State of Hawaii
Notice of Public Participation and Input on the Proposed
Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund (DWTRLF)
Intended Use Plan (IUP) for
The State of Hawaii Fiscal Year (SFY) 2008 and
The Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2007 Appropriation
(Docket No. 07-SDW-SRF-01)

Pursuant to Chapters 342 and 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 101(e) of Public Law 92-500 and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regulations, 40 CFR 35.2015, notice is hereby given that a public comment period is being initiated to allow public participation and input on the Intended Use Plan for SFY 2008.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides grants to the State of Hawaii annually to construct drinking water facilities and support other drinking water program activities. During SFY 2008, approximately $8,268,800 is expected to be allocated to the State of Hawaii. In order to utilize the federal and matching state revolving funds, proposed projects must be prioritized and listed in the Priority List of Projects for SFY 2008 (Appendix B of the Intended Use Plan).
Upon written request, a public hearing may be scheduled for any county. Requests for a public hearing must be received by the Safe Drinking Water Branch by June 15, 2007. If a public hearing is deemed appropriate, a second public notice will be published with the date, time and location of the public hearing.
Information regarding the Intended Use Plan may be obtained by calling or writing to the Safe Drinking Water Branch Oahu address noted below. The proposed Intended Use Plan for SFY 2008 will be on file and available for review from May 16, 2007 to June 15, 2007 at the locations listed below. If, due to disability, you have special needs for commenting on the proposed Intended Use Plan, please contact the Safe Drinking Water Branch Oahu address noted below or call 586-4258 (voice) by June 15, 2007.

Oahu Kauai
Safe Drinking Water Branch District Health Office
State Department of Health Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Blvd., Rm 308 3040 Umi Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Telephone: (808) 586-4258 Telephone: (808) 241-3323
Contact: Stuart Yamada Contact: Jude Schwarze

East Hawaii West Hawaii
Environmental Health Facility Department of Health
Department of Health Keakealani Building
1582 Kamehameha Avenue 79-1020 Haukapila St., Rm 110
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750
Telephone: (808) 933-0401 Telephone: (808) 322-1507
Contact: Theresa McGeehan-Takiue Contact: Paul Okuna

Maui
District Health Office
Department of Health
54 High Street
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Telephone: (808) 984-8234
Contact: Gordon Muraoka (SB05529323 5/16/07)