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Aaron S.Y. Chung, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 6 significant under Criteria c and d;and thirty(3 0)additional archeological sites evaluated as significant under Criterion d. Other potential cultural impacts that may result from the proposed project specifically relate to coastal access and use. A detailed cultural-historical background was prepared by Kepa Maly in 200 that included information relative to the general region knows as Kohala Waho'of which the subject parcel is a part.The study suggests that the archeological resources present on the property are best understood within the context of the larger cultural landscape ofKohala Waho.In 2006,Rechtman Consulting prepared a cultural impact assessment for a coastal property to the south,which shares a common history and previous land uses.A number of cultural practitioners were interviewed during the consultation and study process. It was concluded that if the archeological sites were treated in accordance with SHPD approved treatments plans,and access to and along the shoreline was in no way inhibited, there would be no cultural impacts due to the proposed development. • The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: Thirty seven(3 7)of these archeological sites listed above are considered to be a valued cultural resource and retain the potential to be impacted by the proposed development. To that end, the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) will be requiring that a revised burial treatment plan, an archeological preservation plan and a data recovery plan be implemented prior to any ground disturbance. • Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: When the 2015 nine-lot subdivision was proposed, site treatments were reconsidered, and plans were made to revise the existing data recovery, preservation, and burial treatment plans. With the reduction of the proposal to six lots, within no development makai of the ala loa/jeep road, recommended treatments have been further revised, and future data recovery, preservation and burial treatment plans will be further updated.In conformance with the recommendations of the latest archeological inventory survey,the burial treatment plan will be updated to reflect the proposed change in land use.Additionally,the 2000 burial plan had noted that any subsequent change in the project's components could require the applicant return to the Hawaii Island Burial Council for review of proposed preservation measures. • Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: In addition to development and implementation of data recovery,preservation and burial treatment plans(which require final review and acceptance by SHPD),the project has involved continuing consultation with native Hawaiian individuals and organizations.Both plans will be implemented prior to the commencement of any ground-disturbing activities.Throughout this process,native Hawaiian individuals and organizations will continue to be consulted in order to ensure that implementation actions are appropriate.