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| The county reports to its Environmental Management Commission next Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. regarding closing Large Capacity Cesspools in Pahala and Naalehu and replacement options. The meeting will be held in Kona and is available on zoom. See more below. Illustration from Hawai'i County |
"The need to conserve is urgent tonight and is prompted by the unavailability of three major generators. Hawaiian Electric's Hill 5 unit unexpectedly tripped offline this afternoon and two units at the Keahole Power Plant are undergoing annual scheduled maintenance. These units usually supply about 50 megawatts of power. In addition, wind resources are forecast to be low," says the statement from Hawaiian Electric.
Hawaiian Electric reports that it is also taking these steps:
Asking large commercial customers, including hotels and resorts, to voluntarily reduce energy use, especially heavy equipment and air conditioning.
Placing maintenance personnel on standby to address unexpected issues.
Requesting maximum output available from Puna Geothermal Venture
The utility states that "By reducing demand, Hawaiian Electric can ensure enough electricity is available and prevent the need to initiate rolling, 30-minute outages. If rolling outages are necessary, Hawaiian Electric will make every effort to use social media to notify customers in the affected areas in advance. Please check @HIElectricLight on Twitter for updates."
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| The county solid waste division is suggesting Individual Wastewater Systems as a possibility over sewage plants with sewer lines. Illustration from Hawai'i County |
NĀ'ALEHU AND PĀHALA SEWAGE TREATMENT OPTIONS go to the Environmental Management Commission's meeting next Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in Kona and is available on zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16031058165 (Meeting ID: 160 3105 8165) or phone 1-669-2545252 (Enter the meeting ID). The county took over the old gang sewer system from the sugar plantations in Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu and is obligated to replace them, under order from the Environmental Protection Agency.
The county report to the commission says: "The Wastewater Division of the Department of Environmental Management has submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency its Feasibility Evaluation Report to identify the legal and technical feasibility of four potential wastewater treatment project options to replace the large capacity cesspools in these two communities. The report will be posted upon its acceptance by the EPA."
Department of Environmental Management states that it has also begun the "next phase of the process, engaging with consultants to begin the Preliminary Engineering Report on the feasible options. A public community informational meeting was held on August 31 at Nā‘ālehu Community Center. More than 30 residents of Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu attended to learn about the status of the gang cesspool closure project, and to ask questions of DEM representatives in attendance." The next public meeting will be scheduled for February 2023 in the Pāhala Community Center. The revised AOC may be viewed at: https://www.epa.gov/uic/closure-cesspools-pahala-andnaalehu-administrative-order-consent-county-hawaii
The county report to the commission says: "The Wastewater Division of the Department of Environmental Management has submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency its Feasibility Evaluation Report to identify the legal and technical feasibility of four potential wastewater treatment project options to replace the large capacity cesspools in these two communities. The report will be posted upon its acceptance by the EPA."
Department of Environmental Management states that it has also begun the "next phase of the process, engaging with consultants to begin the Preliminary Engineering Report on the feasible options. A public community informational meeting was held on August 31 at Nā‘ālehu Community Center. More than 30 residents of Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu attended to learn about the status of the gang cesspool closure project, and to ask questions of DEM representatives in attendance." The next public meeting will be scheduled for February 2023 in the Pāhala Community Center. The revised AOC may be viewed at: https://www.epa.gov/uic/closure-cesspools-pahala-andnaalehu-administrative-order-consent-county-hawaii
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| A package sewage treatment plant is an option and would require sewer lines in Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu. Illustration from Hawai'i County |
COLIN YOST IS THE NEW PUC APPOINTEE. Gov. David Ige appointed Yost, an attorney and local business leader, to the Public Utilities Commission to fill the seat being vacated by Commissioner Jennifer Potter, who announced she will be resigning from her position effective Oct. 31.
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| Colin Yost is the new PUC nominee. |
"Colin will bring a valuable combination of legal and business experience to the Commission at a time when both are needed to ensure that Hawaiʻi can reach its energy transformation goals," said the governor.
Yost is chief operating officer of RevoluSun, a solar and energy company headquartered in Honolulu. He has also served as the company's general counsel. In addition, he founded and managed a law practice, Cruise & Yost LLLC, and was an associate trial attorney at Paul Johnson Park & Niles in Honolulu. He was also an assistant attorney general for the Oregon Department of Justice in the Consumer Protection/Financial Fraud Section.
Yost earned his juris doctorate from Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law and graduated with BAs in English and Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.
"I'm honored by the opportunity to serve the people of Hawaiʻi on the Public Utilities Commission, and I'll do my best to continue the Commission's important work to make utility services more affordable, resilient and environmentally beneficial," said Yost.
Yost's appointment is effective Nov. 1 and will run through June 30, 2024. His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
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The transition is scheduled from 4:30 p.m Oct. 28 until 8 a.m. Oct. 31. The county statement says, "During this time, EPIC will not accept new permits, payments, or allow any document to be uploaded. This new upgrade will not affect any process on the user's end. We appreciate your patience and apologize for this inconvenience."
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THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WILL PROTECT reproductive freedom of servicemembers, DOD announced today. Sen Mazie Hirono said, “Today’s announcement from the Department of Defense
is a significant step toward protecting the reproductive freedom of servicemembers and their families. These actions will help ensure that our servicemembers can access the health care they need, while protecting the medical professionals who provide this care. As Republicans in Washington and across the country work to enact a nationwide abortion ban following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a 50 year Constitutional right, the federal government must use every available tool to protect the fundamental right to reproductive care for all women, including our servicemembers. We’re glad to see DOD taking these steps, and we hope the Department will continue working to strengthen the reproductive rights of all servicemembers and their families.”
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THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WILL PROTECT reproductive freedom of servicemembers, DOD announced today. Sen Mazie Hirono said, “Today’s announcement from the Department of Defense
In June, following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Hirono led a group of U.S. Senators in calling for DOD to take immediate steps to support and protect female servicemembers seeking abortions.
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A HALLOWEEN EVENT FOR OCEAN VIEW IS SET FOR Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center at 92-8924 Leilani Circle. There will be Goody Bags for the first 200 keiki and entertainment by Mr. Kneel, as well as Hip Hop for Families. Costumes are optional. It is sponsored by Neighborhood Place of Kona.
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A HALLOWEEN EVENT FOR OCEAN VIEW IS SET FOR Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center at 92-8924 Leilani Circle. There will be Goody Bags for the first 200 keiki and entertainment by Mr. Kneel, as well as Hip Hop for Families. Costumes are optional. It is sponsored by Neighborhood Place of Kona.
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