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The Environmental Notice provides public notice for projects undergoing environmental review in Hawaiʻi as mandated under Section 343-3, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, the Environmental Impact Statement Law. Along with publishing Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements for projects in Hawaiʻi, The Environmental Notice also includes other items related to the shoreline, coastal zone, and federal activities.
June 23, 2017
Hōkūleʻa Homecoming Photo by Jesse Broder Van Dyke
235 South Beretania Street, Suite 702 • Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96813 • (808) 586-4185 • [email protected] • http://health.hawaii.gov/oeqc
David Y. Ige, Governor Scott Glenn, Director
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Table of Contents
LEGEND New document count in this issue: 7 total
- HRS § 343-5(b) Agency Actions: 4- HRS § 343-5(e) Applicant Actions: 3
Statewide Map of New HRS Chapter 343 Actions
Meurer Residence
Statewide Map of New HRS Chapter 343 Actions 2Hawaiʻi
Meurer Single-Family Residence at ʻOpihikao FEA (FONSI) 3Maui
Renewable energy conversion and sludge processing for the Wailuku - Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WKW-WRF) EISPN 3
Oʻahu‘Aiea High School Girls Athletic Locker Room – Weight Training Facility DEA (AFNSI) 4James Campbell High School Classroom Building Complex FEA (FONSI) 4East Kapolei Middle School DEA (AFNSI) 5Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor Fuel Pier & Harbor Improvements FEIS and Appendices 5Shangri La Breakwater Safety Initiative and Shoreline Stabilization Project FEA (FONSI) 6
Previously Published Documents Open for Comment 6Coastal Zone Management Notices
Special Management Area (SMA) Minor Permits 7Shoreline Notices
Applications for Shoreline Certification 7Proposed Shoreline Certifications and Rejections 8
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Actions 9Glossary of Terms and Definitions 10
Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor
East Kapolei Middle School
Campbell High Classroom Building
ʻAiea High Girls Locker Room
WKWWRF
Shangri La Breakwater
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Meurer Single-Family Residence in the Conservation District at ʻOpihikao FEA (FONSI)HRS §343-5(a) Trigger
(2) Propose any use within any land classified as a conservation district
District(s) PunaTMK(s) (3) 1-3-004: 008Permit(s) Various (see document)Approving Agency
State Department of Land and Natural ResourcesLauren Yasaka, Staff Planner, (808) 587-0386, [email protected] Punchbowl Street, Room 131, Honolulu, HI 96813
Applicant William Meurer701 Linda Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105C/O James Leonard, (808) 896-3459, [email protected]
Consultant Geometrician Associates LLCRon Terry, (808) 969-7090, [email protected]. Box 396, Hilo, HI 96721
Status Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determination. Comments are not taken on this determination.A single-family residence is planned on a 0.958-acre Conservation District property, with a total of 2,265 square feet of living area, lānai, carport, and porch, with a 3,000-gallon water tank. Other features include a driveway, solar panels, a water well, and an individual wastewater system. The structure has been sited and designed to minimize impact to existing sight lines from the Red Road to the sea. A hedge bordering the property will be trimmed to four feet or shorter. The home is setback from the shoreline a minimum of 73 feet in order to avoid the effects of waves, sea spray and potential future erosion. Landclearing over less than a quarter-acre would produce short-term impacts to noise, air and water quality, and scenery, mitigated by Best Management Practices. The vegetation has been repeatedly disturbed in the past and is now primarily non-native, with no rare, threatened or endangered plants. Impacts to the islandwide-ranging endangered Hawaiian hoary bat and Hawaiian hawk will be avoided through vegetation removal timing. An archaeological survey determined that two sites were present, both of them low-stacked livestock walls. Although not required to be preserved, they will remain on the property as-is.
Hawaiʻi
Renewable energy conversion and sludge processing for the Wailuku - Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WKWWRF) EISPNHRS §343-5(a) Trigger
(1) Propose the use of state or county lands or the use of state or county funds(2) Propose any use within any land classified as a conservation district
District(s) WailukuTMK(s) (2) 3-8-001:188 (portion)Permit(s) Various (see document)Approving Agency
County of Maui, Department of Environmental ManagementDirector Stewart Stant, (808) 270-7431, [email protected] Main Street, Suite 2B, Wailuku, HI 96793
Applicant Maui All Natural Alternative, LLC (MANA)Jeff Walsh, (808) 729-1495, (760) 436-8870 X-108, [email protected] 5780 Fleet Street, Suite 310, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Status Administrative 30-day public review and comment period starts. Comments are due by July 24, 2017. Please send comments to the approving agency/accepting authority and copy the applicant and the consultant.
