The Designation Process

Step 1. Letter of Interest
The state sends a letter to the NOAA Administrator identifying:

• interest in developing a reserve program and nominating a site (do not indicate a specific site)
  
• need for funds for site selection (if applicable)
  
• lead agency or agencies for contact
  

NOAA will respond to the state with a determination of whether it can consider a nomination and provide funds. The letter usually comes form the Governor of the state.

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For more information contact: Laurie.McGilvray@noaa.gov.