2026-01-05 Exhibit 06_Draft Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Pa'akai Analysis

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• There has already been damage done to the coastal trail and ancestral forest groves in the project area. • The project has already been negatively impacted by current owners who have shown disregard for gathering and religious practices and have proven not to be culturally respectful or mindful. • Development of the area facilitates gentrification of the humble and culturally-rich Native Hawaiian community of Kaimu. • Gating and blockage of access by current property owners has discouraged continuity of burial cleansing and gathering linked to ocean access from the project area. • Others may not recognize these sites as significant,but they continue to hold great kuleana and significance to lineal descendants. • Once the area is destroyed, it's gone and altered to all future generations to have the same experiences there as their kupuna. • The kupuna that have passed cannot speak for themselves,it is up to living lineal descendants to speak for them. • Burials may be encountered in the project area and may reside within the cliff face on the eastern side of the parcel. • The coastline has already shifted significantly with coastal subsidence; coastal erosion and subsidence are likely in the future. It was described by an interviewee as "treacherous." • There has been a lack of communication with lineal descendants regarding this area from the SMA planners and planning commission. Recommendations and mitigations suggested by the interviewees include the following: • The project area should not be developed due to the spiritual,religious,natural,and cultural sensitivities of the area. • Do not disturb this coastline, including the coastal forest groves on the project parcel, as there are few remnants of the ancestral coastline like this in Kalapana due to the lava histories. • Clear acknowledgement that this project area is home to a multitude of culturally significant gathering rights and religious practices. • Re-zoning/re-establishment of the area to conservation zoning to ensure protection of this coast. • Archaeological sites (e.g. historic residential)have already been disturbed by land clearing and there is the possibility for further destruction if development proceeds. These sites remain significant to Kalapana`ohana. • Identify the burial location of Makapo Kaho`okaulana. • Given the myriad of cultural practices tied to the project area,maintaining cultural access is of critical importance. Gates should be removed. • Engagement with the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation,particularly in regards to harm caused to the coastal trail. • Have open and transparent conversations with community members and follow all recommendations that are shared.