16 U.S.C. § 1462 : US Code - Section 1462: Coastal zone management reports

Search 16 U.S.C. § 1462 : US Code - Section 1462: Coastal zone management reports

(a) Biennial reports
The Secretary shall consult with the Congress on a regular basis
concerning the administration of this chapter and shall prepare and
submit to the President for transmittal to the Congress a report
summarizing the administration of this chapter during each period
of two consecutive fiscal years. Each report, which shall be
transmitted to the Congress not later than April 1 of the year
following the close of the biennial period to which it pertains,
shall include, but not be restricted to (1) an identification of
the state programs approved pursuant to this chapter during the
preceding Federal fiscal year and a description of those programs;
(2) a listing of the states participating in the provisions of this
chapter and a description of the status of each state's programs
and its accomplishments during the preceding Federal fiscal year;
(3) an itemization of the allocation of funds to the various
coastal states and a breakdown of the major projects and areas on
which these funds were expended; (4) an identification of any state
programs which have been reviewed and disapproved, and a statement
of the reasons for such actions; (5) a summary of evaluation
findings prepared in accordance with subsection (a) of section 1458
of this title, and a description of any sanctions imposed under
subsections (c) and (d) of section 1458 of this title; (6) a
listing of all activities and projects which, pursuant to the
provisions of subsection (c) or subsection (d) of section 1456 of
this title, are not consistent with an applicable approved state
management program; (7) a summary of the regulations issued by the
Secretary or in effect during the preceding Federal fiscal year;
(8) a summary of a coordinated national strategy and program for
the Nation's coastal zone including identification and discussion
of Federal, regional, state, and local responsibilities and
functions therein; (9) a summary of outstanding problems arising in
the administration of this chapter in order of priority; (10) a
description of the economic, environmental, and social consequences
of energy activity affecting the coastal zone and an evaluation of
the effectiveness of financial assistance under section 1456a of
this title in dealing with such consequences; (11) a description
and evaluation of applicable interstate and regional planning and
coordination mechanisms developed by the coastal states; (12) a
summary and evaluation of the research, studies, and training
conducted in support of coastal zone management; and (13) such
other information as may be appropriate.
(b) Recommendations for legislation
The report required by subsection (a) of this section shall
contain such recommendations for additional legislation as the
Secretary deems necessary to achieve the objectives of this chapter
and enhance its effective operation.
(c) Review of other Federal programs; report to Congress
(1) The Secretary shall conduct a systematic review of Federal
programs, other than this chapter, that affect coastal resources
for purposes of identifying conflicts between the objectives and
administration of such programs and the purposes and policies of
this chapter. Not later than 1 year after October 17, 1980, the
Secretary shall notify each Federal agency having appropriate
jurisdiction of any conflict between its program and the purposes
and policies of this chapter identified as a result of such review.
(2) The Secretary shall promptly submit a report to the Congress
consisting of the information required under paragraph (1) of this
subsection. Such report shall include recommendations for changes
necessary to resolve existing conflicts among Federal laws and
programs that affect the uses of coastal resources.