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  • HDOT ALERTS TRAVELERS OF LIMITED PARKING AT HAWAII’S AIRPORTS DURING LABOR DAY WEEKEND

    HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division alerts travelers of limited parking at the five main airports across the state during the Labor Day weekend due to an anticipated increase in airline passengers or a reduction in available parking spaces. Two improvement projects at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) have reduced the total number of available parking stalls by more than 600. The projects include the construction of the Mauka Concourse which closed Lot B. For more information on the Mauka Concourse project click here. Parking on the roof level of the Terminal 1 (formerly the Interisland Terminal) garage at HNL is closed for the installation of a new carport and more than 4,200 solar panels from August 20 through November 16, 2018. For more information regarding the solar panel installation click here. Travelers at Kahului Airport (OGG) should be aware of construction activities on the new Consolidated Rent-A-Car (Conrac) facility that have temporarily reduced the amount of available public parking stalls. To provide additional parking for the public, HDOT has created separate employee parking. Parking limitations are expected to ease after Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. Travelers are encouraged to get dropped off at the airport, carpool, or schedule another method of transportation. If utilizing the airport’s public parking garages, travelers are advised to arrive early and allow for additional walking time to the ticket lobbies, as some lots are farther from the main terminal than others. The maximum parking rate for a 24-hour period at HNL is $18. The maximum parking rate for a 24-hour parking at neighbor island airports is $15. Drivers are encouraged to write down the lot they are parked in and the level and location of the vehicle or use their phone to photograph the vehicle’s location to use as reference upon return. Drivers should place the parking ticket stub in a safe place that is not visible from the outside of the vehicle. Do not leave it on the car’s dashboard. For more parking information about parking at the airports click on the following links: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) http://airports.hawaii.gov/hnl/getting-to-from/parking/ Kahului Airport (OGG) http://airports.hawaii.gov/ogg/getting-to-from/parking/ Lihue Airport (LIH) http://airports.hawaii.gov/lih/getting-to-from/parking/ Hilo International Airport (ITO) http://airports.hawaii.gov/ito/getting-to-from/parking/ Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) http://airports.hawaii.gov/koa/getting-to-from/parking/ The total amount of airport public parking stalls is listed below: HNL – 4,500 OGG – 1,200 LIH – 575 ITO – 475 KOA – 1,475 For more information on ways to make the check-in travel process smoother, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website by clicking here. #DOT #Hawaiidepartmentoftransportation #AirportsDivision #DanielKInouye #Kahuluiairport #HDOT #Hawaiisenate #StateofHawaii #LihueAirport #EllisonOnizukaKOnaAirport

  • HIDOE RELEASE: KALIHI-TO-ALA MOANA SCHOOL IMPACT FEES TO BEGIN OCT. 1

    HONOLULU – Beginning Oct. 1, 2018, homebuilders and residential developers in the urban corridor from Kalihi to Ala Moana will be subject to a school impact fee when applying for building permits for new residential construction. Approved last summer by the Hawaii State Board of Education, the Kalihi-to-Ala Moana School Impact Fee District is defined as those areas served by the following elementary schools: Fern, Kalihi Kai, Kalihi Waena, Linapuni and Puuhale in the Farrington Complex; and Kaahumanu, Kaiulani, Kauluwela, Likelike and Royal in the McKinley Complex. The Kalihi-to-Ala Moana School Impact Fee District is defined as those areas served by 10 elementary schools in the Farrington and McKinley Complex Areas. In coordination with the City and County of Honolulu, building permit applicants will be notified by letter to submit payment to the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) prior to issuance of a building permit. The fee amount is $3,864 per unit. Developers of residential projects of 50 units or more are required to meet with the Department to determine if fees will take the form of land for future school sites, cash, or a combination of both. Developers must meet with HIDOE before projects are subdivided or receive change in zoning approval. The Hawaii Legislature established school impact fees by statute in 2007, providing HIDOE with a means to raise funds to help build or expand schools in areas impacted by high population growth. “The estimated 39,000 additional dwelling units for this stretch of urban Honolulu, if built, will have a significant impact on the public school system,” said Assistant Superintendent Dann Carlson. “School impact fees would help to offset the cost of accommodating additional students, but the fees are only assessed if and when that development occurs.” To date, HIDOE has collected a combined $4.7 million in school impact fees in Leeward Oahu, West Maui and Central Maui. Fees collected within a designated school impact fee district can only be spent on schools in that district. Commercial projects, industrial projects, senior housing, replacement homes, or projects to enlarge existing homes are exempt from the fees as they are not expected to impact school enrollment. For more information, please contact the HIDOE Facilities Development Branch at (808) 784-5080, Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/kalihi-ala-moana-impact-fees.aspx #HIDOE #HawaiiStateBoardofEducation #DannCarlson #homebuilders #hawaiistate

