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1 MAUNAKEA OBSERVATORIES Maunakea Photos: Don Mitchell

2 The Road Ahead for MSE on Maunakea Doug Simons CFHT Exec. Director

3 What is CFHT s commitment to MSE?

4 What is CFHT s commitment to MSE? What will MSE s legal framework be?

5 What is CFHT s commitment to MSE? What will MSE s legal framework be? If TMT is finding it hard to build on Maunakea, why shouldn t MSE?

6 When will the Maunakea Master Lease be renewed? What is CFHT s commitment to MSE? What will MSE s legal framework be? If TMT is finding it hard to build on Maunakea, why shouldn t MSE?

7 When will the Maunakea Master Lease be renewed? What is CFHT s commitment to MSE? What is CFHT doing to ensure MSE is broadly supported in Hawaii? What will MSE s legal framework be? If TMT is finding it hard to build on Maunakea, why shouldn t MSE?

8 When will the Maunakea Master Lease be renewed? What is CFHT s commitment to MSE? What is CFHT doing to ensure MSE is broadly supported in Hawaii? What will MSE s legal framework be? What are the next steps for MSE in Hawaii? If TMT is finding it hard to build on Maunakea, why shouldn t MSE?

9 When will the Maunakea Master Lease be renewed? What is CFHT s commitment to MSE? What is CFHT doing to ensure MSE is broadly supported in Hawaii? What will MSE s legal framework be? What are the next steps for MSE in Hawaii? If TMT is finding it hard to build on Maunakea, why shouldn t MSE?

10 What is CFHT s commitment to MSE?

11 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Statement From CFHT Board About MSE (Dec. 2018)

12 Statement From CFHT Board About MSE (Dec. 2018) Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer "The Board resolves that the Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer (MSE) is the scientific future of CFHT and affirms its intention to work towards an expanded MSE partnership to design, build and operate this transformational spectroscopic survey facility."

13 CFHT Corp. MSE Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer

14 CFHT Corp. MSE Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer CFHT Corp. is a 501c3 non-profit registered in Hawaii in good standing for ~45 years

15 CFHT Corp. MSE Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer CFHT Corp. is a 501c3 non-profit registered in Hawaii in good standing for ~45 years Mechanisms exist already in CFHT s Corporate Charter (Tripartite Agreement) to formally add partners

16 CFHT Corp. MSE Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer CFHT Corp. is a 501c3 non-profit registered in Hawaii in good standing for ~45 years Mechanisms exist already in CFHT s Corporate Charter (Tripartite Agreement) to formally add partners Corporate model with Board/Executive demonstrated to be effective in astronomy (on Maunakea - Keck, CFHT, EAO)

17 CFHT Corp. MSE Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer

18 CFHT Corp. MSE Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer While details of MSE s governance model are being worked out, intent is to preserve CFHT Corp., modify existing Corporate Charter as needed, and establish MSE via DBA (doing business as)

19 CFHT Corp. MSE Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer While details of MSE s governance model are being worked out, intent is to preserve CFHT Corp., modify existing Corporate Charter as needed, and establish MSE via DBA (doing business as) Other reasons to not start from scratch with a new legal framework in which to establish MSE Certain State tax benefits are also incorporated into CFHT s Corp. agreement unlikely to be renewed if a new corporation created CFHT s Tripartite Agreement has no termination date CFHT s community reputation is high value in establishing MSE

21 What I Work On

22 Ensure CFHT operations maintained - excellent scientific product Help get MSE built balancing CFHT/MSE resources What I Work On

23 Ensure CFHT operations maintained - excellent scientific product Help get MSE built balancing CFHT/MSE resources What I Work On Help instill community ownership in MKOs Drive Master Lease Renewal with MKOs

24 Ensure CFHT operations maintained - excellent scientific product Help get MSE built balancing CFHT/MSE resources My job What I Work On Help instill community ownership in MKOs Drive Master Lease Renewal with MKOs

25 Ensure CFHT operations maintained - excellent scientific product Help get MSE built balancing CFHT/MSE resources My other job What I Work On Help instill community ownership in MKOs Drive Master Lease Renewal with MKOs

