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Andrew Hirano, Project Manager <br /> State of Hawai'i, Dept. of Transportation <br /> Page 2 <br /> Date <br /> • The area was inhabited by Filipino and Chinese communities during the plantation era, <br /> many of whom later relocated to Kea'au and Honoka'a.The CRC recommends reaching out <br /> to these former residents or their descendants for additional historical insight. <br /> • Due to the availability of water and proximity to gulches and valleys, this site may provide <br /> ideal habitat conditions for species such as the 'ope'ape'a (Hawaiian Hoary Bat) and other <br /> coastal birds. The CRC requests careful assessment of potential impacts on these species <br /> during project development. <br /> • The proposed APE should consider the possibility of remediation efforts, particularly in <br /> relation to lead contamination. <br /> • The CRC conveyed its desire to remain a consulting party throughout the Section 106 <br /> process as the project progresses. <br /> Commission members expressed appreciation for the opportunity to offer comments early in the <br /> planning phase and look forward to continued collaboration. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Matthew Clark, Chair <br /> Cultural Resources Commission <br /> cc: Cultural Resources Commission Members <br /> Scott King, WSP (Scott.King1@wsp.com) <br /> Jeffrey Darrow, Planning Director <br /> Jessica Puff, State Historic Preservation Division Administrator(Jessica.puff@hawaii.gov) <br /> Maile McClellan (Malie.McClellan@wsp.com) <br /> Isabella McRae (Isabella.McRae@wsp.com) <br /> Randall Urasaki (Randall.Urasaki@wsp.com) <br />