Rocky Canyon Topo Maps

RFQ ATT-2 / EX-15

Subject Property

Aerial Photos

Rocky Canyon Parcel - Questionnaire for Interview

Name of person being interviewed: Staci Page (If by phone, provide phone number) 208-721-1623

Affiliation with Subject Real Property: Owner along with brother (Owner/operator/caretaker/previous owner/neighbor, etc.)

Time frame affiliated with Subject Real Property: Father/family owned since 1984

Name of person conducting interview: Todd Wang

Signature of person conducting interview: _____________________________________

Title of person conducting interview: Environmental Engineer

Date(s) of interview: 1 May 2023

RFQ ATT-2 / EX-16

“To the Best of Your Knowledge…”

A. Property Use/s

1. Is the property currently or was it previously used for an industrial or commercial use (i.e. official and unofficial shooting ranges, processing, handling, management, disposal, storage, manufacture, or transportation of hazardous substances or petroleum products, such as a gasoline station, motor repair facility, commercial printing facility, dry cleaners, photo developing laboratory, meth lab, junkyard, boneyard, or landfill, or as a waste treatment, storage, disposal, processing, or recycling facility)? If yes, describe the activities and provide the time frame, types, location(s), and quantities of hazardous substance use and/or storage.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

Has there been any past, present, or permitted or planned mining activity or oil and gas exploration/development present on the property? If yes, describe the activities and provide the time frame, location(s), and scope of operations.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

2. Has the property ever been used for agricultural, livestock, or crop purposes? If yes, describe the operations and indicate the location(s) and time frames involved.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

If yes, was hazardous substance use and/or storage involved in the operations (example, pesticide/herbicide use, cattle dip vats)? If yes, describe and provide location(s) and the type, quantity, and duration of use.

Yes ___ No ___ Unknown ___ N/A _x_

3. Are there or have there been any improvements, such as old building foundations, buildings, water towers, smokestacks, smelters, etc., on the property? If yes, describe the improvements and provide location(s) and the date of construction and removal (if applicable).

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

4. Other Questions as necessary based on the records review:

B. Hazardous Materials & Substances

1. Do the current operations at/on the property involve the use and storage of hazardous materials and substances? If yes, please describe the operations and indicate the location(s), type, and quantities of materials used. Describe the storage location(s) and if any chemical mixing (example, pesticide blending) operations occur. Discuss any use, storage, mixing, or disposal of chemicals, automotive or industrial batteries, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, paints, solvents, or other on fence lines, right of ways, or other structures such as airstrips, heliports, crop duster operations, etc.

Yes __ No _x__ Unknown ___

If yes, has there been a spill or release of hazardous substances, petroleum products, or other potential environmental problems on the property associated with current operations? If yes, describe the nature and location(s) of the release and the quantities and types of hazardous substances. This includes staining of soils and floors in areas utilized for the use and storage of hazardous materials.

Yes ___ No __ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

If a spill or release of hazardous substances or petroleum products had occurred, was it reported to the National Response Center or a local or state emergency response authority? If yes, identify the agency.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

If a spill or release of hazardous substances or petroleum products has occurred, has the release been mitigated? If yes, describe the mitigation, identify the regulatory agency that oversaw the mitigation, and indicate if a no-further action (NFA) determination has been issued by the lead regulatory agency.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

If remediation is completed, is there contamination or residual contamination present? If yes, are there any institutional controls/land use restrictions in place or long-term monitoring and maintenance requirements?

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

2. Are there any past operations at the property that involved the use and storage of hazardous materials and substances? If yes, describe the operations and the location(s), types, and quantities.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

If yes, has there been a spill or release of hazardous substances, petroleum products, or other potential environmental problems on the property associated with past operations or tenants? If yes, describe the nature and location(s) of the release and the quantities and types of hazardous substances.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

If a spill or release of hazardous substances or petroleum products occurred, was it reported to the National Response Center or a local or state emergency response authority? If yes, identify the agency.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

If a release of hazardous substances or petroleum products occurred, was the release mitigated?

If yes, describe the mitigation, identify the regulatory agency who oversaw the mitigation, and indicate if a no-further action (NFA) determination has been issued by the lead regulatory agency.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

If remediation is completed, is there still contamination or residual contamination present? If yes, are there any institutional controls/land use restrictions in place or long-term monitoring and maintenance requirements?

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

3. Are there or have there ever been any pipelines, utility lines, railways, or entry/exit ports and associated structures, either buried or overhead, crossing the property? If yes, please describe and indicate the location(s), approximate date when constructed, and the identification of the owner.

Yes _x__ No __ Unknown ___ High voltage powerlines overhead cross the subject property.

If yes, are you aware of any spills or releases associated with them? If yes, please describe the spills and/or releases and indicate the date, type and quantities of materials involved.

