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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Based on the Mayor’s Proclamation regarding COVID-19, this meeting will be online. This is to
prevent the spreadof COVID-19 and to maintain social distancing.The public may attend either
online or by telephone.
DATE: June 23, 2021
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE:Online – Zoom
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619176386
(Meeting ID: 161 917 6386)
Phone: +1 669 254 5252, enter the meeting ID, then #.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Anyone wishing to provide written testimony on an agenda
item may do so by submitting it in writing or by fax. To ensure timely delivery to commissioners
prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business
day prior to the meeting by (1) email to peter.sur@hawaiicounty.gov or (2) facsimiles to 961-
8086. When submitting written testimony, please specify for which agenda item it is being
submitted. All written testimony will be part of the permanent record.
Testimony in real time will be permitted to the extent possible.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OFMAY 26,2021
3. STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIR
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Status report on 2021 EMC Priorities – Each lead commissioner to provide brief
report on assigned priorities (priorities are listed in the draft May2021 meeting
minutes).
b. Status report on action items from previous meeting
i. Further discussion relating to EMC support for the PaintCare program.
ii. Any potential effects on DEM related to Res. No. 143-21.
6.NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion on solid waste division funding needs and options.
b.Presentation from the Office of the Corporation Counsel regarding the
Commission’s authority to hear and determine appeals from decisions of the
director, including orders and denials of variances, pursuant to Hawai‘i County
Code Section 2-207(b), and matters relating to the Commission’s process of
handling appeals.
7. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Director’s Informational Report. (Note: the report is posted online with the agenda under
www.hawaiicounty.gov>Our County> County Calendar> (Meeting date).
1. Legislative update
2. Requests for updates: The commissioners have requested informational updates
on the following:
a. An overview of the $1 billion wastewater project list that DEM is pursuing via
federal infrastructure funds. List the projects, cost per project, alternatives
considered for each project, and timelines for completion proposed in the
federal request or projected timelines for each project’s completion. Is the
proposed $1 billion sought in the form of grants or loans? If both, please
specify. (Gaffney)
b. DEM’s short-term and long-term plans for recycled water management and
cost recovery. Does DEM intend to push DWS to handle the sale and
distribution of R-1 water (as other counties do) or does DEM intend to
manage those specifics of recycling from within DEM? (Gaffney)
c. Nlehu/Phala LCCs status of negotiations
d. Residential fee credit issue discussed at RAWEEMC 6/15/21
e. Impacts of Council approved Budget 2021-22 for DEM, including life cycle
assessment contract and funding a contractor to look into wastewater funding
alternatives.
3. Solid Waste Division Projects and Updates
4. Wastewater Division Projects and Updates
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a. Follow up on action items determined today.
b. Other (Commissioners may suggest items they would like placed on the next
agenda.)
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2021, online or at a location to be announced.
Please contact the Department of Environmental Management or monitor the website for
updates.
10. ADJOURNMENT
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