PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA Metric Road Laurens, South Carolina

ECS PROJECT NO. 14-1355 for Laurens County Chamber of Commerce

May 25, 2000

May 25, 2000

Mr. Marvin Moss, President/CEO Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Post Office Box 248 Laurens, South Carolina 29360

Reference: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA Metric Road Laurens, South Carolina ECS Project No.14-1355

Dear Mr. Moss:

Engineering Consulting Services, Ltd. (ECS) is pleased to provide Laurens County Chamber of Commerce with the results of our Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the referenced property. Our services were provided in general accordance with ECS Proposal No. 14-0563-P, dated February 17, 2000, and the requirements of ASTM E 1527-97, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.

Three copies of our report are enclosed. If there are questions regarding this report, or a need for further information, please contact us.

Respectfully submitted,

ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES, LTD.

Michael D. May, Jr. Brian A. Ball, P.G. Staff Scientist Department Manager Environmental Services

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REPORT ______

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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA Metric Road Laurens, South Carolina ______CLIENT

Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Post Office Box 248 Laurens, South Carolina 29360 ______SUBMITTED BY

Engineering Consulting Services, Ltd. 1040 Thousand Oaks, Suite D Greenville, South Carolina 29607

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PROJECT 14-1355

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DATE May 25, 2000

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PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA Metric Road Laurens, South Carolina

ECS PROJECT NO. 14-1355

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Scope of Work 1 1.2 Limitations 1 1.3 Site Description 1 1.4 Previous Work 2

2.0 METHODS 2.1 Regulatory File Search 3 2.2 Field Reconnaissance 4 2.3 Site History Survey and Interviews 4

3.0 FINDINGS 3.1 Regulatory File Search 5 3.2 Field Reconnaissance 5 3.2.1 Adjacent Properties 6 3.3 Site History and Interviews 6 3.3.1 Site History Survey 6 3.3.2 Interviews with Owners and Occupants 6 3.3.3 Interviews with Local Government Officials 7

4.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 4.1 Summary 8 4.2 Conclusions 8

5.0 REFERENCES AND SOURCES 9

APPENDIX

1 Figures 2 Regulatory Records 3 Statement of Qualifications 4 Site Photographs PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA Metric Road Laurens, South Carolina

ECS PROJECT NO. 14-1355

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope of Work

Engineering Consulting Services, Ltd. (ECS) was contracted by Laurens County Chamber of Commerce to conduct a Phase I ESA of the referenced property in general accordance with the practice defined by ASTM E 1527-97. The ESA was performed to identify recognized environmental conditions associated with the subject property.

1.2 Limitations

The ESA involved a reconnaissance of the site and contiguous properties and a review of regulatory and historical information in accordance with the ASTM standard. No non-scope considerations or additional issues were investigated, and no soil, water, air, radon, asbestos or other chemical sampling, testing or contaminant screening was conducted, requested or proposed during this phase of the ESA.

The conclusions and recommendations presented within this report are based upon a reasonable level of investigation within normal bounds and standards of professional practice for a site in this particular geographic and geologic setting. The findings of this Phase I ESA are not intended to serve as an audit of health and safety or compliance issues pertaining to improvements or activities on-site. ECS is not responsible or liable for the discovery and elimination of hazards that may potentially cause damage, accidents or injuries.

All observations, conclusions and recommendations pertaining to environmental conditions at the subject site are necessarily limited to conditions observed, and or materials reviewed at the time this study was undertaken. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made with regard to the conclusions and recommendations presented within this report. This report is provided for the exclusive use of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and their prospective partners, lenders or assigns involved with this property. This report is not intended to be used or relied upon in connection with other projects or by other unidentified third parties. The use of this report by any undesignated third party or parties will be at such party's sole risk and ECS disclaims liability for any such third party use or reliance.

1.3 Site Description

The site, hereafter referred to as “subject”, “site” or “property” is located along Metric Road north of Interstate 385 in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina (Appendix 1, Figure 1). The subject site measures approximately 99.37 acres. The site is located approximately 1,100 feet northwest of the intersection of Metric Road and US Route 221. The site is situated south of Metric Road, west of a DuPont Elvanol facility, and southwest of a ECS Project No. 14-1355 - 2 - May 24, 2000

Michelin Tire Distribution Center located along Metric Road. The Laurens County Tax Assessors Office identifies the host parcels as 381-01 and 381-18. These two properties comprise approximately 99.37 acres, according to the Laurens County Tax Assessors Office.

The eastern boundary of the property is located approximately 1,200 feet west of US Highway 221 on Metric Road. The western boundary is located approximately 2,500 feet west of US Highway 221 on Metric Road. The southern boundary of the property is bounded by Interstate 385.

The subject site is bounded to the north by Metric Road and further northeast by the Michelin Tire Distribution Center. Interstate 385 is located south of the site. West of the subject property a number of small private residential homes and agricultural fields are developed. East of the site is the location of the DuPont Elvanol Industrial Shipping Facility and a cardboard box manufacturer identified as Box USA.

Site topography is sloping gently downward southeast. The surrounding property is sloping moderately northeast toward Duncan Creek, or toward the southwest. The subject site is located at an elevation of approximately 200 feet above mean sea level. Regional topography was reviewed from the current USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Map “Laurens North, S.C.” The subject site is considered down gradient of properties to the west and east.