Yes ___ No _x__ Unknown ___ N/A __

If a spill or release has occurred, are you aware if the release has been mitigated? If yes, please indicate who conducted the mitigation and identify the regulatory agency who oversaw the mitigation. If known, indicate if a no-further action (NFA) determination has been issued by the lead regulatory agency.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

If remediation is completed, are you aware if there is still contamination or residual contamination present? If yes, are there any institutional controls/land use restrictions in place or long-term monitoring and maintenance requirements?

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

4. Are you aware of any hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant spill or release, or other potential environmental problems on any adjacent or nearby properties? If yes, please describe (if known) the location(s) of the release, the type, and quantities of materials involved and the approximate dates. If known, also indicate the owner of the property where the release occurred.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

If there was a release of hazardous substances or petroleum products on any adjacent or nearby properties, are you aware if the release was mitigated?

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

Are you aware if there is contamination present or residual contamination present on adjacent and/or nearby properties that poses a threat or may pose a future threat to the subject real property? If yes, describe the threat or potential threat.

Yes ___ No _x__ N/A __ Unknown ___

Are you aware of any institutional controls/land use restrictions in place or long-term monitoring and maintenance requirements in place on adjacent or nearby properties that affect the subject real property? If yes, please describe and identify the adjacent or nearby property and the property owner.

Yes ___ No _x__ N/A __ Unknown ___

Are you aware if the site topography has been altered and/or if there are any unnatural topographic features present on the subject real property? If yes, please describe the topographic alterations and/or unnatural features. Indicate their location(s) on the subject real property and if known when the alterations occurred and by whom.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

Has fill material ever been brought onto the property that originated from a contaminated site or that was of an unknown origin? If yes, describe the date and quantity of material brought to the subject real property, indicate when on the property the material was placed.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

If fill material came from a contaminated site, identify the contaminated origin site of the material, and describe the contamination present.

5. Is there any evidence of waste materials currently or previously being dumped above grade, buried, and/or burned on the property (i.e. hazardous materials, industrial waste, petroleum products, labeled/unlabeled drums or other containers, pesticide containers, household and farm debris, automotive or industrial batteries, building demolition debris, or any other waste materials)?

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

6. Are any aboveground or underground storage tanks being or have been used on the property? If yes, identify where on the property the tanks are/were located, when the tanks were installed, and the types and quantities of hazardous materials stored. If the tanks were removed, indicate when the removal took place and whether a closure certification notice was received by the lead regulatory agency.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

If aboveground or underground storage tanks are or have been used on the property, was there ever a spill or release of hazardous substances associated with the tank system? If yes, indicate the date and nature of the spill or release.

Yes ___ No ___ Unknown ___ N/A _x_

If a spill or release has occurred related to an onsite tank system, was it mitigated to the satisfaction of the lead regulatory agency? If no, describe further actions that must be undertaken to address the spill or release.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

7. Other questions as necessary based on the records review:

C. Water/Wastewater

1. Does the property currently or has it ever been supplied by an onsite drinking water supply well? If yes, provide the location(s) of the well and date of construction.

Yes ___ No_x_ Unknown ___

Have contaminants ever been identified in the onsite drinking water well or the water system that exceeded acceptable levels? If yes, describe the contamination and indicate the dates, contaminant levels, and the source of the contamination, if known.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

If an onsite drinking water well is no longer used, has it been properly abandoned in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements? If, yes, indicate the date the well was abandoned.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

2. Does the property currently have or has there ever been an onsite wastewater treatment and disposal systems (septic systems, sewage lagoons, etc.)? If yes, please provide a description of the system, including the location(s), size, date constructed, and which buildings discharge to the system.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

If the onsite wastewater treatment and disposal system is no longer in use, has it been closed? If yes, describe method of closure and date closed.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

3. Have any monitoring wells been installed on the property? If yes, explain the purpose of the wells and provide the location(s), dates of construction, and any analytical results.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

If the monitoring wells are no longer in use, have they been properly abandoned in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements? If, yes, indicate the date the wells were abandoned.

Yes ___ No ___ N/A _x_ Unknown ___

4. Is surface water present on the property (i.e., pits, ponds, lagoons, rivers, creeks, oceans, etc.)? If yes, provide a description of the location(s) and type of surface water present.

Yes ___ No __ Unknown ___ Intermittent stream

If surface water is present, are you aware of any unnatural characteristics (i.e., color, sheens, odors, sterile, etc.)? If yes, please describe and indicate whether the situation is new or has been present for an extended period of time.

Yes ___ No _x__ N/A __ Unknown ___

5. Other questions as necessary based on the records review:

D. Compliance/Permits

1. Are you aware of any environmental liens against the subject real property that have been filed or recorded under Federal, tribal, state, or local law? If yes, describe the lien and indicate the date and effect on the current and future use of the property.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

2. Are you aware of any activity and land use limitations that are in place on the subject real property or that have been filed or recorded under Federal, tribal, state, or local law? If yes, describe the land use restrictions and identify when they were issued and by whom.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

3. Are you aware if any environmental site assessment or other environmental investigations of the subject real property or any other property/site records that indicated the presence of hazardous substances, petroleum products, or other potential environmental problems on the property? If yes, describe the report and findings.

