Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water, Land, Energy and Environment, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 245, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and the statements submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Harold Hart has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Testimony in support of the nominee was received from the Department of Health.

Harold Hart is currently certified as a water treatment plant operator in the Grade 4 level, which requires the highest level of expertise for water treatment certification available in the State. He has over twenty-two years of experience in the operation of water treatment plants and distribution systems in Hawaii. Before his promotion to water district supervisor, Mr. Hart was the primary operator at the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply's Waimea water treatment plant for twelve years. He is active in professional organizations, as well.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water, Land, Energy and Environment that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.