THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS |
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Senator J. Kalani English, Chair |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 17, 2005 |
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TIME: |
1:15 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 169 HD1 (HSCR746) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS. Allows the Department of Agriculture to establish rules that require identification of specific articles on warehouse receipts, bills of lading, or other documents of title for the purpose of inspection due to pest risk. (HB169 HD1) |
WLA/EIA |
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HB 1237 HD1 (HSCR755) |
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Allows private and public landowners to remove alien plant species within a conservation district by applying for a permit and site plan approval with DLNR; exempts this activity from the requirements for an EIS and EA of chapter 343 where DLNR determines that there is no significant effect on the environment. (HB1237 HD1) |
WLA/EIA, JHW |
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HB 1238 HD1 (HSCR881) |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING PROJECTS ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU. Authorizes issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC for the purpose of design and construction of the chilled water distribution system and balance-of-system components and structures of a district cooling system in downtown Honolulu. (HB1238 HD1) |
WLA/EIA, WAM |
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HB 1707 HD2 (HSCR824) |
RELATING TO THE SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING. Exempts seawater air conditioning district cooling systems from PUC regulation, provided that at least fifty per cent of the energy required for the system is provided by a renewable energy source. Effective July 1, 2099. (HB1707 HD2) |
WLA/EIA, CPH |
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HB 291 HD1 (HSCR739) |
RELATING TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PESTICIDES. Adds a landscape professional to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. (HB291 HD1) |
EIA/WLA |
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HB 792 HD1 (HSCR738) |
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE. Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to develop guidelines and a marketing plan to obtain export clearances for exports to Japan and other countries. (HB792 HD1) |
EIA/WLA, WAM |
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HB 895 HD2 (HSCR837) |
RELATING TO COASTAL LIGHT POLLUTION. Prohibits artificial light that directly illuminates the shoreline and ocean waters or causes a direct or indirect glare when trespassing across property boundaries toward the shoreline and ocean waters. Directs special management area authorities to minimize light trespass. (HB895 HD2) |
EIA/WLA, JHW |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should chose one of the following options; submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 205, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. E-mail testimony will not be accepted. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 587-7225
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________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
________________________________________ Senator J. Kalani English Chair |
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