20210754 Ver 2_Sassafras_MP_REVISED Final_Submittal_20220923

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Memorandum
To:NCDWR- Katie Merritt
Heath Hidlay- RES
From:
Jamey Mceachran- RES
Subject:SassafrasComment Response Memo
Date:9//2022
CC:Lin Xu
In addition to addressing the following DWR comments, RES made the followingrevisionsto the SassafrasFinal Buffer
Mitigation Plan. The easement has been updated based upon the final parcel boundary and is now 12.99 acres, majority of
thisadjustment is from the right of way on Braswell Road. This update is reflected in the digital files. The conservation
easement will also include a 20-foot-wide internal crossing on Ditch 1 and is discussed in Section 3.2.2.
1.Add the DWR ID# to this page. It is 2021-0754v2
The DWR ID has been added.
2.Clarify that the viability assessment was for nutrient offset as well, it only currently indicates it was only a buffer
assessment.
Language has been added to clarify that the viability assessment was also for nutrient offset.
3.When describing the features where riparian restoration is being performed, make sure to describe the features
as Streams, Ephemeral channels or ditches. Just calling the features "stream tributaries" doesn't provide enough
detail of what is being restored under 0295.
Language has been added to describe the riparian restoration featuresas streams and ephemeral channels.
4.Add “and adjacent riparian areas”.
This has been added.
5.It is preferred that this table include a notation that the service area for credits is Neuse 03020201 (*excluding
falls).
A notation has been added to the table.
6.This planting date is not going to be met.
The planting date has been updated to March 2023 as well as the monitoring report submission dates.
7.Overall, this paragraph leaves out quite a bit of relevant details regarding how buffer credit is planned to be
generated. See comments below.
This has been addressed within the document.
8.When referencing riparian restoration efforts, this Plan continues to reference "Buffers". that is fine, but this Plan
also includes restoration efforts beyond the "Buffer" and within other riparian areas (areas that are notdefined
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as "buffer" per 15A NCAC 02B .0714 where there is a Zone 1 and Zone 2). Please read through the Plan and add
"buffers and other riparian areas" where applicable.
The Plan has been revised to include “buffers and other riparian areas” when referencing restoration efforts.

9. Describe how the widths are measured from the channels. It should be noted that the widths start at TOB and
then extend perpendicular and landward from TOB.
Language has been added to describe how widths are measured from the channels.

10. This paragraph indicates "for stream channels, the buffers will have a minimum of 50'". What about for other
features on this property, such as Ephemeral Channels? see table in Viability Letter and "Classification Onsite"
for guidance if needed. Add clarity throughout the Plan. 0295 (o) offers many options for generating buffer
credits and since this plan is being reviewed under 0295 (n) and 0295 (o), please make sure to use proper
terminology since streams and ephemerals are treated differently in the Rule.
Clarity has been added throughout the plan.

11. Figure 5 is actually named "Buffer Mitigation Conceptual". Make sure the figure name is consistent with how it
is referenced here.
This has been revised to “Buffer Conceptual Design Plan”.

12. For this paragraph, add the name of the nutrient offset bank you are referring to and explain how much wider
the riparian areas being protected with a CE will be for that bank. It is important that it is mentioned that Ditch
1 will be included in the bank, and that by including ditch 1, there will be no non-diffused flow deductions
needed for RS3.
This paragraphed has been updated to reference “Sassafras Phase II” and mention that the protected riparian
areas will extend out to 200 ft. Also, it has been stated that the inclusion of Ditch 1 in the Sassafras Phase II
Nutrient Offset Bank will ensure that non-diffuse flow deductions are unnecessary for RS3.

13. Add “and ephemeral channel” (or you could just say "features" if those features have already been described
prior to this paragraph)
This has been revised.

14. Change buffer mitigation areas to “riparian restoration activities”.
This has been revised.

15. It is important to note, that this Conservation easement is outdated. It does not even reference Division of
Water Resources anywhere within the document, instead it references the USACE which makes no sense.
This has been noted and we will work with SPO to ensure our Easement language reflects the Division of Water
Resources and not the USACE.

16. Photos provided in this section are not current enough to be used in the Plan to represent "existing conditions".
You may include these photos as long as there are more current photos provided that represent the site
conditions closer to the time the Plan was submitted to DMS. No photos should pre-date the DWR Site Viability
Letter, which was August 26, 2021.
Existing conditions photos were updated March 23, 2023 and were updated in the document.

17. If there are modifications required to Table 4, make sure those edits are made throughout the Plan as well.
There has been modifications to Table 4 and those updated numbers were edited throughout the Plan.

18. When referencing this memo, do not change the name or condense it, since it is a formal reference. it is called
"Buffer Interpretation/Clarification Memorandum #2008-019" and dated August 19, 2008. If DMS wants DWR
to authorize the use of this memo to comply with 0295 (L)(3), then the memo has to be included in the Appendix
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and a statement within the text of this section needs to read, "It is requested that DWR allow the use of the.....to
meet the requirements of diffused flow required under Rule .0295 (L)(3).
This has been revised.

19. This is an incorrect rule reference, new rules have since replaced those rules. remove and replace with 15A
NCAC 02B .0295 (L)(3).
This reference has been revised.

20. The explanation provided here on how to apply the Memorandum is confusing. You would simply apply
Scenario 2 & 3 in the Memo to RS3 where Ditch 1 feeds into the stream. And you would only apply half of the
credit reduction since you are not securing the other bank. So it would be 60 degree, not 120, and a reduction
of 0.05 acres instead of 0.1 acres which is a reduction of 2,175 ft2 from the total credit area, not 1,340".
Language has been updated to state that there would be a reduction of 0.05 acres (2,175 ft2) from the total
credit area. Additionally this reduction only occurs if RES does not execute the Sassafras Phase II Bank Project.

21. RS3 will not be considered "non-diffused flow" if the nutrient offset bank referred to in Section 1 actually gets
approved and implemented. Speak to that in this section and decide whether to apply it or not. those
deductions will have to apply at As Built if the nutrient offset bank has not been implemented prior to that time.
Therefore, it is requested that language be inserted to explain that "if the nutrient offset bank does get approved
by DWR and implemented according to the approved plan, then......."
Language has been incorporated into this section stating that “If the nutrient offset bank does not get approved
by DWR or implemented according to the approved plan, then non-diffused deductions will apply at as-built.”

22. Where does this rule describe that riparian restoration can be used for Nutrient Offset credits? It is more
appropriate to reference the Project Credit Table, Table 4 and supporting Figure 8.
The reference to the Nutrient Offset Credit Trading Rule has been removed from this sentence and the reference
to the Project Credit Table, Table 4 and supporting Figure 8 has been added.
23. Add “but is proposed to be included for riparian restoration as part of the NAME Nutrient Offset Bank which
will be submitted to DWR for review and approval”.
This language has been incorporated.
24. Check "No" for this row 20-29' since the minimum width allowed for nutrient offset credits has to be 50.
The table has been updated.

25. RS1 and RS3 appear to have areas <50' as seen in supporting figures and therefore these areas are not viable
for nutrient offset credit. Determine the Total Area for all areas <50' and add a separate row to the table
specifically for this using 0-50' as the Min-Max and select "NO" for Convertible to Nutrient offset.
The areas < 50 ft were determined, and a separate row was added to the table.

26. It doesn't appear that the diffused flow memo referenced in Section 2 is accurately applied here. see comments
provided in Section 2.
The accurate reference has been used. See comment 20 for explanation.

27. See comments on Figure 9 regarding the terminus shown off the utility crossing and modify credits based on
those comments.
Credits were adjusted based on the terminus shown off of the utility crossing.

28. For this particular project, it is not necessary to split out the ft2 adjacent to the In-line Pond. The only times is
usually necessary, is if 1) the pond is being converted into a stream restoration and the footprint of the old
pond bottom becomes the new riparian buffer being restored and generating credits; or 2) the pond is the
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"stream origin" like in the case of an upland pond. Otherwise, the ft2 of the riparian areas adjacent to this pond
being restored needs to be included in the Total Area adjacent to I/P feature RS2B.
This area adjacent to the pond has been revised and is shown the same way as the area adjacent to RS2-B.

29. The viability letter and stream call letter both state the in-line pond is Subject.
As the in-line pond is no longer split out in Table 4 there was no need to clarify its subjectivity.

30. When this table has been finalized and resubmitted with the revised Plan, please also email me the working
spreadsheet separately.
RES will send the working spreadsheet separately when table is finalized and resubmitted.
31. Somewhere, the Plan needs to address the utility easement break - knowing how wide the easement break is,
is also helpful information since it bisects the crediting areas.
The 25-foot-wide utility easement break has been addressed in Section 3.4

32. There is a statement that indicates the minimum width is 50' but that is not correct. using figures, it shows areas
<50'.
This statement has been changed to “extend a minimum of 29 feet”.

33. This paragraph is redundant to Section 2.1. See comments provided in Section 2.1.
This paragraph has been removed.

34. What was applied to get 1,340 ft2?
This paragraph has been removed. Language has been updated in Section 2 to include the proper reduction of
2,175 ft2.

35. Include the exterior culvert replacement that impacts hydrology of the features you are proposed for riparian
restoration.
Language regarding the culvert replacement and continued hydrologic connectivity between RS2-A and RS2-B
has been incorporated into Section 3.2.2

36. Figure 5 does not show livestaking but is referenced here.
This language has been removed. There is no live stake planting proposed for this Project.

37. Instead of calling it a nutrient offset bank, please give it the formal name used by the Provider.
This has been changed to “Sassafras Phase II”.

38. “at least 29' feet is more accurate”.
This statement has been changed to “at least 29 feet”.

39. List the performance standards being referenced from .0295.
The following performance standards from Rule 15A NCAC 02B Part (n)(2)(B) were included: “The final
performance standard shall include a minimum of four native hardwood tree species or four native hardwood
tree and native shrub species, where no one species is greater than 50 percent of stems. Native hardwood and
native shrub volunteer species may be included to meet the final performance standard of 260 stems per acre.”

40. "Before" Spring 2022 seems impractical.
This has been changed to “The initial planting of bare root trees will occur before Spring 2023.”

41. Remove any language that is specific to the processes for Banking, such as "Task 2", site walks by DWR, etc.
Language regarding banking, “Task 2”, and site walks by DWR were removed.

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42.DWRstaff do not currently visit these sites during the As-Built, but maybe DMS staff do?
This has been changed to state that DMS will visit the site during the onsite As-built walkthrough.

43. Add "for review and approval" to the end of the last sentence.
This has been incorporated.
Figure 1
44. Change title to read "Service Area for Riparian Buffer Credits and Nutrient Offset Credits".
This title has been revised.
Figure 2
45. Delineate the width of the utility easement and the crossing on RS2B.
This width of the utility easement is 25 Feet and the width of the RS2-B crossing is 60 feet. These widths are
now labeled on the figure.

Figure 5
46. I am unable to see the difference between the Yellows depicting 0-50' and 51-100'.
This figure has been revised to differentiate 0-50’ and 51-100’.

47. Remove the "in-line pond" restoration and show the same way as RS2C.
This has been revised and shown the same way as RS2-C.

48. See comments on Figure 9 regarding how the Terminus is drawn and edit this figure as well.
Terminus buffers added to the figure.

49. Based on comments already provided, I do not think the DWR Memo was applied correctly. How did you
determine .031?
Calculations were updated to show a 0.05 acre (2,175 ft2) reduction in credits if Sassafras Phase II Bank Project
is not implemented.

50. Should Figure 5 be titled Buffer Mitigation Conceptual "Design"??
This title has been updated to “Buffer Mitigation Conceptual Design”
Figure 8
51. Make sure to add text that this deduction won't be necessary, if at AsBuilt, the Nutrient Offset bank has been
approved and fully implemented.
This text has been added.

52. Clarify that the "No Credit Areas" are for widths <50' minimum. Adjust the figure to make sure all areas <50'
are noted here and then make sure to update the Project Credit Table to remove all Total Area less than 50'
from being convertible to NOC.
The figure was adjusted to distinguish the no credit areas less than 50 feet. The Project Credit Table has been
adjusted accordingly.
Figure 9
53. Show stream origins.
Stream origins were incorporated into the Figure.

54. This 100' terminus buffer only applies on the side of the crossing where the Terminus Point is taken. Remove
the Southern terminus buffer. Need to add a 200' terminus buffer off this point as well. only show the terminus
buffer along the north of the point. Adjust all Credits and widths based on this comment.
The southern terminus buffer has been removed and the 200’ terminus buffer was added, and credits were
adjusted accordingly.

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55.This 100' terminus buffer only applies on the side of the crossing where the Terminus Point is taken. Shown
here, as being on the Eastern side of the easement break. Need to add a 200' terminus buffer as well. only
show the terminus along the east side of this crossing on the same side where the terminus point is shown.
Adjust all Credits and widths based on this new comment.
The southern terminus buffer has been removed and the 200’ terminus buffer was added, and credits were
adjusted accordingly.

Figure 10
56. All of these plots appear to be dead center of the Planted Areas between feature and outer CE boundary. Plots
should be randomly placed such that they are not uniform like they are represented here. Move plots to the
outer CE boundary, closer to the inner boundary of the CE and to represent different widths of the riparian
restoration areas.
Vegetation plots were adjusted and are no longer uniformly placed throughout the Conservation Easement.
57. Add the stream origins to all Figures where it was left off.
Stream origins were added to the appropriate figures.
58. Remove "0-100' since this CE boundary goes beyond 100' in many areas according to previous figures in the
Plan as well as the Project Credit Table.
The “0-100’” label has been removed.

Please find enclosed the final Buffer Mitigation Plan submission with changes as noted above. Do not hesitate to reach out
with any question or comments. Jamey can be reached by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 919-623-9889.
Thank you,
Heath Hidlay
Ecologist

Jamey Mceachran
Project Manager

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FinalBuffer Mitigation Plan
SassafrasMitigation Project
September2022
DMS Project #: 100178| Contract #: 0402-05|RFP: 16-20200402| DWR ID#: 2021-0754v2
Neuse River Basin| HUC 03020201| WayneCounty, North Carolina
Prepared For:Prepared By:
NC Department of Environmental QualityResource Environmental Solutions, LLC
Division of Mitigation ServicesFor Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (EBX)
1652 Mail Service Center3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652Raleigh, NC 27612
919-623-9889
This mitigation plan has been written in conformance with the requirements of the following:
The Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule, 15A NCAC 02B .0295, effective November 1, 2015
Nutrient Offset Credit Trading Rule, 15A NCAC 02B .0703, effective April 1, 2020
These documents govern NCDMS operations and procedures for the delivery of compensatory mitigation.

Table of Contents
1MITIGATION PROJECT SUMMARY .................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Project Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

1.1.1 Parcel Ownership ................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Project Location ................................................................................................................................................................
5
1.3 Existing Conditions ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 Surface Water Classification..............................................................................................................................5
1.3.2 Physiography and Soils ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3.3 Wetlands .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.3.4 Landscape Communities ..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.5 Existing Conditions Photos ................................................................................................................................. 9
2REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS....................................................................................................10
2.1 Determination of Credits ........................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Other regulatory considerations ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.2.1 Environmental Screening and Documentation ........................................................................................ 12
2.2.2 Threatened and Endangered Species ........................................................................................................... 12
2.2.3 Cultural Resources .............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2.4 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/ Hydrologic Trespass ....................................... 13
3RIPARIAN RESTORATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN .................................................................... 14
3.1 Site Preparation ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

3.2 Methods ...........................................................................................................................................................................
14
3.2.1 Riparian Restoration Activities ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Other Activities ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Planting Plan ...................................................................................................................................................................
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3.4 Easement Boundaries .................................................................................................................................................. 16
4MONITORING PLAN.......................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Monitoring Protocol and Success Criteria .......................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Adaptive Management Plan and Project Maintenance ................................................................................ 18
5STEWARDSHIP ................................................................................................................................... 20
6REFERENCES....................................................................................................................................... 21

Sassafras Mitigation Project Buffer Mitigation Plan
DMS Project #: 100178 i September 2022

FIGURES
Figure 1 – Buffer Mitigation Service Area
Figure 2 – Existing Conditions
Figure 3 – Historic Imagery
Figure 4 – Vicinity Map
Figure 5 – Buffer Mitigation Conceptual Design
Figure 6 – USGS Quadrangle
Figure 7 – Mapped Soils
Figure 8 – Nutrient Offset Conceptual Design
Figure 9 – Riparian Zones
Figure 10 – Monitoring Plan

APPENDIX
A – Site Viability & Stream Determination
B – Site Protection Easement
C – Approved FHWA Categorical Exclusion
D – Invasive Species
E – Financial Assurances

Sassafras Mitigation Project Buffer Mitigation Plan
DMS Project #: 100178 ii September 2022

1 MITIGATION PROJECT SUMMARY
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (EBX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resource Environmental
Solutions (RES), is pleased to provide the Sassafras Mitigation Project (Project), a full-delivery buffer
mitigation project for the Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) (DMS #100178). This buffer project is
designed to provide riparian buffer mitigation credits for unavoidable impacts due to development within
the Neuse River Basin, United States Geological Survey (USGS) 8-digit Cataloguing Unit 03020201 (Neuse
01), excluding Falls Lake Watershed (Figure 1). This Buffer Mitigation Plan is in accordance with the
Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 and Nutrient Offset Credit Trading Rule 15A
NCAC 02B .0703.
1.1Project Overview
The SassafrasProject consists of a contiguous conservation easement that will total approximately 12.99
acres and includes three unnamed stream tributaries surrounded by active cropland that drain to Charles
Branch. Charles Branch is a USGS-named stream that eventually drains to the Neuse River. Current land
use within the Project is primarily crop production (Figure 2a and 2b). Much of the Project area has been
used extensively for agricultural purposes for at least 70 years (Figure 3a and 3b), and currently, the
Project reaches, and adjacent areas are in crop production. Water quality stressors currently affecting the
Project include heavily manipulated/relocated and maintained stream channels, nutrient loadings from
active crop production, and lack of forested riparian buffers. Current buffer conditions demonstrate
significant degradation with the loss of stabilizing vegetation because of continued crop production.
The goal of the Project is to restore ecological function to the existing streams and their associated riparian
buffer areasby establishing appropriate plant communities while minimizing temporal and land disturbing
impacts. Buffer and surrounding riparian area improvements will filter runoff from agricultural fields,
thereby reducing nutrient and sediment loads to Project channels and provide water quality benefit to the
overall watershed.
The Project easement can be accessed from Rita Lane off NC Highway 581 (Figure 4). The Sassafras Project
is composed of one perennial stream, RS1, and two intermittent stream channels: RS2 and RS3. RS2
includes an ephemeral portion (RS2-A) and an in-line pond between RS2-B and RS2-C (Figure 2). All
streams have been straightened and are incised. Furthermore, the fifty-foot riparian buffers of all stream
channels were determined to be subject to the Neuse buffer protection rules, and stream determinations
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were verified by the DWR site visit on May 5, 2021. Correspondence regarding this determination is in
Appendix A.
Buffer and riparian area mitigation efforts along the Project streams and ephemeral channels will be
accomplished through the planting, establishment, and protection of a hardwood forest community. The
result will be a riparian area that functions to mitigate nutrient and sediment inputs from the surrounding
uplands. The buffer mitigation plan proposed is being submitted for review under the Consolidated Buffer
Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 and Nutrient Offset Credit Trading Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0703. In
addition to traditional riparian restoration, the Project will also incorporate the alternative buffer mitigation
option: Mitigation on ephemeral channels, as outlined in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o) (7). DWR staff performed
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an onsite stream determination on May 5, 2021 and a buffer and nutrient offset viability assessment for
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buffer mitigation on July 29, 2021. These Correspondences are provided in Appendix A. The Project will
provide significant functional uplift to the watershed and will assist DMS with achieving its mitigation goals
in the Neuse 01 watershed, excluding the Falls Lake Watershed. The Project presents the opportunity to
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provide up to 500,579.066 ft(11.49acres)ofriparian buffer mitigation credits.These will be derived from
restoration of the riparian buffer and adjacent riparian areas surrounding the streams and ephemeral
channels of the Project. Project attributes are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. Project Attributes
Parameter Attribute
Project NameSassafras
Hydrologic Unit Code
03020201200030(14 digit)
Service Area River Basin
Neuse River 03020201 (excluding the Falls Lake Watershed) *
Geographic Location (Lat, Long) 35.396, -78.070
Site Protection Instrument (DB,
PG) 0088E, 321 Wayne (Rice, Holland, McCabe, and Sasser)
Total Credits (BMU) 500,579.066
Riparian Buffer (with flexibility to convert to Nutrient Offset if
Types of Credits
needed)
Mitigation Plan Date October2021
Initial Planting DateMarch 2023
Baseline Report Date April 2023
MY1 Report DateDecember 2023
MY2 Report DateDecember 2024
MY3 Report DateDecember 2025
MY4 Report DateDecember 2026
MY5 Report DateDecember 2027
*Service area for credits is for Neuse 03020201(excluding the Falls Lake Watershed)
The riparian buffer mitigation creditswill be producedby establishing a native forested and herbaceous
riparian plant community and protecting buffers in perpetuity with a conservation easement. For stream
channels and ephemeral channels, buffers and other riparian areas will have a minimum width of 50 feet
and a maximum of 200 feet from the edge of the channels. These widths are measured from the start of
top of bank and extend perpendicularly landward from the top of bank. The new plant community will be
established in conjunction with the treatment of any existing exotic or undesirable plant species. Figure 5
shows the Buffer Mitigation Conceptual Design and Credit Determination Map and Section 2.1 provides
details of the mitigation determination on the Sassafras Project.
This Project will also be codeveloped with a nutrient offset bank (Sassafras Phase II DWR #: 2021-0754v3)
that will protect and extend riparian restoration areas associated with this Project’s features and an
additional ditch feature out to 200 feet from the edge of the channels. By including Ditch 1 in the Sassafras
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Phase II project, non-diffused flow deductions for RS3 are unnecessary. Therefore, the realized riparian
restoration mitigation activities for each feature will be larger.
1.1.1 Parcel Ownership
The land required for the construction, management, and stewardship of this Project includes the parcel
listed in Table 2. EBX, LLC will obtain the property and then record a conservation easement for the Project
area within the property. The easement deed and survey plat will be submitted to DMS and the State
Property Office (SPO) for approval and will be held by the State of North Carolina. The easement deed will
follow the DMS Full Delivery Conservation Easement Template dated May 5, 2017 and is included in
Appendix B. The recorded easement will allow EBX to proceed with the Project development and protect
the mitigation assets in perpetuity. A finalized copy of the land protection instrument will be included in
Appendix B.
Table 2. Parcel and Landowner Information
Agreement Type
LandownerPin or Tax Parcel IDCounty
Rexford B. & Ruth S. Sasser
Cheryl Patricia Sasser &
James W Holland
2670625092 Easement Wayne
Janice Lynette Sasser
Threewhitts & Russel W. Rice
Lisa Rexanna Sasser McCabe

1.2 Project Location
The Sassafras Project is within the Neuse River Basin within the 8-digit HUC 03020201, 14-digit HUC
03020201200030 and DWR Sub-basin Number 03-04-12.
The Project is located in Wayne County, approximately 5 miles west of Goldsboro, off of Braswell Road
(Figure 1). To access the Project from Raleigh, take I-40 East to US-70. Then take exit 350 onto US-70 East
toward Goldsboro, after approximately one mile take a right onto NC-581. In 2 miles, take a right onto
Rita Lane and follow to the end of the road. The upstream extent of Reach RS2 will be on your left. The
coordinates are 35.396 °N and -78.070 °W.
1.3 Existing Conditions
1.3.1 Surface Water Classification
The current State water quality classifications for Charles Branch are Water Supply IV (WS-IV) and Nutrient
Sensitive Waters (NSW). WS-IV waters are used as sources of water supply for drinking, culinary, or food
processing purposes where a WS-I, II, or III classification is not feasible. These waters are also protected
for C Class uses. Class C waters are protected for uses such as secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish
consumption, aquatic life including propagation, survival and maintenance of biological integrity, and
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agriculture. Secondary recreation includes wading, boating, and other uses involving human body contact
with water where such activities take place in an infrequent, unorganized, or incidental manner. NSW
designation is intended for waters needing additional nutrient management due to being subject to
excessive growth of microscopic or macroscopic vegetation (NCDWQ 2011).
1.3.2 Physiography and Soils
The Project is located within the Rolling Coastal Plain Level IV ecoregion within the Southeastern Plains
Level III ecoregion and is characterized by greater relief, elevation, and stream gradients compared to the
Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain to the east. This ecoregion contains both dissected irregular and smooth plains,
and low to moderate gradient sandy-bottomed streams that branch from broad interstream divides with
steep to moderately gentle side slopes (Figure 6). The ecoregion also contains better drained soils and a
slightly cooler and shorter growing season than the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain; however, it is still a
productive agricultural region with typical crops of corn, soybeans, tobacco, cotton, sweet potatoes,
peanuts, and wheat.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) depicts six soil series across the Project (Figure 7). A
majority of reaches RS1, RS2, and RS3 run through Rains sandy loam. Pantego loam is mapped at the
heads of RS1 and RS3. The most downstream section of RS1 also runs through Bibb sandy loam. Lynchburg
sandy loam is mapped at the head of RS2. Goldsboro loamy sand and Wagram loamy sand are mapped
between reaches in areas of higher elevations. The specific soil map units are as follows: Bibb sandy loam,
Goldsboro loamy sand 0 to 2 percent slopes (Southern Coastal Plain), Lynchburg sandy loam 0 to 2 percent
slopes, Pantego loam, Rains sandy loam 0 to 2 percent slopes, and Wagram loamy sand 0 to 6 percent
slopes.
All soils on-site are formed in loamy or loamy and sandy marine deposits. Bibb sandy loam, Pantego loam,
and Rains sandy loam are considered hydric by the NRCS, while Lynchburg sandy loam and Wagram sandy
loam have minor hydric inclusions. The soil characteristics of these map units are summarized in Table 3.
Table 3. Project Mapped Soil Series
Map Unit Percent Hydrologic Landscape
Map Unit Name Drainage Class
SymbolHydric Soil Group Setting
Bb Bibb sandy loam 90% Poorly drained A/D Floodplains
Goldsboro loamy
sand, 0 to 2 percent Moderately well
GoA 0% B Marine terraces
slopes, Southern drained
Coastal Plain
Lynchburg sandy
Somewhat poorly Marine terraces,
Ly loam, 0 to 2 percent 8% B/D
drained flats
slopes
Very poorly
Po Pantego loam 90% B/D Flats
drained
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Map UnitPercent HydrologicLandscape
Map Unit NameDrainage Class
SymbolHydricSoil GroupSetting
Rains sandy loam, 0 Flats on marine
Ra 90% Poorly drained A/D
to 2 percent slopesterraces
Wagram loamy
WaB sand, 0 to 6 percent 5% Well drained A Ridges
slopes
1.3.3 Wetlands
National Wetland Inventory (NWI) mapping does not depict any wetlands within the project area (Figure
2). Although, PFO1A and PEM1Bd wetlands are depicted adjacent to the southern and eastern portions of
the project area.
1.3.4 Landscape Communities
A. Existing Vegetation Communities
Currently, within the agricultural area of the Project, the vegetative cover is primarily comprised of fields
of soybean crops with small, disturbed areas of trees that are reminiscent of mixed-mesic hardwood forest
(Coastal Plain subtype). The tree species that do exist in these areas include sweet gum (Liquidambar
styraciflua), red maple (Acer rubrum), water oak (Quercus nigra), willow oak (Quercus phellos), persimmon
(Diospyros virginiana), Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), sweetleaf (Symplocos tinctoria), loblolly
pine (Pinus taeda), mulberry (Morus alba), sumac (Rhus copallinum) and sassafras (Sassafras albidum). The
only noted invasive species in the area was mimosa (Albizia julibrissin).
B. Riparian Vegetation
In general, Sassafras consists of three tributaries, RS1, RS2, and RS3 that have little to no existing riparian
buffer and do not function to their full potential. Current conditions demonstrate significant habitat and
water quality degradation with a loss of stabilizing vegetation as a result of impacts from ongoing crop
production. Throughout the Project there are scattered invasive plant species that will be treated to the
extent practicable.
RS1 originates outside of the proposed easement to the north and flows through a culvert under Braswell
Road where it enters the Project. It continues to flow southward along the western boundary of the Project
through active cropland. The left bank of RS1 abuts crop fields where the riparian buffer condition is poor
with the absence of trees. Along its right bank, however, a narrow riparian buffer is present outside of the
Project area. Generally, the stream banks of RS1 contain tall, herbaceous vegetation and little to no woody
vegetation. The current crop in production is soybean.
RS2 originates within the Project boundary, just below Braswell Road and begins as an ephemeral stream
and transitions to intermittent a little further downstream. Also, in the middle of the stream, there is an in-
line pond. As mentioned earlier, this stream has been divided into three reaches (RS2-A, RS2-B, and RS2-
C) based on existing conditions.
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RS2-A is an ephemeral stream that flows southward through cropland until transitioning to RS2-B. The
right bank of RS2-A abuts crop fields, and the riparian buffer condition is poor with the absence of trees.
The riparian area along the left bank, outside of the Project boundary, contains maintained, residential
lots. Generally, streambanks contain weedy, herbaceous vegetation and little to no woody vegetation. The
current crop within the fields is soybean.
RS2-B begins where RS2 picks up intermittent characteristics and continues to flow southward though
cropland until it is impounded by an in-line pond. The right bank of RS2-B abuts crop fields, and the
riparian buffer condition is absent and mostly devoid of trees. For about half of this reach’s length, the
riparian area along the left bank is outside of the Project boundary and contains maintained, residential
lots; however, the left bank riparian area within the lower half is within the Project boundary and directly
abuts crop fields. Generally, stream banks contain weedy, herbaceous vegetation and little to no woody
vegetation, and the current crop within the fields is soybean.
A small in-line pond feature exists between RS2-B and RS2-C and is approximately one-quarter acre. The
pond is not buffered and directly abuts crop fields, though a few trees are present on its left bank.
RS2-C begins at the pond outlet and flows southward through cropland until draining into RS3. Both the
right and left banks of the reach abut crop fields and the riparian buffer condition is poor with the absence
of trees. Generally, stream banks contain weedy, herbaceous vegetation and small, sweet gum and
persimmon saplings. The current crop within the fields is soybean.
RS3 begins at the end of Ditch 1 and flows west through cropland until converging with RS2 and eventually
drains into RS1. Both right and left banks abut crop fields at the upper section of the reach and the riparian
buffer condition is poor with absence of trees. The left bank on the lower section of RS3 contains a narrow
strip of riparian buffer and the right bank abuts crop fields with an absence of trees. Generally, stream
banks contain weedy, herbaceous vegetation and little to no woody vegetation. The current crop within
the fields is soybean.

