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April 19, 2019

National Park Service Land Resource Program 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240

Attention: Mr. Joe Cook, Realty Specialist joe_cook@nps.gov

Subject: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

MDAH Parcel 4966-724 Edwards, Hinds County, Mississippi 39066

Dear Mr. Cook, Mill Creek Environmental, LLC (MCE) has completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the subject property referenced above. Based upon our observations and information gathered during the Phase I ESA, MCE has not identified the presence of "recognized environmental conditions" (RECs) at the subject property as defined by ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-13.

Based on the findings of this assessment, no further environmental investigation is recommended at this time.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at 706-579-1607 or jirwin@millcreekenvironmental.com.

Sincerely, MILL CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC

Jake Irwin, EP Eric Lowe, PG, EP Operations Manager Senior Project Manager mailto:joe_cook@nps.gov

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Of:

MDAH Parcel 4966-724

Edwards, Hinds County, Mississippi 39066

Prepared for:

National Park Service

Land Resource Program

1849 C Street NW

Washington, DC 20240

Prepared by:

Mill Creek Environmental, LLC

1818 Perimeter Road

Dawsonville, Georgia 30534

MCE Project #: NPS-1901-1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2 CERTIFICATION

3 INTRODUCTION

3.1 PURPOSE

3.2 SCOPE OF WORK

3.3 LIMITATIONS

3.4 DATA GAPS

4 SITE DESCRIPTION

4.1 SOILS AND GEOLOGY/HYDROGEOLOGY

4.2 SITE HYDROLOGY

4.3 SURROUNDING LAND USE

5 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION

5.1 PURPOSE OF PHASE I ESA

5.2 INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE USER

6 INTERVIEWS

6.1 PERSONAL INTERVIEWS

6.2 AGENCY CONTACTS

7 SITE DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

7.1 SANBORN MAPS

7.2 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS

7.3 TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS

7.4 TAX RECORDS

7.5 ENVIRONMENTAL LIENS AND ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS

7.6 CHAIN OF PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

8 PREVIOUS REPORTS AND RECORDS REVIEW

9 ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASE REVIEW

9.1 SUBJECT PROPERTY

9.2 ADJOINING PROPERTIES

9.3 OFF-SITE PROPERTIES

9.3.1 STATE HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES (SHWS)

9.4 ORPHAN AND UN-PLOTTED SITES

10 SITE RECONNAISSANCE

10.1 HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL OR PETROLEUM STORAGE

10.2 UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE CONTAINERS

10.3 POTENTIAL POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS)

10.4 HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

10.5 DRAINS AND SUMPS

10.6 PITS, PONDS, OR LAGOONS

10.7 WASTEWATER

10.8 STRUCTURAL STAINING OR CORROSION

10.9 STAINED SOIL OR PAVEMENT

10.10 STRESSED VEGETATION

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10.11 SOLID WASTE

10.12 WELLS

10.13 SEPTIC SYSTEMS

11 VAPOR ENCROACHMENT CONDITIONS

12 FINDINGS

13 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

14 REFERENCES

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Topographic Map

Figure 2 Site Vicinity Map

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A Environmental Professional Qualifications

Appendix B Site Photographs

Appendix C Interview and Agency Contact Documentation

Appendix D Sanborn Maps

Appendix E Historical Aerial Photographs

Appendix F Historical Topographic Maps

Appendix G Additional Information

Appendix H Radius Map Report

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At the request of Mr. Joe Cook, on behalf of the National Park Service Land Resource Program, Mill Creek Environmental, LLC (MCE) has completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the property identified by the Hinds County Tax Assessor as Parcel Number 4966-724, located in Edwards, Mississippi (the “subject property”). The Phase I ESA was performed in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice E1527-

13. The purpose and scope of work are outlined in Section 3 of this report.

The subject property is 15.09 acres in area and ground cover on the subject property consists of trees, scrub, a creek and grass.

The subject property is surrounded by wooded undeveloped land to the south; Kansas City Southern Railroad, a stream, and wooded undeveloped land to the north; Bakers Creek and wooded undeveloped land to the west; and wooded undeveloped land and agricultural land to the east. The subject property is located in a rural area of Hinds County, Mississippi. Electricity, telephone, and municipal water utilities are available in the area.

According to historical records dating back to 1938, the subject property has not been developed and is comprised of wooded undeveloped land.

The subject property was not identified during the environmental agency database review.

One (1) off-site property was identified during the environmental agency database review; however, based on our review of the data provided in the regulatory database reports and the distance from the subject property this property has a low potential to impact the subject property.

MCE has not identified the presence of any RECs on the subject property as defined by ASTM Standard practice E1527-13.

Based on the findings of this assessment, no additional site assessment activities are recommended at this time.

