AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Summary

The bill amends the state’s coastal resources law to make the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) the lead agency for dredging in tidal waters and to require legislative approval for any filling or lease of tidal lands 25 acres or larger. It also directs the council to develop a marine resources development plan, special area management plans, and to charge an $80,000 annual fee for transatlantic cables that land in the state. The changes are intended to protect coastal ecosystems, improve navigation, and safeguard public‑trust rights to submerged lands.

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