Document/Panel Number
NTL 2009-G39
Document Sorting Code
2009-01-27-G039-001
Provides and consolidates guidance for avoidance and protection of biologically sensitive features and areas (e.g., coral reefs) when conducting OCS operations in water depths of less than 300 meters (984 feet). Clarifies requirements to review existing and future EPs and DOCDs for "bottom disturbances" caused by use of anchors, chains, cables, wire ropes and pipelines, and to observe "no activity zones" identified by NOAA Fisheries. The NTL is more protective because it changes the applicable water depth for protective measures from 400 meters to 300 meters.
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Active
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