Coastal Zone Management Act and related legislation: Revision 3. Environmental Guidance Program Reference Book

Technical Report · Fri Oct 15 00:00:00 EDT 1993

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10107843· OSTI ID:10107843

In recognition of the increasing pressures upon the nation`s coastal resources, Congress enacted the Coastal Zone Management Act in 1972. Its purpose is to encourage states to preserve, protect, develop, and, where possible, restore or enhance such valuable natural resources as wetlands, floodplains, estuaries, beaches, dunes, barrier islands, and coral reefs, as well as the fish and wildlife utilizing those habitats. A unique feature of the Act is that participation by states is voluntary. One key provision for encouraging states to participate is the availability of federal financial assistance to any coastal state or territory, including those on the Great Lakes, which is willing to develop and implement a comprehensive coastal management program. Additionally, the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) was passed in 1983. This report contains the legislative history and statues associated with each Act. Regulations for implementation and other guidance are included.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 10107843
• Report Number(s): ORNL/M-3027; ON: DE94004180; TRN: 94:000286
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 15 Oct 1993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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