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From: Hope Patterson
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 10:23 AM
To: Council Testimony
Cc: Jadda Miller
Subject: Support for Bill 167
May 20, 2022
Bill 167 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016
EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF NON-
MINERAL SUNSCREEN
Dear Chair Maile David, Co-Chair Aaron Chung, and members of the County Council:
I am in support of Bill 167. 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. The purpose of this ordinance is 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.
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Hope Patterson
7th-Grade Student N.
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