S.R. No. 32 Summary

• Department of Health is requested to conduct a study on cumulative health effects of persistent urban noise in Honolulu, in consultation with the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

• Study must examine the extent of urban noise, its effect on quality of life, and possible solutions from other urban environments that may be effective in Honolulu.

• Department of Health must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by September 1, 2019.

• Resolution identifies specific recurring noise sources in Honolulu including buses, fire truck sirens, garbage trucks, motorcycles, bars with loud music, and various commercial operations starting as early as 2:30 a.m.

• Certified copies must be transmitted to the Director of Health, Dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine, Mayor of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council Chairperson, and Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board Chair.