hawaii superferry environmental commitments and actions

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Hawaii SuperferryCommitments and Actions to

Address Environmental

Concerns

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Hawaii Superferry, Inc.

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February 2007

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HAWAII SUPERFERRY COMMITMENTS AND ACTIONS TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNSFEBRUARY 2007

Contents

1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Document Purpose ................................................................................................... 11.2 Background................................................................................................................ 11.3 Vessel Information.................................................................................................... 21.4 Harbor Information .................................................................................................. 4

1.4.1 Honolulu ....................................................................................................... 41.4.2 Kahului .......................................................................................................... 41.4.3 Nawiliwili ..................................................................................................... 41.4.4 Kawaihae....................................................................................................... 5

1.5 Schedule of Service ................................................................................................... 51.6 Check-in and Screening Process ............................................................................. 6

2.0 Hawaii Superferry Commitments .................................................................................. 7

3.0 Hawaii Superferry Actions .............................................................................................. 83.1 Marine Mammals...................................................................................................... 83.2 Invasive Species......................................................................................................... 9

3.2.1 HSF Invasive Species Policies and Procedures........................................ 93.3 Harbor Users............................................................................................................ 103.4 Traffic........................................................................................................................ 103.5 Security..................................................................................................................... 103.6 Public Safety ............................................................................................................ 113.7 Hazardous Materials .............................................................................................. 113.8 Vessel........................................................................................................................ 123.9 Public Consultation and Outreach ....................................................................... 12

3.9.1 Advisory Boards ........................................................................................ 123.9.2 HDOT Public Meetings............................................................................. 133.9.3 HSF Public Meetings and Presentations................................................. 143.9.4 Public Outreach.......................................................................................... 19

3.10 Agency Consultation.............................................................................................. 19

Figures1 Hawaii Superferry Route Maps2 Hawaii Superferry Vessel Profile

Tables1 Hawaii Superferry Vessel Dimensions2 Hawaii Superferry Proposed Schedule

AppendicesA Public Utilities Commission DecisionB Hawaii Superferry TariffC Hawaii Department of Transportation Exemption DeclarationsD U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Record of Categorical

Exclusion DeterminationE Court Rulings

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F Operations PlansG Whale Avoidance PolicyH Maui Invasive Species Council Presentation to Hawaii SuperferryI Hawaii Superferry Presentation to Coordinating Group of Alien Pest Species J Harbor Users Principals Working Group MeetingK Mercator ReportL Harbor Users Meeting SummariesM Traffic StudiesN Presentation to U.S. Coast Guard, December 2005O Presentation to the Law Enforcement Group, February 2006P Notices for HDOT Public MeetingsQ Sign-in Sheets for HDOT Public MeetingsR Presentations at HDOT Public MeetingsS Questions and Answers from HDOT Public MeetingsT Public Outreach

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

A&BAlexander and Baldwin

CATRALA Car and Truck Rental and Leasing Association

CGAPS Coordinating Group of Alien Pest Species

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

DAR DLNR, Division of Aquatic Resources

DLNR State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

DMO Director of Marine Operations

DWT Deadweight

EA Environmental Assessment

EIS Environmental Impact Statement

EMS Emergency Medical Services

HDOA State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture

HDOT State of Hawaii Department of Transportation

HHLA Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association

HHUG Hawaii Harbor Users Group

HIDTA High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas, Office of National Drug

Policy U.S. Dept of JusticeHISC Hawaii Invasive Species Committee

HOST Hawaii Ocean Safety Team

HSAC Hawaii State Association of Counties

HSF Hawaii Superferry, Inc.

HWICA Hawaii Wall & Ceiling Industry Association

ID Identification

ILWU International Longshore and Warehouse Union

KEDB Kauai Economic Development Board

KISC Kauai Invasive Species Council

MARAD U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration

MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution fromShips; Maritime Pollution

MISC Maui Invasive Species Council

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MSO Marine Safety Office

NMFS National Marine Fisheries Service

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

OMPO CAC Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, Citizen AdvisoryCommittee

PUC Public Utilities Commission

SBA Small Business Administration

SWATH Small-Waterplane-Area-Twin-Hull

USCG United States Coast Guard

USMMAAA United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Document PurposeHawaii Superferry, Inc. (HSF) has undertaken and commissioned studies, sought publicinput, and crafted policies on issues relating to the operation of the ferry service betweenthe four main Hawaiian Islands. This document provides a brief background on HSFand its operations, presents a summation of study efforts and findings, and provides therelevant documentation.

