The congress finds that a there is a national interest in the effective management, beneficial use, protection, and development of the coastal zone. This voluntary federalstate partnership was created by the coastal zone management act to protect, restore, and responsibly develop our nations coastal communities and resources. Excision of protected areas from coastal protection zone part 6 special management areas 23. This guidance is issued by the coastal programs division cpd, of the office of ocean and coastal resource management ocrm, national ocean service, national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa. The czma was established to preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the nations coastal zone. Administered by noaa, the czma recognizes that ensuring access to clean water and healthy ecosystems that support a vibrant coastal economy requires effectively integrating science, technology. Coastal zone boundary coastal zone boundary texas general land office municipal boundary txdot county boundary tnrcc federal or state highway usdot ship channelgulf intracoastal waterway usace state parkwildlife management area tpwd, glo, usgs or txdot municipal area txdot coastal management programwetlands only texas general land office. Management program development grants section 305 1455. This act was established as a united states national policy to preserve, protect, develop, and. The coastal zone management act requires that a federal agency when it proposes any activity inside or outside of the coastal zone that will have a reasonably foreseeable effect on any coastal uses or any natural resources located within the coastal zone provide the state of north carolina with a consistency determination. Federal register coastal zone management act program. The czma authorizes a statefederal program to encourage coastal states and territories to develop. This massachusetts office of coastal zone management policy guide policy guide is a component of the federally approved massachusetts coastal program, replacing the 2002 massachusetts coastal zone management plan.
This title may be cited as the coastal zone management act of 1972 sec. Preface the south carolina beachfront management act in the. The purpose of the act is to provide for the effective management, beneficial use, protection, and development of the coastal zone which includes the entire state and its territorial waters. Communities have begun looking at ways to combine local expertise with western science and government to create a balanced approach to managing land and resources. Natural processes and human interventions cause changes in status of coastal zone resulting in degradationloss of amenities and. The fact that the act reflects something of each of these concerns and incorporates. It is important to note that this guidance works with the other component. For changes to a management programs list of federal actions or a new or revised geographic location description, the states effects analysis shall be based on information that would allow noaa to find that the listed activity, either within the states coastal zone or within a geographic location described outside the states coastal zone.
The overarching framework for implementing the ormp is hawaiis coastal zone management czm act of 1977. The act evolved through phases emphasizing, in turn, concern with recreation, estuary protection, ocean development, and land use policy. To provide for the effective management, beneficial use, protection, and development of the coastal zone. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives. Zone management act czma of 1972 was created to preserve. Usda, rural development environmental compliance library. The coastal zone management act in response to intense pressure on coastal resources, and because of the importance of coastal areas of the united states, congress passed the coastal zone management act of 1972 czma, 16 usc 14511464. The coastal zone management act czma of 1972 provides for the management of the nations coastal resources, including the great lakes. Noaa office for coastal management the national coastal. The zone generally extends seaward to the boundary of the. Chapter l findings and declarations and general provisions.
In the case of critical area permits, the entire file, including all comments received from other state, federal and local agencies, adjacent property owners and. Coastal council pursuant to the states coastal zone management act act 123. Coastal zone management act of 1972, as amended through pub. An electronic retrievable copy pdf file of this report may be obtained for no cost from the environmental law institute website. Integrated coastal management act, 2008 part 4 coastal waters 21. Coastal zone management act of 1972 legislative counsel. The coastal zone management act czma was passed in 1972 and provided a formal structure to address the challenges of continued growth in coastal areas. Coastal zone managementoregon checklist for hud or responsible entity general requirements legislation regulation ensure that projects are consistent with the oregon coastal zone management program coastal zone management act 16 u. The final rule revises the coastal zone management act czma program. Ensure coastal program resources are used for planning and implementation that will restore and protect the indiana coastal area. Coastal zone management act of 1972 as amended through p.
States are required to define the area that will comprise their coastal zone and develop management plans that will protect these unique resources through enforceable. This program is designed to set up a basis for protecting, restoring, and establishing a responsibility in. The federal consistency requirement of the coastal zone management act of 1972 czma requires that federal actions which are reasonably likely to affect any land or water use or natural resource of the coastal zone be consistent with the enforceable policies of a state coastal management program cmp. National priorities and state opportunities, presented by joelle gore author. Excluded from the coastal zone are lands the use of which is by law subject solely to the. Authorized by the coastal zone management act of 1972, the program provides the basis for protecting, restoring, and responsibly.
