Environmental
South Carolina's 'Critical Area' designation under the Coastal Zone Management Act refers to:
AAreas near nuclear power plants
BBeaches, dunes, and tidal wetlands requiring heightened regulatory protection✓ Correct
CHigh-crime neighborhoods
DProperties at risk of earthquake damage
Explanation
Critical Area designations identify ecologically sensitive coastal zones (beaches, dunes, tidal wetlands) where development requires DHEC OCRM permits to protect these resources.
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