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AGENDA

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY ( BAB) MEETING

Date: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; January 27\, 2026 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \;

Time: \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; 9:00 a.m. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;

P lace: \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; In person ac cess - Department of Agriculture and Biosecu rity
Plant Quarantine Branch
1849 Auiki Street
Honolulu\ , Hawaii 96819-3100

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Webinar ID: 846 4466 3177

International numbers available: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdXKpJa9HU< /a>

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Members of the publi c may submit written testimony via e-mail to: DAB.BOARD.TESTIMONY@HAWAII.GOV \, via postal mail to the\n

BAB Chairperson&rsquo\;s Office at 1428 S. King Street\, Honolulu\, HI \; 96814-2512\;

or via fax to the BAB Chairperson at (808)973-9613. \; Please include the word &ldquo\;testimony&rdquo\; and the subject matter following the address line. \; We request submission of testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to ensure that it can be distributed to the Board member s.

Copies of the Board Packet will be available for on-line re view at: \; http://dab.hawaii.gov/meetings-reports/. Copies of the bo ard packet are also available for inspection at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity at 1428 South King Street\, Honolulu\, HI \; ~~96814.~~

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INTERNET ACCES S:
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To view the meeting and pr ovide live oral testimony during the meeting\, please use the above link . \; You will be asked to e nter your name in order to access the meeting as an attendee. \; The Board requests that you enter your full name\, but you may use a pseudonym or other identifier if you wish to remain anonymous. \; You will also be asked for an email address. \; You may fill in this field with any entry in an e mail format\, e.g.\, *****@***mail.com.
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As an attendee\, your microphone will be automatically muted during the meetin g unless you are providing testimony.& nbsp\; For each agenda item you wish to testify on\, please click the Raise Hand button found on your Zoom screen. \; Board staff will individually enable each test ifier to unmute their microphone. \; When recognized by the Chair\, please unmute your microphone b efore speaking and mute your microphone after you finish speaking in ord er to prevent audio feedback. \; When testifying\, you will be asked to identify yourself and the o rganization\, if any\, that you represent. \; Each testifier will be limited to two minutes of test imony per agenda item.
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PHONE ACCESS: \;
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I f you cannot get internet access\, you may get audio-only access by call ing
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\;the Zoom Phone Number listed at the top on the agenda.
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Upon dialing the number\, you will be prompted to ent er the Meeting ID which
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is also listed at the top of the agenda. \; After entering the Meeting ID\, you wi ll be asked
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to either enter your panelist number or wait to be admitted into th e meeting. \; You will
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not have a panelist number. \; So\, pl ease wait until you are admitted into the meeting.
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When the Chairperson asks for public testimony\, you may indicate you want to testify
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by entering &ldquo\;*& rdquo\; and then &ldquo\;9&rdquo\; on your phone&rsquo\;s keypad. \; After entering &ldquo\;*&rdquo \; and then &ldquo\;9&rdquo\;\,
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\; a voice prompt will let you know that the host of the meeting has been n otified. \;
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When recognized by the Chairperson\, you may unmute yourself by pressing &ldquo\;*&rdquo\;
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and then & ldquo\;6&rdquo\; on your phone. \; A voice prompt will let you know that you are unmuted.
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\;Once you are finished speaking\, please enter &ldquo\;*&rdquo\; and then &ldquo\;6&rdquo\; again to mute yoursel f.
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In the event that connectivity is lost\, and attempts to repair the connection exceed thirty minutes\, the meeti ng may be terminated or continued to another date and time. \;
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Consul t the webpage for updated information.
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~~IN-PERSON ACCESS:~~

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\;There will also be one meeting location\, open to the public\, wh ich will have an
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State of Hawaii\, Department o f Agriculture and Biosecurity
Plant Quarantine Branch
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1849 Auiki Street
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Honolulu \, Hawaii 96819-3100

For internet\, telephone\, and in-person access\, when testifying\, you will be asked to identify yourself and t he organization\, if any\, that you represent. Each testifier will be li mited to two minutes of testimony per agenda item.

