Governor Green and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll announced that the state of Hawaiʻi and the U.S. Army have established a non-binding Statement of Principles on land use and areas of mutual benefit to the people of Hawaiʻi. This reflects a shared understanding of how the state and Army will continue discussions on protecting lands and supporting national security.

The Statement of Principles highlights that the state of Hawai‘i and the Army will continue to discuss the following areas:

• Considering options to return land to the state of Hawai‘i;
• Exploring ways to clean up unexploded ordnance and improve stewardship;
• Discussing federal support for housing, infrastructure and energy;
• Recognizing Hawaiʻi’s role in national security and the importance of the local communities and culture.

Governor Green and Secretary Driscoll anticipate working toward a Memorandum of Understanding by the end of this year, with the goal of outlining clear parameters for a suitable land arrangement and addressing the issues most important for Hawaiʻi’s communities.

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