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1.3.5 Existing Conditions Photos
Looking Upstream along RS2-ALooking Downstream along RS2-A
March 23, 2023 March 23, 2023
Looking Upstream along RS2-B/RS2-CLooking Downstreamalong RS2-B/RS2-C
March 23, 2023 March, 2023
Looking Downstream along RS1 Looking Downstreamalong RS3
March 23, 2023 March 23, 2023

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2 REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
2.1 Determination of Credits
2
This Project has the potential to generate up to 500,579.066 ft (11.49 acres) riparian buffer mitigation
credits within a 12.99-acre conservation easement as depicted in Figure 5. These will be derived from
riparian restoration. The riparian buffer mitigation credits generated will service the Neuse 01 watershed,
excluding the Falls Lake Watershed. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(7), “the area of the
mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25 percent of the total area of buffer
2
mitigation”, all 20,705 ftof the available ephemeral restoration credit is allowable to be used to generate
mitigation credits. There is a ditch (Ditch 1) located west of the Project that becomes RS3. This ditch is too
deep to be viable for buffer mitigation according to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o) (8) and is not included in the
Project but is proposed to be included for riparian restoration as part of the Sassafras Phase II Nutrient
Offset Bank which will be submitted to DWR for review and approval. If the nutrient offset bank does not
get approved by DWR or implemented according to the approved plan, then non-diffused deductions will
apply at as-built. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (L)(3), diffuse flow is a requirement for buffer
restoration. Therefore, as per Buffer Interpretation/Clarification Memorandum #2008-019 dated August
19, 2008; a 60-degree angle wedge, drawn 50 feet below the easement boundary, will be removed from
the associated buffer of RS3 where a ditch enters this stream at the edge of the conservation easement if
the Proposed Sassafras Phase II Nutrient Bank is not approved. This area of exemption is still within the
2
conservation easement and will be planted, nonetheless. The deduction would result in 2,175 ft (0.05 ac)
of credit generating area being removed from the 0-100 feet buffer restoration zone due the ditch entering
at the conservation easement’s perpendicular boundary. It is requested that DWR allow the use of the
Buffer Interpretation/Clarification Memorandum #2008-019 dated August 19, 2008 to meet the
requirements of diffused flow required under Rule .0295 (L)(3). Also, some of these buffer mitigation
credits, where viable, can be converted to nutrient offset credit in reference to the Project Credit Table
(Table 4) and (Figure 8). The total potential buffer mitigation credits that the Sassafras Mitigation Project
will generate are summarized in Table 4 and the detailed Project credit breakdown, including buffer credits
that are convertible to nutrient offset credit, utilizing the DWR “Project Credit Table Template (Updated
October 2020),” is provided in Table 4. In addition, Figure 8 depicts buffer restoration areas that are
convertible to nutrient offset credit. This total area that is convertible to nutrient offset amounts to
2
500,579.066 ft which would deliver 26,563.789 lbs of Nitrogen offset. Furthermore, Figure 9 depicts
riparian zones of 50, 100, and 200 feet from stream top of banks to demonstrate width requirements for
crediting.

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Table 4. Sassafras Project (DMS #: 100178) Riparian Buffer Mitigation Summary

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2
202
r
—————————————————
——
0.000
Nutrient
Delivered
Offset: P (lbs)
Septembe

————————————————

N (lbs)
828.756
1,080.433
Delivered
24,654.600 26,563.789
lan
Nutrient Offset:
P
No
No
YesYesYes
Convertible to
Nutrient Offset?
Mitigation

——————————————
Credits
486.001
Buffer
1,668.0005,241.065
20,705.000
472,479.000
500,579.066
Riparian Buffer
—————
YesYesYesYesYes
Buffer?
Riparian
Riparian
Buffer Credits
Convertible to
1.000001.00000
3.030301.33333
1.00000
Ratio (x:1) Ratio (x:1)
Final Credit Final Credit
33%75%
100%100%
100%
% Full Credit% Full Credit
1111
1
Ratio (x:1)Ratio (x:1)
Initial Credit Initial Credit
Ephemeral Reaches as % TABMPreservation as % TABM
))
22
0
648
N/A
4.0%0.0%
1,668
20,705 20,705
15,882
472,479
511,383511,383
Area of Buffer
Mitigation (ftMitigation (ft
Area for Buffer
11
Total (Creditable) Total (Creditable)
)
2
00
648
1,668
20,705 20,705
15,882
472,479
511,383511,383127,846170,461
Total Area (sf)
Total Area (ft
):):):
22
2
) for Credit:
Totals (ft2):
2
(0-100 ft)
Total Buffer (ft2):
Feature NameFeature Name
RS2-A (0-100 ft)
RS1, RS3 (20-29ft)
RS1, RS3 (30-50 ft)
RS1, RS2-B, RS2-C, RS3
RS1, RS2-B, RS2-C, RS3
Total Nutrient Offset (ft2):
/pound)
/pound)
2
2
Preservation Area Subtotals (ft
0-1000-10020-29
0-100
101-200 Total Eligible Ephemeral Area (ft
Total Eligible for Preservation (ft
Width (ft)Width (ft)
Total Ephemeral Area (ft
Min-Max Buffer Min-Max Buffer
78
Riparian Buffer Mitigation Summary
)
001
1
RestorationRestorationRestorationRestorationRestoration
78
1
#:
Mitigation Activity
Mitigation Activity

Project AreaN Credit Conversion Ratio (ftP Credit Conversion Ratio (ft
100
#:

I / PI / PI / PI / P
0.0000.000
0.0000.000
CreditsCredits
Ephemeral
500,579.066500,579.066
Feature TypeFeature Type
MS
(D
DMS Project

)
1
000
No
YesYesYes
Yes
NO if
ditch
511,383511,383
Subject?
roject
Square Feet
Square Feet
ephemeral or
Subject? (enter
Project
P

N/A
19.16394
Nitrogen:
RuralRural
Rural
RuralRural
LocationLocation
Phosphorus:
Neuse 03020201 - Outside Falls Lake
Sassafras
Mitigation

TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION
Restoration:
Preservation:
TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION (TABM)
Enhancement:
Mitigation TotalsMitigation Totals
Total Riparian Buffer:
BufferBufferBufferBufferBufferBufferBufferBufferBufferBuffer
Credit TypeCredit Type
Nutrient Offset:
Table 4. Sassafras, DMS# 100178, Project Credits
Table 4. Enter Preservation Credits Below
1.The Randleman Lake buffer rules allow some ditches to be classified as subject according to 15A NCAC 02B .0250 (5)(a).last updated 08/03/2020
Sassafras

2.2Other regulatory considerations
2.2.1 Environmental Screening and Documentation
Because DMS mitigation projects are considered to be a category of activities that do not individually or
cumulatively have an impact on the human environment, they do not require preparation of an
environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. To ensure that a project meets the
“Categorical Exclusion” criteria, the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) and NCDMS have developed
a categorical exclusion (CE) checklist that is included as part of each mitigation project’s Environmental
Screening process. The CE Approval Form for the Sassafras Project is included in Appendix C and was
approved by DMS and FHWA in May 2021.
2.2.2 Threatened and Endangered Species
Plants and animals with a federal classification of endangered or threatened are protected under provisions
of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. According to the United States
Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPAC) database review tool
(accessed September 3, 2020) and the self-certification process conducted by RES and submitted to the
USFWS on March 29th, 2021. The list of endangered species includes the Red-cockaded woodpecker
(Picoides borealis) and the Tar River Spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). Three additional species on the
list submitted to USFWS are proposed for listing: Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisi), Atlantic Pigtoe
(Fusconaia masoni), and Carolina Madtom (Noturus Furiosus). The Sassafras Mitigation Project does not
contain any suitable habitat for the Red-cockaded woodpecker, the Atlantic Pigtoe, the Tar River
Spinymussel, the Neuse River Waterdog, nor the Carolina Madtom. A self-certification letter sent to USFWS
,
(on March 292021). This consultation was conducted as part of the CE process and supporting
documentation and correspondence can be found in Appendix C.
The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act requires consultation with state fish and wildlife agencies when
“waters of any stream or other body of water are proposed or authorized, permitted or licensed to be
impounded, diverted…or otherwise controlled or modified. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) was consulted during the CE process and the NCWRC did not comment on any
state or federally listed species; however, they did recommend the use of biodegradable and wildlife-
friendly sediment and erosion control devices and to treat invasive species as part of the Project.
Documentation is included in Appendix C.
2.2.3 Cultural Resources
A review of North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) GIS Web Service (accessed 3
September 2020) database did not reveal any registered occurrences within the Project area; however,
there are five occurrences within a half mile radius, which include: Lafayette Sasser House, Rosewood
School, and three other unnamed notable houses. RES consulted with the SHPO during the CE process
and the SHPO had “conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would
be affected by the project.” Cultural Resources screening met the Categorical Exclusion Criteria for FHWA
and DMS projects and documentation is included in Appendix C.
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2.2.4 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/ Hydrologic Trespass
The westernportion of the Project, consisting ofReach RS1 and its floodplain, is in FEMA Zone AE(Figure
2). However, the Project does not propose any earthwork in these areas, so FEMA permitting is not
required.

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3 RIPARIAN RESTORATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Riparian restoration areas adjacent to streams are shown in Figure 5 and were determined by the DWR in
th
the letter dated August 26, 2021 (Appendix A).
3.1 Site Preparation
Preparation at the Project will involve spraying crops and exotic invasive species, applying soil
amendments, seeding native plants, and planting trees. Soil amendments will be provided across the entire
planted area based on the results of soil fertility tests. The soils fertility tests will be based on soil samples
collected within proposed riparian restoration areas across the site. A seed mix will be chosen to maximize
successful herbaceous growth in all riparian areas while also incorporating valuable pollinator species. All
riparian planting areas will be seeded using a no-till drill prior to tree planting. Temporary and permanent
riparian seeding, bare root plantings, and live stakes shall be planted according to the planting plan
(Section 3.3).
The limits of the riparian restoration areas will be surveyed post-planting and seeding, and the information
will be provided in the As-Built report and plat.
3.2 Methods
Riparian restoration activities will be implemented along Project features. All restoration areas were
determined by the mitigation determination performed during the viability assessment by DWR
(Appendix A).
3.2.1 Riparian Restoration Activities
For features, the Project will provide riparian buffer and surrounding riparian area restoration in
accordance with the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n). Restoration activities
will include the planting of bare root plantings as described in Section 3.3. These restoration activities will
begin from the tops of the proposed feature’s banks and extend a minimum of 29 feet from the stream
outward to a maximum of 200 feet perpendicular to the stream channels and ephemeral channel. However,
there are two locations where the telephone easement crosses the conservation easement at an angle in
which the minimum distance is 20 feet outward from the top of bank. Restoration will occur where cropland
is currently present. All reaches along RS1, RS2, and RS3 will include riparian buffer restoration (Figure 5).
3.2.2 Other Activities
The culvert on RS2-B will be replaced and upgraded to ensure hydrologic connectivity between features
RS2-A and RS2-B. The conservation easement will include a 20-foot-wide internal crossing on Ditch 1. This
allows access to land parcels for the landowner while ensures that the hydrologic connection between
Ditch 1 and RS3 is not interrupted.
As mentioned earlier, this Project will be codeveloped with Sassafras Phase II that will extend the riparian
areas associated with this Project’s features. Therefore, riparian planting and site preparation activities will
extend beyond the limits of this Project’s boundaries.
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3.3Planting Plan
All riparian restoration areas willbe planted from top of bank back at least29feetfrom streams with bare
root tree seedlings on a nine by six-foot spacing to achieve an initial density of approximately 800 trees
per acre. Prior to planting, bare root species will be mixed to ensure there is a diversity in bare root species
placement across the planted area. In addition, these areas will be seeded with an herbaceous seed mix to
provide rapid herbaceous cover and promote immediate buffer effectiveness as well as habitat for
pollinators and other wildlife. The seed blend will contain both temporary and permanent seed and will
include taproot species. The seed will be sown utilizing a no-till drill. Planting will occur in all areas
proposed for riparian buffer restoration and will meet the performance standards outlined in the Rule 15A
NCAC 02B .0295. The final performance standard shall include a minimum of four native hardwood tree
species or four native hardwood tree and native shrub species, where no one species is greater than 50
percent of stems. Native hardwood and native shrub volunteer species may be included to meet the final
performance standard of 260 stems per acre. Invasive species will be treated and monitored throughout.
EBX, LLC has proposed nine species to be planted, and will plant a minimum of seven species.
Mixed-Mesic Hardwood Forest (Coastal Plain subtype) (Schafale 2012) will be the target community type
and will be used for all areas within the Project. This community composition is highly diverse and is
suitable given the Project’s soil and landscape characteristics and will provide water quality and ecological
benefits. The initial planting of bare root trees will occur before Spring 2023. The list of bare root tree
species to be planted and their percentage of total species composition can be found in Table 5. The list
of seed species to be sown and a proposed composition percentage of the mix can be found in Table 6.
Wherever possible, mature vegetation will be preserved and incorporated into the buffer. Some areas
adjacent to the forested areas may require maintenance due to the rapid regeneration of some species,
such as red maple (Acer rubrum) and sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).
Table 5. Tree Planting List
Bare Root Planting Tree Species
% of Total
Spacing Unit Canopy or
SpeciesCommon NameSpecies
(ft) Type Sub-canopy
Composition
American Bare
Platanus occidentalis 9X6 Canopy 15
sycamore Root
Bare
Betula nigra River birch 9X6 Canopy 15
Root
Bare
Quercus phellos Willow oak 9X6 Canopy 10
Root
Swamp chestnut Bare
Quercus michauxii 9X6 Canopy 10
oak Root
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Bare
Quercus nigra Water oak 9X6 Canopy 10
Root
Bare
Quercus rubra Northern red oak 9X6 Canopy10
Root
Bare
Quercus lyrata Overcup oak 9X6 Canopy 10
Root
Bare
Diospyros virginiana Persimmon 9X6 Sub-canopy 10
Root
Bare
Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green ash9X6Canopy5
Root
Bare
Cephalanthus occidentalis Button bush 9X6 Sub-canopy 5
Root
Table 6. Proposed Riparian Seed Mix
Percent
Scientific Name Common Name
Composition
Elymus virginicus
Virgina Wild Rye 25%
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass 25%
Andropogon gerardii
Big Bluestem 10%
Coreopsis lanceolata
Lanceleaf Coreopsis 10%
Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem 10%
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower 7%
Heliopsis helianthoides
Oxeye Sunflower 7%
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed 3%
Helianthus angustifolius
Narrowleaf Sunflower 3%
3.4 Easement Boundaries
Easement boundaries will be identified in the field to ensure clear distinction between the Project and
adjacent properties. Boundaries may be identified by marker, bollard, post, tree-blazing, or other means
as allowed by Project conditions and/or conservation easement. Boundaries will be marked with signs
identifying the property as a mitigation project and will include the name of the long-term steward and a
contact number. Boundary markers disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be repaired and/or replaced on
an as needed basis. The easement boundary will be checked annually as part of monitoring activities and
the conditions as well as any maintenance performed will be reported in the annual monitoring reports to
DWR. There is a 25-foot-wide utility easement break that bisects the proposed conservation easement
from RS1 to RS3. The Sassafras DMS and the Sassafras Phase II bank easement were developed to avoid
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interference with the current utility line easement (Figure 2, Figure 5). The Project credits will be adjusted
accordingly.
Again, this Project will be codeveloped with Sassafras Phase II nutrient offset bank that will extend riparian
buffer areas associated with this Project’s streams. Therefore, there will be bank conservation easement
boundaries beyond the boundaries of this Project and will also be marked appropriately.
4 MONITORING PLAN
4.1 Monitoring Protocol and Success Criteria
Annual vegetation monitoring and visual assessments will be conducted and measured for performance
in accordance to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)(2-4). Riparian vegetation monitoring where riparian buffer
mitigation credits are being generated will be based on the “Carolina Vegetation Survey-Ecosystem
Enhancement Program Protocol for Recording Vegetation: Level 1-2 Plot Sampling Only Version 4.2”.
Annual vegetation monitoring will occur each year for a minimum of five years and will be conducted
during the fall season with the first year occurring at least 6 months from initial planting. Monitoring plots
will be installed a minimum of 100 meters squared in size and will cover at least two percent of the planted
mitigation area. The planted area is 11.7 acres, and there will be 10 vegetation plots measuring
performance standards in all riparian restoration areas. These plots will be randomly placed throughout
the planted riparian restoration area and will be representative of the riparian community (Figure 10).
Vegetation plots will be representative of the planted diversity and density on the Project. Vegetation plots
will be evaluated by DMS during the onsite As-Built alkthrough to ensure these criteria are met. The
following data will be recorded for all trees in the plots: species, height, planting date (or volunteer), and
grid location. All stems in plots will be flagged with flagging tape.
The measures of vegetative success for the Project will be the survival of at least four native hardwood tree
species, where no one species is greater than 50 percent of stems, at a density of at least 260 stems per
acre at the end of Year 5. Native volunteer species may be included to meet the performance standards
upon written approval by DWR. Invasive and noxious species will be monitored and treated so that none
become dominant or alter the desired community structure of the site.
Photos will be taken from all photo points each monitoring year and provided in the annual reports. Visual
inspections and photos will be taken to ensure that applicable areas are being maintained and compliant.
A visual assessment of the conservation easement will also be performed each year to confirm:
Easement markers are in good condition throughout the site;
no encroachment has occurred;
no invasive species occur in areas where invasive species were treated,
diffuse flow is being maintained in the conservation easement areas; and
there has not been any cutting, clearing, filling, grading, or similar activities that would
negatively affect the functioning of the buffer.
A summary of project monitoring and maintenance activities can be found in Table 7.
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Table 7. Summary of Project Monitoring and Maintenance Activities
Component/
MonitoringMaintenance through project close-out
Feature
VegetationAnnual Vegetation shall be maintained to ensure the health and vigor of the
vegetation targeted plant community. Routine vegetation maintenance and repair
monitoring activities may include supplemental planting, pruning, mulching, and
fertilizing. Exotic invasive plant species shall be treated by mechanical
and/or chemical methods. Any vegetation requiring herbicide
application will be performed in accordance with NC Department of
Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations. Vegetation maintenance
activities will be documented and reported in annual monitoring
reports. Vegetation maintenance will continue through the monitoring
period.
Invasive and Visual Invasive and noxious species will be monitored and treated so that none
Nuisance Assessment become dominant or alter the desired community structure of the
Vegetation Project. Locations of invasive and nuisance vegetation will be mapped.
Also, see Appendix D for more details.
Project Boundary Visual Project boundaries shall be identified in the field to ensure clear
Assessment distinction between the mitigation project and adjacent properties.
Boundaries will be marked with signs identifying the property as a
mitigation project and will include the name of the long-term steward
and a contact number. Boundaries may be identified by fence, marker,
bollard, post, tree-blazing, or other means as allowed by Project
conditions and/or conservation easement. Boundary markers disturbed,
damaged, or destroyed will be repaired and/or replaced on an as-
needed basis. Easement monitoring and staking/ signage maintenance
will continue in perpetuity as a stewardship activity.
4.2Adaptive Management Plan and ProjectMaintenance
Adaptive measures will be developed, or appropriate remedial actions taken if in the event that the project,
or a specific component of the project, fails to achieve the defined success criteria. DMS must approve all
adaptive management plans prior to submittal to DWR for review and approval.
Remedial actions will be designed to achieve the success criteria specified in this Mitigation Plan, and will
include identification of the causes of failure, remedial design approach, work schedule, and monitoring
criteria that will consider physical and climatic conditions.
Initial plant maintenance may include a one-time mowing, prior to initial planting to remove undesirable
species. If mowing is deemed necessary by RES during the monitoring period, RES must first receive
approval by DMS and then by DWR prior to any mowing activities to ensure that no buffer violations will
be committed. Failure to receive approval to mow within the Neuse River buffer, as defined in 15A NCAC
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02B .0714 by DWR, could result in Neuse River buffer violations and violations of the conservation
easement. If necessary, RES will develop a species-specific control plan.
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5 STEWARDSHIP
The Project will be transferred to the NCDEQ Stewardship Program. NCDEQ Stewardship Program shall
serve as the conservation easement holder and entity responsible for long term stewardship of the Project.
This party shall serve as conservation easement holder and long-term steward for the property and will
conduct periodic inspection of the Project to ensure that restrictions required in the conservation
easement are upheld. The NCDEQ Stewardship Program is developing an endowment system within the
non-reverting, interest-bearing Conservation Lands Conservation Fund Account. The use of funds from the
Endowment Account will be governed by North Carolina General Statute GS 113A-232(d)(3). Interest
gained by the endowment fund may be used for the purpose of stewardship, monitoring, stewardship
administration, and land transaction costs, if applicable.
The Stewardship Program will periodically install signage to identify boundary markings as needed. Any
livestock or associated fencing or permanent crossings will be the responsibility of the owner of the
underlying fee to maintain.

