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From: Keith Neal
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 9:09 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Strong support for Bill 167
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Aloha members of Hawai'i County Council,
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Please support Bill 167 prohibiting non-mineral sunscreen.
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As unpleasant as the Covid pandemic is, it has taught us several
things. In particular, if we lessen the impact(s) to our nearshore reef
ecosystems,.they revive, even flourish. Healthy coral reef ecosystems
protect of our island's coastal infrastructure, beaches, and community.
The chemical compounds contained in non-mineral sunscreen inhibit
coral growth and reproduction of our reefs. Some consumer available
sunscreens have chemical compounds known to be toxic to corals in
the parts per trillion!
Bill 167 enables only mineral sunscreens are available in Hawaii
county there by protecting healthy reefs and the people that enjoy
them.
Please take action!
Mahalo,
Keith Neal
Waimea
Citizen Science Volunteer
Local Field Office: Hawai'i Island
P: 808.756.1786
International Headquarters: Comm. No. 1 I 'I"✓Z
Coral Reef Alliance
1330 Broadway, Suite 600 Ref.To: P 1041 P4 A L
Oakland, CA 94612 Ref. Date_ MAY 1 7 2022
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