An Act providing for alternative DPA compliance

This bill creates a new seven-member "special waterfront development oversight commission" to review and approve development proposals in Designated Port Areas that don't meet standard regulatory requirements. The commission, appointed by state leaders and requiring environmental/policy expertise, will establish criteria for alternative compliance and must ensure projects won't harm the environment. Municipalities seeking to develop in port areas must first get the commission's approval, followed by final approval from the state legislature before construction can begin. The bill directly affects municipalities and developers in designated port zones by adding this new review step for projects that deviate from existing port authority rules.