Section 15-36-04 - Renewable energy facilitator(a) The duties of the renewable energy facilitator are contained in section 201-12.5, HRS. The renewable energy facilitator shall report to the energy resources coordinator, and shall help develop, coordinate, and implement the permit plan on the coordinator's behalf. The renewable energy facilitator shall: (1) Consult and coordinate with the appropriate federal, state, and county agencies to assist the coordinator in developing and establishing a permit plan application format and procedure designed to ensure a timely review to process and obtain required permits and approvals for all renewable energy facilities;(2) Receive a permit plan application on behalf of the coordinator, in a form as the coordinator shall prescribe, from an applicant for the approval of the siting, development, construction, and operation of a renewable energy facility, with the initial application fee;(3) Identify all federal, state, and county-permits necessary for approval of the renewable energy facility;(4) Assist in the permit plan application process by coordinating permitting processes, giving technical assistance, overseeing the creation of the permit plan, and providing general oversight and assistance in whatever form necessary to facilitate the timely review and permitting of the siting, development, construction, and operation of a renewable energy facility;(5) Gather from the applicant any information the coordinator finds relevant and necessary for the reviewing and processing of a permit application by federal, state, and county agencies;(6) Prepare a hearings calendar and the agenda for all meetings, under the direction of the coordinator; and to the fullest extent possible, shall endeavor to consolidate all required federal, state, and county permit hearings;(7) Work with federal, state, and county agencies and the applicant and convene interagency working groups as needed to determine the terms and conditions of the permit plan and all permits that are necessary to effectuate this chapter and to protect the public health and safety and promote the general welfare.(b) The renewable energy facilitator may appear or speak on the coordinator's behalf at public meetings.[Eff. JUL 01 2010] (Auth: HRS § 201N-12) (Imp: HRS § 201-12.5, 201N-3)