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PONC Application- Waiakahi`ula- Attachment B <br /> Attachment B: Provide a clear statement detailing how public acquisition would fulfill <br /> one or more of the above resource values. Explain the intent, long-term vision, and/or <br /> strategy of this proposed acquisition or project. <br /> In 1974, the Bishop Museum conducted an archaeological survey of multiple <br /> areas within the Puna district, including the traditional fishing village of the <br /> Waiakahi`ula ahupua`a. This survey identified significant features, including a canoe <br /> shed, several agricultural sites, and a burial platform. The canoe shed and other <br /> associated features were located within County property and are part of the <br /> Waiakahi`ula Beach Park today. However, just across the street, the burial platform <br /> and its adjacent agricultural complex were found to be on private land and remain so <br /> to this day. <br /> In 1998, a follow-up site inspection was conducted, as detailed in the document <br /> Site lnsoection and Limited Subsurface Testing at Two Parcels(TMK.-3->-5-63.-42,43) <br /> Hawaiian Beaches Estates. This inspection confirmed the presence of the burial <br /> platform (Site 19014) and its agricultural complex (Site 19013), assigning them site <br /> numbers and issuing recommendations for their preservation (See Fig 1). Specifically, <br /> Site 19013 was deemed significant under Criterion D. Site 19014 was classified under <br /> Criteria C, D, and E, emphasizing the need for its preservation due to the presence of <br /> Native Hawaiian skeletal remains. <br /> As stated in the 1998 report: <br /> "This burial platform is significant for a variety of reasons. Paramount among <br /> these is the presence of Native Hawaiian skeletal remains. According to <br /> Hawaii State Statutes Chapter 6E, all such remains are considered <br /> significant. Additionally, this site meets significance criteria due to its vaulted <br /> Woo-O'Brien & Gouker <br /> 2025 <br /> 1 <br />