Why This Matters
This bill reauthorizes the Digital Coast Act, ensuring that important coastal data remains accessible and includes more detailed information about underground utilities.
If you live in a coastal area, this bill helps ensure you have access to important data about your environment.
Affects: Coastal communities and organizations that rely on coastal data for planning and management.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill extends the Digital Coast Act until 2030. 2. It requires that coastal data be fully and freely available to the public. 3. The bill adds a focus on data related to underground infrastructure and subsurface utilities.
Who is affected?
Coastal communities and organizations that rely on coastal data for planning and management.