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HI HR107

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health urged to prioritize testing and research of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) levels and other pollutants in beach sand at Pokai Bay, with testing made a priority of the non-point source pollution program

  • Department of Health directed to develop a plan to increase water circulation at Pokai Bay to improve water quality and mitigate health risks from pollution and contaminants

  • Department of Health requested to collaborate with state and county agencies on the water circulation plan and submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2021 Regular Session convening

  • City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation requested to prioritize renovations of restroom facilities at Pokai Bay based on Department of Health testing and research findings

  • Resolution identifies multiple pollution sources at Pokai Bay including surface runoff with industrial pollutants, tar balls from vehicular use, illegal dumping, and bacteria from homeless persons' activities and restroom facilities

Legislative Description

Urging The Department Of Health To Prioritize The Testing And Research Of Beach Sand Contamination Levels At Pokai Bay On Oahu's Leeward Coast And Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Renovate Its Public Facilities At Pokai Bay To Mitigate Environmental And Health Risks Caused By Pollution And Contaminants.

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Last Action

This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 11:05AM in conference room 325.

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Health3/11/2020

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