The Final California Coastal Impact Assistance Plan is now available for downloading.

Final California Coastal Impact Assistance Plan

Appendix A: Project Lists

Appendix B: Proposed Project Descriptions

• Projects Proposed by the State of California



• Projects Proposed by Eligible Coastal Political Subdivisions (Counties)

Appendix C: Governor’s Letter Designating State Agency

Appendix D: Governor's Certification of Public Participation

Appendix E: Summary of Public Comments Received on Revised Draft Plan

Any questions regarding the Plan should be directe to:

Chris Potter
California Resources Agency
1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 654-0536
Fax: (916) 653-8102

E-mail: chris.potter@resources.ca.gov

CIAP Background

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (the Act) was signed into law by President Bush on August 8, 2005. Section 384 of the Act establishes the Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) which authorizes funds to be distributed to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas producing states to mitigate the impacts of OCS oil and gas activities.

The United States Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service will implement the program. Under the CIAP, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to distribute to producing states and coastal political subdivisions $250 million for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2010. These funds will be shared among Alabama, Alaska, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and will be allocated to each producing state and eligible coastal subdivision based upon allocation formulas prescribed by the Act.

The Act stipulates that a state or coastal political subdivision (CPS) shall use CIAP funds for only one or more of the following authorized uses:

1. Projects and activities for the conservation, protection, or restoration of coastal areas, including wetlands.
2. Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
3. Planning assistance and the administrative costs of complying with this section.
4. Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal or comprehensive conservation management plan.
5. Mitigation of the impact of OCS activities through funding or onshore infrastructure projects and public service needs.

Final CIAP Plan

A final Plan will be prepared immediately following the 30-day public comment period for the draft Plan. Receipt of CIAP funds by the state or any CPS cannot commence until the MMS has reviewed and approved the state’s final CIAP Plan. All funds will be disbursed through a grant process administered by the MMS.

Additional CIAP Resources

Minerals Management Service's CIAP Website

Minerals Management Service's Final State Plan Guidelines

Energy Policy Act of 2005