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DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
B.T. KUWAHARA PRIVATE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND RELATED USE OF STATE LAND
TMKs (3rd): 1-5-007:006, 055, 069 & 070
Pāhoa, Puna District, County of Hawai‘i, State of Hawai‘i
March 2013
Prepared for:
B.T. Kuwahara LLC
P.O. Box 421
Pāhoa, Hawai‘i 96778
B.T. KUWAHARA PRIVATE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND RELATED USE OF STATE LAND
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
TMKs (3rd): 1-5-007:006, 055, 069 & 070
Pāhoa, Puna District, County of Hawai‘i, State of Hawai‘i
APPLICANT:
B.T. Kuwahara LLC
P.O. Box 421
Pāhoa, Hawai‘i 96778
APPROVING AGENCY:
County of Hawai‘i
Planning Department
101 Pauahi Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
CONSULTANT:
GK Environmental LLC
P.O. Box 1310
Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i 96727
CLASS OF ACTION:
Use of State Land
This document is prepared pursuant to:
The Hawai‘i Environmental Policy Act
Chapter 343, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, and
Title 11, Chapter 200 Hawai‘i Department of Health Administrative Rules.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED ACTION, ............................................................................. iv
PART 1: PROJECT DESCRIPTION, BACKGROUND ............................................................ 1
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS ............................................................... 1
1.1 Project Description, Location, and Property Ownership .................................................. 1
1.2 Summary of Regulatory Requirements ............................................................................ 2
1.3 Public Involvement and Agency Coordination ................................................................ 3
1.5 Property Ownership.......................................................................................................... 4
PART 2: ALTERNATIVES ........................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Proposed Action ............................................................................................................... 4
2.2 No Action ......................................................................................................................... 4
PART 3: ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES......... 5
3.1 Physical Environment ...................................................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Geology, Soils, Geologic Hazards and Climate........................................................ 5
3.1.2 Water Features, Flooding, Drainage and Water Quality ........................................... 8
3.1.3 Flora, Fauna and Ecosystems .................................................................................... 9
3.1.4 Air Quality, Noise, and Scenic Resources .............................................................. 13
3.1.5 Hazardous Substances, Toxic Waste and Hazardous Conditions ........................... 15
3.2 Socioeconomic and Cultural .......................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Socioeconomic Characteristics ............................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Economic Impacts ................................................................................................... 19
3.2.3 Cultural Setting ....................................................................................................... 20
3.2.4 Archaeology and Historic Sites .............................................................................. 22
3.3 Utilities, Public Facilities, and Traffic ........................................................................... 23
3.3.1 Utilities and Public Facilities .................................................................................. 23
3.3.2 Traffic ..................................................................................................................... 24
3.4 Secondary and Cumulative Impacts ............................................................................... 30
3.5 Required Permits and Approvals.................................................................................... 33
3.6 Consistency with Government Plans and Policies ......................................................... 33
3.6.1 Hawai‘i State Plan................................................................................................... 33
3.6.2 State Land Use District ........................................................................................... 34
3.6.3 County Zoning ........................................................................................................ 34
3.6.4 County of Hawai‘i General Plan ............................................................................. 34
3.6.5 Puna Community Development Plan ...................................................................... 36
PART 4: ANTICIPATED DETERMINATION ........................................................................ 40
PART 5: FINDINGS AND REASONS ..................................................................................... 40
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 Project Location Map ....................................................................................... 2
FIGURE 2 Project Area TMK Map ................................................................................... 3
FIGURE 3 Preliminary Site Plan ....................................................................................... 5
FIGURE 4 Pahoa-Kalapana CCD Boundary ................................................................... 17
FIGURE 5 Conceptual Laneage Plan ............................................................................... 28
FIGURE 6 Laneage Plan, Kahakai Blvd.-Pahoa Village Rd. Intersection ...................... 29
FIGURE 7 Pahoa Village LUPAG Map .......................................................................... 32
FIGURE 8 Pahoa Regional Town Center Designation .................................................... 34
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1 Plant Species List .............................................................................................. 9
TABLE 2 Selected Socioeconomic Characteristics ......................................................... 17
TABLE 3 Existing Project Area Intersection LOS .......................................................... 25
APPENDIX 1 Comments Received in Response to Early Consultation
APPENDIX 2 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
APPENDIX 3 SHPD Consultation and Archaeological Field Inspection Report
APPENDIX 4 Traffic Impact Assessment Report
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B.T. Kuwahara Private Development and Related Use of State Land
SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED ACTION,
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
B.T. Kuwahara LLC, the applicant, plans to develop a commercial center at 15-2714 Pāhoa
Village Road in the community of Pāhoa Village, Island of Hawai‘i. The project site is located
along Pāhoa Village Road and adjacent to the Kahakai Boulevard-Pāhoa Village Road
intersection. The commercial center would consist of 104,143 square feet of leasable space, and
is likely to include a super market (40,000 square feet), garden center (10,000 square feet),
family medical clinic (11,250 square feet), a quality restaurant (5,000 square feet), a post office
(2,000 square feet), a medical/dental clinic (5,040 square feet), a specialty retail store (8,000
square feet), a paint/hardware store (10,000 square feet), a second specialty retail store (10,000
square feet, or two stores of equivalent total area), and a full service restaurant (2,853 square
feet). The project would utilize three privately-owned parcels totaling 9.93-acres with Tax Map
Key numbers of (3rd) 1-5-007:006, 069 & 070 and a 50-foot-wide by 829.60-foot-long State of
Hawai‘i property, the Kahakai Boulevard extension, with a Tax Map Key number (3rd) 1-5-
007:055.
No public funds would be used for the proposed project, including roadway improvements. Total
project construction costs are roughly estimated at $20 million. Construction would commence
in 2013 upon completion of permitting and design; construction may be completed as soon as
2014.
The proposed project would extend Kahakai Boulevard approximately 829.60 feet toward the
west (i.e., mauka direction). Primary access to the project site would be via this Kahakai
Boulevard extension and two access driveways along Pāhoa Village Road. Additional roadway
improvements include widening of the portion of Pāhoa Village Road fronting the project site to
allow for turning lanes and sidewalks, and construction of a traffic light at the Kahakai
Boulevard-Pāhoa Village Road intersection.
The proposed project would have significant positive economic and social impacts by providing
both short-term and long-term employment and by providing access to services, including health
care in an area with a distinct lack of such services. Traffic impacts would occur, and would be
mitigated by signalization of the Kahakai Boulevard-Pahoa Village Road intersection, as well as
by the addition of turning lanes. Other minor, short-term construction-phase impacts including
noise, air, and water quality are mitigable. No other significant impacts are expected to occur to
cultural and historic sites, archaeological resources, and flora and fauna, or they are negligible.
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PART 1: PROJECT DESCRIPTION, BACKGROUND
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
1.1 Project Description, Location, and Property Ownership
B.T. Kuwahara LLC, the applicant, plans to develop a commercial center at 15-2714
Pāhoa Village Road in the community of Pāhoa Village, Island of Hawai‘i. The project
site is located along Pāhoa Village Road and adjacent to the Kahakai Boulevard-Pāhoa
Village Road intersection (See Figures 1 & 2). The commercial center would consist of
104,143 square feet of leasable space, and is likely to include a super market (40,000
square feet), garden center (10,000 square feet), family medical clinic (11,250 square
feet), a quality restaurant (5,000 square feet), a post office (2,000 square feet), a
medical/dental clinic (5,040 square feet), a specialty retail store (8,000 square feet), a
paint/hardware store (10,000 square feet), a second specialty retail store (10,000 square
feet, or two stores of equivalent total area), and a full service restaurant (2,853 square
feet). Design of the site is in progress and input has been solicited from the community
regarding the overall design and appearance. Figure 3 shows a preliminary site plan,
although it must be emphasized that the layout and site access are n flux. Additional
amenities that would be constructed include an outside stage performance area and
covered bicycle racks.
No public funds would be used for the proposed project, including roadway
improvements. Total project construction costs are roughly estimated at $20 million.
Construction would commence in 2013 upon completion of permitting and design;
construction may be completed as soon as 2014.
The project site is currently the base yard for Bryson’s Cinders, Inc., providing
construction material including soil, sand, cinders, and rock mixtures for construction,
agriculture, and landscaping projects. The project site currently contains an office,
warehouse, and two residences.
The project would utilize three privately-owned parcels totaling 9.93-acres with Tax Map
Key (TMK) numbers of (3rd) 1-5-007:006, 069 & 070 and the 50-foot-wide by 829.60
foot-long State-owned Kahakai Boulevard extension property with a TMK number of
(3rd) 1-5-007:055. Primary access to the project site would be via and two driveways
along Pāhoa Village Road and the unimproved Kahakai Boulevard parcel, that would be
extended 829.60 feet toward the west. Additional roadway improvements include
widening a 600-foot portion Pāhoa Village Road fronting the project site to allow for
turning lanes and sidewalks, and construction of a traffic light at the Kahakai Boulevard-
Pāhoa Village Road intersection. A covered bus stop with turnout would also be
constructed along Pāhoa Village Road (i.e., the west side of Pāhoa Village Road).
The business provides material including soil, sand, cinders, and rock mixtures for
construction, agriculture, and landscaping projects. The project site also currently
contains two residences. The Kahakai Boulevard extension parcel is currently owned by
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the State of Hawai‘i, managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources Land
Division, and conveyance of this property to the County of Hawai‘i is in progress.
Figure 1 - Project Location Map
1.2 Summary of Regulatory Requirements
This Environmental Assessment (EA) process is being conducted in accordance with
Chapter 343 of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS). This law, along with its
implementing regulations, Title 11, Chapter 200 of the Hawai‘i Administrative Rules
(HAR), is the basis for the environmental impact assessment process in the State of
Hawai‘i. According to Chapter 343, an EA is prepared to determine impacts associated
with an action, to develop mitigation measures for adverse impacts, and to determine
whether any of the impacts are significant according to thirteen specific criteria. Part 4 of
this document states the anticipated finding that no significant impacts are expected to
occur; Part 5 lists each criterion and presents the preliminary conclusions for each made
by the County of Hawai‘i Planning Department, the approving agency. If, after
considering comments to the Draft EA, the Planning Department concludes that, as
anticipated, no significant impacts would be expected to occur, then the Planning
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Department will issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and the action will be
permitted to occur. If the agency concludes that significant impacts are expected to occur
as a result of the proposed action, then an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be
prepared.
Figure 2 - Project Area TMK Map
1.3 Public Involvement and Agency Coordination
The following agencies and organizations were consulted in development of this
environmental assessment.
Federal:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
State:
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
Department of Civil Defense
Department of Education
Department of Health, Environmental Planning Office
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Division
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Engineering Division
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land Division
Department of Transportation
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State Legislators
County:
Department of Water Supply
County Council
Fire Department
Mass Transit Agency
Mayor
Planning Department
Police Department
Public Works Department
Private:
Malama O Puna
Main Street Pāhoa Association
Friends of Puna’s Future
Adjacent Property Owners
Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee
Hawai‘i Cave Conservancy
Copies of communications received during preconsultation are contained in Appendix 1.
1.5 Property Ownership
Parcels TMK (3rd) 1-5-007: 006, 069 & 070 are owned by B.T. Kuwahara LLC. The 50-
foot wide portion of Kahakai Boulevard, TMK (3rd) 1-5-007:055, is currently property of
the State of Hawai‘i under management by the Department of Land and Natural
Resources Land Division, and conveyance of this property to the County of Hawai‘i and
management by the Department of Public Works is in progress.
PART 2: ALTERNATIVES
2.1 Proposed Action
The only action alternative, or build alternative, under consideration is the construction of
the commercial center and appurtenant improvements. No alternative sites are under
consideration as the project site is the only appropriate site available to the owner for
development.
2.2 No Action
Under the No Action Alternative, the shopping center and associated improvements
would not be constructed. The No Action Alternative and consequent anticipated impacts
are discussed as a baseline against which the build alternative’s impacts are compared.
Because the project site is privately owned, the owner considers the No Action
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Alternative highly undesirable. Unless there is a difference between impacts from the
proposed action and the No Action Alternative it is not explicitly discussed below.
PART 3: ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACTS AND MITIGATION
MEASURES
Basic Geographic Setting
The parcels upon which the commercial center would be constructed and roadway
improvements would be made are referred to throughout this EA as the project site. The
term project area is used to describe the general vicinity of Pāhoa Village, and in some
cases, the Puna District.
The project site is located adjacent to, and to the south and west of, the intersection of
Pāhoa Village Road and Kahakai Boulevard (see Figures 1 & 2), located diagonally
across Pahoa Village Road from Woodland Center. The vegetation of the project area has
been extensively modified by past and ongoing uses, and the interior of project site is
largely unvegetated. Adjacent land is a mix of residential and commercial uses along with
vacant lands. The project site is approximately 630 feet above mean sea level and is
sloping slightly upwards towards the southwest.
3.1 Physical Environment
3.1.1 Geology, Soils, Geologic Hazards and Climate
Environmental Setting
Geologically, the project site is located on the lower flank of Kilauea volcano. The
surface consists of lava flows of the Puna Basalt series of 200 to 750 years in age,
originating from the Kilauea summit area (Wolfe and Morris 1996). The project site’s
soil is classified by the National Resource Conservation Service (formerly Soil
Conservation Service 1973) as pahoehoe Lava Flows (rLW). This surficial geology is
described as being excessively drained with a wide range in hydraulic permeability, from
moderately low (0.06 inches/hour) to moderately high (0.20 inches/hour). Its Land
Capability Classification is 8s; Classification 8 soils are defined as miscellaneous areas
having limitations that preclude their use for commercial plant production and limit their
use to recreation, wildlife, or water supply or for aesthetic purposes. Subclass “s” soils
are soils that have limitations within the rooting zone, such as shallowness of the rooting
zone, stones, low moisture-holding capacity, low fertility that is difficult to correct, and
salinity or sodium content.
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Figure 3 - Preliminary Site Plan
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The entire Big Island is subject to geologic hazards, especially lava flows and
earthquakes. Volcanic hazard as assessed by the United States Geological Survey in the
project area as 2 on a scale of ascending risk of 9 to 1. This relatively high hazard risk is
based on the fact that Kilauea is an active volcano. Volcanic hazard zone 2 areas are
located adjacent to and downslope from zone 1 and have had 15-25% of land area
covered by lava since the year 1800 and 25-75% covered within the past 750 years
(Wright et al. 1992).
Lava tubes and caves may present geological hazards as they may jeopardize the integrity
of structures, and may present a safety hazard to construction workers. They may also
present a long-term hazard as their presence may not be recognized during the
construction phase. The risk of such hazards is very difficult to assess. In addition to the
geological hazard presented by lava tubes and caves, they are unique and valuable natural
resources, representing biota not found anywhere else on Earth.
Several large lava tube caves are known in the project area, including the famous
Kazumura Cave, possibly the longest known traversable cave on Earth with a length of
about 35 miles (Allred & Allred 1997). The developer has drilled extensively on the
project site in order to locate near-surface voids, but no voids were observed.
In order to gain local knowledge of the potential presence of caves under or near the
project site, Fred Stone, Ph.D., of the Hawai‘i Cave Conservancy was contacted. Dr.
Stone had no knowledge of caves or lava tubes under the project site (Stone 2012).
In terms of seismic risk, the entire Island of Hawai‘i is mapped within the High Seismic
Risk Zone (Government Accounting Office 1992) with only the Very High Risk Zone
being of higher risk. Although Hawai‘i Island has significant seismic risk, these issues
are mitigated as structural design is required to conform to the International Building
Code (2006), as adopted by the Hawai‘i County Code, which considers site-specific
information to govern the structural design of buildings.
The average daily temperature is approximately 73 degrees F., and annual rainfall
averages approximately 130 inches (University of Hawai‘i at Hilo 1998). Hawaii’s
climate is generally characterized as mild with uniform temperatures, moderate humidity,
and two identifiable seasons. The “summer” season, between May and October is
generally warmer and drier. The “winter” season, between October and April is cooler
and wetter. The project area is situated along the “windward” side of the Island of
Hawai‘i which is exposed to the prevailing northeasterly trade winds that causes
relatively high rainfall (University of Hawai‘i at Manoa 1983).
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Impacts and Mitigation Measures
While seismic and volcanic hazards exist on the project site and vicinity, other
developments including the community of Pāhoa Village and the Puna District have
equivalent or greater risks, yet development of the area is ongoing. In view of this
consideration, as well as the fact that the proposed project is a private action, the
proposed project is not unreasonable to construct.
While the No Action Alternative would avoid risks related to geology and geologic
hazards on the project site, other sites in the project area would face the same risks and
thus would yield no preference.
3.1.2 Water Features, Flooding, Drainage and Water Quality
Existing Environment
There are no fresh surface water bodies in the immediate area. A small, ephemeral stream
is located about 500 feet to the north of the project site near the southern property
boundary of the Pāhoa Marketplace shopping center.
No stream poses a flooding hazard to the project site. The Flood Insurance Rate Map
1551661350C (9/16/88) is unprinted, indicating that the project site is designated Flood
Zone “X”, or Special Flood Hazard areas outside of the 100- or 500-year flood plains.
Therefore, a relatively low hazard from the principal sources of flooding in the area
exists, although local sources can still cause flooding.
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Health’s (DOH) Underground Injection Control
(UIC) maps show that the project site is located above the UIC line, meaning that the
underlying aquifer is considered a drinking water source.
Impacts and Mitigation Measure
No impacts to stream banks, stream waters or other surface water features will occur, as
none are present.
In order to minimize the potential for the release of polluted stormwater runoff, the
contractor will perform all earthwork and grading in conformance with Chapter 10,
Erosion and Sediment Control, Hawai‘i County Code. Because the project will disturb
more than one acre of soil, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
will must be obtained by the contractor before the project commences, and application for
this permit is in progress. This permit requires the completion of a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP). In order to properly manage storm water runoff, the SWPPP
will describe the emplacement of a number of best management practices (BMPs) for the
project. These BMPs may include, but will not be limited to, the following:
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Minimization of soil loss and erosion by revegetation and stabilization of slopes
and disturbed areas of soil, either by hydro-mulching on slopes and seeded on
graded, flat surfaces, as soon as possible after working;
Minimization of sediment loss by emplacement of structural controls possibly
including silt fences, gravel bags, sediment ponds, check dams, and other barriers
in order to retard and prevent the loss of sediment from the site;
Application of sediment waddles and protective covers to soil and material
stockpiles;
Gravel check dams in swales or gutters;
Construction and use of a stabilized construction vehicle entrance, with
designated vehicle wash area that discharges to a sediment pond;
Washing of vehicles in the designated wash area before they egress the project
site;
Use of drip pans beneath vehicles not in use in order to trap vehicle fluids;
Routine inspection and maintenance of structural BMPs by adequately trained
personnel; and
Significant leaks or spills, if they occur, shall be properly cleaned up and disposed
of at an approved site.
Although the project would construct impermeable surfaces and would therefore increase
the volume and rate of stormwater runoff, the project would not increase the volume of
stormwater leaving the site as required by Hawai‘i County Code (Chapter 27 - Drainage).
This would be achieved through construction of dry wells requiring Underground
Injection Control permits from the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health.
Wastewater from the project’s facilities will be treated using individual wastewater
treatment systems and will be permitted by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health.
3.1.3 Flora, Fauna and Ecosystems
Existing Environment
The natural vegetation of this part of Puna was most likely lowland rain forest dominated
by ‘ohi‘a (Metrosideros polymorpha), kuolohia (rhynchospora sp.) and uluhe
(Dicranopteris linearis) (Gagne and Cuddihy 1990). This pre-existing ecosystem,
however, has been destroyed or heavily degraded by previous and ongoing site activities
and the colonization and succession of invasive plant communities. Now only a narrow
strip of vegetation somewhat resembling this pre-existing lowland rain forest may be
found within the Kahakai Boulevard extension parcel.
A walk-through botanical survey of the project site was performed by Botanist Layne
Yoshida on September 24 and November 14, 2012. Table 1 is a list of plant species
detected on the project site.
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Table 1 - Project Site Plant Species List
Scientific Name Family Common Name Life Form Status*
Ageratum conyzoides Asteraceae Ageratum Herb A
Ageratum houstonianum Asteraceae Ageratum Herb A
Aleurites moluccana Euphorbiaceae Kukui Tree A
Alpinia purpurata Zingiberaceae Red Ginger Herb A
Alpinia sp. Zingiberaceae Alpinia Herb A
Ananas comosus Bromelicaeae Pineapple Herb A
Andropogon virginicus Poaceae Andropogon Herb A
Anthurium sp. Araceae Anthurium Herb A
Apium sp. Apiaceae Celery Herb A
Archontophoenix alexandrae Arecaceae Alexandra Palm Tree A
Ardisia elliptica Myrsinaceae Shoebutton Ardisia Tree A
Arundina graminifolia Orchidaceae Bamboo Orchid Herb A
Axonopus fissifolius Poaceae Carpet Grass Herb A
Begonia sp. Begoniaceae Begonia Herb A
Bidens sp. Asteraceae Bidens Herb A
Bougainvillea sp. Nyctaginaceae Bougainvillea Shrub A
Brachiaria mutica Poaceae California Grass Herb A
Buddleia asiatica Buddleiaceae Dog Tail Shrub A
Calotropis sp. Asclepiadaceae Crown Flower Shrub A
Camellia sp. Theaceae Camellia Shrub A
Castilleja arvensis Scrophulariaceae Indian Paintbrush Herb A
Cecropia obtusifolia Cecropiaceae Cecropia Tree A
Chamaecrista nictitans Fabaceae Partridge Pea Herb A
Christella parasitica Thelypteridaceae Christella Fern A
Cibotium glaucum Dicksoniaceae Hapu‘u Fern E
Clidemia hirta Melastomataceae Clidemia Herb A
Clusia rosea Clusiaceae Copey Herb A
Cocos nucifera Arecaceae Niu Tree A
Codiaeum sp. Euphorbiaceae Croton Shrub A
Colocasia esculenta Araceae Kalo Herb A
Commelina diffusa Commelinaceae Honohono Herb A
Conyza bonariensis Asteraceae Conyza Herb A
Cordyline fruticosa Agavaceae Ki Shrub A
Crotalaria lanceolata Fabaceae Crotalaria Herb A
Crotolaria sp. Fabaceae Crotalaria Herb A
Cucurbita maxima Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin Vine A
Cuphea carthagenensis Lythraceae Cuphea Herb A
Cuphea ignea Lythraceae Cigar Flower Herb A
Cycas sp. Cycadaceae Cycas Shrub A
Cyperus halpan Cyperaceae Cyperus Herb A
Cyperus sp. Cyperaceae Cyperus Herb A
Desmodium sandwicense Fabaceae Desmodium Herb A
Desmodium tortuosum Fabaceae Desmodium Herb A
Desmodium triflorum Fabaceae Desmodium Herb A
Dicranopteris linearis Gleicheniaceae Uluhe Fern I
Dissotis rotundifolia Melastomataceae Dissotis Herb A
Dracena marginata Agavaceae Dracena Shrub A
Dracena sp. Agavaceae Dracena Shrub A
Drymaria cordata Caryophyllaceae Drymaria Herb A
Eleocharis geniculata Cyperaceae Spikerush Herb A
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Scientific Name Family Common Name Life Form Status*
Emilia fosbergii Asteraceae Emilia Herb A
Emilia sonchifolia Asteraceae Emilia Herb A
Epidendrum sp. Orchidaceae Epidendrum Herb A
Epipremnum sp. Araceae Pothos Herb A
Eragrostis sp. Poaceae Eragrostis Herb A
Erechtites hieracifolia Asteraceae Fireweed Herb A
Erechtites valerianifolia Asteraceae Fireweed Herb A
Ficus microcarpa Moraceae Banyan Tree A
Fimbristylis dichotoma Cyperaceae Fimbristylis Herb I
Hibiscus sp. Malvaceae Hibiscus Shrub A
Hypericum mutilum Clusiaceae Hypericum Herb A
Hyptis pectinata Lamiaceae Hyptis Herb A
Ilex sp. Aquifoliaceae Ilex Shrub A
Indigofera suffruticosa Fabaceae Indigo Herb A
Ipomoea indica Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Vine I
Ipomoea sp. Convolvulaceae Ipomoea Vine A
Jatropha sp. Euphorbiaceae Jatropha Herb A
Kyllinga brevifolia Cyperaceae Kyllinga Herb A
Lantana camara Verbenaceae Lantana Herb A
Lepisorus thunbergianus Polypodiaceae Pleopeltis Fern I
Lindernia sp. Scrophulariaceae Lindernia Herb A
Ludwigia octovalvis Onagraceae Ludwigia Herb A
Macaranga tanarius Euphorbiaceae Macaranga Tree A
Macroptilium atropurpureum Fabaceae Macroptilium Herb A
Melastoma sp. Melastomataceae Melastoma Shrub A
Metrosideros polymorpha Myrtaceae Ohia Tree E
Michelia sp. Magnoliaceae Michelia Tree A
Mimosa pudica Fabaceae Sensitive Plant Herb A
Nandina domestica Berberidaceae Heavenly Bamboo Shrub A
Nephrolepis multiflora Nephrolepidaceae Sword Fern Fern A
Nolina recurvate Agavaceae Ponytail Shrub A
Oplismenus sp. Poaceae Oplismenus Herb A
Paederia foetida Rubiaceae Maile Pilau Vine A
Panicum maximum Poaceae Guinea Grass Herb A
Panicum repens Poaceae Torpedo Grass Herb A
Paraserianthes falcataria Fabaceae Albizia Tree A
Paspalum conjugatum Poaceae Hilo Grass Herb A
Paspalum sp. Poaceae Paspalum Herb A
Paspalum urvillei Poaceae Vasey Grass Herb A
Pennisetum purpureum Poaceae Napier Grass Herb A
Persea americana Lauraceae Avocado Tree A
Philodendron sp. Araceae Philodendron Herb A
Phlebodium aureum Polypodiaceae Phlebodium Fern A
Phoenix sp. Arecaceae Phoenix Shrub A
Phyllanthus sp. Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus Herb A
Phymatosorus grossus Polypodiaceae Maile Scented Fern Fern A
Pittosporum sp. Pittosporacae Pittosporum Shrub A
Pityrogramma austroamericana Pteridaceae Gold Fern Fern A
Pityrogramma calomelanos Pteridaceae Silver Fern Fern A
Pluchea symphytifolia Asteraceae Pluchea Shrub A
Pluchea symphytifolia Asteraceae Sourbush Herb A
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Scientific Name Family Common Name Life Form Status*
Plumeria sp. Apocynaceae Plumeria Shrub A
Polygala paniculata Polygalaceae Polygala Herb A
Polygonum capitatum Polygonaceae Polygonum Herb A
Portulaca sp. Portulacaceae Portulaca Herb A
Pritchardia affinis Arecaceae Loulu Tree End
Psidium cattleianum Myrtaceae Waiawi Shrub A
Psilotum nudum Psilotaceae Moa Fern Ally I
Pteris cretica Pteridaceae Pteris Fern I
Pterolepis glomerata Melastomataceae Pterolepis Herb A
Pycreus polystachyos Cyperaceae Cyperus Herb I
Pycreus sanguinolentus Cyperaceae Cyperus Herb A
Rhapis sp. Arecaceae Rhapis Shrub A
Rhododendron sp. Ericaceae Azalea Shrub A
Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae Castor Bean Shrub A
Rubus rosifolius Rosaceae Thimbleberry Herb A
Rubus sp. Rosaceae Blackberry Shrub A
Sacciolepis indica Poaceae Glenwood Grass Herb A
Schefflera actinophylla Araliaceae Octopus Tree Tree A
Schizachyrium condensatum Poaceae Beardgrass Herb A
Scleria testaceae Cyperaceae Scleria Herb I
Setaria palmifolia Poaceae Palm Grass Herb A
Solanum americanum Solanaceae Popolo Herb I
Sonchus oleraceus Asteraceae Pualele Herb A
Spathoglottis plicata Orchidaceae Spathoglottis Herb A
Spermatococe sp. Rubiacae Buttonweed Herb A
Sphagneticola trilobata Asteraceae Wedelia Herb A
Stachytarpheta sp. Verbenaceae Stachytarpheta Herb A
Syzygium malaccense Myrtaceae Mountain Apple Tree A
Thunbergia fragrans Acanthaceae White Thunbergia Vine A
Torenia glabra Scrophulariaceae Torenia Herb A
Trema orientalis Ulmaceae Gunpowder Tree Tree A
Vigna sp. Fabaceae Vigna Herb A
Waltheria indica Sterculiaceae Waltheria Herb I
Youngia japonica Asteraceae Youngia Herb A
Zamia sp. Zamiaceae Zamia Shrub A
A = alien, E = endemic, I = indigenous, End = Federal and State listed Endangered Species
The botanical survey identified 124 non-native plant species, 2 endemic species, and 10
indigenous species. One native plant species identified was the lo‘ulu palm (Pritchardia
affinis), a species listed as endangered by the Endangered Species Act (United States Fish
and Wildlife Service 2012). Two individuals of this species were identified on the project
site and are part of ornamental landscaping. According to Wagner et al. (1999) the project
site is not within the natural range of this species, and would not normally be found in the
project area without having been cultivated. These two lo‘ulu palms were, in fact, planted
by the applicant. As such, they are not representative of habitat of which they would
normally be an ecological component.
