HI HB2230

Establishes a mandatory three-tier hierarchy of duty for the Department of Land and Natural Resources when managing public trust resources: (1) resource protection as the highest non-discretionary priority, (2) public and cultural uses including Native Hawaiian traditional practices, and (3) commercial uses as the lowest priority

Requires commercial activities on public lands and waters to demonstrate surplus ecological and social carrying capacity, complete environmental review, and prove the use will not impair higher-priority duties before permits can be issued

Applies the hierarchy to all permits, leases, licenses, easements, renewals, and amendments issued by DLNR, with existing authorizations becoming subject to requirements upon renewal or material amendment

Authorizes denial, revocation, or modification of permits for failure to comply with the hierarchy of duty, placing the burden of proof on applicants to demonstrate compliance

Directs DLNR to adopt administrative rules incorporating best available science, traditional ecological knowledge, Ka Paʻakai analysis, cumulative impact evaluation, and consultation with Native Hawaiian practitioners