Kenai Peninsula Borough
Coastal Management Program
(KPBCMP)
Introduction
Alaska Coastal Management and Federal Coastal Zone Management Programs
Local governments given authority and funding to participate in managing land and water within the coastal zone
Influencing state and federal permittingInfluencing other activities and decision-makingPublic education and outreach
Federal Coastal Zone Management Act (1972)
to preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the nation's coastal zone for this, and succeeding generations
to encourage and assist the state to effectively exercise its responsibilities in coastal management
consideration of ecological, cultural, historic, and aesthetic values, in light of needs for economic development
Overview Alaska Coastal Management Program
Networked state agencies and 35 coastal districts
Opportunities for public involvementProjects are measured against State standards
and coastal district standards
Overview
The KPBCMP provides local input and guidance to state and federal agencies involved in developing projects, issuing permits or managing land in the coastal district, or other activities affecting resources of the district.
Education
Habitat
Conservation
Resource Development
Public Health
CommunityValues Economi
cBenefit
FishAnd
Wildlife
LifeAnd
Property
Key TermsCoastal District Program
1990 Program Document and Summary DocumentEnforceable PoliciesAdministrative Policies
1992 Port Graham/Nanwalek Area Meriting Special Attention
Division of Governmental Coordination
Consistency ReviewDGC coordinated reviewSingle agency coordinated review
District Program Grant funded (70:30) Staff members: district coordinator, and assistant Approximately 400-600 reviews of varying complexity
performed each year Review scheduling Field work Public meetings
Multi agency dialogue Special projects
Grant applications KPB Administration/Assembly requests
E.g.: 2001/02 Tri-Borough Agreement on Federal OCS Lease Sale
Education/outreach 2002 Student Ocean Conference
Shaded Area:Shaded Area:•Up to 1000 feet elevationUp to 1000 feet elevation
•3-mile off-shore limit3-mile off-shore limit•Anadromous streamsAnadromous streams
Review ScheduleKPB review process
Public notices issued by state or federal agencies
On web: http://www.gov.state.ak.us/dgc/PublicNotices/PNsearch.html
Note KPBCMP website with resources On web: http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/coastal/calendar.htm
KPB Planning Commission updated bi-weeklyWritten comments with specific references to
KPB enforceable policies
“RFAI” deadline“Comment” deadline
Public Notices on the web:http://www.gov.state.ak.us/dgc/PublicNotices/PNsearch.html
Your Involvement
Be aware of current and upcoming reviewsDistrict policiesMonitor bi-weekly update on the webPlanning CommissionPublic notices
Request project file (duplication may fees apply)
Provide timely written comments based upon district policies
Comments
PolicyEvaluation
Where to Get More Information
Dan Bevington, District CMP Coordinator:
(800) 478-4441 #441
Jennifer Eskue, District CMP Assistant:
(800) 478-4441 #265
Review calendar: www.borough.kenai.ak.us/coastal/calendar.htm
KPBCMP enforceable policies: www.borough.kenai.ak.us/coastal/enforceable_policies.htm
Where to Get More Information
Dan Bevington, District CMP Coordinator:
(800) 478-4441 #441
Jennifer Eskue, District CMP Assistant:
(800) 478-4441 #265
Review calendar: www.borough.kenai.ak.us/coastal/calendar.htm
KPBCMP enforceable policies: www.borough.kenai.ak.us/coastal/enforceable_policies.htm
Where to Get More Information
Juneau DGC Office240 Main Street Suite 500 P.O. Box 110030, Juneau, AK 99811-0030Phone:(907) 465-3562 Fax:(907) 465-3075
Anchorage DGC Office550 West 7th Avenue Suite 1660 Anchorage, AK 99501Phone:(907) 269-7470 Fax:(907) 269-3981
Anchorage Joint Pipeline Office411 West 4th Avenue Suite 2-C Anchorage, AK 99501-2342Phone:(907) 271-4317 Fax:(907) 272-0690
Alaska Gas Pipeline OfficeDGC, Office of the Governor601 W. 5th Ave., Suite 300,Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 907-334-2370 Fax: 907-334-2359
Where to Get More Information
State Coastal Homepage:State Coastal Homepage:http://www.alaskacoast.state.ak.us/http://www.alaskacoast.state.ak.us/
State Coastal Regulations:State Coastal Regulations:http://www.gov.state.ak.us/dgc/Clawhome/clawhome.htmhttp://www.gov.state.ak.us/dgc/Clawhome/clawhome.htm
State Statutes:State Statutes:http://touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/Statutes/Title46/Chapter40.htmhttp://touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/Statutes/Title46/Chapter40.htm
District policies: District policies: http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/coastal/enforceable_policies.htmhttp://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/coastal/enforceable_policies.htm