THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT |
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 11, 2002 |
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TIME: |
1:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 2536 (HSCR512-02) |
RELATING TO SECTION 17 OF ACT 85, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 1999. Makes permanent certain statutory revisions to fishing laws temporarily enacted through Act 85, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 1999. Allows the Department to amend rules without amending statutes.
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WLE, JDC |
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HB 2537 (HSCR412-02) |
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES. Expands the Department's authority to possess or use chemicals, electrofishing devices, explosives, and other fishing gears that would normally be unlawful when no other reasonable alternative exists. And expands the Department's authority to permit non-consumptive activities that are otherwise prohibited by law; and clarifies that permits issued for chemicals and electrofishing devices include possession or use of such devices.
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WLE, JDC |
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HB 2538 (HSCR574-02) |
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES. Clarifies that central service and administrative expenses shall not be diverted from the Sport Fish Special Fund. Clarifies that the money from the Sport Fish Special Fund and Commercial Fisheries Special Fund may be used for the enforcement of the State's aquatic resouces' laws.
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WLE, WAM |
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HB 2550 HD2 (HSCR695-02) |
RELATING TO APPURTENANT RIGHTS UNDER THE WATER CODE. Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine appurtenant water rights under the State Water Code. (HB2550 HD2)
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WLE, JDC |
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HB 2553 (HSCR587-02) |
RELATING TO THE BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES. Increases the amount of funding for the Bureau of Conveyances to continue modernization efforts and ensure adequate staffing.
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WLE, WAM |
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HB 2549 (HSCR575-02) |
RELATING TO EXTENSION OF PUBLIC LAND LEASES. Allows lessees of public lands to extend their leases to the extent necessary to amortize the cost of major improvements to demised premises.
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WLE, WAM |
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HB 2266 HD2 (HSCR700-02) |
RELATING TO ACCRETED LANDS.
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WLE, JDC |
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HB 2128 HD1 (HSCR491-02) |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR PROJECTS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. Extends authorization of $20,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds from 6/30/2003 to 6/30/2007 for Hui 'Enekinia on the Big Island for electricity cogeneration. Removes water production and facilities from Hui 'Enekinia's operating structure. Also allows the refunding of the special purpose revenue bonds. (HD1) |
WLE, WAM |
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HB 2731 HD1 (HSCR612-02) |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR CENTRAL OAHU RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY, INC. Authorizes issuance of $25,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds for Central Oahu Recycling and Disposal Facility, Inc. (HB2731 HD1) |
WLE, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 201, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7335.
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________________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
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