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waters lying as far seaward as the edge of the outer continental shelf
and areas of the waters of the Great Lakes as marine sanctuaries which
he determines necessary to preserve, restore, such areas for
conservation, recreation, ecology or esthetics. He is permitted,
after consultation with other interested Federal agencies, to issue
regulations controlling activities within these sanctuaries. No
permit for activities within such sanctuaries shall be deemed valid
unless the Secretary of Commerce shall certify that the permitted
activity is consistent with the purpose of Title III and carried out
in accordance with the regulations promulgated by him.
B-119. 27 October 1972, Public Law 92-583--Coastal Zone Management
Act of 1972. National Policy. Section 302 declares a National
interest in the effective management of the coastal zone, that present
planning and regulation of land and water uses is in adequate, and
that primary responsibilty rests with state and local governments with
Federal assistance. (86 Stat. 1280, 16 U.S.C. 1451).
Federal-State Coordination. Section 307 requires all Federal agencies
with activities directly affecting the coastal zone, or with
development projects within that zone, to assure that those activities
or projects are consistent with the approved state program.
Applicants for Federal licenses shall provide to the agency state
certification that the proposed activity complies with the state's
approved management program. No Federal license or permit shall be
granted by the agency without the state's concurrence or unless the
state has failed to act within six months (amended to three months by
Public Law 95-372) after receiving the applicant's certification.
NOTE: This section amended by Section 6, Act of July 26, 1976 and
Section 504 of Act of September 18, 1978. Sections 302, 303, 304,
306, 308, 312, 315, 316, and 318 amended by Public Law 96-464.
B-120. 1 August 1973, Public Law 93-81--Collection of Fees for Use of
Certain Federal Outdoor Recreation Facilities. Amends Section 4 of
the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (P.L. 88-578).
Requires each Federal agency to collect special recreation fees for
the use of sites, facilities, equipment or services furnished at
Federal expense. NOTE: Amended and restated by Section 1 of Public
Law 93-303. (87 Stat. 178).
B-121. 28 December 1973, Public Law 93-205--Conservation, Protection,
and Propagation of Endangered Species. Repeals the Endangered Species
Conservation Act of 1969. Directs all Federal Departments/Agencies to
carry out programs to conserve endangered and threatened species, in
consultation with the Secretary of the Interior (or Commerce in
appropriate situations), and to preserve the habitat of such species.
(87 Stat. 884) NOTE: Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
Amendments of 1978 (Public Law 95-632) authorizes procedures by which
a Federal agency, state governor, or license applicant may apply for
an exemption to the Act.
B-122. 31 December 1973, Public Law 93-234--Flood Disaster Protection
Act of 1973. This law increases limits of coverage authorized under
the national flood insurance program; provides for accelerated
identification of flood risk zones; requires states or local
communities, as a condition of future Federal financial assistance, to
participate in the flood insurance program; requires the purchase of
flood insurance by property owners who are being Federally assisted in
the acquisition/improvement of land in flood hazard areas; extends the
flood insurance program to cover losses from the erosion and
undermining of shorelines by waves or currents (87 Stat. 975).
B-23
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