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 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 An application request must be submitted, and a permit issued prior to entry Board of Agriculture maintains Board of Agriculture maintains three lists: Prohibited, Restricted, and Prohibited, Restricted, and Conditionally Approved Conditionally Approved

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

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

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

7. Animal Lists include: Prohibited – prohibited entry into the State Prohibited – prohibited entry into the State Restricted – require a permit for both import into the State and possession Restricted – require a permit for both import into the State and possession Conditionally Approved – require a permit for import into the State Conditionally Approved – require a permit for import into the State Board of Agriculture Prohibited Restricted 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 New species listing go through a 3-tier review process Step 1 – Advisory Subcommittee focus on ecological issues Step 1 – Advisory Subcommittee focus on ecological issues Step 2 – Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals focus on environmental 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 Focus on all issues dealing with the introduction, weighing the environmental impacts versus the cost-benefits to the State Subject to rulemaking requirements Subject to rulemaking requirements Establish conditions Establish conditions Strike a balance!

11. 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.

12. 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 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

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