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various revisions to supporting data as well as to the individual study elements and Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide and Facilities maps. The Current General Plan Comprehensive Review Program The planning process utilized for the current comprehensive review and revision of the General Plan included an assessment of the General Plan elements relative to new data, laws, and methods of analysis. Each study element was then analyzed and evaluated in relation to all other elements, County and district goals, and the land use pattern. Potentially, a change in one element could affect other elements as well as the land use pattern. Similarly, a change in County and district goals could potentially be reflected in all elements and in the land use pattern. The comprehensive review of the General Plan gathered and assessed the data related to each element to identify present conditions and problems and future possibilities. The study elements utilized in the General Plan included the following: Economic: Describes the human, capital, and natural resources used to produce goods and services for consumption in local and overseas markets. Energy: Describes the energy situation for the County and explains the incentive for promoting energy conservation and the development of indigenous energy resources including solar, wind, hydrologic, and geothermal. Environmental Quality: Identifies the factors affecting the island's environmental quality and describes the precautions and safeguards necessary to maintain and improve the quality of the environment for the physical, psychological, and social well-being of residents and visitors. Flooding and Other Natural Hazards: Pertains to the conservation and protection of life, improvements, and natural resources from excess runoff due to either man-made improvements, natural causes, or inundation from tsunamis and heavy seas. Historic Sites: Identifies sites and buildings of historical and cultural importance. Natural Beauty: Identifies areas of unique natural beauty that are a principle asset of the island, and encourages programs for their conservation, preservation, and integration with other elements. Natural Resources and Shoreline: Describes the valuable and often irreplaceable natural assets of the island and encourages programs for their proper management and protection. Housin : Addresses the requirements for and the quantity, quality, and distribution of housing units in the County. This element also addresses critical housing problems of the County. Public Facilities: Pertains to the location and distribution of facilities for education, public safety, social, health services and other government operations. Introduction