num_pages: 911
description: This new edition has been significantly revised and materials updated throughout. New material will New chapter devoted to current, important state coastal management issues, such as preserving traditional coastal uses, and using aesthetic considerations in evaluating permit requests; New materials on the impact of beach nourishment projects on public and private rights; Latest Supreme Court pronouncement on Wetlands-the Rapanos case-and expanded NEPA coverage; Discussion on the 2006 revised consistency regulations; Incorporation of statutory changes and ocean program initiatives contained in the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005; Consideration of the effectiveness of the 1996 Sustainable Fisheries Act and highlights the growing challenge of allocating fishing privileges for fish stocks; Completely revised Marine Mammals and Endangered Marine Wildlife chapter and includes the precedent-setting decision enjoining the U.S. Navy's deployment of active sonar systems that may sig
language: English
title: Coastal and Ocean Law
titlecomplete: Coastal and Ocean Law (American Casebook Series)
ratings_count: 6
publisher: West Academic Publishing