High Falls Dam RFMI Response Letter USACE-DWR FINAL 04_10_23

SAGE
ECOLOGICAL
SERVICES
EST. 2016
April 10, 2023
US Army Corps of Engineers NC Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regulatory Office 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Attn: Mr. Lyle Phillips Attn: Mr. Chad Turlington
3331 Heritage Trade Dr., Ste. 105 512 N. Salisbury St., Archdale Bldg. gt" Flr
Wake Forest, NC 27587 Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: High Falls Dam Removal
USACE & DWR Requests for More Information
USACE SAW-2018-02060
DWR Project No. 20230177
Sage Project #2018.031
On February 27 and 28, 2023, the USACE provided comments on the High Falls Dam Removal project (via
email). On March 13, 2023, the NC DWR sent a "Request for More Information" letter with additional questions.
Below we reiterate the comment/question and our response follows.
From the USACE:
1. In order to verify compliance with General Condition 18, the Corps has initiated formal consultation with
the US Fish and Wildlife Service and will not be able to render a decision until ESA Section 7
consultation is complete.
The USFWS is aware that this project requires a signed Biological Opinion; a copy of the Biological Assessment
was included with the application submission. The USFWS has been involved in project coordination with NC
Wildlife Resources Commission (NC WRC) to mitigate impacts to state listed mussel species. This coordination
is well documented. USFWS will not provide a Biological Opinion until the WRC is satisfied with the proposed
coordination plan for mussels.
2. In order to verify compliance with General Condition 3 and Regional Condition 1, the Corps will consult
with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Attached is a copy of the "Proposed Coordination Plan for Mussels" which has been reviewed by Vann Stancil
and Brena Jones. Their input has been incorporated into the Plan and Vann has indicated that this plan will
suffice for demonstrating coordination for this project.
3. Is there FERC involvement with this project?
Unique Places to Save is updating the documents required to surrender the power generation license to FERC.
Unique Places to Save has indicated that they have been in contact with Amy Bergbreiter at FERC to provide
necessary updates (see attached email correspondence).
From NC DWR:
1. A condition of a 401 Certification for a project of this nature would be as follows:
"For all dam removal projects meeting the definition under G.S. 143-215.25 and requirements under
G.S. 143-215.27 of a professionally supervised dam removal, the applicant shall provided [sic]
documentation that any sediment that may be released has similar or lower lever of contamination than
sediment sampled form downstream of the dam in accordance with Session Law 2017-145."
High Falls Dam Removal RFMI response Page 1 of 2

Please see the attached High Falls Contaminant Tier 1 Evaluation provided by Kris Bass.
2. DWR has been in contact with Gabriela Garrison with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission regarding the mussel community below the dam. They are supportive of the project, but
have concerns about the mussel community during the dam removal process. They have requested
that the mussels be relocated during the dam removal process. Please provide documentation of your
coordination with WRC to address their concerns and action that you may take to mitigate and
potential detrimental impact on this mussel community.
As described in our response to USACE comment number 2, NC WRC has indicated that the attached
"Proposed Coordination Plan for Mussels" is acceptable and demonstrates the coordination on this project.
We believe this addresses the comments and questions raised by the USACE and NCDWR.
If there is any additional information we can provide, please call me at [phone].
Respectfully submitted:
can Clark Nicole J..Thomson, PWS
Sage Ecological Services, Inc. Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
Attachments:
Proposed Coordination Plan for Mussels
FERC email correspondence
High Falls Contaminant Tier 1 Evaluation
High Falls Dam Removal RFMI response Page 2 of 2

Unique Places
To Save
To: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
US Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Christine Pickens, PhD, Science Director, Unique Places to Save
Date: April 3, 2023
Re: Proposed coordination and timeline to minimize impacts to state -listed mussel species at
High Falls Dam
The removal of High Falls Dam, a former hydroelectric dam located on the Deep River in northern
Moore County, is currently being planned and permitted. While dam removal provides lasting
benefits to wildlife through the restoration of the natural river channel and flows, reconnects
habitats for aquatic species, and improves safety for public outdoor recreation, the process of
removing a dam can also have negative near- and long-term impacts to local wildlife and habitat.
In the case of High Falls Dam, there will disruption to established habitat for and populations of
state -listed mussel species directly downstream of the base of the dam and towards the NC 22
bridge. The mussels present are currently benefitting from added stability, increased food supply,
and concentrated host fish and mussels of the same species that create a positive reproductive
feedback loop. Finding a way to realize the restoration potential of dam removal while minimizing
impacts to existing wildlife and habitats is an important part of making the project successful.
Potential impacts to wildlife and habitat related to the removal of High Falls Dam are expected to
occur during, in the months following, and years following dam removal. During dam
deconstruction, river channel flows will be disrupted for a limited time and some of the sediment
trapped behind the dam will be released and flushed through the project site. Based on modeling,
the amount of sediment is relatively low (and of a larger grain size) compared to the sediment
transport capacity of the Deep River, suggesting that sediment will flush through the site within
three months of removal based on typical flows. In the months and years following removal, the
exposed streambank is expected to revegetate and a new canopy will form along the natural river
channel as it reaches equilibrium, which can be defined as when the sediment transport capacity
is in balance with the sediment load for a particular reach of a river. It may take months to years
for Iotic species to inhabit the former impoundment, depending on the species mobility, life history,
and abundance or proximity to the site.
To minimize impacts to wildlife and habitats during and in the months and years following dam
removal the following actions are proposed:
Prior to dam deconstruction:
Organize a team of qualified consultants, possibly supervised by NCWRC staff, capable of
identifying and collecting mussel species of greatest conservation need present at the
project site.
Identify at least 1-2 suitable sites for translocation of mussels.
o Potential for Ramseur, but this dam will likely be removed in the near future.
Collect, salvage, transport and possibly propagate mussel species of greatest
conservation need between approximately 50-100 m downstream of the base of High Falls
Dam (to avoid dangerous hydraulics) to approximately 150 m downstream of the NC 22
bridge, in addition to side channel(s) on the north side of the river. Collection would need
to occur prior to dam removal and no sooner than June 1, with baseflow/low flow
conditions and relatively clear water for maximum visibility.
PO Box 1183 • Chapel Hill, NC 27514 • 919-428-2040 • [e-mail]

During dam deconstruction/removal (targeted for late summer/early autumn to avoid
spawning and occur prior to higher winter flows):
• Limit the amount of time that water is not flowing through the main river channel so the
animals and habitat downstream stay inundated as much as possible. (This can be
accomplished by following the dam removal design plans and only opening the
powerhouse gates to the race that lead to the powerhouse, (i.e., "powerhouse gates") to
lower water levels behind the dam immediately prior to dam removal, if needed. Note that
opening the gates will only allow water to drop approximately 4.4 ft from the top of the
dam.)
o There is a possible trade-off in sending water through the race if flows are low; less
water will be available to flow through the main river channel.
o The confluence of the race and the river is downstream of the high concentration of
mussel habitat. NCWRC staff to visit site and provide feedback.
o Incorporate additional recommendations on the dewatering process from WRC and
other agencies.
• Follow the erosion and sediment control plan and initial streambank stabilization planting
in the dam removal design plans to prevent loose sediment from washing into the river
from construction activities.
Immediately following dam removal:
• Perform bare root planting as guided in dam removal design to further stabilize the
streambank.
Post -removal work proposed:
• [Proposed: Included in American Rivers proposal to NOAA, recommended for funding but
awaiting final grant agreement and budget.] Monitor the site for appropriate conditions to
support the return of mussel species and presence of species following dam removal and
channel equilibrium. NCWRC staff will need to review and provide input to monitoring
plan before dam removal begins. Goal of monitoring remaining mussels would be to
help determine when the site reaches equilibrium.
• [Proposed: Included in American Rivers proposal to NOAA, recommended for funding but
awaiting final grant agreement and budget.] Perform additional river restoration as needed.
Reestablishment of the main river channel may be facilitated by additional in -stream and
streambank restoration activities.
Outlined below is a suggested coordination plan between Unique Places to Save, North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission, and US Fish and Wildlife Service that serves to address and
reduce impacts to mussels. This plan should accompany permit application once finalized.
UP2S = Unique Places to Save; NCWRC = North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission;
USFWS = US Fish and Wildlife Service; NFWF= National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; UPLLC=
Unique Places, LLC; NOAA= National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
PO Box 1183 • Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-428-2040 [e-mail]

Prepare and secure permits for dam Current- Mar NFWF grant to UP2S
removal 2023 UPLLC
Public outreach/communication Current- Dec USFWS grant to UP2S
2023 UP2S
Organize mussel survey and Current — Pending approval UP2S
translocation and/or salvage June 2023 (or from American coordinates,
earlier?) Rivers/NOAA grant WRC guides
priority and
placement of
mussels
Collect mussels at High Falls Dam June— Aug Unknown NCWRC,
2023 UP2S
If possible, hold and/or propagate June 2023- Resources for this NCWRC
desired mussel species. Aug 2025; effort are not
12+ mo secured yet, but in
minimum development
Dam deconstruction/removal Aug— Nov Limited funds in UP2S
2023 NFWF grant to
UPLLC; USFWS
funds for outreach
Initial streambank restoration/planting Sept — Dec NFWF grant to UP2S
2023 UPLLC (avail until
Dec 2023)
Post -channel equilibrium (see Oct 2023 — NFWF grant to UP2S if NFWF
definition in narrative above) planting Oct 2024(?) UPLLC if before grant; UP2S
(depends on timing of channel Dec 2023 and coordinates
stabilization). More likely to happen funds available. If with American
with additional restoration activity after Dec 2023 or Rivers
described below. no funds
available,
NOAA/American
Rivers Grant
[Proposed] Post -removal monitoring Earliest: Nov TBD: NOAA grant UP2S
(chemical, physical, biological). 2023, to American Rivers coordinates
requested for with American
multiple years Rivers &
after removal. Project
Partners
[Proposed] Additional in -stream and Earliest: Aug TBD: NOAA grant UP2S
streambank restoration, as needed. 2024(?) to American Rivers coordinates
with American
Rivers &
Project
Partners
PO Box 1183 • Chapel Hill, NC 27514 • 919-428-2040 • [e-mail]

4/3/23, 2:47PM Unique Places to Save Mail - Status of Surrender Application for High Falls (FERC Project 7987)
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Christine Pickens <[e-mail]>
Unique Places
To Save
Status of Surrender Application for High Falls (FERC Project 7987)
Amy Bergbreiter <Amelia.Berg [e-mail]>
To: Christine Pickens <[e-mail]>
Thanks for the update!
From: Christine Pickens <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2023 9:18 AM
To: Amy Bergbreiter <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Status of Surrender Application for High Falls (FERC Project 7987)
Hi Amy,
Mon, Mar 27, 2023 at 9:25 AM
Yes, there has been progress! We just started the permitting process for the dam
removal, but it's on hold while we 1) address a sediment study need, and 2)
coordinate with NC Wildlife Resources to protect vulnerable mussels that exist below
the dam and may be impacted by removal. I had to secure additional
funding/resources to meet WRC's requirement and that took a little while to do, but it
is finally coming along.
We've got a solid draft of the surrender application (following the Hoosier Dam
example) and we just need to look it over and update it with the most recent plans
and studies that accompanied the PCN. USFWS has reviewed our Biological
Assessment, but they haven't issued their Biological Opinion yet. We expect
the Biological Opinion to be provided once they are satisfied with our coordination
plan with WRC.
We're also simultaneously working on outreach tools to educate the public and
potential stakeholders about the dam removal.
I'll get the surrender application to you once we get the updated sediment study
components.
Thank you,
Christine
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Science Director
225.931.2073
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Tier 1 Sediment Evaluation
High Falls Dam Removal
Introduction
Unique Places To Save is working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to plan the removal of
High Falls Dam on the Deep River in Moore County, NC. The dam, located near High Falls, NC, is a run -of -
river dam built in 1900 and formerly used to generate hydropower. It has out -lived its useful life and is a
barrier to aquatic passage. The reach of river immediately downstream of the dam is excellent habitat
for several endangered species of mussels and fish, including the Cape Fear Shiner. However, the dam
presents a barrier to these species, cutting off miles of potential aquatic habitats and disrupting
sediment continuity. Its potential removal will reconnect approximately 19 miles of the Deep River and
many miles of tributaries to the next dam upstream in Coleridge, NC. As a result of the dam's longevity,
there is a wedge of sediment accumulated upstream of the dam. NC Wildlife Resources Commission
(WRC) has requested an evaluation of the sediment and its potential for contamination prior to removal,
and NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) has requested a sediment analysis as part of meeting the
conditions for a Clean Water Act 401 Certification.
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Methods
A Tier 1 evaluation was completed within a one -mile radius of High Falls impoundment (Appendix A).
This approach is consistent with the methods outlined in the EPA/Army Corps of Engineers document
"Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Discharge in Waters of the US —Testing Manual (1998)"
This document details a tiered evaluation of the potential for sediment contamination, beginning in the
Tier 1 phase with compilation of data to determine if sources of potential pollution exist near the
accumulated sediment. In addition, Tier 1 of the evaluation includes a description of the accumulated
sediment and approximation of the volume stored. The document states that if the material is
determined unlikely to be a "carrier of contaminants," as is the case if the material is primarily sand,
gravel, or inert materials, testing may not be necessary.
A prior study of the sediment stored behind High Falls Dam, completed by KBE, determined that
approximately 37,000 tons of accumulated sediment is stored upstream of the dam. Sampling completed
in December 2018 classified the sediment as primarily sand and gravel with little to no fines. As a result,
this material is unlikely to be considered a carrier of contaminants. Table 1 shows a summary of
sediment descriptions, and full results are included in Appendix B.
Table 1. Sediment sampling results from Geotechnologies, Inc. within the High
Falls Impoundment, collected in December 2018.
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Geospatial data were obtained from state and federal sources to determine if any potential sources of
contaminants are currently or were historically present in this area. Per the EPA/Army Corps manual, files
were obtained that might represent sources of contamination, pathways of contaminant transport or
other substances which may be harmful to aquatic biota. This included data such as current or former
hazardous waste sites, landfills, brownfields or Superfund sites, sanitary sewer facilities, fuel storage
tanks and others. A full list of data obtained can be found in Table 2, below. All data were obtained and
were current as of April 4-5, 2023.
Table 2. Data obtained for Tier 1 evaluation
Data
Active Permitted Landfills
Aboveground Storage Tank Incidents
Animal Feeding Operations
Brownfields Sites
Coal Ash Structural Fills
Dry -Cleaning Remediation Sites
Federal Remediation Sites
Source Records Found
NC DEQ
None found
NC DEQ
Two found
NC DEQ
None found
NC DEQ/US EPA
None found
NC DEQ
None found
NC DEQ
None found
NC DEQ
None found

FRS ICIS (Integrated Compliance Information
US EPA
None found
System)
FRS ICIS-AIR (Air)
US EPA
None found
FRS RCRAInfo (Resource Conservation and
US EPA
None found
Recovery Act Information)
FRS TRIS (Toxics Release Inventory System)
US EPA
None found
Hazardous Waste Sites
NC DEQ
None found
Inactive Hazardous Waste Sites
NC DEQ
None found
Manufactured Gas Plant Sites
NC DEQ
None found
Permitted Septage Sites
NC DEQ
None found
Permitted Solid Waste Landfills
NC DEQ
None found
Pre -Regulatory Landfills
NC DEQ
None found
Sanitary Sewer Treatment Plants
NC DEQ
None found
SEMS (Superfund Enterprise Management
US EPA
None found
System)
Underground Storage Tanks
NC DEQ
Three found
Very few potential sources of contaminants were found within a 1-mile range of the High Falls
impoundment. Of the data sources that were assessed, three former underground storage tanks (UST)
and two aboveground storage tank (AST) incidents were discovered. Each of the three USTs appear to
have been removed, and NC DEQ issued a letter of no further action required for each. These are
attached in Appendix B, below. All three USTs were issued a risk rating of "Low" by NC DEQ. As such,
these former tanks are unlikely to be a source of contamination for sediment within the impoundment.
Two AST incidents were also found within 1 mile of the impoundment. One incident, occurring in 2008,
was assigned a risk rating of "Low" by NC DEQ and issued a letter of no further action required (attached
in Appendix B). The second incident, more recent, occurred in June 2022 and was issued a risk rating of
"Unknown". No documents are yet available for this incident. However, this incident occurred close to a
mile from the Deep River, and it is unlikely that a small-scale, above -ground gasoline spill could have
reached the impoundment.
In addition to the above incidents, one pre -regulatory landfill (PRL) was discovered very close to the 1-
mile search area (1.1 miles from the impoundment). This small landfill was only active for a few years in
the 1970s before closure. In addition, the nearest creek to the PRL converges with the Deep River at a
location downstream of High Falls Dam, making contamination of sediment upstream of the dam
unlikely.
Conclusions
An extensive evaluation of available data discovered very few sources of contaminants within 1 mile of
the High Falls Dam impoundment. Three USTs, formerly located in the search area and since removed,
were discovered but deemed unlikely to be a source of contamination. Two AST incidents also occurred
within 1 mile of the impoundment, also unlikely to be a pollution source for the Deep River. No other
sources of contaminants, such as hazardous waste sites, animal feeding operations, brownfields, or
Superfund sites, were found near the impoundment. In addition, the accumulated sediment upstream of
High Falls Dam has been classified as primarily sand and gravel, with very few fine sediments. This type
of material is considered unlikely to be a carrier of contaminants. As such, these results are sufficient to
meet the exclusion criteria for further testing, as described in the EPA/US Army Corps manual.

