AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT EWA BEACH, EWA, OAHU, FOR A SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HCR 6 authorizes a 25-year easement for a seawall on Ewa Beach, protecting local residents and businesses from coastal erosion and flooding.

This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-25-25 9:40AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

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Bill Information

Bill Number: HCR 6

Title: Authorizing the Issuance of a Twenty-Five-Year Term, Non-Exclusive Easement Covering a Portion of State Submerged Lands at Ewa Beach, Ewa, Oahu, for a Seawall, and for Use, Repair, and Maintenance of the Improvements Constructed Thereon.

Status: Deleted from the meeting scheduled on March 25, 2025, at 9:40 AM in conference room 411 via videoconference.

Introduced: January 21, 2025

Classification: Concurrent Resolution

Subject: Easement for seawall construction and maintenance on state submerged lands at Ewa Beach, Oahu.

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HCR 6 is to authorize the issuance of a twenty-five-year term, non-exclusive easement for a portion of state submerged lands located at Ewa Beach, Oahu. This easement is intended to facilitate the construction, use, repair, and maintenance of a seawall, which is crucial for coastal protection and management in the area.

Key Provisions

Easement Duration: The easement will be granted for a term of 25 years.

Non-Exclusive Use: The easement is non-exclusive, meaning that other parties may also have rights to use the submerged lands, provided they do not interfere with the seawall's operation.

Purpose of Easement: The easement will specifically cover:

Construction of a seawall.
Ongoing use, repair, and maintenance of the seawall and any improvements made on the submerged lands.

Affected Parties

The bill primarily affects:
- Local Government and Agencies: Responsible for managing state submerged lands and coastal infrastructure.
- Residents and Businesses in Ewa Beach: The seawall is expected to provide protection against coastal erosion and flooding, benefiting the local community.
- Environmental Stakeholders: Organizations and individuals concerned with coastal management and environmental protection may have an interest in the implications of the seawall construction.

Procedural Aspects

Legislative Timeline:

January 21, 2025: Bill introduced.
January 23, 2025: Bill offered for consideration.
January 27, 2025: Referred to the Water and Land (WAL) and Finance (FIN) committees.
March 20, 2025: Scheduled for a hearing by WAL.
March 24, 2025: Deleted from the upcoming meeting agenda.

Conclusion

HCR 6 aims to provide a structured approach to managing state submerged lands for the construction and maintenance of a seawall at Ewa Beach. While the bill has been deleted from the upcoming meeting agenda, its implications for coastal management and community protection remain significant. Further legislative action may be anticipated in the future regarding this matter.

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