HAR §13-170-4. Modification of water plan

(a) The commission may add to the Hawaii water plan any other UNOFFICIAL COMPILATION 170-6 information, directions, or objectives it feels necessary or desirable for the guidance of the counties in the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (b) The commission shall not adopt, approve, or modify any portion of the Hawaii water plan which affects a county or any portion thereof without first holding a public hearing on the matter on the island on which the water resources are located. At least ninety days in advance of such hearing, the commission shall notify the affected county and shall give notice of such hearing by publication within the affected region and statewide. (c) Each county shall update and modify its water use and development plans as necessary to maintain consistency with its zoning and land use policies. (d) In formulating or revising the plans, each county and the commission shall consult with and carefully evaluate the recommendations of concerned federal, state, and county agencies. [Eff. MAY 27 1988] (Auth: HRS §174C-8) (Imp: HRS §§174C-5, 174C-31) Subchapter 2 Water Resource Protection Plan