Environmental
Maine's coastal 'bluff stabilization' regulations restrict development on unstable coastal bluffs primarily to prevent:
AVisual obstruction of ocean views
BErosion, structural collapse, and sediment reaching coastal waters✓ Correct
CInterference with boat traffic
DExcessive property tax revenues
Explanation
Coastal bluff regulations in Maine protect against erosion and structural collapse by restricting vegetation removal, grading, and construction on unstable coastal bluffs, preventing both property damage and environmental harm from sediment reaching coastal waters.
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