Draft Rules, Public Hearings, and Other Meetings

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
How to submit public hearing testimony
Postings/Notices	Title	Hearing Details
Notice of Public Hearing for October 14, 2022	Section 13-256-152 Kahaluu Bay Ocean Waters	In-person at: West Hawaii Civic Center Community Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Start time: 10:00am End time: 12:00pm or when the last person has finished testifying, whichever comes first.

In-person at:
West Hawaii Civic Center Community Meeting Hale
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Start time: 10:00am
End time: 12:00pm or when the last person has finished testifying, whichever comes first.

DRAFT RULES
Chapters/Sections	Topic	Description
Chapters 13-230 & 13-256	Manta Ray Viewing	Add new definitions (Section 13-230-8) and new rules (Chapter 13-256) to regulate Manta Ray Viewing Sites. Click here to sign up for notifications regarding this rule package.
Section 13-256-152 for Public Hearing	Kahaluu Bay Ocean Waters	Amends prohibitions in the surf zone and restrictions on commercial activity (August 2022 revision).
Repeal of Chapter 13-251, Subchapters 1, 2, 3, and 7	Instructor Permits	Repeals rules relating to Catamaran Captain, Canoe Captain, Canoe Second Captain, Surf Instructor, Sailboard Instructor, and Commercial Motorboat Operator Permits (also known as “Blue Cards”).