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Friday, May 18, 2012

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Video: Geothermal Relocation Amendments Given First OK (Big Island Video News.com)

(Courtesy Big Island Video News.com)
It was a full day of Hawaii County Council Committee meetings in Hilo on Wednesday.

The highlight of the many measures discussed was Bill 256, dealing with the geothermal royalties paid to the county by the Puna Geothermal Venture. Introduced by Council Chair Dominic Yagong, the bill redefines the geothermal relocation and community benefits program, with an emphasis on the safety of the residents wishing to put distance between themselves and the energy producer. (VIDEO: 18:34 Minutes)