As a reference for marine planners and stakeholders, this page provides a select listing of controlling authorities pertaining to ocean planning in the northeast region.
Standards, Regulations, and References
- Affirmation of Datum for Surveying and Mapping Activities
- Affirmation of Vertical Datum for Surveying and Mapping Activities
- Automatic Identification System; Vessel Carriage Requirement
- Circular No. A-16 Revised, A-119, A-13
- FGDC-endorsed standards
- FGDC-endorsed external standards
- Federal Enterprise Architecture
- Northeast Vessel Monitoring Program Regulations
- Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries Part 648 – Fisheries of the Northeastern United States
Policies
- Clean Water Act – 404 (33 USC 1344)
- Coastal Zone Management Act (16 USC 1451)
- Coast and Geodetic Survey Act of 1947
- Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program Act
- Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006
- Endangered Species Act (16 USC 1536)
- Energy Policy Act (Pub. L. 109-58)
- Executive Order – Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts and the Great Lakes
- Information Quality Act
- Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act
- Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Migratory Bird Executive Order 13186
- Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 USC 1361)