S.C.R. No. 138 Summary

• Requests the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility and cost study for constructing a small commercial boat harbor and small commercial airport in south Puna on the Island of Hawaii.

• Cites that Puna has the fastest growing population in Hawaii County and is a popular tourist destination near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, but residents may be cut off from supplies due to lava threatening Highway 130.

• Notes that the existing Pohoiki boat ramp is insufficient for commercial activity and the nearest commercial harbor (Hilo Harbor) and airport (Hilo Airport) require significant travel time from Puna.

• Requires the Department of Transportation to report findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2016 Regular Session.

• Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of Transportation.