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granting of the variance is clearly demonstrated to be in the interest of the general <br /> public, or <br /> Based on this amendment to HRS, Section 8-11(b), (c) and (d) of Commission Rule 8 is <br /> proposed to be amended as follows: <br /> (b) Shoreline-dependent Facility Standard. <br /> A variance may also be granted,provided that the proposal is the practicable <br /> alternative which best conforms to the purpose of this rule, and upon a <br /> finding that, based upon the record, the proposed structure or activi . is <br /> necessary for or ancillary <br /> (1) Drainage, <br /> (2) Boating, maritime, or watersports recreational facilities, <br /> (3) Moving of sand from one location seaward of the shoreline to another <br /> location seaward of the shoreline, provided that the authori , also <br /> finds that moving of sand will not adversely affect beach processes, <br /> will not diminish the size of a public beach, and will be necessary <br /> stabilize an eroding shoreline. <br /> (c) Public Interest Standard. <br /> A variance may also be granted,provided that the proposal is the practicable <br /> alternative which best conforms to the purpose of this rule, and upon a <br /> finding that, based upon the record, the proposed structure or activi , is <br /> necessary for or ancilla! <br /> (1) Facilities or improvements by public agencies or public utilities <br /> regulated under Chapter 269, HRS, <br /> (2) Private facilities or improvements that are clearly in the public <br /> interest. <br /> (d) Hardship Standard. <br /> (A) A variance may also be granted,provided that the proposal is the practicable <br /> -10- <br />