Appendix 3 - Mariana Trench Marine National Monument Plan Response to Public Comments

In this appendix, the Federal agencies respond to comments that were received on the November 2020 Marianas Trench MNM Draft MMP/EA during the official public comment period from February 24 to July 26, 2021. Comments were submitted to regulations.gov. All substantial comments regarding the Draft MMP/EA are presented below. Duplicate comments have been summarized. Agency responses indicate where changes were made to the MMP based on specific comments.
Numerous comments were received that expressed support for the plan and our preferred Alternative.