STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3249

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 637

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Economic Development, Environment, and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 637, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Director, Office of Environmental Quality Control

 

G.M. No. 637

SCOTT GLENN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Scott Glenn from the Governor, Department of Health, Department of Transportation, State Environmental Council, Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, and seven individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Glenn's experience as an Environmental Planner, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment as the Director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control.  Mr. Glenn has experience at Cardno, a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, as a project manager, business developer, and technical expert and has led a team of planners, environmental scientists, geospatial data analysts, graphic designers, and technical specialists.  He is the co-founder and President of Better Block Hawaii, a non-profit corporation dedicated to exploring collaborative, innovative approaches to improving urban livability, and has served as the Chair of the Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter and Chair of the State Environmental Council.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Glenn has worked in the areas of environmental and urban planning for over a decade and has significant experience with Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Glenn previously served as Director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control from 2011 to 2014 and on an interim basis since 2015.  Based on Mr. Glenn's knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Glenn will continue to lead the important work of the Office.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development, Environment, and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development, Environment, and Technology,

 

 

 

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GLENN WAKAI, Chair