Yes ___ No_x_ Unknown ___

Are you aware if any environmental site assessment or other environmental investigations of the subject real property or any other property/site records that recommended further assessment of the property? If yes, identify the report and indicate if the further assessment was performed.

Yes ___ No _x__ N/A __ Unknown ___

4. Are you aware of any past, threatened, or pending lawsuits or administrative proceedings concerning a release or threatened release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on the subject real property? If yes, describe and identify when and by whom the legal and/or administrative action was initiated.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

5. Have there ever been spills of hazardous substances or petroleum products that were reported to the National Response Center or a local or state emergency response authority?

Yes ___ No_x_ Unknown ___

6. Other questions as necessary based on the records review:

E. Other

1. Are you aware of the presence of or has there been any anomalous vegetation (i.e.

stressed, dead, etc.) present on the property? If yes, indicate the location(s) and approximate dates.

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

2. If not mentioned above, is there anything else that could indicate the presence of hazardous substances, petroleum products, or other environmental conditions that may impact the subject real property?

Yes ___ No _x_ Unknown ___

Rocky Canyon subject property no changes and a nice elk herd utilizing the parcel.

RFQ ATT-2 / EX-17

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Four Rivers Field Office

3948 Development Ave

Boise, ID 83705

Project/Parcel Name: Canyon Rock

Location: E Shaw Rd, Boise, ID 83712

Serial/Case Number: UNK

5/4/2023

Prepared by:

signature _________________________________ Todd Wang, P.E.

Environmental Engineer

I declare that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in Section 212.10 of 40 CFR part 312. I have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject property. I have developed and performed all appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.

TODD

WANG

Digitally signed by

TODD WANG

Date: 2023.05.04 13:50:17 -06'00'

RFQ ATT-2 / EX-18

Summary

This Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM E1527 21 of a 30 acres parcel, owned by Estate of Sandra L. Ohman and represented by Staci Page as domiciliary foreign administrator of said estate is located near northeast of Boise, south of Shaw Mountain Road, and described as follows:

E1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4, SW1/4 NW1/4 NE1/4 in Section 8, Township 3 North, Range 3 East, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho.

Reason for acquisition Fee simple under LWCF Current use: Ada County classifies the subject property agriculture and is undeveloped rangeland that may be used for livestock grazing but currently is not.

Use after acquisition: Improve public access, expand recreation opportunities, consolidate public land ownership, and protect natural resources.

This ESA has not revealed evidence of hazardous substances, petroleum products, recognized environmental conditions, or non scope issues in connection with the real property. The subject property is undeveloped, there are no findings associated with the subject and adjoining property that identifies features, activities, uses, or conditions that may indicate the presence or likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products.

No further inquiry is needed for purposes of an all appropriate inquiries; therefore, this subject property would be suitable for acquisition.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Scope of Work

1.3 Previous Reports

1.4 Significant Assumptions and Exceptions

1.5 Special Terms and Conditions

1.6 Reliance

Section 2: Site Description

2.1 Location and Legal Description

2.2 Current Uses of the Site

2.3 Current Uses of Adjoining Properties

2.4 Physical Setting

Section 3: User Provided Information

3.1 Owner, Key Property Manager, or Occupant Provided Information

3.2 Title Records, Environmental Liens or Activity and Use Limitations

3.3 Specialized Knowledge

3.4 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues

3.5 Reason for Conducting Phase I

Section 4: Records Review

4.1 Aerial Photograph Review

4.2 USGS Topographic Map Review

4.3 Historical Use Information

4.4 Polk City Directories/Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Section 5: Environmental Records Review

Section 6: Site Reconnaissance and Interviews

6.1Methodology and Limiting Conditions

6.2 General Site Setting and Surrounding Properties

6.3 Exterior Observations

6.4 Interviews

Section 7: Additional Services/Non Scope Considerations

Section 8: Findings

Section 9: Opinions

Section 10: Additional Investigations

Section 11: Deviations, Data Gaps, and Limitations

Section 12: Conclusions

Section 13: References

Section 14: Environmental Professional Statement

Section 15: Results of the All Appropriate Inquiries

Section 16: Signatures

List of Appendices

Appendix A Site Maps

Appendix B Site Photographs

Appendix C Environmental Records

Appendix D Historical Records

Appendix E Landowner Interview

Section 1: Introduction This report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) conducted on Rocky Canyon parcel, northeast of Boise Idaho. It is on property owned by Estate of Sandra Ohman. The Ada County assessor lists the subject property as being parcel number S0908120600; the studied area is located in foothills 3 miles east of “The Military Reserve” a Boise city park, see Appendix A for site maps.

