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Representative raises oversight concerns about proposal to exempt new 'sea glider' transport from PUC review
Summary
Representative Iwamoto registered reservations during consideration of committee reports about a bill she said would exempt a novel passenger sea-gliding transport from Public Utilities Commission oversight, citing community concerns over noise, collisions with whales, and unclear complaint channels.
During floor consideration of standing committee reports, Representative Iwamoto spoke at length about a provision she said would exempt a new passenger sea-gliding transport method from oversight by the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
"This bill feels a little premature," Iwamoto said, noting community concerns about where to raise questions about noise and marine-safety risks. "I heard in…
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