1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20498March 14, 2000Coastal Zone Management Reauthorization: An Overview (name redacted)Senior Analyst in Natural Resource PolicyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryCongre
2、ss is considering legislation that would reauthorize the Coastal ZoneManagement Act of 1972. This overview summarizes the programs created by this actand its amendments, and outlines issues associated with reauthorization. These issuesinclude reauthorizing funding, altering grant programs, changing
3、the National EstuarineResearch Reserve system, funding to implement nonpoint water pollution requirements,protecting private property rights, expanding program evaluation efforts, and examiningeffects of personal water craft on the coastal environment. A reauthorization bill hasbeen reported by the
4、House Resources Committee ( H.R. 2669, H. Rept. 106-485), andfloor action is anticipated soon. In the Senate, no action has been taken. This report willbe updated as events warrant.IntroductionThis countrys coastal zone is only 11% of the Nations area, but it is home to abouthalf the countrys popula
