Coastal Coordination Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2018)
Coastal Coordination Act of 2018
This bill amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)to provide funding to coastal communities for research that willbe designed to improve regional coordination andemphasize coastal resilience in coastal communities.
In addition, NOAA is required to evaluate the National Estuarine Research Reserve System periodically to determine if any of the protected areas in the estuarine reserves should be expanded.
The bill revises agency responsibility regarding consultations for the impoundment, diversion, or modification of a body of water.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2018
- Feb 28, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Feb 28, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate