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HI SCR123
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Russell Ruderman
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AI Summary
S.C.R. 123 Summary
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Expresses opposition to the use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in Hawaii for geothermal energy generation in enhanced or engineered geothermal systems.
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Identifies potential environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing including stress on water supplies, contamination of drinking water sources, adverse effects from wastewater discharge, and air pollution from volatile organic compounds and greenhouse gases.
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Notes recent studies raising questions about a possible link between hydraulic fracturing and earthquakes.
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Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Governor, Director of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Director of Health, and Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Legislative Description
Hydraulic Fracturing; Conservation and Resources
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cheape voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fale voting no (1) and Representative(s) Brower, Har, Oshiro excused (3).
4/24/2013