F2 - ATST

Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i Job Code: HALEA 2Community Contacts and Consultationsnot disclosing the exact location of burials within the crater and along the summit, Mr. Kuloloionotes that they are there and has concerns about the protection of these gravesites.6.1.3 Mr. Hinano RodriguesMr. Rodrigues explained that it may not be the presence of archaeological sites atopHaleakalā that indicates its cultural importance, but rather the lack thereof: “…sometimes theabsence of any tangible cultural and archaeological feature is a manifestation of the importanceand sacredness of the area. Haleakalā is one of those areas.” Mr. Rodrigues describes Haleakalāas a wao akua, a place of the gods. This is why you find only a limited number of archaeologicalsites. The presence of any man-made structures takes away from the sacredness of the wao akua.“To many Kanaka Maoli, the very unobstructed view of the mauna itself is a part of their dailyreligious observations.” Mr. Rodrigues feels that another structure atop Haleakalā will take awayfrom the sacredness of this mountain.6.1.4 Mr. Brian JenkinsMr. Jenkins relates that he was born and raised on Maui and explains that his family has livedon Maui for three generations. He has spent his lifetime hiking and hunting on the slopes ofHaleakalā. He states that hunting is the general trend in the area. Mr. Jenkins explains, “Thesetraditions are hunting and hiking and just finding a quiet, pure, pristine place in the wilderness tobe alone with one's thoughts.” He states that one of the favorite hunting areas is the KahikinuiForest Reserve because of its “pristine wilderness character”. He feels that ATST with itsproposed 14-story height will have a “tremendous negative impact on that sense of wildernessthat is currently enjoyed. This negative visual impact will also affect much on the Skyline Trailand views from the Upper Waiohuli Trail in the Kula Forest Reserve.” Mr. Jenkins is equallyconcerned with the present restrictions on roadway access to the Skyline Trail. He wonders iffuture development at the summit may potentially block access to the Skyline Trail. He goes onto explain that the Skyline Trail is one of the favorite hiking trails of local people and has beenused for hunting access for decades. He describes how it is used by hunters and explains that ifsome of the older hunters were forced to hike in from the lower gate that they would essentiallybe barred from hunting this area because the terrain from the lower gate access is too dangerousfor them. Mr. Jenkins says that chuckers, francolin, pheasant, goats and pigs are all hunted in thisarea and used for food. In addition, pheasant feathers are prized for their use as hat bands, apaniolo tradition.6.1.5 Ms. Roselle BaileyMs. Bailey is a kumu hula and admits the proposed ATST has been on her mind. She explainsthat she is not necessarily for or against it. She goes on to explain, our Hawaiian ancestors hadextensive knowledge of the sun and stars. Ms. Bailey expressed her frustration with what shereferred to as “foreign law” and how it requires the section 106 process and cultural impactassessments. She explains that these requirements essentially ask Hawaiian people to prove theircultural beliefs, in this case, why Haleakalā is considered sacred. Ms. Bailey does not feel that itis right for anybody, especially the host culture, to have to prove their beliefs in order to maintainthe integrity of a site they consider sacred.She does not feel qualified to speak about Haleakalā because she is from Lahaina. Shesuggested speaking to families from the area and shared some of those families’ names:APPENDIX F (2): Supplemental Cultural Impact Assessment For the Proposed AdvancedTechnology Solar Telescope (ATST) at Haleakalā High Altitude ObservatoriesTMK (2) 2-2-07:00895