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CFHT: 21st Century Science and Mauna Kea 2033 lease renewal
- 2. Maunakea Science Reserve Land Authorization Process Background Process Timeline, Challenges and Opportunities
- 3. In 1968 UH was granted a lease from the State for the Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) that allows observatories to be built/operated in the MKSR under certain terms Part of John Burns’ vision for astronomy in Hawaii UH Institute for Astronomy created Led to internationally funded observatories on Maunakea as part of UH scientific collaboration This “Master Lease” expires in 2033, which for planning purposes for the existing Maunakea Observatories is soon History
- 4. Milestone Reports and Plans Maunakea Management Board Kahu Kū Mauna Rangers
- 5. Key Advisory Committees Maunakea Management Board Greg Chun (Chair) Roberta Chu Julie Leialoha Kepā Maly Alapaki Nahale-a Doug Simons Barry Taniguchi Kahu Kū Mauna Uʻilani Naipo Kālepa Baybayan Shane Palacat-Nelsen (Chair) Thomas Chun Leningrad Elarionoff
- 7. Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) Non-UH observatories operate under subleases to MKSR Master Lease A separate lease governs the area around Hale Pohaku (mid- level facility) Maunakea Access Road is covered under an easement In 2015 Gov. Ige stopped the renewal of the Master Lease as part of his “10 point plan” after the 2015 TMT protests on Maunakea
- 8. MKSR Land Authorization Last February UH launched again the EIS process for the Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) land authorization Needed to extend astronomy for another 65 years Three land authorization mechanisms identified Executive Order from Governor Title transfer from DLNR to UH Master Lease – most likely Three outcomes identified – No change – current Master Lease expires 2033 and all telescopes removed Only Astronomy Precinct + road + HP area approved (~600 acres) Land currently in Master Lease renewed
- 9. MKSR Land Authorization EIS process expected to be completed mid 2019, yielding an EIS that needs Governor’s signature to go forward for consideration by Land Board Held Town Halls in Kona, Waimea, Hilo, Honolulu last March Comments from those meetings fed into first draft EIS Q1 2019 Another comment period leads to final EIS mid 2019 In the mean time consideration needs to be given to a new land authorization agreement…
- 10. In conjunction with EIS progress the Maunakea Observatories and UH need to negotiate terms that will go into a future Land Authorization agreement Rent UH Access to MKOs Decommissioning plans Community benefits Hale Pohaku Etc. This negotiation/renewal process has never been done before and TMT set important precedents in their sublease terms $1M/year rent, THINK Fund, zero-waste, etc. Intent is to have a “package” negotiated by mid 2019 when EIS should be completed and process can move to Land Board for consideration Land Board consideration could easily be slower than this Community consultation important Devil in the Details
- 11. After the new EIS is completed and signed by the Governor, and new land authorization terms negotiated between the Maunakea Observatories and State of Hawaii, everything goes to the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) for consideration Some important considerations BLNR membership – two members termed out last summer Public testimony phase Contested case request and/or lawsuits? Anticipate challenges from those opposed to telescopes on Maunakea; support from broad cross section of community On-going multilateral outreach and communications from Maunakea Observatories to community is crucial Next Steps (2019/20)
- 12. Mahalo Photo credits: Don Mitchell