Hawaii House Bill HR117

Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/8/24
• Refer: 3/13/24

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 proposed changes include cancelling the existing executive order which covers approximately 18.755 acres and amending it to accommodate a slightly larger area totaling 19.289 acres. This adjustment arises from a shoreline certification process that identified an encroaching section of shoreline revetment which had not been included in the original land grant. The State Land and Natural Resources Department regards this measure as necessary to correct a historical oversight.

Summary

House Resolution 117 (HR117) introduced in the Thirty-second Legislature of Hawaii aims to authorize the cancellation of Governor's Executive Order No. 3006 and to reset aside land for sewage treatment plant purposes. The resolution specifically targets the Wailuku-Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility, which serves as the main sewage treatment plant for the central Maui region. The bill intends to revise land use and easement provisions to facilitate ongoing environmental management efforts in the area.

Contention

One of the major points of contention revolves around the governance and management of these lands. The original executive order was issued to the County of Maui’s Department of Public Works, but the request for an update now comes from the Department of Environmental Management. This shift reflects a need for updated control and aligns with the department’s current responsibilities for managing wastewater treatment. The transition, however, may raise concerns among local stakeholders about changes in oversight and operational efficacy.

Additional_info

This bill has garnered attention for its implications on local governance, land management authority, and environmental infrastructure. The issuance of a new perpetual non-exclusive easement to support wastewater force main purposes is also part of the bill, signifying a more structured approach to land use associated with public health and environmental effort.