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The Hawaii Department of Transportation proposed to reconstruct Taxiway A at <br /> Daniel K. Inouye International Airport; project components included construction of a <br /> structure over Manuwai Canal, removal and replacement of a culvert and headwall in <br /> Kaloaloa Canal, and regrading the infield area west of Manuwai Canal. AECOS was <br /> tasked by Jacobs with assessing the extent of"waters of the US," water quality in the <br /> two canals, sediment toxics in Manuwai Cana, flora and fauna, functions and values of <br /> Manuwai wetland. Results of our surveys and impact analysis were used for the <br /> National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and the Hawaii Environmental <br /> Policy Act(HEPA)process and Clean Water Act(CWA)permitting program. <br /> 2018 — 2019. Environmental surveys and jurisdictional delineation of waters of the <br /> U.S.for the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements project at Sand <br /> Island, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. AECOS No. 1516A-B. Brian Takeda,Planning Project <br /> Manager,R.M.Towill Corporation.(808) 842-1133. <br /> Conducted terrestrial and marine biological surveys, water quality analyses, and a <br /> jurisdictional waters determination and delineation at the Sand Island Wastewater <br /> Treatment Plant to support the design of and permitting for proposed upgrades to the <br /> plant. Terrestrial surveys included botanical, avian, and mammals and biologists <br /> assessed project impacts upon endangered birds and those protected under the <br /> Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Marine surveys (including benthic composition, <br /> coral size frequency distribution macro-invertebrate density, and fish diversity, size, <br /> density and biomass) quantified marine resources in the direct and indirect impact <br /> areas. Our water quality analysis assessed construction-related impacts and suggested <br /> management measures to reduce impacts. We conducted a jurisdictional determination <br /> and delineation of surface waters, including a tidally-influenced drainage ditch and <br /> areas with ponded water. Our survey report supported NOAA-NMFS, USFWS, and <br /> CCH consultations, including, EFHA, ESA Section 7, and a DA permit. Each member <br /> of the AECOS team assigned to this project brought specialized expertise, including <br /> that in marine biology,wetland sciences,botany, and ornithology,allowing us to utilize <br /> local specialists and conduct the surveys at a competitive cost. In-water work in <br /> Honolulu Harbor requires advanced coordination with the Harbor Master and harbor <br /> tenants, scheduling around cruise ship and contain vessel arrivals and departures, and <br /> awareness and flexibility to work around tug boats. <br /> 2018. Endangered Species Act Monitoring at Hdea Gulch and Ninole Gulch Repair <br /> Project, Ka'a District, Hawai`i. Prep. for Hawaiian Dredging and Construction Co., <br /> AECOS No. 1564. <br /> Hawaii Department of Transportation and Federal Highways plan to reconstruct Hilea <br /> and Nnole Bridges along Mdmalahoa Highway on Hawaii Island. Hawaiian Dredging <br /> Construction Co. (HDCC) contracted AECOS to conduct preliminary biological <br /> surveys for Federal and State ESA-listed threatened and endangered species,F <br /> AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications <br /> Page 7 <br />