Post by Logan on Jun 8, 2016 0:48:25 GMT -6
HONOLULU - The state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday reaffirmed a retired judge to oversee Thirty Meter Telescope permit proceedings despite calls for her removal from the project's builder and those who oppose building the telescope atop Mauna Kea.
Permit applicant University of Hawaii-Hilo also requested a new hearing officer.
No qualified hearing officer candidate will satisfy everyone, the order stated: "The board will not go down this rabbit hole."
Retired Big Island Judge Riki May Amano didn't immediately return a phone message seeking comment.
Read more: www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/610660/State-land-board-keeps-telescope-permit-hearing-officer.html?nav=5031
Permit applicant University of Hawaii-Hilo also requested a new hearing officer.
No qualified hearing officer candidate will satisfy everyone, the order stated: "The board will not go down this rabbit hole."
Retired Big Island Judge Riki May Amano didn't immediately return a phone message seeking comment.
Read more: www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/610660/State-land-board-keeps-telescope-permit-hearing-officer.html?nav=5031