STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2111

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 513

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 513, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants

G.M. No. 513

VIRGILIO VIERNES, for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Virgilio Viernes for service on the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Virgilio Viernes from two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Viernes' background, knowledge, and prior experience on the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Board as the Maui County representative. Your Committee notes that Mr. Viernes began his career as a nuclear propulsion plant machinist; has held multiple positions in wastewater treatment plants; and is now an Environmental Compliance Specialist for the Maui County Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Viernes was a member of the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants from 2010 to 2017 and was appointed in an interim capacity in June 2018 for another term. The insight he offers based on his many years of experience continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Viernes be appointed to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants based on his extensive experience, knowledge, and commitment to the wastewater treatment industry.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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 Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair