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The Honorable Chairman Holeka Goro Inaba and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii December 27, 2024 Page 10 Finally, the Biological Study found that the area is dominated by non-native plant species and that no rare, threatened, or endangered plant species were identified during the survey as the habitat is considered unsuitable for such species. The presence of invasive species like tree tobacco, which supports the endangered Blackburn's sphinx moth, requires careful management to prevent its spread. Faunal resources included 14 bird species, most of which were non-native, except for a single pueo (Hawaiian short -eared owl) sighting. Feral mammals such as cats, goats, and cattle were observed, all of which are detrimental to the native ecosystem. Although the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat may use the area for seasonal foraging and roosting, no sightings were confirmed during the survey. Invertebrate species like the endangered, yellow -faced bee are unlikely to inhabit the property due to insufficient habitat conditions. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: As there are nc archaeological, historical or cultural resources identified within the proposed project area, no such resources are anticipated to be adversely affected or impaired. While there were no federally listed or endangered species identified within the project area, Hawaiian sea birds and the Hawaiian Hoary Bat have the potential to transit the area thus proposed development has the potential to impact these species. Finally, the presence of the tree tobacco plant on the property can serve to attract the endangered Blackburn's sphinx moth. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights; As stated above, there were no identified native Hawaiian rights being exercised within the project area. 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, a condition of approval will be added to the associated change of zone approval to address and protect inadvertent finds should any remains of historic sites, such as rock walls, terraces, platforms, marine shell concentrations or human burials be encountered. Finally, a condition will be added to mitigate impacts on potential listed or endangered species that may transit or be attracted to the project area. Lastly, this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in