H.B. No. 530 Summary

• Grants Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation authority to exempt state projects from special management area and shoreline setback requirements in Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, provided projects undergo consultation with the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands and Office of Planning and comply with environmental impact statement requirements.

• This exemption authority expires on June 30, 2013.

• Transfers responsibility to the Office of Planning for granting or denying special management area permits and variances for state projects and activities in shoreline areas.

• Provides liability protection by preventing actions against the Office of Planning for specified actions regarding permit decisions.

• Repeals the requirement that Department of Transportation construction projects be submitted for county review and conformance with local ordinances, zoning laws, and building codes.