Coastal laws strike a balance

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Environmental Protection

OSTI ID:245237

Dennison, M S

Although the coastal zone comprises less than 10% of the nation`s land mass, more than 75% of the population lives within 50 miles of coastal areas. Commercial enterprises, including manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, resort hotels and marinas, are built in coastal areas along with the usual beachfront homes condominiums. These enterprises can adversely impact coastal environment through pollution-generation activities. Government regulators have sought to curtail activities that give rise to pollution.

• OSTI ID: 245237
• Journal Information: Environmental Protection, Vol. 4, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
RECREATIONAL AREAS
MARINAS
POLLUTION
HOTELS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COASTAL REGIONS
POLLUTION CONTROL
POLLUTION REGULATIONS
CHEMICAL EFFLUENTS
GASEOUS WASTES
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
HABITAT
WETLANDS
MILITARY FACILITIES