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From: James Sogi
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 3:47 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Bill 167 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983
Bill 167 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APTE 14 OF THE HAWAVI COUNTY CODE
1983 (201 6 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADI)ING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO
PROHIBITION OF NON MINERAL SUNSCREEN
I am a 3d generation resident, surfer, beach user. I.Support Bill.]6 7 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 he provided, sold, of.fered for sale, or distributed in the County.
We can protect both human and coral health with this Bill 167.
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