Hawaii Delegation Statement BLNR EIS Decision

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (D-HI) and Jill Tokuda (D-HI) released the following statement on the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources’ (BLNR) vote on the U.S. Army’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) regarding theArmy Training Land Retentionat Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) on Hawaii Island:
“From the beginning of this important process, we have encouraged the collaboration and dialogue that is required between our state, military, and community. While we acknowledge the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ decision on this aspect of the issue, we believe there can be a path forward that accounts for the critical importance of Hawaii’s role in our country’s national security strategy and fundamentally respects and responds to the needs of the people of Hawaii. We will continue working with Governor Green, Department of Defense leadership, and community members to support and encourage continued dialogue as discussions continue toward a mutually acceptable result.”
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