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What does the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) regulate?

Correct Answer

B) Coastal development, shoreline alterations, and activities within designated coastal buffer zones

Under RIGL § 46-23, the CRMC has broad jurisdiction over coastal development, shoreline alteration, and designated coastal buffer zones. Jurisdiction varies by activity and location — generally 200 feet from coastal features for many activities, but extending to 500 feet or more for certain uses, and covering the entire shoreline change area in some cases. CRMC review is required for any alteration of coastal features, making it a critical regulatory body in Rhode Island's Ocean State environment.

Answer Options
A
Only commercial fishing activities in coastal waters
B
Coastal development, shoreline alterations, and activities within designated coastal buffer zones
C
Only the construction of commercial docks and piers
D
Federal lands along the Rhode Island coastline

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wetlands regulationenvironmental impact reviewzoning overlay districtsriparian rights

Key Terms:

CRMCcoastal buffer zoneRIGL 46-23shoreline alterationcoastal development
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