Hawaii · statute · Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 341 · 4 active provisions
The legislature finds that the quality of the environment is as important to the welfare of the people of Hawaii as is the economy of the State. The legislature further finds that the determination of an optimum balance between economic development and environmental quality deserves the most thoughtful consideration, a…
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Council" means the environmental advisory council established in this chapter. "Director" means the director of the office of planning and sustainable development. "Office" means the office of planning and sustainable development.
(a) There is created an environmental advisory council not to exceed fifteen members. Members of the environmental advisory council shall be appointed by the governor as provided in section 26-34. The environmental advisory council shall be established within the office of planning and sustainable development for admin…
The environmental advisory council shall serve as a liaison between the office of planning and sustainable development and the general public by soliciting information, opinions, complaints, recommendations, and advice concerning ecology and environmental quality through public hearings or any other means and by public…