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Native Hawaiians' Beliefs, Practices Are Argued in TMT Contested Case

Author:
Tummons, Patricia
Title:
Native Hawaiians' Beliefs, Practices Are Argued in TMT Contested Case
Periodical:
Environment Hawaii
Year:
2012
Volume:
22
Pages:
3
Subject:
Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) Astronomical observatories Mauna Kea controversy
Summary:
One of the thorniest issues to arise during the contested case hearing over a Conservation District Use Permit for the Thirty-Meter Telescope was what weight and deference would be given to the claims of petitioners that its construction would offend their religious beliefs and interfere with their religious practices. Under the state Constitution, state law, and precedent set by numerous court cases (including PASH and Hanapi), Native Hawaiian traditional or customary practices are entitled to protection.
Label:
Mauna Kea - Commentary
URL:
http://www.environment-hawaii.org/?p=476
Date:
January 2012
Collection:
Periodicals