The completeness of this botany survey may be limited as it represents a “snap shot” in
time, and may not list some species actually present on the project site in the future due to
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the ongoing processes of colonization due to seed dispersal. However, such adventive
species would be, in all likelihood, non-native and invasive plant species.
The area supports a variety of common alien mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
The Hawaiian Hawk or ‘io (Buteo solitarius), an endangered species, is likely to forage
or fly over the site, and is also likely to nest in the project area. The project site contains
only low trees, generally less than 30 feet tall, and apparently contains no large trees
appropriate for nesting by endangered Hawaiian Hawks.
Foraging habitat for Hawaii‘s only non-marine mammal, the endangered Hawaiian Hoary
Bat, or ‘ope‘ape‘a, (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) may also be present, as it may forage
over the site, although it is not likely to roost on the project site due to the lack of quality
sites.
Given the character of the site and lack of quality habitat, it is highly unlikely that any
other candidate, proposed, or listed threatened or endangered species are present on the
project site. Although a zoological study was not performed, no animal species were
observed on the project site during site studies, apart from the mongoose.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
No listed, candidate or proposed endangered animal or plant species were found or would
be expected to be found on the project sites apart from the two lo‘ulu palms identified. In
terms of conservation value, no botanical or zoological resources requiring special
protection are present. Because of the lack of native ecosystems, or threatened or
endangered plant species, no adverse impacts would occur as a result of landscaping and
improvements. The two lo‘ulu palm trees located on the project site will be incorporated
into landscaping.
3.1.4 Air Quality, Noise, and Scenic Resources
Environmental Setting
Air pollution in the Puna District is mainly derived from volcanic emissions of sulfur
dioxide from Kilauea Volcano, which react chemically with sunlight, oxygen, dust
particles, and water in the air to produce a volcanic haze (“vog”) that occasionally
blankets the district. Although the prevailing trade winds usually keep the region free of
vog, it may become severe during periods of weak trade winds, particularly during the
winter.
Noise on the project site varies widely from low to moderate, and is derived mainly from
motor vehicles, equipment and truck operation, as well as helicopters.
The County of Hawai‘i General Plan lists areas of particular natural beauty. Neither the
project site nor any sites in the project vicinity are noted for their particular natural
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beauty in the General Plan. Sight lines into the project site are presently obscured by
vegetation.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The potential for fugitive dust emissions exists during grading and construction.
Short-term direct and indirect impacts on air quality could occur due to project
construction, principally through fugitive dust from vehicle movement, soil excavation
and exhaust emissions from on-site construction equipment. The State of Hawai‘i Air
Pollution Control Regulations (Chapter 11-60, HAR) prohibit visible emissions of
fugitive dust from construction activities beyond the property line. Thus, an effective dust
control plan for the project construction phase is essential.
Adequate fugitive dust control can usually be accomplished by the establishment of a
frequent watering program to keep bare-dirt surfaces in construction areas from
becoming significant sources of dust. In dust-prone or dust-sensitive areas, other control
measures such as limiting the area that can be disturbed at any given time, applying
chemical soil stabilizers and placing mulch may be necessary. Control regulations
stipulate that open-bodied trucks be covered at all times when in motion if they are
transporting materials that could become airborne. Trucks tracking dirt onto paved streets
from unpaved areas is often a significant source of dust in construction areas. Washing of
vehicles leaving the construction site within a designated construction wash area may be
appropriate. Establishment of landscaping as early in the construction schedule as
possible can also lower the potential for fugitive dust emissions.
On-site mobile and stationary construction equipment also would emit air pollutants from
engine exhaust. The largest of this equipment is usually diesel-powered. Nitrogen oxide
and particulate emissions from diesel engines can be relatively high compared to
gasoline-powered equipment, but the standards for these pollutants are based on long
averaging times, and are not likely to be violated on the project site.
In addition, in order to avoid air quality impacts from slow-moving construction vehicles
traveling to and from the site on major roadways, heavy construction equipment should
be moved on- and off-site during periods of low traffic volume and avoid passing through
the center of Pāhoa Village.
The proposed project would modify the appearance of the project site through
landscaping and removal of visual barriers of the project site interior. Areas within the
project site that are presently unmaintained would be landscaped. The proposed project
would remove the vegetative barrier currently obscuring sight lines into the project site
and would include professional landscaping that would improve the overall appearance of
the site.
The construction phase would involve grading, use of compressors, and vehicle and
equipment operation. These activities may, at times, generate noise exceeding 95
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decibels, potentially impacting nearby areas. Two single-family residences are in the area
and may be particularly affected by construction noise. Mitigation of potential
construction noise impacts will be achieved through compliance with the Administrative
Rules of the Department of Health, Chapter 11-46 “Community Noise Control”. In the
long-term, noise levels on the site are not expected to change significantly.
3.1.5 Hazardous Substances, Toxic Waste and Hazardous Conditions
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was performed on the project site by
Myounghee Noh & Associates (MNA) and is attached in Appendix 2. A Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment aims to identify recognized environmental conditions
that exist on the project site, and existing recognized environmental conditions in the
project area that have the potential to impact the subject property. The term recognized
environmental conditions means the presence or likely presence of any hazardous
substances or petroleum products on the property under conditions that indicate an
existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release into structures on the
property or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property.
In a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, evidence of recognized environmental
conditions may be obtained by execution of the following activities in conformance with
the scope and limitations of ASTM E1527-05 (American Society for Testing and
Materials, 2005):
A records search of federal and State databases of hazardous material use, storage,
and releases, including, but not limited to, hazardous material generators, leaking
underground storage tanks, and reported hazardous material releases;
Interviews with landowners, nearby residents, and regulatory agency members
concerning the subject property’s history of land use;
Other records searches, including tax records, aerial photography, and, when
available, fire insurance maps; and
A visual survey of the property and immediately surrounding areas.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Findings
MNA’s findings are as follows:
During site reconnaissance it was noted that the project site warehouse had five
barrels/drums of motor and hydraulic oil, one aboveground storage tank (AST),
and many oil cans, empty, unlabeled, and old buckets, oil tubing, and lots of scrap
materials. Because there was no evidence of a release from these containers they
are not considered a recognized environmental condition.
One Hawaii Electric and Light Company (HELCO) owned pole-mounted
transformer was located on the subject property. It was identified as not
containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Due to the absence of PCBs, the
fair condition of the transformer, and observation of no material threat of release
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of hazardous substances or petroleum products from the transformer, this is not a
recognized environmental condition.
The records search identified one underground storage tank (UST) within ¼ mile
of the subject property at Woodland Center located 370 feet northeast of the
subject property Woodland Center had two gasoline tanks and one diesel tank
currently in use. No violations were found during a facility inspection conducted
by Hawai‘i Department of Health (HDOH) Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch
(SHWB) on August 9, 2011. Additionally, no UST leaks were reported in the in
the records reviewed, including the HDOH SHWB records for this facility.
Therefore, this is not a recognized environmental condition.
FirstSearch identified one additional UST at a location non-geocoded. The facility
was identified as Aloha Petroleum and located approximately 1,056 feet from the
subject property at 15-2660 Pāhoa Village Road. Aloha Petroleum had four
gasoline tanks and two diesel tanks currently in use. HDOH SHWB and Hazard
Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER) Office files showed that there were
no administrative violations associates with this facility.
Additionally, there were files related to a release from the diesel tank located on
the Aloha Petroleum property described above. Cleanup of this site appears to be
ongoing, based upon available records. As this property is located at a lower
elevation than the subject property, potential spills and contamination in
groundwater flows from this property would not migrate in the direction of the
subject property. Therefore, this is not reconsidered a recognized environmental
condition.
The records review identified nine release incidents from two non-geocoded
locations within the zip code of the subject property on the State Release List.
Seven release incidents occurred at Puna Geothermal Venture, which was located
at 14-3860 Pahoa Pohoiki Road, approximately five miles away and down
gradient from the subject property. Therefore, these seven release incidents are
not considered recognized environmental conditions. Two release incidents
occurred at a HELCO transformer pole located on Kahakai Boulevard, which
were on an adjoining property to the west. Further inquiry with HELCO revealed
that a release of approximately three gallons of non-PCB mineral oil was
discovered on September 26, 2011. On September 27 and October 3, 2011, the
petroleum-affected soil was excavated. Analytical results from confirmation soil
samples indicated that Site Cleanup Program requirements were satisfied.
HELCO submitted a final release report to the HDOH HEER Office on December
7, 2011. Therefore, this is not a recognized environmental condition.
In summary, the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment identified no recognized
environmental conditions in connection with the subject property or in connection with
adjacent and nearby properties that have the potential to impact the subject property. The
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project site and adjacent properties were not listed in the federal and State databases
searched. No other sources of offsite potential contamination were found to exist in the
project area.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
As no recognized environmental conditions were identified in connection with the project
site, no hazardous environmental conditions are likely to be present that may have
adverse impacts.
3.2 Socioeconomic and Cultural
3.2.1 Socioeconomic Characteristics
Environmental Setting and Impacts
The project would affect and benefit the Pāhoa Village area and the Puna District most
directly. Table 2 provides information on the socioeconomic characteristics of the project
area, here defined as both the Pāhoa-Kalapana Census County Subdivision (CCD) and
the Keaau-Mountain View CCD (see Figure 4), we well as Pāhoa Village, and Hawai‘i
County as a whole for comparison.
Several demographic characteristics of the project area are notable. Both the Pāhoa CDP
and Pāhoa-Kalapana CCD regions have per capita incomes significantly less than that of
the County of Hawai‘i as a whole. Additionally, poverty is very high for the Pāhoa-
Kalapana CCD as compared to both Pāhoa Village and the County. The proposed
project’s primary social benefit to residents of the Puna District would be by provision of
additional services that may not presently exist in the area.
With the No Action Alternative, the project area would not benefit from the services
provided by the proposed project.
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Table 2 - Selected Socioeconomic Characteristics
CHARACTERISTIC
ISLAND
OF
HAWAI‘I
PĀHOA
CDP
PROJECT
AREA
Total Population 186,738 983 38,711
Percent Caucasian 33.7 14.9 35.3
Percent Asian 22.2 43.5 18.2
Percent Hawaiian 12.1 12.6 11.3
Percent Two or More Races 29.5 26.1 32.2
Median Age (Years) 40.9 41.6 38.9
Percent Under 18 Years 22.8 23.3 25.6
Percent Over 65 Years 14.5 17.4 11.9
Percent Households with Children 31.8 32.1 31.8
Average Household Size 2.70 2.94 2.74
Percent Housing Vacant 18.5 9.8 17.2
Per Capita Income $26,079 $19,774 $19,184
Population Below Poverty Line 21.5% 15.3% 25.1%
Note: Project Area = Sum of Pahoa-Kalapana CCD and Keaau-Mountain View CCD
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Jan. 2013. Profiles of General Demographic
Characteristics. Hawai‘i County. Oct. 2012, Hawai‘i County Data Book.
Figure 4 - Project Area Demographics Boundary
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3.2.2 Economic Impacts
Existing Environment and Impacts
According to the State of Hawai‘i Department of Labor and Industrial Relation’s (2012)
most recent unemployment report for July 2012, unemployment in the County of Hawai‘i
is relatively high, 9.3%, compare to that of both the State of Hawai‘i at 6.4% and the
nation at 8.6%.
The project would have positive economic impacts to the project area for both the short-
and long-term.
Short-term direct positive economic impacts would result from construction employment
and construction spending on construction materials and equipment. Indirect economic
impacts result from spending consequent from construction employment and payments to
contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers. As a result of this indirect spending the
total economic impact from the proposed project would be much greater than the
proposed project’s total construction budget, roughly estimated at about $20 million.
The total economic impact of a project, including direct, indirect, and induced impacts,
may be estimated using the State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic
Development, & Tourism’s (DBEDT) input-output economic impact model, updated
every five years and last published in 2007 (DBEDT 2007). The input-output model
includes tables that show the economic relationship between different sectors of the
economy (i.e., agriculture, transportation, health services, government, etc.). The tables
describe the consequence of investments in various industries using so-called “Type I”
and “Type II” multipliers. “Type I” multipliers estimate the “direct” effect of demand,
that is, the effect on all other industries of an investment in a particular industry,
including indirect effects, or secondary payments. The “Type II” multiplier adds to this
the effect of induced demand, or demand created from payments to households. Thus
Type II multipliers are considered to be more accurate and reflective of the real economic
consequences of investment.
The “Type II” multiplier for the Construction Sector is 2.12, meaning that for every $1
million of construction spending or investment the net result is $2.12 million of impact to
the State economy. As the total project construction budget is estimated at $20 million
the total impact to the State of Hawai‘i economy is $42.4 million, strictly for the
proposed project’s construction phase.
The applicant estimates that the project would employ 250 full-time employees (with
part-time positions weighted at 0.5 of full-time positions). According to the United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average County of Hawai‘i weekly wage is $681, or
$35,412 annually (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012). Assuming that the project’s
employment is on par with this average County of Hawai‘i wage, the project will pay out
$8.8 million in wages annually, implying that the project will increase total County
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income by 0.8%, a very significant positive long-term economic impact for a single
private action. It should also be noted that the per capita income for the project area is
presently much smaller than that of the entire County of Hawai‘i and that the proposed
project will also be a significant source of employment for the project area.
In summary, the project’s short-term and long-term impact is expected to be significant, a
major source of employment in the project area.
3.2.3 Cultural Setting
Existing Environment
The purpose of this section is to document the presence of any historic properties or
traditional cultural properties that might exist within the project area, assess the
significance of any such resources, and provide an assessment of impact to any such
resources as a result of the construction of the proposed project. This assessment relies
upon published cultural and archaeological studies in order to provide a context for the
search for potential historic or traditional cultural properties. Most significant among
these studies is work performed for the Keaa‘u-Pāhoa Road Environmental Assessment
prepared by Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i (CSH 2011). We draw primarily from this work in
this discussion; other sources are referenced.
The project site is located within the ahupua‘a of Keonepoko Iki and derives its name
from an apparent description of its shoreline, literally “the short sand” (Soehren 2002).
CSH notes that there is not much information available concerning this ahupua‘a, which
may be because it was held by the high ali‘i before being returned to the Kingdom of
Hawai‘i in the Mahele of 1861.
Puna is one of six major districts on the island that remain intact today. This district
organization (and likely all of the smaller land divisions) extends back in time to at least
A.D. 1475 in the time of Chief Liloa. The districts were brought together under a single
ruler when ‘Umi a Liloa (son of Liloa) came to power in about A.D. 1525 (Maly 1999).
Barrere (1959) summarized the Precontact politics of the Puna District as follows:
Puna, as a political unit, played an insignificant part in
shaping the course of history of Hawai‘i Island. Unlike the
other districts of Hawaii, no great family arose upon whose
support on or another of the chiefs seeking power had to
depend for his success. Puna lands were desirable, and
were eagerly sought, but their control did not rest upon
conquering Puna itself, but rather upon control of the
adjacent districts, Ka‘u and Hilo.
Native Hawaiian traditions of Puna illustrate the area’s significance and connection with
the people of ancient times. Mythological literature shows Puna prominently associated
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with legendary and historical figures including Kāne, Pele, Hi‘iaka, Hōpoe,
Kūka‘ōhi‘akalaka, Keamalu, Iwa, Chief Kumukahi, Chief Kali‘ikuku, Kalohalani,
Halemano, Kamalalawalu, and Kamapua‘a. These associations suggest an ancient and
continuous occupation of the area, and indicate that there are several wahi pana (places
sacred to Hawaiian culture and spirituality) associated with these deities and people at
various locations in the Puna district.
Research and legendary sources demonstrate that the people of Puna settled primarily in
the coastal region, with temporary habitation in the uplands related to agriculture with the
exception of the inland settlement of ‘Ōla‘a. These settlements were located primarily
along the Ala Loa (the ancient trail system that circuits the island of Hawai‘i).
The Puna District was generally under the control of outside chiefs until Kalani‘opu‘u’s
reign in the 18th century. Shortly before his death in 1782, Kalani‘opu‘u’s dominion over
Puna and portion of Ka‘u was challenged by the Puna chief ‘Imakakoloa. Kalani‘opu‘u
resolved the unrest, but following his death the disposition of Puna once again became an
issue until Kamehameha I successfully brought the entire island under his control in
1793.
Coastal Puna, well-populated by Hawaiians before 1800, was nearly abandoned in the
19th century. Ranching and agriculture dominated land use in Puna in the late 1800s. The
Ala Loa was eventually improved and renamed in the 1800s and began to be called the
“Old Government Road.” While this path was essentially the main thoroughfare through
the Puna district before the late 1800s, as communities on the coastline began to die out,
focus began to shift to the center of the Puna District and the developing sugar and
related industries near Ola‘a, Hilo, and the volcano region.
The Hilo Railway Company was established and in 1900 extended tracks along the coast
to the sugar fields in Kapoho passing through Kea‘au, Kahuwai, Pu‘ala‘a, Kauaea, and
Kaueleau Ahupua‘a. In Puna, as it is elsewhere in Hawai‘i, agricultural practices are
environmentally and ecologically adaptive. As a result of developing industries in the
upland regions of Puna, and the presence of remaining communities along the coast, the
original mauka-makai trail that led from the coast to the Maku’u region was improved
and extended to the recently constructed Volcano Road, effectively linking the Hilo,
Volcano, and lower communities of Puna, first by foot, then by horse, cart and buggy,
and finally by automobile.
Keonepoko Iki Ahupua‘a was retained as Government Land during the Māhele, and no
Land Commission Award claims were made within the ahupua‘a (Waihona ‘Āina
database). Beginning in 1903 a mauka portion of the ahupua‘a (in the vicinity of the
current study area) was commuted as grant parcels and homestead lots.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
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No resources with traditional association of a potential traditional cultural nature (i.e.,
such as special landforms, groves of trees, lava tube openings, etc.) appear to be present
on or near the project site. No streams or wetlands would be affected by the project. No
biological resources (e.g. valuable native or Polynesian gathering plants) are found on the
project site, or would be expected to be impacted by project activities. None of the
entities contacted during early consultation contributed any knowledge of traditional uses
or the existence of Traditional Cultural Properties on or near the project site.
The project site does not support any traditional resource uses, nor are there any
Hawaiian customary and traditional rights or practices known to be associated with it,
including the privately owned parcels and the Kahakai Boulevard extension parcel. In
conclusion, no cultural features are present and none are likely to be impacted by the
proposed project. The Draft EA has been distributed to groups knowledgeable in the
area’s resources to ensure that this conclusion is valid.
3.2.4 Archaeology and Historic Sites
Existing Environment, Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Archaeological inventory surveys performed in the project area include those for the
following; for the Pāhoa Elementary School site selection Environmental Impact
Statement, which examined an 8-acre site located approximately 0.4 miles south of the
project site along Cemetery Road (State of Hawai‘i 1988); an archaeological survey in
the nearby Maku‘u ahupua‘a (Rechtman Consulting 2003); a archaeological survey
performed for the Pāhoa Fire and Police Sub Station Environmental Assessment
(Rechtman 2005) located approximately 500 feet northeast of the project site; and an
archaeological survey performed as part of the Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road Widening Project
Environmental Assessment (Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i 2009). These surveys identified no
archaeological or cultural features that might be within the area of impact of their
respective projects.
Additionally, in their work for this project (Appendix 3), Rechtman Consulting noted the
following:
Only a few archaeological studies have been completed in Keonepoko Iki and
most have been in the coastal portion of the ahupua‘a. However, one prior study
(Rechtman 2004) was completed for TMK: 3-1-5-07:017, which is located
approximately 500 meters to the north of the current study area. The ground
surface of that project area was found to have been extensively mechanically
disturbed in the past and one lava tube was encountered and explored that proved
to be culturally sterile. No historic properties were recorded during that study.
The project site is located outside of the Pāhoa Historic District (SIHP 50-10-45-7388).
No other site registered in the State or National Register of Historic Places is located in
the project area.
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Based on available information, the history of land use, and the current condition of the
project area, the State Historic Preservation Division issued a letter dated June 18, 2012
(Appendix 3) stating that they concur that no historic properties on the privately-owned
parcels would be affected by the proposed project.
With regard to the State-owned Kahakai Boulevard extension parcel, Rechtman
Consulting, LLC performed a field inspection of this parcel on December 28, 2012, and
observed no surface archaeological resources and concluded that the likelihood of
encountering subsurface resources is extremely remote. A letter describing the findings of
this archaeological field inspection is attached in Appendix 3. Based on these negative
findings, Rechtman Consulting requested that the State Historic Preservation Division
issue a determination of “no historic properties affected”, and concurrence with this
recommendation has been received (Appendix 3).
Due to past and ongoing uses of the project site and the lack of archaeological resources
on or near the project site, it is not anticipated that there will be any impacts
archaeological resources or historic sites.
In the unlikely event that archaeological resources are encountered during future
development activities within the current study area, work in the immediate area of the
discovery should be halted and DLNR-SHPD contacted as outlined in Hawai‘i
Administrative Rules 13§13-275-12.
3.3 Utilities, Public Facilities, and Traffic
3.3.1 Utilities and Public Facilities
Existing Facilities and Services
Electrical power to the project site is supplied by Hawai‘i Electric Light Company
(HELCO), a privately owned utility company regulated by the State Public Utilities
Commission, via their island-wide distribution network. A transmission line is located
along Pāhoa Village Road; roadway improvements to Pāhoa Village Road would require
relocating four transmission line poles. The owner/developer is working with Hawai‘i
Electric Company to coordinate this work.
Electrical power would be supplemented by a photovoltaic electrical generation system
installed on the supermarket’s roof.
Water would be supplied by the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply. Telephone
service is available and would be provided by Hawaiian Telcom.
Emergency Fire and Medical services are provided by the Hawai‘i Fire Department.
Police services are provided by Hawai‘i Police Department. A police/fire substation is
located a short distance from the project on Pahoa Highway.
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No sewer service is available in the project area. Wastewater treatment would be
provided by construction of individual wastewater treatment facilities and would be
permitted by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health.
Solid waste collection for non-households is performed by commercial haulers in the
County of Hawai‘i. The applicant plans to arrange for segregation of organic waste for
composting, as well as collection of used cooking oils.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The proposed action would not have any substantial impact on existing electrical
facilities or HELCO’s ability to provide electricity. No other utilities would be affected in
any way. Electrical demand by the proposed project would be partially mitigated by
construction of a photo-voltaic electrical generating array placed on the roof of the
supermarket. Demand on solid waste collection facilities would be reduced through
separate collection of organic wastes and cooking oils.
The project has been granted 42 units of water (14 units per parcel) at 400 gallons per
unit per day by the Department of Water Supply. The applicant anticipates that this
would satisfy the water demands of the proposed project.
In summary, the utility infrastructure for the facility is adequate and no adverse impacts
are expected.
3.3.2 Traffic
Background
The project site is occupied by two single-family rental residences in addition to the B.T.
Kuwahara, Inc. baseyard and office. One of these residences uses a driveway located
along the southern periphery of the project site; this driveway is a portion of an easement
used to access parcel TMK (3rd) 1-5-007:051 at the rear of the site. The baseyard, office,
and one of the residences together utilize a second driveway near the midpoint of the site.
Activities at the project site produce approximately 20 vehicle trips per day using these
two driveways.
Kahakai Boulevard and Pāhoa Village Road are both two-lane thoroughfares. Kahakai
Boulevard has curb, gutter, and sidewalks on the Woodland Center side (i.e., north) and a
left-turn lane at the Pāhoa Village Road intersection. Pāhoa Bypass road becomes
Malama Market Road beyond (i.e., to the north of) the Kahakai Boulevard intersection.
Speed limits throughout the area are 30 mph and 45 mph on the Pāhoa Bypass.
In order to assess existing conditions and the anticipated traffic impacts of the proposed
project a Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) was performed by Witcher Engineering
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LLP (Appendix 4). In this section we summarize the TIAR and discuss its
recommendations.
Section 25-2-46 of the Hawai‘i County Code stipulates concurrency requirements for
zoning changes. As this Environmental Assessment is a component of a Change of Zone
Application (REZ 12-155), assessment and mitigation of traffic impacts, if any, is
specifically required. The pertinent portion of Section 25-2-46 states the following:
(1) If the LOS for any transportation facility in the project area is (A)
currently worse than the acceptable level of service, or (B) projected to
become worse than the acceptable level of service during the five year
period of the TIAR, any rezoning of the property, if approved, shall
contain conditions that require mitigation of adverse traffic effects
before occupancy of the project is permitted, or that occupancy be
delayed until the level of service has reached the acceptable level and
is no longer projected to be worse than the acceptable level.
(2) Where the LOS deficiency is due to roadway or intersection
deficiencies in the immediate vicinity of the project, the conditions of
zoning shall require local mitigation. Where the deficiency in LOS is
due to insufficient capacity in the transportation facilities serving the
project area, the conditions of zoning shall require area mitigation.
(3) If there is more than one way to mitigate an adverse effect, the
director shall present to the council the pros and cons of the
alternatives.
(f) Mitigation requirements will be deemed satisfied when:
(1) A public agency has committed funds for area mitigation that will
remove the LOS deficiency. In the case of the State, commitment of
funds means that the governor has released funds to complete the
improvement. In the case of the County, commitment of funds means
that the council has appropriated funds to complete the improvement;
or (2) The private developer’s commitment to implement mitigation
has been secured by bond or equivalent security, or mandatory
participation in an improvement district, community facilities district,
or other equivalent means of guaranteeing performance.
TIAR Introduction
The performance of traffic operations on roadway segments and intersections is reflected
by the term Level of Service (LOS), a scale with ratings of “A”, meaning no traffic
congestion, to “F” , meaning extreme congestion and delay. Transportation engineers and
planners aim to design roadways to achieve an LOS “C”, or better, although LOS “D” is
acceptable during peak periods in urban areas. LOS “E” and LOS “F” are typically
considered unacceptable.
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As congestion is worst at peak hours the TIAR examines existing conditions and models
future congestion for the peak AM and PM hours of 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, and 4:15 PM
to 5:15 PM. The TIAR examines current conditions and impacts on the following
intersections:
Kahakai Boulevard-Pāhoa Village Road
Kahakai Boulevard-Pāhoa Bypass
Pāhoa Village Road-Pāhoa Bypass
Pāhoa Village Road-Malama Market Road
The TIAR also makes makes predictions for LOS at the two proposed project site
driveways on Pāhoa Village Road.
In addition to modeling LOS at project-vicinity intersections, the TIAR also modeled
queuing at these intersections, a measure of the average number of vehicles that backup
at intersections during these peak times. This is done primarily to assess if poor LOS at
one intersection can adversely affect the LOS at another intersection.
