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SCR 105

URGING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE OPERATORS OF WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES TO IMPLEMENT CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND SAMPLING TECHNOLOGIES THAT HAVE BEEN TESTED AND VERIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO ENSURE THAT THE OPERATORS CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR, SAMPLE, AND REPORT THE EMISSIONS OF CONTAMINANTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Gabbard

Hawaii resolution urges mandatory EPA-verified continuous emissions monitoring at waste incinerators to improve real-time pollution detection and public health protection.

Referred to HHS/AEN.
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Bill Summary · SCR 105

Legislative bill overview

SCR 105 is a concurrent resolution urging Hawaii's Director of Health to mandate that waste combustion facility operators install and use EPA-tested continuous monitoring and sampling technologies. The bill requires these facilities to continuously monitor, sample, and report emissions of contaminants to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Why is this important

Waste combustion facilities (incinerators) emit potentially harmful pollutants including dioxins, heavy metals, and particulates that affect air quality and public health. Currently, many facilities may only conduct periodic or limited monitoring, allowing gaps in pollution detection. Mandatory continuous monitoring with verified technology would provide real-time data on emissions and better protect communities near these facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Requiring EPA-tested continuous monitoring systems represents significant capital and operational expenses that operators may pass to consumers or resist through regulatory challenges
  • Technology specifications: The bill's focus on "EPA-tested and verified" systems may limit available options, potentially excluding newer or alternative monitoring technologies not yet formally EPA-verified
  • Regulatory authority: As a concurrent resolution (non-binding), this urges rather than mandates action, creating uncertainty about enforcement and whether the Director will actually implement these requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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