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Committee defers cultural‑site protections and supports Mauna Lahila restoration plan
Summary
DPR asked the committee to defer a bill establishing an Important Cultural Resource Area program so the department can convene a working group to resolve implementation gaps; the committee also supported a resolution urging restoration of Mauna Lahila Cultural Garden with additional cultural and archaeological review.
The committee held two related cultural-site items March 31: Bill 31, which would create an Important Cultural Resource Area program for city parks, and Resolution 26-65 urging restoration and activation of the Mauna Lahila Cultural Garden in Makaha.
Deputy Director Kehaopu'u said DPR supports the intent of Bill 31 but identified implementation concerns: the bill lacks criteria for determining…
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