Current Conditions
Values of vehicles movements for each traveling direction in each intersection listed
above were observed during August 2011. The Level-Of-Service (LOS) at four project
area intersections implied by vehicle counts is summarized in Table 4 (also see Appendix
4, Table 4):
Table 3 - Existing Project Area Intersection LOS
Movement AM PM
Kahakai Blvd. & Pāhoa Village Road
Westbound Left B C
Westbound Right A B
Southbound Through A A
Pāhoa Bypass and Pāhoa Village Road
Westbound Left A A
Northbound Left F F
Northbound Right B B
Malama Market Rd. & Pāhoa Village Rd.
Eastbound Left C B
Eastbound Right B B
Northbound Left A A
Kahakai Blvd. & Pāhoa Bypass
Northbound Right B B
Traffic movement near the project site is presently acceptable, with the exception of left-
turning northbound traffic at the intersection of Pāhoa Bypass-Pāhoa Village Road
intersection (i.e., turning onto Hwy. 130 Hilo-bound lane), with a LOS “F”. We note that
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the State Department of Transportation is planning to construct a roundabout near the
intersection of Pāhoa Bypass and Pāhoa Village Road, that will mitigate the LOS at this
intersection. This roundabout is listed on the most current Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) revision #11 (State Department of Transportation 2012).
Future Traffic Conditions Without Improvements
The projected traffic volumes were forecast in accordance with the “Highway Capacity
Manual, Special Report 209, 2nd Edition” of the Transportation Research Board (1992)
and the Highway Capacity Software from the Federal Highway Administration and
McTrans Center of the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, based upon existing
conditions. The methodology assumes that a particular land use, broken down by type of
commercial project (e.g., retail, clinic, quality restaurant, post office, etc., see Appendix
4, Table 5) will generate a specific number of vehicle trips. The TIAR’s traffic
projections also assume a 1% annual increase in overall traffic due to population change.
Furthermore, a set of assumptions of traffic movement are made, including that of the
particular fractions of all traffic using each entrance/exit on the proposed commercial
center site, as well as the assumption that that 25% of the project-generated traffic comes
from the existing traffic. While LOS computations (Appendix 4, Table 8) were performed
for both with and without a roundabout constructed near the intersection of Pāhoa Bypass
and Pāhoa Village Road our further discussion assumes its construction, as it appears that
this is very likely.
Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The proposed project would generally increase traffic on Pāhoa Village Road, although
traffic in the area would also increase given the anticipated increase in population of the
project area. Even with construction of the roundabout the intersection of Malama Market
Road-Pāhoa Village Road intersection has inadequate LOS of “D” and “E” ten and
twenty years from project build out for left-hand turns onto Pāhoa Village Road. The
TIAR recommends, therefore, that this intersection be re-routed to the roundabout rather
than using Pāhoa Village Road to access the Pāhoa Bypass. It is unknown whether
HDOT will take this mitigative measure, in any case, this intersection is outside of the
immediate vicinity of the proposed project vicinity.
The TIAR projects that the Pāhoa Bypass Road-Kahakai Boulevard intersection will have
adequate LOS through the 20-year period.
The most critical intersection for the proposed project is the Kahakai Boulevard-Pāhoa
Village Road intersection. The County has directed the developer to change this
intersection from its current configuration as a “T” intersection to a 4-way junction,
allowing primary access to the proposed project from Kahakai Boulevard. This
intersection will have dedicated left-turn lanes for all approach directions. The TIAR
predicts that the LOS for all intersection movements will have a LOS of “D” or better at
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project build-out, meeting the State criteria, and that the approach LOS meets the criteria
of being LOS “D” or better out to 20 years from project build-out.
In order to determine whether construction of a traffic signal is required for the Kahakai
Boulevard-Pahoa Village Road intersection a signal warrant study was performed,
however, no warrants were met out to twenty years from project build-out. In spite of this
fact the applicant will construct the a traffic signal at the Kahakai Boulevard-Pāhoa
Village Road intersection.
Signalizing this intersection will keep the LOS at this intersection at LOS “B” for the
projected twenty-year period. The LOS for all movements through this signalized
intersection would be maintained at LOS “C” or better until years from build-out.
Signalization of this intersection would also improve LOS for left-turns at Malama
Market Road by creating gaps in north-bound traffic along Pahoa Village Road.
LOS predicted for both proposed driveways accessing the site along Pāhoa Village Road
are LOS “B” for both AM and PM peak hours throughout the twenty year study period.
The TIAR also assessed whether allowing left turns from the driveways along Pāhoa
Village Road would impair traffic flow and found that this would, in fact, improve traffic
flow at the signalized intersection.
The roundabout planned for construction near the Pāhoa Village Road-Pāhoa Bypass
intersection is predicted to mitigate poor LOS on Malama Market Road by eliminating
the backup of traffic approaching the Pāhoa Bypass on Pahoa Village Road. If the
existing configuration for Malama Market Road is maintained, it appears that left turns
from Malama Market Road onto Pahoa Village will have a LOS of “D” and “E” ten and
twenty years from build-out.
A conceptual laneage plan is shown in Figures 5 and 6, depicting roadway improvements
that will be made as part of the proposed project. In all, the project site would have four
entrances/egresses: one on Kahakai Boulevard near the rear of the site used for
supermarket deliveries; a primary project entrance located along Kahakai Boulevard near
the mid-point of the site; and central and southern driveways located along Pāhoa Village
Road. Fronting the site, a turn lane would be added in the median between the two
driveways. All approach directions to the Kahakai Boulevard-Pāhoa Village Road would
include left-turn lanes. The southbound approach to this intersection would include a
dedicated right-turn lane (onto Kahakai Boulevard). The center driveway would have
both a left- and right-turn lane for egress. The south driveway would have a single lane
for egress. These roadway improvements have been developed through consultation with
the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works (DPW), the County of Hawai‘i
Planning Department and with the State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation
Highways Division (HDOT).
Other mitigation recommended includes widening of Pāhoa Village Road to 600 feet
southeast of the Kahakai Boulevard intersection in order to accommodate the turning
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lanes and sidewalks. A bus stop would be located on the west side of Pāhoa Village Road
approximately 150 feet south of the Kahakai Boulevard intersection.
The Kahakai Boulevard-Pāhoa Village Road intersection would include crosswalks on, at
a minimum, the west and north sides of the intersection, allowing pedestrian connectivity
with Woodland Center. The west side of Pāhoa Village Road, along the front of the
project site, would have sidewalks in order to accommodate pedestrians. In other areas
the project’s roadway improvements would include paved shoulders, which would safely
accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. Pedestrian ingress and egress to the site would by
using sidewalks adjacent to the vehicular access points. All sidewalks constructed as part
of the proposed project would be seven feet wide.
As design of the site and appurtenant roadway improvements is in progress, roadway
improvements that would accommodate pedestrian and bicycle travel are also in progress,
and design will be completed through consultation with the County Department of Public
works and the State Department of Transportation.
As construction of the proposed project’s intersection improvements and construction of
the SR 130 roundabout by HDOT are not expected to be concurrent, we do not anticipate
adverse traffic impacts during roadway construction apart from single-lane closures.
Regional traffic impacts resulting from the proposed project are not assessed in the TIAR.
However, the proposed project would result in net positive regional traffic impacts by
reducing the total traffic load on Highway 130 north of Pāhoa. In other words, the
proposed project would move traffic loads closer to the project site, thereby improving
traffic loads, and hence LOS, in other areas. Having additional services and employment
would reduce the need Puna District residents have for travel to other commercial service
areas in Kea‘au, Hilo, and other areas on Hawai‘i Island. While the net change in traffic
load to the Hilo-Kea‘au-Pahoa portion of Highway 130 is difficult to assess, it can be
estimated to be very roughly equivalent to the number of vehicle trips to the project site.
No Build Alternative
With the No Build Alternative, the roadway improvements would not be constructed,
including the signalized intersection and Kahakai Boulevard extension. As the proposed
project would not be built and hence there would be no consequent increase in traffic
volume along Pāhoa Village Road. The LOS at particular intersections in the project area
would remain inadequate however, and there would be, perhaps, less impetus to construct
other roadway improvements in the area (i.e., the Pāhoa Bypass Roundabout). While
some adverse, but mitigable, traffic impacts would not be observed with the No Build
Alternative, the lack of additional services in the project area would mean that these
services would be accessed more distantly, resulting in more vehicles traveling to those
services in more distant locations, resulting in greater total use of roadways.
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3.4 Secondary and Cumulative Impacts
The project would not involve any secondary or cumulative impacts, such as population
changes or effects on public facilities. Although the project would provide short-term
construction jobs, these would almost certainly be filled by local residents as
unemployment is relatively high in the County of Hawai‘i (see Section 3.2.1).
Cumulative impacts result when implementation of several projects that individually have
limited impacts combine to produce more severe impacts or conflicts in mitigation
measures. The adverse effects of the project - very minor and temporary disturbance to
air quality and noise during construction - are limited in severity, nature and geographic
scale, or are mitigable. At the current time, there are no other development projects
known to have been planned near the project site that would combine in such a way as to
produce adverse cumulative effects or involve a commitment for larger actions. However,
it is possible that properties near the project site may be developed in a manner consistent
with pertinent community and government plans. It may be anticipated, in this case, that
the most significant impacts may be traffic impacts, traffic demands in the project area
would increase significantly, and should be alleviated by construction of the noted
roundabout at the Pāhoa Bypass/Highway 130 intersection, as well as by roadways
improvements required by County of Hawai‘i Concurrency requirements.
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Figure 5 - Conceptual Laneage Plan
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Figure 6- Laneage Plan, Kahakai Blvd.-Pahoa Village Rd. Intersection
*-Note different orientation than Fig. 7 with project site to lower right.
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3.5 Required Permits and Approvals
The following permits and approvals would be required:
Hawai‘i County
Department of Public Works
Building Permit
Grading & Driveway Permits
Planning Department
State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application
Change of Zone Application
Plan Approval
State of Hawai‘i
Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for conveyance of road lot to
the County of Hawai‘i
Department of Health
Underground Injection Control
Approval of Wastewater Treatment Systems
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
3.6 Consistency with Government Plans and Policies
3.6.1 Hawai‘i State Plan
Adopted in 1978 and last revised in 1991 (Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Chapter 226, as
amended), the Plan establishes a set of themes, goals, objectives and policies that are
meant to guide the State’s long-run growth and development activities. The three themes
that express the basic purpose of the Hawai‘i State Plan are individual and family self-
sufficiency, social and economic mobility and community or social well-being. The
project would promote these goals primarily by enhancing employment opportunities and
by providing essential services (i.e., medical services) for the Puna District.
The Hawai‘i State Plan is intended to serve as a guide for the growth and future long
range development of the State. Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Chapter 226 provides the long-
term goals and policies of the Hawai‘i State Plan. A discussion of the project’s
conformance to the applicable policies and goals of the Hawai‘i State Plan follows below.
Policies and Goals
A strong, viable economy characterized by stability, diversity, and growth that
enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii’s present and
future generations.
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A desired physical environment characterized by beauty, cleanliness, quiet, stable
natural systems, and uniqueness that enhances the mental and physical well-being
of the people.
Physical, social, and economic well-being for individuals and families that
nourishes a sense of community responsibility and caring and of participation in
community life.
Discussion: The proposed project is consistent with pertinent sections of the Hawai‘i
State Plan, as it would serve to create a strong, viable economy and, as such, would
enhance physical, social, and economic well-being for individuals in the Puna District.
3.6.2 State Land Use District
All land in the State of Hawai‘i is classified into one of four land use categories –
Urban, Rural, Agricultural, or Conservation – by the State Land Use Commission,
pursuant to Chapter 205 HRS. The project site’s State Land Use District designation is
Agricultural, however, an application to change the LUD designation to Urban has been
submitted to the County of Hawai‘i Planning Department (SLU 12-033).
3.6.3 County Zoning
County Zoning. The project site is in Hawai‘i County Agricultural Zoning Designation.
The owner/developer has applied for a zoning change from Agricultural (A-1a) to Village
Commercial (CV-10 – 10,000 square feet), that would result in conformance between
zoning and the proposed use. Hearing on this application has been deferred by the County
of Hawai‘i Planning Department until completion of this Environmental Assessment. The
property is not situated within the County’s Special Management Area (SMA).
3.6.4 County of Hawai‘i General Plan
The County of Hawai‘i General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG). The
LUPAG map component of the General Plan is a graphic representation of the Plan’s
goals, policies, and standards as well as of the physical relationship between land uses. It
also establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the planned public
and cultural facilities, public utilities and safety features, and transportation corridors.
The project site is classified as medium density urban in the LUPAG (Figure 4, Hawai‘i
County 2012), as adopted by County of Hawai‘i Ordinance no. 12-89 on June 27, 2012.
The project is consistent with the medium density urban designation, which is intended
for village and neighborhood commercial and single family and multiple family
residential and related functions (Hawai‘i County 2005).
The County of Hawai‘i General Plan: The General Plan for the County of Hawai‘i is a
policy document expressing the broad goals and policies for the long-range development
of the Island of Hawai‘i. The General Plan itself is organized into thirteen elements, with
policies, objectives, standards, and policies for each. There are also discussions of the
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specific applicability of each element to the nine judicial districts comprising the County
of Hawai‘i.
Figure 7 - Pahoa Village LUPAG Map
Legend: Orange – medium density urban, Yellow – low density urban, Crosshatch – urban
expansion, White – extensive agriculture
Most relevant to the project are the following Goals, Standards, Policies and Courses of
Action of the Economic Chapter:
Chapter 2: Economic, Section 2.2 Goals
(a) Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of
life through economic development that enhances the County’s
natural and social environments.
(b) Economic development and improvement shall be in balance
with the physical, social, and cultural environments of the island of
Hawai‘i.
(c) Strive for diversity and stability in the economic system.
(d) Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded,
or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the
County's cultural, natural and social environment.
(e) Strive for an economic climate that provides its residents an
opportunity for choice of occupation.
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(f) Strive for diversification of the economy by strengthening
existing industries and attracting new endeavors.
(g) Strive for full employment.
(h) Promote and develop the island of Hawai‘i into a unique
scientific and cultural model, where economic gains are in bal ance
with social and physical amenities. Development should be
reviewed on the basis of total impact on the residents of the
County, not only in terms of immediate short run economic
benefits.
Discussion: The project satisfies relevant goals in the Hawai‘i County General Plan,
Economic Chapter. The proposed project would improve the supply and diversity of
employment available in the project area, would provide both short- and long-term
employment. This environmental assessment facilitates assurance that development will
be in balance with social and physical amenities.
Chapter 2: Economic, Section 2.3 Policies
(d) Require a study of the significant cultural, social and physical
impacts of large developments prior to approval.
(f) Support all levels of educational, employment and training
opportunities and institutions.
(l) Identify and encourage primary industries that are consistent
with the social, physical, and economic goals of the residents of
the County.
(p) Identify the needs of the business community and take actions
that are necessary to improve the business climate.
(y) Encourage new industries that provide favorable benefit-cost
relationships to the people of the County. Benefit-cost
relationships include more than fiscal considerations.
Discussion: The proposed project satisfies relevant policies in the Hawai‘i County
General Plan, Economic Chapter. The proposed project would support a range of
education and training opportunities in addition to employment. The economic impact
has been discussed in Section X of this EA and is anticipated to be positive and
significant.
3.6.5 Puna Community Development Plan
The Community Development Plans, developed for each judicial district on the Island,
are mandated by 2005 County of Hawai‘i General Plan in order to translate broad
General Plan goals, policies, and standards into implementation actions. They are also
intended to serve as a forum for community input into land-use, delivery of government
services, and any other matters relating to the planning area.
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The Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP), as amended, was adopted by
Ordinance No. 08-116 on September 10, 2008 and identifies “village centers” or “town
centers” as the model on which Puna’s future land use pattern will be based. The PCDP
designates Pahoa as a Regional Town Center mean to provide a wide range of services
and amenities to the communities in the region (Figure 7). The Regional Town Center
designation includes areas adjacent to the project site.
As the PCDP is an ongoing process, the Pahoa Community Plan Steering Committee
(PPSC) has been actively soliciting community input. The applicant has sought input on
the project’s design from the PPSC.
Recently the Pāhoa Regional Town Center Steering Committee has published draft
design guidelines for the Pāhoa Design District, of which the proposed project site is a
part (Planning Department 2013). The purpose of these design guidelines is to ensure that
the unique sense of place represented by the unique characteristics of Pāhoa Town are
preserved. In order to accomplish this all projects, including this proposed project,
requiring Planning Department plan approval will undergo review by the Pāhoa Design
Review Committee to ensure compliance.
In the following section we summarize and discuss the sections and excerpts of the Puna
Community Development Plan pertinent to the proposed project.
Land Use Patterns, 3.1.3 Actions
b. Establish the following general classifications and locations for
village and town centers in Puna:
1) Kea‘au, Pāhoa, and Hawaiian Paradise Park shall serve as Regional
Town Centers to provide a wide range of services for the Puna
district;
c. Facilitate land use entitlements and other tools for the development
of existing and future village/town centers and special design districts
by:
1) Recommending approval of applications for commercial zoning or
use permits for existing commercial uses in designated village/town
centers that do not presently have appropriate entitlements, and for
proposed uses at appropriate nearby locations, provided that the size
and use of the expansion area conforms to the criteria applicable to
the type of village/town center at that location;
Discussion: The project site is adjacent to areas designated as the Pahoa Regional Town
center. The proposed us is consisted with the uses specified for Regional Town centers.
3.0 Social Services and Housing. 3.3.1 Goals
a. Puna residents have improved access to emergency and primary
medical care and preventive public health programs.
3.0 Social Services and Housing. 3.3.3 Actions
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a. Develop a centrally-located, 24-hour, full-service medical facility,
with trauma care, in Puna. Establish multiple clinic level facilities
offering primary medical and dental services in village centers in
Upper and Lower Puna. Expand existing County-funded
transportation services to carry people from subdivisions to medical
facilities.
Discussion: The project satisfies relevant goals and actions relating
to Social Services and Housing in the Puna Community
Development Plan, as it would include a medical clinic where
primary medical care would be available and public health
programs would be supported. Project site medical facilities would
be located very near Hele-On Bus Stops.
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4.0 Transportation, 4.1 Traffic Demand Management. 4.1.1
Goals
b. The percentage of residents who commute to employment or travel
for services outside of Puna is reduced.
4.0 Transportation, 4.1 Traffic Demand Management. 4.1.2
Objectives
c. Provide more services and employment within Puna’s village and
town centers.
d. Create new employment opportunities in Puna in order to reduce
long commuting.
Discussion: The project satisfies relevant goals and actions relating to Social Services and
Housing in the Puna Community Development Plan, as it will include a medical clinic
where primary medical care will be available and public health programs will be
supported.
4.0 Transportation, 4.1 Traffic Demand Management. 4.2.1
Goals
a. Mass transportation options are increased for all Puna residents.
b. Transit service and improvements reinforce and complement the
development of village/town centers.
4.0 Transportation, 4.1 Traffic Demand Management. 4.2.2
Objectives
d. Strengthen County capability and resources to operate the transit
system and increase ridership.
e. Ensure that pedestrians can access bus stops safely.
Discussion: The project satisfies relevant goals and objectives specified in the Puna
Community Development Plan. The proposed project would construct a second bus stop
along Pahoa Village Road.
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4.3 Roadway Network, 4.3.1 Goals
c. Roadways are pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
d. Traffic congestion and traffic-related health risks are reduced.
4.3 Roadway Network 4.3.3 Actions
Include pedestrian and bicycling requirements in all projects.
Discussion: The project satisfies relevant goals and actions relating to Roadway Network
in the Puna Community Development Plan, mitigation will ensure that adverse traffic
impacts are avoided. The intersection would include pedestrian crosswalks, and the
project would be designed in order to protect pedestrian safety. Although site design is
ongoing, the applicant plans to include sheltered bicycle racks in the project.
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PART 4: ANTICIPATED DETERMINATION
Based on information to this point, the County of Hawai‘i Planning Department is
expected to determine that the project will not significantly alter the environment, as
impacts will be minimal, and that an Environmental Impact Statement is not warranted,
and is thus expected to issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Comments on
the Draft EA will be reviewed in order to ascertain whether this anticipated determination
is appropriate.
PART 5: FINDINGS AND REASONS
Chapter 11-200-12, Hawai‘i Administrative Rules, outlines those factors agencies must
consider when determining whether an Action has significant effects:
1. The project will not involve an irrevocable commitment or loss or destruction of
any natural or cultural resources. No valuable natural or cultural resources would be
committed or lost.
2. The project will not curtail the range of beneficial uses of the environment. No
restriction of beneficial uses would occur.
3. The project will not conflict with the State's long-term environmental policies.
The State’s long-term environmental policies are set forth in Chapter 344, HRS. The
broad goals of this policy are to conserve natural resources and enhance the quality of
life. The project fulfills aspects of these policies calling for an improved social
environment. It is thus consistent with all elements of the State’s long-term
environmental policies.
4. The project will not substantially affect the economic or social welfare of the
community or State. The project is expect to have positive impacts on the economic or
social welfare of the County or State, and would improve the social welfare of the project
area, including the Puna District.
5. The project does not substantially affect public health in any detrimental way.
The project would affect public health and safety in only beneficial ways by providing
access to medical and dental care.
6. The project will not involve substantial secondary impacts, such as population
changes or effects on public facilities. No secondary effects are expected to result from
the proposed action. No population changes are expected as a result of the action, and
impacts on public facilities are negligible.
7. The project will not involve a substantial degradation of environmental quality.
Environmental quality will not be adversely impacted, as impacts are minor and
mitigable. The potential for noise impacts and water and air quality impacts during
construction would be mitigated.
8. The project will not substantially affect any rare, threatened or endangered
species of flora or fauna or habitat. The project site supports overwhelmingly alien
vegetation. Impacts to rare, threatened or endangered species of flora or fauna will not
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occur, with the exception of two individual listed plants that will be preserved and
incorporated into landscaping.
9. The project is not one which is individually limited but cumulatively may have
considerable effect upon the environment or involves a commitment for larger actions.
Although properties near the project site may be developed, the project is not related to
other activities in the region in such a way as to produce adverse cumulative effects or
involve a commitment for larger actions.
10. The project will not detrimentally affect air or water quality or ambient noise
levels. No adverse effects on these resources would occur. Mitigation of construction-
phase impacts will preserve water quality. Ambient noise impacts due to construction
will be temporary and restricted to daytime hours, and mitigated through permit
compliance.
11. The project does not affect nor would it likely to be damaged as a result of being
located in environmentally sensitive area such as a flood plain, tsunami zone, erosion-
prone area, geologically hazardous land, estuary, fresh water, or coastal area. Although
the project is located in an area with volcanic and seismic risk, the entire Island of
Hawai‘i shares this risk, and the project is not imprudent to construct. The project site is
not located near surface water features, nor is it located near the shoreline or flood plains.
12. The project will not substantially affect scenic vistas and viewplanes identified in
county or state plans or studies. No scenic vistas and viewplanes will be adversely
affected by the project.
13. The project will not require substantial energy consumption. The project would
require electrical generation, which would be supplemented by electrical generation with
photovoltaics. No adverse effects would be expected.
For the reasons above, the proposed Action is not anticipated to have any significant
effect in the context of Chapter 343, Hawai‘i Revised Statues and section 11-200-12 of
the State Administrative Rules.
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APPENDIX 1
COMMENTS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO EARLY
CONSULTATION
STATE OF HAWAI'I
DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
ocLobe]. 22, 20L2
GK tinvlrorunenta L Llrc
Attn: Grahan Knopp, Principal
P. O. Box 1310
Honokaa, Hawaii 96727
Dear Mr. Knopp:
Subject: Environmental Assessment (EA) for Pahoa Viflage
Road Shopping Center and Related Roadway
Tmprovements, Island of Hawai'i,
TMK (3'd) 1-5-007:6,69 & 70
Thank you for the opportunity Lo review the Environmental
Assessment (EA) for Pahoa Village Road Shopping Center and
Related Roadway lmprovements.
The Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands has no conunent tooffer at this time. If you have any questions, pfease contact
our Planning Office at (808) 620-9480.
Aloha,
JDftw//-
Designate
Hawaiian Homes comni ssion
STATE OF }TAWAII
DEPARTMETIT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOI]RCES
LANDDIVISION
POST OfflCE DOX 62t
lroNoLuLU. H WAI 96109
Oclobq 23, 2012
CK Environmerital LLC
Atter ioo: Mr. GrahaD Knopp
P.O. Box l3l0
Hottok8d', Hov^ii 96727
Dear Mr. Knopp:
Enclosun{s)
via ernail: gf L n iluggLc!]vllccom
SUBJECT: Envircnmental Assessmcnt (EA) for p8hoa Village Road Shopping Center
and Related Roadway Improve,nonts, GK Environmentd t iC for B.f.
Kuwahara LLC, pahoa, pun4 Hawaii; TMK: (3) I_5401.6,69 &jO
_ fu Jlol for the opportunity to review ard cornrnerrt on the subject matter. TheDepaltment of Land and Natural Recources, (DLNR) Lllrd Division disfobuted or madeavailable a copy of your report pertrining to the subjec* matt€r to DLNR Divisions for theirreview and conullqrts.
At this tirng enclosed ale comqEnts fiom the Engi.eering Djvision otl the subj€ct matt6.Should you have any questions, please feel ffee to call Kevin Moore at (808) 58?-0426. Thankyou.
Sircerely,
'120CT. ? sii'41 S[r]E}6{.*r!,,,^
STATE OF IIAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LANID DIVISION
POST OFFICE BOX 62I
HONOLULU. H WA 96809
TO:
Octob€r l, 2012
Mf,MORANDUM
DLNR Agenci€s:
_Div. of Aquatic Resourc€s
_Div. of Boating & Ocean Reoeation
XEngineering Division
_Div. of For6Fy & Wildlife
_Div. of State Pa*s
_Comtuission on Water R6ource Mamgement
-Office
of Conservation & Coastal Lands
-)!I:rd Division - Hawaii Dshicr
-IlHistoric Preservation
.4 ---'2FROM: ,4i/Russell Y . Tsuji, l,ar]d Administrat6r L
SVBJECI:. ./ Environmental Ass€ssment (EA) for Pahoa Village Road Shopping C€oter
and Related Roadway ImprovementsLOCATION: Pahoq Puna, Hawaii; TMK: (3) l-5-007:6, 69 & 70
APPLICANT: GK Environmenral LLC for B.T. Kuwahala LLC
Transmitted for your review and comrnent o[ the above rcferenced document. We would
appEciate your corun€rts on this documertt. Ple€se submit aoy conrmcnts by qdob€r 22, 2012.
If no rcsponse k received by this datg we will assume lour agency has no coDmer s. If
you have any questions about this !€quest, please contact Kevin Moole at 5874426, Thank you.
Attachments
We have rlo objections.
We have no cornments.
Comments are attached.
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DEPARTMENTOF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCf,S
ENCINEERINC DIVISION
LD/KGvhMoore
RE:EAPrhorvillrgeRoldSloppingc€lltcr
Hrw.ll.583
OOMMENTS
( ) W. coffinn lhrl rhc projed sirc, lccordirg ro thc Flood lmuruncc R tc Map (FIRM). is locatcd in
Flood zonc(X) Pl€t!. t ke noL th.t tlE proj.ct site, rccordtry to rh€ Ftood lnlorrnc. Rrte M.p (FIRM), it
lo..tcd ir rn .r.r of MlnlDi T.unrtd Inmdlaior. Th. Flood Insor.ncc Progrrm do.s not
h.v.rnyrcgrl.do$ for dcv€lopmenl! wlthln lhc Mlolm.l Ttunrml Inudrtion rr..r..
( ) Plcts. nol€ lhat lhc corftct Flood Zone Dcsignalion for lhc projcct sil€ accordi[g to thc Flood
Iruursnce Rai. Msp (FIRM) is
( ) Plc.sc mrc d|!r lhc proj€ct rnusr comply wirh th. rules srd rcguhtioDs of th€ National Flood
lnsur'ncc Prognm (Nm) pr6cnr.i in Tirlc 44 of dF Codc of Fcderal RcgulrriorB (44CFR),
whcn€vcr dewlopmctu $/ilhin ! Spccirl Flood Hlzlrd Arc. i! llndcrt kcn. If thcrc arc rny
qllcadons, plcasc conract rh€ Sllrc NFIP Coordimror, Ms. Clrol Tyau-Bcan, oflhe DcpanmcDt of
Llnd and Natural Resourc.s, Enginccrirg Divisior at (8081 587426'l.
