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PROTECT HAWAII

PROTECT HAWAII. State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Branch. Vernon K. Nakamoto Invertebrate and Aquatic Biota Specialist PH: (808) 832-0566 E-mail: Vernon.K.Nakamoto@hawaii.gov. Permit Process.

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PROTECT HAWAII

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  1. PROTECT HAWAII State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Branch Vernon K. Nakamoto Invertebrate and Aquatic Biota Specialist PH: (808) 832-0566 E-mail: Vernon.K.Nakamoto@hawaii.gov

  2. Permit Process

  3. HAR Chapter 4-71 regulates the import of non-domestic animals via a permit system • An application request must be submitted, and a permit issued prior to entry • Board of Agriculture maintains three lists: Prohibited, Restricted, and Conditionally Approved

  4. Animal Lists include: Prohibited • Prohibited – prohibited entry into the State Board of Agriculture

  5. Animal Lists include: Restricted • Restricted – require a permit for both import into the State and possession Board of Agriculture

  6. Animal Lists include: • Conditionally Approved – require a permit for import into the State Board of Agriculture Conditionally Approved

  7. Animal Lists include: ? Prohibited Restricted • Prohibited – prohibited entry into the State • Restricted – require a permit for both import into the State and possession • Conditionally Approved – require a permit for import into the State Board of Agriculture ? ? Conditionally Approved Unlisted animals prohibited until placed on one of these lists by the Board

  8. New species listing go through a 3-tier review process • Step 1 – Advisory Subcommittee focus on ecological issues • Step 2 – Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals focus on environmental issues

  9. Step 3 – Board makes the decision! • Focus on all issues dealing with the introduction, weighing the environmental impacts versus the cost-benefits to the State • Subject to rulemaking requirements • Establish conditions Strike a balance!

  10. Inter-Island Certificate • FOR SHIPMENTS CONTAINING PLANTS/ PROPAGATIVE PLANT PARTS AND NON-DOMESTIC ANIMALS • ENSURE THAT ALL FIELDS ARE COMPLETED AND THAT THE LABEL IS AFFIXED TO THE COMMODITY.

  11. Plant Quarantine Offices Oahu 1849 Auiki Street Honolulu, HI 96819 Phone: (808) 832-0566 Fax: (808) 832-0584 Honolulu International Airport Phone: (808) 837-8413 Fax: (808) 836-6380 Big Island Hilo 16E Lanikaula Street Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 974-4141 Fax: (808) 974-4148 Kona 73-302 Kupipi Street Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2646 Phone: (808) 326-1077 Fax: (808) 326-2126 Maui 635 Mua Street Kahului, HI 96732-2322 Phone: (808) 873-3556 Fax: (808) 873-3586 Kahului Airport Phone: (808) 872-3848 Fax: (808) 877-8771 Kauai 4398A Pua Loke Street Lihue, HI 96766-1673 Phone: (808) 274-3071 Fax: (808) 274-3067 Call 643-Pest (7378) to report a pest! For more information: www.hawaii.gov/hdoa

  12. MAHALO! • Questions? HDOA Website: www.hawaii.gov/hdoa Vernon K. Nakamoto Invertebrate and Aquatic Biota Specialist PH: (808) 832-0566 E-mail: Vernon.K.Nakamoto@hawaii.gov

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