Pulama Lanai submitted their final environmental assessment to the state Land Use Commission and we have concerns.
Deadline for submitting written comments: 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, November 17
Public Hearing: Wednesday morning, 9 a.m., November 18
Here's the scoop:
Pulama Lanai wants to convert 200 acres of agricultural land into an industrial park. Most agree that Lanai needs an industrial area, away from residential areas, to bring in new opportunities for economic growth.
The proposal does not include the drone area; however, because the drone project is alive and well according to project officials, and because the proposed industrial park is adjacent to the drone area, and because the drone area was created
without proper permitting, we need to speak up!
Sample testimony:
I am writing to request a full blown environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed land use district change on Lanai. Here's why:
2) In early 2019, a 16,500 square foot HAPSMobile hangar to house two giant drones, and a giant drone airstrip with a 1000 foot diameter landing circle and 3000 foot diameter over-run circle were both created on agricultural land without proper permitting. These illegal structures still exist and the Pulama Lanai proposed 200 acre industrial park is right adjacent to this illegal drone area.
3) There is every reason to believe the giant drone project would make use of the adjacent industrial areas and, consequentially, would involve significant environmental impacts that are not addressed in the current environmental assessment.
4) Please deny the FEA and require a full blown Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
5) Please also build in specific assurances that none of the adjacent lands will be used in connection with 5G or the giant drone project.
Subject line: Deny FEA and Require an EIS, please?
Register for the hearing held via zoom:
When testifying at the hearing on Wednesday, you will have 3 minutes. Be respectful and only speak when called on by the chair. This is the only agenda item, so please be prompt.
If you are new to this issue, find the backstory here: www.KeepYourPower.org/drone
Thank you for all you do! Together we are stronger.
