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HI SCR124

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gil Riviere

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Land and Natural Resources is requested to implement safeguards at Hauula Beach Park to protect endangered Hawaiian monk seals in consultation with NOAA, Department of Transportation, and City and County of Honolulu.

  • A Hawaiian monk seal known as "Honey Girl" regularly visits Hauula Beach Park near the intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Kukuna Road, prompting community safety concerns.

  • Seals risk injury from sleeping under parked vehicles in the area and from tourists taking pictures at unsafe distances, particularly those arriving on tour buses.

  • Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson, Transportation Director, Honolulu Mayor, and Honolulu City Council Chairperson.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration, Department Of Transportation, And City And County Of Honolulu, To Implement Safeguards At Hauula Beach Park To Protect Hawaiian Monk Seals.

Hawaiian Monk Seal

Last Action

Referred to EEP, JUD, referral sheet 52

4/4/2018

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection4/4/2018
Transportation and Energy3/15/2018

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