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HI HR189
Resolution
Status
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Amy Perruso
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AI Summary
H.R. 189 Summary
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Urges all state agencies monitoring environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) consistent with best scientific practices and evidence for protecting human health and the environment.
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Requires advance public notice and scientific justification before any modifications to EALs are made, with a minimum 30-day public comment period and one or more public hearings in compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 91.
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Addresses April 2023 increases in PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) EALs, including a 100 percent increase for PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), which were made without advance public notice or scientific justification.
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Authorizes any state resident to petition for modifications to EALs and requires agencies to respond promptly to such petitions under chapter 91 procedures.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor and Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Urging Every State Agency That Monitors Environmental Toxins And Pollutants To Follow Certain Procedural And Substantive Requirements For The Establishment And Modifications Of Environmental Action Levels.
Department of Health
Last Action
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/19/2024