North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission
| Commission overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1977 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of North Carolina |
| Headquarters | Raleigh,  North Carolina |
| Parent department | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality |
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) is a regulatory body established in 1974 under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) to oversee the use and development of coastal resources in North Carolina.[1][2][3] The commission is responsible for adopting regulations, designating Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs), and providing oversight of coastal development.[4][5] It works in coordination with the Division of Coastal Management[6] to implement coastal policies and manage land and resource use within the state’s coastal zone.[7][8]
References
- ^ "North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission".
- ^ "Coastal Resources Commission | NC DEQ". www.deq.nc.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ^ "Overview of North Carolina Coastal Law and Policy – North Carolina Sea Grant". North Carolina Coastal Resources Law, Planning and Policy Center. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ^ "Impact of the Boards and Commissions Efficiency Act on the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission" (PDF).
- ^ "Judge rules to maintain coastal protection rules". Port City Daily. 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ^ "North Carolina Administrative Code: Title 15A, Chapter 07 – Coastal Management Rules" (PDF).
- ^ "State and Local Authority for Marine Protection: North Carolina" (PDF).
- ^ Talton, Trista (2025-02-18). "Judge restores state's 30 erased coastal development rules". Coastal Review. Retrieved 2025-05-16.