Coastal and Ocean Law (American Casebook Series)

This new edition has been significantly revised and materials updated throughout. New material will include: New chapter devoted to current, important state coastal management issues, such as preserving traditional coastal uses, and using aesthetic considerations in evaluating permit requests; New materials on the impact of beach nourishment projects on public and private rights; Latest Supreme Court pronouncement on Wetlands-the Rapanos case-and expanded NEPA coverage; Discussion on the 2006 revised consistency regulations; Incorporation of statutory changes and ocean program initiatives contained in the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005; Consideration of the effectiveness of the 1996 Sustainable Fisheries Act and highlights the growing challenge of allocating fishing privileges for fish stocks; Completely revised Marine Mammals and Endangered Marine Wildlife chapter and includes the precedent-setting decision enjoining the U.S. Navy's deployment of active sonar systems that may sig