HR 4438 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection

To reauthorize and amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.

Introduced 1990-03-29· Sponsored by Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See also H.R. 5835.(1990-11-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to repeal a provision concerning the expiration of authority to make coastal zone management grants to States. Removes a requirement that coastal States expend an increasing proportion of administrative grants on specified coastal zone activities in order to receive such grants. Deletes provisions concerning the segmental development of coastal zone management programs and the inclusion of standards for coastal resources of national significance in such programs. Defines "National Priority Program Element" as: (1) enhanced wetland protection and restoration; (2) prevention and mitigation of risks to life and property from coastal hazards and of nonpoint source pollution; and (3) management of beach and marine debris to reduce coastal zone pollution. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to coastal States for the implementation of coastal zone management program changes supporting the National Program Priority Elements. Limits the amounts of such grants to be used for such changes. Permits the Secretary to suspend payment and withdraw any unexpended portion of financial assistance to a State if the State is failing to adhe…

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9 Republicans