Coastal Resources Management Act of 1983 (P.L. 3-47).

An Act to establish a Coastal Resources Management Office, Coastal Advisory Council and an Appeals Board to provide for penalties, and for other purposes.

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This Act establishes the Coastal Resources Management Office, the Coastal Advisory Council and an Appeals Board, defines functions and powers of these government agencies, defines the coastal resources management policy of the Northern Mariana Islands and provides in respect of control of activities affecting the coast and coastal resources of the Northern Mariana Islands.Among objectives of coastal resources management policy are the protection of fish and wildlife resources and the prevention of damage to the environment. The Coastal Resources Management Office shall coordinate the implementation of policy and provide for the granting of permits in accordance with this Act. The Coastal Advisory Council shall advise the Office on the coastal resources management programme and the policy. Appeal against decisions of coastal resources management regulatory agencies may be had with the Appeals Board.

Amended by: An Act amend the Coastal Resources Management Act of 1983 (P.L. 3-47). (1990-05-02)

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