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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We have performed this assessment in accordance with generally accepted environmental practices and procedures as of the date of this report. We have employed the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by reputable environmental professionals practicing in this area. The conclusions contained within this assessment are based upon site conditions readily observed or were reasonably ascertainable and present at the time of our site inspection, reasonably ascertainable regulatory information, and reasonably ascertainable historical information.

The scope of this assessment does not purport to encompass every report, record, or other form of documentation relevant to the property being evaluated. To the best of our knowledge, this Environmental Site Assessment has been performed in compliance with ASTM Standard E1527-13 for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

We declare that, to the best of our professional knowledge and belief, we meet the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in §312.10 of 40 CFR 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 the all appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.

Professional qualifications are included in Appendix A.

Prepared By: Reviewed By:

Jamie Truitt Eric Lowe, EP Environmental Scientist Senior Project Manager

Directed By:

Jake Irwin, EP Operations Manager

2 CERTIFICATION

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Mill Creek Environmental, LLC (MCE) has completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the property identified by the Hinds County Tax Assessor as Parcel Number 4966-724, located in Edwards, Mississippi (the “subject property”). The Phase I ESA was performed in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice E1527- 13.

3.1 Purpose

The purpose of this assessment was to evaluate the subject property for the presence of “recognized environmental conditions” (RECs) as defined by ASTM. A “recognized environmental condition” is defined by the ASTM as:

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

De-minimis conditions are not recognized environmental conditions.”

3.2 Scope of Work

The following tasks were completed during the performance of the Phase I ESA:

• TASK 1- Historical Data Review;

• TASK 2- Environmental Agency Database Review;

• TASK 3- Site Reconnaissance;

• TASK 4- Personal Interviews;

• TASK 5- Contacts with Local Officials; and

• TASK 6- Reporting of Results.

This report contains the results of our database and records review, site reconnaissance, personnel interviews, and additional information obtained during our assessment. Information used to complete this report was reasonably ascertainable and visually observable. This Phase I ESA did not include any testing or sampling of materials (e.g., soil, water, sediment, building materials, etc).

3.3 Limitations

This report and any other information which MCE prepared and submitted to the National Park Service Land Resource Program (the “User”) in connection with this assessment (the “Report”) are for the sole use and benefit of the User and may not be used or relied upon by any other person or entity without the prior written consent of the User and MCE, except as provided for specifically in the agreement. Any such consent given by MCE will be deemed to be and will be subject to the terms and conditions as MCE may reasonably require, including without limitation a monetary limit to MCE’s liability to any person granted such consent (the “Grantee”), and any such Grantee will

3 INTRODUCTION

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MCE and the User agree that (1) the information in the Report relates only to the subject property specifically described in the Report and was presented in accordance with and subject to the scope of work described in the Report or specifically agreed to by MCE and the User; (2) the information and conclusions provided in the Report apply only to the subject property as it existed at the time of MCE’s examination of the subject property. Should the subject property use or conditions change or should there be changes in applicable laws, standards, or technology, the information and conclusions in the Report may no longer apply; (3) MCE makes no representations regarding the value or marketability of the subject property or its suitability for any particular use, and none should be inferred based on the Report; (4) the Report is intended to be used in its entirety and no excerpts may be taken to be representative of the findings of this investigation; and (5) environmental land-use issues and constraints of possible relevance (e.g., wetland surveys, sensitive habitats, radon, lead-based paint, asbestos, etc.), were not included in this scope of services.

3.4 Data Gaps

A data gap is defined by the ASTM Standard E1527-13 as, “…a lack of or inability to obtain information required by this practice despite good faith efforts by the environmental professional to gather such information.” A data failure is a type of data gap that fails to meet the historical research objectives.

• Based on a review of the available data, historic resources at five-year intervals were not reasonably ascertainable. This is considered a data failure in accordance with the ASTM Standard E1527-13.

• As of the printing of this report, MCE has not received a response to our requests for information from the Central Public Health Region or the Hinds County Emergency Management Department. This is considered a data gap in accordance with the ASTM Standard E1527-13.

The presence of these data gaps/data failures did not affect MCE’s ability to identify conditions indicative of a release or threatened release of hazardous substances to the subject property and did not have a material impact on the conclusions of this report.

The subject property is identified by the Hinds County Tax Assessor as Parcel Number 4966-724 which is 15.09 acres in area. Ground cover on the subject property consists of trees, scrub, a creek and grass. The Kansas City Southern Railroad runs parallel to the northern property boundary and Bakers Creek forms the western property boundary.

Based on MCE’s review of the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) Edwards, Mississippi topographic quadrangle map, the subject property is situated at an elevation of approximately 223 feet above mean sea level. A Topographic Map showing the location of the subject property is

4 SITE DESCRIPTION

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4.1 Soils and Geology/Hydrogeology

Based on information obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service, the most common soil types found in the vicinity of the subject property belong to the Memphis Soil Series. The Memphis Soil Series is classified as silt loam and belongs to the USDA hydrologic group “Class B”. Class B soils have moderate infiltration rates and are moderately well and well drained soils with coarse textures.

