PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PROPOSED LAND DISPOSITION OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS FOR A COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLAR PROJECT AT KALAOA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAI’I Public Notice is hereby given that the Hawaiian Homes Commission will hold two (2) public hearings, pursuant to Hawai’i Revised Statutes Section 171-95.3. Each hearing will present the same information and will be conducted in a virtual meeting format and an in-person format. The hearings will be held on: Monday, October 11, 2021 Informational briefing: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing 6:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Information: www.dhhl.hawaii.gov/hawaii-island/proposed- community-based-renewable-energy-project-at-kalaoa In-Person Location: Laiopua 2020 Community Center Complex 74-5210 Keanalehu Dr. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Informational briefing: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Public hearing: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Virtual Meeting Information: www.dhhl.hawaii.gov/hawaii-island/proposed- community-based-renewable-energy-project-at-kalaoa In-Person Location: Hale Kuhio 64-756 Mamalahoa Highway Kamuela, HI 96743 The hearings are for the Commission to provide information and receive comments on a proposed community-based renewable energy project on DHHL land in Kalaoa, Hawai’i Island. Nexamp Solar, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is requesting a Right-of-Entry Permit (for up to three years) for due diligence purposes and a long-term General Lease (25-years with options to extend) of up to a 30 acres of land to develop a solar plus battery storage project that would generate up to 8 megawatts of energy. Hawaiian Home Land beneficiaries and members of the public are invited to attend one of the public hearings, virtually or in-person, to get more information about the proposed project and to submit oral or written comments. Dated: Honolulu, Hawai’i, September 21, 2021. State of Hawai’i Department of Hawaiian Home Lands By William J. Aila, Jr. Chairman Hawaiian Homes Commission Honolulu Star Advertiser Hawai’i Tribune-Herald West Hawai’i Today The Maui News The Garden Island (WHT1344012 9/27/21)