1.2 BackgroundHawaii Superferry, Inc. will provide interisland vehicle and passenger ferry service

between four Hawaiian Islands. The four ports of call are Honolulu Harbor (Piers 19 &20) on Oahu; Kahului Harbor (Pier 2) on Maui; Nawiliwili Harbor (Pier 1) on Kauai; andKawaihae Harbor on the Big Island of Hawaii. HSF proposes to provide initialinterisland ferry service between Honolulu/Kahului and Honolulu/Nawiliwili once perday. Initial operations will be conducted with one ferry vessel beginning in 2007.A second vessel will be put in service in early 2009, at which time a Honolulu/Kawaihaeroute would begin as well as a second daily trip to Kahului. (See Figure 1 for routes.)

FIGURE 1

Hawaii Superferry Routes

As a water transportation company, HSF filed an application with the Public UtilitiesCommission (PUC) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to engage inoperations as a Water Carrier. HSF participated in public hearings on four islands andreceived a decision granting the certificate on December 30, 2004. See Appendix A for

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the PUC Decision. HSF also filed a tariff with the PUC that stated HSFs operatingcommitments and policies. See Appendix B for the tariff.

In February 2005, the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) found thatan Environmental Assessment (EA) was not required and issued exemption declarations

for each harbor. See Appendix C for these exemption declarations. In March 2005, theU.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) determined,through a categorical exclusion, that an environmental review was not needed for afederal loan guarantee (see Appendix D). There have been two separate legal challengesto these exemptions, one in federal court and one in state court. On both legalchallenges, the courts affirmed that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was notrequired. The final rulings are contained in Appendix E.

1.3 Vessel InformationThe vessels used by HSF are approximately 106-meter (350-foot) high-speed vehicle-passenger, small-waterplane-area-twin hull (SWATH) type vessels with aluminum hullsbuilt by AustalUSA in Mobile, Alabama. The following section provides a description ofthe physical characteristics and operations of the vessel during its sailing.

The principal dimensions of the HSF vessel are summarized as follows:

TABLE 1Hawaii Superferry Vessel Dimensions

Dimension Length

Waterline Length 92.4 meters (30301)

Molded Beam 23.8 meters (781)

Molded Depth 9.4 meters (3010)

Overall Length 106.5 meters (3494)

Maximum Draft 3.65 meters (118)



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FIGURE 2

Hawaii Superferry Vessel Profile

The ferry consists of four decks:

bridge deck which contains the vessel controls

passenger deck where all passengers will be required to be during sailing

mezzanine deck for passenger vehicles

main deck for both passenger and commercial vehicles, including trucks andbuses

The total passenger capacity of the vessel is 866 persons and the maximum vehiclecapacity is 282 passenger cars with no tall vehicles present (vehicles greater than 8 feetclear height which cannot traverse the main deck freely without overhead interference).The number of passenger cars that the vessel can hold is inversely proportional to thenumber of tall vehicles.

The service speed of the HSF vessels is 35 knots in smooth water with a load of 400 tonsDeadweight (DWT). Travel speed in shallow waters (less than 100 fathoms) will bereduced during whale season to 25 knots or less, which is considered by to be a similarspeed of some other vessels (such as cruise and cargo ships) using Hawaiian waters.

With a National Humpback Whale Sanctuary in Hawaiian waters, the ferry design itselfcan help reduce impact to whale habitat and reduce the chance of striking a whale.These features include:

No discharged wastewater into Hawaiian waters

Slender hulls with shallow draft that reduce the swept area which may strike a

whale, thereby reducing the chance of strikes No propellers which have in the past produced lacerations

High maneuverability with the ability to turn, slow, and stop quickly



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1.4 Harbor InformationHawaii Superferry will operate in ports owned and managed by the HDOT HarborsDivision. These areas are improved, and are currently used by other harbor tenants. The

ferries will be accessed by State-owned barges and ramps. HSF completed OperationsPlans for each harbor in November 2006. The Operations Plans provide a detaileddescription of the planned terminal and vessel operating procedures. These arecontained in Appendix F.

1.4.1 Honolulu

Honolulu Harbor is one of the largest container handling ports in the United States withover 8 million short tons of cargo handled annually. The harbor encompasses over 200acres of container yards and 30 major berth facilities with over five linear miles ofmooring space. It is the primary shipping link between the United States and the PacificRim countries, as well as the neighbor island ports.

