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2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 219. Aquaculture Loan Program › 219-9 Direct loans.

§219-9 Direct loans.
(a) The department of agriculture may make loans directly to qualified aquaculturists who are unable to obtain sufficient funds at reasonable rates from private lenders either independently or under section 219-7 or 219-8. Loans made under this section shall be authorized only if loans cannot be obtained from the relevant farm credit lender and two other private lenders.
(b) Loans made under this section shall be limited by section 219-6.
(c) Loans made under this section shall bear simple interest on the unpaid principal balance, charged on the actual amount disbursed. The interest rate for class "A", class "B", class "C", and class "H" loans shall be set by rule, pursuant to chapter 91.
(d) The department may contract with any financial institution for services including servicing or administering loans pursuant to this section.
(e) For purposes of this section, "financial institution" means any organization authorized to do business under state or federal laws relating to financial institutions, including without limitation, banks, savings banks, savings and loan companies or associations, financial services loan companies, and credit unions. [L 1995, c 76, §1; am L 1998, c 118, §8; am L 2008, c 209, §6]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 220. Aquaculture Farms › 220-1 Aquaculture farms; rules.

§220-1 Aquaculture farms; rules.
(a) The board of land and natural resources shall adopt rules for review of applications, and issuance of permits for aquaculture farms, pursuant to chapter 183C. The rules shall specify permitted uses; provided that all uses endorsed by the board of agriculture pursuant to chapter 219 shall be permitted uses; uses for which an environmental impact statement shall be necessary, pursuant to chapter 343, as well as those actions of repair and maintenance which shall not be subject to the permit and environmental impact statement provisions, including but not limited to emergency repairs.
(b) For the purposes of this section, "aquaculture" means all activities as defined in section 219-2, when carried out by a qualified aquaculturist as defined by section 219-2. [L 1975, c 27, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 339, §15; am L 1995, c 11, §15 and c 69, §14; am L 2001, c 55, §9]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 223. Quality Growth Policy › 223-1 Purpose.

§223-1 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development of a policy for the State of Hawaii to halt urban sprawl with its attendant need for costly urban services, to preserve and conserve open space areas, to enhance and protect the environment of Hawaii, and to uplift the quality of life for all its citizens and to provide for implementation of such policy. [L 1972, c 45, §1]
Cross References
State plan, see chapter 226.
Law Journals and Reviews
Is Agricultural Land in Hawai`i "Ripe" for a Takings Analysis? 24 UH L. Rev. 121 (2001).
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 223. Quality Growth Policy › 223-2 Quality growth policy.

§223-2 Quality growth policy.
The office of planning and sustainable development shall develop a quality growth policy based upon the following considerations:
(1) An examination of the environmental impact of proposed urban development;
(2) The relationship between short-term and long-term environmental quality;
(3) Any irretrievable commitment of resources through urban development; and
(4) Alternatives available to minimize adverse environmental effects as balanced against economic development of the State.
The quality growth policy shall include a comprehensive policy framework for directing growth and land use and shall identify State growth objectives and specific operational constraints to further such objectives. [L 1972, c 45, §2; am L 1993, c 213, §2; am L 1996, c 299, §3; am L 2021, c 153, §8]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 223. Quality Growth Policy › 223-3 Diversification of economic development and population growth.

§223-3 Diversification of economic development and population growth.
The office of planning and sustainable development shall develop a strategic plan as part of its quality growth policy. The plan shall develop recommendations on dispersing economic development and population growth to prevent overpopulation or overdevelopment of any one county within the State. [L 1993, c 213, §1; am L 1996, c 299, §3; am L 2021, c 153, §8]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225M. State Planning › 225M-1 Purpose.

