Coastal Barrier Resources Act
Coastal Barrier Resources Act - Declares the findings and intentions of Congress in regard to the fish, wildlife, and other natural resources associated with the coastal barriers along the Atlantic and gulf coasts of the United States.
Establishes the Coastal Barrier Resources System (System) which shall consist of specified undeveloped coastal barriers on the Atlantic and gulf coasts.
Requires that certain coastal barrier maps shall be available for public inspection through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide copies of such maps to the chief executive officer of: (1) each State and political subdivision in which a System unit is located; and (2) each affected Federal agency.
Directs the Secretary to make necessary modifications to such maps and to notify specified Congressional committees of same.
Limits, to specified projects, Federal expenditures on or financial assistance for purposes within the System. Lists those projects eligible for financial assistance.
Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to certify annually to Congress that the Federal agencies concerned have complied with the provisions of this Act.
Sets forth the contents of reports to be filed by the Secretary with specified Congressional committees.
Authorizes appropriations to the Department of the Interior for fiscal years 1982 through 1986 for the purposes of this Act.
Other Measure S.1018 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.