The Honolulu Ferry Terminal will be situated on Piers 19 and 20. Piers 19 and 20 arelocated in the central portion of Honolulu Harbor, just west of downtown Honolulu.Landside access occurs off of Nimitz Highway at two locations: Kukahi Street, and adriveway access, approximately 200 feet east of Kukahi Street.

A Passenger Terminal building, initially built by DOT for other users, is located on thePier 19 site. The area on Pier 20 that will be utilized for vehicle queuing is paved andlighted. HSF will ensure that light levels are adequate and compliant to conductoperations. The yard area is also equipped with fire hydrants. Additional existing utilityconnections include electrical power, communications, and water.

1.4.2 KahuluiKahului is the only commercial harbor on the island of Maui. It is located on the northside of the island, within Kahului Bay. It is approximately 89 nautical miles fromHonolulu Harbor. A full range of maritime services and facilities are provided at theHarbor, including a cruise ship terminal. The harbor consists of three piers with over3,000 feet of berthing space.

HSF will have a split operational area at Kahului Harbor. HSF will operate from Pier 2Bwhich is located on the west side of the harbor, at the makai end of the pier. The overalllength of Pier 2 (A and B) is 894 feet. The ferry loading barge will be situated along Pier2B which has a length of 295 feet. The makai end of Pier 2 will be utilized for vehicle

queuing and passenger loading/unloading from an HSF shuttle. HSF will also operatefrom an area adjacent to Kaahumanu Avenue, bound by Wharf Street and Pu'uneneAvenue. These areas will be utilized for passenger pick-up/drop-off, passenger andvehicle check-in activities and as a waiting area.

1.4.3 Nawiliwili

Nawiliwili is the island of Kauais primary port and commercial harbor. It is located onthe southeast coast of Kauai, 1 mile from the county seat of Lihue and approximately



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96 nautical miles from Honolulu Harbor. Facilities include piers for the handling of bothoverseas and inter-island containerized and general cargo. The harbor consists of 3 pierswith over 1,800 feet of berthing space.

The HSF will operate from Pier 1 and the adjacent yard located on the jetty. Pier 1 is

located on the east side of the harbor. It has a berth length of 704 feet at a depth of35 feet. The yard area contiguous to Pier 1 is approximately 20.5 acres.

1.4.4 Kawaihae

Kawaihae is one of the two deep draft harbors on the Island of Hawaii. It is located onthe northwest coast of the Big Island, approximately 132 nautical miles from HonoluluHarbor. Facilities in Kawaihae Harbor include piers for the handling of both overseasand inter-island containerized and general cargo. The harbor consists of two piers withover 1,150 feet of berthing space.

HSF was to operate from Pier 1 which is located on the west side of the harbor, near theharbor entrance channel. However, the earthquake of October 15, 2006, damaged Pier 1and is no longer usable. HDOT Harbors Division is currently determining an alternateoperating area for HSF at Kawaihae Harbor.

1.5 Schedule of ServiceInitial service is to begin in July 2007. One ferry vessel will provide service to three ports:Honolulu, Oahu; Kahului, Maui; and Nawiliwili, Kauai. A second ferry vessel andservice to Kawaihae, Big Island is projected to begin in early 2009.

The proposed inter-island passenger and vehicle ferry service schedule to and from thefour major ports was established in coordination with HDOT-Harbors and the PUC.

TABLE 2Hawaii Superferry Proposed Schedule

Vessel Departure Port Departure Time Destination Port Arrival Time

1 Honolulu 6:30 a.m. Kahului 9:30 a.m.

1 Kahului 11:00 a.m. Honolulu 2:00 p.m.

1 Honolulu 3:00 p.m. Nawiliwili 6:00 p.m.

1 Nawiliwili 7:00 p.m. Honolulu 10:00 p.m.

2 Honolulu 7:30 a.m. Kawaihae 11:45 a.m.

2 Kawaihae 12:45 p.m. Honolulu 5:00 p.m.

2 Honolulu 6:00 p.m. Kahului 9:00 p.m.

2 Kahului 10:30 p.m. Honolulu 1:30 a.m.



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1.6 Check-in and Screening ProcessMost HSF customers are expected to hold ticketed reservations before their arrival at therespective ferry terminals. This will speed the check-in process, as well as minimize the

space required for ferry terminal operations and short-term waiting area.Advanced ticketing will be the primary means of reserving space on the ferry voyageand providing payment. Passengers will be able to purchase tickets via the HSF website,by phone, or in-person at the dock. Vehicle and passenger information will be collectedat the time of ticketing.

