Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Paperwork Submissions Under the Coastal Zone Management Act Federal Consistency Requirements
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This notice invites public comments on the extension of information collection requirements under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). NOAA seeks input to assess and minimize the reporting burden for State and Federal agencies, businesses, and individuals required to provide data to demonstrate consistency with coastal policies. Those involved should prepare for potential changes in how information is submitted for federal approval.
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Key Changes
- The notice allows for public comments on extending information collection under the CZMA.
- Attempts to reduce the reporting burden on state and federal agencies, businesses, and individuals.
- Information collection is necessary for assessing consistency with coastal management policies.
Obligations
What this law requires
Federal agencies proposing actions that may affect coastal uses or resources must provide a consistency determination to affected states.
Non-Federal applicants for Federal licenses, permits, and other forms of authorization must submit a statement certifying the consistency of the proposed activity to State Coastal Management Programs (CMPs).
State and local agency applicants for Federal financial assistance must forward their applications to the State CMP through the intergovernmental review process or submit directly if the financial assistance is listed as subject to review.
All information submitted for consistency determinations must include a detailed description of the proposed activity, its associated facilities, and an evaluation of its coastal effects.
Public participation must be provided in State CMP processes for permitting, consistency determinations, and similar decisions.