Haw. Code R. § 13-210-14 - Modification procedures

(a) The managing partner may propose for approval by the department, and the department may approve, minor alterations to the approved management plan which will not. have a material adverse impact on the achievement of the overall management objectives of the management plan.

(b) The managing partner may propose for approval by the board, and the board may approve, significant changes to the approved management plan or budget to adapt to current conditions. Significant amendments to the management plan shall include an amended budget. The department shall make the proposed amendments available for public review prior to final board approval.

(c) The proposed amendments set forth in subsection (b) may include:

(1) Changes in management priorities;

(2) Increase or reduction of the specified work, including management programs, research projects, and monitoring efforts;

(3) Budget modifications; and

(4) Changes in the time and performance schedule; all as determined considering the natural conditions of the reserve, existing management priorities, threats to the resources, potential for decline of the natural resource during any period under consideration, availability of specialized labor or technical expertise, permitting requirements and time needed to obtain permits, and other material factors.

(d) Expenditures for implementation of the approved management plan which are less than the amounts allocated in the approved budget may be made by the managing partner in its discretion so long as the quality of materials and work, as called for in the approved management plan is not adversely affected.

(e) Any proposed expenditures which will increase the State's overall matching share above the amount set forth in the approved budget, which are proposed either as a result of additional costs required to implement the approved management plan or as a result of amendments to the approved management plan, must be mutually agreed upon in advance by and between the board and the managing partner. If so agreed, the approval of these expenditures shall be incorporated in written amendment to the partnership agreement.

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Haw. Code R. § 13-210-14

[Eff JAN 08 1999] (Auth: HRS § 195-6.5(b) (5)) (Imp: HRS §§ 195-6.5(b) (3), 195-6.5(b) (5))