DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

News Release

LINDA LINGLE

GOVERNOR

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PETER T. YOUNG, CHAIRPERSON

Phone: (808) 587-0401

Fax: (808) 587-0390

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For Immediate Release: February 8, 2006

BLNR Presented View On Ceded Lands Issue
By Chair Apoliona

HONOLULU — The Board of Land and Natural Resources will be briefed by Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Chairperson Haunani Apoliona on OHA's perspective of the ceded lands issue. The briefing is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.,Thursday, February 9, 2006 in the BLNR Board Room, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 132 on O`ahu.

Chair Apoliona will be accompanied by Clyde Naumuo, also of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

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For more information, contact:
Clifford Inn
DLNR Education and Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (808) 587-0407