26 Ensure CFHT operations maintained - excellent scientific product Help get MSE built balancing CFHT/MSE resources What I Work On My other, other job Help instill community ownership in MKOs Drive Master Lease Renewal with MKOs

27 Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR)

28 Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) Non-UH observatories operate under subleases to MKSR Master Lease set to expire 2033

Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) Non-UH observatories operate under subleases to MKSR Master Lease set to expire 2033 A separate lease governs the area around Hale Pohaku (mid-level

29 Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) Non-UH observatories operate under subleases to MKSR Master Lease set to expire 2033 A separate lease governs the area around Hale Pohaku (mid-level facility) Maunakea Access Road is covered under an easement In 2015 Gov. Ige stopped the renewal of the Master Lease as part of his 10 point plan after the 2015 TMT protests on Maunakea

30 MKSR Land Authorization

31 Last February UH launched again the EIS process for the Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) land authorization Needed to extend astronomy for another 65 years MKSR Land Authorization

32 Last February UH launched again the EIS process for the Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) land authorization Needed to extend astronomy for another 65 years MKSR Land Authorization

33 Last February UH launched again the EIS process for the Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) land authorization Needed to extend astronomy for another 65 years MKSR Land Authorization

34 Last February UH launched again the EIS process for the Maunakea Science Reserve (MKSR) land authorization Needed to extend astronomy for another 65 years Three land authorization mechanisms identified Executive Order from Governor Title transfer from DLNR to UH Master Lease most likely Three outcomes identified No change current Master Lease expires 2033 and all telescopes removed Only Astronomy Precinct + road + HP area approved (~600 acres) Land currently in Master Lease renewed MKSR Land Authorization

35 MKSR Land Authorization

36 MKSR Land Authorization EIS process expected to be completed mid 2020, yielding an EIS that needs Governor s signature to go forward for consideration by Land Board Held Town Halls in Kona, Waimea, Hilo, Honolulu last March Comments from those meetings fed into first draft EIS Q Another comment period leads to final EIS mid 2020 In the mean time consideration needs to be given to parallel plans and policies

37 Maunakea Master Plan

38 Maunakea Master Plan

39 Maunakea Master Plan

40 Maunakea Master Plan Maunakea Management Board Kahu Kū Mauna Rangers

41 Maunakea Master Plan The Maunakea Master Plan expires in 2020 Represents a vision document for UH stewardship and management of Maunakea Master Plan is being updated in sync with completion of Master Lease EIS

42 Comprehensive Management Plan

43 Comprehensive Management Plan

44 Comprehensive Management Plan

45 Comprehensive Management Plan In addition the CMP is undergoing an update to reflect changes in policies, rules, and decisions since the last update (2010) This is being sync d to the Master Lease EIS process

46 Critical Next Steps in Summary

47 Critical Next Steps in Summary UH Administrative Rules for Public and Commercial Use of Maunakea likely approved mid-2019

48 Critical Next Steps in Summary UH Administrative Rules for Public and Commercial Use of Maunakea likely approved mid-2019 Master Lease EIS, Comprehensive Management Plan Update, Master Plan Update all due mid-2020

49 Critical Next Steps in Summary UH Administrative Rules for Public and Commercial Use of Maunakea likely approved mid-2019 Master Lease EIS, Comprehensive Management Plan Update, Master Plan Update all due mid-2020 Master Lease Terms & Conditions Negotiations (rent, UH access, etc.) occurring now

50 Critical Next Steps in Summary UH Administrative Rules for Public and Commercial Use of Maunakea likely approved mid-2019 Master Lease EIS, Comprehensive Management Plan Update, Master Plan Update all due mid-2020 Master Lease Terms & Conditions Negotiations (rent, UH access, etc.) occurring now Intent is to bring all this to closure for Land Board consideration of UH s request for a new 65 year Master Lease in ~2 years

51 Critical Next Steps in Summary UH Administrative Rules for Public and Commercial Use of Maunakea likely approved mid-2019 Master Lease EIS, Comprehensive Management Plan Update, Master Plan Update all due mid-2020 Master Lease Terms & Conditions Negotiations (rent, UH access, etc.) occurring now Intent is to bring all this to closure for Land Board consideration of UH s request for a new 65 year Master Lease in ~2 years Community support is important to ensure Land Board approval...