The main objective of the czma is to preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the nations coastal. Coastal zone management act agencies office for coastal. Coastal zone management act 16 usc 14511464, particularly section 307c and d 16 usc 1456c and d 15 cfr part 930. Resources policyczma sets up a national framework for states and territories to consider and manage coastal resources. This data represents the extent of the nations coastal zone, as defined by the individual states and territories under the coastal zone management act of 1972 czma. Coastal zone management program means the comprehensive statement in words, maps, or other permanent media of communication, prepared, approved for submission, and amended by the state and approved by the united states government pursuant to. States are required to define the area that will comprise their coastal zone and develop management plans that will protect these unique resources through enforceable policies of state coastal zone management. Federal assistance to applicant agencies for activities affecting any coastal use or resource is granted only when such activities are consistent with federally approved state coastal zone management act plans.
This guidance implements the coastal zone management act czma section 306a. Office of coastal management about ocm what is the louisiana coastal zone. Noaa office for coastal management about the office. Us virgin islands coastal management program section 309 assessment this 5yeas assessment report and strategy furthers planning efforts of and was funded by the coastal zone management act of 1972, as amended, administered by the office of oceans and coastal resource management, national oceanic and atmospheric administration. The coastal zone management act czma is the federal governments primary tool for fostering comprehensive management of our nations coastal resources. Expanding the use of ecosystembased management in the coastal zone management act ebm in the czma ocean industries. The legislation mandated the agency to protect the quality of the coastal environment and to promote the economic and social improvement of the coastal zone and of all the people of the state through the implementation of a coastal management program.
Coordination and cooperation section 307 a federal agencies in carrying out his functions and responsibilities under this chapter, the secretary shall. Feb 04, 2019 the coastal zone management act czma was passed in 1972 and provided a formal structure to address the challenges of continued growth in coastal areas. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. In the coastal zone management act czma of 1972, as amended, congress declared it to be national policy that state coastal management programs provide for public access to the coasts for recreational purposes.
These criteria are also supported by state and regional coastal management plans, which set out. Overview and issues for congress congress enacted the coastal zone management act czma. The coastal zone management act czma is the best national law currently available to comprehensively ad. One mechanism for managing our nations diverse coastal regions is the national coastal zone management program. Integrated coastal zone management iczm or integrated coastal management icm is a process for the management of the coast using an integrated approach, regarding all aspects of the coastal zone, including geographical and political boundaries, in an attempt to achieve sustainability. Coordination and cooperation section 307 a federal agencies in carrying out his functions and responsibilities under this chapter, the secretary shall consult with, cooperate with, and, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate his. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. The south carolina beachfront management act in the beginning the coastal zone management act of 1977 was enacted to protect our coastal resources from unwise development. Following is a description of the seaward and interstate boundaries for the. The goal is to preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the nations coastal zone. Determining if your project is in a designated coastal zone. The past, present, and future of californias coastal act. The coastal zone management program czmp, also called the national coastal zone management program, was established under the coastal zone management act of 1972 and is administered by noaas office for coastal management ocm.
Coastal zone management in indiana make coastal decision makers aware of coastal resources, issues and values. Abstract the substance and direction of the coastal zone management act of 1972 have antecedents in earlier governmental programs. Preface the south carolina beachfront management act in. National priorities and state opportunities joelle gore chief, stewardship division. Coastal zone management act bureau of ocean energy.
The coastal zone management act czma defines the coastal zones wherein development must be managed to protect areas of natural resources unique to coastal regions. This document does not in any way have legal authority or take precedence over the national environmental management. Congress recognized the importance of meeting the challenge of continued growth in the coastal zone by passing the coastal zone management act czma in 1972. This title may be cited as the coastal zone management act of 1972. Coastal zone management noaas national ocean service. Congressional declaration of policy section 303 1453.
The coastal act also provides for and protects strong public participation in coastal decisionmaking, specifying that coastal planning and management should include the widest opportunity for public participation. This act, administered by noaa, provides for the management of the nations coastal resources, including the great lakes. Still receiving a large amount of its funding from the idb, the czmu is currently housed in the ministry of environment, water resources, and drainage. Congress enacted the coastal zone management act czma 16 u. Department of state office of planning and development. Expanding the use of ecosystembased management in the coastal zone management act state. This legislation served the beaches well during its first decade, but as south carolina became a more popular tourist destination, it became apparent that the portion of the. Help partners take action by sharing information and offering guidance. The national coastal zone management program comprehensively addresses the nations coastal issues through a voluntary partnership between the federal government and coastal and great lakes states and territories. Authority means the coastal zone management authority established under section 3 of this act. Expanding the use of ecosystembased management in the. The coastal zone management act of 1972 is an act of congress passed in 1972 to encourage.
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