Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Energy and Environment, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 410, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, and statements submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Testimony in support of the nomination from the Director of Health and the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Wayne A. Salas is a treatment plant supervisor for the City and County of Honolulu with a Grade IV wastewater treatment plant operator certification and more than sixteen years experience in the wastewater field. He currently serves as the representative of the wastewater treatment operators of the City and County of Honolulu. Mr. Salas' appointment to the Board will facilitate its ability to carry out its duties to ensure that the operators of the State's wastewater treatment facilities are properly trained and certified. The nominee was first appointed to the Board on July 18, 2000.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy and Environment that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, 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.