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APPENDIX A - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

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SOUTHWEST COASTAL LOUISIANA

NONSTRUCTURAL COASTAL STORM RISK

MANAGEMENT PROJECT --

DESIGN-BUILD FIRST PRIORITY GROUP

SOLICITATION NO. W912EK24R0001 / B5SWCLHP202301

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Text Box USACE TRACKING No.: 345172

2231 LA CACHE DRIVE (CALCASIEU) LAKE CHARLES, LA

ECM Consultants, Inc.

Engineers • Architects • Construction Managers

December 4, 2019

Mr. Antoine Jackson Project Manager - USACE New Orleans District

RE: USACE Tracking #: 345172 2231 LeCache Dr, Lake Charles, La 70601 Calcasieu Parish

Mr. Jackson:

ECM Consultants conducted a site assessment of the above referenced home-site on November 12, 2019. The following is our analysis of the property.

2231 LeCache Drive is a one-story, brick-veneer, wood framed structure with an asphalt shingle roof. The foundation is concrete slab on grade. The home is approximately 3,256 square feet. There are sections of stucco and cementitious siding walls. There is an attached garage at the front of the house that will need to be elevated with the home (see Photos 2, 3 &7). There are integral front and side porches to also be elevated.

Concern should be given to accessing the home due to the proximity of the adjacent homes (see Photo 3).

There are attached fencing, planters and brick / concrete paving to be addressed prior to the elevation process.

Typical utility connections will need to be detached, then reattached after the elevation process.

After reviewing all the documentation, it appears the house framing is satisfactory for the elevation process.

Following this letter are the survey analysis documentation and the building assessment field documentation verifying the findings. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Very truly yours, N. Guy Williams Project Architect

Attmts: Floor Elevation Survey Sheet w/ associated drawings Building Conditions Assessment Summary with associated checklist notes and photos

1301 Clearview Parkway, Suite 200 Metairie, LA 70001 Phone (504) 885-4080 Fax: (504) 885-1439 mail@ecmconsultants.com www.ecmconsultants.com

8048 One Calais Avenue, Suite F Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone (225) 615-7885 Fax: (225) 615-8548

345172 - 2231 LeCache Dr. (Calcasieu) Lake Charles, LA

BUILDING CONDITION ASSESSMENT REPORT

Inspection Date: 11/12/2019

Reviewed and Approved by:

Name (Signature):

Name (Typed or Printed): Guy Williams Firm Name: ECM Consultants, Inc.

Address: 1301 Clearview Pkwy, Suite 200 City, State, Zip Code: Metairie, LA, 70001 Phone: 504-885-4080

Home Address 2231 LeCache Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601 State Louisiana Parish Calcasieu

HOMER OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Owner

Owner’s Contact Information

Summary of Home Condition

Home is a one-story, wood-framed structure with a brick veneer. The home is concrete slab on grade. The attached garage / front porch / and side porches will be part of the elevation process. Proximity of adj. homes could cause access issues.

Home appears satisfactory for the elevation procedure.

INSPECTION TEAM

Name

Bob Tate, ECM

BUILDING CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

Assessment Dates: 12Nov2019 USACE Tracking #: 345172

Homeowner: Parish: Calcasieu Address: 2231 LeCache Drive

Lake Charles, LA. 70601

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS:

Foundation Type: Concrete slab on grade Floor Structure: Concrete Wall Structure: Wood frame Ceiling Structure: Wood frame Roof Structure Wood frame & plywood deck

EXTERIOR ITEMS:

Type of Wall Finish: Brick, Hardie board & Stucco

Operability of Openings: All operable Types of Attachments: Garage, Stucco Foyer, Chimney, Concrete porch / overhang, Electrical, Water & Gas services Attached/Adjacent Structures: Concrete drives, brick walk, metal & wood fences, A/C unit, PVC storage shed Adjacent Items Effecting Lift: Wood frame patio / deck, A/C unit, PVC storage shed, Concrete drives, brick walk, metal & wood fences, Tree & shrubbery Fuel Storage Structures: None

ROOF SYSYEMS:

Type of Roof: Composite shingle

Roof Accessories: Chimney, Heater vent & plumbing exhaust pipe

PLUMBING SYSTEMS:

Notable Item: Municipal Water & Sewer (City of Lake Charles) & Gas (Entex)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

Notable Item: Municipal (Entergy)

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:

Type of Floors: Hardwood & Ceramic tile Types of Walls: Gypsum board Types of Ceilings: Gypsum board Notable Items: Fireplace in Living Room

*PROVIDE FIELD NOTES FOR ADDITIONAL NOTABLE ITEMS*

3,256 SQ FT

a) Chimney through roof, Photo #9

b) Crack in monolithic concrete porch slab, Photo #13

1) Adjacent tree & shrubs, Photos #2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 14

2) Adjacent concrete drives & metal gate, Photos #3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14

3) Attached electrical & plumbing connections, Photos #4, 5, 10, 11, 25, 26

4) Attached stucco entrance Vestibule, Photos #6, 7

5) Adjacent brick walk & wood frame patio / deck, Photos #8, 10, 12

6) Adjacent wood fences, Photos #14, 18

7) Adjacent storage shed, Photo #15

8) Attached A/C equipment & ductwork, Photos #16, 25, 26

9) Attached fireplace, Photo #20

Building Condition Assessment for the SW Coastal Louisiana Study at Cameron, Calcasieu & Vermilion Parishes, Louisiana

Contract Number: W912P8-16-D-0005

ID #345172

2231 LeCache Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601

Calcasieu Parish

ECM Consultants, Inc.

