H.R. 180 Summary

• Requests Hawaii counties to enforce permit conditions for construction projects to minimize soil erosion and sediment run-off that damages reefs and nearshore waters.

• Identifies that construction activities remove vegetation, alter topography, and create impervious surfaces that increase soil erosion and water contamination during rain events.

• Notes that construction sites in non-compliance with county codes continue operating and allowing run-off to enter near-shore ocean waters, impacting water quality and aquatic habitats.

• Directs certified copies of the resolution be sent to the Mayor and Council Chairperson of each county, the Director of Planning and Permitting for Honolulu, and Planning Directors for Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai counties.