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HI SR47

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/15/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Kidani

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

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 1960s military weapons testing.

  • Recommends citizen oversight of independent testing and monitoring to ensure transparency and community confidence in the process.

  • Requests federal funding to support the independent testing and monitoring efforts.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, relevant Congressional committees and members, Pacific Command, Army Garrison commanders, and the Governor.

  • References the 2008 Hawaii County Council Resolution 639-08 calling for a citizen monitoring system to address potential hazards of depleted uranium at the training area.

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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