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N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coastal Management - Rules and Policies

Coastal Management

 

Rules & Policies

The Coastal Area Management Act 

Passed by the General Assembly in 1974, CAMA balances environmental protection with economic development.

N.C. Dredge & Fill Law

This law governs the dredging and filling of coastal waters.

Current Rules Governing
Coastal Development

Download the rules that govern coastal development.

Rules Taking Effect in 2011

The Coastal Resources Commission has adopted these rules to take effect this year.

Rules Taking Effect in 2010

The Coastal Resources Commission adopted these rules last year.
 
 

Proposed Rules 

Learn about rules or rule changes the Coastal Resources Commission is considering.

Enforcement

Learn about how the division routinely monitors projects for compliance with CAMA rules, and view a list of violators.

Office of Administrative Hearings

A link to the state agency that publishes administrative rules and notices of rulemaking.
 
 

The CAMA Guide to Development
in Coastal North Carolina

Thinking about undertaking any kind of development along the coast? This development guide explains the CAMA requirements for a variety of project types.

N.C. Environmental Policy Act Requirements for Projects Requiring a CAMA Permit

Certain coastal development projects may be subject to a review under the NCEPA. This document lists NCEPA procedures and outlines the criteria used in deciding whether a project is subject to such a review (PDF file; requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader).

 
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