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Councilmember Enriques expressed concern about which marine life might be added. <br /> Councilmember Hoffmann encouraged everyone to read the definition of a sanctuary and <br /> emphasized that this is a step in the right direction. He stated that it was purposely general so as <br /> not to be restrictive. <br /> Councilmember Yagong questioned if this was the right time for the Council to weigh in or if it <br /> would it be better after more details are formed and suggested a postponement. <br /> Councilmember Hoffmann stated that as leaders, the Council needs to be an effective policy <br /> maker on this issue, take action, and set direction so he was not supportive of postponement. He <br /> suggested that other Councilmembers should submit amendments that they feel are needed. <br /> Councilmember Ford asked about the outcome of the August 2010 public meetings, and she also <br /> suggested postponement until more facts were available. <br /> Sanctuary Program Coordinator Justin Viezbicke stated that the outcome of the August 2010 <br /> meetings could be found on the sanctuary webpage http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov <br /> Committee Chair Greenwell explained that cattle management was equally about water, grasses, <br /> markets and many other items as well as beef and how sanctuary management is comparable. He <br /> feels strongly that the Council needs to send the State a message concerning the direction of the <br /> Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Life Sanctuary. <br /> Your Committee on Environmental Management is not in accordance with the purpose and <br /> intent of Resolution No. 400-10 and forwards it to Council with a negative recommendation. <br /> djh <br /> AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> ENRIQUES X <br /> FORD X COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL <br /> GREENWELL x MANA t EMENT <br /> HOFFMANN X <br /> IKEDA X a, <br /> NAEOLE-BEASON X f <br /> ONISHI X LL r :4110-1-1r-LL, CHAIR <br /> YAGONG X i C REPORT NO. 15 <br /> YOSHIMOTO X 11 OPTED: <br />