Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee - 2026-02-03
Votes on Close File on Communication 712 - EPA Wastewater Projects Presentation, 8-0
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The County Council approved 97% of 204 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (18 of 37 recorded votes).
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The Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee received a comprehensive presentation from the Department of Environmental Management on EPA-mandated wastewater projects across Hawaii County.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- February 3, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 8-0
Meeting Summary
The Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee received a comprehensive presentation from the Department of Environmental Management on EPA-mandated wastewater projects across Hawaii County.
Key Decisions (2)
Close File on Communication 712 - EPA Wastewater Projects Presentation
Executive Session on Wastewater Project Concerns
Development Activity (9)
Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Phase 1
Infrastructure
Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 - Activated Sludge Process
Infrastructure
Pahala Wastewater Collection System
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
Hawaii County faces nearly $1 billion in EPA-mandated wastewater infrastructure…
Labor
Department of Environmental Management acknowledged being understaffed for managing multiple…
Infrastructure
County has already notified EPA of potential delays on Pahala…
Infrastructure
Large capacity cesspool closures in Pahala and Na'alehu communities will…
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