§225M-1 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish an office of planning and sustainable development to assist the governor; the director of business, economic development, and tourism; the legislature; and state and county agencies in maintaining an overall framework to guide the development of the State through a continuous process of comprehensive, long-range, and strategic planning to meet the physical, economic, and social needs of Hawaii's people, and provide for the wise use of Hawaii's resources in a coordinated, efficient, and economical manner, including the conservation of those natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, historic, and other limited and irreplaceable resources which are required for future generations.
The establishment of an office of planning and sustainable development in the department of business, economic development, and tourism, for administrative purposes, is intended to:
(1) Fix responsibility and accountability to successfully carry out statewide planning programs, policies, and priorities;
(2) Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the executive branch; and
(3) Ensure comprehensive planning and coordination to enhance the quality of life of the people of Hawaii. [L 1987, c 336, pt of §1; am L 1996, c 299, §1; am L 2021, c 153, §6]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225M. State Planning › 225M-3 Cooperation.

§225M-3 Cooperation.
(a) The office of planning and sustainable development shall seek the widest possible cooperation from public and private agencies and individuals and the federal government to achieve the purposes of this chapter. The office of planning and sustainable development shall work closely with and assist the counties in the promotion of coordinated state and county planning.
(b) Every state department, county agency, or other public or private agency or individual providing planning programs and services shall be encouraged to participate actively in the activities of the office of planning and sustainable development. The executive heads of all state departments and agencies shall cooperate with the office of planning and sustainable development by providing information as the governor and the director of business, economic development, and tourism deem necessary for the effective discharge of its duties.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to delegate or detract in any way from the functions, powers, and duties conferred by law on any state or county department or agency. [L 1987, c 336, pt of §1; am L 1996, c 299, §1; am L 2017, c 12, §30; am L 2021, c 153, §8]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225M. State Planning › 225M-4 Allocation of funds.

§225M-4 Allocation of funds.
Any of the agencies of the State to which general or special appropriations are made, or a part of whose budget contains an allocation, or which makes an allocation of funds for planning and research, shall consult with the office of planning and sustainable development to ensure that all expenditures are in accordance with, or in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the Hawaii state plan. After first consulting with the director of business, economic development, and tourism, the governor may withhold the expenditure of these funds by any agency until the governor is satisfied that the expenditures will implement those goals and objectives. [L 1987, c 336, pt of §1; am L 1996, c 299, §1; am L 2021, c 153, §8]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225M. State Planning › 225M-8 Statewide sustainability branch; established.

§225M-8 Statewide sustainability branch; established.
The statewide sustainability branch is established within the office of planning and sustainable development. The state sustainability coordinator shall serve as the administrator of the branch. The branch shall have the following duties:
(1) Develop, organize, and promote policies and programs that assist in the meeting of Hawaii's numerous sustainability and climate policies and goals, and the priority guidelines and principles to promote sustainability set forth in section 226-108;
(2) Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding proposed legislation, regulatory changes, or policy modifications to the governor, the legislature, government agencies, private entities, and other bodies for the purpose of encouraging activities that best sustain, protect, and enhance the quality of the environment, economy, and community for the present and future benefit of the people of Hawaii; and
(3) Develop and promote proposals that jointly and mutually enhance local economies, the environment, and community well-being for the present and future benefit of the people of Hawaii. [L 2020, c 45, §2; am L 2021, c 153, §8]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225M. State Planning › 225M-9 Coordination of sea level rise adaptation activities.

§225M-9 Coordination of sea level rise adaptation activities.
The office of planning and sustainable development, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities, shall:
(1) Begin statewide sea level rise adaptation coordination by working with state agencies to identify existing and planned facilities, including critical infrastructure, that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards, utilizing projections and map data from the most recent update of the Hawaii sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation report, the State of Hawaii hazard mitigation plan, and any other pertinent data and scientific reports to aid in this planning;
(2) Assess a range of options for mitigating impacts of sea level rise to those existing and planned state facilities; and
(3) Submit an annual report to the governor, legislature, and the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session regarding the vulnerability and mitigation assessments for state facilities and progress made toward implementing sea level rise adaptation in future plans, programs, and capital improvement needs and decisions. [L 2021, c 178, §2; am L 2021, c 153, §9]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225P. Climate Adaptation › 225P-1 Purpose.

