HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-12 Letter to Chris Lee and Joy A. San Buenaventura HB 2191, HD1 Relating to Lease Extensions on Public Land o;N0r,os - , Roy Takemoto
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February 12, 2020
Representative Chris Lee, Chair
Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair
Committee on Judiciary
Dear Chair Lee, Vice Chair San Buenaventura, and Committee Members:
RE: HB 2191, HD1 Relating to Lease Extensions on Public Land
HB 2191, HD1 would not require, but would authorize the extension of some
leases of public land if certain narrow and clearly defined criteria are met. The overall
impact of the bill would be that BLNR would have to find, not only that the criteria are
met, but that it is in the public interest to grant such an extension.
Although I am not unsympathetic to the concerns raised by OHA, this bill seems
to be narrow in scope and a balanced approach to the dilemma faced with respect to
expiring leases. If the Committee believes that the criteria for approval need to be even
more stringent, that should be considered, but overall I urge your support.
Respectfully Submitted,
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