Permit Application Procedures

Application Documents, Instructions and Example Application

The Monument issues permits in six categories:

1. Research
2. Education
3. Conservation and Management
4. Native Hawaiian Practices
5. Special Ocean Use
6. Recreation (limited to Midway Atoll Special Management Area)

To review current Monument permit applications, grouped by permit type, please click here.

Process Steps

To submit a paper application please follow the steps below:

1. Double check the Application Deadlines below to ensure that you are within the appropriate timeframe for your proposed activity. Permit applications received after the deadline dates are not guaranteed to be processed before the associated activity period commences:



Application Deadlines

• February 1
  For activities occurring between June 1 and Aug. 31


• May 1
  For activities occurring between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31


• September 1
  For activities occurring between Jan. 1 and May 31
2. Download the application and related instructions most appropriate for your proposed activity. If you need assistance in choosing the most appropriate application type, please contact the Monument Permit Coordinator at:
   
   Monument Permit Coordinator
   Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
   NOAA/IRC, NOS/ONMS/PMNM/Permit Coordinator
   1845 Wasp Blvd, Building 176
   Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96818
   Email: nwhipermit@noaa.gov
   Phone: (808) 725-5800
   


3. Download the compliance information sheet and accompanying instructions. This form DOES NOT need to be submitted by the application deadline, but is required to be completed in full and submitted prior to the issuance of a Monument permit.


4. Download the sample application to help fill out your own application correctly.


5. Read through the application and then complete in full. It is suggested that all information submitted be double checked for accuracy. All information provided in the application will be reviewed by the Co-trustees to evaluate the potential benefits of the activity, determine whether the proposed methods will achieve the proposed results, evaluate any possible detrimental environmental impacts, and determine if issuance of a permit is appropriate.


6. Be sure to read the Monument's Unified Public Notification Policy, since all application summaries, as well as full applications, will be posted to the Monument website.


7. Submit the application. If possible, an initial submission of all applications via electronic mail is preferred but not required. All applicants must provide a signed application either submitted as a hardcopy to the address below, or digitally signed and emailed.


8. Mail original, signed applications to:
   Monument Permit Coordinator
   Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
   NOAA/IRC, NOS/ONMS/PMNM/Permit Coordinator
   1845 Wasp Blvd, Building 176
   Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96818

Directions for Downloading a Monument Permit Application

1. Click on the link below to download the application most appropriate for your proposed activity.


2. You are able to insert text in all gray text field boxes and check boxes but you will NOT be able to edit, copy, delete or modify the application or instructions in any way.


3. If you need assistance with the downloading process or completing forms, please contact the Monument Permit Coordinator at (808) 725-5800 or e-mail: nwhipermit@noaa.gov

Sample Permit Application
Download

Compliance Information Sheet & Instructions
Download Compliance Form
Download Instructions

Permit Application Forms

Permit Application Types	Instructions	Application
Research	PDF	DOC
Education	PDF	DOC
Conservation & Management	PDF	DOC
Native Hawaiian Practices	PDF	DOC
Special Ocean Use (SOU)	PDF	DOC
Recreation (Midway Only)	PDF	DOC

For Further Information & Assistance
Please contact the Monument Permit Coordinator at the contact information below, should you require any assistance or have any questions regarding the Monument Permitting Program:
Phone: (808) 725-5800
E-mail: nwhipermit@noaa.gov