04-21-2015, 12:18 AM
There is a fair amount of discussion in the audit about the enforcement authory granted to properly manage Mauna Kea and where that authority is vested. i just wanted to check what the current reality is on the ground - thanks for the clarification.
http://files.hawaii.gov/auditor/Reports/2014/14-07.pdf
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The University of Hawai‘i has not adopted administrative rules despite obtaining rulemaking authority in 2009. As a result, UH lacks enforcement authority necessary to protect Mauna Kea’s resources from public and commercial activities and ensure the public’s health and safety. In the absence of rules, UH has also relied on unauthorized permits and informal agreements to manage and assess fees on commercial activities.
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http://files.hawaii.gov/auditor/Reports/2014/14-07.pdf
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The University of Hawai‘i has not adopted administrative rules despite obtaining rulemaking authority in 2009. As a result, UH lacks enforcement authority necessary to protect Mauna Kea’s resources from public and commercial activities and ensure the public’s health and safety. In the absence of rules, UH has also relied on unauthorized permits and informal agreements to manage and assess fees on commercial activities.
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