ID Info.

PHOTO #1

ID: 345172

Lake Charles, LA 70601 Date: 2019/11/12

Description:

South side front of property. Wood frame structure on Concrete slab foundation. Brick, Stucco & Hardie board exterior walls. Composite shingle roof w/ Chimney.

PHOTO #2

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

SW side of building. Adjacent (neighbor) concrete drive & metal gate (arrow).

Adjacent shrubbery.

PHOTO #3

70601

West side of building. Brick exterior wall.

Hardie board soffit & fascia.

Composite shingle roof. Attached electrical service & meter. Adjacent metal gate.

PHOTO #4

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

SW side of building front.

Attached water hose bib. Adjacent

PHOTO #5

70601

SE side of property. Adjacent concrete drive &

PHOTO #6

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

South side of building front.

Brick & stucco exterior. Entrance Vestibule.

Composite shingle roof. Attached garage & foyer.

Attached aluminum storm gutters. Adjacent

PHOTO #7

70601

East side of property. Bick exterior, composite shingle roof w/ chimney.

Adjacent wood frame patio.

PHOTO #8

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

SE side of building roof. Stucco exterior through the roof chimney.

PHOTO #9

70601 building. Attached gas service & meter. Water hose bib (See arrow).

Adjacent wood frame patio & deck.

PHOTO #10

70601

Date: 2019/11/12 building. Attached gas service meter & water hose bib (See arrow).

Monolithic concrete porch & overhang on wood posts. Adjacent brick walk.

PHOTO #11

70601 building. Brick & Hardie board exterior walls.

Monolithic concrete porch & overhang on wood posts. Adjacent brick walk, trees & shrubbery.

Attached aluminum storm gutters.

PHOTO #12

70601

Date: 2019/11/12 building. Crack in monolithic concrete porch (See arrow).

PHOTO #13

70601

SE side of stone & brick walks. Adjacent wood & metal fence & shrubbery.

PHOTO #14

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

North side rear of

PVC storage shed on concrete pillars.

PHOTO #15

70601

NW side rear of building. Brick exterior, composite shingle roof. Hardie board soffit / fascia.

Attached aluminum storm gutters. Attached A/C condenser on concrete pad.

PHOTO #16

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

NW side of building roof.

Heater exhaust vent.

PHOTO #17

70601

NW side of wood fence.

PHOTO #18

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

South side of building, Main entrance door.

Brick soldier threshold.

PHOTO #19

70601

South side building interior, Living Room.

Hardwood floor, Gypsum board walls & ceiling.

Fireplace. (See arrow)

PHOTO #20

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

SW side building interior, Kitchen & Dining Room.

Ceramic tile floor, Gypsum board walls & ceiling.

PHOTO #21

70601

Mid-section building interior, Main Hallway.

Harwood floor.

Gypsum board walls & ceiling.

Attic access hatch.

(See arrow)

PHOTO #22

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

NE side building.

interior, Master Bedroom.

Harwood floor, PHOTO #23

70601

NW side building interior, Master Bathroom.

Ceramic tile floor, PHOTO #24

70601

Date: 2019/11/12

North side building, wood frame attic.

Attached A/C equipment, gas pipe, heat vent & duct work.

PHOTO #25

70601

South side building attic.

Wood frame roof with plywood decking. Water heater with gas piping. Attached A/C ductwork.

PHOTO #26

70601

Draft Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

2231 La Cache Drive

Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana 70601

USACE Tracking #: 345172

Prepared for:

Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority 150 Terrace Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802

Prepared by APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC 4171 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

Report/Project Number 631014283 Publish Date January 2021

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report

Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 Calcasieu Parish

January 2021 Michael A. Simms, Ph.D., P.G.

Senior Project Hydrogeologist

Date

I declare that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of environmental professional as defined in §312.10 of 40 CFR Part 312 and

I have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the target property. I have developed and performed the all appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.

Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report

2231 La Cache Drive Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana 70601 USACE Tracking #: 345172

Prepared for:

Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority 150 Terrace Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802

Submitted by:

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC 4171 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

Table of Contents

List of Figures .......................................................................................................... ii List of Appendices .................................................................................................. ii Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................. ii

Executive Summary

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Purpose, Scope, and Report Format

2.1 Purpose

2.2 Scope of Services

2.2.1 Task 1 - Records Review

2.2.2 Task 2 - Site Reconnaissance

2.2.3 Task 3 - Interviews

2.2.4 Task 4 – Report

2.2.5 Significant Assumptions

2.3 Exceptions, Deviations, and Limitations

2.3.1 Special Terms and Conditions

2.3.2 User Reliance

2.3.3 Continued Viability

2.3.4 Third Party Reliance and Reliance Letters

2.4 Report Format

3.0 Site and Area Reconnaissance

3.1 Site Reconnaissance

3.2 Area Reconnaissance

4.0 Historical Review

4.1 Interview

4.2 Previous Site Use

4.3 Previous Surrounding Site Use

4.4 Previous Environmental Reports

4.5 Environmental Lien and Activity Use Limitations

4.6 Chain-of-Title

4.7 Aerial Photography

4.8 Street/City Directories

4.9 Topographic and Historical Maps

4.10 Fire Insurance Maps

5.0 Regulatory Review

5.1 Regulatory Listed Facilities

5.1.1 On-Site Environmental Regulatory Listings

5.1.2 Off-Site Environmental Regulatory Listings

5.2 Local and State Agency File Review/Contacts

6.0 Physical Settings and Sources

6.1 Geologic Setting and Hydrogeology

7.0 Other Potential Issues of Concern

7.1 Suspect Asbestos-Containing Materials

7.2 Lead-Based Paint

8.0 Interviews

9.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

10.0 Limitations

11.0 References

List of Figures

Figure 1 Site Location Map

List of Appendices

Appendix A Photographic Record Appendix B Environmental Database Record Appendix C Qualifications of Project Personnel

Acronyms and Abbreviations

AAI All Appropriate Inquiry AST Aboveground Storage Tank ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials International AUL Activity and Use Limitation bgs Below Ground Surface CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and

Liability Act CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and

Liability Information System CESQG Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator CERCLIS-NFRAP CERCLIS- No Further Remedial Action Planned CFR Code of Federal Regulations CORRACTS RCRIS- Corrective Action Site CPRA Coastal protection and Restoration Authority CREC Controlled Recognized Environmental Condition CSM Certified Survey Map EDR Environmental Data Resources, Inc ERNS Emergency Response Notification System ESA Environmental Site Assessment FOIA Freedom of Information Act HREC Historical Recognized Environmental Condition LQG Large Quantity Generator LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tank NFRAP No Further Remedial Action Planned NPL National Priority List NRCS Natural Resource Conservation Service REC Recognized Environmental Condition RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

RCRIS Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System SHWS State Hazardous Waste Site SQG Small Quantity Generator SWF/LF Solid Waste Facility / Landfill Facility TSDF Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USC United States Code USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency USDA United States Department of Agriculture USGS United States Geological Survey UST Underground Storage Tank VEC Vapor Encroachment Condition VSQG Very Small Quantity Generator

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC (APTIM), has completed a Phase I Environmental Site

Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of the ASTM International Designation

E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site

Assessment Process of the below listed property. The scope of services, findings, opinions and conclusions completed and presented by APTIM have been developed and expressed for the sole and exclusive use of CPRA and its designees.

Cited below is an overview of the project, including a summary of APTIM’s significant findings:

“User” of this Report: CPRA

Reason for requesting the Phase I ESA: Pre-Construction Due Diligence

Date project authorized: April 20, 2020

Date of Site Reconnaissance: December 22, 2020

Site Assessor: Michael Simms

Property Description

The target property consists of an approximately 3,256 square-foot one-story wood framed structure with stucco and cementitious siding located on a 0.2-acre lot. The home is concrete slab on grade. The property is located on the east side of La Cache Drive west of the Barbe Court subdivision of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The property is owned by and

Site Reconnaissance

The target property has a single-family residential home and attached garage. No other structures were observed on the target property lot under this assessment.

APTIM's site reconnaissance revealed no underground storage tanks (USTs) containing regulated substances on the target property. No evidence of past or present USTs, such as fill caps or vent pipes, was observed on the target property. No hazardous materials or hazardous wastes were observed on the target property at the time of APTIM's site reconnaissance.

No significant quantity of solid waste or evidence of landfills was observed during APTIM’s site reconnaissance.

Potable water is currently supplied to the target property by the City of Lake Charles. Municipal wastewater or sewage disposal services are provided to the target property by the City of Lake Charles.

Storm water controls such as silt fences were not observed on the target property; however, the target property appeared fully vegetated.

The HVAC units for the on-site single-family residence at the time of the site reconnaissance include electric air conditioning and gas heating equipment (gas from Center Point). There also is a wood-burning fireplace.

No staining or corrosion on floors, walls, or ceilings was observed on the target property. No stained soil or pavement was observed on the target property. No stressed vegetation was observed on the target property.

No recognized environmental conditions (RECs) were identified during the site reconnaissance.

Historical Review

APTIM’s review of available historical information went as far back as 1932. The Environmental

Database Resources, Inc. (EDR) Certified Sanborn Map Report provided no coverage for the target property. A City Directory Search from 2010 to 2014 was provided by EDR and the target property was identified from 2010 and 2014. Adjoining and surrounding properties were identified as residences in the city directory search. Historical aerial photographs and topographic maps were provided by EDR.

The topographic maps provided were dated from 1932 to 2012 and aerial photographs were dated from

1952 to 2017.

APTIM’s review of the historical aerial photographs and topographic maps indicated that the target property has historically been undeveloped wooded land prior to 2007. The 1952 aerial photograph and 1955 topographic map show the target property was wooded land. Prior to the 1967 aerial photograph and topographic map, the Barbe Court neighborhood to the east was constructed including the streets and multiple houses. The target property was constructed or under construction by 2007 and is visible in the 2007 aerial photograph. In the subsequent aerial photographs, the target property appears similar to the current configuration.

No RECs, controlled recognized environmental conditions (CRECs), or historical recognized environmental conditions (HRECs) were identified during the historical research.

Regulatory Review

APTIM’s review of available regulatory information provided by the EDR Radius Map Report with

Geocheck revealed two listings of facilities within the client requested search radius.

No RECs, CRECs, or HRECs were identified from the regulatory review.

Document Review

No previous environmental reports were provided to APTIM for review. No RECs, CRECs, or

HRECs were identified during the document review.

On-site Conditions

APTIM did not identify on-site RECs, CRECs, or HRECs.

Off-site Conditions

APTIM did not identify off-site RECs, CRECs, or HRECs.

Conclusions and Recommendations APTIM has performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of the ASTM Practice E1527-13 of the target property identified above to identify any

RECs, in connection with the property, including the presence, or likely presence, of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on or at the target property, due to any 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. This assessment included an evaluation to the extent practicable of the past and present land uses at the target property and on adjoining properties. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section No. 2.3 of this Report.

No RECs, CRECs, or HRECs were identified.

APTIM requests notification for further discussion or evaluation of any new conditions discovered during the development of the target property.

This executive summary is presented for convenience only. While the executive summary is an integral part of the report, it should not be used in lieu of reading the entire report, including the appendices.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) retained APTIM to conduct

Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) surveys and cultural resource surveys for the

Southwest Coastal Louisiana Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk reduction and Ecosystem Restoration project. This project includes 16 residential homes in Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes. The residential homes are included in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction program of elevation of the homes.

The HTRW surveys have been conducted in accordance with American Society for Testing and

Materials (ASTM) guidance ASTM E1527-13 on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to recognize environmental conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances as defined in 40 CFR Section 312. Recognized environmental conditions (RECs) include the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on the property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products into structures on the property or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property.

This report presents the Phase I ESA / HTRW survey report for the residential property (target property) located at 2231 La Cache Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 (USACE Tracking #: 345172). The cultural resources surveys for all 16 of the project residential properties are included in the cultural survey report for the project.

This project was authorized by CPRA Purchase Order 2000484047 dated April 20, 2020. The project was conducted in accordance with APTIM’s proposal dated February 6, 2020.

2.0 PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND REPORT FORMAT

2.1 Purpose

The purpose of APTIM’s services was to identify, to the extent feasible, the presence of Recognized

Environmental Conditions (RECs) or environmental concerns resulting from practices and activities that have occurred on the target property or adjoining sites that could potentially contaminate the site, by conducting a Phase I ESA. No subsurface investigation was performed as a part of this assessment.

The American Society of Testing and Materials International (ASTM) has set the industry standard for content and conducting a Phase I ESA as set forth in the ASTM International Designation: E1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Process (ASTM Practice E1527-13). In accordance with the United States Environmental Protection

Agency (USEPA) Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries, Final Rule (AAI Rule) and by direct reference in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) CFR Section 312.11(b) the procedures of ASTM Practice E1527-13 may be used to comply with the requirements set forth in the AAI Rule.

ASTM Practice E1527-13, §3.2, defines the following related terms:

The term recognized environmental condition means (“REC”) the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property: (1) due to a 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 RECs.

The term controlled recognized environmental condition (“CREC”) is 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 (AULs), institutional controls, or engineering controls).

The term historic recognized environmental condition (“HREC”) means 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). Before calling the past release a HREC, the environmental professional (“EP”) must determine whether the past release is a REC at the time the Phase I ESA is conducted (for example, if there has been a change in the regulatory criteria).

If the EP considers the past release to be a REC at the time the Phase I ESA is conducted, the condition shall be included in the conclusions section of the report as a REC.

The term de minimis condition means 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 RECs nor CRECs.

The term material threat means a physically observable or obvious threat which is reasonably likely to lead to a release that, in the opinion of the environmental professional, is threatening and might result in impact to public health or the environment. An example might include an aboveground storage tank (“AST”) system that contains a hazardous substance and which shows evidence of damage. The damage would represent a material threat if it is deemed serious enough that it may cause or contribute to tank integrity failure with a release of contents to the environment.

The term hazardous substance is a substance defined as hazardous pursuant to Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) 42 United States Code (“U.S.C.”) § 9601(14), as interpreted by USEPA regulations and the courts.

