STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2146

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 585, 587

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 Nos. 585 and 587, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators

G.M. No. 585	GLENN AH YAT, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and
G.M. No. 587	GUY MORIGUCHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Glenn Ah Yat and Guy Moriguchi for service on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators.

GLEN AH YAT

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Glenn Ah Yat from the Department of Health and City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ah Yat's background and knowledge qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators. Your Committee notes that Mr. Ah Yat has twenty-seven years of experience with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply where he started as a pipe fitter trades apprentice and worked his way up to his current position as Water Service Supervisor IV. In his capacity as Water Service Supervisor IV, Mr. Ah Yat oversees the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system in suburban areas of Oahu and prepares the operating budget for suburban field services. Mr. Ah Yat is also an active member of his union, the Hawaii Government Employees Association, and serves as the Vice Chair of the Oahu Island Division, Unit 2 and Unit Director of the Board of Directors for Unit 2. Mr. Ah Yat possesses a Distribution System Operator Certification Level 4, the highest level, has been a member of the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators since 2015, and his extensive operational experience in the field of large water distribution systems continues to be an asset for the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Ah Yat be reappointed to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to serving his profession.

GUY MORIGUCHI

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Guy Moriguchi from the Department of Health, County of Kaua‘i Department of Water, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Moriguchi's background, knowledge, and prior experience on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators. Your Committee notes that Mr. Moriguchi has over twenty-five years of operational experience in water treatment and distribution. Currently, he works for Aqua Engineers, Inc. as an Operations Manager, where he oversees water and wastewater operations on Kauai. Mr. Moriguchi holds certifications as a Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator, a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator, and a Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Moriguchi previously served on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators from 2004 to 2014 and his extensive experience in the fields of water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater treatment will once again be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Moriguchi be appointed to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to serving his community.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair