{"id":54269,"date":"2023-04-01T15:43:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T10:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54269"},"modified":"2023-04-01T15:46:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-01T10:16:37","slug":"categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones as Per the CRZ Notification Rules 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) is a designated area along the coastline of India that is subject to management and regulation by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986. India&#8217;s present Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules regulate human and industrial activities close to the shoreline to safeguard delicate ecosystems. The rules prohibit various activities within a specific radius of the coastline, including major construction projects, new business establishments, hazardous material storage or dumping, mining, reclamation, and bunding. The responsibility of developing the Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones and enforcing CRZ regulations lies with state governments through their respective Coastal Zone Management Authorities. This write-up will take you through an overview of the present categorisation and the importance of CRZ clearance in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/environmental-clearance\">Environment clearance<\/a><\/strong> process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1991,\nthe Indian government issued a notification under the EP Act, of 1986 to safeguard\nand preserve the ecosystems along the country&#8217;s coastline. However, this\nnotification lapsed, and in September 2010, the MoEF issued a new notification,\nwhich was finally passed as the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2011 on\nJanuary 6, 2011. The CRZ is defined as the coastal area that extends up to 500\nmeters from the High Tide Line (HTL) and a stage of 100 meters along the banks\nof creeks, estuaries, backwaters, and rivers that are exposed to tidal\nvariations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011\/#Categorisation_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zones\" >Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011\/#Significance_of_Categorisation_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zones\" >Significance of Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011\/#Development_of_Notifications_Leading_To_CRZ_2011\" >Development of Notifications Leading To CRZ 2011<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011\/#Categorisation_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zones_CRZ_Notifications_2011\" >Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones CRZ Notifications 2011<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011\/#Procedure_for_Clearances_of_Categorisation_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zones\" >Procedure for Clearances of Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011\/#Coastal_Regulation_Zone_2011_%E2%80%93_Ecologically_Sensitive_Areas_ESA\" >Coastal Regulation Zone, 2011 &#8211; Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011\/#Significance_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zone_2011\" >Significance of Coastal Regulation Zone 2011<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/categories-of-coastal-regulation-zones-as-per-the-crz-rules-2011\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Categorisation_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zones\"><\/span>Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Categorisation\nof Coastal Regulation Zones is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>CRZ-I<\/strong>: Includes environmentally sensitive areas where no\nconstruction is allowed except for activities related to nuclear power plants\nand defence.<\/li><li><strong>CRZ-II<\/strong>: Comprises urban areas that are heavily developed.\nConstruction activities are only allowed on the landward side.<\/li><li><strong>CRZ-III<\/strong>: Consists of generally undisturbed areas, mainly\nrural areas. No new construction is allowed in this zone, only repairs to\nexisting structures. However, the building of dwelling units is permitted on\nplots located between 200 and 500 meters from the high tide line.<\/li><li><strong>CRZ-IV<\/strong>: Encompasses the water area between the low tide\nline and 12 nautical miles seaward. Except for fishing and associated\nactivities, this zone governs all activities involving the sea and tidal water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Categorisation_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zones\"><\/span>Significance of Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coastal zones are meeting points\nof marine and territorial zones and are environmentally vulnerable areas that\nneed protection from pollution and climate change. Industrial growth and\ninfrastructure projects can endanger mangrove ecology, which affects local\nlivelihoods, and therefore, environmentally sensitive areas like mangroves and\ncoral reefs need to be protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Mangroves and coral reefs function as barriers\nagainst tsunamis and cyclones; their protection is critical.<\/li><li>Improving the lifestyles of coastal communities,\nsuch as fishing villages, is an important aspect of coastal regulation.<\/li><li>CRZ laws and regulations aim to balance the\ndevelopment and conservation of the coastal environment by limiting human and\nindustrial activity along the shore.<\/li><li>They also aim to enhance the livelihoods of\ncoastal populations, create strategies for climate change and high-intensity\nstorms, and ensure the long-term growth of coastal areas.<\/li><li>The development of coastal communities is one of\nthe pillars of the Sagarmala program, which is a government initiative to\ndevelop India&#8217;s ports and the maritime sector.<\/li><li>In 2018, the government stated that adopting CRZ\nguidelines and following the Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones would\nencourage economic growth while maintaining coastal conservation principles,\nleading to job creation, improving people&#8217;s lives, and contributing value to\nthe country&#8217;s economy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Development_of_Notifications_Leading_To_CRZ_2011\"><\/span>Development of Notifications Leading To CRZ 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Environment, Forest,\nand Climate Change (MoEFCC) first issued a CRZ notification in 1991 to conserve\nand protect the coastal environment. A separate draft Island Protection Zone\nNotification has been published to protect Andaman &amp; Nicobar and\nLakshadweep islands under <strong>the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/bitstream\/123456789\/4316\/1\/ep_act_1986.pdf\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. The CRZ\n1991 notification was consolidated and modified into the CRZ 2011 notification,\nwhich addressed issues raised by the previous notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Categorisation_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zones_CRZ_Notifications_2011\"><\/span>Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones CRZ Notifications 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification of 1991 was updated in 2011 by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change to protect and conserve the coastal environment. The notification has been updated periodically in response to feedback. The 2011 update of the CRZ Notification addressed the issues raised in the 1991 notification and proposed changes accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n<p><strong>Category<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p>CRZ-I<\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Only certain types of new buildings are allowed in CRZ-I.