Habitat Conservation Plans

Pursuant to Hawaii’s Endangered Species law, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 195D, a landowner may seek an Incidental Take License (ITL) from the Department for take of a threatened or endangered species that incidental to an otherwise lawful activity provided that the applicant prepares an accompanying Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) that meets the requirements enumerated under HRS 195D including measures for avoidance, minimization, mitigation, monitoring, and net recovery benefit to the affected species.

Quick Facts about HCPs and ITLs:

Take of endangered species is illegal under state and federal law
HCPs and ITLs provide authorization for take that is incidental to activities that are otherwise legal
Development of HCPs and ITLs is voluntary
HCPs and ITLs are jointly processed with US Fish and Wildlife Service
Minimum of one year for development process

Parties involved in development of an ITL and HCP:

Applicant
Department of Land and Natural Resources
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered Species Recovery Committee
Board of Land and Natural Resources
Attorney General
Public

For more information contact the Division of Forestry and Wildlife:

State of Hawaii
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Division of Forestry and Wildlife
1151 Punchbowl Street Room 325
Honolulu, HI, 96813
808-587-0166

APPROVED

Hawaii Department of Transportation:
Habitat Conservation Plan, Habitat Conservation Plan Appendices, Incidental Take License

Cyanotech:
Habitat Conservation Plan, Incidental Take License

Kaheawa Wind Power:
Habitat Conservation Plan, Incidental Take License

Kahuku Wind Power:
Habitat Conservation Plan, Habitat Conservation Plan Appendices, Incidental Take License

DRAFT
(Closed for Public Comment)
- Please note that these are working drafts and may not reflect the most recent changes.

Kaheawa Wind Power II:
Draft Habitat Conservation Plan, Incidental Take License

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative:
Draft Habitat Conservation Plan, Incidental Take License

Advanced Technology Solar Telescope:
Habitat Conservation Plan, Incidental Take License

Kauai Lagoons:

Draft Habitat Conservation Plan, Appendix 2, Appendix 3

DRAFT
(Open for Public Comment)