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Home My WebLink About2026-01-14 Request to Send Contact Info DeVera, Ashley From: McClellan, Malie <Malie.McClellan@wsp.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 9:34 AM To: Planning Cultural Resources Commission; Kimoto, Evan Cc: Darrow, Jeffrey W.; Ley, Rachelle;jessica.puff@hawaii.gov; Urasaki, Randall; Teodoro, Lean; Lau, Ethan Subject: RE: Section 106 Consult for Kolekole Stream Bridge Rehabilitation Project (PL- CRC-2025-000040) Attachments: 2025-12-23 PL-CRC-2025-000040 Section 106 CRC Comment Letter.pdf; Kolekole_NHO_Mailing_List.xlsx Aloha Members of the Hawaii County Cultural Resources Commission, My name is Malie McClellan, and I am taking over the role from Scott King on the Kolekole Stream Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The Project Team is in receipt of your attached December 23, 2025 Section 106 Consultation letter and thanks you for your response. I am reaching out regarding the following recommendation from Page 2 of your letter(underlined below): Consultation with members of the public who use the space,the fishermen and gatherers of the ho'i'o (native fern)for example, is encouraged as it will help inform the impacts from this project. Provided for your reference is the mailing list that was used for the previous mail-out effort, Excel file "Kolekole_NHO_Mailing_List". I would like to ask for the CRC's assistance in providing the Project's contact information below to members of the public who use the space, including the fisherman and gatherers of the ho'i'o, so that they have the opportunity to provide their input;the Project kindly requests responses within thirty(30) days: Ms. Malie McClellan, Project Consultant: malie.mcclellan@wsp.com We also respectfully ask that you consider sharing this contact information with us so that we may use it in the future. Mahalo, Malie McClellan Lead Planner T+1 808-599-3438 M +1 808-561-1324 From: DeVera, Ashley<Ashley.DeVera@hawaiicounty.gov>On Behalf Of Planning Cultural Resources Commission Sent: Monday, December 29, 2025 1:34 PM To: Kimoto, Evan <evan.kimoto@hawaii.gov> Cc: Planning Cultural Resources Commission <CRC@hawaiicounty.gov>; Darrow,Jeffrey W. 1 <Jeff.Darrow@hawaiicounty.gov>; Ley, Rachelle<Rachelle.Ley@hawaiicounty.gov>; King, Scott <Scott.King1@wsp.com>;jessica.puff@hawaii.gov; Urasaki, Randall <Randall.Urasaki@wsp.com>;Teodoro, Lean <Lean.Teodoro@wsp.com>; Lau, Ethan <Ethan.Lau@wsp.com> Subject: Section 106 Consult for Kolekole Stream Bridge Rehabilitation Project(PL-CRC-2025-000040) Aloha Evan, Please see attached Cultural Resources Commission comment letter for the Kolekole Stream Bridge rehabilitation project (PL-CRC-2025-000040). No hard copy to follow. If you have any questions, please email crc@hawaiicounty.gov. Thank you, itat ty gellena, County of Hawaii, Planning Department 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-8141 I Email: ashley.devera@hawaiicounty.gov NOTICE:This communication and any attachments("this message")may contain information which is privileged,confidential,proprietary or otherwise subject to restricted disclosure under applicable law.This message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s).Any unauthorized use,disclosure,viewing,copying, alteration,dissemination or distribution of,or reliance on,this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error,or you are not an authorized or intended recipient,please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message,delete this message and all copies from your e-mail system and destroy any printed copies. 2 C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Jw.uF ''�,'. Matthew Clark, Chair Mayor �� Desmon Haumea,Vice Chair " ��•`'" '" Darde Gamayo Roberta"Ku'ulei" Keakealani •' •'rE'oF �� Kealohanuiopuna Kinney Nicole Lui Janet County of Hawaii AaronSix Spielman PLANNING DEPARTMENT CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Aupuni Center • 101Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742 December 23, 2025 Evan Kimoto, HDOT Project Manager State of Hawai'i Department of Transportation 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Room 688 Kapolei, Hawai'i 96707 Email: evan.kimoto@hawaii.gov Dear Evan Kimoto: SUBJECT: National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 Consultation for Kolekole Stream Bridge