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25 05 F. PERMITS/APPROVALS (See Instructions for examples of permits approvals. Remember that it is the applicant's responsibility to comply with and secure all necessary approvals and permits from federal, state, and county agencies as required.) Do any of the proposed stewardship activities require any federal, state, or county permits or approvals? If yes, explain why. If not needed, explain why. The entire Wai'ele properties exist within Hawaii County's Special Management Area, thus requiring "all uses, activities or operations" to be assessed. HER will accordingly apply for a Special Management Area Use Permit. A close reading of Chapter 205A (Coastal Zone Management) indicates that all of the proposed uses, activities, or operations are outside the definition of"development." However, because HER's "invasive vegetation removal or control" strategy includes the use of herbicides, it is possible that activity may be determined an unpermitted use. In that scenario, HER is prepared to adjust its tactics to exclude use of herbicide in the removal of invasive vegetation. A narrow strip of coastal Wai'ele is in the State Consevation District Resource Subzone. None of the proposed uses of that area are mentioned in HAR§13-5-24, thus a permit is not required for these uses. As far as NEPA law, because conservation/preservation activities will be conducted using funds that flow from the County, it is possible that a permit, approval, or exemption is required. Since all PONC stewardship proposals share this concern, HER looks forward to PONC and Corporate Counsel guidance on this matter. Ryan Perroy of the UH Hilo SDAVL is extremely knowledgeable about helicopter and drone regulations. He assures HER that no permits or licenses are necessary to conduct the data collection flight. FINAL 2025 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 8 of 13