The governor and the Coast Guard on Wednesday announced that the Hawaii Superferry will resume service to Kauai on Sept. 26.

There will be one major change. The Superferry is going to change its schedule. Gov. Linda Lingle said the state and Coast Guard asked the Superferry to travel to Kauai during the daylight hours, instead of its regularly scheduled evening arrival.

It will be easier for law enforcement and protesters to see things during the day, officials said.

The Superferry's arrival in Nawiliwili is tentatively set for about 11 a.m.

"It's not our desire or preference to arrest and prosecute people, but no one should mistake the restraint that was shown initially as a lack of resolve on our part," Lingle said.

The governor met with state law enforcement officials and the Coast Guard for one hour behind closed doors, working out how different county, state and federal agencies would arrest and prosecute protesters if they breach an expanded security zone around the controversial ferry.

"The plan moved us toward restoring our state's reputation as a not only a place to do business, but a place where people respect the points of view of all people," Lingle said.

Last month, Coast Guard crews were out-maneuvered by protesters on surfboards. The Coast Guard made no arrests.

"None of us were prepared for that level of passion and determination to halt the Superferry's transit. Absolutely, that was not something that we were expecting," Adm. Sally Brice O'Hara said.

Kauai police arrested people who faced less-stringent state charges, instead of strict federal charges before, but now, the Coast Guard's rear admiral in charge said law enforcement will be ready.

"And if people choose to violate the terms of that security zone, there will be enforcement," O'Hara said.

"It is my sincere hope that people will obey the law and will not force us to arrest and prosecute citizens of our state," Attorney General Mark Bennett said.

The governor said she plans to travel to Kauai before Sept. 26 to meet face-to-face with Superferry opponents and supporters.

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September 10, 2007: Environmentalists Attack Superferry's Whale Plans
		
September 10, 2007: Kauai Protesters Say They May Block Ferry Again
		
September 9, 2007: Superferry Environmental Check Not Uncommon
		
September 9, 2007: Superferry Returns To Honolulu From Maui
		
September 7, 2007: Judge Rejects TRO For Superferry Kauai Trips
		
September 6, 2007: Lawmakers Consider Special Session For Superferry
		
September 6, 2007: No Ruling From Judge On Superferry To Kauai
		
September 4, 2007: Superferry Puts Kauai Trips On Hold
		
September 4, 2007: Coast Guard Meets With Kauai Superferry Protesters
		
September 1, 2007: SC: Superferry Must Do Environmental Studies
		
August 31, 2007: Sierra Club Willing To Negotiate With Superferry
		
August 30, 2007: Superferry Still Banned From Maui
		
August 29, 2007: Superferry Protesters Elude Coast Guard
		
August 28, 2007: Superferry Cancels Kauai Trip
		
August 28, 2007: Opponents Blame Lingle For Superferry Dilemma
		
August 28, 2007: Coast Guard Ability Questioned In Kauai Protest
		
August 27, 2007: Judge Suspends Maui Docking For Superferry
		
August 24, 2007: Superferry Plans To Start Service Despite Ruling
		
August 23, 2007: Superferry Environmental Impact Issue Goes To Hawaii High Court
		
July 18, 2007: Governor, Cabinet Tour Superferry
		
July 16, 2007: Superferry Tour 'Big Success'
		
July 9, 2007: Superferry Opening For Community Tours
		
July 1, 2007: SuperFerry Arrives 
		
June 29, 2007: SuperFerry To Dock At Honolulu Harbor
		
June 26, 2007: Superferry To Arrive This Weekend
		
June 19, 2007: Superferry Passes Major Landmark