Pahua
3-27-10 click here for video KGMB "Aha'i Olelo Ola" Pahua Heiau
Pahua Heiau
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Pahua Heiau
Pahua
3-27-10 click here for video KGMB "Aha'i Olelo Ola" Pahua Heiau
Pahua Heiau
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Hawaii Historic Preservation Division could lose federal funding
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http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/downloads/Hawaii_SHPD_report_final.pdf
Hawaii Historic Preservation Division could lose federal funding
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100324/BREAKING01/100324050/Hawaii+Historic+Preservation+Division+could+lose+federal+funding
The state agency charged with protecting Hawai'i's historic and archaeological sites is in danger of losing federal funding representing half its budget, an alarming predicament that could cripple a division of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources that for years has struggled to fulfill its mission.
The State Historic Preservation Division on Monday was put on "high-risk" status by the National Park Service, which manages federal Historic Preservation Fund grants that lately have made up about half of SHPD's annual budget.
The state agency responsible for implementing the National Historic Preservation Act is in danger of losing its federal funding, as well as its control over decision-making for federal agency compliance with preservation regulations.
The National Park Service (NPS), which is charged with oversight of the states’ implementation of the nation’s preservation program, has determined that SHPD is in non-compliance with several conditions of its federal grant, which is provided to the state to implement the federal preservation laws. The determination is that SHPD is a “high risk grantee.” The federal grant provides approximately 50% of the division’s $1.4 million annual budget.
NPS officials delivered the finding and compliance report to Laura Thielen, chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and Pua Aiu, State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) Administrator, on March 22. The NPS expects to release its report publicly within a few days.
According to sources at DLNR and at NPS, the report outlines a “corrective action plan” to be completed within two years, with benchmarks along the way, to come into compliance. Areas for improvement include review of any federal undertaking (including those requiring federal funding, permit, license or approval); conducting an inventory and survey of historic sites; keeping the National Register of Historic Places for Hawai‘i; managing the Certified Local Government program; and conducting preservation planning.
The action plan is limited to the non-discretionary items of the federal mandate, and should not be confused with requirements under state law (HRS 6E), including review of local permits and implementation of the state’s laws affecting native Hawaiian burials.
Under the action plan, the NPS expects to hire a full-time preservation officer to be housed in the Honolulu office to oversee implementation of the corrective actions. The officer will be charged with authority to administer the federal funding and be a signatory to compliance actions.
If adequate progress is made, the division will be returned to full status, with its funding and decision-making authority restored. If not, the federal funding will be discontinued and Hawai‘i will not be allowed to make determinations under the federal program. Several other states and territories have been through the corrective action process. None of the other historic preservation offices has failed to reverse the decline or has lost its status.
TO: Rep. Mele Carroll, Chair
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro, Vice Chair
Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
Rep. Ken Ito, Chair
Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair
Committee on Water, Land and Ocean Resources
FROM: Kiersten Faulkner, Executive Director
Historic Hawaii Foundation
RE: HCR336/HR254 : Requesting SHPD to complete a Statewide Survey and Inventory to Identify and Document Historic Properties, Artifacts and Burial Sites
On behalf of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF), I am writing in support of HCR336/HR254, which requests that the State Historic Preservation Division complete a statewide survey and inventory to identify and document historic properties, artifacts, burial goods and sites, and human skeletal remains that are held by or under the control of the State.
HHF strongly supports all efforts to identify and protect significant historic properties. Updating the state’s inventory of historic sites, structures, artifacts, burials and other historic properties is necessary in order to improve the process of identifying and disclosing the presence of potentially significant historic and cultural sites in a timely way, which in turn will better allow the planning and development processes to provide for their protection, and will further provide for consumer protection by ensuring that property owners are informed about historic preservation responsibilities and restrictions. The discovery, documentation, evaluation and preservation of significant historic properties is in the best interest of all stakeholders, including property owners, developers, and the greater community.
The state historic preservation division (SHPD) has a mandate to conduct historic surveys and inventories; the county governments should also be including that level of analysis in their general plans and community development plans. The basic step of completing the identification of properties that meet the criteria of eligibility for historic designation would allow for up-front analysis and protection, rather than simply reacting to proposals in an ad hoc manner.