§225P-1 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to address the effects of climate change to protect the State's economy, environment, health, and way of life. This chapter establishes the framework for the State to:
(1) Adapt to the inevitable impacts of global warming and climate change, including rising sea levels, temperatures, and other risk factors; and
(2) Mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions by sequestering more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than the State produces as quickly as practicable, but no later than 2045. [L 2014, c 83, pt of §2; am L 2017, c 32, § §6, 10; am L 2018, c 15, § §3, 4]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225P. Climate Adaptation › 225P-2 Definitions.

§225P-2 Definitions.
[See
Note at beginning of chapter.]
As used in this chapter:
"Commission" means the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission. [L 2014, c 83, pt of §2; am L 2017, c 32, §4]
Note
Repeal of chapter on July 1, 2022, by L 2017, c 32, § §6, 10, as shown in the main volume, deleted by L 2018, c 15, §4(2).
The source note to this section is amended to read as follows: "L 2014, c 83, pt of §2; am L 2017, c 32, § §4, 6, and 10; am L 2018, c 15, §4".
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225P. Climate Adaptation › 225P-5 Zero emissions clean economy target.

§225P-5 Zero emissions clean economy target.
(a) Considering both atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gas emissions as well as offsets from the local sequestration of atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases through long-term sinks and reservoirs, a statewide target is hereby established to sequester more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than emitted within the State as quickly as practicable, but no later than 2045; provided that the statewide target includes a greenhouse gas emissions limit, to be achieved no later than 2030, of at least fifty per cent below the level of the statewide greenhouse gas emissions in 2005.
(b) The Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission shall endeavor to achieve the goals of this section. After January 1, 2020, agency plans, decisions, and strategies shall give consideration to the impact of those plans, decisions, and strategies on the State's ability to achieve the goals in this section, weighed appropriately against their primary purpose. [L 2018, c 15, pt of §2; am L 2022, c 238, §2]
Note
Hawaii state energy office shall analyze pathways and develop recommendations for achieving the State's economy-wide decarbonization goals; report to 2024 legislature. L 2022, c 238, §4.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225P. Climate Adaptation › 225P-7 Climate change mitigation.

§225P-7 Climate change mitigation.
(a) It shall be the goal of the State to reduce emissions that cause climate change and build energy efficiencies across all sectors, including decarbonizing the transportation sector.
(b) State agencies shall manage their fleets to achieve the clean ground transportation goals defined in section 196-9(c)(10) and decarbonization goals established pursuant to chapter 225P. [L 2021, c 74, §2]
Cross References
Clean ground transportation goal, see §264-20.7.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 225P. Climate Adaptation › 225P-8 Zero emissions transportation.

§225P-8 Zero emissions transportation.
(a) It shall be the goal of the State to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve zero emissions across all transportation modes within the State, including across all sectors of:
(1) Ground Transportation; and
(2) Sea and air interisland transportation.
(b) Each department, board, and commission shall incorporate these goals into the department, board, or commission's plans and take any actions necessary to achieve the goals established in this section.
(c) The department of transportation, office of planning and sustainable development, and Hawaii state energy office shall:
(1) Develop plans in coordination with the clean ground transportation working group and interisland clean transportation working group to ensure that the State's electric charging capacity is sufficient to support the growing use of electric modes of transportation by providing for an increase of the State's electric charging capacity at a rate that exceeds:
(A) The rate by which electric vehicle sales are projected to replace internal combustion vehicle sales; and
(B) The rate by which other electric transportation options are projected to require charging capacity;
(2) Allow continued access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes by electric vehicles until electric vehicles constitute at least forty per cent of all new vehicle sales; and
(3) Develop and implement other options to accelerate the transition to zero-emissions transportation.
(d) The department of transportation and Hawaii state energy office may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate this section. [L 2023, c 226, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-1 Findings and purpose.

§226-1 Findings and purpose.
The legislature finds that there is a need to improve the planning process in this State, to increase the effectiveness of government and private actions, to improve coordination among different agencies and levels of government, to provide for wise use of Hawaii's resources and to guide the future development of the State.
The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the Hawaii state plan that shall serve as a guide for the future long-range development of the State; identify the goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the State; provide a basis for determining priorities and allocating limited resources, such as public funds, services, human resources, land, energy, water, and other resources; improve coordination of federal, state, and county plans, policies, programs, projects, and regulatory activities; and to establish a system for plan formulation and program coordination to provide for an integration of all major state, and county activities. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1984, c 236, §1; am L 1986, c 276, §1; am L 1988, c 70, §1]
Cross References
Health planning and resources development, see chapter 323D.
Statewide transportation planning, see chapter 279A.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-4 State goals.

