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Aloha nui to the Windward Planning Commission, <br /> My name is Kinohi Neves and I am currently a resident of Kahuku, in Ka`u. I strongly <br /> oppose the project being proposed by Black Sands LLC. There are many questions that I have <br /> about the proposal that are important to be analyzed and answered, rather than ignored in favor <br /> of a massive project with huge implications for the Ka`u community. <br /> I am calling that Black Sands LLC provide an updated Environmental Impact Statement <br /> alongside this proposed project, since the latest EIS provided is from 18 years ago! Doesn't an <br /> EIS live for only 5 years? Within that 2006 EIS, the proposed waste water system infrastructure <br /> would be quite outdated for today, in 2024. The 2006 EIS does not list possible groundwater or <br /> surface water impacts. <br /> I am also calling for the completion of a certified shoreline resources survey by Black <br /> Sands LLC. Why should they be exempt from this step? <br /> This project will include a 2.5 story fish market, retail services, and a restaurant, spanning <br /> 8000 square feet on half of an acre. However, these activities do not match with the <br /> recommendation of the The Community Development Plan (CDP), which is that any coastal <br /> commercial activities be coastal dependent activities. <br /> How will Black Sands LLC`s project affect the endemic species of Punalu`u, and the rest <br /> of Ka`u? Runoff could be a major threat to Megalagrion xanthomelas and Hylaeus species. <br /> Punalu`u Beach is already overwhelmed with visitors, so how will this project further disturb the <br /> lives of the honu`ea(hawksbill turtle), who actually nest there at Punalu`u? How will this project <br /> affect the anchialine pools in Punalu`u as well? <br /> Furthermore, since the State of Hawai`i`s jurisdiction would extend up to the high tide <br /> and/or high water mark, wouldn't this jurisdiction fall under the auspices of the Department of <br /> Land and Natural Resources, and not a private entity? Since the project will be in a tidal wave <br /> zone. <br /> Even if we are to rely on the 2006 EIS of Black Sands LLC, how will the 1.2 tons per <br /> acre per month of air pollution impact Punalu`u? What changes will be made to the surface water <br /> quality of the anchialine pools? What will be the impacts to Punalu`u from the increase in <br /> groundwater and introduced contaminants? <br /> Is there a sewage treatment plan? How about a plan for the waste produced from this <br /> project, being that Wai`ohinu Transfer Station is still incomplete, and Ka`u transfer stations are <br /> open only 3 days a week? <br /> The SMA has no provision for affordable housing while the 2006 DEIS did. County <br /> ordinance 2017-66 section 3.4 Policy 6 Ka'u CDP states: " Development of visitor <br /> accommodations and any resort development should complement the character of the area, <br />