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HI HR46
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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Acknowledges concerns about environmental and health effects from geothermal development in Puna, Hawaii Island, citing a County of Hawaii Geothermal Public Health Assessment that found adverse health effects associated with these activities.
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Notes the Department of Health currently operates only one ambient air quality monitor and lacks monitoring equipment or procedures specifically for geothermal resource activities.
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Requests the Department of Health submit a written report to the Legislature by twenty days before the 2015 Regular Session convening that includes plans for air and water quality oversight and an assessment of existing sampling procedures and meteorological instruments.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution 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