The subject property is situated in the Gulf Coastal Plain Physiographic Province of Mississippi.

The Gulf Coastal Plain is generally characterized by alternating layers of sand, clay, and silt sedimentary rocks formed during the Late Cretaceous to Holocene Epochs.

The configuration of the water table is usually a subdued replica of the local topography.

Generally, groundwater in the Coastal Plain flows from highlands to lowlands and discharges to streams, lakes, rivers, or wetlands. The exact direction of groundwater flow at the subject property is unknown, but based on the local topography of the subject property; the general direction of groundwater flow in the area is estimated to be to the west, towards Bakers Creek.

4.2 Site Hydrology

The subject property is relatively flat. Topography on the subject property slopes gradually to the west where storm water discharges to Bakers Creek along the western boundary of the subject property. No RECs related to storm water run-on or run-off were identified at the subject property.

4.3 Surrounding Land Use

The subject property is located in a rural wooded and undeveloped area of Hinds County, Mississippi. The land use surrounding the subject property consists of the following:

North: Kansas City Southern Railroad and Wooded Undeveloped Land

South: Wooded Undeveloped Land

East: Agricultural and Wooded Undeveloped Land

West: Bakers Creek and Wooded Undeveloped Land

Surrounding land use is shown in Figure 2.

5.1 Purpose of Phase I ESA

The user is completing this Phase I ESA as part of the due diligence process prior to the transfer of ownership of the parcel from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) to the National Park Service (NPS) for incorporation into the Vicksburg National Military Park Champion Hill Unit.

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5.2 Information Provided by the User

A Phase I ESA User questionnaire was provided to Mr. William Justice, Superintendant of the Vicksburg National Military Park. Mr. Justice did not identify any specific chemicals, spills, chemical releases or environmental cleanups associated with the subject property and did not identify any environmental liens or activity and land use limitations associated with the subject property. A copy of the completed user questionnaire is included in Appendix C.

Interviews with owners, occupants, and local government agencies were conducted in an attempt to obtain information indicating recognized environmental conditions in connection with the subject property. A summary of the interviews is included in the sections below. Interview documentation can be found in Appendix C.

6.1 Personal Interviews

A Phase I ESA Property Questionnaire was provided to Mr. Robert Benson, Deputy Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (Trustee for the State of Mississippi). Mr. Benson indicated in his responses that there are no environmental concerns associated with this parcel. Mr.

Benson indicated that the designation of this parcel and nearby parcels as Mississippi Landmarks limits the type of improvements and the process required to make alterations to this parcel.

However, this land use limitation is not related to environmental issues. The completed property questionnaire is included in Appendix C.

6.2 Agency Contacts

MCE contacted the Central Public Health Region and the Hinds County Emergency Management Department to obtain information regarding environmental conditions at the subject property. As of the printing of this report, the Central Public Health Region and the Hinds County Emergency Management Department have not responded to a request for information. If any pertinent information regarding the subject property should be obtained at a later date, MCE will submit an addendum to this report. Agency correspondence can be found in Appendix C.

Historic information regarding the subject property was obtained from a review of records available from public sources. MCE attempted to identify all obvious uses of the subject property from the present, back to the subject property’s first developed use or 1940, whichever was earlier. Only historic resources that were reasonably ascertainable were reviewed.

7.1 Sanborn Maps

The complete Sanborn Library collection has been searched by EDR, and fire insurance maps were searched for information concerning the subject property. Fire insurance maps for the subject property were not found. The Sanborn “No Coverage” certification is included as Appendix D.

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7 SITE DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

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7.2 Aerial Photographs

MCE reviewed and interpreted historical aerial photographs for indications of past land use or site activities that represent potential areas of environmental concern to the subject site. Aerial photograph prints from 1985, 1996, 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2016 were reviewed. MCE’s interpretation of the aerial photography is provided below:

1985: Scale: 1 inch = 500 feet Quality: Good

The 1985 aerial photograph shows land use on the subject property and surrounding properties as primarily wooded and agricultural land. A railroad is depicted along the northern boundary of the subject property and Bakers Creek is depicted along the western boundary of the subject property.

1996: Scale: 1 inch = 500 feet Quality: Good

The 1996 aerial photograph shows that land use on the subject property and surrounding properties appears similar to those shown in the 1985 aerial photograph.

2006: Scale: 1 inch = 500 feet Quality: Good

The 2006 aerial photograph shows that land use on the subject property and surrounding properties appears similar to those shown in the 1996 aerial photograph.

2009: Scale: 1 inch = 500 feet Quality: Good

The 2009 aerial photograph shows that land use on the subject property and surrounding properties appears similar to those shown in the 2006 aerial photograph.

