Meetings set for
proposed sanctuary

Star-Bulletin staff

Federal officials are seeking public comment on proposed fishing regulations for waters off the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

The government is trying to establish a national marine sanctuary of the islands, and will hold a series of public meetings next week to discuss the issue. The meetings, set for 6 to 9 p.m., will be held at:

» The Maui Beach Hotel on Monday.
» Kamakehelei Middle School in Lihue on Tuesday.
» The Ala Moana Hotel on Wednesday.
» The Naniloa Hotel in Hilo on Thursday.
» The King Kamehameha Hotel in Kona next Friday.

For more information, contact the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council at 522-8220. The council will accept written comments until Feb. 18.

Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council
www.wpcouncil.org/

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Meetings set for proposed sanctuary

Meetings set for
proposed sanctuary