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Figures attached in Attachment 1 to this application include the following: Figure 1. Project Location Map Figure 2. Aerial View of Puako from South Figure 3. TMK Maps of Project Area Figure 4. TMK Map Showing Approximate Route Emergency Road Figure 5. Surveyor's Map of Corridor Figure 6. Existing Access Figure 7. Floral Resources Figure 8. Project Area Topographic Map Figure 9. Historical, Archeological and Cultural Resources Figure 10. Project Site Photos Attachment 2 consists of the Construction Plans; Attachment 3 of the Maintenance Plan, and Attachment 4 of the Environmental Assessment. CONSERVATION DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS Demonstrate that the proposed use is consistent with the following criteria. Refer to HAR, Section 13-5-30, to review criteria. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Is the proposed land use consistent with the purpose of the Conservation District? HAR, Section 13-5-30, specifies the following consistency criteria, which we list here, along with a discussion of the project's conformance with each. 1. The proposed land use is consistent with the purpose of the Conservation District. The intended identified use is a Public Purpose use under HAR Title 11 (see below) and is beneficial to the community and not detrimental to the environment. It is thus consistent with the objectives of the Conservation District. 2. The proposed land use is consistent with the objectives of the subzone of the land on which the use will occur. The objective of the General subzone is to designate open space where specific conservation uses may not be defined, but where urban use would be premature. Use for an emergency road does not detract from this objective. This is discussed in detail below. 3. The proposed land use complies with provisions and guidelines contained in Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), entitled "Coastal Zone Management,"where applicable. The expected consistency of the project with the SMA rules is discussed in Section 3.6.4 below. As part of the Draft EA review, the Planning Department will also evaluate the SMA Assessment. The applicant expects that Planning will determine that the project is consistent with SMA objectives and will grant an SMA Minor Permit. Applicant will provide copy of Planning Department determination to DLNR as soon as it is made. 4. The proposed land use will not cause substantial adverse impact to existing natural resources within the surrounding area, community or region. Because of the relatively minor nature of the project and the lack of native terrestrial ecosystems, threatened or endangered plant species, or affected water bodies, construction and use of the project corridor for an emergency road would not adversely impact natural resources. The project is located over 300 feet from the shoreline and no effect on any coastal ecosystem will occur. The precautions for preventing any effects to water quality during construction should prevent any adverse impact on aquatic biological resources in coastal waters. Conservation District Use Application, Puako Emergency Road 4