2012: Scale: 1 inch = 500 feet Quality: Good

The 2012 aerial photograph shows that land use on the subject property and surrounding properties appears similar to those shown in the 2009 aerial photograph.

2016: Scale: 1 inch = 500 feet Quality: Good

The 2016 aerial photograph shows that land use on the subject property and surrounding properties appears similar to those shown in the 2012 aerial photograph.

No evidence of environmental concerns could be discerned from the historical aerial photographs.

The EDR Aerial Photo Decade Package is included as Appendix E.

7.3 Topographic Maps

MCE reviewed and interpreted historical topographic maps for indications of past land use or site activities that represent potential areas of environmental concern to the subject property. Historical topographic maps for the years 1938, 1972, 1976, and 2012 were reviewed. MCE’s interpretation of the topographic maps is provided below:

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1938: Scale: 1:62,500 The 1938 topographic map shows no structures on the subject property. Bakers Creek is depicted along the western boundary of the subject property and a railroad is depicted along the northern boundary of the subject property.

1972: Scale: 1:24,000 The 1972 topographic map shows land use on the subject property and surrounding properties appears similar to those shown in the 1938 topographic map.

1976: Scale: 1:62,500 The 1976 topographic map shows land use on the subject property and surrounding properties appears similar to those shown in the 1972 topographic map.

2012: Scale: 1:24,000 The 2012 topographic map shows land use on the subject property appears similar to those shown in the 1976 topographic map. The 2012 topographic map does not show the railroad depicted in the 1938-1976 aerial photographs.

No evidence of adverse environmental conditions were identified on the subject property and surrounding properties during review of the topographic maps. The EDR Historical Topographic Map Report is included as Appendix F.

7.4 Tax Records

The Hinds County Tax Assessor’s database was searched for records containing information about the past uses and development history of the subject property. The subject property is identified as Parcel Number 4966-724 which is 15.09 acres in area. The current owner of the parcel is listed as the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. No evidence of past uses of the subject property with the potential to create adverse environmental conditions was identified in the tax records. Tax documentation is included in Appendix G.

7.5 Environmental Liens and Activity and Use Limitations

A deed search for environmental liens (ELs) and activity and use limitations (AULs) was not included in the scope of work for this Phase I ESA report. However, a variety of state and federal databases (including the CERCLA Liens database, federal and state institutional controls databases, and Brownfield sites databases) were searched as part of the regulatory agency database review detailed in Section 9 of this report. No ELs or AULs related to the subject property were identified during the database review.

7.6 Chain of Property Ownership

Chain-of-title research was not included in the scope of services for this assessment. As such, MCE did not acquire or review a chain-of-title report.

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No previous environmental reports for the subject property were provided by the user or current owner. Because the property was not identified during the environmental agency database review summarized in Section 9, an additional agency file review was not conducted.

MCE utilized Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR), a national environmental database research provider, to provide a Radius Map Report for the subject property. This database report is used to provide a summary of regulatory agency database entries regarding facilities within the ASTM E1527-13 search radii. The EDR research includes a search and compilation of federal, tribal, state, local, and additional propriety databases in an effort to identify potential environmental sites of concern near the subject property.

A complete listing of all databases searched during the environmental agency database review and a detailed listing of all findings is provided in the Environmental Data Resources Radius Map Report included as Appendix H.

9.1 Subject Property

The subject property was not identified in any of the regulatory databases reviewed.

9.2 Adjoining Properties

No adjoining properties were identified in any of the regulatory databases reviewed.

9.3 Off-Site Properties

One (1) off-site property was identified in the regulatory databases reviewed and is discussed in the following section.

9.3.1 State Hazardous Waste Sites (SHWS)

State Hazardous Waste Sites (SHWS) records are the states’ equivalent to CERCLIS. These sites may or may not already be listed on the federal CERCLIS list. Priority sites planned for cleanup using state funds (state equivalent of Superfund) are identified along with sites where cleanup will be paid for by potentially responsible parties. The data comes from the Mississippi Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Inactive Hazardous Sites Program. A review of the SHWS list has identified one (1) site located within approximately 1.0 mile of the subject property. This site is identified as:

• Champion Hill Battlefield, Edwards, Mississippi (State No Further Action Date 6/10/1993).

Based on MCE’s review of the data provided, and regulatory status, it appears that activities at this off-site property have a low potential to impact the subject property.

9.4 Orphan and Un-plotted Sites

An orphan site is one with insufficient address information to be mapped in the database report. No orphan or un-plotted sites were identified in the environmental database review.

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9 ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASE REVIEW

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On April 2, 2019, MCE conducted a physical reconnaissance of the subject property to evaluate for the presence of “recognized environmental conditions”. The observations made during the site reconnaissance are described below.

10.1 Hazardous Chemical or Petroleum Storage

No evidence of hazardous chemical or petroleum storage was observed on the subject property.

10.2 Unidentified Substance Containers

No evidence of unidentified substance containers was observed on the subject property.