The County selected MANA through an RFP process for a renewable energy and sludge drying solution. MANA will install an anaerobic digester and associated appurtenances onsite to digest energy crops grown on former Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar plantation lands and sourced locally from Central Maui Feedstocks, LLC. The product of the anaerobic digestion process is re-newable methane (biogas) that is treated on site and used to fuel a combined heat and power (CHP) engine for electrical power generation. Waste heat from the CHP with additional biogas will provide the required heat for the drying of all the municipally generated wastewater biosolids produced on Maui. The Project is not designed to export electrical energy to the grid. All energy crops will be grown on existing agricultural land. The Project goals are to provide locally sourced renewable energy to assist the County of Maui in achieving its renewable goals and to provide a long term sustainable solution for biosolids management.
Maui
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‘Aiea High School Girls Athletic Locker Room – Weight Training Facility DEA (AFNSI)HRS §343-5(a) Trigger
(1) Propose the use of state or county lands or the use of state or county funds
District(s) ʻEwaTMK(s) (1) 9-8-031: 017Permit(s) Noise, Facility Access Review, Chapter 6E Historic Review, Grading, Building,
Certificate of Occupancy, Waiver (Height), Fire Plans Review, BWS Construction Plan/Building Permit Review
Proposing/Determining Agency
Department of Education, State of Hawai‘iKarynn Yoneshige, Project Management Facilities Development Branch, Office of School Facilities and Support Services, Project Coordinator, (808) 784-5127, Karynn_Yoneshige/FacilDev/[email protected] Waiʻalae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Consultant Gerald Park Urban PlannerGerald Park, (808) 625-9626, [email protected] Kanameʻe Street #324, Mililani, HI 96789
Status Statutory 30-day public review and comment period starts. Comments are due by July 24, 2017. Please send comments to the proposing/determining agency and copy the consultant.
The Department of Education proposes to construct a three-level locker room building to address Title IX gender equity require-ments, correct space issues in the existing P.E. building, comply with Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements, and provide support facilities at the athletic field. The existing P.E. Locker Room Building is shared by boys and girls P.E. classes and athletic teams. The new building will provide a dedicated girls P.E. locker room and associated facilities. In conjunction with the new building, the existing P.E. building will be renovated and the existing girls locker room dedicated for use by girls athlet-ic teams. Utility rooms will be located on the ground floor, girls P.E. facilities on the second floor, and a judo/wrestling room and weight training facility on the third floor. Access to all floors will be provided by an elevator. The project also proposes constructing a concession stand and restroom facilities at the athletic field. An elevator will be installed at the back of the cafeteria to access the athletic field. The elevator will be installed adjoining a stairway to the athletic field. The cost of the project is estimated at $14.391 million and will be funded by the State of Hawai‘i. Construction is projected to commence in early to mid-2018 with completion in 18 months.
Oʻahu
James Campbell High School Classroom Building Complex FEA (FONSI)HRS §343-5(a) Trigger
(1) Propose the use of state or county lands or the use of state or county funds
District(s) ʻEwaTMK(s) (1) 9-1-001:002 (por.)Permit(s) Building Permits, Grading, Grubbing, Trenching, and Stockpiling Permits, Sewer
Connection Permits, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, HeightWaiver, Loading Waiver
Proposing/Determining Agency
State of Hawai‘i, Department of Education, Facilities Development BranchBrenda Lowrey, (808) 377-8312, Brenda_Lowrey/FacilDev/[email protected] Waiʻalae Avenue, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96816
Consultant Group 70 International, Inc.Christine Mendes Ruotola, AICP, (808) 523-5866, [email protected] 925 Bethel Street, 5th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
Status Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determination. Comments are not taken on this determination.The State Department of Education is proposing a new classroom building complex at James Campbell High School. The ap-proximately 1.5 acre project site is located within the 30.31 acre campus situated on a portion of TMK (1) 9-1-001:002. The project site is located mauka of North Road on Residential zoned lands. The project parcel is owned by the City and County of Honolulu. The James Campbell High School Classroom Building Complex will provide a new 3-story 57,051 gross square foot classroom building complex on the campus site. The complex, consisting of five buildings connected by walkways, will support the existing students and staff at Campbell High School with additional classrooms, new vocational classrooms, faculty centers, and support spaces. The project will also expand and repave the existing vehicle turnaround area to provide additional tandem parking and a bus loading area.
