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HI HCR78
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Thielen
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to designate personnel and implement technology to remove microplastic debris from sand and ocean water.
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Directs DLNR to develop and implement a pilot program at Kailua Beach to deploy and test sand-cleaning technologies for potential statewide use.
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Cites Hawaii's location east of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch as a source of microplastic pollution affecting at least 690 wildlife species, including green sea turtles.
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References a University of Hawaii at Hilo pilot project that tested microplastic-filtering machinery at Kamilo Point on Hawaii Island as a model for the proposed program.
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Requires DLNR to submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2021 Regular Session convening.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Address Microplastics By Designating Personnel, Implementing Technology, And Establishing A Pilot Project At Kailua Beach Park To Deploy And Test New Sand-cleaning Technologies For Statewide Use.
DLNR
Last Action
Referred to WLH/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 39
3/10/2020