Passengers will be made aware of vehicle, plant, and animal restrictions at the time ofticket purchase. Any person or vehicle that does not comply with restrictions will not beallowed on the ferry, and will be required to leave the terminal area.

Each passenger will be issued a reservation number. This number or a pre-printedboarding pass and government-issued photo identification (ID) are needed to board the

ferry. Luggage will be checked at the ticketing counter and is subject to screening.

Vehicle drivers must provide a valid drivers license, vehicle registration, and proof ofinsurance. The vehicle must be free of mud and caked-on dirt to help prevent the spreadof invasive species. All compartments must be unlocked for easy inspection. Everythingin the vehicle, including all containers and carry-ons, is subject to security inspection.



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2.0 Hawaii Superferry Commitments

Hawaii Superferry is committed to addressing a wide range of measures to address

environmental concerns. Following is a list of those commitments.

Marine Mammals

To develop and implement whale avoidance policies to avoid harming whales.

Invasive Species

To develop and adopt screening procedures and a passenger education programnecessary to help prevent the spread of alien species between islands.

Harbor Users

To collaborate with both commercial and recreational users for existing harbor

space and study how to coordinate the conflicting needs of harbor users.

Traffic

To complete analyses of the traffic data of the project and develop andimplement measures to manage traffic flow.

Security

To develop a security plan for the HSF vessels and facilities on each island thatincludes passenger and vehicle screening.

Public Safety

To inform, cooperate, and interact with local police and fire departments andemergency medical services on all islands.

Hazardous Materials

To manage and minimize risks of hazardous material handling.

Vessel

To create a vessel that is environmentally friendly to the Hawaiian Islands andits surrounding oceans and marine life.

Public Consultation and Outreach

To consult with, and invite comments from, the general public about HSFpolicies and procedures where appropriate.

Agency Consultation

To consult with, and invite comments from agencies and coordinate reviews ofHSF policies and procedures where appropriate.



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3.0 Hawaii Superferry Actions

Following is a list of actions undertaken by HSF to follow through on commitments to

address environmental concerns.

3.1 Marine MammalsCongress, in consultation with the State of Hawaii, designated the Hawaiian IslandsHumpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary on November 4, 1992. The HawaiianIslands National Marine Sanctuary Act identified the following purposes for thesanctuary: to protect humpback whales and their habitat within the sanctuary; toeducate and interpret for the public the relationship of humpback whales and theHawaiian Islands marine environment; to manage human uses of the sanctuary

consistent with the Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary Act and the NationalMarine Sanctuary Act; and to provide for the identification of marine resources andecosystems of national significance for possible inclusion in the sanctuary.

Hawaii Superferry worked actively with whale researchers and other experts to developtheir Whale Avoidance Policy and Procedures, which were finalized in May 2005 (seeAppendix G). This policy contains procedures to avoid whales, what to do if whales aresighted, and specific routes designed to avoid whales during whale season (generallyfrom January through April). HSF continues to explore additional methods of whaleavoidance that would enhance the current policy such as communicating withcompanies who are researching forward-looking sonar and exploring the use of aWhale Spotter Boat Alert System developed by whale researchers.

The ferry routes are primarily in deep waters where whale concentrations are smaller.Routes will be changed during whale season to avoid the more densely concentratedareas in the Maui area and Penguin Banks. Travel speed will be reduced during whaleseason in shallow waters (less than 100 fathoms) to 25 knots or less, which is a similarspeed as other vessels using Hawaii waters, such as cruise and cargo ships. Twodedicated whale lookouts will be on the bridge during whale season, in addition to theCaptain and an officer. High tech motion stabilizing and night vision binoculars will beused in addition to radar to help avoid whales.

In addition, the design of the ferries can themselves help reduce impact to whale habitatand reduce the chance of harming a whale. These features include:

No discharged wastewater into Hawaiian waters

Slender hulls with shallow draft that reduce the swept area which may strike awhale, thereby reducing the chance of strikes

No propellers which have in the past produced lacerations

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Councilsupports the HSF Whale Avoidance Policy (see Appendix G).



