Commission asks petitioner to clarify whether Chapter 343 environmental review is required
County and Commission asked Emanuel Lutheran to identify any hookups or project components that might trigger a Chapter 343 environmental assessment or EIS. Petitioner was asked to consult with OPSD's environmental staff and report back by July 11, 2025.
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Commissioners pressed the petitioner on whether the project will trigger Chapter 343 review requirements under Hawaii law. County staff said hookups to County infrastructure or other project specifics could trigger an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), but no trigger has been confirmed.
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