06-27-2022 Applicant Statement for Consideration

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7. An Air Pollution Control Permit, if required, shall be secured from the State Department of Health before the commencement of quarry activities. Adequate dust control mitigation measures shall be implemented for the duration of the quarry operation in accordance with Department of Health requirements. An adequate supply of water shall be made available for dust control. 8. As may b�quired by and subject to the approval of the State Department of Health- Clean Air Branch, the Applicant, in collaboration with the KPFA and the DHHL, shall develop an air quality monitoring plan specific to monitoring of air quality conditions within the permit area prior to the commencement of active quarry activities. 9. The Applicant shall implement best management practices to minimize dust generated by active quarry activities within the permit area, including but not limited to, the regular watering of area being mined and stockpile areas on an as needed basis, depending on weather conditions. These best management practices were disclosed within the Special Permit Application dated November 23, 2022, any supplemental material, and the representations made before the Windward Planning Commission. 10[9]. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)permit and an Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit, if required, shall be secured from the State Department of Health before the commencement of quarry activities. l l[9]. To protect any Hawaiian hoary bats in the vicinity of the property, woody vegetation over 15 feet in height shall not be removed during bat breeding season of June I st to September 15th. 12[49].To protect any Hawaiian hawk in the vicinity of the property, vegetation clearing shall not occur within the permit area during hawk breeding season of March to September without first conducting surveys for hawk and goose nests and coordinating with US Fish and Wildlife Service if nests are found. Surveys shall be conducted by a qualified ornithologist. Additionally, no clearing or quarry activities shall occur within 1,600 feet of any active Hawaiian hawk nest during the breeding season until the young have fledged. 13[44].To protect any Hawaiian goose in the vicinity of the property, all quarry activities within 100 feet shall cease, and the bird should not be approached. Work may continue after the bird leaves the areas. If a nest is discovered at any point, the Applicant shall contact the Hawaii Island Branch DOFAW Office at(808) 974-4221. 14[4-2].To protect any seabirds (Hawaiian petrels and Newell's shearwaters)in the vicinity of the property, the Applicant shall install shielded outdoor lights to direct light downwards.