Sec. 6. Comprehensive management plan
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Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal, State, and local government authorities and with the advisory council established under section 7, shall develop a comprehensive management plan and implement regulations to achieve the policy and purpose of this Act. In developing the comprehensive management plan and implementing regulations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall follow the procedures described in sections 303 and 304 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1433 and 1434). The comprehensive management plan required under paragraph
(1)shall— facilitate all public and private uses of the Sanctuary compatible with the primary objective of Sanctuary resource protection, with a focus on facilitating— fishing, diving, or similar recreational or commercial activities; and construction or placement of artificial reef structures for the purpose of enhancing fishery resources, fishing opportunities, or recreational diving opportunities; consider temporal and geographical zoning, to ensure protection of Sanctuary resources; identify needs for research and ecological monitoring; and ensure coordination and cooperation between Sanctuary managers and— other Federal, State, and local authorities with jurisdiction within or adjacent to the Sanctuary; and owners, operators, and stakeholders with respect to existing oil and gas operations within or adjacent to the Sanctuary. The Secretary shall provide for the participation of the general public in the development of the comprehensive management plan.
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