HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP EMC 019 10/21/2008 2006-2008REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIIONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DATE: October 21.2008 Re: Comm. 1489/Res. 766-08
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Environmental Management, to which was referred Resolution 766-08 reports as '
follows:
Resolution 766-08 was transmitted from Council Member Emily Naeole, via Communication No.1489,
dated September 22, 2008, urging State Legislators to enact legislation regarding extended producer
responsibilities.
The purpose of this resolution is to urge State Legislators to enact Legislation for implementation of a
policy known as the "Extended Producer Responsibility Framework Approach;" establishes requirements
and guidelines for the development of collection processes funded by product manufacturers that provide
convenient and sustainable opportunities for recycling or disposal by the public.
Council Member Yagong reminded Committee Members that there are reasons why some products are a
ordered in specialized packaging, such as anti-theft design. He further stated that this could have negative
consequences if manufacturers decide not to send certain products rather than having to redesign their ",
packaging.
Mike Dworsky, Environmental Management Solid Waste Division Chief, said that models of successful;;
programs can be found in the North East, North West, Canada and California. All of these existing
programs are voluntary.
Your Committee on Environmental Management is in accord with the purposes and intent of Resolution"
766-08, and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A&E EX
FORD X
HIGA X
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
JACOBSON X
NAEOLE X
PILAGO X
YAGONG X
YOSHIMOTO X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
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BOB JAGOBSON, CHAIR
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