HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Rep. Hermina Morita, Chair

Rep. Thomas Waters, Vice Chair

Rep. Cindy Evans

Rep. Kika G. Bukoski

Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

DATE:

January 20, 2004

TIME:

9:30 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS CONCERNS

Rep. Brian Schatz, Chair

Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair

Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr.

Rep. Alex M. Sonson

Rep. Jerry L. Chang

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo

Rep. Robert N. Herkes

Rep. Mark G. Jernigan

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu

Rep. Bertha F.K. Leong

Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay

Rep. Barbara Marumoto

Rep. Blake K. Oshiro

Rep. Guy P. Ontai

A G E N D A

Sea Grant, a leader in research and education nationwide and in Hawaii and the Pacific for the last 35 years, will discuss research projects that include the study of fisheries, coastal processes, marine biology, oceanography, chemistry, and more. Sea Grant also focuses on technological advancement and aquaculture. Through studies of the nearshore environment and aquaculture, Sea Grant is aiding Hawaii in creating a sustainable future. Committed to the improved understanding, management and wise use of marine resources of the state, Hawaii Sea Grant also fosters education and extension services that directly impact the local community. Sea Grant Communications provides access to scientific findings and supports the flow of outreach information to academia, scientists, resource managers, policymakers, students and children.

IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-8435.

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Rep. Brian Schatz

Chair

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Rep. Hermina M. Morita

Chair