THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT |
Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Wednesday, February 6, 2002 |
TIME: |
1:30 p.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
SB 2987 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Appropriates $7,000,000 for new Hilo landfill. (INOUYE) |
WLE, WAM |
SB 2005 |
RELATING TO INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. Authorizes the county of Hawaii to conduct a three-year demonstration beverage container fee system. (INOUYE) |
WLE, CPH |
SB 2505 |
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. Requires a draft and final EIS to be prepared by a qualified environmental consultant retained by the OEQC in accordance with the competitive sealed bidding or the competitive sealed proposals selection methods, at the expense of an applicant, if the applicant for a proposed action is a regulated utility. (TANIGUCHI) |
WLE, CPH |
SB 2007 |
RELATING TO LAND USE. Authorized counties to permit home occupations in the agricultural district without requiring a special permit. (INOUYE) |
WLE, TIA |
SB 2667 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Eliminates "urban" as a requirement that limits the board of land and natural resources to leasing public lands for historic preservation and restoration projects. (KOKUBUN) |
WLE, WAM |
SB 2516 |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR PROJECTS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. Extends authorization of $20,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds from 6/30/2003 to 6/30/2007 for Hui 'Enekinia on the Big Island for electricity cogeneration. Removes water production and facilities from Hui 'Enekinia's operating structure. (INOUYE) |
WLE, WAM |
SB 2030 |
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving a public utility rule that imposes a standby charge upon nonutility generators. (INOUYE) |
WLE, CPH |
SB 2909 |
RELATING TO COUNTIES. Establishes county requirements for separate collection and recycling of food waste by specified restaurants, food courts, hotels, markets, food manufacturers or processors, catering establishments, hospitals, schools, and businesses; requires inspections and dissemination of information about the requirements. (BUNDA) |
WLE, TIA |
SB 2807 |
RELATING TO EXTENSION OF PUBLIC LAND LEASES. Allows lessees of public lands to extend their leases to the extent necessary to amortize the cost of major improvements to demised premises. (BUNDA B/R) |
WLE, WAM |
SB 2002 |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES. Amends definitions of "renewable energy" and "eligible customer-generator" and expands options for net electricity producers. (INOUYE) |
WLE, CPH |
SB 2214 |
RELATING TO UTILITY LINES. Establishes a 3-year moratorium on the construction and installation of 138 kilovolt or greater high-voltage electric transmission lines or systems. (TANIGUCHI) |
WLE, CPH |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 201, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7335.
________________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
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