The rail also didn't have the proper EA done.  Three council members who voted for the rail were slapped on the wrist for receiving salaries from HART.  Their votes were not over turned.  The City prosecutor has not sought legal action against these politicians.  The courts delayed but didn't stop rail.  If you speak with DOT planners involved with the Ferry, they'll tell you that they did advise the governor to do an EA, to be safe.  However, the law does allow the state to be their own approving authority for state built projects.  Young Brothers (YB), Matson & Horizon Lines are not required to do EA's for their projects.  Additional requirements for inspecting vehicles were required for the Ferry but not for YB, who transports cars inter-isle.  For the 1st time in Honolulu Harbor History a YB tug boat rammed another vessel (the Ferry) so hard that it put it out of service.  Protesters and attorneys against the Ferry were funded by YB.  Power & politics as usual in HI!