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is for an orderly improvement program of water quality within the 

 estuaries, providing broad guidelines allowing for multiuse. 



In brief, the analogous or average State management framework 

 includes capabilities for planning, regulating, and controlling, 

 at least to some extent, certain uses of estuarine resources, 

 through the use of restrictive provisions. For example, it can 

 issue leases for the removal of material from waterways; issue 

 permits for structures; lease lands under navigable waters; issue 

 licenses for sport fishing and wildlife; control public beaches; 

 set water quality standards; issue licenses for boats; and manage 

 State park lands. 



However, what is often lacking is a strong management organization 

 able to coordinate all estuarine-related activities and able to 

 produce and implement a Statewide comprehensive management plan 

 which includes enforceable provisions and regulatory authorities 

 to control use or modification of the estuarine resources for 

 the maximum benefit of the population. 



