b'Winter 2023HAWAIIEnergy Marketers Association ReportSTATEReports MauiUPDATEClean-UpThe clean-up process from Maui Reliefthe August wildfire is Bob Hoodunderway.The Environmental HEMA President Protection Agency is completing the first phase in identifying and removing potentially hazardous materials such as paints, bat-teries, and electronics from the burned structures. We understand that eighty percent of this work has been completed as of late October. Prior to and after each days work, a Hawaiian pule (prayer) is conducted in the Hawaiian language by the clean-up teams. These pules are per-formed to both keep the clean-up teams safe and allow them to leave behind any negative energy or bad feelings accumulated in their work. Most importantly, the pules serve to honor the 99 people who lost their lives in the fire.The United States Army Corps will lead the second phase of the cleanup, removing the estimated 700,000 tons of burned structure rubble and ash. Much of this rubble and ash will be shipped to the mainland for disposal, while the remainder will be placed in a dedicated Maui landfill. This second phase will include cultural monitoring by a Honolulu-based company, given the architectural and cultural significance of Lahaina and its structures.While the clean-up process will take many months to complete, the planning for Lahainas re-building is also underway. The Maui County Council has begun the rule-making process for its rebuilding with the intent of streamlining construction to the extent possible, while encouraging input from residents. S20www.wpma.com / Winter 2023'