§225P-1 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to address the effects of climate change to protect the State’s economy, environment, health, and way of life. This chapter establishes the framework for the State to: (1) Adapt to the inevitable impacts of global warming and climate change, including rising sea levels, temperatures, and other risk […]
§225P-2 Definitions. [See Note at beginning of chapter.] As used in this chapter: “Commission” means the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission. [L 2014, c 83, pt of §2; am L 2017, c 32, §4] Note Repeal of chapter on July 1, 2022, by L 2017, c 32, § §6, 10, as shown in […]
§225P-3 Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission; general functions, duties, and powers. [See Note at beginning of chapter.] (a) There is established the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission that shall be placed within the department of land and natural resources for administrative purposes only. (b) Coordination of the commission shall be headed […]
§225P-4 Greenhouse gas sequestration task force. (a) The greenhouse gas sequestration task force is established within the office of planning and sustainable development for administrative purposes only. The task force shall have the following objectives: (1) Work with public and private stakeholders to establish a baseline for greenhouse gas emissions within Hawaii and short- and […]
§225P-5 Zero emissions clean economy target. (a) Considering both atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gas emissions as well as offsets from the local sequestration of atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases through long-term sinks and reservoirs, a statewide target is hereby established to sequester more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than emitted within the State as quickly […]
§225P-6 Carbon offset program. (a) The office of planning and sustainable development in partnership with the greenhouse gas sequestration task force shall investigate and establish a carbon offset program that: (1) Provides expertise in carbon offsetting to public agencies and private entities and assists in coordinating carbon offset projects of public agencies, including but not […]
§225P-7 Climate change mitigation. (a) It shall be the goal of the State to reduce emissions that cause climate change and build energy efficiencies across all sectors, including decarbonizing the transportation sector. (b) State agencies shall manage their fleets to achieve the clean ground transportation goals defined in section 196-9(c)(10) and decarbonization goals established pursuant […]
