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<br /> SE~-r BY~HIEDB ~ 0-19-97 2=58PJ1 = HI ISL ECOV DEV BD- 9693297 1/ 2 <br /> HAWAII <br /> ISLAND <br /> Economic <br /> Development <br /> '97 f9flY 19 Pal 3 SO Board <br /> COUP <br /> COUNTY Ui= i-iAWAII <br /> Ma 19, 1997 east Hawall • Hllo <br /> y 200 Kanoelehue Ave. <br /> Suita 103, Box 281 <br /> The Honorable James Arakaki HiIO, HI 96720 <br /> Ph (608) 866-6416/17 <br /> Chair, Hawaii County Council Fax (608J 966-6782 <br /> 25 Aupuni Street First Federeil Bldg ne <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 75-6737 <br /> Kuaklnl Hwy. #207 <br /> Kailue-KOne, <br /> Re: Bill #62 relating to Post Harvest HI 96740 <br /> Trearinent Facility -Draft 2. Ph. c6oe~ 3zs-4713 <br /> Public Hearing May 20, 1997 - 9:00 AM <br /> Council Chambers <br /> Honorable Chair and Members of the Council <br /> The Hawaii Island Economic Development Board applauds the level of <br /> initiative and interest exhibited by Council members and staff during the <br /> lengthy hearing process relative to Bi11 #62. <br /> We understand that a draft #3 submittal is pending which may incorporate <br /> additional requirements such as an irtdepertdent economic analysis, private- <br /> . sector partnership, and EIS review if appropriate for specific project <br /> components. We believe such language will satisfy outstanding concerns <br /> and protect general public interest, safety and health. <br /> In our public testimony on May 15, 1997, we noted that the State Civil Defense <br /> Agenc}' has resource information on statewide models and procedures for <br /> similar industrial facilities under NRC guidelines for training and emergency <br /> procedures. We are confident that the highest construction standards can be <br /> applied to this project, and that appropriate mitigation measures can be made <br /> by siting the project outside of tsunami, inundation or high volcanic hazard <br /> zones. We believe that appropriate safety training and handling techniques <br /> can be supplied by independent professional oversight in cooperation with <br /> the project developer and county resources. <br /> We would be pleased to provide our resources to any joint continuing <br /> initiative undertaken to supply the public with balanced, factual, science- <br /> based information on this important socio-economic development <br /> opportunity. In light of external ideological pressures, it has become <br /> increasingly difficult to conduct civil discourse on this issue. Nevertheless, <br /> we believe that the general public supports the Council's present intent on <br /> Bill #62 as a significant step forward Eor diversified agricultural interests. <br /> a;~.~~ FNO CAP <br /> ,r, ~~~tPresentedC~~, <br /> l~te_.nAY <br /> 2~ ~ <br /> 199,7 <br /> <br />