Known & Legacy Contamination Sites
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Whether all historically documented sites were identified and evaluated
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Whether applicable Phase I / Phase II standards were applied
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Whether land use restrictions are clearly recorded and disclosed
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Whether groundwater testing was conducted near proposed infrastructure
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Whether remediation responsibility and monitoring obligations are defined
When evaluating long-term annexation or development proposals, standard environmental review considerations may include:
Standard Components of Environmental Review
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State and federal registry status (e.g., Superfund, PRLF, Brownfields)
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) findings
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Identified Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs)
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Historical land use and documented site activity
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Soil and groundwater sampling results (if conducted)
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Regulatory correspondence and enforcement history
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Remediation, monitoring, or closure status
Identified Sites Referenced in Public Records
Camp Davis Pre-Regulatory Landfill (PRLF Site)
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NC DEQ reference
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Identified in pre-regulatory landfill records
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Consultant reports reference historical waste disposal area
Camp Davis Site 111 (PFAS Area)
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Referenced in military/environmental documentation
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Associated with historical training and discharge areas of "Forever Chemicals" PFAS
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Sampling and Analysis Plan
Highway 50 Site
(EPA Superfund Listing)
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Listed in EPA Superfund records
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Federal site documentation available
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Associated with historical Dinitrophenols (DNP) storage activities
Renroh Site (EPA Superfund Listing)
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Listed under EPA Superfund program
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Associated with historical DNT (Dinitrotoluene) storage activities
Bostic Site
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Referenced in public environmental documentation
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DNT (Dinitrotoluene) storage site designation
Camp Davis Weapons Range
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Historical military training area
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Referenced in environmental and consultant reports
Understanding Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments
Environmental site evaluations are typically conducted in two stages:
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
A records-based review that examines historical land use, regulatory databases, aerial imagery, and site inspections to identify potential Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs).
Phase I does not involve soil or groundwater sampling.
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Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Conducted when Phase I identifies potential concerns.
Includes physical sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, or vapor to determine whether contamination is present and at what levels. -
Phase II sampling is typically conducted when Phase I findings identify potential Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) requiring further investigation.
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Phase I identifies potential risk.
Phase II tests for actual presence.
As of the date of this review, no publicly filed Phase II Environmental Site Assessment sampling reports have been identified in available municipal, state, or federal records.