Programs

Public Hearing at DNR for Proposed Plaquemines' CZM Program

Plaquemines parish officials are proposing to join eight other coastal parishes in establishing a local coastal zone management (CZM) program for their communities. In doing so, state agency approval is required in the approval process as is public comment, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials announced today.

DNR's Coastal Management division will hold a public meeting to receive comments on the proposed local coastal program for Plaquemines parish on Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 6 p.m. at 625 North 4th Street in Baton Rouge.

Parishes with a CZM program that is approved by state and federal government authorities may issue permits for projects of local concern. DNR and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must approve proposed programs before local officials can operate.

Additionally, St. Charles and Terrebonne parishes are also seeking approval for coastal zone programs.

Interested persons are invited to attend Plaquemines' public hearing:

Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 6 pm 
State Lands and Natural Resources Building 
625 North 4th Street 
First Floor, Mineral Board Hearing Room 
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Editors: For more on this topic, please contact DNR Public Information Officer Phyllis Darensbourg at 225-342-8955.