1241148ea-Ph1 (002).pdf

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Barbour Tract

NC PIN 0630-67-7502.000

Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina

GeoTechnologies Project No. 124-1148-EA

Prepared For:

SMITH GARDNER, INC.

14 N. Boylan Avenue Raleigh, NC 27603

Prepared By:

GeoTechnologies, Inc.

3200 Wellington Court, Suite 108

Raleigh, North Carolina 27615

January 2025

January 3, 2025

Joan A. Smyth, P.G.

SMITH GARDNER, INC.

14 N. Boylan Avenue Raleigh, NC 27603

Re: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Barbour Tract – US Hwy 421 N

NC PIN 0630-67-7502.000

Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina

GeoTechnologies Project No. 124-1148-EA

Dear Ms. Smyth:

GeoTechnologies, Inc. has completed the authorized Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the above-referenced property. The attached report includes a review of the public record of the site, our observations of site conditions, and a summary of environmental conditions based on our observations and a review of public information. This assessment was conducted in general accordance with ASTM E-1527-21.

To the best of our knowledge, this report presents an accurate assessment of existing and past environmental conditions at the site, based on available information and site conditions at the time of our inspection. Should conditions at the site change or differ from the conditions detailed in this report, we suggest that GeoTechnologies be contacted so that the changed conditions can be properly reviewed, and our report amended accordingly.

We hope this report is useful and responsive to your needs. Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact our office.

Sincerely, Jason B. Grizzard David L. Israel, P.E.

Staff Professional Senior Engineer

JBG

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

NUMBER TITLE NO.

4.1 SUMMARY 2

4.2 INTRODUCTION 4

4.2.1 PURPOSE 4

4.2.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES 4

4.2.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS 5

4.2.4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS 5

4.2.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 5

4.2.6 USER RELIANCE 5

4.2.7 REASON FOR PERFORMING PHASE I 5

4.3 SITE DESCRIPTION 6

4.3.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION 6

4.3.2 SITE AND VICINITY CHARACTERISTICS 6

4.3.3 CURRENT USE OF THE PROPERTY 6

4.3.4 DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURES, ROADS, OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 6

ON THE SITE

4.3.5 CURRENT USES OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTIES 6

4.4 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION 7

4.5 OWNERSHIP RECORDS REVIEW 8

4.5.1 OWNERSHIP HISTORY 8

4.5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS OR ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS 8

4.5.3 OWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, AND OCCUPANT INFORMATION 8

4.6 RECORDS REVIEW 9

4.6.1 FEDERAL AND STATE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES INQUIRIES 9

4.6.2 CERCLIS, NPL, & STATE EQUIVALENT 10

4.6.3 RCRA 10

4.6.4 LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (LUST) 10

4.6.5 REGISTERED UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST) 11

4.6.6 SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS 11

4.6.7 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS 11

4.6.8 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS 11

4.6.9 VAPOR MIGRATION 11

4.6.10 PHYSICAL SETTING 12

4.6.11 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION ON THE PROPERTY 13

4.6.12 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION ON ADJOINING PROPERTIES 13

4.6.13 PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS 13

4.6.14 DATA GAPS 13

4.7 SITE RECONNAISSANCE 15

4.7.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS 15

4.7.2 GENERAL SITE SETTING 15

4.7.3 SITE DESCRIPTION 15

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 15

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 15

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS 15

ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS 15

OTHER SUSPECT CONTAINERS 15

NUMBER TITLE NO.

PCBS 15

INTERIOR STAINING/CORROSION 15

DISCHARGE FEATURES 15

PITS, PONDS, LAGOONS 15

SOLID WASTE 16

STAINED SOIL/STRESSED VEGETATION 16

WELLS 16

4.7.4 OFF-SITE OBSERVATIONS 16

4.8 INTERVIEWS 17

4.9 NON-SCOPE ITEMS 18

4.10 FINDINGS, OPINION, & CONCLUSION 19

4.10.1 FINDINGS & OPINION 19

4.10.2 CONCLUSION 19

4.11 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT 20

4.12 REFERENCES 21

4.13 APPENDICES 22

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4.1 SUMMARY

GeoTechnologies, Inc. has conducted a Phase I ESA for an approximately 10 acre parcel located on US 421 Hwy N in Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina (Subject Property). We understand that the development of the Harnett County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is being considered for the Subject Property. The purpose of this assessment is to identify any Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), Historical RECs, or Controlled RECs, as defined by ASTM E-1527-21, in connection with the Subject Property.

GeoTechnologies personnel performed a visual reconnaissance of the Subject Property on December 19, 2024. The Subject Property was comprised of woodlands including heavily overgrown areas in the northeast section. Some scattered household type debris and several old appliances were observed on the Subject Property. A horse barn was observed in proximity to the western boundary of the Subject Property. No stained soil, stressed vegetation, or hazardous type debris was observed on the Subject Property. Additionally, no aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) or evidence of underground storage tanks (USTs) were observed on the Subject Property.

The following land conditions were observed on adjoining properties:

• North – Heavily overgrown woodland,

• West – Woodland, a pond, and a home site (a horse barn was positioned in proximity to the western border of the Subject Property),

• East – Woodland, an access path, and an old tobacco barn, and

• South – US 421 Hwy N with farm fields farther south.

No visual evidence of any adjoining operations, considered likely to adversely impact the environmental condition of the Subject Property, was observed.

GeoTechnologies reviewed an environmental database report obtained from EDR, Inc. to perform a search of environmental regulatory records. The Subject Property was not listed as the site of any environmental incident or regulated activity. Additionally, no incidents or regulatory activity were found within the ASTM E-1527-21 search area.

Historical use of the Subject Property was evaluated by reviewing aerial photographs, city directories, Harnett County tax data, and USGS topographic maps. The earliest historical source found was a 1950 aerial photograph which showed the Subject Property as an open farm field accessible from a soil path on the east. Aerial photographs dated 1961, 1964, 1973, 1976, 1980, 1983, and 1993 show the Subject Property as an open farm field with US 421 farther south. Fields on the Subject Proeprty appear to have been abandoned around the time of a 1999 aerial photograph and is shown as wooded in aerial photographs dated 2006 through 2012. The northeastern section of the Subject Property appears to have been cleared around the time of a 2016 aerial photograph and this area has since become overgrown. Historical USGS topographic maps dated 1974 and 1981 generally corroborate the conditions observed in the aerial photographs. No city directory listings or Sanborn fire insurance maps for the Subject Property were available.

The historical sources listed above were also used to identify the historical land use of adjoining properties. The land to the west consisted of woodland and fields in 1950. A pond is apparent to the west beginning in 1961. Farming occurred on this parcel until around the late 1990s. The residence and ancillary buildings to the west were built circa 2016. Woodland and/or farm fields have existed on adjoining property to the north from at least 1950 with fields becoming abandoned around the late 1990s. Some

Page: 3 clearing occurred to the north circa 2016. Land to the east includes farm fields from 1950 through the 1990s. A tobacco barn is apparent east of the northeastern side of the Subject Property until around 1983.

More recent aerial photographs did not depict this barn because of heavy vegetative growth. Farm fields were apparent to the south in a 1950 aerial photograph. Between 1950 and 1961, US 421 was constructed with farmland existing beyond the highway.

GeoTechnologies has conducted a Phase I ESA in general conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E-1527-21 of the Subject Property. Any exceptions to or deletions from this practice are described in Section 4.2.4 of this report. No RECs, HRECs, CRECs, or significant data gaps were identified by the Phase I ESA. Accordingly, additional environmental assessment does not appear to be warranted at this time.

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4.2 INTRODUCTION

4.2.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of the Phase I ESA was to evaluate the current and historical conditions of the Subject Property in an effort to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), Historical RECs, and Controlled RECs in connection with the Subject Property.

A REC is defined by new, ASTM E-1527-21, standard as: the presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on or at the Subject Property due to a release to the environment; (2) the likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on or at the Subject Property due to a release or likely release to the environment; or (3) the presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on or at the Subject Property under conditions that pose a material threat of a future release to the environment. De minimis conditions are not considered RECs. De minimis conditions do not represent a threat to human health or the environment and would not be subject to enforcement action if brought to the attention of appropriate regulatory agencies.

A Historical Recognized Environmental Condition (HREC) is defined by new ASTM standard as: a previous release of hazardous substances or petroleum products affecting the Subject Property that has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority or authorities and meeting unrestricted use criteria established by the applicable regulatory authority or authorities, without subjecting the property to any controls (for example activity and use limitations, or other property use limitations).

A Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition (CREC) is defined by the new ASTM standard as:

a recognized environmental condition affecting the Subject Property that has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority or authorities with hazardous substances or petroleum products allowed to remain in place subject to implementation of controls (for example, activity and use limitations or other property use limitations).

The identification of RECs, HRECs, and/or CRECs in connection with a property may impose an environmental liability on owners or operators of the Subject Property, reduce the value of the Subject Property, or restrict the use or marketability of the Subject Property, and therefore, further investigation could be warranted to evaluate the scope and extent of potential environmental liabilities.

4.2.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Phase I ESA conducted at the Subject Property was in general accordance with ASTM Standard E 1527-21 and included the following:

● Review of the current and historical land use of the Subject Property and adjoining properties

● Records review

● Interviews with regulatory officials and personnel associated with the subject and adjoining properties

● A site visit

● Evaluation of information and preparation of the report provided herein

No non-scope considerations, such as a wetlands survey or analytical testing, were included as part of this Phase I ESA.

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4.2.3 SIGNIFICANT ASSUMPTIONS

There is a possibility that even with the proper application of these methodologies there may exist on site conditions that could not be identified within the scope of the assessment, or which were not reasonably identifiable from the available information. GeoTechnologies believes that the information obtained from the record review and the interviews concerning the site is reliable. However, we cannot and do not warrant or guarantee that the information provided by others is accurate or complete. The methodologies of this assessment are not intended to produce all-inclusive or comprehensive results, but rather to provide the client with information relating to the property. The basis for our estimation of groundwater flow was that the groundwater gradient generally follows the surface topography of the area.

