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HI HB2176

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 12-member Maunalua Bay task force within the Office of Planning to develop a comprehensive master plan for environmental protection and management of Maunalua Bay on Oahu.

  • Task force composition includes state agency representatives (Health, Board of Land and Natural Resources, University of Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology), community associations (Portlock, Aina Haina), and ocean recreation and cultural organizations (Hui Nalu, Malama Maunalua, Fishermen's Hui, and others).

  • Task force must complete and submit the master plan to the Office of Planning director by October 1, 2017, for review and approval.

  • Approved master plan shall assess environmental and ecological impacts of bay activities and be used by state agencies to adopt and implement policies, rules, and regulations relating to Maunalua Bay.

  • Task force terminates 30 days after the master plan is approved by the Office of Planning director.

Legislative Description

Maunalua Bay Task Force; Maunalua Bay Master Plan

Last Action

The committee(s) on OMH/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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