Coastal Zone Management Program Reauthorization : Hearing the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico, and the Outer Continental Shelf of the Committee on Merchant Marine Ant Fisheries House of Representatives One Hundred Third Congress First Se

Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization: Hearing the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico, and the Outer Continental Shelf
This congressional hearing transcript explains how the Coastal Zone Management Program works and why reauthorization matters. It covers coordination among federal, state, and local agencies, and how the Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program aims to reduce pollution in coastal waters. The document highlights NOAA and EPA roles, and uses Pennsylvania’s coastal program as a practical example of integration across programs.

- Learn the purpose and history of the Coastal Zone Management Act, from its 1972 origins to current reauthorization discussions.
- See how interagency coordination is expected to improve coastal protection and development planning.
- Understand the new Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program, including draft guidance and compliance timelines.
- Explore real-world implementation details from hearings, testimony, and program participants.

Ideal for readers of policy records and anyone following how coastal management laws shape local, state, and national efforts.