15 chapters · 178 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 24.0501 Title
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This chapter is designated and may be cited as the “American Samoa Coastal Management Act of 1990.” History: 1990 PL 21-35.
A.S.C.A. § 24.0502 Establishment of coastal management program
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(a) There is established in the Executive branch, within the Office of Development Planning, an office to be known as the “American Samoa Coastal Management Program” (hereinafter “ASCMP”). (b) The Office of Development Planning is the designated Territorial agency, as required by…
A.S.C.A. § 24.0503 Designation of coastal zone and special management areas
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(a) Coastal zone management area. The Islands of Tutuila and Aunu’u, the Manu’a Islands, Swains Island, Rose Island, and all coastal waters and submerged lands included within the boundaries of the Territorial sea are hereby designated as the coastal zone management area of Ameri…
A.S.C.A. § 24.0504 Program purpose and responsibilities
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The general purpose of ASCMP is to provide effective resource management by protecting, maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the resources of the coastal zone. This shall be accomplished through: (1) protection of unique areas and resources, including wetlands, mangrove swamps, …