Hawaii SB22 exempts fisheries management actions from environmental review requirements.
Hawaii SB22 amends state law to exempt actions involving the operation and management of all fisheries in the state from environmental review requirements. The bill specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources is responsible for fisheries management in state waters, requiring careful analysis of fishery and ecosystem data to ensure sustainable harvesting and protection of environmental and cultural values. The bill's purpose is to eliminate the need for additional documentation to comply with existing environmental impact statement laws.
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