STAND. COM. REP. 3483
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2004
RE: H.C.R. No. 118
H.D. 1
Honorable Robert Bunda
President of the Senate
Twenty-Second State Legislature
Regular Session of 2004
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committees on Energy and Environment and Water, Land, and Agriculture, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 118, H.D. 1, entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM FOR MARINE WATERS THAT EMPHASIZES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to request the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) to:
(1) Conduct a feasibility study for establishing a suitable water quality monitoring program that emphasizes environmental protection;
(2) Consult with appropriate local and state agencies, scientists and experts, and environmental organizations which in turn are requested to cooperate with and assist the LRB to the extent of their ability; and
(3) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature prior to the convening of the 2005 Regular Session.
The LRB submitted comments on the measure.
Your Committees believe that a water quality monitoring program that stresses environmental protection will promote sustainable commercial and recreational use of the State's aquatic resources.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Energy and Environment and Water, Land, and Agriculture that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 118, H.D. 1, and recommend its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Energy and Environment and Water, Land, and Agriculture,
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____________________________ LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair |
____________________________ J. KALANI ENGLISH, Chair |
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