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Senate advances bill to clarify environmental impact procedures after court ruling; some senators raise implementation concerns
Summary
Senators approved SB 10 74 SD2, which supporters said addresses a court ruling and clarifies environmental impact statement procedures; several senators registered reservations about administrative capacity and implementation logistics.
The Hawaii Senate passed legislation to clarify environmental impact statement procedures that supporters said responds to a court ruling and certain implementation questions affecting industries from fishing to research.
Senator Lorraine Inouye rose on the floor to explain the bill’s intent, saying it "is not intended to get rid of or undermine the Hawaii Environmental Protection Act," and that the…
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