Hawaii County has issued guidelines for property owners who want to clear paths across lava fields on their land to restore access.
Temporary emergency access is allowed under the latest supplemental emergency proclamation for the Kilauea eruption, if approved by the county.
Requests submitted to Civil Defense should include: location of property and tax map key numbers; description of proposed access; and written consent from individuals whose properties will be traversed.
County Planning and Public Works departments also will review requests.
Issues the departments will consider include whether a grading permit is needed, how the grading will affect topography and the path of future lava flows if activity resumes, road standards or conditions, and whether a geotechnical assessment is needed.
Individuals assume risks and may be charged for rescues, according to the county.
The county is not planning on re-establishing additional public roads until it completes a six-month waiting period, which started in early October when Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reduced the volcano threat level.