Goal 20. To provide for the appropriate extraction of mineral resources (e.g. sand mining and shell mining) in a manner consistent with proper environmental practices

STRATEGIC GOAL A Effective extraction of resources without environmental damage

INTERMEDIATE GOALS: 1. Identify reserves of sand and shell 2. Develop zoning maps of coastal waters to include EFH and areas of ecological importance, as well as location and extent of mineral resources to determine appropriate areas of extraction 3. Develop and use technology which will allow extraction while minimizing impact to aquatic life (e.g., turtle excluder devices, etc.) 4. Regulate and enforce restrictions based on # 1 and # 2

STRATEGIC GOAL MEASURES: Increase in percent permit compliance for mineral extraction projects (to 100%)

INTERMEDIATE GOAL MEASURES: · Increase in percentage of area inventoried and identified for potential extraction Decrease in number of endangered animals killed by mining protects (to 0)

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