4.2.4 LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

This report was performed following standards set forth in ASTM E 1527-21. No other non-scope considerations, such as asbestos, wetlands, indoor air quality, or mold concerns, were included. No significant data gaps were encountered.

The information and conclusions contained in this report are based upon work undertaken by trained professional and technical staff in accordance with generally accepted engineering and scientific practices current at the time the work was performed. The conclusions and recommendations presented represent the best judgment of GeoTechnologies based on the data obtained from the work. Due to the nature of the investigation and the limited data available, GeoTechnologies cannot warrant against undiscovered environmental liabilities. Conclusions and recommendations presented in this report should not be construed as legal advice.

Should additional information become available which differs significantly from our understanding of the conditions presented in this report, we request that this information be brought to our attention so that we may reassess the conclusions provided herein.

4.2.5 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

No special terms and conditions were agreed upon.

4.2.6 USER RELIANCE

This report has been prepared for the benefit of Smith Gardner Inc. and the government of Harnett County, North Carolina. No other parties can rely on the report without the express written consent of GeoTechnologies, Inc. and Smith Gardner, Inc.

4.2.7 REASON FOR PERFORMING PHASE I

We understand this ESA is required because of a pending real estate transaction and that the development of the Harnett County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is being considered for the

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4.3 SITE DESCRIPTION

4.3.1 LOCATION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION

The Subject Property is comprised of a single Harnett County tax parcel. The parcel comprising the Subject Property is identified in the table below. There are currently no addresses assigned for the Subject Property.

OWNER PID PIN BRIEF DESCRIPTION DEEDED

ACREAGE

Barbara Barbour and

Davey Elmo Matthews 130630 0030 03

0630-67- 7502.000

TR3 CEBCO Construction (Map#2008-303)

10.01

Tax information sheets, maps, and deeds for the above-referenced parcel are attached within

Appendix 4.

4.3.2 SITE AND VICINITY GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

The Subject Property is situated in a rural setting consisting of woodland, farmland, and scattered residences.

4.3.3 CURRENT USE OF THE PROPERTY

The Subject Property is currently wooded and undeveloped.

4.3.4 DESCRIPTIONS OF STRUCTURES, ROADS, OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON THE SITE

The Subject Property is currently not developed with improvements.

4.3.5 CURRENT USES OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTIES

• West – Woodland, a pond, and a home site (a horse barn was positioned in proximity to the western border of the Subject Property), Page: 7

4.4 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION

As part of the ASTM E 1527-21 Standard Practice, it is required that the environmental professional request certain items from the user concerning the Subject Property that will help identify the possibility of RECs in connection with the property. GeoTechnologies was provided with a completed User Questionnaire.

• Environmental Cleanup Liens – The User was not aware of any environmental liens filed or recorded against the Subject Property.

• Activity and Use Limitations (AULs) –The User was not aware of any AULs in place on the Subject Property or filed or recorded against the Subject Property.

• Specialized Knowledge – The User indicated that they do have specialized knowledge or experience related to the Subject Property or nearby properties.

• Fair Market Value – The User indicated that the Subject Property did not indicate any environmental conditions that would result in devaluation of the Subject

• Obvious Indicators – The User was not aware of obvious indicators that point to the presence or likely presence of releases on the Subject Property.

• Common Knowledge – The User was not aware of any commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the Subject Property that would aid the environmental professional in identifying conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases.

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4.5 OWNERSHIP RECORDS REVIEW

4.5.1 OWNERSHIP HISTORY

The ownership history of the Subject Property was reviewed via the Harnett County Tax

Department and the Harnett County Register of Deeds. The following paragraph summarizes GeoTechnologies review of the ownership history of the Subject Property.

Barbara Barbour and Davey Elmo Matthews currently own the Subject Property. Barbour and Matthews acquired the Subject Property on 11/9/2022 from William Boyd Beasley, Jr. Guardian for Tracie Lynn Matthews, Incompetent and Joan A. Matthews, Widow and on 7/3/2012 as tenants in common from James Matthews, Barbara Barbour, and Davey Matthews. It appears that James Matthews et. al. (heirs of Thelma Matthews) acquired the Subject Property from CEBCO Construction, Inc. on 2/15/2007 via an Order of Confirmation after appeal. CEBCO Construction, Inc. acquired the Subject Property on 11/12/2005 from Iris McDonald et. al. The Subject Property appears to have been acquired on 10/20/1942 from W.L. Matthews and wife, Thetie Matthews. Based on information from the current owner representative, the Subject Property has been in the same family for 100 years.

Copies of the above-referenced deed records are contained within the attached Appendix 4. We were not provided with a chain of title by the client and were not engaged to acquire a chain of title report.

