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Evan Kimoto, HDOT Project Manager <br /> State of Hawai'i Dept. of Transportation <br /> Page 2 <br /> December 23, 2025 <br /> • Commissioners noted that the Area of Potential Effect does not encompass the full extent <br /> of the wai (water), kahawai (streams), forest, coastline, and broader landscape; <br /> components that constitute archaeological sites. It was requested that thoughtful <br /> consideration be given to these elements throughout the project duration. <br /> • Commissioners requested traffic patterns and travel time be considered, given the <br /> anticipated commuter impacts during construction, especially due to the cumulative <br /> effects of other bridge rehabilitation projects along the Hamakua Coast. <br /> • Despite the lack of physical archaeological sites, historically, ancient Hawaiians lived and <br /> traveled based on weather conditions and frequently settled in locations near wai or in <br /> kipuka (clearing or land opening with vegetation) containing food and materials for <br /> shelter. The absence of tangible, observable artifacts is not a definitive indicator that an <br /> area was not once inhabited. <br /> • Consultation with members of the public who use the space, the fishermen and gatherers <br /> of the ho'i'o (native fern) for example, is encouraged as it will help inform the impacts <br /> from this project. <br /> • The CRC would like to remain a consulting party throughout the Section 106 process as <br /> the project progresses. <br /> Appreciation was expressed for the opportunity to offer comments, and the CRC looks forward <br /> to continued collaboration. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Matthew Cki-k <br /> Matthew Clark, Chair <br /> Cultural Resources Commission <br /> KLT:ad <br /> V:\PL\PL\planning\public\wpwin60\Cultural_Resources_Commission\Projects\Section 106 Kolekole Stream Bridge(PL-CRC-2025- <br /> 000040)\2025-12-23 PL-CRC-2025-000040 CRC Comment Letter.doc <br /> cc: Cultural Resources Commission Members <br /> Jeffrey Darrow, Planning Director <br /> Scott King, WSP (Scott.King1@wsp.com) <br /> Jessica Puff, State Historic Preservation Division Administrator (Jessica.puff@hawaii.gov) <br /> Randall Urasaki (Randall.Urasaki@wsp.com) <br /> Lean Teodro (Lean.Teodoro@wsp.com) <br /> Ethan Lau (Ethan.Lau@wsp.com) <br />