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HI HCR67

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Health to increase air and water quality monitoring efforts related to geothermal resource development activities in Hawaii

  • 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

  • Notes that a Geothermal Public Health Assessment found geothermal activities in Puna have been associated with adverse health effects

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance3/25/2014
Water & Land3/20/2014
Transportation3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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