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Hilo District, Island of Hawaii, H&A Project No. 587-100708). The survey covered approximately half of the 30.396 -acre parcel. No new historic sites were found during the survey. There is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site, nor existence of any known valued cultural, historical or native resources in the area. In a recent June 8, 2018 letter, the DLNR-SHPD determination is no historic properties affected for the proposed boundary amendment. Therefore, the pen -nit issuance process may proceed. 24. Flora/Fauna Resources: According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in the 2009 Final Environmental Assessment (FEA), the federally threatened Newell's shearwater, Hawaiian petrel, Hawaiian hoary bat and the Hawaiian hawk have all been observed in the project vicinity. The USFWS stated that outdoor lighting can result in seabird disorientation, fallout, and injury or mortality. There is no federally designated critical habitat located in the vicinity of the project. According to USFWS, "potential impacts to seabirds can be minimized by: 1) shielding outdoor lights associated with the project, particularly when used during each year's peak fledging period (September 15 through December 15); 2) avoiding night-time construction; and 3) providing all project staff with infonnation regarding seabird fallout. To avoid impacts to the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat, woody plants suitable for bat roosting should not be removed or trimmed during the bat birthing and pup rearing season (April to August). If this avoidance measure cannot be implemented, bat surveys should be conducted and, if this species is found, our office should be contacted for further assistance." 25. Public Access: There is no known record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the subject properties. 26. Traffic: A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) was prepared for the project, which was proposed for the original 15.948 -acre parcel in December 2008. This report was later revised in 2011 to address traffic impacts that would be generated with the addition of the Hilo Adult Day Center, along with 150 multi -family residential units for seniors. According to the Department of Public Works (DPW), the applicant shall install streetlights and traffic control devices as may be required by the DPW Traffic Division. 7