If Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is inscribed on the World Heritage List, what will change?
The ownership, sovereignty, jurisdiction, control and co-trustee management of the Monument will not be affected by such listing. All applicable U.S. and State laws and regulations will remain in effect. Listing does not provide any new management role for the National Park Service much less the United Nations (UN), UNESCO or the World Heritage Committee.
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