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Planning Department, County of Hawai`i Page 5 <br /> historical or cultural properties exist within the project area. If such properties exist or are likely to <br /> exist, consultation with Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHO) would be required as well as an <br /> assessment of potential impacts before the project can progress. <br /> Master Planning/Design Alternatives Analysis <br /> A literature review study can help project planners recognize areas of potential concern early in the <br /> project planning stage and can inform design and budgeting decisions. <br /> If compliance studies are required for projects where CSH has completed a literature review report, CSH <br /> can provide cost savings on compliance documents. Compliance studies, such as archaeological inventory <br /> surveys, must contain—as one component—the same background research that goes into literature review <br /> studies, and CSH would reduce proposed fees for background research already completed. <br /> Cultural Anthropology <br /> A natural partner to CSH's archaeological work is cultural anthropology. CSH has an in-house cultural <br /> studies department. Our cultural studies compile and summarize information from historical texts and <br /> maps; previous archaeological and cultural studies; as well as legends, place names, and other sources to <br /> build the historical and cultural context for an area. Such studies may include consultations with cultural <br /> practitioners and others knowledgeable about the area. Often projects require compliance with both <br /> historic preservation regulations as well as environmental regulations — which include assessing the <br /> potential impacts of a project on cultural practices or resources of cultural significance — and CSH can <br /> provide both the archaeological and cultural studies for such projects along with the associated cost <br /> savings. <br /> Successful Project Implementation <br /> In addition to expert knowledge of compliance requirements, CSH ensures successful implementation of <br /> archaeological projects in the following ways: <br /> • Deep Personnel Pool <br /> CSH's large staff size allows for flexibility in scheduling. CSH can respond to sudden needs for more <br /> personnel on projects with intermittent schedules or spikes in demand. Additionally, CSH's six <br /> specially trained and experienced osteologists can immediately respond to potential discoveries of <br /> human remains, minimizing project down time. <br /> • Attention to Safety Measures <br /> All CSH field archaeologists have attended CSH's in-house safety training as well as have First Aid <br /> and CPR certification. Many have additional training such as HAZWOPER certification. Our <br /> archaeologists are accustomed to working in tight spaces, in areas of high-traffic, and near heavy <br /> machinery and take appropriate safety measures. <br /> • Sensitivity to Cultural Concerns <br /> On culturally sensitive projects, CSH works closely with project stakeholders and the Native Hawaiian <br /> community. CSH has an active Hawaiian cultural practitioner and cultural specialist on staff who <br /> provides cultural sensitivity training to CSH archaeologists as well as project contractors when <br /> requested. Many clients now also enlist cultural monitoring firms to provide additional protection for <br /> valuable cultural resources and CSH has worked successfully with such firms on a number of large <br /> projects. <br /> Cultural Surveys Hawaii,Inc. Statement of Qualifications for Fiscal Year 2025 <br />