§226-4 State goals.
In order to ensure, for present and future generations, those elements of choice and mobility that ensure that individuals and groups may approach their desired levels of self-reliance and self-determination, it shall be the goal of the State to achieve:
(1) A strong, viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity, and growth, that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and future generations.
(2) A desired physical environment, characterized by beauty, cleanliness, quiet, stable natural systems, and uniqueness, that enhances the mental and physical well-being of the people.
(3) Physical, social, and economic well-being, for individuals and families in Hawaii, that nourishes a sense of community responsibility, of caring, and of participation in community life. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §3; am L 2017, c 82, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-5 Objective and policies for population.

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226-5 Objective and policies for population.
(a) It shall be the objective in planning for the State's population to guide population growth to be consistent with the achievement of physical, economic, and social objectives contained in this chapter.
(b) To achieve the population objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Manage population growth statewide in a manner that provides increased opportunities for Hawaii's people to pursue their physical, social, and economic aspirations while recognizing the unique needs of each county.
(2) Encourage an increase in economic activities and employment opportunities on the neighbor islands consistent with community needs and desires.
(3) Promote increased opportunities for Hawaii's people to pursue their socio-economic aspirations throughout the islands.
(4) Encourage research activities and public awareness programs to foster an understanding of Hawaii's limited capacity to accommodate population needs and to address concerns resulting from an increase in Hawaii's population.
(5) Encourage federal actions and coordination among major governmental agencies to promote a more balanced distribution of immigrants among the states, provided that such actions do not prevent the reunion of immediate family members.
(6) Pursue an increase in federal assistance for states with a greater proportion of foreign immigrants relative to their state's population.
(7) Plan the development and availability of land and water resources in a coordinated manner so as to provide for the desired levels of growth in each geographic area. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §4; am L 1988, c 70, §3; am L 1993, c 213, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-8 Objective and policies for the economy--visitor industry.

§226-8 Objective and policies for the economy--visitor industry.
(a) Planning for the State's economy with regard to the visitor industry shall be directed towards the achievement of the objective of a visitor industry that constitutes a major component of steady growth for Hawaii's economy.
(b) To achieve the visitor industry objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Support and assist in the promotion of Hawaii's visitor attractions and facilities.
(2) Ensure that visitor industry activities are in keeping with the social, economic, and physical needs and aspirations of Hawaii's people.
(3) Improve the quality of existing visitor destination areas by utilizing Hawaii's strengths in science and technology.
(4) Encourage cooperation and coordination between the government and private sectors in developing and maintaining well-designed, adequately serviced visitor industry and related developments which are sensitive to neighboring communities and activities.
(5) Develop the industry in a manner that will continue to provide new job opportunities and steady employment for Hawaii's people.
(6) Provide opportunities for Hawaii's people to obtain job training and education that will allow for upward mobility within the visitor industry.
(7) Foster a recognition of the contribution of the visitor industry to Hawaii's economy and the need to perpetuate the aloha spirit.
(8) Foster an understanding by visitors of the aloha spirit and of the unique and sensitive character of Hawaii's cultures and values. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §7; am L 1988, c 70, §5; am L 2009, c 167, §4]
Cross References
Hawaii tourism authority, see chapter 201B.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-9 Objective and policies for the economy--federal expenditures.