1.4 Previous Work

ECS has not performed nor have we been provided with previous ESAs on the subject. ECS has performed a preliminary Geotechnical investigation on the subject site. The findings of that investigation were reported under a separate cover. ECS Project No. 14-1355 - 3 - May 24, 2000

2.0 METHODS 2.1 Regulatory File Search

Public records were reviewed to identify evidence of past or present activities on or near the site which may have resulted in soil, surface water and/or ground water contamination or the generation, use, storage or disposal of hazardous waste, chemical or petroleum products/materials. This information was obtained from Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR). The EDR information is based on an ASTM standard radius search and includes the following databases:

Databases searched to 1.0 mile: • Superfund National Priority List (NPL): The "Superfund" NPL List is a compilation of properties considered by the EPA as being either uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites that require priority consideration for remedial action under the Federal Superfund Program. These sites are considered to pose a significant risk of stigmatizing surrounding properties and potentially impacting property values. • Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action Site (CORRACTS): The EPA maintains this database of RCRA facilities at which “corrective action orders” have been issued when there has been a release of hazardous waste or chemicals. Corrective action may be required beyond the facility’s boundary and can be required regardless of when the release occurred, even if it predates RCRA regulations. • State Priority List Sites (SHWS): SHWS sites are those that are listed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control as state equivalent to CERCLIS. According to the EDR report, the ORA Corporation/M & T Chemical, located on SC Highway 221 is listed as a State Priority List Site.

Databases searched to 0.5 mile: • Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLIS): CERCLIS sites are those that the EPA has investigated or is currently investigating for a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance pursuant to the 1980 CERCLA Act. • Resource Conservation Recovery Act-Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (RCRA-TSD): RCRA regulations apply to facilities that the EPA designates as storing, transporting, and treating or disposing of hazardous waste. • Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUSTs): contains summary information pertaining to all reported leaking underground storage tanks located in South Carolina. • Solid Waste Facilities (SWF/LF): Under Subtitle D of RCRA, the EPA establishes technical standards for the operation of solid waste management facilities such as transfer stations and landfills.

Databases searched to 0.25 mile: • Underground Storage Tanks (USTs): a comprehensive list of all registered active and inactive underground storage tanks located within South Carolina. EDR report indicates there are 5 USTs on the Wal-Mart Distribution Centers #14 and #15 premises, located at 630 ½ Enoree Road. EDR reports three 20,000- ECS Project No. 14-1355 - 4 - May 24, 2000

gallon capacity diesel tanks, one 2,000-gallon capacity tank used for waste oil, and one 6,000-gallon capacity tank used for motor oil.

Databases searched to 0.12 mile: • Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS): contains information on releases of oil and hazardous substances. • Resource Conservation Recovery Act Large Quantity Generators and Small Quantity Generators (RCRA-LG and RCRA-SG): The RCRA regulations apply to facilities that the EPA designates as generating large quantities (i.e., a minimum of 1,000 kilograms/month of non-acutely hazardous waste) or small quantities (i.e., a minimum of 100 kilograms/month of non-acutely hazardous waste). • No Further Remediation Action Planned Sites (NFRAP): also known as the CERCLIS archive, contains information pertaining to sites, which have been removed from the U.S. EPA's CERCLIS database. NFRAP sites may be sites where, following an initial investigation, either no contamination was found, contamination was removed quickly without need for the site to be placed on the NPL, or the contamination was not serious enough to require federal Superfund action or NPL consideration.

2.2 Field Reconnaissance

Michael D. May of ECS conducted the reconnaissance on May 8, 2000. Weather at the time was warm and clear. Observations of the following areas were made:

• entire perimeter boundary • a grid of on-site space • contiguous and closely adjacent properties

The reconnaissance was performed to search for evidence of recognized environmental conditions. Photographs of the site are included in Appendix 4. A site location map (USGS Topographic Map) and a site plan (Tax Map) are provided in Appendix 1.

2.3 Site History Survey and Interviews

Historical records were reviewed to identify past activities of potential environmental significance on or near the site. An aerial photograph (Year: 1994) was examined at the Laurens County Tax Assessors Office in Laurens, South Carolina. A portion of this map is included in Appendix 1 as Figure 2. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps were not available for this area. The absence of such maps generally indicates that the site is located in an area where production of Fire Insurance Maps was not economically feasible. Ownership information was obtained and reviewed. Reviewed records are included in Appendix 2.

A telephone interview was conducted with Mr. Philip Hill, the Fire Chief for the Laurens County Fire Department. ECS also contacted Ms. Nancy Manning with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). Ms. Manning recommended filing a freedom of information (FOI) request form. On May 24, 2000, the request was submitted to the SC DHEC FOI department. ECS Project No. 14-1355 - 5 - May 24, 2000

3.0 FINDINGS

3.1 Regulatory File Search

No sites within the designated search radii were identified by EDR on the NPL, CORRACTS, RCRA-TSD, CERCLIS, NFRAP, SWLF, LUST, UST, ERNS, RCRA-LG, RCRA-SG, or RCRA-Violations/Enforcement databases. Our review of the “unplottable” addresses listed by EDR did not reveal the existence of nearby facilities, which would have the potential to pose an environmental concern for the subject property. The locations of facilities and/or cases discussed in Section 2.1 of this report are depicted on the site maps contained in the EDR report (Appendix 2). Because of the inherent discrepancies associated with computer address plotting, the actual locations and distances to nearby facilities were verified from tax maps and in the field.

No environmental regulatory permits were identified for the site in the database review.

3.2 Field Reconnaissance

The subject consists of approximately 99.37 acres of land. The area is located between Metric Road and Interstate 385. The subject site is predominately covered with tall grass, trees, and some thick underbrush. A power line was identified in the eastern portion of the subject site. The power line runs southeast from Metric Road toward DuPont Elvanol and Box USA located southeast of the site.

