WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (D-HI) and Jill Tokuda (D-HI) released the following statement on the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources’ (BLNR) vote on the U.S. Army’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) regarding the Army Training Land Retention at the Kahuku Training Area (KTA), Kawailoa-Poamoho Training Area (Poamoho), and Makua Military Reservation (MMR) on Oahu:
“Hawaii plays a crucial role in supporting our country’s national security, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. We acknowledge the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ decision and support a path forward that accounts for Hawaii’s role in our military readiness, as well as the concerns and needs of the people of Hawaii. As discussions progress towards a mutually acceptable result, our congressional delegation is committed to working closely with Governor Green, Department of Defense leadership, and members of our community throughout this important process.”
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