10.3 Potential Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

No evidence of equipment with the potential to contain PCBs was observed on the subject property.

10.4 Hydraulic Equipment

No evidence of hydraulic equipment was observed on the subject property.

10.5 Drains and Sumps

No evidence of drains or sumps was observed on the subject property.

10.6 Pits, Ponds, or Lagoons

During our site visit, storm water was observed to collect in the low lying areas after heavy rain on the subject property. No evidence of pits, ponds, or lagoons associated with wastewater treatment or storage was observed on the subject property.

10.7 Wastewater

No evidence of waste water treatment was observed on the subject property.

10.8 Structural Staining or Corrosion

No evidence of structural staining or corrosion was observed on the subject property.

10.9 Stained Soil or Pavement

No evidence of stained soil or pavement was observed on the subject property.

10.10 Stressed Vegetation

No evidence of stressed vegetation was observed on the subject property.

10.11 Solid Waste

No evidence of solid waste disposal was observed on the subject property.

10.12 Wells

No wells were observed on the subject property.

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10.13 Septic Systems

No evidence of septic systems was observed on the subject property.

MCE conducted a vapor migration screening survey of the subject property to assess the risk of “vapor encroachment conditions” (VECs) on the subject property. The scope of this screening was limited to visual observations and review of the environmental database records, and did not include the collection and laboratory analysis of air samples to confirm the presence of airborne contaminants by vapor intrusion A VEC is defined by ASTM Standard E2600-10 standard as, “the presence or likely presence of chemicals of concern (COC) vapors in the sub-surface of the subject property caused by the release of vapors from contaminated soil or groundwater either on or near the subject property… ” Based on the ASTM Standard E1527-13 definition of a REC (as defined in Section 3.1), a VEC constitutes a REC. It is important to note that this vapor migration screening survey is not intended to satisfy ASTM Standard E2600-10, a Tier 1 or Tier 2 investigation, nor does it imply that ASTM Standard E2600-10 must be applied to achieve compliance with all appropriate inquires.

Based on MCE’s site observations and review of available environmental databases, MCE did not identify any conditions on the subject property or on adjoining properties that would indicate a REC relative to vapor migration exists at the subject property.

The following is a summary of the findings of this assessment:

• The subject property is comprised of 15.09 acres of undeveloped wooded land;

• According to historical records dating back to 1938, the subject property has not been developed a of wooded undeveloped land;

• The subject property was not identified in any of the environmental databases reviewed;

• No adjoining properties were listed in the environmental databases reviewed;

• One (1) off-site property was listed in the environmental databases reviewed; however, based on our review of the data provided in the regulatory database reports and regulatory status of this site, this property has a low potential to impact the subject property; and

• MCE’s site reconnaissance did not reveal any RECs for the subject property.

The findings listed above were used to develop the conclusions and recommendations in the following section.

MCE has performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the property identified by the Hinds County Tax Assessor as Parcel Number 4966-724, located in Edwards, Mississippi (the "subject property") in conformance with the scope and limitations ASTM Practice E1527-13. Any

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12 FINDINGS

13 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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Based upon our observations and information gathered during the Phase I ESA, this assessment has revealed no evidence of RECs in connection with the subject property.

No further site assessment activities are recommended at this time.

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ASTM, 2013. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Standard E1527-13, "Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process," 2013.

Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) The EDR Aerial Photo Decade Package, dated March 29, 2019, Inquiry Number: 5605510.6.

Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) The EDR Certified Sanborn Map Report, dated March 29, 2019, Inquiry Number: 5605510.3.

Environmental Data Resources, Inc. EDR Historical Topographic Map Report, March 29, 2019, Inquiry Number: 5605510.5.

Environmental Data Resources, Inc. EDR Radius Map™ Report, dated March 29, 2019, Inquiry Number: 5605510.2s.

U.S Geological Survey Edwards, Mississippi [map]. 2012. 1:24,000. 7.5 Minute Series. Reston, VA: United States Department of the Interior, USGS, 2014.

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Figures

Image Provided By EDR USGS Topographic Maps

Boundaries are approximate

FIGURE 1: TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

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Parcel # 4966-724 Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Jamie Callout Subject Property

Appendix A

Environmental Professional Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science:

Geology

West Virginia University

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments

Groundwater Assessment, Monitoring and Remediation

Underground Storage Tank Assessments/ Closures

Hazardous Site Inventory/Industrial Property Assessments

Brownfields Redevelopment

ERIC F. LOWE, P.G.

Mr. Lowe has over 24 years experience conducting and directing environmental site investigations and remediation actions for a wide variety of property types, including petroleum facilities, dry cleaners, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. He has spent the past 15 years as a commercial diligence manager directing and conducting Phase I and Phase II ESAs for a wide variety of commercial and industrial clients including; real estate developers, financing institutions, petroleum retail clients, manufacturing sectors, and many others. His duties at MCE include directing and supporting project professionals through project management, review of project reports and technical guidance for commercial, industrial, government, and residential clients. His responsibilities include all aspects of project execution, proposal and budget preparation, management, technical direction of project staff, procurement and management of subcontractors, and regulatory communications.