§226-9 Objective and policies for the economy--federal expenditures.
(a) Planning for the State's economy with regard to federal expenditures shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of a stable federal investment base as an integral component of Hawaii's economy.
(b) To achieve the federal expenditures objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Encourage the sustained flow of federal expenditures in Hawaii that generates long-term government civilian employment;
(2) Promote Hawaii's supportive role in national defense, in a manner consistent with Hawaii's social, environmental, and cultural goals by building upon dual-use and defense applications to develop thriving ocean engineering, aerospace research and development, and related dual-use technology sectors in Hawaii's economy;
(3) Promote the development of federally supported activities in Hawaii that respect statewide economic concerns, are sensitive to community needs, and minimize adverse impacts on Hawaii's environment;
(4) Increase opportunities for entry and advancement of Hawaii's people into federal government service;
(5) Promote federal use of local commodities, services, and facilities available in Hawaii;
(6) Strengthen federal-state-county communication and coordination in all federal activities that affect Hawaii; and
(7) Pursue the return of federally controlled lands in Hawaii that are not required for either the defense of the nation or for other purposes of national importance, and promote the mutually beneficial exchanges of land between federal agencies, the State, and the counties. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §8; am L 2006, c 65, §3; am L 2009, c 167, §5]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-10.5 Objectives and policies for the economy--information industry.

§226-10.5 Objectives and policies for the economy--information industry.
(a) Planning for the State's economy with regard to telecommunications and information technology shall be directed toward recognizing that broadband and wireless communication capability and infrastructure are foundations for an innovative economy and positioning Hawaii as a leader in broadband and wireless communications and applications in the Pacific Region.
(b) To achieve the information industry objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Promote efforts to attain the highest speeds of electronic and wireless communication within Hawaii and between Hawaii and the world, and make high speed communication available to all residents and businesses in Hawaii;
(2) Encourage the continued development and expansion of the telecommunications infrastructure serving Hawaii to accommodate future growth and innovation in Hawaii's economy;
(3) Facilitate the development of new or innovative business and service ventures in the information industry which will provide employment opportunities for the people of Hawaii;
(4) Encourage mainland- and foreign-based companies of all sizes, whether information technology-focused or not, to allow their principals, employees, or contractors to live in and work from Hawaii, using technology to communicate with their headquarters, offices, or customers located out-of-state;
(5) Encourage greater cooperation between the public and private sectors in developing and maintaining a well-designed information industry;
(6) Ensure that the development of new businesses and services in the industry are in keeping with the social, economic, and physical needs and aspirations of Hawaii's people;
(7) Provide opportunities for Hawaii's people to obtain job training and education that will allow for upward mobility within the information industry;
(8) Foster a recognition of the contribution of the information industry to Hawaii's economy; and
(9) Assist in the promotion of Hawaii as a broker, creator, and processor of information in the Pacific. [L Sp 1988, c 1, §3; am L 2009, c 167, §7; am L 2014, c 133, §4]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-11 Objectives and policies for the physical environment--land-based, shoreline, and marine resources.

§226-11 Objectives and policies for the physical environment--land-based, shoreline, and marine resources.
(a) Planning for the State's physical environment with regard to land-based, shoreline, and marine resources shall be directed towards achievement of the following objectives:
(1) Prudent use of Hawaii's land-based, shoreline, and marine resources.
(2) Effective protection of Hawaii's unique and fragile environmental resources.
(b) To achieve the land-based, shoreline, and marine resources objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Exercise an overall conservation ethic in the use of Hawaii's natural resources.
(2) Ensure compatibility between land-based and water-based activities and natural resources and ecological systems.
(3) Take into account the physical attributes of areas when planning and designing activities and facilities.
(4) Manage natural resources and environs to encourage their beneficial and multiple use without generating costly or irreparable environmental damage.
(5) Consider multiple uses in watershed areas, provided such uses do not detrimentally affect water quality and recharge functions.
(6) Encourage the protection of rare or endangered plant and animal species and habitats native to Hawaii.
(7) Provide public incentives that encourage private actions to protect significant natural resources from degradation or unnecessary depletion.
(8) Pursue compatible relationships among activities, facilities, and natural resources.
(9) Promote increased accessibility and prudent use of inland and shoreline areas for public recreational, educational, and scientific purposes. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-12 Objective and policies for the physical environment--scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources.

