Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Rule To Establish a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) for State Waters Within the Boundaries of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS)

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title: "Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Rule To Establish a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) for State Waters Within the Boundaries of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS)"
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section_name: "Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Rule To Establish a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) for State Waters Within the Boundaries of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS)"
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#  Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Rule To Establish a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) for State Waters Within the Boundaries of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS)

**AGENCY:**

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION:**

Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

**SUMMARY:**

EPA is proposing to establish a NDZ for State Waters within the boundaries of the FKNMS pursuant to section 312(f)(4)(A) of the Clean Water Act. This proposed rule was published in the *Federal Register* on July 26, 2001 (66 FR 38967-38969). In response to concerns from the boating community, the comment period for this action will be extended for an additional 60 days, from August 27, 2001, to October 26, 2001.

**DATES:**

Comments must now be submitted to EPA on or before October 26, 2001.

**ADDRESSES:**

Written comments or requests for information may be submitted to Wesley B. Crum, Chief, Coastal Section, EPA Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**

Wesley B. Crum at (404) 562-9352.

A. Stanley Meiburg,

Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.