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(a) The Commissioner is authorized and directed to conduct public hearings and, in accordance with Title 3, section 913, Virgin Islands Code, promulgate rules and regulations, or amend same relative to:\n(1) reasonable fee schedules for various administrative services, subject to the approval of the Legislature;\n(2) the mooring and anchoring of vessels and houseboats, as it considers necessary to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter;\n(3) promoting community participation in decisions affecting the environment, coastal planning, and conservation and development, as these matters relate to the mooring and anchoring of vessels and houseboats in the Territorial waters.\n(b) The Commissioner is also authorized and directed to conduct public hearings regarding alleged violations of this chapter and any regulations promulgated thereunder, and to assess civil fines in any appropriate sum not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.\n(c) The Commissioner is also authorized and directed to appoint persons, who are residents of the Virgin Islands, from each of the areas affected, to serve on the Ad-Hoc Community Committee for their respective areas; and to

lso authorized and directed to appoint persons, who are residents of the Virgin Islands, from each of the areas affected, to serve on the Ad-Hoc Community Committee for their respective areas; and to promulgate regulations concerning the tenure, duties and responsibilities thereof, in accordance with this section.