1.1 Purpose

This ESA was performed for a LWCF acquisition. The objective of this assessment is to provide information regarding the environmental condition of the property in order to meet the requirements for BLM to qualify for one of the CERCLA Landowner Liability Protections (LLPs) and make all appropriate inquiries into the previous ownership and uses of the property consistent with 42 U.S.C. §9601(35)(B). The purpose of this due diligence investigation is to identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs), historical recognized environmental conditions (HRECs), controlled recognized environmental conditions (CRECs), and/or de minimis conditions as defined below.

A REC is defined by ASTM as:

“The presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property: (1) due to release to the environment; (2) under conditions indicative of a release to the environment; or (3) under conditions that pose a material threat of a future release to the environment.

De minimis conditions are not recognized environmental conditions.”

A HREC is defined by ASTM as:

“A past release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products that has occurred in connection with the property and has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority or meeting unrestricted use criteria established by a regulatory authority, without subjecting the property to any required controls (for example, property use restrictions, activity and use limitations, institutional controls, or engineering controls).”

A CREC is defined by ASTM as:

“A recognized environmental condition resulting from a past release of hazardous substances or petroleum products that has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority (for example, as evidenced by the issuance of a no further action letter or equivalent, or meeting risk based criteria established by regulatory authority), with hazardous substances or petroleum products allowed to remain in place subject to the implementation of required controls (for example, property use restrictions, activity and use limitations, institutional controls, or engineering controls).”

A De Minimis Condition is defined by ASTM as:

“A condition that generally does not present a threat to human health or the environment and that generally would not be the subject of an enforcement action if brought to the attention of appropriate governmental agencies. Conditions determined to be de minimis conditions are not recognized environmental conditions nor controlled recognized environmental conditions.”

1.2 Scope of Work

This ESA was conducted in accordance with American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E1527 21, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Process (ASTM, 2013). Various investigative methods were utilized to complete this ESA. Specific items accomplished include the following:

Prepared a general site description Reviewed User provided information Reviewed readily ascertainable environmental records Conducted a site reconnaissance Conducted interviews

Identified data gaps (if present) Prepared this ESA report summarizing assessment results Examined historical aerial photographs and topographic maps

1.3 Previous Reports

No previous reports or assessments were identified.

1.4 Significant Assumptions and Exceptions

Conclusions stated in this report are based upon observations made by BLM employees also upon information provided by others. It is assumed that these observations and information are accurate.

However, BLM disclaims responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided by others. The scope of this ESA does not purport to encompass every report, record, or other form of documentation potentially relevant to the subject property being evaluated. No sampling of soil, water, building materials, or other material was conducted.

No significant assumptions or exceptions.

1.5 Special Terms and Conditions

Observations contained within this assessment are based upon subject property conditions readily visible and present at the time of the site reconnaissance. These subject property observations are unable to specifically identify conditions of potential mold, asbestos containing building materials, subsurface soil, groundwater, vapor, or underground storage tanks (USTs), unless specifically mentioned. This ESA does not attempt to address not readily observable conditions or forecast future subject property conditions.

1.6 Reliance

The enclosed ESA has been conducted for BLM. BLM may share this report with the others, for information purposes only. Except as provided herein, this report may not be reproduced, distributed, or relied upon by others without the prior written authorization of BLM.

Section 2: Site Description This section describes the Property with its location and legal description, general vicinity characteristics, current uses, description of on site improvements, and current uses of adjoining properties.

2.1 Location and Legal Description

Subject property is located in the foothills just east of Boise, Idaho with county records showing the address to be E Shaw Mountain Road; the road is actually one mile north of the subject property. Legal description: E1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4, SW1/4 NW1/4 NE1/4 in Section 8, Township 3 North, Range 3 East, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. Refer to location maps in Appendix A.

2.2 Current Uses of the Site

Ada County classifies the subject property agriculture and is undeveloped rangeland that may be used for livestock grazing but currently is not.

2.3 Current Uses of Adjoining Properties

Adjoining properties are undeveloped range land that may have livestock grazing and appear to be owned for future use in developing rural home sites.

Direction Address or APN Use & Occupant Comments North S0905120600 BLM lands

Northeast S0905449000 Undeveloped range land, private South S0908122570 Undeveloped range land, private Parcel wraps around the south and west sides of subject property.

East S0908110050 BLM lands West S0908122570 Undeveloped range land, private Parcel has rural home east approximately ¼ mile on east side of BLM parcel S0908110050

2.4 Physical Setting

Physical setting information for the Property was obtained by a review of sources that included, but was not limited to, USGS topographic maps and a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) soil survey report.

2.4.1 Topography

Subject property is centered on a ravine that contains Picket Pin Creek that flows from east to west across the parcel. To the north and south of the creek the topography is steeply sloped rising approximately 300 vertical feet above the creek bottom. Adjoining parcels to the north and south are located upon the ridge lines that parallel the creek, trending and descending altitude from east to west.

