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In an effort to reign in the California Coastal Commission’s perceived abuses, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) introduced the Coastal Commission Accountability Act last week aimed at striping the California Coastal Commission of its powers under federal law.
Kiley’s bill will amend the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) to expedite important coastal activities, including national security initiatives, critical infrastructure development, and disaster mitigation and recovery efforts.
“The California Coastal Commission is simply out of control and has veered far from its purpose of protecting the coast,” said Rep. Kiley in a statement. “From blocking SpaceX rocket launches to obstructing fire prevention projects, the Commission has repeatedly threatened the safety of Californians and weakened our national defense, while needlessly undercutting innovation and economic progress. The need to rein in the Commission has become urgent as we face the challenge of rebuilding Los Angeles following the fires. ”
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