Prior to the meeting, an informal workshop will be held from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. to discuss the content of the draft environmental study for the harbor master plan.

A later meeting will be scheduled to cover issues regarding Act 2, the legislation that allows the Hawaii Superferry to operate pending completion of an environmental review.

The master plan includes projects that are part of Gov. Linda Lingle's proposed six-year, $345.1 million modernization plan for Kahului Harbor. Plans call for extending the west breakwater, building a ferry/barge slip with a terminal building and a cruise ship terminal and developing a new east breakwater.

For the 2030 master plan, environmental concerns include impacts from a need to meet a demand for additional space and facilities and the reorganization of space and facilities to promote and preserve orderly passenger and cargo operations as well as accommodate recreational activity.

There is no final plan for the state-owned harbor, which keeps evolving. The 2030 plan extends and expands on the 2025 master plan.

The state Harbors Division has already begun to solicit the assistance of harbor users, maritime industry experts and Maui government, businesses and community for recommendations about expansion and improvements. The master plan includes forecasts for maritime activity in the year 2030 and identifies facilities needed to accommodate anticipated activities.

"Kahului Harbor is the busiest of the Neighbor Island harbors. Mauians import nearly all of the goods they use on a daily basis," said Brennon Morioka, interim state transportation director. "We need the help of everyone to come up with creative solutions that balance user needs and address long-term priorities."

The planning process includes assessment of potential environmental impacts of planned facilities and measures to prevent or mitigate the impacts of harbor development. The environmental analysis is being done concurrently with development of the master plan.

Translation services and accommodations for people with special needs will be provided upon request for Wednesday's meeting. To make such arrangements, contact John Kirkpatrick or Mike Lim at (808) 521-5361 no later than 4 p.m. Monday.

For more information, go online to www.beltcollins.com/kahului and click on the link to download the draft environmental impact statement from the state Office of Environmental Quality Control Web site.

Copies of the draft document are available at the Wailuku and Kahului public libraries.

Written comments on the draft document can be sent to: John Kirkpatrick, Belt Collins Hawaii Ltd., 2153 N. King St., Suite 200, Honolulu 96819.