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February 1, 2019February 2, 2019Chapter 13-234 Proposed Fee Hike

The DLNR Just Located a Crucial Public Hearing to Limit Public Response

The DLNR Just Located a Crucial Public Hearing to Limit Public Response

The DLNR Just Located a Crucial Public Hearing to Limit Public Response

Hawaii's Liar's Club Thinks Ethics is for Sissies

OPINION

Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the staff at Hawaii Ocean News

 

DLNR Chair, Suzanne Case, did not

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .
January 23, 2019January 31, 2019Privatizing Public Assets

Privatizing Public Assets is a Vile Betrayal of Public Trust

Privatizing Public Assets is a Vile Betrayal of Public Trust

Privatizing Public Assets is a Vile Betrayal of Public Trust

For-Profit Corporations Don't Care About the Public's Interests

OPINION

Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the staff at Hawaii Ocean News

 

Stealing public assets from the people of Hawaii

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .
January 9, 2019January 11, 2019Public Harbors Crisis

DOBOR Forced to Shift Tactics in Wake of HON Investigation

DOBOR Forced to Shift Tactics in Wake of HON Investigation

DOBOR Forced to Shift Tactics in Wake of HON Investigation

Public Can Now Receive Email Notification of Upcoming Public Hearings

Up until a few days ago, anyone wanting to put their name on a list of those interested in receiving an email notification of upcoming public hearing dates were told

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .
January 7, 2019April 7, 2019Public Harbors Crisis

Ed Underwood’s DOBOR

Ed Underwood’s DOBOR

Ed Underwood's DOBOR

Public's Confidence in DOBOR Plunges

It's been said that ". . .  there are ten thousand steps before one can expect to achieve enlightenment . . . ".    Over the past year, Hawaii Ocean News staff has been investigating DOBOR's idea of due diligence to the public,

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .
December 14, 2018January 18, 2019Public Harbors Crisis

DLNR Board Approves Document that Openly Lies to Hawaii’s Public

DLNR Board Approves Document that Openly Lies to Hawaii’s Public

Is Lying to the Public the New Norm?

DLNR Board Approves Document with Known Ethical Issues

- Opinion -

 

“The people of Hawaii believe that public officers and employees must exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct and that these standards come from the personal integrity of each individual
… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .
December 4, 2018December 13, 2018DLNR

Public Testimony Again Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State’s 13-234 Proposal

Public Testimony Again Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State’s 13-234 Proposal

Public Testimony Again Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State's 13-234 Proposal

H.O.N. Now Reaching Out to the EPA and International Environmental Groups for Help

We have submitted to the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) our Public Testimony for Agenda Item J-1, “Request approval to initiate Rule-Making Proceedings, including Public

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .
November 30, 2018April 15, 2019DLNR

On Ferris Wheels, Wedding Chapels, Lava Bombs and Incoming Missiles

On Ferris Wheels, Wedding Chapels, Lava Bombs and Incoming Missiles
On Ferris Wheels, Wedding Chapels, Lava Bombs and Incoming Missiles
Has the State, under Governor David Ige, Completely Lost it's Mind?

OPINION

Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the staff at Hawaii Ocean News

 

The State of Hawaii's latest

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .
October 21, 2018February 2, 2019DLNR

Public Testimony Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State’s 13-234 Proposal

Public Testimony Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State’s 13-234 Proposal

Public Testimony Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State's 13-234 Proposal

Board Members Asked to Correct Flaws First

We have submitted to the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) our Public Testimony for Agenda Item J-3, “Request approval to initiate Rule-Making Proceedings, including Public Hearing, to amend and compile Title 13,

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .
September 1, 2018September 14, 2018DLNR

We Asked Ed Underwood How DOBOR Came Up With Fee Increase Numbers

We Asked Ed Underwood How DOBOR Came Up With Fee Increase Numbers

We Asked Ed Underwood How DOBOR Came Up With Fee Increase Numbers

Here's What He Said

We're wondering, at this point, if Governor David Ige is actually aware of what is going on in his DLNR, headed by his Chair pick, Suzanne Case.

In an attempt to pass off slight-of-hand

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .
August 5, 2018August 6, 2018US Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Commercial Parasail Vessel Encounter Rules

U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Commercial Parasail Vessel Encounter Rules

U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Right of Way Rules for Commercial Parasail Craft

Safety Officer Explains Rules for All Mariners Navigating Mamala Bay

A near-collision, on July 4th, between a Cal 20 sailboat, under sail, and a commercial parasail vessel that was towing a kite behind it with two passengers under,

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

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New fees proposal for all BOATERS suggest substantial increases – some up to 1000% over current fees.   DOBOR’s Ed Underwood, the “chief architect” of the updated statute, is currently readying approval of this proposal for ongoing consideration by DLNR’s board chaired by Suzanne Case.  Boaters are advised to contact Ed Underwood at DOBOR,  Suzanne Case at the DLNR, and the board members of the BLNR to comment on fee increases.  Click here for more information.

Talk to Your Rulemakers!

Your comments will matter.  Below is a contact list of those who need your input regarding this proposed fee hike and rules change:

Suzanne Case Is in charge of the DLNR  and chairs its board (the BLNR). Contact her by name CLICK HERE.  She and her board will deliberate on the fee hikes beginning May 11th or 25th (we will update when we know for sure), 2018.

DLNR board members. Contact them HERE: 

  • Suzanne D. Case, Chairperson
  • Stanley H. Roehrig, Hawai`i Member (Term: 7/01/14 – 6/30/18)
  • Keith “Keone” Downing, At-Large (Term: 7/01/17 – 6/30/21)
  • James A. Gomes, Maui Member (Term: 7/01/17 – 6/30/21)
  • Thomas Oi, Kauai Member (Term: 7/01/16 – 6/30/2020)
  • Samuel “’Ohu” Gon III, O`ahu Member (Term: 7/01/17 – 6/30/21)
  • Christopher Yuen, At-Large (Term: 7/11/14 – 6/30/18)


Governor's Office:
https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us/contact-the-governor/

Click here to contact State Representative, Tom Brower, District 22 (Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor)

SBRRB Board Members.  Contact them by name at dbedt.director@hawaii.gov  . They will deliberate on the fee hikes beginning May 16, 2018 and their conclusions may weigh in on the final decision:   Oahu:  Anthony Borge, Chair, Robert Cundiff, Vice Chair, Harris Nakamoto, Nancy Atmospera-Walch, Reg Baker;  Hawaii County: Garth Yamanaka, 2nd Vice Chair; Maui County: Kyoko Kimura, Second Vice Chair

Ed Underwood Ed Underwood is in charge of drafting the new fee changes (Administrator for DOBOR); contact him HERE.

Contact the DLNR with informal comments regarding any part of, or the whole of Chapter 13-234 HERE.

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