SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to promote economic development by temporarily removing regulatory restrictions to the expeditious construction of certain state and count projects. SB755_HD2_PROPOSED_ This bill started out as a gambling bill, morphed into a 5 day tax holiday for school supplies and now has been replaced by “Gut Hawaii Environmental Law”.
The DOH-Clean Air Branch posted public notice for the Covered Source Permit (CSP) for HC&S at Puunene Mill. It is in the classifieds of today’s Maui News (see attachment) You can view the relevant documents at this link: http://hawaii.gov/doh/cleanairpublicnotices There is a one month public comment period, with comments due on April 23, 2012. “Any person may request a public hearing by submitting a written request that explains the party’s interest and the reasons why … Read more
From the Conservation Counsel of Hawai’i Sign on to the petition, add your comments, see who else has signed on: http://signon.org/sign/an-open-letter-in-defense?source=c.em.cp&r_by=2813884 An Open Letter In Defense of Hawaii’s Environment & Open Government to Hawai‘i State House of Representatives, State Senate, & Governor Neil Abercrombie We vehemently protest certain undemocratic measures taken by the State House of Representatives, Hawaii State Senate, and Governor Abercrombie to dilute basic sunshine and due process laws that protect the public. … Read more
Sierra Club Maui Group Aug 7, 2010 PO BOX 791180 Pa’ia, HI 96779 To: State Land Use Commission PO Box 2359 Honolulu, HI 96804 Attention: Dan Davidson Re: Comments on EISPN for Proposed Olowalu Town Master Plan TMK (2) 4-8-003: 84, 98-118 and 124 Aloha Kakou Sierra Club Maui Group has been tracking proposed developments at Olowalu since the first Ag subdivision was proposed a decade ago, We appreciate this opportunity to offer comments on … Read more
Makawao Public Library has just received for public review: Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice. Ulupalakua Geothermal Mining Lease and Geothermal Resource Subzone Modification Application Public comments are due: March 27, 2012 Makawao Public Library 573-8785
Saturday, February 25th: Benefit Star Watch with Harriet Witt on the slopes of Ukumehame. (West Maui) Come spend an evening with astronomer Harriet Witt learning about the lore of our Hawaiian night sky. Amazing panoramic sky views from a private viewing area in Ukumehame. Coffee and tea and restroom facilities provided by our hosts: the Duey Ohana. Bring comfortable folding chair or folding chaise lounge. Viewing area is paved, so surface is quite hard. Donation: $5 … Read more
Written by Anthony Aalto | Published in AgriculturE If you can live on air alone – don’t read this! But if you need food, then you need to check this out: We have a real chance to commit Hawai‘i to substantially increase the amount of food we grow – which would help preserve farmland and boost our economy. At the moment, according to the USDA, we import at least 90% of everything we eat. Let’s … Read more