Paperwork Submissions Under the Coastal Zone Management Act Federal Consistency Requirements

These paperwork submissions described herein are those used to fulfill the requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), 16 USC 1456, et. seq., and its implementing regulations that federal actions be consistent with the policies of state coastal management programs. Reviews of federal actions are conducted by states in accordance with the CZMA regulations. NOAA does not have a role in the review process except in deciding requests by states for approval to review federal actions in certain circumstances, and where a federal license or permit applicant appeals a state objection to the Secretary of Commerce who has delegated decision-making authority to NOAA for appeals. Information submitted to states is used by the states to determine the consistency of federal agency activities, federal licenses and permits, and federal financial assistance to states and local governments with state policies. The information is not submitted to NOAA.

The latest form for Paperwork Submissions Under the Coastal Zone Management Act Federal Consistency Requirements expires 2023-02-28 and can be found here.

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