§195-7  Powers and duties.  Thecommission shall:

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

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

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

(4)  Establish policies and criteria regarding themanagement, protection, and permitted uses of areas which are part of thereserves system;

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

(6)  Develop ways and means of extending andstrengthening presently established preserves, sanctuaries, and refuges withinthe State;

(7)  Advise the department and other public agenciesmanaging state-owned land or natural resources regarding areas under theirrespective jurisdictions which are or may be appropriate for designation asnatural area reserves; and

(8)  In carrying out the above duties, consult themost comprehensive up-to-date compilation of scientific data on the communitiesof natural flora and fauna of Hawaii. [L 1970, c 139, pt of §1; am L 1987, c350, §5]