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It is not known whether the subject or immediate surrounding area was ever used <br /> for the gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. However, as the subject site has <br /> been entirely mechanically disturbed and currently consists of some incomplete <br /> improvements, it would appear very unlikely that the site would serve such a <br /> purpose today. <br /> Based on the above, it does not appear that the project would have any adverse <br /> impact relating to the cultural and historical resources of this area. <br /> H. Marine Environment <br /> Although the site is not a coastal property, it is proximate to it. As such, the <br /> concern for potential runoff and sedimentation associated with the construction <br /> and operation of the project will be there. The construction of buildings,roads, <br /> and other impermeable surfaces could also have a potential long-term impact. <br /> To address these short and long term potential concerns, the Applicant proposes a <br /> number of measures. These include: <br /> • Not directing any of the stormwater to the ocean. Drywells, subject to the <br /> State Underground Injection Well ("UIC") approval process, will be <br /> designed to accommodate this stormwater. <br /> • Through proper design, excess water will be directed to landscaped areas <br /> where the ground is a little more permeable and can absorb the additional <br /> water. The County Grading Ordinance, which governs erosion and dust <br /> control during construction, will also be complied with. <br /> Thus, there should be little, if any potential adverse impact on the marine <br /> environment if reasonable precaution is taken during and after the <br /> construction period. <br /> I. Noise, Air Quality, and Dust <br /> The existing noise environment consists of ambient noise levels resulting <br /> primarily from traffic and incidentally human activity, wind and foliage, surf, <br /> birds, and intermittent flyby events (helicopters and aircraft). <br /> In the short-term, the project will generate construction traffic and construction <br /> equipment noise. To mitigate these impacts, the Applicant intends to comply <br /> with State Department of Health noise regulations. Other mitigations include <br /> limiting construction activities to certain periods of the day; requiring all <br /> construction equipment to have approved exhaust and muffler systems; and <br /> adhering to State DOH blasting measures. <br /> In the long term, the noise impacts would be additional traffic and, of course, <br /> 11 <br />