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From: John Cranshaw
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 7:07 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Support for Bill 167
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Dear Council members:
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I am writing in support of Bill 167 to allow only mineral sunscreen (Zinc Oxime e"
and Titanium Dioxide) to be used on Hawaii Island. r-
The two reasons I support this bill are: NJ
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Safer for 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 NOT recognized as safe and effective for people by the FDA.
Safer for 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.
Studies at our own Kahaluu Bay have demonstrated sunscreen chemicals in the
water many, many times higher than is considered safe for marine life.
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, as an example for others around the world. Please vote in
favor of Bill 167.
Sincerely,
John Cranshaw
Kailua Kona, HI. 96740
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