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LT: No, well, ah, I mean we, ‘cause, ah, Game Management is under the Hawaii County 30 by 30 – the sustainability plan, right? SW: OK. LT: And then – I’m just trying to figure out – ‘cause we need information like the study and the data of whatever they take so who’s gonna – like who’s gonna go do that study? Who’s gonna pay for this stuff. SW: OK. So that’s understandable… LT: Yeah. SW: ….um, it sounds like it’s not directly related to the letter specifically on the floor right now but it could be something GMAC can explore in the future. LT: ‘Cause I don ‘t think without that data that we can implement, you know… NR: Yeah, the County like – data – so if we don’t have anything to back up what we’re suggesting they might just push it aside. SW: OK. AG: I think they’re gonna push it aside regardless but if \[unclear\]. SW: So, sorry, I’m trying to… I’m just trying to… NR: Bring us back… SW: \[Unclear\] because the motion on the floor is about a letter to DLNR regarding suggestions, which can still happen ‘cause that motion is still on the floor, it sounds like there may be a separate motion that someone wants to make after this is wrapped up related to the lobster PIG’s recommendations so what I would say is jot down for yourselves what you’re thinking and somebody maybe make a motion after this is concluded. NR: OK. AG: After I \[unclear\]. SW: Yes, after the motion regarding the letter has been voted on. AG: I just wanted everyone’s input on the topic before I make a motion to write\[unclear\]. NR: Natalie, District… RD: Duerr, District – 1. A little history, um, the Kona Coast is the most regulated coast in the State of Hawa’ii, if not the United States and essentially it was driven by retired Dr. Bill Walsh – and Bill Walsh essentially did dive and did do data but a lot of the data was not for take and users and in 20