NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), will hold public hearings on the proposed adoption and compilation of Title 13, Hawaii Administrative Rules, as follows: Chapter 231 Operations of Boats, Small Boat Harbors, and Permits; Chapter 251 Waikiki and Kaanapali Ocean Waters; Chapter 253 Registration and Permit Fees, Section 13-256-3 Commercial Operator Permit Requirements; and Section 13-256-4 Commercial Vessel and Water Sports Equipment Registration Requirements. The meetings will be held as follows:

Aiea Elementary School Kealakehe High School Cafeteria
99-370 Moanalua Road, Aiea 74-5000 Puohulihuli Street, Kailua-Kona
October 17, 2013 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm October 16, 2013, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Maui Waena Intermediate School State Office Building
795 Onehee Ave., Kahului 75 Aupuni Street, Hilo
October 17, 2013 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm October 17, 2013, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
4431 Nuhou Street; Lihue
October 16, 2013 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

All interested parties are invited to attend and to present their views, either orally or in writing. Written statements may be submitted at the public hearings or to the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation at 333 Queen Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, HI 96813, prior to the hearing date. The rules can be reviewed online at http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dobor/draft-rules/or can be reviewed in person at any small boat harbor from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays. If unable to review online or in person, a copy can be mailed after payment of the required fees for postage and paper (per 91-2.5 HRS) upon verbal or written request to: the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, 333 Queen Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, HI 96813, Ph:587-3254. The meeting locations are disability accessible. If special needs are required, i.e., large print, taped materials, sign language interpreter, etc., call 587-3254 at least one week prior to the designated date and time of the public hearings.

/s/ William J. Aila, Jr., Chairperson
Board of Land and Natural Resources

Dated: September 5, 2013
Publish in: The Honolulu Star Advertiser issue of September 15, 2013
The Garden Island issue of September 15, 2013
Maui Publishing Co., dba The Maui News issue of September 15, 2013
Hawaii Tribune-Herald issue of September 15, 2013
West Hawaii Today issue of September 15, 2013
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