Pa'auilo Final Enviromental Assessment

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PA`AUILO LANDS FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The two sites identified during the inventory survey have been adequately documented, and no further work, or preservation, is recommended for them. The sale of the Pa`auilo Lands is not expected to affect archaeological resources. Final approval of the archaeological inventory survey conducted for this property is pending State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) approval. Because of the long history of ground disturbance related to sugar cane cultivation, it is highly unlikely that any significant historic sites would be found on the property. Should any historic remains such as artifacts, burials, concentrations of shell or charcoal be encountered during construction activities, work shall cease immediately in the vicinity of the find. The SHPD shall be contacted immediately and the find shall be protected from damage. SHPD will assess the significance of the find and recommend appropriate mitigation measures,if necessary. 4.2 CULTURAL RESOURCES Pa'auilo is a large, rural community along the Hamakua Coast. The community lies on both sides of Mamalahoa Highway. The subject property lies within the former Pa`auilo Homesteads. There are several place names associated with the project site and the vicinity. They are listed below and include a translation(if available) as found on the search engine Ulukau: Pa`auilo—no translation • Manienie-Bermuda grass • Manienie Gulch: no translation; joins Opihilala Gulch at 820 ft. elev. to form Waipunahina Gulch. Opihilala—no translation • Hauola — dew of life; there was a heiau said to be located "at place of same name, not identified; said to have been an ancient puuhonua." `A`amanu - birds panic stricken; `A`amanu gulch is the boundary between `A`amanu and Pa`auilo. Waipunalau Gulch—many water springs;boundary between Pa`auilo and Pouki`i. Pohakea Homesteads: white stone After thoroughly searching the old Hawaiian newspapers for all of the place names above, no significant stories or legends associated with the area were found. In fact, most references to these place names in the old newspapers were related to deaths. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hilo Office was contacted in order to connect with any native Hawaiians from the area who may be able to provide information on cultural resources, practices, or history. Mr. Walter Victor, Jr., president of the Laupahoehoe Hawaiian Civic Club, was contacted on more than one occasion both by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and by the preparer of this Environmental Assessment,however, no response was ever received. 28