ELOWE@MILLCREEKENVIRONMENTAL.COM

SENIOR GEOLOGIST

Licensed Professional Geologist

Georgia #1560 Alabama #1011 Florida # 002135

ASTM Environmental Professional ASTM Vapor Encroachment

Screening Certificate #1963

OSHA HAZWOPER Hazardous Materials Technician (40 hours)

OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refreshers, 1995-present, OSHA 10-Hour Supervisor

Standard First Aid and Adult CPR EPA Certified Asbestos Inspector

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Appendix B

Site Photographs

Facing northeast towards adjoining property to the east and railroad.

Railroad ties observed along the northern boundary of the subject property, adjacent to the railroad.

Southeast corner of the subject property facing northwest.

Facing west along the railroad.

Stream observed to traverse the subject property east to west along the northern boundary.

Facing west towards the railroad bridge adjoining the north-west corner of the subject property.

Bakers Creek observed along the western boundary of the subject property.

Facing south towards Bakers Creek along the western bound-ary of the subject property from the railroad bridge.

Interior portion of the subject property, where the food plot was observed.

Appendix C

Interview and Agency Contact Documentation

April 9, 2019

Hinds County Emergency Management

P.O. Box 22568

Jackson, Mississippi 39225-2568

Fax: (601) 355-9943

Attention: Mr. Ricky Moore

Director

Subject: Records Request for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Mississippi Department of Archives & History Properties

Parcel #s 4966-724, 4966-792, 4966-793, 4977-21, 4966-49-2, 4966-732, 4966-779, 4966-780, and 4966-782

Dear Mr. Moore, Mill Creek Environmental, LLC (MCE) is in the process of completing an Environmental Site

Assessment (ESA) for the subject property referenced above. As required by the standards for

ESA preparation, this letter is being sent to request any information you may have concerning the subject property regarding the following items:

Storage of hazardous substances or petroleum products at the subject property;

Release of petroleum or hazardous materials to the environment at the subject property; or

Any other known environmental issues at the subject property.

Please email any information that you may have on this property to jtruitt@millcreekenvironmental.com or fax to 706-265-4916. Your time spent on this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or information regarding this site, please contact us at 762-499-3007.

Jamie Truitt

Environmental Scientist jtruitt@millcreekenvironmental.com mailto:jtruitt@millcreekenvironmental.com file://MCE-DATA/Projects_(P)/Douglas-Cherokee%20Economic%20Authority%20DCEA-1900/DCEA-1901%20272%20Bryan%20Road%20Rutledge%20TN%20PI/Report/parts/pbendl@millcreekenvironmental.com

April 9, 2019

Central Public Health Region

4800 McWillie Circle

Jackson, Mississippi 39206

Subject: Records Request for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Mississippi Department of Archives & History Properties

Parcel #s 4966-724, 4966-792, 4966-793, 4977-21, 4966-49-2, 4966-732, 4966-779, 4966-780, and 4966-782

Dear Mr. David Caulfield, Mill Creek Environmental, LLC (MCE) is in the process of completing an Environmental Site

Assessment (ESA) for the subject property referenced above. As required by the standards for

ESA preparation, this letter is being sent to request any information you may have concerning the subject property regarding the following items:

Storage of hazardous substances or petroleum products at the subject property;

Release of petroleum or hazardous materials to the environment at the subject property; or

Any other known environmental issues at the subject property.

Please email any information that you may have on this property to jtruitt@millcreekenvironmental.com or fax to 706-265-4916. Your time spent on this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or information regarding this site, please contact us at 762-499-3007.

Jamie Truitt

Environmental Scientist jtruitt@millcreekenvironmental.com mailto:jtruitt@millcreekenvironmental.com file://MCE-DATA/Projects_(P)/Douglas-Cherokee%20Economic%20Authority%20DCEA-1900/DCEA-1901%20272%20Bryan%20Road%20Rutledge%20TN%20PI/Report/parts/pbendl@millcreekenvironmental.com

SUBJECT PROPERTY:

ENVIRONMENTAL USER QUESTIONNAIRE

In order to qualify for one of the Landowner Liability Protections (LLPs) offered by the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2001 (the “Brownfields Amendment”) the user must provide the following information (if available) to the environmental professional. Failure to provide this information could result in a determination that “all appropriate inquiry” is not complete.

If the user has ordered a chain of title report and/or title examination, if provided, then MCE can review and include findings in the Phase I ESA report for an additional fee.

(1.) Environmental cleanup liens that are filed or recorded against the site (40 CFR 312.25).

