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This bill modifies several provisions of the California Coastal Act and the Marine Invasive Species Act. It clarifies that the California Coastal Commission can waive filing fees for both coastal development permits and permit amendments, with special consideration for nonprofit organizations working on habitat restoration or public access projects. The bill allows the commission to specify whether a fee waiver might apply to future amendments of a permit. Regarding marine invasive species reporting, the bill changes the frequency of the State Lands Commission's report to the Legislature from biennial (every two years) to triennial (every three years). Additionally, it requires the commission to publish a summary of ballast water management report forms on its website by April 30, 2026, with semiannual updates. The summary will include vessel arrival data, ballast water discharge volumes, and vessel inspection and compliance rates. The bill also makes various technical amendments to coastal zone boundary descriptions and repeals some outdated sections of existing law, ultimately aiming to improve coastal zone management and marine species tracking processes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Natural Resources and Water (Senate)

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