TMT - Contested Case Hearing Status - Hilo

[Eric1600]

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Originally posted by gypsy69

The TIO or TMT has paid less than 1 million thus far for it's rubber-stamped sublease. Maybe cutting their losses now and moving the project would avoid them from having to sue for hundreds of millions in the future.

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Don't forget that TMT has spent millions in educational funds in good faith for 2 years now, going on 3 for 2017.

TomK - Dr. Osario's testimony was interesting https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/mk/files/2016/10...io-WDT.pdf Most of the problems he cites really don't apply to the arduous process that the TMT went through. It seems he is projecting the western encroachment onto the telescope to me.

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We need to remember that the reason this permitting process has begun again is because the State Supreme Court recognized the lack of actual and meaningful public consultation during the previous application.

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My understanding is the court ruled the process hadn't been completed prior to the permit, not that it wasn't meaningful.

The end of his testimony ends with a threat:

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And the renewal of the protest on the mountain, should the TMT prevail in these hearings and try to resume construction, will shake the political foundations of this state.

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It's also interesting to note Ashida's cross examination at about 152:30 on Jan. 12 Part 1 in regards to compromise and the fact the Dr. Osario's own brother is a supporting member of PUEO and the TMT. It's worth listening to as well.