Robinson, Wes From: Sent: To: Subj Robinson, Wes Wednesday, February 27, 2019 10:03 PM bmock@garealtor.com Shore protection summary The Shore Protection Act (SPA) became law in 1979 to ensure the sand sharing system was protected because this is our first line of defenses against hurricanes and because our beaches are one of the drivers for our tourism industry. The sand sharing system is the network of dunes, beaches, shoals and sandbars. This network is what protects the barrier islands from storms & erosion This bill does several things—the main point the bill makes is that it replaces what establishes the jurisdictional line for the SPA with a system that is reflective of the coast. Whereas the current standard is the presence of a 20’ ora structure older than 1979, the new version removes the 20’ tree provision and replaces with a standard that utilizes the shoreline feature that is present—specifically, the toe of the landward dune, a rock revetment, or the ordinary high water mark. Italso features a “minor activity” provision lke is established in the Marsh Protection Act. This includes a less burdensome regulatory process for small projects like landscaping. The bill also allows for permits to be transferable should a property owner sell their property. It includes a new provision exempting beaches that are within groin areas. It includes cleanup language related to issuing authority and beach driving, Sent from my iPhoneRobinson, Wes Robinson, Wes Thursday, February 21, 2019 2:10 PM “Leah Dixon’ SPA Attachments: ‘SPA bill 2019.docx ‘Wes Robinson Director of Public and Governmental Affairs ia Department of Natural Resources (404) 656-6546 | M: (404) 242-0116