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HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON VOG EFFECTS |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
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NOTICE OF FACT-FINDING MEETING
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Friday, June 20, 2008 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
The House Special Committee on Vog Effects is meeting to receive information on vog and its effects on public health.
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9 a.m. |
Brief opening remarks |
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9 – 10 a.m. |
Vog overview |
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10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Health issues |
Topics of discussion will include medical ramifications, air quality, and water quality of catchment systems. The following agencies and organizations have been invited to participate.
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U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory |
University of Hawaii at Hilo |
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Department of Health |
University of Hawaii at Manoa |
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Department of Education |
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation |
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Department of Labor and Industrial Relations |
American Lung Association |
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Department of Land and Natural Resources |
Hawaii Medical Service Association |
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Department of Defense |
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii |
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County of Hawaii |
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No public testimony will be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-8400 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-8400.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 550-8074.
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