NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
HAWAI’I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and Section 141-2, HRS, that the Agricultural Resource Management Division (ARMD) of the Hawai’i Department of Agriculture (“HDOA”), will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony and comments from all interested persons regarding the following item:

PROPOSED ADOPTION TO TITLE 4, SUBTITLE 8, CHAPTER 159, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, ENTITLED “AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES LANDS PROGRAM RULES”.

The HDOA is recommending the adoption of Chapter 4-159.

PUBLIC HEARING DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION

Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Hawai’i Standard Time

In Person at the HDOA Plant Quarantine Conference Room,
located at 1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu, Hawai’i, 96819

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Copies of the proposed rules may be reviewed by accessing the Department’s website at www.hawaii.gov/hdoa/Info/proposedrules or in person, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m., by appointment only at 1428 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai’i 96814, Phone (808) 973-9473.

Copies of the proposed rules may also be obtained at the above office by paying a fee for photocopying or may be sent by mail to any person who requests a copy upon receipt of a fee for photocopying and postage. Requests for mailed copies of proposed rule should be sent in writing to Agricultural Resource Management Division c/o Hawai’i Department of Agriculture, 1428 South King St., Honolulu, Hawai’i 96814 or HDOA.ARMD@hawaii.gov or by calling (808) 973-9473.

All interested persons may attend the public hearing by virtual video conference or in person and submit comments to the HDOA orally or in writing. Written testimony may be submitted prior to the hearing via postal mail to Agricultural Resource Management Division c/o Department of Agriculture, 1428 South King St., Hawai’i, Honolulu, 96814, or via fax at (808) 973-9467, or via email at HDOA.ARMD@hawaii.gov. Please include the word “testimony” and the subject matter. Written testimony will be accepted until seven calendar days after this public hearing. Pursuant to HAR § 4-1-27, public comment or testimony will be limited to two minutes per speaker.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:

HDOA is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability, or any other class as protected under federal or state law, with respect to any of its programs or activities, and the HDOA does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.

If you have any questions about this notice or any of the HDOA’s non-discrimination programs, policies, or procedures, you may contact: Rae Gee, Non-Discrimination Coordinator, 1428 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Phone: (808) 973-9591; Email: hdoa.titlevi@hawaii.gov

If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to an HDOA program or activity, you may contact the Non-Discrimination Coordinator identified above.

To request language interpretation for this document, please contact: Kori Koike located at 1428 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai’i 96814, Phone (808) 973-9473 or at HDOA.ARMD@hawaii.gov. Individuals may request oral interpretation services in order to request a written translation of this document.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact: Kori Koike at (808) 973-9473 or at HDOA.ARMD@hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Include a description of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill.

Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.

(SA/HTH/WHT1495291 6/24/25)