Plc.t bc adviscd [1rl44CFR idi.!r6 th€ mininum sr.ndards sd foni by lhc NfIP- Yoor
Communityt locd flood ordirbicc may provc ro bc horc r.sFicrivc and fills t k prcccdcrlcc
ovcr lhc minirnurn NFIP srandard!. If rh€rc atc qucaiions rcglrding rhe locsl flood ordinrncca,
plcas. concaol fic applicabl€ County NFIP Coordinators bclowl
( ) Mr. Mado Siu Li 6r (108) 768-8098 or Ms. Ardb Sh.w-Kim d (808) 768-8296 ofrh€
City rnd County of Honolulu, Dcpaftrrd of Plarning llld Pcrmining.
( ) Mr. Frltlk DcMnro !t (808) 961-8042 oftftc Con y ofHlwlii, Dcpanm€ ofP'rblic
Works.
( ) Mr. Fnnci! Ccrir! at (808) 270-777 I of lhc County of M'ui, Dcpr'lnent of Phrring.
( ) Ms. Wrnnc UshisonE al(80E)2414890ofuc Couty ofKauai, Dcp!turEnt of Public
works.
( ) Tb. applicrnt shorld includc \lltcr dcmlrds lnd jnfraslucturc r.quircd to mccl Fojcct nccds.
Plca3. notc thil projccts wilhin Srar€ lands rcquiring waler scrvice fiom rhc Horolulu Borrd of
W.lcr Stpply sFl.m will be r€quircd ro pry ! r€sourc€ dcwlopmot charac, in add ion ro Watd
Flcililics Charg€s lior uarsinission Edd dlily $oragc.
( ) Thc lpplic&l should Fwidc lhc wllcrd€m$&.rd calculstions !o thc Enginccriry Divilior so il
clr bc includcd in tic SIlte Wrtcr Projccb PI.n Updatc.
( ) Addirional com.mcnl3l
o Orhcr:
Should you b.vc ary qu.sdom, pl$se cdl M3. Suzic S. ABn![ oftlE Plrmins Bnnch !1587-025E.
Environmental Planning Office Manager
E[virorunental Health Administration
Department of Heath
919 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 312
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Phone: 586-4337
laura.mcint),reIDdoh.ha\a'aii. gov
LORMA J. FIJDDY, A"C,S,W,, X,P.H-
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
P. O. BOX 33/8
HONoLULU Nl 96301-3378
September 26, 2012
12-166
Mr. Graham Knopp, Principal
GK Environmental LLC
P.O. Box 1310
Honoka4 Hawaii 96127
Dear Mr. Knopp:
SUBJECT: Pre-Environmental Assessment for Pahoa Village Road Shoppitrg Center
and Related Roadway Improyements, Hawaii, TMK: (3) l-5-001:6,69 &70
The Depatrnent ofHealth (DOH), Environmental Planaing Office (EPO), acknowledges receipt
ofyour letter, dated September 20,2012. Thank you for allowing us to revierr and comment on
the subject document. The document was rcuted to the various branches ofthe Environmental
Health Administration. We have no comments at this time, but reserve the right to futule
comments. We strongly rccommend that you review all of the Standad Comments on out
website: \.\'1'v1'\'-hawaii.eov/health/cn\'jronmen!al/env,plantling/landuse/landusc.ht11ll. Any
comments specifically applicable to this application should be adhered to.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a wealth ofinformation on
their website including strategies to help protect our natural enviroffnent and build sustainable
communities at: http://\ 'ater.cpa.qov/inliastructure/sustaitt . The DOH encourages State and
county planning departments, developers, plaDners, engineers and other interested parties to
apply these strategies and envirounent principles whenever they plan or review new
developments or redevelopments projects. We also ask you to share this infomation with others
to inqease connunity awareness on healthy, sustainable commwrity design. Ifthere are any
questions about these comments please contact me.
(/;4.4.//e/-e/
Liura Leialoha Phillips Mclnryf ntCe
Sincerely,
NE{.ltE&m3E L(rifll J. n q'',
^cs.f,'
I.Ht
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPAR.ITIEI,IT OF HEALIH
P. O BOX3378
HONOLUIU. Ht 988{t1J378
Odober 5, 2012
1001oPST.12
Mr. Graham Knopp
Principal
GK Environmental LLC
P.O. Box 1310
Honoka'a, Hawaii 96727
Dear Mr. Knopp:
SUBJECT: Comments on the Draft Environmental Ass6s3ment for tfie
Pahoa Vlllaga Road Shopplng Center and Rolated Roadway
lmprovemsnb, Pahoa, bland of Harvaii, Hawaii
The Deparlment of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch (CWB), acknowiedges receipl of
your letter, daled Seplembet 20,2012, rcquesling commenls on your project. The
DOH-CWB has reviewed the subiect document and offers lhese gomments. Pl€ase
nole that our review is based solely on lhe information provided in the subject document
and ils compliance with the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapters 11-54 and
'11-55. You may be responsible for fulfilling additional requirements related to our
program. We rccommend ihat you also read our standard commenb on our website at;
http://www.hawaii.qov/health/environmental/env-plannino/landuse/CWB-
standardcomment.pdf.
1. Any project and its potential impacls lo State walers must meet the following crGria:
a. Antidegradaiion policy (HAR, Section 1'1-54-1.1), which requires lhat the existing
uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect lhe existing uses of the
receiving State water be maintained and protected.
b. Designated uses (HAR, Section 1'1-54-3), as determined by lhe classification of the
receiving Slate waters.
c. Water quality criteria (HAR, Sections 11-544 through 1'l-54-8).
2. You may be required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Eliminalion System
(NPDES) permit tor discharges of waslewater, including storm water runoff, into
Slate surfaca waters (HAR, Chapter 1'1-55). Forthe following types of discharges
inlo Class A or Class 2 State waters, you may apply for an NPDES general pemit
coverage by submitting a Notice of lntent (NOl) iom:
Mr. Graham Knopp
Ootober 5, 2012
Page 2
1001oPsT.12
a. Storm waler associated with construction activities, including cleating, gradlng,
and excavation, that result in the disturbance of equal to o. greatet than
one (1) acre ottotalland ar€a. Thetotalland area includes a contiguous area
wh€re multiple separate and distinct construction aciivities may be taking place
at different times on diff€renl schedules under a larger common plan of
developmenl or sale. This includes areas used for a conslruclion base yard and
the storage of any cnnstruction related equipment, material, and \ryaste products.
An NPDES permit is required befor€ the start of the construction aclivities.
b. Stom water associated with industrial aclivities.
Please verit the North American lndustrial Classitication syslem (llAlcs) United
Slates Struc,ture Code(s) and he corresponding Standard lnduslrial Classifcation
(SlC) Code(s) for the tacility. See@
to detemine the l,lAlCS Code(s) and corresponding SIC Code(s).
Facilities with SIC Codes catagojized in the Code of Federal Regulations, Tifle
40 (Proteclion of Environrnent), Parls 122.26(bX14Xi) through 122.26(b)(14)(tx)
and 122.26(bxl4xxi) are required io obtain NPDES pemit coverage for the
discharges of storm water associated with industrial activities.
c. Treated eftluent from leaking underground storage ianks.
d. Once through cooling water less than one (1) million gallons per day.
Hydrot$ting waters.
Construction dewatering eftluent.
Treated pro€ess wastelvater associated with well drilling activitigs.
Circulation water from decoretiv€ ponds or tanks.
You must submit a separate NOI torm for each type of disoharge at least 30
calendar days prior to the start ofthe discharge aclivity, except when applying for
coverage for discharg€s of slorm water associated with construction activity. For
this type of discharge, the NOI must be submned 30 calendar days betore to the
start of conslruction aclivities. The NOI forms may be picked up at our office or
downloaded from our website at:
http:/
^,ww.hawaii.qov/health/environmental/water/cleanwater/lorms/oenl-index.html.
3. For other types of waslewater not listed in ltem No. 2 above or wastewater
discharging inlo Class 1 or Class AA waters, an NPDES individual permit will need
to b€ obiained. An application for an NPDES individual permit must be submitted at
leasl 180 calendar days before the commencement ot the discharge, The NPDES
application forms may be picked up at our office or dovynloaded from our v/ebsite at
http://hawaii.oov/health/environmgntal 'r,/aterlcleanwater/iorms/environmental&raler/cleanwater/forms,/indiv-indox.html.
t.
s.
h
Mr. Graham Knopp
October 5, 2012
Page 3
1001oPsT.12
4. lf your poject involves work in, over, or undsr waters of the Unit€d States, it is highly
recommend that you contact the Army Corp of EngineeF, Regulatory Branch
(Tel: 438-9258) regarding their permitting requirements.
Pursuant tc Federal Water Pollution Control Act lcommonly known as the "Clean
Water Act' (CWA[, Paragraph 401(aX1), a Sec.tion 401 Water Quality Certification
(WQC) is required for "[alny applicant for Fedoral license or permit to conducl any
activity including, but not limited to, the construction or operation of facilities, which
may @g!! in any discharge inlo the navigable waters..." (emphasis added). The
term "discharge" is defined in CWA, Subsections 502(16), 502(12), and 502(6); Title
40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Seation '122.2; and Hawaii Administ ative
Rules (HAR), Chapter 11-54.
5. Please note that all discharges related to the project construclion or operation
activities, whether or not NPOES p€rmit coverage and/or Section 401 WQC ale
required, must comply with the State's Water Quality Standards. Noncompliance with. water quality requirements contained in HAR, Chapter 11-54, and/or permilting
requirements, specified in HAR, Chapter 11-55, may be subject lo penalties of $25,000
per day per violalion.
lfyou have any questions, please visit our w€bsitg at:
httD://www. hawaii.oov/health/environmentallflater/cleanwaterlindex.html, or contact lhe
Engineeting Section, CWB, at (808) 58&4309.
Sincerely,
" ,'ALEC woNG, p.E., cHtEF
Clean Water Branch
ST:jst
c: Mr. Graham Knopp, GK Environmental LLC
lvia emall qoknooo@ohenvllc.com only]
DOH-EPO [via email onlyl
Brandon A. K. Gonzalez
DzP )'Dred.t
6'lnndgo/,@aera'i
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
,u, **n' ""*,l"lflll'.lteJotelawaii xz:o,t::.r
(,l0ll)961 8321 . Fir (303) 96I'3630
October 19. 2012
Mr. Graham Kropp, Principal
GK Environmental
P. O. Box l3l0
Honokaa. HI 96727
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PREPARATION NOTICE
Pahoa Village Road Shopping Center and Related Roadway Improvements
Owner: B. T. Kuwahara, LLC
References: State Land Use Boundary Amendment Application SLU l2-000333
Change ofZone Application REZ 12-000155
Tax Map Keys: (3) 1-5-007:006,069 and 070
We have reviewed the subject project as described in your letter dated September 20,2012 and offer
the following comments for your considemtion.
All development-generated runoffshall be disposed ofon site and not directed toward any adjacent
properties. A drainage study shall be prepared and the recommended drainage system shall be
constructed meeting the approval ofthe Department ofPublic Works.
fhe subject parcels arc in an arca designated as Zone X on the Flood insurance Rate Map (liliu\,t)
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Zone X is an area determined to be
outside the 50O-year floodplain.
All earthrvort activity, including grading and grubbing, shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and
Sedimentation Control, ofthe Hawaii County Code.
'Ihe General Plan classifies Pahoa Village Road as a collector u'ith an existing right-of-way width
ofapproximately 50 feet ftonting the subject parcels. Access shallconlom to Chapter 22, County
Streels, ofthe Hawaii County Code.
We recommend the applicantprovide improvcments to the development's entire Pahoa Village Road
lrontage consisting of, but not limited to, pavement widening rvith concrete curb, gutter al1d
sidewalk, drainage improvements, and any required utility relocation, meeting the requirements of
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the approval ofthe Department ofPublic Works.
CountyolHarai i isanEqualOpponunnr ProliderDdErntlotet
Letter to Graham Knopp
October 19, 2012
Page 2 ol2
we are amenable to the recommendations made in the Traflic lmpact Analysis Report, Notably, the
installation of a traflic signal, two-way left tum lane, and driveways meeting acceptable levels of
service. The installation of streetlights and haffrc control devices shall meet the approval ofthe
Traffic Division, Deparlment of Public Works. The applicant will be responsible for the design,
puchase, and installation of such devices.
A completed copy ofthe Environmental Assessment will not be necessary.
Questions may be refered to Mr. Kelly Gomes, P.E. ofthe Engineering Division at 961-8327.
WL,tq\r*'
.[r, nrN e. r\Hn, p.r.
' Engineedng Division Chief
KG
Couniy of Hasai i n d Equal Opponu.ity Provider od Employer
HWY-PS
2.3206
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTIVENT OF TRANSPORTATION
869 PUNCHBOWL STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAII 9681 3-5097
October 23,2012
Mr. Graham Knopp
Principal
GK Environmental LLC
P.O. Box 1310
llonokaa. Hawaii 96727
Dear Mr. Knopp:
Subject:Early Consultation for Environmental Assessment for Kahakai Boulevard
Extension Related to a shopping Center, B. T. Kuwahara,
Pahoa, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-5-007: 006,069 and 070
Thant you for the oppofiunity to provide early consultation for the subject Draft Environmental
Assessment (DEA) for the Kahakai Boulevard Extension that will provide access to a shopping
center proposed on 9.93 acres ofprivate land adjacent to Pahoa Village Road. we understand
that a DEA is required because the applicant is proposing to extend and improve Kahakai
Boulevard to the west of its intersection with Pahoa Village Road. on the Department ofland
and Natural Resources owned land.
We have the following comments:
1. We reviewed and commented on an initial Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) that was part of
a State Land Use Boundary Amendment and Change ofZone Application for the subject
shopping center.
2. Prior to completion ofthe Chapter 343 compliance process, a revised TIA should be
submitted for our review and acceptance. The applicant should be advised to continue
coordinating the subject project and the TIA with the Depatment ofTranspotation.
Ifyou have any questions, please call Ken Tatsuguchi, Head Planning Engineer, Highways
Division, at (808) 587-1830.
Very truly yous,
flv.--44 d""^-/'*
GLENN M, OKIMOTO, Ph.D.
Director of Transportation
mlllrm P. Kcnol Dencn J. noratlo
RctlwlcL J. Vlctorlno
[,ounty of Thufrai'i
HAWAI'I FIRE DEPARTMENT
25 Aupunl St..ct . RooB 25{l . H!o, Hrad'l 96720
(EoE) 912-2100 . Fd (E0E) 932-292E
Octobet 4,2012
Mr. Graham Knopp
GK Environmental
PO Box 13l0
HonokazHl 96727
Dear Mr. Knopp,
SUBJECT: EA for Pahoa Village Road Shopping Center and related
Roadway ImFovements
TMK: 1-5-0070:6, 69 & 70.
The lIawai'i Firc Depaftnent does not have any comments to ofer at this time regarding the
above-referenced early consultation on Envirorunental Assessment
Thanh you for tbe opponunity to comme . A copy or Notice of Availability of
Environmental Assessment is not needed when completed.
Sincerely,
Ol.B--
DARREN J. ROSARIO
Fire Chief
KT:lc
HaMi'i Auhty it in Eqtul Opto tnit! Ptuid.t and E n ofd.
Williim P. Kenoi Harry S. Kubojn i
Paul K. Ferreira
County of Hawai'i
POLICE DEPARTMENT
319 Katiolani Steel . rJilo. llasai i 967:0 1998
(N08) 915-lil I ' IrN(808)961 8865
Oclobe( 2,2012
l!'!r. Graham Knopp
Principal
GK Environmental
P. O. Box 1310
Honokaa, Hl 96727
Dear Mr. Knopp:
Subiect: Environmental Assessment (EA) for Pahoa Village Road Shopping
Center and Related Roadway lmprovements, lsland of Hawaii
TMK: (3rd) 1-5-007:6, 69 & 70
Staff, upon reviewing your letter of September 20, 2012, and visiting the proposed site,
does not anticipate any significant impact to traffic and/or public safety concerns
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to comment.
lf you have any questions, please contact Acting Captain Reed Mahuna, Puna Patrol, at
965-2716.
Sincerely,
"l-fuASSIdT
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BRIAN SCHATZ
RICHARD LIM
MARY ALICE EVANS
DaNTEL ORoDEN(ER
Fr.c ul ivc Olticer
BERI K. SARUlvaraRr
SCOTTA.K. DERRICKSON, AICP
FREo A, TALot'r
DrrftingTcchnician
RiLEY K. HaKoDA
ChielC{erk
LAN D USE COMMISSION
Deparlment ofBusin€ss, Economic Development & Tourism
Stai€ of Hawai i
September 26, 2012
Mr. Graham Knopp
GK Environnental, Ll,C
P.O. Box 1310
llonoka a, Hawai'i 96727
Dear Mr. Knopp:
On September 21, 2012, the Connnission received youl Pre-Assessment comment rcquest for the Draft
Environmental Assessment (EA) lbr the Pahoa Village Road Shopping Ccnter and Related Roadway
Improvements. We have reviewed the Prcject Summaty and have the following comments:
1. The subject properties appear to be withirl the State Land Use Agricultuml District. Therefore, a State
l-and Use Boulldary Ameddment wor. d be necessau. Since the totalacleage ofthe project is less than
l5 acl€s, the boundaly amendment would be processed thlough the County ofHawai'i. We recommend
),oul dlafl EA addless this rcquirement.
2. The identified t gger for cornpliance rvith Chaptcr 343, Hawai'i Revised Statutes (IIRS), is thc use of
State lands. Will the proiect r equirc a County General Plan (GP) amendment? If so, we assume that the
applicant will be seeking the GP amendment prior to petitioning for a State Land Usc Boundary
Amendment. Please clarify the sequence the applicant will pursue in seeking regulatory approvals and
identify the accepting authority for dre EA.
We have no furlher comments to olfer at this tine. ThaDk you lbr the oppodunity to comment. Should you
have any questions, please f'eel free to contact Scott l)cnickson, AICP ofotu office at 587-3921'
CouDty oftia\ai i. I'larrning DeparrDrent
Sincerely,
€,DANIEL ORODENKER
Fxecutive Officer
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APPENDIX 2
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
94 Kohola Street, Hilo, Hawai’i, USA 96720 • 808.935.8727 99-1046 Iwaena Street, Suite 210A, Aiea, Hawai’i, USA 96701 • 808.484.9214
PHASE I
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT
TMK (3) 1-5-007:006, :055, :069, AND :070
PAHOA, HAWAI’I 96778
MNA PROJECT 01539_5
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Environmental Studies and Consulting Services
Phase I ESA report is prepared for:
Bryson T. Kuwahara
1142 Kaumana Drive Hilo, Hawai’i 96720
SIGNATURE PAGE
PHASE I
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT
TMK (3) 1-5-007:006, :055, :069, AND :070
PAHOA, HAWAI’I 96778
TMK (3) 1-5-007:006 3.311 acres
TMK (3) 1-5-007:055 0.937 acres
TMK (3) 1-5-007:069 3.311 acres
TMK (3) 1-5-007:070 3.311 acres MNA Job No. 01539_5
November 21, 2012
I declare that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of environmental professional as defined in §312.10 of 40 CFR 312.
I have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a
property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject property. I have developed and performed the all appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.
Myounghee Noh
Principal Myounghee Noh & Associates, L.L.C.
Environmental Studies & Consulting Services
99-1046 Iwaena Street, Suite 210A
Aiea, Hawai’i 96701 Tel (808) 484-9214 Fax (808) 484-4660 www.noh-associates.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SIGNATURE PAGE ...................................................................................................................... ii
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................... vi
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................... vii
FINDINGS ............................................................................................................................................. viii
RECOGNIZED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................... ix
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 DETAILED SCOPE OF SERVICES ............................................................................................. 1 1.2.1 Site History.................................................................................................................. 1
1.2.2 Regulatory Records ..................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Site Reconnaissance .................................................................................................... 3 1.2.4 Site Geology and Hydrogeology ................................................................................. 3 1.2.5 Data Evaluation and Reporting .................................................................................. 4
1.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS .................................................................................................. 4
1.4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................... 4
1.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS....................................................................................... 4 1.6 USER RELIANCE ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................... 5
2.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 5 2.2 SITE AND VICINITY GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................... 5
2.2.1 Geology ....................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.2 Hydrogeology .............................................................................................................. 7
2.3 CURRENT USE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY ....................................................................... 8 2.4 STRUCTURES, ROADS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................... 8
2.5 PAST USES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY ........................................................................... 10 2.6 CURRENT AND PAST USES OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES ........................................ 11
3.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION ................................................................................ 13
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS OR ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS ................................ 13
3.2 SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE .................................................................................................. 13 3.3 VALUATION REDUCTION ...................................................................................................... 14
3.4 OWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, AND OCCUPANT INFORMATION .............................. 14 3.5 REASON FOR PERFORMING THE PHASE I ESA ................................................................. 14
4.0 RECORDS REVIEW.......................................................................................................... 14
4.1 STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD SOURCES ......................................................... 14 4.1.1 Federal National Priorities List................................................................................ 15 4.1.2 Federal RCRA CORRACTS TSD Facilities List ....................................................... 15
4.1.3 State Sites of Interest ................................................................................................. 16
4.1.4 Delisted NPL Site List ............................................................................................... 16 4.1.5 Federal CERCLIS List .............................................................................................. 16 4.1.6 Federal CERCLIS NFRAP Site List .......................................................................... 16 4.1.7 Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities List ................................................. 16
4.1.8 State Brownfield Sites ............................................................................................... 16
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4.1.9 State Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal Sites ................................................................. 17
4.1.10 State LUST List ...................................................................................................... 17
4.1.11 State Voluntary Cleanup Sites ............................................................................... 17 4.1.12 Federal RCRA Generators List ............................................................................. 17 4.1.13 Federal ICs and ECs Registries ............................................................................ 17
4.1.14 State ICs and ECs Registries ................................................................................. 18
4.1.15 State Registered UST List ...................................................................................... 18
4.1.16 Federal ERNS List ................................................................................................. 18 4.1.17 State Releases List ................................................................................................. 18
4.2 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD SOURCES...................................................... 19 4.2.1 Subject Property........................................................................................................ 19
4.2.2 Surrounding Properties ............................................................................................ 19
4.3 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY .................................. 22 4.3.1 Historical Aerial Photographs .................................................................................. 22
4.3.2 Historical Topographic Maps ................................................................................... 22
4.3.3 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map .................................................................................... 23
5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE ............................................................................................... 23
5.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS ................................................................. 23 5.2 GENERAL SITE SETTING ........................................................................................................ 23
5.3 EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS ................................................................................................... 24
5.4 INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS .................................................................................................... 25 5.5 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS........................................... 25
5.6 ABOVEGROUND AND UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS ............................................ 26
6.0 INTERVIEWS .................................................................................................................... 26
6.1 Denise Oguma .............................................................................................................................. 27
6.2 Cherish Almeida ........................................................................................................................... 27
6.3 Shea Kahookaulana ...................................................................................................................... 27 6.4 Candace Martin ............................................................................................................................ 27
7.0 DATA GAPS AND DEVIATIONS ................................................................................... 28
8.0 KEY FINDINGS & OPINION ........................................................................................... 28
8.1 Subject Property ........................................................................................................................... 28 8.2 Surrounding Properties ................................................................................................................. 29
9.0 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................... 29
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................. 30
FIGURES
Figure 1. Site Location Map ....................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2. TMK Map ................................................................................................................... 6 Figure 3. Site Map ...................................................................................................................... 9
TABLES
Table 1. Pahoa Aquifer Classification System ......................................................................... 8
Table 2. Users and Primary Uses of Subject Property ............................................................ 10
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Table 3. Users and Primary Uses of Surrounding Properties ................................................. 11
Table 4. State Releases Sites ................................................................................................... 19
Table 5. HELCO Transformer Information ............................................................................ 20
Table 6. Photograph Details .................................................................................................... 22
APPENDICES Appendix A Environmental FirstSearchTM Report and Maps
Appendix B Site Reconnaissance Photographs
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
AST Aboveground Storage Tank
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System
CESQG Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators
CORRACTS RCRA Facilities that are undergoing “corrective action”
ERNS Emergency Response Notification System
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
ESA Environmental Site Assessment
HDOH Hawai’i Department of Health
HEER Office Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response
HELCO Hawaii Electric and Light Company
LQG Large Quantity Generator
LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tank
MNA Myounghee Noh & Associates, L.L.C.
NFA No Further Action
NFRAP CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action Planned
NLR No Longer Regulated generators
NPL National Priorities List
ppm Parts per million
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
REC Recognized Environmental Condition
SHWB Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch
SQG Small Quantity Generator
TMK Tax Map Key
TSD Treatment/Storage/Disposal
UIC Underground Injection Control
UST Underground Storage Tank
VRP Voluntary Response Program
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Myounghee Noh & Associates, L.L.C. (MNA), was retained in October 2012 to conduct a Phase
I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the subject property located in Pahoa, Island of
Hawai’i, and identified by four Tax Map Keys (TMK), Island 3, Zone 1, Section 5, Plat 007, and Parcels 006, 055, 069 and 070, TMK (3) 1-5-007:006, :055, :069, and :070, respectively. The
subject properties at (3) 1-5-007:006, was owned by Bryson T., Lorna Kakeko, Royce Takeo,
and Kayla Kiana Kuwahara. The subject properties at TMK (3) 1-5-007:069, and :070 were
owned by BT Kuwahara LLC, and the subject property at TMK (3) 1-5-007:055 was owned by
the State of Hawaii. This Phase I ESA was completed for Bryson T. Kuwahara.
The purpose of this Phase I ESA is to identify recognized environmental conditions (REC) at the
subject property, with respect to the range of contaminants within the scope of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and
petroleum products. A Phase I ESA consists of four parts. Three of those parts are intended to collect information that will aid in the identification of REC at the subject property. The
information generating parts of the Phase I ESA consists of a review of state, federal, and local
environmental records; a site reconnaissance visit; and interviews with key site personnel and
other individuals with knowledge regarding the subject property. The fourth part of a Phase I
ESA is a report that documents the collection of information about the subject property and evaluation of that information towards making a determination of the presence of REC at the
subject property.
The subject property was located in Pahoa, in eastern Hawai’i, approximately nine miles west of
the Kapoho Tide Pools. The subject property at parcel 006 was improved with a single-story residential structure. Adjacent to the building was a garage, a driveway, and a storage shed. The
building was a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home built in 1975, approximately 2,088 square
feet. The property was approximately 144,227 square feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA, this
parcel was owned by Bryson T. Kuwahara.
The subject property at parcel 055 was an unimproved vacant lot, approximately 40,815 square
feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA, this parcel was owned by the State of Hawaii.
The subject property at parcel 069 was improved with a two-story residential structure, a single-
story warehouse, and a television tower. The two-story residential structure was a three-bedroom, three- bathroom home built in 1985, approximately 3,036 square feet. The single-story
warehouse was built in 1981, approximately 4,000 square feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA,
the warehouse was used to store petroleum products and the machinery being used to clear and
restructure the subject property. The television tower was built in 2002, approximately 40 square
feet. The property was approximately 144,227 square feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA, this parcel was owned by BT Kuwahara LLC.
The subject property at parcel 070 was an unimproved vacant lot, approximately 144,227 square
feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA, this parcel was owned by BT Kuwahara LLC.
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FINDINGS
During the October 30, 2012, site reconnaissance, it was noted that the warehouse located on
parcel 069 had five barrels/drums of motor and hydraulic oil, one aboveground storage tank
(AST), and many oil cans, empty, unlabeled, and old buckets, oil tubing, and lots of scrap materials. No staining was observed on the concrete beneath any of these items. The AST was
unlabeled, old, and rusty with no observed holes and no staining on concrete ground. According
to the owner of the property, it was used to store used motor oil. The three drums containing
petroleum products were in good condition. According to the property owner, these drums were
being used to fuel the heavy equipment that were involved with the restructuring of the subject property. While there was a motor oil odor present, no visual evidence of release from these
ASTs and drums was present. Therefore, the petroleum products and containers present in the
warehouse are not considered a recognized environmental condition.
