PD Background Report (PL-USE-2023-000008)

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ATTACHMENT 1—Project Narrative AT&T's Application—HIL03306 Volcano Village East Page 8 of 17 In addition, the USFWS also provided the Biosecurity Protocol — Hawaii Island for operating on Hawaii island that includes recommendations to prevent the introduction of invasive species. 2.3.2. Archaeology, Historic&Cultural Resources. Based on EBI's review, the Wireless Facility does not meet the necessary criteria set forth in either FCC NEPA rules, the Collocation Agreement, or the 2004 NPA to apply an exemption from Section 106 review. As such, consultation with the SHPO was required. Using the FCC's e-106 system, EBI provided the SHPO with project details, copies of consultation correspondence to date, the results of EBI's evaluation of the potential effects of the project on historic and archaeological resources, and a request for comment. In response to EBI's submittal, the SHPO determined that as proposed, the Wireless Facility will have 'No Effect' on districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture, that is listed or is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. In the unlikely event that unanticipated Historic Properties, cultural artifacts, archeological deposits, or human remains are inadvertently encountered during the proposed construction and associated excavation activities, all ground disturbing activities will halt immediately and the appropriate local officials and state agencies contacted, in accordance with Federal and State regulations (36 CFR 800.13(b)). 2.3.3. Visual Impacts. The proposed tower is set back 20 feet from the adjacent property to the south with Tax Map Key (3) 1-1-020:158, also owned by Hawaii Akatsuka Farm Inc. The Property has many mature trees surrounding the proposed monopine location. The stealth monopine is designed to blend with the existing tree cover and surroundings of the farm. It is anticipated that the monopine will not be overtly visible from Volcano Road and Kahauale'a Road and there will be minimal visual impacts to the community. (See Attachment 6—Site Photos). 2.3.4. Public Services, Utilities, and Traffic. The proposed project does not require wastewater disposal or water facilities. The proposed project does not require public parking or traffic control measures. The unmanned facility only requires periodic maintenance and will not generate additional traffic in the area. Electrical power and backhaul will be accessed through existing overhead power lines. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed communications facility will not create unusual noise, traffic or other conditions or situations that may be