About Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Governmental Plans
that impact the future of Kalaupapa
National Park Service
- Kalaupapa National Historical Park – General Management Plan (2021)
- Kalaupapa National Historical Park – Superintendent’s Compendium (2024)
2021, 2024
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
- Molokaʻi Island Plan (2005)
- StoryMap: Kalaupapa-Palaʻau (Apana 3) (2021)
2005, 2021
Department of Health
- Kalaupapa Strategic Plan for Transition (1991)
- Kalaupapa Transition Update 2023
1991, 2023
Intergovernmental Agreements
related to Kalawao County and Kalaupapa
| Involved Agencies | Type of Agreement | Year Agreement Started | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHHL - NPS | Lease | 1991 | Leases the land of Kalaupapa Settlement (1,290 acres) to NPS along with operational responsibilities. Allows for DOH to continue providing health care and residence for remaining patients. |  |
| DOH - NPS | Cooperative Agreement | 1984 | Outlines the division of responsibilities required to manage operational efforts in Kalaupapa and the planned transition of DOH duties to NPS. | |
| DLNR - NPS | Cooperative Agreement | 2009 | Outlines shared resource management activities in the 9,394 acres owned by DLNR. Designates the National Park Service to protect and preserve archeological sites, native ecosystems, threatened and endangered species, and water and air quality, and to conduct research and prepare plans for management, operations, preservation, and interpretation of these resources | |
| DOT - NPS | Cooperative Agreement | 1987 | Outlines responsibilities for public access to the airport and surrounding land, access to water and agreements for repairs/construction of airport facilities and utilities. | |
| DOH - Maui County | Mutual Aid Agreement | 1990 | Maui County will provide fire, law enforcement and emergency medical service assistance to Kalaupapa | |
| NPS - Roman Catholic Church | Cooperative Agreement | 1983 | National Park Service agreed to assist with the maintenance and operation of the St. Philomena’s and St. Francis Churches and the St. Elizabeth Chapel | |
| NPS - Hawaii Conference Foundation | Cooperative Agreement | 1984 | Allows for Hawaiʻi Conference Foundation and the Kana‘ana Hou and Siloama congregations to continue using the Hale Kahu structure and Wilcox Parish Hall. | |
Operational Tasks and Responsibilities
related to Kalawao County and Kalaupapa
The current operational tasks and responsibilities at Kalawao County and Kalaupapa are varied and complex. Many of the responsibilities require careful coordination among agencies, the community, and external stakeholders. See the table for a list of current roles, responsibilities and tasks and the agency currently responsible.
Operational Tasks and Responsibilities Table
| Role/Task | Current Agency with Responsibility |
|---|---|
| “Jurisdiction and control” of Kalawao County | |
| Permission for people to enter/remain in Kalawao County | DOH |
| Visitation to the Park | NPS |
| Visiting Hours, Public Use Limits, Area/Activity Restrictions and Closures | NPS |
| Land Ownership and Responsibilities for Structures/Facilities | |
| Lighthouse Area (TMK (2) 6-1-001:003) | NPS |
| Settlement Area (TMK (2) 6-1-001:001) OWNERSHIP | DHHL |
| Settlement Area (TMK (2) 6-1-001:001) Maintenance of Structures and Facilities | NPS (leased from DHHL), DOH as "sub-lesee" |
| Undeveloped Kalawao Areas and Valleys (TMK (2) 6-1-001:002) OWNERSHIP | DLNR |
| Undeveloped Kalawao Areas and Valleys (TMK (2) 6-1-001:002) Preservation of Natural and Cultural Resources including Historic Structures | NPS |
| Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Fire Suppression | |
| Kalaupapa National Historical Park Dispatch and Kalaupapa National Historical Park Rangers | NPS |
| Kalawao County Sheriff & deputized police officers | DOH |
| Mutual Aid Agreement for Emergency Medical Services, police, fire support | DOH - Maui County |
| Motor Vehicle Registration and Operations | |
| Rules for Registration and Operation of Motor Vehicles | DOH |
| Fishing Regulations | |
| Visitor Fishing Rules | DOH |
| Statewide Fishing Regulations | DLNR |
| Kalaupapa National Historical Park Fishing Regulations | NPS |
| Hunting Regulations | |
| Statewide Hunting Regulations: Game Bird Hunting, Field Trials, and Commercial Shoorting Preserves | DLNR |
| Statewide Hunting Regulations: Game Mammal Hunting | DLNR |
| Kalaupapa National Historical Park Animal Control | NPS & DLNR |
| Road Maintenance | |
| Road Maintenance | NPS |
| Water Utility | |
| Drinking Water Provision and System Maintenance | NPS |
| Electrical Utility | |
| Repair, maintenance, upgrades of Electrical Distribution System | NPS |
| Electrical Service | |
| HECO Master Bill Customer | DOH |
| Meter reading and submit bill to customer | NPS |
| Telecom/Internet Service | |
| Customer accounts for worksites | DOH, NPS, DOT |
| Sewage/Wastewater | |
| Repair, maintenance, upgrades of cesspools, septic systems | NPS |
| Identify and close or convert historic smaller capacity cesspools | DOH |
| Solid Waste Management | |
| Collection, handling and removal of Municipal Solid Waste | NPS |
| Continue required post-closure monitoring and reporting of Municipal Solid Waste landfill | DOH |
| Establish synthetic cover for Municipal Solid Waste landfill | DOH |
| Assess, remediate, and close historic Municipal Solid Waste dump site (shoreline Awahua Beach) | DOH |
| Construction and Demolition Waste | |
| Collection, handling and removal of Construction & Demolition Waste | NPS |
| Continue required closure and post-closure monitoring/reporting of Construction and Demolition (C&D) landfill | DOH |
| Animal Waste | |
| Collection, handling and removal of Animal Waste | NPS |
| Green Waste | |
| Collection, handling and removal of Green Waste | NPS |
| Hazardous Materials | |
| Collection, handling, and removal of Hazmat | NPS |
| Collection, handling, and removal of legacy Hazmat | DOH |
| Planning, Land Use Zoning, Construction Permitting and Coastal Zone Management | |
| Planning, Land Use Zoning, Construction Permitting, and Coastal Zone Management on DHHL land | DOH |
| Planning, Land Use Zoning, Construction Permitting, and Coastal Zone Management on DLNR land | DOH |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Air Cargo | DOH |
| Annual Barge | DOH & NPS |
| Fresh food (Bread, Dairy, eggs, meats) | DOH |
| Kalaupapa Store | DOH |
| Gasoline | DOH |
| Gasoline Dispersement to Vehicles and Equipment | DOH |
| DOH Permits for Store and Kitchen | DOH |
| Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance & Repair | DOH |
| AC & Refrigeration Maintenance | DOH |
| Generator Maintenance | DOH |
| Lawn Maintenance | DOH & NPS |
| U.S. Post Office | USPS |
| Small animal control (pets) | DOH & NPS |
| Pest Control | DOH & NPS |
| Trespassers | DOH & NPS |
| U.S. Army Air Force, National Guard, Navy, and Marines coordination for airport use | DOH |
| Trail Maintenance | NPS |
| Visitor Quarters Maintenance and Housekeeping | DOH |