Passed by the General Assembly in 1974, CAMA balances environmental protection with economic development.

This law governs the dredging and filling of coastal waters.

Download the rules that govern coastal development.

Rules Taking Effect in 2010

The Coastal Resources Commission has adopted these rules to take effect this year.

Learn about rules or rule changes the Coastal Resources Commission is considering.

Learn about how the division routinely monitors projects for compliance with CAMA rules, and view a list of violators.

A link to the state agency that publishes administrative rules and notices of rulemaking.

Thinking about undertaking any kind of development along the coast? This development guide explains the CAMA requirements for a variety of project types.

Certain coastal development projects may be subject to a review under the NCEPA. This document lists NCEPA procedures and outlines the criteria used in deciding whether a project is subject to such a review (PDF file; requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader).