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Final Environmental Impact Statement
occurrence of small, crudely constructed, structural features; such as C-shapes, modified
outcrops and overhang shelters; can be indicative of temporary habitation. These feature
types are well-represented in the neighboring areas and have been interpreted as
temporary habitation sites, most with intermediate to late prehistoric period origins. The
frequency of platform features as well as two multiple feature complexescomposed of
more substantial structural features in terms of variety, size, numbers, and construction
suggest more intensive, if not permanent, occupation in the area. Further work, especially
age determinations for specific sites, is needed to clarify the nature of these sites.
Of the 40 total sites recorded, 33 34 are considered to be significant based on at least one
ster criterion: the potential to yield information. Several of the Six sitessuch
as the multiple feature complexes, steppingstone trail segments, and the long wallsare
considered significant based on multiple criteria. Seven Six sites are considered no longer
significant. For resources to be significant they must possess integrity of location, design,
setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and meet one or more of the
following criteria:
Criterion A specifies association with events or broad patterns important
to the prehistory or history of a region, island, or Hawaii in general;
Criterion B reflects association with persons important to the prehistory or
history of a region, island, or Hawaii in general;
Criterion C applies to sites that reflect architectural achievements or are excellent
examples of a specific type of site;
Criterion D specifies that the site has yielded or has the potential to yield
information significant to the understanding of traditional culture, prehistory,
history, and/or foreign influences on traditional culture and history of a
region, island, or Hawaii in general; and
Criterion E applies to sites or places perceived by the contemporary
community as having traditional cultural value.
Off-Property Areas
No surface structural remains or any other features indicative of prehistoric period or
traditional Hawaiian cultural activities were encountered in the areas of: 1) the wastewater
transmission line alignment for possible connection to the Mäkena Resort WWRF; and 2)
the off-site wells, waterline, and storage tank.
The Piÿilani Highway widening area from Kilohana Drive to Wailea Ike Drive is within the
existing highway ROW or adjacent to previously disturbed land. The area of the Wailea
Ike Drive and Wailea Alanui Drive intersection improvements is also within an area of
previously disturbed land. The State Historic Preservation Division has determined that
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