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ASSOCIATES , L L C
integrating geographic science and planning
phone:(808)969-7090 PO Box 396 Hilo Hawaii 96721 rterry@hawaii.rr.com ..
January 18,2013
Dear Agency/Organization Official:
Subject: Early Consultation for Environmental Assessment for Installation of Two
Dip Tanks at Ka`ohe,TMKs(3`d.)4-4-015:001 and 004(pors.)Hamakua
District,Island of Hawaii
Our firm is in the process of preparing a Draft Environmental Assessment(EA) for a proposed State of
Hawaii activity, in compliance with Chapter 343,HRS, and Title 11, Chapter 200, HAR. The
Department of Land and Natural Resources,Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is planning to construct
water tanks and related infrastructure at two sites on the southwestern slope of Mauna Kea in the
Ka`ohe Game Management Area and Mauna Kea Forest Reserve for fire suppression as well as
ecosystem restoration efforts(see attached map). The sites are located off of Fire Road 1 near the
Ka`ohe Hunter Checking Station and the Pu`u La'au Ranger Cabin. Each site will have a covered,
40,000-gallon holding tank to contain water obtained from trucks and/or catchment. Via high density
polyethylene pipeline placed above ground(except where it is buried beneath roads),the holding tank
will feed a smaller,open tank that will be accessed by helicopters equipped with dip buckets. Both
sites are in relatively open and highly modified environments that are accessible by a two-wheel drive
vehicle. Minor improvements to existing unpaved access roads as well as construction of about 400
feet of new unpaved access road. Ground disturbance associated with the project will total less than an
acre.
The areas of investigation in the Environmental Assessment will include but not be limited to water
quality assurance;wastewater treatment; flora, fauna,and ecosystems; traffic impacts; geology, soils,
and hazards; flooding and drainage impacts; social and community impacts; cultural impacts; historic
sites;and economic impacts.
I would appreciate your comments on any special environmental conditions or impacts. Please contact
me at 969-7090 if you have any questions or require clarification. Kindly indicate whether you wish to
receive a copy of the EA or notification of its availability when completed.
Sincerely,
PiAA
Ron Terry,Principal
Geometrician Associates
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Ref. Date JAN 2 3 2013
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