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resources are on the site. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources <br /> Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) the Hawaiian Hoary Bat or `Ope`ape`a <br /> (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) could potentially occur in the vicinty of the project area and <br /> may roost in nearby trees. Bat birthing and pup rearing season spans from June 1 st <br /> through September 15th. Finally, DOFAW reported that the Hawaiian Duck, Hawaiian <br /> Stilt, Hawaiian Coot, Hawaiian Goose (Nene) and the Hawaiian Hawk(`Io) as possibly <br /> occuring in the vicinty of the project area. It is against State law to harm or harass this <br /> species. DOFAW has provided guidance on measures to avoid and minimize impacts to <br /> the listed species, in addition to guidance on avoiding the spread of invasive species and <br /> pathogens. <br /> 17. Archaeological/Historical Resources: An Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS) was <br /> conducted of the property in 2015, which found one site with 41 features associated with <br /> the Waiakea Mill Company. The site was assessed as significant under Criterion d for the <br /> information they have yielded about the twentieth century cultivation of sugarcane within <br /> the Waiakea Ahupua`a. No further preservation work was recommended for the site. By <br /> letter dated June 3, 2022, the DLNR-SHPD determined that no historic properties would <br /> be affected. Additionally, the applicant has stated that should any inadvertent discoveries <br /> be made during any land disturbance activity relating to this project, work will cease, and <br /> the applicant will immediately notify the Planning Department and the State DLNR- <br /> SHPD and secure their clearance before proceeding. <br /> 18. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: According to the applicant, it is not known <br /> whether the subject property or immediate surrounding area have been used in the recent <br /> past for the gathering of plants by Native Hawaiians. The applicant has not observed any <br /> Native Hawaiians on the site or adjoining properties gathering plants and there is no <br /> evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the <br /> site, nor existence of any known valued cultural, historical or native resources in the area. <br /> 19. Public Access: There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or <br /> mountain areas that traverses the property. <br /> -4- <br />