NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOAA 312 Evaluation Pursuant to the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, a public meeting in a hybrid format will be held as part of the federal performance evaluation of the Washington Coastal Management Program. The meeting will be held from 5-6 p.m. PT on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Register at Public Meeting for NOAA's Evaluation of the Washington Coastal Program. Please register by Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m. PT. While advance registration is requested, registration will remain open until the meeting closes. In-person participation will be at the Washington Department of Ecology, 300 Desmond Dr. SE Lacey, Washington 98503 in the Auditorium room. There is free guest parking outside the front entrance on the north side of the building. Guests will need to check in at the front desk and go downstairs to the auditorium. There is no ID requirement to enter the building. Attendees are encouraged to arrive between 4:45 to 5 p.m. to check in. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public comments regarding the operation and implementation of the Washington Coastal Management Program. Written comments are encouraged, and participation at the public meeting is not required for submission. Written comments should be emailed to czma.evaluations@noaa.gov no later than Friday, May 8, 2026. Include "Comments on Performance Evaluation of the Washington Coastal Management Program in the subject line. IPL0325080 Mar 29 2026