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study. There's only been verbal opinions offered by Mr. Nance, who of course is hired by Piilani <br />Partners. So, who is going to ensure that the drilling is done safely? Before you vote, please <br />consider getting written opinions from a hydrologist paid by the State or County and a written <br />opinion from the State Commission on Water Resource Management. <br />Second concern is review by the Water Commission. State Office of Planning recommended <br />three things: a public trust resource evaluation, and information about no impact on existing <br />groundwater uses. I think there actually is a bit of information in Sidney Fuke's last letter. And, <br />also inputting comments should specifically be sought from the State Commission on Water <br />Resource Management. I hope you will check and ensure those things are done before you vote. <br />Let's see, and fees. As Mr. Replogle pointed out at your last meeting, the aquifer would not exist <br />unless there's a lot of public and private resources protecting the forest above, and that includes <br />County resources to enforce grading and grubbing laws. Also, to prevent pollution of the <br />aquifer, sewers have to be built and maintained. A lot of County expense and as you know, <br />cesspools have to be replaced soon under a new law and that will require a lot of public and <br />private money to keep the aquifer non -polluted. <br />Also, State taxpayers paid for the drilling study that Piilani Partners relied on for information <br />about the aquifer, but Piilani Partners said they can't possibly be expected to be pay anything for <br />the water, and they question the County's authority to require any fees. <br />Sidney Fuke did mention the Geothermal Asset Fund, and if this project goes forward, which we <br />hope it doesn't, but the Asset Fund might be a model to look at. <br />Fourth concern is impacts to the ocean. Two hundred thousand gallons of fresh water a day <br />would suddenly stop flowing into the ocean if they take that water out, and what's going to <br />happen out at the ocean? Is it just out of sight, out of mind? Has anyone asked a marine <br />scientist? <br />And, lastly, I got Don Thomas's report attached to my testimony so you can take a look on his <br />comments. <br />So, thank you, and you all look tired. Please go home. <br />AGUINALDO: Thank you. <br />CLARKSON: Thank you. <br />The discussion ended at 2:35 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Sarah Y. Hata-Finley, Secretary <br />Windward Planning Commission <br />EXHIBIT G <br />3 <br />