About CZM
The Federal Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program was created through passage of the CZM Act of 1972. Since the approval of the Hawaiʻi CZM Program in 1977 (Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes), our unique federal-state partnership has provided a proven basis for protecting, restoring and responsibly developing important and diverse coastal communities and resources.
The Hawaiʻi CZM Program was enacted to provide a common focus for state and county actions dealing with land and water uses and activities. In finding that laws, ordinances, and rules dealing with coastal resources needed a more effective and coordinated focus, the Hawaiʻi CZM Program was tasked with serving as the State’s resource management policy umbrella to encourage agencies to look at resources in a different way.
- The Hawaiʻi CZM Program builds upon the authorities and responsibilities of the state and county agencies, forming a team or network.
- To effectuate this network concept, Chapter 205A requires state and county agencies to legally and operationally comply with CZM objectives and policies.
- Hawaiʻi CZM Program Document (1990), approved by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), provides an overview of the Hawaiʻi CZM Program.
- The Hawaiʻi CZM Program Description as of 2011, describes the Hawaiʻi CZM Program specific purposes, roles and responsibilities, the technical framework, and laws, rules and regulations. This document does not replace the authoritative Program Document (1990).
- What is Coastal Zone Management? – Informational Video