Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Actions
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![]() Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi) Photo: NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center ![]() Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi) Photo: NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center |
Comments on the Draft PEIS
The Draft Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Actions PEIS comment period closed on October 17, 2011.
A comment analysis report will be available in early 2012. Comments received after October 17, 2011, will not be included in the comment analysis report. All comments received during the course of the project are read and considered; however, only those received within the formal comment period (August 19, 2011- October 17, 2011) will be considered in the comment analysis report.
Project Newsletter: The second project newsletter [pdf] is now available and provides information about the:
- proposed action
- programmatic alternatives
- next steps in the process
The first project newsletter [pdf] is also available online.
Public hearings were held September 12-17, 2011, to give the public an opportunity to give a verbal testimony on the Draft PEIS.
Handouts at the public hearings:
- Comment sheet [pdf]
- FAQs [pdf]
- Open house insert [pdf]
- Newsletter 1 [pdf]
- Newsletter 2 [pdf]
- Overview and guidance packet [pdf]
- Summary impact table [pdf]
Paper Copies: The Draft PEIS may be downloaded online, and paper copies of the Draft PEIS are available for review at the following public libraries:
- Hawai'i State Library
478 South King Street
Honolulu, O'ahu HI
808-586-3617 - Moloka'i Public Library
15 Ala Malama Avenue
Kaunakakai, Moloka'i HI
808-553-1765 - Hilo Public Library
300 Waianuenue Avenue
Hilo, Hawai'i HI
808-933-8888 - Kīhei Public Library
35 Waimahaihai St
Kīhei, Maui HI
808-875-6833 - Wailuku Public Library
251 High Street
Wailuku, Maui HI
808-243-5766 - Līhu'e Public Library
4344 Hardy Street
Līhu'e, Kaua'i HI
808-241-3222 - Princeville Public Library
4343 Emmalani Drive
Princeville, Kaua'i HI
808-826-4310
To obtain a USB flash drive containing the Draft PEIS, please send a written request to the project postal or email address listed above with your physical address. The document will be provided within 10 days of processing the request.
Background
On October 1, 2010, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) provided public notice that it is preparing a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) to assess the impacts of implementing specific management actions and administering a research and enhancement program to improve survival of Hawaiian monk seals. Please read the first newsletter [pdf] for more information regarding the PEIS process.
From October 21-26, 2010, NMFS hosted public meetings on Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, and Kauai. The scoping period ended on November 30, 2010 and 139 comments were received. These comments are summarized in the Scoping Summary Report [pdf].
More Information
- Hawaiian monk seal management
- Hawaiian monk seal research and enhancement
- Hawaiian monk seal species information
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Questions? Email: monkseal@noaa.gov.
Updated: October 25, 2011