STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1847

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 579

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 579, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators

 

G.M. No. 579

JAMES LANDGRAF,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by James Landgraf for service on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of James Landgraf from the Department of Health and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Landgraf's experience in the field of water systems operations, commitment to public service, and dedication to providing safe and clean drinking water qualify him for appointment to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators.  Mr. Landgraf is currently employed by the County of Maui Department of Water Supply and JN Construction Inc., both of which provide services in maintaining drinking water systems and treatment plants.  At the County of Maui, Mr. Landgraf is responsible for the daily operations of the most complex surface water treatment facilities in the State.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Landgraf possesses both a Water Treatment Plant Operator and Distribution System Operator certification at the highest grade level of 4.  Mr. Landgraf earned his Associate of Science in heavy equipment repair from Honolulu Community College and attended Washington State University where he studied Civil Engineering.

 

     Your Committee further finds that Mr. Landgraf meets the requirement that a representative be an individual who is duly qualified in the fields of sanitary engineering or public water system operation.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Landgraf be appointed to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators based on his experience in water sanitation and commitment to providing safe and clean water to the community.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health 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 Health,

 

 

 

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair