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Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i Job Code: HALEA 2Scoping Meetings and Section 106 TestimonyFigure 6. Kilakila O Haleakalā Petition B; opposing the proposed ATST atop Haleakalā withSection 106 Clause.5.2.1 Cultural Implications of PetitionsPetitions from individuals in support of ATST totaled 105 (Figure 4, see Appendix A ATSTPetition – Unknown Origin). A total of 691 individual signed the petitions circulated by KilakilaO Haleakalā. Of the people who responded to the petitions opposing the construction of theproposed ATST, 632 signed Petition A (Figure 5, see Appendix B Kilakila O HaleakalāPetition: Table B-1), and a total of 59 individuals signed petition B (Figure 6, Appendix BKilakila O Haleakalā Petition: Table B-2).In summary, the petitions represent a majority that is deeply opposed to the proposed ATSTproject. The theme in which opposition is based is identical to the theme revealed in publictestimonies. It is the idea that a structure such as ATST is “culturally inappropriate” atopHaleakalā because it is considered a sacred mountain. Although there are those who supportATST because of its enormous potential for advances in solar research and potential educationalvalue on a local scale, its strong opposition cannot be ignored. It is believed that negativeimpacts to natural resources; viewplanes, soil, rocks, and cultural artifacts will be devastating.Overall, construction of ATST is viewed as a desecration of Haleakalā.APPENDIX F (2): Supplemental Cultural Impact Assessment For the Proposed AdvancedTechnology Solar Telescope (ATST) at Haleakalā High Altitude ObservatoriesTMK (2) 2-2-07:00886