Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water, Land, & Ocean Resources, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 164 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to protect the historic and natural beauty of Nuuanu Pali by requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to prohibit all commercial vendors from operating at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout (Pali).

The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Oahu Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Ali'i Pauahi Hawaiian Civic Club, Nuuanu/Punchbowl Neighborhood Board, and a number of concerned individuals testified in support of this concurrent resolution. DLNR did not support this measure.

Your Committee finds that the Pali is one of the most historic areas on Oahu and that commercialization of the area dampens its significance. While your Committee notes DLNR's concerns regarding a complete prohibition of vendors at the Pali and that culturally appropriate alternatives may be acceptable, your Committee finds that any culturally appropriate activities considered at the Pali should be discussed between DLNR and the Hawaiian civic clubs.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water, Land, & Ocean Resources that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 164 and recommends its adoption.