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RD: We’re not. <br /> <br />AK: We’re not. <br /> <br />RD: We’re not because essentially DLNR – the land leasing division – off shoots – game resources to <br />DOFAW. Most states, if not all states, have a game management plan where the division of <br />wildlife takes – recognizes an animal as a resource for the citizens of that state – a state <br />resource. We do not do that in Hawaii and so – but the point is that there’s matching grants <br />from Hunter Trust Fund monies and it would just essentially go to 25% of a state putting in <br />money to 75% to the federal Department of the Interior putting in money. And so essentially the <br />state is not the only person who can apply for those – the County can apply but also a non- <br />profit. So essentially looking at your taking interest in the pig and understanding how the pig can <br />properly be used is a quest – is a concept that is not within the state. And so, there’s an <br />opportunity to take that $125,000 and to leverage it. <br /> <br />AK: What’s the plan after this project is completed. I think a comprehensive report will be ready at <br />the end of 18 months but I think that there are different aspects of the 5-Point Plan that will be <br />done sooner and the whole intention is to, again, once the established proof of concept and <br />identify – OK – this is how we scale up in what’s needed – we would then be able to approach Jill <br />Tokuda, Brian Schatz – the congressional delegation – and ask for a direct allocation to continue <br />this work. There’s also different federal and state grants available. <br /> <br />RD: Right… <br /> <br />AK: \[Unclear\] but I don’t feel ready to ask without having something to show for it – what we’ve <br />done and what we plan to do. <br /> <br />RD: Ashley – Duerr, District – 1, what might be a good thing is because this Commission is tasked <br />with keeping state, federal and local officials informed. So, if they are informed of a proof of <br />concept… <br /> <br />AK: OK. <br /> <br />RD: …. they’re on board from the beginning. <br /> <br />AK: OK. <br /> <br />RD: Yeah. <br /> <br />AK: Perfect. And we can, I can send you information if you folks want to draft a letter to <br />representatives in the state and federal side to let them know this is some of the work that we <br />are doing on the County side – be on the lookout for more information but also keep your ears <br />aground if funding opportunities present themselves. <br /> <br />LT: One more comment from someone who used to a Commissioner representing District – 5 – <br />Abraham Antonio. A private individual to comment on agenda item 5A. <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br /> <br />