Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to declare that it is the national policy to encourage and assist the States to exercise effectively their responsibilities in the coastal zone through the development and implementation of management programs to achieve wise use of the land and water resources of the coastal zone giving full consideration to: (1) protection of significant natural systems; (2) management of coastal development to minimize loss of life and property caused by improper development in flood-prone, storm surge and erosion-prone areas, and areas of subsidence and saltwater intrusion; (3) priority consideration for coastal-dependent uses and orderly processes for siting major facilities related to national defense, energy, fisheries development, recreation, ports and transportation; (4) public access to the coast for recreation purposes; (5) assisting in the redevelopment of deteriorating urban waterfronts and ports; (6) coordinated and simplified procedures to ensure expedited governmental decisionmaking for the management of coastal resources; (7) continuing consultation and coordination with and adequate con…