Urges the U.S. Air Force to halt plans for constructing the AMOS STAR Facility on Haleakal due to cultural and environmental concerns.
The bill urges the U.S. Air Force to cease plans for the Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research Facility atop Haleakal. Concerns include the militarization of Hawai'i, the impact on conservation and culturally significant lands, and the potential alteration of natural and cultural landscapes. Community members oppose the project, citing issues such as transparency, environmental impacts, and the potential to limit public access and traditional cultural practices.
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