Strongly Urging The United States Marine Corps To Relocate All Live Fire Training And Aviation Activity Away From The Puuloa Range Training Facility.
Impact
The resolution highlights substantial issues surrounding noise pollution and health risks linked to the activities at PRTF. Research shows that noise can cause severe health issues, including stress, cardiovascular diseases, and cognitive impairments. Furthermore, there is documented lead contamination in the area that significantly exceeds legal limits, posing potential health risks to nearby communities, particularly to vulnerable populations such as native Hawaiian families living in newly planned homes adjacent to the facility.
Summary
Senate Resolution 221 strongly urges the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to relocate all live fire training and aviation activity away from the Puuloa Range Training Facility (PRTF). This resolution arises from significant community concerns regarding the health and safety of nearby residents due to increased noise pollution and the potential dangers posed by live training exercises close to populated areas. The resolution details how PRTF's operations have led to heightened noise complaints, environmental hazards, and disruptions within the local community.
Contention
While supporters of the resolution argue it is necessary to protect community health and safety, there may be concerns about the impact of relocating these military operations. Proponents assert that the live fire activities are incompatible with the nearby residential zones, yet this move may also stir debates over national defense considerations and the logistical implications for the Marine Corps operations in the region. The resolution seeks to compel a dialogue between state authorities and the military regarding the appropriateness of training locations in densely populated areas.
Establishing A Working Group To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.
Establishing A Working Group To Address Issues Related To Water And Air Contamination And Remediation Arising From The Operation Of The Puuloa Range Training Facility.
Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.
Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.
Urging The Department Of Health And Encouraging The County Of Maui, United States Army Corps Of Engineers, And Federal Emergency Management Agency To Take Certain Measures To Ensure The Safest Possible Management Of Ash And Debris From The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.
Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.
Urging The Department Of Health To Convene An Informal Working Group To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of All Group Living Facilities As Described In Section 46-4(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Clean And Sober Homes.
Urging The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Call For An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza; Facilitate The De-escalation Of, And End To, Hostilities; And Provide To The Area Fuel, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, And Other Forms Of Humanitarian Relief.