V-143 



(a) institution of State-level permit requirements 

 for dredging, filling, or otfier modification of 

 wetlands and other estuarine resources; 



(b) requirement for all State and local agencies 

 engaged in activities that may physically or otherwise 

 modify estuarine resources, either directly or through 

 issuance of permits, licenses, leases, and so forth, to; 



[1] minimize adverse effects on estuarine 



resources; and 



[2] give notice of intended action and hold 



public hearings before acting, if there is 



indication that an adverse effect is a likely 



result; 



(c) resolution of problems in regulating use of 

 tidal lands, wetlands, and so forth, under private 

 ownership; 



(d) strengthening land acquisition and development 

 programs for conservation purposes; 



(e) institution of State-level authority to review 

 zoning and other action by local governments and 



to veto if inconsistent with an approved Statewide 

 management plan; and 



(f) augmented funding of all components of the 

 State's comprehensive management program and plan. 