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Appendix B — Additional Documentation

GeoTechnologies,
1 GeotechnicaI and Construction Materials Testing Services
December 21, 2018
Kris Bass Engineering
625 S. Lakeside Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
Attn: Mr. Kris Bass, PE
Re: Sampling Report
High Falls Dam
High Falls, North Carolina
GeoTechnologies Project No. 1-18-0494-EA
Mr. Bass:
GeoTechnologies, Inc. has completed the authorized sampling for the above referenced project in High
Falls, North Carolina. It is our understanding that consideration is being given to removal of the existing dam
on the Deep River near High Falls, North Carolina. The dam was constructed as part of the abandoned hydro-
electric facility located just north of the bridge over the Deep River on SR 22. As part of the process to remove
the dam, it is desired to evaluate the make-up of the river bed both downstream and upstream of the dam. This
report presents a brief description of the sampling procedures and the results of the sampling.
Area Geology: The site is located in the Piedmont Physiographic and Geologic Province of North
Carolina. The Piedmont Province is characterized by a gently to steeply sloping topography, rolling hills and
ridge lines, dissected by moderate to well -developed (mature) dendritic type drainage system and drainage
swales, hollows, tributaries, creeks, streams, and rivers. More specially, the site is located within the Carolina
Slate belt with bedrock materials consisting of metamorphosed argillite, mudstone, volcanic sandstone,
conglomerate and volcanic rock. These materials were formed about 570 million years ago during the later
Proterozoic — Paleozoic Era.
Sampling: GeoTechnologies representatives were on -site on December 7, 2018 to evaluate the
condition of the river bed both downstream and upstream of the dam. The river bed was visually evaluated and
samples obtained for further laboratory analysis. Based upon a visual evaluation of the river bed below the
dam, the river bed is primarily comprised of boulders (greater than 12"), cobbles (12" to 3"), gravel and sand
sized particles overlying bedrock. Very little fine grained (silt & clay) sized particles were observed.
Figure 1 shows the approximate sample locations. Samples of the material were obtained at three
locations downstream of the dam. The samples were collected by wading into the river and collecting samples
with a sampling tube or plastic sealable bag. Due to the depth of water upstream of the dam, a canoe with a
small engine was used to navigate the river and obtain samples. An additional seven locations were sampled
with the tube sampler. Three of the locations encountered bedrock and/or boulders/cobbles that could not be
sampled with the sampler. Sand samples were obtained using the tube sampler at the other four locations
upstream of the dam. The table below summarizes the sample locations with latitude and longitude locations.
3200 Wellington Court, Suite 108 • Raleigh. North Carolina 27615 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.geotechpa.com

Kris Bass Engineering
Re: High Falls Dam
December 21, 2018
Page: 2
Sample ID
Latitude
Longitude
Notes
S1
35.47856
-79.5217
Sand sample
S2
35.47816
-79.5235
Sand sample
S3
35.47808
-79.52406
Sand sample
S3A
35.47808
-79.52406
Gravel Sample
S4
35.47863
-79.52491
Sand sample, sampler pushed 2 ft to bedrock
S5
35.47805
-79.52540
Sand sample, sampler pushed 2 ft to bedrock
S6
35.47775
-79.52689
Sand sample, sampler pushed 2.5 ft to bedrock
S7
35.47992
-79.52899
No Recovery, rock and boulder bottom
S8
35.48427
-79.52783
No Recovery, rock and boulder bottom
S9
35.48914
-79.53147
Sand sample, sampler pushed 3 ft to bedrock
S 10
35.49353
-79.53960
No Recovery, rock and boulder bottom
The recovered samples were transported to our laboratory for sieve analysis in general accordance
with ASTM D-422. The sieve results are attached. Based upon the sieve results, the samples classify as GW,
SW, SP and SM in accordance with the USCS classification system. The table below provides a classification
symbol and description for each sample. Furthermore, based upon the results of our sampling and testing, it
appears that the river bottom appears to transition to a natural condition somewhere between samples S6 and
ST
Sample ID
USCS
Symbol
USCS Description
S 1
SW
Well graded sands, gravelly sands with little to no fines.
S2
SP
Poorly graded sands, gravelly sands with little to no
fines.
S3
SW
Well graded sands, gravelly sands with little to no fines.
S3A
GW
Well graded gravels, gravel -sand mixtures with little to
no fines.
S4
SM
Silty sands, sand -silt mixtures.
S5
SW
Well graded sands, gravelly sands with little to no fines.
S6
SM
Silty sands, sand -silt mixtures.
S9
SP
Poorly graded sands, gravelly sands with little to no
fines.
GeoTechnologies, ln�.

