Beach Preservation Act of 1998 (P.L. No. 11-62). Country/Territory Northern Mariana Is. (USA) Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act regulate the removal of sand from beaches in the Commonwealth, and for other purposes. Subject Land & soil Keyword Coastal zone management Erosion Mining Authorization/permit Protected area Geographical area Oceania Abstract This Act places restrictions on the mining of sand on beaches in order to protect the natural environment and the coastal zone and to prevent its deterioration and destruction. Full text English Website www.cnmileg.gov.mp