HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
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Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say |
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Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair |
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Rep. Tina Wildberger, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. David A. Tarnas |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Chris Todd |
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NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
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DATE: |
Thursday, April 11, 2019 |
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TIME: |
10 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
Clerical error corrected
The State recently received a grade of D+ for its wastewater infrastructure in a recent review by the American Society of Civil Engineer's Hawaii Section, as reported on March 7, 2019, in the Honolulu Star Advertiser[1]. In addition, a second issue for this briefing will be to review the concerns of the Red Hill Military storage tanks which have been scrutinized due to leaks found in some of the tanks.
The House Committees on Health and Energy & Environmental Protection recognize that it is the responsibility of the various counties to oversee the State's wastewater infrastructure. It is also the responsibility of the Department of Health to enforce statewide regulations regarding violations related to pollution, clean water, and wastewater management.
The purpose of the Informational Briefing is to address immediate concerns regarding public health as it relates to the environment.
The following have been invited to participate:
The Department of Health
United States Military
Board of Water Supply
Life of the Land
Sierra Club of Hawaii
All counties Environment Services Directors and other organizations representing the health, public safety, and the environment
At the conclusion of the briefing the committees on Health
and Energy & Environmental Protection will highlight the short term and
long-term solutions to address the health, public safety, and environmental
concerns of wastewater management and the Red Hill storage thanks tanks
through a plan of action, followed by a prevention plan to ensure the safety of
the public and the environment.
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 586-6050 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 586-6050.
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________________________________________ Rep. Nicole E. Lowen Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. John M. Mizuno Chair |
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[1] Honolulu Star Advertiser "Hawaii infrastructure graded a D+ in a new report" dated March 7, 2019.