  • THE ALALA PROJECT NEWS RELEASE - 11 ALALA IN THE WILD SURVIVE HURRICANE LANE WITH NO IMPACTS

    Team Now Preparing for Additional Releases This Fall (Hilo) – In their forest home in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on Hawai‘i Island, eleven ʻAlalā (native Hawaiian crows) appear to have little difficulty following several days of heavy rains generated by Hurricane Lane. The critically endangered birds, the first to have been successfully released into the wild from conservation breeding facilities last fall, are among the creatures who experienced more than 30 inches of rain during the storm. As soon as it was safe, staff from the San Diego Zoo Global’s Hawai‘i Endangered Bird Conservation Program, a partner in The ʻAlalā Project, went into the field to check on the bird’s welfare. Dr. Alison Greggor, a post-doctoral research associate commented, “The Hawaiian forest is very resilient and, in that way, the ʻAlalā are also very resilient. Our team got out here as soon as it was safe, and they saw no ill effects on the birds. They weathered the storm very well.” Department of Land and Natural Resources staff also accessed the site as soon as it was safe, to assess any damage to roads, infrastructure, and check the status of management actions. “Decades of intensive habitat management have made the reserve a unique ecosystem, home to some of the island’s rarest birds and plants”, said DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) Biologist, Jackie Gaudioso-Levita. The reintroduction team describes the eleven birds as being quite hardy. They’ve lived in the forest for almost a year, including through one entire winter. Greggor continued, “They survive very well in wet conditions and they’re able to fend for themselves. We’ve seen over time that the birds have gotten much better seeking shelter in the forest and finding natural nooks and crevices where they can hide from the rain.” She explained that for forest bird species, individuals that get really wet from prolonged rain can see ill effects when their body temperatures drop. ʻAlalā are known to be highly intelligent but the field team was thrilled that in spite of nearly three feet of rain over just four days, the birds remained unharmed. This is encouraging news, among known impacts on wild and establishing populations in low numbers, where a single storm can prove to be decimating. These ʻAlalā, with ten others planned to be released this Fall and dozens of others waiting in the wings, are the subjects of one of Hawai‘i’s most intensive and complex conservation breeding and reintroduction programs ever. The last wild ʻAlalā were seen more than 15 years ago in South Kona. Experts from a host of state, federal, non-profit and private agencies and organizations, all partners in The ʻAlalā Project, have spent years rearing birds in conservation centers on the Big Island and on Maui, managing suitable habitat, and strategically planning their release back to the wild. In addition to last year’s and this Fall’s upcoming release, the plan is to continue releasing birds into native forests for at least the next three years. Ultimately the hope is ʻAlalā in the wild will eventually breed successfully and re-establish their place again in the ecosystem. Dr. Greggor concluded, “Everyone working on this project is totally committed to its success, rain or shine. It’s so encouraging to see this first set of ʻAlalā in the wild continuing to do well…even after experiencing the impacts of a hurricane. We’ll continue doing everything humanly possible to be sure they and the others to follow in coming years have all the support they need to thrive and survive in their forest homes.” # # # RESOURCES (All video/images courtesy: DLNR) HD video & SOTs (Dr. Alison Greggor): https://vimeo.com/287107262 Photographs: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7k8ynf0c54rhqvt/AAD5RMZ-CrochUxVaBY572fka?dl=0 For more information: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/alalaproject/ https://www.facebook.com/alalaproject/ The ʻAlalā Project is a partnership between major partners of the State of Hawaiʻi Dept. of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and San Diego Zoo Global. The project is working to establish a self-sustaining, wild population of ʻAlalā that fulfills its’ roles (ecological, cultural, etc.) #HawaiiDeptofLandandNaturalResources #alalaproject #hurricanlane #lane #hilo #PuuMakaala #PuuMakaalaNaturalAreaReserve #SanDiegoZoo #SanDiegoZooGlobalsHawaiiEndangeredBirdCon #JackieGaudiosoLevita #TheʻAlalāProject #DrAlisonGreggor #DLNR #aalaproject #usfishandwildlifeservice #forestryandwildlife #StateofHawaii #hawaiisenatemajority

  • Governor Ige signs supplementary proclamation to extend emergency assistance related to Hurricane La

    DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has signed a supplementary proclamation to extend relief for disaster damages resulting from Hurricane Lane. While the hurricane weakened rapidly on Friday, Aug. 24, the storm’s moisture was spread over a greater area and resulted in prolonged periods of slow moving, heavy rain that continues to impact the state. In addition, high winds from the storm spread and expanded wildfires in the County of Maui and the City and County of Honolulu. The supplemental proclamation issued today is effective through Oct. 27, 2018. The governor issued the first emergency proclamation for Hurricane Lane on August 21, 2018. Gov. Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Hawai‘i was approved on August 22, 2018. ### #hawaiisenate #governorhawaii #DavidIge #MauiCounty #StateofHawaii #HurricaneLane #Lane

  • Gov. Ige selects animal quarantine station as site of new Oʻahu Community Correctional Center

    GOVERNOR DAVID Y. IGE Honolulu – The State of Hawaiʻi has completed its review of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the relocation of the O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC). The Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) and the Department of Public Safety (PSD) submitted the EIS to the state on July 8, 2018. Gov. David Ige and the Office of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC) accepted the EIS on Aug. 23, 2018, as satisfactory fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter 343, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. Today, Gov. David Ige confirmed that the Animal Quarantine Station site will be the home of the new OCCC facility. “The existing jail at Dillingham and Puʻuhale is severely overcrowded and in disrepair. Building a new correctional facility is one of my top priorities. Moving OCCC to Halawa is also a tremendous opportunity to reposition Kalihi for the future, when the land along the rail route will be used for new economic development, affordable housing, and open spaces as envisioned by the community,” said Gov. David Ige. “Replacing OCCC with a modern facility has been a goal of the department for over a decade,” said PSD Director Nolan P. Espinda, “and we have never been closer to achieving that goal than we are today. OCCC is severely outdated and overcrowded and because of this, the possibility of federal oversight is always looming over us. A new OCCC would help us house the current population while providing the critical program space and resources necessary to help inmates successfully return to their communities.” “DAGS appreciates all the hard work that has gone into this process over the past several years,” added DAGS Comptroller Roderick Becker. “Based on the many technical studies, and with the involvement of elected officials, stakeholders and the public, PSD and DAGS are confident that the Animal Quarantine Station site is the best choice for the future home of OCCC.” Gov. Ige looks forward to working with the Hawaiʻi State Legislature to identify the funding and project delivery strategies necessary to continue advancing this essential project. Once funding is appropriated, the design and construction process for the new OCCC facility will begin in full. The state will also continue to: Seek approvals for regulatory permits Assist with planning for the Department of Agriculture’s new, relocated Animal Quarantine Station Assist with the design and construction of expanded Women’s Community Correctional Center housing in Kailua -- to prepare the facility for receiving women who will be relocated from OCCC. To view the Acceptance of the Final EIS for OCCC go to the OEQC’s Environmental Notice publication: http://oeqc2.doh.hawaii.gov/The_Environmental_Notice/2018-08-23-TEN.pdf Additional information concerning the OCCC project is available at: http://dps.hawaii.gov/occc-future-plans. #GOVERNORIGE #DAVIDIGE #animalquarantinestation #NOLANespinda #OCCC #roderickbecker #DAGS #PSD #CLARENCEnishihara #hawaiisenate #honoluluprison #hawaiistatelegislature

