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From: Noelani CGC Paresa <br /> To: W PCtesti mons <br /> Subject: Please DENY sma permit extension for Black Sands LLC at Punalu"u <br /> Date: Wednesday,April 17,2024 10:55:02 AM <br /> Aloha, <br /> I am lineal descendant from Maui with ties to this area of Hawaii <br /> Island.My fust memory of this place was almost 2 decades ago and <br /> there were few people, mostly locals gathered.Plenty of space and <br /> serene beauty.Over the years,there seemed to be more people <br /> coming to this place.Tour busses started coming to the parking lot. <br /> Someone even had to put up signage to leave the turtles alone, <br /> though there were still many getting way too close. <br /> Most recently,last September there was an overload of tourists <br /> filling the parking lot,a few food trucks, and what looks like a <br /> local souvenir shop.People everywhere.Labor day weekend. <br /> Anyone who knows this place knows it is sacred to kanaka maoli. <br /> The heiau should be protected and this precious area kept far away <br /> from overtourism. <br /> Please do what is right for Hawaii.Sustainable choices and <br /> consequences to your actions at this time is vital. <br /> As of September 2023,what's remaining of the golf course at <br /> Punalu'u and other tourist attractions pieces looks like rubble and <br /> could harbor vagrants.This is not related but relevant:the <br /> windmills north shore Kohala have they been removed or are they <br /> still rusting away for all to see?Let's be sure to have all new <br /> projects/developments/hotels have liability of removal of their <br /> things when it's time to vacate premises.Thank you for your time in <br /> reading my testimony. <br /> Mahalol <br /> Noelani Paresa <br />