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East Kapolei Middle School DEA (AFNSI)HRS §343-5(a) Trigger
(1) Propose the use of state or county lands or the use of state or county funds
District(s) ʻEwaTMK(s) (1) 9-1-017: 106Permit(s) Various (see document)Proposing/Determining Agency
State of Hawai‘i, Department of Education, Facilities Development BranchBrenda Lowrey, (808) 377-8312, Brenda_Lowrey/FacilDev/[email protected] Waiʻalae Avenue, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96816
Consultant SSFM International, Inc.Jared K. Chang, AICP, (808) 531-1308, [email protected] Sumner Street, Suite 620, Honolulu, HI 96817
Status Statutory 30-day public review and comment period starts. Comments are due by July 24, 2017. Please send comments to the proposing/determining agency and copy the consultant.
The Department of Education (DOE) is proposing to build a new middle school in East Kapolei, named East Kapolei Middle School (EKMS). EKMS will be located on an 18-acre parcel dedicated to the DOE. The parcel is vacant and bound by Keahumoa Parkway on the south, Maunakapu Street on the west, and Maweke Street on the east. The proposed action involves the construction of six buildings organized around a central commons area with provisions for future classroom buildings. In addition to the school buildings and central commons areas, the campus includes physical education areas consisting of a covered play court, an open play court, and two play fields sized to accommodate soccer and softball. The school will be designed for an enrollment of 1,050 students with plans for expansion to accommodate an additional 350 students in the future. The site design includes provisions for the future construction of one additional House (House No.4) and five portable classrooms that will allow enroll-ment to increase to 1,400 students. In total, the school is expected to accommodate 1,520 students and staff.
Oʻahu (Continued)
Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor Fuel Pier & Harbor Improvements FEIS and AppendicesHRS §343-5(a) Trigger
(1) Propose the use of state or county lands or the use of state or county funds
District(s) ʻEwaTMK(s) (1) 9-1-014: 008 (portion), 024 (portion), 025, 026 (portion), 030, 031, 037, 039
(portion), and 040.; (1) 9-1-074:037 (portion) and 038 (portion)Permit(s) Various (see document)Proposing/Determining Agency
Hawaii Department of Transportation, Harbors DivisionCarter Luke, P.E., (808) 587-1862, [email protected] S. Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813
Accepting Authority
Governor, State of HawaiʻiGovernor David Y. Ige, (808) 586-0034, https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us/contact-the-governor/Executive Chambers, State Capitol, Honolulu, HI 96813
Consultant G70Jeffrey H. Overton, Principal Planner, (808) 523-5866, [email protected] Bethel Street, 5th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
Status FEIS has been submitted and is pending acceptance by the accepting authority. Comments are not taken on this action.Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor (KBPH) is the second busiest commercial harbor in the state. KBPH serves as the primary ‘bulk’ harbor for liquid-bulk (i.e., petroleum products, biofuels and asphalt) and dry-bulk (i.e., coal, cement, sand and aggregate) cargos. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to add berthing, yard space and other infrastructure to optimize operational efficiencies at KBPH. Separating liquid- from dry-bulk cargo transfers that currently occur at Piers 5 and 6 will improve efficien-cy and enhance safety. The Proposed Action will create a dedicated Fuel Pier at Piers 3 and 4, adding 1,325 lineal feet of berth space with industry-standard infrastructure to modernize the facility. Fuel Pier development will displace an existing tenant from Pier 3, and will require demolition of a Finger Pier used for harbor support vessels. Relocation of the tenant to the Pier 9 area and construction of a pier for support vessels at Pier 8 are proposed as part of the Proposed Action. Additional improve-ments to optimize the harbor include construction of the Pier 7 Extension and the Pier 10 Layberth, and to provide supporting infrastructure on fastlands for tenant use.
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Shangri La Breakwater Safety Initiative and Shoreline Stabilization Project FEA (FONSI)HRS §343-5(a) Trigger
(1) Propose the use of state or county lands or the use of state or county funds(2) Propose any use within any land classified as a conservation district
District(s) HonoluluTMK(s) (1) 3-1-041: portion of 005Permit(s) US COE Permit, Conservation District Use Permit, CZM Consistency Determination,
Section 401 WQC, NPDES Permit (construction activities), Construction Noise PermitApproving Agency
State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Land and Natural Resources,Natalie Farinholt, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, (808) 587-0399,[email protected] Punchbowl Street, Room 131, Honolulu, HI 96813
Applicant Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic ArtMr. Konrad Ng, Executive Director, (808) 734-1941, [email protected] Pāpū Circle, Honolulu, HI 96816
Consultant HHF PlannersRonald A. Sato, AICP, (808) 457-3172, [email protected] Bishop Street, Suite 2590, Honolulu, HI 96813
Status Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determination. Comments are not taken on this determination.Public safety and preserving public access to the shoreline is the primary objective of this project. The Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art is proposing to dismantle most of the Diamond Head Breakwater from a former boat basin fronting its museum of Islamic art, culture and design (known as “Shangri La”) to increase public safety along the shoreline. High risk activities—such as diving and jumping from the top of the shoreline walkway and the Diamond Head Breakwater into shallow water, particu-larly during low tide—result in serious injuries. Dismantling most of the Diamond Head Breakwater will decrease high risk ac-tivities. This proposed action will result in increased wave action along the concrete seawall fronting the basin. Boulders from the breakwater will be used to reinforce the concrete seawall along the shoreline and form a more natural configuration con-sisting of a rocky coastline similar to surrounding areas by the basin. The public will continue to be able to enjoy access the shoreline.
Oʻahu (Continued)
Previously Published Documents Open for CommentStatus: Public review and comment period for these projects began previously. Comments are due July 10, 2017 unless specified otherwise. Please send comments to the relevant agency and copy any relevant applicant and/or consultant.
OʻahuAla Wai Canal Dredging and Improvements DEIS (comments due July 7)Waikīkī (Queens Surf) Seawall Mitigative Improvements DEA (AFNSI)Awa Street Wastewater Pump Station Force Main and Sewer System Improvements – Waiakamilo Road
Trunk Sewer DEA (AFNSI)Kauai
Wailuā Well No. 1 Project Kūhiō Highway DEA (AFNSI)
Shangri La (cropped from original) Photo by Daniel Ramirez
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Coastal Zone Management NoticesSpecial Management Area (SMA) Minor Permits
The SMA Minor permits below have been approved (HRS § 205A-30). For more information, contact the relevant county/state planning agency. Honolulu (768-8014); Hawaiʻi (East 961-8288, West 323-4770); Kauaʻi (241-4050); Maui (270-7735); Kakaʻako or Kalaeloa Community Development District (587-2841).
Location (TMK) Description (File No.) Applicant/AgentHawai‘i: Kailua-Kona (7-6-014: 018, 019 and 020)
Grading of 1.25 Acres in accordance with Plans Dated May 16, 2017 (SMM 17-372)
Carl Roesner
Kaua‘i: Kalihiwai (5-2-010: 014) After-the-Fact Gazebo (SMA(M)-2017-15) Elizabeth KendrickKaua‘i: Hanalei (5-5-004: 023) After-the-Fact Fence and Gates (SMA(M)-2017-19) Mark DanielsKaua‘i: Poʻipū (2-8-018: 059) Swimming Pool (SMA(M)-2017-21) Ian StoneKaua‘i: ̒ Anini (5-3-006: 008, 009 and 044)
After-the-Fact Grading, Grubbing, Landscaping, and Retaining Wall (SMA(M)-2017-23)
David Andrighetto
Kaua‘i: Moloa’a (3-2-001: 004) Guest House and Equipment Storage Building (SMA(M)-2017-24)
Preston Myers
Maui: Lahaina (4-6-009: 011) Fire Sprinklers and Line (SM2 20170049) Peter NiessMaui: Hoʻokipa (2-5-004: 026) Hookipa Seabird Protection Fence (SM2 20170050) Hawaiʻi Division of Forest and
Wildlife
Shoreline NoticesApplications for Shoreline Certification
The shoreline certification applications below are available for review at the Department of Land and Natural Resources offices on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi, Maui, and Honolulu, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 220 (HRS § 205A-42 and HAR § 13-222-12). All comments shall be submitted in writing to the State Land Surveyor, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 210, Honolulu, HI 96813 and postmarked no later than 15 calendar days from the date of the public notice of the application. For more information, call Ian Hirokawa at (808) 587-0420.
File No. Date Location Applicant/Owner TMKOA-1762 6/1/17 Lot 22 & Lot A of “Kaalawai Tract” Being a Portion of L.P. 8165 Part B, L.C.
Aw. 8559-B Ap. 32 to Wm. C. Lunalilo situate at Kapahulu, Honolulu, Oʻahu Address: 213 Kaʻalāwai Place Purpose: House Remodel
Engineers Survey-ors Hawaii, Inc./ TG Super, LLC c/o Nicholson/Honua, LLC
(1) 3-1-039:006
OA-1763 6/9/17 Portion R. P. 7804, L.C. Aw. 9971, Ap. 25 to W.P. Leleiohoku situate at Punaluʻu, Koʻolauloa, Oʻahu Address: 53-231 Kamehameha Highway Purpose: Building permit
Walter P. Thomp-son, Inc./ Waahila Ridge Properties LLC
(1) 5-3-002:033
OA-1764 6/9/17 Lot 1141 land Court Application 677 situate at Kailua, Koʻolaupoko, Oʻahu Address: 12 Kailua Road Purpose: Pending sale
Walter P. Thomp-son, Inc./ Les Vasconcellos, Trustee
(1) 4-3-012:001
OA-1765 6/9/17 Lot 11 Section C, Kawailoa Beach Lots situate at Kawailoa, Waialua, Oʻahu Address: 61-453 Kamehameha Highway Purpose: Building permit
Walter P. Thomp-son, Inc./ Michael Horack
(1) 6-1-008:012
OA-1766 6/9/17 Lot 12-A as shown on Map 6 of Land Court Application 1640, Lot 6-A-1 as shown on Map 10 of Land Court Application 1525, Section 6 as shown on Map 6 of Land Court Application 945, Lot 5 as shown on Map 1 of Land Court Application 1185, Lot 5 as shown on Map 1 of Land Court Applica-tion 1525 situate at Waiau and Waimano, ʻEwa, Oʻahu Address: 475 Kamehameha Highway Purpose: Setback/SMA determination
David McCurdy/ Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
(1) 9-7-018:012; 9-8-003:001; 9-8-004:002
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Shoreline Notices (Continued)Proposed Shoreline Certifications and Rejections
The shoreline notices below have been proposed for certification or rejection by the Department of Land and Natural Resourc-es (HRS § 205A-42 and HAR § 13-222-26). Any person or agency who wants to appeal shall file a notice of appeal in writing with DLNR no later than 20 calendar days from the date of this public notice. Send the appeal to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 220, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813.
