Mauna Kea Power Co. v. Board of Land & Natural Resources

RAMIL, Justice.

Mauna Kea Power Company, Inc. (MKPC) appeals the First Circuit Court’s decision and order affirming the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ (BLNR) decision denying MKPC’s application for a permit to build a hydroelectric power plant on Honoli'i stream near Hilo, Hawaii. MKPC contends that: (1) the BLNR improperly considered outside sources after a contested case hearing was held and that such action was not cured by reopening the hearing; (2) there was insufficient evidence to support the BLNR’s finding that the proposed project would have a detrimental impact on the surf…