§205A-62 - Duties and responsibilities of the lead agency.

     [§205A-62]  Duties and responsibilities of the lead agency.  The lead agency shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

     (1)  Coordinate overall implementation of the plan, giving special consideration to the plan's priority recommendations;

     (2)  Review and periodically update the plan;

     (3)  Coordinate the development of state agency work plans to implement the ocean resources management plan.  The work plans shall be revised on a biennial basis and coordinated with the budget process.  State agencies with responsibilities relating to marine and coastal zone management include but are not limited to:

         (A)  The department of agriculture;

         (B)  The department of business, economic development, and tourism;

         (C)  The department of defense;

         (D)  The department of education;

         (E)  The department of health;

         (F)  The department of land and natural resources;

         (G)  The department of public safety;

         (H)  The department of transportation; and

         (I)  The University of Hawaii;

     (4)  Ensure that state agency work plans are closely coordinated with the work plans of relevant federal and county agencies;

     (5)  Analyze, resolve conflicts between, and prioritize, in cooperation with relevant agencies and as part of the work plan development process, the sector-specific recommendations included in the plan;

     (6)  Coordinate exclusive economic zone and other marine- related issues with state and county agencies;

     (7)  Provide technical assistance to the agencies on policy and issue-related matters regarding marine and coastal resources management;

     (8)  Coordinate marine and coastal education activities; and

     (9)  Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to carry out the purposes of this part. [L 1995, c 104, pt of §2]