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Planning staff asks submarine‑cable applicant to seek SMA major permit for proposed Manele landing
Summary
Planning staff advised Hawaiian Islands Fiberlink that a proposed inter‑island submarine fiber cable with a Manele harbor landing will likely need SMA major permit review and Project District phase II approval for work in the Manele area.
Planning staff reported the Department provided a Request for Comments response to Hawaiian Islands Fiberlink regarding a proposed submarine fiber‑optic system linking Kahului, Molokai and Manele. Staff said the company will likely need a Special Management Area major permit and Project District Phase II approval for work in the Manele small‑boat harbor area.
No formal permit applications were filed at the time of the meeting; when an application is submitted the Commission will receive the proposal for review where relevant.
