Which agency administers the Coastal Zone Management Act?

• A. EPA
• B. NOAA
• C. Army Corps of Engineers
• D. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Answer: (B)

The question tests who administers the Coastal Zone Management Act. The act is administered by NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Department of Commerce. NOAA leads the national coastal management program, works with states to approve and fund their coastal plans, and ensures federal actions are consistent with those state programs. This federal-state collaboration helps manage coastal resources and development across the country. The other agencies have different primary roles: the EPA focuses on environmental protection across many programs, the Army Corps of Engineers handles Civil Works projects and permits related to navigation and flood control, and HUD concentrates on housing and urban development.