AES Hawai'i is deeply committed to engaging with the community early and often throughout the Project’s lifespan. 

 

AES Hawai'i takes the Archaeological and Cultural Resources review very seriously. As we have done for all Hawai‘i projects previously developed or currently in development, this project will undergo extensive Archaeological and Cultural reviews to gain a comprehensive understanding of the land and any potential impacts resulting from the proposed development.

To the extent practicable, all steps will be taken to carefully record, avoid, and/or mitigate impacts to archaeological and cultural resources. Past practices that may be utilized for this project include, but are not limited to: hiring local on-island firms to perform an Archaeological Inventory Survey Report (AIS), Ka Pa'akai Analysis, Literature Review & Field Inspection Report (LRFI), and Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA). These initiatives will often include interviews and consultation with lineal and cultural descendants, kupuna, Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs), agencies and area cultural leaders, and presentations to interested groups and parties.

AES Hawai'i has engaged a local archaeological firm and cultural consultancy on the following studies:

  • Literature Review and Field Inspection Report (LRFI) 
  • Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS)
  • Ka Paʻakai Analysis

 

In addition, the firm will conduct a preliminary cultural review and Cultural Literature Review (CLR) to understand and anticipate potential cultural resource impacts.