Revised PD Background and Recommendation Amendments to Planning Commission Rule 8 and 9

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ACT 16 the fft4h0fity iIRPOWS e8fiditiefiS vProrrrvrt air�' SCruccccre Scc^Wc^crc� of the existing shoreline unless ;t ; eleaFl in the p b.lie;fill-o,-est; � or]s provided further that a variance to artificially fix the shoreline shall not be granted in areas with sand beaches or where artificially fixing the shoreline may interfere with existing recreational and waterline activities unless the .granting of the variance is clearly demonstrated to be in the interest of the general public; or (10) Moving of sand from one location seaward of the shoreline to an- other location seaward of the shoreline; provided that the author- ity also finds that moving of sand will not adversely affect beach processes, will not diminish the size of a public beach, and will be necessary to stabilize an eroding shoreline." 2. By amending subsection (c) to read: "(c) No variance shall be granted unless appropriate conditions are imposed: (1) To maintain safe lateral access to and along the shoreline or ad- equately compensate for its loss; (2) To minimize risk of adverse impacts on beach processes; (3) To minimize risk of structures failing and becoming loose rocks, sharp or otherwise dangerous debris, or rubble on public property; and (4) To minimize adverse impacts on public views to, from, and along the shoreline." SECTION 12. Section 205A-62, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows: "§205A-62 Duties and responsibilities of the lead agency. The lead agency shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Coordinate overall implementation of the plan, giving special con- sideration to the plan's priority recommendations; (2) Review and periodically update the plan; (3) Coordinate the development of state agency work plans to imple- ment the ocean resources management plan. The work plans shall be revised on a biennial basis and coordinated with the budget process. State agencies with responsibilities relating to marine and coastal zone management include but are not limited to: (A) The department of agriculture; (B) The department of business, economic development, and tourism; (C) The department of defense; W) The department of education; [4))] LE) The department of health; [{E4] (F) The department of land and natural resources; [{-)] LG) The department of public safety; [W.r)] LW The department of transportation; and [44)] W The University of Hawaii; (4) Ensure that state agency work plans are closely coordinated with the work plans of relevant federal and county agencies; (5) Analyze, resolve conflicts between, and prioritize, in cooperation with relevant agencies and as part of the work plan development process, the sector-specific recommendations included in the plan; (6) Coordinate exclusive economic zone and other marine-related is- sues with state and county agencies; 266