[§205A-62] Duties and responsibilities of the lead agency. The lead agency shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) Coordinate overall implementation of the plan, giving special consideration to the plan's priority recommendations;
(2) Review and periodically update the plan;
(3) Coordinate the development of state agency work plans to implement the ocean resources management plan. The work plans shall be revised on a biennial basis and coordinated with the budget process. State agencies with responsibilities relating to marine and coastal zone management include but are not limited to:
(A) The department of agriculture;
(B) The department of business, economic development, and tourism;
(C) The department of defense;
(D) The department of education;
(E) The department of health;
(F) The department of land and natural resources;
(G) The department of public safety;
(H) The department of transportation; and
(I) The University of Hawaii;
(4) Ensure that state agency work plans are closely coordinated with the work plans of relevant federal and county agencies;
(5) Analyze, resolve conflicts between, and prioritize, in cooperation with relevant agencies and as part of the work plan development process, the sector-specific recommendations included in the plan;
(6) Coordinate exclusive economic zone and other marine- related issues with state and county agencies;
(7) Provide technical assistance to the agencies on policy and issue-related matters regarding marine and coastal resources management;
(8) Coordinate marine and coastal education activities; and