THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2106
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to programmatic agreements.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The purpose of this Act is to amend the definition of programmatic agreement to accurately reflect what is required in the phased review of certain projects by the department of land and natural resources by specifying the federal law pursuant to which programmatic agreements must be developed.

     SECTION 2.  Section 6E-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending the definition of "programmatic agreement" to read as follows:

     ""Programmatic agreement" means a document that sets forth the terms of a formal, legally binding agreement and establishes a process for consultation[,] and review[, and compliance with federal laws.] pursuant to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________
	BY REQUEST

Report Title:

OHA Package; Historic Preservation Project Reviews; Programmatic Agreement

Description:

Amends the definition of "programmatic agreement" to specify the federal law pursuant to which programmatic agreements must be developed.

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