File No. Proposed/Rejected
Location Applicant/Owner TMK
OA-1740 Proposed Shoreline Certification
Lots: 20, 21, and 27 (Map 2), 23-B (Map 7), 264, 265, and 266 (Map 138), 272 (Map 143) of Land Court Application 505 situate at Kailua, Koʻolaupoko, Oʻahu Address: 914, 922, 928, 936, 958, and 966 Mokulua Drive Purpose: Accretion application
Ryan M. Suzuki/ Charles L. Hall Trust; Johnson Family Trust; Paul & Tanya Alston; Margaret Rigler Taylor Trust, Linda Rigler Ras-mussen, Donald & Malia Rigler Trust; Paul & Sherry Lambert; & Mokulua Holdings Ltd
(1) 4-3-007:034, 35, 36, 39, 42, & 43
OA-1757 Proposed Shoreline Certification
Lot 1144 as shown on Map 264 of Land Court Application 677 situate at Kailua, Koʻolaupoko, Oʻahu Address: 22 Kaiholu Place Purpose: Building setback purposes
Jaime F. Alimboyoguen / Flying Fish Properties 22 LLC
(1) 4-3-020:028
MA-654 Proposed Shoreline Certification
The Consolidation of Lots 8-A-2, 8-B & 9-A of the Kihei Beach Lots being a portion of Royal Patent 8140, Land Commission Award 5230 to Keaweamahi situate at Kīhei, Wailuku, Maui Address: 73 North Kīhei Road Purpose: Permitting purposes
Akamai Land Surveying, Inc./ Nani Kai Hale
(2) 3-8-013: 010
MA-666 Proposed Shoreline Certification
Lot 9 Land Court Application 485 (Map 4) situate at Kāʻana-pali, Lahaina, Maui Address: 104 Kāʻanapali Shores Place Purpose: Building setback purposes
Arthur P. Valencia/ Kaanapali Beach Vacation Resort
(2) 4-4-001:098
OA-1727 Rejection Lot 2 being a portion of R. P. 4475, L. C. Aw. 7713, Ap. 33 and L. C. Aw. 7715, Ap. 35 to V. Kamāmalu situate at Kawailoa, Waialua, Oʻahu Address: 61-263 Kamehameha Highway Purpose: Building setback
Jamie F. Alimboyoguen/ William Strachan/ Mary Lou Strachan
(1) 6-1-012: 002
MA-655 Rejection Lot 2-C (Map 2) and Lot 3 (Map 1) of Land Court Application 1791 situate at Honokōwai, Lahaina, Maui Address: 3559 Lower Honoapiʻilani Highway Purpose: Permitting purposes
Akamai Land Surveying, Inc./ AOAO Maui Sands/ Maui Sands II
(2) 4-4-001:053 & 071
HA-536 Rejection Lot 12 68-1936 Puakō Beach Drive as shown on HTS Plat 414-A Puakō Beach Lots being all of Grant S-14,052 to Tsutomu Onomura situate at Lālāmilo, South Kohala, Hawaiʻi Address: 69-1936 Puakō Beach Drive Purpose: Building permit
Roger D. Fleenor/ Roy L. Wick-land Family Trust
(3) 6-9-006:012
KA-418 Withdrawal Parcel 13 Land Court Application 1771 situate at Hanalei, Haleleʻa, Kauaʻi Address: Hanalei Road, Hanalei, Kauaʻi Purpose: Shoreline setback
Princeville Hanalei Plantation, LLC/ Ohana Hanalei LLC
(4) 5-4-004:013
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As a courtesy, listed below are documents submitted for publication that have been prepared pursuant to NEPA, rather than Chapter 343, HRS. Accordingly, these entries may have unique comment periods. Occasionally, actions are subject to both NEPA and Chapter 343, HRS. In those cases, a separate entry would be published in The Environmental Notice.
Waiawa Water Transmission Main Replacement FEA/FONSIIsland OʻahuDistrict(s) ʻEwaTMK(s) (1) 9-6-7: pors. 001, 013; 9-6-8: por. 008; 9-7-23: pors. 001, 003, 014; 9-7-24: por. 006; 9-7-66: por. 082; 9-7-73: pors.
084, 085, 086, 095, 096 Permit(s) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10 Permit; State of Hawaiʻi Department of Business,
Economic Development and Tourism CZMA Federal Consistency concurrence; State of Hawaiʻi Department of Health: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit; Construction Noise Permit; State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Officer NHPA Section 106 concurrence; Department of Trans-portation: Permit to Perform Work Upon State Highway, Private Storm Drain Connection and/or State Highways Divi-sion Storm Drain System, Permit to Discharge into State Highways Drainage System, Use and Occupancy Agreement/Easement; University of Hawaiʻi easement; City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting: Con-struction Plan approval, Trenching Permit, Grading Permit, Subdivision application to designate the various proposed easements; City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services Street Usage Permit; City and County of Honolulu Department of Budget and Fiscal Services easement
Proposing Agency
Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Building 258 Makalapa Drive, Suite 100, JBPHH, HI 96860-3134, Attn: EA Project Manager; (808) 472-1450, Email: [email protected]
Consultant HHF Planners, 733 Bishop Street, Suite 2590, Honolulu, HI 96813; Gail Renard (808) 457-3167Status Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
The United States Department of the Navy (DoN) proposes to replace an existing primary water transmission main that supplies potable, fire protection, and industrial water from its Waiawa Pump Station to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). The Proposed Action would replace the existing transmission main with an approximately 2.7-mi long, 42-in diameter water main providing the same capacity. It would extend from the DoN’s Waiawa Pump Station, along Waihona Street and Kamehameha Highway, through the University of Hawaiʻi’s Oʻahu Urban Garden Center to a connection point near the Lehua Avenue-Second Street intersection. Secondary lines/laterals would also be installed to replace existing service to the DoN’s Mānana Housing Area and Hawaiʻi Army National Guard Armory. The project purpose is to provide adequate infrastructure to supply the required water service from Waiawa Pump Station to JBPHH and military family housing areas. The project is needed because the exist-ing line provides infrastructure for JBPHH operations and mission support activities and—at over 60 years old—has reached the end of its reliable service life.
