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Home My WebLink About04 LEPC MEETING AGENDA 090326Local Emergency Planning Committee September 3, 2026 Page 1 HAWAI`I COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Hawai`i County Local Emergency Planning Committee (“LEPC”) (subcommittee of the Hawai`i State Emergency Response Commission) at a regular meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 92 of the Hawai`i Revised Statutes, Title 11, Chapter 453 of the Hawai`i Administrative Rules, and the LEPC’s By-Laws. DATE: Thursday, September 3, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: Civil Defense Emergency Operations Center and via Zoom 920 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720 Public Participation: This is a combination in-person and virtual meeting. Committee members will participate in person, via ZOOM, or by teleconference. As a courtesy to the public, the Committee provides the following additional ways to view or testify remotely at this meeting: Optional Alternative to Provide Remote Oral Testimony: The public has the option to provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom. To provide verbal testimony via Zoom, please use the link below to register prior to the meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/_GOADs-pQl6IfszrGKa8fw Optional Alternative to View Meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1659051645?pwd=xQsMtYHH3qQETXU5iPYynMj1oq45XM.1&from=addon If online connection is interrupted, the meeting shall be automatically recessed for up to thirty (30) minutes to restore communication when audiovisual communication cannot be maintained with all members participating in the meeting and with the in-person location identified in this agenda. The meeting Local Emergency Planning Committee September 3, 2026 Page 2 may reconvene when either audiovisual communication is restored, or audio-only communication is established after an unsuccessful attempt to restore audiovisual communication. If it is not possible to reconvene the meeting as provided in this section within thirty (30) minutes after an interruption to communication, the meeting shall be automatically terminated. Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to the Committee Members prior to the meeting, written testimony should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting by: (1) email to Jordyn.Mantz@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) mail to the Hawai`i County Local Emergency Planning Committee, c/o Hawai`i Fire Department, 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2501, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720; or (3) by drop-off at the Hawai`i Fire Department in Hilo at the address above. If you are submitting written testimony at the meeting, please provide ten (10) copies for the Committee Members present. Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawai’i Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the meeting materials provided to the Committee are available for public inspection three business days before the meeting date during regular business hours at the Hawai`i Fire Department office in Hilo, and by clicking “Board Packets” at the following Hawai`i County Local Emergency Planning Committee website link: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/fire/local-emergency-planning- committee This information can also be requested by sending an email to Jordyn.Mantz@hawaiicounty.gov or by calling (808) 932-2900. CALL TO ORDER Introduction of current and any new members. APPROVAL OF MIINUTES Review and approval of July 2, 2026 meeting minutes. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Members of the public may provide public testimony regarding any agenda item now or at the time the agenda item is called to order. Local Emergency Planning Committee September 3, 2026 Page 3 HAWAI`I COUNTY DEPARTMENT REPORTS Reports from Hawai`i County Civil Defense, Hawai`i Fire Department (Operations, HAZMAT, EMS), and the Hawai`i County Police Department regarding any reports of incidents, training, or other operational activity from April 23, 2026, to until present. HAWAI`I COUNTY INDUSTRY PARTNER REPORTS Reports from BEI, PGV, Hamakua Energy Partners, Pacific Biodiesel, HELCO, and Media regarding any reports of incidents, training, or other operational activity from July 2, 2026, until present. STATE OF HAWAI`I REPORTS Reports from DOH, HEER, DOE, HMC, HSERC and DOA, regarding any reports of incidents, training, or other operational activity from July 2, 2026, until present. FEDERAL REPORTS Reports from military regarding any reports of incidents, training, or other operational activity from July 2, 2026, until present. OLD BUSINESS 1. Upcoming Hazmat Continuing Challenge workshop – September 7-11, 2026 2. Hawai’i State Emergency Response Commission (HSERC) update by Jason Geneau. Presenting on the HazMat Annex Project Workshop. 3. Final version of Local Emergency Planning Committee amended by-laws for approval. NEW BUSINESS 1. LEPC financial report updated July 2026 NEXT MEETING The next LEPC meeting is tentatively set for December 3, 2026 at 9am. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING The Chairperson and Committee members will comment on matters not on the current Agenda for consideration for the Committee’s next meeting. Local Emergency Planning Committee September 3, 2026 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT The Chairperson shall entertain a Motion to Adjourn and following vote shall note the date and time of the adjournment. Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai’i County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist [Article 15, Section 2- 91.3(b), Hawai’i County Code]. A lobbyist means “any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.” [Article 15, Section 2-91.3 (a)(6), Hawai’i County Code]. Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai’i 96720 Auxiliary Services to the Public: Anyone who requires auxiliary aid or service, or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact Jordyn Mantz at jordyn.mantz@hawaiicounty.gov or (808) 932-2900 as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. HAWAI`I COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE Gerald Kosaki, Chairperson