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HI SCR88
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Maile Shimabukuro
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AI Summary
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Encourages the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Health, University of Hawaii System, City and County of Honolulu, and Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center to collaborate on researching and developing a plan to improve water circulation and quality in Pokai Bay.
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Identifies multiple pollution sources at Pokai Bay including surface runoff containing industrial pollutants, petrochemical pollutants from adjacent boat ramp use, tar balls, and illegal dumping of dredging materials.
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Notes that the offshore breakwater protecting Pokai Bay, while making it attractive for recreational use, may be exacerbating water quality problems by causing decreased water circulation and stagnation.
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Requests the Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Land and Natural Resources submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2018 Regular Session, including findings, cost estimates, and any proposed legislation.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to relevant state and federal agencies and the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center.
Legislative Description
Urging The United States Army Corps Of Engineers, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And Others, To Collaborate To Research And Develop A Plan For Increasing Water Circulation And Improving Water Quality In Pokai Bay On Leeward Oahu.
Pokai Bay
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Kobayashi, C. Lee, McKelvey, Oshiro, Souki excused (6).
4/17/2017