Monday, December 3, 2018

USA, Hawaii: Governor Gives Puna Geothermal Venture More Time to Recover

Gov. Ige Signs 5th Emergency Proclamation for Big Island Eruption (Big Island News)

Proclamation provides additional time for Puna Geothermal Venture to reestablish, or begin to re-establish, the regulatory framework under which it is required to operate.

Gov. David Ige signed a fifth supplementary emergency proclamation relating to the volcanic activity and lava flows in the Puna District of Hawai‘i County.

The fifth supplementary proclamation extends the authority to spend state funds as appropriated for quick and efficient action to protect the health, safety and welfare of Hawai‘i County residents.

This proclamation also provides additional time for Puna Geothermal Venture to re-establish, or begin to reestablish, the regulatory framework under which it is required to operate.

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