provision) was stayed until July 21, 2026. This action further extends the stay of the effective date of the grappling and anchoring provision of the final rule until September 21, 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-14204 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-14204 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register on July 15, 2026, with an effective date of July 21, 2026. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (LONMS) on June 6, 2024, and the final rule became effective on July 22, 2024. However, as discussed in the final rule, the effective date for the provision that prohibits grappling into or anchoring on shipwreck sites (grappling and anchoring provision) was stayed until July 21, 2026. This action further extends the stay of the effective date of the grappling and anchoring provision of the final rule until September 21, 2028. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/15/2026-14204/lake-ontario-national-marine-sanctuary-delay-of-effective-date.
Is document 2026-14204 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-14204 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.