HI HB1710

Establishes firm deadlines for the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources to review historic preservation submittals: 90 calendar days for standard reviews, or 30 calendar days if no historic properties are adversely affected

Allows property owners and lead agencies to assume department concurrence and proceed with projects if the department fails to respond within the specified review timeframes

Enables phased review processes through programmatic agreements for large land areas, corridors, properties with restricted access, or projects requiring staged construction or long-term maintenance

Extends the deadline for counties and Hawaii Community Development Authority to identify transit-oriented development parcels for programmatic review from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2028

Requires applicants to submit complete documentation packages including site plans, scope of work, photographs, maps, and archaeological or architectural surveys, with review periods tolled until submissions are complete