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Californians Criticize Federal Efforts to Control the State’s Coast
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The California Coastal Commission has protected the state's 840-mile shoreline for over 50 years, playing a key role in preserving California's identity and economy.
- The Trump administration views the commission as an obstacle to development and is seeking to limit its authority.
- NOAA held a public hearing in Santa Monica as the first step in reviewing the commission's powers and those of other coastal oversight bodies.
- The review will assess California's implementation and enforcement of coastal management programs and compliance with federal grant or loan conditions.
