A: The use analysis process: Summarizes data on existing uses (such as fishing, aquaculture, recreation, and shipping); Assesses where those existing uses would interact with potential new uses (such as… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Questions and Answers
Q&A: What is the relationship between MSP and Shoreline Master Programs?
Q: What is the relationship between MSP and Shoreline Master Programs? A: The MSP and SMPs for Washington’s Pacific Coast share many common traits and are compatible planning processes that… Read more »
Q&A: What’s the process for Washington to use federal consistency to review federal license or federal permit in federal waters?
Q: What’s the process for Washington to use federal consistency to review federal license or federal permit in federal waters? A: Under Washington’s Coastal Zone Management Program, the Washington State… Read more »
Q&A: How do Shoreline Master Programs apply to federal consistency decisions for federal actions in state waters?
Q: How do Shoreline Master Programs apply to federal consistency decisions for federal actions in state waters? A: The Shoreline Management Act contains enforceable policies that have been incorporated into… Read more »
Q&A: What is “federal consistency”?
Q: What is “federal consistency”? A: Under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA), Section 307 is the “federal consistency” provision that gives a coastal state Washington Department… Read more »
Q&A: What is Washington’s coastal zone?
Q: What is Washington’s coastal zone? A: Under its Coastal Zone Management Plan, Washington’s coastal zone covers the full extent of 15 coastal counties, including offshore to 3 nautical miles… Read more »
Q&A: What is the jurisdiction of Washington State and local governments under the Shoreline Management Act?
Q: What is the jurisdiction of Washington State and local governments under the Shoreline Management Act? A: Washington State has jurisdiction in state waters from the shore out to three… Read more »
Q&A: How does the adaptive management strategy work?
Q: How does the adaptive management strategy work? A: The marine spatial plan uses the best currently available data to make recommendations and guidelines. However, as new data and information… Read more »
Q&A: Why is there a significant focus on marine renewable energy?
Q: Why is there a significant focus on marine renewable energy? A: Several years ago, developers interested in pursuing marine renewable energy began seeking permits and licenses for this… Read more »
Q & A: What are some of the lessons learned from other planning processes?
Q: What are some of the lessons learned from other planning processes? A: In 2009, an international workshop hosted by The Nature Conservancy documented the best practices for healthy ocean… Read more »
