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From: Kuha'o Puhi
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 10:46 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Bill 167
Aloha mai kakou,
My name is Kuha`o Puhi. I am from Hilo and I live in Kailua Kona Hawai`i. I am a 7 grade
student at Ke Kula `o `Ehunuikaimalino. In science class we learned about the Kumulipo, the
coral and about mo`oku`auhau. I am writing to you today because I heard that Bill 167 is being
discussed by the County council, and I am writing to ask for your Kokua (support) of this bill.
The reason this bill is important to me is because the coral is really important to the ocean, and
I want to help the coral to grow to make the water beautiful again.
Healthy coral reefs help to protect our island community. The chemicals in non-mineral
sunscreen inhibit coral growth and degrade the integrity of our reefs. This bill 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.
I submit my testimony in strong support of Bill 167.
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1 Ref. Date MAY 1 7 2022