To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
ReportedMr. Carper, from the Committee on Environment and Public Works, …
Mr. Carper, from the Committee on Environment and Public Works, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Updates the Coastal Barrier Resources Act with expanded definitions of coastal barriers to include bluffs and areas vulnerable to flooding, storm surge, erosion, and sea level rise. Clarifies "Otherwise Protected Areas" and qualified conservation organizations.
Who Benefits and How
Coastal conservation groups benefit from clearer protection frameworks. Communities in expanded coastal barrier zones may qualify for federal development restrictions. Wildlife refuges and sanctuaries gain clearer legal status.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Property owners in newly designated coastal barrier areas face federal flood insurance restrictions. Developers may lose access to federal subsidies for projects in expanded barrier zones.
Key Provisions
- Expands coastal barrier definition to include bluffs and climate-vulnerable areas
- Defines "Otherwise Protected Area" for wildlife refuges and conservation lands
- References IRS Section 170(h)(3) for qualified conservation organization definition
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Modernizes the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to improve coastal hazard resilience and clarify definitions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Strengthen coastal protection by expanding definition of vulnerable areas"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Any unit of the System predominantly composed of areas established under Federal, State, or local law, or held by a qualified organization, primarily for wildlife refuge, sanctuary, recreational, or natural resource conservation purposes
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