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HB 352

Bid Requirements/Permitting/Inundation Maps/Coastal Area Management Act.

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Erin Paré

HB 352 modifies North Carolina's coastal management permitting, bidding requirements, and flood inundation mapping procedures for coastal development projects.

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Bill Summary · HB 352

Legislative bill overview

HB 352 modifies North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) by altering bidding requirements for coastal projects and updating inundation mapping procedures for flood-prone areas. The bill appears to streamline permitting processes and adjust how coastal development projects must be competitively bid.

Why is this important

Coastal development regulations directly affect property values, insurance costs, and climate resilience in North Carolina's economically significant coastal regions. Changes to bidding and permitting requirements can influence project timelines, costs, and who participates in coastal construction and infrastructure work.

Potential points of contention

  • Bidding threshold changes: Modifications to competitive bidding requirements could either reduce bureaucratic burden or potentially limit transparency and competition depending on specific thresholds altered
  • Inundation mapping updates: New flood mapping may reclassify properties as higher-risk, affecting insurance, lending, and property values for affected homeowners and businesses
  • Development vs. environmental protection: Streamlined permitting could accelerate coastal projects but may reduce environmental review protections for sensitive coastal ecosystems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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