Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 3, 1 March 2008 — Superferry EIS [ARTICLE]

Superferry EIS

Seven public meetings are planned for March on the environmental impact statement related to the Hawai'i Superferry. The informational meetings will cover the scope of the study and a proposed schedule. The EIS process will be over-

seen by the state Department of Transportation, whieh named Belt Collins to perform the study. A state law passed in special session in December allows for interisland ferries such as the Hawai'i Superferry to operate while an EIS is performed. Meetings are scheduled for: 6-9 p.m. March 1 1 at Kaunakakai Elementary School cafeteria, and 6-8 p.m. March 31 at Lana'i High cafeteria. The meetings at the following sites will be held from 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.: March 14 at Farrington High auditorium, March 17 at Baldwin High auditorium in Wailuku, March 19 at Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, March 24 at Hilo High auditorium, and March 27 at Kealakehe High auditorium in Kona. For more information, eall the state DOT at 587-2160. ^