hawaii superferry: mitigating environmental threats

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Hawaii Superferry, Inc.

Mitigating Environmental Threats

Bus 784: 12-7-10Presented by Group 3 David Coduto Tung-Min Hung David Ng Natacha Yarbrough

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AgendaCompany Background

- Introduction

- Background Overview

- The “Alakai”

Environmental Issues & Stakeholder Analysis - Traffic Congestion & Air Pollution

- Invasive Species

- Marine Life Endangerment

- Legal Aspects

Recommendations

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Introduction

Why does Hawaii need a Superferry?

• Increases tax revenue

• Promotes job growth

• Advances Hawaiian tourism

• Great need of transport service

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Background Overview

Privately-owned transportation company.

Provides daily passenger and drive-on vehicle transport service.

Oahu

Maui

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The “Alakai” Operates 4 days a week; 2 daily round trips.

Accommodates 866 passengers and 282 vehicles.

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Environmental Issues andStakeholder Analysis

Traffic Congestion &Air Pollution

Invasive Species

Marine Life

Legal Aspects

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Traffic Congestion & Air Pollution

Influx of cars increases driving time

Environments are threatened

Building of roads leads to over-development

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Traffic Congestion & Air Pollution Stakeholders

Tourism IndustryLocal GovernmentEnvironmentalistsLocal Population

Market

Non-Market

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Traffic Congestion & Air Pollution Recommendations

– Reduce the number of cars

transported via the ferry.

– Limit the type of cars that can

use the Superferry

– Invest some of the money back

into the community

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Invasive Species

Cars

Passengers

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Invasive Species Stakeholders

Market

Non- Market

Sports Enthusiasts

Tourists

Politicians

Environmental

Activists

Superferry

Local Economy

Travel/TourismIndustry

Local Residents

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Invasive Species Recommendations

Limit vehicle

s on board

Increase

mandatory

vehicle inspecti

ons

REDUCED AIR

POLLUTION

&SAVE LAND

S

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Marine Life

Threatens endangered species.

Passes through Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary

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Marine Life Stakeholders

Market

• Superferry•Tourists•DOT

Non-Market

•Local Residents•Environmental Groups

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Marine Life Recommendations

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Legal Stakeholders

Market Non- Market

Superferry Sierra Club

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Legal Aspects (1)

Sets Procedure for Documenting

Environmental Impacts.

Mandatory Requirement

(State/Federal $ or Land)

Legal Definition of “Environment”

Applies to All.

Environmental Assessment

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Legal Aspects (2)

Environmental Impact Statement

Legal

Specific

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Legal Recommendations

• Partner with the environmentalists • Properly prepare Environmental Assessment• Submit Environmental Impact Statement

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Q&A