 
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I. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; CALL TO ORDER
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II. \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 12/23/25 MEETING
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III. \; \; \; \; \; \; I NTRODUCTIONS
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IV. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIVISION S AND ADMINISTRATION
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A. \; \; \; \; \; \;AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVI SION

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1. \; \; \; Request for Approval to: (1) Accept\, After the Fact\, Annual Lease Rent Amount Determined by Apprai sal for the May 1\, 2024 Rent Reopening Under General Lease No. S-3109 t hrough the Cancellation Date of the Lease\, Milton Coleman\, Jr.\, Lesse e\; (2) Cancel General Lease No. S-3109\, Milton Coleman\, Jr.\, Lessee\ ; (3) Issue Cancellation Document\; and (4) Dispose of the Parcel to the Public by Negotiation\; TMK: \; (1) 4-1-018:048\, Koʻolaupoko\, Wai mānalo\, Island of Oʻahu\, Hawaiʻi
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2. \; \; \; Request for Amendment of Prior Board Action of October 28\, 2025\, Item IV.B.4\, Approved as Amended\, as That Action Relates to the Modification of General Lease No. S-3138\ ; Hawaii Land &\; Livestock\, LLC\, Lessee. \; The Purpose of the Requested Amendment is to Include One Additional Lease Modification\, W hich is to Delete the Lease Clause Allowing the Lessor to Withdraw the L ease Premises\, or Portion Thereof\, &ldquo\;for Leasing to Renewable En ergy Producers and/or for the Creation of Photovoltaic Projects\,&rdquo\ ; Honoʻuliʻuli\, ʻEwa\, Oʻahu\, Hawaiʻi\, TMK: (1) 9-1-031:001
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3. \; \; \; Request for Approval to: (1) Cancel General Lease No. S-4795\; Eber lii Tropical Flowers\, Inc.\, Lessee\; (2) Issue the Cancellation Docume nt\; and (3) Dispose of the Parcel to the Public by Negotiation\; TMK: 3 ^rd \;DIV/1-5-116:032\, Lot 05\, Pāhoa Agricultural Park\, Phase II\, Keonepoko Iki\, Puna\, Island of Hawaiʻi\, Hawaiʻi
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4. \; \; \; Requ est to: (1) Rescind Prior Board Action Approving Assignment of General L ease No. S-4829\; William Hanson and Henrietta Hanson\, Assignor\; to Ju ngle Mist Orchids\, LLC\, Assignee\; (2) Approve Cancellation of General Lease No. S-4829\; William Hanson and Henrietta Hanson\, Lessee\; (3) I ssue the Cancellation Document\; and (4) Dispose of the Parcel to the Pu blic by Negotiation\; TMK: 3^rd \;DIV/1-5-116:034\, Lot 7\ , Pāhoa Agricultural Park\, Phase II\, Keonepoko Iki\, Puna\, Island of Hawai&lsquo\;i\, Hawai&lsquo\;i
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5. \; \;&nb sp\; Request for Approval to: ( 1) Cancel General Lease No. S-4779\; William Hanson and Henrietta Hanson \, Lessee\; (2) Issue the Cancellation Document\; and (3) Dispose of the Parcel to the Public by Negotiation\; TMK: 3^rd \;DIV/2-2 -056:055\, Lot 29\, Pana&lsquo\;ewa Agricultural Park\, Island of Hawai& lsquo\;i\, Hawai&lsquo\;i
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Request for Approval to: (1) Can cel General Lease No. S-4426\; John F. Garcia\, Jr.\, Lessee\; (2) Issue the Cancellation Document\; and (3) Dispose of the Parcel to the Public by Negotiation\; TMK: 3^rd \;DIV/1-5-116:011\, Lot 11\, P āhoa Agricultural Park\, Phase II\, Keonepoko Iki\, Puna\, Island of Haw ai&lsquo\;i\, Hawai&lsquo\;i
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7. \; \; \; Request for Approval to Extend Authorization of Temporary Access to the Waimea Irrigation System to Preserve Animal Life and Setti ng of a Delivery Rate\; Waimea\, Island of Hawaiʻi\, Hawaiʻi
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B. \; \; \; \; < !--[endif]-->PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION

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P lant Quarantine Branch
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~~1. \; \; \;~~ Request for Review and Approval of the Petition From Megan Lamson\, Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund\, and Leila Kealoha\, Pōhaku Pelema ka\, to Initiate Administrative Rulemaking to Implement an Interim Rule Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes \;§\;150A-9.5\, to Require a Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Permit or Compliance Agreemen t for the Following\, to Contain/Slow the Spread of CRB on Hawaiʻi Islan d:
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a. \; \; \; b. \; \; \; Restrict the Transportation\, Receipt\, Processing\, Sale\, Barter\, Donation\, o r Otherwise Giving Away of CRB Host Material Within the Designated CRB i nfested area on Hawaiʻi Island.
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*The Board may go into Executive Session pursuant to exceptions provided under Section 92-5\, Hawai&lsquo\;i \;Revised Statutes (HRS)\, including to consult with the Board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Board's p owers\, duties\, privileges\, immunities\, and liabilities\, pursuant to Section 92-5(4)\, HRS.

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The Hawai&lsquo\;i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity does not di scriminate on the basis of race\, color\, sex\, national origin\, age\, or disability\, or any other class as protected under applicable federal or state law\, in administration of its programs\, or activities\, and the Hawai&lsquo\;i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity does not in timidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected\, or oppose a ction prohibited\, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7\, or for the purpose of in terfering with such rights.
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If you have any questions about this notice or any of the Department&rsquo\;s non-discr imination programs\, policies\, or procedures\, you may contact:
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Rae Gee\, Non-Discrimination Coordinator
\nHawai&lsquo\;i Departmen t of Agriculture and Biosecurity\, 1428 S. King Street\, Honolulu\, Hawa ii 96814\, (808) 973-9591\, dab.titlevi@hawaii.gov

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\;There will also be one meeting location\, open t o the public\, which will have an
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State of Hawa ii\, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity
Plant Quarantine Bra nch
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1849 Auiki Street
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Honolulu\, Hawaii 96819-3100

For internet\, telephon e\, and in-person access\, when testifying\, you will be asked to identi fy yourself and the organization\, if any\, that you represent. Each tes tifier will be limited to two minutes of testimony per agenda item.

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I. \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; CALL TO ORDER
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II. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; AP PROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 12/23/25 MEETING
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IV. \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; COMMUNICATI ONS FROM DIVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
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A. \; \; \; \; \; \;AGRICULTURAL RESOURC E MANAGEMENT DIVISION

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1.&n bsp\; \; \; Request for Approval to: (1) Accept\, After the Fact\, Annual Lease Rent Amount Det ermined by Appraisal for the May 1\, 2024 Rent Reopening Under General L ease No. S-3109 through the Cancellation Date of the Lease\, Milton Cole man\, Jr.\, Lessee\; (2) Cancel General Lease No. S-3109\, Milton Colema n\, Jr.\, Lessee\; (3) Issue Cancellation Document\; and (4) Dispose of the Parcel to the Public by Negotiation\; TMK: \; (1) 4-1-018:048\, Koʻolaupoko\, Waimānalo\, Island of Oʻahu\, Hawaiʻi
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2.&nbs p\; \; \; Request for A mendment of Prior Board Action of October 28\, 2025\, Item IV.B.4\, Appr oved as Amended\, as That Action Relates to the Modification of General Lease No. S-3138\; Hawaii Land &\; Livestock\, LLC\, Lessee. \; T he Purpose of the Requested Amendment is to Include One Additional Lease Modification\, Which is to Delete the Lease Clause Allowing the Lessor to Withdraw the Lease Premises\, or Portion Thereof\, &ldquo\;for Leasin g to Renewable Energy Producers and/or for the Creation of Photovoltaic Projects\,&rdquo\; Honoʻuliʻuli\, ʻEwa\, Oʻahu\, Hawaiʻi\, TMK: (1) 9-1- 031:001
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3. \; \; \; Request for Approval to: (1) Cancel General Lease No. S-4795\; Eberlii Tropical Flowers\, Inc.\, Lessee\; (2) Issue the Ca ncellation Document\; and (3) Dispose of the Parcel to the Public by Neg otiation\; TMK: 3^rd \;DIV/1-5-116:032\, Lot 05\, Pāhoa Ag ricultural Park\, Phase II\, Keonepoko Iki\, Puna\, Island of Hawaiʻi\, Hawaiʻi
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4. \; \; \; Request to: (1) Rescind Prior Board Action Approving Assign ment of General Lease No. S-4829\; William Hanson and Henrietta Hanson\, Assignor\; to Jungle Mist Orchids\, LLC\, Assignee\; (2) Approve Cancel lation of General Lease No. S-4829\; William Hanson and Henrietta Hanson \, Lessee\; (3) Issue the Cancellation Document\; and (4) Dispose of the Parcel to the Public by Negotiation\; TMK: 3^rd \;DIV/1-5 -116:034\, Lot 7\, Pāhoa Agricultural Park\, Phase II\, Keonepoko Iki\, Puna\, Island of Hawai&lsquo\;i\, Hawai&lsquo\;i
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5. \; \; \; Request f or Approval to: (1) Cancel General Lease No. S-4779\; William Hanson and Henrietta Hanson\, Lessee\; (2) Issue the Cancellation Document\; and ( 3) Dispose of the Parcel to the Public by Negotiation\; TMK: 3^rd \;DIV/2-2-056:055\, Lot 29\, Pana&lsquo\;ewa Agricultural Park\, Island of Hawai&lsquo\;i\, Hawai&lsquo\;i
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6. \ ; \; \; Request for App roval to: (1) Cancel General Lease No. S-4426\; John F. Garcia\, Jr.\, L essee\; (2) Issue the Cancellation Document\; and (3) Dispose of the Par cel to the Public by Negotiation\; TMK: 3^rd \;DIV/1-5-116 :011\, Lot 11\, Pāhoa Agricultural Park\, Phase II\, Keonepoko Iki\, Pun a\, Island of Hawai&lsquo\;i\, Hawai&lsquo\;i
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7. \; \; \; Request for Approval to Extend Authorizat ion of Temporary Access to the Waimea Irrigation System to Preserve Anim al Life and Setting of a Delivery Rate\; Waimea\, Island of Hawaiʻi\, Ha waiʻi
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B. \; \; \; \; PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION

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Plant Quarantine Branch
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\n1. \; \; \; Request for Review and Approval of t he Petition From Megan Lamson\, Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund\, and Leila Kealoh a\, Pōhaku Pelemaka\, to Initiate Administrative Rulemaking to Implement an Interim Rule Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes \;§\;150A-9 .5\, to Require a Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Permit or Co mpliance Agreement for the Following\, to Contain/Slow the Spread of CRB on Hawaiʻi Island:
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a. \; \; \; Restrict the Transportation of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Host Material Whic h Includes All Genera of Live Palm Plants\, Potted Plants of Any Size\, Decomposing Plant Material Such as Compost\, Wood\, Tree Chips\, and Mul ch\, Plant Propagation Medial and Other Items Comprised of Decomposing O rganic Plant Material Such as Landscaping Material or Erosion Control So cks From a Designated CRB Infested Area on Hawaiʻi Island to Any Other A rea in the State\; and
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b. \; \; \; Restrict the Transportation\, Receipt\, Processing\, Sale\, Bart er\, Donation\, or Otherwise Giving Away of CRB Host Material Within the Designated CRB infested area on Hawaiʻi Island.
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1. \; \; \; 1\, \, =Upda te on Plan to Address Delinquent Irrigation Bills for the Moloka&lsquo\; i Irrigation System\, as Presented to the Board of Agriculture and Biose curity on September 23\, 2025
 
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VI. \; \; \; NEW BUSINESS
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1. \; \; \; NON-ACTION ITEM: Invasive Species Actio n Plan Updates
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*The Board may go into Executive Session pursua nt to exceptions provided under Section 92-5\, Hawai&lsquo\;i \;Revised Statutes (HRS)\, including to consult with the Board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Board's powers\, duties\, privileges\, immunities\, and liabilit ies\, pursuant to Section 92-5(4)\, HRS.

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If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respec t to a
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity program or activi ty\, you may contact the
Non-Discrimination Coordinator identified above.
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To request language interpretation for this document\, pl ease contact: Language Access Coordinator located at 1428 South King Str eet\, Honolulu\, HI 96813 (Phone: 808-973-9496) Email: dab.hr@hawaii.gov). Individuals may request oral interpretation services to request a written translatio n of this document.
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If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a dis ability\, contact Rae Gee at (808) 973-9591 or dab.titlevi@hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Include a description of the accommodation you will need an d tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Make your requ est as early as possible. Last-minute requests will be accepted\, but ma y be impossible to fill.
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Upon request\, this no tice is available in alternate/accessible formats.
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