Are you aware of any environmental cleanup liens that are filed or recorded under federal, tribal, state, or local law?

(2.) Activity and land use limitations that are in place on the site or that have been filed or recorded in a registry

(40 CFR 312.26).

Are you aware of any AULs such as engineering controls, land use restrictions, or institutional controls that are in place at the site and/or have been filed or recorded in registry under federal, state, local, or tribal law?

(3.) Specialized knowledge or experience of the person seeking to qualify for the LLP (40 CFR 312.28).

As the user of the ESA, do you have any specialized knowledge or experience related to the property or nearby properties? For example, are you involved in the same line of business as the current or former occupants of the property or adjoining property so that you would have specialized knowledge of the chemicals and processes of this kind of business?

(4.) Relationship of the purchase price to the fair market value of the property if it were not contaminated (40

CFR 312.29).

Does the purchase price being paid for this property reasonably reflect the fair market value of the property? If you conclude that there is a difference, have you considered whether the lower purchase price is because contamination is known or believed to be present on the property?

(5.) Commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the property (40 CFR 312.30).

Are you aware of commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the property that would help the environmental professional to identify conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases? For example, as user,

(a) Do you know the past uses of the property?

(b) Do you know of specific chemicals that are present or once were present at the property?

(c) Do you know of spills or other chemical releases that have taken place at the property?

(d) Do you know of any environmental cleanups that have taken place at the property?

(6.) The degree of obviousness of the presence or likely presence of contamination at the property, and the ability to detect the contamination by appropriate investigation (40 CFR 312.31).

As the user of the ESA, based on your knowledge and experience related to the property are there any obvious indicators that point to the presence or likely presence of contamination at the property?

Signature:__________________________________________

Print Name:_________________________________________ Date:

Ten MDAH Parcels Edwards, Hinds County, Mississippi (See attached parcel maps and parcel ID Numbers)

No

The area is preserved as a battlefield. I have specialized experience in managing battlefields and parks

No

The property is being donated

No

Yes. A small part of the land was a gravel pit, Other uses are agricultural

No No

No

William Justice 3/26/2019

WILLIAM JUSTICE Digitally signed by WILLIAM JUSTICE Date: 2019.03.26 09:01:42 -05'00'

Phase I ESA Questionnaire

INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete to the best of your knowledge and return to:

Mill Creek Environmental, LLC 1818 Perimeter Road Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 Fax: 706 265-4916 Phone: 706 579-1607

Completed by:_________________________ Title:_____________________________ Date:________________

Relationship to property:__________________ Length of association with the property:______________________

Phone:_______________________________ Email:__________________________________________________

GENERAL INFORMATION

Property Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Please describe the current use of the property: ___________________________________________________

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Size (in acres): # of Buildings:

Gross Building Square Footage: # of Tenant Spaces:

Net Rentable Square Footage: # of Parking Spaces:

Date of Construction: # of ADA Parking Spaces:

Date and Type of Any Renovations:

Please attach a Property Site Plan (if available) and a current Tenant List or Rent Roll (if applicable) to the returned Questionnaire

Robert Benson Deputy Director, MDAH 4/10/19

MDAH owner 25 years

601-576-6858 rbenson@mdah.ms.gov

Ten Hinds County, MS parcels: #4966-780, #4966-782, #4966-792, #4966-793, #4966-732, #4966-779, #4966-724, #4966-49-2, #4967-18, and #4917-21

Undeveloped/No address info available. See attached map of parcels with parcel IDs.

Edwards, Mississippi 39066

The properties were acquired for historic preservation

Varies by Parcel 1 not sure N/A

N/A N/A

1852 N/A

2008 reconstructed

Mill Creek Environmental, LLC Phase I ESA Subject Property Questionnaire

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PREVIOUS REPORTS, DOCUMENTS AND

OWNERS

1. Are you aware if a previous Environmental Assessment has ever been performed on the subject property? If yes, are you aware of the recommendations made in the report or please provide a copy of the report?

Yes No Do not Know

2. Do you have any other environmentally associated documents, such as compliance audits, environmental permits (such as an NPDES permit, boiler permit, wastewater permit), registrations (such as for a underground storage tank) or material safety data sheets? If yes, please provide a copy of the document(s) Yes No Do not Know

3. Can you provide contact information (name and phone number) of the previous owner of the property?

If yes, please provide below.

Yes No Do not Know

HISTORICAL & PRESENT USAGE/SITE CONDITIONS – SUBJECT AND ADJOINING

PROPERTIES

1. Are you aware of the prior use of the subject property, i.e., any previous development, undeveloped? If so, please describe.

2. Has fill dirt ever been brought onto the subject property that originated from a contaminated site or from an unknown source?

Yes No Do not Know

3. Are there currently or have there ever been any pits, ponds or lagoons on the subject property utilized in connection with waste treatment or waste disposal?

