Easier Deepwater Port Construction for Certain States.
This act changes rules for building deepwater ports, allowing them in federal waters next to states that withdrew their coastal zone management programs before 2012. This means that in these specific states, the approval process for such ports might be simpler, potentially impacting maritime infrastructure development and local economies.
Key points
Permits deepwater port construction in federal waters adjacent to states without an active Coastal Zone Management Program.
Applies only to states that had an approved program but withdrew it before January 1, 2012.
May accelerate the development of maritime infrastructure and goods transport in these regions.
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