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photo taken by a drone that captures the scope of how large the algae bloom is. Though there may be other contributors to the algae bloom, there is a high index of suspicion that one of the laterals feeding into the King Kamehameha Hotel wet well needs repair. It can be seen that the quality of the bay is significantly impaired. She would love to have more research done to determine the sources of the nitrogen feeding into the bay and to confirm whether a wastewater source is contributing to the bloom. (3) Status of sewer inflow and infiltration on Aliʻi Drive: The department is investigating potential I&I from connected facilities to the county’s collection system. Modification to the County Code can allow the Wastewater Division to require testing and repair of private collection system failures. (4) Status of implementation of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan: The plan is not yet finalized, and the implementation of the recommendations being reviewed will not commence before the plan has been finalized and funding made available. Chair Pequeño asked Commissioner Adams if it was correct that funding will be requested and attached to specific recommendation items, and she said yes. She explained that the public comment period is closed, and there is a link to the plan on DEM’s website. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Pequeño told the commissioners to email him and the secretary if they had any items they wanted on the agenda. Ms. Mellon-Lacey pointed out that one of the tasks of the commission is to hear any appeals of the director’s decisions. These may start to happen, because notice of connection letters have gone out to people in Lono Kona to connect to the new sewer line. Some of them are asking for exemptions or objecting because of the high cost or for other reasons, so there may be appeals that get referred to the commission. As the commission has not dealt with an appeal and there are several new commissioners, she would like to do another training soon. Chair Pequeño said that was a great suggestion. Commissioner Cardwell said she wanted to hear from the director on the status of the composting facility, as she read it was supposed to be finished by the end of the year. Commissioner Fulton wanted to hear about the status of the coronavirus in wastewater, though it may not be in their purview. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Pequeño announced that the next meeting is June 24, 2020, at a location to be determined or online. 10