§226-12 Objective and policies for the physical environment--scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources.
(a) Planning for the State's physical environment shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of enhancement of Hawaii's scenic assets, natural beauty, and multi-cultural/historical resources.
(b) To achieve the scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Promote the preservation and restoration of significant natural and historic resources.
(2) Provide incentives to maintain and enhance historic, cultural, and scenic amenities.
(3) Promote the preservation of views and vistas to enhance the visual and aesthetic enjoyment of mountains, ocean, scenic landscapes, and other natural features.
(4) Protect those special areas, structures, and elements that are an integral and functional part of Hawaii's ethnic and cultural heritage.
(5) Encourage the design of developments and activities that complement the natural beauty of the islands. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §11]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-13 Objectives and policies for the physical environment--land, air, and water quality.

§226-13 Objectives and policies for the physical environment--land, air, and water quality.
(a) Planning for the State's physical environment with regard to land, air, and water quality shall be directed towards achievement of the following objectives:
(1) Maintenance and pursuit of improved quality in Hawaii's land, air, and water resources.
(2) Greater public awareness and appreciation of Hawaii's environmental resources.
(b) To achieve the land, air, and water quality objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Foster educational activities that promote a better understanding of Hawaii's limited environmental resources.
(2) Promote the proper management of Hawaii's land and water resources.
(3) Promote effective measures to achieve desired quality in Hawaii's surface, ground, and coastal waters.
(4) Encourage actions to maintain or improve aural and air quality levels to enhance the health and well-being of Hawaii's people.
(5) Reduce the threat to life and property from erosion, flooding, tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural or man-induced hazards and disasters.
(6) Encourage design and construction practices that enhance the physical qualities of Hawaii's communities.
(7) Encourage urban developments in close proximity to existing services and facilities.
(8) Foster recognition of the importance and value of the land, air, and water resources to Hawaii's people, their cultures and visitors. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §12]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-14 Objective and policies for facility systems--in general.

§226-14 Objective and policies for facility systems--in general.
(a) Planning for the State's facility systems in general shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of water, transportation, sustainable development, climate change adaptation, sea level rise adaptation, waste disposal, and energy and telecommunication systems that support statewide social, economic, and physical objectives.
(b) To achieve the general facility systems objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Accommodate the needs of Hawaii's people through coordination of facility systems and capital improvement priorities in consonance with state and county plans.
(2) Encourage flexibility in the design and development of facility systems to promote prudent use of resources and accommodate changing public demands and priorities.
(3) Ensure that required facility systems can be supported within resource capacities and at reasonable cost to the user.
(4) Pursue alternative methods of financing programs and projects and cost-saving techniques in the planning, construction, and maintenance of facility systems.
(5) Identify existing and planned state facilities that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards.
(6) Assess a range of options to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise to existing and planned state facilities. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §13; am L 2021, c 178, §4]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-15 Objectives and policies for facility systems--solid and liquid wastes.

§226-15 Objectives and policies for facility systems--solid and liquid wastes.
(a) Planning for the State's facility systems with regard to solid and liquid wastes shall be directed towards the achievement of the following objectives:
(1) Maintenance of basic public health and sanitation standards relating to treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes.
(2) Provision of adequate sewerage facilities for physical and economic activities that alleviate problems in housing, employment, mobility, and other areas.
(b) To achieve solid and liquid waste objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Encourage the adequate development of sewerage facilities that complement planned growth.
(2) Promote reuse and recycling to reduce solid and liquid wastes and employ a conservation ethic.
(3) Promote research to develop more efficient and economical treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §14]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-16 Objective and policies for facility systems--water.

§226-16 Objective and policies for facility systems--water.
(a) Planning for the State's facility systems with regard to water shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of the provision of water to adequately accommodate domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial, recreational, and other needs within resource capacities.
(b) To achieve the facility systems water objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Coordinate development of land use activities with existing and potential water supply.
(2) Support research and development of alternative methods to meet future water requirements well in advance of anticipated needs.
(3) Reclaim and encourage the productive use of runoff water and wastewater discharges.
(4) Assist in improving the quality, efficiency, service, and storage capabilities of water systems for domestic and agricultural use.
(5) Support water supply services to areas experiencing critical water problems.
(6) Promote water conservation programs and practices in government, private industry, and the general public to help ensure adequate water to meet long-term needs. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §15]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-17 Objectives and policies for facility systems--transportation.

