Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection, to which was referred H.R. No. 131 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this resolution is to oppose the designation of Yucca Mountain, Nevada, as the nation's nuclear waste disposal depository by urging the United States Secretary of Energy to reconsider the recommendation of this site.

The Hawaii Renewable Energy Alliance, Life of the Land, and several concerned individuals testified in support of this measure.

Your Committee finds that there are many serious concerns with the transport and storage of nuclear waste. The health, welfare, and safety of future generations should be considered and respected by discouraging the use of nuclear power.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 131 and recommends its adoption.