hawaii superferry: mitigating environmental threats
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Here is a presentation from a group project in my MBA class, "The Political, Social and Economic Environment of Business." The project was an analyses of the environmental threats of the Hawaii Superferry.TRANSCRIPT
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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