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6 REFERENCES
Endangered Species Act of 1973. Public Law 93-205, 87 Stat. 884. 16 USC 1531-1543,
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). 2018. FEMA Flood Map Service Center. North Carolina
Panel 2602; map number 3720260200K, effective 6/20/2018.
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Version 4.2. http://cvs.bio.unc.edu/protocol/cvs-eep-protocol-v4.2-lev1-2.pdf.
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36 CFR 60, 36 CFR 63.
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North Carolina. Raleigh. http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/
get_file?p_l_id=1169848&folderId=2209568&name=DLFE-35732.pdf; accessed January 2018.
NCDWQ. (North Carolina Division of Water Quality). 2010. Methodology for Identification of Intermittent
and Perennial Streams and Their Origins. Version 4.11. Raleigh.
NC Environmental Management Commission. 2014. Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0295 – Mitigation Program
Requirements for the Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Buffers.
NC Environmental Management Commission. 2020. Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0714 – Neuse River Basin: Nutrient
Sensitive Waters Management Strategy: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers.
NCNHP (North Carolina Natural Heritage Program). 2019. Natural Heritage Element Occurrences. June
2019.
Schafale, M.P. 2012. Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Fourth Approximation.
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and Recreation, NCDENR, Raleigh, NC.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 1994.
Soil Survey of Johnston County, North Carolina.
USDA-NRCS. 2014. Web Soil Survey GIS Data .http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm;
accessed March 2020.
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Online Screening Tool. https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/; accessed June 2019.
Sassafras Mitigation Project Buffer Mitigation Plan
DMS Project #: 100178 21 September 2022

Figures
Figure 1 – Service Area
Figure 2 – Existing Conditions
Figure 3 – Historical Imagery
Figure 4 – Project Vicinity
Figure 5 – Buffer Conceptual Plan
Figure 6 – USGS Quadrangle
Figure 7 – NRCS Soil Survey
Figure 8 – Nutrient Offset Conceptual Plan
Figure 9 – Buffer Width Zones
Figure 10 – Monitoring Plan

Sassafras
Mitigation Project
Legend
Proposed DMS Easement
Neuse River Basin - 03020201 (Excluding Falls Lake Watershed)
Date: 8/17/2022
Figure 1- Service Area for Riparian Buffer
Credits and Nutrient Offset Credits
Drawn by: HKH
©
Sassafras
Checked by: MDE
048
Mitigation Project
1 inch = 8 miles
Wayne County, North Carolina
Miles

Cropland
!!
>>
Crossing (60 ft)
Utility Line
Telephone Line
Easement (25 ft)
Easement
Cropland
!
>
Legend
Proposed DMS Easment
Project Parcel Boundary
Perennial Stream
Intermittent Stream
Ephemeral Stream
Ditch
Pond TOB
DWR Ephmeral/Intermittent Break
!
>
DWR Stream Origin
!
>
Date: 8/17/2022
Figure 2a - Existing Conditions
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
©
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
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1 inch = 300 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

!
>
Telephone Line
Telephone Line
PFO1A
Easement
Easement
PUBHx
!
>
PEM1Bd
PFO1A
Legend
Proposed Easement
Project Parcel
FEMA Zone AE
NWI Wetlands (USFWS 2021)
Stream Origins
!
>
Perennial Stream
Intermittent Stream
Ephemeral Stream
Ditch
Pond TOB
Date: 8/17/2022
Figure 2b - Existing Conditions
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
©
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
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Feet

19501961
Source: USGSSource: USGS
19641973
Legend
Source: USGSSource: USGS
Proposed Easement
Figure 3a - Historical Imagery Date: 8/17/2022
Drawn by: GDS
Sassafras
©
Checked by: MDD
Mitigation Project
05001,000
1 inch = 1,000 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

19801983
Source: USGSSource: USGS
19932000
Legend
Source: USGSSource: USGS
Proposed Easement
Figure 3b - Historical Imagery Date: 8/17/2022
Drawn by: GDS
Sassafras
©
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
05001,000
1 inch = 1,000 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

Sassafras
Mitigation Project
Legend
Proposed Easement
8-Digit HUC - 03020201
14-Digit HUC (TLW) - 03020201200030
35.396, -78.070
Figure 4 - Project Vicinity Date: 8/17/2022
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
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Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
05001,000
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet1 inch = 1,000 feet

Legend
Proposed DMS Easement (12.99 ac)
Proposed Bank Easement (12.88 ac)
DMS Buffer Distance
Riparian Restoration (20-29')
Riparian Restoration (0-50')
Riparian Restoration (51-100')
Riparian Restoration (101-200')
##
Riparian Restoration (0-100'), Ephemeral
##
##
Potential Non-diffuse Flow Deduction
No Credit Area
Stream Top of Bank
Internal Crossing
Perennial Stream
Intermittent Stream
!
>
Ephemeral Stream
Ditch
Pond TOB
Upgrade Culvert
!
>
Stream Origins
& Crossing (60 ft)
Terminus Buffer 100'
Terminus Buffer 200'
Telephone Line
Easement (25 ft)
Internal Crossing (20 ft)
!
>
2,175 sq ft (0.05 ac)
potential deduction area
if Phase II does not occur
This deduction won't be necessary,
if at AsBuilt, the Nutrient Offset bank
has been approved and fully implemented.
Date: 9/14/2022
Figure 5 - Buffer Mitigation
Conceptual Design
Drawn by: HKH
©
Sassafras
Checked by: MDE
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Mitigation Project
1 inch = 300 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

RS1
RS2
1278 AC
27 AC
RS3
220 AC
Legend
Proposed Easement
Drainage Areas
RS1 (1,278 ac)
RS2 (26.83 ac)
RS3 (219.9 ac)
Figure 6 - USGS Date: 8/17/2022
Drawn by: HKH
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Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
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1 inch = 2,000 feet
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Feet

Map Unit SymbolMap Unit Name
BbBibb sandy loam
GoAGoldsboro loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Legend
LyLynchburg sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
PoPantego loam
RaRains sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Proposed Easement
WaBWagram loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes
Figure 7 - NRCS Soil Survey Date: 8/17/2022
Drawn by: GDS
Sassafras
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Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
0200400
1 inch = 400 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

!
>
Upgrade Culvert
& Crossing (60 ft)
Telephone Line
Telephone Line
Easement
Easement (25 ft)
!
>
Legend
Proposed DMS Easement (12.99 ac)
Nutrient Offset (0-50ft)
2,175 sq ft (0.05 ac)
Nutrient Offset (51-100ft)
potential deduction area
concentrated flow entering
Nutrient Offset (101-200 ft)
one side of restored buffer
Non-Diffuse Flow Deduction
This deduction won't be necessary,
if at AsBuilt, the Nutrient Offset bank
Nonconvertable Nutrient Offset Area
has been approved and fully implemented.
Stream Top of Bank
!
>
Stream Origins
Perennial Stream
Intermittent Stream
Ephemeral Stream
Ditch
This figure only represents areas that are viable to be converted from Riparian
Pond TOB
Buffer Credits to Nutrient Offset Credits.
Date: 9/23/2022
Figure 8 - Nutrient Offset Conceptual Design
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
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Checked by: MDE
Mitigation Project
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Restoring a resilient earth for a modern world
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

!
ª
!
ª
Legend
Proposed DMS Easement
Stream Top of Bank
Terminus Points
Terminus Buffer 100'
Terminus Buffer 200'
!
ª Stream Origins
Riparian Buffer Zones (ft)
0-50'
0-100'
0-200'
Date: 8/17/2022
Figure 9 - Riparian Zones
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
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Checked by: MDE
Mitigation Project
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Feet
Restoring a resilient earth for a modern world
Wayne County, North Carolina

"
)
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"
)
"
)
"
)
Ditch 1
"
)
"
)
"
)
Ditch 1
"
)
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"
)
Legend
"
)
Proposed DMS Easement
RS3
Planting Area (11.7 ac)
"
)
Proposed Vegetation Plot
Suveryed Top of Bank
!
>
Stream Origin
Riparian Restoration
Date: 8/17/2022
Figure 10 - Monitoring Plan
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
©
Checked by: KAW
Mitigation Project
0150300
1 inch = 300 feet
Restoring a resilient earth for a modern world
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

June 22, 2021
Project 20210754
Wayne County

Matt Butler
EBX, LLC a Resource Environmental Solutions entity
[e-mail]

Subject: Determination for Applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0714
0±®©¤¢³ . ¬¤Ȁ Sassafras Full Delivery/Bank Riparian Buffer/Nutrient Offset Mitigation
Address: Braswell Road, Goldsboro, Wayne County, NC 27530
Location: Lat., Long: 35.402390, -78.073754

Dear Mr. Butler:

On May 5, 2021, Shelton Sullivan of the Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted an
on-site review of features located on the Sassafras Mitigation Project at the request of EBX,
LLCto determine the applicability of features on the site to the Neuse River Riparian Area
Protection Rules, Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02B .0714. The streams
on the site are unnamed tributaries to Charles Branch, Stream Index 25-55-1, classified as
Water Supply IV; Nutrient Sensitive Waters, within the Neuse River Basin.

The enclosed map(s) depict the feature(s) evaluated and this information is also
summarized in the table below. Streams were evaluated for being ephemeral, at least
intermittent, and for subjectivity to the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. Streams that
are considered “Subject” have been located on the most recently published NRCS County
Soil Survey and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic (at 1:24,000 scale)
map(s), have been located on the ground at the site, and possess characteristics that
qualify them to be at least intermittent streams. Features that are considered “Not Subject”
have been determined to not be at least intermittent, not present on the property, or not
depicted on the required maps.

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The following table addresses the features observed and rated during the DWR site visit.

Feature Type:
stream (ephemeral, Depicted
Subject
intermittent, Depicted onon
Feature ID to Buffer Start @ Stop @
perennial), ditch, Soil Survey USGS
Rules
swale, wetland, Topo
other
Western
easement
boundary at
Confluence
RS1 Stream – at least I Yes Braswell Rd. Yes Yes
with RS3
Continues
upstream of
easement.
Easement
Stream-Modified boundary,
RS2A No RS2B Start No No
Ephemeral south of
Braswell Rd.
Continues
RS2B Stream – at least I Yes RS2B Start Yes No
through Pond
Pond connected to
Pond stream RS2B and Yes RS2B RS2C Yes Yes
RS2C
Confluence
RS2C Stream – at least I Yes Pond Yes Yes
with RS3
Ditch 1 Ditch No Not evaluated Not Evaluated No No
Confluence of
Ditch 1 and
Ditch 2 Ditch No Ditch 2, RS3 Start No No
eastern
easement
Confluence
with RS1 and
RS3 Stream-at least I Yes RS3 Start Yes No
continues
beyond
easement
Not evaluated,
Confluence
UT4 Stream-at least I Yes outside of Yes Yes
with RS3
easement
* E: Ephemeral, I: Intermittent, P: Perennial

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Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer
Permitting Branch Supervisor Permitting Branch Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center 512 N Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Raleigh, NC 27604
See https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-permitting/401-buffer-
authorization/application-forms for more submittal information.

This determination is final and binding as detailed above unless an appeal is requested
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If you have any additional questions or require additional information, please contact
Shelton Sullivan at [e-mail] or 919-239-0238. This determination is
subject to review as provided in G.S. 150B.

Sincerely,
Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch

Attachments: Site Map with labels, Photos, NRCS Soil Survey, USGS Topographical Map

cc: 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Laserfiche File
Katie Merritt via email

Filename: 20210754_ Sassafras Mitigation Project _StreamCalls_WayneCo

Legend
Perennial Stream
Intermittent Stream
Ephemeral Stream
Ditch
Pond TOB
Proposed Easement
Date: 6/22/2021
Site Map
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
©
Checked by: MDE
Mitigation Project
0150300
1 inch = 300 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

Sassafras Mitigation Site, DWR Photos 5/5/21
RS1 at Braswell Rd. easement boundary
RS2A looking downstream
RS2B Start, looking downstream
RS2B Start, looking upstream

Ditch 1 and Ditch 2confluence
RS2C and RS3 confluence
RS3 Start, looking downstream
Ditch 2 looking upstream

Soil Survey

USGS Topo Map

August 26, 2021
Matt Butler
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC
(via electronic mail: [e-mail])
Re: Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset – Sassafras Mitigation Site
Near 35.396, -78.070 in Goldsboro, NC
Neuse 03020201
Wayne County

Dear Mr. Butler,

On June 29, 2021, Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources (DWR), received a request
from you on behalf of Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (EBX) for a site visit near the above-
referenced site in the Neuse River Basin within the 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code 03020201. The site
visit was to determine the potential for riparian buffer mitigation and nutrient offset within a
proposed conservation easement boundary, which is more accurately depicted in the attached map
labeled “Figure 3-Existing Conditions “(Figure 3) prepared by EBX. The proposed easement
boundary in Figure 3, includes all riparian areas intended to be proposed as part of a mitigation site.
On July 29, 2021, Ms. Merritt performed a site assessment of the subject site. Staff with EBX were
also present.

Ms. Merritt’s evaluation of the features onsite and their associated mitigation determination for the
riparian areas are provided in the table below. This evaluation was made from Top of Bank (TOB)
and landward 200’ from each feature for buffer mitigation pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295
(effective November 1, 2015) and for nutrient offset credits pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703.

Little River Weaver Site
Wildlands
August 18, 2021
134,5
Classification
FeatureSubject Riparian Land uses Buffer Nutrient Mitigation Type Determination w/in
onsite
to adjacent to Feature Credit Offset riparian areas
Buffer (0-200’) Viable Viable
Rule
RS1 Stream Yes Left Bank -Non-forested YesYes(non-Non-forested fields -Restoration Site
agricultural fieldsforested per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (n)
areas only)
Stream is partially located Note:No credits are allowed within the
within a DOT Right Of DOT R.O.W
Way
There is a utility easement
that crosses RS1 in two
locations. Restoration areas
for credit must be
contiguous from top of
bank without an easement
break to be viable for
generating credits.
6
RS2-A EphemeralNoRight Bank -Non-forested YesYes Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
agricultural fields .0295 (o)(7)
Channel is partially located Note: No credits are allowed within the
within a DOT Right Of DOT R.O.W
Way
RS2-BStream Yes Non-forested agricultural YesYes Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
fields .0295 (n)
RS2-Pond In-line pondYes Non-forested agricultural YesYes Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
fields .0295 (n)
RS3-CStream Yes Non-forested agricultural YesYes Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
fields .0295 (n)
Ditch 1Ditch NoRight Bank –Non forested NoYes Restoration Site per 15A NCAC 02B
>3’ depth agricultural fields .0295 (n)
1
Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated June 22, 2021 (DWR# 2021-0754) using the
1:24,000 scale quadrangle topographic map prepared by USGS and the most recent printed version of the soil survey map prepared by
the NRCS .
2
The area of preservation credit within a buffer mitigation site shall comprise of no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total area of buffer
mitigation per 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(5) and 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(4). Site cannot be a Preservation Only site to comply with this rule.
3
NC Division of Water Resources - Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer
Establishment
4
Determinations made for this Site are determined based on the proposal provided in maps and figures submitted with the request.
5
All features proposed for buffer mitigation or nutrient offset, must have a planted conservation easement established that includes the
tops of channel banks when being measured perpendicular and landward from the banks, even if no credit is viable within that riparian
area. Easement breaks that disconnect the continuity of riparian restoration/enhancement/preservation result in no credit viable beyond
the break.
6
The area of the mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total area of buffer
mitigation per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(7).

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Sassafras Site
EBX
August 26, 2021

Determinations provided in the table above were made using a proposed easement boundary showing
proposed mitigation areas shown in Figure 3. The map representing the proposal for the site is
attached to this letter and initialed by Ms. Merritt on August 26, 2021. Substantial changes to the
proposed easement boundary as well as any site constraints identified in this letter, could affect the
Site’s potential to generate buffer mitigation and nutrient offset credits.

This letter does not constitute an approval of this Site to generate buffer and nutrient offset credits.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295, a mitigation proposal and a mitigation plan shall be submitted to
DWR for written approval prior to conducting any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or
surface waters for buffer mitigation credit. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703, a proposal regarding a
proposed nutrient load-reducing measure for nutrient offset credit shall be submitted to DWR for
approval prior to any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters.

All vegetative plantings, performance criteria and other mitigation requirements for riparian
restoration, enhancement and preservation must follow the requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 to
be eligible for buffer and/or nutrient offset mitigation credits. For any areas depicted as not being
viable for nutrient offset credit above, one could propose a different measure, along with supporting
calculations and sufficient detail to support estimates of load reduction, for review by the DWR to
determine viability for nutrient offset in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0703.

This viability assessment will expire on July 27, 2023 or upon approval of a mitigation plan by
the DWR, whichever comes first. This letter should be provided in any nutrient offset, buffer,
stream or wetland mitigation plan for this Site.

Please contact Katie Merritt at [phone] if you have any questions regarding this
correspondence.
Sincerely,

Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 and Buffer Permitting Branch
PW/kym

Attachments: Figure 3: Existing Conditions map

cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt)

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35.402473, -78.072422
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Cropland
Cropland
35.398977, -78.069318
!
>
Legend
Parcel
!
>DWR Determined Feature Origin Location
Perennial Stream
Intermittent Stream
Ephemeral Stream
Ditch
Pond TOB
Date: 6/29/2021
Figure 3 - Existing Conditions
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
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Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
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Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
AND RIGHT OF ACCESS PROVIDED
PURSUANT TO
FULL DELIVERY
MITIGATION CONTRACT
_______________ COUNTY

SPO File Number:
DMS Project Number:

Prepared by: Office of the Attorney General
Property Control Section
Return to: NC Department of Administration
State Property Office
1321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1321

THIS DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF ACCESS, made
this ________day of ________________, 20__, by Landowner name goes here ,
(“Grantor”), whose mailing address is Landowner address goes here , to the State of North
Carolina, (“Grantee”), whose mailing address is State of North Carolina, Department of
Administration, State Property Office, 1321 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1321. The
designations of Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs,
successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine, or neuter as
required by context.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-214.8 etseq., the State of
North Carolina has established the Division of Mitigation Services (formerly known as the
Ecosystem Enhancement Program and Wetlands Restoration Program) within the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources for the purposes of acquiring, maintaining, restoring,
enhancing, creating and preserving wetland and riparian resources that contribute to the protection
and improvement of water quality, flood prevention, fisheries, aquatic habitat, wildlife habitat, and
recreational opportunities; and
NCDMS Full Delivery Conservation Easement Template AG reviewed 11 May 2017

Page 1 of 11

WHEREAS,this Conservation Easement from Grantor to Grantee has been negotiated,
arranged and provided for as a condition of a full delivery contract between ( insert name and address
of full delivery contract provider ) and the North Carolina Departmentof Environment and Natural
Resources, to provide stream, wetland and/or buffer mitigation pursuant to the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Purchase and Services Contract Number
__________.
WHEREAS, The State of North Carolina is qualified to be the Grantee of a Conservation
Easement pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-35; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the United States
Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District entered into a Memorandum of Understanding,
(MOU) duly executed by all parties on November 4, 1998. This MOU recognized that the
Wetlands Restoration Program was to provide effective compensatory mitigation for authorized
impacts to wetlands, streams and other aquatic resources by restoring, enhancing and preserving
the wetland and riparian areas of the State; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District entered into a Memorandum of Agreement, (MOA) duly executed by all parties in
Greensboro, NC on July 22, 2003, which recognizes that the Division of Mitigation Services
(formerly Ecosystem Enhancement Program) is to provide for compensatory mitigation by
effective protection of the land, water and natural resources of the State by restoring, enhancing
and preserving ecosystem functions; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, theU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality,
the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, and the National Marine Fisheries Service
entered into an agreement to continue the In-Lieu Fee operations of the North Carolina Department
of Natural Resources’ Division of Mitigation Services (formerly Ecosystem Enhancement
Program) with an effective date of 28 July, 2010, which supersedes and replaces the previously
effective MOA and MOU referenced above; and
WHEREAS, the acceptance of this instrument for and on behalf of the State of North
Carolina was granted to the Department of Administration by resolution as approved by the
Governor and Council of State adopted at a meeting held in the City of Raleigh, North Carolina,
th
on the 8 day of February 2000; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Mitigation Services in the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, which has been delegated the authority authorized by the Governor and
Council of State to the Department of Administration, has approved acceptance of this instrument;
and
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WHEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying, and being in
__________ Township, ___________ County, North Carolina (the "Property"), and being more
particularly described as that certain parcel of land containing approximately ________ acres and
being conveyed to the Grantor by deed as recorded in Deed Book _____ at Page ____ of the
_________ County Registry, North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, Grantor is willing to grant a Conservation Easement and Right of Access
over the herein described areas of the Property, thereby restricting and limiting the use of the areas
of the Property subject to the Conservation Easement to the terms and conditions and purposes
hereinafter set forth, and Grantee is willing to accept said Easement and Access Rights. The
Conservation Easement shall be for the protection and benefit of the waters of ifknown, insert
name of stream, branch, river or waterway here.
NOW, THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms, conditions, and
restrictions hereinafter set forth, Grantor unconditionally and irrevocably hereby grants and
conveys unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever and in perpetuity, a Conservation
Easement and Right of Access together with an access easement to and from the Conservation
Easement Area described below.

The Conservation Easement Area consists of the following:

Tracts Number ________________ containing a total of _________ acres as shown on the plats
of survey entitled “Final Plat, Conservation Easement for North Carolina Division of Mitigation
Services, Project Name: ___________, SPO File No.__________, DMS Site No. ___________,
Property of _________________________,” dated ___________, 20__ by name of surveyor, PLS
Number __________ and recorded in the ______________ County, North Carolina Register of
Deeds at Plat Book _______ Pages __________.
See attached “Exhibit A”, Legal Description of area of the Property hereinafter referred to as the
“Conservation Easement Area”

The purposes of this Conservation Easement are to maintain, restore, enhance, construct,
create and preserve wetland and/or riparian resources in the Conservation Easement Area that
contribute to the protection and improvement of water quality, flood prevention, fisheries, aquatic
habitat, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities; to maintain permanently the Conservation
Easement Area in its natural condition, consistent with these purposes; and to prevent any use of
the Easement Area that will significantly impair or interfere with these purposes. To achieve these
purposes, the following conditions and restrictions are set forth:

I. DURATION OF EASEMENT

Pursuant to law, including the above referenced statutes, this Conservation Easement and
Right of Access shall be perpetual and it shall run with, and be a continuing restriction upon the
use of, the Property, and it shall be enforceable by the Grantee against the Grantor and against
Grantor’s heirs, successors and assigns, personal representatives, agents, lessees, and licensees.
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II.ACCESSEASEMENT
choose one option based on survey and deed, delete other
\[SPECIFIC LOCATION OPTION\] Grantor hereby grants and conveys unto Grantee, its
employees, agents, successors and assigns, a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for ingress and
egress over and upon the Property at all reasonable times and at the location more particularly
described on Exhibit ___ (“Access Easement”) attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference, to access the Conservation Easement Area for the purposes set forth herein. This grant
of easement shall not vest any rights in the public and shallnot be construed as a public dedication
of the Access Easement. Grantor covenants, represents and warrants that it is the sole owner of
and is seized of the Property in fee simple and has the right to grant and convey this Access
Easement.
\[GENERAL LOCATION OPTION\] Grantor hereby grants and conveys unto Grantee, its
employees, agents, successors and assigns, a perpetual,non-exclusive easement for ingress and
egress over and upon the Property at all reasonable times and at such location as practically
necessary to access the Conservation Easement Area for the purposes set forth herein (“Access
Easement”). This grant of easement shall not vest any rights in the public and shall not be construed
as a public dedication of the Access Easement. Grantor covenants, represents and warrants that it
is the sole owner of and is seized of the Property in fee simple and has the right to grant and
convey this Access Easement.
III. GRANTOR RESERVED USES AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
The Conservation Easement Area shall be restricted from any development or usage that
would impair or interfere with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. Unless expressly
reserved as a compatible use herein, any activity in, or use of, the Conservation Easement Area by
the Grantor is prohibited as inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. Any
rights not expressly reserved hereunder by the Grantor have been acquired by the Grantee. Any
rights not expressly reserved hereunder by the Grantor, including the rights to all mitigation
credits, including, but not limited to, stream, wetland, and riparian buffer mitigation units, derived
from each site within the area of the Conservation Easement, are conveyed to and belong to the
Grantee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following specific uses are
prohibited, restricted, or reserved as indicated:

A. Recreational Uses. Grantor expressly reserves the right to undeveloped recreational uses,
including hiking, bird watching, hunting and fishing, and access to the Conservation Easement
Area for the purposes thereof.

B. Motorized Vehicle Use. Motorized vehicle use in the Conservation Easement Area is
prohibited except within a Crossing Area(s) or Road or Trail as shown on the recorded survey plat.
C. Educational Uses. The Grantor reserves the right to engage in and permit others to engage
in educational uses in the Conservation Easement Area not inconsistent with this Conservation
Easement, and the right of access to the Conservation Easement Area for such purposes including
organized educational activities such as site visits and observations. Educational uses of the
property shall not alter vegetation, hydrology or topography of the site.
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D. Damage to Vegetation. Except within Crossing Area(s) as shown on the recorded survey
plat and as related to the removal of non-native plants, diseased or damaged trees, or vegetation
that destabilizes or renders unsafe the Conservation Easement Area to persons or natural habitat,
all cutting, removal, mowing, harming, or destruction of any trees and vegetation in the
Conservation Easement Area is prohibited.

E. Industrial, Residential and Commercial Uses. All industrial, residential and commercial
uses are prohibited in the Conservation Easement Area.

F. Agricultural Use. All agricultural uses are prohibited within the Conservation Easement
Area including any use for cropland, waste lagoons, or pastureland.

G. New Construction. There shall be no building, facility, mobile home, antenna, utility
pole, tower, or other structure constructed or placed in the Conservation Easement Area.

H. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction or maintenance of new roads, trails,
walkways, or paving in the Conservation Easement.
All existing roads, trails and crossings within the Conservation Easement Area shall be shown on
the recorded survey plat.
I.Signs. No signs shall be permitted in the Conservation Easement Area except interpretive
signs describing restoration activities and the conservation values of the Conservation Easement
Area, signs identifying the owner of the Property and the holder of the Conservation Easement,
signs giving directions, or signs prescribing rules and regulations for the use of the Conservation
Easement Area.

J. Dumping or Storing. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste, abandoned
vehicles, appliances, machinery, or any other material in the Conservation Easement Area is
prohibited.

K. Grading, Mineral Use, Excavation, Dredging. There shall be no grading, filling,
excavation, dredging, mining, drilling, hydraulic fracturing; removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock,
peat, minerals, or other materials.
L.Water Quality and Drainage Patterns. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging,
channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or diverting, causing, allowing or permitting
the diversion of surface or underground water in the Conservation Easement Area. No altering or
tampering with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored,
enhanced, or created drainage patterns is allowed. All removal of wetlands, polluting or
discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides in the
Conservation Easement Area is prohibited. In the event of an emergency interruption or shortage
of all other water sources, water from within the Conservation Easement Area may temporarily be
withdrawn for good cause shown as needed for the survival of livestock on the Property.
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M. Subdivision and Conveyance. Grantor voluntarily agrees that no further subdivision,
partitioning, or dividing of the Conservation Easement Area portion of the Property owned by the
Grantor in fee simple (“fee”) that is subject to this Conservation Easement is allowed. Any future
transfer of the Property shall be subject to this Conservation Easement and Right of Access and to the
Grantee’s right of unlimited and repeated ingress and egress over and across the Property to the
Conservation Easement Area for the purposes set forth herein.
N. Development Rights. All development rights are permanently removed from the
Conservation Easement Area and are non-transferrable.

O. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change, disturbance, alteration or impairment of
the natural features of the Conservation Easement Area or any intentional introduction of non-
native plants, trees and/or animal species by Grantor is prohibited.

The Grantor may request permission to vary from the above restrictions for good cause
shown, provided that any such request is not inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation
Easement, and the Grantor obtains advance written approval from the Division of Mitigation
Services, 1652 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652.

IV. GRANTEE RESERVED USES

A. Right of Access, Construction, and Inspection. The Grantee, its employees, agents,
successors and assigns, shall have a perpetual Right of Access over and upon the Conservation
Easement Area to undertake or engage in any activities necessary to construct, maintain, manage,
enhance, repair, restore, protect, monitor and inspect the stream, wetland and any other riparian
resources in the Conservation Easement Area for the purposes set forth herein or any long-term
management plan for the Conservation Easement Area developed pursuant to this Conservation
Easement.
B. Restoration Activities. These activities include planting of trees, shrubs and herbaceous
vegetation, installation of monitoring wells, utilization of heavy equipment to grade, fill, and
prepare the soil, modification of the hydrology of the site, and installation of natural and manmade
materials as needed to direct in-stream, above ground, and subterraneous water flow.

C. Signs. The Grantee, its employees and agents, successors or assigns, shall be permitted to
place signs and witness posts on the Property to include any or all of the following: describe the
project, prohibited activities within the Conservation Easement, or identify the project boundaries
and the holder of the Conservation Easement.

D. Fences. Conservation Easements are purchased to protect the investments by the State
(Grantee) in natural resources. Livestock within conservations easements damages the investment
and can result in reductions in natural resource value and mitigation credits which would cause
financial harm to the State. Therefore, Landowners (Grantor) with livestock are required to restrict
livestock access to the Conservation Easement area. Repeated failure to do so may result in the
State (Grantee) repairing or installing livestock exclusion devices (fences) within the conservation
area for the purpose of restricting livestock access. In such cases, the landowner (Grantor) must
provide access to the State (Grantee) to make repairs.

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E.Crossing Area(s). The Grantee is not responsible for maintenance of crossing area(s),
however, the Grantee, its employees and agents, successors or assigns, reserve the right to repair
crossing area(s), at its sole discretion and to recover the cost of such repairs from the Grantor if
such repairs are needed as a result of activities of the Grantor, his successors or assigns.
V.ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES

A. Enforcement. To accomplish the purposes of this Conservation Easement, Grantee is
allowed to prevent any activity within the Conservation Easement Area that is inconsistent with
the purposes of this Conservation Easement and to require the restoration of such areas or features
in the Conservation Easement Area that may have been damaged by such unauthorized activity or
use. Upon any breach of the terms of this Conservation Easement by Grantor, the Grantee shall,
except as provided below, notify the Grantor in writing of such breach and the Grantor shall have
ninety (90) days after receipt of such notice to correct the damage caused by such breach. If the
breach and damage remains uncured after ninety (90) days, the Grantee may enforce this
Conservation Easement by bringing appropriate legal proceedings including an action to recover
damages, as well as injunctive and other relief. The Grantee shall also have the power and
authority, consistent with its statutory authority: (a) to prevent any impairment of the Conservation
Easement Area by acts which may be unlawful or in violation of this Conservation Easement; (b)
to otherwise preserve or protect its interest in the Property; or (c) to seek damages from any
appropriate person or entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee reserves the immediate
right, without notice, to obtain a temporary restraining order, injunctive or other appropriate relief,
if the breach is or would irreversibly or otherwise materially impair the benefits to be derived from
this Conservation Easement, and the Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that the damage would be
irreparable and remedies at law inadequate. The rights and remedies of the Grantee provided
hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other rights and remedies available to
Grantee in connection with this Conservation Easement.

B. Inspection. The Grantee, its employees and agents, successors and assigns, have the right,
with reasonable notice, to enter the Conservation Easement Area over the Property at reasonable
times for the purpose of inspection to determine whether the Grantor is complying with the terms,
conditions and restrictions of this Conservation Easement.

C. Acts Beyond Grantor’s Control. Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall
be construed to entitle Grantee to bring any action against Grantor for any injury or change in the
Conservation Easement Area caused by third parties, resulting from causes beyond the Grantor’s
control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent
action taken in good faith by the Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate
significant injury to life or damage to the Property resulting from such causes.

