Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 287, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and written statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that Marshall Lum, Charles H. Dawrs, and Myron H. Nomura have the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Your Committee received testimony from the Department of Health in support of the nominees.

Marshall Lum has been employed by the Wastewater Branch of the Department of Health for 25 years of which 13 years have been in the position of supervisor of the Construction/Operations Section. This Section conducts operation and maintenance inspections of wastewater treatment facilities that involve interaction with operators of the wastewater treatment plants throughout the State. Mr. Lum is very knowledgeable of the responsibilities and duties of wastewater treatment plant operators. His experience and knowledge make Mr. Lum an asset to the Board.

Charles Dawrs has been employed by the County of Hawaii for 11 years as a wastewater treatment plant operator. He currently holds a grade 4 wastewater treatment plant operator license and works at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Dawrs has great interest in the field of wastewater treatment and the advancement of wastewater treatment plant operators. He will be valuable as a member of the Board.

Myron Nomura has worked as an environmental engineer in the field of wastewater treatment for about 30 years. He was directly responsible for the operations of the Pearl Harbor wastewater treatment plant for several years and currently holds a grade 3 wastewater treatment plant operator license. Mr. Nomura has also been very active in the Hawaii Water Environment Association for over 20 years. Mr. Nomura’s experience and interest in wastewater treatment makes him a valuable asset to the Board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.