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Thursday, February 8, 2018

Vol VI No. 689 Part 1B

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FROM:   Michael Kumukauoha Lee  
              OHA Beneficiary


February 7, 2018

RE:  SENATE BILL 2078

The committee(s) on AEN/WTL/HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-18 2:15PM in conference room 224.

Aloha Mr. Kai Markell,

I object to the decimation of wildlife habitat conducive to the Hawaiian short-eared owl (Asio flammeus sandwichensis), the pueo, of which is endangered on Oahu.

An ornithologist working on Project Pueo (Dr. Javier Cotin) substantiated and quantified the presence for pueo at the University of Hawaii West Oahu Makai Parcel, non-campus lands; Private Development Lands, East Kapolei, Oahu, last year.

In short, the intent and purpose of SB2078 is to identify where it is on Oahu that pueo are proliferating and to map the locations as a tool to monitor and manage the species.

Because the State of Hawaii is already in receipt of a report that identifies where pueo are currently inhabiting, and what habitat exists for pueo where, and this data already mapped for the State, what purpose does SB2028 serve?

If SB2078 were to pass and the concept to tag, monitor, manage, and possibly captive breed the pueo to enhance recovery efforts - the passage of HB2629 would do just that.  HB2629 is to achieve that result being sought by SB2078 right now.  Link to HB2629:


The University of Hawaii West Oahu (UHWO) campus has a 150-acre pueo habitat in existence today on the non-campus lands.  If not protected today, it will be lost tomorrow.

SB2078, albeit well intended, is compounding the cumulative harm to my Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices by delaying the protection needed now of known pueo habitat on State owned land.

SB2078 will delay protecting and preserving the pueo habitat in existence at UHWO for another two-years, after which, the 150-acre pueo habitat known to exist at UHWO will be decimated and extinguished from the UHWO property.

SB2078 can be improved by amending it and adding new language to dedicate the 150-acre pueo habitat preserve at UHWO.  SB2078 is the vehicle and tool to implement and activate HRS Chapter 195D (1) of which provides the necessary funding and access for the State to acquire habitat for endangered species.  This in turn, would then satisfy the original intent and purpose of SB2078, to save pueo habitat.  Link to HRS Chapter 195D:



Mr. Markell, I give you permission to forward and publish this testimonial as a guide to ensure the cumulative harm to my Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices is not further compromised.

My suggestion for immediate resolve is, that per the confines of HRS Chapter 195D, your office initiate relief to the pueo and protect our Hawaiian rights per Article XII, Section VII, of the State of Hawaii Constitution, by providing testimony to the three committees at the hearing on the 9th of February that State land is available right now that can be used to study the pueo.

UHWO has the jurisdiction and authority per HRS Chapter 195D, to request from the State, that the 150-acre pueo habitat as defined in HB2629, can be dedicated to a land use policy to research the pueo- right on campus, at a university setting- and as such, would be a natural fit and most cost effective. 

Please consider contacting Dr. Javier Cotin who was the ornithologist identified that quantified the pueo at UHWO via the Project Pueo Report.  Link to report:

Chapter195D is and does what SB2078 proposes to do----- they both seek the same ends. 

Hence, SB2078 is redundant, and would be considered obsolete if the State Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife simply initiated Chapter 195D at UHWO- the place to research the pueo would then be secure- and since the pueo habitat already exists on State land, doable today.

Aloha Ke Akua Pono Nui;,
Michael Kumukauoha Lee
Telephone: 808-683-1954


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https://consortiumnews.com/2018/02/04/wmd-claims-in-syria-raise-concerns-over-u-s-escalation/

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Over 2000 killed, wounded in Afghanistan in January
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Maldives declares state of emergency as crisis deepens
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China accuses US of 'Cold War mentality' over nuclear policy http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42935758

Iran's Rouhani raps new U.S. nuclear plan as threat to Russia
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-nuclear-iran/irans-rouhani-raps-new-u-s-nuclear-plan-as-threat-to-russia-idUKKBN1FO076

US is Arming Neo-Nazis in Ukraine:

The US has provided military assistance to the Azov Battalion, known as a bastion of neo-Nazism within the Ukrainian armed forces
https://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=21048

The Saker; US sanctions, baffled Russians, hot air and history
https://thesaker.is/us-sanctions-baffled-russians-hot-air-and-history/

Venezuela Govt., Opposition Reach 99% Consensus in Dialogue

https://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Venezuela-Govt.-Opposition-Reach-99-Consensus-in-Dialogue--20180205-0003.html

Tillerson says US considers Venezuela oil sale restrictions
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/02/05/tillerson-venezuela-oil-sale-restrictions/

Chile sex abuse letter contradicts Pope over 'cover-up'
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-42949250

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https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/05/583325123/stocks-extend-losses-with-dow-dropping-more-than-300-points-at-the-open

No Slap On The Wrist: Wells Fargo Plunges After Federal Reserve Bars Lender's Growth
https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2018/02/05/no-slap-on-the-wrist-wells-fargo-plunges-after-federal-reserve-bars-lenders-growth/

FBI Accused Of Blocking Key Details On "Trump Dossier" Author
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-02-05/grassley-graham-blast-fbi-censoring-memo-calling-criminal-probe-trump-dossier

These are the best democracies in the world - and the US barely makes the list
http://uk.businessinsider.com/economist-intelligence-unit-2017-democracy-index-best-countries-2018-1

Rampant abuse and possible contempt of Court: what you need to know about the GOP memo
http://theduran.com/rampant-abuse-contempt-court-analysis-gop-memorandum/

Rep. Adam Schiff May Have Leaked Classified Info in Attempt to Counter FISA Memo
https://thepoliticalinsider.com/rep-adam-schiff-leak/

Trump Accuses 'Little Adam Schiff' of Criminal Leaks: 'One of the Biggest Liars And Leakers in Washington'
https://www.mediaite.com/online/trump-slams-little-adam-schiff-one-of-the-biggest-liars-and-leakers-in-washington/

Why we should fear the 'Washington establishment' figures who are pulling the strings in the Trump administration
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/donald-trump-rex-tillerson-establishment-media-iraq-syria-iran-turkey-a8191626.html

Trump calls Dems "treasonous" for not applauding his State of the Union

https://www.axios.com/trump-calls-democrats-treasonous-for-not-applauding-his-speech-1517861051-72f8f605-9ded-4842-8fdd-1f872355bdc6.html?


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Number of U.S. Military Personnel Sacrificed (Officially acknowledged) In America's War On Iraq:  4,801

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Cost of War in Iraq & Afghanistan
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