D. Costs of Enforcement. Beyond regular and typical monitoring expenses, any costs
incurred by Grantee in enforcing the terms of this Conservation Easement against Grantor,
including, without limitation, any costs of restoration necessitated by Grantor’s acts or omissions
in violation of the terms of this Conservation Easement, shall be borne by Grantor.

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E.No Waiver. Enforcement of this Easement shall be at the discretion of the Grantee and
any forbearance, delay or omission by Grantee to exercise its rights hereunder in the event of any
breach of any term set forth herein shall not be construed to be a waiver by Grantee.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS
A. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the
Conservation Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings or
agreements relating to the Conservation Easement. If any provision is found to be invalid, the
remainder of the provisions of the Conservation Easement, and the application of such provision
to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is found to be invalid, shall not be
affected thereby.
B.Grantor is responsible for any real estate taxes, assessments, fees, or charges levied upon
the Property. Grantee shall not be responsible for any costs or liability of any kind related to the
ownership, operation, insurance, upkeep, or maintenance of the Property, except as expressly
provided herein. Upkeep of any constructed bridges, fences, or other amenities on the Property are
the sole responsibility of the Grantor. Nothing herein shall relieve the Grantor of the obligation to
comply with federal, state or local laws, regulations and permits that may apply to the exercise of
the Reserved Rights.
C. Any notices shall be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested to the
parties at their addresses shown herein or to other addresses as either party establishes in writing
upon notification to the other.
D. Grantor shall notify Grantee in writing of the name and address and any party to whom the
Property or any part thereof is to be transferred at or prior to the time said transfer is made. Grantor
further agrees that any subsequent lease, deed, or other legal instrument by which any interest in
the Property is conveyed is subject to the Conservation Easement herein created.
E.The Grantor and Grantee agree that the terms of this Conservation Easement shall survive
any merger of the fee and easement interests in the Property or any portion thereof.
F.This Conservation Easement and Right of Access may be amended, but only in writing
signed by all parties hereto, or their successors or assigns, if such amendment does not affect the
qualification of this Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee under any applicable laws,
and is consistent with the purposes of the Conservation Easement. The owner of the Property shall
notify the State Property Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in writing sixty (60) days
prior to the initiation of any transfer of all or any part of the Property or of any request to void or
modify this Conservation Easement. Such notifications and modification requests shall be
addressed to:

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Division of Mitigation Services Program Manager
NC State Property Office
1321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1321

and

General Counsel
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
G. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation Easement are in gross
and assignable provided, however, that the Grantee hereby covenants and agrees, that in the event
it transfers or assigns this Conservation Easement, the organization receiving the interest will be a
qualified holder under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-34 et seq. and § 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code,
and the Grantee further covenants and agrees that the terms of the transfer or assignment will be
such that the transferee or assignee will be required to continue in perpetuity the conservation
purposes described in this document.
VII.QUIET ENJOYMENT

Grantor reserves all remaining rights accruing from ownership of the Property, including
the right to engage in or permit or invite others to engage in only those uses of the Conservation
Easement Area that are expressly reserved herein, not prohibited or restricted herein, and are not
inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, the Grantor expressly reserves to the Grantor, and the Grantor's invitees and
licensees, the right of access to the Conservation Easement Area, and the right of quiet enjoyment
of the Conservation Easement Area,

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the said rights and easements perpetually unto the State of
North Carolina for the aforesaid purposes,

AND Grantor covenants that Grantor is seized of the Property in fee and has the right to
convey the permanent Conservation Easement herein granted; that the same is free from
encumbrances and that Grantor will warrant and defend title to the same against the claims of all
persons whomsoever.

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IN TESTIMONY, WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day
and year first above written.

___________________________________ (SEAL)

NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF _________________

I, _____________________________, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid,
do hereby certify that _________________________, Grantor, personally appeared before me this
day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument.

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notary Seal this the __________
day of ___________________, 20__.

________________________________________
Notary Public

My commission expires:

______________________________

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Exhibit A

\[INSERT LEGAL DESCRIPTION\]
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SITE PROTECTION INSTRUMENT
Site Protection Instrument(s) Summary Information
The land required for the construction, management, and stewardship of this mitigation project includes a
portion of the parcel listed below in Table C1. Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC (EBX) (an entity of
RES) will obtain a conservation easement from the current landowner for the project area. The easement
deed and survey plat will be submitted to DMS and State Property Office (SPO) for approval and will be
held by the State of North Carolina. The easement deed will follow the NCDMS Full Delivery Conservation
Easement Template dated May 5, 2017 and included in this appendix. Once recorded, the secured easement
will allow EBX to proceed with the project development and protect the mitigation assets in perpetuity.
Once finalized, a copy of the land protection instrument(s) will be included in Appendix C.

Table C1. Project Parcel and Landowner Information
Tax ParcelSite Protection Deed Book and Acreage
Owners of Record County
ID # Instrument Page Numbers Protected
Janice S. Rice,
Cheryl S. Holland,
Conservation
Wayne
Lisa S. McCabe, and 2670625092 0088E, 321 ~12.99
Easement
Rexford B. & Ruth S.
Sasser

Natural Resources
Conservation Service
May 5, 2021
North Carolina
Heath Hidlay
State Office
Ecologist
Resource Environmental Solutions
4407 Bland Rd.
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Suite 117
Raleigh, NC 27612
Raleigh
North Carolina 27609
Dear Heath Hidlay;
Voice [phone]
Fax [phone]
The following information is in response to your request soliciting comments regarding the
Sassafras Mitigation ProjectSitein Wayne County, NC.
Projects are subject to Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) requirements if they may
irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed
by a Federal agency or with assistance from a Federal agency.
For the purpose of FPPA, farmland includes prime farmland, unique farmland, and land of
statewide or local importance. Farmland subject to FPPA requirements does not have to be
currently used for cropland. It can be forest land, pastureland, cropland, or other land, but
not water or urban built-up land.Farmland means prime or unique farmlands as defined in
section 1540(c)(1) of the Act or farmland that is determined by the appropriate state or unit
of local government agency or agencies with concurrence ofthe Secretary to be farmland of
statewide of local importance.
“Farmland'' does not include land already in or committed to urban development or water
storage. Farmland ``already in'' urban development or water storage includes all such land
with a density of 30 structures per 40-acre area. Farmland already in urban development
also includes lands identified as ``urbanized area'' (UA) on the Census Bureau Map, or as
urban area mapped with a ``tint overprint'' on the USGS topographical maps, or as ``urban-
built-up'' on the USDA Important Farmland Maps. See over for more information.
The area in question includesland classified as Prime Farmland. In accordance with the
Code of Federal Regulations 7CFR 658, Farmland Protection Policy Act, the CPA-106was
initiated. NRCS Completed Parts II, IV, V of the form and returned for completion by the
requesting agency.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at [phone] office or (704) 754-
6734 cell.
Sincerely,
Kristin L May
Acting State Soil Scientist
cc:
Carl Kirby, acting supervisory soil conservationist, NRCS, Snow Hill, NC
The Natural Resources Conservation Service
is an agency of the Department of Agriculture’s
Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC).
An Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer, and Lender

U.S. Department of Agriculture
FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING
PART I (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Date Of Land Evaluation Request
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Name of Project
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PART II (To be completed by NRCS)
Date Request Received By
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Does the site contain Prime, Unique, Statewide or Local Important Farmland? YES NO Acres Irrigated Average Farm Size

5

(If no, the FPPA does not apply - do not complete additional parts of this form)
411
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Major Crop(s) Farmable Land In Govt. Jurisdiction Amount of Farmland As Defined in FPPA
421-588
Acres: % Acres: %
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Name of Land Evaluation System Used Name of State or Local Site Assessment System Date Land Evaluation Returned by NRCS

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Alternative Site Rating
PART III (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Site A Site B Site C Site D
A. Total Acres To Be Converted Directly
23/99
B. Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly
1
C. Total Acres In Site
23/99

PART IV (To be completed by NRCS) Land Evaluation Information
A. Total Acres Prime And Unique Farmland
!/4
B. Total Acres Statewide Important or Local Important Farmland
!/4

C. Percentage Of Farmland in County Or Local Govt. Unit To Be Converted
1/1113
D. Percentage Of Farmland in Govt. Jurisdiction With Same Or Higher Relative Value
8:/21

PART V (To be completed by NRCS) Land Evaluation Criterion
48
Relative Value of Farmland To Be Converted (Scale of 0 to 100 Points)
Maximum
PART VI (To be completed by Federal Agency) Site Assessment Criteria
Site A Site B Site C Site D
Points
(Criteria are explained in 7 CFR 658.5 b. For Corridor project use form NRCS-CPA-106)
(15)

1. Area In Non-urban Use
(10)

2. Perimeter In Non-urban Use
(20)

3. Percent Of Site Being Farmed
(20)

4. Protection Provided By State and Local Government
(15)

5. Distance From Urban Built-up Area
(15)

6. Distance To Urban Support Services
(10)

7. Size Of Present Farm Unit Compared To Average
(10)

8. Creation Of Non-farmable Farmland
(5)

9. Availability Of Farm Support Services
(20)

10. On-Farm Investments
(10)

11. Effects Of Conversion On Farm Support Services
(10)

12. Compatibility With Existing Agricultural Use
160
TOTAL SITE ASSESSMENT POINTS
1111

PART VII (To be completed by Federal Agency)

Relative Value Of Farmland (From Part V) 100
48111

Total Site Assessment (From Part VI above or local site assessment) 160
1111

TOTAL POINTS (Total of above 2 lines) 260
48111
Was A Local Site Assessment Used?
Site Selected: Date Of Selection
YES NO
Reason For Selection:

Name of Federal agency representative completing this form: Date:
(See Instructions on reverse side) Form AD-1006 (03-02)

STEPS IN THE PROCESSING THE FARMLAND AND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING FORM

Step 1 - Federal agencies (or Federally funded projects) involved in proposed projects that may convert farmland, as defined in the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)
to nonagricultural uses, will initially complete Parts I and III of the form. For Corridor type projects, the Federal agency shall use form NRCS-CPA-106 in place
of form AD-1006. The Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) process may also be accessed by visiting the FPPA website, http://fppa.nrcs.usda.gov/lesa/.

Step 2 - Originator (Federal Agency) will send one original copy of the form together with appropriate scaled maps indicating location(s)of project site(s), to the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) local Field Office or USDA Service Center and retain a copy for their files. (NRCS has offices in most counties in the
U.S. The USDA Office Information Locator may be found at http://offices.usda.gov/scripts/ndISAPI.dll/oip_public/USA_map, or the offices can usually be
found in the Phone Book under U.S. Government, Department of Agriculture. A list of field offices is available from the NRCS State Conservationist and State
Office in each State.)

Step 3 - NRCS will, within 10 working days after receipt of the completed form, make a determination as to whether the site(s) of the proposed project contains prime,
unique, statewide or local important farmland. (When a site visit or land evaluation system design is needed, NRCS will respond within 30 working days.

Step 4 - For sites where farmland covered by the FPPA will be converted by the proposed project, NRCS will complete Parts II, IV and V of the form.

Step 5 - NRCS will return the original copy of the form to the Federal agency involved in the project, and retain a file copy for NRCS records.

Step 6 - The Federal agency involved in the proposed project will complete Parts VI and VII of the form and return the form with the final selected site to the servicing
NRCS office.

Step 7 - The Federal agency providing financial or technical assistance to the proposed project will make a determination as to whether the proposed conversion is consistent
with the FPPA.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING FORM
(For Federal Agency)

Part I: When completing the "County and State" questions, list all the local governments that are responsible for local land
use controls where site(s) are to be evaluated.

Part III: When completing item B (Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly), include the following:

1. Acres not being directly converted but that would no longer be capable of being farmed after the conversion, because the
conversion would restrict access to them or other major change in the ability to use the land for agriculture.
2. Acres planned to receive services from an infrastructure project as indicated in the project justification (e.g. highways,
utilities planned build out capacity) that will cause a direct conversion.

Part VI: Do not complete Part VI using the standard format if a State or Local site assessment is used. With local and NRCS
assistance, use the local Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA).

1. Assign the maximum points for each site assessment criterion as shown in § 658.5(b) of CFR. In cases of corridor-type
project such as transportation, power line and flood control, criteria #5 and #6 will not apply and will, be weighted zero,
however, criterion #8 will be weighed a maximum of 25 points and criterion #11 a maximum of 25 points.

2. Federal agencies may assign relative weights among the 12 site assessment criteria other than those shown on the
FPPA rule after submitting individual agency FPPA policy for review and comment to NRCS. In all cases where other
weights are assigned, relative adjustments must be made to maintain the maximum total points at 160. For project sites
where the total points equal or exceed 160, consider alternative actions, as appropriate, that could reduce adverse
impacts (e.g. Alternative Sites, Modifications or Mitigation).

Part VII: In computing the "Total Site Assessment Points" where a State or local site assessment is used and the total
maximum number of points is other than 160, convert the site assessment points to a base of 160.
Example: if the Site Assessment maximum is 200 points, and the alternative Site "A" is rated 180 points:

Total points assigned Site A 180

X 160 = 144 points for Site A
=
Maximum points possible 200

For assistance in completing this form or FPPA process, contact the local NRCS Field Office or USDA Service Center.

NRCS employees, consult the FPPA Manual and/or policy for additional instructions to complete the AD-1006 form.

Appendix A
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Note: Only Appendix A should to be submitted (along with any supporting documentation) as the environmental
document.
Part 1: General Project Information
SassafrasRiparianBufferMitigationProject
Project Name:
Wayne
County Name:
100178
DMSNumber:
EnvironmentalBanc&Exchange,LLC,aRESCompany
Project Sponsor:
MattButler
Project Contact Name:
3600GlenwoodAvenue,Suite100,Raleigh,NC27612
Project Contact Address:
[e-mail]
Project Contact E-mail:
LinXu
DMSProject Manager:
Project Description
TheSassafrasProjectencompasses12.88acresproposedconservationeasementononeparcel
inWayneCounty,NorthCarolina.TheProjectwillinvolvebufferrestorationofthreeunnamed
tributariesandanIn-linepondwithintheSassafrasProjectconservationeasement.Riparianareas
ofstreamsthatarecurrentlyusedforcropproductionwillbeconvertedtoforestbyplantingtrees.
Ultimately,theProjectwillprotectapproximately524,247squarefeetofriparianbufferarea.
For Official Use Only
Reviewed By:
DateDMSProject Manager
Conditional Approved By:
DateFor Division Administrator
FHWA
Check this box if there are outstanding issues
Final Approval By:
DateFor Division Administrator
FHWA

Part 2: All Projects
Regulation/QuestionResponse
Coastal Zone Management Act(CZMA)
1. Is the project located in a CAMA county?Yes
No
2. Does the project involve ground-disturbing activities within a CAMA Area of Yes
Environmental Concern (AEC)?No
N/A
3. Has a CAMA permit been secured?Yes
No
N/A
4. Has NCDCM agreed that the project is consistent with the NC Coastal Management Yes
Program?No
N/A
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
1. Is this a Ðfull-deliveryÑ project?Yes
No
2. Has the zoning/land use of the subject property and adjacent properties ever been Yes
designated as commercial or industrial?No
N/A
3. As a result of a limited Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential Yes
hazardous waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?No
N/A
4. As a result of a Phase I Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous Yes
waste sites within or adjacent to the project area?No
N/A
5. As a result of a Phase II Site Assessment, are there known or potential hazardous Yes
waste sites within the project area?No
N/A
6. Is there an approved hazardous mitigation plan?Yes
No
N/A
National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106)
1. Are there properties listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Yes
Historic Places in the project area?No
2. Does the project affect such properties and does the SHPO/THPO concur?Yes
No
N/A
3. If the effects are adverse, have they been resolved?Yes
No
N/A
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act)
1.Is this a Ðfull-deliveryÑ project?Yes
No
2. Does the project require the acquisition of real estate?Yes
No
N/A
3. Was the property acquisition completed prior to the intent to use federal funds?Yes
No
N/A
4. Has the owner of the property been informed:Yes
* prior to making an offer that the agency does not have condemnation authority; and No
* what the fair market value is believed to be?N/A

Part 3: Ground-Disturbing Activities
Regulation/QuestionResponse
American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA)
1. Is the project located in a county claimed as ÐterritoryÑ by the Eastern Band of Yes
Cherokee Indians?No
2. Is the site of religious importance to American Indians?Yes
No
N/A
3. Is the project listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic Yes
Places? No
N/A
4. Have the effects of the project on this site been considered?Yes
No
N/A
Antiquities Act (AA)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands? Yes
No
2. Will there be loss or destruction of historic or prehistoric ruins, monuments or objects Yes
of antiquity?No
N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required?Yes
No
N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained?Yes
No
N/A
Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
1. Is the project located on federal or Indian lands (reservation)?Yes
No
2. Will there be a loss or destruction of archaeological resources?Yes
No
N/A
3. Will a permit from the appropriate Federal agency be required?Yes
No
N/A
4. Has a permit been obtained?Yes
No
N/A
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Yes
1. Are federal Threatened and Endangered species and/or Designated Critical Habitat
No
listed for the county?
2. Is Designated Critical Habitat or suitable habitat present for listed species?Yes
No
N/A
3. Are T&E species present or is the project being conducted in Designated Critical Yes
Habitat?No
N/A
4. Is the project Ðlikely to adversely affectÑ the specie and/or Ðlikely to adversely modifyÑ Yes
Designated Critical Habitat?No
N/A
5.Does the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries concur in the effects determination?Yes
No
N/A
6. Has the USFWS/NOAA-Fisheries rendered a ÐjeopardyÑ determination?Yes
No
N/A

Executive Order 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
1. Is the project located on Federal lands that are within a county claimed as ÐterritoryÑ Yes
by the EBCI?No
2. Has the EBCI indicated that Indian sacred sites may be impacted by the proposed Yes
project?No
N/A
3. Have accommodations been made for access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred Yes
sites?No
N/A
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)
1. Will real estate be acquired?Yes
No
2. Has NRCS determined that the project contains prime, unique, statewide orlocally Yes
important farmland?No
N/A
3. Has the completed Form AD-1006 been submitted to NRCS?Yes
No
N/A
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA)
1. Will the project impound, divert, channel deepen, or otherwise control/modify any Yes
water body?No
2. Have the USFWS and the NCWRC been consulted?Yes
No
N/A
Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (Section 6(f))
1. Will the project require the conversion of such property to a use other than public, Yes
outdoor recreation?No
2. Has the NPS approved of the conversion?Yes
No
N/A
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Essential Fish Habitat)
1. Is the project located in an estuarine system?Yes
No
2. Is suitable habitat present for EFH-protected species?Yes
No
N/A
3. Is sufficient design information available to make a determination of the effect of the Yes
project on EFH?No
N/A
4. Will the project adversely affect EFH?Yes
No
N/A
5. Has consultation with NOAA-Fisheries occurred?Yes
No
N/A
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
1. Does the USFWS have any recommendations with the project relative to the MBTA?Yes
No
2. Have the USFWS recommendations been incorporated?Yes
No
N/A
Wilderness Act
1. Is the project in a Wilderness area? Yes
No
2. Has a special use permit and/or easement been obtained from the maintaining Yes
federal agency?No
N/A

EXHIBITS

NC Department of
Transportation
Mitigation Site
Goldsboro
Correctional
Center
Wayne
Correctional
Center
Old
Cherry
Waynesborough
Research
Park
Farm
Conservation
Reserve Enhancement
Program Easement
Legend
Seymour Johnson
Air Force Base
Wayne County
Proposed Easement
Open Space
Service Area - 03020201 (Excluding Falls Lake Watershed)
14-Digit HUC (TLW) - 03020201200030
NC NHP Element Occurrence (NC NHP July 2018)
Sassafras
Other Managed Area (NC NHP July 2019)
Mitigation Project
5 Mile Aviation Zone
35.396, -78.070
Figure 1 - Project Vicinity Date: 4/29/2021
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
010.5
1 inch = 1 mile
Wayne County, North Carolina
Miles

SASSER
REXFORD B
2670625092
Legend
Proposed Easement
Project Parcel
Parcel
Access Road
P
Parking Spot
Figure 2 - Parcel Access Date: 9/12/2020
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
0400200
1 inch = 400 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

Legend
Proposed Easement
Drainage Areas
RS1 (1,278 ac)
RS2 (26.83 ac)
RS3 (219.9 ac)
Date: 9/11/2020
Figure 3 - USGS Quadrangle
Northwest Goldsboro (1982)
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
02,0001,000
1 inch = 2,000 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

Cropland
Cropland
PFO1A
PUBHx
PEM1Bd
PFO1A
Legend
Proposed Easement
NWI Wetlands (USFWS October 2019)
Perennial Stream
Intermittent Stream
Ephemeral Stream
Ditch
Pond TOB
Date: 9/11/2020
Figure 4 - Existing Conditions
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
0300150
1 inch = 300 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

Map Unit SymbolMap Unit Name
BbBibb sandy loam
GoAGoldsboro loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Legend
LyLynchburg sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
PoPantego loam
RaRains sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Proposed Easement
WaBWagram loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes
Date: 9/12/2020
Figure 5 - NRCS Soil Survey (1974)
Drawn by: GDS
Sasser
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
0200400
1 inch = 400 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

19501961
Source: USGSSource: USGS
19641973
Legend
Source: USGSSource: USGS
Proposed Easement
Figure 6a - Historical Imagery Date: 9/12/2020
Drawn by: GDS
Sassafras
Checked by: MDD
Mitigation Project
01,000500
1 inch = 1,000 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

19801983
Source: USGSSource: USGS
19932000
Legend
Source: USGSSource: USGS
Proposed Easement
Figure 6b - Historical Imagery Date: 9/12/2020
Drawn by: GDS
Sassafras
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
01,000500
1 inch = 1,000 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

Crossing
Telephone Line
Telephone Line
Legend
Proposed Easement
FEMA Zone AE
Date: 9/12/2020
Figure 7 - Project Consraints
Drawn by: HKH
Sassafras
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
0150300
1 inch = 300 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

Legend
Proposed DMS Easement (12.88 ac)
Proposed Bank Easement (12.88 ac)
Project Parcel
Approach
Restoration (0-100 ft)
Restoration (Ephemeral), (0-100 ft)
Restoration (In-line Pond), (0-100 ft)
Perennial Stream
Intermittent Stream
Ephemeral Stream
Ditch
Pond TOB
Telephone Line
Easement
Access Corridor
R
S
3
2,175 sq ft (0.05 sc) dedection area
concentrated flow entering
one side of restored buffer
Final
Total Area Used Area % Full
ApproachZoneTypeRatioCredit Credits
(sqft)(sqft)Credit
Ratio
0-100I / P485,467483,2921100%1.00000483,292.000
Restoration*
0-100Ephemeral20,86420,8641100%1.0000020,864.000
0-100In-Line Pond20,09120,0911100%1.0000020,091.000
Total526,422524,247524,247.000
* 0.05 acres (2,175 sq ft) removed from Buffer restoration zone 0-100 ft due to ditch entering one side of restored buffer area
According to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o) (7), Ðthe area of the mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25
percent of the total area of buffer mitigationÑ
Date: 9/12/2020
Figure 8 - Conceptual Plan
Drawn by: MDD
Sassafras
Checked by: BPB
Mitigation Project
0300150
1 inch = 300 feet
Wayne County, North Carolina
Feet

EDR REPORT

Categorical Exclusion Summary

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly
known as Superfund, created a tax on the chemical and petroleum industries to clean up abandoned or
uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.

As a part of the environmental screening and CERCLA compliance, an EDR Radius Map Report with
Geocheck was ordered for the Sassafras Mitigation Project through Environmental Data Resources, Inc
th
(EDR) on February 18, 2021. According to the EDR report, there are no known or potentially hazardous
waste sites within or adjacent to the project area. However, according to the EDR report, the project property
was identified to be within a half of a mile to a petroleum spill listed in the State and Tribal leaking Storage
Tank List issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The incident occurred in 2004
and was the result of an underground leak from a residential 280-gallon heating oil tank that released an
unknown amount of petroleum underground. Soil and groundwater sampling results collected after the
incident determined that the soil and water on site are below residential levels and therefore no further
action should be taken at the Crawford Site. Although the site is at a higher elevation than the project
property, the incident is closed out and the project ground disturbing activities are believed to be far enough
away that there is little potential for contaminants to enter the site. The summary of the EDR report is
enclosed.

In addition to the EDR search, a visual inspection of the Sassafras site was conducted to assess the potential
for the occurrence of recognized environmental conditions on the property that might not have been
revealed in the EDR report. The inspection was conducted to locate and identify any obvious use, storage,
or generation of hazardous materials. No hazardous storage containers or substances were observed during
the visual inspection.

