### Question
How does COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT define management measures?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1455b*, **management measures** is defined as:

> economically achievable measures for the control of the addition of pollutants from existing and new categories and classes of nonpoint sources of pollution, which reflect the greatest degree of pollutant reduction achievable through the application of the best available nonpoint pollution control practices, technologies, processes, siting criteria, operating methods, or other alternatives

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1455b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT**