The term petroleum products is defined as those substances included within the meaning of the petroleum exclusion to CERCLA 42 U.S.C. § 9601(14), as interpreted by the courts and USEPA, that is: petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof which is not otherwise specifically listed or designated as a hazardous substance under subparagraphs (A) through (F) of CERCLA 42 U.S.C. § 9601(14), natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, and synthetic gas usable for fuel (or mixtures of natural gas and such synthetic gas).

The term vapor encroachment condition (“VEC”) is defined as the presence or likely presence of chemicals of concern vapors ASTM Guide E2600-10 Table X6.1) in the subsurface of the target property caused by the release of vapors from contaminated soil or groundwater or both either on or near the target property as identified by ASTM International Designation: E2600- 10: Standard Guide for Vapor Encroachment Screening on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions. [The presence of a VEC combined with additional information may be determined (at the discretion of the environmental professional) to be associated with a REC in connection with the Property.]

The performance of this Phase I ESA utilizing practices that constitute all appropriate inquiry into the previous ownership and uses of the property, consistent with good commercial or customary practice, may allow the user to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the innocent landowner defense, contiguous property owner, or bona fide prospective purchaser liability limitations as stated in the

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, 42 USC.

§9601(35), §9607(b)(3), §9607(q), and §9607(r)).

2.2 Scope of Services

The Phase I ESA is a non-intrusive, general characterization of environmental concerns to the target property, based on readily available information and site observations. The assessment was conducted in general accordance with the American Society of Testing and Materials, ASTM E 1527-13 "Standard

Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process", which meets the objectives of satisfying the innocent land owner defense under the Comprehensive

Environmental Response and Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA), and identifying developmental conditions associated with acquisition of the target property. The scope of services provided is summarized below.

1. APTIM performed a site and area reconnaissance and reviewed available topographic maps, published soils reports, geology and hydrogeology information of the target property and/ or general vicinity to assist in characterizing the area surface and subsurface drainage.

2. APTIM reviewed readily available historical documents, including maps, aerial photographs, and previous environmental studies conducted at the site. Additionally, APTIM attempted to conduct an interview with the property owner and/or other individual(s) to assist in determining the past use of the property.

3. APTIM reviewed readily available environmental reports published by others, and by state and federal agencies, and contacted local and/or municipal agencies to determine if the target property or nearby properties are listed as having a present or past REC or environmental condition, are under investigation or are regulated by state, federal, or local environmental regulatory officials.

4. APTIM performed a site and surrounding area reconnaissance to identify obvious indications of present or past activities that have or could have contaminated the site.

Any assessment of issues identified as "additional issues" in ASTM E 1527-13 such as asbestos, lead in paint, radon, and lead in drinking water were not performed as part of this assessment.

5. APTIM prepared this report to present the findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

APTIM’s scope of services did not include sampling of the soil and groundwater at the site.

The scope of services for this Phase I ESA and the format of this Report generally follow the recommended table of contents as set forth in ASTM Practice E1527-13 Appendix X4.

In addition, and in accordance with Exhibit A, Scope of Work for Phase I Environmental Site

Assessments, APTIM completed an evaluation of additional environmental issues and conditions associated with the target property that were beyond the standard scope of ASTM Practice E1527-13.

The performance and evaluation of additional non-scope services and issues may not mitigate potential

CERCLA liability, but warranted consideration within the scope of services and specific purpose of this assessment.

The Phase I ESA was conducted by and reviewed by qualified environmental professionals meeting the education, training and experience requirements as set forth in 40 CFR §312.10(b). A description of the services performed by APTIM for the Phase I ESA consisted of the following tasks:

2.2.1 Task 1 - Records Review

This task consisted of the acquisition and review of reasonably ascertainable records in the evaluation of potential RECs during the existing and prior use, ownership, and occupancy of the target property.

Specifically, this task included the following elements:

• A review of federal, state, tribal and/or local environmental databases (i.e. Environmental Data Resources, Inc. [EDR] environmental database radius search report or equivalent);

• A review of topographic, geologic, hydrogeologic and aerial photographic maps to evaluate the physical setting and site characteristics;

• A review of street/city directories, aerial photographs, topographic maps, historical maps, and fire insurance maps (i.e. Sanborn maps) to provide information relative to the use, ownership, and/or occupancy of the target property from the present, back to the target property’s first developed use, or back to 1940, whichever is earlier;

• A review of available environmental reports and documentation prepared and provided by others; where applicable and available (i.e. user provided documentation);

• A review of available documents from county, tribal and/or state environmental regulatory agencies, where applicable and available (i.e. regulatory agency file review);

and

• A review of available documents and records from the local regulatory units and agencies of government, where applicable and available, including but not limited to the following:

– Local Fire Department

– Local Building Permit/Inspection Department

– Local Department of Health/Environmental Services

– Local/Regional Pollution Control Agency

2.2.2 Task 2 - Site Reconnaissance

This task consisted of a visual and/or physical site reconnaissance to evaluate the potential for RECs on or adjoining to the target property. A visual and/or physical evaluation of the properties in the general vicinity of the target property was also conducted from the target property or adjoining public thoroughfares during the site reconnaissance.

