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BIA-HAW UI
BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
TESTIMONY TO THE HAWAI'I COUNTY COUNCIL
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
9:00 a.m. ' S
Hawai'i County Building
RE: Opposition to Resolution No. 303-12
Good morning Council Chair Yagong, Vice-Chair Pilago, and members of the Hawaii County
Council:
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) is the voice of the construction
industry and promotes its members through advocacy, education, and community outreach
programs to enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawaii. BIA-Hawaii is a not-for-profit
professional trade organization chartered in 1955 and affiliated with the National Association of
Home Builders.
BIA-Hawaii respectfully opposes Resolution No. 303-12, which proposes to urge the
2013 Hawai'i State Legislature to repeal Chamber 171C of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS)
to effectively abolish the Public Land Development Corporation.
During the 2011 Legislature, the Public Land Development Corporation (hereinafter
"PLDC") was created by Bill 1555, which was signed into law as Act 55 by Governor Neil
Abercrombie. Through public-private partnerships, the PLDC aims to improve state lands and
generate revenues for the Department of Land and Natural Resources, all while protecting
cultural and natural resources.
The PLDC is currently undergoing their rule-making process, has received public
testimony statewide, and is responding to questions and concerns raised during public hearings.
To further address public concern and misconception, Governor Abercrombie has requested
that the PLDC adopt a strategic plan that defines its priority and scope.
The PLDC Board of Directors will meet on October 11, 2012. The agenda includes the
request to approve the(1) PLDC Strategic Plan and (2) draft PLDC Administrative Rules that
better communicate its mission, goals, and parameters with regard to environmental, historic
preservation, and land use. Approval of the draft rules will allow the rules to go out for a public
hearing, a minimum of 30 days after receiving Board approval. As these agenda items will be
heard in October, we respectfully request the Council postpone its decision on Resolution 303-
12. This will provide the public with information on PLDC's Strategic Plan and draft
Administrative Rules.
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Ref. Date OCT 6 3 2012
BIA-Hawaii
Testimony to the Hawaii County Council
Resolution 303-12
October 3,2012
We strongly support working with the PLDC and believe that positive economic impact
for the people and State of Hawaii can result from public initiated projects.
Thank you for the opportunity to share with you our views.