2.4.2 Regional Geology

The region is primarily defined by the Idaho Batholith, made up of granitic rocks that intruded the existing bedrock during the late Cretaceous Period, the was created when the Pacific Plate was being subducted beneath the continental land mass. At this period of time, Idaho was on the leading edge of the North American Plate. Located immediately west of the Idaho Batholith is the more recently formed rift zone located in the broad valley of the western Snake River plain. The rift zone is bordered on the east and west sides by faults and fractures. The Boise Front was uplifted with the Boise Foothills Fault Zone dividing the Idaho Batholith from the rift zone.

2.4.3 Site Geology

Majority of subject property lies withing exposed granitic rocks making up the Idaho Batholith, with the potential to have rhyolite and basalt dikes and veins within the granitic bedrock.

Toward the north and south boundaries near the top of both ridges, the bedrock is composed of alluvial fan deposits resulting from erosion off the mountains to the east. These are composed of poorly sorted, silty and sandy gravels with subangular cobbles and boulders in crudely stratified layers and lenses. Geologic maps illustrate an approximate alignment of a fault that runs directly through the parcel in a northwest to southeast alignment.

2.4.4 Soils

NRCS web soil survey illustrates three primary soils covering parcel. Olaton Roney complex covers the north facing slope on south half of parcel. This complex is a course sandy loam to a fine gravelly coarse sandy loam and is somewhat excessively drained with no evidence of unstable slopes due to saturated soil conditions in aerial photos. Borid Shimo complex covers the south facing slope high on the north boundary of parcel. This complex is a fine to very gravelly sandy loam and is somewhat excessively draining. Lower on the south facing slope parallel to the creek is the Dobson Roney complex that consists of fine gravelly course sandy loam that is excessively drained.

2.4.5 Hydrology

Surface water consists only of Picket Pin Creek that runs through the entire property, it appears to be an intermittent stream given the vegetation along the banks. Upstream, within the Picket Pin Creek watershed, are two AML sites: Golden Star Mine 1 mile and Zether Mine 1.5 miles upstream.

Zether Mine AML ID ID 0110 B0478:

Site contains one closed adit with associated waste pile less than 0.1 acres.

Vegetation healthy with evidence of natural revegetation.

Solid waste consists of old brick, trash, and junk car nearby.

No water exiting the closed adit.

Golden Star Mine AML ID ID 0110 B0316:

Minimal disturbance prospect pit.

Vegetation healthy with no stained soils or sulfide minerals present.

Groundwater depths are unknown and there appears to be no springs along either hill side, which indicates depth to groundwater is deep given the steep slopes along the stream. Assume groundwater matches topography and given the granitic bedrock, flow of groundwater would be limited to faults and fracture zones.

2.4.6 Description of Structures, Roads, and Other Improvements

Size of Property (approximate) 30 acres General Topography of Property Ravine through middle with north and south boundaries on ridges Adjoining and/or Access/Egress

Roads None, high voltage power lines across parcel with remnant construction road to the north but terminates before parcel

Paved or Concrete Areas (including parking)

None

Unimproved Areas Entire parcel Landscaped Areas None

Surface Water Intermittent stream through parcel Potable Water Purveyor None Sanitary Sewer Utility None Storm Sewer Utility None Electrical Utility None

Natural Gas Utility None

Section 3: User Provided Information The purpose of this section is to detail User provided information used to help identify the possibility of RECs in connection with the Property. A User Provided Information Questionnaire was provided to the User to assist them in compiling pertinent information.

3.1 Owner, Key Property Manager, or Occupant Provided Information Ms. Staci Page, half owner along with brother, was interviewed for this ESA on 1 MAY 2023. Family has owned the subject property since 1984. Refer to the landowner interview in Appendix E for additional details.

3.2 Title Records, Environmental Liens or Activity and Use Limitations Reasonably ascertainable recorded land title records should be checked by the User to identify environmental liens or activity and use limitations, if currently recorded against the Property.

Environmental liens or activity and use limitations so identified by the User should be reported to the Environmental Professional conducting the ESA. Preliminary research report identified no liens or activity and use limitations.

3.3 Specialized Knowledge

If the User has or is aware of any specialized knowledge or experience that is material to RECs in connection with the Property, it is the User’s responsibility to communicate this information to the Environmental Professional. The User shared no specialized knowledge.

3.4 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues

In a transaction involving the purchase of a parcel of real estate, if a User has actual knowledge that the purchase price of the Property is significantly less than the purchase price of comparable properties, the User should try to identify an explanation for the lower price and to make a written record of such explanation. No evidence of valuation reduction or environmental issues.