The ownership history above should not be relied on as a chain of title for legal purposes and is solely for informational purposes related to this Phase I ESA report.

4.5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS OR ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS (AULS)

No environmental liens or other indications of environmental issues at the Subject Property were observed during our review of the current deeds. The user of the report indicated that no environmental liens or AULs exist in connection with the Subject Property.

4.5.3 OWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, AND OCCUPANT INFORMATION

The current owners of the Subject Property are Barbara Barbour and Davey Elmo Matthews. There are no current occupants. The landowner contact was Barry Barbour, the owner’s son.

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4.6 RECORDS REVIEW

4.6.1 FEDERAL AND STATE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCIES INQUIRIES

GeoTechnologies contracted Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) to conduct a search of Federal and State databases containing known and suspected sites of environmental contamination. The number of listed sites identified within the approximate minimum search distance (AMSD) from the Federal and State environmental records database listings specified in ASTM Standard E 1527-21 are summarized in the following table and further discussed in sections 4.6.2 through 4.6.8. Further information regarding this search can be observed in the attached environmental database report.

Federal Records

Database Search Radius (mile)

Facilities Identified

National Priority List (NPL) 1.0 0 Proposed NPL 1.0 0 Delisted NPL 1.0 0 NPL Liens TP 0 SEMS (Superfund Enterprise Management System) 0.50 0 SEMS Archive 0.50 0 RCRA Corrective Actions (CORRACTS) 1.0 0 RCRA Treatment Storage and Disposal (RCRA-

TSD)

0.50 0

RCRA Large Quantity Generator (RCRA-LQG) 0.25 0 RCRA Small Quantity Generator (RCRA-SQG) 0.25 0 RCRA Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) 0.25 0 RCRA Conditionally Exempt SQG 0.25 0 RCRA Non-Generator 0.25 0 Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) TP 0 Toxic Release Information System (TRIS) TP 0 Facility Index System (FINDS) TP 0 Total Federal Database Listings -- 0

State, Tribal & EDR Proprietary Records

Database Search Radius (mile)

Facilities Identified

State Hazardous Waste Site (SHWS) 1.0 0 NC Hazardous Substance Disposal Site (HSDS) 1.0 0 IMD – Incident Management Database 0.50 0 Solid Waste/Landfills/Recycling Facilities

(SWL/SWRCY)

0.5 0

Old Landfill Inventory (OLI)/Historic LF 0.5 0 Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) 0.50 0

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LUST Trust Fund sites (LUST TRUST) 0.50 0 Registered Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) 0.25 0 Registered Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) 0.25 0 Leaking Aboveground Storage Tanks (LAST) 0.5 0 Institutional Control 0.5 0 Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) 0.5 0 NC Drycleaners 0.25 0 US Brownfields/Local Brownfields 0.5 0 EDR Historic Auto Stations 0.125 0 EDR Historic Cleaners 0.125 0 Indian Reservation 1.0 0 Indian LUSTs 0.5 0 Indian USTs 0.25 0 Manufactured Gas Plants 1.0 0 PA Manifest 0.25 0 E Manifest 0.25 0

NPDES 0.001 0

AIRS 0.001 0

PFAS ECHO 0.25 0

FINDS 0.001 0

ECHO 0.001 0

UST Finder Release 0.5 0 UST Finder 0.25 0 Total State, Tribal, Non-standard, & EDR Proprietary Database Listings

-- 0

4.6.2 CERCLIS, NPL, & STATE EQUIVALENT

GeoTechnologies reviewed the list of NPL, CERCLIS (SEMS), CERCLIS NFRAP (SEMS Archive), and State equivalent sites located within the ASTM approximate minimum search distances of the Subject Property.

No Federal NPL, SEMS, SEMS Archive, or State equivalent sites were found within the AMSDs of the Subject Property.

4.6.3 RCRA

Our review of the list of RCRA regulated facilities found no such facilities within the ASTM AMSDs.

4.6.4 LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (LUST)

GeoTechnologies reviewed the list of LUST incidents for Harnett County maintained by the NCDEQ Division of Waste Management via the EDR database. Our review of this list indicates no LUST incident sites on the Subject Property or within a half mile.

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4.6.5 REGISTERED UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST)

No registered USTs were found to be registered on the Subject Property or on adjoining properties.

4.6.6 SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS

A search of solid waste landfill facilities was performed via the EDR database report. No solid waste landfill facilities were found within a half mile

4.6.7 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS

A review of the Emergency Response System database (ERNS) indicates that no hazardous material spills have been reported on or adjacent to the Subject Property since record keeping began.

4.6.8 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

• No additional environmental records were found by the EDR database report.

• No orphan (unmapped) sites were identified by the EDR database report.

4.6.9 VAPOR MIGRATION

A non-invasive “Tier I” vapor migration evaluation of the Subject Property was performed.

