Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Certification

Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Certification

What is the Purpose of this Permit?

Activities and development affecting coastal resources which involve federal activities, federal licenses or permits, and federal assistance programs (funding) require written Coastal Zone Management (CZM) decision by the Department of Ecology (Ecology). Activities & developments performed by or for federal agencies require a CZM determination be submitted stating that the project is consistent with Washington's Coastal Zone Management Program (WCZMP) to the "maximum extent practicable." Federal permitted/licensed or federal funded projects require a certification that they are consistent with WCZMP. CZM Determinations/Certifications are submitted to The Department of Ecology for concurrence or objection. For more information on the WCZMP, go to the home page link noted in the "Links" section below.

Who issues this Permit?

Department of Ecology

What Activities Require this Permit?

Federal activity, projects requiring a federal license or permit and Federal Assistance Programs proposed within any of Washington's 15 coastal counties. (see notes)

How Much Will this Permit Cost?

None.

Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?

Provide Ecology with all necessary data and information required in Title 15, Ch IX, Part 930.39 Code of Federal Regulations.

Is the Decision on my Permit Dependent on Anything Besides the Information in my Application?

Federal agency activities; projects requiring federal permits or licenses and federal assistance programs (funded).

How Long Will it Take to Review my Application?

Ecology has 60 days for Federal projects and 180 days for licenses, permits or funding project to render a decision.

Where do I Submit my Application?

Submit to Ecology for its review and decision to concur, object or condition.

Schematic:

View the schematic

How Long is my Permit Valid?

For the length of the project.

What is the Appeal Process for the Permit?

Applicants may appeal to the Secretary of Commerce in accordance with Title 15, Ch IX, Part 930.125 Code of Federal Regulations. (see link below)

Notes / Comments:

Washington's 15 coastal counties include: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Whatcom.

Legal Authority:

Statewide Contact:

Department of Ecology
Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance
Information Center
300 Desmond Drive
PO Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Telephone: (360) 407-7037
Toll Free: (800) 917-0043
Fax: (360) 407-6711
Website: http://www.ora.wa.gov/

* Permit information last updated 1/26/2006.

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