REP PCENRM 003 2025-10-21 2024-2026

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PCENRM-3 Page 2 October 21, 2025 composting facilities, and there is no current plan for a composting facility. Mr. Hustace expressed concern about compostable material are taking up space in our landfill rather than relocated to a composting facility. Committee Member Ashley Kierkiewicz commented that it would be helpful if some type of infographic was created to identify what is meant by this bill verses what is exempt so there is a clear visual to know when this law applies. Ms. Kierkiewicz also recommended a pilot program for micro composting facilities at the transfer stations to have the correct processing infrastructure in place on island so these materials can properly break down. Committee Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi asked if athletic activities concessions would be affected. Ms. Villegas responded that rules would still need to be determined. Mr. Onishi questioned a recycling contract and asked if Department of Environmental Management is looking into composting facilities or green waste. Mr. White answered that plans with Hawaiian Earth Recycling was all officially paused but would verify and respond to members via email. Committee Member Heather Kimball suggested the prohibition to apply to folks that received contingency funds for events from the County. Ms. Villegas asked that Ms. Kimball create the amendment. Ms. Kimball also requested clarification on the intention of providers for prepared food. Committee Member Jennifer Kagiwada commented about the County's involvement in a program around reusable foodware and offered to draft an amendment around the reusable foodware piece for more succinct language. Bill 83 was postponed to October 8, 2025. Policy Committee on Environmental and Natural Resource Management Meeting of October 8, 2025 Legislative Research Branch Operations Manager Jacob Perry was present. Committee Member Rebecca Villegas gave a brief summary of the Bill and proposed an amendment via Communication 482.1, which would amend the definition of County facility users. Committee Member Jennifer Kagiwada expressed her support for the amendment. Bill 83 was amended with nine "ayes." Ms. Villegas gave a brief summary of another proposed amendment via communication 482.3, which would amend Section 20-05-05. The director, in consultation with the sustainability administrator, shall establish and maintain an education and public information program regarging alternatives to disposable foodware and serviceware. Bill 83, as amended, was further amended with nine "ayes." Ms. Villegas proposed another amendment via communication 482.5, which would add and amend definitions to pre -packaged food and prepared food. Committee Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi expressed concern for the added costs to the vendors and requested to see cost factor numbers. PCENRM Report No. 3