PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-REZ-2021-012)

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R. To protect any Hawaiian hoary bats in the vicinity of the property, barbed wire fencing shall not be used on the property and woody vegetation over 15 feet in height shall not be removed during bat breeding season of June 1st to September 15''. S. All lights used for nighttime work shall be fully shielded to minimize adverse impacts on seabirds. Nighttime work that requires outdoor lighting shall be avoided during the seabird fledgling season from September 15 though December 15. T. If any state-listed waterbirds such as the Hawaiian Duck, Hawaiian Stilt, Hawaiian Coot or Hawaiian Goose (Nene) are present during any construction activities, cease all activities within 100 feet of the bird. Work may continue after the bird leaves of its own accord. If a nest is discovered at any point, the Hawaii Island Branch DOFAW Office should be contacted. U. If trees are to be cut,particularly during the breeding season from March to September, the area shall first be surveyed to ensure no Hawaiian Hawk nests are present. V. The Applicant shall contact the Hawaii Branch DOFAW office to determine if the state-listed Blackburn's Sphinx Moth (BSM) is present on the subject property and whether a vegetation survey should be conducted to determine the presence of plants preferred by BSM. If plants are to be removed, the Applicant shall follow guidelines from DOFAW to avoid harming BSM. W. To prevent the spread of Rapid `Ohi`a Death (ROD), other harmful fungal pathogens, vertebrate and invertebrate pests (e.g. Little Fire Ants, Coqui Frogs), or invasive plant parts, the Applicant shall consult with the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) in planning, design and construction of the project in order to properly mitigate spread of high-risk invasive species. Additionally,the applicant shall minimize the movement of plant or soil material between worksites in order to prevent the spread of invasive species. All equipment, materials and personnel shall be cleaned of excess soil and debris. All gear that -4-