Requires environmental impact statement for spacecraft launches and reentries in Hawaii waters.

Hawaii HB1476 mandates an environmental impact statement and consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for any proposed spacecraft launch or reentry into state waters or the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. This requirement is due to concerns about the potential environmental impact of SpaceX's Starship rockets, including debris from potential explosions or breakups upon reentry. The bill presumes such actions have a significant environmental effect and requires direct preparation of a draft environmental impact statement.

Requires environmental impact statement for spacecraft launches and reentries in Hawaii waters.

Hawaii HB1476 mandates an environmental impact statement and consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for any proposed spacecraft launch or reentry into state waters or the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. This requirement is due to concerns about the potential environmental impact of SpaceX's Starship rockets, including debris from potential explosions or breakups upon reentry. The bill presumes such actions have a significant environmental effect and requires direct preparation of a draft environmental impact statement.