January 18, 2018, 9:00 AM
Kalanimoku Building, Rm 132
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Introductions
3. Approval of minutes from August 24, 2017 meeting
4. Submittal: Requesting adoption of the Strategic Plan for the Control andManagement of Albizia in Hawaii as a HISC guiding document for future
policy and funding efforts
5. Submittal: Requesting a resolution supporting evaluation andimplementation of best management practices and technologies forvessel biofouling management and collaboration by HISC agencies inthe development of biofouling management regulations for Hawaii
harbors
6. Staff Presentation: Status update on implementation of the HawaiiInteragency Biosecurity Plan
7. Discussion of departmental requests related to invasive species in the2018 legislative session
8. Announcement of Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month
9. Public Comments
10. Adjournment

Strategic Plan for the Control andManagement of Albizia in Hawaii• Describes statewide impacts of albizia• Summarizes available control methods• Recommends directions for futureresearch• Provides guidance on development ofsite-specific management plans• Could be utilized to develop policy
and/or additional HISC fundingprocess• Since August 24, 2017 HISC meeting:reviewed and amended language
pertaining to hazard trees and liability~20,000 acres of heavily
infested with albizia on theIsland of Oahu.

January 18, 2018, 9:00 AM
Kalanimoku Building, Rm 132
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Introductions
3. Approval of minutes from August 24, 2017 meeting
4. Submittal: Requesting adoption of the Strategic Plan for the Control andManagement of Albizia in Hawaii as a HISC guiding document for future
policy and funding efforts
5. Submittal: Requesting a resolution supporting evaluation andimplementation of best management practices and technologies
for vessel biofouling management and collaboration by HISC
agencies in the development of biofouling management regulationsfor Hawaii harbors
6. Staff Presentation: Status update on implementation of the HawaiiInteragency Biosecurity Plan
7. Discussion of departmental requests related to invasive species in the2018 legislative session
8. Announcement of Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month
9. Public Comments
10. Adjournment

January 18, 2018, 9:00 AM
Kalanimoku Building, Rm 132AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Introductions
3. Approval of minutes from August 24, 2017 meeting
4. Submittal: Requesting adoption of the Strategic Plan for the Control andManagement of Albizia in Hawaii as a HISC guiding document for future
policy and funding efforts
5. Submittal: Requesting a resolution supporting evaluation andimplementation of best management practices and technologies forvessel biofouling management and collaboration by HISC agencies inthe development of biofouling management regulations for Hawaii
harbors
6. Staff Presentation: Status update on implementation of the HawaiiInteragency Biosecurity Plan
7. Discussion of departmental requests related to invasive species in the2018 legislative session
8. Announcement of Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month
9. Public Comments
10. Adjournment

Biosecurity Plan Status Update• 2018 Progress Report in preparation• Separates 147 total actions into 100 internal agency
actions and 47 legislative actions• Department POCs provide status updates every six
months for all HIBP actions:Agency

POC for Updates

Statuses: Agency Actions

Statuses: Leg. Actions

HDOA

Jonathan Ho, Becky
Azama, Kent Dumlao,
Raquel Wong

Not yet started

Not yet introduced

In progress (on-goingactions)Introduced, not yet passedIn progress (working tocompletion)

Approved

DLNR

Jules Kuo, Brian
Neilsen, Josh Atwood

UHJames Leary

DOH

Grace Simmons

Multiagency

Randy Bartlett

Completed
Request for re-evaluation

Biosecurity Plan Status Update
Internal Agency Actions
Process changes, no-cost projects, administrative rules
In progress (ongoing)

All Internal Actions
n=10015%

BorderInternal Actions
n=2516%

PostborderInternal Actions
n=2615%

2017

62%

36%

44%

4%

73%

12%

22%

2019

1%

56%

23%

26%

Needs reevaluation

Not yet started

25%

18%

Preborder InternalActions
n=26

Public AwarenessInternal Actions
n=23

In progress(toward completion)

2021

52%

2023

2025

2027

Biosecurity Plan Status Update
Legislative Actions
Statutory changes, infrastructure, positions, funding
Approved

All Legislative
Actions
n=47

6%

11%

Border Legislative
Actions
n=15

13%

79%

89%

13%

74%

24%

76%

Public Awareness
Legislative Actions
n=2

2017

Not yetintroduced

15%

Preborder
Legislative Actions
n=9

Postborder
Legislative Actions
n=21

Introduced, not yet
passed

100%

2019

2021

2023

2025

2027

HIBP 2018 Progress Report
Bright Spots
Task
PREBORDER

AreaDescription• In addition to existing agreements with Oregon, HDOA Plant Quarantine Branch entered into a newagreement with Washington State for pre-shipment treatment of Christmas trees (In progress: onPrePol2.1going)

PrePro3.2• HDOA Plant Quarantine Branch entered into a new MOU with DOD to perform brown tree snake
inspections (In progress: on-going)

PrePro1.1, • HDOA Plant Quarantine Branch continued its e-manifest pilot program and began working with acontractor on database implementation (In progress: toward completion)
PrePro1.4• HDOA Plant Quarantine reinstated their detector dog program with 4 canine handler teams (Inprogress: on-going)•HDOA Plant Quarantine Branch worked with private industry to implement a transitional facility pilot
BorPro1.2,
program to provide 3rd party inspection space (In progress: toward completion)
BorPro1.3

