HONOLULU — The state House of Representatives Special Committee on Vog Effects will hold its final meeting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in Room 325 of the State Capitol Building to follow up with county, state and federal agencies on vog-related matters.

The committee will discuss a variety of vog issues, including public safety, health, water quality, impacts on agriculture and the economy, and will present recommendations for action.

The following have been invited to participate: US Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, US Department of Agriculture, Office of the Governor, Department of Agriculture, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Department of Defense, Department of Education, Department of Health, Charter School Administrative Office, Hawaii Tourism Authority, and the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.

Also invited to participate were representatives of the County of Hawaii, Hawaii Island Economic Development Board, Hawaii Association of Realtors, Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation – Big Island Farm Bureau, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Hawaii Medical Service Association, and Kaiser Permanente Hawaii.