STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3525

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 603, 604

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 603 and 604, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

 

Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators

 

G.M. No. 603

MARK PRESCOTT,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 604

JODI YAMAMI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Mark Prescott and Jodi Yamami for service on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators.

 

MARK PRESCOTT

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Mark Prescott from the Department of Health and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Prescott's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators qualify him for reappointment to the Board in the role of a duly qualified member in the field of public water system operation.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Prescott is the owner and operator of Hawaiian Beaches Water Company, a small water system on the Island of Hawaii.  Additionally, Mr. Prescott is certified as a Distribution System Operator and Water Treatment Plan Operator.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Prescott has served on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators since 2017 and Mr. Prescott's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Prescott be reappointed to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

JODI YAMAMI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Jodi Yamami from the Department of Health and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Yamami's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators qualify her for reappointment to the Board.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Yamami has over thirty years of experience as an engineer and currently works for the Department of Health's Safe Drinking Water Branch, where she is responsible for administering the drinking water treatment plant operator certification program.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Yamami has served multiple terms on the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators and her experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Yamami be reappointed to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.


 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair