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                                                                                                                                THE CARROLL COX SHOW  :  1080 AM

 

 

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   SUNDAY, January 3, 2016

 

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          January 3, 2016, Honolulu, Hawaii.  

          Carroll explains why we should be worried about the United States Coast Guard former Voice of America site in Maili contaminated by PCBs, and the homes built next to the site.  Carroll reads a letter from the Hawaii State Department of Health to the United States Coast Guard, dated June 24, 2014, stating the property should be categorized for high priority cleanup in 2015 because five homes immediately abut the contaminated site (see attached).  

          The Coast Guard is responsible for cleaning up the property.  Residents say approximately  a year ago they built a fence around the contaminated site and posted signs saying it was government property.    However, it is reported some of the homeowners were told by government officials and contractors the fence was built to protect a Heiau because people were taking the rocks to build rock walls.  There is no Heiau.   The line of rocks you see in the picture below is part of a foundation for old railroad tracks. Also, note a portion of the new fence that surrounds the contaminated property.  

           

               

                         

                Houses built along former Voice of America site that is contaminated with PCBs

                    

                       
           
           
          Attached is a 2009 Archaeological Inventory Survey of the Former Voice of America Site, Mā‘ili, Lualualei Ahupua‘a, Wai‘anae District, O‘ahu that includes information about the railroad and other features of the property.
           
          Also attached is the 2009
                   ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN RELATIONS PROPOSED MAILI LAND EXCHANGE BETWEEN
          THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND THE STATE OF HAWAII  DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
           
           
          To help property owners in the area, and dispel some of the erroneous information being provided to the homeowners, we are posting a series of emails discussing the property.  The emails were obtained via a Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA or Sunshine Law)  request.    It is reported a Navy public relations liason with the Navy said the property was cleaned up years ago and there is no problem.  The attached emails will tell you what is really going on.
           
          The Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and Honolulu Police Department are investigating the death of three Laysan Albatross, and destruction of 15 nests, at Kaena Point the evening of December 27, 2015.  In addition, twelve albatross are missing. If you have any information, please contact us at 808-782-6627.
           
           
          The second hour Carroll and callers talk about what he does, and why.  We are looking forward to a new year, bringing more attention to the issues,  and our hope to fix some of the problems.    
           
           
           
           
           
           

       

       

       

       

         

        

                 

                     

                                                          Laysan Albatross at Kaena Point

                Shedding a tear for albatross, nests and eggs lost to malicious vandalism the night of 12/27/15                

             

        KITTY CORNER -  TOO CUTE!

             

        These, and other kittens like them, are looking for a home.  Ages range from 3 to 12 months.  

        They have been neutered or spayed, and they are litter box trained.   Now, all  they need is your love.  Who can resist a new kitten?

              

        To adopt, call Carroll at 782-6627, or email carroll@carrollcox.com.     
        Carroll announces he is a regular guest on The John Nolan Show  from 6 - 7 p.m. on KWAI 1080 AM.  Listen and call in!
         
         
        Carroll continues his discussion about local issues on Olelo Public Television, Channel 54.  
        Link here to a list of his shows.  They can also be viewed on  'olelo video on demand