The Coastal Program Agencies must review the applications, notifications, and

The Coastal Program Agencies must review the applications, notifications, and certifications provided in accordance with Chapter 05, Chapter 13, and Chapter 14 and will determine whether a proposed activity complies with the provisions of the coastal program. A. Department of Marine Resources: 1. The Department will keep a written record of all coastal program agency comments and will prepare a consistency certification based on these comments. The Department is responsible for monitoring consistent action notifications to ensure that the proposed actions conform with interagency agreements and prior reviews. 2. The Department will review and comment with respect to wetlands protection. 3. The Department will review and comment with respect to the efficient utilization of waterfront sites. The Department will base this review on the water dependent industry guidelines. 4. The Department will review and comment with respect to seafood conservation. 5. The Department will review and comment with respect to the preservation of natural scenic qualities and in accordance with the guidelines. 6. The Department will review and comment with respect to the national interest. MISS. CODE ANN. §39-7-3, 49-15-1, 49-15-304, 49-17-3, 49-27-3, 51-3-1, 57-15-6. B. Department of Environmental Quality: 1. The Department of Environmental Quality Office of Pollution Control will review and comment on the proposed state and federal actions with respect to preserving air and water quality. This review will consider as program standards the provisions of the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act, as well as the provisions of state laws and regulations implementing these Acts. 2. The Department of Environmental Quality Office of Land and Water Resources will review and comment on proposed state and federal actions with respect to the coastal program goal of conserving water resources. Water occurring in any watercourse, lake, or other natural water body in the coastal area is among the basic resources of this state and subject to appropriation in accordance with applicable state statutes. The Department of Environmental Quality Office of Land and Water Resources will review and comment on groundwater withdrawals to the extent that coordination and limited regulation would be necessary to protect the interest and rights of residents or property owners. MISS. CODE ANN. §39-7-3, 49-15-1, 49-15-304, 49-17-3, 49-27-3, 51-3-1, 57-15-6. C. Department of Archives and