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 S.C.R. No. 130, S.D. 1, entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to request the Department of Land and Natural Resources to study and recommend solutions to abate and prevent the accumulation of sediment at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor and along Hilo Bayfront.

A private citizen testified in support of the measure. The Department of Land and Natural Resources noted its appreciation of the intent of the measure and offered comments.

Your Committee finds that the Wailoa River discharges into the Hilo Bay and is one of the major causes of sediment build up in the bay. Your Committee believes that this issue needs to be addressed to mitigate the effects of nonpoint source pollution and to ensure safe passage for vessels in and out of the harbor.

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 S.C.R. No. 130, S.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.