STAND. COM. REP. 3102

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2004

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 308

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Energy and Environment, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 308, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Certification of Public Water Systems Operators

G.M. No. 308

DANIEL K. MASUNO,

for a term to expire 06-30-07,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, and statements submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony in support of DANIEL K. MASUNO from the Department of Health and five individuals. Mr. Masuno earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hawaii and has worked for the Honolulu Board of Water Supply for the past twenty-eight years. Mr. Masuno started in the Planning and Engineering Division of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply and was responsible for the installation and testing of mechanical and electrical equipment. Mr. Masuno later moved to the Board's Plant Operations Division where he reviewed the construction plans of proposed pipelines and pump stations. Mr. Masuno also served as the Water Pumping Plants Superintendent from 1990 to 2000 and currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Plant Operations where he provides direction and guidance for the Pump and Telecommunications sections of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply.

In his career, Mr. Masuno has designed, set specifications, certified, operated, and maintained water distribution systems and equipment. In addition, he has experience in the areas of water system control, cost management, system improvement, personnel supervision, and administrative duties such as budget preparation and planning.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy and Environment 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 Energy and Environment,

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J. KALANI ENGLISH, Chair