HAR §11-200.1-20. included with the response or appended in full to the final EA

(e) For comments that are form letters or petitions, that contain identical or near-identical language, and that raise the same issues on the same topic: (1) The response may be grouped under subsection (d)(1) with the response to other comments under the same topic and issue with all commenters identified in the distinctly labeled section identifying commenters by topic; or (2) A single response may be provided that addresses all substantive comments within the form letter or petition and that includes a distinct section listing the individual commenters who submitted the form letter or petition. At least one representative sample of the form letter or petition shall be appended to the final EA; provided that, if a commenter adds a distinct substantive comment to a form letter or petition, that comment must be responded to pursuant to subsection (d). (f) In responding to substantive written comments, proposing agencies and applicants shall endeavor to resolve conflicts or inconsistencies in information and address specific environmental concerns identified by the commenter, providing a response that is commensurate with the substantive content of those comments. The response shall describe the disposition of significant environmental issues raised (for example, the response may point to revisions to the proposed action to mitigate anticipated impacts or objections raised in the comment, or may refute all or part of the comment). In particular, the issues raised when the proposing agency's or applicant's position is at variance with recommendations and objections raised in the comments shall be addressed in detail, giving reasons why specific comments and suggestions were not accepted, and factors of overriding importance warranting an override of the suggestions. The response shall indicate changes that have been made to the text of the draft EA. (g) An addendum document to a draft EA shall reference the original draft EA it attaches to and shall comply with all applicable filing, public review, and comment requirements set forth in subchapters 4 and 9. [Eff AUG - 9 2019] (Auth: HRS §§343-3, 343-5, 343-6) (Imp: HRS §§343-3, 343-5, 343-6) 200.1-31 3336