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Historic Resources: 18. Existing archaeological,cultural or historic sites on National Register or Hawaii Register(Contact Department of Land and Natural Resources) DL NR State Historic Properties Division has reviewed and approved the Final Archeological and cultural resources preservation plan for Palanianui. All studies have been completed and preservations areas marked off in the field. PaIamanm has adopted an"Integrated Natural Cultural Resources Management Plan" for the entire project area. MCRMP) This Projects Trails&important sites as well. Natural Resources: 19. Existing floral/faunal resources(any native or exotic plants;any listed or candidate for endangered species): There are floral and faunal resources at Palamanui in limited numbers Malapepe trees, Uhi Uhi trees)these are described&protected in the INCRMP. There is also a 74 acre tree reserve at Palamanui. Along with several Wiliwili trees which are also being protected. 20. Scenic or coastal resources: Protection of these is described in the INCRMP. Valued Cultural Resources: 21. Identify any ti-aditional and customary native Hawauan rights that are exercised in the area;the extent in which the proposed development will affect these rights;and feasible action to be taken to protect native Hawaiian rights if they exist. The Extensive Archeological and Cultural Resources Studies addressed these items. There was a Hawaiian Advisory Committee engaged by Palarnanui at that time. Some gathering of kala is protected even though at present there is very little hala at Palama- Nui. The INC RMP addresses these issues if warranted in the future. Public Access: 22- Existing public access to and along the shoreline or to mountain areas and knowledge of public access being used- Palamanui is inland 1.7 miles from the shoreline. Nearby is the Kahakai State Park which provides very good public access to the.shoreline. The site also does not abut mountain areas. There are several of Hawaiian trails within Palamanui which will be preserved and used for public access. Historic use of these trails is light. Recently the Palamanui College Students have been cleaning some of these trails.