Thank you for visiting www.noisefreehawaii.org. From time to time I will post information on the progress of the mission of reducing noise pollution on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Currently there is no pending legislation in Hawaii to address the noise from recreational off highway vehicles. California provides us with a model of workable and fair legislation which provides riders an opportunity to continue their sport while mitigating the noise effect on residents.

Due to the wide open rural areas on the Big Island it would appear that we have the most potential for noise problems and may have to work hard to get statewide support for legislation. Therefore, we need to work at both the state and county levels.

In terms of county legislator response I must say that my particular district councilman is incommunicado. He does not return phone calls or respond to letters and emails. Some county departments are in the same boat. For example, the Planning Department also does not respond to any sort of communication. One might ask how difficult it is to reply with a form letter. It is incomprehensible that in this information age our representatives and agencies refuse to communicate.

We will continue efforts to stimulate response. We can also act with our vote.