QUESTIONNAIRE FOR COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION INITIATIVE - DUE SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023

We urge all to please complete this as soon as you can. The 07/27/23 meeting did come up with nominees but I believe the process still needs to go thru EPA and the questionnaire is part of the process and will help EPA move forward. There was a discussion of an interim group for the Community Representation but it is still open to be inclusive to others who were not able to attend and represent the entire community and not just a specific group alone. There was no vote taken, just names submitted.

A plan was suggested that would provide a seat for an interested group (that I assume they have to vote among themselves) at the Community Representation Initiative so as to allow others to also have a seat and provide their input.

From the Website

Membership

Community Representation Initiative membership will include ten representatives meeting with government agencies approximately once a month through the closure of the facility. The group will review Red Hill information and provide input on decisions related to closure, defueling, and assuring safe drinking water. This requirement was added to the 2023 Consent Order in response to public comments.

Submit online at www.epa.gov/red-hill/cri

Below is the questionnaire from the website. It was said it can also be mailed and there was a mention of a drop off box at the middle school but this was not clear and the safest way is to do this online.

Thanks

gang at POA

Representation What types of representatives should be holding each seat on the Community Representation Initiative? (For example, representatives of the Native Hawaiian Community, seniors, schools, small business, others?). Qualifications What should prospective Community Representation Initiative members demonstrate they have? (For example, they have lived in the community for a certain period of time, demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, others?). Technical Expertise What type of independent technical experts should be made available to advise the Community Representation Initiative? (For example, a drinking water scientist). Community-Based Organizations Should community-based organizations be represented with seats on the Community Representation Initiative? And if so, which organizations would be represented? (Non-profit organizations, advocacy groups that provide services or community organizing in the affected area). Nomination Process How should candidates be nominated? (For example, online nomination for self or others, email, etc.). Nominee Selection How should nominees be selected? (For example, voting for top choices, ranking all nominees, or some demonstration of support from the community).