52 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Will MSE be Opposed Like TMT?

53 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Will MSE be Opposed Like TMT? ~4300 fiber positioner, 1.5 sq. deg. FoV 11 m segmented primary Low/Mid-resolution spectrometers High-resolution spectrometers

54 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Will MSE be Opposed Like TMT? No change in footprint on already disturbed ground

55 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Will MSE be Opposed Like TMT?

56 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Will MSE be Opposed Like TMT? Because MSE doesn t involve expanding CFHT s existing footprint, and is on already disturbed land, perceptions about cultural and environmental impact should be greatly reduced MSE, built off 40+ years of CFHT involvement in the Hawaii Island community, has established social links that TMT cannot replicate In an island community in particular, this acceptance and social contract is important Those who object to MSE object to any telescopes on Maunakea a different conversation addressed through Master Lease renewal Most public debate about MSE will be behind us, once Master Lease renewal is completed

57 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer What is CFHT doing to ensure MSE is broadly supported in Hawaii?

58 MKO Multilateral Engagement

59 MKO Multilateral Engagement Government relations Mahalo to Keck (Rich Matsuda) for taking the lead on this front, hiring a political consultant to help coordinate MKO testimony and represent MKO interests in the State Capitol (co-sponsored by Gemini/AURA) Hawaii State Capitol

60 MKO Multilateral Engagement Government relations Mahalo to Keck (Rich Matsuda) for taking the lead on this front, hiring a political consultant to help coordinate MKO testimony and represent MKO interests in the State Capitol (co-sponsored by Gemini/AURA) Formed the Maunakea Task Force Comprised of leads of 3 largest Chambers of Commerce, Office of Maunakea Management, MKOs, Unions, Business, Education, etc. Respond to calls for action regarding draft legislation, submitting testimony and discussing the importance of astronomy with elected officials

61 MKO Multilateral Engagement

MKO Multilateral Engagement Strategic Communications Bennet Group hired by CFHT since 2015 to assist with MKO public comm s, multimedia engagement, networking, etc.

62 MKO Multilateral Engagement Strategic Communications Bennet Group hired by CFHT since 2015 to assist with MKO public comm s, multimedia engagement, networking, etc. BG collaborates with MKO political consultant, meets regularly with comm s counterparts at UH, AG, TMT Since 2015 >500 Maunakea astronomy media hits in Hawaii market, mostly favorable to astronomy Led development of websites for EnVision Maunakea and MKOs...

