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HI HCR188
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kaniela Ing
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AI Summary
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Urges the United States Congress to maintain the 2015 "Clean Water Rule" issued by the EPA under the 1972 Clean Water Act, which provides pollution protections for approximately 60 percent of the nation's bodies of water.
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Requires Hawaii to continue supporting water resource protections outlined in the Clean Water Rule if federal regulations are not maintained.
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Cites Hawaii-specific water security concerns including Navy Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility leaks that threaten Oahu's underground aquifers and a February 2018 sewage spill that released over 9 million gallons of untreated sewage into Windward Oahu waters.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the President of the United States, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, EPA Director, Hawaii Governor, and relevant state environmental officials.
Legislative Description
Urging The United States Congress To Continue To Protect Hawaii's Oceans And Water Resources By Keeping The Protections Under The 2015 "clean Water Rule" Issued By The Environmental Protection Agency Pursuant To The 1972 Clean Water Act.
Environmental Protection
Last Action
Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 39
3/13/2018