Yes No Do not Know

4. Are you currently aware of or have there ever been any hazardous substances, petroleum products, tires, car or industrial batteries, pesticides or other chemicals or waste materials that have been dumped, buried or burned on the subject property?

Yes No Do not Know

5. Have any of the adjoining properties ever been used for industrial purposes? (including but not limited to a gas station, dry cleaner, auto repair facility, landfill, waste treatment, printing facility etc)? If yes, please describe.

Yes No Do not Know no

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6. Are any of the adjoining properties currently being used for industrial purposes? If yes, please describe.

Yes No Do not Know

7. Do you have any specialized knowledge or experience related to the property or nearby properties? For example, are you involved in the same line of business as the current or former occupants of the property or an adjoining property so that you would have specialized knowledge of the chemicals and processes used by this type of business?

Yes No Not Applicable

8. If the subject property is served by a private well or non-public water system, is there evidence or do you have prior knowledge that contaminants have been identified in the well or system that exceed guidelines applicable to the water system or that the well has been designated as contaminated by any government environmental/health agency? If an on-site well is present, please attach a copy of the most recent water quality testing report.

Yes No Not Applicable

AAI and REGULATORY QUESTIONS

1. Are you aware of any past or current existence of hazardous substances, specific chemicals, or petroleum products on the subject property or any facility located on the property?

Yes No Do not Know

2. Are you aware of any past or current spills or other chemical releases that have taken place at the property?

Yes No Do not Know

3. Do you know of any clean ups (with respect to hazardous substances, specific chemicals, or petroleum products) that have occurred at the property?

Yes No Do not Know

4. Are you aware, based on your knowledge of the property, if there are any obvious indicators that point to the presence or likely presence of contamination at the property?

Yes No Do not Know

5. Do you have any knowledge of filed or recorded environmental cleanup liens under federals, state or local law or governmental notification relating to past or recurrent violations of environmental laws with respect to the subject property or any facility located on the property?

Yes No Do not Know

6. Are there any potential or pending lawsuits or administrative actions concerning a release or threatened release of hazardous substances or petroleum product involving the subject property or any facility located on the property?

Yes No Do not Know

7. Are you aware of any areas of activity or use limitations (AULs) such as engineering controls, land use restrictions or institutional controls that are in place at the property and/or have been recorded or filed in a registry under federal, state or tribal law?

Yes No Do not Know

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8. (Answer this question only if this is an acquisition) Does the purchase price being paid for this property reasonably reflect the fair market value of the property? If there is a difference, have you considered or determined whether the lower price is because contamination is known or believed to be present at the property?

Yes No Do not Know

STORAGE TANKS AND DRAINS

1. Are there currently or are you aware if there have ever previously been any registered or unregistered storage tanks, aboveground or underground, located on the subject property? If so, please attach copies of documentation such as tank closure/removal reports, tank tightness tests or registration/regulatory information.

Yes No Do not Know

2. Are there currently or are you aware if there have ever previously been any vent pipes, fill pipes, or access ways indicating a fill pipe protruding from the ground on the property or adjacent to any structure located on the subject property?

Yes No Do not Know

3. Are there currently or are you aware if there have ever previously been any current evidence of leaks, spills, or staining by substances other than water, or foul odors, associated with any flooring, drains, walls, ceilings, or exposed grounds on the subject property?

Yes No Do not Know

4. If the subject property currently has any registered underground storage tanks please provide the Facility Identification Number and attach any available documentation or records you may have regarding the underground storage tank system: _________________________________________ Not Applicable

5. Are there currently or are you aware if there are any current drains on the subject property? A ‘drainage system shall include, but limited to, oil water separators, floor drains, floor trenches, clarifiers, sumps, bay drains, dry wells, septic tanks, leach fields, storm water detention ponds, sand traps, grease traps, waste water recycling, etc. If yes, please describe: Yes No Do not Know/ NA

TRANSFORMERS AND HYDRAULIC

EQUIPMENT

1. Are there are any transformers, capacitors, and/or hydraulic equipment, such as lifts or elevators on the subject property?

Yes No Do not Know

2. If yes, are there any records indicating the presence or absence of PCBs in this equipment. If so, please attach copies of this documentation.

Yes No Do not Know

3. Are the transformers owned by the subject property or by the local utility? If owned by the utility, please note the name of the utility.

there is a utility right of way

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COMMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (If necessary, please provide any additional relevant environmental information that has not been discussed above.)

The limitation of use in question 7 relates to a limitation in use because the properties are publically

Mississippi Landmarks and require a permit form the MDAH board of trustees for any alteration.

Appendix D

Sanborn “No Coverage” Certificate

Certified Sanborn® Map Report

Inquiry Number:

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

MDAH Parcels # -018, 0-21, -724, -792, and -793

Champion Hill Road At Billy Fields Road

Edwards, MS 39066

March 29, 2019

5605510.3

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