HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-27 EMC minutes draftENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
9:05a.m. to 11:57a.m.
Hilo Council Chambers, Hilo, and Zoom
A video recording is made part of these minutes, which is available at
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I.CALL TO ORDER –\]
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IV.ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR REMAINDER OF 2025 –\]
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VII.UPDATES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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