Based on our observations, the following conditions or materials were not observed on-site:

• railroad spurs or electrical towers; • drains, vent pipes, fill ports or similar surface projections of USTs; • potable wells or cisterns; • environmental wells or remediation systems; • cemeteries or grave sites; • tankers or spray rigs; • chemical smells, foul odors or distressed vegetation; • surface impoundment’s or holding ponds for liquid waste; • surface water or ground water contamination; • landfills or large scale dumping; • liquid petroleum pipelines; • industrial or manufacturing activities; • air emissions, leachates, seeps, or waste-water discharge requiring special permitting or consideration; • farm wastes or manure stockpiles; • pesticide or herbicide misuse or over application; • chemical/petroleum gases or similar odors; or, • oil/natural gas or mineral exploration, mining, or beneficiation activities;

Site photographs are included in Appendix 4.

Items not identified in this investigation as occurring on the subject site that need to be included in this report according to ASTM are listed below: ECS Project No. 14-1355 - 6 - May 24, 2000

Potable water supply source; sewage disposal system; stains or corrosion; drains and sumps; pits, ponds and lagoons; wells; on-site septic systems.

3.2.1 Adjacent Properties

The site is located along Metric Road, which approximates the northern boundary of the property. The property consists of approximately 99.37 acres of land. Access is provided to the site by several unpaved connections, which are directly accessible from Metric Road.

The property is bounded to the north by Metric Road. The Michelin Tire Distribution Center is located northeast of the site along Metric Road. The area use to the east includes the development of DuPont Elvanol Distribution Center and Box USA. Interstate 385 is located south of the site. Areas to the west are developed with private residential homes and agricultural areas.

No signs of opportunistic dumping, drums, ASTs, USTs or other conditions or activities of environmental concern to the subject site were observed on the remaining adjacent properties.

3.3 Site History and Interviews

3.3.1 Site History Survey

No Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps were found for the area. The 1994 aerial photograph shows the subject property, the Michelin Tire Distribution Center, (the area to the north across Metric Road), and the area to the east which is occupied by Box USA. Several small private residential homes and agricultural fields occupy the area west of the site.

The United States Geologic Survey Topographic map “Laurens North” indicates that there are two industrial waste ponds located directly east of the subject site on the Box USA property. Mr. Philip Hill, Fire Chief of the Laurens County Fire Department, indicated he is familiar with these ponds. He mentioned the former use of these ponds was strictly for floodwater relief. To the best of his knowledge these ponds have never been used for any other purpose.

3.3.2 Interviews with Owners and Occupants

The Laurens County Tax Assessor’s Office indicated Ms. Fannie Fleming owns the subject property. ECS was unsuccessful obtaining a telephone listing for Ms. Fleming. ECS was unable to contact Ms. Fleming.

Mr. Bill Henckel, the general manager of operations at DuPont Elvanol, was contacted by ECS to request information regarding any environmental concerns associated with the DuPont Elvanol facility. Mr. Henckel was unavailable for comment at the time. Mr. Henckel’s secretary Ms. Stan Papek indicated that he would receive our message and return our phone call as soon as possible. To date, ECS has had no response from Mr. Henckel or DuPont Elvanol.

ECS Project No. 14-1355 - 7 - May 24, 2000

Ms. Carol Collins, the Production Manager of Box USA, was contacted by ECS to obtain any information pertaining to potential environmental impacts associated with the facility. Ms. Collins indicated during the middle 1980’s, a Leaking Underground Storage Stank (LUST) was removed from the premises. Ms. Collins confirmed the tank was used to store fuel. According to Ms. Collins, the contaminated soil was removed from property, and replaced with an Above Ground Storage Tank (AST). Ms. Collins indicated the current storage tank is functioning properly, and to her knowledge there have been no other environmental concerns associated with this property.

Mr. Robert Bagwell, a plant engineer for the Michelin Tire Distribution Center was contacted by ECS, to obtain any information about environmental concerns associated with the facility. Mr. Bagwell was not available for comment. ECS left a message with his voice mail requesting a return phone call at his convenience. To date, ECS has had no response from Mr. Bagwell.

3.3.3 Interviews with Local Government Officials

ECS contacted the South Carolina Environmental Quality Control Office. Ms. Nancy Manning recommended filing a freedom of information request form. On May 24, 2000 the request was submitted to the South Carolina Environmental Quality Control office. To date, ECS has had no response regarding the request for information. A copy of this request form is included in this report.

A telephone interview was conducted with Mr. Philip Hill, the Fire Chief of the Laurens County Fire Department. Mr. Hill commented that approximately 15 years ago, there was an old two-story farmhouse located on the subject site. According to Mr. Hill the farmhouse no longer exists due to fire damage.

ECS Project No. 14-1355 - 8 - May 24, 2000

4.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

4.1 Summary

Engineering Consulting Services, Ltd. (ECS) was contracted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce to conduct a Phase I ESA of the referenced property.

The subject site is located along Metric Road north of Interstate 385 in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina (Appendix 1, Figure 1). The subject site measures approximately 99.37 acres. The site is located south of Metric Road west of a DuPont facility and southwest of a Michelin facility located on Metric Road. The Laurens County Tax Assessor identifies the host parcels as 381-01 and 381-18. These two properties comprise approximately 99.37 acres, according to the Laurens County Tax Assessors Office.

The eastern boundary of the property is located approximately 1,200 feet west of Highway 221 on Metric Road. The western boundary is located approximately 2,500 feet west on Metric Road. The southern boundary of the property is provided by Interstate 385.

The subject site is bounded to the north by Metric Road and further northeast by the Michelin Tire Distribution Center. Interstate 385 is located south of the site. West of the subject property a number of small private residential homes and agricultural fields are developed. East of the site is the location of the DuPont Elvanol Industrial Shipping Facility and a cardboard box manufacturer identified as Box USA.

Site topography is sloping gently downward southeast. The surrounding property is sloping moderately northeast toward Duncan Creek, or toward the southwest. The subject site is located at an elevation of approximately 200 feet above mean sea level. Regional topography was reviewed from the current USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Map “Laurens North, S.C.” The subject site is considered down gradient of properties to the west and east.