GeoTechnologies reviewed the regulated facilities located within the ASTM standard search distances from the Subject Property and the potential for volatile vapors that may be associated with these incidents to migrate onto the Subject Property. Our review of suspect contaminated sites in the area of concern found no facilities with known or suspected contamination with volatile/semi-volatile hazardous substances likely to result in the migration of vapors onto the Subject Property. This review was conducted in general accordance with guidelines established in ASTM E 2600-10 and subject to any limitations associated with this process. The following table summarizes any sites of concern regarding vapor migration conditions with respect to the Subject Property. No sites of concern were identified during our review. Based on this review, the likelihood that vapor encroachment has impacted the Subject Property is considered low.

Number of Identified

Upgradient Sources Number of Identified

Downgradient Sources Number of Identified

Crossgradient Sources Search

Distance Chemicals of Concern (1/3 of a Mile)

Petroleum (1/10 of a mile)

Chemicals of Concern

(100 Feet)

Petroleum

LNAPL (100

Feet) or Dissolved

Sources (30 Feet)

Chemicals of Concern

(365 Feet)

Petroleum

LNAPL (165

Feet) or Dissolved

Sources (95 Feet)

LUST 0 0 0 0 0 0

VCP 0 0 0 0 0 0

Brownfields 0 0 0 0 0 0

SHWS 0 0 0 0 0 0

SWF 0 0 0 0 0 0

NPL 0 0 0 0 0 0

CERCLIS 0 0 0 0 0 0

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RCRA

CORRACTS

0 0 0 0 0 0

RCRA TSD 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other 0 0 0 0 0 0

4.6.10 PHYSICAL SETTING

In order to evaluate the physical setting of the Subject Property, we reviewed a USGS 7.5-minute topographic map and reviewed geologic information.

The Subject Property is located in the Coastal Plain Physiographic Province of North Carolina.

The near surface soils in the area of the Subject Property generally consist of sands, clays, and silts which have eroded from the Piedmont Uplands and been deposited by streams. Geologically, the Subject Property is located within the Middendorf Geologic Formation which is comprised of sand, sandstones, and mudstones which were deposited during the Cretaceous Period approximately 63 to 138 million years ago.

Frequent migration of the shoreline over the last two million years has redistributed the sedimentary soils originally deposited by streams and has resulted in the primarily level Coastal Plain topography.

The USGS Mamers topographic map, made in 2022, shows the Subject Property at elevations of approximately 330 to 340 feet and drainage appears to be generally north and north-northeast towards a tributary of Cape Fear River.

The NRCS soil survey indicates that soils at the Subject Property are comprised of Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes and Fuquay gravelly loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes. Fuquay loamy sand is classified as well drained and was formed from sandy marine deposits over loamy marine deposits. Fuquay gravelly loamy sand is classified as well drained and was formed from loamy marine deposits.

National Wetland Inventory Maps indicate no wetland areas within the boundary of the Subject

Property. The verification of the presence of wetlands is outside of the ASTM E-1527-21 scope of work.

4.6.11 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION ON THE PROPERTY

Historical information identifying past land uses was obtained by reviewing aerial photographs, Sanborn fire insurance maps, city directories, USGS topographic maps, and tax records.

GeoTechnologies obtained historical aerial photographs from Harnett County GIS and EDR.

Copies of the referenced aerial photographs are attached within Appendix 3.

Year Source Description 2021 Harnett

Co. GIS The Subject Property is comprised of undeveloped woodland.

2020 EDR The Subject Property is shown in a similar condition as was observed in the 2021 photograph.

2016 EDR The Subject Property is shown in a similar condition as was observed in the 2021 and 2020 photograph except that clearing of trees occurred on the northeastern section of the Subject Property.

2012 EDR The Subject Property is shown as undeveloped woodland.

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2009 EDR The Subject Property is shown in a similar condition as was observed in the 2012 photograph.

2006 EDR The Subject Property appears to be more sparsely wooded and may consist of recently overgrown fields.

1999 EDR The Subject Property appears to consist of fallow fields.

1993, 1983, 1980, 1976, 1973, 1964, EDR The Subject Property was comprised of farm fields bounded by US-421 N on the south.

1950 EDR The Subject Property consisted of farm fields accessed from a dirt path to the east.

No Sanborn map coverage of the Subject Property exists. The Sanborn maps were generally restricted to urbanized areas and older industrial sites. A search of City Publishing directories published between 2020 and 1992 was checked on approximately five year intervals. No listings for the Subject Property were found. The surrounding area was generally rural residential.

A review of historical USGS topographic maps was performed. The 1997 map shows the Subject Property as mostly fields with some woodland on the northern section of the Subject Property. Maps made in 1987, 1980, and 1973 show the Subject Property as fields and woodland with a farm pond. The USGS maps do not show any structures on the Subject Property.

Current and historical farming activities on the Subject Property likely involved the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides; however, there are no violations if they were utilized in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. The potential for adverse environmental impact from past farming activities is presently considered low.

