THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AGRICULTURE, AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair

Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

DATE:	Friday, January 19, 2007
TIME:	1:30 pm
PLACE:	Conference Room 414 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The purpose of this informational briefing is to receive testimonies from the following individuals and agencies to address:

Agriculture in the 21^st Century, focusing on energy security:

Bill Cowern, Hawaiian Mahogany, Inc.

Lee Jakeway, Hawaii Commercial & Sugar Company

Brian Orlopp, Maui Land & Pineapple Company

Hawaiian Electric Company

Dr. Charles Kinoshita, University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources

Maurice Kaya, Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism

This is an informational briefing only.  No public testimony will be accepted.

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6760

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Senator Russell S. Kokubun

Chair