Sassafras
143 Braswell Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Inquiry Number: 6372105.2s
February 18, 2021
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Physical Setting Source SummaryA-2
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A search of available environmental records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR).
The report was designed to assist parties seeking to meet the search requirements of EPAÓs Standards
and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (40 CFR Part 312), the ASTM Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments (E 1527-13), the ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site
Assessments for Forestland or Rural Property (E 2247-16), the ASTM Standard Practice for Limited
Environmental Due Diligence: Transaction Screen Process (E 1528-14) or custom requirements developed
for the evaluation of environmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate.
TARGET PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS
143 BRASWELL RD
GOLDSBORO, NC 27530
COORDINATES
Latitude (North): 35.4001610 - 35 ø 24Ó 0.57ÓÓ
Longitude (West): 78.0719070 - 78 ø 4Ó 18.86ÓÓ
Universal Tranverse Mercator: Zone 17
UTM X (Meters): 765930.6
UTM Y (Meters): 3921160.5
Elevation:106 ft. above sea level
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY
Target Property Map:5947420 NORTHWEST GOLDSBORO, NC
Version Date:2013
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS REPORT
Portions of Photo from:20140525, 20141018
Source:USDA
TC6372105.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

MAPPED SITES SUMMARY
Target Property Address:
143 BRASWELL RD
GOLDSBORO, NC 27530
Click on Map ID to see full detail.
MAPRELATIVEDIST (ft. & mi.)
IDDATABASE ACRONYMSELEVATIONDIRECTIONSITE NAMEADDRESS
1CRAWFORD RESIDENCE (101 PATE CIRCLELUST, LUST TRUST, IMDHigher1342, 0.254, South
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
TARGET PROPERTY SEARCH RESULTS
The target property was not listed in any of the databases searched by EDR.
DATABASES WITH NO MAPPED SITES
No mapped sites were found in EDRÓs search of available ("reasonably ascertainable ") government
records either on the target property or within the search radius around the target property for the
following databases:
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPLNational Priority List
Proposed NPLProposed National Priority List Sites
NPL LIENSFederal Superfund Liens
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPLNational Priority List Deletions
Federal CERCLIS list
FEDERAL FACILITYFederal Facility Site Information listing
SEMSSuperfund Enterprise Management System
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site list
SEMS-ARCHIVESuperfund Enterprise Management System Archive
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTSCorrective Action Report
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDFRCRA - Treatment, Storage and Disposal
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQGRCRA - Large Quantity Generators
RCRA-SQGRCRA - Small Quantity Generators
RCRA-VSQGRCRA - Very Small Quantity Generators (Formerly Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity
Generators)
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries
LUCISLand Use Control Information System
TC6372105.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
US ENG CONTROLSEngineering Controls Sites List
US INST CONTROLSInstitutional Controls Sites List
Federal ERNS list
ERNSEmergency Response Notification System
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
NC HSDSHazardous Substance Disposal Site
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWSInactive Hazardous Sites Inventory
State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LFList of Solid Waste Facilities
DEBRISSolid Waste Active Disaster Debris Sites Listing
OLIOld Landfill Inventory
LCIDLand-Clearing and Inert Debris (LCID) Landfill Notifications
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LASTLeaking Aboveground Storage Tanks
INDIAN LUSTLeaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
FEMA USTUnderground Storage Tank Listing
USTPetroleum Underground Storage Tank Database
ASTAST Database
INDIAN USTUnderground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
State and tribal institutional control / engineering control registries
INST CONTROLNo Further Action Sites With Land Use Restrictions Monitoring
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
VCPResponsible Party Voluntary Action Sites
INDIAN VCPVoluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDSBrownfields Projects Inventory
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDSA Listing of Brownfields Sites
Local Lists of Landfill / Solid Waste Disposal Sites
SWRCYRecycling Center Listing
TC6372105.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HIST LFSolid Waste Facility Listing
INDIAN ODIReport on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
ODIOpen Dump Inventory
DEBRIS REGION 9Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations
IHS OPEN DUMPSOpen Dumps on Indian Land
Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites
US HIST CDLDelisted National Clandestine Laboratory Register
US CDLNational Clandestine Laboratory Register
Local Land Records
LIENS 2CERCLA Lien Information
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRSHazardous Materials Information Reporting System
SPILLSSpills Incident Listing
SPILLS 90SPILLS 90 data from FirstSearch
SPILLS 80SPILLS 80 data from FirstSearch
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA NonGen / NLRRCRA - Non Generators / No Longer Regulated
FUDSFormerly Used Defense Sites
DODDepartment of Defense Sites
SCRD DRYCLEANERSState Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Listing
US FIN ASSURFinancial Assurance Information
EPA WATCH LISTEPA WATCH LIST
2020 COR ACTION2020 Corrective Action Program List
TSCAToxic Substances Control Act
TRISToxic Chemical Release Inventory System
SSTSSection 7 Tracking Systems
RODRecords Of Decision
RMPRisk Management Plans
RAATSRCRA Administrative Action Tracking System
PRPPotentially Responsible Parties
PADSPCB Activity Database System
ICISIntegrated Compliance Information System
FTTSFIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide
Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
MLTSMaterial Licensing Tracking System
COAL ASH DOESteam-Electric Plant Operation Data
COAL ASH EPACoal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List
PCB TRANSFORMERPCB Transformer Registration Database
RADINFORadiation Information Database
HIST FTTSFIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing
DOT OPSIncident and Accident Data
CONSENTSuperfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees
INDIAN RESERVIndian Reservations
FUSRAPFormerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program
UMTRAUranium Mill Tailings Sites
LEAD SMELTERSLead Smelter Sites
US AIRSAerometric Information Retrieval System Facility Subsystem
TC6372105.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
US MINESMines Master Index File
ABANDONED MINESAbandoned Mines
FINDSFacility Index System/Facility Registry System
DOCKET HWCHazardous Waste Compliance Docket Listing
UXOUnexploded Ordnance Sites
ECHOEnforcement & Compliance History Information
FUELS PROGRAMEPA Fuels Program Registered Listing
AIRSAir Quality Permit Listing
ASBESTOSASBESTOS
COAL ASHCoal Ash Disposal Sites
DRYCLEANERSDrycleaning Sites
Financial AssuranceFinancial Assurance Information Listing
NPDESNPDES Facility Location Listing
UICUnderground Injection Wells Listing
AOPAnimal Operation Permits Listing
MINES MRDSMineral Resources Data System
CCBCoal Ash Structural Fills (CCB) Listing
SEPT HAULERSPermitted Septage Haulers Listing
PCSRPPetroleum-Contaminated Soil Remediation Permits
EDR HIGH RISK HISTORICAL RECORDS
EDR Exclusive Records
EDR MGPEDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plants
EDR Hist AutoEDR Exclusive Historical Auto Stations
EDR Hist CleanerEDR Exclusive Historical Cleaners
EDR RECOVERED GOVERNMENT ARCHIVES
Exclusive Recovered Govt. Archives
RGA HWSRecovered Government Archive State Hazardous Waste Facilities List
RGA LFRecovered Government Archive Solid Waste Facilities List
RGA LUSTRecovered Government Archive Leaking Underground Storage Tank
SURROUNDING SITES: SEARCH RESULTS
Surrounding sites were identified in the following databases.
Elevations have been determined from the USGS Digital Elevation Model and should be evaluated on
a relative (not an absolute) basis. Relative elevation information between sites of close proximity
should be field verified. Sites with an elevation equal to or higher than the target property have been
differentiated below from sites with an elevation lower than the target property.
Page numbers and map identification numbers refer to the EDR Radius Map report where detailed
data on individual sites can be reviewed.
Sites listed in bold italics are in multiple databases.
Unmappable (orphan) sites are not considered in the foregoing analysis.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LUST: The Leaking Underground Storage Tank Incidents Management Database contains an inventory
of reported leaking underground storage tank incidents. The data come from the Department of Environment, &
Natural ResourcesÓ Incidents by Address.
A review of the LUST list, as provided by EDR, and dated 10/30/2020 has revealed that there is 1 LUST
site within approximately 0.5 miles of the target property.
Equal/Higher Elevation AddressDirection / DistanceMap IDPage
____________________ ________ _____________________________
CRAWFORD RESIDENCE ( 101 PATE CIRCLES 1/4 - 1/2 (0.254 mi.)18
Incident Phase: Closed Out
Product Type: PETROLEUM
Incident Number: 31391
Current Status: File Located in Archives
LUST TRUST: This database contains information about claims against the State Trust Funds for
reimbursements for expenses incurred while remediating Leaking USTs.
A review of the LUST TRUST list, as provided by EDR, and dated 10/02/2020 has revealed that there is
1 LUST TRUST site within approximately 0.5 miles of the target property.
Equal/Higher Elevation AddressDirection / DistanceMap IDPage
____________________ ________ _____________________________
CRAWFORD RESIDENCE ( 101 PATE CIRCLES 1/4 - 1/2 (0.254 mi.)18
Site ID: 31391
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Records of Emergency Release Reports
IMD: Incident Management Database.
A review of the IMD list, as provided by EDR, and dated 10/30/2020 has revealed that there is 1 IMD
site within approximately 0.5 miles of the target property.
Equal/Higher Elevation AddressDirection / DistanceMap IDPage
____________________ ________ _____________________________
CRAWFORD RESIDENCE ( 101 PATE CIRCLES 1/4 - 1/2 (0.254 mi.)18
Facility Id: 31391
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There were no unmapped sites in this report.
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
DistanceTargetTotal
DatabaseProperty(Miles)< 1/81/8 - 1/41/4 - 1/21/2 - 1> 1Plotted
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
Proposed NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
NPL LIENS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
Federal CERCLIS list
FEDERAL FACILITY 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
SEMS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site list
SEMS-ARCHIVE 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
RCRA-SQG 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
RCRA-VSQG 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
Federal institutional controls /
engineering controls registries
LUCIS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
US ENG CONTROLS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
US INST CONTROLS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Federal ERNS list
ERNS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
NC HSDS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
State and tribal landfill and/or
solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
DEBRIS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
OLI 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
LCID 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
DistanceTargetTotal
DatabaseProperty(Miles)< 1/81/8 - 1/41/4 - 1/21/2 - 1> 1Plotted
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LAST 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
LUST 0.500 0 0 1 NR NR 1
INDIAN LUST 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
LUST TRUST 0.500 0 0 1 NR NR 1
State and tribal registered storage tank lists
FEMA UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
AST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
INDIAN UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
State and tribal institutional
control / engineering control registries
INST CONTROL 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
VCP 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
INDIAN VCP 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Local Lists of Landfill / Solid
Waste Disposal Sites
SWRCY 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
HIST LF 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
INDIAN ODI 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
ODI 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
DEBRIS REGION 9 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
IHS OPEN DUMPS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
Local Lists of Hazardous waste /
Contaminated Sites
US HIST CDL 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
US CDL 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
Local Land Records
LIENS 2 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
SPILLS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
IMD 0.500 0 0 1 NR NR 1
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
DistanceTargetTotal
DatabaseProperty(Miles)< 1/81/8 - 1/41/4 - 1/21/2 - 1> 1Plotted
SPILLS 90 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
SPILLS 80 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA NonGen / NLR 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
FUDS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
DOD 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
SCRD DRYCLEANERS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
US FIN ASSUR 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
EPA WATCH LIST 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
2020 COR ACTION 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
TSCA 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
TRIS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
SSTS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
0 0 NR 0
ROD 1.000 0 0
RMP 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
RAATS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
PRP 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
PADS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
ICIS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
FTTS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
MLTS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
COAL ASH DOE 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
COAL ASH EPA 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
PCB TRANSFORMER 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
RADINFO 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
HIST FTTS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
DOT OPS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
CONSENT 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
INDIAN RESERV 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
FUSRAP 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
UMTRA 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
LEAD SMELTERS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
US AIRS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
US MINES 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
ABANDONED MINES 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
FINDS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
DOCKET HWC 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
UXO 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
ECHO 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
FUELS PROGRAM 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
AIRS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
ASBESTOS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
COAL ASH 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
DRYCLEANERS 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0
Financial Assurance 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
NPDES 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
UIC 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
AOP 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
MINES MRDS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
CCB 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
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MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY
Search
DistanceTargetTotal
DatabaseProperty(Miles)< 1/81/8 - 1/41/4 - 1/21/2 - 1> 1Plotted
SEPT HAULERS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
PCSRP 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0
EDR HIGH RISK HISTORICAL RECORDS
EDR Exclusive Records
EDR MGP 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0
EDR Hist Auto 0.125 0 NR NR NR NR 0
EDR Hist Cleaner 0.125 0 NR NR NR NR 0
EDR RECOVERED GOVERNMENT ARCHIVES
Exclusive Recovered Govt. Archives
RGA HWS 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
RGA LF 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
RGA LUST 0.001 0 NR NR NR NR 0
- Totals -- 0 0 0 3 0 0 3
NOTES:
TP = Target Property
NR = Not Requested at this Search Distance
Sites may be listed in more than one database
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Map IDMAP FINDINGS
Direction
DistanceEDR ID Number
ElevationSiteDatabase(s)EPA ID Number
1CRAWFORD RESIDENCE (JOYCE)LUSTS106799746
South101 PATE CIRCLELUST TRUST N/A
1/4-1/2GOLDSBORO, NC 27530IMD
0.254 mi.
1342 ft.
Relative:LUST:
Higher
Name: CRAWFORD RESIDENCE (JOYCE)
Address: 101 PATE CIRCLE
Actual:
City,State,Zip: GOLDSBORO, NC 27530
114 ft.
Facility ID: Not reported
UST Number: WA-26128
Incident Number: 31391
Contamination Type: Groundwater/Both
Source Type: Leak-underground
Product Type: PETROLEUM
Date Reported: 12/07/2004
Date Occur: 10/11/2004
Cleanup: 10/11/2004
Closure Request: Not reported
Close Out: 05/18/2005
Level Of Soil Cleanup Achieved: Residential
Tank Regulated Status: NON REGULATED
# Of Supply Wells: 0
Commercial/NonCommercial UST Site: NON COMMERCIAL
Risk Classification: L
Risk Class Based On Review: L
Corrective Action Plan Type: Not reported
NOV Issue Date: Not reported
NORR Issue Date: Not reported
Site Priority: Not reported
Phase Of LSA Req: 1
Site Risk Reason: Not reported
Land Use: Residential
MTBE: No
MTBE1: No
Flag: No
Flag1: No
LUR Filed: Not reported
Release Detection: 0
Current Status: File Located in Archives
RBCA GW: Cleanups to 2L.0202 standards
PETOPT: 4
RPL: True
CD Num: 268
Reel Num: 0
RPOW: True
RPOP: True
Error Flag: 0
Error Code: N
Valid: False
Lat/Long Decimal: 35.3950 -78.0715
Testlat: Not reported
Regional Officer Project Mgr: JSB
Region: WAS
Company: MS. JOYCE CRAWFORD
Contact Person: MS. JOYCE CRAWFORD
Telephone: Not reported
RP Address: 101 PATE CIRCLE
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Map IDMAP FINDINGS
Direction
DistanceEDR ID Number
ElevationSiteDatabase(s)EPA ID Number
CRAWFORD RESIDENCE (JOYCE) (Continued)S106799746
RP City,St,Zip: GOLDSBORO, NC 27530
RP County: Not reported
Comments: HEATING OIL UST
5 Min Quad: Not reported
PIRF:
Facility Id: 31391
Date Occurred: 10/11/2004
Date Reported: 12/7/2004
Description Of Incident: 280 GALLON HEATING OIL UST
Owner/Operator: Not reported
Ownership: 4
Operation Type: 3
Type: 4
Location: 7
Site Priority: Not reported
Priority Update: Not reported
Wells Affected Y/N: N
Samples Include: Not reported
7#5 Minute Quad: Y
5 Minute Quad: B
Pirf/Min Soil: Not reported
Release Code: Not reported
Source Code: Not reported
Err Type: 2
Cause: Not reported
Source: Not reported
Ust Number: 3
Last Modified: Not reported
Incident Phase: Closed Out
NOV Issued: Not reported
NORR Issued: 12/21/2004
45 Day Report: Not reported
Public Meeting Held: Not reported
Corrective Action Planned: Not reported
SOC Signed: Not reported
Reclassification Report: Not reported
RS Designation: Not reported
Closure Request Date: Not reported
Close-out Report: Not reported
Click here to access the North Carolina DEQ records for this facility:
LUST TRUST:
Name: CRAWFORD, JOYCE
Address: 101 PATE CIRCLE
City,State,Zip: GOLDSBORO, NC
Facility ID: Not reported
Site ID: 31391
Site Note: Noncommercial.100% eligible. 0 deductible.
Site Eligible?: True
Commercial Find: 100% Non-Commercial
Priority Rank: Not reported
Deductable Amount: 0
3rd Party Deductable Amt: 0
Sum 3rd Party Amt Applied: 0
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Map IDMAP FINDINGS
Direction
DistanceEDR ID Number
ElevationSiteDatabase(s)EPA ID Number
CRAWFORD RESIDENCE (JOYCE) (Continued)S106799746
IMD:
Name:CRAWFORD, JOYCE
Address:101 PATE CIRCLE
City:GOLDSBORO
Region:Not reported
Facility ID:31391
Date Occurred:10/11/2004
Submit Date:12/7/2004
GW Contam:Yes, Groundwater Contamination has been detected
Soil Contam:No
Incident Desc:280 GALLON HEATING OIL UST
Operator:MS. JOYCE CRAWFORD
Contact Phone:Not reported
Owner Company:MS. JOYCE CRAWFORD
Operator Address:101 PATE CIRCLE
Operator City:GOLDSBORO
Oper City,St,Zip:GOLDSBORO, NC 27530-
Ownership:Private
Operation:Residential
Material:Not reported
Qty Lost 1:Not reported
Qty Recovered 1:Not reported
Source:Leak-underground
Type:Gasoline/diesel
Location:Residence
Setting:Not reported
Risk Site:L
Site Priority:Not reported
Priority Code:Not reported
Priority Update:Not reported
Dem Contact:JSB
Wells Affected:No
Num Affected:Not reported
Wells Contam:Not reported
Sampled By:Y
Samples Include:B
7.5 Min Quad: Not reported
5 Min Quad: Not reported
Latitude: Not reported
Longitude: Not reported
Latitude Number: Not reported
Longitude Number: Not reported
Latitude Decimal: Not reported
Longitude Decimal: Not reported
GPS: 7
Agency: DWM
Facility ID: 31391
Last Modified: Not reported
Incident Phase: Closed Out
NOV Issued: Not reported
NORR Issued: 2004-12-21 00:00:00
45 Day Report: Not reported
Public Meeting Held: Not reported
Corrective Action Planned: Not reported
SOC Sighned: Not reported
Reclassification Report: Not reported
RS Designation: Not reported
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Map IDMAP FINDINGS
Direction
DistanceEDR ID Number
ElevationSiteDatabase(s)EPA ID Number
CRAWFORD RESIDENCE (JOYCE) (Continued)S106799746
Closure Request Date: Not reported
Close-out Report: Not reported
Name:CRAWFORD RESIDENCE (JOYCE)
Address:101 PATE CIRCLE
City:GOLDSBORO
Region:Not reported
Facility ID:31391
Date Occurred:2004-10-11 00:00:00
Submit Date:2004-12-07 00:00:00
GW Contam:Not reported
Soil Contam:Not reported
Incident Desc:280 GALLON HEATING OIL UST
Operator:Not reported
Contact Phone:Not reported
Owner Company:Not reported
Operator Address:Not reported
Operator City:Not reported
Oper City,St,Zip:Not reported
Ownership:Private
Operation:Residential
Material:Not reported
Qty Lost 1:Not reported
Qty Recovered 1:Not reported
Source:Not reported
Type:Heating Oil
Location:Residence
Setting:Not reported
Risk Site:Not reported
Site Priority:Not reported
Priority Code:Not reported
Priority Update:Not reported
Dem Contact:Not reported
Wells Affected:No
Num Affected:Not reported
Wells Contam:Not reported
Sampled By:Y
Samples Include:B
7.5 Min Quad: Not reported
5 Min Quad: Not reported
Latitude: 35.395060000000001
Longitude: -78.071569999999994
Latitude Number: Not reported
Longitude Number: Not reported
Latitude Decimal: Not reported
Longitude Decimal: Not reported
GPS: Not reported
Agency: Not reported
Facility ID: 31391
Last Modified: Not reported
Incident Phase: Closed Out
NOV Issued: Not reported
NORR Issued: 2004-12-21 00:00:00
45 Day Report: Not reported
Public Meeting Held: Not reported
Corrective Action Planned: Not reported
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Map IDMAP FINDINGS
Direction
DistanceEDR ID Number
ElevationSiteDatabase(s)EPA ID Number
CRAWFORD RESIDENCE (JOYCE) (Continued)S106799746
SOC Sighned: Not reported
Reclassification Report: Not reported
RS Designation: Not reported
Closure Request Date: Not reported
Close-out Report: Not reported
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ORPHAN SUMMARY
NO SITES FOUND
Count: 0 records.CityEDR IDSite NameSite AddressZipDatabase(s)

GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
To maintain currency of the following federal and state databases, EDR contacts the appropriate governmental agency
on a monthly or quarterly basis, as required.
Number of Days to Update:Provides confirmation that EDR is reporting records that have been updated within 90 days
from the date the government agency made the information available to the public.
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Federal NPL site list
NPL: National Priority List
National Priorities List (Superfund). The NPL is a subset of CERCLIS and identifies over 1,200 sites for priority
cleanup under the Superfund Program. NPL sites may encompass relatively large areas. As such, EDR provides polygon
coverage for over 1,000 NPL site boundaries produced by EPAÓs Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center
(EPIC) and regional EPA offices.
Date of Government Version: 12/30/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/14/2021Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/09/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/14/2021
Number of Days to Update: 26Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/12/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
NPL Site Boundaries
Sources:
EPAÓs Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center (EPIC)
Telephone: [phone]
EPA Region 1EPA Region 6
Telephone [phone]Telephone: [phone]
EPA Region 3EPA Region 7
Telephone [phone]Telephone: [phone]
EPA Region 4EPA Region 8
Telephone [phone]Telephone: [phone]
EPA Region 5EPA Region 9
Telephone [phone]Telephone: [phone]
EPA Region 10
Telephone [phone]
Proposed NPL: Proposed National Priority List Sites
A site that has been proposed for listing on the NationalPriorities List through the issuance of a proposed rule
in the Federal Register.EPA then accepts public comments on the site, responds to the comments,and places on
the NPL those sites that continue to meet therequirements for listing.
Date of Government Version: 12/30/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/14/2021Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/09/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/14/2021
Number of Days to Update: 26Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/12/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
NPL LIENS: Federal Superfund Liens
Federal Superfund Liens. Under the authority granted the USEPA by CERCLA of 1980, the USEPA has the authority
to file liens against real property in order to recover remedial action expenditures or when the property owner
received notification of potential liability. USEPA compiles a listing of filed notices of Superfund Liens.
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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
Date of Government Version: 10/15/1991Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/02/1994Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/30/1994Last EDR Contact: 08/15/2011
Number of Days to Update: 56Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 11/28/2011
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
Federal Delisted NPL site list
Delisted NPL: National Priority List Deletions
The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) establishes the criteria that the
EPA uses to delete sites from the NPL. In accordance with 40 CFR 300.425.(e), sites may be deleted from the
NPL where no further response is appropriate.
Date of Government Version: 12/30/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/14/2021Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/09/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/14/2021
Number of Days to Update: 26Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/12/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
Federal CERCLIS list
FEDERAL FACILITY: Federal Facility Site Information listing
A listing of National Priority List (NPL) and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) sites found in the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) Database where EPA Federal Facilities
Restoration and Reuse Office is involved in cleanup activities.
Date of Government Version: 04/03/2019Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/05/2019Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/14/2019Last EDR Contact: 12/23/2020
Number of Days to Update: 39Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/12/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
SEMS: Superfund Enterprise Management System
SEMS (Superfund Enterprise Management System) tracks hazardous waste sites, potentially hazardous waste sites,
and remedial activities performed in support of EPAÓs Superfund Program across the United States. The list was
formerly know as CERCLIS, renamed to SEMS by the EPA in 2015. The list contains data on potentially hazardous
waste sites that have been reported to the USEPA by states, municipalities, private companies and private persons,
pursuant to Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
This dataset also contains sites which are either proposed to or on the National Priorities List (NPL) and the
sites which are in the screening and assessment phase for possible inclusion on the NPL.
Date of Government Version: 10/28/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/05/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/25/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/14/2021
Number of Days to Update: 20Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/26/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site list
SEMS-ARCHIVE: Superfund Enterprise Management System Archive
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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
SEMS-ARCHIVE (Superfund Enterprise Management System Archive) tracks sites that have no further interest under
the Federal Superfund Program based on available information. The list was formerly known as the CERCLIS-NFRAP,
renamed to SEMS ARCHIVE by the EPA in 2015. EPA may perform a minimal level of assessment work at a site while
it is archived if site conditions change and/or new information becomes available. Archived sites have been removed
and archived from the inventory of SEMS sites. Archived status indicates that, to the best of EPAÓs knowledge,
assessment at a site has been completed and that EPA has determined no further steps will be taken to list the
site on the National Priorities List (NPL), unless information indicates this decision was not appropriate or
other considerations require a recommendation for listing at a later time. The decision does not necessarily mean
that there is no hazard associated with a given site; it only means that. based upon available information, the
location is not judged to be potential NPL site.
Date of Government Version: 10/28/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/05/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/25/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/14/2021
Number of Days to Update: 20Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/26/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list
CORRACTS: Corrective Action Report
CORRACTS identifies hazardous waste handlers with RCRA corrective action activity.
Date of Government Version: 12/14/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/22/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2020
Number of Days to Update: 5Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list
RCRA-TSDF: RCRA - Treatment, Storage and Disposal
RCRAInfo is EPAÓs comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Transporters are individuals or entities that
move hazardous waste from the generator offsite to a facility that can recycle, treat, store, or dispose of the
waste. TSDFs treat, store, or dispose of the waste.
Date of Government Version: 12/14/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/22/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2020
Number of Days to Update: 5Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
Federal RCRA generators list
RCRA-LQG: RCRA - Large Quantity Generators
RCRAInfo is EPAÓs comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Large quantity generators (LQGs) generate
over 1,000 kilograms (kg) of hazardous waste, or over 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month.
Date of Government Version: 12/14/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/22/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2020
Number of Days to Update: 5Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
RCRA-SQG: RCRA - Small Quantity Generators
RCRAInfo is EPAÓs comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Small quantity generators (SQGs) generate
between 100 kg and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month.
Date of Government Version: 12/14/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/22/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2020
Number of Days to Update: 5Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
RCRA-VSQG: RCRA - Very Small Quantity Generators (Formerly Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators)
RCRAInfo is EPAÓs comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Very small quantity generators (VSQGs) generate
less than 100 kg of hazardous waste, or less than 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month.
Date of Government Version: 12/14/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/22/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2020
Number of Days to Update: 5Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries
LUCIS: Land Use Control Information System
LUCIS contains records of land use control information pertaining to the former Navy Base Realignment and Closure
properties.
Date of Government Version: 11/11/2020Source: Department of the Navy
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/09/2021Last EDR Contact: 02/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/24/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
US ENG CONTROLS: Engineering Controls Sites List
A listing of sites with engineering controls in place. Engineering controls include various forms of caps, building
foundations, liners, and treatment methods to create pathway elimination for regulated substances to enter environmental
media or effect human health.
Date of Government Version: 10/28/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/05/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/18/2020Last EDR Contact: 11/05/2020
Number of Days to Update: 13Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/08/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
US INST CONTROLS: Institutional Controls Sites List
A listing of sites with institutional controls in place. Institutional controls include administrative measures,
such as groundwater use restrictions, construction restrictions, property use restrictions, and post remediation
care requirements intended to prevent exposure to contaminants remaining on site. Deed restrictions are generally
required as part of the institutional controls.
Date of Government Version: 10/28/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/05/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/18/2020Last EDR Contact: 11/05/2020
Number of Days to Update: 13Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/08/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
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Federal ERNS list
ERNS: Emergency Response Notification System
Emergency Response Notification System. ERNS records and stores information on reported releases of oil and hazardous
substances.
Date of Government Version: 12/14/2020Source: National Response Center, United States Coast Guard
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/15/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/22/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/15/2020
Number of Days to Update: 7Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
State- and tribal - equivalent NPL
HSDS: Hazardous Substance Disposal Site
Locations of uncontrolled and unregulated hazardous waste sites. The file includes sites on the National Priority
List as well as those on the state priority list.
Date of Government Version: 08/09/2011Source: North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/08/2011Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/05/2011Last EDR Contact: 01/19/2021
Number of Days to Update: 27Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS
SHWS: Inactive Hazardous Sites Inventory
State Hazardous Waste Sites. State hazardous waste site records are the statesÓ equivalent to CERCLIS. These sites
may or may not already be listed on the federal CERCLIS list. Priority sites planned for cleanup using state funds
(state equivalent of Superfund) are identified along with sites where cleanup will be paid for by potentially
responsible parties. Available information varies by state.
Date of Government Version: 09/04/2020Source: Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/09/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/03/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/08/2020
Number of Days to Update: 85Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/22/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site lists
SWF/LF: List of Solid Waste Facilities
Solid Waste Facilities/Landfill Sites. SWF/LF type records typically contain an inventory of solid waste disposal
facilities or landfills in a particular state. Depending on the state, these may be active or inactive facilities
or open dumps that failed to meet RCRA Subtitle D Section 4004 criteria for solid waste landfills or disposal
sites.
Date of Government Version: 09/10/2020Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/23/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/14/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/23/2020
Number of Days to Update: 82Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
OLI: Old Landfill Inventory
Old landfill inventory location information. (Does not include no further action sites and other agency lead
sites).
Date of Government Version: 09/11/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/09/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/30/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 82Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
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DEBRIS: Solid Waste Active Disaster Debris Sites Listing
NCDEQ Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Temporary Disaster Debris Staging Site (TDDSS) Locations
which are available to be activated in a disaster or emergency.. Disaster Debris Sites can only be used for temporary
disaster debris storage if the siteÓs responsible party activates the site for use by notifying the NCDEQ DWM
Solid Waste Section staff during an emergency
Date of Government Version: 09/02/2020Source: Department of Environmental Quality
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/16/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/08/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/14/2020
Number of Days to Update: 83Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/29/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
LCID: Land-Clearing and Inert Debris (LCID) Landfill Notifications
A list all of the Land-Clearing and Inert Debris (LCID) Landfill Notification facilities (under 2 acres in
size) in North Carolina.
Date of Government Version: 04/30/2020Source: Department of Environmental Quality
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/09/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/23/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 76Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
State and tribal leaking storage tank lists
LAST: Leaking Aboveground Storage Tanks
A listing of leaking aboveground storage tank site locations.
Date of Government Version: 10/30/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/03/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/22/2021Last EDR Contact: 02/03/2021
Number of Days to Update: 80Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
LUST: Regional UST Database
This database contains information obtained from the Regional Offices. It provides a more detailed explanation
of current and historic activity for individual sites, as well as what was previously found in the Incident Management
Database. Sites in this database with Incident Numbers are considered LUSTs.
Date of Government Version: 10/30/2020Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/03/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/18/2020Last EDR Contact: 02/03/2021
Number of Days to Update: 15Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
INDIAN LUST R5: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
Leaking underground storage tanks located on Indian Land in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2020Source: EPA, Region 5
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN LUST R1: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
A listing of leaking underground storage tank locations on Indian Land.
Date of Government Version: 04/29/2020Source: EPA Region 1
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
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INDIAN LUST R10: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2020Source: EPA Region 10
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN LUST R7: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska
Date of Government Version: 04/15/2020Source: EPA Region 7
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN LUST R6: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Date of Government Version: 04/08/2020Source: EPA Region 6
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN LUST R8: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2020Source: EPA Region 8
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN LUST R4: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Florida, Mississippi and North Carolina.
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2020Source: EPA Region 4
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/26/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 78Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN LUST R9: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
LUSTs on Indian land in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Nevada
Date of Government Version: 04/08/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
LUST TRUST: State Trust Fund Database
This database contains information about claims against the State Trust Funds for reimbursements for expenses
incurred while remediating Leaking USTs.
Date of Government Version: 10/02/2020Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/07/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/31/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/06/2021
Number of Days to Update: 85Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
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State and tribal registered storage tank lists
FEMA UST: Underground Storage Tank Listing
A listing of all FEMA owned underground storage tanks.
Date of Government Version: 07/21/2020Source: FEMA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/03/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/25/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/04/2021
Number of Days to Update: 83Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
UST: Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Database
Registered Underground Storage Tanks. USTÓs are regulated under Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA) and must be registered with the state department responsible for administering the UST program. Available
information varies by state program.
Date of Government Version: 10/30/2020Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/04/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/31/2020Last EDR Contact: 02/03/2021
Number of Days to Update: 57Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
AST: AST Database
Facilities with aboveground storage tanks that have a capacity greater than 21,000 gallons.
Date of Government Version: 08/12/2020Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/15/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/07/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/09/2020
Number of Days to Update: 83Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/29/2021
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
INDIAN UST R4: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
and Tribal Nations)
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2020Source: EPA Region 4
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/26/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 78Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN UST R10: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2020Source: EPA Region 10
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/15/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN UST R6: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 6 (Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and 65 Tribes).
Date of Government Version: 04/08/2020Source: EPA Region 6
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
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INDIAN UST R7: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and 9 Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 04/03/2020Source: EPA Region 7
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN UST R1: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 1 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and ten Tribal
Nations).
Date of Government Version: 04/29/2020Source: EPA, Region 1
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN UST R8: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 27 Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2020Source: EPA Region 8
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/13/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 85Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN UST R9: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 04/08/2020Source: EPA Region 9
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN UST R5: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land
The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian
land in EPA Region 5 (Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and Tribal Nations).
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2020Source: EPA Region 5
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
State and tribal institutional control / engineering control registries
INST CONTROL: No Further Action Sites With Land Use Restrictions Monitoring
A land use restricted site is a property where there are limits or requirements on future use of the property
due to varying levels of cleanup possible, practical, or necessary at the site.
Date of Government Version: 09/04/2020Source: Department of Environmental Quality
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/09/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/03/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/11/2020
Number of Days to Update: 85Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/22/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
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State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites
INDIAN VCP R1: Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing
A listing of voluntary cleanup priority sites located on Indian Land located in Region 1.
Date of Government Version: 07/27/2015Source: EPA, Region 1
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/29/2015Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/18/2016Last EDR Contact: 12/15/2020
Number of Days to Update: 142Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN VCP R7: Voluntary Cleanup Priority Lisitng
A listing of voluntary cleanup priority sites located on Indian Land located in Region 7.
Date of Government Version: 03/20/2008Source: EPA, Region 7
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/22/2008Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/19/2008Last EDR Contact: 04/20/2009
Number of Days to Update: 27Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/20/2009
Data Release Frequency: Varies
VCP: Responsible Party Voluntary Action Sites
Responsible Party Voluntary Action site locations.
Date of Government Version: 09/04/2020Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/09/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/03/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/08/2020
Number of Days to Update: 85Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/22/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
State and tribal Brownfields sites
BROWNFIELDS: Brownfields Projects Inventory
A brownfield site is an abandoned, idled, or underused property where the threat of environmental contamination
has hindered its redevelopment. All of the sites in the inventory are working toward a brownfield agreement for
cleanup and liabitliy control.
Date of Government Version: 12/01/2020Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/08/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/09/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/08/2020
Number of Days to Update: 1Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/12/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Local Brownfield lists
US BROWNFIELDS: A Listing of Brownfields Sites
Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence
or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these
properties takes development pressures off of undeveloped, open land, and both improves and protects the environment.
Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) stores information reported by EPA Brownfields
grant recipients on brownfields properties assessed or cleaned up with grant funding as well as information on
Targeted Brownfields Assessments performed by EPA Regions. A listing of ACRES Brownfield sites is obtained from
Cleanups in My Community. Cleanups in My Community provides information on Brownfields properties for which information
is reported back to EPA, as well as areas served by Brownfields grant programs.
Date of Government Version: 09/14/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/15/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/10/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/11/2020
Number of Days to Update: 86Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/29/2021
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
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Local Lists of Landfill / Solid Waste Disposal Sites
HIST LF: Solid Waste Facility Listing
A listing of solid waste facilities.
Date of Government Version: 11/06/2006Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/13/2007Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/02/2007Last EDR Contact: 01/19/2009
Number of Days to Update: 17Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
SWRCY: Recycling Center Listing
A listing of recycling center locations.
Date of Government Version: 09/16/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/09/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/25/2021
Number of Days to Update: 83Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/10/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
INDIAN ODI: Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands
Location of open dumps on Indian land.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/1998Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/03/2007Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/24/2008Last EDR Contact: 01/25/2021
Number of Days to Update: 52Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/10/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
DEBRIS REGION 9: Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations
A listing of illegal dump sites location on the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation located in eastern Riverside
County and northern Imperial County, California.
Date of Government Version: 01/12/2009Source: EPA, Region 9
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/07/2009Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/21/2009Last EDR Contact: 01/19/2021
Number of Days to Update: 137Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
ODI: Open Dump Inventory
An open dump is defined as a disposal facility that does not comply with one or more of the Part 257 or Part 258
Subtitle D Criteria.
Date of Government Version: 06/30/1985Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/09/2004Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/17/2004Last EDR Contact: 06/09/2004
Number of Days to Update: 39Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
IHS OPEN DUMPS: Open Dumps on Indian Land
A listing of all open dumps located on Indian Land in the United States.
Date of Government Version: 04/01/2014Source: Department of Health & Human Serivces, Indian Health Service
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/06/2014Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/29/2015Last EDR Contact: 01/29/2021
Number of Days to Update: 176Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/10/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites
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US HIST CDL: National Clandestine Laboratory Register
A listing of clandestine drug lab locations that have been removed from the DEAs National Clandestine Laboratory
Register.
Date of Government Version: 03/18/2020Source: Drug Enforcement Administration
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/19/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/09/2020Last EDR Contact: 11/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 82Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/08/2021
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
US CDL: Clandestine Drug Labs
A listing of clandestine drug lab locations. The U.S. Department of Justice ("the Department") provides this
web site as a public service. It contains addresses of some locations where law enforcement agencies reported
they found chemicals or other items that indicated the presence of either clandestine drug laboratories or dumpsites.
In most cases, the source of the entries is not the Department, and the Department has not verified the entry
and does not guarantee its accuracy. Members of the public must verify the accuracy of all entries by, for example,
contacting local law enforcement and local health departments.
Date of Government Version: 03/18/2020Source: Drug Enforcement Administration
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/19/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/09/2020Last EDR Contact: 11/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 82Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/08/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
Local Land Records
LIENS 2: CERCLA Lien Information
A Federal CERCLA (ÓSuperfundÓ) lien can exist by operation of law at any site or property at which EPA has spent
Superfund monies. These monies are spent to investigate and address releases and threatened releases of contamination.
CERCLIS provides information as to the identity of these sites and properties.
Date of Government Version: 10/28/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/05/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/25/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/14/2021
Number of Days to Update: 20Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/12/2021
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
Records of Emergency Release Reports
HMIRS: Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System
Hazardous Materials Incident Report System. HMIRS contains hazardous material spill incidents reported to DOT.
Date of Government Version: 09/20/2020Source: U.S. Department of Transportation
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/22/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/14/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2020
Number of Days to Update: 83Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
SPILLS: Spills Incident Listing
A listing spills, hazardous material releases, sanitary sewer overflows, wastewater treatment plant bypasses and
upsets, citizen complaints, and any other environmental emergency calls reported to the agency.
Date of Government Version: 10/09/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/22/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/14/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/11/2021
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/22/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
IMD: Incident Management Database
Groundwater and/or soil contamination incidents
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Date of Government Version: 10/30/2020Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/03/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/21/2021Last EDR Contact: 02/03/2021
Number of Days to Update: 79Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
SPILLS 90: SPILLS90 data from FirstSearch
Spills 90 includes those spill and release records available exclusively from FirstSearch databases. Typically,
they may include chemical, oil and/or hazardous substance spills recorded after 1990. Duplicate records that are
already included in EDR incident and release records are not included in Spills 90.
Date of Government Version: 09/27/2012Source: FirstSearch
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/03/2013Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/06/2013Last EDR Contact: 01/03/2013
Number of Days to Update: 62Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
SPILLS 80: SPILLS80 data from FirstSearch
Spills 80 includes those spill and release records available from FirstSearch databases prior to 1990. Typically,
they may include chemical, oil and/or hazardous substance spills recorded before 1990. Duplicate records that
are already included in EDR incident and release records are not included in Spills 80.
Date of Government Version: 06/14/2001Source: FirstSearch
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/03/2013Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/06/2013Last EDR Contact: 01/03/2013
Number of Days to Update: 62Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
Other Ascertainable Records
RCRA NonGen / NLR: RCRA - Non Generators / No Longer Regulated
RCRAInfo is EPAÓs comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database
includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste
as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Non-Generators do not presently generate hazardous
waste.
Date of Government Version: 12/14/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/22/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2020
Number of Days to Update: 5Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
FUDS: Formerly Used Defense Sites
The listing includes locations of Formerly Used Defense Sites properties where the US Army Corps of Engineers
is actively working or will take necessary cleanup actions.
Date of Government Version: 09/29/2020Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/25/2021Last EDR Contact: 02/17/2021
Number of Days to Update: 69Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/31/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
DOD: Department of Defense Sites
This data set consists of federally owned or administered lands, administered by the Department of Defense, that
have any area equal to or greater than 640 acres of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2005Source: USGS
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/10/2006Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/11/2007Last EDR Contact: 01/15/2021
Number of Days to Update: 62Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/26/2021
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
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FEDLAND: Federal and Indian Lands
Federally and Indian administrated lands of the United States. Lands included are administrated by: Army Corps
of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, National Wild and Scenic River, National Wildlife Refuge, Public Domain Land,
Wilderness, Wilderness Study Area, Wildlife Management Area, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management,
Department of Justice, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service.
Date of Government Version: 04/02/2018Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/11/2018Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/06/2019Last EDR Contact: 01/07/2021
Number of Days to Update: 574Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: N/A
SCRD DRYCLEANERS: State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Listing
The State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners was established in 1998, with support from the U.S. EPA Office
of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation. It is comprised of representatives of states with established
drycleaner remediation programs. Currently the member states are Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas,
Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Date of Government Version: 01/01/2017Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/03/2017Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/07/2017Last EDR Contact: 02/09/2021
Number of Days to Update: 63Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/24/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
US FIN ASSUR: Financial Assurance Information
All owners and operators of facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste are required to provide
proof that they will have sufficient funds to pay for the clean up, closure, and post-closure care of their facilities.
Date of Government Version: 09/21/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/22/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/14/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2020
Number of Days to Update: 83Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
EPA WATCH LIST: EPA WATCH LIST
EPA maintains a "Watch List" to facilitate dialogue between EPA, state and local environmental agencies on enforcement
matters relating to facilities with alleged violations identified as either significant or high priority. Being
on the Watch List does not mean that the facility has actually violated the law only that an investigation by
EPA or a state or local environmental agency has led those organizations to allege that an unproven violation
has in fact occurred. Being on the Watch List does not represent a higher level of concern regarding the alleged
violations that were detected, but instead indicates cases requiring additional dialogue between EPA, state and
local agencies - primarily because of the length of time the alleged violation has gone unaddressed or unresolved.
Date of Government Version: 08/30/2013Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/21/2014Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/17/2014Last EDR Contact: 02/02/2021
Number of Days to Update: 88Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
2020 COR ACTION: 2020 Corrective Action Program List
The EPA has set ambitious goals for the RCRA Corrective Action program by creating the 2020 Corrective Action
Universe. This RCRA cleanup baseline includes facilities expected to need corrective action. The 2020 universe
contains a wide variety of sites. Some properties are heavily contaminated while others were contaminated but
have since been cleaned up. Still others have not been fully investigated yet, and may require little or no remediation.
Inclusion in the 2020 Universe does not necessarily imply failure on the part of a facility to meet its RCRA obligations.
Date of Government Version: 09/30/2017Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/08/2018Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 07/20/2018Last EDR Contact: 02/05/2021
Number of Days to Update: 73Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
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TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
Toxic Substances Control Act. TSCA identifies manufacturers and importers of chemical substances included on the
TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory list. It includes data on the production volume of these substances by plant
site.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2016Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/10/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/18/2020
Number of Days to Update: 85Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/29/2021
Data Release Frequency: Every 4 Years
TRIS: Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System
Toxic Release Inventory System. TRIS identifies facilities which release toxic chemicals to the air, water and
land in reportable quantities under SARA Title III Section 313.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2018Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/14/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/04/2020Last EDR Contact: 02/02/2021
Number of Days to Update: 82Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/01/2021
Data Release Frequency: Annually
SSTS: Section 7 Tracking Systems
Section 7 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended (92 Stat. 829) requires all
registered pesticide-producing establishments to submit a report to the Environmental Protection Agency by March
1st each year. Each establishment must report the types and amounts of pesticides, active ingredients and devices
being produced, and those having been produced and sold or distributed in the past year.
Date of Government Version: 10/19/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/19/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/04/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/21/2021
Number of Days to Update: 77Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Annually
ROD: Records Of Decision
Record of Decision. ROD documents mandate a permanent remedy at an NPL (Superfund) site containing technical
and health information to aid in the cleanup.
Date of Government Version: 10/28/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/05/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/25/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/14/2021
Number of Days to Update: 20Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/15/2021
Data Release Frequency: Annually
RMP: Risk Management Plans
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When Congress passed the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, it required EPA to publish regulations and guidance
for chemical accident prevention at facilities using extremely hazardous substances. The Risk Management Program
Rule (RMP Rule) was written to implement Section 112(r) of these amendments. The rule, which built upon existing
industry codes and standards, requires companies of all sizes that use certain flammable and toxic substances
to develop a Risk Management Program, which includes a(n): Hazard assessment that details the potential effects
of an accidental release, an accident history of the last five years, and an evaluation of worst-case and alternative
accidental releases; Prevention program that includes safety precautions and maintenance, monitoring, and employee
training measures; and Emergency response program that spells out emergency health care, employee training measures
and procedures for informing the public and response agencies (e.g the fire department) should an accident occur.
Date of Government Version: 11/02/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/12/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/25/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/19/2021
Number of Days to Update: 74Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
RAATS: RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System
RCRA Administration Action Tracking System. RAATS contains records based on enforcement actions issued under RCRA
pertaining to major violators and includes administrative and civil actions brought by the EPA. For administration
actions after September 30, 1995, data entry in the RAATS database was discontinued. EPA will retain a copy of
the database for historical records. It was necessary to terminate RAATS because a decrease in agency resources
made it impossible to continue to update the information contained in the database.
Date of Government Version: 04/17/1995Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/03/1995Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/07/1995Last EDR Contact: 06/02/2008
Number of Days to Update: 35Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/01/2008
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
PRP: Potentially Responsible Parties
A listing of verified Potentially Responsible Parties
Date of Government Version: 04/27/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/06/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 06/09/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/14/2021
Number of Days to Update: 34Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
PADS: PCB Activity Database System
PCB Activity Database. PADS Identifies generators, transporters, commercial storers and/or brokers and disposers
of PCBÓs who are required to notify the EPA of such activities.
Date of Government Version: 10/09/2019Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/11/2019Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/20/2019Last EDR Contact: 01/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 70Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Annually
ICIS: Integrated Compliance Information System
The Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) supports the information needs of the national enforcement
and compliance program as well as the unique needs of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
program.
Date of Government Version: 11/18/2016Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/23/2016Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/10/2017Last EDR Contact: 12/30/2020
Number of Days to Update: 79Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
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FTTS: FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
FTTS tracks administrative cases and pesticide enforcement actions and compliance activities related to FIFRA,
TSCA and EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act). To maintain currency, EDR contacts the
Agency on a quarterly basis.
Date of Government Version: 04/09/2009Source: EPA/Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/16/2009Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/11/2009Last EDR Contact: 08/18/2017
Number of Days to Update: 25Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 12/04/2017
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
FTTS INSP: FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
A listing of FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) inspections and enforcements.
Date of Government Version: 04/09/2009Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/16/2009Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/11/2009Last EDR Contact: 08/18/2017
Number of Days to Update: 25Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 12/04/2017
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
MLTS: Material Licensing Tracking System
MLTS is maintained by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and contains a list of approximately 8,100 sites which
possess or use radioactive materials and which are subject to NRC licensing requirements. To maintain currency,
EDR contacts the Agency on a quarterly basis.
Date of Government Version: 08/05/2020Source: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/10/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 10/08/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/19/2021
Number of Days to Update: 59Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
COAL ASH DOE: Steam-Electric Plant Operation Data
A listing of power plants that store ash in surface ponds.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2019Source: Department of Energy
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/01/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/09/2021Last EDR Contact: 12/01/2020
Number of Days to Update: 70Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/15/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
COAL ASH EPA: Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List
A listing of coal combustion residues surface impoundments with high hazard potential ratings.
Date of Government Version: 01/12/2017Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/05/2019Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/11/2019Last EDR Contact: 11/30/2020
Number of Days to Update: 251Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/15/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
PCB TRANSFORMER: PCB Transformer Registration Database
The database of PCB transformer registrations that includes all PCB registration submittals.
Date of Government Version: 09/13/2019Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/06/2019Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/10/2020Last EDR Contact: 02/05/2021
Number of Days to Update: 96Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
RADINFO: Radiation Information Database
The Radiation Information Database (RADINFO) contains information about facilities that are regulated by U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for radiation and radioactivity.
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Date of Government Version: 07/01/2019Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/01/2019Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/23/2019Last EDR Contact: 01/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/12/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
HIST FTTS: FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing
A complete administrative case listing from the FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) for all ten EPA regions. The
information was obtained from the National Compliance Database (NCDB). NCDB supports the implementation of FIFRA
(Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) and TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act). Some EPA regions
are now closing out records. Because of that, and the fact that some EPA regions are not providing EPA Headquarters
with updated records, it was decided to create a HIST FTTS database. It included records that may not be included
in the newer FTTS database updates. This database is no longer updated.
Date of Government Version: 10/19/2006Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/01/2007Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/10/2007Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2007
Number of Days to Update: 40Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/17/2008
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
HIST FTTS INSP: FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Inspection & Enforcement Case Listing
A complete inspection and enforcement case listing from the FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) for all ten EPA
regions. The information was obtained from the National Compliance Database (NCDB). NCDB supports the implementation
of FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) and TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act). Some
EPA regions are now closing out records. Because of that, and the fact that some EPA regions are not providing
EPA Headquarters with updated records, it was decided to create a HIST FTTS database. It included records that
may not be included in the newer FTTS database updates. This database is no longer updated.
Date of Government Version: 10/19/2006Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/01/2007Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/10/2007Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2008
Number of Days to Update: 40Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/17/2008
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
DOT OPS: Incident and Accident Data
Department of Transporation, Office of Pipeline Safety Incident and Accident data.
Date of Government Version: 01/02/2020Source: Department of Transporation, Office of Pipeline Safety
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/28/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 04/17/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/27/2021
