As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Commission" means the Kaho`olawe island reserve commission.
"Department" means the department of land and natural resources.
"Island reserve" means the area designated as the island of Kaho`olawe and the submerged lands and waters extending seaward two miles from its shoreline.
"Waters" means the area extending seaward two miles from the shoreline.