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3.2 Invasive SpeciesHawaii Superferry has developed policies and procedures in collaboration with the Stateof Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) and invasive species experts to help

prevent the movement of invasive species. These policies are detailed below in Section3.2.1.

HSF collaborated with the public outreach workgroup of the Hawaii Invasive SpeciesCouncil (HISC) to develop an education program for all ferry passengers. The programhas components at time of reservation, on the website, in the terminals, and on-boardthe vessel with video. Passengers will be instructed on how to help prevent the spreadof invasive species between islands.

HSF held meetings with many different groups to help understand the invasive speciesissue and craft their invasive species policies and procedures. These activities included:

Held numerous meetings with HDOA in 2006. These meetings occurred inMarch, June, September, October, and December. These meeting were acollaborative effort to ensure that the HSF tariff was in compliance with HDOAregulations.

Formed a special invasive species workgroup with experts around the state toassist it with the issue. This group was established in October 2006, and includesrepresentatives from Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR)-Aquatic Resources, DLNR-Invasive Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, InvasiveSpecies Committees, and the Nature Conservancy.

Invited the Kauai Invasive Species Council (KISC) and Maui Invasive SpeciesCouncil (MISC) to give presentations to HSF. See Appendix H for thepresentation given by MISC on invasive species.

Presented information to the Coordinating Group of Alien Pest Species (CGAPS)and requested feedback. This presentation is presented in Appendix I.

3.2.1 HSF Invasive Species Policies and Procedures

Passengers will be made aware of vehicle, plant, and animal restrictions at the time ofticket purchase. Any person or vehicle that does not comply with restrictions will not beallowed on the ferry, and will be required to leave the terminal area.

HSF staff will conduct agriculture screening before passengers board. Screening will bemonitored by the HDOA.

Plants and propagative plant parts (for example, roots and root stock) must be inspectedat the HDOA Plant Quarantine Office and will only be permitted onto the HawaiiSuperferry if accompanied by a signed HDOA certificate of inspection. (PlantQuarantine inspection offices are near each port.) No other plants will be permitted onboard.



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Domestic cats and dogs (and service animals with verification) and certain livestock willbe allowed on board subject to HDOA regulations. Domestic livestock and poultry maytravel in a vehicle if accompanied by a HDOA Certificate of Ownership & Movement.This is limited to domestic cattle, horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, and chickens.

No reptiles, snakes, birds (except HDOA registered poultry transported by registeredgrowers), rodents, or exotic species of animals of any kind are allowed onboard.

Vehicles will be screened before boarding to ensure compliance. Dirty or muddyvehicles with accumulated or caked dirt will not be allowed aboard.

3.3 Harbor UsersHSF is a founding member of the Hawaii Harbor Users Group (HHUG). HHUG is anon-profit maritime transportation industry group whose members include key harborusers. HHUG works collaboratively with the Department of Transportation, Harbors

Division to help identify and prioritize desired improvements for commercial harborsstate-wide.

The Hawaii Harbor Users Group commissioned studies to help identify harborimprovements and funding (see Appendices J and K). Meetings notes and summariesare included in Appendix L.

3.4 TrafficA traffic impact study was completed for each harbor in November 2006 (seeAppendix M). These studies were conducted assuming a maximum load of passengers

and vehicles during the busiest traffic times. Analyses were performed according to theprocedures developed in the Highway Capacity Manual for unsignalized and signalizedintersections.

As a result of these studies, HSF revised its departure schedules to avoid the busiesttimes of the day. HSF is working with the HDOT-Highways Division to address trafficimpacts. Port facilities were designed to accommodate expected vehicle loads. HSF staffwill manage traffic entering and exiting each facility to help prevent traffic congestion.

3.5 Security

As required by the Department of Homeland Security, there will security procedures forpassengers and vehicles, while at the terminals and on the vessel. Security plans will beapproved by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), which is the agency for HomelandSecurity that oversees maritime security.



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3.6 Public SafetyHSF will coordinate with HDOT; the Hawaii State Department of Motor Vehicles; andlocal, state, and federal law enforcement for screening procedures. Meetings have been

held with local police on Big Island, Kauai, and Oahu; HSF is trying to arrange ameeting with the police on Maui. In addition, meetings were held with EmergencyMedical Services (EMS) and fire departments on each of the four islands.