One Hawaii Electric and Light Company (HELCO) owned pole-mounted transformer was located on the subject property. It was identified as not containing polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCB). Due to the absence of PCB, the fair condition of the transformer, and observation of no
material threat of release of hazardous substances or petroleum products from the transformer,
this is not a recognized environmental condition.
Environmental FirstSearchTM (FirstSearch) identified one underground storage tank (UST)
facility within ¼ mile of the subject property. The facility, Woodland Center, was located 370
feet northeast of the subect property at 15-1450 Kahakai Boulevard. Woodland Center had two
gasoline tanks and one diesel tank currently in use. According to a facility inspection conducted
by Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch (SHWB) on August 9, 2011, no violations were found. No UST leaks were reported in the FirstSearch
Report or HDOH SHWB records for this facility; therefore, this is not a recognized
environmental condition.
FirstSearch identified one additional UST at a location non-geocoded. The facility was identified as Aloha Petroleum and located approximately 1,056 feet from the subject property at
15-2660 Pahoa Village Road. Aloha Petroleum had four gasoline tanks and two diesel tanks
currently in use. HDOH SHWB and Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER)
Office files showed that there were administrative violations associates with this facility.
Additionally, there were files related to a release from the diesel tank located on the property. A resolution and indication of the status of the cleanup of this release was not provided. However,
this property is located at a lower elevation than the subject property. Therefore, potential spills
and contamination in groundwater flows from this property would not migrate in the direction of
the subject property. Therefore, this is not reconsidered a recognized environmental condition.
FirstSearch identified nine release incidents from two non-geocoded locations within the zip
code of the subject property on the State Release List. Seven release incidents occurred at Puna
Geothermal Venture, which was located at 14-3860 Pahoa Pohoiki Road, approximately five
miles away and down gradient from the subject property. Therefore, these seven release
incidents are not considered recognized environmental conditions. Two release incidents occurred at a HELCO transformer pole located on Kahakai Boulevard, which were on an
adjoining property to the west. Further inquiry with HELCO revealed that a release of
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approximately three gallons of non-PCB mineral oil was discovered on September 26, 2011. On
September 27 and October 3, 2011, the petroleum-affected soil was excavated. Analytical
results from confirmation soil samples indicated that Site Cleanup Program requirements were
satisfied. HELCO submitted a final release report to the HDOH HEER Office on December 7, 2011. Therefore, this is not a recognized environmental condition.
RECOGNIZED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
MNA performed a Phase I ESA in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM E
1527-05 of the property located at TMK (3) 1-5-007:006, :055, :069, and :070, Pahoa, Island of
Hawai’i. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 2.4 of this report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in
connection with the subject property.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) conducted
during October and November 2012 for the subject property consisting of four Tax Map Keys
(TMK), identified by the TMK of Island 3, Zone 1, Section 5, Plat 007, and Parcels 006, 055,
069, and 070 [TMK (3) 1-5-007:006, :055, :069, and :070] in Pahoa, Island of Hawai’i. The location of the subject property is identified in Figure 1. This Phase I ESA was conducted by Myounghee Noh & Associates, L.L.C., herein referred to as MNA, for Bryson T. Kuwahara. At
the time of this Phase I ESA, the subject property at parcels 006, 055, and 070 were owned and
operated by Bryson T. Kuwahara. The subject property at parcel 069 was owned and operated
by the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.
1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Phase I ESA is to identify any recognized environmental conditions (REC) at
the subject property, with respect to the range of contaminants within the scope of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and
petroleum products. This practice is intended to permit a user to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the innocent landowner defense in CERCLA liability, “all appropriate inquiry into the previous ownership and uses of the site consistent with good commercial or customary
practice.” The term recognized environmental condition denotes the presence, or likely
presence, of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on the property under conditions
that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release into structures on the property or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property (ASTM International, 2005).
This report is part of the Phase I ESA process which was conducted for the subject property
specified above. The assessment was conducted in accordance with the practices described in Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM International, 2005).
1.2 DETAILED SCOPE OF SERVICES
A Phase I ESA has four components: records review, site reconnaissance, interview, and report.
MNA conducted this ESA utilizing information sources with the potential to identify past or current releases of hazardous substances or petroleum products into the subject property. Adjoining properties were also evaluated for their potential to impact the subject property. Per
the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Phase I ESA Standard, adjoining
properties include parcels touching the subject property as well as those across a roadway
property (ASTM International, 2005).
1.2.1 Site History
Where available, and as needed, MNA researched historical and current topographic maps, tax
records, fire insurance maps, and aerial photographs to identify previous and current uses of the
subject property, adjoining properties, and surrounding areas.
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1.2.2 Regulatory Records
MNA examined government records with respect to environmental conditions, citations,
complaints, and permits at the subject property, at adjoining properties, and within the
surrounding area. MNA utilized a records search, provided by Environmental FirstSearchTM, to review records from the following federal and state programs.
• National Priorities List (NPL)
• Delisted NPL
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facilities that are undergoing “corrective
action” (CORRACTS)
• RCRA-Treatment, Storage, & Disposal (TSD)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Information System (CERCLIS) List
• CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action Planned (NFRAP) List
• Federal and Hawai’i State Brownfields
• Hawai’i Solid Waste & Landfill
• Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST)
• RCRA-Violators/Enforcement
• Underground Storage Tank (UST)
• Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS)
• RCRA – Generators, including those No Longer Regulated (NLR)
• Hawai’i Sites of Interest
• Hawai’i Releases
• Federal and Hawai’i State Land Use Controls
• Hawai’i Voluntary Cleanup Sites
• Tribal Lands Additionally, MNA reviewed state environmental databases and case files from the Hawai’i
Department of Health (HDOH), and Hawai’i Electric and Light Company (HELCO). County of
Hawai’i Fire Department records were not available for review at the time of this writing.
1.2.3 Site Reconnaissance
MNA performed a site reconnaissance to obtain information indicating the likelihood of contamination, to interview available site personnel, and to conduct a brief assessment of the
adjoining properties. During the site reconnaissance, MNA looked for a variety of indicators of
environmental hazards including, but not limited to, stained surface soil, dead or stressed
vegetation, hazardous substances, aboveground and underground storage tanks, disposal areas, groundwater wells, drywells, and sumps. Sampling and testing of soil and groundwater were not part of this assessment.
1.2.4 Site Geology and Hydrogeology
MNA reviewed published information, for the property and surrounding area, on surface and
subsurface conditions such as topography, drainage, surface water bodies, subsurface geology, and
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groundwater. MNA used this information to assess the potential for migration and impact of the
subject property by releases of hazardous substances or petroleum products at off-site properties.
1.2.5 Data Evaluation and Reporting
MNA evaluated the information collected and prepared this report as part of the overall assessment. Section 2 presents the site background information; Section 3 user provided information; Section 4
information collected from records review; Section 5 site reconnaissance; Section 6 interviews;
Section 7 data gaps; Section 8 key findings and opinion; and Section 9 conclusion.
1.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS
The conclusion presented in this report is based upon the assumption that reasonably ascertainable and relevant information pertaining to the environmental condition of the subject
property was made available to MNA during the assessment. Information obtained from
government agencies and other resources is presumed to be accurate and updated. Additionally,
information collected in interviews was collected in “good faith” and believed to be true and
accurate to the best knowledge of the interviewee.
1.4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
This Phase I ESA report provides a “snapshot” of the property conditions at the time of the
assessment. Findings, opinions, and conclusions apply to property conditions existing at the time
of the investigation and those reasonably foreseeable. They do not apply to conditions at, or
changes to, the property, of which MNA is not aware, could not reasonably be aware, and has not had the opportunity to evaluate.
This report is based upon visual observations of the property and surrounding vicinity,
interpretations of the available historical and regulatory information, reviewed documents, and
interviews of individuals with knowledge of the subject or surrounding property. MNA cannot ensure the accuracy of the historical or regulatory information. This report is intended
exclusively for the purpose outlined and applies only to the subject property.
This Phase I ESA excludes asbestos, lead paint, and investigation of geotechnical concerns. No
surface or subsurface sampling was involved.
1.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This Phase I ESA was conducted and prepared by MNA for the exclusive use of Bryson T.
Kuwahara. This report shall not be relied upon or transferred to any other party without written
authorization from Bryson T. Kuwahara.
1.6 USER RELIANCE
This report is an instrument of service of MNA, which summarizes its findings and opinions with
respect to recognized environmental conditions at the subject property. Findings and opinions
are predicated on information that MNA obtained from individuals, a site reconnaissance, public
records reviewed, and ancillary Phase I ESA activities on the dates, stated herein.
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This assessment relies upon the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. The
information obtained for this assessment is used without extraordinary verification. It is possible
that other information exists and may be discovered, or that environmental conditions change
subsequent to the submittal of this Phase I ESA report, to which MNA shall not be held responsible for exclusion.
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
This section contains location and legal description information; site and vicinity general
characteristics; current subject property uses; structures, roads, and other improvements; past
subject property uses; and current and past uses of adjoining properties.
2.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The subject property is located at TMK (3) 1-5-007:006, :055, :069, and :070 in Pahoa, Island of Hawai’i. According to the County of Hawai’i tax records, all four parcels are zoned as
agricultural. Parcel 006 consists of a 2,088 square foot residential structure on a 144,227.46
square foot property. Parcel 005 consists of a 40,815.72 square foot vacant property. Parcel 069
consists of a two-story 3,036 square feet residential structure, a single-story 4,000 square foot warehouse, and a 40 square foot television tower on a 144,227.46 square foot property. Parcel 070 consists of a 144,227.46 square foot vacant property (County of Hawaii, 2012). A TMK
map is presented in Figure 2.
2.2 SITE AND VICINITY GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The subject property was located in Pahoa, in eastern Hawai’i, approximately nine miles west of the Kapoho Tide Pools. The subject property was located adjacent to Keaau Pahoa/Pahoa Village Road.
2.2.1 Geology
The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest and most southeasterly of the emerged volcanic
edifices of the Hawaiian chain largest of the Hawaiian-Emperor Seamount Chain. The area spans 90 miles from North to south and 80 miles east to west (10,478 km2). Five large volcanoes (Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea) coalesce to make the visible part of the
island. A sixth, Loihi Seamount, 20 miles from the coast lies 3,100 feet beneath the waves. The
geology of the island of Hawaii has been extensively studied because of the island’s recent
geological history, the stages of volcano development has barely advanced beyond the erosional stage as seen in Kohala (, the oldest at about 0.7 Ma). Mauna Kea and Hualalai (last active in 1800-01, its oldest rocks may be greater than 0.12 Ma) have reached the post-caldera stage,
while Mauna Loa and Kilauea (divided into two ages, Hilina Basalt (>25,000 years) and the
younger Puna Basalt (<25,000 years)) have only advanced to the caldera development and filling
stages (George A.L. Yuen and Associates, Inc., 1990). The subject property is situated in eastern Hawai’i, on the northern slope of Kilauea, the islands
only active volcano, which is located on the southeast slope of Mauna Loa.
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The rocks of Kilauea are made up of the oldest, the Hilina volcanic series, which were deposited
by the volcano prior to the deposition of the Pahala ash and are comprised of lava flows and
pyroclastic rocks. Additionally, the Puna volcanic series covers most of Kilauea. This was
deposited during the Holocene and latest Pleistocene time. Lava tubes are numerous (Stearns, 1985).
In 1990, Mink and Lau described the geology in the vicinity of the subject property as follows:
Recent Puna Basalt covers the entire surface. Ash and cinder blown out of vents along the rift are common (Mink & Lau, 1990).
The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service classifies
the soil at the subject property as Keaukaha higly decomposed plant material, 2-10 percent
slopes. Typically, Keaukaha higly decomposed plant material is well-drained and composed of highly decomposed plant material from 0 to 4 inches, and bedroom from 4 to 14 inches (United
States Department of Agriculture).
2.2.2 Hydrogeology
The HDOH Safe Drinking Water Branch has established an Underground Injection Control (UIC)
line to serve as a boundary between drinking water and non-drinking water portions of Hawaii’s aquifers. In general, areas above (mountain side) the UIC line are within drinking water portions
of the aquifer, while areas below (ocean side) the UIC line are in the non-drinking water portions
of the underlying aquifer. The subject property is located above the UIC line in a drinking water
portion of the aquifer (Hawai'i Department of Health Safe Drinking Water Branch, 1999).
The hydraulic gradient of the basal groundwater within basaltic formations, in general, are from
mountain areas to the shoreline. According to the Mink and Lau Technical Report #191, the
subject property is located above the Pahoa Aquifer. Mink and Lau described the hydrogeology
and aquifer as follows:
The Pahoa Aquifer System lies north of the Kilauea east rift zone, which stretches from
Kilauea Crater to Cape Kumukahi. The northern boundary is the Kilauea/Mauna Loa
contact, which touches the sea at Kea’au. Average annual rainfall increases from 100 inches at the coast to 180 inches before diminishing to 60 inches. Noticeable erosion has
not occurred. The volcano is still building. Off the rift zone high-level and basal waters
occur in great volume. Except near the coast the basal water is fresh. Near the rift zone
geothermal conditions prevail. Perched and dike water may occur. Along the coast basal
springs discharge the basal lens (Mink & Lau, 1990).
Aquifer classification information for the Pahoa Aquifer is provided in Table 1 (Mink & Lau, 1990).
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Table 1. Pahoa Aquifer Classification System
Aquifer Code 80801111
Island Code 8–Hawaii
Aquifer Sector 08-Kilauea
Aquifer System 01-Pahoa
Aquifer Type, hydrogeology 1–Basal
Aquifer Condition 1–Unconfined
Aquifer Type, geology 1-Flank
Status Code 11111
Development Stage 1–Currently Used
Utility 1–Drinking
Salinity (in mg/L Cl-) 1–Fresh (<250)
Uniqueness 1–Irreplaceable
Vulnerability to Contamination 1–High
mg/L Cl--milligrams per liter of chloride
2.3 CURRENT USE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
The subject property at parcels 006, 055, and 070 was owned and operated by Bryson T. Kuwahara
as residential rental and Bryson’s Cinders, Inc. The subject property at parcel 069 was owned and
operated by the State of Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources and is vacant land.
2.4 STRUCTURES, ROADS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
The subject property at parcel 006 was improved with a single-story residential structure. Adjacent to the building was a garage, a driveway, and a storage shed. The building was a three-
bedroom, two-bathroom home built in 1975, approximately 2,088 square feet. The property was
approximately 144,227 square feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA, this parcel was owned by
Bryson T. Kuwahara. The subject property at parcel 055 was an unimproved vacant lot, approximately 40,815 square
feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA, this parcel was owned by the State of Hawaii.
The subject property at parcel 069 was improved with a two-story residential structure, a single-story warehouse, and a television tower. The two-story residential structure was a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home built in 1985, approximately 3,036 square feet. The single-story
warehouse was built in 1981, approximately 4,000 square feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA,
the warehouse was used to store petroleum products and the machinery being used to clear and
restructure the subject property. The television tower was built in 2002, approximately 40 square feet. The property was approximately 144,227 square feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA, this parcel was owned by BT Kuwahara LLC.
The subject property at parcel 070 was an unimproved vacant lot, approximately 144,227.46
square feet. At the time of this Phase I ESA, this parcel was owned by BT Kuwahara LLC.
The electric service was provided by HELCO. Telephone service was provided by Verizon.
Water service was provided by the County of Hawai’i. A site map is presented in Figure 3.
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2.5 PAST USES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
Information regarding past uses of the subject property was obtained from a review of tax
records (County of Hawaii, 2012), historic topographic maps and aerial photographs (FirstSearch
Technology Corporation, 2012), and interviews. Bryson Toshiki Kuwahara, Lorna Takeko
Kuwahara, Royce Takeo Kuwahara, and Kayla Kiana Kuwahara Bryson have owned the property
located at 15-2722 Pahoa Village Road since 2011. Bryson Kuwahara has owned the property
located at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road since 1980, and he also has owned the property located at
Puna Road since 2001. The State of Hawaii has owned the property located at (3) 1-5-007:055,
with no physical address, since 1967. Table 2 summarizes available information regarding the historical use and users of the subject property.
Table 2. Users and Primary Uses of Subject Property
Period (approx.) Owner/Property User Area (acres) Primary Use
TMK (3) 1-5-007:006; 15-2722 Pahoa Village Road
2011-2012 Bryson Toshiki Kuwahara, Lorna Takeko Kuwahara,
Royce Takeo Kuwahara, Kayla Kiana Kuwahara 3.311 Residential/ Quarry/
Baseyard
1972-2011 Harold Kawai, Amy Kawai 3.311
Residential/
Quarry/ Baseyard
1972 Yoso Kuwahara 9.926 Residential
1963-1972 Joseph Lasic 9.926 Residential
1959-1963 Hataimi Nakamura 9.926 Residential
1954-1959 Toshio Aramori 9.926 Residential
1948-1954 Frances T. Lyman 10.7 Residential
TMK (3) 1-5-007:055; No address
1967-2012 State of Hawaii 0.937 Undeveloped/ Agricultural
TMK (3) 1-5-007:069; 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road
2007-2012 B T Kuwahara LLC 3.311
Residential/
Quarry/ Baseyard
1984-2007 BK Exotics, Inc. 3.311 Residential/ Quarry/
Baseyard
1980-1984 Bryson T. Kuwahara 3.311 Residential
1972-1980 Yoso Kuwahara, Kikuko Kuwahara 3.311 Residential
TMK (3) 1-5-007:070; Puna Road
Other TMKs: 1-5-007:069
2007-2012 B T Kuwahara LLC 3.311 Residential/ Quarry/ Baseyard
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Period (approx.) Owner/Property User Area (acres) Primary Use
TMK (3) 1-5-007:006; 15-2722 Pahoa Village Road
2001-2007 Bryson Toshiki Kuwahara 3.311
Residential/
Quarry/ Baseyard
1995-2001 Kuwahara Family Partners 3.311
Residential/
Quarry/
Baseyard
1973-1995 Yoso Kuwahara, Trust 3.311 Residential/ Quarry/
Baseyard
2.6 CURRENT AND PAST USES OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
Information regarding past uses of the adjoining properties was obtained from review of tax
records (County of Hawaii, 2012), historic topographic maps and aerial photographs (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012) and interviews. The property use information is summarized in Table 3..
Table 3. Users and Primary Uses of Surrounding Properties
Period (approx.) Owner/Property User Area (acres) Primary Use
TMK (3) 1-5-007:005; 15-2728 Pahoa Village Road
Adjoining property to the South
1952-2012 Kela Abraham, Philip Abraham, William Abraham,
Henry Kauhi (All deceased) 10.000 Residential
TMK (3) 1-5-007:007; 15-2690 Pahoa Village Road Adjoining property to the North
1993-2012 NHS Inc. 9.572 Commercial
1991-1993
Sadamu Tsubota, Russell Tsubota, Nancie Subota,
Clyde Nakashima, Suzan Nakashima, Roy Amano, Hazelynn Amano 9.572 Residential
1967-1991 Sadamu Tsubota 9.572 Residential
1948-1967 Sadamu Tsubota 9.6 Residential
TMK (3) 1-5-007:020; 15-1450 Pahoa Village Road Adjoining property to the Northeast
2008-2012 HNMP LLC/Longs Drugs Stores 4.901 Commercial
2001-2008 HNMP LLC 4.901 Commercial
1989-2001 Kaneshiro & Sons Enterprise Limited 4.901 Commercial
1987-1989 Kazumi Shimizi, Iyono Shimizu 4.901 Residential
1966-1987 Kazumi Shimizi, Iyono Shimizu 11.207 Residential
1960-1966 Kazumi Shimizi, Iyono Shimizu 11.6 Residential
1947-1960 Toshiko Shimizu 11.6 Residential
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Period
(approx.) Owner/Property User Area
(acres) Primary Use
TMK (3) 1-5-007:021; 15-2707 Pahoa Village Road Adjoining property to the East
2006-2012 Metcalf Family Partners LP 1.500 Residential
2003-2006 Sadamu Tsubota Trust, May Tsubota Trust, Metcalf
Family Trust 1.500 Residential
1999-2003 Sadamu Tsubota, May Tsubota, Duane Metcalf, Joan
Metcalf 1.502 Residential
1998-1999 Sadamu Tsubota, May Tsubota 1.502 Residential
1969 Sadamu Tsubota, May Tsubota 1.756 Residential
1969 Sadamu Tsubota, May Tsubota 3.756 Residential
1968-1969 Sadamu Tsubota, May Tsubota 6.968 Residential
1967-1968 Sadamu Tsubota, May Tsubota 6.916 Residential
1967 Ah Chong Lee Kai 10.10 Residential
1956-1967 Ah Chong Lee Kai 25.70 Residential
TMK (3) 1-5-007:022 Adjoining property to the East
1993-2012 Hawaii Assemblies of God, Inc. 3.338 Church
1980-1993 Peter Lee, Hawaii Assemblies of God, Inc. 3.338 Church
1974-1980 Peter Lee, Grace Lee 3.338 Residential
1968-1974 Ah Chong Lee Kai 10.00 Residential
1967-1968 Ah Chong Lee Kai 15.60 Residential
TMK (3) 1-5-007:051; 15-2724 Pahoa Village Road Adjoining property to the Southwest
2011-2012 Leslie K. Wilson, Cheri T. Wilson 0.774 Residential
1974-2011 Harold M. Kawai, Amy E. Kawai 0.774 Residential
1955-1974 Harold Sherfy, Gloria Sherfy 0.774 Residential
TMK (3) 1-5-007:054; 15-2721 Pahoa Village Road
Adjoining property to the East
1998-2012 Mitsuo Miyatake Trust, Tokimi Miyatake Trust 3.184 Keonepoko Homesteads
1966-1998 Mitsuo Miyatake, Tokimi Miyatake 3.183 Residential
TMK (3) 1-5-007:058; Kahakai Road
Adjoining property to the East
1967-2012 State of Hawaii 0.847 Keonepoko
Homesteads
TMK (3) 1-5-007:059; Puna Road Adjoining property to the East
1989-2012 Sidney Tsubota, Renee Horie, Guy Tsubota 3.213 Residential
1967-1989 Sidney Tsubota, Renee Horie 3.212 Residential
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Period
(approx.) Owner/Property User Area
(acres) Primary Use
TMK (3) 1-5-008:001; No address Adjoining property to the West
2009-2012 State of Hawaii 5,125.593 Well &
Reservoir Site
1996 State of Hawaii 5,127.093 Well &
Reservoir Site
1995 State of Hawaii 5,129.321 Fallout Shelter (Pahoa Cave)
1992 State of Hawaii/County of Hawaii, Civil Defense Agency 5,129.321 Fallout Shelter (Pahoa Cave)
1978 State of Hawaii/County of Hawaii, Civil Defense
Agency 5,128.184 Agriculture
1976 State of Hawaii/County of Hawaii, Civil Defense
Agency 5,131.952 Agriculture
1968 State of Hawaii 5,133.674 Agriculture
1967 State of Hawaii 5,138.715 Agriculture
1945 W.H. Shipman Limited, Ruddy Fah Tongg --- ---
TMK – Tax Map Key
3.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION
MNA personnel obtained user provided information by interviewing property owner Bryson
Kuwahara on October 30, 2012. The following information was obtained from the interview.
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS OR ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS
Mr. Kuwahara was unaware of any environmental cleanup liens or activity use limitations for the
subject property.
3.2 SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
On October 30, 2012, MNA personnel interviewed Bryson Kuwahara. Mr. Kuwahara informed MNA that a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was required for the property as part of his future plans to develop a shopping mall on the subject property. He noted that property TMK 1-
5-007:007 was owned by the State and would eventually be developed into a thoroughway road;
this road would serve as an entry and exit route for the future shopping mall.
Mr. Kuwahara was the property owner and operator for Bryson’s Cinders, a quarry and baseyard for cinders, for approximately 30 years. At the time of the site reconnaissance, Mr. Kuwahara’s
brother owned and operated Bryson’s Cinders from the warehouse located on the subject
property at parcel 069.
Mr. Kuwahara informed MNA personnel of a catch basin he created on the property at parcel 069, which was adjacent to Pahoa Village Road and approximately 50 feet northeast of the
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warehouse. According to Mr. Kuwahara, the implementation of a catch basin was required
under B T Kuwahara’s Notice of General Permit Coverage; however, Mr. Kuwahara has
observed that no water has collected in the catch basin, and no storm water runs off the property.
Mr. Kuwahara was aware of the drums containing petroleum products and two ASTs on the
subject property; he indicated that the diesel AST near the shed was out of use for more than five
years, and the AST located in the warehouse was used to hold used motor oil, which was
regularly disposed of off the property by a contractor. According to Mr. Kuwahara, the drums
located in the warehouse were being used to fuel the heavy equipment that were involved in the current restructuring of the subject property at the time of the site reconnaissance.
MNA inquired about the adjoining property to the southwest of the subject property, which was
not clearly delineated from Mr. Kuwahara’s property. Mr. Kuwahara stated that particular
property, TMK 1-5-007:051, was a baseyard; he also mentioned that the rest of the adjoining area to the west of his property was a forest reserve owned by the State.
Mr. Kuwahara indicated that he had no knowledge of any spills, chemical releases,
environmental cleanups, environmental cleanup liens, engineering controls, land use restrictions,
or institutional controls at the site.
3.3 VALUATION REDUCTION
The user had no information pertaining to the valuation reduction of the site.
3.4 OWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, AND OCCUPANT INFORMATION
The subject property was owned by Bryson Kuwahara and operated as Bryson’s Cinders, a
quarry and baseyard for cinders. The subject property also consisted of a studio house, a three bedroom house, a four bedroom house, and one studio unit located within the warehouse. All
residential structures were occupied by tenants at the time of the Phase I ESA.
3.5 REASON FOR PERFORMING THE PHASE I ESA
The purpose of this Phase I ESA is to identify any recognized environmental conditions at the
subject property, within the scope of ASTM Standard 1527-05 to satisfy the requirements of the future development of this property.
4.0 RECORDS REVIEW
Under ASTM 1527-05, records are to be reviewed by an environmental professional who may
help identify REC in connection with the subject property.
4.1 STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD SOURCES
MNA used Environmental FirstSearchTM (FirstSearch) to search standard federal and state government databases for hazardous substance or petroleum product releases that could impact the subject property. A copy of the report is provided in Appendix A.
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ASTM E 1527-05 specifies a minimum search distance for particular environmental record
sources. The following sources are specified for incidents or sites within 1 mile of the subject
property:
• Federal NPL site list
• Federal RCRA CORRACTS TSD facilities list
• State Sites of Interest
The following sources are specified for incidents or sites within ½ mile of the subject property:
• Federal Delisted NPL site list
• Federal CERCLIS list
• Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site list
• Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
• State Brownfield Sites
• State landfill and/or solid waste disposal site list
• State leaking UST list
• State voluntary cleanup program sites
The following sources are for incidents on the subject and adjoining properties:
• Federal RCRA generators list
• State registered UST list
• State IC and EC Registries
• Federal Institutional Controls (IC) and Engineering (EC) Registries
Finally, the following are for incidents for the subject property:
• Federal ERNS list
• State releases list
4.1.1 Federal National Priorities List
The NPL, maintained by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a list of highly contaminated sites that have been identified by Superfund. FirstSearch identified no NPL sites within one mile of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012).
4.1.2 Federal RCRA CORRACTS TSD Facilities List
The RCRA CORRACTS TSD facilities list, maintained by the EPA, contains treaters, storers,
and disposers of hazardous waste that have reported violations and are subject to corrective actions. FirstSearch identified no RCRA CORRACTS TSD facilities within one mile of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012).
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4.1.3 State Sites of Interest
The State Sites of Interest List, maintained by the HDOH Office of Hazard Evaluation and
Emergency Response (HEER Office), contains facilities, sites, or areas in which the HEER
Office has, or had an interest, or may investigate. This list includes CERCLIS sites. FirstSearch identified one site at a non-geocoded location within the zip code of the subject property
(FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012). The site, Puna Geothermal Venture, was issued an
NFA – Type Undetermined, on April 15, 1996.
