Section 922.31 - National Marine Sanctuary special use permits(a)In general. A person may conduct a specified special use permit activity, if such activity is specifically authorized by, and is conducted in accordance with the scope, purpose, manner, terms and conditions of, a special use permit issued under this section.(b)Authority to issue. The Director, at his or her discretion, may issue a special use permit in accordance with this subpart and section 310 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1441 ) .(c)Public notice. The Director will not issue a special use permit for any category of activity unless the Director has published a notice in the FEDERAL REGISTER that such category of activity is subject to the requirements of section 310 of the Act.(d)Fees. The Director may assess and collect fees for the conduct of any activity authorized by a special use permit issued pursuant to this section. The fee will be assessed in accordance with § 922.35 .87 FR 29625, 6/27/2022; 88 FR 962, 4/7/2023; 88 FR 7357, 1/6/2023