Federal Consistency

Federal consistency refers to the requirement in Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) that certain specified federal actions be consistent with approved state coastal management programs.

Under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, all Federal agencies are required to conduct their planning, management, development, and regulatory activities in a manner consistent with federally-approved state and territorial coastal zone management programs.

The Division of Coastal Resources Management reviews federal agency activities for compliance with the CNMI’s coastal management program. If you have any questions about DCRM’s federal consistency process, please contact fedcon@dcrm.gov.mp.

Guide to Federal Consistency

List of Approved Federal Actions in CNMI Subject to CZMA Review

CNMI’s Procedures Guide for Achieving Federal Consistency

NOAA FAQs Quick Reference on Federal Consistency 

NOAA Guidance on Federal Consistency

NOAA Federal Consistency Module

PowerPoint on Federal Consistency

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Public Notices – Projects Under Review 

Public Notices – Program Change requests to noaa-ocm

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