THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
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Senator Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, INTERGOVERNMENTAL, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS |
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Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair |
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Senator Will Espero, Vice Chair |
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Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair |
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Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 |
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3:00 PM |
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Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL. Allows counties to adopt ordinances to regulate geothermal resources exploration conducted less than one mile from a residence if the ordinance is not inconsistent with state law. Prohibits counties from adopting ordinances to regulate geothermal resources exploration conducted one mile or more from a residence. Clarifies that the regulation of geothermal resources development and geothermal resources exploration is reserved to the State unless delegated to the counties by statute. Requires the lessee of a mining lease to comply with all water and air pollution control laws, relating to building, grading, and flood control codes. Requires the rules of the board of land and natural resources regarding mining operations, geothermal resource development, and geothermal resource exploration, including drilling conditions and restrictions, to be uniform throughout the State. Effective retroactive to 12/4/2012.
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TRE/PSM/WLA, WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Clarence K. Nishihara Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Mike Gabbard Chair |