Kris Bass Engineering
Re: High Falls Dam
December 21, 2018
Page: 3
Closing: GeoTechnologies, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to have provided you with our services
on this project. Please contact us if you should have questions regarding this report or if we may be of any
further assistance.
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High Falls Dam
Sieve Analysis
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100
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61.8
40.9
12.2
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0.31
0.23
0.2
S3
100
99.7
97.4
76.4
16.7
4.3
2.8
1.9
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44.3
21.4
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99.4
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Grain Size In Millimeters
GRAVEL
I SAND
FINES
COARSE
FINE
I COARSE
MEDIUM
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SILT SIZES
CLAY SIZES
Boring No.
Elev./Depth
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Soil Description or Classification
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
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Brown Course to Medium Sand
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Project:
Job No.: 1-18-0494-EA
High Falls Dam
3200 Wellington Court, Ste 108
High Falls, NC
Date: 12/19/18
Raleigh, NC 27615

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U.S. Standard Sieve Sizes
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2" 1 1/2" 1.. `"' °' #4 #10 #20 #40 #60 #100 #200
Grain Size In Millimeters
GRAVEL
I SAND
FINES
COARSE
FINE
I COARSE
MEDIUM
FINE
SILT SIZES
CLAY SIZES
Boring No.
Elev./Depth
Nat. W.C.
L.L.
P.L.
P.I.
Soil Description or Classification
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
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Brown Course to Medium Sand with Aggregate
S-2.
11W
Project:
Job No.: 1-18-0494-EA
High Falls Dam
3200 Wellington Court, Ste 108
High Falls, NC
Date: 12/19/18
Raleigh, NC 27615

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9
8
7
U.S. Standard Sieve Sizes
7t N_ 00
2" 1 1/2" 1.. `"' M #4 #10 #20 #40 #60 #100 #200
Grain Size In Millimeters
GRAVEL
I SAND
FINES
COARSE
FINE
I COARSE
MEDIUM
FINE
SILT SIZES
CLAY SIZES
Boring No.
Elev./Depth
Nat. W.C.
L.L.
P.L.
P.I.
Soil Description or Classification
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
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Brown Fine to Medium Sand
S-3
11W
Project:
Job No.: 1-18-0494-EA
High Falls Dam
3200 Wellington Court, Ste 108
High Falls, NC
Date: 12/19/18
Raleigh, NC 27615

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9
8
7
U.S. Standard Sieve Sizes
7t N_ 00
2" 1 1/2" 1" M M #4 #10 #20 #40 #60 #100 #200
Grain Size In Millimeters
GRAVEL
I SAND
FINES
COARSE
FINE
I COARSE
MEDIUM
FINE
SILT SIZES
CLAY SIZES
Boring No.
Elev./Depth
Nat. W.C.
L.L.
P.L.
P.I.
Soil Description or Classification
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
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Brown Fine to Course Aggregate
S-3A.
11W
Project:
Job No.: 1-18-0494-EA
High Falls Dam
3200 Wellington Court, Ste 108
High Falls, NC
Date: 12/19/18
Raleigh, NC 27615

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9
8
7
U.S. Standard Sieve Sizes
7t N_ 00
2" 1 1/2" 1.. `"' M #4 #10 #20 #40 #60 #100 #200
Grain Size In Millimeters
GRAVEL
I SAND
FINES
COARSE
FINE
I COARSE
MEDIUM
FINE
SILT SIZES
CLAY SIZES
Boring No.
Elev./Depth
Nat. W.C.
L.L.
P.L.
P.I.
Soil Description or Classification
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
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Brown Silty Fine to Medium Sand
S-4.
11W
Project:
Job No.: 1-18-0494-EA
High Falls Dam
3200 Wellington Court, Ste 108
High Falls, NC
Date: 12/19/18
Raleigh, NC 27615

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U.S. Standard Sieve Sizes
7t N_ 00
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Grain Size In Millimeters
GRAVEL
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FINES
COARSE
FINE
I COARSE
MEDIUM
FINE
SILT SIZES
CLAY SIZES
Boring No.
Elev./Depth
Nat. W.C.
L.L.
P.L.
P.I.
Soil Description or Classification
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
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Brown Fine to Medium Sand
S-5
11W
Project:
Job No.: 1-18-0494-EA
High Falls Dam
3200 Wellington Court, Ste 108
High Falls, NC
Date: 12/19/18
Raleigh, NC 27615

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9
8
7
U.S. Standard Sieve Sizes
7t N_ 00
2" 1 1/2" 1.. `"' M #4 #10 #20 #40 #60 #100 #200
Grain Size In Millimeters
GRAVEL
I SAND
FINES
COARSE
FINE
I COARSE
MEDIUM
FINE
SILT SIZES
CLAY SIZES
Boring No.
Elev./Depth
Nat. W.C.
L.L.
P.L.
P.I.
Soil Description or Classification
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
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Brown Silty Medium to Fine Sand
S-6
11W
Project:
Job No.: 1-18-0494-EA
High Falls Dam
3200 Wellington Court, Ste 108
High Falls, NC
Date: 12/19/18
Raleigh, NC 27615

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8
7
U.S. Standard Sieve Sizes
�_ N_ 0�
2" 1 1/2" 1.. `"' °' #4 #10 #20 #40 #60 #100 #200
Grain Size In Millimeters
GRAVEL
I SAND
FINES
COARSE
FINE
I COARSE
MEDIUM
FINE
SILT SIZES
CLAY SIZES
Boring No.
Elev./Depth
Nat. W.C.
L.L.
P.L.
P.I.
Soil Description or Classification
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
\.:::::.
Brown Course to Medium Sand
S-9
11W
Project:
Job No.: 1-18-0494-EA
High Falls Dam
3200 Wellington Court, Ste 108
High Falls, NC
Date: 12/19/18
Raleigh, NC 27615

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL. RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
July 2, 1999
Mr. Stephen T. Majors
High Falls Oil
1611 Hwy 22
P.O. Box 29
High Falls, NC 27259
RE: Underground Storage Tank Closure Report for:
Quick N Easy #4
531. NC Hwy 4
High Falls, Moore County, NC
Facility ID#: 0-020944
Dear Mr. Majors:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of the above referenced report from your office
on July 2, 1999.
The Underground Storage Tank section staff has reviewed the closure report and has
determined that no additional excavation, site investigation, or monitoring is required.
However, should new information become available concerning this matter, we
reserve the right to reopen the investigation.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me or any
member of the UST section staff at 910-486-1541.
Sincerely
iim�b�erly K. Lewis, F.E.
Regional Supervisor
UST SECTION
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301-5043
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone] WWW.ENR.STATE.NC.US/ENR/
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/1 0% POST -CONSUMER PAPER

