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And as that relates to the prohibition against amplification devices, we wanted that <br />clarified to allow amplification such as if thereÓs a, the background music. ItÓs still <br />amplification but our position is that as long as it doesnÓt increase the decibel, it doesnÓt <br />exceed the decibel level at the boundary, itÓs within keeping. The Applicant has no <br />problem with the prohibition against voice amplification devices, blow horns, etc. thatÓs <br />used during the tours. So we are agreeable to that; and the language we propose tries to <br />distinguish between those uses. <br />Mr. Chairman, thatÓs all I have. IÓd be happy to answer questions if you have any. <br />GALDONES:Commissioners, any questions of Mr. Tsukazaki? Commissioner <br />Thibadeau? <br />THIBADEAU:How many in, under item b, youÓre talking about compan <br />franchisees. Could you elaborate on that? How many franchisees do you anticipate? Do <br />you have any idea on the number? <br />TSUKAZAKI:I believe the number that was used on the record is that maybe a <br />thousand or so franchisees, basically in Asia. <br />THIBADEAU:Is that, obviously thereÓs a control on the number? Y <br />to give the franchisee permission to make the tour? Is that the idea? <br />TSUKAZAKI:Yes, the franchisees in the past have come to Hawaii t <br />property and -. <br />THIBADEAU:I understand that. But you can control the number? <br />TSUKAZAKI:Oh, yes. <br />THIBADEAU:Thank you. You will control the number? <br />TSUKAZAKI:Yes, sir. <br />THIBADEAU:Thank you. <br />GALDONES:Commissioner Graham? <br />GRAHAM:Ben, IÓm not sure if this question goes directly to you but since <br />youÓre on the top half, thatÓs good to ask whoever is best able to answer as relating to the <br />large buses, the tour buses. I donÓt know what the Department of TransportationÓs rules <br />are. You know, like if IÓm a mainland travel agent and I want to bring a group over here, <br />IÓd try the tour bus and I say IÓd like you guys to go up to the art shop in Holualoa or <br />something, will they say, no, we donÓt go on that road or we can <br />an Asian one, could I try to, the tour bus to go, are there any restrictions on tour buses <br />17 <br /> <br />