STATE OF HAWAII
NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND INPUT ON THE PROPOSED
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND
INTENDED USE PLAN FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR (SFY) 2007 AND
THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 2006 APPROPRIATION

(DOCKET NO. 06-WW-SRF-1)

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 30-day public comment period is being initiated to allow public participation and input on the proposed Intended Use Plan for the SFY 2007 and the FFY 2006 appropriation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grants monies to the State of Hawaii annually to construct wastewater pollution control facilities. During federal fiscal year 2006, approximately $4.97 million will be allocated to the State of Hawaii. In order to utilize the state revolving funds, proposed projects must be prioritized and listed in the Integrated Priority List of Projects for SFY 2007 (Appendix A of the Intended Use Plan). The Intended Use Plan also includes the implementation schedule for the projects proposed to receive loans from the State Revolving Fund during SFY 2007.

Upon written request, a public hearing will be scheduled for any county. Requests for a public hearing must be received during the 30-day public notice period. If public hearings are deemed appropriate, a second public notice will be published with the date, time and location of the public hearings.

Information regarding the Intended Use Plan may be obtained by calling or writing to the Wastewater Branch Oahu telephone and address noted below. The proposed State Intended Use Plan for SFY 2007 will be on file and available for review from April 10, 2006 to May 9, 2006 at the following locations listed below. If, due to disability, you have special needs for commenting on the proposed Intended Use Plan, please contact the Wastewater Branch at the Oahu telephone and address noted below by May 9, 2006.

Oahu Kauai
Wastewater Branch District Health Office
Department of Health Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Blvd., S309 3040 Umi Street
Honolulu, HI 96814 Lihue, HI 96766
Telephone: (808) 586-4294 Telephone: (808) 241-3323
Contact: Sina Pruder Contact: Joe Tateyama

Hawaii (Hilo) Maui
District Health Office District Health Office
Department of Health Department of Health
1582 Kamehameha Avenue 54 High Street
Hilo, HI 96720 Wailuku, HI 96793
Telephone: (808) 933-0401 Telephone: (808) 984-8232
Contact: Jerry Nunogawa Contact: Roland Tejano

Hawaii (Kona)
Kealakekua Health Office
Department of Health
81-980 Halekii Street, Suite 103
Kealakekua, HI 96750
Telephone: (808) 322-1963
Contact: Dane Hiromasa (SB05522210 4/10/06)