HI SB723

Extends exemption from Hawaii's environmental impact statement law for primary actions requiring permits or approvals without discretionary consent that involve ancillary secondary actions within existing public rights-of-way or highways

Secondary actions covered include installation, improvement, renovation, construction, or development of infrastructure within existing public rights-of-way or highways

Sets sunset date of July 1, 2013 and effective date of June 30, 2011

Supported by Department of Transportation, Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Hawaii Association of Realtors, and Hawaiian Electric utilities

Committee amendments included technical and nonsubstantive changes for clarity, consistency, and style