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Dear Honorable Commissioners, <br /> This letter is to express my strong OPPOSITION of the proposed development of <br /> Black Sand Beach LLC primarily because this application fails to meet the <br /> required for this particular project under HRS Chapter 205-26(2)a that says an <br /> application MUST demonstrate that it will not have any substantial adverse <br /> environmental effect. Has a new and environmental impact study along with <br /> updated shore assessments been conducted? For example, What about the fate of <br /> the endangered Hawkbill Honu that nests on the black sand beach already fraught <br /> with danger by the daily busloads of tourists that trample the already popular <br /> shoreline? <br /> Also the application lacks a very important comprehensive study and conclusion <br /> as to the huge cultural and socio-economic impacts to Native Hawaiians and <br /> generations of long tune residents and others such as residents of Pahala and <br /> Naalehu. <br /> Not least is the lack of general infrastructure such as addressing traffic congestion <br /> on the narrow roadways from Kona that are already an increasingly dire problem. <br /> Probably the most offensive omission is the lack of evidence of how sustainable <br /> economic benefits such as a diverse range of skilled labor employment with quality <br /> living wages for families to actually thrive will be achieved. <br /> Finally, is there any plan for the protection and preservation of historical and <br /> cultural practices and sacred sites? <br /> These reasons and probably more are why I oppose the existing application and <br /> why any development needs to include community collaboration in finding a <br /> balanced approach of progress, revitalization and preservation. <br /> In closing, may I say Mahalo for this opportunity to express my very worrisome <br /> concerns for the future of a very special place that is very dear to my heart. <br /> 62ffi yilCprV V i f Ps <br /> e-/-7 <br /> idtatd b9_readttat. <br /> Ole <br />