3.5 Reason for Conducting Phase I

The purpose of this ESA was to identify existing or potential RECs, CRECs, and/or HRECs (as defined by ASTM Standard E1527 21) in connection with the Property, and this ESA is a requirement of the BLM reality action process.

Section 4: Records Review The purpose of a Records Review is to obtain and review records that will help identify RECs, CRECs, and/or HRECs in connection with the Property. A discussion of each record source is provided below.

The following standard historical sources may be used to meet the historical record sources review requirements of ASTM E1527 21: aerial photographs, fire insurance maps, property tax files, land title records (although these cannot be the sole historical source consulted), topographic maps, city directories, building department records, or zoning/land use records. ASTM E1527 21 requires “All obvious uses of the property shall be identified from the present, back to the property’s first developed use, or back to 1940, whichever is earlier.” This task requires reviewing only as many of the standard historical sources as are necessary and that are reasonably ascertainable and likely to be useful.

4.1 Aerial Photograph Review

The following historical aerial photographs were reviewed and described. Copies of the historical aerial photographs are provided in Appendix D.

Date Source Property Observations Surrounding Area Observations

1953 USGS Rangeland Rangeland with primitive roads north and south

1971 USGS No change No change

1976 USGS High voltage power line constructed Additional primitive roads due to power line construction

1981 USGS No change No change

1992 USGS No change No change 1998 USGS No change Adjoining east rural home development started 2004 USGS No change Addition rural homes established south and east 2009 USGS No change Rural home development south and east 2015 USGS No change No change 2021 USGS No change More rural homes built south

4.2 USGS Topographic Map Review

The following historical topographic maps were reviewed and described. Copies of the historical topographic maps are provided in Appendix D.

Date Map Source & Scale

Property Observations Surrounding Area Observations

1954 USGS, 62.5K Picket Pin Creek marked as perennial stream, not buildings annotated

Primitive road south of parcel, Rocky Canyon Road to north established.

1972 USGS, 24K Creek marked as intermittent;

power lines annotated

No change

2017 USGS, 24K No change Lower Wild Horse Ridge development annotated with road.

4.3 Historical Use Information

Subject property and adjoining are undeveloped that was likely used for grazing livestock, fence lines appear in aerial photos. Some mining prospecting evidence to the east one mile, it can be assumed there may have been prospecting on the subject and adjoining properties.

4.4 Polk City Directories/Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

City directories have been published for cities and towns across the US since the 1700s. Originally a list of residents, the city directory developed into a sophisticated tool for locating individuals and businesses in a particular urban or suburban area. Twentieth century directories are generally developed into three sections: a business index, a list of resident names and addresses, and a street index. With each address, the directory lists the name of the resident or, if a business is operated from this address, the name and type of business (if unclear from the name). While city directory coverage is comprehensive for major cities, it may be less comprehensive for rural areas and small towns.

Fire insurance maps were initially produced by private companies (such as Sanborn, Perris, and the Fire Underwriters Inspection Bureau) for the insurance industry to provide information regarding the uses of properties at specified dates.

Rural property, no City directories or fire insurance maps.

Section 5: Environmental Records Review The area searched included the subject property and surrounding area within approximate minimum search distances from the subject property boundary, dependent on listing type, as defined by ASTM. A complete listing of records searched is available in Appendix C. Search results is provided in the table below relative to records that identified a regulatory listing relevant to the Property. A subsequent discussion is provided relative to identified potential concerns.

Standard Database List Per ASTM Database Date

(M/D/Y)

Subject Property Listed (Y or N)

Total No.

of

Listings

Environmental Concern Posed to the Subject Property (Y or N)

Federal Agencies Federal NPL Sites (<1.0 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N

Federal Proposed NPL Sites (<1.0 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N Federal Delisted NPL Sites (<1.0 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N

Federal SEMS Sites (< 0.5 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N Federal CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action

Planned (NFRAP) Sites (<0.5 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N

Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action Sites (CORRACTS) (<1.0 mile)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

RCRA non CORRACTS Treatment, Storage, Disposal (TSD) Facilities (< 0.5 mile)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

RCRA Large Quantity Generator (LQG) (<0.25 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N RCRA Small Quantity Generator (SQG) (<0.25 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N

RCRA Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) (<0.25 mile)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

Federal Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) Sites (Property Only)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

US Institutional/Engineering Controls (<0.5 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N State Agencies

State & Tribal equivalent CERCLIS (SHWS) (<1.0 mile)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

State & Tribal Solid Waste Facility (SWF)/Landfill (<0.5 mile)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

State & Tribal Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) (<0.5 mile)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

State & Tribal ASTs (<0.25 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N State & Tribal USTs (<0.25 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N

State & Tribal Voluntary Cleanup Sites (<0.5 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N State & Tribal Brownfield Sites (<0.5 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N

Other Ascertainable Records US Brownfields (<0.5 mile) 3/15/2023 N 0 N

Recycling Facilities in States Solid Waste Recycler Database (<0.5 mile)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

