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degradation in Boston Harbor. To the 

 extent that fishing is of interest, the 

 proposed project will significantly 

 improve the opportunities to take part in 

 this activity. The public benefits of 

 allowing the non-water-dependent use of 

 the tidelands, commercial office space, 

 retail and restaurant space and 

 underground parking, clearly outweigh any 

 public detriments because, in this 

 particular project, the proponent has 

 provided significant physical improvement 

 and amenities for the public use and 

 enjoyment. 



4.6.2 CZM REGULATORY POLICIES 



A complete review of the project has been 

 conducted in light of the provisions of 

 the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management 

 Program (MCZM) . Consistency with the 

 provisions of the program are necessary 

 for the receipt of many of the licenses 

 and permits for the project. 



Policy 1 - Protect ecologically significant resource 

 areas (salt marshes, shellfish beds, 

 dunes, beaches, barrier beaches, and salt 

 ponds) for their contributions to marine 

 productivity and value as natural 

 habitats and storm buffers. 



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