STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2168

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NO. 738

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Agriculture and Environment, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 738, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control

 

G.M. No. 738

SCOTT GLENN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history and statement submitted by Scott Glenn for service as the Director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Scott Glenn from the Governor; Department of Health; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Department of Taxation; Department of Accounting and General Services; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Department of Human Resources Development; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Transportation; Department of Public Safety; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Pūlama Lānai; Building Industry Association Hawaii; Oahu County Committee of the Oahu County Democrats; Hawaii Cattlemen's Council; Hawaii Farm Bureau; Hawaii Gas; Hanalei Watershed Hui; and twelve individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Glenn's experience as an Environmental Planner, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him for reappointment as the Director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control.  Mr. Glenn has experience at Cardno, a professional infrastructure and environmental services company, as a project manager, business developer, and technical expert, and has led a team of planners, environmental scientists, geospatial data analysts, graphic designers, and technical specialists.  Mr. Glenn specializes in asset management, environmental planning and compliance, environmental review, and climate change adaptation planning and is the co-founder and President of Better Block Hawaii, a non-profit corporation dedicated to exploring collaborative, innovative approaches to improving urban livability.  He has also served as the Chair of the Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter and Chair of the State Environmental Council.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Glenn has worked in the areas of urban planning and the environment for many years and has significant experience with environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.  He received his Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Hawaii in 2009. 

 

     Your Committee further finds that Mr. Glenn has served as Director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control since 2015.  As the Director, Mr. Glenn advises the Governor on environmental quality issues.  The Director is tasked with public education and outreach, conducting research, submitting and providing testimony on legislative initiatives, recommending programs, and providing advice and assistance regarding Hawaii's environmental review process.  The Director also sits as an ex officio voting member on the Environmental Council, Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals, and Emergency Response Commission.  Based on Mr. Glenn's knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service, your Committee finds that Mr. Glenn is well-qualified to continue to serve as the Director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control.

 

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

 

 

 

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MIKE GABBARD, Chair