HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2012

 

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino, Chair

Rep. Ty Cullen, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Linda Ichiyama

Rep. K. Mark Takai

Rep. Marilyn B. Lee

Rep. Roy M. Takumi

Rep. Sylvia Luke

Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita

Rep. Scott K. Saiki

Rep. George R. Fontaine

Rep. Joseph M. Souki

Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson

 

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

 

DATE:

Thursday, April 12, 2012

TIME:

10:30 AM

PLACE:

Conference Room 309

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

This informational briefing is to address the marine debris that was generated by the 2011 Japanese tsunami.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its federal and non-federal partners are leading the efforts to collect data, assess the debris and possible impacts in order to protect our natural resources and coasts.

 

As heavier materials sank closer to shore, satellite imagery and aerial photos taken off the waters surrounding Japan showed debris fields created by buoyant materials.  Although debris fields are no longer visible, scientists predict that some of that debris will reach U.S. coasts over the next several years.

 

Marine debris is expected to reach the Northwest Hawaii Islands in the winter of 2012, and the main Hawaiian Islands in 2014.  A representative from NOAA will be present to share further information on this matter, as well as the contingency response plans to assess and respond to the anticipated marine debris.

 

 

 

 

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6520 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements.  Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.

 

For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6557.

 

Selected meetings are broadcast live.  Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 536-2100.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino

Chair