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California Coastal Commission

The California Coastal Commission is a state agency in California with quasi-judicial regulatory oversight over land use and public access in the California coastal zone. Established by the California Coastal Act of 1976, the commission's mission is to protect, conserve, restore, and enhance environmental and human-based resources of the California coast and ocean for environmentally sustainable and prudent use by current and future generations. This includes ensuring public access to the coastline, preserving sensitive habitats, and regulating new developments in the coastal zone.