The lands, after any necessary revisions or edits to the nomination, will be forwarded by the state to the federal government to be considered for listing the lands on the National Register of Historic Places.
Out of the total 1,075 votes, 480, or 44%, said yes, of course those lands should be on the historic registers while 454, or 42%, said no, it’s not necessary.
Two Big Island organizations are proposing public lands above the 6,500-foot level, including the summit, be listed on both registers as a traditional cultural property.
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