§226-17 Objectives and policies for facility systems--transportation.
(a) Planning for the State's facility systems with regard to transportation shall be directed towards the achievement of the following objectives:
(1) An integrated multi-modal transportation system that services statewide needs and promotes the efficient, economical, safe, and convenient movement of people and goods.
(2) A statewide transportation system that is consistent with and will accommodate planned growth objectives throughout the State.
(b) To achieve the transportation objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Design, program, and develop a multi-modal system in conformance with desired growth and physical development as stated in this chapter;
(2) Coordinate state, county, federal, and private transportation activities and programs toward the achievement of statewide objectives;
(3) Encourage a reasonable distribution of financial responsibilities for transportation among participating governmental and private parties;
(4) Provide for improved accessibility to shipping, docking, and storage facilities;
(5) Promote a reasonable level and variety of mass transportation services that adequately meet statewide and community needs;
(6) Encourage transportation systems that serve to accommodate present and future development needs of communities;
(7) Encourage a variety of carriers to offer increased opportunities and advantages to interisland movement of people and goods;
(8) Increase the capacities of airport and harbor systems and support facilities to effectively accommodate transshipment and storage needs;
(9) Encourage the development of transportation systems and programs which would assist statewide economic growth and diversification;
(10) Encourage the design and development of transportation systems sensitive to the needs of affected communities and the quality of Hawaii's natural environment;
(11) Encourage safe and convenient use of low-cost, energy-efficient, non-polluting means of transportation;
(12) Coordinate intergovernmental land use and transportation planning activities to ensure the timely delivery of supporting transportation infrastructure in order to accommodate planned growth objectives; and
(13) Encourage diversification of transportation modes and infrastructure to promote alternate fuels and energy efficiency. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §16; am L 1993, c 149, §1; am L 1994, c 96, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-18.5 Objectives and policies for facility systems--telecommunications.

§226-18.5 Objectives and policies for facility systems--telecommunications.
(a) Planning for the State's telecommunications facility systems shall be directed towards the achievement of dependable, efficient, and economical statewide telecommunications systems capable of supporting the needs of the people.
(b) To achieve the telecommunications objective, it shall be the policy of this State to ensure the provision of adequate, reasonably priced, and dependable telecommunications services to accommodate demand.
(c) To further achieve the telecommunications objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Facilitate research and development of telecommunications systems and resources;
(2) Encourage public and private sector efforts to develop means for adequate, ongoing telecommunications planning;
(3) Promote efficient management and use of existing telecommunications systems and services; and
(4) Facilitate the development of education and training of telecommunications personnel. [L 1994, c 96, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-19 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement--housing.

§226-19 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement--housing.
(a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to housing shall be directed toward the achievement of the following objectives:
(1) Greater opportunities for Hawaii's people to secure reasonably priced, safe, sanitary, and livable homes, located in suitable environments that satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires of families and individuals, through collaboration and cooperation between government and nonprofit and for-profit developers to ensure that more rental and for sale affordable housing is made available to extremely low-, very low-, lower-, moderate-, and above moderate-income segments of Hawaii's population.
(2) The orderly development of residential areas sensitive to community needs and other land uses.
(3) The development and provision of affordable rental housing by the State to meet the housing needs of Hawaii's people.
(b) To achieve the housing objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Effectively accommodate the housing needs of Hawaii's people.
(2) Stimulate and promote feasible approaches that increase affordable rental and for sale housing choices for extremely low-, very low-, lower-, moderate-, and above moderate-income households.
(3) Increase homeownership and rental opportunities and choices in terms of quality, location, cost, densities, style, and size of housing.
(4) Promote appropriate improvement, rehabilitation, and maintenance of existing rental and for sale housing units and residential areas.
(5) Promote design and location of housing developments taking into account the physical setting, accessibility to public facilities and services, and other concerns of existing communities and surrounding areas.
(6) Facilitate the use of available vacant, developable, and underutilized urban lands for housing.
(7) Foster a variety of lifestyles traditional to Hawaii through the design and maintenance of neighborhoods that reflect the culture and values of the community.
(8) Promote research and development of methods to reduce the cost of housing construction in Hawaii. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §18; am L 1992, c 27, §2; am L 2017, c 82, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-20 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement--health.

