Title
BILL 79 (2024), RELATING TO A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR SETTLEMENT OF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS (GREAT-25)
Description
The Committee is in receipt of Bill 79 (2024), entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR SETTLEMENT OF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS.” Bill 79’s purpose is to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Consent and Final Order with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to resolve alleged violations as described in the ordinance and attached exhibit.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend passage of Bill 79 (2024) on first reading, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of Bill 79 (2024) and other related action.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings are anticipated in accordance with Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities of the County, the Council, and the Committee; and Section 92-5(a)(8), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential under a State or Federal law, or a court order.