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gathering. The assessment recommended the submission of an AIS to SHPD, further <br /> consultation with agencies to agree on significance and mitigation, and an assessment of <br /> the project by a hydrogeology expert to assess groundwater and aquifers in this region. <br /> These recommendations were complied with during development of the subject <br /> application. <br /> The biological survey report found that there are no designated or proposed <br /> critical habitats for endangered plant or animal species located within the project area. <br /> Two (2) federally listed, threatened and endangered avian species (nene and ae`o) <br /> and four(4) species of concern (auku`u, `akekeke, `ulili and kolea)were identified <br /> within the project area and although not detected during the survey, it is possible that <br /> small numbers of the endangered endemic Hawaiian Petrel,the endangered band rumped <br /> storm petrel, and the threatened Newell's shearwater birds fly over the area between <br /> summer and fall. Finally, Hawaiian hoary bats are assumed to be present and have been <br /> detected in kiawe forests of West Hawaii as well as the endangered Blackburn sphinx <br /> moth which has also been found at various locations throughout West Hawaii. <br /> Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources and feasible actions to <br /> protect native Hawaiian rights: While the proposed project may have some effect on <br /> valued resources in the area, the proposed conditions of approval of this permit should <br /> minimize impacts and protect native Hawaiian rights. <br /> Native vegetation may be destroyed by ground alteration and construction <br /> activities, however,there is no evidence that the flora in the area is particularly desired or <br /> used for cultural practices. There are no identified springs,pu`u, native forest groves, <br /> gathering resources, or other natural features present on or near the permit area that <br /> would support any traditional resource uses. Any project related impacts on endangered <br /> or threatened fauna will be addressed by conditions of approval recommended by the US <br /> Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Land and Natural Resources-Division of <br /> Forestry and Wildlife. <br /> As mentioned above, impacts on identified archaeological resources will be <br /> addressed through the approval of a draft AIS and Archaeological Preservation Plan for <br /> sites identified for preservation. As archaeological remains could inadvertently be <br /> -11- <br />