Combined coastal management program and final environmental impact statement for the State of Georgia State of Georgia coastal management program and final environmental impact statement

The State of Georgia has submitted its Coastal Management Program to the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management for approval pursuant to section 306 of the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended (CZMA), 16 U.S.C. §§ 1451 et seq. Approval would allow program administrative grants to be awarded to the state and would require that Federal actions be consistent with the program. This document includes a copy of the program, which is a comprehensive management program for coastal land and water use activities. It consists of numerous policies on diverse management issues which are administered under Georgia laws and is the culmination of several years of program development. The Georgia Coastal Management Program promotes the beneficial use of coastal resources, prevents their impairment, and manages major activities that substantially affect numerous resources. The program will enhance decision-making processes used for determining the appropriateness of actions in the coastal area. Grant no. NA67OZ0310