  • DLNR – PORTIONS OF KULA FOREST RESERVE AND POLIPOLI SPRING STATE RECREATION AREA TO BE CLOSED SEPTEM

    DLNR – PORTIONS OF KULA FOREST RESERVE AND POLIPOLI SPRING STATE RECREATION AREA TO BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 4 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2 – FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND FUEL MITIGATION WORK KAHULUI – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) and State Parks Division will close the Kula Forest Reserve, Waipoli access road, Kahikinui Forest Reserve –Papa‘anui Tract, and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area from Tuesday, September 4, 2018, through Friday, November 2, 2018, to allow for scheduled road repairs, road safety improvements, and fuel mitigation work to be completed. Any forest or park permits for Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area for that period are being cancelled. All roads, hunting areas, trails and facilities and activities including hiking, biking, camping, and hunting that are associated with these areas will be affected by these closures. The Waipoli access road will be closed from the Ali‘i Kula Lavender farm gate entrance to the Skyline trailhead gate from September 4 through September 24. From September 25 through November 2, Waipoli access road will remain closed from the hunter check station to the Skyline trailhead gate allowing access to the Waiakoa loop trail. For more information,, contact the Maui Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) office at (808) 984-8100. To report violations, the public is advised to contact the Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement (DOCARE) at (808) 873-3990. Closure dates and times may be subject to change at short notice. # # # #kula #KULAFORESTRESERVE #PolipoliSpring #Kahului #AliiKulaLavender #Waipoli #Waiakoa #DLNR #DepartmentofLandandNaturalResources #DivisionofForestryandWildlife #JKalaniEnglish

  • FLAG TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF ARIZONA SEN. JOHN MCCAIN

    HONOLULU – At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard in the State of Hawai‘i, until sunset on the day of interment (Sunday, Sept. 2). This action is a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Sen. John McCain. “Sen. McCain was a rare and courageous American who was a true leader and public servant – in both times of war and peace. He always put country before politics. Hawai‘i sends its aloha and condolences to the McCain ‘ohana,” Gov. Ige said. The president’s proclamation can be found here. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-death-senator-john-sidney-mccain-iii/?utm_source=link #johnmccain #governorige #hawaiinationalguard #hawaiisenate

  • SchoolMessenger invites parents to opt in to text message alerts

    Most Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) schools began formally transitioning this week to a SchoolMessenger text-messaging system. As part of this transition, SchoolMessenger sent an automated text message Monday morning from 67587 to HIDOE parents. Most Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) schools began formally transitioning this week to a SchoolMessenger text-messaging system that will allow schools to mass message parents via text message, email and phone calls with important school updates. As part of this transition, SchoolMessenger sent an automated text message Monday morning from 67587 to HIDOE parents, which said: Hawaii Department of Education alerts. Reply Y 2 confirm, HELP 4 info. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg freq varies. schoolmessenger.com/txt Parents of students enrolled at schools participating in this service may opt in by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. Parents may also opt out of these messages at any time by replying “Stop.” SchoolMessenger will only send this text message once. Anyone who may have deleted the text message or chose not to opt in at this time may still enroll by visiting www.schoolmessenger.com and downloading the program’s smartphone app. Parents who replied to Monday’s text will begin receiving alerts two weeks after their initial opt-in date. In the meantime, they will be alerted by a phone call and/or email, depending on the information parents provided. Please check with your child's school to ensure that your emergency contact information is accurate and current. No action is required on the part of parents whose children attend schools that do not use the SchoolMessenger platform but received a text message Monday. Approximately 200 schools statewide currently use SchoolMessenger. SchoolMessenger is a communication platform used to deliver text messages to mobile phones with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and other important information. Click for a parent opt-in flyer. #messenger #schoolmessenger #hawaiistate #hawaiischool #DOEHawaii #HIDOE

