On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439 - 1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 26. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of April 28, 2025 to May 2, 2025. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§30.20(f), 30.30(h), and 30.40(e), the public comment period extends 30 days from the date published on the Texas General Land Office web site. The notice was published on the web site on Friday, May 9, 2025. The public comment period for this project will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Federal Agency Activities:
Applicant: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: The project site is located along FM 2004 Highland Bayou in Galveston County, Texas.
Project Description: The proposed project would extend for a total of 0.185 mile along FM 2004 at Highland Bayou and would take place within the existing TxDOT right of way. The proposed facility would reconstruct the bridge and approaches, add a southbound left-turn lane, ten-foot-wide shoulders, and six-foot-wide sidewalks on the bridge.
Type of Application: U.S. Coast Guard bridge permit exemption.
CMP Project No: 25-1196-F2
Further information on the applications listed above, including a copy of the consistency certifications or consistency determinations for inspection, may be obtained from the Texas General Land Office Public Information Officer at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, or via email at pialegal@glo.texas.gov. Comments should be sent to the Texas General Land Office Coastal Management Program Coordinator at the above address or via email at federal.consistency@glo.texas.gov.