Section 205A-62 - Duties and responsibilities of the lead agencyThe 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 law enforcement; (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.Amended by L 2022, c 278,§ 17, eff. 1/1/2024.Amended by L 2020, c 16,§ 12, eff. 9/15/2020.Amended by L 2013, c 158,§ 2, eff. 6/21/2013.