  • NEWS RELEASE: LUKE P. MEYERS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF HAWAI’I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

    Luke P. Meyers, a Certified Emergency Manager who most recently served in a variety of posts in the Pacific Northwest, has joined the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) as Executive Officer, announced HI-EMA Administrator Tom Travis. Mr. Meyers graduated from the University of Hawai’i with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography with a Climate Emphasis, paving the way for his future endeavors. He currently holds a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification through the International Association of Emergency Managers, a nationally and internationally recognized professional certification for emergency managers. Mr. Meyers has gained experience and provided guidance to a number of federal, state, local, and non-profit entities, including: the U.S. Geological Survey Pacific Islands Water Science Center (1990s); State of Hawai’i Civil Defense (2000); American Red Cross Mt. Rainier Chapter (2000); FEMA Region X and Washington State EMD following the Nisqually Earthquake (2001); Pierce County Department of Emergency Management working on Planning, Mitigation, and recovery, and acting as liaison for the Puyallup Tribe (2003-2009); City of Bellevue as City Emergency Manager (2009-2015); and City of Seattle as a Strategic Advisor (2015-2018). Maintaining an active role in his community, he has served as a City Council member for the City of Edgewood, and a Board Member of the Mt. View-Edgewood Water Company. “I am grateful and excited to have the opportunity to serve as the Executive Officer for the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency. I look forward to working with our partners across the State and our Team here at HI-EMA to enhance the foundation of our emergency management program and increase the overall level of preparedness in our State.” As an active member of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program, Mr. Meyers has served in the roles of Team Lead, Assessor, and member of the Standard Subcommittee. “We are proud to have a leader of Luke’s caliber join HI-EMA,” said HI-EMA Administrator Tom Travis. “He brings us the depth of knowledge and experience that will allow us to move with confidence into the next phase of our development and also the proven leadership skills that I believe have the potential to lift us to the next level of performance. We are pleased to welcome him home to Hawai’i and look forward to making him feel at home with our staff.” Mr. Meyers and his wife, Sharee Yagin Meyers, have two children. During his leisure time, he enjoys running, flying quadcopters, weather watching, hiking, and water sports. # # # #lukemeyers #HIema #HawaiiEmergencyManagementAgency #HIEMA

