Lahaina has suffered tremendous loss. By making history and heritage central to the rebuilding effort, we can forge a new type of recovery.
It is difficult to overstate the loss to all Americans—but especially Native Hawaiians—that occurred when central Lahaina burned last August. Most devastating are the lives lost and the families forever altered. The fire also dealt a blow to Lahaina's rich Native Hawaiian history and heritage, destroying centuries-old buildings and vital cultural sites.Lahaina will rebuild. The resilience of the community and the valiant recovery efforts already underway ensure it.
In accordance with that statement, I have proposed an exemption from our process for any site restoration activities led or managed by Native Hawaiian organizations. That means that the restoration or reconstruction of the fishponds, waterways, taro patch, buildings, and sacred sites associated with Native Hawaiian history can happen without delay or added cost.
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