HI HCR130

Urges state agencies to collaborate with stakeholders, including the Hawaii Harbor Users Group, in planning Hawaii's participation in the Alliance for Coastal Technologies and Maritime Environmental Resource Center's biofouling management technology assessment program.

Directs state agencies to review risks of non-abrasive hull microfouling cleaning and establish best management practices allowing vessels with low-risk hull coatings to apply for in-water cleaning permits.

Calls for development and implementation of a measurable and enforceable biofouling program with a voluntary compliance phase-in period by December 31, 2019, consistent with the Hawaii Interagency Biosecurity Plan 2017-2027.

Recognizes that up to 78 percent of Hawaii's non-native marine algae and invertebrate species originate from vessel biofouling, which poses threats to the environment, human health, property, and resources.

Requires certified copies to be transmitted to the Governor, Hawaii Invasive Species Council members, and the Executive Director of the Hawaii Harbors User Group.