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If a new UZA adjoins an existing MPA, does a new MPO need to be established?

April 26, 2017adjoins existing MPA mpo uza

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If a new UZA adjoins an existing MPA, does a new MPO need to be established?

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Not necessarily. The existing MPA can be modified to incorporate the new UZA rather than establishing a new MPO. However, the Governor and MPO should review the previous MPO designation, State and local law, MPO bylaws, etc. to determine if this can be accomplished without a formal redesignation (23 CFR 450.306 (k)).