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HI HCR67
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Health to increase air and water quality monitoring efforts related to geothermal resource development activities in Hawaii
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Identifies concerns about lack of consensus on environmental and health effects from geothermal development and potential risks to air and water quality on Hawaii Island
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Notes that a Geothermal Public Health Assessment found geothermal activities in Puna have been associated with adverse health effects
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Requires the Department of Health to submit a written report by twenty days before the 2015 legislative session that includes the plan and progress for monitoring geothermal activities and an evaluation of existing sampling procedures and meteorological instruments
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Directs that certified copies be sent to the Director of Health, Mayor of Hawaii County, and Chair of the Hawaii County Council
Legislative Description
Department of Health; Geothermal; Air and Water Quality
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Yamane excused (2).
3/25/2014