63 Live Studio Interviews AstroDay Akamai Interns

64 Putting a Spotlight on Positive Messages Live Studio Interviews AstroDay MAUNAKEA OBSERVATORIES Akamai Interns

65 Putting a Spotlight on Positive Messages Live Studio Interviews AstroDay Akamai Interns

66 Putting a Spotlight on Positive Messages Live Studio Interviews AstroDay Akamai Interns

67 Putting a Spotlight on Positive Messages Live Studio Interviews AstroDay Akamai Interns

68 Putting a Spotlight on Positive Messages Live Studio Interviews AstroDay Akamai Interns

69 Putting a Spotlight on Positive Messages Live Studio Interviews AstroDay Akamai Interns

70 Putting a Spotlight on Positive Messages Live Studio Interviews AstroDay Akamai Interns

71 Putting a Spotlight on Positive Messages Live Studio Interviews AstroDay Akamai Interns

72 MKO Multilateral Engagement

73 MKO Multilateral Engagement maunakeaobservatories.org

74 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer

75 MAUNAKEA OBSERVATORIES Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Maunakea Skies * Canoe Regatta * American Heart & Stroke Walk * AstroDay Hilo * Onizuka Day * CFHT Stargazing party * Keck Stargazing party * Healthy Keiki Fest Waimea * KOE * Science Fairs East and West Hawaii * Science Day Waimea Country School * Hookena Career Day * PISCES STARS program * IfA Manoa Open House * Cherry Blossom Festival solar viewing * AstroDay Kona * Keck public astronomy talks * Journey Hilo/Waiakea * Keck open house * Kona library evening talk * Maunakea Coin Contest * Introduce a Girl to engineering * Girls Scout STEM Fest * TUT * StarLab training * StarLab * Family Astro * Pahoa Career Day * Maunakea Wonders Teachers Workshop * Solar System Walk * IfA HI-STAR * Kilauea eruption, keiki stress relief bags * Earth Day at PTA * UHH/Hokule a Community Celebration * Engineering Bash at Thelma Parker Library * Relay for Life * Kealakeke Elementary Science Night * Boy Scout Makahiki * Hilo Science Café * Astronomy on Tap * STEM Excite Camp * Merrie Monarch Parade * County Summer Fun Camps * National Manufacturing Day * Girls Exploring Math and Science * Robotics Coaching * Astrobash * Akamai program * Kamehameha Careers Café * Laupahoehoe School Night Under the Stars * PUEO at Palekai Bay * Kona Rotary Club * Hilo Library Community Talk * Paauilo School Family STEM night * Keaukaha Ohana Night * Journey North Hawaii Laupahoehoe School Career Day * Waimea Middle School STEAM Family Night * Maunakea Scholars * HPA Star party * Youth National Guard Job Fair in Hilo * Keaʻau Elementary Career Day * KKP Teachers Workshop * Kiwanis Keiki Day * ArtxScience Summer Camp * Hawaii Explorations Expo at Hilo Intermediate School * Waiakea High School Star Party *

76 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer

77 Maunakea Scholars Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer

78 Maunakea Scholars Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer The Maunakea Scholars program was launched in 2015 and opens the doors of the Maunakea Observatories to high school students to perform mentored research of their own design on the most powerful telescopes in the world

79 Maunakea Scholars Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer The Maunakea Scholars program was launched in 2015 and opens the doors of the Maunakea Observatories to high school students to perform mentored research of their own design on the most powerful telescopes in the world

80 Maunakea Scholars Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer The Maunakea Scholars program was launched in 2015 and opens the doors of the Maunakea Observatories to high school students to perform mentored research of their own design on the most powerful telescopes in the world

81 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Maunakea Scholars Now Established on all 6 Major Islands

schools on 6 islands hosting the program, we

82 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Maunakea Scholars Now Established on all 6 Major Islands With 12 schools on 6 islands hosting the program, we achieved a major goal at the start of the 4 th year of this program

host school on every island, we can start to network into all ~40 public high schools Consistent with my early goal to bring Hawaii

83 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer With 12 schools on 6 islands hosting the program, we achieved a major goal at the start of the 4 th year of this program Maunakea Scholars is the first astronomy education program in Hawaii to become established statewide Now with a host school on every island, we can start to network into all ~40 public high schools Consistent with my early goal to bring Hawaii astronomy to Hawaii students regardless of which island they call home Maunakea Scholars Now Established on all 6 Major Islands Last week...

84 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name)

85 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name)

86 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name)

87 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name) A collaboration between the Hawai i Island community, UH Hilo Ka Haka Ula O Ke elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language, Imiloa, and the Hawai i astronomy community

88 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name) A collaboration between the Hawai i Island community, UH Hilo Ka Haka Ula O Ke elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language, Imiloa, and the Hawai i astronomy community 2 years ago Hawaiian kupuna approached me about creating a Hawaiian Celestial Nomenclature program. Since then Created a hui with expertise in Hawaiian culture, language, astronomy Oumuamua named (mahalo Larry Kimura, Karen Meech and her team) Completed pilot program - A Hua He Inoa ( create a name ) 8 high school students from Hawaiian immersion schools (Maui and Hawai i Island), 4 students from Ka Haka Ula, mentors, met for 2 days at Imiloa, HP, Gemini, CFHT Students created Hawaiian names for 2 unusual asteroids discovered by Pan- STARRS, to be submitted to IAU for formal adoption Video documentary completed...

