Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 40, Number 5, 1 May 2023 — CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: NORTH KOHALA DISTRICT, HAWAI'I ISLAND [ARTICLE]

CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: NORTH KOHALA DISTRICT, HAWAI'I ISLAND

V HO'OLAHA LEHULEHU V ^ PUBLIC NOTICE "

At the request of the Leeward Planning Commission, ASM Affiliates (ASM) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) for the proposed Lālpala Makai Planned Unit Development project located in the Kapala'alaea 2nd Ahupua'a, North Kona District, Island of Hawai'i. The area where project activities will occur is comprised of roughly 11.4 acres located on Tax Map Key (TMK) (3) 7-7-008:121. ASM is in search of kama'āina (persons who have genealogical connections and or are familiar from childhood with the aina) of Kapala'aea 2nd. ASM is seeking information about the area's cultural resources and or cultural uses of the project area; and past and or ongoing cultural practices that have or continue to occur within the project area. ASM is also seeking input regarding strategies to prevent or mitigate potential impacts on culturally valued resources or traditional customary practices. If you have and are willing to share any such information, please contact Kau'i Lopes, klopes@asmafhliates.com, phone (808) 969-6066, mailing address ASM Afhliates 507A E. Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720. Mahalo. CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: THE KO'OLAU AND KIPAHULU FOREST RESERVE, ISLAND OF MAUI On behalf of the Maui Forest Birds Recovery Project, ASM Afhliates is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment to inform a HRS, Chapter 343 Environmental Assessment being prepared for the proposed release of captive-bred 'alalā (Corvus hawaiiensis) on State-owned conservation lands in the upper elevations of the

Ko'olau Forest Reserve in Ke'anae Ahupua'a (portion of TMK: (2) 1-1-002:002) and in the Kīpahulu Forest Reserve in Naholoku Ahupua'a (portion of TMK: (2) 1-7-004:006), located respectively in Ko'olau and Kaupō Districts, Island of Maui. In addition to the release of captive-bred populations of 'alalā on conservation lands, other associated activities include performing invasive predator control in the immediate release areas; monitoring individuals bird survival and breeding activities to support adaptive management action that would help improve the efhcacy of future releases on Maui and Hawai'i Island; creation of low-impact foot trails in the release areas to aid with the associated project activities; the construction of temporary bird cages; and improving held eamp infrastructure. _ ASM is seeking kama'aina familiar with the area's cultural resources, customs, and practices. We also seek input regarding strategies to prevent or mitigate impacts on culturally valued resources or traditional customary practices. If you know of such information, please contact Lokelani Brandt, lbrandt@asmafhliates.com, (808) 969-6066. CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND SECTION 106 CONSULTATION NOTICE: WAIMEA, KO'OLAULOA DISTRICT (O'AHU) Honua Consulting, LLC, on behalf of Hi'ipaka, LLC, is conducting a cultural impact assessment (CIA) and supporting National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 eomplianee for the Proposed Waimea Valley Improvements Project, TMKs: (1) 6-1-002:002, 003, 005, 013, and 017. Hi'ipaka, LLC owns and manages Waimea Valley, a Hawaiian cultural center and botanical garden located on the North Shore of the island

of O'ahu. Hi'ipaka proposes improvements to Waimea Valley to improve overall experience of visitors as well as to upgrade the existing infrastructure and to address safety concerns. Honua Consulting is seeking consultation with practitioners, Native Hawaiian Organizations, stakeholders, and other individuals. Specihcally, consultation is sought on a) identihcation of historic properties or cultural resources that may be in the proposed project area, b) historic or existing cultural resources or traditional practices that may be impacted by the proposed project, and d) individuals or organizations that should be sought out for consultation. Individuals or organizations interested in participating ean contact Honua Consulting at community@honuaconsulting. eom or (808) 392-1617. CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICE: MULTIPLE AHUPUA'A (SOUTH MAUI) Honua Consulting, LLC, on behalf of Ledcor Maui, LP, is conducting a cultural impact assessment (CIA) for the Proposed Ledcor South Maui Properties and Improvements, TMKs: (2) 2-1-008:114, 127, 128, 130, 132, 133, 135, 136, 143, 145, 147, 148, and 154 (CPR Unit 2); (2) 2-1028:002 and 005; (2) 3-9-037:073; (2) 3-9-038:028 and 049; and a Portion of Pi'ilani Highway (no TMK). The project includes muhiple discontigenous parcels located in muhiple ahupua'a and moku, including: Kama'ole Ahupuaa (Kula Moku); Paeahu and Palauea Ahupuaa (Honua'ula Moku). The proposed project consists of a mix of single-family and multifamily residential communities are proposed for eight properties, with a proposed estimated total of 925-975 units. Honua Consulting is seeking consultation with practitioners, Native Hawaiian

Organizations, stakeholders, and other individuals. Specifically, consultation is sought on a) identification of historic properties or cultural resources that may be in the proposed project area, b) historic or existing cultural resources or traditional practices that may be impacted by the proposed project, and d) individuals or organizations that should be sought out for consultation. Individuals or organizations interested in participating ean contact Honua Consulting at community @ honuaconsulting. eom or (808) 392-1617. KA PAAKAI ANALYSIS NOTICE: OLOWALU (MAUI) Honua Consulting, LLC, on behalf of Olowalu Water Company, is conducting a Ka Pa'akai analysis for groundwater and surface water use permit applications in the ahupua'a of Olowalu, in the moku of Lāhainā in West Maui, Muhiple TMKs. Honua Consulting is seeking consultation with practitioners, Native Hawaiian Organizations, stakeholders, and other individuals. Specifically, consultation is sought on a) identification of historic properties or cultural resources that may be in the proposed project area, b) historic or existing cultural resources or traditional practices that may be impacted by the proposed project, and d) individuals or organizations that should be sought out for consultation. Individuals or organizations interested in participating ean contact Honua Consulting at community @ honuaconsulting. eom or (808) 392-1617. KA PAAKAI ANALYSIS NOTICE: LAUNIUPOKO (MAUI) Honua Consulting, LLC, on behalf of Launiupoko Irrigation Co., Ine., is conducting a Ka Pa'akai analysis for groundwater and surface water use permit

applications in the ahupua'a of Launiupoko, in the moku of Lāhaina in West Maui, Multiple TMKs. Honua Consulting is seeking consultation with practitioners, Native Hawaiian Organizations, stakeholders, and other individuals. Specifically, consultation is sought on a) identification of historic properties or cultural resources that may be in the proposed project area, b) historic or existing cultural resources or traditional practices that may be impacted by the proposed project, and d) individuals or organizations that should be sought out for consultation. Individuals or organizations interested in participating ean contact Honua Consulting at community @ honuaconsulting. eom or (808) 392-1617. KA PAAKAI ANALYSIS NOTICE: LAUNIUPOKO (MAUI) Honua Consulting, LLC, on behalf of Launiupoko Water Co., is conducting a Ka Pa'akai analysis for groundwater and surface water use permit applications in the ahupua'a of Launiupoko, in the moku of Lāhaina in West Maui, Muhiple TMKs. Honua Consulting is seeking eonsultation with practitioners, Native Hawaiian Organizations, stakeholders, and other individuals. Specifically, consultation is sought on a) identification of historic properties or cultural resources that may be in the proposed project area, b) historic or existing cultural resources or traditional practices that may be impacted by the proposed project, and d) individuals or organizations that should be sought out for consultation. Individuals or organizations interested in participating ean contact Honua Consulting at community @ honuaconsulting. eom or (808) 392-1617. ■