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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
9:03 a.m. to 11:58 a.m.
Hilo Council Chambers, Hilo, and Zoom
A video recording is made part of these minutes, which is available at
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Statutes.
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I.CALL TO ORDER 0:00 –0:36\]
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II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR May 28, 2025 0:37 – 3:51\]
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III.PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA 04:16 -09:54\]
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infrastructure would disrupt the harmony
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in order to protect the island’s land, health, and people.
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reducing airborne toxins.
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VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 02:42:25 -02:44:08\]
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VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 02:44:18 – 02:44:27\]
VIII. ADJOURNMENT 02:44:28 – 02:44:41\]