PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2021-000003)

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detected in kiawe forests of West Hawaii as well as the endangered Blackburn sphinx moth which has also been found at various locations throughout West Hawaii. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources and feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: While the proposed project may have some effect on valued resources in the area,the proposed conditions of approval of this permit should minimize impacts and protect native Hawaiian rights. Native vegetation may be destroyed by ground alteration and construction activities, however,there is no evidence that the flora in the area is particularly desired or used for cultural practices. There are no identified springs, pu`u, native forest groves, gathering resources, or other natural features present on or near the permit area that would support any traditional resource uses. Any project related impacts on endangered or threatened fauna will be addressed by conditions of approval recommended by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Land and Natural Resources-Division of Forestry and Wildlife. As mentioned above, impacts on identified archaeological resources will be addressed through the approval of a draft AIS and Archaeological Preservation Plan for sites identified for preservation. As archaeological remains could inadvertently be uncovered during development activities, a condition of approval will be added to address and mitigate any inadvertent finds. With implementation of the mentioned conditions of approval the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights. Based on the above findings,the proposed development will not have substantial adverse impacts on the environment, nor will its approval be contrary to the objectives and policies of Chapter 205A,HRS,relating to Coastal Zone Management and Rule No. 9 of the Planning Commission relating to the Special Management Area. Approval of this request is subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant(s), its successor(s) or assign(s) ("Applicant") shall be responsible for complying with all of the stated conditions of approval. 2. The effective date of this SMA Use Permit shall be the effective date of the approved ordinance generated by the concurrent change of zone request(PL-REZ-2021-000004). -12-