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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Based on the Mayor’s Proclamation regarding COVID-19, this meeting will be online. This is to
prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to maintain social distancing. The public may attend either
online or by telephone.
DATE: August 25, 2021
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Online – Zoom
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1614408501
(Meeting ID: 161 440 8501)
Call in: +1 669 254 5252
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. APPROVALOF MINUTES ofJuly 28, 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
update on assigned priorities, as needed (priorities are listed in the draft May 2021
meeting minutes).
b. Continued discussion of solid waste division funding needs and options.
1. Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility for funding or cost-shifting
waste management. Discussion of Extended Producer Responsibility
legislation HB 1316 (Rep. Nicole Lowen) and recommendations by the
Plastics Source Reduction Work Group. See References folder at
http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid=1&startid=112093
2. General discussion on transfer station actions to reduce costs/increase revenue
and identify additional information to be provided by DEM. (Burns/Adams)
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. 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.
b. Commission’s recommendations to Director Mansour’s query about new subdivisions
and sewers: How will the unique characteristics of your district influence the future development
of wastewater treatment in your area?
7. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE – (Deferred)
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
a. The Director’s Informational Report will return in October 2021.
b. The next meeting is scheduled for September 27, 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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cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov
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