Opinion ID: 1191919
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Other Triggers

Text: Citizens additionally argues that HRS chapter 343 is triggered because Chalon proposes use of the shoreline under HRS § 343-5(a)(2) (1993) and/or conservation land under HRS § 343-5(a)(3) (1993). It argues that the mere impact on nearby shoreline and conservation areas implicates HRS chapter 343. These arguments are without merit. HRS §§ 343-5(a)(2) and (3) provide: (a) Except as otherwise provided, an environmental assessment shall be required for actions which: ... (2) Propose any use within any land classified as conservation district by the state land use commission under chapter 205; (3) Propose any use within the shoreline area as defined in section 205A-41[.] (Emphasis added.) The record reveals that Chalon does not propose use within the shoreline area or conservation district. As such, the trial court did not err in concluding that HRS chapter 343 was not triggered by these actions.