Number of Days to Update: 80Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/10/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
CONSENT: Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees
Major legal settlements that establish responsibility and standards for cleanup at NPL (Superfund) sites. Released
periodically by United States District Courts after settlement by parties to litigation matters.
Date of Government Version: 09/30/2020Source: Department of Justice, Consent Decree Library
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/08/2020Telephone: Varies
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/04/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/04/2021
Number of Days to Update: 88Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
BRS: Biennial Reporting System
The Biennial Reporting System is a national system administered by the EPA that collects data on the generation
and management of hazardous waste. BRS captures detailed data from two groups: Large Quantity Generators (LQG)
and Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2017Source: EPA/NTIS
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/22/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/20/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/23/2020
Number of Days to Update: 151Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Biennially
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INDIAN RESERV: Indian Reservations
This map layer portrays Indian administered lands of the United States that have any area equal to or greater
than 640 acres.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2014Source: USGS
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/14/2015Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/10/2017Last EDR Contact: 01/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 546Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
FUSRAP: Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program
DOE established the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) in 1974 to remediate sites where
radioactive contamination remained from Manhattan Project and early U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) operations.
Date of Government Version: 08/08/2017Source: Department of Energy
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/11/2018Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/14/2018Last EDR Contact: 02/02/2021
Number of Days to Update: 3Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
UMTRA: Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
Uranium ore was mined by private companies for federal government use in national defense programs. When the mills
shut down, large piles of the sand-like material (mill tailings) remain after uranium has been extracted from
the ore. Levels of human exposure to radioactive materials from the piles are low; however, in some cases tailings
were used as construction materials before the potential health hazards of the tailings were recognized.
Date of Government Version: 08/30/2019Source: Department of Energy
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/15/2019Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2020Last EDR Contact: 11/20/2020
Number of Days to Update: 74Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/01/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
LEAD SMELTER 1: Lead Smelter Sites
A listing of former lead smelter site locations.
Date of Government Version: 12/30/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/14/2021Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/09/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/14/2021
Number of Days to Update: 26Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/12/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
LEAD SMELTER 2: Lead Smelter Sites
A list of several hundred sites in the U.S. where secondary lead smelting was done from 1931and 1964. These sites
may pose a threat to public health through ingestion or inhalation of contaminated soil or dust
Date of Government Version: 04/05/2001Source: American Journal of Public Health
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/27/2010Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/02/2010Last EDR Contact: 12/02/2009
Number of Days to Update: 36Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
US AIRS (AFS): Aerometric Information Retrieval System Facility Subsystem (AFS)
The database is a sub-system of Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS). AFS contains compliance data
on air pollution point sources regulated by the U.S. EPA and/or state and local air regulatory agencies. This
information comes from source reports by various stationary sources of air pollution, such as electric power plants,
steel mills, factories, and universities, and provides information about the air pollutants they produce. Action,
air program, air program pollutant, and general level plant data. It is used to track emissions and compliance
data from industrial plants.
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Date of Government Version: 10/12/2016Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/26/2016Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/03/2017Last EDR Contact: 09/26/2017
Number of Days to Update: 100Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 01/08/2018
Data Release Frequency: Annually
US AIRS MINOR: Air Facility System Data
A listing of minor source facilities.
Date of Government Version: 10/12/2016Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/26/2016Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/03/2017Last EDR Contact: 09/26/2017
Number of Days to Update: 100Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 01/08/2018
Data Release Frequency: Annually
MINES VIOLATIONS: MSHA Violation Assessment Data
Mines violation and assessment information. Department of Labor, Mine Safety & Health Administration.
Date of Government Version: 11/24/2020Source: DOL, Mine Safety & Health Admi
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/30/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/25/2021Last EDR Contact: 11/24/2020
Number of Days to Update: 56Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/15/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
US MINES: Mines Master Index File
Contains all mine identification numbers issued for mines active or opened since 1971. The data also includes
violation information.
Date of Government Version: 11/03/2020Source: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/23/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/25/2021Last EDR Contact: 11/23/2020
Number of Days to Update: 63Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/08/2021
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
US MINES 2: Ferrous and Nonferrous Metal Mines Database Listing
This map layer includes ferrous (ferrous metal mines are facilities that extract ferrous metals, such as iron
ore or molybdenum) and nonferrous (Nonferrous metal mines are facilities that extract nonferrous metals, such
as gold, silver, copper, zinc, and lead) metal mines in the United States.
Date of Government Version: 05/06/2020Source: USGS
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/27/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 08/13/2020Last EDR Contact: 11/25/2020
Number of Days to Update: 78Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/08/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
US MINES 3: Active Mines & Mineral Plants Database Listing
Active Mines and Mineral Processing Plant operations for commodities monitored by the Minerals Information Team
of the USGS.
Date of Government Version: 04/14/2011Source: USGS
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/08/2011Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/13/2011Last EDR Contact: 11/25/2020
Number of Days to Update: 97Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/08/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
ABANDONED MINES: Abandoned Mines
An inventory of land and water impacted by past mining (primarily coal mining) is maintained by OSMRE to provide
information needed to implement the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The inventory
contains information on the location, type, and extent of AML impacts, as well as, information on the cost associated
with the reclamation of those problems. The inventory is based upon field surveys by State, Tribal, and OSMRE
program officials. It is dynamic to the extent that it is modified as new problems are identified and existing
problems are reclaimed.
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Date of Government Version: 09/16/2020Source: Department of Interior
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/10/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/10/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/22/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
FINDS: Facility Index System/Facility Registry System
Facility Index System. FINDS contains both facility information and ÓpointersÓ to other sources that contain more
detail. EDR includes the following FINDS databases in this report: PCS (Permit Compliance System), AIRS (Aerometric
Information Retrieval System), DOCKET (Enforcement Docket used to manage and track information on civil judicial
enforcement cases for all environmental statutes), FURS (Federal Underground Injection Control), C-DOCKET (Criminal
Docket System used to track criminal enforcement actions for all environmental statutes), FFIS (Federal Facilities
Information System), STATE (State Environmental Laws and Statutes), and PADS (PCB Activity Data System).
Date of Government Version: 11/04/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/01/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/25/2021Last EDR Contact: 12/01/2020
Number of Days to Update: 55Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/15/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
UXO: Unexploded Ordnance Sites
A listing of unexploded ordnance site locations
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2018Source: Department of Defense
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/02/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/17/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/15/2021
Number of Days to Update: 77Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/26/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
DOCKET HWC: Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket Listing
A complete list of the Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket Facilities.
Date of Government Version: 11/03/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/17/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/09/2021Last EDR Contact: 11/17/2020
Number of Days to Update: 84Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/08/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
ECHO: Enforcement & Compliance History Information
ECHO provides integrated compliance and enforcement information for about 800,000 regulated facilities nationwide.
Date of Government Version: 10/03/2020Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/06/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/04/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 90Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
FUELS PROGRAM: EPA Fuels Program Registered Listing
This listing includes facilities that are registered under the Part 80 (Code of Federal Regulations) EPA Fuels
Programs. All companies now are required to submit new and updated registrations.
Date of Government Version: 11/13/2020Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/13/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/25/2021Last EDR Contact: 02/17/2021
Number of Days to Update: 73Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/31/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
AIRS: Air Quality Permit Listing
A listing of facilities with air quality permits.
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Date of Government Version: 09/08/2020Source: Department of Environmental Quality
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/09/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/03/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/08/2020
Number of Days to Update: 85Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/22/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
ASBESTOS: ASBESTOS
Asbestos notification sites
Date of Government Version: 10/30/2020Source: Department of Health & Human Services
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/23/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 02/08/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/19/2021
Number of Days to Update: 77Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/03/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
COAL ASH: Coal Ash Disposal Sites
A listing of coal combustion products distribution permits issued by the Division for the treatment, storage,
transportation, use and disposal of coal combustion products.
Date of Government Version: 09/10/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/23/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/14/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/23/2020
Number of Days to Update: 82Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
DRYCLEANERS: Drycleaning Sites
Potential and known drycleaning sites, active and abandoned, that the Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program has
knowledge of and entered into this database.
Date of Government Version: 09/08/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/16/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/08/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/18/2020
Number of Days to Update: 83Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/29/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
Financial Assurance 1: Financial Assurance Information Listing
A listing of financial assurance information for underground storage tank facilities. Financial assurance is intended
to ensure that resources are available to pay for the cost of closure, post-closure care, and corrective measures
if the owner or operator of a regulated facility is unable or unwilling to pay.
Date of Government Version: 10/30/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/04/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/31/2020Last EDR Contact: 02/03/2021
Number of Days to Update: 57Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/17/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
Financial Assurance 2: Financial Assurance Information Listing
Information for solid waste facilities. Financial assurance is intended to ensure that resources are available
to pay for the cost of closure, post-closure care, and corrective measures if the owner or operator of a regulated
facility is unable or unwilling to pay.
Date of Government Version: 10/02/2012Source: Department of Environmental & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/03/2012Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 10/26/2012Last EDR Contact: 12/16/2020
Number of Days to Update: 23Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/05/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
Financial Assurance 3: Financial Assurance Information
Hazardous waste financial assurance information.
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Date of Government Version: 09/04/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/04/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/30/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/02/2020
Number of Days to Update: 87Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/22/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
NPDES: NPDES Facility Location Listing
General information regarding NPDES(National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permits.
Date of Government Version: 10/01/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/27/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/15/2021Last EDR Contact: 01/27/2021
Number of Days to Update: 80Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/10/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
UIC: Underground Injection Wells Listing
A listing of uncerground injection wells locations.
Date of Government Version: 10/26/2020Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/30/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/07/2020Last EDR Contact: 11/25/2020
Number of Days to Update: 7Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/15/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
AOP: Animal Operation Permits Listing
This listing includes animal operations that are required to be permitted by the state.
Date of Government Version: 04/01/2020Source: Department of Environmental Quality
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/26/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/11/2020
Number of Days to Update: 1Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/22/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
SEPT HAULERS: Permitted Septage Haulers Listing
This list of all active and permitted Septage Land Application Site (SLAS) and Septage Detention and Treatment
Facility (SDTF) sites in North Carolina. The purpose of this map is to provide the public and government entities
a visual overview of the businesses that manage septage and septage facilities throughout the state.
Date of Government Version: 05/13/2020Source: Department of Environmental Quality
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/07/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/23/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 78Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
PCS: Permit Compliance System
PCS is a computerized management information system that contains data on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit holding facilities. PCS tracks the permit, compliance, and enforcement status of NPDES
facilities.
Date of Government Version: 07/14/2011Source: EPA, Office of Water
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/05/2011Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/29/2011Last EDR Contact: 01/04/2021
Number of Days to Update: 55Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
PCS INACTIVE: Listing of Inactive PCS Permits
An inactive permit is a facility that has shut down or is no longer discharging.
Date of Government Version: 11/05/2014Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/06/2015Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/06/2015Last EDR Contact: 01/04/2021
Number of Days to Update: 120Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually
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PCS ENF: Enforcement data
No description is available for this data
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2014Source: EPA
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/05/2015Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 03/06/2015Last EDR Contact: 12/30/2020
Number of Days to Update: 29Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
CCB: Coal Ash Structural Fills (CCB) Listing
These are not permitted Coal Ash landfills A list all of the now closed Coal Ash Structural Fills (CCB) in North
Carolina, in point data form. The purpose is to provide the public and other government entities a visual overview
of coal ash structural fills throughout the state and increase public awareness of their current locations.
Date of Government Version: 02/27/2020Source: Department of Environmental Quality
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/07/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/23/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 78Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
PCSRP: Petroleum-Contaminated Soil Remediation Permits
To treat petroleum-contaminated soil in order to protect North Carolinaa??s environment and the health of the
citizens of North Carolina.
Date of Government Version: 07/06/2020Source: Department of Environmental Quality
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/07/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/23/2020Last EDR Contact: 12/30/2020
Number of Days to Update: 78Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/18/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
MINES MRDS: Mineral Resources Data System
Mineral Resources Data System
Date of Government Version: 04/06/2018Source: USGS
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/21/2019Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 10/24/2019Last EDR Contact: 11/25/2020
Number of Days to Update: 3Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/08/2021
Data Release Frequency: Varies
EDR HIGH RISK HISTORICAL RECORDS
EDR Exclusive Records
EDR MGP: EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plants
The EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plant Database includes records of coal gas plants (manufactured gas plants)
compiled by EDRÓs researchers. Manufactured gas sites were used in the United States from the 1800Ós to 1950Ós
to produce a gas that could be distributed and used as fuel. These plants used whale oil, rosin, coal, or a mixture
of coal, oil, and water that also produced a significant amount of waste. Many of the byproducts of the gas production,
such as coal tar (oily waste containing volatile and non-volatile chemicals), sludges, oils and other compounds
are potentially hazardous to human health and the environment. The byproduct from this process was frequently
disposed of directly at the plant site and can remain or spread slowly, serving as a continuous source of soil
and groundwater contamination.
Date of Government Version: N/ASource: EDR, Inc.
Date Data Arrived at EDR: N/ATelephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: N/ALast EDR Contact: N/A
Number of Days to Update: N/ANext Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
EDR Hist Auto: EDR Exclusive Historical Auto Stations
EDR has searched selected national collections of business directories and has collected listings of potential
gas station/filling station/service station sites that were available to EDR researchers. EDRÓs review was limited
to those categories of sources that might, in EDRÓs opinion, include gas station/filling station/service station
establishments. The categories reviewed included, but were not limited to gas, gas station, gasoline station,
filling station, auto, automobile repair, auto service station, service station, etc. This database falls within
a category of information EDR classifies as "High Risk Historical Records", or HRHR. EDRÓs HRHR effort presents
unique and sometimes proprietary data about past sites and operations that typically create environmental concerns,
but may not show up in current government records searches.
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Date of Government Version: N/ASource: EDR, Inc.
Date Data Arrived at EDR: N/ATelephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: N/ALast EDR Contact: N/A
Number of Days to Update: N/ANext Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: Varies
EDR Hist Cleaner: EDR Exclusive Historical Cleaners
EDR has searched selected national collections of business directories and has collected listings of potential
dry cleaner sites that were available to EDR researchers. EDRÓs review was limited to those categories of sources
that might, in EDRÓs opinion, include dry cleaning establishments. The categories reviewed included, but were
not limited to dry cleaners, cleaners, laundry, laundromat, cleaning/laundry, wash & dry etc. This database falls
within a category of information EDR classifies as "High Risk Historical Records", or HRHR. EDRÓs HRHR effort
presents unique and sometimes proprietary data about past sites and operations that typically create environmental
concerns, but may not show up in current government records searches.
Date of Government Version: N/ASource: EDR, Inc.
Date Data Arrived at EDR: N/ATelephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: N/ALast EDR Contact: N/A
Number of Days to Update: N/ANext Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: Varies
EDR RECOVERED GOVERNMENT ARCHIVES
Exclusive Recovered Govt. Archives
RGA HWS: Recovered Government Archive State Hazardous Waste Facilities List
The EDR Recovered Government Archive State Hazardous Waste database provides a list of SHWS incidents derived
from historical databases and includes many records that no longer appear in current government lists. Compiled
from Records formerly available from the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources in North Carolina.
Date of Government Version: N/ASource: Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/01/2013Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/24/2013Last EDR Contact: 06/01/2012
Number of Days to Update: 176Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: Varies
RGA LF: Recovered Government Archive Solid Waste Facilities List
The EDR Recovered Government Archive Landfill database provides a list of landfills derived from historical databases
and includes many records that no longer appear in current government lists. Compiled from Records formerly available
from the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources in North Carolina.
Date of Government Version: N/ASource: Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/01/2013Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 01/13/2014Last EDR Contact: 06/01/2012
Number of Days to Update: 196Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: Varies
RGA LUST: Recovered Government Archive Leaking Underground Storage Tank
The EDR Recovered Government Archive Leaking Underground Storage Tank database provides a list of LUST incidents
derived from historical databases and includes many records that no longer appear in current government lists.
Compiled from Records formerly available from the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources in North
Carolina.
Date of Government Version: N/ASource: Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/01/2013Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/20/2013Last EDR Contact: 06/01/2012
Number of Days to Update: 172Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A
Data Release Frequency: Varies
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OTHER DATABASE(S)
Depending on the geographic area covered by this report, the data provided in these specialty databases may or may not be
complete. For example, the existence of wetlands information data in a specific report does not mean that all wetlands in the
area covered by the report are included. Moreover, the absence of any reported wetlands information does not necessarily
mean that wetlands do not exist in the area covered by the report.
CT MANIFEST: Hazardous Waste Manifest Data
Facility and manifest data. Manifest is a document that lists and tracks hazardous waste from the generator through
transporters to a tsd facility.
Date of Government Version: 08/10/2020Source: Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/20/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 11/02/2020Last EDR Contact: 02/12/2021
Number of Days to Update: 13Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/24/2021
Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned
NJ MANIFEST: Manifest Information
Hazardous waste manifest information.
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2018Source: Department of Environmental Protection
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/10/2019Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 05/16/2019Last EDR Contact: 01/08/2021
Number of Days to Update: 36Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/19/2021
Data Release Frequency: Annually
NY MANIFEST: Facility and Manifest Data
Manifest is a document that lists and tracks hazardous waste from the generator through transporters to a TSD
facility.
Date of Government Version: 01/01/2019Source: Department of Environmental Conservation
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/29/2020Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 07/10/2020Last EDR Contact: 01/29/2021
Number of Days to Update: 72Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/10/2021
Data Release Frequency: Quarterly
PA MANIFEST: Manifest Information
Hazardous waste manifest information.
Date of Government Version: 06/30/2018Source: Department of Environmental Protection
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/19/2019Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/10/2019Last EDR Contact: 01/11/2021
Number of Days to Update: 53Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/26/2021
Data Release Frequency: Annually
RI MANIFEST: Manifest information
Hazardous waste manifest information
Date of Government Version: 12/31/2018Source: Department of Environmental Management
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/02/2019Telephone: [phone]
Date Made Active in Reports: 12/10/2019Last EDR Contact: 02/09/2021
Number of Days to Update: 69Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/31/2021
Data Release Frequency: Annually
WI MANIFEST: Manifest Information
Hazardous waste manifest information.
Date of Government Version: 05/31/2018Source: Department of Natural Resources
Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/19/2019Telephone: N/A
Date Made Active in Reports: 09/03/2019Last EDR Contact: 12/03/2020
Number of Days to Update: 76Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/22/2021
Data Release Frequency: Annually
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Oil/Gas Pipelines
Source: Endeavor Business Media
Petroleum Bundle (Crude Oil, Refined Products, Petrochemicals, Gas Liquids (LPG/NGL), and Specialty
Gases (Miscellaneous)) N = Natural Gas Bundle (Natural Gas, Gas Liquids (LPG/NGL), and Specialty Gases
(Miscellaneous)). This map includes information copyrighted by Endeavor Business Media. This information
is provided on a best effort basis and Endeavor Business Media does not guarantee its accuracy nor warrant its
fitness for any particular purpose. Such information has been reprinted with the permission of Endeavor Business
Media.
Electric Power Transmission Line Data
Source: Endeavor Business Media
This map includes information copyrighted by Endeavor Business Media. This information is provided on a best
effort basis and Endeavor Business Media does not guarantee its accuracy nor warrant its fitness for any
particular purpose. Such information has been reprinted with the permission of Endeavor Business Media.
Sensitive Receptors:There are individuals deemed sensitive receptors due to their fragile immune systems and special sensitivity
to environmental discharges. These sensitive receptors typically include the elderly, the sick, and children. While the location of all
sensitive receptors cannot be determined, EDR indicates those buildings and facilities - schools, daycares, hospitals, medical centers,
and nursing homes - where individuals who are sensitive receptors are likely to be located.
AHA Hospitals:
Source: American Hospital Association, Inc.
Telephone: [phone]
The database includes a listing of hospitals based on the American Hospital AssociationÓs annual survey of hospitals.
Medical Centers: Provider of Services Listing
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Telephone: [phone]
A listing of hospitals with Medicare provider number, produced by Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services,
a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Nursing Homes
Source: National Institutes of Health
Telephone: [phone]
Information on Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes in the United States.
Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Telephone: [phone]
The National Center for Education StatisticsÓ primary database on elementary
and secondary public education in the United States. It is a comprehensive, annual, national statistical
database of all public elementary and secondary schools and school districts, which contains data that are
comparable across all states.
Private Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Telephone: [phone]
The National Center for Education StatisticsÓ primary database on private school locations in the United States.
Daycare Centers: Child Care Facility List
Source: Department of Health & Human Services
Telephone: [phone]
Flood Zone Data:This data was obtained from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It depicts 100-year and
500-year flood zones as defined by FEMA. It includes the National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) which incorporates Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) data and Q3 data from FEMA in areas not covered by NFHL.
Source: FEMA
Telephone: [phone]
Date of Government Version: 2003, 2015
NWI:National Wetlands Inventory. This data, available in select counties across the country, was obtained by EDR
in 2002, 2005 and 2010 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
State Wetlands Data: Wetland Inventory
Source: US Fish & Wildlife Service
Telephone: [phone]
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Current USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Map
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
STREET AND ADDRESS INFORMATION
© 2015 TomTom North America, Inc. All rights reserved. This material is proprietary and the subject of copyright protection
and other intellectual property rights owned by or licensed to Tele Atlas North America, Inc. The use of this material is subject
to the terms of a license agreement. You will be held liable for any unauthorized copying or disclosure of this material.
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TARGET PROPERTY ADDRESS
SASSAFRAS
143 BRASWELL RD
GOLDSBORO, NC 27530
TARGET PROPERTY COORDINATES
Latitude (North): 35.400161 - 35 ø 24Ó 0.58ÓÓ
Longitude (West): 78.071907 - 78 ø 4Ó 18.87ÓÓ
Universal Tranverse Mercator: Zone 17
UTM X (Meters): 765930.6
UTM Y (Meters): 3921160.5
Elevation:106 ft. above sea level
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
Target Property Map:5947420 NORTHWEST GOLDSBORO, NC
Version Date:2013
EDRÓs GeoCheck Physical Setting Source Addendum is provided to assist the environmental professional in
forming an opinion about the impact of potential contaminant migration.
Assessment of the impact of contaminant migration generally has two principle investigative components:
1. Groundwater flow direction, and
2. Groundwater flow velocity.
Groundwater flow direction may be impacted by surface topography, hydrology, hydrogeology, characteristics
of the soil, and nearby wells. Groundwater flow velocity is generally impacted by the nature of the
geologic strata.
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GROUNDWATER FLOW DIRECTION INFORMATION
Groundwater flow direction for a particular site is best determined by a qualified environmental professional
using site-specific well data. If such data is not reasonably ascertainable, it may be necessary to rely on other
sources of information, such as surface topographic information, hydrologic information, hydrogeologic data
collected on nearby properties, and regional groundwater flow information (from deep aquifers).
TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Surface topography may be indicative of the direction of surficial groundwater flow. This information can be used to
assist the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of nearby contaminated properties or,
should contamination exist on the target property, what downgradient sites might be impacted.
TARGET PROPERTY TOPOGRAPHY
General Topographic Gradient:General SSW
SURROUNDING TOPOGRAPHY: ELEVATION PROFILES
131
128
127127
126
121
115
114
112112
110
106106
103
89
80
7676
74
Elevation (ft)
NorthSouth
TP
123
112112112112112
111
110
108108
107106106107107106
105
103
102
Elevation (ft)
WestEast
TP
01/21 Miles
Target Property Elevation: 106 ft.
Source: Topography has been determined from the USGS 7.5Ó Digital Elevation Model and should be evaluated
on a relative (not an absolute) basis. Relative elevation information between sites of close proximity
should be field verified.
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HYDROLOGIC INFORMATION
Surface water can act as a hydrologic barrier to groundwater flow. Such hydrologic information can be used to assist
the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of nearby contaminated properties or, should
contamination exist on the target property, what downgradient sites might be impacted.
Refer to the Physical Setting Source Map following this summary for hydrologic information (major waterways
and bodies of water).
FEMA FLOOD ZONE
Flood Plain Panel at Target PropertyFEMA Source Type
3720266000J FEMA FIRM Flood data
Additional Panels in search area:FEMA Source Type
3720268000J FEMA FIRM Flood data
3720256800J FEMA FIRM Flood data
3720258800J FEMA FIRM Flood data
NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY
NWI Electronic
NWI Quad at Target PropertyData Coverage
NORTHWEST GOLDSBOROYES - refer to the Overview Map and Detail Map
HYDROGEOLOGIC INFORMATION
Hydrogeologic information obtained by installation of wells on a specific site can often be an indicator
of groundwater flow direction in the immediate area. Such hydrogeologic information can be used to assist the
environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of nearby contaminated properties or, should
contamination exist on the target property, what downgradient sites might be impacted.
AQUIFLOW
Search Radius: 1.000 Mile.
EDR has developed the AQUIFLOW Information System to provide data on the general direction of groundwater
flow at specific points. EDR has reviewed reports submitted by environmental professionals to regulatory
authorities at select sites and has extracted the date of the report, groundwater flow direction as determined
hydrogeologically, and the depth to water table.
LOCATIONGENERAL DIRECTION
MAP IDFROM TPGROUNDWATER FLOW
Not Reported
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GROUNDWATER FLOW VELOCITY INFORMATION
Groundwater flow velocity information for a particular site is best determined by a qualified environmental professional
using site specific geologic and soil strata data. If such data are not reasonably ascertainable, it may be necessary
to rely on other sources of information, including geologic age identification, rock stratigraphic unit and soil
characteristics data collected on nearby properties and regional soil information. In general, contaminant plumes
move more quickly through sandy-gravelly types of soils than silty-clayey types of soils.
GEOLOGIC INFORMATION IN GENERAL AREA OF TARGET PROPERTY
Geologic information can be used by the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the relative speed
at which contaminant migration may be occurring.
ROCK STRATIGRAPHIC UNITGEOLOGIC AGE IDENTIFICATION
Era:CenozoicCategory:Stratified Sequence
System:Tertiary
Series:Miocene
Code:Tm (decoded above as Era, System & Series)
Geologic Age and Rock Stratigraphic Unit Source: P.G. Schruben, R.E. Arndt and W.J. Bawiec, Geology
of the Conterminous U.S. at 1:2,500,000 Scale - a digital representation of the 1974 P.B. King and H.M. Beikman
Map, USGS Digital Data Series DDS - 11 (1994).
DOMINANT SOIL COMPOSITION IN GENERAL AREA OF TARGET PROPERTY
The U.S. Department of AgricultureÓs (USDA) Soil Conservation Service (SCS) leads the National Cooperative Soil
Survey (NCSS) and is responsible for collecting, storing, maintaining and distributing soil survey information
for privately owned lands in the United States. A soil map in a soil survey is a representation of soil patterns
in a landscape. Soil maps for STATSGO are compiled by generalizing more detailed (SSURGO) soil survey maps.
The following information is based on Soil Conservation Service STATSGO data.
Soil Component Name:AUTRYVILLE
Soil Surface Texture:sand
Hydrologic Group:Class A - High infiltration rates. Soils are deep, well drained to
excessively drained sands and gravels.
Soil Drainage Class:Well drained. Soils have intermediate water holding capacity. Depth to
water table is more than 6 feet.
Hydric Status: Soil does not meet the requirements for a hydric soil.
Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel:LOW
Depth to Bedrock Min:> 60 inches
Depth to Bedrock Max:> 60 inches
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Soil Layer Information
BoundaryClassification
Permeability
LayerUpperLowerSoil Texture ClassAASHTO GroupUnified SoilSoil Reaction
Rate (in/hr)(pH)
1 0 inches26 inchessandGranularCOARSE-GRAINEDMax: 20.00Max: 6.50
materials (35SOILS, Sands,Min: 6.00Min: 4.50
pct. or lessClean Sands,
passing No.Poorly graded
200), Silty, orsand.
Clayey GravelCOARSE-GRAINED
and Sand.SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silty Sand.
226 inches41 inchessandy loamGranularCOARSE-GRAINEDMax: 6.00Max: 5.50
materials (35SOILS, Sands,Min: 2.00Min: 4.50
pct. or lessSands with fines,
passing No.Silty Sand.
200), Silty, or
Clayey Gravel
and Sand.
341 inches58 inchessandGranularCOARSE-GRAINEDMax: 20.00Max: 5.50
materials (35SOILS, Sands,Min: 6.00Min: 4.50
pct. or lessClean Sands,
passing No.Poorly graded
200), Silty, orsand.
Clayey GravelCOARSE-GRAINED
and Sand.SOILS, Sands,
Sands with fines,
Silty Sand.
458 inches85 inchessandy loamGranularCOARSE-GRAINEDMax: 2.00Max: 5.50
materials (35SOILS, Sands,Min: 0.60Min: 4.50
pct. or lessSands with fines,
passing No.Silty Sand.
200), Silty, or
Clayey Gravel
and Sand.
OTHER SOIL TYPES IN AREA
Based on Soil Conservation Service STATSGO data, the following additional subordinant soil types may
appear within the general area of target property.
Soil Surface Textures:loamy sand
loamy fine sand
loam
sandy loam
Surficial Soil Types:loamy sand
loamy fine sand
loam
sandy loam
Shallow Soil Types:loamy sand
sand
sandy clay loam
fine sandy loam
Deeper Soil Types:sandy clay loam
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stratified
sand
sandy clay
LOCAL / REGIONAL WATER AGENCY RECORDS
EDR Local/Regional Water Agency records provide water well information to assist the environmental
professional in assessing sources that may impact ground water flow direction, and in forming an
opinion about the impact of contaminant migration on nearby drinking water wells.
WELL SEARCH DISTANCE INFORMATION
DATABASESEARCH DISTANCE (miles)
Federal USGS1.000
Federal FRDS PWSNearest PWS within 1 mile
State Database1.000
FEDERAL USGS WELL INFORMATION
LOCATION
MAP IDWELL IDFROM TP
No Wells Found
FEDERAL FRDS PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM INFORMATION
LOCATION
MAP IDWELL IDFROM TP
3NC04964751/2 - 1 Mile WNW
Note: PWS System location is not always the same as well location.
STATE DATABASE WELL INFORMATION
LOCATION
MAP IDWELL IDFROM TP
1NC30000000082511/2 - 1 Mile ENE
2NC30000000082561/2 - 1 Mile East
OTHER STATE DATABASE INFORMATION
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GEOCHECK - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE MAP FINDINGS
Map ID
Direction
Distance
ElevationDatabaseEDR ID Number
1
ENENC WELLSNC3000000008251
1/2 - 1 Mile
Higher
PWD ID:NC0496060System Name:FORK TOWNSHIP SANITARY DISTRICT
PWS Type:CommunityPrimary Source:Ground Water
Water Type:Ground WaterFacility Name:WELL #16
Facility Type:WellWell Depth:500
Owner:FORK TOWNSHIP SAN DISTRICT
2
EastNC WELLSNC3000000008256
1/2 - 1 Mile
Higher
PWD ID:NC0496060System Name:FORK TOWNSHIP SANITARY DISTRICT
PWS Type:CommunityPrimary Source:Ground Water
Water Type:Ground WaterFacility Name:WELL #1
Facility Type:WellWell Depth:620
Owner:FORK TOWNSHIP SAN DISTRICT
3
WNWFRDS PWSNC0496475
1/2 - 1 Mile
Higher
Epa region: 04State: NC
Pwsid: NC0496475Pwsname: ARNOLD-WILBERT CORP
Cityserved: Not ReportedStateserved: NC
Zipserved: Not ReportedFipscounty: 37191
Status: ClosedRetpopsrvd: 31
Pwssvcconn: 3Psource longname: Groundwater
Pwstype: TNCWSOwner: Private
Contact: M A ARNOLD JR OR MGRContactorgname: Not Reported
Contactphone: Not ReportedContactaddress1: Not Reported
Contactaddress2: Not ReportedContactcity: GOLDSBORO
Contactstate: NCContactzip: 27530
Pwsactivitycode: I
PWS ID: NC0496475PWS type: System Owner/Responsible Party
PWS name: M A ARNOLD JR OR MGRPWS address: Not Reported
PWS city: GOLDSBOROPWS state: NC
PWS zip: 27530PWS ID: NC0496475
PWS type: System Owner/Responsible Party
PWS name: M A ARNOLD JRPWS address: Not Reported
PWS city: GOLDSBOROPWS state: NC
PWS zip: 27530PWS ID: NC0496475
Activity status: ActiveDate system activated: 7706
Date system deactivated: Not ReportedRetail population: 00000031
System name: ARNOLD-WILBERT CORPSystem address: Not Reported
System city: Not ReportedSystem state: NC
System zip: 27530
Population served: Under 101 PersonsTreatment: Untreated
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GEOCHECK - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE MAP FINDINGS
Latitude: 352304Longitude: 0775935
Latitude: 352410Longitude: 0780510
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GEOCHECK - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE MAP FINDINGS
Map ID
Direction
Distance
DatabaseEDR ID Number
NC_NHEONC50004874
Elclass:APrecision1:S
Eostat:HGisid:532136
Edr id:NC50004874
NC_NHEONC50009848
Elclass:APrecision1:M
Eostat:EGisid:262081
Edr id:NC50009848
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GEOCHECK - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE MAP FINDINGS
RADON
AREA RADON INFORMATION
Federal EPA Radon Zone for WAYNE County: 3
Note: Zone 1 indoor average level > 4 pCi/L.
: Zone 2 indoor average level >= 2 pCi/L and <= 4 pCi/L.
: Zone 3 indoor average level < 2 pCi/L.
Federal Area Radon Information for Zip Code: 27530
Number of sites tested: 1
AreaAverage Activity% <4 pCi/L% 4-20 pCi/L% >20 pCi/L
Living Area - 1st Floor0.600 pCi/L100%0%0%
Living Area - 2nd FloorNot ReportedNot ReportedNot ReportedNot Reported
BasementNot ReportedNot ReportedNot ReportedNot Reported
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PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE RECORDS SEARCHED
TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
USGS 7.5Ó Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Source: United States Geologic Survey
EDR acquired the USGS 7.5Ó Digital Elevation Model in 2002 and updated it in 2006. The 7.5 minute DEM corresponds
to the USGS 1:24,000- and 1:25,000-scale topographic quadrangle maps. The DEM provides elevation data
with consistent elevation units and projection.
Current USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Map
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
HYDROLOGIC INFORMATION
Flood Zone Data:This data was obtained from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It depicts 100-year and
500-year flood zones as defined by FEMA. It includes the National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) which incorporates Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) data and Q3 data from FEMA in areas not covered by NFHL.
Source: FEMA
Telephone: [phone]
Date of Government Version: 2003, 2015
NWI:National Wetlands Inventory. This data, available in select counties across the country, was obtained by EDR
in 2002, 2005 and 2010 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
State Wetlands Data: Wetland Inventory
Source: US Fish & Wildlife Service
Telephone: [phone]
HYDROGEOLOGIC INFORMATION
R
AQUIFLOW Information System
Source: EDR proprietary database of groundwater flow information
EDR has developed the AQUIFLOW Information System (AIS) to provide data on the general direction of groundwater
flow at specific points. EDR has reviewed reports submitted to regulatory authorities at select sites and has
extracted the date of the report, hydrogeologically determined groundwater flow direction and depth to water table
information.
GEOLOGIC INFORMATION
Geologic Age and Rock Stratigraphic Unit
Source: P.G. Schruben, R.E. Arndt and W.J. Bawiec, Geology of the Conterminous U.S. at 1:2,500,000 Scale - A digital
representation of the 1974 P.B. King and H.M. Beikman Map, USGS Digital Data Series DDS - 11 (1994).
STATSGO:State Soil Geographic Database
Source: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
The U.S. Department of AgricultureÓs (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) leads the national
Conservation Soil Survey (NCSS) and is responsible for collecting, storing, maintaining and distributing soil
survey information for privately owned lands in the United States. A soil map in a soil survey is a representation
of soil patterns in a landscape. Soil maps for STATSGO are compiled by generalizing more detailed (SSURGO)
soil survey maps.
SSURGO: Soil Survey Geographic Database
Source: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Telephone: [phone]
SSURGO is the most detailed level of mapping done by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, mapping
scales generally range from 1:12,000 to 1:63,360. Field mapping methods using national standards are used to
construct the soil maps in the Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database. SSURGO digitizing duplicates the
original soil survey maps. This level of mapping is designed for use by landowners, townships and county
natural resource planning and management.
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PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE RECORDS SEARCHED
LOCAL / REGIONAL WATER AGENCY RECORDS
FEDERAL WATER WELLS
PWS:Public Water Systems
Source: EPA/Office of Drinking Water
Telephone: [phone]
Public Water System data from the Federal Reporting Data System. A PWS is any water system which provides water to at
least 25 people for at least 60 days annually. PWSs provide water from wells, rivers and other sources.
PWS ENF:Public Water Systems Violation and Enforcement Data
Source: EPA/Office of Drinking Water
Telephone: [phone]
Violation and Enforcement data for Public Water Systems from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) after
August 1995. Prior to August 1995, the data came from the Federal Reporting Data System (FRDS).
USGS Water Wells: USGS National Water Inventory System (NWIS)
This database contains descriptive information on sites where the USGS collects or has collected data on surface
water and/or groundwater. The groundwater data includes information on wells, springs, and other sources of groundwater.
STATE RECORDS
North Carolina Public Water Supply Wells
Source: Department of Environmental Health
Telephone: [phone]
OTHER STATE DATABASE INFORMATION
North Carolina Wildlife Resources/Game Lands
Source: Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Telephone: [phone]
All publicly owned game lands managed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and as listed in Hunting
and Fishing Maps.
NC Natural Heritage Sites: Natural Heritage Element Occurrence Sites
Source: Natural Heritage Occurrence Sites Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Telephone: [phone]
A point coverage identifying locations of rare and endangered species, occurrences of exemplary or unique natural
ecosystems (terrestrial or aquatic), and special animal habitats (e.g., colonial waterbird nesting sites).
NC Natural Areas: Significant Natural Heritage Areas
Source: Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Telephone: [phone]
A polygon converage identifying sites (terrestrial or aquatic) that have particular biodiversity significance.
A siteÓs significance may be due to the presenceof rare species, rare or high quality natural communities, or
other important ecological features.
RADON
State Database: NC Radon
Source: Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Telephone: [phone]
Radon Statistical and Non Statiscal Data
Area Radon Information
Source: USGS
Telephone: [phone]
The National Radon Database has been developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA) and is a compilation of the EPA/State Residential Radon Survey and the National Residential Radon Survey.
The study covers the years 1986 - 1992. Where necessary data has been supplemented by information collected at
private sources such as universities and research institutions.
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PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE RECORDS SEARCHED
EPA Radon Zones
Source: EPA
Telephone: [phone]
Sections 307 & 309 of IRAA directed EPA to list and identify areas of U.S. with the potential for elevated indoor
radon levels.
OTHER
Airport Landing Facilities:Private and public use landing facilities
Source: Federal Aviation Administration, 800-457-6656
Epicenters:World earthquake epicenters, Richter 5 or greater
Source: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Earthquake Fault Lines:The fault lines displayed on EDRÓs Topographic map are digitized quaternary faultlines, prepared
in 1975 by the United State Geological Survey
STREET AND ADDRESS INFORMATION
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USDA FORM AD-1006

