PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-REZ-2022-000033)

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potential to isolate cultural resources,practices or beliefs from their setting, and the potential of the project to introduce elements which may alter the setting in which cultural practices take place is a requirement of the OEQC(Nov. 10, 1997). Based on historical research and responses from the above listed contacts, it is reasonable to conclude that, there would be no traditional cultural practices affected and there would be no direct adverse effect upon cultural practices or beliefs in the broader project area region." The biological survey report found that there are no designated or proposed critical habitats for endangered plant or animal species located within the project area. The study also concluded that no federally listed threatened or endangered plant species appear to be present on the property,nor are there any rare plant species or uniquely valuable vegetation types. Despite the preceding,the report referenced some mitigation measures to address endangered or threatened species that may traverse the area, including outdoor lighting mitigation for endangered and threatened seabirds, guidance on woody vegetation removal during Hoary bat pupping season, and guidance on vegetation removal related to the Blackburn's Sphinx moth. By memo dated August 1, 2022,the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) concurred with the proposed mitigation measures. A condition of approval will require the applicant to comply with the proposed mitigation measures. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources and feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: While the proposed project may have some effect on valued resources in the area,the proposed conditions of approval should minimize impacts to protect native Hawaiian rights. Native vegetation may be destroyed by ground alternation and construction activities,however,there is no evidence that the flora in the area is particularly desired or used for cultural practices. There are no identified springs, pu`u, native forest groves, gathering resources, or other natural features present on or near the project site that would support traditional resource uses. Any project related impacts on endangered or listed fauna will be addressed by conditions of approval as recommended by the biological survey report with concurrence from DOFAW. 15