The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) are working on potential alternatives for an Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) for Haleakalā National Park. Public feedback during this phase is critical. Alternatives being considered are: No Action – This alternative is required by federal regulations, but is not a selectable alternative because […]
KAHEA weighs in on Public Land Devel. Corp
The public response to the PLDC has been powerful, smart, and effective. We received many messages in support of KAHEA Board member, Jon Kamakawiwo‘ole Osorio’s email and testimony demanding the repeal of the PLDC. Many of you told us you’re contacting your legislators to demand a repeal. You responded by pointing to petitions specifically calling […]
Akaku to Air Moloka’i Public Lands Devel. Corp Meeting
Date Time Length Title# Program Name CH# 9/19 5:15:00 pm 1:43:11 11793 PLDC Molokai Meeting 8-27-12 (MP) 53 9/22 8:30:00 pm 1:43:11 11793 PLDC Molokai Meeting 8-27-12 (MP) 53 9/24 4:45:00 pm 1:43:11 11793 PLDC Molokai Meeting 8-27-12 (MP) 53 9/29 2:15:00 pm 1:43:11 11793 PLDC Molokai Meeting 8-27-12 (MP) 53 10/3 8:30:00 pm 1:43:11 […]
Public Land Development Corporation
By Choon James for Civil Beat Senate Bill 1555 creating the PLDC was introduced by Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz on Jan. 26, 2011. William Aila, current chairman of the Department of Land and Natural Resources submitted testimony contrary to SB1555. At the Oahu public hearing on Aug. 29, 2012, former DLNR Chair, Laura Thielen, broke […]
Life of the Land Testimony on Public Lands Devel. Corp.
Curtis: “The move to Public Private Partnerships can be more efficient but can lead away from proper oversight and regulation to a system of collusion. In its extreme, large corporations are in bed with and become the government. “