Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water, Land, & Ocean Resources, to which was referred H.R. No. 224 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this resolution is to protect Hawaii's natural environment by requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to form a task force to recommend solutions to abate and prevent the accumulation of sediment in Wailoa River and Hilo Bay.

A concerned individual testified in opposition to this resolution. DLNR submitted comments.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water, Land, & Ocean Resources that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 224 and recommends its adoption.