The ferries are built to the latest and most stringent ocean safety standards. Satellitenavigation systems will know where the ferry is at all times. Each of the four dieselengines and water jet propulsion systems is independent. Each of the two catamaranhulls includes eight watertight compartments. And the ferry uses fireproof and fire-resistant materials throughout, along with automatic fire control systems, and the mostadvanced evacuation and life raft systems available.

Crew areas are securely locked and separate from passengers and there will be a

security officer onboard. All crew members will be trained in security measures. Theferry is monitored by a network of video cameras and alarms. In addition, passengersare not allowed on the vehicle deck while the ferry is under way.

Boarding tickets will be matched with picture IDs for adults. Vehicles and their driversmust have a current license, proof of car insurance, and motor vehicle registration,which will have to be shown at the time of boarding. Vehicles will be inspected bysecurity staff and all compartments of vehicles must be unlocked for inspection.

See the Operations Plans in Appendix F for more specific check-in information.

Owners or operators of ferry vessels are required to designate security officers anddevelop security plans based on Coast Guard requirements and assessments measures

specific to the vessels operations. The security plan must address measures for theinterface of the vessel as well as the terminal. HSF has contracted with HornblowerMarine Services to provide facility security plans and services.

A presentation was made to the U.S. Coast Guard in December 2005, and to the LawEnforcement Group in February 2006. See Appendices N and O, respectively, for thesepresentations.

3.7 Hazardous MaterialsHawaii Superferry, Inc. developed a hazardous materials (HazMat) plan that dictates

what, if any hazardous materials can be brought aboard the Superferry. (See the HSFtariff in Appendix B for more details.) These include refrigerator trucks, propane, andfireworks. Any hazardous materials will be in accordance with the Code of FederalRegulations (CFR).

Legal firearms must be declared and left in the vehicle. Explosives and hazardousmaterials are not permitted in luggage or carry-ons.



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3.8 VesselFueling will occur only after the last voyage of the day at the Honolulu Ferry Terminal.These operations will not take place during vehicle/passenger loading activities, and

will comply with HDOT, USCG, and International Convention for the Prevention ofPollution from Ships (MARPOL) regulations.

Wastewater will be stored onboard, and released to a dockside tanker truck that willdischarge the wastewater into the municipal system in accordance with Federal, State,and local regulations.

Vessel specifications and basic operations were discussed in Section 1.4. More specificinformation is contained in the Operations Plans in Appendix F.

3.9 Public Consultation and OutreachHawaii Superferry participated in four levels of public outreach: Advisory Boards;HDOT public meetings; public meetings sponsored by, and put on, by HSF itself; andinformation about HSF, invasive species, and other subjects disseminated through HSFswebsite and newspaper advertisements. In addition, HSF has consulted with agenciesthroughout its process.

3.9.1 Advisory Boards

HSF established Advisory Boards on the Big Island, Kauai, and Maui. These advisoryboards were established to guide HSF in addressing community issues on each island.They consisted of community members on each island from a variety of backgrounds.Topics discussed included traffic issues, invasive species concerns, whale avoidance

policies, and harbor planning and use.

Advisory boards serve as volunteers and receive no compensation from HSF. Boardmembers were initially selected by HSF; however, any board members subsequentlyappointed were suggested and agreed on by each board.

Advisory Board meetings are held on a regularly scheduled basis with frequencydetermined by each board.

The Advisory Board on the Big Island began meeting monthly in March 2006, and inMay 2006, switched to bi-monthly meetings. Their meetings involved discussions abouttraffic, discussions about the Kawaihae Harbor, and a site visit.

The Kauai Advisory Board began meeting monthly in March 2006. Topics of theirmeetings included traffic, invasive species, and social impact issues.

The Advisory Board on Maui began meeting in March 2006. They met at least monthly,though occasionally more frequently. Paramount topics at their meetings were trafficissues, canoe paddlers in Kahului Harbor, the need to address environmental concerns,and ways to help prevent the spread of invasive species.



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3.9.2 HDOT Public Meetings

In June and September 2006, HDOT conducted public meetings which invited feedbackon the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. Following is a list ofthose meetings.

