Section 20-26-62 - Research permits(a) Research permits may be issued to engage in activities for scientific, educational, or management purposes, that may otherwise be prohibited by this chapter.(b) Applications for research permits shall adequately describe the planned research activity, including but not limited to the scope, duration, and location of the research and shall be submitted at least one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in advance of the date the permit is to be in effect.(c) Applications for research permits shall be evaluated for duplication with existing or previously approved research, for compatibility with the functions and purpose of the UH management areas, for consistency with existing approved management plans; for the potential effect on the surrounding resources, the existing facilities, and the public's use of the UH management areas; for compatibility with existing approved uses; and for the applicant's prior record of non-compliance with permit conditions, or of violations. Additional information may be required from the applicant to make this evaluation. Failure to provide additional information when requested may be grounds for permit denial.(d) Fees shall be assessed in accordance with section 20-26-6, and additional terms and conditions necessary to protect the resources of the UH management areas and to protect safety and welfare may be imposed. [Eff 1/23/2020] (Auth: HRS § 304A-1903) (Imp: HRS §§ 304A-103, 304A-105, 304A-1903)