Spill prevention, ocean debris and other topics will be discussed during next week’s public scoping meetings on updating the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary management plan.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking comments from individuals, organizations and government agencies on future management priorities for the sanctuary. The public comment period will close on Nov. 14.
North Olympic Peninsula scoping meetings will be in Port Angeles, Neah Bay and LaPush.
Scheduled meetings are:
Four more meetings are planned elsewhere in the state. They are:
Comments will be taken at the scoping meetings, as well as by e-mail, mail and fax.