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HI SCR89
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Kidani
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AI Summary
- Urges comprehensive, independent testing and monitoring to determine the extent of radiation contamination at the Pohakuloa Training Area caused by depleted uranium from Davy Crockett recoilless gun use in the early 1960s
- Recommends citizen oversight of independent testing and monitoring to ensure transparency and community confidence in the process
- Requests federal funds to support the independent testing and monitoring effort
- Directs transmission of the resolution to the President, Defense Subcommittees of Congress, Pacific Command, Army leadership, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, and the Governor
- Acknowledges that depleted uranium is a radioactive heavy metal with a 4.6 billion year half-life that poses health risks including cancer when inhaled or ingested
Legislative Description
Depleted Uranium; Pohakuloa Training Area
Last Action
(S) Referred to PGM/ENE.
3/16/2011
Committee Referrals
Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs3/16/2011
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