# 15 C.F.R. § 922.153 (2026): Permit procedures and criteria

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P922_S922_153

## Section

- **Citation:** 15 C.F.R. § 922.153 (2026)
- **Heading:** Permit procedures and criteria
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 15 CFR: Commerce and Foreign Trade / Chapter IX: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / Part 922: NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM REGULATIONS / Subpart O: Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary / § 922.153: § 922.153   Permit procedures and criteria.

## Text

(a) A person may conduct an activity prohibited by § 922.152(a)(2) through (8) if conducted in accordance with the scope, purpose, terms and conditions of a permit or ONMS authorization issued under this section and subpart D of this part.
(b) Applications for such permits or ONMS authorizations should be addressed to the Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries; ATTN: Superintendent, Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, 115 E Railroad Ave., Suite 301, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
(c) The Director shall obtain the express written consent of the governing body of an Indian tribe prior to issuing a permit, if the proposed activity involves or affects resources of cultural or historical significance to the tribe.
(d) Removal or attempted removal of any Indian cultural resource or artifact may only occur with the express written consent of the governing body of the tribe or tribes to which such resource or artifact pertains, and certification by the Director that such activities occur in a manner that minimizes damage to the biological and archeological resources. Prior to permitting entry onto a significant cultural site designated by a tribal governing body, the Director shall require the express written consent of the governing body of the tribe or tribes to which such cultural site pertains.
(e) Where the issuance or denial of a permit is requested by the governing body of a Washington Coast treaty tribe, the Director shall consider and protect the interests of the tribe to the fullest extent practicable in keeping with the purposes of the Sanctuary and his or her fiduciary duties to the tribe.
[88 FR 969, Jan. 6, 2023]

## Nearby sections

- [15 C.F.R. § 922.150 (2026) § 922.150   Boundary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P922_S922_150.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 922.151 (2026) § 922.151   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P922_S922_151.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 922.152 (2026) § 922.152   Prohibited or otherwise regulated activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P922_S922_152.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 922.153 (2026) § 922.153   Permit procedures and criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P922_S922_153.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 922.154 (2026) § 922.154   Consultation with the State of Washington, affected Indian tribes, and adjacent county governments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P922_S922_154.md)

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