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Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)

A federal law from 1972 that provides a framework for states to manage and protect their coastal areas, often by creating and implementing state coastal management programs.

Consistency Determination

A finding by a federal agency, a project applicant, or a state/local government that a proposed activity affecting a state's coastal zone is in line with that state's approved coastal management program.

Conclusive Presumption

A legal principle meaning that something is assumed to be true without any possibility of proving otherwise, in this case, that a state automatically agrees to certain projects.

Covered Activity

Specific types of projects identified in this bill that would be subject to the automatic state agreement, including national security, critical infrastructure, disaster recovery, and certain economic development projects.

Critical Infrastructure

Systems and assets that are so vital to the country that their disruption or destruction would severely impact national security, economic security, public health, or safety.

Secretary

In the context of the Coastal Zone Management Act, this refers to the Secretary of Commerce, who is responsible for overseeing the act through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).