The ESA involved a reconnaissance of the site and contiguous properties and a review of regulatory and historical information. No soil, water, air, asbestos or other chemical sampling, testing or contaminant screening was conducted, requested or proposed during this phase of the ESA.

Database searches did not reveal any environmentally significant concerns for the property or the surrounding area.

No environmental concerns were noted with any of the current tenant operations or the adjacent off-site properties. No environmental concerns were noted with adjacent properties.

4.2 Conclusions

We have performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in general conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E 1527-97 of an approximate 99.37 acre portion of property located along Metric Road in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 1.2 of this report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property. ECS Project No. 14-1355 - 9 - May 24, 2000

5.0 REFERENCES AND SOURCES

Environmental Data Resources, Inc., The EDR-Radius MapTM Report, May 9, 2000, Inquiry Number 493689.1s.

Environmental Data Resources, Inc., SanbornTM Map Report, May 9, 2000, Inquiry Number 493689.2s.

Environmental Data Resources, Inc., NEPA Check Report, May 9, 2000 Inquiry Number 493689.3s

Hill, Phillip. Fire Chief, Laurens County Fire Department.

Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Marvin Moss, President/CEO.

Laurens County Tax Assessor’s Office, 1994 Aerial Photograph, Laurens, South Carolina.

Laurens County Tax Assessor’s Office, Tax Map, Laurens, South Carolina.

South Carolina DHEC, EQC, Ms. Nancy Manning, 864-223-0333.

USGS. Provisional Edition 1983. 7.5 Minutes Series Topographic Quadrangle, Laurens North, S.C.

APPENDIX 1

FIGURES

Source U.S.G.S. Quadrangle: “Laurens North, S.C.” 7.5 Minute Topographic Map, Provisional Edition dated 1983. Scale: 1 inch = + 2,000 feet

Laurens County Chamber of Commerce USGS TOPOGRAPHIC Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA ECS LTD MAP Metric Road 1040 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite D May 2000 14-1355 Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Laurens, South Carolina (864) 987-1610 Figure 1

Source: Laurens County Tax Assessors Office Scale: 1 inch = + 330 feet

Laurens County Chamber of Commerce TAX MAP Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA ECS LTD Metric Road 1040 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite D May 2000 14-1355 Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Laurens, South Carolina (864) 987-1610 Figure 2

Source: Laurens County Tax Assessors Office, Laurens County, South Carolina. Scale: 1” = 330’

Laurens County Chamber of Commerce 1994 AERIAL Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA ECS LTD PHOTOGRAPH Metric Road 1040 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite D Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Laurens, South Carolina (864) 987-1610 May 24, 2000 14-1355 Figure 3

APPENDIX 2

REGULATORY RECORDS 

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TC493689.1s Page 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A search of available environmental records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR). The report meets the government records search requirements of ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments, E 1527-97. Search distances are per ASTM standard or custom distances requested by the user.

TARGET PROPERTY ADDRESS

METRIC ROAD LAURENS, SC 29360

TARGET PROPERTY COORDINATES

Latitude (North): 34.558700 - 34Ê 33' 31.3'' Longitude (West): 82.013600 - 82Ê 0' 49.0'' Universal Tranverse Mercator: Zone 17 UTM X (Meters): 407009.6 UTM Y (Meters): 3824376.8

USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY

Target Property: 2434082-E1 LAURENS NORTH, SC Source: USGS 7.5 min quad index

TARGET PROPERTY SEARCH RESULTS

The target property was not listed in any of the databases searched by EDR.

SURROUNDING SITES: DATABASES WITH NO MAPPED SITES No mapped sites were found in EDR's search of available ( "reasonably ascertainable ") government records either on the target property or within the ASTM E 1527-97 search radius around the target property for the following Databases:

FEDERAL ASTM STANDARD NPL: National Priority List Delisted NPL: NPL Deletions CERCLIS: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System CERC-NFRAP: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System CORRACTS: Corrective Action Report RCRIS-TSD: Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System RCRIS-LQG: Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System RCRIS-SQG: Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System ERNS: Emergency Response Notification System

STATE ASTM STANDARD SHWS: State Haz. Waste SWF/LF: Permitted Landfills List LUST: Leaking UST List UST: Comprehensive Underground Storage Tanks

FEDERAL ASTM SUPPLEMENTAL CONSENT: Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees

TC493689.1s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ROD: ROD FINDS: Facility Index System/Facility Identification Initiative Program Summary Report HMIRS: Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System MLTS: Material Licensing Tracking System MINES: Mines Master Index File NPL Lien: NPL Liens PADS: PCB Activity Database System RAATS: RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System TRIS: Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act

STATE OR LOCAL ASTM SUPPLEMENTAL AST: Aboveground Storage Tank (SPCC) Inspection List SC Spills: Spill List SC GWIC: Groundwater Contamination Inventory

EDR PROPRIETARY DATABASES Coal Gas: Former Manufactured gas (Coal Gas) Sites.

SURROUNDING SITES: DATABASES WITH MAPPED SITES Unmapped (orphan) sites are not considered in the foregoing analysis.

