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f EADLI i F _ FILE Wi! 1PUARY 31., 2026, BY 1.:301 P.T Revised—12-26-2025 Ua` , z �"►• COUNTY OF HAWAI'I Reserved for office use: 'r Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resource Preservation Commission Sugg.#26-01 SUGGESTION FORM ' oF , For Lands and/or Property Entitlements for Acquisition Rec'd 1/28/26 8:25p The Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) is accepting suggestions for sites or projects to improve upon public access, open space, and natural resources preservation, pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42, of the Hawai'i County Code. Please use this form to tell the Commission about a property that you would like to see protected. The Commission welcomes re-submission of previously submitted properties. Please use one form per suggestion and limit total application size to less than 10 MB(megabytes)or 20 pages max- imum (including photos, maps, and figures. If adjacent or nearby areas are protected and/or public areas, include regional maps as well). Additional public testimony may be submitted to exceed the 20 page maximum. The Commission's ranking of the suggestion is based on the completeness of this suggestion form and how it meets the PONC scoring criteria and not solely on the expression of public support or opposition. Name of Site or Project: Kaumana Caves State Park Extension Ahupua'a,Council District,and Location Within: Kaumana, South Hilo, District 2, Tax Map Key(TMK) Number(s): 2-2-006-003-0000 Land Area(Acreage): 28.24 Property Owner Information: Name(s): State of Hawaii, DLNR Email: dlnr@hawaii.gov 1151 Punchbowl St, Rm 130, Address: Honolulu, HI., 96813 Phone: (808) 587-0400 Has the property owner been consulted and agree with this nomination? ❑Yes [No ❑Unsure Suggested Purchase Method: ®Conservation Easement ❑Fee Simple ❑Other Nominators Contact Information: Name(s): Kent T. Tsutsui Email: Address: Phone:JE Reason for nomination of property(please check all boxes that apply) ® Public outdoor recreation and education, including access to beaches and mountains ❑ Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas and sites R1 Protection of natural resources, significant habitat or ecosystems, including buffer zones FX1 Preservation of forests, including beaches, coastal areas, natural beauty, and agricultural lands ❑ Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Sugg.26-01 Page 1 of 3