Trump administration takes aim at California Coastal Commission, again
Key takeaways
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently ordered the review, calling some of the state’s efforts to regulate federal projects “environmental extremism.”
- “California has repeatedly and unfoundedly obstructed spaceport development,” Lutnick wrote.
- The program provides states the ability to review, regulate and provide input on federal projects that affect their coastlines, but not broad veto power.
The Trump administration has initiated a new review of the California Coastal Commission — a move that some worry could undermine the state’s authority to protect its coastline. Here, a sailboat cruises past an offshore oil rig off Huntington Beach. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times) By Grace Toohey Staff Writer Follow June 26, 2026 1:53 PM PT 1 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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The Trump administration has initiated a new review of the California Coastal Commission and other powerful coastal watchdogs — a move that several state leaders and environmental activists worry could undermine the state’s authority to protect its treasured coastline.