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Hawaii House Bill HCR191

Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR191

Introduced
3/10/23  

Caption

Urging The Government Of Japan To Temporarily Halt The Planned Release Of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's Wastewater Into The Pacific Ocean.

Impact

If enacted, this resolution could influence international discussions around nuclear energy and environmental protection. Hawaii's legislature is taking a strong stance on ensuring that adequate safety measures and scientific evaluations are conducted regarding the handling of nuclear waste. The resolution calls for experienced and impartial scientists to review the toxicology reports, an action that underscores the importance of scientific scrutiny in environmental decisions that may affect not only Japan but also the broader Pacific region.

Summary

HCR191 is a House Concurrent Resolution that urges the government of Japan to temporarily halt the planned release of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. This resolution stems from concerns regarding potential environmental threats that the release may pose on a global scale. The bill highlights the need for safety in the operation of nuclear power plants, advocating for a thorough scientific review of toxicology reports related to the wastewater before any release is implemented.

Contention

The resolution does not have legislative authority but seeks to communicate the concerns of the Hawaii legislature to the Japanese government. Notably, while there may be support for ensuring environmental safety among various stakeholders, there may also be contention regarding Japan's energy policies and reliance on nuclear energy. The call for an independent review could lead to discussions about regulatory standards and the processes involved in assessing safety measures related to nuclear facilities globally.

Latest HCR191 Activity

Companion Bills

HI HR196

Same As Urging The Government Of Japan To Temporarily Halt The Planned Release Of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's Wastewater Into The Pacific Ocean.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR130

Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.

HI SCR147

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Begin Planning To Collaborate With Partners In Japan To Appropriately Recognize The Eightieth Anniversary Of The End Of World War Ii, Including The Atomic Bombings And Lives Lost In Japan And Hawaii Throughout The War, And Reaffirm A Commitment To Ensuring These Tragedies Are Never Repeated.

HI SR112

Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.

HI SR125

Requesting The State To Begin Planning To Collaborate With Partners In Japan To Appropriately Recognize The Eightieth Anniversary Of The End Of World War Ii, Including The Atomic Bombings And Lives Lost In Japan And Hawaii Throughout The War, And Reaffirm A Commitment To Ensuring These Tragedies Are Never Repeated.

HI HCR60

Urging The Department Of Transportation To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Plan And Implement Options For Alternative Ingress And Egress Routes In Pacific Palisades.

HI HCR54

Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.

HI HCR37

Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Working Group To Develop Recommendations To Expand Blue Carbon Initiatives In The State.

HI HCR19

Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The United States Fish And Wildlife Service To Implement A Native Plant Seeding Project In Mililani Mauka To Restore The Ecological Damage From The November 2023 Wildfires.

HI HCR128

Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate Financial Literacy Courses Into Curriculum Plans For Hawaii Public Schools.

HI SCR225

Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Job Order Contracting For Boating And Ocean Recreation Facility Maintenance And Repair.

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