Special Activity Permit
Summary
Required for activities that are restricted by marine organisms or resources, gear, and area. Must contact DAR’s Special Activity Permit section before new application or change to licensed activities.
Authority
Fee
None
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Additional Information
- Please review SAP Frequently Asked Questions before completing an application.
- Applicants must complete and upload Request and Reporting Spreadsheet with the application. For accurate locations, please download the Coastal Locations Excel document. Please note that the listed locations for each island begins in the southeast corner and proceeds counterclockwise.
- Applications for coral restoration projects must complete both the SAP application and the DAR SAP Coral Restoration Framework Tool.
- Please use the DAR SAP Guidelines for Coral Restoration Special Activity Permit Applications to assist completing the Tool.
- Additionally, please review the Standard Permit Conditions – Coral Restoration document to ensure your project aligns with these requirements.
- If any conditions cannot be met, please provide a justification along with a proposed alternative for review.
- Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Other Licenses & Permits you may need
Permit required for all activities in Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Monument.
Allows activities within Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District.
Required for anyone taking regulated marine life with the intention to raise it for commercial purposes.