HI SCR185

Request the Department of Land and Natural Resources to reconsider and reissue commercial use permits for Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District after consulting with commercial tour operators.

Require at least 90 days written notice to permit holders before implementing any changes to commercial use permit conditions.

Direct the Department to consult with commercial use permittees and seek their input on the practicality and feasibility of proposed permit condition changes.

Acknowledge Hawaii's ocean tourism industry generates $5.4 billion in annual economic activity and employs approximately 100,000 people.

Address concerns that recent permit changes were issued without advance notice or consultation, jeopardizing existing tour contracts.