If passed, HB 1478 would have significant implications for development activities in coastal zones, particularly in allowing more flexibility for local governments and community organizations to undertake essential infrastructure and environmental management projects without undergoing extensive regulatory scrutiny. By clarifying what constitutes development, it aims to promote ecological preservation while still facilitating necessary improvements to community facilities.
Summary
House Bill 1478 addresses the coastal zone management framework in Hawaii by amending the definition of 'development' and establishing additional exceptions within special management areas. This bill is designed to streamline the process for activities considered non-development, potentially reducing bureaucratic hurdles for various community projects. Notably, the bill includes the construction and maintenance of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, the installation of lighting fixtures in public recreation areas, and measures for invasive species control and habitat preservation.
Contention
Despite its intended benefits, some concerns have been raised regarding the potential environmental impact of exempting certain activities from the definition of development. Critics might argue that the lack of stringent regulatory oversight could lead to unregulated growth and ecological disturbance in sensitive coastal areas. There is a tension between promoting community development through simplified processes and ensuring robust environmental protections against potentially harmful activities.
Prohibits certain light frame residential construction in densely populated census tracts; establishes construction requirements for certain light frame residential construction in other census tracts.
Prohibits certain light frame residential construction in densely populated census tracts; establishes construction requirements for certain light frame residential construction in other census tracts.
Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.
Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.
Establishes fire safety standards and protocols for certain light frame residential construction; requires placards identifying primary structural systems of buildings.
A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations, by providing for the regulation of anaerobic digester systems, providing fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 323.)
A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations, by providing for the regulation of anaerobic digester systems, providing fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 989.)
A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations, by providing for the regulation of anaerobic digester systems, providing fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.