Therefore, HHF recommends approval of HCR336/HR254.
http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/downloads/Hawaii_SHPD_report_final.pdf
Hawaii Historic Preservation Division could lose federal funding
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100324/BREAKING01/100324050/Hawaii+Historic+Preservation+Division+could+lose+federal+funding
The state agency charged with protecting Hawai'i's historic and archaeological sites is in danger of losing federal funding representing half its budget, an alarming predicament that could cripple a division of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources that for years has struggled to fulfill its mission.
The State Historic Preservation Division on Monday was put on "high-risk" status by the National Park Service, which manages federal Historic Preservation Fund grants that lately have made up about half of SHPD's annual budget.
The warning notice gives SHPD two years to meet certain turnaround goals, which if not met, could lead to the grant money being cut off.
The National Park Service's criticism of the state division concerned problems with it adequately performing its duties.
State Historic Preservation Division Placed on “High Risk” Status
http://historichawaiifoundation.blogspot.com/2010/03/state-historic-preservation-division.htmlThe state agency responsible for implementing the National Historic Preservation Act is in danger of losing its federal funding, as well as its control over decision-making for federal agency compliance with preservation regulations.
The National Park Service (NPS), which is charged with oversight of the states’ implementation of the nation’s preservation program, has determined that SHPD is in non-compliance with several conditions of its federal grant, which is provided to the state to implement the federal preservation laws. The determination is that SHPD is a “high risk grantee.” The federal grant provides approximately 50% of the division’s $1.4 million annual budget.
NPS officials delivered the finding and compliance report to Laura Thielen, chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and Pua Aiu, State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) Administrator, on March 22. The NPS expects to release its report publicly within a few days.
According to sources at DLNR and at NPS, the report outlines a “corrective action plan” to be completed within two years, with benchmarks along the way, to come into compliance. Areas for improvement include review of any federal undertaking (including those requiring federal funding, permit, license or approval); conducting an inventory and survey of historic sites; keeping the National Register of Historic Places for Hawai‘i; managing the Certified Local Government program; and conducting preservation planning.
The action plan is limited to the non-discretionary items of the federal mandate, and should not be confused with requirements under state law (HRS 6E), including review of local permits and implementation of the state’s laws affecting native Hawaiian burials.
Under the action plan, the NPS expects to hire a full-time preservation officer to be housed in the Honolulu office to oversee implementation of the corrective actions. The officer will be charged with authority to administer the federal funding and be a signatory to compliance actions.
If adequate progress is made, the division will be returned to full status, with its funding and decision-making authority restored. If not, the federal funding will be discontinued and Hawai‘i will not be allowed to make determinations under the federal program. Several other states and territories have been through the corrective action process. None of the other historic preservation offices has failed to reverse the decline or has lost its status.
HHF Testimony on HDR336/HR254: Requesting SHPD to complete a Statewide Survey and Inventory to Identify Historic Properties
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro, Vice Chair
Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
Rep. Ken Ito, Chair
Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair
Committee on Water, Land and Ocean Resources
FROM: Kiersten Faulkner, Executive Director
Historic Hawaii Foundation
RE: HCR336/HR254 : Requesting SHPD to complete a Statewide Survey and Inventory to Identify and Document Historic Properties, Artifacts and Burial Sites
On behalf of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF), I am writing in support of HCR336/HR254, which requests that the State Historic Preservation Division complete a statewide survey and inventory to identify and document historic properties, artifacts, burial goods and sites, and human skeletal remains that are held by or under the control of the State.
HHF strongly supports all efforts to identify and protect significant historic properties. Updating the state’s inventory of historic sites, structures, artifacts, burials and other historic properties is necessary in order to improve the process of identifying and disclosing the presence of potentially significant historic and cultural sites in a timely way, which in turn will better allow the planning and development processes to provide for their protection, and will further provide for consumer protection by ensuring that property owners are informed about historic preservation responsibilities and restrictions. The discovery, documentation, evaluation and preservation of significant historic properties is in the best interest of all stakeholders, including property owners, developers, and the greater community.
The state historic preservation division (SHPD) has a mandate to conduct historic surveys and inventories; the county governments should also be including that level of analysis in their general plans and community development plans. The basic step of completing the identification of properties that meet the criteria of eligibility for historic designation would allow for up-front analysis and protection, rather than simply reacting to proposals in an ad hoc manner.
Therefore, HHF recommends approval of HCR336/HR254.
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