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Click through the collection to:

→See an overview of the petition process, petition evaluation framework, and anticipated timeline

→Explore petitions sorted by numerical order, change category, or county, and click the links to learn more about each petition. Any petition proposing a change that can be visualized on a map (e.g., boundary or designation change) will have an image with a slider to swipe between the existing network and the proposed change. Any petition proposing a non-spatial change (e.g., take allowance or regulatory language change) will have a static image showing the location of the affected MPA(s).

→Dive into an interactive map to visualize proposed changes

→Read answers to frequently asked questions

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Last updated: 11/22/2024

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