2.2.3 Task 3 - Interviews

This task consisted of conducting interviews with available current owners or occupants of the target property, and to obtain information regarding the historical uses, occupancy, and ownership of the target property. This task also consisted of interviews with representatives of federal, state, or local units and agencies of government.

2.2.4 Task 4 – Report

Following completion of Tasks 1 – 3 identified above, APTIM prepared this Phase I ESA Report. The format of this Report generally follows the recommended table of contents as set forth in ASTM

Practice E1527-13 Appendix X4.

This Report includes documentation to support the analysis, findings, opinions, and conclusions developed by APTIM. All sources, including those that revealed no findings, are sufficiently documented to facilitate reconstruction of the research at a later date. Deletions, deviations, and additions from the ASTM Practice E1527-13 standard, if any, are listed in detail.

2.2.5 Significant Assumptions

In performing this assessment and preparing this Report, APTIM made the following assumptions:

• Actual knowledge and information supplied by others is complete and accurate and has been provided in good faith;

• Information provided by local public record sources is complete and accurate;

• Information provided by the selected environmental records database vendor is complete and accurate;

• Uses of the target property, as evidenced by historical records, remained substantially unchanged during periods for which no records are available;

• No change in land use, construction, demolition, substantial renovation or additions are proposed or planned for the target property, at this time; and

• Release incidents registered on USEPA and/or state environmental registries as having a “closed” status do not represent a direct environmental cleanup liability to the current owner or operator of the target property, at this time. Considering this assumption, no file reviews of “closed” status release incidents were completed for this assessment.

2.3 Exceptions, Deviations, and Limitations

During the course of this investigation, the following exceptions, deviations or limitations from the scope of work were encountered.

Data failure associated with the review of reasonably ascertainable standard historical sources to determine the previous uses of the target property from the present to the first obvious developed use, or back to 1940, whichever is earlier, is one type of data gap. Other types of data gaps may include the lack of or inability to complete or obtain required information such as a site reconnaissance, standard historical sources, or interviews.

A data gap is only significant if 1) upon the review of various information sources, inconsistent and incongruous information is revealed, and 2) in the opinion of the environmental professional the inconsistent/incongruous information warrants or raises reasonable concern.

Based on the records review, interviews and site reconnaissance information ascertained, it is APTIM’s opinion that no significant data gaps exist relative to the history of previous uses of the target property and surrounding area and the potential of the past uses to be associated with RECs in connection with the target property, if any are negligible.

Deviation from ASTM Practice E1527-13 included:

• A chain-of-title review was not conducted for this assessment.

• An environmental lien search and/or review were not conducted for this assessment.

• An activity use limitation search and/or review were not conducted for this assessment.

• A review of property appraisal or valuation records to determine a valuation reduction for any known environmental conditions, if any, was not conducted as part of this assessment.

It is APTIM’s opinion that the above-mentioned deviations do not affect the conclusions of this Report.

No environmental site assessment can wholly eliminate uncertainty regarding the potential for recognized environmental conditions in connection with a property. Performing a Phase I ESA in conformance with the ASTM Practice E1527-13 is intended to reduce, but not eliminate, uncertainty regarding the potential for recognized environmental conditions to exist in connection with the property, while recognizing reasonable limits of time and cost.

The information contained in this Report, including its opinions and conclusions, is based on the information made available to APTIM during the time period of this assessment. Because the Report is based upon available information, some of its conclusions could be different if the information, upon which it is based, is determined to be false, inaccurate, or contradicted by additional information.

APTIM performed services, obtained findings, and developed opinions and conclusions in accordance with generally and currently accepted professional practices and standards governing recognized firms in the area, engaged in similar work.

APTIM makes no representation concerning the legal significance of its findings or the value of the property investigation. APTIM has no contractual liability to third parties for the information or opinions in this Report.

Site and project-specific physical limitations and exceptions relative to User provided information, records reviews, interviews and/or site reconnaissance activities are discussed in detail within respective sections of this Report.

2.3.1 Special Terms and Conditions

This Phase I ESA has been completed in accordance with the requested scope of services outlined and specified in Section 2.2 of this Report, and is subject to reasonable time and cost constraints.

No activity, including sampling, investigation, or evaluation of any material or substance may be assumed to be included, unless such activity is expressly considered and referenced in the scope of work and this Report. Maps and drawings in this Report are included only to aid the reader and should not be considered surveys or engineering studies.

The observations, findings, and opinions of APTIM are based on our professional judgment concerning the significance of the data gathered during the course of this assessment. Specifically, APTIM does not and cannot represent that the target property does not contain hazardous or toxic substances or other latent conditions beyond that observed and evaluated by APTIM during this assessment. The findings of the assessment are based on the professional judgment of APTIM, based in part on the information directly or indirectly provided by others as specified in this Report. APTIM does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of information and independent opinions, conclusions, recommendations provided by others, and assumes no responsibility for documenting conditions detectable with methods or techniques not specified in the scope of work. As previously noted, if conditions change or additional data becomes available, the opinions, findings, and conclusions presented in this Report may require modification.

