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The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate map (FIRM) identifies the majority of the project area as Zone "X" (areas outside of the 500-year flood). There are no existing drainage ways on the site. The applicant has not observed any significant runoff or erosion in the recent past on the subject site. Pursuant to County drainage requirements, appropriate drywell and/or similar means to capture runoff from any improvement will be built, if necessary, in conjunction with the appropriate permitting process. 2) Volcanic, Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards According to the United States Geological Survey Maps, the project site is located within Lava Flow Hazard Zone 3, on a scale of ascending risks 9 to 1, 9 being the lowest risk and 1 being greatest risk.The Building Code designates the entire island of Hawai'i Earthquake Zone "D" and contains certain structural requirements to address the relative seismic hazard.All structures would have to comply with this standard. 3) Tsunami Hazard As the site is located over two and half(2.5) miles from the ocean, it is located outside of the Civil Defense's Tsunami Evacuation Zone. D. Flora/Fauna Although there were no professional surveys conducted of the floral or fauna resources of the site, the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or fauna resources are likely to be found within the subject site. Residential development removed the original floral and fauna resources of the property.The entire property has been landscaped with various trees,shrubs, and grass.Thus,floral impacts should be minimal. The site is not known to be habitat for any rare or endangered animal life. Given its elevation, however, it would be possible to find Hawaiian Hawk (l'o)and the Hawaiian Owl (Pueo). Further, the urban nature of the surrounding areas would make it less likely to find endangered animal life in this area. E. Historic/Cultural/Archeological Resources As the site was formerly bulldozed and cleared, no commissioned archeological survey of the site was made. However, if needed, an archeological monitoring plan can be prepared and implemented in the conjunction with further land clearing activity. , Furthermore, in the event any inadvertent discoveries are made during any land disturbance activity relating to this project,work will cease and the applicant will immediately notify the Planning Department and the State DLNR and secure their clerences before proceeding further. A letter requesting"No Effect" determination has been sent to SHPD. F. Valued Cultural Resources Original: Miroslav Neskovic Copies: Patriot Pacific Partners