4.6.12 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION ON ADJOINING PROPERTIES

The historical sources listed above were also used to identify the historical land use of adjoining properties. The land to the west consisted of woodland and fields in 1950. A pond is apparent to the west beginning in 1961. Farming occurred on this parcel until around the late 1990s. The residence and ancillary buildings to the west were built circa 2016. Woodland and/or farm fields have existed on adjoining property to the north from at least 1950 with fields becoming abandoned around the late 1990s. Some clearing occurred to the north circa 2016. Land to the east includes farm fields from 1950 through the 1990s. A tobacco barn is apparent east of the northeastern side of the Subject Property until around 1983.

More recent aerial photographs did not depict this barn because of heavy vegetative growth. Farm fields were apparent to the south in a 1950 aerial photograph. Between 1950 and 1961, US 421 was constructed with farmland existing beyond the highway.

4.6.13 PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

No previous environmental assessments were reviewed are or known to have been performed at the

4.6.14 DATA GAPS

After reviewing available sources of information regarding the Subject Property, GeoTechnologies encountered the following data gaps:

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• Some of the intervals between documented historical sources exceeded five years.

• Historical use of portions of the Subject Property as farmland, extended prior to 1950, the earliest ascertainable historical source.

None of the data gaps encountered are believed to have significantly affected the ability of the environmental professionals involved on this project to identify RECs in connection with the Subject

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4.7 SITE RECONNAISSANCE

4.7.1 METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS

Our site reconnaissance was conducted on December 19, 2024, by Andrew Sherman, EI of GeoTechnologies. Weather conditions at the time of the site visit were fair. The visual reconnaissance consisted of observing the boundaries of the property and systematically traversing the site to provide an overlapping field of view, wherever possible. It is noted that portions of the Subject Property were heavily overgrown which limited our view of the ground surface.

4.7.2 GENERAL SITE SETTING

The Subject Property is situated north of US 421 N near Lillington. The Subject Property is in a rural setting.

4.7.3 SITE DESCRIPTION

The Subject Property was comprised of woodlands including heavily overgrown areas in the northeast section. Some scattered household type debris and several old appliances were observed on the Subject Property. A horse barn was observed in proximity to the western boundary of the Subject Property.

No stained soil, stressed vegetation, or hazardous type debris was observed on the Subject Property.

Additionally, no aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) or evidence of underground storage tanks (USTs) were observed on the Subject Property.

Hazardous Substances – No hazardous substances were observed on the Subject

Petroleum Products –No petroleum products were observed on the Subject

Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) – No USTs were observed on the Subject

Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs) – No ASTs were observed on the Subject

Other Suspect Containers – No other suspect containers were noted.

PCBs – No equipment suspected of containing PCBs was observed.

Interior Staining/Corrosion – GeoTechnologies did not observe any areas of corrosion or staining (no standing buildings are present on the Subject Property).

Discharge Features – The Subject Property does not currently generate a waste stream. Currently, it appears that public sewers do not extend to the area of the Subject Property and future development would rely on onsite septic systems.

Pits, Ponds, Lagoons – No pits, ponds, or lagoons were observed on the Subject

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Solid Waste – Some minor debris was observed on the Subject Property. The debris did not appear to contain any hazardous material and is not considered a REC.

Stained Soil/Stressed Vegetation - No stained soil or stressed vegetation was observed on the Subject Property during the site reconnaissance.

Wells – No wells were observed on the Subject Property. It appears that public water utilities extend to the area of the Subject Property.

4.7.4 OFF-SITE OBSERVATIONS

• West – Woodland, a pond, and a home site (a horse barn was positioned in proximity to the western border of the Subject Property), Page: 17

4.8 INTERVIEWS

GeoTechnologies contacted Harnett County Emergency Management Coordinator Zach Shean on 12/27/2024. He indicated that through a search of records as well their office’s familiarization of the area, his office was not able to locate/identify any responses for emergency management involving the Subject Property or areas in the immediate vicinity.

A public records information request was submitted to Harnett County Environmental Health regarding records of wells, septic systems, or any environmental incidents at this property or immediate vicinity. Kelly Hinson with Harnett County Environmental Health responded on 12/31/24 and indicated that no records were found for the Subject Property.

A completed questionnaire was received from a representative for the present owner, Barry Barbour on 1/2/2025. No indications of environmental problems were identified by the questionnaire. Past use was identified as farmland. Mr. Barbour indicated that the land has been in the same family for 100 years.

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4.9 NON-SCOPE ITEMS

No items beyond the scope of ASTM E-1527-21, such as wetland delineation or a flood zone determination were addressed.

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4.10 FINDINGS, OPINION, & CONCLUSION

4.10.1 FINDINGS & OPINION

limitations of ASTM Practice E-1527-21 of the Subject Property. Any exceptions to or deletions from this practice are described in Section 4.2.4 of this report. No RECs, HRECs, CRECs, or significant data gaps were identified by the Phase I ESA. Thus, additional environmental assessment does not appear to be warranted at this time.

