Hawaii Senate Bill SCR91

Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/8/24
• Refer: 3/14/24

Caption

Authorizing The Cancellation Of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 And Reset Aside To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Sewage Treatment Plant Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001:188 And Seaward Of 188 And The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement To The County Of Maui, Department Of Environmental Management, For Wastewater Force Main Purposes, Kahului, Wailuku, Maui, Tax Map Key Number: (2) 3-8-001: Portion Of 119.

Impact

The primary impact of SCR91 lies in its management of land associated with the Wailuku-Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility, which serves as the central sewage treatment plant for the region. The bill aims to address past encroachments on land boundaries and streamline the management structure and responsibilities for sewage treatment by updating the legal framework governing these lands. The transition from Executive Order No. 3006 to a new executive order will simplify the administration and regulation of the facility and ensure that the County of Maui has the necessary authority to maintain and operate the sewage treatment system effectively.

Summary

SCR91 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution intended to authorize the cancellation of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006, originally issued in 1980, and to reset aside land to the County of Maui's Department of Environmental Management for sewage treatment plant purposes. This land, identified by Tax Map Key Number 2-3-8-001:188, spans approximately 18.755 acres, with an additional area of 0.534 acres identified during a 2014 shoreline certification process that must be included in the management of the site. The document indicates that this process has led to an increase in the required area to a total of 19.289 acres.

Contention

While the bill has not seen significant public opposition, it reflects ongoing legislative efforts to manage state lands effectively. The resolution represents a housekeeping measure, aiming to rectify administrative oversights related to the encroachment. The approval for the actions described in this resolution has already been backed by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, indicating a generally supportive framework for the bill's passage among state agencies. However, as it involves land use and environmental management, further discussions may emerge about the broader implications for resource management on Maui.