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Hawaii Society of <br /> Professional Engineers <br /> a state society of the National Society o/Professional Engineers <br /> Kona-Kohala Chapter • do 755749 Kalawa Street • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 <br /> December 3, 2007 <br /> <br /> Mr. Bruce McClure, Director <br /> Department of Public Works County of Hawaii <br /> Aupuni Center101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7 <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Subject: Ad Hoc Committee Regarding Bill 15] <br /> Dear Bruce, <br /> As you know, a very important part of the charter of the National Society of Professional <br /> Engineers is to preserve the integrity of the field by insuring that licensed engineers be involved <br /> in engineering decisions that affect the safety of the public. As such, The Hawaii Society of <br /> Professional Engineers, Kona-Kohala Chapter, would like to extend our support to you and your <br /> department regarding review of Bill 151. Many of our members have been actively following <br /> Bill 51 and l51 and are very familiar with the issues. We would like the opportunity to help <br /> formulate policy and regulations based on sound engineering principles and valid technical data. <br /> Please do not hesitate to call on us if we can be of assistance on the Ad Hoc Committee as we <br /> believe that technical expertise is essential in determining effective solutions to flooding issues. <br /> Please feel free to call Marc Botticelli, P.E. at 329-8249 if you have any questions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> President, Hawaii Society of Pr ssional Engineers, Kona Kohala Chapter <br /> Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers, Kona Kohala Chapter <br /> Marc Botticelli, P.E. President <br /> Nancy E. Bums, P.E., President-Elect <br /> Nick Yamasaki, L.P.L.S., E.I.T., Secretary <br /> Chrystal Yamasaki, L.P.L.S., Treasurer <br /> Steve Herbert, Director <br /> Bruce Witcher, Director <br /> Chris Lawson, Director <br /> cc. Galen Kuba, DPW Engineering Division Head <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> <br />