NOAA Lodges Consent Decree to Protect Marine Sanctuary Under Multiple Federal Laws

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has lodged a consent decree with the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, addressing violations of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Park System Resource Protection Act, the Oil Pollution Act, and the Clean Water Act. The decree aims to protect the marine sanctuary and its resources.