#environmental impact statement
Military presence at Pōhakuloa Training Area critical to community safety. But at what cost to the land, native species?
Officials with the U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i are waiting for the formal rejection of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the state Land Board before deciding what to do next to try to extend its lease on the Big Island.
Land Board votes not to accept Army’s Final Environmental Impact Statement for Pōhakuloa Training Area on Big Island
The Land Board’s rejection is a big blow to the Army, which has only four years left on its 65-year lease for the use of state-owned land for military operations and exercises.
U.S. Army releases final environmental impact statement for Pōhakuloa Training Area
The U.S. Army secured a sweet deal in 1964 when it obtained a 65-year lease from the State of Hawai’i for 22,750 acres for just one dollar per year.
Navy, NASA want to renew Kaua‘i leases – Community shows support, opposition
Navy & NASA personnel held scoping sessions across Kaua‘i last week, to gather comments that will shape an environmental impact statement.
Residents vent concerns about ‘Repower Project’ at Puna geothermal plant on Big Island
Residents vented numerous concerns Thursday night during a public meeting to discuss the new draft Environmental Impact Statement for Puna Geothermal Venture’s proposed “Repower Project.”
Fishers, farmers sue Hawaiʻi state agency over West Kaua‘i Energy Project
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative – the county’s electricity provider – is planning to rehabilitate existing reservoirs, roads and irrigation systems throughout the West Side with project partner AES, a Fortune 500 global energy company.
U.S. Army Secretary tours Pōhakuloa Training Area on Big Island
Christine E. Wormuth, the U.S. Secretary of the Army, toured Pōhakuloa Training Area, which wants to extend its lease that expires in 2029 with the State of Hawaiʻi.
PGV Hosting Community Meeting on Project, EIS Prep
Puna Geothermal Venture will host a community meeting Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 5-8 p.m. at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2906 Pāhoa Village Road.
New EIS Rules Take Effect in August
The OEQC publication date for The Environmental Notice on Aug, 8, 2019, will be the last issue under the current rules. The Aug. 23, 2019, issue will be the first one under the new rules.
Navy Prepares EIS on Hawai‘i-California Training & Testing Study Area
The U.S. Navy has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS).
HVNP to Hold Talk Story Session on Management Plan
Discussion of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s management plan, wilderness study, and environmental impact statement will take place Wednesday.
