The U.S. 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 act, …

The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA; Pub. L. 92–583, 86 Stat. 1280, enacted October 27, 1972, 16 U.S.C. §§ 1451 – 1464, Chapter 33) is an Act of Congress passed in …

Apr 3, 2025 · The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA; P.L. 92-583, 16 U.S.C. §§1451-1466), enacted in 1972 and since amended, set up a national framework for states and territories to …

The key to more effective protection and use of the land and water resources of the coastal zone is to encourage the states to ex-ercise their full authority over the lands and waters in the …

Sep 20, 2024 · Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) of 1972 was established to preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the nation’s …

The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 provides the basis for protecting, restoring, and responsibly developing our nation’s diverse coastal communities and resources.

Congress enacted the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.) to protect the coastal environment from growing demands associated with residential, recreational, …

Jun 13, 2023 · The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) underscores the national interest in the effective management, protection, and development of the coastal zone, and therefore …

The Coastal Zone Management Act establishes a voluntary national program within the Department of Commerce to encourage coastal States to develop and implement coastal zone …

Congress enacted the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) to protect natural resources in coastal areas, including aquatic life, coastal waters, and adjacent lands (16 …