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September 20, 2013 Page 2 of 2 (8) Other than an exemption for papaya, whether any existing grandfather provision for genetically engineered crops and plants, particularly for crops and plants involving bee and wind pollination, should be discontinued or further restricted based on potential adverse impacts on non-genetically engineered crops and neighboring properties; (9) Whether there are particular potential water pollution or flooding concerns relating to the cultivation of genetically engineered crops plants, and associated pesticides (including insecticides) given the topography and geology of Hawaii Island; (10) Whether there are valid safety and nutritional concerns regarding existing types of genetically engineered papaya, as well as of any new types of genetically engineered papaya that are currently being tested or proposed: (11) Whether and under what conditions a genetically engineered solution to a plant disease that poses an imminent risk to an entire crop industry should be exempt, fully or to some extent, from any prohibition of genetically engineered organisms; (12) Whether there are reasonable and pro-active ways to encourage, allow, and/or promote "co- existence" of traditional/conventional, scientific, bio-technological methods of cultivation, propagation and development of stronger disease resistant plants and animals with "organic" methods; (13) Whether the ability to patent genetically engineered crops and plants, and the long reach of patent liability laws, is a significant concern in matters relating to the prohibition and restriction of the cultivation of genetically engineered crops and plants on Hawaii Island; (14) Whether farming that involves genetically engineered crops or plants should be considered a generally accepted management practice on Hawai`i Island, or alternatively continued to be a special exception to what is considered to be a generally accepted agricultural practice; and, (15) Whether there are additional reasonable ways to investigate and enforce County of Hawai'i ordinances restricting the cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered crops and plants, including whether both civil and penal enforcement is appropriate. The Ad-Hoc Committee shall report its findings back to the Agriculture, Water, Energy and Sustainability Council Committee its recommendations no later than one year from the date the Ad-Hoc Committee is formed. It is recommended that in making its report the Ad Hoc Committee shall address economic, environmental, community health, as well as cultural considerations. If there are any questions please call me or my staff at (808) 887-2043. M W'dh