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This concurrent resolution requests that four key Hawaiian governmental entities - the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, University of Hawaii, and Land Use Commission - implement enhanced public notification procedures for proposed land use or boundary changes. The resolution stems from concerns about inadequate community involvement in significant construction and development projects, as demonstrated by controversial initiatives like the Kahuku windmill project and Thirty Meter Telescope. The proposed enhanced public notice requirements include providing notification within 30 days of a permit application, holding at least three public meetings or hearings, and disseminating information through multiple channels including newspaper publication, direct mail to affected residents, and agency websites. By requesting these enhanced notification procedures, the resolution aims to increase transparency in the state's permitting process and ensure that neighborhoods and communities have meaningful opportunities to become informed about potential projects and provide input on their potential impacts on health, safety, cultural practices, wildlife, and the broader ecosystem.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=206&year=2025