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HI SCR174
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Supports the County of Hawaii's efforts to secure U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Continuing Authorities Program funding for restoration of Kahaluu Bay on Hawaii Island
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Kahaluu Bay is located 4.5 miles south of Kailua-Kona in a major resort area with over 400,000 annual visitors and holds historical and cultural significance to Native Hawaiians
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Recognizes that the interagency Kahaluu Bay Restoration Working Group identified need for sea level rise studies and coastal engineering input to guide restoration planning
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Notes the Corps' Continuing Authorities Program requires a feasibility study, Presidential budget support, and Congressional appropriation, with a two-year funding delay
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Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to Hawaii's congressional delegation, the County of Hawaii Mayor, and Hawaii County Council members
Legislative Description
Supporting The County Of Hawaii's Efforts To Pursue United States Army Corps Of Engineers Continuing Authorities Program Funding For The Restoration Of Kahaluu Bay In Hawaii Island.
County of Hawaii
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashimoto, McKelvey, Ward excused (3).
4/19/2022