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I recently traveled to Denver, Colorado where I attended the National Conference of State Legislatures Transportation Symposium. I met with state legislators and staff from across the country for a two day meeting to discuss various transportation topics, including autonomous vehicles, road usage charges, impaired driving, and electric vehicle surcharge.
Vessels under 200 gross tons planning to stay in port during a heavy weather event are required to submit a mooring plan for approval by the Captain of the Port and HDOT.
Harbor officials suggest submitting the application as early as possible.
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I attended a dedication ceremony for the Honolulu International Airport Mokulele Terminal in honor of John C.M. "Brother" Iacovazzi. John was the Director of Airport Services for Mokulele Airlines and was dedicated to his position. I was joined by HIDOT Director Jade Butay, Representative Lynn DeCoite and John's family who flew in from Pennsylvania.
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Senator Inouye attended the IllumiNation Energy Summit in Columbus, Ohio this month. She sat alongside technology providers, industry leaders, startup companies and other policymakers to have meaningful conversations & explore what the future of energy looks like. Among the presenters were: American Electric Power - AEP, The Ohio State University, Battelle, Smart Columbus, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
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As Chair of the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee, Senator Inouye hosted an informational meeting on July 29, 2015, to update residents on the Pahoa Roundabout project scheduled to begin construction in early August. Located at the intersection of Highway 130 and Pahoa Village Road, the $5 million project was postponed last year while the June 27 lava flow threatened lower Puna.
Concerned that community members may have lost track of the project, and with the start date in a few weeks, Senator Inouye was joined by Senator Russell Ruderman, Rep. Joy San Buenaventura, and County Council members Daniel Paleka and Greggor Ilagan. DOT officials presented details regarding starting dates, the duration of the project, and traffic detours that will be in effect during construction. Ed Sniffen, Deputy Director, Highways Division, flew in from Oahu to make this presentation and Leslie Isemoto, President of Isemoto Contracting was also in attendance.
Senator Inouye recently visited the island of Kauai to observe DOT facilities in preparation for her role as Chair of the Senate Transportation committee. Traveling with DOT officials she was able to observe the Lihue airport and Nawiliwili harbor and to spend time talking about highway priorities. She ended her visit in Koloa touring a solar farm and green energy biomass plant.
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Senator Inouye visited the Kohala Ditch with a group of constituents. The date for this visit ended up being six days after a torrential rain, and the Senator was able to view the damage caused by the storm. This photo puts some perspective to the damage and ultimately, the inconvenience the North Kohala community was dealing with.
VASH (Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii) honored Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth at a luncheon ceremony onboard The Pride of America. Senator Inouye joined many others, including fellow Hilo Rotary members, at this event. Congratulations Mitch!
Senator Inouye participated in a sound assessment for a proposed shooting range at Pu‘uanahulu, above the Kohala Coast resorts. She joined hoteliers and resort developers during the assessment. Following the test, she also visited the site, less than a mile away, for a demonstration of the firearms used during the assessment and an explanation of possible options for mitigation. (Photo courtesy: Rep. Cindy Evans)