Environmental
Maine's Coastal Zone Management Program regulates development in coastal areas to:
AMaximize commercial development along the coast
BBalance development with protection of coastal resources and public access✓ Correct
CPrevent all new construction within 500 feet of the ocean
DRequire all coastal homes to be elevated on pilings
Explanation
Maine's Coastal Zone Management Program seeks to balance economic development with protection of coastal natural resources, public access, water quality, and habitat — coordinating state and federal permitting in the coastal zone.
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