TC493689.1s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Due to poor or inadequate address information, the following sites were not mapped:

______Site Name ______Database(s) WARE SHOALS CITY DUMP SHWS ORA CORPORATION/M & T CHEMICAL SHWS CHILDRESS CASH & CARRY UST, SC GWIC, LUST HOLLIDAY GROCERY UST, SC GWIC, LUST RACK TIME UST, LUST WILSON COUNTRY MARKET UST, SC GWIC, LUST HALLS GAS & GROCERY UST, LUST OLD TIMERS CONVENIENCE STORE UST, LUST WELBORNS FISHING SUPPLY UST, SC GWIC, LUST HICKORY POINT GROCERY 1 UST, SC GWIC, LUST SARA G MITCHELL UST, LUST CRENSHAWS TEXACO UST, LUST HILL OIL CO UST, SC GWIC, LUST ENMARK 310 UST, SC GWIC, LUST WAL MART DIST CENTERS 14 & 15 UST, SC GWIC, LUST LAURENS PATROL FACILITY UST, SC GWIC, LUST FREDS GULF BP UST, SC GWIC, LUST HIGHWAY 221 SOUTH UST, SC GWIC, LUST ERNESTINE STARNES PROPERTY UST, SC GWIC, LUST SPEEDWAY 620 UST, SC GWIC, LUST LAURENS ELEC COOP UST, LUST HOT SPOT 2019 UST, LUST COMMISSION OF PUBLIC WORKS UST, SC GWIC, LUST LAURENS MAINTENANCE FACILITY UST, SC GWIC, LUST R E BURNS UST ROBERTSON SUPPLY UST GENERAL ELECTRIC CERAMICS INC UST GOLD KIST STORE UST HENRYS GROCERY UST POINTE SHOPPE 8 UST SAVINGS STATION UST POINTE SHOPPE 8 UST SAV WAY 208 UST HICKORY POINTE 9 UST SPEEDY FOODS KMO 266 UST SAVINGS STATION UST FLOWERS BAKING CO UST JIM NELSON FORD MERCURY UST BYARS MACHINE SHOP UST LAURENS COUNTY AIRPORT UST WASSON BROS STORE UST BEDEN-BAUGH PRODUCTS I NC RCRIS-SQG, FINDS CERAMTEC NA FINDS, RCRIS-LQG

TC493689.1s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3

MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY

Search Target Distance Total Database Property (Miles) < 1/8 1/8 - 1/4 1/4 - 1/2 1/2 - 1 > 1 Plotted

FEDERAL ASTM STANDARD

NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0 Delisted NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0 CERCLIS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 CERC-NFRAP 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0 CORRACTS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0 RCRIS-TSD 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 RCRIS Lg. Quan. Gen. 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0 RCRIS Sm. Quan. Gen. 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0 ERNS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

STATE ASTM STANDARD

State Haz. Waste 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0 State Landfill 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 LUST 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

FEDERAL ASTM SUPPLEMENTAL

CONSENT 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0 ROD 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0 FINDS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 HMIRS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 MLTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 MINES 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0 NPL Liens TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 PADS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 RAATS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 TRIS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 TSCA TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

STATE OR LOCAL ASTM SUPPLEMENTAL

AST TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 SC Spills TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 SC GWIC 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

EDR PROPRIETARY DATABASES

Coal Gas 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0 AQUIFLOW - see EDR Physical Setting Source Addendum

TP = Target Property NR = Not Requested at this Search Distance * Sites may be listed in more than one database

TC493689.1s Page 4 Map ID MAP FINDINGS Direction Distance Distance (ft.) EDR ID Number Elevation Site Database(s) EPA ID Number

Coal Gas Site Search: No site was found in a search of Real Property Scan's ENVIROHAZ database.

NO SITES FOUND

TC493689.1s Page 5 ORPHAN SUMMARY

City EDR ID Site Name Site Address Zip Database(s) Facility ID

LAURENS U003520114 CHILDRESS CASH & CARRY RT 1 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST N-30-NO-11279 LAURENS U003524491 R E BURNS RT 1 29360 UST N-30-NO-14462 LAURENS U003524692 ROBERTSON SUPPLY RT 1 29360 UST N-30-NO-11262 LAURENS 1000254917 CERAMTEC NA HIGHWAY 14 NORTH 29360 FINDS, RCRIS-LQG LAURENS U003521685 GENERAL ELECTRIC CERAMICS INC HWY 14 29360 UST N-30-NN-05616 LAURENS U003522305 HOLLIDAY GROCERY HWY 14 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST N-30-NO-11285 LAURENS U003524523 RACK TIME ROUTE 2 29360 UST, LUST N-30-NO-15660 LAURENS U003526741 WILSON COUNTRY MARKET RT 2 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST N-30-NO-11259 LAURENS U003603834 HALLS GAS & GROCERY RT 2 BOX 56 29360 UST, LUST N-30-NO-05662 LAURENS 1000207013 BEDEN-BAUGH PRODUCTS I NC HWY 221 SOUTH 29360 RCRIS-SQG, FINDS LAURENS U003521803 GOLD KIST STORE HWY 221 WEST 29360 UST N-30-NO-05665 LAURENS U003558305 OLD TIMERS CONVENIENCE STORE HWY 221 29360 UST, LUST P-30-NO-10820 LAURENS U003558699 WELBORNS FISHING SUPPLY HWY 221 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST N-30-NO-13930 LAURENS U003620418 HICKORY POINT GROCERY 1 3950 HWY 221 S &STAGECOACH RD 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST R-30-NO-10019 LAURENS U003522212 HENRYS GROCERY RT 3 29360 UST N-30-NO-11284 LAURENS U003524864 SARA G MITCHELL RT 3 BOX 828 29360 UST, LUST N-30-NN-12991 LAURENS U003520581 CRENSHAWS TEXACO RT 4 29360 UST, LUST N-30-NO-11292 LAURENS U001538761 POINTE SHOPPE 8 HWY 76 & BYPASS 76 29360 UST N-30-NO-05685 LAURENS U003522272 HILL OIL CO HWY 76 BYPASS 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST N-30-NN-05621 LAURENS U003620060 SAVINGS STATION HWY 76 2 MI E OF LAURENS 29360 UST N-30-NO-05643 LAURENS U003620686 POINTE SHOPPE 8 HWY 76 W & 76 BYPASS 29360 UST P-30-NO-11618 LAURENS U003620694 SAV WAY 208 HWY 76 AT SC 252 29360 UST P-30-NO-11632 LAURENS U003620758 HICKORY POINTE 9 HWY 76 W & 76 BYPASS 29360 UST P-30-NO-12115 LAURENS U003621005 SPEEDY FOODS KMO 266 HWY 76 E & TEMPLETON RD 29360 UST P-30-NO-17226 LAURENS U003665433 SAVINGS STATION HWY 76 2 MI E OF LAURENS 29360 UST N-30-NO-05760 LAURENS U003620064 ENMARK 310 120 CAROLINA ST 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST R-30-NO-05664 LAURENS U003521302 FLOWERS BAKING CO CLINTON HWY 29360 UST N-30-NN-05631 LAURENS U003522775 JIM NELSON FORD MERCURY CLINTON HWY 29360 UST N-30-NN-11210 LAURENS U003619703 WAL MART DIST CENTERS 14 & 15 630 1/2 ENOREE ROAD 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST P-30-NN-10608 LAURENS U001119508 LAURENS PATROL FACILITY FAIRGROUND RD 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST P-30-GS-05591 LAURENS S103245688 WARE SHOALS CITY DUMP GRAVEYARD ROAD 29360 SHWS SCD980558308 LAURENS U003519702 BYARS MACHINE SHOP GREENVILLE HWY 29360 UST N-30-NO-11280 LAURENS U003558005 FREDS GULF BP N HARPER STREET 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST N-30-NO-14183 LAURENS U003620638 HIGHWAY 221 SOUTH S HARPER ST 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST R-30-NO-11290 LAURENS U003521102 ERNESTINE STARNES PROPERTY US HIGHWAY 221 UST, SC GWIC, LUST U-30-UU-15460 LAURENS U000481729 SPEEDWAY 620 201 HILLCREST DR 76 BYPASS 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST N-30-NM-05647 LAURENS U003619634 LAURENS ELEC COOP SC HWY 14 29360 UST, LUST P-30-NN-05609 LAURENS U003620879 HOT SPOT 2019 MS HWY 221 AT SC HWY 114 29360 UST, LUST P-30-NO-14737 LAURENS U001014602 LAURENS COUNTY AIRPORT OLD CLINTON RD RT 2 29360 UST N-30-GC-12408 LAURENS U003620561 WASSON BROS STORE 1 MI S OF US 76 ON SR 54 29360 UST P-30-NO-10600 LAURENS U003520427 COMMISSION OF PUBLIC WORKS SAXTON ST 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST N-30-GC-12847 LAURENS U003619294 LAURENS MAINTENANCE FACILITY TODD AVE EXT 29360 UST, SC GWIC, LUST P-30-GS-11234 ORA S103245686 ORA CORPORATION/M & T CHEMICAL 0.8 MI. N. OF INT. US 221 / 29360 SHWS SCD981864671

TC493689.1s Page 6 GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING

To maintain currency of the following federal and state databases, EDR contacts the appropriate governmental agency on a monthly or quarterly basis, as required.

Elapsed ASTM days: Provides confirmation that this EDR report meets or exceeds the 90-day updating requirement of the ASTM standard.

FEDERAL ASTM STANDARD RECORDS

NPL: National Priority List Source: EPA Telephone: N/A National Priorities List (Superfund). The NPL is a subset of CERCLIS and identifies over 1,200 sites for priority cleanup under the Superfund Program. NPL sites may encompass relatively large areas. As such, EDR provides polygon coverage for over 1,000 NPL site boundaries produced by EPA's Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center (EPIC). Date of Government Version: 02/04/00 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 02/07/00 Date Made Active at EDR: 03/15/00 Elapsed ASTM days: 37 Database Release Frequency: Semi-Annually Date of Last EDR Contact: 02/07/00

DELISTED NPL: NPL Deletions Source: EPA Telephone: N/A The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) establishes the criteria that the EPA uses to delete sites from the NPL. In accordance with 40 CFR 300.425.(e), sites may be deleted from the NPL where no further response is appropriate. Date of Government Version: 11/08/99 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 02/07/00 Date Made Active at EDR: 03/15/00 Elapsed ASTM days: 37 Database Release Frequency: Semi-Annually Date of Last EDR Contact: 02/08/00

CERCLIS: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System Source: EPA Telephone: 703-413-0223 CERCLIS contains data on potentially hazardous waste sites that have been reported to the USEPA by states, municipalities, private companies and private persons, pursuant to Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). CERCLIS contains sites which are either proposed to or on the National Priorities List (NPL) and sites which are in the screening and assessment phase for possible inclusion on the NPL. Date of Government Version: 02/14/00 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 03/02/00 Date Made Active at EDR: 03/15/00 Elapsed ASTM days: 13 Database Release Frequency: Quarterly Date of Last EDR Contact: 02/28/00

CERCLIS-NFRAP: No Further Remedial Action Planned Source: EPA Telephone: 703-413-0223 As of February 1995, CERCLIS sites designated "No Further Remedial Action Planned" (NFRAP) have been removed from CERCLIS. NFRAP sites may be sites where, following an initial investigation, no contamination was found, contamination was removed quickly without the need for the site to be placed on the NPL, or the contamination was not serious enough to require Federal Superfund action or NPL consideration. EPA has removed approximately 25,000 NFRAP sites to lift the unintended barriers to the redevelopment of these properties and has archived them as historical records so EPA does not needlessly repeat the investigations in the future. This policy change is part of the EPA's Brownfields Redevelopment Program to help cities, states, private investors and affected citizens to promote economic redevelopment of unproductive urban sites. Date of Government Version: 02/14/00 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 03/02/00 Date Made Active at EDR: 03/15/00 Elapsed ASTM days: 13 Database Release Frequency: Quarterly Date of Last EDR Contact: 02/28/00

