Stellwagen Bank FEIS/MP Appendices Page Gl 



Appendix G: Responses to Comments Received on the DEIS/MP 



TABLE OF CONTENTS 



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I. INTRODUCTION G3 



II. ISSUES RAISED IN RESPONSE TO DEIS/MP 



A. Sanctuary Designation G3 



B. Sanctuary Boundary G4 



1. Alternatives/Extensions G4 



2. Identification by LORAN-C G5 



C. Discharges G5 



1. Bilge Pumping Activities G5 



2. MWRA Municipal Outfall G5 



D. Disposals: Massachusetts Bay Disposal Site G6 



1. Include MBDS in Sanctuary G6 



2. Phase Out, or Close the MBDS G6 



3. Move MBDS Further Away from Sanctuary G7 



4. MBDS Management is Adequate; No Need for Additional Regulation G7 



E. Gydrocarbon Activities G7 



F. Lightering Activities G8 



G. Mariculture G8 



H. Ocean Incineration G9 



I. Artificial Platforms/Islands G9 



J. Alteration of/Construction on the Seabed G9 



K. Vessel Operation GIO 



1. Speed Limits on Charterboats/Recreational Vessels GIO 



2. Seasonal/Year-Round Speed Limits on Commercial Ships GIO 



