CZMA Program Change Rulemaking

On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, NOAA published in the Federal Register an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “Changes to the Coastal Zone Management Act Program Change Procedures,” 73 Fed. Reg. 29093-29094 (May 20, 2008). NOAA intends to replace the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) program change regulations, 15 C.F.R. part 923, subpart H, and the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management’s (OCRM’s) Program Change Guidance (July 1996) with new regulations at 15 C.F.R. part 923, subpart H.

By way of this notice, NOAA/OCRM is requesting input from states, federal agencies and the public on revised program change regulations to establish a clearer and more efficient and transparent process for program change review. Please see the notice for additional details and how to submit comments. Comments can be submitted by email (CZMA.ProgramChanges.ANPR@noaa.gov). All comments must be received by August 18, 2008.

All comments submitted will be posted on this website as well.

For additional information, contact Kerry Kehoe or Carleigh Trappe.

Comments Submitted on the ANPR

Department of the Navy - received August 18, 2008

San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission - received August 18, 2008

Coastal States Organization - received August 15, 2008

Oregon Coastal Management Program - received August 13, 2008

Delaware Coastal Management Program - received August 12, 2008

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