Requesting the establishment of a task force to develop a statewide marine life conservation district carrying capacity study plan.

The bill requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Study Task Force. The Task Force will develop a statewide implementation plan for carrying capacity studies in marine life conservation districts. It will create an interdisciplinary framework, prioritize studies, and recommend staffing and funding needs. The Task Force will include representatives from government agencies, county governments, the University of Hawai'i, and other stakeholders. The plan will be submitted to the Legislature before the 2027 session.

Requesting the establishment of a task force to develop a statewide marine life conservation district carrying capacity study plan.

The bill requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Study Task Force. The Task Force will develop a statewide implementation plan for carrying capacity studies in marine life conservation districts. It will create an interdisciplinary framework, prioritize studies, and recommend staffing and funding needs. The Task Force will include representatives from government agencies, county governments, the University of Hawai'i, and other stakeholders. The plan will be submitted to the Legislature before the 2027 session.