Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 472 and 473, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, résumés, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony in support of STEPHEN C. GREEN from the Department of Health. Mr. Green graduated from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a licensed professional engineer in mechanical engineering. Mr. Green currently serves as the Chief Field Engineer for West Hawaii Utilities where he supervises twelve individuals and is responsible for the daily operations of the drinking water and wastewater systems for the Waikoloa Development near Kona. Mr. Green is also a member of various professional engineer organizations such as the National Society of Professional Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mr. Green has served on the Board of Certification of Public Water Systems Operators since 2000 and possesses both the experience and familiarity with the various issues currently before this Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ANN T. ZANE from the Department of Health and one individual. Ms. Zane graduated from the University of California at Davis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Washington State University. Ms. Zane is a licensed professional engineer in Hawaii and has served as the Supervisor of the Compliance Section for the Department of Health's Safe Drinking Water Branch since 1991 where she is responsible for enforcing all laws relating to public water systems, including regulations that require all public water systems have certified operators. Additionally, Ms. Zane is a member of the American Water Works Association, Hawaii section. Ms. Zane has served on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators since 2003 and therefore is extremely knowledgeable and familiar with the responsibilities and duties of this Board.

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