2.3.2 User Reliance

The scope of services, findings, opinions and conclusions completed and presented by APTIM in this

Report have been developed and expressed for the sole and exclusive use of the CPRA and the USACE.

Reliance by any third party on the facts, conclusions, and recommendations in this Report is not contemplated. The scope of services for this project may not be appropriate for the needs of others, and the use or re-use of this document and the findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed and presented herein by any third party, is at their sole risk.

2.3.3 Continued Viability

The viability of this Report is subject to the time limitations as set forth in ASTM Practice E1527-13

§4.6. This Report is presumed valid and may be used for the sole and exclusive use of CPRA and the

USACE for time durations within 180 days of the completion date of this Report.

For time periods beyond 180 days yet within one year of the completion date of this Report, the Report is presumed valid and may be used provided that the following components are updated:

• Interviews with owners, operators, and occupants;

• Reviews of federal, tribal, state, and local government records;

• Reconnaissance of the target property and adjoining properties; and

• A declaration by the environmental professional responsible for the assessment or update.

2.3.4 Third Party Reliance and Reliance Letters

In the event that a third-party reliance letter is requested, the reliance letter will be issued under separate cover. Third-party entity(ies) may only rely on the Phase I ESA Report subject to the same terms and conditions of the original contract.

2.4 Report Format

The report is presented in the following format:

• Site and Area Reconnaissance

• Historical Review

• Regulatory Review

• Hydrogeology and Physical Settings

• Other Potential Issues of Concern

• Conclusions and Recommendations

• Limitations

3.0 SITE AND AREA RECONNAISSANCE

The site and area reconnaissance was performed to identify obvious visual indications of present or past activities that have or could have contaminated the target property. The site reconnaissance was conducted on foot and by vehicle. The site and area reconnaissance was conducted by Michael Simms, Ph.D., P.G. on December 29, 2020. Figure 1 illustrates the general location and configuration of the target property. Site reconnaissance photographs are provided in Appendix A.

3.1 Site Reconnaissance

The target property consists of an approximately 3,256 square-foot one-story brick veneer wood-framed structure with stucco and cementitious siding located on a 0.2-acre lot. The home is concrete slab on grade. The property is located on the east side of La Cache Drive west of the Barbe Court subdivision of

Lake Charles, Louisiana. The property is owned by and

Representative(s) Escorting the Site Assessor

Name / Title Company Name / Address / Number Years Associated with Property

Property Owner 5

APTIM used the following methodology to observe the target property during the site reconnaissance:

• Confirmed the definition of the target property boundaries, if available and delineated

• Traversed the outer target property boundary, if delineated and discernible

• Traversed transects across the target property

• Traversed the periphery of all structures and features on the target property

• Accessed the occupied residential structure.

Site Assessor(s)

Date Environmental Professional(s) Company Name / Address / Number

December 29, 2020 Michael Simms APTIM E & I, LLC 4171 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225.987.7345

Weather conditions at the time of the site reconnaissance included clear skies with an approximate temperature of 60 (degrees Fahrenheit). The ground surface was dry.

The visual and/or physical evaluation of the target property was not limited.

The following table summarizes conditions observed on the target property. A discussion describing the significance of each observed condition listed and results of its evaluation with respect to the target property follows.

Conditions Observed During Site Reconnaissance

On-Site Conditions/Appurtenances Exist

Underground Storage Tanks No

Aboveground Storage Tanks No

Hazardous Materials and Wastes No

Solid Waste No

Potential Polychlorinated Biphenyls containing equipment No

Water Supply/Utilities and Wells No

Wastewater Sewage Disposal/Septic No

Odors No

Pits, Ponds, Lagoons and Other Surface Waters No

HVAC Systems Yes

Staining and Corrosion No

Drains, Sumps and Dry Wells No

Stained Soils or Pavements No

Stressed Vegetation No

Oil and Gas Wells / Mine Shafts No

Structures Yes

3.1.1 Underground Storage Tanks

APTIM's site reconnaissance revealed no underground storage tanks (USTs) containing regulated substances on the target property. No evidence of past or present USTs, such as fill caps or vent pipes, was observed on the target property. No unusual ground conditions, which might indicate the presence of USTs, waste oil tanks, hydraulic lifts, or other obvious environmental concerns, were observed on the target property during APTIM’s site reconnaissance.

3.1.2 Aboveground Storage Tanks

APTIM's site reconnaissance revealed no aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) containing regulated substances on the target property.

3.1.3 Hazardous Materials and Wastes

No hazardous materials or hazardous wastes were observed on the target property at the time of

APTIM's site reconnaissance.