Big Island of Hawaii

June 19, 2006 Kealakekua

June 20, 2006 Hilo

June 20, 2006 Waimea

September 26, 2006 Kailua-Kona

Kauai

June 26, 2006 Kapaa

June 27, 2006 Eleele

June 27, 2006 Lihue

September 25, 2006 Lihue

Maui

June 21, 2006 Lahaina

June 22, 2006 Kahului

June 22, 2006 Kihei

September 27, 2006 Wailuku

Oahu

June 29, 2006 Honolulu

July 5, 2006 Honolulu July 6, 2006 Kaneohe

September 28, 2006 Honolulu

By law, public notice was required to be given at least 10 days prior to each meeting.Appendix P contains the text of the Pubic Notices published for these meetings and a listof their publication date and location. Appendix Q provides the sign-in sheets for thesemeetings. See Appendix R for the presentations given. Questions and comments werealso taken and given subsequent answers, which were posted to the HSF website. SeeAppendix S.



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3.9.3 HSF Public Meetings and Presentations

In addition to the HDOT public meetings, HSF conducted meetings and gavepresentations that solicited feedback and encouraged discussion on the Big Island ofHawaii, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu.

Those HSF-conducted meetings included the following:

2002

Governor Linda Lingle

2003

Alexander and Baldwin

City and County of Honolulu Councilman Mike Gabbard

Governor Linda Lingle

HDOT

Senator Daniel Inouye Staff

2004

Ala Moana Rotary

Alexander and Baldwin

Car and Truck Rental and Leasing Association (CATRALA)

Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

Downtown Honolulu Rotary

Financial Executives International Hawaii Chapter

Governor Linda Lingle Governors West Hawaii Advisory Committee

Governor's Maui Advisory Committee

Hawaii Economic Association

Hawaii Transportation Association

Hawaiian Canoe Club

Hawaiian Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

HDOT

US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration

Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association (HHLA)

Honolulu/Pier 19 Community

Hawaii Ocean Safety Team (HOST) Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC)

International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)

Maui Economic Development Board

Maui Tomorrow

Mayor Allan Arakawa

Marine Safety Office (MSO) Honolulu

Na Ka 'Ewalu Canoe and Cultural Club



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Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, Citizen Advisory Committee (OMPOCAC)

PUC and Consumer Advocate State of Hawaii

Representative Joe Souki

Rotary Club of Honolulu Small Business Administration (SBA) Entrepreneurs Conference

Senator Daniel Inouye

Senator Roz Baker

State Private Investment Fund

Hawaii Angels

United States Coast Guard (USCG)

2005

Department of Transportation - Harbors Division - Maui

East Kauai Lions Club

Ewa Beach Community Exchange Club

Hawaii Association of County Building Officials

Hawaii Business Travelers Association

Hawaii Developers Council

Hawaii Island Economic Development Board

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary AdvisoryCouncil

Hilo Rotary Club

Honolulu Pier 19 Community

House of Representatives Committee on Transportation

Hawaii Society of Public Accountants 45th Annual Conference Hui Wa'a

Kahului Rotary Club

Kauai Chamber of Commerce

Kauai County Council Planning Commission

Kauai Rotary Club

Lions Club

Maui Chamber of Commerce

Maui County Councilmember Robert Carroll

Maui Invasive Species Committee

Maui Rotary Club

Maui Senior Citizen Planning & Coordination Council Maui Economic Opportunity Inc.

Mililani Mauka/Launanani Valley Neighborhood Board

Nature Conservancy

Maui Office of the Mayor

Maui Canoe Clubs

Senate Committee on Transportation and Government Operations



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State Legislature

Superintendent of Haleakala National Park

USCG

United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association (USMMAAA)

Waianae Coast Neighborhood Board West Hawaii Taxpayers Association

West Maui Taxpayers Association

2006

A&B Properties, AJA Baseball, Kauai

Aaron Leong, Senator Daniel Inouye staff in Honolulu

Agriculture Conference, Annual Statewide Conference

Agriculture Leadership Foundation of Hawaii

Air Cargo Association

Big Island Farm Fair, Kona

Big Island Farm Bureau Business Overview

CATRALA

Chamber of Commerce 3rd Quarter Membership Meeting

City and County of Honolulu

Commission on Transportation

Councilchair Stacy Higa, Big Island

Councilmember Bob Carroll, Maui

Councilmember Charmain Tavares, Maui

Councilmember Danny Mateo, Maui

Councilmember Donald Ikeda, Big Island, South Hilo

Councilmember Fred Holschuh, Big Island, North Hilo Councilmember Gary Safarik's legislative aide, Big Island

