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PCDP Objective and Action Alignment Table <br />3.2.3.m <br />Aspirational <br />Develop job opportunities in Puna in renewable energy generation, especially solar power <br />A <br />• Lack of jobs and focus on <br />Policy <br />installations, but also bio -fuel crops and direct -use geothermal applications. <br />economic development. Plenty of <br />models for rural communities to <br />utilize that have been effective <br />catalysts for job creation. Hawaiian <br />Shores/Beaches needs second <br />route out of subdivision. <br />3.2.3.n <br />County Action <br />Conduct a study to define and identify important agricultural lands in Puna, recognizing the <br />A <br />district's unique soil and climate conditions and opportunities for diversified agricultural <br />enterprises. <br />3.2.3.0 <br />County Action <br />Create a real property tax exemption (perhaps 4 to 6 years) for farmers entitled to Federal crop <br />A <br />lossinsurance. <br />3.2.3.p Non -County Encourage organic farming and gardening by establishing a Puna agriculture scholarship with HCC <br />A <br />Action and UH Hilo. <br />Social Services and Housing <br />3.3.2.a <br />Non -County <br />Seek additional locations for medical/substance abuse/senior home care treatment facilities in <br />O <br />• Need homeless shelter, substance <br />Action <br />both lower and upper Puna. <br />abuse reform, too difficult, current <br />building code adds too much <br />expense for low income residents. <br />• Wants the PCMC expansion <br />project advanced. Full service <br />medical center - Hilo too far <br />3.3.2.b <br />Non -County <br />Provide effective and readily accessible substance abuse treatment and prevention services within <br />O <br />Action <br />Puna. <br />11 <br />