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From: Nick Bourgault
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:39 AM
To: Council Testimony %�► tr>
Subject: Vote YES on Bill 167 s74 2E:
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Dear Council members:
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I am writing to ask you to support Bill 167 to allow only mineral sunscreen (Zinc aicided
Titanium Dioxide) to be used on Hawaii Island.
The reasons I support this bill are:
•To protect people. The FDA proposes only non-nano Zinc Oxide and Titanium dioxide
are to be considered safe in humans. All other chemical sunscreen active ingredients
are considered NOT Generally Recognized As Safe And Effective (Not GRASE) by the
FDA.
•To protect coral and marine life. Only non-nano Zinc Oxide and Titanium dioxide have
been proven generally safe for corals in laboratory studies. Many components of
chemical sunscreens have either been proven harmful to corals and other marine life
in the lab, or are suspected of being harmful, and have not been well-studied.
The argument that we must protect ourselves with chemical sunscreens to avoid skin cancer
is not the only option. The best option for us, our children, and our reef life is to wear
protective clothing and use mineral sunscreens.
What you do matters--show the world that the Big Island is a leader in coral conservation
and clean water. Please vote in favor of Bill 167.
Sincerely,
Nick Bourgault
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Ref. Date JUN - 1 2022
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