Planning Commission Rules, Rule 9

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form assessment review that further information is needed from the applicant. The Director may impose certain conditions with the exemption determination to assure that the proposed use,activity,or operation does not have a significant adverse effect on the SMA. 9-11 Special Management Area Use Permit Procedures (a) Compliance with Chapter 343, HRS If the action proposed requires compliance with Chapter 343, HRS, an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement shall accompany the filing of a special management area use permit application. The Department, on behalf of the Commission, shall be the accepting authority of all environmental assessments and/or environmental impact statements, if appropriate, which are prepared in accordance with Chapter 343, HRS and this rule. A special management area use permit application shall not be considered complete until such time as the requirements of Chapter 343, HRS and Title 11, Chapter 200.1, Hawaii Administrative Rules, if applicable,have been complied with. (b) Application An applicant who has received a determination that the proposed use, activity or operation does not conform to the requirements for a minor permit, or who has determined on its own that the proposed use, activity or operation will exceed $500,000 in valuation or will have a cumulative impact, or a significant adverse environmental or ecological effect on the Special Management Area, shall apply to the Authority through the Director for a Special Management Area Use Permit. The applicant shall submit the following to the Director: (1) The completed application including the following: (A) A tax map key description of the property; (B) A plot plan of the property, drawn to scale, with all existing and proposed structures shown thereon and any other information necessary to make a proper determination of the impacts relative to the specific request; (C) A written description of the proposed project and statement of the objectives; (D) An EA or EIS if required under Chapter 343, HRS, or when required by the Director; 9-13