To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a conclusive presumption that a State concurs to certain activities, and for other purposes.

Key Points

• This bill would change how states and the federal government work together on coastal projects like building piers, fixing bridges, or setting up military sites. Currently, states can object if they think a federal project doesn't follow their local environmental or safety plans.
• The new rules would automatically assume a state agrees with a project if it falls into certain categories. These include national security work, fixing critical infrastructure like power grids, cleaning up after disasters, and building in areas with high unemployment or low income.
• If this becomes law, a state could not use its usual power to delay or stop these specific types of projects. This is intended to speed up construction and economic development in coastal areas by removing local hurdles.
• The Secretary of Commerce would have 30 days to double-check if a project really fits into these special categories. If the Secretary does not speak up within that month, the project is legally allowed to move forward regardless of state concerns.