Amending Proclamation 8031 of June 15, 2006, To Read, "Establishment of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument"

This proclamation amends the 2006 establishment of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument by renaming it the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a Native Hawaiian name. It makes conforming changes throughout the original proclamation's text and map, and slightly modifies permit conditions for Native Hawaiian practice by requiring harvested resources be consumed or utilized within the monument.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 10031

Key directives

Amend Proclamation 8031 title to 'Establishment of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument'
Replace 'Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument' with 'Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument' throughout
Amend Native Hawaiian Practice Permits finding 2(e) to require harvested resources be consumed or utilized in the monument
Update map title and replace 'Sanctuary' with 'Monument'

Timeline

Immediate

Renaming takes effect upon proclamation
Conforming text changes apply

Near term (90d)

Map revisions and publication updates

Long term

Ongoing monument management under new name
Potential cultural practice permit administration changes

Risks & tensions

Minor tension: 'consumed or utilized in the monument' language tightens prior permit condition—vague whether this restricts traditional practices previously allowed outside monument boundaries
Renaming is culturally significant but legally minor; no substantive boundary or regulatory changes