THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Friday, March 17, 2006
TIME:	2:45 P.M.
PLACE:	Conference Room 212 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 1939 HD2 (HSCR750-06)	RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources with respect to the disposition of public lands to any department or agency of the State, county, other political subdivision of the State, or any person to give public notice and hold public hearings in the Senate District where the public land is situated; does not include minor dispositions, including permits, licenses, rights of entry, public utility easements, or grants to any state or county department or agency for roadway or infrastructure improvements. (HB1939 HD2)	WLA, JHW
HB 2587 HD2 (HSCR768-06)	RELATING TO MARINE RESOURCES. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to assess for effectiveness and implement the various marine management tools to address the depleting marine resources of the State. Appropriates funds for the assessment and implementation and additional DLNR enforcement personnel. (HB2587 HD2)	WLA, WAM

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 213, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal. If you would like to e-mail your testimony, please direct your e-mail to testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6760

		________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair