The Coastal Resources Commission was unanimous in its action during a special meeting Tuesday.
Coastal Resources Commission
Bill change adds terminal groin, limits historical site rules
Language to “rein in” the Division of Coastal Management’s authority has been removed, but a Coastal Area Management Act review could return during the next session.
CRC member Hennessy threatens to sue Dare candidate
Jordan Hennessy, a member of the state Coastal Resources Commission has threatened to sue Dare County Board of Commissioners candidate Katie Morgan for defamation.
Public may submit comments on draft sea level rise update
Comments are being accepted until July 3 on the annual review of new and significant scientific literature and studies that address the local, state and. regional implications of sea level rise.
Measure would order restored protection for Jockey’s Ridge
Sen. Bobby Hanig has proposed language that would direct the Coastal Resources Commission to implement its longstanding rule protecting Jockey’s Ridge until the commission can adopt a permanent rule that again defines the massive dune as an area of environmental concern.
Commission adopts amended rule for Jockey’s Ridge
The Coastal Resources Commission unanimously approved on Thursday a revised rule to be returned along with a supporting letter from the state geologist to the board that objected to the longstanding protective designation for Jockey’s Ridge.
Science panel to resume Inlet Hazard Area review
The advisory panel to the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will continue its review of proposed updated inlet hazard area boundaries along the coast.
Regulatory dispute over Jockey’s Ridge frustrates officials
The Coastal Resources Commission and Rules Review Commission are to head to court over regulatory language disputes that are putting Jockey’s Ridge protections in jeopardy.
CRC to consider variances, hear rulemaking update
The public can attend in person the Coastal Resources Commission meeting April 24 and April 25 in Manteo, or view online.
CRC adopts 16 rules to keep natural resources protected
The Coastal Resources Commission on Wednesday unanimously adopted the rules that temporarily replace protections axed last October.
Decision upholds legislature’s board appointment shifts
Gov. Roy Cooper won a partial victory last week in his challenge to the North Carolina General Assembly’s move to wrest his appointment powers, but Republican leaders have already filed to appeal.
CRC science panel to resume Inlet Hazard Areas discussion
The panel will continue its review of Inlet Hazard Area boundaries at the virtual meeting Feb. 29 and discuss any updates on sea level rise data.
Coastal Resources Commission celebrates CAMA’s 50th
The state Coastal Resources Commission this week in Wilmington featured an observance and look back at the N.C. Coastal Area Management Act’s first 50 years.
Reflections on 50 years of NC Coastal Area Management Act
When first considered 50 years ago, North Carolina’s Coastal Area Management Act was hotly controversial environmental legislation, and despite challenges past and present, it remains the state’s only attempt to forge a partnership for regional resource management.
NCDEQ to kick of Coastal Area Management Act’s 50th
The state is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration of the Coastal Area Management Act, or CAMA, as part of the Coastal Resources Commission’s February meeting in Wilmington.
Public comment period extended on proposed coastal rules
The Coastal Resources Commission is giving the public more time to submit written comments on a series of proposed temporary rules state coastal management officials say are critical in day-to-day operations.
