02-13-2016, 05:13 AM
Apparently I wasn't the only one to have this idea: simply have the Feds nationalize Mauna Kea as a national monument. State loves to play the "pre-empted by Federal law" card...
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/comm...ebruary-13
As to "what about the TMT", well, the Feds can simply enact monument status retroactively to a time when TMT's permits were still valid, or else the ruling can just be thrown out (since it's merely the State).
In any case, the Protectors and their legal team would probably have a more difficult time arguing their case with the Feds.
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/comm...ebruary-13
As to "what about the TMT", well, the Feds can simply enact monument status retroactively to a time when TMT's permits were still valid, or else the ruling can just be thrown out (since it's merely the State).
In any case, the Protectors and their legal team would probably have a more difficult time arguing their case with the Feds.