NCDEQ’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will hold a spring training workshop on May 6-7 in Swansboro. The event is geared towards local permit officers in the central and southern regions of the 20-county coastal service area.
The collaborative efforts of state and local governments are vital elements under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). With locally adopted Implementation and Enforcement Plans, local governments have the ability to process CAMA minor permits, thus playing an essential role in the management of coastal resources within their territories. This also offers an added public service to the community.
“These training sessions are not just about learning, but also helps DCM staff build stronger, more collaborative relationships with local governments by making sure goals, expectations and workflows align for the long-term success of coastal management,” stated Tancred Miller, division director of the Division of Coastal Management.
The workshop will cover several topics, including CAMA rule updates, policy updates, and permit processing. There will also be information on legal updates, notifications to riparian property owners, updates from the Planning and CAMA Major Permit Section, as well as DCM’s updated map viewer. Other issues to be discussed include Section 404 Wetlands, compliance and enforcement, and fieldwork focused on identifying coastal wetlands, Section 404 Wetlands, the normal high water boundary, the first line of stable natural vegetation, and dune systems.
For more information on the types of permits available through the Division of Coastal Management, interested parties can visit their website.
