Hawaii SB1109 amends the environmental review process for proposed actions.

Hawaii SB1109 revises the environmental review process for proposed actions by altering the roles of agencies and the public. It introduces the concept of a "finding of completion of environmental disclosure process" to replace the "finding of no significant impact." The bill mandates that the agency initially receiving the request for approval requires the applicant to prepare an environmental assessment to determine if an environmental impact statement is needed.

Hawaii SB1109 amends the environmental review process for proposed actions.

Hawaii SB1109 revises the environmental review process for proposed actions by altering the roles of agencies and the public. It introduces the concept of a "finding of completion of environmental disclosure process" to replace the "finding of no significant impact." The bill mandates that the agency initially receiving the request for approval requires the applicant to prepare an environmental assessment to determine if an environmental impact statement is needed.