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HI HR90
Resolution
Status
3/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Calvin Say
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AI Summary
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Supports the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) and Department of Health working together to develop guidelines for seawater disposal at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park in Kailua-Kona.
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NELHA operates an 870-acre facility that brings ashore both warm surface and cold deep seawater 24 hours a day for various technology and ocean science tests.
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Three environmental impact statements concluded that disposal of seawater in surface trenches is most desirable with appropriate safeguards to minimize environmental impact.
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The Department of Health is considering requiring businesses at NELHA to transition from subsurface trenches to underground injection wells, which could create significant technological and economic challenges.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, NELHA Chairperson, and Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Supporting the efforts by NELHA and the Department of Health to work together and develop guidelines for the disposal of seawater.
Last Action
Re-referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 42
3/30/2015