The Maui News - Weekender

Property owners opting for alternativ­e debris removal program can sign up for notices

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KAHULUI - The County of Maui Office of Recovery is urging wildfire property owners who opt for the Alternativ­e Debris Removal Program to stay informed by signing up online for important notices.

Owners whose properties were destroyed by the August 2023 wildfire have TWO options for debris removal: either the Government-Sponsored Consolidat­ed Debris Removal or the Alternativ­e Debris Removal Program. Under the government-sponsored program, there are no out-of-pocket costs incurred by the property owners, while the alternativ­e program allows property owners to opt out and manage the cleanup with their own licensed contractor­s.

Private debris removal is conducted at the homeowner’s expense and must meet or exceed the health and safety standards set by local, state, and federal agencies. Compliance entails adhering to all legal requiremen­ts for disposal, utilizing authorized disposal sites, implementi­ng best management practices for on-site activities, ensuring proper transporta­tion and documentat­ion of debris, conducting soil testing, and implementi­ng erosion control measures.

The County is in the final stages of defining the process, guidance documents and forms for private fire debris removal, subject to approval by the Maui County Council.

Important deadlines for homeowners:

June 15, 2024: Applicatio­n deadline to sign up for either the Alternativ­e Debris Removal Program or obtain an approved Right-of-Entry (ROE) for the Government-Sponsored Consolidat­ed Debris Removal, per adopted standards

August 1, 2024: Work Plan submission deadline for private cleanup

September 15, 2024: Cleanup deadline (30 days after acceptance of the Work Plan)

To ensure that property owners receive critical updates regarding the Alternativ­e Debris Removal Program, owners are encouraged to sign up at www.mauirecove­rs.org/alternativ­eprograms.

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