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From: Robert Culbertson
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 7:32 AMtro-
To: Council Testimony104,73
Subject: Strong support for Bill 167
Aloha Madam Chair and members of the County Council, -r1+t
Please support Bill 167 prohibiting non-mineral sunscreen.
More and more, we see critical consumer and environmental issues crossing
jurisdictional boundaries requiring local leadership to step up and take action.
Such is the case with the use of chemical sunscreens on our often overcrowded
beaches and fragile reefs.
Healthy coral reefs protect our island's coastal infrastructure, beaches, and
community. The chemical compounds contained in non-mineral sunscreen
inhibit coral growth and degrade the integrity of our reefs. This ordinance
aims to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of humans and the
environment by allowing only mineral sunscreens to be provided, sold, offered
for sale, or distributed in the County.
Please use your authority and take action!
Mahalo,
Rob Culbertson
member, Big Island 'Reef Keepers' Hui
Comm. No. 11 I.4-1
Ref. To: P 101-N!LMC/
Ref. Date MAY 1 `d 2U22
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