Rehabilitation Project (PL-CRC-2025-000040) (HWY-DS 2.21186) Location: Wailea and HonomU, Kuhua Ahupua'a, Hilo Moku, Hawai'i TMK(s): (3) 2-9-003:999; 2-8-015:999; 2-8-015:015 (por.) At its public meeting held on December 10, 2025, the Cultural Resources Commission (CRC) reviewed the Kolekole Stream Bridge Rehabilitation Project pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), including consultation with Native Hawaiian Organizations and potential consulting parties. Below is a summary of the Commission's comments and recommendations. • Concerns were voiced about lead contamination in the area and Commissioners encouraged post-construction soil sampling and analysis, and post-rehabilitation or mitigation if contamination is discovered. • Commissioners requested that anyone working on the project be cognizant of possible 'Opala (litter) in the stream resulting from the construction. • The Commission supported the removal of the previously identified contaminated soil mound located within the area. Concerns were expressed as frequent rainfall experienced in East Hawai'i results in soil runoff into the stream and the ocean, which may lead to contamination of plants and fish consumed by humans and animals. www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer planning@hawaiicounty.gov Evan Kimoto, HDOT Project Manager State of Hawai'i Dept. of Transportation Page 2 December 23, 2025 • Commissioners noted that the Area of Potential Effect does not encompass the full extent of the wai (water), kahawai (streams), forest, coastline, and broader landscape; components that constitute archaeological sites. It was requested that thoughtful consideration be given to these elements throughout the project duration. • Commissioners requested traffic patterns and travel time be considered, given the anticipated commuter impacts during construction, especially due to the cumulative effects of other bridge rehabilitation projects along the Hamakua Coast. • Despite the lack of physical archaeological sites, historically, ancient Hawaiians lived and traveled based on weather conditions and frequently settled in locations near wai or in kipuka (clearing or land opening with vegetation) containing food and materials for shelter. The absence of tangible, observable artifacts is not a definitive indicator that an area was not once inhabited. • Consultation with members of the public who use the space, the fishermen and gatherers of the ho'i'o (native fern) for example, is encouraged as it will help inform the impacts from this project. • The CRC would like to remain a consulting party throughout the Section 106 process as the project progresses. Appreciation was expressed for the opportunity to offer comments, and the CRC looks forward to continued collaboration. Mahalo, Matthew Cki-k Matthew Clark, Chair Cultural Resources Commission KLT:ad V:\PL\PL\planning\public\wpwin60\Cultural_Resources_Commission\Projects\Section 106 Kolekole Stream Bridge(PL-CRC-2025- 000040)\2025-12-23 PL-CRC-2025-000040 CRC Comment Letter.doc cc: Cultural Resources Commission Members Jeffrey Darrow, Planning Director Scott King, WSP (Scott.King1@wsp.com) Jessica Puff, State Historic Preservation Division Administrator (Jessica.puff@hawaii.gov) Randall Urasaki (Randall.Urasaki@wsp.com) Lean Teodro (Lean.Teodoro@wsp.com) Ethan Lau (Ethan.Lau@wsp.com) First Last Date Sent Mr/Ms name names name Sum. Tine AP, Ageney: AddmM City State rprode phone Email State Agencies DirectorMs. Jessica Puff Adrninistrator Department of Land and Natural levard,Roorn Ms. Leirnana DaMate Executive Resources Committee Division re d131 SSSHonolulu Hawaii 96813 808-640-1214ate@hawali.gov 6 Homelands - - ilroonaoogcenter@hawaii.gov Ms. ha EaatHawanontrictOffice 2100ganoelefa Ave.Unit,.10 wb Hawaii 967 - - @ a. lam Kahakalau Hamakua Representative Hawaii Island Burial Council 808-692-8015br@hawaii.gov • Cyrus Seto Hilo Representative - - br@hawaii.gov Ms. Gayle Crivelb Landowner/Developer p Representative Hawaii 808-692-801S dbr@hawaii.gov County Agencies,organizations,and Individuals Ms. Ore Kalili President Association of Hawaiian Civics Clubs P.O.Box 1135 Honolulu Hawaii lee@aohccorg Mr. Kainoa MacDonald ans for Homesteadtands 1481 Sou.King Street,Unit44g Honolulu Hawaii 96814 808-419-8646 mfo@hawaiun0omesteads.org Mr. Samson L. 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