Plain English Summary
This bill disapproves a rule adopted by the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission that allows the use of wheat straw bales for sand fencing in ocean hazard areas. By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents this method from being used for coastal sand management.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue that wheat straw bales may not be an effective or appropriate method for protecting beaches and coastal areas, and that disapproving this rule prevents the state from using a solution that could be ineffective or environmentally problematic. They may contend that other established methods for sand fencing and beach protection should be used instead.
Arguments Against
Opponents argue that wheat straw bales offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for sand fencing that can help protect beaches from erosion. They contend that disapproving this rule removes a tool that coastal communities could use for beach preservation and that the Coastal Resources Commission's approval should be respected.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 61
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 100
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 18
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 60
Cosponsors (10)
Representative · District 39
Representative · District 102
Representative · District 112
Representative · District 41
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 40
Representative · District 30
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 32
Representative · District 101