Urging The State Of Hawaii To Prohibit Certain Leases Of Public Land To The United States Department Of Defense.
Summary
SCR240 urges the State of Hawaii to prohibit certain leases of public land to the United States Department of Defense and its military branches if they fail to comply with established environmental maintenance and remediation requirements. The resolution emphasizes the state's duty to protect its lands and ensure that any lessee, including military entities, adheres to the same standards that other landlords enforce upon their tenants. This bill reflects a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible land management within Hawaii's jurisdiction, particularly concerning the military's impact on public lands.
The resolution articulates specific conditions under which leasing is to be prohibited, particularly if the Department of Defense is noncompliant with any pertinent environmental orders or agreements. This highlights the state's authority to impose necessary standards to safeguard public health and ecological integrity. It addresses larger concerns about environmental degradation that could stem from military operations on Hawaii's public lands, which have far-reaching implications for the state's natural resources and community well-being.
In seeking to ensure compliance, SCR240 calls upon the Board of Land and Natural Resources to formally request that all current leases include these environmental compliance requirements. Additionally, the Board is tasked with overseeing any necessary remediation work or hazard removal before lease terms conclude, should leases be allowed to continue under compliance stipulations. The resolution aims to mitigate risks to ecosystems and public health tied to military land use.
This initiative is part of a broader discourse on the balance between military operations and local environmental concerns, reflecting a point of contention over land use rights, environmental obligations, and the extent of military influence in the state. As the legislature considers SCR240, it will likely face discussions over the implications for state-federal relations, community concerns, and the execution of military activities within Hawaii.
Urging The United States Armed Forces, Governor, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Work Together To Facilitate The Clean Up And Return Of Additional Military Lands.
Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.
Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.
Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.
Urging The United States Armed Forces, Governor, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Work Together To Facilitate The Clean Up And Return Of Additional Military Lands.
Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Re-introduce And Support The Passage Of The Hawaiian Home Lands Preservation Act, H.r. Res. 9614, 117th Cong. (2nd Sess. 2022), To Lower The Required Minimum Blood Quantum For Certain Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Successor Lessee Beneficiaries From One-quarter Native Hawaiian Blood To One Thirty-second.
Urging All Branches Of The United States Military Operating In Hawaii To Implement Changes In Their Policies To Reduce, To The Extent Possible, The Use Of Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
Urging All Branches Of The United States Military Operating In Hawaii To Implement Changes In Their Policies To Reduce, To The Extent Possible, The Use Of Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
Requesting Collaboration To Update Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Reflect All Factors That Shall Be Considered For The Environmental Impact Statement Process, And Requesting Public Forums To Be Held On The Future Use Of State Lands Currently Leased To The Military.
Requesting Collaboration To Update Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Reflect All Factors That Shall Be Considered For The Environmental Impact Statement Process, And Requesting Public Forums To Be Held On The Future Use Of State Lands Currently Leased To The Military.