The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, referred to in text, is title III of Puspan. L. 89–454, as added by Puspan. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1280, which is classified generally to this chapter (§ 1451 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1451 of this title and Tables.

Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and not as part of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 which comprises this chapter.