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Hawaii Environmental Policy Act HRS 11-200
HRS 343 and HAR 11.200
11-200-9: Assessment of Aaencv Actions
11-200.1: Purpose and Applicant Actions
Chapter 343 HRS establishes a system of The agency shall seek, at the earliest practical
environmental review at the Slate and County time, the advice and input of the County agency
levels which shall ensure that environmental responsible for implementing the County
concerns are given the appropriate General Plan, and other agencies having
consideration in decision making along with jurisdiction or expertise, as well as those
economic and technical considerations. citizen's groups and individuals which the
proposing agency reasonably believes to be
affected.
HRS 11-200 EIS Preparation Notice and Public Input
Process for the Waste Reduction
Technology Procurement
11-200-17: Content Requirements
The County is preparing an EIS Preparation
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement shall Notice (EISPN) for a Waste Reduction
Technology facility. The following Statement of
contain a separate distinct section that inGudes purpose and Need provides guidance for
a statement of purpose and need for the identifying and evaluating project alternatives,
proposed action. and be valuable in soliciting public comment o~n
the Waste Reduction Technology
implementation.
Statement of Purpose and Need
Due to the eventual closure of the South Hilo
Sanftary Landfill, the County of Hawaii requires
a method of long-term disposal of East Hawaii
solid waste. That method should:
• Provide reliable, cost-effective waste disposal
using commercially proven technologies.
• Maximize island self-sufficiency and
sustainability by the beneficial utilization of
waste through energy, soil amendments and/or
reused materials.
• Minimize social and environmental impacts.
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