STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1473

                                   Honolulu, Hawaii
                                                     , 1999

                                   RE:  H.B. No. 1350
                                        H.D. 1




Honorable Norman Mizuguchi
President of the Senate
Twentieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 1999
State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Government Operations and Housing, to
which was referred H.B. No. 1350, H.D. 1, entitled: 

     "A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE USE OF RECYCLED OIL,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to require state and county
procurement agencies to purchase recycled lubricating and
industrial oil.

     Testimony in support of this measure was received from the
Department of Health, Department of Business, Economic
Development, and Tourism, Hawaii Automotive Repair and Gasoline
Dealers Association, Cool as New Hawaii, Inc., Na Leo Pohai,
Hon/Hawaii, HH Environmental Services, Inc., and Auto Advantage
of the Pacific.

     Your Committee finds that federal procurement laws currently
require the use of recycled oil by federal agencies and
contractors who are awarded federal contracts.

     Your Committee finds that the use of recycled oil products
enhances the State's commitment to using environmentally
responsible products, technologies, and management practices.
These practices set a positive example for business and industry.
Your Committee also finds that this measure will create new
business and employment opportunities in the State.


 
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     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Government Operations and Housing that is attached
to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and
purpose of H.B. No. 1350, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass
Third Reading.

                                   Respectfully submitted on
                                   behalf of the members of the
                                   Committee on Government
                                   Operations and Housing,



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                                   ROD TAM, Chair

 
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