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The first comprehensive ten-vear review of the General Plan was initiated by the Planning Department in the mid-1980's and completed with the adoption of Ordinance No. 89 142 by the Hawaii County Council on November 14. 1989. This comprehensive revision program resulted in various revisions to supporting data as well as to the individual studv elements and Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide and Facilities mans. The [Revised] 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 [in order] to identify present conditions and problems and future possibilities. The study elements [which are] utilized in the General Plan included the following: Economic f Activitiesl: Describes the human, capital, and natural resources used to produce goods and services for consumption in local and overseas markets. Enerev: 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 Ouality: 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. jFlood Control and Drainage_7 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 [artifacts and] sites and buildings of historical and cultural importance. Natural Beautv: Identifies areas of unique natural beauty [which] that are a principle asset of the island, and [which require] 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 [which require] and encourages programs for their rp oiler management and protection [and wise use]. 7 Introduction