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Draft Environmental Assessment June, 1998 Old Hilo Wastewater Treatment , it Page 13 10.0 DETERMINATION In accordance with Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, this Environmental Assessment has characterized the technical and environmental nature of the project, identified potential impacts, and evaluated the potential significance of these impacts. It is anticipated that the proposed project will not significantly impact the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration is anticipated, and an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required for this project. This determination is based on the significance criteria listed in §11-200- 12 of the Environmental Impact Statement Rules. Specifically, these significance criteria are addressed below: 1. The proposed project will not result in an adverse commitment, loss, or destruction of any natural or cultural resources. The proposed site has already been fully developed for its previous function of wastewater treatment. 2. The range of beneficial uses of the environment will not be curtailed. 3. The project will not conflict with the state's long-term environmental polices or goals and guidelines as expressed in Chapter 344, HRS, and any revisions thereof and amendments thereto, court orders or executive orders. 4. The proposed project will not substantially adversely affect the economic or social welfare of the community or state. The project will improve the social welfare for the community by providing a teaching and research center for the sustainable development of coastal resources. 5. The project will not substantially adversely affect public health. 6. The project will not involve substantial adverse secondary impacts, such as population changes or effects on public facilities. 7. The project will not involve a substantial degradation of environmental quality. 8. The project does not involve a commitment for larger actions and will not result in significant cumulative effects upon the environment. 9. The project will not substantially affect a rare, threatened or endangered species, or its habitat. 10. The project will not detrimentally affect air or water quality or ambient noise levels. Short-term impacts will be minor and will occur during the basic renovation phase.