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WHEREAS, injury or death to whales from HSF operations has been raised as a serious <br /> concern by the Pacific Whale Foundation and by vazious scientific experts; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Kawaihae landing site may be inaccessible for half the yeaz due to high surf; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, HSF visitors may overburden limited recreational resources such as <br /> beaches, surf and diving sites, and parks; and <br /> WHEREAS, the influx of vehicles and visitors due to HSF operations may negatively <br /> impact Hawaii Island's cultural resources, especially along the coastline. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY <br /> OF HAWAII that the proposed commencement of operations of the Hawaii Superferry at <br /> Kawaihae Harbor be postponed, pending preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement <br /> pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 343 and construction of necessary improvements <br /> to adequately accommodate current harbor users and the Hawaii Superferry. <br /> BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward certified copies of <br /> this resolution to the Honorable Linda Lingle, Governor of the State of Hawaii; the State <br /> Department of Transportation; the Hawaii Congressional delegation; the Speaker of the State <br /> House; the President of the State Senate; the Hawaii Island delegation to the State Legislature; <br /> the County Councils of Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu; the Honorable Harty Kim, Mayor of <br /> the County of Hawaii; the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hawaii Superferry; and the <br /> President of Young Brothers, Limited. <br /> Dated at Hilo , Hawaii, this 31st day of October , 2006. <br /> D Y: <br /> <T~ <br /> COUNCIL ME1~ B R, CO Y OF AWAI`I <br /> COUNTY COUNCIL R L V TE <br /> County of Hawaii _ AYES Nos Ass Ex <br /> Hilo, Hawaii ARAM X <br /> HIGA X <br /> [ hereby certify [hat the foregoing RESOLUTION was by HOFFMANN X <br /> the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the HOLSCHUH X <br /> County ofHawai`ion October 31, 2006 <br /> IKEDA X <br /> ISBELL X <br /> ATTEST: JACOBSON X <br /> PILAGO g <br /> <br /> ~0"- ~ SAFARIK X <br /> ly~ 7 1 1 0 <br /> I~ Reference: ~rS_10?6.12/HSEDC-6 <br /> COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 'Ya~~. O6 <br /> (Draft 2) <br /> 2 <br /> <br />