89 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name) Completed pilot program - A Hua He Inoa ( create a name ) 8 high school students from Hawaiian immersion schools (Maui and Hawai i Island), 4 students from Ka Haka Ula, mentors, met for 2 days at Imiloa, HP, Gemini, CFHT Students created Hawaiian names for 2 unusual asteroids discovered by Pan- STARRS, to be submitted to IAU for formal adoption Video documentary completed...

90 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name) 8 high school students from Hawaiian immersion schools (Maui and Hawai i Island), 4 students from Ka Haka Ula, mentors, met for 2 days at Imiloa, HP, Gemini, CFHT Students created Hawaiian names for 2 unusual asteroids discovered by Pan- STARRS, to be submitted to IAU for formal adoption Video documentary completed...

91 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name) Students created Hawaiian names for 2 unusual asteroids discovered by Pan- STARRS, to be submitted to IAU for formal adoption Video documentary completed...

92 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name) Video documentary completed...

93 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name)

94 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name)

95 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name) Video produced by ʻŌiwi TV in conjunction with Bennet Group Strategic Communications principally sponsored by CFHT/MSE

Astronomy Center Director Plenary Presentation January 7 A Hua

96 MAUNAKEA Maunakea OBSERVATORIES Spectroscopic Explorer A Hua He Inoa (Create a Name) Public Debut Ka iu Kimura Imiloa Astronomy Center Director Plenary Presentation January 7 A Hua He Inoa American Astronomical Society Conference Seattle, Washington

97 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Closing Thoughts

98 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Closing Thoughts

99 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Closing Thoughts This isn t a conflict between science and culture Tends to get portrayed that way, particularly by non-hawaii media It s about environment, sovereignty, sacred/religion, fairness perceptions, historic injustices, etc.

100 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Closing Thoughts This isn t a conflict between science and culture Tends to get portrayed that way, particularly by non-hawaii media It s about environment, sovereignty, sacred/religion, fairness perceptions, historic injustices, etc. Astronomy is broadly supported in Hawaii, including within the Native Hawaiian community

101 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Closing Thoughts This isn t a conflict between science and culture Tends to get portrayed that way, particularly by non-hawaii media It s about environment, sovereignty, sacred/religion, fairness perceptions, historic injustices, etc. Astronomy is broadly supported in Hawaii, including within the Native Hawaiian community The start of TMT construction will stress but not break the bridges we have built

102 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Closing Thoughts This isn t a conflict between science and culture Tends to get portrayed that way, particularly by non-hawaii media It s about environment, sovereignty, sacred/religion, fairness perceptions, historic injustices, etc. Astronomy is broadly supported in Hawaii, including within the Native Hawaiian community The start of TMT construction will stress but not break the bridges we have built We will succeed with Master Lease renewal - main uncertainties include Terms/Conditions and timing

Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Closing Thoughts This isn t a conflict between science and culture Tends to get portrayed that way, particularly by non-hawaii media It s about environment,

103 Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer Closing Thoughts This isn t a conflict between science and culture Tends to get portrayed that way, particularly by non-hawaii media It s about environment, sovereignty, sacred/religion, fairness perceptions, historic injustices, etc. Astronomy is broadly supported in Hawaii, including within the Native Hawaiian community The start of TMT construction will stress but not break the bridges we have built We will succeed with Master Lease renewal - main uncertainties include Terms/Conditions and timing If pursued in a culturally sensitive, community based manner, MSE will be embraced in Hawaii

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105 Mahalo Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer

Status Report SubarU Users Meeting. Instrument & Facility Development MSE Update Strategic Outreach New Programs Building Community Bridges & Outlook

Status Report SubarU Users Meeting Instrument & Facility Development MSE Update Strategic Outreach New Programs Building Community Bridges & Outlook CFHT Triennial Users Meeting held in Nice, France May