§195-7  Powers and duties.  The
commission shall:



(1)  Establish criteria to be used in determining
whether an area is suitable for inclusion with the reserves system;



(2)  Conduct studies of areas for possible inclusion
within the reserves system;



(3)  Recommend to the governor and the department
areas suitable for inclusion within the reserves system;



(4)  Establish policies and criteria regarding the
management, protection, and permitted uses of areas which are part of the
reserves system;



(5)  Advise the governor and the department on any
matter relating to the preservation of Hawaii's unique natural resources;



(6)  Develop ways and means of extending and
strengthening presently established preserves, sanctuaries, and refuges within
the State;



(7)  Advise the department and other public agencies
managing state-owned land or natural resources regarding areas under their
respective jurisdictions which are or may be appropriate for designation as
natural area reserves; and



(8)  In carrying out the above duties, consult the
most comprehensive up-to-date compilation of scientific data on the communities
of natural flora and fauna of Hawaii. [L 1970, c 139, pt of §1; am L 1987, c
350, §5]