§226-20 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement--health.
(a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to health shall be directed towards achievement of the following objectives:
(1) Fulfillment of basic individual health needs of the general public.
(2) Maintenance of sanitary and environmentally healthful conditions in Hawaii's communities.
(3) Elimination of health disparities by identifying and addressing social determinants of health.
(b) To achieve the health objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Provide adequate and accessible services and facilities for prevention and treatment of physical and mental health problems, including substance abuse.
(2) Encourage improved cooperation among public and private sectors in the provision of health care to accommodate the total health needs of individuals throughout the State.
(3) Encourage public and private efforts to develop and promote statewide and local strategies to reduce health care and related insurance costs.
(4) Foster an awareness of the need for personal health maintenance and preventive health care through education and other measures.
(5) Provide programs, services, and activities that ensure environmentally healthful and sanitary conditions.
(6) Improve the State's capabilities in preventing contamination by pesticides and other potentially hazardous substances through increased coordination, education, monitoring, and enforcement.
(7) Prioritize programs, services, interventions, and activities that address identified social determinants of health to improve native Hawaiian health and well-being consistent with the United States Congress' declaration of policy as codified in title 42 United States Code section 11702, and to reduce health disparities of disproportionately affected demographics, including native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. The prioritization of affected demographic groups other than native Hawaiians may be reviewed every ten years and revised based on the best available epidemiological and public health data. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §19; am L 2014, c 155, §2]
Law Journals and Reviews
Poisons in Our Communities: Environmental Justice's Role in Regulating Hawai`i's Biotechnology Industry. 40 UH L. Rev. 155 (2018).
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-21 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--education.

§226-21 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--education.
(a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to education shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of the provision of a variety of educational opportunities to enable individuals to fulfill their needs, responsibilities, and aspirations.
(b) To achieve the education objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Support educational programs and activities that enhance personal development, physical fitness, recreation, and cultural pursuits of all groups.
(2) Ensure the provision of adequate and accessible educational services and facilities that are designed to meet individual and community needs.
(3) Provide appropriate educational opportunities for groups with special needs.
(4) Promote educational programs which enhance understanding of Hawaii's cultural heritage.
(5) Provide higher educational opportunities that enable Hawaii's people to adapt to changing employment demands.
(6) Assist individuals, especially those experiencing critical employment problems or barriers, or undergoing employment transitions, by providing appropriate employment training programs and other related educational opportunities.
(7) Promote programs and activities that facilitate the acquisition of basic skills, such as reading, writing, computing, listening, speaking, and reasoning.
(8) Emphasize quality educational programs in Hawaii's institutions to promote academic excellence.
(9) Support research programs and activities that enhance the education programs of the State. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §20]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 13. Planning and Economic Development › 226. Hawaii State Planning Act › 226-22 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--social services.

§226-22 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--social services.
(a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to social services shall be directed towards the achievement of the objective of improved public and private social services and activities that enable individuals, families, and groups to become more self-reliant and confident to improve their well-being.
(b) To achieve the social service objective, it shall be the policy of the State to:
(1) Assist individuals, especially those in need of attaining a minimally adequate standard of living and those confronted by social and economic hardship conditions, through social services and activities within the State's fiscal capacities.
(2) Promote coordination and integrative approaches among public and private agencies and programs to jointly address social problems that will enable individuals, families, and groups to deal effectively with social problems and to enhance their participation in society.
(3) Facilitate the adjustment of new residents, especially recently arrived immigrants, into Hawaii's communities.
(4) Promote alternatives to institutional care in the provision of long-term care for elder and disabled populations.
(5) Support public and private efforts to prevent domestic abuse and child molestation, and assist victims of abuse and neglect.
(6) Promote programs which assist people in need of family planning services to enable them to meet their needs. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §21; am L 1990, c 67, §8]