What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The Council will review and consider approving minutes from its June 2 and August 4, 2026 meetings.
Environmental review exemption lists: The Council will examine proposed lists of government activities that would be exempt from standard environmental review. These lists come from five Maui County departments — Environmental Management, Fire and Public Safety, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Water Supply — as well as two State of Hawaiʻi departments: Agriculture and Biosecurity, and Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Environmental review rules update: Staff will provide a progress report on proposed changes to Hawaii's environmental review administrative rules, specifically the repeal of Chapter 11-200.1 and adoption of a new Chapter 15-20.
Next meeting scheduling: Council members will discuss the date and topics for their next meeting.
Public comments: Members of the public may raise issues not on the agenda for possible future discussion.

Decisions Expected

Vote to approve meeting minutes from June and August 2026.
Possible votes on whether to approve or concur with the seven proposed exemption lists from Maui County and State departments.

Who Should Pay Attention

Maui County residents interested in how local government projects are reviewed for environmental impact.
Environmental advocates and organizations tracking changes to Hawaiʻi's environmental review process.
Anyone affected by activities carried out by the State Departments of Agriculture or Corrections.
General public who wish to testify — written testimony is due by 9:00 a.m. the business day before the meeting.