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practices, I would urge the Commission to carefully apply and articulate its Ka Pa`akai analysis <br /> in its assessment of this Application. <br /> Purpose of the SMA Permitting System <br /> The underlying purpose of the SMA permit process, established by the Shoreline Protection <br /> Act,'is to develop controls to"avoid permanent losses of valuable resources and the foreclosure <br /> of management options" and ensure "adequate access, by dedication or other means, to public <br /> owned or used beaches, recreation areas, and natural reserves."' The clear state policy to <br /> "preserve,protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone of <br /> Hawaii," guides the overarching analysis of these SMA permit applications. <br /> Just as the Ka Pa`akai analysis aims to reconcile private interests with Native Hawaiian <br /> traditonal and customary rights, the purpose of the SMA permitting system also appears to weigh <br /> economic or development interests against the protection our state's invaluable shoreline <br /> resources. In recognizing the importance of the long-term protection of these resources to the <br /> state and our local communities, I urge the Commission to consider the underlying purpose of <br /> the statute in its assessment of this SMA application. <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to testify, and for your time and attention to this matter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Hanna Taum <br /> a Hawaii Revised Statutes §205A-21. <br /> 51a. <br /> 2 <br />