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N.C. Coastal Resources Commission will meet May 9 in Beaufort
Story Date: 5/2/2013
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Source: NCDENR, 5/1/13
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission will meet May 9 in Beaufort, N.C., to discuss beach and inlet management, rule development proposals and other relevant coastal issues.
The commission will meet from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the NOAA/NERR Administration Building, 101 Pivers Island Rd., Beaufort.
The following are some of the items on the CRC’s agenda:
· Local Issues Forum – The CRC will hear presentations on coastal issues relevant to the area.
· Beach Management Issues – The commission will hear an update on the Carteret County Beach Commission and an update on beach and inlet management activities.
· CRC Science Panel – N.C. Division of Coastal Management staff will discuss a draft charge from the commission to the science panel and review the science panel member nominations process.
· CRC Rule Development – The CRC will discuss proposed changes to the Coastal Area Management Act and Dredge and Fill Law regarding notifications; amendments to the wetland, stream and buffer mitigation permit; and amendments to the CAMA general permit for maintenance, repair and construction of boat ramps; and adopt rule amendments related to the CAMA Minor Permit program.
· Land Use Plan Amendment Certification – The CRC will consider certification of a land use plan amendment for Swansboro, and will receive a status report on implementation of Nags Head’s land use plan.
· Public Input and Comment – Members of the public may comment on CRC issues at noon.
The Coastal Resources Advisory Council, a group that provides the CRC with local government perspectives and technical advice, will meet during lunch at 12:15 p.m. in the Duke Marine Lab Dining Hall.
A full meeting agenda is posted on the N.C. Division of Coastal Management’s website at www.nccoastalmanagement.net.
The Coastal Resources Commission establishes policies for the N.C. Coastal Management Program and adopts rules and policies regarding dredging as well as coastal development within areas of environmental concern. The commission also certifies local land-use plans.
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