Office of Coastal Management

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Definitions

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For Visitors 

For Permit Applicants

• Definitions
• Rules and Regulations
• Coastal Use Permitting Process
  • Do I need a permit to...?
  • The application
  • Local Coastal Management Programs
  • Compensatory Mitigation
  • Permit Time Limits and Post Issuance Actions
• Federal Consistency Permitting Process
• Enforcement and Compliance
• Fees

Other Coastal Programs and Initiatives

• Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program (CNPCP)
• Fisherman's Gear Compensation Fund
• False River Project
• Local Coastal Programs
• Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA) for Oil Spills