  • Disaster Recovery Centers Hours of Operation and Locations Will Change

    Some Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), established to assist Kauai and Honolulu residents in applying for benefits following April’s flooding, will merge and change their hours of operations beginning this weekend. Hanalei Elementary School in Kauai and Aina Haina Elementary School in Honolulu will remain open. Jointly operated by Kaua’i County, the City and County of Honolulu, the state of Hawai‘i, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Disaster Recovery Centers offer homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits organizations affected by the April flooding, mudslides and landslides, a one-stop shop for disaster assistance. Residents can still register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and apply for low-interest disaster loans with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) by visiting the remaining DRC locations. The centers’ new hours of operation and location changes are: Kaua‘i Hanalei Elementary School Cafeteria; 5-5415 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI Service: FEMA; Small Business Administration (SBA); State and County Agencies Open daily from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Kōloa Elementary School Humanities Room; 3223 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI Closing end of day on Saturday, July 7, 2018 Hours – 9:00am-6:00pm Kapa‘a Elementary School Cafeteria: 4886 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI Closing end of day on Sunday July 8, 2018 Hours – 9:00am-6:00pm Oahu Aina Haina Elementary ; 801 W. Hind Drive, Honolulu, HI Service: FEMA and SBA NEW HOURS Effective Monday, July 9, 2018 – Open daily from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Keolu Elementary; 1416 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI Closing end of day Sunday, July 8, 2018 Hours – 8:00am-6:00pm Federal Disaster Assistance American Sign Language video (FEMA Registration Process – Home Inspections) https://youtu.be/lIPRL0A2D14 Staffing the DRC are representatives from FEMA, the State, the U.S. Small Business Administration, state and local agencies. Survivors can meet face to face to have their questions answered and may register at the DRC. Survivors can also apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585. Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may call 800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. HST seven days a week. To apply for SBA low-interest disaster loans, business owners, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters can visit the disaster recovery center for one-on-one assistance or apply online using SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. In addition, applicants can get more information on SBA disaster assistance by calling SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or 800-877-8339 (TTY), by visiting www.sba.gov/disaster, or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Paper applications may be requested, and completed paper applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. FEMA’s mission is to helping people before, during and after disasters. All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency, economic status, or retaliation. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, call 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585(TTY/TDD). The SBA is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For more information, applicants may contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center by calling 800-659-2955 or 800-877-8339 (TTY), emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s website at www.sba.gov/disaster. #FEMA #FederalDisasterAssistanceAmericanSignLanguage #disaster #DisasterRecoveryCenters #DRC #HawaiiEmergencyManagementAgency

  • MAUI SENATORS LONG-TIME SUPPORT OF BAN NOW A REALITY

    MAUI SENATORS LONG-TIME SUPPORT OF BAN NOW A REALITY HONOLULU, HI – Maui Senators J. Kalani English, Rosalyn H. Baker and Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran stood proud, today, as Governor David Ige signed Senate Bill 2571 – a ban on the sale of products containing oxybenzone or octinoxate in order to preserve marine ecosystems. For several years Maui legislators, including State Representative Lynn DeCoite, have introduced measures limiting or banning the use of the chemicals in products like sunscreen. “Science has proven that these chemicals are destroying our reefs. It is about time that we ban these chemicals. Hawai‘i is a leader in the protection of our environment,” said Senator Baker (Dist. 6 – South and West Maui). “Coral and coral beds are the bedrock of our islands, they hold cultural significance and in the rural districts I represent, the reef system and ocean continues to be a source of life and sustenance,” said Senator English (Dist. 7 – Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe), “I am happy that our hard work became law today.” “Because Hawai‘i is a culmination of island people who loves the ocean’s bounty, fishing continues to be a means of subsistence no matter the district we represent,” said Senator Keith-Agaran (Dist. 5 – Central Maui). The ban will go into effect on January 1, 2021 – allowing time for the State of Hawai‘i to educate the broader public and for companies to change the formula of their products. Photos attached courtesy of Hawai‘i State Senate ### #sb2571 #coralreef #lynndecoite #jkalanienglish #rozbaker #oxybenzone #octinoxate #bleaching #coralbleaching #ecosystem #hawaiisenate #mauiisenators #GilbertKeithAgaran

  • BILL SIGNING CEREMONY FOR SB2571 RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION

    Bill signing ceremony for SB 2571 – Relating to Water Pollution Bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider, beginning Jan. 1, 2021 WHO: Governor David Ige Key legislators Supporters of the bill WHEN: Tuesday, July 3 at noon WHERE: Hawai‘i State Capitol Rotunda This event will be streamed LIVE through Facebook Live at facebook.com/governordavidige #jkalanienglish #mikegabbard #donnamercadokim #rozbaker #hawaiisenate #brickwoodgaluteria #LesIharaJr #ClarenceNishihara #LauraThielen #gilriviere #karlrhoads #jilltokuda #stanleychang #donovandelacruz

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