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HI SCR54
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kaiali'i Kahele
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AI Summary
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Urges the Governor and County of Kauai to protect Waimakaohi'iaka, a culturally significant sacred site in Hanapepe where native Hawaiians have traditionally made salt beds and gathered pā'akai (salt) since time immemorial.
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Calls for the Department of Transportation to relocate Smoky Mountain Helicopters operations from Burns Field (Port Allen Airport) to Līhu'e Airport and close Port Allen Airport to reduce dust, noise, and contamination affecting the salt ponds.
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Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and County of Kauai to control and regulate illegal beach access impacting the salt ponds under their jurisdictions.
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Urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to investigate an unpermitted restroom facility with a cesspool at Burns Field operated by Smoky Mountain Helicopters and report findings to Hui Hana Pā'akai o Hanapepe.
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Expresses solidarity with Hui Hana Pā'akai o Hanapepe, a native Hawaiian organization formed in 1964 representing 22 families continuing traditional salt-making practices, and requires transmitting copies to relevant state and county officials.
Legislative Description
Strongly Urging Various Government Agencies To Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Wahi Pana Of Waimakaohiiaka And Preserve The Traditional And Customary Practice Of Making Salt Beds And Gathering Paakai (salt) In Hanapepe, Kauai.
Agencies
Last Action
Referred to FIN, referral sheet 52
7/1/2020