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NC S472

NC S472
Coastal Regulatory Reform


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Introduced
03/24/2025
In Committee
06/25/2025
Crossed Over
05/01/2025
Passed
07/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/02/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE PROCESS FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TO REFORM PERMITTING RELATED TO UPLAND BASIN MARINAS, AND TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN MAN-MADE DITCHES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT.

AI Summary

This bill introduces several significant changes to coastal regulatory processes in North Carolina. First, it reforms the water quality certification process for certain projects by establishing strict timelines for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to review and respond to applications, including specific requirements for notification, completeness determinations, public hearings, and decision-making. The bill expands the types of projects subject to these certification requirements to include maintenance dredging, energy transmission projects, and upland basin marina construction. Additionally, the bill creates a new regulatory framework for upland basin marinas, defining them as marina projects constructed above the high-water mark and capable of accommodating more than 10 vessels. The legislation provides detailed criteria for marina development, including requirements for dissolved oxygen levels, wetland impact limitations, buffer zones, and mitigation measures. Lastly, the bill clarifies the definition of "man-made ditches" and explicitly excludes such ditches from being designated as areas of environmental concern under the Coastal Area Management Act, effectively narrowing the regulatory scope for certain artificial water conveyance features. These changes aim to streamline permitting processes, promote marina development, and provide more clarity in coastal management regulations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Ch. SL 2025-48 (on 07/02/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S472
BillText https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S472v7.pdf
BillText https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S472v6.pdf
Analysis - Summary S472-SMTQ-70(e5)-v-1 https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/S472-SMTQ-70(e5)-v-1
Analysis - Summary S472-SMTQ-66(CSTQ-40)-v-2 https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/S472-SMTQ-66(CSTQ-40)-v-2
BillText https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S472v5.pdf
BillText https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S472v4.pdf
BillText https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S472v3.pdf
Analysis - Summary S472-SMTQ-57(CSRI-24)-v-4 https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/S472-SMTQ-57(CSRI-24)-v-4
Analysis - Summary S472-SMRI-23(e2)-v-2 https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/S472-SMRI-23(e2)-v-2
Analysis - Summary S472-SMRI-12(e2)-v-2 https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/S472-SMRI-12(e2)-v-2
Analysis - Summary S472-SMRI-9(e2)-v-2 https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/S472-SMRI-9(e2)-v-2
Analysis - Summary S472-SMRI-6(e1)-v-3 https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/S472-SMRI-6(e1)-v-3
BillText https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S472v2.pdf
BillText https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S472v1.pdf
BillText https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S472v0.pdf
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