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Federal Consistency Review Program

Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) reviews federal activities to ensure they meet state standards.

The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) implements the federal consistency review process in Massachusetts. Federal consistency review is required for most projects that: 1) are in or can reasonably be expected to affect a use or resource of the Massachusetts coastal zone, and/or 2) require federal licenses or permits, receive certain federal funds, are a direct action of a federal agency, or are part of outer continental shelf plans for exploration, development, and production.

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Apply for Federal Consistency Review 

Program Index and Key Components

Overview and Index - CZM Federal Consistency Review Program  Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management Policy Guide - October 2011  State and Federal Regulations  Pre-Application Consultation  Massachusetts Coastal Zone Boundary  Environmental Permitting in Coastal Massachusetts 

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