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119-hr-1874119th Congress

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a conclusive presumption that a State concurs to certain activities, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Kiley, Kevin [I-CA-3]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a conclusive presumption that a coastal state concurs with certain federal consistency determinations for defined "covered activities", including national security, critical infrastructure, disaster recovery, or projects with significant regional economic impact.

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  • Coastal states would have limited ability to delay or block covered activities. The Secretary would have a single 30-day window to nullify the presumption after receiving a relevant finding, and if the Secretary does not act the presumption becomes final and binding.
  • Federal agencies and project sponsors would face faster alignment between federal consistency findings and state processing because agency or applicant determinations and certifications for covered activities would be treated as state concurrence.
  • Communities in areas with low per capita income or high unemployment, plus sites of disaster recovery, national security, or critical infrastructure projects, would be eligible as "covered activities," which could speed construction, recovery, or security work.

*After the 30-day review window, federal consistency findings for covered activities would become final and binding on the coastal state unless the Secretary voids the presumption.*

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Faster federal OK for some coastal projects

If enacted, some coastal projects would be treated as having state approval once federal consistency findings or certifications are filed. Covered projects would include national security, critical infrastructure, disaster recovery, or those with big economic impact in certain areas. High unemployment means a 24‑month rate at least 1 percentage point above the national average. Low income means per‑person income 20 percent below the national average. A state’s objection would not delay or block these projects. The Secretary would have 30 days to rule that a project is not covered; if not, the presumption would become final and binding.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kiley, Kevin [I-CA-3]

CA • I

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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