Included within the estuarine and ocean system are the following AEC categories:

1. (a) estuarine waters;
2. (b) coastal wetlands;
3. (c) public trust areas; and

4. (d) estuarine and public trust shorelines.

   Each of the AECs is either geographically within the estuary or, because of its location and nature, may affect the estuarine and ocean system.

History Note: Authority G.S. 113A‑113(b)(1); 113A‑113(b)(2); 113A‑113(b)(5); 113A‑113(b)(6)b; 113A‑124;
Eff. September 9, 1977;
Amended Eff August 1, 2000; August 1, 1998;
Readopted Eff. July 1, 2020.