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CORRACTS: Corrective Action Report Source: EPA Telephone: 800-424-9346 CORRACTS identifies hazardous waste handlers with RCRA corrective action activity. Date of Government Version: 09/07/99 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 09/13/99 Date Made Active at EDR: 10/28/99 Elapsed ASTM days: 45 Database Release Frequency: Semi-Annually Date of Last EDR Contact: 03/13/00

RCRIS: Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System Source: EPA/NTIS Telephone: 800-424-9346 Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System. RCRIS includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, store, treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Date of Government Version: 12/22/99 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 01/07/00 Date Made Active at EDR: 03/23/00 Elapsed ASTM days: 76 Database Release Frequency: Semi-Annually Date of Last EDR Contact: 03/01/00

ERNS: Emergency Response Notification System Source: EPA/NTIS Telephone: 202-260-2342 Emergency Response Notification System. ERNS records and stores information on reported releases of oil and hazardous substances. Date of Government Version: 01/06/00 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 01/31/00 Date Made Active at EDR: 02/08/00 Elapsed ASTM days: 8 Database Release Frequency: Quarterly Date of Last EDR Contact: 01/31/00

FEDERAL ASTM SUPPLEMENTAL RECORDS

BRS: Biennial Reporting System Source: EPA/NTIS Telephone: 800-424-9346 The Biennial Reporting System is a national system administered by the EPA that collects data on the generation and management of hazardous waste. BRS captures detailed data from two groups: Large Quantity Generators (LQG) and Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities. Date of Government Version: 12/31/97 Date of Last EDR Contact: 12/20/99 Database Release Frequency: Biennially Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/20/00

CONSENT: Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees Source: EPA Regional Offices Telephone: Varies Major legal settlements that establish responsibility and standards for cleanup at NPL (Superfund) sites. Released periodically by United States District Courts after settlement by parties to litigation matters. Date of Government Version: Varies Date of Last EDR Contact: Varies Database Release Frequency: Varies Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A

ROD: Records Of Decision Source: NTIS Telephone: 703-416-0223 Record of Decision. ROD documents mandate a permanent remedy at an NPL (Superfund) site containing technical and health information to aid in the cleanup. Date of Government Version: 01/31/99 Date of Last EDR Contact: 04/10/00 Database Release Frequency: Annually Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/10/00

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FINDS: Facility Index System/Facility Identification Initiative Program Summary Report Source: EPA Telephone: N/A Facility Index System. FINDS contains both facility information and 'pointers' to other sources that contain more detail. EDR includes the following FINDS databases in this report: PCS (Permit Compliance System), AIRS (Aerometric Information Retrieval System), DOCKET (Enforcement Docket used to manage and track information on civil judicial enforcement cases for all environmental statutes), FURS (Federal Underground Injection Control), C-DOCKET (Criminal Docket System used to track criminal enforcement actions for all environmental statutes), FFIS (Federal Facilities Information System), STATE (State Environmental Laws and Statutes), and PADS (PCB Activity Data System). Date of Government Version: 10/13/99 Date of Last EDR Contact: 03/29/00 Database Release Frequency: Quarterly Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/10/00

HMIRS: Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System Source: U.S. Department of Transportation Telephone: 202-366-4526 Hazardous Materials Incident Report System. HMIRS contains hazardous material spill incidents reported to DOT. Date of Government Version: 06/30/99 Date of Last EDR Contact: 03/15/00 Database Release Frequency: Annually Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/24/00

MLTS: Material Licensing Tracking System Source: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Telephone: 301-415-7169 MLTS is maintained by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and contains a list of approximately 8,100 sites which possess or use radioactive materials and which are subject to NRC licensing requirements. To maintain currency, EDR contacts the Agency on a quarterly basis. Date of Government Version: 10/29/99 Date of Last EDR Contact: 04/10/00 Database Release Frequency: Quarterly Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/10/00

MINES: Mines Master Index File Source: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration Telephone: 303-231-5959 Date of Government Version: 08/01/98 Date of Last EDR Contact: 04/03/00 Database Release Frequency: Semi-Annually Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/03/00

NPL LIENS: Federal Superfund Liens Source: EPA Telephone: 205-564-4267 Federal Superfund Liens. Under the authority granted the USEPA by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, the USEPA has the authority to file liens against real property in order to recover remedial action expenditures or when the property owner receives notification of potential liability. USEPA compiles a listing of filed notices of Superfund Liens. Date of Government Version: 10/15/91 Date of Last EDR Contact: 02/24/00 Database Release Frequency: No Update Planned Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/22/00

PADS: PCB Activity Database System Source: EPA Telephone: 202-260-3936 PCB Activity Database. PADS Identifies generators, transporters, commercial storers and/or brokers and disposers of PCB's who are required to notify the EPA of such activities. Date of Government Version: 10/01/99 Date of Last EDR Contact: 03/16/00 Database Release Frequency: No Update Planned Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/15/00

RAATS: RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System Source: EPA Telephone: 202-564-4104 RCRA Administration Action Tracking System. RAATS contains records based on enforcement actions issued under RCRA pertaining to major violators and includes administrative and civil actions brought by the EPA. For administration actions after September 30, 1995, data entry in the RAATS database was discontinued. EPA will retain a copy of the database for historical records. It was necessary to terminate RAATS because a decrease in agency resources made it impossible to continue to update the information contained in the database. Date of Government Version: 04/17/95 Date of Last EDR Contact: 03/13/00 Database Release Frequency: No Update Planned Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/12/00