4.1.4 Delisted NPL Site List
This list, maintained by the EPA, contains delisted NPL sites. FirstSearch identified no delisted NPL sites within ½ mile of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012).
4.1.5 Federal CERCLIS List
The CERCLIS list, maintained by the EPA, contains sites that are either proposed to be or are on
the NPL list, as well as sites that are in the screening and assessment phase for possible inclusion
on the NPL. FirstSearch identified one CERCLIS non-geocoded site within the zip code of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012). This site, Puna Geothermal
Venture, received an NFRAP preliminary assessment on July 20, 2009, and had a ‘Not
Proposed’ status.
4.1.6 Federal CERCLIS NFRAP Site List
The CERCLIS NFRAP list, maintained by the EPA, contains designated CERCLA sites that, to the best of the EPA’s knowledge, assessment has been completed and it has been determined that
no further steps will be taken to list the sites on the NPL. FirstSearch identified no CERCLIS
NFRAP non-geocoded sites within ½ mile of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology
Corporation, 2012).
4.1.7 Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities List
The RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list, maintained by the EPA, contains RCRA
permitted facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste. FirstSearch identified no
RCRA TSD facilities within ½ mile of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology
Corporation, 2012).
4.1.8 State Brownfield Sites
The state brownfield site list, maintained by the HDOH HEER Office, is an inventory of state
designated brownfield sites. Under the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields
Revitalization Act, a brownfield is defined as “real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or
reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous
substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” The EPA provides grants and loans to state and local governments for the assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of these properties. Properties
located on the state brownfield list may have received federal funding under this program or be
designated a brownfield for state administration or funding purposes. FirstSearch identified no
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state brownfield sites within ½ mile of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology
Corporation, 2012).
4.1.9 State Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal Sites
The HDOH records contain an inventory of permitted landfills in the State of Hawai’i. No permitted solid waste landfills, incinerators, or transfer stations were identified within ½ mile of
the subject property (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012).
4.1.10 State LUST List
The state LUST list, maintained by the HDOH Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch (SHWB),
contains an inventory of sites with LUSTs. FirstSearch identified no LUST facilities within ½ mile of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012).
4.1.11 State Voluntary Cleanup Sites
The state voluntary cleanup sites list, maintained by the HDOH HEER Office, contains sites
participating in the state’s Voluntary Response Program. FirstSearch identified no sites
participating in the state Voluntary Response Program (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012).
4.1.12 Federal RCRA Generators List
The RCRA Generators list, maintained by the EPA, contains small and large quantity generators
of RCRA hazardous waste. The determination of generator size is used to establish the risk that
the facility poses to public health and the environment and consequently, the amount of regulation and reporting required. Large Quantity Generators (LQG) are facilities that generate
more than 1,000 kilograms per month of hazardous waste and/or more than 1 kilogram per
month of acute hazardous waste. Small Quantity Generators (SQG) are facilities that generate
less than 1,000 kilograms per month but more than 100 kilograms per month of hazardous waste
and/or less than 1 kilogram per month of acute hazardous waste. Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) are facilities that generate less than 100 kg/month of hazardous
waste and/or less than 1 kilogram per month of acute hazardous waste. The EPA also maintains
the RCRA No Longer Regulated (NLR) list. This list contains facilities that were once on the
RCRA generators list but are now no longer in business entirely, no longer in business at the
listed address, or are no longer generating hazardous wastes in quantities that require reporting. This list also identifies the facilities of hazardous waste transporters. FirstSearch identified one
LQG site at Puna Geothermal Venture, a non-geocoded location within the zip code of the
subject property. Twenty-two violations were found for these sites in the FirstSearch Report; 15
of the violations were resolved on August 27, 2008, and 7 violations were resolved on December
12, 2012.
4.1.13 Federal ICs and ECs Registries
These sites are federally listed sites that have either an IC or EC. Because the sites may continue
to be impacted by past use, future use of the property may be restricted in order to protect human
health and the environment. Land use controls can be either ICs or ECs. Institutional controls
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are limitations on how the property may be used, such as limiting use to industrial activities.
Engineering controls are physical structures or devices located on the property that contain or
limit exposure to contamination. Engineering controls need to be maintained or protected to be
effective. FirstSearch identified no federal ICs or ECs within ¼ mile of the subject property (HDOH Safe Drinking Water Branch, 1999).
4.1.14 State ICs and ECs Registries
The State of Hawai’i maintains a list of properties that have been remediated to a particular
standard. Because the sites may continue to be impacted by past use, future use of the property
may be restricted in order to protect human health and the environment. Land Use Controls can be either ICs or ECs. Institutional controls are limitations on how the property may be used,
such as limiting use to industrial activities. Engineering controls are physical structures or
devices located on the property that contain or limit exposure to contamination. Engineering
controls need to be maintained or protected to be effective. No sites within ¼ mile of the subject
property were listed in this database (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012).
4.1.15 State Registered UST List
The HDOH SHWB maintains a database of known underground storage tanks. FirstSearch
identified one UST facility within ¼ miles of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology
Corporation, 2012). The facility, Woodland Center, was located approximately 370 feet
northeast from the subect property at 15-1450 Kahakai Boulevard. Woodland Center had two gasoline tanks and one diesel tank currently in use; all three tanks were installed on April 25,
2006. FirstSearch identified one additional UST at a location non-geocoded. The facility was
identified as Aloha Petroleum and located approximately 1,056 feet from the subject property at
15-2660 Pahoa Village Road. Aloha Petroleum had four gasoline tanks and two diesel tanks
currently in use; six tanks were installed on March 1, 2005.
4.1.16 Federal ERNS List
The ERNS list, maintained by the EPA, contains CERCLA hazardous substance releases or
spills, as maintained at the National Response Center. FirstSearch identified two ERNS
incidents from Puna Geothermal Venture, which was listed as a non-geocoded site located within
the zip code of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012). One incident was a hydrogen sulfide spill which occurred on June 12, 1991. The status of this incident was
reported as fixed. The second incident was a hydrogen sulfide spill which occurred on February
8, 1993; the material released through a vent during well cleaning. The status of this incident
was reported as fixed.
4.1.17 State Releases List
The HDOH HEER Office maintains a database of known releases to the environment of
hazardous material or petroleum products. FirstSearch identified nine release incidents from two
non-geocoded locations within the zip code of the subject property (FirstSearch Technology
Corporation, 2012). Seven release incidents occurred at Puna Geothermal Venture, which was
located at 14-3860 Pahoa Pohoiki Road, approximately five miles away from the subject property. Two release incidents occurred at a HELCO transformer pole located on Kahakai
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Boulevard, which was an adjoining property. Error! Reference source not found. provides
summary data for nine spill incidents.
Table 4. State Releases Sites
Facility Address Relative
Location Status
Puna Geothermal Venture 14-3860 Kapoho Pohoiki Road Non-GC SOSC NFA
Puna Geothermal Venture 14-3860 Kapoho Pohoiki Road Non-GC SOSC NFA
Puna Geothermal Venture 14-3860 Kapoho Pohoiki Road Non-GC SOSC NFA
Puna Geothermal Venture 14-3860 Kapoho Pohoiki Road Non-GC 65 gallons of
turbine oil
Puna Geothermal Venture 14-3860 Kapoho Pohoiki Road Non-GC SOSC NFA
Puna Geothermal Venture 14-3860 Kapoho Pohoiki Road Non-GC SOSC NFA
Puna Geothermal Venture 14-3860 Kapoho Pohoiki Road Non-GC SOSC NFA
HELCO transformer P55 Kahakai Boulevard Non-GC More than 3 gallons of transformer oil
HELCO transformer P55 Kahakai Boulevard Non-GC More than 3 gallons
of transformer oil
Ft. – Feet
GC – Geocoded HELCO – Hawaii Electric and Light Company
NFA – No Further Action
SOSC – State On-Scene Coordinator
4.2 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD SOURCES
MNA reviewed additional environmental record sources as needed. Additional record sources reviewed include HDOH SHWB and HELCO records.
MNA submitted records requests to the HDOH HEER Office and County of Hawai’i Fire
Department. However, no records were found at the HDOH HEER Office, and no response was provided by the County of Hawai’i Fire Department.
4.2.1 Subject Property
The HDOH HEER Office, SHWB, and County of Hawai’i Fire Department identified no case
files for the subject property.
MNA identified no USTs for the subject property from the HDOH UST database (Hawai‘i Department of Health, 2012).
HELCO records indicated that the subject property located at 15-2722 Pahoa Village Road
contained a non-PCB transformer, No. 34369, which was manufactured in 2001. No spills or leaks were reported for this transformer. Therefore, this is not a REC.
4.2.2 Surrounding Properties
First Search identified two release incidents from P55 HELCO transformer pole located on
Kahakai Boulevard, which was an adjoining property. Further inquiry with HELCO revealed
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that a release of approximately three gallons of non-PCB mineral oil was discovered on
September 26, 2011. On September 27 and October 3, 2011, the petroleum-affected soil was
excavated. Analytical results from confirmation soil samples indicated that Site Cleanup
Program requirements were satisfied. HELCO submitted a final release report to the HDOH HEER Office on December 7, 2011. Therefore, this is not a REC.
HELCO information for transformers located nearby the subject property are presented in Error!
Reference source not found.. According to HELCO, all untested mineral oil transformers
purchased prior to July 1, 1979 must be considered PCB-contaminated by law. However, U.S. EPA results regarding PCBs allow their use at any concentration in transformers for the
remainder of their use subject to certain conditions. Since HDOH records or FirstSearch
reported no spills at the following transformers, these are not considered RECs.
Table 5. HELCO Transformer Information
Transformer No. Location Manufacture
Year
PCB Status
Unknown 15-2745 Pahoa Village Road --- NTD
42355 15-2745 Pahoa Village Road 2010 Non-PCB
42067 15-2721 Pahoa Village Road 2010 Non-PCB
33460 15-2707 Pahoa Village
Road
1999 Non-PCB
Unknown P185, Pahoa Village
Road
---- NTD
Unknown P204, Pahoa Village Road ---- NTD
R331 Pahoa Village Road ---- NTD
R330 Pahoa Village Road ---- NTD
R319 Pahoa Village Road ---- NTD
42243 P1X, Kahakai Blvd 2010 Non-PCB
38450 P2, Kahakai Blvd 2006 Non-PCB
39117 P1, Kahakai Blvd 2006 Non-PCB
39116 P1, Kahakai Blvd 2006 Non-PCB
39115 P1, Kahakai Blvd 2006 Non-PCB
41646 Kahakai Boulevard 2010 Non-PCB
NTD – No Test Data
PCB – Polychlorinated biphenyls
MNA requested a review of HDOH HEER Office and SHWB case files for the adjoining and surrounding properties with the potential to affect the subject property. Files were provided by the SHWB for TMK (3)1-5-007:020 and 15-2660 Pahoa Road Amala Place (no TMK).
4.2.2.1 Aloha Petroleum, Limited, 15-2660 Pahoa Road, No TMK
This facility is a gas station owned and operated by Aloha Petroleum located approximately
1,056 feet northeast from the subject property. On April 12, 2004, HDOH SHWB received an Application for an Underground Storage Tank Permit from this facility, ID 9-603780, for the
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installation of two 12,000-gallon gasoline, and one 12,000-gallon diesel UST steel tanks on July
1, 2004. HDOH SHWB approved the permit and issued an Installation and Operation Permit to
the owner on May 20, 2004 under Permit No. P-2004-3. This permit was renewed, Permit No.
P-2004-3-R1, by HDOH SHWB on February 12, 2009, and would be effective until May 20, 2014.
In a HDOH SHWB letter dated March 7, 2008, it was noted that between August and October
2007, several fuel alarms for a period ranging 3-14 days were not addressed. The letter warned
Aloha Petroleum that HAR Section 11-281-63 required ownere and operators of USTs to investigate and confirm suspected releases within seven days following its discovery, for similar
incidents that may occur in the future.
In a September 17, 2009 letter, HDOH SHWB issued a fine, Field Citation No. 2926, to the
facility due to the following violations: the owner/operator failed to maintain results of monitoring for both the tank and piping in accordance with HAR Section 11-281-54(b)(2) and
HAR Section 11-281-45. On October 15, 2009, HDOH SHWB acknowledged these violations
were corrected by the owner. These violations was strictly administrative, therefore not
considered a REC. In an inspection conducted by HDOH SHWB on August 9, 2011, no further
violations were found at the facility.
In a Confirmed Release Notification Form dated November 4, 2010, it was indicated that the
diesel tank had a suspected release which triggered an interstitial alarm. Aloha Petroleum found
two gallons of diesel in the interstitial space of the tank. As a result the Environmental Health
and Safety Manager of Aloha Petroleum planned to empty the tank and check for the source of the leak; it was unknown if the product had leaked into the soil. On November 5, 2010, the
diesel UST was modified to be temporarily out of use. After its repair, the diesel tank was
indicated to be in use on December 22, 2012. No further information on the diesel UST leak was
provided. However, in the case of a potential petroleum release, this property is located at a
lower elevation than the subject property. Therefore, potential spills and contamination in groundwater flows from this property would not migrate in the direction of the subject property.
Therefore, this is not reconsidered a REC.
4.2.2.2 Woodland Center, 15-1450 Kahakai Boulevard, TMK (3)1-5-007:020
Located approximately 370 feet northeast from the subject property, this facility was owned by
Paul’s Repair Service and was doing business as Woodland Center Station. On April 6, 2006, HDOH SHWB received an Application for Underground Storage Tank Permit for a 10,000-
gallon gasoline and a 10,000-gallon compartmentalized tank (6,000-gallon gasoline and 4,000-
gallon diesel) to be installed at this facility, ID 9-603792. The application was approved on
April 19, 2006 under Permit No. P-2006-1 and renewed by HDOH SHWB on April 21, 2011.
The renewed permit, Permit No. P-2006-1-R1, would be effective until April 19, 2016.
According to a facility inspection conducted by HDOH SHWB on August 9, 2011, no violations
were found. No UST leaks were reported in the FirstSearch Report or HDOH SHWB records for
this facility; therefore, this is not a REC.
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4.3 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
MNA reviewed historical use information for the subject property including aerial photographs
and United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps.
4.3.1 Historical Aerial Photographs
Aerial photographs of the subject, adjoining, and surrounding properties were provided by
FirstSearch. Photographs from the years 1954, 1961, 1977, and 2009 were reviewed
(FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012). Error! Reference source not found. provides the
details for those photos.
Table 6. Photograph Details
Date Image Type Plane Elevation (feet) Approximate Scale
2009 C ---- 1”:500’
1977 B/W ---- 1”:500’
1961 B/W ---- 1”:500’
1954 B/W ---- 1”:500’
---- Information not provided B/W - Black and white photograph C – Color photograph For the reviewed aerial photographs, the following observations were made:
1954: No building structures were visible on the subject and adjoining properties. The
surrounding area was undeveloped and covered in vegetation. No roads were observable
on the map, which was low in resolution. A few building structures were observed approximately 1,500 feet southeast from the subject property.
1961: Pahoa Village Road was developed adjacent to the subject property and extended through
the area which consisted of the few building structures observed in the 1954 map. More
buildings were observed approximately 1,500 feet southeast of the subject property, and a few buildings were developed within 1,500 feet northwest of the subject property.
1977: No development was observed on the subject property; however, a few building
structures were depicted on the east adjoining properties. Kahakai Boulevard was
depicted. More building structures and some squared areas of cleared vegetation were shown northwest and southeast of the subject property, along Pahoa Village Road.
2009: The subject property and adjoining properties to the north, east, and west included
structures. Development of commercial and residential buildings was depicted in the
surrounding area to the north, east, and south of the subject property. The surrounding area to the west of the subject property remained undeveloped and covered in vegetation.
More road structures and modernization were shown to the east of the subject property,
including the development of Pahoa Bypass Road.
4.3.2 Historical Topographic Maps
USGS topographic maps that cover the subject property and vicinity were reviewed. Maps were available for the years 1955, 1983, and 1999 (FirstSearch Technology Corporation, 2012). A
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copy of the historical topographic maps provided by FirstSearch is included in Appendix A. The
maps of the subject property and surrounding area depicted the following:
1924: The subject property was depicted to lie within the Keonepoko Homesteads. Nanawale Homesteads was depicted to ½ mile southeast of the subject property, and the National Guard Reservation property was located approximately one mile northwest of the subject
property. Building structures were observed within one mile south of Nanawale
Homesteads.
1965: More building structures were observed within Keonepoko Homesteads and within one
mile south of Nanawale Homesteads. Pahoa Airstrip was depicted approximately two
miles northwest of the subject property. A cinder pit was indicated 1 ½ miles southeast
of the subject property, and a well was indicated two miles southeast of the subject
property. Waiakahulu was delineated within the Nanawale Homesteads.
1981: Kahakai Boulevard was developed to intersect Pahoa Village Road. A cemetery was
depicted about two miles southeast of the subject property. More building structures
were found on the Keonepoko Homesteads and south of Nanawale Homesteads.
1997: More roads and subdivision development were visible to the north, east, and south of the
subject property. The National Guard Reservation property was shaded red. A cemetery
was developed two miles south of the subject property.
4.3.3 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
No Sanborn Fire Insurance maps were available for the subject property.
5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE
The site reconnaissance was conducted on October 30, 2012, by Tiana Magsanoc of MNA. The site visit focused on identifying recognized environmental conditions with the ability to impact
the subject property. A site map of the subject property is presented in Figure 3.
5.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS
The site reconnaissance was conducted by visually inspecting all accessible exterior and interior areas of the subject property. Entry to the second level of the warehouse was inaccessible due to equipment and materials blocking the stairway.
5.2 GENERAL SITE SETTING
At the time of the site reconnaissance, the subject property was located in a residential and
commercial area and was owned and operated by Bryson Kuwahara. The subject property was surrounded on the north, east, and south by residential properties and was surrounded on the west by forest land owned by the State of Hawaii.
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Photographs of the general site setting and adjoining properties are included in Appendix B,
Photographs 1 through 52.
5.3 EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS
Approximately one-fourth of the subject property consisted of one warehouse, one shed, three residential buildings, and a television tower. These structures were present on parcels 006 and
069. At the time of the site reconnaissance, the subject property was undergoing exterior
construction activities. More than three-fourths of the subject property was observed to be open
land with sporadic mounds of red dirt, fill material, and demolition debris. The shed, which was
located northwest of the warehouse, consisted of wood materials, heavy equipment parts, paint buckets, and one old five-gallon bucket of motor oil. An old corroded diesel AST of unknown
volume was approximately three feet east of the shed. No staining was observed to the soil
surrounding the AST.
Adjacent to Pahoa Village Road and approximately 50 feet northeast of the warehouse was a pit created by the property owner. According to the property owner, his implementation of a catch
basin was required under B T Kuwahara’s Notice of General Permit Coverage; however, the
property owner has observed no water to have collected in the catch basin, and no storm water
runs off the property. MNA personnel observed the catch basin to consist of dry soil at the time
of the site reconnaissance (Photograph 4).
The one story warehouse building at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road (parcel 069) was constructed
in 1981 and had a total footprint of approximately 4,000 square feet. The building was a metal
warehouse. The exterior area to the south of the warehouse was dirt-covered and utilized as a
parking area. No staining was observed in this parking area.
Hawaii tax records indicated that the subject property at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road was
improved with a two-story building for single-family occupancy in 1985. The two-story
building, which consisted of three bedrooms and three bathrooms, was constructed with, plaster
board, wood, plywood and roof material of corrugated iron.
Hawaii tax records indicated that the subject property located at 15-2722 Pahoa Village Road
(parcel 006) was improved with a one-story building for single-family occupancy in 1975. The
one-story building, which consisted of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, was constructed with,
plaster board, wood, plywood and roof material of corrugated iron. No information was found regarding the studio MNA visually inspected on the subject property.
On the east edge of the subject property at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road (parcel 069) was a
Verizon television tower, which connected to power lines and poles extending to Pahoa Village
Road. The television tower was built in 2002 and had a total footprint of approximately 40 square feet. The fenced-in power source surrounding the television tower was also built in 2002
and had a total footprint of approximately 40 square feet (Photographs 21-24).
The adjoining property, TMK 1-5-007:051, located immediately southwest of the Verizon
television tower was observed to have two partially rusted ASTs, old tires, and scrap metal parts
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(Photographs 44-46). No staining was observed to the ground surrounding the AST. According
Mr. Kuwahara, this adjoining property was used as a baseyard.
5.4 INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS
The interior of the warehouse and residential buildings were observed by walking systematically through all accessible areas. The residential buildings consisted of one studio, one three-
bedroom house, and one four-bedroom house. The warehouse contained one office space, one
storage room, an occupied studio unit with a short term tenant, and a second level loft. MNA
was unable to access the second level loft due to equipment obstructing the stairwell pathway;
the property owner informed MNA that the second loft was being used for storage. Bryson’s Cinders has operated out of the warehouse for approximately 30 years and was in process of
relocating its business to another property at the time of this site reconnaissance. The interior of
the warehouse, which served as a storage area for the current construction activities in addition to
operating as Bryson’s Cinders, was observed to have a strong motor oil odor. Some areas of oil
stains were found on the concrete floor of the warehouse (Photograph 8).
Within the warehouse MNA personnel observed one backhoe, one construction vehicle, one
water heater, and many salvage parts and materials. These included one AST, construction
equipment and tools, tires, gasoline cans, oil tubing, various 5-gallon buckets, various 55-gallon
drums, two 300-gallon tanks of motor oil, and one portable 200-gallon tank of diesel. The AST appeared to be old and rusted. Two 55-gallon drums of hydraulic oil, one 300-gallon tank of
motor oil, one 300-gallon tank of engine oil, and one 200-gallon tank of diesel were currently in
use and observed to be in fair condition; these five fuel sources were congregated in the same
area. According to the owner, these drums and tanks were being used to fuel the onsite
construction activities on the subject property.
The three residential buildings on the property were all occupied with tenants. One tenant from
each of these buildings was interviewed by MNA. No hazardous substances or petroleum
products within the houses were identified during the site reconnaissance.
Photographs of interior observations are presented in Appendix B, Photographs 6-16, 26-28, 30-
32, and 34-36.
5.5 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Hazardous substances and petroleum products were observed on the subject property during the
site reconnaissance. On the exterior of the subject property, one corroded, old diesel AST was found adjacent to the shed. No staining was observed to the soil surrounding the AST. Within
the warehouse of the subject property, an old, rusted, and unlabeled AST was found (Photograph
9). According to the property owner, the AST on the exterior of the subject property used to
contain diesel but had been out of use for more than five years. The property owner informed
MNA personnel that the AST within the warehouse was used to collect used oil generated from the subject property and was regularly disposed of by a contractor. MNA also found two 55-
gallon drums containing hydraulic oil, one 300-gallon tank of motor oil, one 300-gallon tank of
engine oil, and one 200-gallon tank of diesel, which were currently in use and observed to be in
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fair condition (Photographs 9-10). According to the owner, these drums and tanks were being
used to fuel the onsite construction activities on the subject property.
The warehouse contained many salvage parts and materials, including used oil lines and various empty 5-gallon buckets (Photographs 6-7). The overall interior of the warehouse was observed
to have a strong motor oil odor. Some areas of oil stains were found on the concrete floor of the
warehouse.
One pole-mounted transformer was located on the subject property located at 15-2722 Pahoa
Village Road. The transformer, No. 34369, was owned by HELCO, manufactured in 2001, and
identified as not containing PCB. No spills, leaks, or staining were observed at this transformer.
5.6 ABOVEGROUND AND UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
During the site reconnaissance, two ASTs were observed on the subject property. An old corroded diesel AST of unknown volume was located approximately three feet east of the shed (Photograph 19). According to the property owner, this AST was empty and had been out of use
for more than five years. No stained soil or stressed vegetation was observed beneath the
exterior AST. The second AST was located within the warehouse and was observed to be old
and rusted; no staining was observed on the concrete floor beneath the warehouse AST. According to the property owner, the AST was being used to store used oil, which was regularly
disposed of by a contractor.
MNA inspected the adjoining property to the southwest of the subject property, (3) 1-5-007:051
and observed a partially rusted diesel AST, in addition to old tires and scrap metal parts (Photograph 45).
MNA inspected the adjoining property to the north of the west end of the subject property, TMK
(3) 1-5-007:007, and found two old and rusted diesel ASTs. No tank holes were observed.
Leaks from these tanks were difficult to discern since the ASTs were surrounded by dark soil with no nearby vegetation. Adjacent to these diesel ASTs were old and rusted heavy equipment
parts. This north adjoining property contained large amounts of fill material from the
construction activities at the subject property (Photographs 47-51). Mr. Kuwahara informed
MNA that the fill material will be removed during the future development process.
MNA did not observe any indications of UST on the subject property, such as vent pipes, fill
ports, or dispensers.
6.0 INTERVIEWS
MNA interviewed three residential tenants of the subject property – Denise Oguma, Cherish
Almeida, and Shea Kahookaulana. The interviews were conducted by Tiana Magsanoc of MNA.
MNA interviewed Candace Martin, Land Agent for the HDLNR, owner and operator of the subject property located at TMK (3) 1-5-007:055. The interview was conducted via email by
Jessica Walsh of MNA.
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6.1 Denise Oguma
On October 30, 2012, MNA interviewed Denise Oguma. Ms. Oguma was a three-year tenant of
the three bedroom house on the subject property. She indicated that she was aware of the diesel
AST on the subject property, as well as the fuel sources onsite, which she explained were being used for machinery operations. Ms. Oguma was also aware of the catch basin on the subject
property. Ms. Oguma indicated that she has only known the subject property to be used for
Bryson’s Cinders and residential housing.
Ms. Oguma indicated that she had no knowledge of any spills, chemical releases, environmental cleanups, environmental cleanup liens, engineering controls, land use restrictions, or institutional
controls at the site.
6.2 Cherish Almeida
On October 30, 2012, MNA interviewed Cherish Almeida. Ms. Almeida was a one-year tenant of the four bedroom house located on the south side of the subject property. She indicated that
the subject and adjoining properties were being used for residential and commercial purposes.
She was also aware of the catch basin pit located on the subject property.
Ms. Almeida indicated that she had no knowledge of any spills, chemical releases, environmental cleanups, environmental cleanup liens, engineering controls, land use restrictions, or institutional
controls at the site.
6.3 Shea Kahookaulana
On October 30, 2012, MNA interviewed Shea Kahookaulana. Ms. Kahookaulana was a tenant of the studio located on the south side of the subject property. She indicated that she
remembered the general area of the subject property was filled with overgrown bushes over 30
years ago. When inquired about any hazardous chemicals to impact the subject property, Ms.
Kahookaulana mentioned that Puna Geothermal may be a possible source; however, since Puna
Geothermal was about ten miles away, she was highly doubtful that releases from facility could impact the subject property.
Ms. Kahookaulana indicated that she had no knowledge of any environmental cleanups,
environmental cleanup liens, engineering controls, land use restrictions, or institutional controls
at the site.
6.4 Candace Martin
On November 14, 2012, MNA interviewed Candace Martin. Ms. Martin was a Land Agent for the
HDLNR, owner and operator of the subject property located at TMK (3) 1-5-007:055. She
indicated that the past use of the TMK was vacant and unencumbered, with a county road located
on the east side. Ms. Martin also stated that Bryson Cinder Business operated on the property to the south, parcels to the north and west are vacant and unencumbered.
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Ms. Martin indicated that she had no knowledge of any spills, chemical releases, environmental
cleanups, environmental cleanup liens, engineering controls, land use restrictions, or institutional
controls at the site.
7.0 DATA GAPS AND DEVIATIONS
Minor data gaps were encountered during this Phase I ESA. MNA was unable to visually inspect the soil under the concrete floor surface in the warehouse building located at parcel 069
to determine if petroleum products have been released. MNA was unable to visually inspect the
loft in the warehouse, as the access stairwell was blocked with equipment. MNA was unable to
inspect the west side exterior of both the shed and the studio on the subject property due to tall impenetrable vegetation. MNA was unable to visually determine if there was a release from the ASTs located at TMK (3) 1-5-007:007 (the adjoining property to the north and west) as they
were surrounded by dark soil with no nearby vegetation.
