Aloha, Pursuant to the public records law, I would like to request the following records in electronic format sent to my email address. REQUEST TO ACCESS A GOVERNMENT RECORD Pursuant to the Uniform Information Practices Act Chapter 92F, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Date: March 20, 2026 Agency: Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) Submitted via email to: <<email address>> Organization: North Kona Noise ACTION (NKNA) Preferred format for records: Electronic copies via email (PDF or native format) Description of Requested Records Pursuant to Chapter 92F, HRS, I am requesting access to government records maintained by the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, including but not limited to the Airports Division, the Office of the Director, and any other HDOT division or office that may maintain responsive records. This request covers the following categories of records: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between HDOT and the Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative (HSI). Please provide the complete, executed MOU, including all attachments, exhibits, amendments, and any addenda or renewals. If multiple versions exist, please provide all versions. All correspondence between HDOT and the Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative, REGENT Craft Inc., and/or David Uchiyama. This includes but is not limited to emails, letters, memoranda, text messages, meeting invitations, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and meeting notes, from January 1, 2023 to the present. This request covers communications to or from any HDOT employee, officer, or contractor, including but not limited to Director Ed Sniffen, Deputy Director for Airports Curt Otaguro, Airports Planning staff (including Traci Lum and Pradip Pant), and any HDOT public affairs or legislative liaison staff. All records relating to HDOT involvement in drafting, reviewing, or providing input on S.B. 2400 and/or H.B. 2378 (Thirty-Third Legislature, Regular Session of 2026). This includes any drafts, legislative worksheets, bill analysis memoranda, talking points, testimony (whether submitted or not), correspondence with legislators or legislative staff, and any communications with HSI, REGENT Craft, or other entities regarding these measures. All records relating to the Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative’s feasibility study involving HDOT. This includes the Phase IIA and Phase IIB feasibility studies reportedly conducted with HDOT, HCDA, OHA, and DLNR; any HDOT contributions, data, or comments provided for those studies; study scope documents; contracts or agreements between HDOT and any consultant (including SMS Research) related to seaglider feasibility; and draft or final reports. All records relating to proposed seaglider harbor infrastructure or operations on Hawaiʻi Island. This includes any site assessments, harbor evaluations, environmental scoping documents, port electrification plans, charging infrastructure studies, or community impact assessments related to seaglider launch/landing operations at any Hawaiʻi Island harbor or coastal facility, including Kawaihae Harbor, Kailua Bay, and any other location under consideration. All records relating to coordination between HDOT and the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture regarding biosecurity protocols for seaglider interisland passenger and cargo operations. If no such records exist, please confirm that in writing. Any contracts, financial agreements, or payments between HDOT and REGENT Craft Inc., HSI, David Uchiyama, Hawaii Think Tank, Veronica Rocha, or any entity affiliated with the Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative, from January 1, 2023 to the present. Scope and Clarifications This request is intended to be reasonably specific while capturing all relevant records. If HDOT believes any category is overly broad, I am happy to discuss narrowing the scope in good faith. I request that HDOT process each category independently so that available records are not delayed by any single category requiring additional review. If any records are withheld in whole or in part, I request that HDOT provide a written explanation identifying the specific exemption under Chapter 92F, HRS, relied upon for each withheld record, as required by law. I am willing to pay reasonable copying and search fees. If the estimated cost exceeds $100, please notify me before proceeding so that I may narrow the request or authorize the additional expense. Context for This Request North Kona Noise ACTION is a community advocacy organization that has filed formal public comments with HDOT regarding the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) Master Plan Update. We are also engaged in the legislative process regarding S.B. 2400, S.D. 1, which would exempt wing-in-ground craft operators from the Hawaiʻi Water Carrier Act. This request seeks to understand the relationship between HDOT and the entities advocating for this legislation, and to assess whether adequate consideration has been given to community, environmental, and biosecurity impacts of the proposed seaglider operations—particularly on Hawaiʻi Island. I understand that HDOT is required to respond to this request within ten business days pursuant to HRS §92F-11(c). I appreciate the Department’s assistance in providing timely access to these public records. Mahalo for your prompt attention to this request. IF SEEKING PUBLIC INTEREST WAIVER, PROVIDE PUBLIC INTEREST STATEMENT BELOW THIS LINE This request is intended to be reasonably specific while capturing all relevant records. If HDOT believes any category is overly broad, I am happy to discuss narrowing the scope in good faith. I request that HDOT process each category independently so that available records are not delayed by any single category requiring additional review. If any records are withheld in whole or in part, I request that HDOT provide a written explanation identifying the specific exemption under Chapter 92F, HRS, relied upon for each withheld record, as required by law. I am willing to pay reasonable copying and search fees. If the estimated cost exceeds $100, please notify me before proceeding so that I may narrow the request or authorize the additional expense. Context for This Request North Kona Noise ACTION is a community advocacy organization that has filed formal public comments with HDOT regarding the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) Master Plan Update. We are also engaged in the legislative process regarding S.B. 2400, S.D. 1, which would exempt wing-in-ground craft operators from the Hawaiʻi Water Carrier Act. This request seeks to understand the relationship between HDOT and the entities advocating for this legislation, and to assess whether adequate consideration has been given to community, environmental, and biosecurity impacts of the proposed seaglider operations—particularly on Hawaiʻi Island. Mahalo, << Name removed >> << Name removed >>