2016-06-02 Hearing Transcript - GAF Civil Defense

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The purpose of the claim, once again, is to support the development of an updated air quality modeling program to improve upon hazard and risk assessment regarding potential future and past releases of hydrogen sulfide and other gases from the Puna Geothermal Venture plant. The updated dispersion models will provide guidance regarding the likely impacts of hydrogen sulfide releases and assist in the development of effective emergency response plans; assist in the location of future fixed air modeling [sic] equipment; and inform researchers chosen to conduct the upcoming Puna Health Study on patterns of dispersion and potential exposure. Your Planning Commission Rule 12 regarding the Geothermal Asset Fund allows the Windward Planning Commission to authorize the payment of money from the Geothermal Asset Fund to claimants whom the Commission finds has been adversely impacted by activities authorized or unauthorized by the Geothermal Resource Permit No. 2 and to authorize payment for community approved geothermal impact mitigation projects within the District of Puna. Your Rule 12, in accordance with your Rule 12, the requested claim was transmitted to the approved claim adjuster, John Mullen & Co., who reviewed the subject claim and recommended that it be awarded as submitted for the reasons as detailed in their letter dated May 26, 2016, a copy of which has been included in your packet. Whoops—and I guess that ends my presentation, so I stand ready to answer any questions that you may have, and just to note, we do have one written testimony that was submitted just this morning. I amoh, it's from Cory Harden of the Sierra Club, and I believe copies have been distributed to you. And with that, I stand ready to answer any questions that you may have. HEAUKULANL Thank you, Daryn. Commissioners, any questions for Daryn? Hearing none, we're gonna bring the Applicants forward. ARAI: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And, we do have representatives of the Hawaii County Civil Defense in the audience, so at your leisure, you may bring them forward. HEAUKULANL I think that might be appropriate, so would the Applicant or their representatives please come forward? Good morning, gentlemen. Could you please raise your right hand, and do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter now before the Planning Commission. OLIVEIRA/TEXEIRA: I do. HEAUKULANL Good morning. You've been sitting there, so you know the drill. If you could speak into the microphones; give us your name and where you reside; and tell us what you have to tell us about this claim. TEXEIRA: Chair Heaukulani and Commissioners, my name is Ed Texeira. I am the Interim Administrator for the Civil Defense, Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. Seated to my right is no stranger to you, that's former Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira, and also my predecessor who was 2 EXHIBIT C