California Coastal Commission
The California Coastal Commission (CCC) is a state agency which serves as the supervising body of the State of California focusing on policies, regulations, and developments which occur on the coastal region.
Background
The CCC was created by the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act of 1972. The CCC then gained permanent status through the 1976 California Coastal Act and was charged with the protection and maintenance of the coastline along California. Their mission is to "Protect, conserve, restore, and enhance environmental and human-based resources of the California coast and ocean for environmentally sustainable and prudent use by current and future generations" [1] The function of the CCC is to develop and review coastal permits as well as permit appeals. They are involved in essentially any decision made with potential impact to a coastal area. They are heavily involved with the function of CEQA in coastal developments and alterations. The commission contains 12 voting members. 6 members are chosen by the public and 6 are elected officials selected for the task.
Local Coastal Programs
One key role of the CCC is overseeing the creation and regulation of Local Coastal Programs (LCPs). LCPS are local county or city agencies which undertake the responsibilities of permitting for their particular coastal region. These LCPs are overseen and certified by the CCC.[1]
References
Links
- ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems
- CEQA Overview
- CEQA and the Central Coast
- CEQA Summary of The Collection at Monterey Bay
- Ocean Harbor House Seawall
- Agencies that are lead applicants in CEQA
- Hydrology and Water Quality Components of Central Coast CEQA Documents
- List of Environmental Consultants in the Central Coast Area
Disclaimer
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