PD Background Report COH-Parks & Rec (PL-SMA-2023-031 & PL-SSV-2023-003)

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• Have a biological monitor that is familiar with the species' biology conduct Hawaiian waterbird nest surveys where appropriate habitat occurs within the vicinity of the proposed project site prior to project initiation. Repeat surveys again within 3 days of project initiation and after any subsequent delay of work of 3 or more days (during which the birds may attempt to nest). If a nest or active brood is found: 0 Contact the Service within 48 hours for further guidance. 0 Establish and maintain a 100-foot buffer around all active nests and/or broods until the chicks/ducklings have fledged. Do not conduct potentially disruptive activities or habitat alteration within this buffer. 0 Have a biological monitor that is familiar with the species' biology present on the project site during all construction or earth moving activities until the chicks/ducklings fledge to ensure that Hawaiian waterbirds and nests are not adversely impacted. Project design would reduce nighttime glare effects with low level footpath lighting and timered lights. All lighting would be properly shaded to eliminate light trespass. Therefore, adverse effects to seabirds due to nighttime lighting would be minimized with project features. To avoid and minimize project impacts to yellow -faced bees and their nests, the USFWS provides the following recommendations, as applicable: • If an action will occur in or adjacent to known occupied habitat, a buffer area around the habitat may be required and can be worked out on a site -specific basis through consultation with the Service. • For coastal species, protect all coastal strand habitat from human disturbance, including: 0 No fires or wood collecting 0 Leave woody debris in place 0 Restrict vehicles to existing roads and trails 0 Post educational signs to inform people of the presence of sensitive species. The USFWS recommended, site -specific BMPs regarding sedimentation and erosion in aquatic environments identified in the project description would minimize the degradation of water quality and impacts to fish and wildlife resources. The USFWS provides the following additional recommendations, as applicable: • Protect anchialine pools (both in and around) from the following human disturbance: 0 Restrict vehicles to existing roads and trails 0 Prevent trash, and other waste from entering into anchialine pools 0 Avoid or limit to the maximum extent practicable entrance into the anchialine pools • Install educational signs near anchialine pools to inform people of the presence of sensitive species and habitats. Historical, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources While there is low probability of encountering archaeological sites in this area, in the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, are identified during the construction activities, all work would cease in the immediate vicinity of the find, the find would be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division would be notified pursuant to Section 13-280-3, HAR In the event that ini kupuna and/or cultural finds are encountered during construction, cultural and lineal descendants of the area should be consulted to develop a reinterment plan and cultural preservation plan for proper cultural protocol, curation, and long-term maintenance. The County aims to provide ongoing beach park access during construction of the proposed improvements. If access to the boat turn -around is limited any time during construction, the village community would be notified in advance. Air Quality and Climate All construction work will be in conformance with the air pollution control standards contained in HAR Title 11 Chapter 59 "Ambient Air Quality Standards," and Chapter 60 "Air Pollution Control," which would minimize air quality emissions. Noise Construction will be confined to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. No construction activities exceeding maximum allowable noise levels will occur on Sundays and holidays without prior notice. Construction activities will comply with HAR Chapter 11-46, "Community Noise Control." Implementation of these measures and compliance with regulatory requirements would minimize environmental impacts resulting from the proposed project. Permits and approvals required for implementation of the proposed project are listed in Section 2.3 of this EA.