No deviations from the Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process were conducted (ASTM International, 2005).
8.0 KEY FINDINGS & OPINION
This section evaluates the key findings of this assessment and makes a determination as to the
presence of a REC.
8.1 Subject Property
During the October 30, 2012, site reconnaissance, it was noted that the warehouse located on
parcel 069 had five barrels/drums of motor and hydraulic oil, one AST, and many oil cans, empty, unlabeled, and old buckets, oil lines, and lots of scrap materials. No staining was
observed on the concrete beneath any of these items. The AST was unlabeled, old, and rusty
with no observable holes and no staining on concrete ground. According to the owner of the
property, it was used to store used motor oil. The three drums containing petroleum products
were in good condition. According to the property owner, these drums are being used to fuel the heavy equipment that are involved with the current restructuring of the subject property. While
there was a motor oil odor present, no visual evidence of release from these ASTs and drums was
present. Therefore, the petroleum products and containers present in the warehouse are not
considered a recognized environmental condition.
One HELCO owned pole-mounted transformer was located on the subject property. It was
identified as not containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). Due to the absence of PCB, the
fair condition of the transformer, and observation of no material threat of release of hazardous
substances or petroleum products from the transformers, this is not a recognized environmental condition.
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8.2 Surrounding Properties
FirstSearch identified one UST facility within ¼ miles of the subject property. The facility,
Woodland Center, was located 370 feet northeast from the subect property at 15-1450 Kahakai
Boulevard. Woodland Center had two gasoline tanks and one diesel tank currently in use. According to a facility inspection conducted by HDOH SHWB on August 9, 2011, no violations
were found. No UST leaks were reported in the FirstSearch Report or HDOH SHWB records for
this facility; therefore, this is not a recognized environmental condition.
FirstSearch identified one additional UST at a location non-geocoded. The facility was identified as Aloha Petroleum and located approximately 1,056 feet from the subject property at
15-2660 Pahoa Village Road. Aloha Petroleum had four gasoline tanks and two diesel tanks
currently in use. HDOH SHWB and HEER Office files showed that there were administrative
violations associates with this facility. Additionally, there were files related to a release from the
diesel tank located on the property. A resolution and indication of the status of the cleanup of this release was not provided. However, this property is located at a lower elevation than the
subject property. Therefore, potential spills and contamination in groundwater flows from this
property would not migrate in the direction of the subject property. Therefore, this is not
reconsidered a recognized environmental condition.
FirstSearch identified nine release incidents from two non-geocoded locations within the zip
code of the subject property on the State Release List. Seven release incidents occurred at Puna
Geothermal Venture, which was located at 14-3860 Pahoa Pohoiki Road, approximately five
miles away and down gradient from the subject property. Therefore, these seven release
incidents are not considered recognized environmental conditions. Two release incidents occurred at a HELCO transformer pole located on Kahakai Boulevard, which were on an
adjoining property to the west. Further inquiry with HELCO revealed that a release of
approximately three gallons of non-PCB mineral oil was discovered on September 26, 2011. On
September 27 and October 3, 2011, the petroleum-affected soil was excavated. Analytical
results from confirmation soil samples indicated that Site Cleanup Program requirements were satisfied. HELCO submitted a final release report to the HDOH HEER Office on December 7,
2011. Therefore, this is not a recognized environmental condition.
9.0 CONCLUSION
MNA performed a Phase I ESA in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM E
1527-05 of the property located at TMK (3) 1-5-007:006, :055, :069, and :070, Pahoa, Island of
Hawai’i. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 2.4 of this report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the subject property.
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Morgan, J. (1996). Hawai'i: A Unique Geography. Honolulu: The Bess Press, Inc.
Stearns, H. T. (1985). Geology of the State of Hawai'i. Palo Alto: Pacific Books.
United States Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). Natural Resources Conservation Service. Retrieved November 14, 2012, from Web Soil Survey:
http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
Bryson T. Kuwahara - Phase I ESA
TMK (3) 1-5-007:006, :055, :069, and :070 – November 2012
01539_5 A Myounghee Noh & Associates, L.L.C.
APPENDIX A
Environmental FirstSearchTM Report and Maps
ENVIRONMENTAL FIRSTSEARCH REPORT
TARGET PROPERTY:
PAHOA PH1
15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD
PAHOA, HI 96778
JOB NUMBER: 51539
PREPARED FOR:
Myounghee Noh and Associates, LLC
99-1046 Iwaena Street, Suite 210A
Aiea, HI 96701
October 24, 2012
Environmental FirstSearch
Search Summary Report
Target Site:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD
PAHOA, HI 96778
FirstSearch Summary
Notice of Disclaimer
Waiver of Liability
Database Sel Updated Radius Site 1/8 1/4 1/2 1/2> ZIP TOTALS
NPL Y09-20-121.000000000
NPL Delisted Y09-20-120.500000-00
CERCLIS Y08-01-120.500000-11
NFRAP Y08-01-120.500000-00
RCRA COR ACT Y09-11-121.000000000
RCRA TSD Y09-11-120.500000-00
RCRA GEN Y09-11-120.25000--11
RCRA NLR Y09-11-120.1200---00
Federal BrownfieldY10-14-120.500000-00
ERNS Y10-04-120.1200---22
Tribal Lands Y12-15-081.000000213
State/Tribal Sites Y03-12-121.000000011
State Spills 90 Y03-10-120.1200---99
State/Tribal SWL Y01-09-090.500000-00
State/Tribal LUST Y06-08-120.500000-00
State/Tribal UST/ASTY06-08-120.25010--12
State/Tribal EC Y03-12-120.25000--00
State/Tribal IC Y03-12-120.25000--00
State/Tribal VCP Y03-12-120.500000-00
State/Tribal BrownfieldsY03-12-120.500000-00
Releases Y10-04-120.25000--00
State Other Y03-01-090.25000--00
Federal IC/EC Y09-18-120.25000--00
-TOTALS-010021619
Due to the limitations, constraints, and inaccuracies and incompleteness of government information and computer mapping data currently available to FirstSearch
Technology Corp., certain conventions have been utilized in preparing the locations of all federal, state and local agency sites residing in FirstSearch Technology Corp.'s
databases. All EPA NPL and state landfill sites are depicted by a rectangle approximating their location and size. The boundaries of the rectangles represent the eastern
and western most longitudes; the northern and southern most latitudes. As such, the mapped areas may exceed the actual areas and do not represent the actual
boundaries of these properties. All other sites are depicted by a point representing their approximate address location and make no attempt to represent the actual
areas of the associated property. Actual boundaries and locations of individual properties can be found in the files residing at the agency responsible for such
information.
Although FirstSearch Technology Corp. uses its best efforts to research the actual location of each site, FirstSearch Technology Corp. does not and can not warrant the
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of FirstSeaarch Technology Corp.'s searching and mapping conventions, and agree to waive any and all liability claims associated with search and map results showing
incomplete and or inaccurate site locations.
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Information Report
Request Date:10-24-12 Search Type:AREA
Requestor Name:Jessica Walsh 0.032 sq mile(s)
Standard:ASTM-05 Job Number:51539
Filtered Report
Target Site:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD
PAHOA, HI 96778
Demographics
Sites:19 Non-Geocoded:16 Population:NA
Radon:-0.4 - 0.4 PCI/L
Fire Insurance Map Coverage:No (>350 Ft. From Coverage)
Site Location
Degrees (Decimal) Degrees (Min/Sec) UTMs
Longitude:-154.956635 -154:57:24 Easting:294649.706
Latitude:19.502164 19:30:8 Northing:2157434.432
Elevation:N/A Zone:5
Comment
Comment:
Additional Requests/Services
Adjacent ZIP Codes:Services:
ZIP
Code City Name ST Dist/Dir Sel Requested? Date
Fire Insurance MapsYes10-24-12
Aerial PhotographsYes10-24-12
Historical Topos Yes10-24-12
City Directories No
Title Search No
Municipal ReportsNo
Liens No
Historic Map WorksNo
Online Topos No
Environmental FirstSearch
Target Site Summary Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
TOTAL:19 GEOCODED:3 NON GEOCODED:16 SELECTED:0
No sites found for target address
Map IDDB TypeSite Name/ID/Status Address Dist/DirElevDiffPage No.
Environmental FirstSearch
Sites Summary Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
TOTAL:19 GEOCODED:3 NON GEOCODED:16 SELECTED:0
Map IDDB TypeSite Name/ID/Status Address Dist/DirElevDiffPage No.
1UST WOODLAND CENTER 15-1450 KAHAKAI BLVD 0.07 NEN/A1
9-603792/CURRENTLY IN USE PAHOA HI 96778
2TRIBALLAPUNA 0.79 NWN/A2
CENSUS-TL-2176/ HI
3TRIBALLAMAKUU 0.88 NWN/A3
CENSUS-TL-2207/ HI
Environmental FirstSearch
Sites Summary Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
TOTAL:19 GEOCODED:3 NON GEOCODED:16 SELECTED:0
Map IDDB TypeSite Name/ID/Status Address Dist/DirElevDiffPage No.
CERCLIS PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO PAHOA RD NON GCN/A4
HID984469536/NOT PROPOSED PAHOA HI 96778
RCRAGNPUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO PAHOA RD NON GCN/A5
HIR000001057/LGN PAHOA HI 96778
ERNS PUNA GEO-THERMAL VENTURE 14 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD NON GCN/A9
305756/FIXED FACILITY PAHOA HI 96778
ERNS PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD NON GCN/A10
226229/FIXED FACILITY PAHOA HI
STATE PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD NON GCN/A11
HIST_520/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
SPILLS PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD NON GCN/A12
HIHR19910221-2/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
SPILLS PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD NON GCN/A13
HIHR20011212-1345/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
SPILLS PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD NON GCN/A14
HIHR19910614-1/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
SPILLS PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO PAHOA RD NON GCN/A15
HIHR20110526-1115/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
SPILLS PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD NON GCN/A16
HIHR19930224/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
SPILLS PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD NON GCN/A17
HIHR19940729-25/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
SPILLS PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE 14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD NON GCN/A18
HIHR19970807-0935/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
SPILLS P55 KAHAKAI BLVD NON GCN/A19
HIHR20111004-1227/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
SPILLS P55 KAHAKAI BLVD NON GCN/A20
HIHR20111213-1058/NOT REPORTED PAHOA HI 96778
UST ALOHA PETROLEUM 15 - 2660 KEAAU - PAHOA RD NON GCN/A21
9-603780/CURRENTLY IN USE PAHOA HI 96778
TRIBALLABUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS CONTACT I UNKNOWN NON GCN/A22
BIA-96778/ HI 96778
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
UST
SEARCH ID:1 DIST/DIR:0.07 NE ELEVATION:N/A MAP ID:1
NAME:WOODLAND CENTER REV:06/08/12
ADDRESS:15-1450 KAHAKAI BLVD ID1:9-603792
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
HAWAII STATUS:CURRENTLY IN USE
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 1
Tank ID Number: 1
Tank Status Description: Currently In Use
Tank Capacity: 10000
Substance Description: Gasoline
Date Installed: 25-Apr-06
Date Closed
Owner Name: PAUL S AUTO REPAIR P.O. BOX 384 Pahoa HI 96778
Tank ID Number: 2
Tank Status Description: Currently In Use
Tank Capacity: 6000
Substance Description: Gasoline
Date Installed: 25-Apr-06
Date Closed
Owner Name: PAUL S AUTO REPAIR P.O. BOX 384 Pahoa HI 96778
Tank ID Number: 3
Tank Status Description: Currently In Use
Tank Capacity: 4000
Substance Description: Diesel
Date Installed: 25-Apr-06
Date Closed
Owner Name: PAUL S AUTO REPAIR P.O. BOX 384 Pahoa HI 96778
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
TRIBALLAND
SEARCH ID:3 DIST/DIR:0.79 NW ELEVATION:MAP ID:2
NAME:PUNA REV:7/15/09
ADDRESS:ID1:CENSUS-TL-2176
HI ID2:
STATUS:
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:CENSUS
Site Details Page - 2
United States Census Bureau, American Indian Areas/Alaska Native Areas/Hawaiian Home Lands Cartographic Boundary Files. This data was
produced from the 2000 Census.
SITE INFORMATION
NAME:PUNA
NAMELSAD00 PUNA HAWAIIAN HOME LAND
AIANNHCE00:OKLAHOMA TRIBAL STATISTICAL AREA
AIANNHID00:5206T
LEGAL DESCRIPTION CODE:HAWAIIAN HOME LAND
CLASSFP00:F1
COMPTYP00:OFF-RESERVATION TRUST LAND
AIANNHR00:FICTITIOUS ENTITY CREATED TO FILL THE CENSUS BUREAU S GEOGRAPHIC HIERARCHY.
MTFCC00:HAWAIIAN HOME LAND
FUNCSTAT00:NONFUNCTIONING LEGAL ENTITY.
ALAND00:120407
AWATER00:0
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
TRIBALLAND
SEARCH ID:2 DIST/DIR:0.88 NW ELEVATION:MAP ID:3
NAME:MAKUU REV:7/15/09
ADDRESS:ID1:CENSUS-TL-2207
HI ID2:
STATUS:
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:CENSUS
Site Details Page - 3
United States Census Bureau, American Indian Areas/Alaska Native Areas/Hawaiian Home Lands Cartographic Boundary Files. This data was
produced from the 2000 Census.
SITE INFORMATION
NAME:MAKUU
NAMELSAD00 MAKUU HAWAIIAN HOME LAND
AIANNHCE00:OKLAHOMA TRIBAL STATISTICAL AREA
AIANNHID00:5146T
LEGAL DESCRIPTION CODE:HAWAIIAN HOME LAND
CLASSFP00:F1
COMPTYP00:OFF-RESERVATION TRUST LAND
AIANNHR00:FICTITIOUS ENTITY CREATED TO FILL THE CENSUS BUREAU S GEOGRAPHIC HIERARCHY.
MTFCC00:HAWAIIAN HOME LAND
FUNCSTAT00:NONFUNCTIONING LEGAL ENTITY.
ALAND00:7922641
AWATER00:0
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
CERCLIS
SEARCH ID:4 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:8/1/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO PAHOA RD ID1:HID984469536
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:0904637
STATUS:NOT PROPOSED
CONTACT:EUGENIA CHOW PHONE:4159723160
SOURCE:EPA
Site Details Page - 4
ACTION/QUALITY AGENCY/RPS START/RAA END
preliminary assessmentEPA Fund-Financed7/20/2009
NFRAP: No further Remedial Action planned
preliminary assessmentEPA Fund-Financed12/22/1993
Low priority for further assessment
discovery State, Fund Financed 11/20/1992
DESCRIPTION:
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
RCRAGN
SEARCH ID:5 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:9/11/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO PAHOA RD ID1:HIR000001057
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:LGN
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:EPA
Site Details Page - 5
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SITE INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION: RONALD P QUESADA
PO BOX 30
PAHOA HI 96778
PHONE: 8089652848
OWNER NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE
OWNER TYPE:P-PRIVATE
OPERATOR:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE
OPERATOR_TYPE:P-PRIVATE
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 30
PAHOA, HI 96
UNIVERSE INFORMATION:
RECEIVED DATE:02/16/2012
SUBJECT TO CORRECTIVE ACTION (SUBJCA)
SUBJCA:N - NO
SUBJCA TSD 3004:N - NO
SUBJCA NON TSD:N - NO
SIGNIFICANT NON-COMPLIANCE(SNC):N - NO
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR SNC:
PERMIT WORKLOAD:-----
CLOSURE WORKLOAD:-----
POST CLOSURE WORKLOAD:-----
PERMITTING /CLOSURE/POST-CLOSURE PROGRESS:-----
CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKLOAD:N - NO
GENERATOR STATUS:LQG - LARGE QUANTITY GENERATORS: GENERATES MORE THAN 1000 KG/MONTH OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL:N-NOENGINEERING CONTROL:N
HUMAN EXPOSURE:N-NOGW CONTROLS:N- NO
LAND TYPE:P-PRIVATESHORT TERM GEN:N
TRANS FACILITY:NREC WASTE FROM OFF SITE:N
IMPORTER ACTIVITY:N - NOMIXED WASTE GEN:N - NO
TRANS ACTIVITY:N - NOTSD ACTIVITY:N - NO
RECYCLER ACTIVITY:N - NOONSITE BURNER EXEMPT:N - NO
FURNACE EXEMPTION:N - NOUNDER INJECT ACTIVITY:N - NO
REC WASTE FROM OFF SITE:N - NOUNIV WASTE DEST FAC:N
USED OIL TRANS:N - NOUSED OIL PROCESSOR:N - NO
USED OIL REFINER:N - NOUSED OIL FUEL BURNER:N - NO
UO FUEL MARKETER TO BURNER:NUSED OIL SPEC MARKETER:N - NO
NAIC INFORMATION
221119 - OTHER ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION
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Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
RCRAGN
SEARCH ID:5 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:9/11/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO PAHOA RD ID1:HIR000001057
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:LGN
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:EPA
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ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION:
AGENCY: STATEDATE: 08/09/2008
TYPE: WRITTEN INFORMAL
AGENCY: STATEDATE: 08/25/2008
TYPE: WRITTEN INFORMAL
AGENCY: STATEDATE: 08/23/2008
TYPE: LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
VIOLATION INFORMATION:
VIOLATION NUMBER: 1RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: GENERATORS - GENERAL
VIOLATION NUMBER: 5RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: GENERATORS - PRE-TRANSPORT
VIOLATION NUMBER: 6RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: GENERATORS - PRE-TRANSPORT
VIOLATION NUMBER: 7RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: PERMITS - GENERAL INFORMATION
VIOLATION NUMBER: 8RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: TSD IS-PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION
VIOLATION NUMBER: 9RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: TSD IS-PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION
VIOLATION NUMBER: 10RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: TSD IS-PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
RCRAGN
SEARCH ID:5 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:9/11/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO PAHOA RD ID1:HIR000001057
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:LGN
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:EPA
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VIOLATION NUMBER: 11RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: TSD IS-PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION
VIOLATION NUMBER: 12RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: TSD IS-PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION
VIOLATION NUMBER: 13RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: TSD IS-CONTINGENCY PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
VIOLATION NUMBER: 14RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: TSD IS-CONTAINER USE AND MANAGEMENT
VIOLATION NUMBER: 15RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: TSD IS-CONTAINER USE AND MANAGEMENT
VIOLATION NUMBER: 16RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: UNIVERSAL WASTE - SMALL QUANTITY HANDLERS
VIOLATION NUMBER: 17RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: UNIVERSAL WASTE - SMALL QUANTITY HANDLERS
VIOLATION NUMBER: 18RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 08/09/2008DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 08/27/2008
TYPE: USED OIL - GENERATORS
VIOLATION NUMBER: 19RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 12/31/2012DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 12/12/2012
TYPE: GENERATORS - GENERAL
VIOLATION NUMBER: 20RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
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Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
RCRAGN
SEARCH ID:5 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:9/11/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO PAHOA RD ID1:HIR000001057
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:LGN
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:EPA
Site Details Page - 8
DETERMINED: 12/31/2012DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 12/12/2012
TYPE: TSD IS-CONTAINER USE AND MANAGEMENT
VIOLATION NUMBER: 21RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 12/31/2012DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 12/12/2012
TYPE: PERMITS - GENERAL INFORMATION
VIOLATION NUMBER: 22RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 12/31/2012DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 12/12/2012
TYPE: UNIVERSAL WASTE - SMALL QUANTITY HANDLERS
VIOLATION NUMBER: 23RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 12/31/2012DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 12/12/2012
TYPE: UNIVERSAL WASTE - SMALL QUANTITY HANDLERS
VIOLATION NUMBER: 24RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 12/31/2012DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 12/12/2012
TYPE: USED OIL - GENERATORS
VIOLATION NUMBER: 25RESPONSIBLE: S - STATE
DETERMINED: 12/31/2012DETERMINED BY: S - STATE
CITATION: RESOLVED: 12/12/2012
TYPE: TSD IS-CONTINGENCY PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
HAZARDOUS WASTE INFORMATION:
D001 - IGNITABLE WASTE
D002 - CORROSIVE WASTE
D004 - ARSENIC
D006 - CADMIUM
D008 - LEAD
D009 - MERCURY
D018 - BENZENE
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Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
ERNS
SEARCH ID:6 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEO-THERMAL VENTURE REV:2/8/1993
ADDRESS:14 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD ID1:305756
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
HAWAII STATUS:FIXED FACILITY
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:EPA
Site Details Page - 9
SPILL INFORMATION
DATE OF SPILL: 2/8/1993TIME OF SPILL: 0902
PRODUCT RELEASED (1): HYDROGEN SULFIDE
QUANTITY (1): 162
UNITS (1): LBS
PRODUCT RELEASED (2):
QUANTITY (2):
UNITS (2):
PRODUCT RELEASED (3):
QUANTITY (3):
UNITS (3):
MEDIUM/MEDIA AFFECTED
AIR: YESGROUNDWATER: NO
LAND: NOFIXED FACILITY: NO
WATER: NOOTHER: NO
WATERBODY AFFECTED BY RELEASE:
CAUSE OF RELEASE
DUMPING: NOEQUIPMENT FAILURE: NO
NATURAL PHENOMENON: NOOPERATOR ERROR: NO
OTHER CAUSE: NOTRANSP. ACCIDENT: NO
UNKNOWN: NO
ACTIONS TAKEN: NONE
RELEASE DETECTION:MATERIAL VENTED DURING GEO-THERMAL WELL CLEANING
MISC. NOTES:
DISCHARGER INFORMATION
DISCHARGER ID: 305756DUN & BRADSTREET #:
TYPE OF DISCHARGER: PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
NAME OF DISCHARGER: PUNA GEO-THERMAL VENTURE
ADDRESS: POB 30
PAHOA HI 96778
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Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
ERNS
SEARCH ID:7 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:6/12/1991
ADDRESS:14 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD ID1:226229
PAHOA HI ID2:
UNKNOWN STATUS:FIXED FACILITY
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:EPA
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SPILL INFORMATION
DATE OF SPILL: 6/12/1991TIME OF SPILL: 2307
PRODUCT RELEASED (1): HYDROGEN SULFIDE
QUANTITY (1): 0
UNITS (
CAUSE OF RELEASE
DUMPING: NOEQUIPMENT FAILURE: NO
NATURAL PHENOMENON: NOOPERATOR ERROR: NO
OTHER CAUSE: NOTRANSP
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Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
STATE
SEARCH ID:8 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:03/12/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD ID1:HIST_520
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 11
Organization: Puna Geothermal Venture
HID Number:
Facility Registry ID: 110000518146
Supplemental Location:
Environmental Interest: Puna Geothermal Venture (HID984469536)
Lead Agency:
Program: State
Project Manager: Unassigned
Potential Hazards and Controls: Hazard Undetermined
Hazard Priority: NFA
Action: 4/15/1996
Assessment: Assessment Ongoing
Response:
Nature of Contamination:
Nature of Residual Contamination:
Designated Areawide Contamination:
Use Restrictions: Undetermined
Engineering Controls:
Description Restrictions:
Institutional Controls:
Site Closure Type: NFA - Type Undetermined
Document Number:
Document Subject:
Document Date: 4/15/1996
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Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
SPILLS
SEARCH ID:9 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:03/10/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD ID1:HIHR19910221-2
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
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THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HAZARD EVALUATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) RELEASE LIST:
Island: Hawaii
Filed Under: Puna Geothermal Venture
Unit: Puna Geothermal Venture, H2s & Steam
Case Number: 19910221-2
Secondary Location Address:
Supplemental Location:
Activity Type: Response
Lead and Program: HEER EP&R
Activity Lead:
Emergency Response:
Substances: Hydrogen Sulfide
Amount (Less or Greater Than):
Assignment End Date:
Result: SOSC NFA
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
SPILLS
SEARCH ID:10 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:03/10/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD ID1:HIHR20011212-1345
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 13
THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HAZARD EVALUATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) RELEASE LIST:
Island: Hawaii
Filed Under: Puna Geothermal Venture
Unit: Alleged Dumping
Case Number: 20011212-1345
Secondary Location Address:
Supplemental Location:
Activity Type: Response
Lead and Program: HEER EP&R
Activity Lead: Mike Cripps
Emergency Response: No
Substances: Heavy metals containing brine fluid
Amount (Less or Greater Than):
Assignment End Date:
Result: SOSC NFA
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
SPILLS
SEARCH ID:11 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:03/10/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD ID1:HIHR19910614-1
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 14
THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HAZARD EVALUATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) RELEASE LIST:
Island: Hawaii
Filed Under: Puna Geothermal Venture
Unit: PGV Uncontrolled Steam Flow
Case Number: 19910614-1
Secondary Location Address:
Supplemental Location:
Activity Type: Response
Lead and Program: HEER EP&R
Activity Lead:
Emergency Response:
Substances: Hydrogen Sulfide
Amount (Less or Greater Than):
Assignment End Date:
Result: SOSC NFA
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
SPILLS
SEARCH ID:12 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:03/10/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO PAHOA RD ID1:HIHR20110526-1115
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 15
THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HAZARD EVALUATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) RELEASE LIST:
Island: Hawaii
Filed Under: Puna Geothermal Venture
Unit: Puna Geothermal turbine oil
Case Number: 20110526-1115
Secondary Location Address:
Supplemental Location:
Activity Type: Response
Lead and Program: HEER EP&R
Activity Lead: Terry Corpus
Emergency Response: None
Substances: Turbine Oil
Amount (Less or Greater Than): 65 Gallons
Assignment End Date:
Result:
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
SPILLS
SEARCH ID:13 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:03/10/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD ID1:HIHR19930224
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 16
THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HAZARD EVALUATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) RELEASE LIST:
Island: Hawaii
Filed Under: Puna Geothermal Venture
Unit: Well KS-9 at Puna Geothermal Venture
Case Number: 19930224
Secondary Location Address:
Supplemental Location:
Activity Type: Response
Lead and Program: HEER EP&R
Activity Lead:
Emergency Response:
Substances: Hydrogen Sulfide
Amount (Less or Greater Than): 162 Pounds
Assignment End Date:
Result: SOSC NFA
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
SPILLS
SEARCH ID:14 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:03/10/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD ID1:HIHR19940729-25
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 17
THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HAZARD EVALUATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) RELEASE LIST:
Island: Hawaii
Filed Under: Puna Geothermal Venture
Unit: Puna Geothermal Venture
Case Number: 19940729-25
Secondary Location Address:
Supplemental Location:
Activity Type: Response
Lead and Program: HEER EP&R
Activity Lead:
Emergency Response:
Substances: SEE INCIDENT DESCRIPTION
Amount (Less or Greater Than):
Assignment End Date:
Result: SOSC NFA
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
SPILLS
SEARCH ID:15 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:PUNA GEOTHERMAL VENTURE REV:03/10/12
ADDRESS:14-3860 KAPOHO-PAHOA RD ID1:HIHR19970807-0935
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 18
THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HAZARD EVALUATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) RELEASE LIST:
Island: Hawaii
Filed Under: Puna Geothermal Venture
Unit: PGV Pentane Release
Case Number: 19970807-0935
Secondary Location Address:
Supplemental Location:
Activity Type: Response
Lead and Program: HEER EP&R
Activity Lead: Bill Perry
Emergency Response:
Substances: n-Pentane
Amount (Less or Greater Than):
Assignment End Date:
Result: SOSC NFA
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
SPILLS
SEARCH ID:16 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:REV:03/10/12
ADDRESS:P55 KAHAKAI BLVD ID1:HIHR20111004-1227
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 19
THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HAZARD EVALUATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) RELEASE LIST:
Island: Hawaii
Filed Under:
Unit: HELCO transformer pole-mounted # k454312k71a release
Case Number: 20111004-1227
Secondary Location Address:
Supplemental Location:
Activity Type: Response
Lead and Program: HEER EP&R
Activity Lead: Curtis Martin
Emergency Response: None
Substances: Transformer Oil
Amount (Less or Greater Than): > 3 Gallons
Assignment End Date:
Result:
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
SPILLS
SEARCH ID:17 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:REV:03/10/12
ADDRESS:P55 KAHAKAI BLVD ID1:HIHR20111213-1058
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:NOT REPORTED
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 20
THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF HAZARD EVALUATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HEER) RELEASE LIST:
Island: Hawaii
Filed Under:
Unit: HELCO transformer pole mounted #110583 release
Case Number: 20111213-1058
Secondary Location Address:
Supplemental Location:
Activity Type: Response
Lead and Program: HEER EP&R
Activity Lead: Curtis Martin
Emergency Response: None
Substances: Transformer Oil
Amount (Less or Greater Than): > 3 Gallons
Assignment End Date:
Result:
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
UST
SEARCH ID:18 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:ALOHA PETROLEUM REV:06/08/12
ADDRESS:15 - 2660 KEAAU - PAHOA RD ID1:9-603780
PAHOA HI 96778 ID2:
STATUS:CURRENTLY IN USE
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:HI DOH
Site Details Page - 21
Tank ID Number: TBI - 87
Tank Status Description: Currently In Use
Tank Capacity: 12000
Substance Description: Gasoline
Date Installed: 01-Mar-05
Date Closed
Owner Name: ALOHA PETROLEUM, LTD. 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1700 Pahoa HI 96778
Tank ID Number: TBI - 87
Tank Status Description: Currently In Use
Tank Capacity: 12000
Substance Description: Gasoline
Date Installed: 01-Mar-05
Date Closed
Owner Name: ALOHA PETROLEUM, LTD. 1132 BISHOP STREET, SUITE 1700 Pahoa HI 96778
Tank ID Number: TBI - diesel
Tank Status Description: Currently In Use
Tank Capacity: 12000
Substance Description: Diesel
Date Installed: 01-Mar-05
Date Closed
Owner Name: ALOHA PETROLEUM, LTD. 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1700 Pahoa HI 96778
Tank ID Number: TBI - diesel
Tank Status Description: Currently In Use
Tank Capacity: 12000
Substance Description: Diesel
Date Installed: 01-Mar-05
Date Closed
Owner Name: ALOHA PETROLEUM, LTD. 1132 BISHOP STREET, SUITE 1700 Pahoa HI 96778
Tank ID Number: TBI-92
Tank Status Description: Currently In Use
Tank Capacity: 12000
Substance Description: Gasoline
Date Installed: 01-Mar-05
Date Closed
Owner Name: ALOHA PETROLEUM, LTD. 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1700 Pahoa HI 96778
Tank ID Number: TBI-92
Tank Status Description: Currently In Use
Tank Capacity: 12000
Substance Description: Gasoline
Date Installed: 01-Mar-05
Date Closed
Environmental FirstSearch
Site Detail Report
Target Property:15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD JOB:51539
PAHOA, HI 96778
TRIBALLAND
SEARCH ID:19 DIST/DIR:NON GC ELEVATION:MAP ID:
NAME:BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS CONTACT INFORMATION REV:01/15/08
ADDRESS:UNKNOWN ID1:BIA-96778
HI 96778 ID2:
HAWAII STATUS:
CONTACT: PHONE:
SOURCE:BIA
Site Details Page - 22
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS CONTACT INFORMATION
OFFICE: Pacific Regional Office
CONTACT: CLAY GREGORY,REGIONAL DIRECTOR
OFFICE ADDRESS: 2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento CA 95825
OFFICE PHONE: Phone: 916-978-6000
OFFICE FAX: Fax: 916-978-6099
The Native American Consultation Database (NACD) is a tool for identifying consultation contacts for Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages and
corporations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The database is not a comprehensive source of information, but it does provide a starting point
for the consultation process by identifying tribal leaders and NAGPRA contacts. This database can be accessed online at the following web address
http://home.nps.gov/nacd/
Environmental FirstSearch Descriptions
NPL: EPA NATIONAL PRIORITY LIST - The National Priorities List is a list of the worst hazardous waste sites that have been
identified by Superfund. Sites are only put on the list after they have been scored using the Hazard Ranking System (HRS),
and have been subjected to public comment. Any site on the NPL is eligible for cleanup using Superfund Trust money. A
Superfund site is any land in the United States that has been contaminated by hazardous waste and identified by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a candidate for cleanup because it poses a risk to human health and/or the
environment.FINAL - Currently on the Final NPLPROPOSED - Proposed for NPL
NPL DELISTED: EPA NATIONAL PRIORITY LIST Subset - Database of delisted NPL sites. The National Oil and Hazardous
Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) establishes the criteria that the EPA uses to delete sites from the NPL. In
accordance with 40 CFR 300.425.(e), sites may be deleted from the NPL where no further response is
appropriate.DELISTED - Deleted from the Final NPL
CERCLIS: EPA COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY INFORMATION
SYSTEM (CERCLIS)- CERCLIS is a database of potential and confirmed hazardous waste sites at which the EPA Superfund
program has some involvement. It contains sites that are either proposed to be or are on the National Priorities List (NPL)
as well as sites that are in the screening and assessment phase for possible inclusion on the NPL.PART OF NPL- Site is part
of NPL siteDELETED - Deleted from the Final NPLFINAL - Currently on the Final NPLNOT PROPOSED - Not on the
NPLNOT VALID - Not Valid Site or IncidentPROPOSED - Proposed for NPLREMOVED - Removed from Proposed
NPLSCAN PLAN - Pre-proposal SiteWITHDRAWN - Withdrawn
NFRAP: EPA COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY INFORMATION
SYSTEM ARCHIVED SITES - database of Archive designated CERCLA sites that, to the best of EPA's knowledge,
assessment has been completed and has determined no further steps will be taken to list this site on the National Priorities
List (NPL). This decision does not necessarily mean that there is no hazard associated with a given site; it only means that,
based upon available information, the location is not judged to be a potential NPL site.NFRAP – No Further Remedial
Action PlanP - Site is part of NPL siteD - Deleted from the Final NPLF - Currently on the Final NPLN - Not on the NPLO -
Not Valid Site or IncidentP - Proposed for NPLR - Removed from Proposed NPLS - Pre-proposal SiteW – Withdrawn
RCRA COR ACT: EPA RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY INFORMATION SYSTEM SITES - Database of
hazardous waste information contained in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Information (RCRAInfo), a national
program management and inventory system about hazardous waste handlers. In general, all generators, transporters,
treaters, storers, and disposers of hazardous waste are required to provide information about their activities to state
environmental agencies. These agencies, in turn pass on the information to regional and national EPA offices. This
regulation is governed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended by the Hazardous and Solid
Waste Amendments of 1984.RCRAInfo facilities that have reported violations and subject to corrective actions.