BORDER

BorPro1.1

BorPro2.3• DLNR DAR is creating a database to house data collected from ballast water and, eventually, hull
fouling inspections (In progress: toward completion)• DOH Vector Control Branch has been fully restored and is actively building its mosquito detection
efforts, as well as engaging in rat lungworm research (Leg: Approved)• In 2017, the Clift Tsuji Act provided the necessary language to formally engage with public-private
BorPol1.1transitional inspection facilities (Leg: Approved)• Initial discussions are underway regarding the future of the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, the homeof the ISCs and HAL, with one potential outcome being the establishment of a permanent research
PosPro1.5
unit (In progress: toward completion)

PUBLIC
AWARENESSPOSTBORDERBorTIfs1.5• DLNR DAR has reviewed biofouling mitigation tools used in NZ and Australia and has been invited tojoin an evaluation process that could lead to similar tools being implemented in the US (In progress:PosPro4.5
toward completion)• HDOA Plant Industry Division has begun discussions with Honolulu Airport to place new signs relating
to amnesty bins and declarations (In progress: toward completion)• HISC and HDOA launched 643pest.org on the web and in a mobile app in 2017 (In progress: toward
PwsPro3.5completion)

PwsTifs1.4

HIBP 2018 Progress Report
Remaining Needs
These items have not yet been addressed. None are “past due” based on the HIBP timeline.
These are opportunities for improvement between now and 2027.

PREBORDER

AreaTask

BorTifs1.1

Description• Amend admin rules to require phytosanitary certificates for high-risk plant imports from domestic
sources• HDOA Plant Quarantine: Hire 3 entomologists, 2 plant pathologists and 2 botanists to conduct
pathway risk analyses• DLNR DAR: Contract or hire two biologists to conduct pathway risk analyses on ballast water,
biofouling, and aquaculture• Establish a biosecurity emergency response fund. A bill to achieve this was introduced by RepLowen in 2017
• HDOA Plant Quarantine: Double staff to meet current needs, approx 90 positions over 10 years

BorTifs3.1• DLNR DAR: Hire 5 aquatic biologists to inspect and regulate ballast water and biofouling statewide

PosPol2.1• Restructure the HISC as the Hawaii Invasive Species Authority. Bill introduced by Senator Gabbard
in 2017• Increase funding for the DLNR Watershed Partnerships Program and the Invasive SpeciesCommittees• HDOA Plant Pest Control: Hire 20 positions over 10 years to meet the current amount of plant andpest control activities mandated to the department

PrePol2.2
PreTifs2.2
PreTifs2.5

BORDER

BorPol1.3

PUBLIC
AWARENESSPOSTBORDER

PosPro3.3
PosTifs1.2
PosTifs1.10• DLNR DOFAW: Hire 45 invasive species technicians over 10 years, statewide

PosTifs1.14• UH CTAHR: Hire 4 agricultural diagnosticians for insect and disease response

PosTifs2.1• HDOA PPC: Build new facilities, including a biological control research facility. Bill introduced bySenator Gabbard in 2017
• Promote a certified nurseries program online to inform consumers of certified growers

PwsPro1.5
PwsPro1.2• Expand the "Buy Local" campaign to include messaging about the biosecurity value of growing
locally

January 18, 2018, 9:00 AM
Kalanimoku Building, Rm 132
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Introductions
3. Approval of minutes from August 24, 2017 meeting
4. Submittal: Requesting adoption of the Strategic Plan for the Control andManagement of Albizia in Hawaii as a HISC guiding document for future
policy and funding efforts
5. Submittal: Requesting a resolution supporting evaluation andimplementation of best management practices and technologies forvessel biofouling management and collaboration by HISC agencies inthe development of biofouling management regulations for Hawaii
harbors
6. Staff Presentation: Status update on implementation of the HawaiiInteragency Biosecurity Plan
7. Discussion of departmental requests related to invasive species in
the 2018 legislative session
8. Announcement of Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month
9. Public Comments
10. Adjournment

2018 Legislative Session•Potential bills returning from 2017:•Hawaii Invasive Species Authority (SB776)•Biosecurity Emergency Response Fund (HB904)•Biocontrol & Plant Pest Control Facility Planning(SB353)•DOFAW IS Techs for east Maui (SB558)•Albizia removal tax credits

2018 Legislative Session•Issues likely to be addressed:• Agricultural loan program• Watershed fencing• Additional funds for rose-ringed parakeet• Additional funds for rapid ohia death, little
fire ant, and rat lungworm disease2018 Legislative Session•Additional items from the HawaiiInteragency Biosecurity Plan that could beaddressed:• DOFAW Invasive Species Techs (PosTifs1.10)• DAR biologists and operating funds (PreTifs2.5 &PosTifs1.7)•UH CTAHR diagnosticians (PosTifs1.14)•Funding for import substitutions & Buy Localmarketing (PreTifs2.4 & PwsPro1.2)

January 18, 2018, 9:00 AM
Kalanimoku Building, Rm 132AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Introductions
3. Approval of minutes from August 24, 2017 meeting
4. Submittal: Requesting adoption of the Strategic Plan for the Control andManagement of Albizia in Hawaii as a HISC guiding document for future
policy and funding efforts
5. Submittal: Requesting a resolution supporting evaluation andimplementation of best management practices and technologies forvessel biofouling management and collaboration by HISC agencies inthe development of biofouling management regulations for Hawaii
harbors
6. Staff Presentation: Status update on implementation of the HawaiiInteragency Biosecurity Plan
7. Discussion of departmental requests related to invasive species in the2018 legislative session
8. Announcement of Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month
9. Public Comments
10. Adjournment