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 S.C.R. No. 44, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to request that the Army National Guard, Department of Defense, and all other government agencies of the State of Hawaii provide the Emergency Environmental Workforce (Workforce) with logistic and transportation support whenever such assistance is possible, feasible, and not inconsistent with federal law.

The Department of Defense supported this measure.

Your Committee recognizes that the Workforce has already made a positive impact for the people of Hawaii by providing short-term employment for those adversely affected by the recent economic slowdown, as well as improving and protecting Hawaii's natural environment. However, to carry out their duties, members of the Workforce must often travel to the farthest reaches of each island of the State. Transportation and logistical assistance requested under this measure would prove valuable in supporting the operations of the Workforce.

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 S.C.R. No. 44, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.