4.10.2 CONCLUSION

limitations of ASTM Practice E-1527-21 for the Subject Property. Any exceptions to or deletions from this practice are described in Section 4.2.4 of this report. This assessment has revealed no RECs in connection with the Subject Property.

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4.11 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT

We declare that, to the best of our professional knowledge and belief, we meet the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in 40 CFR Part 312, and we have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject property. We have developed and performed all of the appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.

David L. Israel, P.E. Jason B. Grizzard

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4.12 REFERENCES

Aerial photographs: Harnett County GIS and EDR (The EDR Aerial Photo Decade Package)

Environmental Data Resources (The EDR Radius Map Report™)

Environmental Data Resources (The EDR Certified Sanborn Map™ Report with GeoCheck®)

Environmental Data Resources (The EDR City Directory Image Report)

Environmental Data Resources (The EDR Historical Topo Map Report)

Geologic Map of NC, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, dated 1985

USDA Web Soil Survey (https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/)

Harnett County NC GIS (https://gis.harnett.org/gisviewer/)

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4.13 APPENDICES

Appendix 1 Vicinity Map/USGS Quadrangle Map/Aerial Map

Appendix 2 Site Photographs

Appendix 3 Historical Information

Appendix 4 Tax Records/Deeds

Appendix 5 Qualifications of Environmental Professionals

Appendix 6 User/Landowner Questionnaire

Appendix 7 Environmental Database Report

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1

Vicinity Map/USGS Quadrangle Map/ GIS Aerial Map

Image Provided By ESRI Street Map

Boundaries are approximate

STREET MAP

12/19/2024 Lillington, North Carolina 27546

US 421 N

jgrizzard Callout

SUBJECT

PROPERTY

Image Provided By EDR USGS Topographic Maps

Boundaries are approximate

TOPO MAP - 2022

12/19/2024 Lillington, North Carolina 27546

US 421 N

jgrizzard Callout

²Harnett.org/GIS

December 19, 2024

Harnett County GIS NOT FOR LEGAL USE

0 80 Feet

County Boundary

Address Numbers

Road Centerlines

US

Parcels

Harnett County GIS jgrizzard Callout

APPENDIX 2

Site Photographs

Phase I ESA Barbour Tract, Harnett County, NC

1- Typical wooded interior areas of the subject property

2- Horse barn near the western border of the subject property

3- Facing northeast along the eastern boundary of the subject property

4- Heavily overgrown areas on the northeast section of the subject property

5- Facing southwest along the eastern side of the subject property

6- Facing east-southeast along the northern perimeter of the subject property

Phase I ESA Barbour Tract, Harnett County, NC

7- Facing south-southwest along the western boundary

8- Facing west along the boundary of the Subject

Property with US 421 N

9- Facing northeast from the approximate southwestern corner of the subject property

10- Facing east-southeast along the southern perimeter

11- Typical scattered debris along the southern edge of the subject property

12- Old tobacco barn on adjacent property near the northeastern corner of the subject property

APPENDIX 3

Historical Information

Historical Aerial Photographs

The EDR Aerial Photo Decade Package

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546

Inquiry Number:

December 20, 2024

7853323.8

6 Armstrong Road, 4th floor Shelton, CT 06484 Toll Free: 800.352.0050 www.edrnet.com

2020 1"=500' Flight Year: 2020 USDA/NAIP

2016 1"=500' Flight Year: 2016 USDA/NAIP

2012 1"=500' Flight Year: 2012 USDA/NAIP

2009 1"=500' Flight Year: 2009 USDA/NAIP

2006 1"=500' Flight Year: 2006 USDA/NAIP

1999 1"=500' Acquisition Date: January 01, 1999 USGS/DOQQ

1993 1"=500' Acquisition Date: January 01, 1993 USGS/DOQQ

1983 1"=500' Flight Date: March 02, 1983 NHAP

1980 1"=500' Flight Date: January 19, 1980 USGS

1976 1"=500' Flight Date: January 15, 1976 USGS

1973 1"=500' Flight Date: March 24, 1973 USGS

1964 1"=500' Flight Date: September 25, 1964 USGS

1961 1"=500' Flight Date: October 12, 1961 USGS

1950 1"=500' Flight Date: November 21, 1950 USGS

EDR Aerial Photo Decade Package 12/20/24

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

Site Name: Client Name:

GeoTechnologies, Inc.

US 421 N 3200 Wellington Court Lillington, NC 27546 Raleigh, NC 27615 EDR Inquiry # 7853323.8 Contact: Jason Grizzard

Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) Aerial Photo Decade Package is a screening tool designed to assist environmental professionals in evaluating potential liability on a target property resulting from past activities. EDR’s professional researchers provide digitally reproduced historical aerial photographs, and when available, provide one photo per decade.

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= 500'

Subject boundary not shown because it exceeds image extent or image is not georeferenced.