<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Highway and trans-harbour sea linkages can be built between the HTL and LTL without affecting tidal flow.<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Initiatives involving the Department of Atomic Energy are permitted.<\/p>\n<p>Other activities authorised in the area between the HTL and LTL include:<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Exploration and extraction of natural gas<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Desalination facilities for making salt<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Construction of basic amenities such as schools and roads for traditional inhabitants living within biosphere reserves<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Salt harvesting via solar evaporation of seawater<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Non-hazardous cargo storage within notified ports, such as edible oil and fertilisers.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p>CRZ-II<\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; CRZ-II applies to areas already established within the municipal limits and up to the shoreline.<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Structures can be built on the landward side of the hazardous line.<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Desalination plants and other activities are allowed under specific conditions.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p>CRZ-III<\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Areas that are relatively untouched and not categorised as either CRZ I or CRZ II, including underdeveloped urban and rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; A No Development Zone of 0-200 meters from HTL is established, where construction is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Only certain activities such as agriculture, forestry, projects by the Department of Atomic Energy, rare mineral mining, salt production, petroleum product regasification, non-conventional energy sources, and specific public facilities may be permitted in this zone.<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; In the 200\u2013500-meter zone from HTL, construction of housing for local communities and tourism projects is allowed, along with the activities permitted in the 0-200 meters zone.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p>CRZ-IV<\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; The tidal influenced water body is included in CRZ-IV, which covers the aquatic area from the low tide line to the territorial limits.<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Traditional fishing activities by local communities are allowed without any restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Discharging or dumping untreated sewage or solid waste in these areas is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>o The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change has issued a draft Island Protection Zone Notification under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 to protect the islands of Andaman and Nicobar.<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Clearances_of_Categorisation_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zones\"><\/span>Procedure for Clearances of Categorisation of Coastal Regulation Zones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)\n2011 Notification provides a well-defined procedure for obtaining project\nclearance. The process involves submission of a Rapid Environment Impact\nAssessment (EIA) report, Risk Management and Disaster Management report, CRZ\nmap indicating the demarcation of High Tide Line (HTL) and Low Tide Line (LTL),\nand a certificate of no objection from relevant Pollution Control\nBoards. Once clearance is granted, the project is valid for five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coastal_Regulation_Zone_2011_%E2%80%93_Ecologically_Sensitive_Areas_ESA\"><\/span>Coastal Regulation Zone, 2011 &#8211; Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Environment,\nForestry, and Climate Change has identified several areas as Critical\nVulnerable Coastal Areas (CVCAs), including Sunderbans, Gulf of Khambhat, Gulf\nof Kutch, Malvan, Achra-Ratnagiri in Maharashtra, Karwar to Kundapur in Karnataka,\nVembanad in Kerala, Bhaitarkanika in Orissa, Coringa in East Godavari, and\nKrishna in Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beaches of Goa, including\nMandrem, Morjim, Galgiba, and Agonda, have been designated as turtle nesting\nlocations and are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.\nDevelopmental activities are not permitted in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Coastal_Regulation_Zone_2011\"><\/span>Significance of Coastal Regulation Zone 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The 2011 Notification expands the definition of CRZ to include land between HTL and 500m on the landward side and land between HTL and 100m or the width of the creek on the landward side along tidally influenced water bodies connected to the sea.<\/li><li>The CRZ now includes up to 12 nautical miles of sea and the entire water area of a tidal water body without imposing any restrictions on fishing activities.<\/li><li>The &#8216;hazard line&#8217; concept has been introduced to restrict areas at risk of natural disasters such as tsunamis and floods, which the MOEF will demarcate through the Survey of India.<\/li><li>A new category has been established for areas requiring special consideration, including CRZ areas in Greater Mumbai, Kerala, and Goa and critically vulnerable coastal areas such as the Sunderbans.<\/li><li>Timelines for obtaining CRZ approval have been established, and post-clearance project monitoring has been introduced as a requirement to submit half-yearly compliance reports.<\/li><li>Exceptions to the rule prohibiting the establishment of new industries and the expansion of existing industries have been expanded, with specific measures to prevent pollution in coastal areas\/coastal waters.<\/li><li>Implementing Coastal Zone Management Plans, developed by state governments or union territories administration, will govern coastal development activity.<\/li><li>In the CRZ-II area, redevelopment and reconstruction of old, worn, and unsafe buildings are permitted.<\/li><li>The 2011 Notification also specifies specific measures to prevent pollution in coastal areas\/coastal waters.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2011 Categorisation\nof Coastal Regulation Zones markedly improved from the 1991 version. The MOEF\nhas made a concerted effort to incorporate provisions that benefit fisher-folk\nin all coastal regions and address the shortcomings of the previous\nnotification. The new guidelines include measures for time-bound clearances,\nstronger enforcement, and special provisions for specific coastal stretches. Still,\ngetting environmental clearance for a project amidst the tightened regulation\nin the Coastal regulation zone requires a strategic approach and expertise in\nthe whole clearance process. Guidance of certified consultants can streamline\nyour application for a combined environmental clearance in conformity with all\napplicable laws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) is a designated area along the coastline of India that is subject to management and regulation by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986. 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