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GRAHAM: That would be fine, if Dr. Haun would like to come forward. Could I swear you in, sir. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter before the Planning Commission today? HAUN: I do. GRAHAM: Thank you. And give your name and address as you begin your testimony. HAUN: My name is Allen Haun. I’m the principal archaeologist for Haun and Associates. Our business address is HC 1, Box 4730, Keaau, Hawaii 96749. We were contracted to conduct an archaeological inventory survey of this property, which we completed in the spring, early summer of 2005. The survey of this parcel identified 24 sites composed of approximately 350 features. These included habitation sites, three sites with burials, two sites with ritual features, a trail, a ranching site, ranching-related features, and numerous features resulting from traditional Hawaiian agricultural activity. In the inventory survey report, all of the sites were assessed as being significant for their research potential. Two sites were recommended as significant, as good site type examples that would include a trail and heiau; and five sites were additionally assessed as culturally significant based on ritual significance and/or the presence of burials. The survey report recommended no further work for ten of the sites because the inventory survey level documentation was deemed adequate to mitigate their potential loss. Data recovery mitigation was recommended for nine sites and preservation was recommended for five sites. The report and the significance assessments and recommended treatments were reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Division and they approved the report in May of 2006. The report recommended preparation of a preservation plan for the nonburial sites for review and approval by the Historic Preservation Division, preparation of a burial treatment plan for the three sites that burials were identified at, and the data recovery plan for review and approval, and then implementation for mitigation of sites recommended for data recovery. To date, the burial treatment plan was prepared and reviewed and approved by the Hawaii Island Burial Council and the State Historic Preservation Division. The preservation plan, initial draft of that, has been circulated for interested party comment; but as yet that has not been formally submitted to SHPD, nor has the data recovery plan, which would be completed in the future. Based on the conditions proposed for this permit as they pertain to historic preservation, I think those are Conditions 19 through 23, in my opinion the proposed development should not have an adverse effect on historic properties. Thank you. Do you have questions? GRAHAM: Thank you, Mr. Haun. Do we have any questions directly for Mr. Haun from the Commissioners? All right, Mr. Fuke, we’re down to about five EXHIBIT B 23