3.1.4 Solid Waste

No significant quantity of solid waste or evidence of landfills was observed during APTIM’s site reconnaissance.

3.1.5 PCB-Containing Fluids

Electrical transformers are often a source of environmental concern due to the potential presence of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-containing cooling oils used in some units. Equipment containing hydraulic oil may also be PCB-containing. No suspect PCB-containing equipment was observed on the target property at the time of the site reconnaissance.

3.1.6 Water Supply/Utilities and Wells

Potable water is currently supplied to the target property by the City of Lake Charles.

3.1.7 Wastewater, Sewage Disposal, and Septic Tanks

Municipal wastewater or sewage disposal services are provided to the target property by the City of

Lake Charles. Storm water controls such as silt fences were not observed on the target property;

however, the target property appeared fully vegetated.

3.1.8 Odors

No unusual odors were noted on the target property during the site reconnaissance.

3.1.9 Pits, Ponds, Lagoons, and Other Surface Waters

No pits, ponds, lagoons, or other surface waters were observed on the target property.

3.1.10 Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

3.2 Area Reconnaissance

An area reconnaissance was performed to identify obvious visual indications of present or past activities that have or could have contaminated the target property. The area reconnaissance was conducted by automobile, and/or on foot, unless otherwise noted. The findings of the area reconnaissance are presented according to the geographic relationship to the target property.

Current Use of Adjoining Properties

Direction Right-of-Way / Facility Name / Address Comments Observed Gradient from Target Property

North: 2225 La Cache Drive Home Up-gradient

East: 2300 Norben Drive Home behind back yard Cross-gradient

The HVAC units for the on-site single-family residence at the time of the site reconnaissance include electric air conditioning and gas heating equipment (gas from Entex). There also is a wood-burning fireplace.

3.1.11 Staining and Corrosion

No staining or corrosion on floors, walls, or ceilings was observed on the target property.

3.1.12 Drains, Sumps, and Dry Wells

No drains, sumps, or dry wells were observed on the target property.

3.1.13 Stained Soil or Pavement

No stained soil or pavement was observed on the target property.

3.1.14 Stressed Vegetation

No stressed vegetation was observed on the target property.

3.1.15 Oil and Gas Wells and Mine Shafts

No evidence of oil wells, gas wells or related activities was noted on the target property.

3.1.16 Structures

The target property has a single-family residential home and attached garage. No other structures were observed on the target property lot under this assessment.

Current Use of Adjoining Properties

Direction Right-of-Way / Facility Name / Address Comments Observed Gradient from Target Property

South: 2237 La Cache Drive Home Down-gradient

West: 2230 La Cache Drive Home across street Cross-gradient

Adjoining properties refer to properties adjoining the target property, unless otherwise noted.

4.0 HISTORICAL REVIEW

APTIM reviewed the following available information in order to ascertain the historical uses of the target property and immediately adjoining properties to evaluate the presence of activity of potential environmental concern:

Historical Resources Reviewed

Resource Scale Date

Interview Property Owner NA December 22, 2020

Aerial Photographs 1”=500’ 2017

1”=500’ 2010

1”=500’ 2007

1”=500’ 2004

1”=500’ 1”=500’

1”=500’ 1983

1”=500’ 1975

1”=500’ 1967

1”=500’ 1952

USGS Topographic Maps 1: 24,000 2012

1: 24,000 1996

1: 24,000 1975

1: 24,000 1967

1: 24,000 1955

1: 62,500 1:24,000

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps NA

4.1 Interview

On December 29, 2020, APTIM met with the property owner regarding the owner/occupant questionnaire. stated that he has lived at the target property for approximately

5 years and to the best of his knowledge, there are no environmental concerns with regards to the target property.

4.2 Previous Site Use

APTIM’s review of the historical aerial photographs and topographic maps indicated that the target property has historically been undeveloped wooded land prior to 2007. The 1952 aerial photograph and 1955 topographic map show the target property was wooded land. The area was undeveloped in the 1967, 1975, 1983, 1985, 1998, and 2004 aerial photographs. Prior to the 2007 aerial photograph, the target property neighborhood was constructed including the streets and multiple houses. The target property was constructed in 2008 to 2010. The 2010 City Directory lists the owner as Michael Daly and the 2014 City

Directory states the occupant is unknown. In the subsequent aerial photographs, the target property appears similar to the current configuration.

4.3 Previous Surrounding Site Use

APTIM’s review of the historical aerial photographs and topographic maps indicated the surrounding areas historically were undeveloped wooded land prior to 1967. The 1952 aerial photograph and 1955 topographic map show the surrounding area was wooded land. Prior to the 1967 aerial photograph and topographic map, the Barbe Court neighborhood to the east of the target property was constructed including the streets and multiple houses. By 2007, the adjoining portion of the neighborhood was constructed. In the subsequent aerial photographs, the surrounding area appears similar to the current configuration.

4.4 Previous Environmental Reports

No previous environmental reports were provided to APTIM for review.

4.5 Environmental Lien and Activity Use Limitations

APTIM did…