USGS Historical Topographic Maps/City

Directory Search

EDR Historical Topo Map Report

Inquiry Number:

6 Armstrong Road, 4th floor Shelton, CT 06484 Toll Free: 800.352.0050 www.edrnet.com with QuadMatch™

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546

7853323.4

EDR Historical Topo Map Report

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Maps Provided:

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Coordinates:

Latitude:

Longitude:

UTM Zone:

UTM X Meters:

UTM Y Meters:

Elevation:

Contact:

Site Name: Client Name:

1974, 1978

12/19/24

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres GeoTechnologies, Inc.

US 421 N 3200 Wellington Court Lillington, NC 27546 Raleigh, NC 27615

7853323.4 Jason Grizzard

EDR Topographic Map Library has been searched by EDR and maps covering the target property location as provided by GeoTechnologies, Inc. were identified for the years listed below. EDR’s Historical Topo Map Report is designed to assist professionals in evaluating potential liability on a target property resulting from past activities. EDRs Historical Topo Map Report includes a search of a collection of public and private color historical topographic maps, dating back to the late 1800s.

NA 35.419192 35° 25' 9" North

1241148EA -78.876786 -78° 52' 36" West Zone 17 North 692768.13 3921602.03 339.27' above sea level

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Topo Sheet Key This EDR Topo Map Report is based upon the following USGS topographic map sheets.

2022 Source Sheets

Mamers

7.5-minute, 24000 Lillington

7.5-minute, 24000

2019 Source Sheets

Mamers

7.5-minute, 24000 Lillington

7.5-minute, 24000

2016 Source Sheets

Mamers

7.5-minute, 24000 Lillington

7.5-minute, 24000

2013 Source Sheets

Mamers

7.5-minute, 24000 Lillington

7.5-minute, 24000

7853323 4 3

Topo Sheet Key This EDR Topo Map Report is based upon the following USGS topographic map sheets.

1997 Source Sheets

Lillington

7.5-minute, 24000 Aerial Photo Revised 1997

1987 Source Sheets

Lillington

7.5-minute, 24000 Aerial Photo Revised 1984

1981 Source Sheets

Mamers

7.5-minute, 24000 Aerial Photo Revised 1980

1974, 1978 Source Sheets

Mamers

7.5-minute, 24000 Aerial Photo Revised 1973

Lillington

7.5-minute, 24000 Aerial Photo Revised 1973

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Historical Topo Map

SITE NAME:

ADDRESS:

CLIENT:

This report includes information from the following map sheet(s).

EW

SW S SE

NW N NE

0 Miles 0.25 0.5 1 1.5

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546 GeoTechnologies, Inc.

TP, Mamers, 2022, 7.5-minute E, Lillington, 2022, 7.5-minute

7853323 4 5

SITE NAME:

ADDRESS:

CLIENT:

This report includes information from the following map sheet(s).

EW

SW S SE

NW N NE

0 Miles 0.25 0.5 1 1.5

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546 GeoTechnologies, Inc.

TP, Mamers, 2019, 7.5-minute E, Lillington, 2019, 7.5-minute

7853323 4 6

SITE NAME:

ADDRESS:

CLIENT:

This report includes information from the following map sheet(s).

EW

SW S SE

NW N NE

0 Miles 0.25 0.5 1 1.5

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546 GeoTechnologies, Inc.

TP, Mamers, 2016, 7.5-minute E, Lillington, 2016, 7.5-minute

7853323 4 7

SITE NAME:

ADDRESS:

CLIENT:

This report includes information from the following map sheet(s).

EW

SW S SE

NW N NE

0 Miles 0.25 0.5 1 1.5

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546 GeoTechnologies, Inc.

TP, Mamers, 2013, 7.5-minute E, Lillington, 2013, 7.5-minute

7853323 4 8

SITE NAME:

ADDRESS:

CLIENT:

This report includes information from the following map sheet(s).

EW

SW S SE

NW N NE

0 Miles 0.25 0.5 1 1.5

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546 GeoTechnologies, Inc.

E, Lillington, 1997, 7.5-minute

7853323 4 9

SITE NAME:

ADDRESS:

CLIENT:

This report includes information from the following map sheet(s).

EW

SW S SE

NW N NE

0 Miles 0.25 0.5 1 1.5

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546 GeoTechnologies, Inc.

E, Lillington, 1987, 7.5-minute

7853323 4 10

SITE NAME:

ADDRESS:

CLIENT:

This report includes information from the following map sheet(s).

EW

SW S SE

NW N NE

0 Miles 0.25 0.5 1 1.5

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546 GeoTechnologies, Inc.

TP, Mamers, 1981, 7.5-minute

7853323 4 11

SITE NAME:

ADDRESS:

CLIENT:

This report includes information from the following map sheet(s).

EW

SW S SE

NW N NE

1974, 1978

0 Miles 0.25 0.5 1 1.5

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546 GeoTechnologies, Inc.

TP, Mamers, 1974, 7.5-minute E, Lillington, 1978, 7.5-minute

7853323 4 12

Barbour Tract - +/-10 Acres

US 421 N

Lillington, NC 27546

Inquiry Number: 7853323.5 December 23, 2024

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