HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita, Chair |
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Rep. Mele Carroll, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
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Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday March 13, 2007 |
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9:00a.m. |
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Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 990 SD2 (SSCR893) |
RELATING TO PETROLEUM INDUSTRY MONITORING. Requires public utilities commission to report any violations of chapter 486B to attorney general. Adds new definition for "major fuel user" to and amends other definitions in section 486J-1. Clarifies and strengthens the public utilities commission's authority under the petroleum industry information and reporting act. Appropriates funds for the petroleum industry monitoring, analysis, and reporting special fund for staffing positions to carry out the purpose of the fund. (SD2)
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB 988 SD2 (SSCR1018) |
RELATING TO PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY. Establishes a photovoltaic rebate program to all grid-connected residential, community-center, and small business utility customers within electric utility service areas. (SD2)
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB 642 SD2 (SSCR907) |
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. Requires the preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement where appropriate and directs the council to develop rules for supplemental statements. (SD2)
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EEP, WLH, JUD |
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SB 1026 SD2 (SSCR906) |
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE. Increases the volume limit of deposit beverage containers from 64 to 68 fluid ounces. Requires distributors to report container numbers sold and make fee payments on that basis. Permits calculation of redemption value by container count in certain instances. Allows refusal of refund for previously processed and baled containers. (SD2)
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EEP, EDB, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 30 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 405, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8‑1/2" X 11" SHEET. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586‑6790.
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________________________________________ Rep. Hermina Morita Chair |
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