RCRA NonGen (<0.25) 3/15/2023 N 0 N Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP)

(Property Only) 3/15/2023 N 0 N

Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) (Property Only)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

Facility Index System/Facility Registry System (Property Only)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue, & Compliance History Information (Property Only)

3/15/2023 N 0 N

NPDES (Property Only) 3/15/2023 N 0 N BLM EDL, FUDS, AMSCM (1.0 mile) 3/15/2023 N 4 N

Section 6: Site Reconnaissance and Interviews

6.1 Methodology and Limiting Conditions

Utilizing ASTM E2247 16 standard, the report author reviewed historic aerial imagery and topographic maps of subject and adjoining properties to identify points of interest. The report author utilized ASTM E1527 21 during the site visit to verify if environmental concerns existed and/or identify new locations that were not noted during the desktop review. The report author identified no point of interest prior to site visit and found no areas of concern during site visit. One day was planned for the site visit that was conducted 29 APR 2023 hiking in from a forest road north of the subject property.

Limiting conditions included steep topography that limited access to slopes on the subject property. No environmental concerns were identified on the steep slopes that would require further investigation.

6.2 General Site Setting and Surrounding Properties

Observations (features, activity, uses, conditions) HS/PP Notes

Current Use/s of Property Recreation and hunting trespass Past use/s of Property observed Livestock grazing Current uses of adjoining property

Public lands for recreation and private lands for possible rural home development

Past uses of adjoining property Livestock grazing, mineral prospecting

Geologic, H&H, Topo Conditions Steep sided ravines, granite rock outcrops

Man made terrain features None Description of Structures None

Other improvements None Roads, adjoining/on property None Potable Water Supply Source None Sewage Disposal System None

6.3 Exterior and Interior Observations

Observations (features, activity, uses, conditions) HS/PP Notes

Periphery of property Open range land All structures and uses No structures All adjacent public trails/roads No public trails or roads Trail/road dead ended None Limiting conditions Steep terrain limited site visit to elevated vantage points and along stream

Observations (features, activity, uses, conditions)

HS/PP Notes

Rooms and occupant spaces NA Maintenance/Repair Area NA Unoccupied spaces NA

Observations

Exterior Interior Hazardous Substance None NA

Identified use NA Petroleum Products None NA

Identified use NA Storage Tanks None NA

Identified use NA Odors None Pools of liquid None Drums None Hazardous Substance Container None Petroleum Product Container None Unidentified Substance Container

None

PCBs None Heating/Cooling means None Stains or Corrosion None Drains and Sumps None Pits, Ponds, Lagoons None Stained soil or pavement None Stressed vegetation None Solid waste None Wastewater, storm water None Wells None Septic Systems/Cesspools None

6.4 Interviews

The following interviews were conducted in accordance with the requirements of ASTM E1527 21.

Ms. Staci Page, half owner along with brother, was interviewed for this ESA on 1 MAY 2023. Family has owned the subject property since 1984. Refer to the landowner interview in Appendix E for additional details.

Section 7: Additional Services/Non Scope Considerations Non scope issues beyond the scope of the ASTM standards were not identified, prior to and during the investigation conducted on the subject and adjoining property.

Observations Location Solid Waste None

Physical Hazards None

Non scope Asbestos None

Radon Assumed possible given bedrock but no enclosed space for radon to accumulate.

Lead based Paint None Health & Safety None

Drinking Water System None

Section 8: Findings There are no findings associated with the subject and adjoining property that identifies features, activities, uses, or conditions that may indicate the presence or likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products.

Report Section REC (Y/N)

CREC

(Y/N)

HREC

(Y/N)

De Minimis Conditions

(Y/N)

Comments

2 Site Description N N N N Rural undeveloped land adjoining public and private undeveloped lands.

3 User Provided Information

N N N N

4 Records Review N N N N No evidence of RECs, HRECs, or CRECs. Data gaps in aerial photos and topographic maps. No non scope issues were identified.

5 Site Reconnaissance

N N N N Undeveloped range land with no trails, power line crossing.

6 Interviews N N N N

Section 9: Opinions I offer the following opinion as to whether the all appropriate inquiry, conducted in accordance with 40 CFR part 312, has identified conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, petroleum and petroleum products, and controlled substances on, at, in, or to the subject property: This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions, physical hazards, solid waste, or non scope items in connection with the subject property.

Section 10: Additional Investigations Given the result of the Phase I ESA investigation, the findings do not warrant a Phase II ESA.

Section 11: Deviations, Data Gaps, and Limitations A data failure is failure to achieve the historical research objectives of ASTM E1527 21. A data gap is the incompleteness in activities required in this practice. Gaps can occur with recorded land title records, City Directory coverage, Property, County and City development records, Interviews, aerial photos back to 1940, Sanborn map coverage. EP responsible for stating if data gaps constitute a data failure or not.

