§226-1 Findings and purpose. The legislature finds that there is a need to improve the planning process in this State, to increase the effectiveness of government and private actions, to improve coordination among different agencies and levels of government, to provide for wise use of Hawaii’s resources and to guide the future development of the […]
§226-10 Objective and policies for the economy–potential growth and innovative activities. (a) Planning for the State’s economy with regard to potential growth and innovative activities shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of development and expansion of potential growth and innovative activities that serve to increase and diversify Hawaii’s economic base. (b) To achieve […]
§226-10.5 Objectives and policies for the economy–information industry. (a) Planning for the State’s economy with regard to telecommunications and information technology shall be directed toward recognizing that broadband and wireless communication capability and infrastructure are foundations for an innovative economy and positioning Hawaii as a leader in broadband and wireless communications and applications in the […]
§226-11 Objectives and policies for the physical environment–land-based, shoreline, and marine resources. (a) Planning for the State’s physical environment with regard to land-based, shoreline, and marine resources shall be directed towards achievement of the following objectives: (1) Prudent use of Hawaii’s land-based, shoreline, and marine resources. (2) Effective protection of Hawaii’s unique and fragile environmental […]
§226-12 Objective and policies for the physical environment–scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources. (a) Planning for the State’s physical environment shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of enhancement of Hawaii’s scenic assets, natural beauty, and multi-cultural/historical resources. (b) To achieve the scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources objective, it shall be the policy […]
§226-13 Objectives and policies for the physical environment–land, air, and water quality. (a) Planning for the State’s physical environment with regard to land, air, and water quality shall be directed towards achievement of the following objectives: (1) Maintenance and pursuit of improved quality in Hawaii’s land, air, and water resources. (2) Greater public awareness and […]
§226-14 Objective and policies for facility systems–in general. (a) Planning for the State’s facility systems in general shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of water, transportation, sustainable development, climate change adaptation, sea level rise adaptation, waste disposal, and energy and telecommunication systems that support statewide social, economic, and physical objectives. (b) To achieve […]
§226-15 Objectives and policies for facility systems–solid and liquid wastes. (a) Planning for the State’s facility systems with regard to solid and liquid wastes shall be directed towards the achievement of the following objectives: (1) Maintenance of basic public health and sanitation standards relating to treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes. (2) Provision […]
§226-16 Objective and policies for facility systems–water. (a) Planning for the State’s facility systems with regard to water shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of the provision of water to adequately accommodate domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial, recreational, and other needs within resource capacities. (b) To achieve the facility systems water objective, it shall […]
§226-17 Objectives and policies for facility systems–transportation. (a) Planning for the State’s facility systems with regard to transportation shall be directed towards the achievement of the following objectives: (1) An integrated multi-modal transportation system that services statewide needs and promotes the efficient, economical, safe, and convenient movement of people and goods. (2) A statewide transportation […]
§226-18 Objectives and policies for facility systems–energy. (a) Planning for the State’s facility systems with regard to energy shall be directed toward the achievement of the following objectives, giving due consideration to all: (1) Dependable, efficient, and economical statewide energy systems capable of supporting the needs of the people; (2) Increased energy security and self-sufficiency […]
§226-18.5 Objectives and policies for facility systems–telecommunications. (a) Planning for the State’s telecommunications facility systems shall be directed towards the achievement of dependable, efficient, and economical statewide telecommunications systems capable of supporting the needs of the people. (b) To achieve the telecommunications objective, it shall be the policy of this State to ensure the provision […]
§226-19 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement–housing. (a) Planning for the State’s socio-cultural advancement with regard to housing shall be directed toward the achievement of the following objectives: (1) Greater opportunities for Hawaii’s people to secure reasonably priced, safe, sanitary, and livable homes, located in suitable environments that satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires of […]
§226-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “A-95 Clearinghouse” means the agency or agencies designated to carry out the procedures established pursuant to federal directive A-95 whereby certain applications for federal funds are reviewed and affected agencies are notified of the proposed applications. “Advisory committee” means the committee established in […]
§226-20 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement–health. (a) Planning for the State’s socio-cultural advancement with regard to health shall be directed towards achievement of the following objectives: (1) Fulfillment of basic individual health needs of the general public. (2) Maintenance of sanitary and environmentally healthful conditions in Hawaii’s communities. (3) Elimination of health disparities by […]
§226-21 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement–education. (a) Planning for the State’s socio-cultural advancement with regard to education shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of the provision of a variety of educational opportunities to enable individuals to fulfill their needs, responsibilities, and aspirations. (b) To achieve the education objective, it shall be the […]
§226-22 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement–social services. (a) Planning for the State’s socio-cultural advancement with regard to social services shall be directed towards the achievement of the objective of improved public and private social services and activities that enable individuals, families, and groups to become more self-reliant and confident to improve their well-being. (b) […]
§226-23 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement–leisure. (a) Planning for the State’s socio-cultural advancement with regard to leisure shall be directed towards the achievement of the objective of the adequate provision of resources to accommodate diverse cultural, artistic, and recreational needs for present and future generations. (b) To achieve the leisure objective, it shall be […]
§226-24 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement–individual rights and personal well-being. (a) Planning for the State’s socio-cultural advancement with regard to individual rights and personal well-being shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of increased opportunities and protection of individual rights to enable individuals to fulfill their socio-economic needs and aspirations. (b) To achieve […]
§226-25 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement–culture. (a) Planning for the State’s socio-cultural advancement with regard to culture shall be directed toward the achievement of the objective of enhancement of cultural identities, traditions, values, customs, and arts of Hawaii’s people. (b) To achieve the culture objective, it shall be the policy of this State to: […]
