Address sea-level rise in State coastal regulations

Consider regulatory changes to address sea-level rise in tidal wetlands and coastal erosion hazard areas

Page 378: "DEC should revisit implementation of the tidal wetlands and coastal erosion hazard areas regulatory programs in light of sea-level rise projections, develop internal and external guidance, and determine whether changes in law and regulations are necessary (such as a review of 6 NYCRR Part 661 to consider whether existing elevation, distance, and setback limits on tidal wetlands and adjacent area jurisdiction will remain adequate as sea level rises)."