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Permanent Closure or Changes -in -Service of U.S.T.—
FOR Return Completed Form To:
TANKS
State Use Only
The appropriate DEM Regional Office according to the county of the facility's location.
IN [SEE MAP ON REVERSE SIDE OF OWNER'S COPY (PINK)
FOR REGIONAL I.D. Number
NC OFFICE ADDRESS].
Date Received
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete and return within (30) days following completion of site investigation.
Ownership1.
Owner Name: ( r
FacilityName: ( ^j a
Corporation, Individual, Public Age y, her Entity)
Street Address: L ZZ
(or company) /
FacilityO ID # if available): [/J
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Street Address
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(or state Road)
ou Ci • (zipCode:
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Telephone Numb r• O n ' / - Q
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(Area Code)
Ill. Contact
(Area Code)
Person
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Name: F-GP �,-e ►N- ,, �p r' S Job Title: l/
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Closure Contractor: ( O S t ttII
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Primary Consultant: S h fN �a cS �xAddress:
Tel. No.:
Lab:
c Address:
Tel. No.
IV. U.S.T. Information V. Excavation
Water In
Tank Size in Tank Last Excavation
condition VI. Additionai Information Required
Free Notable Odor or
Product Visible Soil contamination
No. Gallons Dimensions Contents Yes No
Yes No Yes No See reverse side of pink copy
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/ 60
(owner's copy) for additional
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information required by
pp /I
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N.C. - DEM in the written
t�c4 loU 1 2 rS
report and sketch,
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NOTE: The site assessment
p
portion of the tank closure must be I
conducted under the supervision of
a Professional Engineer or
VII. Check List
Licensed Geologist.
(Check the
ontact local fire marshal.
activities completed)
otity DEM Regional Office before abandonment
ABANDONMENT IN PLACE
C� Drain & flush piping into tank.
I Remove all product and residuals from tank.
Fill tank until material overflows tank opening.
Excavate down to tank.
Clean and inspect tank.
Plug or cap all openings.
Disconnect and cap or remove vent line_
Solid inert material used - specify:
Remove drop tube, fill pipe, gauge pipe, vapor recovery tank connections,
pumps and othernk fixtures.p
a�ulbmersible
or plug all lines except the vent and fill lines.
Purge tank of all product &flammable vapors.
reaoa vent hole.
Cut one or more large holes in the tanks.
Ir Label tank.
BackfilI the area.
b�rDispose of tank in approved m nnerD
Date Tanks Permanent) closed:
O Y
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Final tank destination: * tt L r�
Date of Change -in -Service:
Vill. Certification (Read and Sign)
I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this and all attached
Ouments, and that based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the
mitted information is true, accurate, and complete,
Print name and official
ll(tiitle of owner or owner's authorized representative
Signature
Date Signed
UVV/Ua 1-Z (Hev. v/l t%/vo) ' White Copy - Regional Office // Yellow Copy - dentral Office Pihk Copy- Owner

(GWAJSr�3)
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TANKS
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Intent: UST Permanent Closure or Change-InService
Ratum C xnpk*Ad Fam To:
The appropriate DEM RegiorW Office eocardnp to the county d the fadhys
location. (SEE REVERSE SIDE OF OWNER'S COPY (PINK) FOR REGIONAL
OFFICE ADDRESS].
Notice
State Use Only
L D. Number _
Date Received
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete and return thifty (30) days prior to closure or change -in-service.
L OWNERSHIP OF TANK(S)
ank Owner Name: r '
bdv*A AAk Ap;"Aar E
treat Address:. A/C
:ounty: O6P
:'h: / State: Zip Code: $
ele. No. (Area Code): —ft/p) V4V-3/,
ame:
IL LOCATION OF TANK(S)
Facility Name or Company
Facility ID # (if available) d ' 0 Z�
Street Address or State Road: 5 3 A3 c :L 2 2
County: Moore- City: i Zip Code: a�a5 t
Tele. No. (Area Code): �e(q0
III. CONTACT PERSON
-9.rvv l lue:v Telephone Number:(yL0) -3io
IV. TANK REMOVAL, CLOSURE IN PLACE, CHANMWSERVICE
1. Contact Local Fire Marshall.
2. Plan the entire closure event.
3. Conduct Site Sal Assessments,
4-: If Removing Tanks or Closing in Place refer to API
fications. 2015 'Cleaning Petroleum Storage
Wbtnks' & 1604 'Removal & Disposal of Used
Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks".
5. Provide a sketch localing piping, tanks and soil
sampling locations.
6. Fill out form GWAIST-2 'Site Investigation Report for
Permanent Closure" and retum within 30 days
following the site investigation.
7. Keep records for 3 years.
V. WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY:
:ontractor)
Name: 411.
4, '17
Jdress:
State:
Zip Code:
S
ontact:
/
or Phone: d /
VI. TANKCS)
SCHEDULED FOR CLOSURE
OR CHANGE -IN-SERVICE
NK ID#
TANK CAPACITY
LAST CONTENTS
PROEQSED
A TIVITY
CLOSURE
CHANf"E•IN-SERVICE
4—
GDC]
Removal A inndonment
New Canty Stoisd
2e2
cpe, 5
VII. OWNER
OR OWNER'S AUTHORIZED
0
REPRESENTATIVE
name and ofticel ire
I iature:
II *wuw work
`Scheduled Removal Date. `�
Date Submitted.— —?—
d+anga, noiy Y= appnoPiele DEM RegiernW Ofboe 48 hours prior a oiVrally sdvxi&d data.
I ►ST 3 Rev.7/2.9/91 mvi, copy - Repbti Ofrae Yellow Copy - Central Olke P
Copy - OMrter

