Hawaii Chimes in on Navy's Sonar Use in Coastal Waters

Busy week in environmental concerns of the Navy's sonar use in coastal waters.  Maui News reports that the State of Hawaii's Office of Planning advised the Navy of its preferences for sonar use during the upcoming RIMPAC exercises off the Hawaiian Islands. 

Litigation related to these exercises recently concluded with Judge Ezra enjoining aspects of sonar use in coastal waters.  The article suggests an appeal is pending.  It is likely that the Winter case will resolve this issue (to what extent is the Navy's use of sonar in coastal waters subject to the National Environmental Policy Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act).