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ocean aquaculture (OOA) and, in particular, to the ahi farm proposed by Hawaii Oceanic Technology, Inc. (HOTI) to include 12 oceansphere structures and to produce 12 million pounds of ahi annually. Carl stated, while scientific, peer-reviewed research has documented numerous adverse environmental impacts of OOA, the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources has not addressed the long term, cumulative impact that large OOA projects have on the environment. Being requested is for the DLNR to adopt the Precautionary Principle, or cautionary approach, and impose a moratorium on OOA, until these impacts are understood and appropriate rules and regulations have been implemented. Also being requested is for the DLNR to require a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to address significant changes in the application to the US Army Corps of Engineers, including a dramatic increase in fish density and the use of diesel powered generators producing 160 decibels (past 90 dB can cause damage, 160 dB is 64 times as loud as 90 dB). Forms of aquaculture supported include Hawaiian fish pond aquaculture, land based recirculating aquaculture, and the culturing of filter feeders, such as clams and mollusks, because these forms of aquaculture are not harmful to the environment. 4) SUBCOMMITTEE STRUCTURE Discussed later under Old Business Administrative Matters, Subcommittee restructuring 5) PROTOCOL FOR SUBCOMMITTEE PARTICIPATION - Giovanna moved if an AC member wants to attend another subcommittee, AC member contacts the subcommittee chairman seven or more days prior to the scheduled meeting, to ensure only 2 AC members attend as required under the Sunshine Law. Susan cited the Open Meetings booklet as stating the law does not prohibit discussion between board members outside of a properly noticed meeting about matters over which the board does not have supervision, control, jurisdiction or advisory power. Susan questioned if we are limited to 2 AC members attending the Access Subcommittee, for example, if the access group is not actually under the AC's supervision, control, jurisdiction or advisory power. Bob responded all subcommittee business is considered AC business. The motion, to require at least seven days advance notice for an AC member to request to attend a subcommittee meeting, was seconded by Bob and passed, with Collin opposed. 6) ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE - Rosalind is awaiting response from the Planning Department if monthly AC meetings could occur with Rosalind's support from her office, attending in person every other meeting. Amy Self also cannot attend monthly. OLD BUSINESS: 7) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - Subcommittee restructuring - New AC Chairman Joe Carvalho recommended new subcommittee assignments for Hermann to Growth Management, Richard to Agriculture, Bob and Ron at-large. Others to remain the same: Joe and Marlene on Access, Collin on Affordable Housing, Giovanna on Infrastructure A, Susan on Infrastructure B. Bob moved to approve, Giovanna second; motion passed unanimously. 8) COMMUNITY MEETING DISCUSSION - February 19, 2011 annual meeting Review. High points cited were the food, hula, AC member introductions and overview,