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Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i Job Code: HALEA 2Scoping Meetings and Section 106 Testimony5.1 Analysis and Summary of Public Testimonies and Formal LettersThe above public testimonies and letters were evaluated and analyzed in an effort to extractthe cultural content and personal views of the community members as well as bring to lightreoccurring themes noted throughout the testimonies. Testimonies include community membersof Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian descent.5.1.1 Opposition to the Proposed Advanced Technology Solar Telescope (ATST)It becomes clear that there is an overwhelming opposition to the proposed ATST at theHaleakalā location by those who offered public testimony and submitted formal letters.Testimonies against the construction of the proposed ATST were very emotional, reflecting adeep sense of concern, responsibility, and attachment to Haleakalā. As part of their culturalheritage, Native Hawaiians believe that Haleakalā is a sacred mountain: a wahi pana orlegendary place, and wao akua, a place for the gods and spirits. Haleakalā is a place that waskapu to commoners in traditional times. Today, there are Native Hawaiians and non-Hawaiiansalike who go to the summit of Haleakalā for solitude, prayer, ceremony, and inner attunement.Construction of the proposed ATST atop Haleakalā is considered the desecration of a sacredmountain by most who offered testimony. Many considered the proposed project a personalaffront, an insult and an attack on their culture. As reflected in these testimonies, the majority ofthose within the Hawaiian community who participated in the scoping and public commentperiod of the draft review process strongly oppose the proposed ATST atop Haleakalā.5.1.2 Support for Proposed Advanced Technology Solar Telescope (ATST)Support for the proposed ATST came from four individuals who felt excited about having aworld class solar telescope here on Maui. These individuals explained that a solar telescopecould not have a more appropriate location than at the House of the Sun, and remind us thatHawaiians were expert astronomers and made their way throughout Polynesia using the sun andstars as guides. The testimonies supporting ATST lean heavily towards using the telescope toencourage education in the sciences, and to encourage discovery. It was said that in the pasttraditional Hawaiian beliefs had discouraged the learning of new knowledge and today’s childrenhave the right and should have the opportunity to learn as much as they can. Three of the fourindividuals supporting the proposed ATST explain that they have worked with children and takethem on field trips up to Haleakalā to see the observatories. They further describe how excitedthe children are and how eager they are to learn and discover. Those in support of ATST see it asan incredible opportunity to unite Haleakalā and the sciences.APPENDIX F (2): Supplemental Cultural Impact Assessment For the Proposed AdvancedTechnology Solar Telescope (ATST) at Haleakalā High Altitude ObservatoriesTMK (2) 2-2-07:00883
Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i Job Code: HALEA 2Scoping Meetings and Section 106 Testimony5.2 Petitions Supporting and Opposing ATSTPetitions supporting and opposing the proposed ATST were circulated during different phasesof project planning. Although the individuals or organizations responsible for circulatingpetitions in support of ATST are unknown, Kilakila O Haleakaāa (a non-profit group formed toprotect Haleakalā from further development) circulated the petitions opposing ATST. Onlypetitions collected after DEIS publication have been represented in this report, as they representthe majority of petitions collected.There were three different petitions circulated during the public comment period for theDEIS:1. A petition stating the individuals support of ATST (Figure 4);2. A petition (Kilakila O Haleakalā Petition A) opposing ATST, supporting the “NoAction Alternative” as described in the DEIS (NSF 2006) (Figure 5); and3. A petition (Kilakila O Haleakalā Petition B) B, opposing ATST , supporting the “NoAction Alternative” with a clause that states, “I am interested in becoming aconsulting party regarding the religious [word religious is crossed out] and culturalsignificance of Haleakalā, as a traditional cultural place, through the Section 106process” (Figure 6).Figure 4. Petition from an unknown distributor in support of ATST..APPENDIX F (2): Supplemental Cultural Impact Assessment For the Proposed AdvancedTechnology Solar Telescope (ATST) at Haleakalā High Altitude ObservatoriesTMK (2) 2-2-07:00884
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