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TRIS: Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System Source: EPA Telephone: 202-260-1531 Toxic Release Inventory System. TRIS identifies facilities which release toxic chemicals to the air, water and land in reportable quantities under SARA Title III Section 313. Date of Government Version: 12/31/97 Date of Last EDR Contact: 03/27/00 Database Release Frequency: Annually Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/26/00

TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act Source: EPA Telephone: 202-260-1444 Toxic Substances Control Act. TSCA identifies manufacturers and importers of chemical substances included on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory list. It includes data on the production volume of these substances by plant site. Date of Government Version: 12/31/94 Date of Last EDR Contact: 01/03/00 Database Release Frequency: Every 4 Years Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/24/00

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ASTM STANDARD RECORDS

SHWS: State Priority List Sites Source: Department of Health and Environmental Control Telephone: 803-734-5376 State Hazardous Waste Sites. State hazardous waste site 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. Available information varies by state. Date of Government Version: 06/02/99 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 08/05/99 Date Made Active at EDR: 09/16/99 Elapsed ASTM days: 42 Database Release Frequency: Semi-Annually Date of Last EDR Contact: 01/17/00

LF: Permitted Landfills List Source: Department of Health and Environmental Control Telephone: 803-734-5165 Solid Waste Facilities/Landfill Sites. SWF/LF type records typically contain an inventory of solid waste disposal facilities or landfills in a particular state. Depending on the state, these may be active or inactive facilities or open dumps that failed to meet RCRA Subtitle D Section 4004 criteria for solid waste landfills or disposal sites. Date of Government Version: 07/29/98 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 10/26/98 Date Made Active at EDR: 12/24/98 Elapsed ASTM days: 59 Database Release Frequency: Semi-Annually Date of Last EDR Contact: 04/03/00

LUST: Leaking UST List Source: Department of Health and Environmental Control Telephone: 803-898-4350 Leaking Underground Storage Tank Incident Reports. LUST records contain an inventory of reported leaking underground storage tank incidents. Not all states maintain these records, and the information stored varies by state. Date of Government Version: 03/13/00 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 03/17/00 Date Made Active at EDR: 04/19/00 Elapsed ASTM days: 33 Database Release Frequency: Quarterly Date of Last EDR Contact: 02/28/00

UST: Comprehensive Underground Storage Tanks Source: Department of Health and Environmental Control Telephone: 803-898-4350 Registered Underground Storage Tanks. UST's are regulated under Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and must be registered with the state department responsible for administering the UST program. Available information varies by state program. Date of Government Version: 03/13/00 Date of Data Arrival at EDR: 03/17/00 Date Made Active at EDR: 04/14/00 Elapsed ASTM days: 28 Database Release Frequency: Quarterly Date of Last EDR Contact: 02/28/00

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ASTM SUPPLEMENTAL RECORDS

AST: Aboveground Storage Tank (SPCC) Inspection List Source: Department of Health and Environmental Control Telephone: 803-898-4350 Registered Aboveground Storage Tanks. Date of Government Version: 01/13/00 Date of Last EDR Contact: 04/03/00 Database Release Frequency: Quarterly Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/03/00

SPILLS: Spill List Source: Department of Health and Environmental Control Telephone: 803-898-4111 Date of Government Version: 10/15/96 Date of Last EDR Contact: 03/24/00 Database Release Frequency: Varies Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/03/00

GWIC: Groundwater Contamination Inventory Source: Department of Health and Environmental Control Telephone: 803-734-4672 An inventory of all groundwater contamination cases in the state. Date of Government Version: 07/01/99 Date of Last EDR Contact: 02/01/00 Database Release Frequency: Annually Date of Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/01/00

EDR PROPRIETARY DATABASES

Former Manufactured Gas (Coal Gas) Sites: The existence and location of Coal Gas sites is provided exclusively to EDR by Real Property Scan, Inc. ©Copyright 1993 Real Property Scan, Inc. For a technical description of the types of hazards which may be found at such sites, contact your EDR customer service representative.

Disclaimer Provided by Real Property Scan, Inc. The information contained in this report has predominantly been obtained from publicly available sources produced by entities other than Real Property Scan. While reasonable steps have been taken to insure the accuracy of this report, Real Property Scan does not guarantee the accuracy of this report. Any liability on the part of Real Property Scan is strictly limited to a refund of the amount paid. No claim is made for the actual existence of toxins at any site. This report does not constitute a legal opinion.

HISTORICAL AND OTHER DATABASE(S)

Depending on the geographic area covered by this report, the data provided in these specialty databases may or may not be complete. For example, the existence of wetlands information data in a specific report does not mean that all wetlands in the area covered by the report are included. Moreover, the absence of any reported wetlands information does not necessarily mean that wetlands do not exist in the area covered by the report.

Flood Zone Data: This data, available in select counties across the country, was obtained by EDR in 1999 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Data depicts 100-year and 500-year flood zones as defined by FEMA.

NWI: National Wetlands Inventory. This data, available in select counties across the country, was obtained by EDR in March 1997 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

APPENDIX 4

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina ECS Project No. 14-1355 Page 1 of 4

Photo 1: View looking north on subject site featuring access road.

Photo 2: View of site looking south. Interstate 385 located directly behind the tree line. Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina ECS Project No. 14-1355 Page 2 of 4

Photo 3: View of the subject site looking east featuring access road.

Photo 4: View of southern boundary along Metric Road looking west.

Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina ECS Project No. 14-1355 Page 3 of 4

Photo 5: View of the subject site looking south, featuring geotechnical boring location represented by an orange flag.

Photo 6: View of the trucking entrance located north of the subject site on Metric Road. Piedmont Industrial Site Phase I ESA Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina ECS Project No. 14-1355 Page 4 of 4

Photo 7: View of the DuPont facility located adjacent and directly east of the subject site.

Photo 8: View of Box USA plant located adjacent and southeast of the subject site.