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[ -] 1) An expert advisory committee to assist in developing standards, project reviews and public education programs related to the BRBZ; [ -] 8 Designation of unencumbered State -owned lands near Wright Road for either Natural Area Reserve or Forest Reserve status; [ -] 9) Amendment to the General Plan to recognize the purpose and intent of the BRBZ and designation of State -owned lands in the BRBZ to "Open "; [ -] 10)Prohibition of `Ohana Dwelling Units within the BRBZ; and [ -] 11)Within the Volcano area, propose re- zoning agricultural- and residential -zoned lots to an appropriate designation to prevent further subdivision. Refer to Chapter 5 for implementation guidelines related to this action." SECTION 3. Chapter 2, section 2.2 (Native Forests and Geological Features), subsection 2.2.3 (Actions), of the Puna Community Development Plan (as amended), is amended by amending paragraph (c) to read as follows: "c. Propose to establish an Office of County Ecologist within the Planning Department to administer the new regulatory provisions and foster partnerships to provide public education and technical support for forest conservation, such as: [ -] 1) Assisting other County agencies such as Department of Public Works and Department of Parks and Recreation in their programs and facility planning and maintenance as they relate to native species habitat preservation; [ -] a) Engaging in collaborative relationships with Federal and State agencies, educational institutions and non -profit organizations that conduct research or administer programs for the protection of native species habitat and the abatement of invasive species; and [ -] ) Launching and sustaining a public education and outreach program to enlist community support and involvement in forest protection and to raise awareness of invasive species and practices that threaten the native forest." SECTION 4. Chapter 2, section 2.3 (Aquifers, Coastal Waters and Stormwater), subsection 2.3.1 (Goals), of the Puna Community Development Plan (as amended), is amended by amending paragraph (b) to read as follows: "b. [ Maintain and increase [their] the quality[.-] of coastal waters." SECTION 5. Chapter 3, section 3.1 (Land Use Pattern), subsection 3.1.3 (Actions), of the Puna Community Development Plan (as amended), is amended by amending paragraphs (a) through (d) to read as follows: "a. Provide County support for land use entitlements and land assembly for village center formation and voluntary land pooling projects by: 2