Natural Resources
Conservation Service
May 5, 2021

North Carolina
Heath Hidlay
State Office
Ecologist

Resource Environmental Solutions
4407 Bland Rd.
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Suite 117
Raleigh, NC 27612
Raleigh

North Carolina 27609
Dear Heath Hidlay;
Voice [phone]
Fax [phone]
The following information is in response to your request soliciting comments regarding the
Sassafras Mitigation Project Site in Wayne County, NC.

Projects are subject to Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) requirements if they may
irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed
by a Federal agency or with assistance from a Federal agency.

For the purpose of FPPA, farmland includes prime farmland, unique farmland, and land of
statewide or local importance. Farmland subject to FPPA requirements does not have to be
currently used for cropland. It can be forest land, pastureland, cropland, or other land, but
not water or urban built-up land. Farmland means prime or unique farmlands as defined in
section 1540(c)(1) of the Act or farmland that is determined by the appropriate state or unit
of local government agency or agencies with concurrence of the Secretary to be farmland of
statewide of local importance.

ÐFarmland'' does not include land already in or committed to urban development or water
storage. Farmland ``already in'' urban development or water storage includes all such land
with a density of 30 structures per 40-acre area. Farmland already in urban development
also includes lands identified as ``urbanized area'' (UA) on the Census Bureau Map, or as
urban area mapped with a ``tint overprint'' on the USGS topographical maps, or as ``urban-
built-up'' on the USDA Important Farmland Maps. See over for more information.

The area in question includes land classified as Prime Farmland. In accordance with the
Code of Federal Regulations 7CFR 658, Farmland Protection Policy Act, the CPA-106 was
initiated. NRCS Completed Parts II, IV, V of the form and returned for completion by the
requesting agency.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at [phone] office or (704) 754-
6734 cell.

Sincerely,

Kristin L May
Acting State Soil Scientist

cc:
Carl Kirby, acting supervisory soil conservationist, NRCS, Snow Hill, NC
The Natural Resources Conservation Service
is an agency of the Department of AgricultureÓs
Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC).

An Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer, and Lender

U.S. Department of Agriculture
FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING
PART I (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Date Of Land Evaluation Request
3/23/2021
Name of Project
Federal Agency Involved
Sassafras RiparianBufferMitigationProj Federal HighwayAdmin(FHWA)
Proposed Land Use
County and State
WayneCounty,NC
Conservation Easement
Person Completing Form:
PART II (To be completed by NRCS)
Date Request Received By
Kristin May
NRCS
3/29/2021
Does the site contain Prime, Unique, Statewide or Local Important Farmland? YES NO Acres Irrigated Average Farm Size

(If no, the FPPA does not apply - do not complete additional parts of this form)
300
None
Major Crop(s) Farmable Land In Govt. Jurisdiction Amount of Farmland As Defined in FPPA
310,477
Acres: % Acres: %
Corn
86.96310,47786.96
Name of Land Evaluation System Used Name of State or Local Site Assessment System Date Land Evaluation Returned by NRCS

WayneCo.LESA5/5/2021
NA
Alternative Site Rating
PART III (To be completed by Federal Agency)
Site A Site B Site C Site D
A. Total Acres To Be Converted Directly
12.88

B. Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly
0
C. Total Acres In Site
12.88

PART IV (To be completed by NRCS) Land Evaluation Information

A. Total Acres Prime And Unique Farmland
.3
B. Total Acres Statewide Important or Local Important Farmland
.3

C. Percentage Of Farmland in County Or Local Govt. Unit To Be Converted
0.0002
D. Percentage Of Farmland in Govt. Jurisdiction With Same Or Higher Relative Value
79.10

PART V (To be completed by NRCS) Land Evaluation Criterion
37
Relative Value of Farmland To Be Converted (Scale of 0 to 100 Points)
Maximum
PART VI (To be completed by Federal Agency) Site Assessment Criteria
Site A Site B Site C Site D
Points
(Criteria are explained in 7 CFR 658.5 b. For Corridor project use form NRCS-CPA-106)
(15)

1. Area In Non-urban Use
13
(10)

2. Perimeter In Non-urban Use
10
(20)

3. Percent Of Site Being Farmed
20
(20)

4. Protection Provided By State and Local Government
0
(15)

5. Distance From Urban Built-up Area
15
(15)

6. Distance To Urban Support Services
10
(10)

7. Size Of Present Farm Unit Compared To Average
0
(10)

8. Creation Of Non-farmable Farmland
0
(5)

9. Availability Of Farm Support Services
5
(20)

10. On-Farm Investments
10
(10)

11. Effects Of Conversion On Farm Support Services
0
(10)

12. Compatibility With Existing Agricultural Use
0
160
TOTAL SITE ASSESSMENT POINTS
83000

PART VII (To be completed by Federal Agency)

Relative Value Of Farmland (From Part V) 100
37000

Total Site Assessment (From Part VI above or local site assessment) 160
83000

TOTAL POINTS (Total of above 2 lines) 260
120000
Was A Local Site Assessment Used?
Site Selected: Date Of Selection
YES NO
Reason For Selection:

Name of Federal agency representative completing this form: Date:
(See Instructions on reverse side) Form AD-1006 (03-02)

STEPS IN THE PROCESSING THE FARMLAND AND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING FORM

Step 1 - Federal agencies (or Federally funded projects) involved in proposed projects that may convert farmland, as defined in the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)
to nonagricultural uses, will initially complete Parts I and III of the form. For Corridor type projects, the Federal agency shall use form NRCS-CPA-106 in place
of form AD-1006. The Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) process may also be accessed by visiting the FPPA website, http://fppa.nrcs.usda.gov/lesa/.

Step 2 - Originator (Federal Agency) will send one original copy of the form together with appropriate scaled maps indicating location(s)of project site(s), to the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) local Field Office or USDA Service Center and retain a copy for their files. (NRCS has offices in most counties in the
U.S. The USDA Office Information Locator may be found at http://offices.usda.gov/scripts/ndISAPI.dll/oip_public/USA_map, or the offices can usually be
found in the Phone Book under U.S. Government, Department of Agriculture. A list of field offices is available from the NRCS State Conservationist and State
Office in each State.)

Step 3 - NRCS will, within 10 working days after receipt of the completed form, make a determination as to whether the site(s) of the proposed project contains prime,
unique, statewide or local important farmland. (When a site visit or land evaluation system design is needed, NRCS will respond within 30 working days.

Step 4 - For sites where farmland covered by the FPPA will be converted by the proposed project, NRCS will complete Parts II, IV and V of the form.

Step 5 - NRCS will return the original copy of the form to the Federal agency involved in the project, and retain a file copy for NRCS records.

Step 6 - The Federal agency involved in the proposed project will complete Parts VI and VII of the form and return the form with the final selected site to the servicing
NRCS office.

Step 7 - The Federal agency providing financial or technical assistance to the proposed project will make a determination as to whether the proposed conversion is consistent
with the FPPA.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING FORM
(For Federal Agency)

Part I: When completing the "County and State" questions, list all the local governments that are responsible for local land
use controls where site(s) are to be evaluated.

Part III: When completing item B (Total Acres To Be Converted Indirectly), include the following:

1. Acres not being directly converted but that would no longer be capable of being farmed after the conversion, because the
conversion would restrict access to them or other major change in the ability to use the land for agriculture.
2. Acres planned to receive services from an infrastructure project as indicated in the project justification (e.g. highways,
utilities planned build out capacity) that will cause a direct conversion.

Part VI: Do not complete Part VI using the standard format if a State or Local site assessment is used. With local and NRCS
assistance, use the local Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA).

1. Assign the maximum points for each site assessment criterion as shown in § 658.5(b) of CFR. In cases of corridor-type
project such as transportation, power line and flood control, criteria #5 and #6 will not apply and will, be weighted zero,
however, criterion #8 will be weighed a maximum of 25 points and criterion #11 a maximum of 25 points.

2. Federal agencies may assign relative weights among the 12 site assessment criteria other than those shown on the
FPPA rule after submitting individual agency FPPA policy for review and comment to NRCS. In all cases where other
weights are assigned, relative adjustments must be made to maintain the maximum total points at 160. For project sites
where the total points equal or exceed 160, consider alternative actions, as appropriate, that could reduce adverse
impacts (e.g. Alternative Sites, Modifications or Mitigation).

Part VII: In computing the "Total Site Assessment Points" where a State or local site assessment is used and the total
maximum number of points is other than 160, convert the site assessment points to a base of 160.
Example: if the Site Assessment maximum is 200 points, and the alternative Site "A" is rated 180 points:

Total points assigned Site A 180

X 160 = 144 points for Site A
=
Maximum points possible 200

For assistance in completing this form or FPPA process, contact the local NRCS Field Office or USDA Service Center.

NRCS employees, consult the FPPA Manual and/or policy for additional instructions to complete the AD-1006 form.

Uniform Act Compliance Letter

3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Corporate Headquarters

6575 West Loop South, Suite 300
Bellaire, TX 77401
Main: 713.520.5400

April 28, 2021
Rexford B. Sasser
Ruth S. Sasser
143 Braswell Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530

Re: Sassafras Mitigation Project

Mr. and Mrs. Sasser:
As part of the environmental documentation process in preparation for the stream mitigation project
on your property, this letter is to inform you of provisions in the Federal Highway Administration
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended,
referred to as the Uniform Act.

The Uniform Act requires that we inform you in writing that this conservation easement transaction
is voluntary and that the project is being developed by Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC for
the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (NCDMS). Neither EBX nor NCDMS have the
authority to acquire the property by eminent domain. In addition, EBX believes that the agreed
purchase price for the conservation easement area represents the fair market value.
This letter is for your information, and you do not need to respond. As always, please feel free to
call me at 919-302-2324 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Kenton Beal
LandRepresentative

CORRESPONDENCE

Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
2/18/2021
Self-Certification Letter

SassafrasRiparianBufferMitigationProject
Project Name______________________________

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Raleigh Ecological
Services online project review process. By printing this letter in conjunction with your
project review package, you are certifying that you have completed the online project
review process for the project named above in accordance with all instructions
provided, using the best available information to reach your conclusions. This letter,
and the enclosed project review package, completes the review of your project in
accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544, 87 Stat.
884), as amended (ESA), and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C.
668-668c, 54 Stat. 250), as amended (Eagle Act). This letter also provides
information for your project review under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (P.L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, 83 Stat. 852), as amended. A copy of this
letter and the project review package must be submitted to this office for this
certification to be valid. This letter and the project review package will be maintained
in our records.

The species conclusions table in the enclosed project review package summarizes
your ESA and Eagle Act conclusions. Based on your analysis, mark all the
determinations that apply:

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proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or

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species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or

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eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and relying on the findings of the January 5,
2016, Programmatic Biological Opinion for the Final 4(d) Rule on the
Northern long-eared bat;

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Applicant Page 2

We certify that use of the online project review process in strict accordance with the
instructions provided as documented in the enclosed project review package results in
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Additional coordination with this office is not needed. Candidate species are not
legally protected pursuant to the ESA. However, the Service encourages consideration
of these species by avoiding adverse impacts to them. Please contact this office for
additional coordination if your project action area contains candidate species.
Should project plans change or if additional information on the distribution of
proposed or listed species, proposed or designated critical habitat, or bald eagles
becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. This certification letter is
valid for 1 year. Information about the online project review process including
instructions, species information, and other information regarding project reviews
within North Carolina is available at our website http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/pp.html.
If you have any questions, you can write to us at [e-mail] or please contact
Leigh Mann of this office at 919-856-4520, ext. 10.

Sincerely,

/s/Pete Benjamin

Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
Raleigh Ecological Services

Enclosures - project review package

USFWS species profile, it was determined no suitable habitat is present onsite. USFWS species profile, it was determined no suitable habitat is present onsite. USFWS species profile,
it was determined no suitable habitat is present onsite. USFWS species profile, it was determined no suitable habitat is present onsite. USFWS species profile, it was determined no
suitable habitat is present onsite.
le Act Determination Notes / Documentation

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No effect No Eagle Act Permit required
No suitable habitat present No effect After surveying the site and consulting the No suitable habitat present No effect After surveying the site and consulting the No suitable habitat
present No effect After surveying the site and consulting the No suitable habitat present No effect After surveying the site and consulting the No suitable habitat present No effect
After surveying the site and consulting the No impact to existing vegetation Unlikely to disturb nesting bald eagles
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I agree that the above information about my proposed project is true. I used all of the provided resources to make an
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Picoides borealisNecturus lewisiNoturus furiosisFusconaia masoniElliptio SteinstasanaMyotis septentrionalisHaliaeetus leucocephalus
Species / Resource Name Conclusion ESA Section 7 / EaRed-cockaded Woodpecker (Neuse River Waterdog (Carolina Madtom (Atlantic Pigtoe (Tar River Sp(Northern Long-Eared Bat (Bald Eagle
(No Critical Habitat No critical habitat present No effect
Species Conclusions Table Project Name: ______Sassafras _________________________________________________________________ Date: ______3/15/2021______________________________________________

Acknowledgement: informed decision about impacts in the immediate and surrounding areas.Heath Hidlay / Ecologist _______________________________________________________________
____________3/15/2021_______________ Signature /Title Date

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To: February 18, 2021
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2020-SLI-1751
Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-01546
Project Name: Sasser
Subject:Updated list of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed
project location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened,
endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical
habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally-listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally-protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or

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evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally-listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally-protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/
eagleguidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm http://
www.towerkill.com and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/
towers/comtow.html.
Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7
consultation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, sea
turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine
Fisheries Service. If your project occurs in marine, estuarine, or coastal river systems you should
also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis
of this office at johnellisfws.gov.

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Attachment(s):
Official Species List

02/18/2021Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-01546 1
Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
[phone]

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Project Summary
Consultation Code:04EN2000-2020-SLI-1751
Event Code:04EN2000-2021-E-01546
Project Name:Sasser
Project Type:LAND - RESTORATION / ENHANCEMENT
Project Description:Buffer Mitigation Project
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/@35.40008680324259,-78.07252240078532,14z
Counties:Wayne County, North Carolina

02/18/2021Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-01546 3
Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 5 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
1
Fisheries, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1.NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Birds
NAMESTATUS
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
Amphibians
NAMESTATUS
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not
Threatened
available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
Fishes
NAMESTATUS
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not
Endangered
available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528

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Clams
NAMESTATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Proposed
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not
Threatened
available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Tar River Spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1392
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

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3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Corporate Headquarters
6575 West Loop South, Suite 300

Bellaire, TX 77401
Main: 713.520.5400

March 29, 2021

To Whom it May Concern
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-4617

Subject: Project Scoping for Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Site in Wayne County

To Whom it May Concern,

Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES) requests review and comment on any possible issues that
might emerge with respect to archaeological or cultural resources associated with a potential riparian buffer
mitigation project called Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Project (35.396° and -78.070°) (a USGS site map with
approximate limits of conservation easement is attached). The Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Project has been
identified by Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES) to provide compensatory mitigation for
unavoidable buffer. The proposed project involves the restoration of approximately 12.88 acres of riparian
buffers in the Neuse River Basin.

A review of the N.C. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) HPOWEB GIS Service database
th
(http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/; accessed February 18, 2021) was performed as part of the site due diligence
evaluation. The database did not reveal any listed or potentially eligible historic or archeological resources
on the proposed properties. There are two historic houses within a half mile of the site, but they will not be
affected by the project. In addition, most of the site has historically been disturbed due to heavily
manipulated, relocated and maintained streams and active row crop production.

We ask that you review this Project based on the attached information to determine the presence of any
historic properties. We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. You may return the
comment to my attention at the address below, or via email. Please feel free to contact me at [e-mail]
with any questions that you may have concerning the extent of site disturbance associated with this project.

Sincerely,

Heath Hidlay | Ecologist

Attachments: Project Description, Vicinity Map (Figure 1), USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2), Aerial
Map (Figure 3) Conceptual Plan Map (Figure 4) and a .KMZ file of project boundaries.

res.us

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper
Secretary D. Reid Wilson

May 5, 2021

Heath Hidlay [e-mail]
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Re: Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Site, 35.396, -78.070, Wayne County, ER 21-0868

Dear Mr. Hidlay:

Thank you for your letter of March 29, 2021, regarding the above-referenced undertaking. We have
reviewed the submittal and offer the following comments.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected
by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.

The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic PreservationÓs Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579
or [e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.

Sincerely,

Ramona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer

Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6898

3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Corporate Headquarters
6575 West Loop South, Suite 300

Bellaire, TX 77401
Main: 713.520.5400

March 23, 2021

Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Coordinator
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Sandhills Depot
PO Box 149
Hoffman, NC 28347

Subject: Project Scoping for Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Site in Wayne County

Dear Gabriela Garrison,

The purpose of this letter is to request review and comment on any possible issues that might emerge with
respect to fish and wildlife associated with a potential buffer restoration project on the attached site (Project
maps with approximate property lines and areas of potential buffer restoration activities are enclosed). The
Sassafras Project (35.396° and -78.070°) is comprised of a NC Division of Mitigation Services full-delivery
project, and a retail bank, as depicted in the attached figures. The projects have been identified by Resource
Environmental Solutions, LLC (RES) to provide compensatory mitigation for unavoidable buffer impacts.
The proposed project involves the restoration of approximately 12.88 acres of riparian buffers. The current
riparian buffer and surrounding area is mainly managed agricultural land with forested areas outside of the
Project boundaries.

We thank you in advance for your timely response and cooperation. You may return the comment to my
attention at the address below. Please feel free to contact me at [e-mail] with any questions that you
may have concerning the extent of site disturbance associated with this project.

Sincerely,

Heath Hidlay | Ecologist

Attachments: Project Description, .KMZ of the project boundaries, Vicinity Map (Figure 1), USGS
Topographic Map (Figure 2), Aerial Map (Figure 3) Conceptual Plan Map (Figure 4)
res.us

NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Cameron Ingram, Executive Director

April 8, 2021

Mr. Heath Hidlay
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Subject: Request for Environmental Information for the Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Project, Wayne
County, North Carolina.

Mr. Hidlay,

Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the
proposed project description. Comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Clean
Water Act of 1977 (as amended), Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667e) and North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.).

In conjunction with the NC Division of Mitigation Services, Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC has
identified and developed the Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Project. The 12.88-acre site will restore and
preserve riparian buffers. The project area consists ofagricultural and forested lands. This site is located
southwest of the intersection of NC Highway 581 and Braswell Road, west of Goldsboro.

The project area drains to Beaverdam Creek in the Neuse River basin. Stream restoration projects often
improve water quality and aquatic habitat. Establishing native, forested buffers in riparian areas will
improve both aquatic and terrestrial habitats and provide a travel corridor for wildlife species.

In addition to stringent best management practices for erosion and sediment control during construction,
the NCWRC recommends the use of biodegradable and wildlife-friendly sediment and erosion control
devices. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products should have loose-weave netting that is made of
natural fiber materialswith movable joints between the vertical and horizontal twines. Silt fencingand
similar productsthat havebeen reinforced with plastic or metal mesh should be avoidedas they impede
the movement of terrestrial wildlife species. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have detrimental
effects on aquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs and clogging
of gills. Only native vegetation should be installed onsite and any invasive plant species found in or near
the project area should be removed and destroyed.

Mailing Address: N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ¤ 17 0 1 Mail Service Center ¤ Ralei gh, NC 27699-1701
Telephone: [phone] ¤ ncwildlife.org

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April 8, 2021
Scoping Î Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Project

Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If I can be of further assistance,
please contact me at [phone] or [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper
Secretary D. Reid Wilson
May 5, 2021
Heath Hidlay [e-mail]
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Re: Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Site, 35.396, -78.070, Wayne County, ER 21-0868

Dear Mr. Hidlay:

Thank you for your letter of March 29, 2021, regarding the above-referenced undertaking. We have
reviewed the submittal and offer the following comments.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected
by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.

The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579
or [e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,

Ramona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6898

NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Cameron Ingram, Executive Director
April 8, 2021
Mr. Heath Hidlay
ResourceEnvironmental Solutions, LLC
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612
Subject:Request for Environmental Information forthe Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Project, Wayne
County, North Carolina.
Mr. Hidlay,
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the
proposed project description. Comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Clean
Water Act of 1977 (as amended), Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667e) and North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.).
In conjunction withthe NC Division of Mitigation Services, Resource Environmental Solutions, LLChas
identified and developed the Sassafras Buffer MitigationProject. The 12.88-acre sitewill restore and
preserve riparian buffers. The project areaconsists ofagriculturaland forestedlands. This site islocated
southwestofthe intersection of NC Highway 581 and Braswell Road, west of Goldsboro.
The project area drainsto BeaverdamCreekin the NeuseRiver basin. Stream restoration projects often
improve water quality and aquatic habitat. Establishing native,forested buffers in riparian areas will
improve both aquatic and terrestrial habitats andprovide atravel corridor for wildlife species.
In addition to stringent best management practicesfor erosion and sediment controlduring construction,
the NCWRCrecommendsthe use of biodegradable and wildlife-friendly sediment and erosion control
devices. Siltfencing,fiberrolls and/or other products should have loose-weave netting that is made of
natural fiber materialswith movable joints between the vertical and horizontal twines. Silt fencingand
similar productsthat havebeen reinforced with plastic or metal mesh should be avoidedas they impede
the movement of terrestrial wildlife species. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have detrimental
effectsonaquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs and clogging
ofgills. Only native vegetation shouldbe installed onsite and any invasive plant speciesfound in or near
the project areashould be removedand destroyed.
Mailing Address: N.C. Wildlife ResourcesCommission 0gh, NC 27699-1701
Telephone: [phone] ncwildlife.org

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April 8, 2021
Scoping Sassafras Buffer Mitigation Project

Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If I can be of further assistance,
please contact me at [phone] or [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:February 18, 2021
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2020-SLI-1751
Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-01546
Project Name: Sasser
Subject:Updated list of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed
project location or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened,
endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical
habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1531 fu!tfr/).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or

02/18/2021Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-015462
web site often for updated information or changes
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally-listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally-protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 fu!tfr/), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications

http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/
towers/comtow.html.
Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7
turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine
also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis

02/18/2021Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-015463
Attachment(s):
Official Species List

02/18/2021Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-015461
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This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
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Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
[phone]

02/18/2021Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-015462
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Consultation Code:04EN2000-2020-SLI-1751
Event Code:04EN2000-2021-E-01546
Project Name:Sasser
Project Type:LAND - RESTORATION / ENHANCEMENT
Project Description:Buffer Mitigation Project
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/@35.40008680324259,-78.07252240078532,14z
Counties:Wayne County, North Carolina

02/18/2021Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-015463
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There is a total of 5 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
1
Fisheries, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
1.NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
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No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
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Neuse River Waterdog Ofduvsvt!mfxjtj Proposed
There is qspqptfe critical habitat for this species.The location of the critical habitat is not
Threatened
available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
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Carolina Madtom Opuvsvt!gvsjptvt Proposed
There is qspqptfe critical habitat for this species.The location of the critical habitat is not
Endangered
available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528

02/18/2021Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-015464
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Atlantic Pigtoe Gvtdpobjb!nbtpoj Proposed
There is qspqptfe critical habitat for this species.The location of the critical habitat is not
Threatened
available.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Tar River Spinymussel Fmmjqujp!tufjotubotbob Endangered
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1392
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THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.

INVASIVE SPECIES PLAN
Annual monitoring and semi-annual site visits will be conducted to assess the condition of the finished
project. These site inspections may identify the presence of invasive vegetation. RES will treat invasive
species vegetation within the project area and provide remedial action on a case by- case basis. Common
invasive species vegetation found onsite, mimosa (Albizia julibrissin), will be treated to allow native plants
to become established within the conservation easement. Invasive species vegetation will be treated by
approved mechanical and/or chemical methods such that the percent composition of exotic/invasive species
is less than 5% of the total riparian buffer area. Any control methods requiring herbicide application will
be performed in accordance with NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations. If areas of
invasive species exist within the easement, they will be monitored yearly as part of the monitoring protocol
and treated if necessary. If required, problem areas will continue to be treated until the project easement
shows overall trending towards meeting all monitoring requirements.

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
Pursuant to Section IV H and Appendix III of the NCDEQ DMS (formerly Ecosystem Enhancement
Program) In-Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28, 2010, the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ) has provided the USACE-Wilmington District with a formal commitment to fund
projects to satisfy mitigation requirements assumed by NCDEQ DMS. This commitment provides financial
assurance for all mitigation projects implemented by the program.