Upgrade and Relocate Power Lines between Kīlauea Switching Station and Volcano Substation DEAIsland HawaiʻiDistrict(s) KaʻūTMK(s) (3) 9-8-001 to 9-9-001Permit(s) Federal Rights-of-Way, State Department of Transportation Rights-of-Way, Special Use Permit (HVNP)
Applicant Hawaiʻi Electric Light1200 Kīlauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Approving Agency
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Consultant Big Island Natural Resources Assistance, LLC.P.O. Box 754, Volcano, HI [email protected]
Status 30 day public review & comment period from June 23, 2017 to July 24, 2017. Please send comments in writing to the consultant.
This project will replace, relocate and reconductor approximately 10 miles of aged and deteriorated overhead facilities to the highway; improving the safety and reliability of the line.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Actions
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Agency ActionsAny department, office, board, or commission of the state or county government which is part of the executive branch of that government per HRS 343-2.
Applicant ActionsAny person who, pursuant to statute, ordinance, or rule, requests approval for a proposed action per HRS 343-2.
Draft Environmental AssessmentWhen an Agency or Applicant proposes an action that triggers HRS 343, an Environmental Assessment shall be prepared at the earliest practicable time to determine whether the actions’ environmental impact will be sig-nificant, and thus whether an environmental impact statement shall be required per HRS 343-5(b), for Agency actions and HRS 343-5(e), for Applicant actions. For actions for which the proposing or approving agency anticipates a Finding of No Significant Impact (AFNSI), a Draft EA (DEA) shall be made available for public review and comment for 30 days and public notice is published in this periodic bulletin.
Final Environmental Assessment and Find-ing of No Significant ImpactThe Agency shall respond in writing to comments on a DEA received during the 30-day review period and prepare a Final EA (FEA) that includes those responses to deter-mine whether an environmental impact statement shall be required. If there are no significant impacts, then the Agency will issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required and the project has cleared HRS 343 requirements. The public has 30 days from the notice of a FONSI in this bulletin to ask a court to require the preparation of an EIS.
Final Environmental Assessment and Envi-ronmental Impact Statement Preparation NoticeAn EIS shall be required if the Agency finds that the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment. The Agency shall file notice of such deter-mination with OEQC, called an EIS Preparation Notice (EISPN) along with the supporting Final EA. After the notice of the FEA-EISPN is published in this bulletin, the public has 30 days to request to become a consulted party and make written comments. The public (including the Applicant) has 60 days from the notice of the EISPN in this bulletin to ask a court to not require the prepara-tion of an EIS.
Act 172-2012, Direct-to-EIS, Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice (with no EA)Act 172 in 2012 amended HRS 343 by providing for an agency to bypass the preparation of an environmental assessment for various actions that in the experience of the agency would clearly require the preparation of an EIS. Until administrative rules have been drafted, the agency must submit its determination that an EIS is re-quired for an action (Act 172-2012, EISPN) with a com-pleted OEQC publication form detailing the specifics of the action to enable the public a 30-day period to request to be consulted parties in the preparation of the Draft EIS. Comments and responses on the EISPN must be incorporated into the subsequent Draft EIS.