The ASTM Standard requires identifying significant data gaps that affect the Environmental Professional’s ability to identify RECs. There were no deviations from the standard and no limitations.

Data Gap Reason Data Failure Aerial Photos Gap prior to 1953 and inconsistent 5 year intervals to present.

No

Topographic Maps Gap prior to 1954 and inconsistent 5 year intervals to present.

No

Section 12: Conclusions I have performed a Pre Acquisition (Phase I) Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E1527 21 of the Rocky Canyon acquisition. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Sections 1.4, 6, and 11 of this report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the subject property.

Section 13: References ASTM E1527 21, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.

ASTM E2247 16, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Process for Forestland or Rural Property.

Natural Resources Conservation Service Soils.

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/soils/home/

United States Geological Survey Earth Explorer.

https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/

United States Geological Survey topoView.

https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/

Ada County Assessor, https://adacountyassessor.org/propsys/ViewParcel.do?yearParcel=2023S0908120600&x=p

Idaho Geological Survey, Technical Report 90 4, Geologic Map of the Lucky Peak Quadrangle, Ada County, Idaho

NETR online, environmental data viewer. https://environmental.netronline.com/

State of Idaho DEQ, Terradex. https://idaho.terradex.com/

Section 14: Environmental Professional Statement As required by 40 CFR Part 312.21(d), I declare that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of an Environmental Professional as defined in §312.10 of this part. I have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject property. I have developed and conducted the all appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312. My qualifications as an Environmental Professional are Licensed Professional Engineer in environmental engineering and 15 years full time relevant experience.

Section 15: Results of the All Appropriate Inquiries This Phase I has revealed no evidence of hazardous substances, petroleum products, or environmental conditions on the subject property. No further inquiry is needed for purposes of all appropriate inquiries; therefore, this subject property would be suitable for acquisition.

Section 16: Signatures

Todd Wang, P.E.

Environmental Engineer

TODD

WANG

Digitally signed by TODD WANG Date: 2023.05.04 13:52:00 -06'00'

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

National Operations Center, OC-580 Denver, Colorado 80255-0047

8 APR 2025

Memorandum

To: Four Rivers Field Office Manager

From: National Operations Center LWCF Environmental Engineer

Subject: Rocky Canyon Acquisition, review and update of the Phase I ESA

Purpose: This ESA update was performed for an LWCF acquisition to provide information regarding the environmental condition of the property in order to meet the requirements for BLM to qualify for one of the CERCLA Landowner Liability Protections (LLPs) and make all-appropriate inquiry into the previous ownership and uses of the property consistent with 42 U.S.C. §9601(35)(B).

Background: A Phase I ESA dated May 2023 was prepared by an Environmental Professional with the National Operations Center for the sole benefit of BLM. The ESA covers the subject property of approximately 30 acres, located northeast of Boise, south of Shaw Mountain Road and described as follows: E1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4, SW1/4 NW1/4 NE1/4 in Section 8, Township 3 North, Range 3 East, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho.

The ESA concludes that within the scope of ASTM E1527-21, there is no evidence of Recognized Environmental Conditions in connection with the property. For BLM’s benefit, the ESA also covered the ‘non-scope’ issues of man-caused/created safety hazards, including mine shafts, unexploded military ordnance, asbestos-containing material, radon, lead-based paint, non-hazardous solid waste disposal areas, wastewater disposal systems, drinking water systems, drinking water and/or other wells. The ESA was valid for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date of preparation.

Findings: After conducting a review of publicly available government records, searched for environmental cleanup liens, interviewed the owner representative of subject property and visual inspection of subject property on 8 APR 2025. These investigations revealed no information to contradict the findings of the May 2023 Phase I ESA. The site reconnaissance utilized the scope of ASTM E2247- 23, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process for Forestland or Rural Property. After aerial reconnaissance the reconnaissance was conducted on foot, site photographs are presented in Attachment B.

Opinion: I offer the following opinion as to whether an all-appropriate inquiry, conducted in accordance with 40 CFR part 312, has identified conditions indicative of releases or threatened release of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, petroleum and petroleum products, and controlled substances on, at, in or to the subject property. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the subject property. Accordingly, the May 2023 Phase I ESA and this update can be considered valid for a period of 180 days from the date of this memorandum.

RFQ ATT-2 / EX-19

Given the finds of the previous Phase I ESA and this current investigation, the findings do not warrant a Phase II ESA. I have performed a Pre-Acquisition Phase I ESA in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM practice E1527-21 and E2247-23 of the Rocky Canyon parcel acquisition. As required by 40 CFR Part 312.21(d), I declare that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of an Environmental Professional as defined in §312.10 of this part. I have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject property. I have developed and conducted an all-appropriate inquiry in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312. My qualifications as an Environmental Professional are Licensed Professional Engineer in environmental engineering and 17 years full time relevant experience.

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