HI HCR199

Requests all Hawaii counties to enforce permit conditions for construction projects to minimize soil erosion and sediment run-off that damages reefs and nearshore waters

Identifies that construction activities remove vegetation, alter topography, and create impervious surfaces that cause soil erosion and water sedimentation during rain events

Notes that construction sites may release petroleum and chemicals into state water supplies during storm events, and that some companies continue operating despite noncompliance with county codes

Emphasizes that erosion and sediment from construction significantly impacts water quality, aquatic habitats, and reefs throughout the state

Directs certified copies be sent to the mayors and council chairs of each county, plus planning directors for Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai counties