SB769

SB769 amends the Mauna Kea stewardship and oversight authority's role in conservation district use permits.

SB769 amends the role of the Mauna Kea stewardship and oversight authority in managing conservation district use permits. The authority will not apply for permits on behalf of lessees, who must apply themselves. The university of Hawaii will continue to be the named permittee for certain permits. The authority will be responsible for ensuring compliance with permits. The bill clarifies that certain permits will not be transferred to the authority. The authority will be the regulatory body for approving or denying permits after a transition period. The bill takes effect upon approval.