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Trump Administration to Investigate California’s Powerful Coastal Agency
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration announced a formal review of the California Coastal Commission and other agencies overseeing California’s 840-mile coastline, focusing on their management of spaceport infrastructure, offshore oil production, pipeline maintenance, desalination projects, and undersea cables.
- This evaluation, conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, could result in reduced funding or actions that limit the commission’s authority.
- The California Coastal Commission, established in the 1970s to protect public access to the coastline, has frequently clashed with President Trump, including disputes over a flagpole on his golf course and SpaceX rocket launches.
- California recently sued the Trump administration for using the Defense Production Act to expedite an offshore oil pipeline near Santa Barbara, highlighting ongoing tensions over coastal development and environmental regulation.