RCRA TSD: EPA RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY INFORMATION SYSTEM TREATMENT, STORAGE, and
DISPOSAL FACILITIES. - Database of hazardous waste information contained in the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act Information (RCRAInfo), a national program management and inventory system about hazardous waste handlers. In
general, all generators, transporters, treaters, storers, and disposers of hazardous waste are required to provide
information about their activities to state environmental agencies. These agencies, in turn pass on the information to
regional and national EPA offices. This regulation is governed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as
amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984.Facilities that treat, store, dispose, or incinerate
hazardous waste.
RCRA GEN: EPA/MA DEP/CT DEP RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY INFORMATION SYSTEM
GENERATORS - Database of hazardous waste information contained in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Information (RCRAInfo), a national program management and inventory system about hazardous waste handlers. In
general, all generators, transporters, treaters, storers, and disposers of hazardous waste are required to provide
information about their activities to state environmental agencies. These agencies, in turn pass on the information to
regional and national EPA offices. This regulation is governed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as
amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984.Facilities that generate or transport hazardous waste or
meet other RCRA requirements.LGN - Large Quantity GeneratorsSGN - Small Quantity GeneratorsVGN – Conditionally
Exempt Generator.Included are RAATS (RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System) and CMEL (Compliance Monitoring
& Enforcement List) facilities. CONNECTICUT HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST – Database of all shipments of hazardous
waste within, into or from Connecticut. The data includes date of shipment, transporter and TSD info, and material
shipped and quantity. This data is appended to the details of existing generator records. MASSACHUSETTES
HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR – database of generators that are regulated under the MA DEP. VQN-MA =
generates less than 220 pounds or 27 gallons per month of hazardous waste or waste oil.SQN-MA = generates 220 to
2,200 pounds or 27 to 270 gallons per month of waste oil.LQG-MA = generates greater than 2,200 lbs of hazardous waste
or waste oil per month.
RCRA NLR: EPA RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY INFORMATION SYSTEM SITES - Database of hazardous
waste information contained in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Information (RCRAInfo), a national program
management and inventory system about hazardous waste handlers. In general, all generators, transporters, treaters,
storers, and disposers of hazardous waste are required to provide information about their activities to state environmental
agencies. These agencies, in turn pass on the information to regional and national EPA offices. This regulation is governed
by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of
1984.not currently classified by the EPA but are still included in the RCRAInfo database. Reasons for non classification:
Failure to report in a timely matter. No longer in business. No longer in business at the listed address. No longer
generating hazardous waste materials in quantities which require reporting.
Fed Brownfield: EPA BROWNFIELD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) - database designed to assist EPA in collecting,
tracking, and updating information, as well as reporting on the major activities and accomplishments of the various
Brownfield grant Programs./n CLEANUPS IN MY COMMUNITY (subset) - Sites, facilities and properties that have been
contaminated by hazardous materials and are being, or have been, cleaned up under EPA's brownfield’s program.
ERNS: EPA/NRC EMERGENCY RESPONSE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (ERNS) - Database of incidents reported to the
National Response Center. These incidents include chemical spills, accidents involving chemicals (such as fires or
explosions), oil spills, transportation accidents that involve oil or chemicals, releases of radioactive materials, sightings of
oil sheens on bodies of water, terrorist incidents involving chemicals, incidents where illegally dumped chemicals have
been found, and drills intended to prepare responders to handle these kinds of incidents. Data since January 2001 has
been received from the National Response System database as the EPA no longer maintains this data.
Tribal Lands: DOI/BIA INDIAN LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES - Database of areas with boundaries established by
treaty, statute, and (or) executive or court order, recognized by the Federal Government as territory in which American
Indian tribes have primary governmental authority. The Indian Lands of the United States map layer shows areas of 640
acres or more, administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Included are Federally-administered lands within a reservation
which may or may not be considered part of the reservation.BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFIARS CONTACT - Regional contact
information for the Bureau of Indian Affairs offices.
State Spills 90: HI DOH RELEASES LISTING-The Hawaii Department of Health's Office of Hazard Evaluation and
Emergency Response (HEER) Releases inventory of facilities, sites, or areas in which HEER has an interest, has investigated,
or may investigate.
State/Tribal SWL: HI DOH HI DOH SOLID WASTE SECTION LANDFILL DATABASE- Landfills listings for the islands of
Hawaii from the Hawaii Department of Health's Office of Solid Waste Management.
State/Tribal Sites: HI DOH STATE RESPONSE LISTING-The Hawaii Department of Health's Office of Hazard Evaluation
and Emergency Response (HEER) inventory of facilities, sites, or areas in which HEER has an interest, has investigated, or
may investigate under HRS 128D (includes CERCLIS sites).
State/Tribal IC: HI DOH INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS LISTING-The Hawaii Department of Health's Office of Hazard
Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER) inventory of sites with institutional controls.
State/Tribal LUST: HI DOH LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS-The Hawaii Department of Health's inventory of
sites with leaking underground storage tanks.
State/Tribal UST/AST: HI DOH UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS- The Hawaii Department of Health's inventory of
underground storage tanks.
State/Tribal VCP: HI DOH VOLUNTARY RESPONSE PROGRAM LISTING-The Hawaii Department of Health's Office of
Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER) inventory of sites participating in the state's Voluntary Response
Program.
State/Tribal Brownfields: HI DOH STATE BROWNFIELDS LISTING-The Hawaii Department of Health's Office of Hazard
Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER) inventory of brownfields sites.
Federal IC / EC: EPA FEDERAL ENGINEERING AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS- Superfund sites that have either an
engineering or an institutional control. The data includes the control and the media contaminated. RESOURCE
CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY INFORMATION SYSTEM SITES (RCRA) – RCRA site the have institutional controls.
Environmental FirstSearch Database Sources
NPL: EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Updated quarterly
NPL DELISTED: EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Updated quarterly
CERCLIS: EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Updated quarterly
NFRAP: EPA Environmental Protection Agency.
Updated quarterly
RCRA COR ACT: EPA Environmental Protection Agency.
Updated quarterly
RCRA TSD: EPA Environmental Protection Agency.
Updated quarterly
RCRA GEN: EPA/MA DEP/CT DEP Environmental Protection Agency, Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
Updated quarterly
RCRA NLR: EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Updated quarterly
Fed Brownfield: EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Updated quarterly
ERNS: EPA/NRC Environmental Protection AgencyNational Response Center.
Updated annually
Tribal Lands: DOI/BIA United States Department of the InteriorBureau of Indian Affairs
Updated annually
State Spills 90: HI DOH Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response, Hawaii State Department of Health Phone
Number: (808) 586-4249
Updated biannually
State/Tribal SWL: HI DOH The Hawaii Department of Health Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch Phone Numbers: Phone:
(808) 586-4226 Fax: (808) 586-7509
Updated annually/when available
State/Tribal Sites: HI DOH Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response, Hawaii State Department of Health
Phone Number: (808) 586-4249
Updated biannually
State/Tribal IC: HI DOH Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response, Hawaii State Department of Health Phone
Number: (808) 586-4249
Updated biannually
State/Tribal LUST: HI DOH The Hawaii Department of Health, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch Phone: (808) 586-4226
Updated biannually
State/Tribal UST/AST: HI DOH The Hawaii Department of Health, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch Phone: (808) 586-
4226
Updated biannually
State/Tribal VCP: HI DOH Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response, Hawaii State Department of Health
Phone Number: (808) 586-4249
Updated biannually
State/Tribal Brownfields: HI DOH Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response, Hawaii State Department of
Health Phone Number: (808) 586-4249
Updated biannually
Federal IC / EC: EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Updated quarterly
Environmental FirstSearch
1 Mile Radius from Area
Single Map:
15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD, PAHOA, HI 96778
Source: Tele Atlas
Area Polygon .............................................................................................
Identified Site, Multiple Sites, Receptor .....................................................
NPL, DELNPL, Brownfield, Solid Waste Landfill (SWL), Hazardous Waste
Triballand.....................................................................................................
Black Rings Represent 1/4 Mile Radius;Red Ring Represents 500 ft. Radius
Environmental FirstSearch
1 Mile Radius from Area
ASTM-05: NPL, RCRACOR, STATE
15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD, PAHOA, HI 96778
Source: Tele Atlas
Area Polygon .............................................................................................
Identified Site, Multiple Sites, Receptor .....................................................
NPL, DELNPL, Brownfield, Solid Waste Landfill (SWL), Hazardous Waste
Triballand.....................................................................................................
Black Rings Represent 1/4 Mile Radius;Red Ring Represents 500 ft. Radius
Environmental FirstSearch
.5 Mile Radius from Area
ASTM-05: Multiple Databases
15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD, PAHOA, HI 96778
Source: Tele Atlas
Area Polygon .............................................................................................
Identified Site, Multiple Sites, Receptor .....................................................
NPL, DELNPL, Brownfield, Solid Waste Landfill (SWL), Hazardous Waste
Triballand.....................................................................................................
Black Rings Represent 1/4 Mile Radius;Red Ring Represents 500 ft. Radius
Environmental FirstSearch
.25 Mile Radius from Area
ASTM-05: Multiple Databases
15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD, PAHOA, HI 96778
Source: Tele Atlas
Area Polygon .............................................................................................
Identified Site, Multiple Sites, Receptor .....................................................
NPL, DELNPL, Brownfield, Solid Waste Landfill (SWL), Hazardous Waste
Triballand.....................................................................................................
Black Rings Represent 1/4 Mile Radius;Red Ring Represents 500 ft. Radius
Environmental FirstSearch
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ASTM-05: RCRANLR, ERNS, SPILLS90
15-2714 PAHOA VILLAGE RD, PAHOA, HI 96778
Source: Tele Atlas
Area Polygon .............................................................................................
Identified Site, Multiple Sites, Receptor .....................................................
NPL, DELNPL, Brownfield, Solid Waste Landfill (SWL), Hazardous Waste
Triballand.....................................................................................................
Black Rings Represent 1/4 Mile Radius;Red Ring Represents 500 ft. Radius
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APPENDIX 3
SHPD CONSULTATION AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD
INSPECTION REPORT
STATE OF HAWAII
DEP,\RTMENT OF LA^"D AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE HISTONC PRESERVATION DIVISION
60I KAMOKILA BOULEVARD, ROOM 555
KAPOLEI. HAWA]I 96707
Jure I8,2012
Jon McElvan€Y, RA
lnoue Hawaii Realty CorP
l0l AupuniStreet, Suile 10001
Hilo, Hawai i 96720
(zp_nash@yahoo com)
AlohaMr. McEivaneyi
Subj€ct:
LOG NO: 2012.1612
DOC No: 1206TD22
Chaptcr 6E-42 Historic Preservation Ref iew -
Stat; Land Use Bo ndary aod Hawai'i Countv Chtnge ofZonc Application tor 9'93 Acres
Keonepoko lki Ahupua'r, PuDa Disirict, Islrnd ofHaw$i'i
TMK: (3) 1-5-007:006,069 afld 0?0
rn""t you ror t
--*ri"s a "l'an;e in Stare zoning from agricuhl€ lo urban; and a chanse in Counrv zoDing from A-la
eoricultuiat .o CVitO Vrllaqe Comnier.at. for the purpose of conslflcting a relail shopping cent€r. Each of the
ir'''"" pu,..r. -. comp".e,l1r I l acres and curenliv being us€d as a base vard for Bryson's cinders, and for
residenlial purposes. Lccording io the application, the existing dwelhrss dale 1() 1975 and 1985
The par€ets are locared wilhin the Keonepoko Hom€steads subdivision and are oucide the Pahoa Hishn. Disrrict
(SIHi' 50-10-45-7388), and we have no r;colds of hisloric propenies within o. adjalenlto these parcels Webave
iecently -viewed a sio"kpiling pemit for parcel 006, and delennined thal no hisroric properlies would be affected
Qog 2:0I 2.04 I 3, Doc I 20iroo.r1. In zooo, we reuewed a special pemit application for a l-50-ft^telesnmunication
towir on Pacel 069 ard wer€ informed lhar lhe parcel had been previouslv graded (Los 261i9, Doc 0409PM05)
Photognphssubmittedwiththecurrentalp]icationindicalelhatlheprojectareahasbeensignificandyalleredin
connecrion with lhe cufr€nl business.
Based on avsilabte informatio!,lhe history ofland use, and tle cunent condiliorl ofihe project afea, we beli€ve thal
no historic properties will be affected by the proposed change in zoning and tuture conslruction aclivities
In the event thar hisloric resources, including human skelelal remains, aliifacis, structural remants or lava tubes are
idenrilied durine rhe construcdon activities, please cease work in the imrnediate vicinity oflle find, protect the find
fron addnionaidisturbance, and eonracr rhe State Hisroric Presenalion Division, Hawaii Islmd Section ai (808)
933-7653. Please conlacl me at lter.sa.K Do,hanr?lrau.ii !o\ if vou have anv questions or concenls regading
this iexer.
Mahalo,
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Theresa K. Donham
Archaeology Blanch Chief
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>g?/HISTORIC PRESERVATION* DIVISION
DEPART]\IENT Of L N*D AND N,\TURAL Rf,SOURCES
601 KaDokila B.ulelard. Suile 555
K.polc1. HI96306
December I l,2012
Mr. Grah.n Knopp
GK Erlvironmental
P.O. Box Ill0
Honoka'a. Harvai i 967,1-ltl(]
Dear Mr. Knopp:
LOG NO: 2012.2538
2012.2769
20t2.3424
DOC NO: l2l2SN02
SUBJECT:Chrpter6E-42 Ilisioric Prcservation Revie$ En!ironmentrlAsselrment
Pahoa Villagc Road Shopping Ccntcr and Roadwty Improiments
Kconepoko lki Ahtrpua'4, Puna District,Island ofHawri'i
TMK: (3) 1-5-007: 006.069. 070 and 0s5 Roadwlv
Thank you for rhe opportunily to provide comnents for tbe proposed Environmentil Assessnent (EA) for Pahoa
Village Road Sbopping Cenler and Related Roadway Improvemenls We received vour subnitlal September 2l'
201 24 we apologize for lhe delayed review and thank you for your parience The proposed projecr will include a
shopping canter on a 9.93 acres of privalely-owned land along Pahoa Villase Road As a result of lhe proposed
projed.;oadway imprcvements will be nessecary as well as a 937 acre extension ofKahakai Boulev'rd to allow
access to the proposed project.
Our records indicare thal lhis area is outside lhe boundaries of lhe Paho. Historic District (SIHP Sile 50-10-55-
7388)r however, there is a potential for archaeologica' resources. based on findings in nearbv parcels on Decenrber
1. 2012. a field inspeclion of rhe proposed sbopping center project area and roadwav exlensioD of Kahakai
BoulevardwasconductedbySHPDslaiTarchaeologistsernNaleimaile(Parcel055).Theinspeclinn'nnnlllh,llhe
projeci area has been previously grubbed and graded, and much of ihe proposed roadwav has been impacled bv
irockpiling of materials fro tbe adjacenl projecl area. A portion of the proposcd exlension is inlact and il is
recommended lbat additional fieldwork b€ conducled in rhis area to verif' the presence or absence of hisloric
We recommend that an archaeologrcal inspection be conducled of the undisturbed ponions of Parcel 055 bv a
qualified archaeologisl. If evidence of hisloric properlies is found. an inventory sunev repon documentins the
archaeological fieldwork and findings should be submitled lo lbe SHPD for review and approval prior to anv tunher
Iand alteration in undisturbed areas. we will awxit complelion of the EA prior ro approaal ofanv relaled gradins or
slockpiling permils connecled wilh this proj..i Ple,se.ontact Sean NaleiDaile at (808) 933-7651 or
Sqrn I'.Nrl.nnailck, lla$rii.!ro\ ifyou have any queslions or concems regarding this letler'
Archaeology Bnnch Clrief
January 2, 2013 RC-0830
Sean Nāleimaile, M.A.
Assistant Hawai‘i Island Archaeologist DLNR-SHPD
40 Po‘okela Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Sean:
In response to a DLNR-SHPD comment letter (DOC NO: 1212SN02) concerning the use of a
state-owned parcel (TMK: 3-1-5-07:055) for the extension of Kahakai Blvd in conjunction with the development of the Pāhoa Village Road Shopping Center, Graham Knopp of GK
Environmental asked Rechtman Consulting, LLC to conduct a field inspection of the roughly 1
acre parcel, which is situated in Keonepoko Iki Ahupua‘a, Puna District, Island of Hawai‘i (Figures 1 and 2). Extending for roughly 820 feet west from Pāhoa Village Road (Figure 3), this
narrow (50 feet wide) parcel was briefly inspected by DLNR-SHPD staff on December 1, 2012,
and was found to be mostly previously grubbed and graded. However, DLNR-SHPD noted that a small portion of the parcel was intact and they recommended that additional fieldwork be
conducted to verify the presence or absence of historic properties.
Keonepoko Iki Ahupua‘a was retained as Government Land during the Māhele, and no Land
Commission Award claims were made within the ahupua‘a (Waihona ‘Āina database). Beginning
in 1903 a mauka portion of the ahupua‘a (in the vicinity of the current study area) was commuted as grant parcels and homestead lots (Figure 4). Only a few archaeological studies have been
completed in Keonepoko Iki and most have been in the coastal portion of the ahupua‘a.
However, one prior study (Rechtman 2004) was completed for TMK: 3-1-5-07:017, which is located approximately 500 meters to the north of the current study area. The ground surface of
that project area was found to have been extensively mechanically disturbed in the past and one
lava tube was encountered and explored that proved to be culturally sterile. No historic properties were recorded during that study.
On December 28, 2012, Robert B. Rechtman, Ph.D., Dave Nelson, B.A., Amy Ketner, B.A.,
and Lauryl Zenobi, B.A. conducted a thorough surface examination of the study parcel. Ground visibility was fair within the small undisturbed portion of the parcel (Figure 5) and excellent
within the previously disturbed portion of the parcel (Figures 6 and 7). As a result of the
fieldwork, there were no surface archaeological resources observed and the likelihood of encountering subsurface resources is extremely remote. Based on these negative findings, on
behalf of our client, we are requesting that DLNR-SHPD issue a written determination of “no historic properties affected” in accordance with HAR 13§13-284-5(b)1.
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In the highly unlikely event that archaeological resources are encountered during subsurface development activities within the current study area, work in the immediate area of the discovery
will be halted and DLNR-SHPD contacted as outlined in Hawai‘i Administrative Rules 13§13-275-12.
Should you require further information, please contact me directly.
Respectfully,
Bob Rechtman, Ph.D. Principal Archaeologist
References Cited
Rechtman, R
2004 Request for SHPO Concurrence with a Determination of No Historic Properties
Affected Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and in Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (TMK:3-1-5-07:17),
Keonepoko Nui and Keonepoko Iki ahupua‘a, Puna District, Island of Hawai‘i.
Rechtman Consulting Letter Report RC-0277. Prepared for Brian Nishimura, Hilo, Hawai‘i.
Figure 1. Study area location.
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Portion of USGS 7.5 minute series quadrangle Pahoa North, HI 1997
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Figure 2. Portion of Tax Map 3-1-5-07 showing study parcel (055, shaded).
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Figure 3. Study area as seen from existing portion of Kahakai Blvd, view to the west.
Figure 4. Hawai'i Registered Map 2084 originally prepared in 1903 and updated in 1947, showing current study area.
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Current Study Area
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Figure 5. Small intact portion of study area, view to the east.
Figure 6. Graded mauka portion of study area, view to the west.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF L,\ND AND NATUR\L Rf,SOURCES
601KrnokilrB.ul.va Su e 555
Kapolei. H196806
January 1,1.2013
Roben Rechtman, Ph.D.
Rechtmen Consulting, LLC
507'A E. Lanikaula Sl.
Hilo. Hawai i 96720
LOG NO: 2013 0081
DOC NO: l30lSN02
Chrpter 6E-42 Historic Prcservafion Rcview
Archaeologicrl Field lnspection ofthe Proposcd Kahakai Boulevard trrtensio[
Kconepoko tki Ahupua'a, Puna District,Island ofHawri'i
TMk: r1l l-5-llll7:05{
Thank you for your response to the DLNR-SHPD commenl letrer requesling additional fieldwork for the proposed
Environnental Assessmenr (EA) for Pahoa viUrge Road Shoppins Cenrer and Relared Ro.dway Improvements
(Los No.2012.2769 Doc. No. l2l2SN02). We re.er\ed )our lener on January 2'" 20ll The proposed roadway
improvements will include a .937 acre extension of Kahakai Boulevard to allow access to the proposed Pahoa
Villase Road Shoppins Cenler.
A field inspection of the proposed roadway extension of Kahakai Boulevard by SHPD staff archaeologist Sean
Naleimaile (Parcel 055) i.dicated rhal a ponion of rhe proposed roadway exlension was recenlly impacted by
slockpili.g of materiak A portion of the proposed exlension was undislurbed and it was recommended that
additional fieldwork be conducled in lhis area ro verify the presence or absence of historic propedies (Log No.
2012.2769 Doc. No. I2l2SN02).
Your lerer describes rhe merhods and findings of an archaeological field inspection thal was conducled of lhe
undisturbed porrions of Parcel 055. No evidence ofhistoric propenies were identified during the tuspeclion. Based
on lbese findings. we concur with your recommendation lhat no historic properties will be affected by the proposed
exlension of Kahakai Blvd. Please contact Sean N.leimaile at (808) 933-7651 or Sc.n.l' \rlcin ilc i, ll!\ ril.!o\ if
you have any questions orconcems reSardinslhis lener.
Archaeology Branch Cbief
Mr. Graham Knopp
GK Environmenlal
PO Box I3)0
Honoka'a. HI96727
APPENDIX 4
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS REPORT