Land Use & Zoning
What is 'Hawaii's Coastal Zone Management Program' and which state agency administers it?
AA. A federal program administered by FEMA for coastal flood management
BB. A state-federal program administered by the Hawaii Office of Planning (now Office of Planning and Sustainable Development) ensuring development in coastal areas is consistent with coastal management objectives✓ Correct
CC. A program administered by the Army Corps of Engineers for coastal dredging permits
DD. A county program administered by the Department of Planning managing beachfront setbacks
Explanation
Hawaii's Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program is administered by the state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development (formerly the Office of Planning) in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It establishes policies for managing Hawaii's coastal resources, requiring that state and county actions affecting the coastal zone be consistent with CZM objectives.
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