50-day coastal consistency review begins

Once your application is received by the review coordinating agency and determined to be complete, the coordinating agency initiates the required public notices. The consistency review starts once all public notices have been issued. The coordinating agency issues a deadline for reviewer and public comments and circulates your application packet to review participants. The coordinating agency tracks the project during the review and makes sure all interested parties take the opportunity to participate within the designated time frames. The review coordinating agency will notify you of your review's start date, review number, review schedule, and any other pertinent information. With a few exceptions, the state must complete the consistency review of your project 50 days after the start date.

Do all consistency reviews last 50 days?

Although most projects require a 50-day review, the actual time frame may be shortened or extended under certain circumstances. Alternatives to 50-day consistency reviews are identified below:

• The consistency review of your project may be expedited if your project is a routine activity identified in the ABC List. For more information, refer to Does my project qualify for expedited review? in Step 2.
• The 50-day review schedule for your project may be extended for specific reasons. For more information, refer to Extensions to the review schedule below.
• If all necessary permits for your project are legally required to be issued within 30 days, the consistency review can be completed within a 30-day time frame as provided in 6 AAC 50.110 (a).
• Federal activities (projects conducted by or for a federal agency) may require a different review schedule. However, this booklet is not designed to address specific review or consistency requirements for federal activities. Contact DCOM for more information at (907) 465-8794.

Who reviews the project?

The participants in the coastal consistency review process include: (1) you, the applicant; (2) state resource agencies and the Division of Coastal and Ocean Management; (3) the affected coastal district; (4) other interested members of the public; and (5) federal agencies.

Extensions to the review schedule

The review schedule may be extended for certain reasons as provided in 6 AAC 50.110(b). For example, after demonstrating a need for an extension, reviewers may request an extension:

• For you to provide additional information on your project that is needed for their analysis. The project review may be stopped within specified deadlines until that information is received. Within 7 days of receipt of the additional information, you will be notified of its adequacy.
• To perform a field review within a 10-day limit.
• To coordinate with DNR's process for disposals of interest in state land or resources.
• For a public hearing held as part of the consistency review process.