Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has opened a comment period for community feedback about an environmental assessment for its proposed disaster recovery project to repair damage caused by the 2018 volcanic eruption and summit collapse on Kilauea volcano.
The comment period runs through 7:59 p.m. on July 31, and virtual public meetings will be held at noon and 6 p.m. on July 21.
The meetings will be available on Zoom at https://swca.zoom.us/j/93007408720. Those without internet access can join by phone at (888) 475-4499 toll-free in the U.S. The meeting ID is 930 0740 8720.
The focus of the project is to repair, replace, relocate or remove critical park infrastructure and U.S. Geological Survey-operated facilities and equipment that were damaged during the eruption.
“All of the park’s proposed action items for the disaster recovery project are priorities and address safety concerns and visitor services impacted” by the eruption and summit collapse, according to HVNP spokeswoman Jessica Ferracane. “The proposed action addressed in the environmental assessment is the result of four years of extensive discussion and consultation between the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, park partners, the community and various consulting parties.”
Under the proposed action, the National Park Service would:
• Remove the damaged facilities, which include Jaggar Museum and two adjacent USGS buildings at Uekahuna