Pub. L. 108-199, div. H, sec. 148
United States Office for Native Hawaiian Relations.
Sec. 148. United States Office for Native Hawaiian Relations. (a) Establishment.—The sum of $100,000 is appropriated, to remain available until expended, for the establishment of the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.(b) Duties.—The Office shall—(1) effectuate and implement the special legal relationship between the Native Hawaiian people and the United States;(2) continue the process of reconciliation with the Native Hawaiian people; and(3) fully integrate the principle and practice of meaningful, regular, and appropriate consultation with the Native Hawaiian people by assuring timely notification of and prior consultation with the Native Hawaiian people before any Federal agency 118 STAT. 446 takes any actions that may have the potential to significantly affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands.