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May 14, 2007 <br /> Mr. Peter Hoffman <br /> Page 2 <br /> Qill 51 includes building standards above those required to meet NIFP regulations such <br /> <br /> as constructing homes and other buildings one foot above base flood elevations. We feel <br /> <br /> that the NIFP regulations have been generated based on significant research effort and <br /> <br /> vetted with considerable resources when compared to the effort and resources available to <br /> <br /> the our County. Changing or upgrading the NIFP regulations, unless warranted by a local <br /> <br /> condition as certified by an engineer, will increase costs to homeowners and businesses <br /> <br /> with no apparent reduction in flood insuranec or other benefit. <br /> <br /> We ena;uragr, the County Council to expedite changes to Chapter 27 needed to comply <br /> <br /> with NIFP regulations. Other changes should be carefully considered with the proper <br /> <br /> time and resources, to vet all pertinent issues affected by the proposed changes. <br /> We respectfully submit our thoughts and concerns to the Hawaii County Council for <br /> <br /> consideration when enacting legislation regarding the health and safety of the residents <br /> and businesses of the County of Hawaii. <br /> Please feel free to contact me at (808) 676-3300 or Mr. Frederic l3erg at (808) 284-4221 <br /> if you would like to discuss our thoughts and concerns further. <br /> Aloha, <br /> Jeffrey J."Anfstor <br /> President <br /> <br />