Cox, Doak C.

Parrish, James

Stroup, E.D.

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University of Hawaii at ManoaEnvironmental CenterCrawford 317. 2550 Campus RoadHonolulu, Hawaii 96822Telephone (808) 948-7361RL:0552HB 1749RELATING TO WAIMEA BAYStatement forHouse Committee onOcean and Marine ResourcesPublic Hearing - 3 February 1986ByDoak C. Cox, Environmental CenterJames Parrish, Hawaii Cooperative Fishery Research UnitE.D. Stroup, OceanographyHB 1749 would add to Chapter 188 of Hawaii Revised Statues a neff'~ectionproviding certain restrictions on the use of the waters of Waimea Bay, Oahu.? Thisstatement on the bill does not reflect an institutional position of the University of Hawaii.The first proposed restriction is a prohibition against operating any motorized vesselor device in the Bay except as necessary for the performance of official duties by officersor employees of pUblic agencies. This restriction would contribute significantly to thesafety of swimmers and surfers. The second proposed restriction is a prohibition againstfishing in the bay other than by the use of single lines with no more than two hooks perline. This too would contribute significantly to the safety of swimmers and surfers andalso to fish conservation.In sum mary, the restrictions as proposed in HB 1749 are appropriate.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HB 1749, Relating to Waimea Bay - Statement for House Committee on Ocean and Marine Resources Public Hearing - February 3, 1986

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HB 1749, Relating to Waimea Bay - Statement for House Committee on Ocean and Marine Resources Public Hearing - February 3, 1986

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