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Zendo Kern <br /> September 6,2024 <br /> Page 2 <br /> The submittal materials indicate that an archaeological survey conducted in the early 1990s (Spear 1992; Doc. No. <br /> 9302ks25) included the current project area. The survey identified four historic properties within the project parcel: <br /> Site 50-10-63-18525 [c-shape],Site 50-10-63-18526[complex],Site 50-10-63-18527[wall],and Site 50-10-63-18528 <br /> [lava tube]). Each was assessed as significant under criterion d and as adequately documented and, thus, were <br /> recommended for no further archaeological work. <br /> The Clark (2024) Field Inspection (FI) report describes the project area, summarizes the previous archaeological <br /> studies and the results of the field inspection,and provides a project effect recommendation of "No historic properties <br /> affected"for the current project. Clark(2024) indicates that ASM Affiliates archaeologists conducted a 100%surface <br /> pedestrian survey of project area on October 27, 2023. The FI relocated three of the previously identified historic <br /> properties(Sites 50-10-63-18526,50-10-63-18527,and 50-10-63-18528). Site 50-10-63-18525 was not relocated and <br /> was assumed to have been destroyed as the area exhibited evidence of ground-disturbing activities. Site 50-10-63- <br /> 18526 and Site 50-10-63-18527 were observed to be in a similar condition as originally recorded by Spear(1992); <br /> Site#50-10-63-18528 was observed as having been impacted by land-clearing(push)activities.No historic properties <br /> were newly identified.However,Clark(2024)indicates that additional rock constructions were observed and suggests <br /> that they were constructed sometime after the Spear(1992)archaeological survey. <br /> Due to the proximity of the subject project area to a nearby cemetery, consultation was conducted between October <br /> 31 and.December 13,2023.None of the consulted parties knew of any burials being located within the current project <br /> area. <br /> Based on the information provided, SHPD's project effect determination is "No historic properties affected" <br /> pursuant to HAR§13-284-7(a)(1)for the current project.Additionally,pursuant to HAR§13-284-7(e),when SHPD <br /> comments that the proposed project shall not affect significant historic properties,the HRS 6E historic preservation <br /> review process ends. The permit issuance process may continue. <br /> Although the field inspection does not fulfill the requirements of an archaeological inventory survey as specified in <br /> HAR§13-276-5, it serves to facilitate project planning and supports the historic preservation review process. Please <br /> submit one hard copy of the report,clearly labeled.Library Copy INAL,along with a text-searchable PDF copy of the <br /> report and a copy of this letter to the SHPD Kapolei office,Attn. Library and one hard copy to the SHPD Hilo office, <br /> Attn. Joshua Gastilo. Also submit a text-searchable PDF copy of the report to HICRIS Project No. 2024PR00930 <br /> using the Project Supplement option,and a PDF copy of the report to lehua.k.soaresghawaii.gov. <br /> Attach to permit: If historic properties such as lava tube openings, concentrations of artifacts, structural remains or <br /> human skeletal remains are found during construction activities please cease work in the immediate vicinity of the <br /> find,protect the find from additional disturbance, and contact the State Historic Preservation Division at(808) 933- <br /> 7653. <br /> Please contact Joshua Gastilo at Joshua.Gastilo@hawaii.gov for any questions regarding archaeological resources or <br /> concerns regarding this letter. <br /> Aloha, <br /> 16<fd400 <br /> Jessica L. Puff <br /> Architecture Branch Chief <br /> Acting Administrator, State Historic Preservation Division <br /> cc: Alex Roy, alex.roy a,hawaiicounty.gov <br /> Daryn Arai,daryn.aai cgoutlook.com <br /> Kaimu Cove LLC,wyattinhawaiiggmail.com <br /> Matthew Clark,mclark a@asmaffiliates.com <br />