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In the future, the applicant may use alternate fuels, specifically naphtha, to reduce <br />emissions, which could necessitate expanding the existing fuel storage tanks and tank - <br />yard berm walls, adding more storage tanks, additional fuel distribution pumps/piping, <br />and additional fire protection. (Exhibit A - Change of Zone application and Final <br />Environmental Impact Statement dated January 24, 2005 and Appendices) <br />2. Objective: The applicant seeks the proposed action to (1) bring the existing and <br />proposed use of the project as an electrical generating station and substation into <br />conformance with County zoning; (2) facilitate future operation and maintenance of the <br />generating station; and (3) implement proposed environmental mitigation measures. <br />According to the applicant, forecasts for future energy demand show a greater growth in <br />West Hawaii compared to East Hawaii, an increase in sales and peak demand for <br />electricity, and a need to use a mix of demand-side resources, central -station generators, <br />and combined heat and power systems. <br />3. Reasons for the request: The properties were zoned Open by the County to conform to <br />the State Land Use Conservation designation. The State Board of Land and Natural <br />Resources directed the applicant to seek a reclassification from the Conservation to the <br />Urban district. The reclassification was approved by the State Land Use Commission on <br />November 7, 2005. The request from an Open to a General Industrial zoned district <br />would bring the properties into conformance with its existing use for industrial purposes. <br />4. Timeframe: In 2004, the applicant completed the addition of CT -4 and CT -5 and retired <br />older diesels 18, 19 and 20. The ST -7 installation, which would allow the utilization of <br />waste heat and make the plant more fuel efficient, is anticipated for completion in 2009. <br />5. Estimated Number of Jobs: Fifteen. <br />6. Landowner: Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. <br />OTHER INFORMATION <br />7. Chapter 343, HRS: Environmental Impact Statement was required pursuant to Chapter <br />343, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and the Environmental Impact Statement Rules, <br />Title 11, Chapter 200 of the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR). The Final EIS was <br />accepted by the State Land Use Commission on February 10, 2005 and by written Order <br />-2- <br />