I received the following from Big Island Resident Glenn Shiroma on the PLDC decisions that have been going on:
Please be advised of the following:
(1) Governor Abercrombie failed to approve PLDC public hearing for Tuesday, November 13, 2012. See attached Public Hearing Memo
(2) PLDC proposed Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapters 301 and 302 violated Administrative Directive 09-01 for rule-making.
a. PLDC failed to comply with HRS Chapter 91-4.2 Ramseyer Format whereby [deleted] was not used.
http://hawaii.gov/lrb/research.html
b. Chapter 301, pdf page 38, should stated Approval for Public Hearing with Deputy AG signature.
http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/pldc/rules/pldc-chapter-13-301-proposed-121002.pdf
c. Chapter 302, pdf page 48, should state Approval for Public Hearing with Deputy AG Signature.
http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/pldc/rules/pldc-chapter-13-302-proposed-121002.pdf
(3) On Tuesday, November 13, 2012, many testifiers complained about hold the public hearing ONLY on Oahu. On Thursday, November 5, 2012, Lloyd Haraguchi stated PLDC is short of funds to go out statewide. See attached Public Hearing Notice for Nov 13
(4) SLH 2012, Act 241 signed on July 6, 2012
Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Administrative Rules; Board Membership Description: Authorizes the small business regulatory review board with good cause to request a written response from the agency explaining the rationale used to deny the public concerns; establishes requirements to be included in the written response; reduces the size of the board from eleven to nine members, with the director of business, economic development, and tourism, or its designated representative, to serve as an ex officio voting member of the board; and requires each agency to notify the board on an annual basis of any rules that should be amended or repealed to reflect statutory amendments or repeals. (CD1) http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2739
(5) SLH 2012, Act 282 signed on July 6, 2012
PLDC; Stadium Facilities Special Fund Description: Transfers development rights of certain lands under the division of boating and ocean recreation and land division to the public land development corporation. Exempts certain lands from the definition of public land under chapter 171, HRS, but requires legislative approval for the sale or gift of those lands. Creates the stadium facilities special fund into which shall be deposited a portion of the proceeds generated by the PLDC on Aloha stadium lands and facilities. Allows the PLDC to contract with state and county agencies for lease management services of PLDC-controlled land. Clarifies the definition of development rights. (SD1) http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2398
(6) PLDC Hawaii Sunshine Law complaints:
a. Public Hearing held on July 25, 2012 (S INVES-P 13-3)
b. Public Hearing held on September 20, 2012 (S INVES-P 13-2)
c. Public Hearing held on October 11, 2012 (S INVES-P 13-4)
(7) OIP’s Interpretation of HRS Chapter 91, §92-7 Notice:
(e) The board shall maintain a list of names and addresses of persons who request notification of meetings and shall mail a copy of the notice to such persons at their last recorded address no later than the time the agenda is filed under subsection (b). [L 1975, c 166, pt of §1; am L 1976, c 212, §2; am L 1984, c 271, §1; am L 1985, c 278, §4; am L 1995, c 13, §2; am L 2012, c 177, §2]
http://www.state.hi.us/oip/Sunshine%20Law%20Notice%20Quick%20Review.pdf
With all of the above being said..(1) The above are some of the “talking points” that maybe heard on Carrol Cox Show, Sunday, November 21, 2012.
http://carrollcox.com/Show111812.htm
(2) Today, November 21, 2012, PLDC public hearing for November 28, 2012 agenda will be coming out. The content of the public hearing agenda will demonstrate if malfeasance will be committed, AGAIN. (Emphasis Added)
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to inquire with the PLDC board members and/or those that are copied..
Glenn Shiroma :-X
Big Island
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Commentary – Former Mayor Harry Kim on House Bill 106
I have just been informed that HB106, calling for the repeal of Act 97, will not be scheduled for a hearing in the Senate. The bill will die if it is not scheduled for hearing by Monday, March 18. If that happens, then Act 97 will govern the development of the geothermal industry in this state.
It is so very difficult to understand or accept that despite all of the support and testimony for HB106 for the repeal of Act 97 by people of Maui, Hawaii Island, Kauai and Oahu, which includes the County governments of Maui and Hawaii Island, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Sierra Club, Hawaii’s Thousand Friends, and many others, HB106 may not be given even an opportunity to be heard by the Senate.
It has not been an easy task to convince people that this was not about a position for or against the development of the geothermal industry. This was about doing it right, with the concerns of the people and the environment being addressed.
What does Act 97 do?
It is noted that the sponsors of Act 97 originally attempted to exempt exploratory geothermal wells from Ch. 343, the state EIS/EA laws. Due to opposition, they sought an exemption from EIS/EA requirements from the Office of Environmental Quality Control in May 2012, but fortunately, this effort failed. Imagine what it would be today if this had passed. Imagine the only notification that the public would have of geothermal drilling would be waking up in the morning and seeing the drilling rig! It is of concern that the supporters of Act 97 may try again.
I consider Act 97 a huge threat to Hawaii’s people and its environment. I believe that Act 97 shows a blatant disregard for the community, the environment, local units of government, and the County and State laws of zoning and land use.
It is difficult to understand or accept that sweeping land use changes were made without any care or mention of people, of land, or of lifestyle. I ask for understanding that the sadness expressed here is not just about the development of the geothermal industry. This is about the relationship between the people and their government. This is about a hope for a government that is an extension of the people, and not for special interests or financial gain. It is asked that you become aware that if Act 97 is not repealed, it will open the way to an open door policy for the development of the geothermal industry including “enhanced geothermal systems (EGS)” or “fracking,” which is now being explored by the State of Hawaii. As stated, this is not about being for or against geothermal, this is about doing it right, with the greatest care of impact on environment and people.
At this time, efforts are being made to see how we can ensure that a hearing will be scheduled on HB106 in spite of efforts to kill the bill. It is probable, due to the lateness of this writing, that the deadline of March 18 will have passed. If you are reading this before the deadline of March 18, I ask that you contact the following Senators and ask that HB106 be scheduled for hearing: Senator Malama Solomon, Chair of the Committee on Water and Land (808-586-7335); Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair of the Committee on Energy and Environment (808-586-6830), and Senator Will Espero, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs (808-586-6360).
HB106, that calls for the repeal of Act 97, needs your help. This Act is a blatant disrespect of people, local units of government, of lifestyle, and impact on environment. It is hoped that our government will be of fairness and do what is right by law and a sense of what is right.
Harry Kim
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