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HI SCR74
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Department of Health requested to conduct a study of air pollutant monitoring methods used by other states for municipal waste combustion facilities
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Study should cover a broad range of monitoring methods from least to most extensive, including cost information when available
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Current Hawaii monitoring is inadequate: only 4 of 22 known pollutants monitored continuously, 9 monitored annually, and 9 not monitored at all (including PFAS and toxic metals)
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Annual monitoring significantly underestimates pollution levels; study cited example showing hydrochloric acid emissions were 62 percent higher under continuous monitoring versus annual monitoring
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Department must submit findings and recommendations report to Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2025 Regular Session convenes
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study Of The Methods Used In Other States To Monitor Air Pollutants Emitted By Municipal Waste Combustion Facilities.
Department of Health
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).
4/15/2024