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DAVED Y.IGE <br /> WILLIAM J.AILA,JR <br /> GOVERNOR ACTING CHAIRMAN <br /> STATE OF HAWAR <br /> HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION <br /> mss 'a <br /> JOSH GREEN <br /> LT.(30�1_-WNOR <br /> S F HAWAII <br /> TATE O <br /> STATE OF HAWAII <br /> DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS <br /> P.O.BOX 1879 <br /> HONOLULU.HAWAII 96805 <br /> May 15, 2019 <br /> Mr.Ron Terry <br /> Geometrician Associates,LLC <br /> PO Box 396 <br /> Hilo,Hawaii <br /> Dear Mr.Terry: <br /> Subject: Early Consultation for Environmental Assessment for Yamada and Sons,Inc., <br /> License on State Land for Quarrying Purposes,South Hilo District,TMK 2-1- <br /> 003:002(portion) <br /> The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands acknowledges receiving the request for comments on <br /> the above-cited project. After reviewing the provided material,this project is located adjacent to DHHL's <br /> land holdings in Pana'ewa on Hawaii Island. DHHL lands are located to the north east, east, south, and <br /> west of the parcel where this project is proposed. We have the following comments. <br /> Based on the limited information provided, and the projects close proximity to DHHL's Pana'ewa <br /> Homesteads, there is a concern that quarry activities could impact air and noise quality. These should be <br /> included in the EA. Additionally,DHHL would like the EA to discuss how the proposed quarry activities <br /> compare to the current and historic levels of activity at the existing quarry. <br /> As Yamada and Sons develops their environmental impact assessment documentation,it is important that <br /> DHHL's beneficiaries are informed of potential impacts, proposed mitigations, and evaluation of <br /> alternatives to the location and scope proposed. DHHL and homestead associations located in Pana'ewa <br /> should be included in future consultation conducted regarding this project. A state-wide list of DHHL <br /> homesteads is located at https://dhhl.bawaii.jzov/homestead-associations/. In addition, DHHL encourages <br /> Yamada and Sons and its agents to consult with (N)native Hawaiian organizations when preparing <br /> environmental assessments in order to better assess potential impacts to cultural and natural resources, <br /> access and other rights of Native Hawaiians. <br /> Mahalo for the opportunity to provide comments. If you have any questions,please contact Malia <br /> Cox, at 620-9485 or via email at malia.m.cox@hawaii.gov. <br /> Aloha, <br /> �Williarn J.Aila Jr.,Acting Chairman <br /> Hawaiian Homes Commission <br /> EXHIBIT "B" <br />