06-01-2022 Applicant response to KPFA and DHHL Comments

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Mr. Dean Au, Chairperson and Members of the Windward Planning Commission Page 8 of 9 June 1, 2022 • The haul route will also be monitored by Yamada and Sons, Inc. supervisory personnel. If their haul vehicles track shoulder material onto Hoolaulima Road, they can deploy our water truck(s) and/or pavement sweeper(s) equipped with dust suppression systems to clean off the haul route as needed. #18 Condition: This Condition shall be included in the Special Use Permit. The applicant shall purchase at least two air quality monitoring stations and coordinate with KPFA and DHHL the installation of these stations on DHHL lands. Ownership of the monitoring stations shall be transferred to KPFA. KPFA shall will check and regularly monitor air quality. Applicant's Response: The Applicant is concerned that its purchase of air quality monitoring stations to be donated to the KPFA is an exaction that attempts to address air quality concerns beyond the scope of the Applicant's proposed quarry operations within the 37.882-acre site. The Applicant has committed to implementing best management practices as discussed above and to comply with DOH regulations regarding air quality standards as well as collaborating with the KPFA and DHHL on an air quality monitoring plan, if required, in compliance with DOH standards. The Applicant is more than willing to implement measures to address impacts that its proposed quarry operations will generate, but if best management practices and adherence to all applicable government standards will be implemented, it is unfair to require the Applicant to purchase air quality monitoring equipment that is not intended to address specific air quality issues directly caused by the Applicant within this specific project site. #19 Condition: This Condition shall be included in the Special Use Permit. During operation, the applicant shall cease quarry operations should air quality monitoring detect levels of pollutants higher than DOH accepted levels. Operations shall cease until additional mitigation measures that are satisfactory to KPFA and DHHL are implemented. Applicant's Response: The Applicant cannot agree to this condition as written as it cannot be assured that any detectable levels of pollutants that exceed DOH standards were specifically generated by the Applicant's quarry operations. The Applicant recommends that any protocols in response to excessive air pollutant levels be developed as part of the air quality monitoring plan, which, if required, will be developed in collaboration with the KPFA and DHHL in accordance with DOH standards and requirements.