Would inclusion on the World Heritage List change visitor use/visitation policy at the Monument?
No, inclusion on the World Heritage List will have no affect on visitor use or visitation policy. World Heritage listing does not require that sites be open to visitors. As indicated above, such management decisions will continue to be made by the co-trustees pursuant to applicable domestic law. In general, the visitor use policy will be based on applicable domestic laws, policies and process, especially Presidential Proclamation 8031, which established stringent protections for Monument resources. The listing will not change that. For example, Papah?naumoku?kea Marine National Monument’s visitation policy — that only Midway Atoll will be open to the public, at a maximum of 50 visitors/day, as proposed by the co-trustees — will not be affected by the Monument becoming a World Heritage site.
No, inclusion on the World Heritage List will have no affect on visitor use or visitation policy. World Heritage listing does not require that sites be open to visitors. As indicated above, such management decisions will continue to be made by the co-trustees pursuant to applicable domestic law. In general, the visitor use policy will be based on applicable domestic laws, policies and process, especially Presidential Proclamation 8031, which established stringent protections for Monument resources. The listing will not change that. For example, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument’s visitation policy — that only Midway Atoll will be open to the public, at a maximum of 50 visitors/day, as proposed by the co-trustees – will not be affected by the Monument becoming a World Heritage site.
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