FIGURE 1: SITE LOCATION MAP
QUICK N EASY #4
531 NC HIGHWAY 22
HIGH FALLS, NC 27259
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' FIGURE 2: SITE MAP
QUICK N EASY #4
531 NC HIGHWAY 22
HIGH FALLS, NC 27259
qN
North
Scale:
20 feet
QUICK N EASY #4
(not to scale)
Canopy
D1
5030 - BQL
Tank 1: 2000 gallon Gasoline
Tank 2: 2000 gallon Diesel
Tank 3: 8000 gallon Gasoline
Tank 4: 6000 gallon Gasoline
T4-1 T3'1 5T3-2
T4-3 5030 - BQL 503 - BQL 030 -BQL
5030 - BQL y
•
T4-2 d • T3-3
5030 - BQL D2 5030 - BQL
3550-BQL, 5030-BQL
3550 - BQL. 5030 - BQL T1-1
5030 - BQL
T2-2 T1-2
3550 -- BQL. 5030 - BQL 5030 - BQL Grass Island
NC HIGHWAY 22

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Analytical Results
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The soil sample locations and laboratory analyses results are summarized
0
in Table 2. Copies of the soil sample analytical reports are contained in
the appendix.
Table 2
Analytical Results and Methods of Soil Samples
Quick N Easy #4
Sample
ID
Matrix
EPA Method
5030
(MG/KG)
EPA Method
3550
(MG/KG)
T1-1
Soil
BQL
T1-2
Soil
BQL
T2-1
Soil
BQL
BQL
T2-2
Soil
BQL
BQL
T3-1
Soil
BQL
T3-2
Soil
BQL
T3-3
Soil
BQL
T4-1
Soil
BQL
T4-2
Soil
BQL
T4-3
Soil
BQL
D1
Soil
BQL
D2
Soil
BQL
BQL
• BQL = Undetected or below quantitation limit
Quantitation limit are fully calculated using dilution factors and %
solids.
40 * TPH = Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
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FIR -al as
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Govemor Wiliam W. cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
December 6, 1991
Mr. Vernon G. Majors
President
High Falls Oil Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 29
High Falls, NC 27259
SUBJECT: Review of Lab Results
UST Soil Assessment
Quick and Easy #1
Highway 22
High Falls, Moore County
Dear Mr. Majors:
This is to acknowledge receipt of the above mentioned soil assessment
dated November 25, 1991.
Based on review of the lab results, no additional soil excavation and
removal is required. Should new information become available concerning this
matter, we reserve the right to reverse this finding.
Should you have any questions or need clarification, please contact Mrs.
Cindy Hegg of this office at [phone].
ram• - -- Si erely,.
10 ," t
Regional Supervisor;
MJN/cah
Wachovla Building, Suite 714 • Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5043 0 Telephone [phone] a FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

" FOR Return Completed Form To: Sate
TANKS The appropriate DEM Regional Office according to the county of the facility's location.
IN [SEE MAP ON REVERSE SIDE OF OWNER'S COPY (BLUE) FOR REGIONAL I.D.
OFFICE ADDRESS]. Date
Please complete and return within (30) days following completion of site investigation.
Hiqh Falls Oil Com
.-Mner Name (Corpandion, Ir'dtidtml, Pubic Agency, or other Entry)
P.O. Box 29 Hwy.22
Street Address
Moore
;ourfigh Falls, NC 27259
�'ty 919 State 464-3111�'11 p code
'area Code
Number
Name
Vernon G. Majors
Closure Contractor High Falls Oil
me)
Lab GUilfor(gaLaboratories
Tank I Size in I Tank I last
No. Gallons Dimensions Contents
,lob Title
President
Quick n Easy # 1
C�>►jell
Facility Name or Comp"
0-020945
Facility ID # (if available)
H
Street Address or State Road
Moore Hi h Falls, NC 27259
6ffty city 464-2373 z i p code
Area Code Telephone Number
Inc. P.O. Box 29 H
(Address)
P.O. Box 9735 Grec:mc;hnrn
280 1 1 Kerosene (K-1
waver in Fro
Excavation Product
Yes I No Yes
X I I X
Check the activities completed.
Contact local fire marshall
Notify DEM Regonal Office before abandonment
Drain & flush piping into tank.
Remove all product and residuals from tank
Excavate down to tank
(� Clean and inspect tank
Remove drop tube, fill pipe, gauge pipe, vapor recovery tank connections,
submersible pumps and other tank fixtures.
Cap or plug all lines except the vent and fill lines.
0 Purge tank of all product & flammable vapors.
0 Cut one or more large holes in the tanks.. 1 /
(� Backfill the area.
Date Tank Permanently closed: November 1 991
Telephone N rnber
( 919 ) 464-3101
Falls, NC 27259
27408
Notable Odor or
Visible Soil Contaminstion
Yes I No
R.
See reverse side of blue copy
(owners copy) for additional
information required by
N.C. - DEM in the
written report and sketch.
ABANDONMENT ly PLACE
(� Fill tank until material overflows tank opening;
I� Plug or cap all openings;.
0 Disconnect and cap or remove vent line
Solid inert material used - please specify:
REMOMAL i
0 Create vent hole
(� Label tank
[� Dispose of tank in approved roamer
Final tank destination:
Wrtify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this and all attached
documents, and that based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately onsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the
submitted information is true, accurate, and complete.
Print name and official title of owner or owner's authorized representative gnature Date Signed
Vernon G. Majors President
aW/UST-2 White Copy - Regional office Yellow Copy - Central office
Blue Copy - owner

MEMO TO FILE:
FROM: Steve Kay - Environmental Engineer
UST Section, Wilmington Regional Office
SUBJECT: Site Closure & NFA
Incident Name Stop N Shop
FA Number FA-387
Incident Number if Assigned 7973
This file was reviewed for archiving on _1/08/2015_, and it was determined that a NFA letter should
have been issued to the RP on _4/29/1991_ but for some reason was not. Therefore, the date entered
above is the official closure date. No additional assessment or site work is required unless new
information is made available to our office that indicates further investigation would be warranted.

