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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0743.001 2010-2012 J YOSHIMOTO '�' �i_'; ` Phone: (808)961-8272 COUNCIL MEMBER �i �,��►,; �/�;t; Fax: (808)961-8912 Council District 3 - =-"sue" Email: jyoshimoto @co.hawaii.hi.us HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 MEMORANDUM TO: Dominic Yagong, Chairperson and Members of the County Council FROM: J Yoshimoto, Council Member 'V DATE: June 26, 2012 SUBJECT: Request to the Department of Health to Answer Questions Relating to the Presentation by Mike Kaleikini of Puna Geothermal Venture Attached is a letter to the Department of Health inviting them to attend the Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2012, in order to answer questions relating to the presentation by Mike Kaleikini of Puna Geothermal Venture. Also attached are some questions that I have asked the Department of Health to answer in advance in case they are not able to attend in person. JY/dwe Attachments Comm. No. -7 43. Ref. To 'VW�S C✓ Ref. vote JUN 2 6 20� Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer ;Mtr us •N' h•' °•'•� ' ' Phone: (808)961-8272 J YOSHIMOTO ; �,i�; COUNCIL MEMBER ;.:6`�.t'f„�/;;t Fax: (808) 961-8912 Council District 3 -_-_ Email: jyoshimoto @co.hawaii.hi.us HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Sent via email; hardcopy to follow June 25, 2012 Gary Gill, Deputy Director State Department of Health P.O. Box 3378 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96801 Dear Mr. Gill: Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) is scheduled to do a presentation in the Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability Committee (AWESC) on July 2, 2012. Due to the many questions that usually arise from geothermal discussions related to PGV, it would be a great benefit to both the Council Members and the public to have a representative from the Department of Health available to answer questions. I apologize for the late notice, but would you or are a representative be able to attend the AWESC meeting on July 2, 2012? Your attendance would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please call me at(808) 961- 8272. Mahalo, J Yoshimoto, Chair Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability Committee JY/dwe Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer • •OJM�V. N,.1 J YOSHIMOTO ,,i�;'; Phone: (808)961-8272 COUNCIL MEMBER :4 Fax: (808)961-8912 Council District 3 . . -A Email: jyoshimoto@co.hawaii.hi.us co.hawaii.hi.us rE oF.H+r+ - HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Sent via email; hardcopv to follow June 26, 2012 Gary Gill, Deputy Director State Department of Health P.O. Box 3378 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96801 Dear Mr. Gill: Below are some questions that may be asked during the Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2012. 1. What permits is PGV required to have in order to operate its facility, for exploratory drilling, production or for re-injection? 2. What standards must PGV comply with in its drilling activities, for production wells, and for injection wells? 3. What air quality standards must PGV comply with? What are these standards based on? Is there a relationship between these standards and public health? 4. What water quality standards must PGV comply with? What are these standards based on? 5. What noise standards must PGV comply with? What are these standards based on? 6. What is the relationship between these standards and EPA standards? 7. How would you describe PGV's compliance with the above standards and permit conditions? Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Gary Gill, Deputy Director State Department of Health June 26, 2012 Page 2 8. When was the last determination made that PGV had exceeded permissible standards or was in violation of any permit condition? 9. Has there been any need to issue any cease and desist orders based on the failure of PGV to operate in compliance with its permits which implicate health and safety standards? 10. Can members of the public access air or noise monitor and permit information? 11. Who maintains and calibrates the monitors? If you are unable to attend the July 2 committee meeting, please provide the answers in writing by June 29, 2012. Mahalo, eirOF J Yoshimoto, Chair Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability Committee JY/dwe