Councilmember Jo Ann Johnson, Maui

Councilmember Joann Yukimura, Kauai

Councilmember Peter Hoffman, Big Island, Kawaihae District

Councilmember Virginia Isbell, Big Island, Kona District

DLNR, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR)

Drs. Lou Herman and Adam Pack

Exchange Club of Bishop Street

Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

Hawaii County Council

Hawaii County Fair, Hilo

Hawaii Harbors Users Group

Hawaii HIDTA (High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas, Office of National DrugPolicy U.S. Dept of Justice)

HISC Public Outreach Workgroup

Hawaii Seniors Institute

Hawaii Sheriff (Pier 19)



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Hawaii Telecommunications Association

Hawaii Transportation Association

Hawaii Venture Capital Association

Hawaiian Canoe Club, Maui

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary HDOA - Plant Quarantine & Animal Industries Division

HDOT - Oahu

Honolulu Advertiser Editorial Board

Honolulu Board of Realtors

Honolulu Fire Department, Chiefs/Operations

Honolulu Fire Department, Planning Office

Honolulu Harbor Users

Honolulu Police Department

Honolulu Star Bulletin Editorial Board

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association, Maui

Hawaii Wall & Ceiling Industry Association (HWCIA) International Administrative Assistant Professionals

International Facilities Management Association

Joint House/Senate Transportation Committees

Kahului & Maui Mall Marketing & Lease Managers

Kahului Harbor Users

Kahului Master Planning Meeting

Kaipo Asing, Kauai County Council Chair

Kauai Board of Realtors, Community Issues Committee

Kauai Chamber of Commerce

Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair

Kauai County Fire Department Kauai County Police Department

Kauai County Council Members Individual Meetings

Kauai Economic Development Board (KEDB)

Kauai Economic Opportunity

Kauai Farm Bureau Board of Directions

Kauai Fire Department

Kauai Planning & Action Alliance

Kauai Police Department

Kawaihae Business Group

Kawaihae Canoe Club

Kawaihae Local Resources Council Ken Stokes, Environmental Economist, Kauai

Kihei Sunrise Rotary Club

Kihei Wailea Rotary Club

Kona Mauka Rotary

Kona/Kohala Chamber of Commerce

Lahaina Restoration Association



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Lahaina Town Action Committee

Law Enforcement Group

Legislative and Senate Committees on Transportation & Government Operations

Lihue Business Association

Liquor Commissions 54th Annual Convention, Kauai Lloyd Nekoba, Representative Neil Abercrombie Staff in Honolulu

Marine Technology Society

Maritime Insurance Market

Mark Hubbard, Community Leader, Kauai

Mattie Yoshioka Kauai Economic Development Board

Maui Arts and Cultural Center

Maui Chamber of Commerce

Maui County Emergency Medical Service

Maui County Fair

Maui County Fire Department

Maui County Council Maui Economic Development Board

Maui Economic Opportunity

Maui Farmers Coop Exchange

Mayor Arakawa, Maui

Mayor Bryan Baptiste, Kauai

Mayor Harry Kim and Cabinet, Big Island

Mayor's Anti-Drug Coordinator, Kauai

Milton Arakawa, County of Maui, Director of Public Works

Ne Kai Ewalu Canoe Club, Maui

National Association for Purchasing Management

Nature Conservancy Nawiliwili Harbor Users

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Pacific IslandRegion

Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization

Pacific Business News Editorial Board

Pacific Manta Ray Foundation

Poipu Beach Rotary Club

Queen Kaahumanu Center, Maui

Riki Hokama, Maui County Council Chair

Rob Parsons, Environmental Advisor to Mayor Arakawa of Maui Rotary Club of Diamond Head

Rotary Club of Kahului

Rotary Club of Lahaina

Soroptimist International of Maui

State Farm Bureau

Street Bikers United, Maui



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Sue Kanoho, Kauai Visitors Bureau

Sunrise Rotary Club, Maui

Sunset Rotary Club, Oahu

Temporary Director of Maui Hotel & Lodging Association

USCG Honolulu Wailuku Main Street Association, Maui

West Maui Taxpayers Association

3.9.4 Public Outreach

In addition to public meetings, HSF published information about invasive species andHSFs operations on its website and in newspapers across the state. See Appendix T forthis information.

3.10 Agency Consultation

As mentioned throughout this document, agencies were consulted by HSF for applicablefunctions.

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