Act 312-2012, Secondary Actions in the Highway or Public Right Of WayAct 312-2012, amended HRS 343, by adding a new section (HRS 343-5.5., entitled “Exception to applicability of chapter.”) HEPA now allows for a statutory exception for “secondary actions” (those that involve infrastructure in the highway or public right-of-way) provided that the permit or approval of the related “primary action” (those outside of the highway or public-right-of-way and on private property) is not subject to discretionary consent and further provided that the applicant for the primary action submits documentation from the appropriate agency confirming that no further discretional approvals are required. An aid to understanding this is to visualize residential driveway improvements in the public right-of-way, versus, retail outlet driveway improvements in the public right-of-way.
Draft Environmental Impact StatementAfter receiving the comments on the EISPN, the Agency or Applicant must prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The content requirements of the DEIS shall contain an explanation of the environmental con-sequences of the proposed action including the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts and their mitigation measures. The public has 45 days from the first publica-tion date in this bulletin to comment on a DEIS. The DEIS must respond to comments received during the EISPN comment period in a point-by-point manner.
Final Environmental Impact StatementAfter considering all public comments filed during the DEIS stage, the Agency or Applicant must prepare a Final EIS (FEIS). The FEIS must respond in a point-by-point manner to all comments from the draft and must be included in the FEIS. See here for style concerns. For Applicant projects, the Approving Agency is authorized to accept the FEIS and must do so within 30-days or the FEIS is accepted as a matter of law. For an Agency project, the Governor or the Mayor (or their designated repre-sentative) is the Accepting Authority, and unlike applicant actions, there is no time limit on the accepting authority reviewing the FEIS. Only after the FEIS is accepted may the project be implemented.
AcceptabilityIf the FEIS is accepted, notice of this action is published in this bulletin. The public has 60 days from the date of notice of acceptance to ask a court to vacate the accep-tance of a FEIS. For Applicant actions, non-acceptance by the Approving Agency is cause for the Applicant to administratively appeal to the Environmental Council. For Agency actions, there is no such administrative appeal. In both instances, the Applicant or the proposing Agency can prepare a revised DEIS after a non-acceptance de-termination.
National Environmental Policy ActThe National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal projects to prepare an EA or EIS. In many ways it is similar to Hawaiʻi’s law. Some projects require both a State and Federal EIS and the public comment procedure should be coordinated. OEQC publishes NEPA notices in this bulletin to help keep the public informed of import-ant federal actions.
Conservation DistrictAny use of land in the State Conservation District requires a Conservation District Use Application (CDUA). These applications are reviewed and approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Members of the public may intervene in the permit process. Notices of permit appli-cations are published in this bulletin.
Special Management Area and Shoreline Setback AreaThe Special Management Area (SMA) is along the coast-line of all islands and development in this area is gener-ally regulated by HRS 205A, and county ordinance. A special subset of the SMA that is regulated by HRS 343, is the Shoreline Setback Area. Most development in this area requires a Special Management Permit. This bulle-tin posts notice of these SMA applications to encourage public input.
Shoreline CertificationsState law requires that Hawaiʻi shorelines be surveyed and certified when necessary to clearly establish the shoreline setback from the certified shoreline. The public may participate in the process to help assure accurate regulatory boundaries. Private land owners often petition to have their shoreline certified by the State surveyor prior to construction. This bulletin publishes notice from the Department of Land and Natural Resources of shore-line certification applicants and final certifications or rejections.
Environmental CouncilThe Environmental Council is a 15-member citizen board appointed by the Governor. They serve as a liaison between the Director of OEQC and the general public concerning ecology and environmental quality. The Council makes the rules that govern the Environmental Impact Statement process (HRS 343). Agendas of their regular meetings are posted on the Internet and the public is invited to attend.
Administrative Exemption ListsGovernment agencies must keep a list describing the minor activities they regularly perform that are exempt from the environmental review process. These lists and any amendments shall be submitted to the Council for review and concurrence (HAR 11-200-8(d)). This bulletin will publish an agency’s draft exemption list for public comment prior to Council decision making, as well as notice of the Council’s decision on the list.
Endangered SpeciesThis bulletin is required by HRS 343-3(c), to publish notice of public comment periods or public hearings for Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP), Safe Harbor Agreements (SHA), or Incidental Take Licenses (ITL) under the federal En-dangered Species Act, as well as availability for public inspection of a proposed HCP or SHA, or a proposed ITL (as a part of an HCP or SHA).
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Ko Olina Bay, Oʻahu Photo by Floyd Manzano
