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Panoramic Survey Telescope & Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS). TMK 4-4-15:09, Summit of Mauna Kea, Island of Hawaii. Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice [draft]

Author:
University of Hawaii, Institute for Astronomy
Title:
Panoramic Survey Telescope & Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS). TMK 4-4-15:09, Summit of Mauna Kea, Island of Hawaii. Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice [draft]
Periodical:
UH
Year:
2006
Pages:
92
Subject:
Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS) Astronomical observatories Mauna Kea Environmental impact analysis
Summary:
The University of Hawaii, Institute for Astronomy (IfA) proposed to develop the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS). Although funding for the project development is provided through a grant provided by the United States Department of Defense, Air Force Research Laboratory, the Pan-STARRS project will be owned, operated, and maintained by the IfA. The preferred site for Pan-STARRS is on the island of Hawaii at the summit of Mauna Kea and is within the Science Reserve. The plan is to replace the existing UH2.2m observatory located at the summit and situated between the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) and Gemini facilities along the northeast ridge. The alternate site for consideration would be within the University's Haleakala High Altitude Observatory on the island of Maui. This Environmental Impact Statement Notice of Preparation (EISPN) is being filed with the State of Hawaii's Office of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC). This EISPN and the subsequent Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Final EIS will evaluate the potential impacts of the proposed Pan-STARRS project on the natural, cultural, socio-economic, and human environments.
Date:
March 2006
Collection:
EIS