STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1393

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2004

RE: H.C.R. No. 234

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water, Land Use, and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 234 entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO DESIGNATE A NEW NATIONAL SEASHORE FROM 'AHIHI-KINA'U NATURAL AREA RESERVE TO KANALOA POINT ON THE SOUTHEAST COAST OF MAUI,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose for this concurrent resolution is to urge the United States Secretary of the Interior to designate a new national seashore from 'Ahihi-Kina'u Natural Area Reserve to Kanaloa Point on the southeast coast of Maui.

The Conservation Council for Hawaii testified in support of this measure. The Department of Land and Natural Resources testified in support of the concept for the concurrent resolution but had some concerns about the impacts and consequences of such a designation, which the Department feels, need to be addressed.

Your Committee is well aware of the rich archeological, cultural, historical, and natural resources this 8-mile stretch of land and shoreline possesses. Hundreds of people visit this area daily which is currently unprotected from unauthorized camping and squatting, commercial kayaking and snorkeling tours, four-wheeled-drive vehicles, and general recreational use by visitors and residents of Hawaii.

Your Committee also recognizes that enforcement, education, and resource protection and management are seriously needed to protect this pristine and historically valuable stretch of land and seashore.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water, Land Use, and Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 234 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water, Land Use, and Hawaiian Affairs,

 

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EZRA R. KANOHO, Chair