PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000012)

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spread of ROD. DOFAW also indicated that the Hawaiian Goose has the potential to occur in the vicinity of the permit area and recommended mitigation methods to protect this State-listed species. 24. Archaeological Resources: An archaeological inventory survey (AIS) of the permit area was conducted by ASM affiliates and detailed in a report dated September 2019 (see Appendix 2 of FEA). Fieldwork consisted of a pedestrian survey that provided 100% coverage of the permit area. No archaeological sites or other historic properties of any kind were identified. Past ground disturbance activities within the permit area indicate that the potential for subsurface archaeological resources is unlikely. The study concluded that, "...the Yamada & Sons, Inc. quarry and stockpiling project will not impact any know historic properties"and that "no further work needs to be conducted within the[project site/... " The draft AIS was submitted to SHPD as part of the EA process in 2019, however, they did not provide any concurrence to the"no impact" determination contained therein. The draft AIS was submitted to SHPD as part of this Special Permit review, however at the date of this writing, we have not received any comments. 25. Valued Cultural Resources: A cultural impact assessment(CIA) of the permit area was conducted by ASM affiliates and detailed in a report dated September 2019 (see Appendix 3 of FEA). According to the CIA, there are no known customary or Native Hawaiian cultural rights exercised within the permit area. The Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa`akai O Ka `Aina" decisions require decision-makers to consider a proj ect's impact to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights. Specifically, there must be a discussion of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and associated traditional and customary practices of this site and the impact of this project to these resources and practices. In addition to the CIA and as part of the environmental assessment process, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Keaukaha-Pana`ewa Farmers Association, and the Sierra Club were also consulted by mail to determine whether they had any information on natural or cultural resources that might be present or affected. There are no caves, springs, pu`u, native forest groves or other natural features. Combined with the highly disturbed vegetation that is dominated by invasive, weedy 6