Data Entry Screens - Incidents Only
General Info J'Activity
Record Status
UST# rFA-387 INCIDENT# f-7973
INC NAME: jSTOP RSHOP FACIL ID
ADDRESS INC HWY 22
CITY: [Pi5P FAZES ZIP CODE: 27-259
COUNTYREGION FAY MGR JWB
LAT DEC: 35.483757LONG DEC: -79 5-21692
Accuracy Acc Ref
Acc Res
- W r 2T1991
DISCOVERED] 4/29/1991 C L US E C � T -77
C on � R i,,� ,. E— R i �J�
FL
REPORTED: F —4/29/1991
TYPE SOURCE 12 COMM K:2 CONTAMINATION:
SUPPLY WELL
PTYPE i'j CAT CODEF-J�] REG RE GW MTBE
U WELLMTBE:
AddFTecard Ford, Record Prink Record Reicnal PIRF Update # Agl�?ke Select RO Rpork ,

North Carolina
Michael F. Easley, Governor
VVilliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
High Falls Oil Company
Stephen Majors
P.O. Box 29
High Falls, NC 27259
Dear Mr. Majors:
NCDENR
Department of Environment and
Division of Waste Management
Underground Storage Tank Section
May 15, 2008
Natural Resources
Dexter R. Matthews, Director
Re: Notice of No Further Action
15A NCAC 2L .0106
Corrective Action
Kerosene AST Release
1628 Hwy 22
High Falls, Moore County
FA Number: 88155
The Initial Assessment Report received by the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section,
Fayetteville Regional Office on February 4, 2008 has been reviewed. A review of the report indicates
that soil contamination does not exceed the TPH action level of 10 ppm for Gasoline Range Organics and
40 ppm for Diesel Range Organics.
Based on information provided to date, the UST Section determines that no further action is
warranted for this incident. This determination shall apply unless the UST Section later finds that the
discharge or release poses an unacceptable risk or a potentially unacceptable risk to human health or the
environment.
This No Further Action determination applies only to the subject incident; for any other incidents
at the subject site, the responsible party must continue to address contamination as required.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact me at the address or telephone
number listed below. If
James W. Brown
Hydrogeologist H
Fayetteville Regional Office
cc: Moore County Health Department
Moore County Emergency Services
Moore County Manager
FRO GW File FA-88155
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UST Regional Offices
Asheville (ARO) — 2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 [phone]
Fayetteville (FAY) — 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Systel Building, Fayetteville, NC 28301 [phone]
Mooresville (MOR) — 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 [phone]
Raleigh (RRO) — 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 [phone]
Washington (WAS) — 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 [phone]
Wilmington (WIL) —127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 [phone]
Winston-Salem (WS) — 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 [phone]
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HIGH FALLS OI.L COMPANY, INC. 0
PO Box 29 - 1611 NC Hwy 22
High Falls, North Carolina 27259
(910) 464-3 101 Fax: [phone]
February 27, 2008
NCDENR
Underground Storage Tank Section
Division of Waste Management
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville. NC 28301
RECEIVED
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MAR 0 3 2008
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Reference: High Falls Oil Kerosene Release February 3, 2008
1628 NC Highway 22
High Falls, NC 27259
Dear Mr. James Brown,
High Falls Oil has concluded the cleanup process of the Kerosene release caused by
vandalism on February 3, 2008. High Falls Oil removed about approximately 24 cubic
yards of contaminated soil from the referenced site. The soil was taken to the property
own by High Falls Oil on the corner of Highway 902 and Highway 22 near Bennet, NC.
The soil was disposed under UST-71 certificate # CAU600199, which is attached.
Pictures and a site map been attached depicting the areas of excavation and soil sample
locations.
The soil samples were delivered to Research & Analytical Laboratories, Inc in
Kernersville, NC. The samples were analyzed results by EPA Methods 5030 and EPA
Method 3550. All of the samples analyzed at BQL (Below Quantitation Limt); the
results are attached. High Falls Oil believes it has completed its clean up of this
unfortunate incident. Please advise if any further action is required. Please contact me
at 336-312-3238 if you questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Stephen Majors
President

High Falls Bulk Plant - Kerosene Spill
Areas of Excavation
Soil Sample Location
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P.O. Box 29
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Chemical Analysis for Total Petroleum hydrocarbons (fPII) for Selected Soil Samples Identified as KI Bulk Plant
(A Higb balls Oil Project. collected 05 February 2008)
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Contaminated Soil Permits
UST-71
North Carolina Division of Waste
(gof 5o Cubic Yards or Less
Certificate #� A I I ®d 1 L ❑Temporary Storage
❑ Other (explain below)
Approval is Hereby Granted To:
Name: 54.cu,e., MKA4®-6r-5 Phone Number.r-
Address: 1 to 1 Q 3 3�6 U 1" 32 3
for the storage/treatment of approximately cubic yards of contaminated soil as specified below:
Type of Contaminants: dN es-obe4O-C-
Location of Source of Contaminant(s) (including business/owner name):
Address of Source ofContaminant
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County:
Method of Sto e[Freatment: . M-C.-�1 3,s; i 4-9
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Location(s) where contaminated soil will be stored or applied of (map(s) must be provided):
This approval is based upon information provided to the Regional Supervisor, �AI C-Regional Office, by
the responsible party, who hereby agrees to conduct the approved soil management aY 'vities in accordance with
applicable state, local or federal requirements and additionally agrees to abide by any special conditions or limitations
specified below and on the second page of this form. (NOTE: If the contaminated soil to be managed is regulated
under Subtitles C or D of RCRA, then the soil shall not be stored or treated without written permission from the
NC Division of Waste Management.)
Special Conditions, Limitations or Comments: & d 6:
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Signature of DWItif Representative
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