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From: Keith Neal <br /> To: W PCtesti mono <br /> Subject: Testimony re: Punalu'u SMA permit application (PL-SMA-2023-000046) <br /> Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 11:39:34 AM <br /> TO: <br /> Windward Planning Committee Meeting <br /> Thursday, March 7, 2024 9am <br /> Hawaii County Council Chambers <br /> 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo <br /> Aloha Chair Lin, Vice Chair Daniele, and Members of the Windward Planning <br /> Committee, <br /> I urge the committee to deny the Special Management Area permit application <br /> (Agenda Item #3, PL-SMA-2023-000046) to build a resort development at Punalu'u <br /> Black Sand Beach. <br /> The Hawai'i State Supreme Court has ruled the county has an affirmative duty to <br /> protect nearshore marine waters. The Planning Department's recommendations do <br /> not address the existing serious wastewater problems. A Supplemental <br /> Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) must be completed before the SMA permit <br /> application can be considered. A compliant wastewater treatment plant must be in <br /> place and operational before the SMA permit is approved. <br /> I respectfully urge the committee to deny the SMA application and take action(s) to <br /> protect Punalu'u Black Sand Beach. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Keith Neal <br /> Waimea <br />