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Maile David, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawai`i August 11, 2022 Page 8 Hawk, Hawaiian Owl, Hawaiian Goose and Hawaiian Hoary Bat. Introduced bird species such as dove, Japanese white-eye, house finch, myna, as well as cats, dogs, rats, pigs, and mongoose are also common on the subject property. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), the Hawaiian Hawk or `Io (Buteo solitarius) may occur in the project vicinity and their nests might be present during the breeding season from March to September. DOFAW also reported that Hawaiian Hoary Bat or `Ope`apea (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) could potentially occur in the vicinity of the project area and may roost in nearby trees. Bat birthing and pup rearing season spans from June 1st through September 15th. Additionally, State-listed waterbirds such as the Hawaiian Duck (Anas wyvilliana), Hawaiian Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni), Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai), and the Hawaiian Goose or Nene (Branta sandvicensis) may also potentially occur in the vicinity of the proposed project site. DOFAW also reports that the project area falls within the historic range of the State-listed Blackburn's Sphinx Moth (BSM: Manduca blackburni) and has recommended measures to avoid harm to BSM. Finally, DOFAW has provided guidance on measures to avoid and minimize impacts to the listed species, in addition to guidance on avoiding the spread of invasive species and pathogens. • Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: With the exception of the previously mentioned archaeological sites, which were addressed by the data recovery report, the impairment of other valued resources on the property is unlikely. • Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: No known gathering is taking place on the site. Thus, to the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights; therefore, no action is necessary to protect these rights. However, in addition to the data recovery report mentioned above, a condition of approval will be added for the protection of inadvertent finds should any remains of historic sites, such as rock walls, terraces, platforms, marine shell concentrations or human burials be encountered. Lastly, this recommendation is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the proposed use, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject properties. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits, the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Fire Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable