ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS

PINE CREST FEE-TO-TRUST

NOVEMBER 2011

LEAD AGENCY

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Pacific Regional Office

2800 Cottage Way

Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) 978-6000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS

PINE CREST FEE-TO-TRUST

NOVEMBER 2011

PREPARED BY

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Sacramento, CA 95811

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LEAD AGENCY

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Pacific Regional Office

2800 Cottage Way

Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) 978-6000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

COYOTE VALLEY TRIBE FEE-TO-TRUST 

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 

1.0 INTRODUCTION 

1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1-1 

1.2 Location and Setting ........................................................................................................ 1-1 

1.3 Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action ..................................................................... 1-5 

1.4 Overview of the Environmental Process .......................................................................... 1-7 

1.5 Environmental Issues Addressed ..................................................................................... 1-7 

1.6 Regulatory Requirements and Approvals ........................................................................ 1-8 

2.0 PROPOSED PROJECT AND ALTERNATIVES 

2.1 Alternative A .................................................................................................................... 2-1 

2.2 Alternative B .................................................................................................................... 2-7 

2.3 Comparision of the Proposed Project and Alternatives ................................................... 2-7 

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT 

3.1 Land Resources ................................................................................................................ 3-1 

3.2 Water Resources .............................................................................................................. 3-8 

3.3 Air Quality ..................................................................................................................... 3-11 

3.4 Biological Resources ..................................................................................................... 3-20 

3.5 Cultural Resources ......................................................................................................... 3-27 

3.6 Socioeconomic Conditions / Environmental Justice ...................................................... 3-33 

3.7 Transportation and Circulation ...................................................................................... 3-36 

3.8 Land Use ........................................................................................................................ 3-39 

3.9 Public Services ............................................................................................................... 3-43 

3.10 Noise .............................................................................................................................. 3-49 

3.11 Hazardous Materials ...................................................................................................... 3-54 

3.12 Visual Resources ............................................................................................................ 3-57 

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES 

4.1 Alternative A .................................................................................................................... 4-1 

4.2 Alternative B .................................................................................................................. 4-16 

4.3 Cumulative Effects ........................................................................................................ 4-18 

4.4 Indirect And Growth-Inducing Effects .......................................................................... 4-22 

5.0 MITIGATION MEASURES 

5.1 Land Resources ................................................................................................................ 5-1 

5.2 Water Resources .............................................................................................................. 5-1 

5.3 Air Quality ....................................................................................................................... 5-2 

5.4 Biological Resources ....................................................................................................... 5-3 

5.5 Cultural Resources ........................................................................................................... 5-4 

5.6 Socioeconomic Conditions / Environmental Justice ........................................................ 5-4 
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5.7 Transportation and Circulation ........................................................................................ 5-4 

5.8 Land Use .......................................................................................................................... 5-4 

5.9 Public Services ................................................................................................................. 5-5 

5.10 Noise ................................................................................................................................ 5-5 

5.11 Hazardous Materials ........................................................................................................ 5-5 

5.12 Visual Resources .............................................................................................................. 5-5 

6.0 CONSULTATION, COORDINATION AND LIST OF PREPARERS 

6.1 Federal Agencies Consulted ............................................................................................ 6-1 

6.2 State Agencies Consulted ................................................................................................ 6-1 

6.3 Tribes Consulted .............................................................................................................. 6-1 

6.4 Local Agencies Consulted ............................................................................................... 6-2 

6.5 Preparers of Environmental Assessment ......................................................................... 6-2 

7.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................................ 7-1 

LIST OF TABLES 

1-1 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers and Acreage for Project Site Parcels ................................... 1-5 

3-1 Faults in the Vicinity of the Project Site .......................................................................... 3-3 

3-2 Project Site Soils .............................................................................................................. 3-5 

3-3 Water Quality Objectives of Inland Surface Waters ...................................................... 3-12 

3-4 National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Associated Violation Criteria ................ 3-14 

3-5 Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians Population Estimates ......................................... 3-34 

3-6 Level of Service for Unsignalized Intersections ............................................................ 3-37 

3-7 Peak-Hour Intersection LOS – 2006 Without Project Traffic Conditions ..................... 3-38 

3-8 Ukiah Unified School District Public Schools ............................................................... 3-49 

3-9 Vibration Levels for Construction Equipment ............................................................... 3-51 

3-10 Federal Noise Abatement Criteria Hourly A-Weighted Sound Level Decibels ............ 3-52 

3-11 Recommended Noise Levels for Land Uses .................................................................. 3-53 

4-1 Unmitigated Construction and Operational Emissions .................................................... 4-4 

4-2 Property Taxes (2009-2010) for Proposed Trust Parcels ................................................. 4-8 

4-3 Typical Construction Noise Levels ................................................................................ 4-14 

LIST OF FIGURES 

1-1 Regional Location ............................................................................................................ 1-2 

1-2 Site and Vicinity .............................................................................................................. 1-3 

1-3 Aerial Parcel Map ............................................................................................................ 1-4 

1-4 Parcel Map ....................................................................................................................... 1-6 

2-1 Site Plan — Alternative A ............................................................................................... 2-3 

3-1 Regional Fault Map ......................................................................................................... 3-4 

3-2 Soils Map ......................................................................................................................... 3-6 

3-3 Mendocino County Land Use and Zoning ..................................................................... 3-40 

3-4 Groundwater Basin ........................................................................................................ 3-44 

3-5 Public Service Providers ................................................................................................ 3-47 

3-6 Site Photographs ............................................................................................................ 3-58 
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APPENDICES 

Appendix A Biological Assessment 

Appendix B Cultural Resources Study (Confidential Document Bound Under Separate Cover) 

Appendix C URBEMIS Output Files 

Appendix D National Ressources Conservation Service Consultation Documents 

Appendix E Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 

Appendix F FEMA FIRM 

Appendix G Redwood Valley – Calpella Fire District Service Agreement 

 

 
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SECTION 1.0 

INTRODUCTION 

1.1 INTRODUCTION 

This Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to 

support an application from the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians (Tribe) for land to be placed into 

federal trust (Proposed Action). The BIA is the federal agency charged with reviewing and approving 

tribal applications to take land into federal trust status. The project site, known as the “Pine Crest 

Property,” consists of approximately six acres in Mendocino County, California, adjacent to the existing 

Coyote Valley Reservation. The fee-to-trust acquisition and subsequent development is intended to be 

used for commercial/retail development and housing for Tribal members. Up to three single family 

residential units would be constructed on the project site. The BIA will use this EA to determine if the 

Proposed Action would result in adverse effects to the environment. 

This document has been completed in accordance with the requirements set out in the National 

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. §4321 et seq.); the Council on Environmental 

Quality (CEQ) Guidelines for Implementing NEPA; and the BIA NEPA handbook (59 IAM 3-H). This 

document provides a detailed description of the Proposed Action and analyses of the potential 

environmental consequences associated with the development of this project. This document also 

includes a discussion of alternatives, impact avoidance, and mitigation measures. Consistent with the 

requirements of NEPA, the BIA will review and analyze the environmental consequences associated with 

the Proposed Action, and either determine that a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is 

appropriate, or request that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be prepared. 

1.2 LOCATION AND SETTING 

The proposed trust parcels addressed in this EA are located adjacent to the northern boundary of the 

existing Coyote Valley Reservation, approximately seven miles north of the City of Ukiah, California, 

and adjacent to United States Route 101 (US-101). The Proposed Project is located in Section 9 of the 

“Redwood Valley, California” U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle 

(quad) within Township 16 North and Range 12 West, Mt. Diablo Baseline and Meridian Figure 1-1

shows the regional location and Figure 1-2 shows the project site and vicinity. Figure 1-3 presents an 

aerial photograph of the entire project site, which consists of five separate legal parcels totaling 

approximately six acres, all currently owned in fee by the Tribe. 
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The Mendocino County Assessor Parcel Number (APN) and acreage for each parcel within the project 

site is shown in Table 1-1 and Figure 1-4.

TABLE 1-1 

Assessor’s Parcel Numbers and Acreage for Project Site Parcels 

APN Size (acres)

165-050-011 1.24

165-050-012 1.34

165-050-013 1.22

165-050-014 1.15

165-050-015 1.07

Total 6.02

Regional access is provided by US-101, which runs in a general north-south direction and located 200 

feet to the west of the western most parcel (APN 165-050-011). Local access to the project from US-101 

is provided by North State Road, which is a two-lane County road that extends in a general north-south 

direction to the immediate west of APN 165-050-011. Other roadways in the immediate vicinity include 

Ridgeview Drive, which is an east-west two lane residential road adjacent to the northern boundary of the 

project site (Figure 1-3). Coyote Valley Boulevard extends along the Tribe’s existing trust land 

immediately south of the project site. Additionally an unnamed, unmaintained dirt road transects the 

parcels of the Pine Ridge Property. 

Land uses nearby the project site include rural housing (including Tribal residences within the Coyote 

Valley Reservation), agricultural uses, the Tribe’s casino and community facilities, and undeveloped 

parcels. 

The majority of the project site contains mixed oak woodland, with annual grassland located in the 

southwestern corner. The topography of the site is relatively level, ranging in elevation from 

approximately 700 to 750 feet above mean sea level. 

1.3 PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION 

According to the implementing regulations of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA), the Secretary of the 

Interior is required to review all requests to take land into trust (25 CFR 151.12). The Secretary is also 

required to consider several criteria in evaluating requests for the acquisition of land in trust status, 

including the need of the tribe for additional land, the purposes for which the land would be used, 

jurisdictional problems and potential conflicts of land use which may arise, whether the BIA is equipped 

to discharge the additional responsibilities resulting from the acquisition of the land in trust status, and 

whether the departmental policy to minimize the potential liability of the Department by acquiring real 

property that is not contaminated is met (25 CFR 151.10). 
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The Tribe proposes to take the six acres of land into trust to ensure the continued social and economic 

independence and well-being of its members. The proposed trust acquisition would allow the Tribe to 

meet the following goals: 

 Provide additional residential housing and associated infrastructure for Tribal members; 

 Expand and diversify economic development activities compatible with the existing setting along 

US-101 in Mendocino County; and 

 Allow the Tribal Government to exercise sovereign authority over a greater percentage of the 

land that it owns, and protect and enhance the wellbeing of Tribal members. 

The Tribe consists of 400 tribal members, with approximately 177 Tribal members currently living on the 

existing Coyote Valley Rancheria. Some Tribal families currently live in overcrowded housing on the 

Rancheria or on nearby fee lands, because there are no vacant housing units available on the existing 

Rancheria. As the young people of the Tribe reach adulthood and establish families of their own, the 

availability of Tribal housing on trust lands will be of paramount importance in maintaining the Tribal 

community and heritage. Taking the project site into federal trust would help the Tribe meet its long-term 

goals of adequate housing, relieve overcrowding of existing residential units, increased tribal revenues, 

employment and managerial experience for Tribal members, diversify tribal economic development, and 

continued/enhanced economic self-sufficiency. 

1.4 OVERVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS 

This EA has been prepared to analyze and document the environmental consequences associated with: 1) 

the proposed transfer of six acres of land into federal trust status for the Tribe, and 2) the anticipated 

development of a portion of the project site into a small gas station/mini-mart and three residential units. 

The BIA will use this EA to determine if the Proposed Action results in significant impacts to the 

environment, and whether a Finding of No Significant Impact can be made or an Environmental Impact 

Statement should be prepared. 

This EA is intended to satisfy the environmental review process of 59 IAM 3-H, 40 CFR § 1501.3, and 40 

CFR § 1508.9. 

The EA is first released for a 30-day comment period. Comments will be considered by the BIA, and 

either a FONSI will be prepared, or additional environmental analysis will be conducted. After the NEPA 

process is complete, the BIA may issue a determination on the Tribe’s fee-to-trust application. 

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ADDRESSED 

In accordance with NEPA, and based on a review of the 6-acre project site, the following environmental 

issue areas are evaluated in this EA: 
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 Land Resources; 

 Water Resources; 

 Air Quality; 

 Biological Resources; 

 Cultural Resources; 

 Socioeconomic Conditions/Environmental Justice; 

 Transportation and Circulation; 

 Land Use; 

 Public Services; 

 Noise; 

 Hazardous Materials; and 

 Visual Resources. 

1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVALS 

The Proposed Action may require the following direct and indirect federal approvals and actions: 

 Transfer of the 6-acre site into Federal trust status for the Tribe by the Secretary of the 

Interior. 

 Compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General 

Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity. 

 Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under Section 7 of the 

Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA), if endangered species may be impacted by the 

Proposed Action. 

 Consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) under Section 106 of the 

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), if historic properties may be impacted by the 

project. 
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SECTION 2.0 

PROPOSED PROJECT AND ALTERNATIVES 

This section also summarizes the potential environmental consequences associated with the Proposed 

Action as well as the protective measures and Best Management Practices (BMPs) incorporated into the 

project to reduce potential adverse impacts to environmental resources. The project alternatives evaluated 

in the Environmental Assessment (EA) include: 

 Alternative A – Placement of six acres into federal trust and the subsequent development of three 

residential units and a 3,500 square foot (sf) gas station/mini-mart retail development (Proposed 

Action); 

 Alternative B - No-Action Alternative. 

2.1 ALTERNATIVE A - PROPOSED ACTION 

Alternative A consists of two main components: (1) placing five parcels that total approximately 6-acres 

(Mendocino County Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 165-050-11, 165-050-012, 165-050-013, 165-

050-014, and 165-050-015) into Federal trust, and (2) construction of up to three residential units and a 

gas station/mini mart. The development components of Alternative A are described in more detail below. 

2.1.1 LAND TRUST ACTION

Alternative A consists of the fee simple conveyance of the 6-acre project site into Federal trust status for 

the benefit of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians (Tribe). The land transfer would be in accordance 

with procedures set forth in 25 CFR Part 151. This trust action would shift civil regulatory jurisdiction 

over the five parcels from the State of California (State) and Mendocino County (County) to the Tribe and 

the federal government. The State and County would continue to exercise criminal jurisdiction under 18 

U.S.C. §1162 (Public Law 280) and other federal laws pertaining to jurisdiction in Indian country. The 

project site is located adjacent to the existing 70-acre Coyote Valley Reservation (Reservation). 

2.1.2 RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT

The Tribe would develop approximately 2.5-acres of the 6-acre project site to provide up to three 

residential single-family units, located on APNs 165-050-013, 165-050-014, and 165-050-15. A site plan 

for Alternative A is shown in Figure 2-1. Houses are sited to utilize existing roads, including Ridgeview 

Drive, to minimize grading and minimize the number of trees 
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that would need to be removed, and to avoid impacts to biological resources. The expected residents of 

the proposed housing would be Tribal members currently living on the existing Coyote Valley Rancheria. 

2.1.3 RETAIL COMPONENT 

As shown in Figure 2-1, Alternative A includes development and operation of a combination gas 

station/mini-mart. This retail development component would be located on 1.5-acres in the southwestern 

corner of the project site within the southern portions of APNs 165-050-011 and 165-050-012. 

Development would include approximately 3,500 square feet (sf) of retail uses within a single-story 

structure and the development of two protective canopies – one over the gasoline fueling station and the 

other canopy over the diesel fuel pumps(Table 2-1). 

TABLE 2-1 

RETAIL COMPONENTS 

Component Development Size

Mini-Mart 3,500 sf

Gas Station Canopies 3,000 sf

Total 6,500 sf

Retail Development Area 1.5 acres

Source: AES, 2011

Access to the gas station/mini-mart would be provided via one full access driveway and one right-turn 

in/out only driveway along Coyote Valley Boulevard, the existing roadway to the immediate south of the 

project site. No access to the gas station/mini-mart will be available along North State Street. 

During operation, the gas/station mini-mart would employee approximately 8 part-time employees 

(equivalent to 4 full-time employees). 

2.1.4 WATER SUPPLY

Two options are available for domestic water supply for Alternative A. Under the first option, water 

would be supplied through connection to the existing groundwater wells, treatment facility, and storage 

tank located on the adjacent Reservation. This system currently serves the Coyote Valley Casino, 

existing Tribal homes, a gymnasium, and a Tribal community office and health complex. Distribution 

pipelines would be installed within Coyote Valley Boulevard or on existing Reservation lands. Water 

supply on the Reservation is currently supplemented through existing connections to Redwood Valley 

Water District (RVWD) water supply infrastructure within Coyote Valley Boulevard. The existing water 

supply facilities on the Reservation are discussed in more detail in Section 3.9.1. Under the second 

supply option, domestic water would be drawn from an existing groundwater production well located on 

APNs 165-050-011. The well is currently not in operation. Necessary improvements would include 
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development of a pump station and installation of new well screens and casings. Under the second 

supply option, distribution pipelines would be installed within on-site roadways. 

2.1.5 WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL

Alternative A wastewater would be treated and disposed of through individual septic tank and leachfields 

associated with each residential unit. The gas station/mini-mart would additionally include a septic tank 

and leachfield system sized to accommodate anticipated retail wastewater flows. Similar septic systems 

are common in rural areas of Mendocino County. 

2.1.6 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION

The housing units and associated water supply and wastewater collection system components would be 

constructed after the 6-acre project site has been placed into federal trust. Construction would involve 

earthwork, placement of concrete foundations, steel and wood structural framing, masonry, electrical and 

mechanical work, and building finishing, among other construction trades. 

Prior to finalization of the grading and development plans, design-level geotechnical specifications 

addressing the specific grading and development plans shall be developed. Construction of the 

underground storage tanks (USTs) for fuel storage and dispersal at the gas station/mini-mart would be 

developed in accordance with 40 CFR Part 280. 

Development of the housing and gas station/mini mart is anticipated to begin in late 2012, with an 

anticipated eight month construction schedule. Construction of the residential units is anticipated to be 

phased through 2015. A worksite safety plan would be prepared for construction. 

2.1.7 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Roadway improvements would be constructed along Coyote Valley Boulevard at the site to provide 

adequate access to the proposed facilities. Encroachment permits (if warranted) would be submitted to 

the County to construct suitable access to the project site. Two access points would be constructed along 

Coyote Valley Boulevard to allow traffic from both directions to access the site. Due to issues of 

topography and an existing stormwater conveyance system along the western edge of the project site, no 

access improvements would be made along North State Street. 

A single access driveway would be constructed along Ridgeview Drive to provide access to the three 

proposed residential units. This single driveway would connect to the residential units indicated in 

Figure 2-1.
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2.1.8 PUBLIC SERVICES 

Public services would be provided to the Proposed Project in the same manner as those services are 

currently provided to the Tribe’s existing residential and governmental facilities. Police and security 

services would be supplied primarily by the Coyote Valley Tribal Police Department (CVTPD) and 

supplemented by local and federal law enforcement as called for under 18 United States Code (U.S.C.) 

1162. Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District (RVCFD), which is stationed approximately 1.5 miles from 

the project site, would provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the Proposed Project 

through the existing service agreement between the Tribe and RVCFD (Appendix G). Electric, 

telephone, and cable services would be extended to the site by local private utility companies. Existing 

infrastructure is located in the immediate vicinity of the project site within easements along North State 

Street and Coyote Valley Boulevard. 

2.1.9 PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Protective measures and best management practices (BMPs) have been incorporated into the project 

design to eliminate or substantially reduce environmental impacts from the project. These measures and 

BMPs are discussed below. 

Land Resources 

 A detailed drainage plan would be prepared by a registered civil engineer prior to site 

development that shall include the following items: 

• An accurate calculation of pre- and post-development runoff conditions shall be 

performed using appropriate hydraulic models. 

• Vegetated detention swales shall be constructed according to the engineer’s 

recommendations and engineering specifications to mitigate for increased peak flows 

from impervious surfaces. The following recommendations from EPA Publication 832-

F-99-006 (EPA, 1999) would be followed to the maximum extent feasible. 

• Swales would be constructed with the suggested ratio of 500 square feet of swale 

per acre of impervious surface. 

• Location of swales would include areas adjacent to parking areas, adjacent to 

roadways, and along property boundaries along a natural grade. 

• Swales would utilize a parabolic or trapezoidal cross-section with side slopes no 

steeper than 1:3. 

• Check dams would be used every 50 feet if slopes exceed 4 percent. 

• Maintenance activities would include periodic mowing (with grass kept above 

design flow depth), weed control, watering during drought, reseeding of bare 

areas, clearing of debris and blockages. 

• Accumulated sediment would be removed manually to avoid the transport of resuspended sediments in periods of low flow and prevent damming effects from 

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Water Resources 

 Areas outside of buildings and existing roads would be kept as permeable surfaces to the extent 

practicable; either as vegetation or high infiltration cover, such as mulch, gravel, or turf. 

 The Tribe would submit a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General 

Construction Permit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

 Fertilizer and pesticide use would be minimized. 

 Existing vegetation would be retained outside the development footprint and where feasible 

within the development footprints. 

 High water-demand plants would be minimized in residential landscaping plans. Native and 

drought-tolerant plant species (trees, shrubs, and ground cover) would be emphasized. 

 Water-efficient fixtures and appliances would be installed in residences and the retail components 

per standards included within the International Building Code (IBC). 

 Wastewater discharge into leach fields will require compliance with a general permit from the 

EPA for the subsurface discharge, which is considered a Class V well. This general permit is 

covered under the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and is designed to ensure that 

discharges into the leach fields do not result in groundwater contamination. 

Public Services 

 Structural fire protection would be provided through compliance with International Fire Code 

requirements for residential and commercial structures. The Tribe would ensure that appropriate 

water supply and pressure is available for emergency fire flows through coordination and 

approval by the RVCFD. 

 Roadways would be maintained to standards adequate for emergency vehicle access. 

 Typical fire flow allowances would be confirmed with the local Fire Marshall prior to 

construction of an on-site water tank storage (if warranted). 

 For the gas station, the Tribe would create and maintain a facility equipped with the latest early 

fire detection systems that ensure an initial response to any fire alarm (automatic, local, or report). 

This would rely on automatic sprinkler systems in the areas of the facility that are normally 

unoccupied, such as storerooms and mechanical areas. 

 Any construction equipment that normally includes a spark arrester would be equipped with an 

arrester in good working order. This includes, but is not limited to, vehicles, heavy equipment, 

and chainsaws. 

 During construction, staging areas, welding areas, or areas slated for development using sparkproducing equipment would be cleared of dried vegetation or other materials that could serve as 

fire fuel. To the extent feasible, the contractor would keep these areas clear of combustible 

materials in order to maintain a firebreak. 
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Visual Resources 

 Homes would be designed and constructed to be visually compatible with the rural agricultural 

setting of the project area and vicinity. 

Hazardous Materials 

 The Tribe shall conform to federal regulations under 40 CFR 280, Technical Standards and 

Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tanks 

(USTs). 

2.2 ALTERNATIVE B - NO-ACTION ALTERNATIVE 

Under the No-Action Alternative, the 6-acre site would not be placed into trust for the benefit of the Tribe 

and would not be developed with the residential units and gas station/mini-mart as identified under the 

Proposed Project. Jurisdiction of the project site would remain with Mendocino County. Ultimately, the 

6-acre site could be developed by the Tribe with the property owned in fee, or by a private purchaser, 

consistent with local zoning. However, for the purposes of the environmental analysis in this EA, it is 

assumed that the property would remain in its current undeveloped state, and would not be developed 

further. 

2.3 COMPARISON OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND 

ALTERNATIVES 

Among the project alternatives evaluated in Section 4.0, only the Proposed Project would include housing 

units and retail components. Under Alternative B, the No-Action Alternative, no development or change 

in use would occur on the property for the foreseeable future. 

Impacts to land resources would be proportionally greatest under Alternative A, due to the project 

footprint needed for construction, as the site plan would require site grading. The No-Action Alternative 

would have no effect on land resources, as no changes in land use are anticipated. 

Water resources would likewise be affected more by Alternative A, as this alternative would result in the 

development of impermeable surfaces. The well located on APN 165-050-011 would continue to be in 

non-operation under the No-Action Alternative. 

Under Alternative A, wastewater treatment from the proposed houses and gas station/ mini-mart would 

consist of either a connection to the CCWD or development of individual on-site septic systems. No 

impacts to water resources would result from Alternative B. 

Construction and operational emissions of criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gases would occur under 

the Proposed Project. Under Alternative B, no impacts to air quality would occur. 
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No sensitive biological habitats would be directly impacted by the development of Alternative A, because 

the residential units and the gas station/mini-mart have been specifically chosen to avoid such impacts. 

BMPs have been incorporated into development plans to minimize direct and indirect adverse impacts to 

sensitive habitats, special-status species, native vegetation, waters of the U.S., and protected birds. No 

impacts to biological resources would occur under Alternative B, because this alternative involves no new 

development or changes in land use. 

Potential impacts to cultural resources resulting from inadvertent discovery of previously unknown 

subsurface archaeological or paleontological sites would increase proportionately to the amount of ground 

disturbance; therefore, Alternative A would have the potential for adverse effects to cultural resources. 

The No-Action Alternative would not result in impacts to cultural resources. 

No adverse impacts to socioeconomic conditions or environmental justice would result from the Proposed 

Project. Alternative A would provide a beneficial socioeconomic impact for the identified minority 

population of the Tribe by reducing the housing shortage and ensuring continued economic diversification 

and self-sufficiency by broadening economic opportunities. Alternative B would result in no change to 

existing socioeconomic conditions. 

Alternative A would generate the greatest number of daily vehicle trips, due to the development of retail 

space and housing units. Alternative B would generate no new vehicle trips, and would therefore cause 

no impacts to local transportation and circulation networks. 

Developing Alternative A would result in the construction of low-density residential housing, retail space 

and gas station, and a potential extension of other utilities to the adjacent trust property. The development 

alternative is compatible with the surrounding land uses, and similar residential densities currently occur 

in the project vicinity. Alternative B would have no impact on local land use. 

Alternative A would have minimal impacts on solid waste, electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, 

law enforcement, fire protection and emergency medical services, public schools, and parks and 

recreation. Alternative B would have no impact on public services and utilities. 

Alternative A would not have any impact on municipal water supply and wastewater treatment facilities, 

as Alternative A would use domestic water supplied from existing Tribally owned and operated wells 

either on the project site or the Coyote Valley Rancheria, and would accomplish wastewater treatment onsite. Alternative B would not result in an increase in demand for municipal water supply or wastewater 

treatment. 

Impacts related to construction noise and operational noise would be greater under Alternative A. No 

noise-related impacts would occur under Alternative B. 
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Impacts related to hazards and hazardous materials would be greatest under Alternative A, due to the 

larger amount of construction that would utilize fuels and spark-producing equipment. Impacts related to 

the storage of hazardous material during operation of the on-site gas station would be minimal due to 

project compliance with state and federal regulations. Fueling operations would also comply with state 

and federal regulations. No new impacts related to hazards or hazardous materials would occur under 

Alternative B. 

Visual resource impacts would be greatest under Alternative A, due to the development of the residential 

units and the gas station/mini-mart, some of which would be wholly or partially visible to local sensitive 

receptors (other residences). No visual impacts would occur under Alternative B. 

Alternative A meets the Tribe’s objectives of an enlarged land base and diversified economic 

development opportunities compatible with the existing setting of Mendocino County along US-101. 

While the No-Action alternative would not result in any of the environmental effects identified for the 

Proposed Project, this alternative would not meet the Tribe’s objectives of providing a sufficient number 

of housing units for Tribal families. Despite the proportionately greater overall effects on the 

environment of Alternative A, none of the identified impacts would be significant and unavoidable, 

following implementation of protective measures and mitigation recommended in this document. 
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DESCRIPTION OF AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT
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SECTION 3.0 

DESCRIPTION OF AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT 

This section presents relevant information about existing resources and other values that may be affected 

by the Proposed Project and alternatives. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act 

(NEPA) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) implementing guidelines (59 IAM 3-H), the existing 

conditions described herein provide the base line for determining the environmental effects identified in 

Section 4.0. Descriptions include the following resource and issue areas: 

 Land Resources 

 Water Resources 

 Air Quality 

 Biological Resources 

 Cultural Resources 

 Socioeconomic Conditions / Environmental Justice 

 Transportation and Circulation 

 Land Use 

 Public Services 

 Noise 

 Hazardous Materials 

 Visual Resources 

3.1 LAND RESOURCES 

3.1.1 GEOLOGICAL SETTING

The project site lies within the northern section of the Coast Range physiographic province. Rocks within 

the Coast Range occur in northwest-trending ridges and valleys that parallel the Pacific Coast from 

Oregon to Southern California (Oakeshott, 1978). Bedrock geology of the northern Coast Range province 

consists primarily of marine sedimentary rocks, including grayish green sandstones and conglomerates, 

dark-colored shales, reddish radiolarian cherts, and rare limestones, deposited in the Jurassic to early 

Tertiary periods. Ultramafic igneous rocks and basalts along with blueshists and other metamorphic 

rocks are found throughout the Coast Range, although to a lesser extent. This assemblage of rocks is 

referred to as the Franciscan Complex (GeoEngineers Inc., 2001). 

The Russian River Valley contains alluvial fans and fills that consist of sediment eroded from the 

Franciscan Complex. The western boundary of the Maacama Fault zone marks the transition from the 
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Franciscan Complex to Undivided Cretaceous Marine sediments. These marine sediments were formed 

in the Cretaceous era when sediments from the bottom of the ocean were pushed onto land and cemented 

by pressure into sandstone, shale, and conglomerate rocks. East of the Russian River, towards the 

Mendocino National Forest, the underlying rocks consist predominantly of the Franciscan Complex. 

Within the Russian River Valley, the terracing sequences of the Russian River have created numerous 

geologic rock formations. The higher terraces consist of Pliocene-Pleistocene non-marine deposits and 

are part of the Cache Formation. The mid-level terraces consist of Quaternary non-marine terrace 

sediments and are characterized by more recently derived river and stream terrace deposits. The lowlevel terraces make up the existing riverbanks of the Russian River and consist of newly deposited 

alluvium. The southern portion of the project site is located on fluvial terraces and Quaternary alluvium 

deposited adjacent to a Pliocene-Pleistocene terrace, which dominates the northern portion of the project 

site. These alluvial deposits consist primarily of sand and gravel interbedded with thick, hard clay layers 

(GeoEngineers Inc., 2001). 

3.1.2 TOPOGRAPHY

The project site, located in the Redwood Valley subregion of the Russian River Valley, is located along a 

low-laying ridge with elevations ranging from 700 to 750 feet above mean sea level (amsl). Slopes on the 

project site generally range from 2 to 30%. The Russian River Basin Area is underlain primarily (about 

79% of the area) by the Franciscan Complex. This formation is a heterogeneous mass of sedimentary, 

volcanic, and metamorphic rocks, and is highly fractured and deformed by folding, faulting, and 

metamorphism. The Franciscan Complex is generally highly unstable, due largely to the presence of 

small to very large faults and shear zones. It contains shale inter-bedded with more massive rocks, and 

serpentinite is common. It is widely unstable and erodible, resulting in common landslides, streambank 

erosion, and soil creep (Mendocino County, 2009).

3.1.3 SEISMIC CONDITIONS

ALQUIST-PRIOLO EARTHQUAKE FAULT ZONING ACT

The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act is a California state law passed in direct response to the 

1971 San Fernando earthquake, which was associated with extensive surface fault ruptures that damaged 

numerous homes, commercial buildings, and other structures. 

The act requires the State Geologist to delineate “Earthquake Fault Zones” along faults that are 

“sufficiently active” and “well defined.” A sufficiently active fault is defined as one that has evidence of 

Holocene surface displacement. A fault is considered well defined if its trace is clearly detectable as a 

physical feature at or just below the ground surface. Both of these features must be present for a fault to 

be zoned under the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act (CGS, 2007). The project site is not 

located within an Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone (CGS, 1983).
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MOMENT MAGNITUDE

The Russian River Valley region contains both active and potentially active faults and is considered a 

region of high seismic activity. A potentially active fault is defined as a fault that has shown evidence of 

surface displacement during the Quaternary period (last 1.6 million years). Small to moderately large 

earthquakes can also occur on previously unrecognized faults. Earthquake risk is high in the areas 

surrounding the project site because of the close proximity to active faults with relatively frequent past 

movements. 

Moment magnitude is a relatively new scale that measures the amount of energy released by an 

earthquake. The moment magnitude replaces the Richter scale that measures the magnitude of the 

earthquake waves. Moment magnitude is based on a physical quantity which can be determined from the 

total energy recorded on a seismogram. Similar to the Richter scale, an increased moment magnitude 

indicates an increase in the strength of the earthquake. It is dependent on the area of the fault, the amount 

of slip across the fault, and the rigidity of the rock. Moment magnitude provides a physically meaningful 

measure of the size of a faulting event (California Geological Survey, 2011). The maximum moment 

magnitude is an estimate of the size of a characteristic earthquake capable of occurring on a particular 

fault. Principal faults capable of producing significant ground shaking in the region, historical slip rates, 

and maximum moment magnitudes are listed in Table 3-1 and Figure 3-1. 

TABLE 3-1 

FAULTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROJECT SITE 

Fault Zone

Approximate 

Distance from 

Project Site

Slip Rate 

(mm/year)a

Maximum Moment 

Magnitude Activity

Maacama (North Section) 1.8 mile west 9.0 7.3 Active

Bartlett Springs 20 miles east 6.0 7.1 Active

San Andreas

(North Coast Segment)

30 miles west 17.0 7.3 Active

San Andreas

(Shelter Cove Segment)

30 miles west 17.0 7.3 Active

Brush Mountain 20 miles north NR NR Potentially Active

Etsel Ridge 37.5 miles northeast NR NR Potentially Active

Round Valley 42.5 miles north NR NR Potentially Active

Whale Gulch 58.5 miles northwest NR NR Potentially Active

Mendocino 65 miles northwest 35.0 7.4 Active

NOTES: Slip Rate = Long-term average total of fault movement including earthquake movement, slip, expressed in millimeters 

NR = Not reported on USGS databases. 

SOURCE: CDC, 2011a; CGS, 2011; AES, 2011 
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Maacama Fault Zone

The Maacama fault is a subsidiary fault of the San Andreas system, and is the northern extent of the 

Hayward/ Rodgers Creek/ Healdsburg fault system. The north section of the Maacama Fault Zone is 

located directly to the west of the project site. The Maacama fault is a major, right-lateral, strike-slip fault 

with numerous strands extending off of it to the north and south of the project site. It is the primary 

active strike-slip-type fault in Mendocino County and has experienced movement within the last 150 

years. An abundance of micro-earthquakes (less than moment magnitude 3) are clearly associated with 

the fault. The maximum moment magnitude expected on the Maacama fault is 7.3 (Table 3-1). 

Mendocino Triple Junction

The Mendocino Triple Junction (MTJ), located approximately 150 miles to the northwest, is a region 

where the North American and Pacific plates slide against each other and the Gorda plate is being 

subducted beneath the North American plate. These tectonic activities have created a complex fault 

system that includes the San Andreas and many other faults, including the Maacama, Mendocino, and 

Bartlett Springs faults. The maximum moment magnitude expected from faults associated with the MTJ, 

including the Mendocino and San Andreas is 7.4 (Table 3-1). 

PROJECT SITE

The project site lies approximately 1.8 miles east of the Maacama Fault, a fault identified by the 

California Geologic Survey as containing a surrounding Alquist-Priolo Fault Rupture Zone. Due to the 

distance from the Maacama Fault the project site is not located within the delineated Alquist-Priolo fault 

zone (USGS, 2010). 

3.1.4 SOIL TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS

The project site contains three soils formed in alluvium derived from mixed rock sources (NRCS, 2011b). 

Table 3-2 summarizes the characteristics for each soil type, while Figure 3-2 shows the location of each 

soil type on the project site. 

TABLE 3-2 

PROJECT SITE SOILS 

Map 

Unit 

Symbol

Map Unit 

Name Slope Range Erosion Hazard

Percent of 

Project 

Site

124 Feliz loam 2-5% Slight 24%

176 Pinnobie loam 2-8% Slight 18.5%

180 Pinole gravelly 

loam 15-30% Slight 57.5%

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Soils Map

SOURCE: NAIP Aerial Photograph, 6/7/2009; Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database for

Mendocino County, Eastern Part, 1998-2011; Mendocino County, 2009; AES, 2011

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Project Boundary

Project Parcels

Existing Reservation Boundary

Soil Boundaries

SOIL TYPES ON PROJECT SITE

124 - Feliz loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes

176 - Pinnobie loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes

180 - Pinole gravelly loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes

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A description of the three soil types are included below: 

FELIZ LOAMS are very deep and well drained soils derived from sedimentary rocks of the Franciscan 

Complex and are formed on alluvial plains or fans. Alluvium is any sediment that is deposited by flowing 

water, such as a riverbed, flood plain, or delta. Alluvial fans are created as water carries sediment from 

upland areas and deposits the Feliz loams are usually found in close proximity to streams or river 

systems, such as the Russian River. Feliz loams have a high water holding capacity, moderate 

permeability, relatively high fertility, and a low runoff potential if adequate vegetation is maintained 

(NRCS, 2011a). 

PINNOBIE LOAMS are very deep and well-drained soils that are found on the northern portion of the 

project site. These soils are formed on alluvium terraces from sedimentary rock. Alluvium terraces form 

when sediment is deposited in and along a river during periods of slower flow. The alluvium is then 

carved into a series of steps, or terraces, by the river during various periods of higher flow. Pinnobie 

loams have moderate permeability, high available water capacity, and low runoff potential (NRCS, 

2011a). The pinnobie loam soils on the project site have been identified as Statewide Important Farmland 

(Appendix D).

PINOLE GRAVELLY LOAMS are very deep and well drained soils, located along alluvial river terraces. 

The soils are primarily derived from sedimentary rocks of the Franciscan Complex and thus are relatively 

fertile. These soils have moderate permeability, medium runoff potential, and moderate erosion potential. 

Erosion is the greatest hazard on these soils, especially in steeper terrain areas (NRCS, 2011a). 

SOIL HAZARDS

Soil Erosion 

Soil erosion is the wearing and removal of soil materials from the ground surface and the transportation of 

these soil materials resulting in deposition elsewhere. Mechanisms of soil erosion include stormwater 

runoff and wind, as well as human activities, such as changes in drainage patterns and removal of 

vegetation. Factors that influence erosion include physical properties of the soil, topography (slope), and 

annual rainfall and peak intensity. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) rates the 

erosion potential of a map unit by taking all of the above into consideration. The ratings range from 

“slight” to “very severe” (NRCS, 2011a). The erosion ratings of the three soils within the project site are 

provided in Table 3-2. 

Liquefaction 

Liquefaction involves soils that become highly saturated and lose their cohesive strength and 

subsequently act as a liquid, rather than as a solid mass. Soils comprised of sands and inland fill in areas 

with high groundwater tables or heavy rainfall are subject to liquefaction during intense seismic shaking 
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events. The soils within the southern portion of the project site have a relatively high percentage of silt, 

making the area susceptible to liquefaction. 

Landslides 

Areas susceptible to landslides are comprised of weak soils on sloping terrain. Heavy rains or strong 

seismic shaking events can induce landslides. The project site is located within an area designated as 

having a low incidence of landslides, although high incidence areas are located throughout Mendocino 

County. 

3.1.5 MINERAL RESOURCES

The California Division of Mines and Geology (CDMG) has not classified any lands within the Redwood 

Valley region into a Mineral Resource Zone based on guidelines adopted by the California State Mining 

and Geology Board. The project site and surrounding Redwood Valley lack any appreciable extractable 

metal deposits that are typically mapped by CDMG. 

3.2 WATER RESOURCES 

3.2.1 SURFACE WATER, DRAINAGE, AND FLOODING

Watersheds and Hydrology 

The project site is located within the Russian River Basin, Forsythe Creek Hydrologic Sub-Area (HAS). 

The headwaters of the Russian River originate north of the project site near the middle of Mendocino 

County (County) and drain the southern interior of the County. Forsythe Creek extends east-west and 

connects to the Russian River to the east of the project site. Forsythe Creek is adjacent to the property 

and contains over 35 square miles of contributing area to the Russian Basin. The majority of this land is 

undeveloped open space; however, many manipulations of the riparian network have occurred throughout 

the watershed. 

Annual rainfall in Mendocino County ranges from slightly less than 35 inches (Ukiah area) to more than 

80 inches (near Branscomb) (Mendocino County, 2009). Most of the precipitation falls during the winter, 

and substantial snowfall is limited to higher elevations. Virtually no rainfall occurs during the summer 

months. 

In the Russian River Basin, 93 percent of the average seasonal runoff occurs in the five-month period 

between December and April. Surface runoff in each basin is derived almost entirely from rainfall during 

these months. Without sustaining rainfall high stream flows will drop quickly, because of stream flow 

levels dependence on rainfall. During dry summer months stream flow is supplied by groundwater 

seepage, channel storage, reservoir storage, and diversions (Mendocino County, 2009). 
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Drainage 

Site runoff generally follows the topography, which results in flows generally to the south/southwest 

towards Forsythe Creek. Natural drainage within the project site results in stormwater flowing to the 

south along the northern boundary and the western boundary. 

There are no municipal storm drains on or in the vicinity of the site. The only existing stormwater 

infrastructure on the property at this time is a culvert along the western boundary of the site. This culvert 

runs under the Coyote Valley Boulevard easement acting as a conduit for water from the northwestern 

portion of the project site. Surface water is delivered into Forsythe Creek via a rip rap drainage 

approximately 450 feet south of the project site. A review of the topographic maps and visual 

reconnaissance during the site visit shows stormwater draining to a low area in the northwest corner of the 

property. Much of the water appears to settle on the site; any remaining runoff appears to exit the 

property through this culvert. Some runoff flow may also drain toward into a channel along the property 

boundary with Coyote Valley Boulevard, which possibly flows off-site into stormdrains along Coyote 

Valley Boulevard. 

Flooding 

Executive Order 11988 pertaining to floodplain management states that each federal agency shall 

“provide leadership and shall take action to reduce the risk of flood loss.” In order for the BIA to carry 

out its responsibility, the order requires determination whether a project is located within a Federal 

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated 100-year floodplain and consideration of 

alternative project locations outside a floodplain. If the project must reside on a floodplain, the agency 

must minimize any potential impacts. FEMA is responsible for predicting the potential for flooding in 

most areas. FEMA routinely performs this function through the update and issuance of Flood Insurance 

Rate Maps (FIRMs), which depict various levels of predicted inundation. 

FIRM map number 0601830694B shows that the project site contains a Zone X classification (Appendix 

F). Zone X is designated for those lands which are located outside the 100-year and 500 year floodplain. 

3.2.2 GROUNDWATER

Groundwater is the main source of water supply for both municipal and individual domestic water 

systems throughout Mendocino County, including a majority of existing land uses surrounding the project 

site (Mendocino County, 2009). 

The Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin lies underneath the project site, a groundwater basin that covers 

approximately 37,500 acres (59 square miles) and is the largest groundwater basin along the Russian 

River. The estimated storage capacity estimate for the upper 100 feet of soil deposits within the Ukiah 

Valley Groundwater Basin is 90,000 acre-feet (DWR, 2004). 
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According to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), groundwater levels in the past 30 

years for the Ukiah Valley Basin have remained relatively stable, with typical seasonal fluctuations, but 

no significant long-term trends (CDWR, 2004). Abundant rainfall (35 to 56 inches per year) generally 

recharges the basin to capacity each spring. During drought conditions, increased drawdown occurs 

during summer months with less recovery in winter months. Post-drought levels have consistently 

rebounded to approximately the same as pre-drought conditions. 

On-site Well 

One on-site well is located within the project site, within the western portion of APN 165-050-11. Tribal 

documents term this non-operating groundwater well as the Reservation well “D” (Bus Stop Well). The 

5-inch diameter well is approximately 150 feet deep, with a testing rate of approximately 25 gallons per 

minute (Giese, 2007). The well head is currently covered and pumping equipment is not present on-site. 

Coyote Valley Reservation Water System 

The Coyote Valley Reservation internal water system contains multiple irrigation and water supply wells, 

of which one well is currently used for water supply. The known depths of water supply wells within the 

Reservation are between 28 feet and 327 feet. A majority of these wells are not currently used due to 

high levels of iron and taste problems. 

An additional well was acquired by the Tribe in 2001 with the purchase of a 10 acre parcel; this well 

includes a 100,000 gallon storage tank, a network of transfer pumps, and underground piping 

(HydroScience, 2006). 

Redwood Valley Water District 

Currently, the Coyote Valley Reservation, adjacent to the project site, receives drinking water through 

contractual agreement with the Redwood Valley County Water District (RVCWD). This water is 

supplied through existing infrastructure along North Street and Coyote Valley Boulevard. In 2005, 

RVCWD completed a line extension to improve water pressure within the Reservation. Overall water 

usage by the RVCWD already exceeds its existing water rights during the summer, and therefore a 

moratorium has been placed on additional connections (RVCWD, 2011). 

The other local water retailer in the vicinity of the project site is the Willow Creek Water District 

(WCWD), which is supplied wholesale water by the Russian River Flood Control District (RRFCD). The 

WCWD can only supply water to customers within the RRFCD. 

3.2.4 WATER QUALITY

Surface Water Quality 

The State Water Resources Control Board, in compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303, 

has prepared a list of impaired water bodies in the State of California. Impaired water bodies occur where 
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industrial and technological waste limits or other legal mechanisms for pollution control are not enough to 

meet water quality standards. The list includes a priority schedule for the development of total maximum 

daily loads for each contaminant or “stressor” impacting the water body. Forsythe Creek is listed on the 

303(d) list within the vicinity of the site. 

The Water Quality Control Plan for the North Coast Basin Region (Basin Plan) provides water quality 

objectives of waters for the Northern California coastal region, including the entire Russian River Basin. 

Table 3-3 lists the general water quality objectives by parameter. The Upper Russian River and Forsythe 

Creek are listed under Section 303(d) as a water quality limited waterbodys and listed as impaired for 

sedimentation/siltation and temperature (North Coast RWQCB, 2011). 

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program established pursuant to the 

CWA (33 USC §§ 1251 to 1387) is a national program for regulating and administering permits for 

discharges to receiving waters. Under the Federal Clean Water Act, Indian Tribes can be treated as states 

for the purposes of the NPDES program [33 USC § 1377(e)]. However, the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency (USEPA) maintains regulatory authority over discharges to surface waters on Tribal 

lands. Because the Proposed Project would incorporate leachfields to dispose of treated effluent, no 

NPDES permit is required, although USEPA standards for Class V shallow injection wells must be met. 

Accidental release of petroleum products into navigable waters of the United States is regulated by the 

CWA. In event of accidental release of petroleum products to navigable waters of the United States, the 

owner and operator of a facility that stores or handles petroleum products would bear liability for the cost 

of the removal, clean-up, and damages of the facility under the Oil Pollution Act (USC Title 33 Chapter 

40 Subchapter I). 

Groundwater Quality 

In order to protect drinking water supplies under the mandate of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the USEPA 

defines National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (primary standards). These standards are 

established to protect human health by limiting the levels of contaminants in drinking water. The USEPA 

also defines National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (secondary standards) for constituents that 

may affect the taste, odor, or appearance of water, but do not pose a threat to human health. Due to lack 

of previous use as a water supply well, the on-site well, located within APN 165-050-011, has not been 

tested for constituents of concern. 

3.3 AIR QUALITY 

3.3.1 PROJECT AREA AND VICINITY

The project area lies within the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD). The 

MCAQMD regulates air quality through regulation of air pollutant emissions within Mendocino County. 
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TABLE 3-3 

WATER QUALITY OBJECTIVES OF INLAND SURFACE WATERS 

Parameter Description

Color Waters shall be free of coloration that causes nuisance or adversely affects beneficial 

uses

Tastes and 

Odors

Waters shall not contain taste or odor producing substances in concentrations that 

impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic 

origin, or that cause nuisance of adversely affect beneficial uses.

Floating Material Waters shall not contain floating material in concentrations that could cause nuisance 

or adversely affect beneficial uses.

Suspended and 

Settleable 

Material

Waters shall not contain suspended or settleable material in concentrations that could 

cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.

Oil and Grease

Waters shall not contain oils, greases, waxes, or other materials in concentrations 

that result in a visible film or coating on the surface of the water or on objects in the 

water, that cause nuisance, or that otherwise adversely affect beneficial uses. 

Biostimulatory 

Substances

Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote 

aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect 

beneficial uses.

Sediment

The suspended sediment load and suspended sediment discharge rate of surface 

waters shall not be altered in such a manner as to cause nuisance or adversely affect 

beneficial uses.

Turbidity

Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring 

background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can 

be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge 

permits or waiver thereof.

pH Some waters have specific pH limits listed within the Basin Plan. For waters not 

listed, the pH shall not be reduced below 6.5 nor raised above 8.5.

Dissolved 

Oxygen

Some waters have specific dissolved oxygen concentrations listed within the Basin 

Plan. For waters not listed, dissolved oxygen concentration limitations are based on 

the water’s designation.

Bacteria

The Bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded 

beyond natural background levels. Specific limits have been set for coliform in 

waters designated for contact recreation or where shellfish may be harvested for

human consumption.

Temperature

The natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered 

unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that 

such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. 

Toxicity

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic 

to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or 

aquatic life.

Pesticides

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations 

that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide 

concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.

Radio Activity

Radionuclides shall not be present in concentrations which are deleterious to human, 

plant, animal or aquatic life nor which result in the accumulation of radionuclides in 

the food web to an extent which presents a hazard to human, plant, animal, or 

indigenous aquatic life.

Source: SWRCB, 2011
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However, the once the project site is taken into trust, air quality would be under the jurisdiction of the 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The project site is located in the North Coast Air Basin 

(NCAB). 

The climate of eastern Mendocino County is transitional between that of the coast and that of the interior 

of California. The eastern County is characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. While 

the Pacific Ocean moderates temperature, maritime influences in the eastern valleys are lessened and 

climate becomes more continental because of distance from the coast and the mountain ridges that block 

the inland flow of marine air. The prevailing winds are from the northwest, with local variations due to 

topography. During daylight hours, up-canyon local winds predominate. In the evening hours the downcanyon “drainage” winds that flow along watercourses predominate. 

3.3.2 REGULATORY CONTEXT

FEDERAL 

The Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) was enacted in 1970 and last amended in 1990 (42 USC §7401 et seq.) 

for the purposes of protecting and enhancing the quality of the nation’s air resources to benefit public 

health, welfare, and productivity. The CAA establishes a framework for national, state and local air 

pollution control efforts. Basic components of the CAA and its amendments include national ambient air 

quality standards (NAAQS) for criteria air pollutants, requirements for state implementation plans (SIP’s) 

to meet the NAAQS, motor vehicle emissions standards, stationary source emissions standards and 

permits, and enforcement provisions. The EPA is the Federal agency responsible for establishing the 

NAAQS, overseeing state air programs as they relate to the CAA, approving SIP’s, and setting emissions 

standards for mobile sources under Federal jurisdiction. 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

In 1971, the USEPA, under authority of the CAA, developed primary and secondary NAAQS. The 

primary NAAQS were established to protect the public health with an adequate margin of safety and the 

secondary standards were established to protect the public welfare from known or anticipated adverse 

effects (aesthetics, crops, architecture, etc.) (42 USC §7409[b]). The USEPA designated six pollutants of 

primary concern as criteria air pollutants (CAPs): carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen 

dioxide (NO2), ozone, lead (Pb), and particulate matter (PM). The NAAQS are time-averaged maximum 

ambient air concentrations. For various CAPs, more than one time-averaged maximum concentration has 

been established by the USEPA in order to address the typical exposures to the population from natural 

and anthropogenic sources in the environment. Concentrations above these time-averaged maximum 

concentrations are anticipated to cause adverse health effects to sensitive receptors (defined below). The 

violation criteria established by the USEPA are based upon these time-averaged maximum concentrations 

specific to each CAP. For example, the NAAQS for ozone must be exceeded on more than three days in 

three consecutive years in order to constitute a violation. On the other hand, if the NAAQS for CO are 
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exceeded on more than one day in any given year, a violation has occurred. Table 3-4 presents the 

violation criteria for the various averaging times of the NAAQS for each CAP. 

TABLE 3-4 

NAAQS AND ASSOCIATED VIOLATION CRITERIA 

Pollutants Times Primary Violation Criteria

ppm μg/m3

Ozone 8 hours 0.75 157

The 3-year average of the annual 

4

th highest daily 8-hour maximum 

is not to be above 0.075 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide

8 hours 9 10,000 If exceeded on more than 1 day 

per year

1 hour 35 40,000 If exceeded on more than 1 day 

per year

Nitrogen Dioxide

Annual average 0.053 -

Not to be above 0.053 ppm in a 

calendar year. 

1 hour 0.100 -

The 3-year average of the 98th

percentile of the daily maximum 1-

hour average at each monitor is 

not above 0.100 ppm.

Sulfur Dioxide

Annual average 0.03 -

Not to be above 0.03 ppm in a 

calendar year.

24 hours 0.14 -

If exceeded on more than 1 day 

per year

PM10 24 hours - 150

Not to be above 150 μg/m3 on 

more than three days over three 

years with daily sampling

PM2.5

Annual arithmetic 

mean

N- 15

The 3-year average from a 

community-oriented monitor is not 

above 15 μg/m3.

24 hours - 35

The 3-year average of the 98th

percentile for each populationoriented monitor within an area is 

not above 35 μg/m3.

Lead

Rolling –Month 

Average - 0.15 Not to be above 0.15 μg/m3

.

Quarterly 

Average - 1.5 -

Note 1-hour NO2 standard was implemented in January 2011. 

PM10 = particulate matter 10 microns in size; 

PM2.5 = particulate matter 2.5 microns in size. 

Source: EPA, 2011.

The USEPA allows states the option to develop independent standards only if the standards are more 

stringent than the NAAQS. California has designated independent ambient air quality standards. 

Attainment Status 

To determine conformance with the NAAQS, states are responsible for providing ambient air monitoring 

data to the USEPA. The USEPA then determines, using the violation criteria, if the results of the 

monitoring data indicate compliance with the NAAQS. The USEPA classifies areas in compliance with 
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the NAAQS as being in "attainment". Areas that do not meet the NAAQS are classified as being in 

"nonattainment" by the USEPA. Mendocino County meets the Federal standards or is unclassifiable for 

all criteria pollutants (CARB, 2010). 

Federal Conformity 

The General Conformity Rule of the CAA (42 USC 7401) implements Section 176(c) of the Act, and 

establishes minimum thresholds for CAPs in nonattainment and maintenance areas. 

Title 40 Part 93 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) was promulgated in order to determine 

conformity of federal actions to SIPs. A lead agency must make a determination that a federal action 

conforms to the applicable SIP before the action is taken. A conformity determination is required for 

each CAP where a total of direct and indirect emissions in a nonattainment or maintenance area caused by 

the federal action are greater than de minimis thresholds as listed in CFR Section 93.153(b). 

These thresholds provide simple and direct guidance for federal agencies to ensure that they comply with 

an approved SIP. The general conformity rule includes a procedure for determining whether the rule is 

applicable to the actions of a federal agency. There are two phases to general conformity: 

1) The Conformity Review process entails a review of each analyzed alternative to assess whether a 

full conformity determination is necessary, and 

2) The Conformity Determination process, which demonstrates how an action would conform to the 

applicable SIP. 

The first step has four components; 1) determine if the federal action causes emissions of CAPs; 2) 

determine whether the emissions of CAPs would occur in a nonattainment or maintenance area; 3) 

determine whether the federal action is exempt from the CAA; and 4) estimate emissions from the federal 

action and compare them to the appropriate general conformity de minimis threshold based on 

nonattainment type. If the federal action does not emit CAPs or is not within a federal nonattainment area 

or is exempt from the CAA or does not exceed applicable de minimis thresholds, then a Conformity 

Determination is not warranted and no further review is needed. 

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

California Clean Air Act 

In 1988, the California legislature adopted the California Clean Air Act (CCAA), which established a 

statewide air pollution control program. CCAA requirements include annual emission reductions, 

development and use of low emission vehicles, setting the California Ambient Air Quality Standards 

(CAAQS), and submittal of air quality attainment plans by air districts. California Air Resource Board 

(CARB) is the state agency responsible for coordinating both state and federal air pollution control 

programs in California. California's SIP is comprised of the State’s efforts to attain the National Ambient 
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Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as plans developed at the regional or local level. Local Air 

Pollution Control Districts address attainment and maintenance of CAAQS as mandated by the CCAA. 

CARB also coordinates and approves local plans that eventually become a part of the SIP for submittal to 

the EPA. 

MENDOCINO COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 

MCAQMD is the agency locally responsible for enforcement of air quality laws and local air quality 

regulations in Mendocino County. MCAQMD’s legal boundaries are coterminous with Mendocino 

County boundaries. However, Mendocino County is part of the larger North Coast Air Basin (NCAB), 

which includes Del Norte, Trinity, Humboldt, Mendocino, and northern Sonoma County. Although the 

MCAQMD does not have jurisdiction on Tribal lands, it is the local agency responsible for protecting 

public health from air pollution in Mendocino County. The following are MCAQMD rules and 

Regulations: 

Chapter 4 of the Regulation 1 includes prohibitions related to public nuisance. 

Rule 430 lists requirements to minimize dust emissions. 

Rule 1-430- Fugitive Dust Emissions, prohibits the handling, transportation, or open storage of 

materials, or the conduct of other activities in such a manner that allows or may allow 

unnecessary amounts of particulate matter to become airborne except under the following 

circumstances: 

(a) Reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent particulate matter from becoming 

airborne, including, but not limited to, the following provisions: 

(1) Covering open bodied trucks when used for transporting materials likely to 

give rise to airborne dust. 

(2) Installation and use of hoods, fans, and fabric filters to enclose and vent the 

handling of dusty materials. 

(3) The screening of all open-outdoor sandblasting and similar operations. 

(4) The use of water or chemicals for the control of dust during the demolition of 

existing buildings or structures. 

(b) The following airborne dust control measures shall be required during all construction 

operations, the grading of roads, or the clearing of land: 

(1) All visibly dry disturbed soil road surfaces shall be watered to minimize 

fugitive dust emissions. 

(2) All unpaved surfaces, unless otherwise treated with suitable chemicals or 

oils, shall have a posted speed limit of 10 miles per hour. 

(3) Earth or other material that has been transported by trucking or earth 

moving equipment, erosion by water, or other means onto paved streets shall 

be promptly removed. 
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(4) Asphalt, oil, water or suitable chemicals shall be applied on materials 

stockpiles, and other surfaces that can give rise to airborne dusts. 

(5) All earthmoving activities shall cease when sustained winds exceed 15 miles 

per hour. 

(6) The operator shall take reasonable precautions to prevent the entry of 

unauthorized vehicles onto the site during non-work hours. 

(7) The operator shall keep a daily log of activities to control fugitive dust. 

(c) During recreational activities adequate dust control shall be maintained to prevent dust 

from migrating off the property where the activity is occurring. 

 These measures to control dust should be implemented during Project construction. 

MENDOCINO COUNTY GENERAL PLAN

The Air Quality component of the Mendocino County General Plan identifies air quality goals and 

policies for the County. The following goal is pertinent to the Project: 

Goal RM-6: Air quality throughout Mendocino County that meets or exceeds all state and federal 

standards for all persons. 

3.3.3 CLIMATE CHANGE

FEDERAL 

Clean Air Act 

In 2007, the US Supreme Court ruled that the CAA authorizes the USEPA to regulate CO2 emissions 

from new motor vehicles (Massachusetts et al. vs. Environmental Protection Agency et al.). The Court 

did not mandate that the USEPA enact regulations to reduce GHG emissions, but found that the only 

instances where the USEPA could avoid taking action were if it found that GHGs do not contribute to 

climate change or if it offered a “reasonable explanation” for not determining that GHGs contribute to 

climate change. On December 15, 2009, the USEPA issued a final endangerment and cause finding (74 

FR 66496), stating that high atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases “are the unambiguous result of 

human emissions, and are very likely the cause of the observed increase in average temperatures and 

other climatic changes.” The USEPA further found that “atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases 

endanger public health and welfare within the meaning of Section 202 of the Clean Air Act.” The finding 

itself does not impose any requirements on industry or other entities. 

National Environmental Policy Act 

Climate change is a global phenomenon attributable to the sum of all human activities and natural 

processes. In 1997, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) circulated an internal draft 

memorandum (CEQ, 1997a) on how global climate change should be treated for the purposes of the 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The CEQ draft memorandum advised federal lead agencies 

to consider how proposed actions subject to NEPA would affect sources and sinks of green house gases 
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(GHGs). During the same year, CEQ released guidance on the assessment of cumulative effects in NEPA 

documents (CEQ, 1997b). Consistent with the CEQ draft memorandum, climate change impacts were 

offered as one example of a cumulative effect. 

The following are the most recent regulatory actions taken by the USEPA: 

 On July 23, 2009, USEPA published a final “rule which proposes to establish the criteria for 

including sources or sites in a Registry of Recoverable Waste Energy Sources (Registry),” as 

required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Waste energy can be used to 

produce clean electricity. The clean electricity produced by waste energy would reduce the need 

for non-renewable forms of electricity production, thus reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) 

emissions. 

 On September 15, 2009, USEPA and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway 

Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed a new national program that would reduce 

GHG emissions and improve fuel economy for all new cars and trucks sold in the United States. 

USEPA proposed the first national GHG emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and 

NHTSA proposed an increase in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards under 

the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. 

 In response to the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; Public Law 110–161), 

USEPA issued the Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule. Signed by the 

Administrator on September 22, 2009, the rule requires that suppliers of fossil fuels and industrial 

GHGs, manufacturers of vehicles and engines outside of the light duty sector, and facilities that 

emit 25,000 metric tons or more of GHGs per year to submit annual reports to USEPA. The rule 

is intended to collect accurate and timely emissions data to guide future policy decisions on 

climate change. 

 On September 30, 2009, USEPA proposed new thresholds for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) 

that define when Clean Air Act permits under the New Source Review and title V operating 

permits programs would be required. 

In February, 2010 the CEQ Chair released a memorandum, Draft NEPA Guidance on Consideration of 

the Effects of Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The memorandum provides guidance on 

how project-related GHG emission should be analyzed in NEPA documents. The Draft Guidance 

provides that a NEPA climate change analysis shall provide quantification and mitigation to reduce GHG 

emissions. The guidance also provides that 25,000 metric tons of GHG emissions per year may be a 

helpful guideline to assist lead agencies in making informed decisions on climate change impacts 

resulting from a project subject to NEPA. The guidance notes that the 25,000 metric tons is not a 

threshold for evaluating climate change on the project level. 
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STATE

A brief summary of State of California laws and policies is provided below. 

Executive Order S-3-05 (EO S-3-05) 

EO S-3-05 was signed by the Governor on June 1, 2005. EO S-3-05 established the following statewide 

emission reduction targets: 

 Reduce GHG emissions to 2000 levels by 2010, 

 Reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, and 

 Reduce GHG emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. 

Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) 

Signed by the Governor on September 27, 2006, AB 32 codifies a key requirement of EO S-3-05, 

specifically the requirement to reduce statewide GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. AB 32 tasks 

CARB with monitoring state sources of GHGs and designing emission reduction measures to comply 

with the law’s emission reduction requirements. However, AB 32 also continues the CAT’s efforts to 

meet the requirements of EO S-3-05 and states that the CAT should coordinate overall state climate 

policy. 

AB 32 requires that CARB prepare a comprehensive “scoping plan” that identifies all strategies necessary 

to fully achieve the required 2020 emissions reductions. Consequently, in early December 2008 CARB 

released its scoping plan to the public, which was approved by CARB on December 12, 2008. The 

scoping plan calls for an achievable reduction in California’s carbon footprint. Reduction of GHG 

emissions to 1990 levels are proposed, which equates to cutting approximately 30 percent of emissions 

estimated for 2020, or about 15 percent from today’s levels. The scoping plan relies on existing 

technologies and improving energy efficiency to achieve the 30 percent reduction in GHG emission levels 

by 2020. The scoping plan provides the following key recommendation to reduce GHG emissions: 

 Expanding and strengthening existing energy efficiency programs as well as building and 

appliance standards; 

 Achieving a state-wide renewable energy mix of 33 percent; 

 Developing a state-wide cap-and-trade program that links with other Western Climate Initiative 

partner programs to create a regional market system; 

 Establishing targets for transportation-related GHG emissions for regions throughout California, 

and pursuing policies and incentives to achieve those targets; 

 Adopting and implementing measures pursuant to existing State laws and policies, including 

California’s clean car standards, goods movement measures, and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard; 

and 
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 Creating targeted fees, including a public goods charge on water use, fees on high global 

warming potential gases, and a fee to fund the administrative costs of the State’s long term 

commitment to AB 32 implementation. 

3.3.4 SENSITIVE RECEPTORS

Sensitive receptors are generally defined as land uses that house or attract people who are susceptible to 

experience adverse impacts from air pollution emissions and, as such, should be given special 

consideration when evaluating air quality impacts from projects. Sensitive receptors include facilities that 

house or attract children, the elderly, people with illnesses, or others who are especially sensitive to the 

effects of air pollutants. Hospitals, schools, convalescent homes, parks and recreational facilities, and 

residential areas are examples of sensitive receptors. 

Sensitive receptors in the area of potential construction are as follows: one off-site single-family residence 

is located approximately 350 feet north of proposed house locations on APN 165-050-013, 165-050-014, 

and 165-050-015. Existing houses are located within approximately 400 feet north of the gas 

station/mini-mart. Tribal members’ houses on the existing Coyote Valley Rancheria, as well as 

gymnasium, tribal offices, and casino are located more than 0.25 mile from any proposed development on 

the project site. 

3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 

This section describes the existing biological resources that occur within the project site and general 

vicinity. The assessment of the existing biological resources is based upon the results of biological field 

surveys, which were conducted to document the existing habitat types onsite and to assess the potential 

for occurrence and/or presence of federally listed species and/or their habitats. The following discussion 

of existing biological resources provides the basis from which potential environmental consequences were 

identified and measured. More detailed information is provided in the Biological Assessment included as 

Appendix A.

3.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

The Proposed Project parcels are located in the western Inner North Coast Ranges district of the North 

Coast Ranges subregion within the greater California Floristic Province (CA-FP; Hickman, 1993). This 

district is characterized in general by chaparral and pine/oak woodland, with low rainfall and hot, dry 

summers (Hickman, 1993). The average regional climate data in the vicinity of the Proposed Project 

parcels was obtained from the Ukiah, California (049122) climate station and was recorded between 1906 

and 2005. The average annual maximum temperature is 73.9 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and the average 

minimum annual temperature is 43.7°F. The average annual precipitation is 37.26 inches (WRCC, 2011). 

The topography is comprised of sloped terrain with elevations that range from approximately 700 feet to 

750 feet above mean sea level (amsl). 
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3.4.2 REGULATORY SETTING

Federal Endangered Species Act 

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service 

(NMFS) implement the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) of 1973 (16 USC Section 1531 et seq.). 

Under FESA, threatened and endangered species on the federal list and their habitats (50 CFR Subsection 

17.11, 17.12) are protected from “take” (i.e., activities that harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, 

trap, capture, or collect) as well as any attempt to engage in any such conduct, unless a Section 10 Permit 

is granted to an individual or a Section 7 consultation and a Biological Opinion with incidental take 

provisions are rendered from the lead federal agency. Pursuant to the requirements of FESA, an agency 

reviewing a Proposed Project within its jurisdiction must determine whether any federally listed species 

may be present within the project site and vicinity and determine whether the Proposed Project will have 

a potentially significant impact upon such species. Under FESA, habitat loss is considered to be an 

impact to the species. In addition, the agency is required to determine whether the project is likely to 

jeopardize the continued existence of any species proposed to be listed under FESA or result in the 

destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat proposed to be designated for such species (16 USC 

Section 1536[3], [4]). Therefore, project-related impacts to these species, or their habitats, would be 

considered significant and require mitigation. 

Under FESA, critical habitat may be designated by the Secretary of the Interior for any listed species. 

The term "critical habitat" for a threatened or endangered species refers to the following: specific areas 

within the geographical range of the species at the time it is listed that contain suitable habitat for the 

species, which may require special management considerations or protection; and specific areas outside 

the geographical range of the species at the time it is listed that contain suitable habitat for the species and 

is determined to be essential for the conservation of the species. Under Section 7 of FESA, all federal 

agencies (including USFWS and NMFS) are required to ensure that any action they authorize, fund, or 

carry out will not likely jeopardize the continued existence of a listed species or modify their critical 

habitat. 

Wetlands and Waters of the U.S. 

The United State Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has primary federal responsibility for administering 

regulations that concern Waters of the U.S. (including wetlands), under Section 404 of the Clean Water 

Act (CWA). Section 404 of the CWA regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the 

U.S. The USACE requires that a permit be obtained if a project proposes the placement of structures 

within, over, or under navigable waters and/or discharging dredged or fill material into waters below the 

ordinary high-water mark (OHWM). The USACE has established a series of nationwide permits (NWP) 

that authorize certain activities in waters of the U.S. 
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Waters of the U.S. are defined as “All waters used in interstate or foreign commerce; all interstate waters 

including interstate wetlands; all other waters such as intrastate lakes, rivers, streams (including 

intermittent and ephemeral streams), mudflats, sand flats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet 

meadows, playa lakes or natural ponds, where the use, degradation, or destruction of which could affect 

interstate commerce; impoundments of these waters; tributaries of these waters; or wetlands adjacent to 

these waters” (Section 404 of the CWA; 33 CFR Part 328). The limit of USACE jurisdiction for nontidal waters (including non-tidal perennial and intermittent watercourses and tributaries to such 

watercourses) in the absence of adjacent wetlands is defined by the OHWM.

The OHWM is defined as “The line on the shore established by the fluctuations of water and indicated by 

physical characteristics such as a clear, natural line impressed on the bank, shelving, changes in the 

character of soil, destruction of terrestrial vegetation, the presence of litter and debris, or other 

appropriate means that consider the characteristics of the surrounding areas” (Section 404 of the CWA; 

33 CFR Part 328). 

Wetlands are defined as “Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a 

frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a 

prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions” (Section 404 of the CWA; 

33 CFR Part 328). 

Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

Most bird species (especially those that are breeding, migrating, or of limited distribution) are protected 

under federal and/or state regulations. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918 (16 USC 

Subsection 703-712), migratory bird species, their nests, and their eggs are protected from injury or death, 

and any project-related disturbances during the nesting cycle. As such, project-related disturbances must 

be reduced or eliminated during the nesting cycle. 

3.4.3 METHODOLOGY

Preliminary Research and Data Gathering 

Standard references used for the biology and taxonomy of plants include: Abrams (1951, 1960), CNPS 

(2009), CDFG (2003), Hickman, ed. (1993), Mason (1957), Munz (1959), and Sawyer and Keeler-Wolf 

(1995). Standard references used for the biology and taxonomy of wildlife include Behler and King 

(1979), Moyle (2002), CDFG (2009, 2005a, 2005c), California Herps (Nafis, 2009), Ehrlich et al. (1988), 

Jennings and Hayes (1994), Peterson (1990), Sibley (2000), and Stebbins (2003). 

Background information on special status species and their communities in the vicinity of the Proposed 

Project parcels was obtained from the following sources (refer to Appendix A): 
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USFWS Arcata Office list, accessed on March 21, 2011, of federally listed special status species 

with the potential to occur on or be affected by the Proposed Project in the “Redwood Valley” 

quad (USFWS, 20011); 

California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) query, dated March 21, 2011, of special status 

species known to occur in the “Redwood Valley” quad and the surrounding eight quads (CDFG, 

2003); 

CNDDB query of special status species known to occur within five miles of the project parcels 

using geographic information systems (GIS) software (CDFG, 2003; CNDDB, 2011); 

CNPS online inventory, accessed March 21, 2011, for special status species known to occur in the 

“Redwood Valley” quad and the surrounding eight quads (CNPS, 2011); and 

Aerial photographs and topographic maps of the Proposed Project parcels.

A complete list of all of the regionally occurring special-status species reported in the scientific database 

queries was compiled for the project site (refer to Attachment 2 of Appendix A). An analysis to 

determine which of these special-status species have the potential to occur within the project site was 

conducted. The habitat requirements for each regionally occurring special-status species were assessed 

and compared to the type and quality of habitats observed onsite during the field surveys. Several 

regionally occurring special-status species were eliminated due to lack of suitable habitat within the 

project site, elevation range, lack of suitable soil/substrate, and/or distribution. The analysis was also 

based on reviews of resource agency materials, pertinent scientific literature, aerial photography of the 

project site, topographic maps of the project site, and other local information. Special-status species 

determined to have the potential to occur within the project site are discussed below. 

Biological Field Surveys 

AES biologist Laura Burris conducted a biological survey of the action area on April 27, 2011. The 

biological survey consisted of evaluating biological communities and documenting potential habitat for 

federally listed special-status species with the potential to occur within the action area. Habitat 

classifications were based on the systems presented in A Manual of California Vegetation, Second Edition

(Sawyer and Keeler-Wolf, 2009), Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Communities of California

(Holland, 1986), and A Guide to Wildlife Habitats of California (Mayer and Laudenslayer, 1988), but 

have been modified to reflect the current existing site conditions. A list of plant and wildlife species 

observed within the Proposed Project parcels is provided in Appendix A. Wetlands and other aquatic 

habitats were classified using the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (USFWS, 2011), the 

Classification System for Wetland and Deepwater Habitats (Cowardin et al., 1979), and criteria defined in 

the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987) and Arid West Regional 

Supplement (USACE, 2008). 
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3.4.4 RESULTS

This section summarizes the results of the field surveys that were conducted within the project site and 

provides further analysis of the data collected in the field. 

Habitat Types 

Five habitat types occur within the Proposed Project parcels: nonnative annual grassland, Coyote brush 

scrub, mixed evergreen forest, ruderal/developed, and ephemeral drainage. The habitat types observed 

within the Proposed Project parcels are discussed in detail below. These habitat types are mapped and a 

comprehensive list of plants identified is included in Appendix A. 

Nonnative Annual Grassland 

Nonnative annual grassland occurs chiefly on the western and southern edges of the Proposed Project 

parcels. As noted in the field survey, the western area had been hydroseeded with vegetation after the 

installation of a culvert and so during the site visit the vegetation was sparse. In the southern area, the 

grassy slope to the road was maintained and the vegetation had been mowed to about three inches in 

height. Dominant vegetation observed within this habitat type included: English plantain (Plantago 

lanceolata), cranesbill (Geranium molle), red brome (Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens), soft brome 

(Bromus hordeaceus), wild oat (Avena fatua), and ripgut grass (Bromus diandrus). This habitat type 

could also be considered ruderal/disturbed, and does not correspond to any habitat classification described 

in A Manual of California Vegetation, Second Edition (Sawer, et. al., 2008). 

Coyote Brush Scrub 

A small patch of coyote brush scrub occurs along the northeastern edges of APN 165-050-012 consisting 

of coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis), blackberry (Rubus discolor), Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos

manzanita), poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum), scrub oak (Quercus chrysolepis) with an 

understory of annual grasses and soap plant (Chloragalum pomeridium). 

Mixed Evergreen Forest 

Mixed evergreen forest dominates the slope of the study area and comprises the majority of APNs 165-

050-015, 165-050-014, and 165-050-013, and approximately half of both APNs 165-050-012 and 165-

050-011. Dominant species in this habitat type consist of madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Coast live oak 

(Quercus agrifolia), black oak (Quercus kelloggii), and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). The 

understory of this habitat type varies with some areas dense with poison oak, blackberry, Manzanita, and 

coyote brush on the edges of the forest and other areas open and sparsely vegetated in the interior of the 

forest. This habitat type most closely resembles the mixed evergreen forest in the Holland Classification 

System (Holland, 1986), and contains elements of both the Arbutus menziesii Forest Alliance and the 

Quercus kellogii Forest Alliance in the Manual of California Vegetation, Second Edition (Sawyer et. al., 

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Ruderal/Disturbed 

Ruderal/disturbed areas occur within the southern portions of APNs 165-050-011 and 165-050-012. 

Ruderal/disturbed areas within the Proposed Project parcels include a gravel parking lot adjacent to 

Coyote Valley Boulevard, a small existing structure that appears to be a school bus stop shelter, and 

graded access roads. Dominant vegetation observed within the ruderal/disturbed areas includes the same 

species noted in the nonnative annual grassland. 

Ephemeral Drainage 

Two ephemeral drainages (EDs) occur within or adjacent to the Proposed Project parcels (See Figure 5, 

Appendix A). The first ED (ED 1) runs parallel to North State Street directly adjacent to the western 

boundary of the Proposed Project parcels. ED 1 drains directly to Forsythe Creek to the south of the 

Proposed Project parcels, which is considered to have direct hydrological connectivity to the Russian 

River. The Russian River is a traditional navigable waterway (TNW) and water of the U.S. Therefore 

ED 1 could potentially be considered jurisdictional under Section 404 of the CWA since it exhibits a 

significant nexus to a TNW. As noted at the time of the field survey, the drainage had been altered 

recently by the installation of a new culvert that runs in a north to south direction parallel to North State 

Street and under Coyote Valley Boulevard. 

A second drainage (ED 2) runs parallel to the dirt track bisecting the Proposed Project parcels and does 

not have a hydrological connection to a TNW; therefore, ED 2 would not be considered jurisdictional 

under Section 404 of the CWA. The drainage pattern of ED 2 had been altered by the construction of an 

access road to previous dwellings on the Proposed Project parcels. ED 2 does not flow offsite, but instead 

loses its bed and bank and dissipates into sheet flow before reaching the Proposed Project site’s southern 

boundary. Dominant species observed within the ephemeral drainages included: poison oak, curly dock 

(Rumex crispus), ripgut grass, and soft brome. 

Wildlife 

Wildlife species were noted by direct observation or sign such as tracks, scat, nests, or remains. A variety 

of wildlife species were observed within the project site during the field surveys. Wildlife species 

observed onsite include: California quail (Callipepla californica), acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes 

formicivorus), spotted towhee (Pipilo maculatus), and turkey vulture (Cathartes aura). Raccoon 

(Procyon lotor) scat was observed and several woodrat (determined to be Neotoma fuscipes based on 

range and habitat) nests were present within scrubby margins of the mixed evergreen forest. A complete 

list of wildlife species observed within the project site is included in Attachment 2 of Appendix A. 

Waters of the U.S. 

Two ephemeral drainages (EDs) occur within the Proposed Project parcels. The first ED (ED 1) runs 

parallel to North State Street at the western edge of the Proposed Project parcels. ED 1 has a defined bed 

and bank and drains directly to Forsythe Creek to the south of the Proposed Project parcels, which is 
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considered to have direct hydrological connectivity to the Russian River. The Russian River is a 

traditional navigable waterway (TNW) and water of the U.S. Therefore ED 1 could potentially be 

considered jurisdictional under Section 404 of the CWA since it exhibits a significant nexus to a TNW. 

As noted at the time of the field survey, the drainage had been altered recently by the installation of a new 

culvert that runs in a north to south direction parallel to North State Street and under Coyote Valley 

Boulevard. 

The second drainage (ED 2) runs parallel to the dirt track bisecting the Proposed Project parcels and does 

not have a hydrological connection to a TNW; therefore, ED 2 would not be considered jurisdictional 

under Section 404 of the CWA. The drainage pattern of ED 2 had been altered by the construction of an 

access road to previous dwellings on the Proposed Project parcels. ED 2 does not flow offsite, but instead 

loses its bed and bank and dissipates into sheet flow before reaching the Proposed Project’s southern 

boundary. Dominant species observed within the ephemeral drainages included: poison oak, curly dock 

(Rumex crispus), ripgut grass, and soft brome. 

Special-Status Species 

For the purposes of this assessment, special-status has been defined to include those species that are listed 

as endangered or threatened under FESA (or formally proposed and/or candidates for listing). While 

other state listed species may have potential to occur within the project site and its vicinity (and have been 

included in the baseline research that was conducted for the Proposed Project, these species generally 

receive no specific protection on Tribal trust land and are not necessarily afforded protection by FESA. 

The USFWS and CNDDB research queries of regionally occurring species are included in Attachment 1 

of Appendix A. CNDDB map of known occurrences of state and federally listed species documented to 

occur within five miles of the project site is included as Figure 7 of Appendix A. A complete list of plant 

species observed within the project site is included in Appendix A. Attachment 1 of Appendix A

provides a summary of regionally occurring federally listed special-status species based on the USFWS 

file data and CNDDB queries and provides a rationale as to whether the species has the potential to occur 

within the project site based on the presence of each species or its habitat during the biological survey. 

Federally listed species without the potential to occur within the project site are not discussed further. 

Only one special status species has the potential to occur onsite, the federally delisted Bald eagle. 

Though this species has been delisted, it is still considered in this document and is described in detail 

below. Additionally, birds protected under the MBTA are also discussed further below. 

SPECIES DESCRIPTIONS

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (Wintering and Nesting) 

Federal Status – Delisted 

State Status – Endangered 
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In 1995, the USFWS reclassified under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, the bald 

eagle from endangered to threatened in the contiguous 48 states, excluding Michigan, Minnesota, 

Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington where it had already been listed as threatened. In 2007 the bald 

eagle was then completely delisted federally in 2007. In the mid-1970’s the USFWS established five 

recovery programs based on geographical distribution of the species, with California located in the Pacific 

Recovery Region. Because recovery goals were met, the bald eagle was Federally reclassified to 

threatened status and then delisted in California. In the Pacific Recovery Region, habitat conservation 

efforts, including laws and management practices at federal, state and community levels have helped 

facilitate bald eagle population increases. Critical habitat for bald eagle was not designated as part of the 

Pacific Recovery Plan (60 Federal Register 36000-36010). 

Bald eagles typically nest in forested areas, relatively close (usually less than 1.5 miles) to water that 

offers foraging opportunities. Nests are most often placed in large old growth trees and occasionally on 

cliff faces. Nests are often reused from year to year. In California breeding takes place from February to 

July. While fishes make up a large portion of the bald eagle’s diet, the bird will also feed 

opportunistically on a variety of mammals, birds and carrion. The bald eagle is a well-known 

cleptoparasite and scavenger, stealing food from conspecifics and osprey and traveling long distances for 

dependable carcasses (Buehler 2000). 

There are no documented CNDDB occurrences of this species within five miles of the Proposed Project 

parcels (CDFG, 2003). Though the Proposed Project parcels provide some suitable nest trees for this 

species, the nearest body of water suitable for foraging, Lake Mendocino, is greater than 1.5 miles to the 

southeast of the Proposed Project. This species was not observed within the Proposed Project parcels, nor 

were any large stick nests suitable for a raptor observed within the vicinity. This species does not occur 

within the Proposed Project parcels or the immediate vicinity. 

Migratory Birds 

Migratory birds and other birds of prey, protected under 50 CFR 10 of the MBTA, have the potential to 

nest in the trees and forage in the nonnative annual grassland within the Proposed Project parcels. The 

nesting season for raptors and other migratory birds occurs between February and October. No birds 

were observed nesting during the April 27, 2011 biological survey of the Proposed Project parcels. 

 

3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES 

An archaeological survey of the entire project site was conducted by AES in April 2011. The cultural 

resources study is bound under separate cover as Confidential Appendix B to this EA. The cultural 

resources study included a literature search, field survey, and Native American consultation to identify 

and evaluate any prehistoric and historic-period resources within or adjacent to the project site that may 

be impacted by the proposed undertaking. Following is a summary of applicable sections of the cultural 

resources study. 
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3.5.1 REGULATORY SETTING

National Historic Preservation Act 

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) as amended, and its implementing 

regulations found in 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 800, require federal agencies to identify 

cultural resources that may be affected by actions involving federal lands, funds, or permitting. The 

significance of the resources must be evaluated using established criteria outlined 36 CFR 60.4, as 

described below. 

If a resource is determined to be a historic property, Section 106 of the NHPA requires that effects of the 

undertaking on the resource be determined. A historic property is defined as: 

“...any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure or object included in, or 

eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, including artifacts, 

records, and material remains related to such a property.” (NHPA Sec. 301[5]). 

The criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), defined in 36 CFR 60.4, are as 

follows: The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture is 

present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects of state and local importance that possess 

integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, association, and 

A. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad 

patterns of our history; 

B. That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; 

C. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, 

or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that 

represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack 

individual distinction; or 

D. That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important to prehistory or 

history. 

Sites younger than 50 years, unless of exceptional importance, are not eligible for listing in the NRHP. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 

NEPA requires that federal agencies take all practical measures to “preserve important historic, cultural, 

and natural aspects of our national heritage” (NHPA, Section 800.8(a)). NEPA’s mandate for considering 

the impacts of a federal project on important historic and cultural resources is similar to that of Section 

106 of the NHPA, and the two processes are generally coordinated when applicable. Section 800.8(a) of 

NHPA’s implementing regulations provides guidance on coordination with NEPA. 
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Antiquities Act 

Passed in 1906, the Antiquities Act prohibits the collection, destruction, injury, or excavation of “any 

historic or prehistoric ruin or monument, or any object of antiquity” that is situated on federal land 

without permission of the appropriate land management agency. The Antiquities Act also provides for 

the criminal prosecution, including fines and imprisonment, for individuals who commit one or more of 

the acts described above. 

3.5.2 CULTURAL RESOURCES SETTING

The following discussion of the cultural setting of the project area is condensed from the information 

presented in the cultural resources study, Confidential Appendix B of this document. 

Prehistory 

A large-scale interpretation of the Redwood Valley/Coyote Valley area in 1948 concluded that Native 

Americans had occupied this area beginning over 10,000 years ago (Harrington 1948). This date was 

reinforced by the obsidian hydration rim dates obtained for the Borax Lake site which suggested a base 

date of 12,000 years B.C. for the lower levels of that site (Meighan and Hayes 1970). Archaeological 

research indicates that ethnographic Pomo occupied the area after A.D. 500 to A.D. 1,000. Clamshell 

disk beads, small corner-notched points, charmstones, and the use of a hammar mortar characterize the 

archaeological findings of the Pomo-associated Clear Lake Complex. Archaeological excavations in the 

Coyote Valley in 1958 support a late period occupation of this area by the Pomo Indians. 

Ethnography 

The project area is located in the ethnographic territory of the Pomo Band of Indians. Seven distinct 

linguistically related dialects comprise Pomo. The Northern Pomo territory included the upper Russian 

River drainage, including Forsythe Creek extending west to the coast. The Masut occupied the upper 

Russian River near Redwood Valley and along the Fosythe and Walkers creeks. 

 Social organization of the Northern Pomo was situated around the village community, encompassing a 

tribal territory with one large village and many tribelets. A headman was the figurehead and he was 

responsible for the maintenance and order of the community, as well as all cultural ceremonies and 

celebrations (Holson and Fredrickson, 1980). Pomo houses were typically cone shaped. In large villages, 

the Native Americans built a conical ceremonial dance house and often a second large structure devoted 

to ceremonial purposes (Holson and Fredrickson, 1980). Other structures include storage pits and 

granaries (Holson and Fredrickson, 1980). 

Food gathering led to the seasonal occupation and exploitation of diverse terrains. The Pomo established 

permanent villages along major perennial waterways. Subsistence was based on a variety of plants, seeds 
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and nuts, small game, fowl, and fish (Holson and Fredrickson, 1980). In the summer, the Pomo travelled 

to the coast to obtain shellfish and other items. 

History 

The survey area for this project lies on the Yokayo Mexican Land Grant, which at one point encompassed 

35,000 acres (14,163 ha), primarily in Ukiah Valley (Holson and Frerickson, 1980). While this land grant 

had a minimal effect on the Pomo Indians living in the area, settlers from the missions in San Rafael and 

San Francisco de Solano (Sonoma) devastated the local Native community when they came to Ukiah and 

Potter Valley to obtain Indians to labor on the mission properties and later on Mexican Rancherias 

(Holson and Fredrickson, 1980). 

Russians from the fur-trading colony at Fort Ross were the first Euro-Americans to have prolonged 

contact with the Pomo Indians in 1811(Holson and Frerickson, 1980). This initial contact resulted in the 

Mexican expansion into Santa Rosa and Napa Valley to slow the Russian advancement. Mexican 

immigrants dominated the area until the late 1830s when European settlers began moving into the Ukiah 

Valley. 

The economy of the area revolved around animal husbandry and agriculture including the raising of cows, 

sheep, pigs, and turkeys and the cultivation of hay, wheat, corn, apples, pears, blue plums, Mission 

grapes, and hops (Holson and Fredrickson, 1980). 

Coyote Valley Reservation 

The cultural survey area for this project is adjacent to the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians 

Reservation, an approximately 70-acre (28 ha) reservation with government offices, a health department, 

a police department, day care, preschool, learning center, and a casino. The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo 

Indians currently has 400 tribal members. Before their current casino was built, the tribe operated the 

Coyote Valley Rancheria; this land was purchased in 1979 (Holson and Fredrickson, 1980). The original 

location of the Rancheria is now located beneath the Coyote Dam and Lake Mendocino (Holson and 

Frerickson, 1980). The tribal community relocated northwest to its current location at.7751 North State 

Street in Redwood Valley, California. 

3.5.3 RESULTS OF CULTURAL STUDIES

Documentation of cultural resources within the project site was achieved through review of pertinent 

anthropological literature, historic documents and maps, a records search at the Northwest Information 

Center (NWIC), Native American consultation, and a field examination of the project site by professional 

archaeologists. 
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Records and Literature Search 

Staff consulted pertinent historic documents and maps, examined a records search completed by the North 

Central Information Center (NCIC), conducted Native American consultation, and completed a field 

examination of the APE by a Secretary of Interior qualified archeologist to ensure a full accounting of all 

cultural resources within the APE. 

The records search was conducted for the APE at the NCIC of the California Historical Resources 

Information System, housed at California State University, Sacramento on April 27, 2011 (10-1029) 

(Appendix B). The NCIC, an affiliate of the State of California Office of Historic Preservation, is an 

official state repository of archaeological and historic records and reports for a six county area that 

includes Mendocino County. 

The NCIC records search verified that archaeologists recorded no prehistoric cultural resources or historic 

properties within the APE. However, archaeologists have recorded two cultural resources within the 

0.25-mi (0.40 km) records search of the APE. 

Native American Consultation 

Prior to conducting fieldwork, a request was made to the NAHC on April 11, 2011 to search its Sacred 

Lands Inventory File and to submit a list of local Native American contacts that might have information 

regarding the APE. The NAHC responded on May 6, 2011 with the results of the Sacred Lands File and 

Native American contacts. The Sacred Lands File search did not indicate the presence of Native 

American cultural resources in the immediate area. Consultation was initiated with the tribal 

representatives listed recommended by the NAHC. 

Field Surveys 

AES conducted a reconnaissance survey of the property on April 27, 2011. The reconnaissance survey 

consisted of the archaeologist walking 10 m (33 ft) linear transect intervals in a west to east direction 

starting at the southwestern most point of the APE. A GPS unit and a compass were used to record 

location data. Data was also recorded in notebooks and with photography. No historic properties or 

archaeological sites were found to occur on the project site. 

3.5.4 PALEONTOLOGICAL SETTING

Paleontological resources are defined as the traces or remains of prehistoric plants and animals. Such 

remains often appear as fossilized or petrified skeletal matter, imprints or endocasts, and reside in 

sedimentary rock layers. Fossils are important resources, due to their scientific and educational value. 

Fossil resources are non-renewable. 
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This section presents documentation on reported paleontological deposits on the project site and 

surrounding region, as well as an analysis on the potential for unreported paleontological resources to be 

present on the project site. 

Regulatory Background 

The Antiquities Act of 1906 (PL 59-209; 16 United States Code 431 et seq.; 34 Stat. 225) calls for the 

protection of historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or 

scientific interest on Federal land. While neither the Antiquities Act nor its implementing regulations 

(found at 43 CFR 3) explicitly mention fossils or paleontology, the inclusion of “object[s] of antiquity” in 

the Act has been interpreted to extend to paleontological resources by many federal agencies. As such, 

projects involving federal lands require permits for paleontological resource evaluation and mitigation 

efforts that involve excavation, collection, etc. Additional provisions appear in the Archaeological and 

Historic Data Preservation Act of 1974, as amended, for the survey, recovery, and preservation of 

significant scientific, prehistoric, historic, archaeological, or paleontological data, in such cases wherein 

this type of data might be otherwise destroyed or irrecoverably lost as a result of Federal projects. 

Typologies and Formation Processes 

The processes involved in the preservation of paleontological resources result in several types of remains. 

It is noted that only a small percentage of ancient life forms and their traces have been exposed to 

conditions favorable to preservation. Factors affecting the persistence of paleontological resources vary 

between species, and broadly include geological formation processes, climate, soil and rock chemistry, 

and organism morphology. Paleontological resources are discussed here as fossil remains, although other 

types of remains occur elsewhere. 

Fossils are the remains of plants and animals embedded in layers of rock, which have retained some 

degree of their original characteristics over a long period of time. Remains are buried under layers of 

sediment, which under building pressure become sedimentary rock. Paleontological remains can be those 

of organism structure, such as skeletal parts, shells, tree trunks, pollen, endocasts or imprints, or they can 

be remnants of activity, such as footprints or tunnels of burrowing organisms. Soft tissues are less 

frequently fossilized, because they usually decay before fossilization processes take place. Since fossil 

remains occur in sedimentary rock formations, they tend to persist unless the rock has undergone 

significant changes. Fossils, therefore, do not occur in metamorphic rock formations. 

Fossils of considerable age may be subject to varying degrees of mineralization, at times resulting in the 

total replacement of original, organic matter by minerals. The agents of mineralization are most 

commonly comprised of calcium carbonates, such as calcite and aragonite, and silicates, such as quartz, 

opal and chalcedony. Less common materials are iron disulfides such as pyrite and marcasite; limonite; 

sulphates such as gypsum; phosphates such as calcium phosphate and vivianite; and glauconite. These 

minerals are typically transported in minute quantities by seeping water, with aggregation over time. 
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Plant fossils, shell fossils, pollen and microfossils are generally less rare than fossils of vertebrates. Thus, 

vertebrate fossils are considered significant. Invertebrate fossils are considered significant if they are 

scarce or diagnostic of date range, or if they constitute a segment of a unique paleoenvironmental 

framework. Paleontologists may additionally determine significance on a case-by case basis. 

Potential for Fossil Discovery 

The depositional environments of the sediments underlying the project site were alluvial fans associated 

with the Russian River drainage basin. Fossil occurrences are not usually common in alluvial fan 

deposits because of the high probability of reworking and damage of any skeletal and plant material as it 

is transported and deposited. 

In addition, indices of significant paleontological resources within the project site and immediate vicinity 

are absent in the sources consulted, and no such resources were observed in the course of surface 

reconnaissance surveys by AES in April, 2011. The geologic formation upon which the project site is 

located has not produced significant paleontological specimens of scientific consequence and is unlikely 

to do so in the future. 

3.6 SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 

3.6.1 MENDOCINO COUNTY

Demographics 

The project site lies within an unincorporated portion of Mendocino County. Mendocino County had an 

estimated population of 86,030 people in 2009 (California Department of Finance, 2011). The County 

population has increased only 5% percent between 2000 and 2008 (Mendocino County, 2009). 

City of Ukiah 

Demographic data for the City of Ukiah represents the population closest to the project site. The 

estimated 2009 population of the City of Ukiah was approximately 14,957 persons (California 

Department of Finance, 2011). 

The California Department of Finance reported that there were roughly 6,010 housing units in the City of 

Ukiah with approximately 5,757 units occupied, with a 2.3 percent vacancy rate. Unincorporated 

Mendocino County has an estimated 38,900 housing units in 2009, with a vacancy rate of 1.3 (California 

Department of Finance, 2011). 

3.6.2 COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS

Statistical information for the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians was obtained from the Bureau of 

Indian Affairs’ Population and Labor Force Report, 2005 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 2005). More 

recent Tribal demographic information for some categories was supplied by a tribal representative 
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(Coyote Valley, 2011). As shown in Table 3-5, the total Tribal enrollment for the Coyote Valley 

Rancheria in 2010 was approximately 400 members. Of this total, approximately 85 adult members and 

85 children live within the Reservation on an estimated 35 residential units. Of the 85 adult Tribal 

members residing on the reservation 55 (65%) are unemployed. The average household income on the 

Reservation is $26,695 (Coyote Valley, 2011). 

TABLE 3-5 

COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS POPULATION ESTIMATES 

Tribe Population Factor Members

Enrollment 400

Under age 18 189

Age 18 and over 211

Sources: Coyote Valley Band of Pomos, 2011

3.6.3 ECONOMY

Mendocino County had an estimated median household income of $43,404 in 2009, which was 

approximately 28 percent lower than the state average of $60,392 that same year. The estimated 2009 

median household income in the City of Ukiah was $39,159 (Department of Finance, 2011). 

3.6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR MINORITY AND LOW INCOME 

POPULATIONS

The project site is located within unincorporated Mendocino County. Land uses surrounding the project 

site consist of agricultural land and undeveloped riparian habitat, and sparse rural residential 

development. 

All projects involving a federal action (funding, permit, or land) must comply with Executive Order (EO) 

12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income 

Populations, as amended, which directs federal agencies to take the appropriate and necessary steps to 

identify and address disproportionately high and adverse effects of federal projects on the health or 

environment of minority, low-income, and Native American populations to the greatest extent practicable 

and permitted by law. “Low income” and “minority” are defined based on U.S. Census Bureau data and 

established poverty thresholds and are discussed further below. 

The following six principles are provided as guidance for the analysis of environmental justice impacts 

under NEPA (CEQ, 1997:9): 

 Agencies should consider the composition of the affected area, to determine whether minority 

populations, low-income populations, or Indian tribes are present in the area affected by the 
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proposed action. 

 Agencies should consider relevant public health data and industry data concerning the potential 

for multiple or cumulative exposure to human health or environmental hazards in the affected 

population and historical patterns of exposure to environmental hazards. 

 Agencies should recognize the interrelated cultural, social, occupational, historical, or economic 

factors that may amplify the natural and physical environmental effects of the proposed agency 

action. 

 Agencies should, as appropriate, acknowledge and seek to overcome linguistic, cultural, 

institutional, geographic, and other barriers to meaningful participation, and should incorporate 

active outreach to affected groups. 

 Agencies should assure meaningful community representation in the process. 

 Agencies should seek tribal representation in the process. 

According to the CEQ’s Environmental Justice Guidance Under the National Environmental Policy Act, 

communities may be considered “minority” under the executive order if one of the following 

characteristics apply: 

 The cumulative percentage of minorities within the affected environment is greater than 50 

percent (primary method of analysis) or 

 The cumulative percentage of minorities within the affected environment is meaningfully greater 

than the minority population percentage in the general population or other appropriate unit of 

geographic analysis (secondary method of analysis). 

In 2009 the estimated population of the City of Ukiah was approximately 14,957 persons, with the 

following racial/ ethnic breakdown of minority populations based on figures from the year 2000 as 

defined in the Executive Order Section 101 (1-101) (CA Department of Finance, 2011):

 White: 65.5 percent 

 Native American or Alaska Native: 3.2 percent 

 Asian: 1.1 percent 

 African American: 1.2 percent 

 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.0 percent 

 Two or more races: 2.4 percent 

 Other: 0.0 percent 

 Hispanic (any race): 26.5 percent 

In 2009, the estimated total population for Mendocino County was 86,030 people, with the following 

racial/ ethnic breakdown (CA Department of Finance, 2011):
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 White: 71.0 percent 

 Black or African American: 0.6 percent 

 American Indian or Alaska Native: 4.5 percent 

 Asian: 1.5 percent 

 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.2 percent 

 Two or more races: 2.0 percent 

 Other: 0.2 percent 

 Hispanic (any race): 20.1 percent 

Based on these characteristics, neither the City of Ukiah nor Mendocino County would qualify as a 

minority population. However, the Coyote Valley Reservation would likely qualify as a minority 

population under the CEQ’s secondary method of analysis. 

Communities may be considered “low-income” under the executive order if one of the following 

characteristics applies: 

 The median household income for a census tract is below the poverty line (primary method of 

analysis) or 

 Other indications are present that indicate a low-income community is present within the census 

tract (secondary method of analysis). 

U.S. Census data for the year 2009 estimated the average household size in Mendocino County as 3 

persons, which results in a federal poverty threshold of $18,310 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2011). As 

identified above, the 2009 median household income in Mendocino County was $43,404. Since the 

median household income level is $25,094 above the poverty threshold, Mendocino County is not defined 

as a low-income population according to the CEQ methods of analysis. 

3.7 TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION 

3.7.1 TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS

This section describes the existing roadways and intersections in the vicinity of the project site. 

INTERSECTIONS

Intersections surrounding the project site were analyzed within a 2006 Transportation Impact Study (TIA) 

produced for the proposed development of an expansion of the Coyote Valley Casino within the adjacent 

Reservation (Abrams Associates, 2006). The existing transportation conditions within the TIA are 

considered applicable due to the lack of development surrounding the project site since 2006 and the 

negative population growth in the vicinity of the project site (Mendocino County, 2009). The 
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transportation study evaluated the following ten stop-controlled intersections in the vicinity of the project 

site: 

 North State Street/Coyote Valley Boulevard 

 North State Street/Pine Crest Drive 

 North State Street at West Road 

 West Road/U.S. 101 Northbound Ramps 

 West Road/U.S. 101 Southbound Ramps 

 North State Street/Moore Avenue 

 Moore Avenue/U.S. 101 Northbound Ramps 

 Moore Avenue/Central Avenue 

 Central Avenue/U.S. 101 Southbound Ramps 

All intersections were analyzed for the AM peak hour (7:30 – 8:30 AM), and the PM commute peak hour 

(5:00-6:00 PM). Intersections were selected for analysis by Abrams Associates, Inc, based on their 

proximity to the site, Mendocino County, and Caltrans Guide to the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies 

guidelines (Caltrans, 2002). 

METHODOLOGY

Level of Service 

Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative measure reflecting the traffic operation of the intersection, with 

LOS A representing best performance, and LOS F the worst. LOS describes the traffic conditions in 

terms of such factors as speed, travel time, delays, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort, 

convenience, and safety. Table 3-6 shows the corresponding average total delay per vehicle and a 

description of vehicular conditions at unsignalized intersections for each LOS category from A to F. 

TABLE 3-6 

LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS 

Level of Service Average Total Delay 

(seconds/vehicle) Traffic Condition

A <10 No Delay

B >10 – 15 Short Delay

C >15 – 25 Moderate Delay

D >25 – 35 Long Delay

E >35 – 50 Very Long Delay

F >50 Volume > Capacity

Source: Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), 2000
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Existing Intersection Traffic Volumes and Levels of Service 

Table 3-7 summarizes the 2006 a.m. and p.m. peak-hour LOS at each study intersection. The Ukiah 

Valley Area Plan designated LOS C as the minimum acceptable level of service on local roads (rural and 

residential) and LOS D as the minimum on all county connectors and collectors (Mendocino County, 

2011). Caltrans has jurisdiction along state highways in the vicinity of the project site, including the offramps along US 101 to the north and south of the project site. Off-ramp intersections within the 2006 

TIA were designated as LOS D as the minimal acceptable level of service (Abrams Associates 2006). All 

ten study intersections operated at acceptable LOS during both the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. The lack of 

expanded casino development within the Coyote Valley Reservation and the negative growth within the 

Ukiah area does not suggest that there has been a significant change in study intersection LOS since the 

analysis of existing traffic volumes within the 2006 TIA. 

Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian System 

North State Street and Coyote Valley Boulevard have no sidewalks to accommodate pedestrian activity. 

Further, no bike lanes are provided along these roads, which have relatively low traffic volumes. Bicycle 

and pedestrian activity along both of these roadways are low. Further, the Mendocino County General 

Plan indicates that no bikeways are planned in the area (Mendocino County, 2009). 

TABLE 3-7 

PEAK-HOUR INTERSECTION LOS - 2006 WITHOUT PROJECT TRAFFIC CONDITIONS 

Intersection Traffic Control

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour

Average 

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Service

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Service

1. North State Street/Coyote Valley 

Boulevard

Stop Sign 10.5 B 10.0 A

2. North State Street/Pine Crest Drive Stop Sign 8.9 A 0.6 A

3. North State Street at West Road Stop Sign 15.6 C 10.5 B

4. West Road/U.S. 101 Northbound 

Ramps

Stop Sign 10.6 B 10.1 B

5. West Road/U.S. 101 Southbound 

Ramps

Stop Sign 31.0 E 13.9 B

6. North State Street/Moore Avenue All-Way Stop 7.5 A 7.9 A

7. Moore Avenue/U.S. 101 

Northbound Ramps

Stop Sign 9.1 A 9.1 A

8. Moore Avenue/Central Avenue Stop Sign 10.2 B 10.3 B

9. Central Avenue/U.S. 101 

Southbound Ramps

Stop Sign 9.1 A 8.9 A

Notes: 1Average total delay in seconds/vehicle. Bold text denotes unacceptable LOS. 

Source: Abrams Associates, 2006
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Transit Service 

The Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA), operated by Mendocino County, provides bus transit service to 

residents throughout the County. The nearest bus stop to the project site is located at the intersection of 

North State Street and West Road. All MTA buses operate with one to two hour headways with the first 

bus around 7:00 AM and the last bus about 6:00 PM. No weekend bus service is available in the project 

area. 

3.8 LAND USE 

NEPA requires an assessment of a project’s effect on adopted land use plans as well as plans that have 

been formally proposed and are being actively pursued by officials of the jurisdiction. Accordingly, 

adopted and proposed land use regulations are discussed below. 

3.8.1 MENDOCINO COUNTY GENERAL PLAN 

The existing Mendocino County General Plan was adopted by the Mendocino County Board of 

Supervisors in August, 2009, reflecting changing conditions and desired direction for future growth and 

development through 2025 (Mendocino County, 2009). Land uses on the 6-acre project site include open 

space and undeveloped riparian and oak habitat. Land uses surrounding the project site are comprised 

primarily of rural residences and agriculture. 

According to the Mendocino County Code, the project site has a land use designation of “Rural 

Residential” (RR-1) and is zoned as “Rural Residential” (RR) (Figure 3-3). Under this designation, 

residential uses, cottage industries, and small scale agricultural uses, are permitted. The minimum parcel 

size for this zone is 40,000 square feet (Mendocino County, 2009). 

REDWOOD VALLEY COMMUNITY PLANNING AREA

Land use goals and policies within this area of unincorporated Mendocino County fall within the 

Redwood Valley Community Planning Area (Mendocino County, 2011). 

Goal CP-RV-1: Focus new commercial development in the established downtown Redwood Valley 

area (along East Road), and new commercial and industrial development north and 

south of School Way. All new development should be located where public services 

and infrastructure are available. 

Goal CP-RV-3: Maintain the agricultural nature of the valley by retaining Agricultural zoning and 

avoiding incremental increases in rural residential densities. 
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Policy CP-RV-1: The County supports and promotes “Smart Growth” planning techniques and 

principles for the Redwood Valley. 

Policy CP-RV-4: New industrial development in Redwood Valley should be located outside the 

downtown core in locations that minimize negative visual impacts and are compatible 

with existing and planned land uses. 

Policy CP-RV-8: The County encourages the Redwood Valley County Water District to evaluate the 

merits of a water conservation program for all customers and to pursue the provision 

or management of sewage treatment facilities. The County shall facilitate this process 

and support funding applications consistent with technical studies and General Plan 

objectives. 

COYOTE VALLEY RESERVATION

The Coyote Valley Reservation, held in fee by the federal government, is not subject to County land use 

or zoning restrictions. 

The majority of the Reservation, is located to the southeast of the project site A smaller portion, four 

acres of the Reservation, is located west of U.S. 101. Existing land uses on the Reservation include the 

Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino, Tribal housing, and Tribal community facilities. The Shodakai Casino 

has been open since 1994 and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tribal housing includes a 

residential subdivision with 30 homes located on the southeastern portion of the Reservation near the 

Russian River. 

3.8.3 AGRICULTURE 

REGULATORY SETTING

Williamson Act 

The California Land Conservation Act of 1965, better known as the Williamson Act, enables local 

governments to enter contracts with private land owners to maintain agricultural or open space use on 

their properties in exchange for lower property tax assessments. These contracts have a term of no less 

than 10 years and are automatically renewed unless a notice of cancelation or nonrenewal is given (CDC, 

2008). The project site is not under an active Williamson Act Contract. 

Farmland Protection Policy Act 

The Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-98) contained the Farmland Protection Policy Act 

(FPPA) (Subtitle I of Title XV, Section 1539-1549). The purpose of the FPPA is to minimize the impact 

of Federal programs on the unnecessary and irreversible conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses. 

The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP), within the California Department of 
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Conservation (CDC), maps activity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on a continuing 

basis. The FMMP produces maps and statistical data used for analyzing impacts on California’s 

agricultural resources (CDC, 2011). 

The FPPA created the farmland classification system which consists of five specific farmland categories, 

all of which are found in the County. These categories include: 

Prime Agriculture Land: Soils which have the best combinations of physical and chemical characteristics 

for the production of crops. The land must have been used for the production of irrigated crops at 

sometime during the two updated cycles prior to the mapping date (7 U.S.C. 4201(c)(1)(A)). 

Unique Farmland: Soils other than prime farmland that are used for the production of specific high value 

food and fiber crops. These soils have a special combination of physical and chemical characteristics for 

the production of high quality or high yields of specific crops when treated and managed according to 

acceptable farming methods (7 U.S.C. 4201(c)(1)(B)). 

Important Farmland: Soils other than prime or unique farmland that is of statewide or local importance for 

the production of crops. The appropriate State or local government determines the important farmland 

with concurrence from the State Conservationist. In some localities, farmlands of statewide and local 

importance may include tracts of land that have been designated for agriculture by state law or local 

ordinance (7 U.S.C. 4201(c)(1)(C)). 

Grazing Land: Defined in Government Code § 65570(b)(3) as: “...land on which the existing vegetation, 

whether grown naturally or through management, is suitable for grazing or browsing of livestock.” 

The project site consists of the “other land” FMMP land classification. The classification of other land is 

given to lands which are not included in any other mapping category. Examples of lands classified as 

other land include low density rural developments, brush, timber, wetland, and riparian areas not suitable 

for livestock (CDC, 2011). 

The National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the Department of Agriculture 

(DOA), fulfills the directives of the Soil and Water Conservation Act (16 USC § 2001-2009) by 

identifying significant areas of concern for the protection of national resources. NRCS uses a land 

evaluation and site assessment (LESA) system to establish a Farmland Conversion Impact Rating (FCIR) 

score. The FCIR is completed on form AD-1006 (Appendix D). The FCIR form has two components: 

land evaluation, which rates soil quality up to 100 points, and the site assessment, which measures other 

factors that affect the property’s viability up to 160 points. 

The total FCIR score is used as an indicator for the project’s sponsor to consider alternative sites if the 

potential adverse impacts on the farmland exceed the allowable level; however, the FPPA does not 

require federal agencies to alter projects to avoid or minimize farmland conversion. Sites receiving a 
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combined score of less than 160 (out of 260 possible points) do not require further evaluation. For sites 

with a combined score greater than 160 points, at least two other alternatives are required to be considered 

and the alternative with the lowest number of points selected unless there are other overriding 

considerations. The NRCS consultation completed for this project is summarized in Section 4.1.8. 

Mendocino County Right to Farm Ordinance 

The Mendocino County Right to Farm Ordinance was adopted to support County policies regarding the 

conservation and enhancement of agricultural operations in unincorporated County lands. The ordinance 

promotes a good-neighbor policy by requiring that users of property adjacent to or near agricultural 

operations be notified of the inherent potential problems associated with being located near such 

operations, including noise, odors, dust, operation of machinery, application of fertilizers, soil 

amendments, seeds and pesticides and other potential effects. The ordinance states that attendant 

conditions from properly conducted agricultural operations shall not be considered a nuisance to adjacent 

property owners and shall be accepted as being a normal and necessary aspect of being located in a rural 

area. 

3.9 PUBLIC SERVICES 

3.9.1 WATER SUPPLY

Groundwater is the main source of water supply for both local municipal and individual domestic water 

systems and contributes significantly to area irrigation practices (Mendocino County, 2011). 

Groundwater wells throughout Mendocino County support a variety of uses including onsite and 

community water system conveyances for domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural water needs, 

for fire protection, and for monitoring purposes. 

Water demands on surrounding properties within the vicinity of the project site, including the 

Reservation, are met through conveyance of groundwater from the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin. 

Figure 3-4 shows the location of the project site and the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin. The Ukiah 

Valley Groundwater Basin is approximately 22 miles long and 5 miles wide and is the largest of several 

groundwater basins along the Russian River. The storage capacity estimate for the Ukiah Valley 

Groundwater Basin is 90,000 acre-feet (Mendocino County, 2003). 

Well depths in the area average between 50 and 150 feet, while depth to groundwater may vary anywhere 

between 20 to greater than 200 feet depending on the season (Redwood Valley Water District 2011). 

During the summer, most wells in the area lack sufficient depth to sustain a consistent water supply, 

reducing the potential of groundwater as a reliable municipal water source. 

The Coyote Valley Reservation contains four known wells, of which one well is currently used for water 

supply. The well is an irrigation well that is drilled to a depth of 327 feet, and a historic pump test has 

showed a drawdown of 80 feet after 10 hours with a constant discharge rate of 112 gallons per minute 
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(gpm). Sampling in 1991 detected high levels of barium, total dissolved solids, manganese and 

conductivity. Another well is an irrigation well drilled to a depth of 28 feet in the northwest corner of the 

property. Gravel mining in Forsythe Creek led to channel incision and a lowering of the water table, 

which is believed to have caused the well to have gone dry. Another well was drilled at the east end of the 

Reservation, next to Tribal housing, to a depth of 243 feet. The well is not currently used due to severe 

iron and taste problems. A fourth well, located east of U.S. 101 was acquired by the Tribe in 2001 with 

the purchase of the 10 acre parcel; no information about the depth, capacity, or screening of this well is 

immediately available. In addition to the well, the 10 acre parcel includes a 100,000 gallon storage tank 

and a network of transfer pumps and underground piping (HydroScience, 2006). 

Currently, the Tribe also receives water from the Redwood Valley Water District (RVWD). This water is 

primarily used for drinking water. Supply is received through a 6-inch diameter pipe delivered via North 

State Street. Overall water usage by the RVWD already exceeds its existing water rights during the 

summer, and the court has forbidden it from granting additional connections. 

The other local water retailer is the Willow Creek Water District (WCWD), which is supplied wholesale 

water by the Russian River Flood Control District (RRFCD). The WCWD can only supply water within 

the RRFCD. The project site is not within the bounds of the RRFCD or WCWD, and cannot be served by 

these retailers (HydroScience, 2006). 

3.9.2 WASTEWATER SERVICE

No municipal or private wastewater service is currently utilized at the site. There are no existing 

municipal wastewater service mains in the project area. As described in Section 3.2, a majority of 

surrounding residences rely on on-site septic systems and leachfields for wastewater treatment and 

disposal. Wastewater from developments within the existing Reservation is treated and disposed of at the 

Tribe’s wastewater treatment facility (WWTP) located to the south of the Coyote Valley Casino. Due to 

current capacity and water quality issues at the Tribe’s existing WWTP, no new connections are available 

(McDonald, 2011). 

The nearest municipal wastewater service provider is the Calpella County Water District Wastewater 

Treatment Plant (WWTP), located approximately 2.3-miles to the south of the project site along North 

State Street, includes the use of percolation ponds with a design capacity of 40,000 gallons per day 

(SWRCB, 2008). The Calpella County Water District WWTP is currently at capacity and not accepting 

new service connections (Redding, 2011). 

3.9.3 SOLID WASTE

Management of non-hazardous solid waste in Mendocino County is mandated by Assembly Bill (AB) 

939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act. The purpose of AB 939 is to reduce, recycle, and 

reuse solid waste generated in the State to the maximum extent feasible; improve regulation of existing 
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solid waste landfills; ensure that new solid waste landfills are environmentally sound; streamline 

permitting procedures for solid waste management facilities; and specify the responsibilities of local 

governments to develop and implement integrated waste management programs. AB 939 set forth 

policies and mandated requirements for the State and local governments. Mendocino County’s waste 

diversion rate for 2006 was 48 percent (Calreycle, 2011). 

Waste from surrounding development properties within Mendocino County is brought to the Ukiah 

Transfer Station where recyclables are processed and waste is transferred to the Potrero Hills Landfill in 

Solano County. Potrero Hills Landfill is located at 3675 Potrero Hills Lane in Suisun City, approximately 

110 miles southeast of the Ukiah Transfer Station. The landfill currently has a permitted capacity of 21.5 

million cubic yards and a permitted daily intake limit of 4,330 tons (Calrecycle, 2011). 

3.9.4 ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

PG&E lines run along the west side of the project site, adjacent to U.S. 101. Natural gas is currently 

provided to parcels in the vicinity of the project site, including the facilities located on the Coyote Valley 

Reservation. AT&T provides telephone services to parcels within the vicinity of the project site. 

3.9.5 LAW ENFORCEMENT

California is a Public Law 280 state that allows for state criminal law enforcement jurisdiction on Tribal 

trust lands; however, this jurisdiction does not include regulatory civil law authority. Depending on the 

crime (pursuant to Public Law 280 and the Major Crimes Act), the U.S. Marshals may provide support in 

specified situations. Law enforcement services for the unincorporated portions of Mendocino County are 

provided by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Department headquartered in the City of Ukiah. The 

Department is funded through the County budget. In addition to patrol and coroner services the Sheriff’s 

Office maintains K-9 units, a SWAT Team, and a Crisis Response Team. Main stations are located in 

Ukiah, Willits, and Fort Bragg. Patrol services are divided into the North, Central, and South patrol areas. 

The project site is located in the Central Patrol area and is closest to the Ukiah station located at 951 Low 

Gap Road in Ukiah (Figure 3-5). 

In 2009 there were 39,482 calls for service to the Sheriff’s Office. The Central patrol area accounts for 

50% of all calls for service. For Mendocino County, deputies took 3,740 criminal and incident reports, 

412 coroner’s reports, handled 35,074 miscellaneous calls for service, and made 2,261 arrests 

(Mendocino County, 2010). 

COYOTE VALLEY TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Tribe maintains the Coyote Valley Tribal Police Department (CVTPD). The CVTPD is responsible 

for maintaining law and order within the Coyote Valley Reservation. CVTPD officers are Peace Officer 

and Standards Training certified although they do not enjoy State peace officer status, therefore, CVTPD 

officers exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indian subjects and civil jurisdiction enforcement over all 
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persons entering the Coyote Valley Indian Reservation. The CVTPD works cooperatively with the 

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Department for criminal incidents within the Coyote Valley Reservation. 

3.9.6 FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL

The Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District (RVCFD) covers 82 square miles including the project site 

and the communities of Redwood Valley and Calpella. RVCFD is funded through an ad valorem tax on 

residents with a special per unit tax on parcels. The RVCFD and surround volunteer and municipal fire 

department throughout Mendocino County have mutual aid agreements. The project site is within the 

Mutual Aid Zone 2 for Mendocino County. RVCFD has an automatic aid agreement in the summer with 

the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) for wildfires. RVCFD provides 

fire suppression, fire protection, and medical aid to the Reservation through a service agreement 

(Appendix G).

RVCFD has one station, which is 1.4 miles from the project site at 8481 E Road in Redwood Valley, 

California (Figure 3-5). The staff consists of three full-time staff (one chief and two assistants) and 22 

volunteers. Seven are trained at the basic EMT level, and 18 are trained as First Responders. At the 

station there are 10 pieces of equipment including 3 Type-III wildland engines, 2 Type-I structure 

engines, 1 rescue unit, 1 support unit, 1 utility vehicle, 2 patrol vehicles, and 1 water tender. The 

expected response time for RVCFD is 6 minutes in the daytime and 6-8 minutes or less at night. Slightly 

higher response times at night are due to the fact that the fire station is not staffed during nighttime hours 

(Hession, 2011). 

Ukiah Ambulance is simultaneously dispatched with the RVCFD from the emergency command center. 

Ukiah Ambulance is location. 9-10 minutes from staging location to the project site. The nearest 

emergency room is Ukiah Valley Medical Center (Figure 3-5). Trauma patients are sometimes 

transferred to Santa Rosa. Emergency medical air services are provided by CalStar in Ukiah and Reach6 

in Lakeport. 

3.9.7 PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The project site is within the Ukiah Unified School District (UUSD). UUSD currently provides 

educational services to the project site and surrounding area through three elementary schools, two middle 

schools, two high schools, and one adult school (UUSD, 2011). Schools within a close proximity to the 

project site that are part of the UUSD are Calpella Elementary, Pomolita Middle School, and Ukiah High. 

During the 2009-2010 school-year, UUSD had approximately 6,232 students, with an average pupil to 

teacher ratio of 21.2:1 (Ed-Data, 2011). Table 3-8 shows the location, grade range, and 2009-2010 

enrollment for each of the schools. 
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TABLE 3-8 

UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

School Location Grade Range 2009-2010 Enrollment

Calpella Elementary 151 Moore St. 

Ukiah, CA

K-2 264

Pomolita Middle School 740 North Spring 

Street. Ukiah, CA 

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Ukiah High 1000 Low Gap Road 

Ukiah, CA 9-12 1,683

Source: Ukiah Unified School District, 2011; Ed-Data, 2011

3.9.8 PARKS AND RECREATION

The Mendocino National Forest is the largest designated recreation area in Mendocino County. The 

913,306-acre forest is divided into three districts by the U.S. Forest Service. The Mendocino National 

Forest offers campsites specific to bikers and hikers, campers, and families. It also boasts numerous trails 

for hiking, horseback riding, and off-road vehicle use. Lake Mendocino Recreation Area, managed by the 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is approximately 2.2 miles southeast of the project site. The recreation 

area includes 5,110 acres and includes Lake Mendocino, campgrounds, and day-use facilities (USACOE, 

2011). 

The nearest park to the project site is the Redwood Valley Lions Club Park, County maintained facility, 

located approximately 1.4 miles northeast of the project site. This 3-acre park includes picnic areas, 

playgrounds, public restrooms, and sports facilities. 

3.10 NOISE 

3.10.1 NOISE EXPOSURE AND COMMUNITY NOISE

Noise is generally defined as unwanted sound. Sound, traveling in the form of waves from a source, 

exerts a sound pressure level (referred to as sound level) which is measured in decibels (dB), with zero dB 

corresponding roughly to the threshold of human hearing and 120 to 140 dB corresponding to the 

threshold of pain. 

Environmental noise is typically measured in A-weighted decibels (dBA). A dBA is a dB corrected for 

the variation in frequency response of the typical human ear at commonly encountered noise levels. In 

general, A-weighting of environmental sound consists of evaluating all of the frequencies of a sound, 

taking into account the fact that human hearing is less sensitive at low frequencies and extremely high 

frequencies than in the frequency mid-range. 
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An individual’s noise exposure is a measure of noise over a period of time. A noise level is a measure of 

noise at a given instant in time. However, community noise varies continuously over a period of time 

with respect to the contributing sound sources in the community noise environment. What makes 

community noise constantly variable throughout a day is the addition of short duration single event noise 

sources such as aircraft flyovers, vehicle pass-bys, sirens, etc., which are readily identifiable to the 

individual. These successive additions of sound to the community noise environment varies the 

community noise level from instant to instant, requiring the measurement of noise exposure over a period 

of time to legitimately characterize a community noise environment and evaluate cumulative noise 

impacts. This time-varying characteristic of environmental noise is described using statistical noise 

descriptors such as equivalent noise level (Leq), day/night noise level (Ldn), and Community Noise 

Equivalent Level (CNEL), which averages noise over a specified number of hours, generally 24-hours. 

Part of community noise level is construction noise. Construction noise is dominated by heavy 

equipment. In general, noise emitted from construction projects is intermittent and short-term in nature 

and will generally occur during the daytime hours. 

Vibration 

The effects of groundborne vibrations typically cause only a nuisance to people, but at extreme vibration 

levels, damage to buildings may occur. Although groundborne vibration can be felt outdoors, it is 

typically an annoyance only indoors, where the associated effects of the building shaking can be notable. 

Groundborne noise is an effect of groundborne vibration and only exists indoors, since it is produced 

from noise radiated from the motion of the walls and floors of a room and may consist of the rattling of 

windows or dishes on shelves. 

Peak particle velocity (PPV) is often used to measure vibration. PPV is the maximum instantaneous peak 

(inches per second) of the vibration signal. Scientific studies have shown that human responses to 

vibration vary by the source of vibration, which is either continuous or transient. Continuous sources of 

vibration include construction, while transient sources include truck movements. Generally, the 

thresholds of perception and annoyance are higher for transient sources than for continuous sources. 

Structural damage can occur when PPV values are 0.5 inches per second or greater. Annoyance can 

occur at levels as low as 0.1 inches per second and become strongly perceptible at approximately 0.9 

inches per second (Caltrans, 2004). 

Table 3-9 shows PPV vibration levels caused by representative construction equipment, as published by 

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TABLE 3-9 

VIBRATION LEVELS FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Equipment PPV at 25 feet 

(inches/second)

Large bulldozer 0.089

Excavator 0.089

Compactor 0.170

Scaper 0.089

Loaded trucks 0.076

Small bulldozer 0.003

Source: FTA, 2006.

 

3.10.2 REGULATORY SETTING

FEDERAL NOISE ABATEMENT CRITERIA

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) establishes NAC for various land uses that have been 

categorized based upon activity. Land uses are categorized on the basis of their sensitivity to noise as 

indicated in Table 3-10. The FHWA NAC is based on peak traffic hour noise levels. 

Sensitive receptors with the potential to be impacted by the project alternatives include residential land 

uses; thus, Category B 67 dBA Leq noise standard would apply. Since the FHWA and the County do not 

have noise standards for construction, for this analysis the activity criteria provided in Table 3-10 will be 

used to evaluate impacts to the noise environment from construction activities. 

Mendocino County General Plan 

The Mendocino County General Plan, 2009 (General Plan) policies are listed for the purpose of analyzing 

potential impacts from traffic noise. Policies contained within the Development Element of the General 

Plan and provide standards for ambient noise levels. The following policies concerning noise are 

applicable: 

DE-101: The following are noise compatibility guidelines for use in determining the general 

compatibility of planned land uses: (shown below as Table 3-11). These guidelines apply to 

land designated by this General Plan for these uses. Residential, retail, or public parks which 

have been developed on land designated for other uses shall be subject to the exterior noise 

guidelines for the land on which they are located. Non-residential uses located on residentially 

designated land shall be subject to the exterior noise guidelines for residential lands. All uses 

on Commercial lands, including non-commercial uses, shall be subject to the standards for 

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TABLE 3-10 

FEDERAL NOISE ABATEMENT CRITERIA HOURLY A-WEIGHTED SOUND LEVEL DECIBELS1

Activity 

Category

Activity 

Criteria2 Evaluation 

Location

Activity Category Description

Leq (h), dBA3

A 57 Exterior

Lands on which serenity and quiet are of extraordinary 

significance and serve an important public need and 

where the preservation of those qualities is essential if 

the area is to continue to serve its intended purpose.

B

4

67 Exterior Residential

C

4

67 Exterior

Active sport areas, amphitheaters, auditoriums, 

campgrounds, cemeteries, day care centers, 

hospitals, libraries, medical facilities, parks, picnic 

areas, places of worship, playgrounds, public meeting 

rooms, public or nonprofit institutional structures, radio 

studios, recording studios, recreation areas, Section 

4(f) sites, schools, television studios, trails and trail 

crossings.

D 52 Interior

Auditoriums, day care centers, hospitals, libraries, 

medical facilities, places of worship, public meeting 

rooms, public or nonprofit institutional structures, radio 

studios, recording studios, schools, and television 

studios. 

E

4

72 Exterior

Hotels, motels, offices, restaurants/bars, and other 

developed lands, properties or activities not included 

in A-D or F.

F -- --

Agriculture, airports, bus yards, emergency services, 

industrial, logging, maintenance facilities, shipyards, 

utilities (water resources, water treatment, electricity), 

and warehousing. 

G -- -- Undeveloped lands that are not permitted

1 Either Leq(h) may be used on a project.

2 Hourly A-weighted sound level, decibels (dBA).

3

The leq() and l10(h) Activity Criteria values are for impacts determination only, and are not design standards 

for noise abatement measures.

4

Includes undeveloped lands permitted for this activity category. 

Source: FHWA, 2010.
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TABLE 3-11 

RECOMMENDED NOISE LEVELS FOR LAND USES 

Land Use Category Completely 

Compatible

Tentatively 

Compatible

Normally 

Incompatible

Completely 

Incompatible

Residential: Less than 

55dBA 55-60 dBA 60-75 dBA

Greater than 

75 dBA

Commercial: Less than 65 

dBA 65-75 dBA 75-80 dBA

Greater than 

80 dBA

Industrial: Less than 70 

dBA 70-80 dBA 80-85 dBA

Greater than 

85 dBA

Source: Mendocino County General Plan, 2009.

DE-104: New or expanded uses shall comply with adopted noise standards to ensure minimal impact on 

established noise-sensitive uses. 

DE-105: A 5 db increase in CNEL or Ldn noise levels shall be normally considered to be a significant 

increase in noise.

3.10.3 SENSITIVE RECEPTORS

Some land uses are considered more sensitive to noise than others due to the amount of noise exposure (in 

terms of both exposure duration and insulation from noise) and the types of activities typically involved. 

Residences, motels and hotels, schools, libraries, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, auditoriums, and 

parks and other outdoor recreation areas generally are more sensitive to noise than are commercial and 

industrial land uses. A sensitive receptor is defined as any living entity or aggregate of entities whose 

comfort, health, or well-being could be impaired or endangered by the existence of the criteria pollutant, 

whether it is emissions or noise, in the atmosphere. 

The only sensitive noise receptors in the vicinity of the project site are single-family residences located 

approximately 150 feet north of the project site. These residential units are located along a ridgeline 

above the project site and separated from the development locations by large stands of trees. 

3.10.4 EXISTING NOISE SOURCES

The project site is adjacent to several existing noise sources. Traffic noise from North State Street and 

U.S. 101 dominate the noise environment in the vicinity of the project site. Commercial activities such as 

delivery trucks, loading dock noise, and parking lot noise from the Coyote Valley Casino, contribute to 

the existing ambient noise level in the area. There are no vibration sources in the vicinity of the project 

site. 
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3.11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 

EXISTING CONDITIONS

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) was conducted for the 6-acre project site to 

determine if any Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) exist (Appendix E). RECs refer to the 

presence or likely presence of conditions on a property that indicate an existing release, a past release, or 

a material threat of release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on the property or into the 

ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property. This includes hazardous substances and petroleum 

products. The Phase I ESA was prepared in accordance with the BIA Guidelines (602 DM Chapter 2) 

and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice E 1527-05. The ESA 

included site reconnaissance, review of federal and state regulatory agency records and databases, 

interviews with local officials and property owners and review of historical aerial photographs of the 6-

acre project site. Following is a summary of the site reconnaissance conducted on April 27, 2011 for each 

parcel. 

APN 165-050-011 – The southern portion of the parcel along Coyote Valley Boulevard and North State 

Street is generally flat graded land. The northern portion along the North State Street and Ridgeview 

Drive contains mixed oak woodland on a southern sloped hillside. 

APN 165-050-012 – The southwestern portion of the parcel is comprised of graded land, with the 

remainder of the parcel consisting of undeveloped oak woodland. 

APNs 165-050-013, 165-050-014 and 165-050-015 are comprised of undeveloped oak woodland. 

Database searches were conducted for records of known storage tank sites and known sites of hazardous 

materials generation, storage, or contamination. Databases were searched for sites and listings up to 1.0 

mile from a point roughly equivalent to the center of the 6-acre property. Environmental Data Resources, 

Inc (EDR) indicated two sites. 

There were three sites located within 0.50-miles of the Proposed Project Site. The first site is the Coyote 

Valley Agricultural Property located approximately 0.20-miles southwest of the Subject Property at 7601 

North State Street, Redwood Valley. The Coyote Valley Agricultural Property is listed on the Indian 

Underground Storage Tank (UST) and the Indian Leaking UST (LUST) databases as the previous 

location of a leaking tank. The site went through site investigations and subsequent site cleanup. The 

remedial work was completed in January 10, 2002. The tank and affected soils have been removed from 

the site. No other remedial actions were documented in the database report. 

The second site is the Ukiah Unified School District site located approximately 0.50-miles north of the 

Proposed Project Site at 8291 Pinecrest Drive, Redwood Valley. The Ukiah Unified School District site 
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is listed on the LUST database as a gasoline leak in 1991. The site required no remedial action and has 

been listed as a closed case since November 1994 (SWRCB, 2011). 

The third site is the Mrs. Denson’s Cookie Comp site located approximately 0.47-miles northwest of the 

Proposed Project Site at 9651 State Street, Redwood Valley. The Mrs. Denson’s Cookie Comp site is 

listed on the LUST database as a gasoline leak. The site required no remedial action and has been listed 

as a closed case since November 2003 (SWRCB, 2011). 

Based on the site reconnaissance of the project site, review of federal and state regulatory agency records 

and databases, interviews with property owners and review of historical aerial photographs, the Phase I 

ESA did not identify any Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) on the project site. 

REGULATORY SETTINGS

FEDERAL

At the federal level, the principal agency regulating the generation, transport and disposal of hazardous 

substances is the EPA, under the authority of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The 

USEPA regulates hazardous substance sites under the Comprehensive Environmental Response 

Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Applicable federal regulations are contained primarily in 

Titles 29, 40, and 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 

The following represent federal laws and guidelines governing hazardous substances. 

 Federal Water Pollution Control Act 

 Clean Air Act (CAA) 

 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 

 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 

 Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) 

 Guidelines for Carcinogens and Biohazards 

 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act Title III (SARA) 

 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 

 Safe Drinking Water Act 

 Toxic Substances Control Act 

The Tribe would be required to conform to federal regulations under 40 CFR 280, Technical Standards 

and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). 

Systems subject to these requirements are exempt from other federal regulation, including 40 CFR 112 

Oil Pollution Prevention, to eliminate redundancy and streamline paperwork. 
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40 CFR 280 includes requirements for tank installation, monitoring and reporting, corrective action, 

remediation and site cleanup, and tank closure and removal. The regulation cites industry standards for 

tank design, integrity testing, repair, corrosion protection, release detection, and interstitial monitoring. 

The regulation is implemented at the federal level by the USEPA. The implementing agency for the 

project site would be USEPA Region 9. 

MENDOCINO COUNTY GENERAL PLAN

Within the Mendocino County General Plan is a safety element that addresses wild land fires. For land 

areas of Mendocino County located outside of incorporated cities and federal lands fire suppression is the 

responsibility of the California Department of Forestry (CalFire). A written guide has been published by 

CalFire to aid government planners, developers and fire agencies in their fire prevention efforts. The 

publication (Fire Safe Guides for Residential Development in California) provides guidance in 

determining the extent of the fire hazard in a particular area based upon three factors, which are; fuel load, 

weather, and topography. These factors are used to determine a fire hazard severity classification that 

will then guide local government planners to clarify degrees of fire hazard in wild land areas and specify 

conditions under which use and development of specific areas can take place. 

3.12 VISUAL RESOURCES 

The project site is currently undeveloped. The northern portion of the project site contains oak woodland 

habitat and the southern portion of the project site has been graded free of vegetation (Figure 3-6). The 

visual characteristics of the project site and surrounding areas are typical of semi-rural development along 

US-101 within Mendocino County. Rural residential units, scattered retail uses, and agricultural support 

buildings are located along US-101 and surrounding County-maintained roads. Riparian vegetation is 

present along Forsythe Creek in the project vicinity. The Coyote Valley Casino and developments within 

the Coyote Valley Reservation are located southeast of the subject property along Coyote Valley 

Boulevard. 

Visual resources surrounding the project site include views of the surrounding mountains on the eastern 

and western edges of the Russian River Valley, as well as closer expanses of agricultural land and riparian 

woodlands along Forsythe Creek and the Russian River floodplains. Traffic is low within the project site 

with the exception of the US-101 corridor. 

The Mendocino County General Plan designation for the project site is Rural Residential (RR-1), which 

allows all agricultural uses as well as low-density residential housing related to owner- or tenant-operated 

agricultural uses. These parcels, located are zoned Rural Residential (RR) (Mendocino County, 2009). 

The property site is not located in the vicinity of a county designated scenic highway (Mendocino County, 

2009). However, Highway 20/ US-101 adjacent to the project site is an eligible state scenic highway; 

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Figure 3-6

Site Photographs

SOURCE: AES, 2011

PHOTO 1

PHOTO 3

PHOTO 2

PHOTO 4
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SECTION 4.0 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES 

In this section, environmental consequences are described for Alternative A (Proposed Action) and 

Alternative B (No-Action). Areas that are analyzed include direct and indirect impacts to land resources, 

water resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, socioeconomic conditions and 

environmental justice, transportation and circulation, land use, public services, noise, hazardous materials, 

and visual resources. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations state that direct impacts 

are those that are caused by the action and occur at the same time and place, while indirect impacts are 

caused by the action and occur later in time or further in distance, but are still reasonably foreseeable 

(CEQ 1508.8). Cumulative and growth-inducing effects of the Proposed Action are also assessed for 

each of these issue areas. 

4.1 ALTERNATIVE A - PROPOSED PROJECT 

4.1.1 LAND RESOURCES

TOPOGRAPHY

No major changes to topography would result from construction of the proposed homes, retail 

development, or related infrastructure. The Proposed Project would result in construction of a gas 

station/mini-mart and up to three single-family, detached residences. The development of the gas 

station/mini-mart would occur on previously disturbed flat ground adjacent to Coyote Valley Boulevard. 

Due to the existing topography of this area, only minimal grading and earthwork would be required to 

construct a level building pad. The residential units have been situated in locations with the project site 

that would require minimal grading to develop level building pads. These units would be access via a 

single driveway along Ridgeview Drive to the north of the project site. 

The sum total of grading that would be required for construction of the Proposed Project would be 

approximately 2.5 acres. Drainage patterns would be maintained as discussed in Section 4.1.2. Best 

Management Practices (BMPs) related to land resources are included in Section 2.1.9 and mitigation 

measures are included in Section 5.0. With implementation of these measures, impacts to topography 

would be less than significant. 

SEISMIC CONDITIONS

The projected earthquake magnitudes for the region indicate that the project site could potentially be 

exposed to future seismic shaking (CGS, 2011). Construction of the Proposed Project would adhere to 
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the standards equivalent to the California Building Code (CBC) regarding seismic protection. Use of 

these standards would allow ground shaking-related hazards to be managed from a geologic, 

geotechnical, and structural standpoint such that risks to the health or safety of workers or members of the 

public would be reduced. Therefore, impacts from potential seismic conditions would be less than 

significant. 

SOIL TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS

The soil types located within development areas on the project site are characterized by minimal slopes 

and slight erosion hazards. During construction of the development components, the exposure of soil 

increases the risk of erosion. With compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency 

(USEPA) General Construction National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit as 

described in Section 2.1.9 potential impacts would be less-than-significant. However, to further reduce 

potential impacts, the implementation of mitigation measures within Section 5.0, would further reduce the 

potential for on-site erosion.

MINERAL RESOURCES

As stated in Section 3.1.5, there are no known mineral resources within the project area, and the project 

site is located outside regions where significant mineral resources are likely to occur. Construction of the 

Proposed Project would not result in the loss of mineral resources. Therefore, a less-than-significant 

impact would result. 

4.1.2 WATER RESOURCES

SURFACE WATER, DRAINAGE, AND FLOODING

The Proposed Project (Figure 2-1) has been designed to avoid impacts to water resources located in the 

vicinity of the project site. Two ephemeral drainages are located within the project site, however both 

drainages are not located within development areas. The Proposed Project would increase impervious 

surfaces on the site through the construction of the gas station/mini-mart and the residential units. It is 

estimated that the full project buildout would increase impervious surfaces by approximately 2.5 acres. 

Increased impervious surfaces would result in increased peak flows and increased total discharge from the 

project site during wet weather events. If not properly managed, this could add increased stormwater 

flow to area drainage systems and possibly result in localized flooding. To reduce this impact, drainage 

would be directed through vegetated swales before entering existing stormwater collection lines within 

Coyote Valley Boulevard, as discussed in Section 2.1.9. Therefore, a less-than-significant impact to 

stormwater would occur. 

All parcels on which buildings and associated infrastructure would be constructed are located outside the 

FEMA-designated 100-year flood zone. Thus, no significant impacts related to flooding would occur. 
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WATER SUPPLY AND GROUNDWATER

Two options are available for domestic water supply for the Proposed Project. Under the first supply 

option, water would be drawn from an existing well on APN 165-050-11. If this on-site option for water 

supply is chosen, improvements would be made to the existing well, including the placement of a pump 

station and treatment facility. Additional improvements could include deepening and the installation of 

new well screens and casings. In addition, the protective measures listed in Section 2.1.9 would be 

implemented to reduce water demand. Due to the size of development components under Alternative A 

and the existence of an on-site well, groundwater impacts from Alternative A would be less than 

significant. 

Under the second option, potable water would be supplied through water service pipelines placed within 

roadways from the existing water treatment facility on the Coyote Valley Reservation. This internal 

Reservation water supply/treatment facility, treats water from wells within Rancheria, supplies existing 

homes, the Coyote Valley Casino, and community facilities and Tribal offices on the Coyote Valley 

Reservation. 

Because the proposed housing units would be occupied by Tribal members currently living in 

overcrowded units within the existing Coyote Valley Reservation, much of the water demand of the 

Proposed Project would offset existing demand from houses on the Rancheria. Due to the negligible 

increase in demand from the gas station/mini-mart, it is anticipated that the existing wells and treatment 

system would be able to accommodate the water demands of the project, including fire flows. 

WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL

Wastewater treatment and disposal for the Proposed Project would occur on-site through the development 

of individual septic systems, which would be installed and maintained according to County guidelines. 

Disposal of treated effluent would be through individual drainfields associated with the gas station/minimart and each individual residential unit. With the implementation of the BMPs listed in Section 2.1.9

potential impacts to water quality from the disposal of wastewater through septic systems would be less 

than significant. 

WATER QUALITY

Protective measures listed in Section 2.1.9 would be implemented during construction of the Proposed 

Project to reduce the potential for increased sediment erosion or discharge of other pollutants from the 

project site. The Tribe is required to adhere to the provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA) on trust 

property. To comply with these regulations and further reduce the effects of stormwater-associated 

pollutants, the Tribe must comply with the terms of the NPDES permit. This would include preparation 

and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and proper use of mitigation 

measures, as described in Section 5.0. Therefore, a less-than-significant impact to water quality would 

results. With implementation of the BMPs described in Section 2.1.9, along with the recommended 
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mitigation measures described in Section 5.0, less-than-significant impacts to water quality would be 

further reduced. 

4.1.3 AIR QUALITY

SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA

A significant impact would occur if the Proposed Project emits criteria air pollutants (CAPs) in a 

designated area of nonattainment or maintenance in an amount that exceeds general conformity de 

minimus thresholds and is not exempt from the Clean Air Act (CAA). 

A significant impact to climate change would occur if emissions from the Proposed Project exceed the 

Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) reporting threshold. 

 

CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL EMISSIONS

During construction and operation, the Proposed Project would not be exempt from the CAA due to the 

emission of CAPs; however, Mendocino County is in attainment for all federal CAPs . 

Since the Proposed Project is located in area of attainment for all federal CAPs, a general conformity 

review is not warranted. Estimated construction and operational emissions are provided in Table 4-1. 

Urban Emission (URBEMIS) software was used to estimate construction and operational emissions. The 

URBEMIS output files are provided in Appendix C.

TABLE 4-1 

UNMITIGATED CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONAL EMISSIONS 

Criteria Pollutants

Sources VOC NOx CO SOx PM10 PM2.5

tons per year

Construction Emissions 0.27 0.98 0.82 0.00 0.11 0.06

Operational Emissions 4.63 6.95 55.92 0.03 5.15 1.02

Conformity de minimus 

Levels N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

 Exceedance of 

Levels N/A N/A N/A N/A No N/A

N/A = Not Applicable; de minimus levels are not applicable due to attainment status 

(Refer to Section 3.4).

Source: URBEMIS 9.2.4, 2007 (Appendix C).

General Conformity Review 

As shown in Table 4-1 project-related PM10 emissions are below the federal de minimis level of 100 tons 

per year; therefore, the Proposed Project is considered to conform to the applicable state implementation 

plan (SIP) and would have a less than significant impact on local and regional air quality. 
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Climate Change 

The Proposed Project would emit greenhouse gases during construction and operation similar to all 

developments of similar size. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most prevalent GHG and is used as a 

measurement standard (CO2 equivalent) for other GHG such as methane. The CEQ has issued draft 

guidance for evaluating project-level climate change impacts under NEPA, which it is currently in the 

process of finalizing. The CEQ NEPA Guidance requires that a project’s GHG emissions be quantified 

and an analysis conducted, particularly if the project is projected to directly emit greater than 25,000 

metric tons (MT) per year of CO2. The guidance suggests that 25,000 metric tons of Carbon Dioxideequivalent provides a “useful indicator” for identifying when climate change analysis may prove 

“meaningful’; therefore, for this analysis a 25,000 MT threshold will be used. Although the Proposed 

Project would not directly emit greater than 25,000 MT per year of CO2, a quantification of projectrelated GHG emissions and an analysis is included below. 

GHG emissions were estimated using URBEMIS 9.2.4 air modeling program (Appendix C). URBEMIS 

9.2.4 air quality model estimated CO2 equivalent emissions at 112.46 tons per year (tpy) or 102.34 MT 

per year for construction and mobile and area operational emission at 2,919.73 tpy or 2,656.95 MT per 

year. Direct (construction and area source emissions) and Indirect (mobile source emissions) CO2e 

emissions would be well below the CEQ reporting standard of 25,000 MT per year; therefore, a less than 

significant climate change impact would result. 

4.1.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA

A project would be considered to have a significant impact on biological resources if it would: 

Have a substantial adverse effect on species having special status under the FESA; 

Have a substantial adverse effect on habitat necessary for the future survival of such species, 

including areas designated as critical habitat by the USFWS and areas designated as Essential 

Fish Habitat (EFH) by NMFS; 

Result in take of migratory bird species as defined by the MBTA (16 USC §703-712) or nongame and other bird species pursuant to California Fish and Game Code Sections 3503, 3503.5 

and 3800; or

Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the 

Clean Water Act through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means. 
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METHODOLOGY

The analysis of potential impacts is based on the existing biological setting, which is discussed in Section 

3.4. The evaluation of biological resources impacts is based on a comprehensive examination of the 

existing project site and the anticipated extent of habitats, wetland features, native trees, and the 

presence/absence or potential occurrence of special-status species that would be impacted by each of the 

proposed alternatives. 

ANTICIPATED IMPACTS TO BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Habitats 

Critical habitat for steelhead salmon (Oncorhynchus mykiss) occurs in Forsythe Creek, located to the 

south of the Proposed Project parcels. The next closest USFWS-designated critical habitat is for Marbled 

Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus), which occurs approximately seven miles to the west of the 

Proposed Project parcels. No other USFWS designated critical habitats occur in the vicinity or within the 

Proposed Project parcels. Due to the distance of the project site from these critical habitat units, and the 

fact that there is no suitable habitat for either of these species on the Proposed Project parcels, no impacts 

to critical habitats will occur. On-site construction and operational stormwater BMPs and mitigation 

measures would ensure that surface water leaving the project site would not degrade off-site waterways, 

including Forsythe Creek. With implementation of these BMPs and mitigation measures, impacts to this 

adjacent waterbody would therefore be less-than-significant. No mitigation is required. 

Wetland Features 

There are two ephemeral drainages that occur in the vicinity of the Proposed Project parcels. One 

ephemeral drainage #2 (ED 2) onsite has no direct or indirect hydrological connectivity to a traditional 

navigable waterway (water of the U.S.) and is not, therefore, considered jurisdictional waters under 

Section 404. The drainage pattern has been altered by the construction of access roads to the site, and the 

ephemeral drainage does not flow offsite, but instead loses its bed and bank and dissipates into sheet flow 

before reaching the southern edge of the Proposed Project parcels. The other ephemeral drainage (ED 1) 

is located adjacent to the Proposed Project’s western boundary along North State Street and is not within 

the Proposed Project footprint. Furthermore, the Proposed Project has been designed with BMPs 

included within Section 2.0 to avoid potential impacts to the ED 1 which connects to Forsythe Creek 

thence the Russian River, a traditional navigable waterway. The impact to wetlands would therefore 

be less-than-significant. Implementation of the mitigation measures in Section 5.0 would further reduce 

potential impacts. 

Special-Status Species 

Special-Status Plants

As previously discussed in Section 3.4, the project site does not provide habitat for any federally listed 

plants. Thus, the Proposed Project would not result in direct or indirect impacts to federally listed plants, 

and significant impacts would not occur. 
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Special-Status Wildlife

Potential nesting habitat is present within the Proposed Project site for migratory bird species and other 

birds of prey, including the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). If active nests are present in these areas, 

tree removal and other construction activities (including ground disturbance to grassland habitat) 

associated with development of the Proposed Project could result in impacts to these species. During 

construction of the Proposed Project, actions that cause direct injury or death of a migratory bird, removal 

of an active nest with eggs or nestling during the breeding season or any disturbance that results in nest 

abandonment or forced fledging of nestlings is considered a take under the MBTA. Upon implementation 

of the mitigation measures identified in Section 5.0, potential impacts to nesting bird species would be 

reduced to a less-than-significant level. 

4.1.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES

This section identifies direct and indirect impacts to cultural and paleontological resources that would 

result from implementation of the Proposed Project. 

ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES

For historic properties, a significant adverse impact would result if implementation of the undertaking 

resulted in one of the following effects to cultural resources that are listed, or eligible for listing, on the 

National Register of Historic Places (NRHP): 

 Physical destruction of or damage to all or part of the resource. 

 Alteration of a resource. 

 Removal of the resource from its historic location. 

 Change of the character of the resource’s use or of physical features within the resource’s 

setting that contribute to its historic significance. 

 Introduction of visual, atmospheric, or audible elements that diminish the integrity of the 

resource’s significant historic features; 

 Neglect of a resource that causes its deterioration. 

 Transfer, lease, or sale of the property. 

As part of the cultural resources study, a literature review, records search, Native American consultation, 

and pedestrian surveys for the presence of cultural resources were conducted within the project site. No 

potentially significant cultural resources were identified as a result of that effort. Therefore, no impacts to 

known historic properties would occur as a result of the undertaking. 

There is always a possibility, however remote, that significant subsurface cultural resources may exist in 

the project site, as archaeological sites may be buried with no surface manifestation. In addition, there is 

a remote possibility that an unanticipated discovery of human remains could occur. Development 

proposed as a part of this undertaking may adversely affect previously unknown subsurface prehistoric or 
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historic archaeological resources, including human remains. This would be a potentially significant 

impact. 

Mitigation measures are presented in Section 5.0 for the protection and treatment of unanticipated 

discoveries of archaeological resources and/or human remains. Implementation of these mitigation 

measures would reduce impacts to cultural resources to a less than significant level. 

PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES

With respect to paleontological resources, an impact would be considered significant if it directly or 

indirectly destroys such resources. As described in Section 3.5.4, indicators of paleontological resources 

within the project site are absent, and no such resources were observed in the course of site 

reconnaissance visits in 2011 by AES staff. Geologic formations that underlie the project site have a low 

probability of containing paleontological resources. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated. 

There is always the possibility, however slight, that previously unknown paleontological resources could 

be encountered during construction activities. Mitigation measures are presented in Section 5.0 for the 

protection and preservation of unanticipated discoveries of paleontological resources. Implementation of 

these mitigation measures would reduce impacts to paleontological resources to a less than significant 

level. 

4.1.6 SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Alternative A would remove the five project parcels totaling approximately 5 acres from the County’s 

property tax rolls, which would result in a loss of tax revenues. For the 2010-2011 tax year, the property 

taxes for the five proposed trust parcels totaled $5,151.40. Property taxes for individual parcels for the 

2009-2010 tax year are listed in Table 4-2 below: 

TABLE 4-2 

Property Taxes (2009-2010) for Proposed Trust Parcels 

APN Acreage Property Tax 

Collected

165-050-011 1.24 $1,058.28

165-050-012 1.34 $1,023.28

165-050-013 1.22 $1,023.28

165-050-014 1.15 $1,023.28

165-050-015 1.07 $1,023.28

Source: Mendocino County Assessor’s Office, 

2011 
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In determining impacts to the County’s tax base, the $5,151.40 loss in property taxes is diminutive, would 

not lead to any adverse physical effects, and therefore would not be a significant impact. No mitigation 

measures are warranted. 

The Proposed Project would include the development of a gas station/mini-mart and a maximum of three 

housing units. A minimal number of new students may attend local schools as a result of the Proposed 

Project. However, as residents expected to live in these new residential units are Tribal members 

relocating from overcrowded existing homes within the Coyote Valley Reservation and workers at the gas 

station/mini-mart are anticipated to already live within Mendocino County, any increase in school 

enrollment would be minimal. Therefore, no substantial adverse impacts to local school districts would 

occur, and no mitigation measures are warranted. 

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 

This environmental justice analysis was prepared using guidance from the CEQ for compliance with 

Executive Order (EO) 12898. The intent of this evaluation is to determine whether the Proposed Project 

would impose disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of (BIA’s) 

programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations. 

The project site is located in a rural area with no low-income populations identified adjacent to or near the 

project site. The Tribe likely qualifies as a minority population; however, the Proposed Project would 

provide beneficial effects to members of the Tribe. No low income or minority populations would be 

subjected to disproportionately high or adverse human health or environmental impacts. The Proposed 

Project is not anticipated to create any adverse impacts with regard to environmental justice, thus, a lessthan-significant impact would result. 

4.1.7 TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION

VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS

A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was created in 2006 for the development of an expanded casino 

development on the existing Coyote Valley Reservation (Abrams Associates 2006). This TIA, created for 

the casino expansion project that was never developed, conclude that the surrounding intersection and 

roadway operations in the project vicinity are well within acceptable levels of service (LOS), as 

determined according to Mendocino County and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 

Guide to the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies (Caltrans, 2002).. 

Trips generated by the housing component of the Proposed Project were estimated based on the Institute 

of Transportation Engineers’ 2008 Trip Manual, 8th Edition (ITE Manual), which assumes 9.57 vehicle 

trips per day per single-family residence with four occupants (ITE, 2008). However, it is assumed that all 

occupants of the proposed residential units are anticipated to relocate from overcrowded residential units 
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within the existing Coyote Valley Reservation, no new trips would occur; therefore, no trips from the 

residential portion of the Proposed Project are considered. 

The trip generation rate for the gas station/mini-mart component of the Proposed Project is 845.6 trips per 

day per 1,000 square feet (ITE, 2008). A conservative trip reduction rate of approximately 50 percent is 

assumed due to the proximity of the Proposed Project to the Coyote Valley Casino and lack of direct 

project access to North State Street and U.S. Highway 101 (US-101). The proposed gas station 

development would generate an estimated 1,480 new vehicle trips per day. It is estimated that 

approximately 20 percent of the project traffic would occur during the peak-hour, resulting in 

approximately 295 new vehicles per peak-hour. 

Trips generated by the Proposed Project are estimated to be 51 percent of the trips generated by the casino 

expansion project analyzed in the TIA (Abrams Associates 2006). The 2006 Abrams Associates TIA 

shows that traffic from the previous undeveloped casino project would not cause any of the project 

intersections or roadways to operate unacceptably, with the exception of the intersection at West Road 

and U.S. 101 southbound on-ramp. The intersection at West Road / U.S. 101 operated at an unacceptable 

LOS prior to proposed casino traffic, and the minimal increase in traffic identified in the 2006 TIA 

represented an impact (Abrams and Associates, 2006). Given that the Proposed Project consists of 50 

percent less traffic than the casino expansion project, an unacceptable level service would not occur at the 

intersection of West Road and U.S. 101 southbound on-ramp. Therefore, impacts to area intersections 

and roadways would be less than significant. 

BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND TRANSIT NETWORKS

The project would not generate a large number of new pedestrian trips, bicycling activity, or transit riders 

along US-101 or the other public roads in the area. Thus, no significant impacts are projected to these 

networks as a result of the Proposed Project. 

4.1.8 LAND USE

The Proposed Project would result in the construction of a gas station/mini-mart and three residential 

units. Although the development of a gas station/mini-mart on the subject property would be inconsistent 

with Mendocino County zoning and land use designations, the development would be compatible with 

retail/commercial developments along the US-101 corridor and rural residential developments within the 

Russian River Valley. Once the 6-acre site is brought into federal trust, the Mendocino County General 

Plan (2009) land use goals and policies would no longer apply to the project site. Due to the compatible 

land uses proposed on the project site, and the lack of conflicts between surrounding properties, the 

impact to land use would be considered less than significant. 
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COASTAL ZONE

The project site is located outside of the Coastal Zone. There are no activities that would directly affect 

coastal resources. BMPs proposed in Section 2.1.9 and mitigation measures included within Section 5.0

for management of stormwater runoff would reduce potential water quality impacts to a less than 

significant level. 

AGRICULTURE

In accordance with the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA), a Farmland Conversion Impact Rating 

(FCIR) form was completed during the environmental analysis of the project. The form was submitted to 

the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) on May 23, 2011. As discussed in Section 3.8.3, 

and identified in Appendix D, the project site did not receive a Farmland Conversion Impact Rating 

(FCIR) of 160 or above. Therefore, the impact to agriculture would be less than significant. 

4.1.9 PUBLIC SERVICES

WATER SUPPLY

Under Proposed Project, the project site would obtain water through existing groundwater wells, either on 

the existing Coyote Valley Reservation or from an existing well on APN 165-050-011, which would be 

improved as needed to meet domestic water demands. Either of these options would have no substantial 

impact on municipal water supplies. The potential effects to groundwater are discussed in Section 4.1.2. 

WASTEWATER SERVICE

Under this alternative, wastewater from the Proposed Project would be treated through installation of 

individual septic systems. With the implementation of the EPA general permit for septic systems 

discussed in Section 2.1.9, impacts would be less than significant. No impacts to municipal wastewater 

treatment providers would occur through the development of on-site septic systems. 

SOLID WASTE

Potential solid waste from construction would include paper, wood, glass, aluminum and plastics from 

packing materials; waste lumber; insulation; empty non-hazardous chemical containers; concrete; metal, 

including steel from welding/cutting operations; and electrical wiring. Solid waste from the construction 

of the gas station/mini-mart and residential developments would be typical in nature and would be 

collected by a local solid waste transportation company. 

Due to the assumed transfer of Tribal members from existing overcrowded residential units within the 

Coyote Valley Reservation to the three new residential units on the project site, the solid waste produced 

at these residences would already be calculated in the existing waste stream. As described in Section 

2.1.3, the gas/station mini-mart would approximately 8 part-time equivalent employees (equivalent to 4 

full-time employees). Retail Trade – Food Store facilities typically dispose of 2.9 tons of solid waste per 
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employee per year (Calrecyle, 2009); therefore, the gas station/mini-mart would generate approximately 

11.6 tons of waste per year. 

Waste disposal activities are anticipated to occur at the Potrero Hills Landfill, which accepts a permitted 

total of 4,330 tons per day (tpd) and has a remaining capacity of approximately 13,000,000 cubic yards 

(Calrecycle, 2011). Waste generated from Proposed Action would be less than 0.1 percent of the daily 

waste stream and would represent a negligible addition to the landfill. Therefore, construction and 

operation of the Proposed Action would not result in any significant adverse effect to the solid waste 

stream. 

ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Electrical and telephone infrastructure facilities are currently located on and near the project site. The 

Tribe will coordinate with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), regarding the extension of services to the 

project site. The project would use propane rather than natural gas, which it would contract directly from 

local supply companies in the area. No adverse utility service impacts would occur. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Under Public Law 280, 18 U.S.C. §1162, the State of California and other local law enforcement agencies 

have criminal enforcement authority on Tribal lands. The Coyote Valley Tribal Police Department with 

backup support from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office would continue to provide services to the 

project site. The planned facilities would result in a negligible increase in demands on the Sheriff’s 

Office. Calls for service would not be disproportionate to other residential or small commercial 

development in the County and the Tribe would continue to provide funding for services rendered by the 

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office; therefore, no significant impacts would occur. 

FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Construction-related impacts include the potential fire threat associated with equipment and vehicles 

coming into contact with wildland areas. Construction vehicles and equipment such as welders, torches, 

and grinders may accidentally spark and ignite vegetation or building materials. The increased risks of 

fire during the construction of the proposed facilities would be similar to that found at other construction 

sites and construction related impacts are considered potentially significant. With the implementation of 

the BMPs in Section 2.1.9 and mitigation measures described in Section 5.0, respectively; impacts would 

be less than significant. 

Use of the site for residential purposes and commercial uses (gas station/mini-mart) would create 

additional demand for fire protection, and could require more frequent responses from local fire-fighting 

agencies. The Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District (RVCFD) would continue to provide services to the 

project site through the service agreement with the Tribe (Appendix G). Therefore, impacts would be 

less than significant. 
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Increased emergency calls to 911 as a result of the Proposed Project may result in slight delays in 

response times or result in the need for ambulances to be dispatched from more distant locations. 

Because new demands would be minimal, the increased demand for emergency medical services would 

not create a significant impact.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Impacts to Ukiah Unified School District as a result of the Proposed Project would be negligible because 

all potential residents of the project site and employees at the gas station/mini-mart are expected to 

already live on the Coyote Valley Reservation or in nearby areas of Mendocino County. 

PARKS AND RECREATION

Residents of the new housing units are expected to be Tribal members who move from existing 

overcrowded residential units within the Reservation, and employees and patrons of the gas station/minimart, are assumed to be current Mendocino County residents. Development of the project is not 

anticipated to increase the number of park users enough to impact to local parks and recreation. 

Therefore, a less-than-significant impact to local parks or recreational facilities would occur 

4.1.10 NOISE

SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA 

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 2006 Construction Noise Handbook, an 

ambient noise level of 75 dBA, Leq is acceptable during construction (FHWA, 2006). The FHWA Noise 

Abatement Criteria (NAC) provides an operational noise threshold of 67 dBA, Leq for projects locating 

near residential land uses. 

CONSTRUCTION NOISE

Grading and construction activities associated with the Proposed Project would be intermittent and 

temporary in nature. The closest sensitive receptor that would be exposed to noise during project 

construction is a residence located approximately 150 feet north of where proposed residential unit 

construction within APNs 165-050-013, 165-050-014, and 165-050-015. 

Construction noise levels at and near the project site would fluctuate depending on the particular type, 

number, and duration of uses of various pieces of construction equipment. Construction-related material 

haul trips would raise ambient noise levels along haul routes, depending on the number of haul trips made 

and types of vehicles used. Table 4-3 shows typical noise levels 50 feet from the sources during different 

construction stages. 
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TABLE 4-3 

TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION NOISE LEVELS 

Construction Phase Noise Level (dBA, Leq)

*

Ground Clearing 84

Excavation 89

Foundations 78

Erection 85

Finishing 89

Notes: * Average noise levels correspond to a distance of 50 feet from the noisiest 

piece of equipment associated with a given phase of construction and 200 

feet from the rest of the equipment associated with that phase.

Leq: the equivalent sound level is used to describe noise over a specified

period of time, typically one hour, in terms of a single numerical value. The 

Leq is the constant sound level which would contain the same acoustic energy 

as the varying sound level, during the same time period (i.e., the average 

noise exposure level for the given time period).

Source: Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Assessment, May

2006.

Stationary point sources of construction noise attenuate (lessen) at a rate of 6 to 6.0-9.0 dBA per doubling 

of distance from the source, depending on environmental conditions (i.e., atmospheric conditions, 

topography and type of ground surfaces, noise barriers, etc.). Given the topography of the land in the 

vicinity of the project site and the abundance of trees in the vicinity of the project site a 8.0 dBA 

attenuation factor is appropriate. The maximum construction noise would be 89 dBA at 50 feet and 71 

dBA at 250 feet. Construction noise impacts would be temporary, intermittent, and would occur between 

the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Construction of the Proposed Project would not exceed the FHWA 

significance threshold of 75 dBA, Leq; therefore, noise from construction activities would be less than 

significant. 

OPERATION NOISE

The level of traffic noise depends on three things: l) the volume of the traffic, 2) the speed of the traffic, 

and 3) the number of trucks in the flow of the traffic. It is not anticipated that speed of traffic in the 

vicinity of the Project Site or the mix of trucks in the traffic would change during operation; however, 

with the implementation of the project the traffic volumes would increase. A doubling of traffic would 

increase the ambient noise level by 3 dBA, which is barely audible (FHA 2010). 

The primary source of noise in the area is generated by traffic along U.S. 101. Given the rural nature of 

the project area and the proximity of the project to U.S. 101, it is assumed for this analysis that the 

existing ambient noise level in the vicinity of the Proposed Project is 65 dBA. The assumption of an 

existing ambient noise level of 65 dBA at the subject property is conservative in nature due to the rural 

nature of the site and the location next to U.S. 101. The Proposed Project would result in an increase of a 

maximum of 137 new vehicles per peak hour on North State Street (refer to Section 4.1.7). The existing 

traffic on North State Street is estimated to be 359 vehicles per peak hour (Abrams Associates, 2006). 

Project project traffic would not double the existing traffic and ambient noise levels would increase to 

approximately 66.4 dBA. The Proposed Project would not increase the ambient noise level above the 
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FHWA NAC threshold of 67 dBA. Thus, there would be a less than significant impact resulting from 

noise during operation of the Proposed Project. 

4.1.11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

No hazardous materials have been identified on site or within a distance that would affect the Proposed 

Project. The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Appendix E) did not identify any hazardous 

materials on site or within a distance that would affect the Proposed Project. 

During the construction period, it is possible that hazardous materials, such as solvents, paint, and 

adhesives would be brought, stored, and used on site. As with any liquid and solid, during handling and 

transfer from one container to another, the potential for an accidental release exists. Depending on the 

relative hazard of the material, if a spill were to occur of significant quantity, the accidental release could 

pose both a hazard to construction employees as well as to the environment. Construction BMPs limit 

and often eliminate the impact of such accidental releases. Since contact with stormwater during 

construction is the primary means of transporting these contaminants offsite, appropriate BMPs for this 

impact are included in the construction stormwater BMPs in Section 5.2. With the implementation of 

these BMPs and compliance with federal laws relating to the handling of hazardous materials, no adverse 

affects associated with the accidental release would occur during construction. 

Although certain petroleum products are potentially hazardous under the ignitibility standard (flashpoint 

below 140 °F according to 40 CFR 261), they are exempt under many hazardous materials laws and are 

regulated under separate laws than all other hazardous materials. The proposed gas station would be 

equipped with underground storage tanks filled with petroleum products including gasoline and possibly 

diesel fuel. There is a potential for releases from storage and dispensing equipment at the proposed gas 

station. Spills and overfills result mainly from bad filling practices. Also unprotected steel tanks and 

piping can corrode and release product thorough holes caused by corrosion of the metal tank or piping. 

Material released through spills, overfills and leaks has the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff, or 

enter the surrounding groundwater through direct spilling or leaking into the surrounding soil. 

As stated in Section 2.1.6, the fuel storage tanks would comply with the provisions of 40 CFR Part 280, 

including Part 280.20 Performance Standards for new UST systems, which includes requirements for tank 

design, the installation and maintenance of leak detection and prevention systems, and spill and overfill 

controls to minimize the risk of release of petroleum into the environment. The standards are therefore 

protective of both public health and the environment (including soil and groundwater) through the 

prevention of accidental release which could lead to soil and groundwater contamination. 

Mitigation measures to ensure proper operation of the gas station in compliance with 40 CFR 280 are 

listed in Section 5.2. Compliance with the provisions of 40 CFR Part 280 would ensure that the impacts 

to public safety and environmental quality from accidental release of petroleum products, fire, explosion, 
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and vapor intrusion hazards are minimized. Therefore, no significant adverse effects associated with the 

operation of the gas station would occur. 

4.1.12 VISUAL RESOURCES

Impacts related to visual resources would be considered significant if the Proposed Project were to 

substantially alter or interrupt locally important scenic vistas, introduce visual elements that would 

conflict with the County’s General Plan goals regarding scenic resources, or create sources of 

inappropriate or excessive glare or nighttime illumination. 

The Proposed Project would result in the construction of up to three single-family homes and a gas 

station/mini-mart development. Development of the project site would complement existing rural 

development and retail developments along the U.S. 101 corridor. 

Single-family homes would be one to two stories, and would be located to take advantage of the natural 

setting and to minimize impacts to the oak woodland. The housing units would also be clustered to take 

advantage of a single access roadway and infrastructure, and minimize grading for building pads. The gas 

station/mini-mart would be located within a previously disturbed area to the south of the ridge which 

bisects the project site. The gas station/mini-mart would not be viewed from the existing residential units 

to the north of the project site due to existing vegetation and topography. 

The Proposed Project would not interrupt or substantially alter local views, or create any sources of glare 

or excessive nighttime illumination. Development would generally conform to the visual resources goals 

outlined in the Mendocino County General Plan, although once the property is taken into federal trust, 

County regulations and zoning would no longer apply. Visual impacts would be less than significant and 

no mitigation measures would be warranted. 

4.2 ALTERNATIVE B - NO-ACTION 

4.2.1 LAND RESOURCES

Under the No-Action Alternative, the land would not be taken into trust and the proposed Tribal housing 

and commercial development would not be built. The site would remain undeveloped, and land resources 

would not be adversely impacted. 

4.2.2 WATER RESOURCES

Under the No-Action Alternative, the proposed residential and commercial uses would not be developed; 

therefore, no improvements to domestic water supply facilities on the project site or on the existing 

Coyote Valley Reservation would be necessary. No additional impervious surfaces would be created on 

the project site. No adverse impacts to water resources would occur under the No-Action Alternative. 
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4.2.3 AIR QUALITY

Under the No-Action Alternative the site would remain undeveloped and none of the construction or 

operational air quality impacts identified for Alternative A would occur. No adverse impacts to air 

quality would occur under the No-Action Alternative. 

4.2.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Under the No-Action Alternative, no development would occur within the project site. As such, there 

would be no significant direct or indirect impacts to the biological resources within or in the vicinity of 

the project site. 

4.2.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES

Under the No-Action Alternative the project site would not be placed in trust for the benefit of the Tribe 

and no structures would be constructed. Therefore, there would be no adverse impacts to any unknown 

archaeological or paleontological resources on the site. 

4.2.6 SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS/ ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Under the No-Action Alternative, the Tribe would not receive any of the benefits associated with 

development on the project site. The five parcels comprising the project site would not be brought into 

trust and would remain on Mendocino County’s property tax rolls. 

4.2.7 TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION

Under the No-Action Alternative, there would be no Tribal housing or commercial development 

constructed on the project site, and consequently no increase in vehicular traffic on project area roadways. 

There would be no change in pedestrian, bicycle, or transit circumstances. 

4.2.8 LAND USE

Under the No-Action Alternative, the project site would remain under the jurisdiction of Mendocino 

County. No land use consistency or compatibility impacts would occur under this alternative. 

4.2.9 PUBLIC SERVICES

The No-Action Alternative would not increase demands on public services. No new utility extensions 

would be required. 
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4.2.10 NOISE

Under the No-Action Alternative, the project site would remain undeveloped. Any future development of 

the project site would be required to meet County zoning and General Plan guidelines. With regard to 

noise, the project site would not be a source of construction or operational noise. No noise impacts would 

occur under the No-Action Alternative. 

4.2.11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

No development would occur under this alternative, and the project site would remain in its undeveloped 

state. No hazardous material impacts would occur under the No-Action Alternative. 

4.2.12 VISUAL RESOURCES

Under the No-Action Alternative, the project site would remain in its current undeveloped state. Any 

future development of the project site would be required to meet County design standards. 

4.3 CUMULATIVE EFFECTS 

Potential cumulative impacts for each environmental issue area are discussed below. Cumulative impacts 

are defined in 40 CFR §1508.7 as the impacts: 

... on the environment which result from the incremental impact of the action when added to 

other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless what agency (federal or 

non-federal) or person undertakes such other actions. Cumulative impacts can result from 

individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time. 

Apart from the Proposed Project, there are no current or reasonably foreseeable future development 

projects in the vicinity of the project site which could be considered for the cumulative impact analysis. 

The potential for Tribal development on the Reservation and expansion of the Coyote Valley Casino was 

analyzed within a 2007 Tribal Environmental Impact Report (TEIR) for potential off-site impacts (AES, 

2007). As of the date of this EA, the development of the Coyote Valley Casino expansion is currently on 

hold indefinitely and is not a reasonably foreseeable development. 

4.3.1 LAND RESOURCES

The Proposed Project would incorporate measures to ensure proper design for site conditions to eliminate 

impacts to land resources (topography, soils, seismicity, and mineral resources). No potential cumulative 

impacts would be relevant to this issue area. 
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4.3.2 WATER RESOURCES

The Proposed Project would be required to comply with the CWA as it relates to stormwater runoff. The 

project site is located in the vicinity of Forsythe Creek, a 303d listed impaired waterbody for 

sedimentation/siltation and water temperature stressors (SWRCB, 2011). Compliance with USEPA 

stormwater pollution prevention requirements will prevent the Proposed Project from causing 

cumulatively significant surface water quality related impacts. Cumulative development in the vicinity of 

the project site located on State of California fee property would require erosion control measures and 

best management practices (BMPs) as required within Mendocino County construction permits and 

NPDES General Construction permits. Therefore, no cumulatively significant impact would occur. 

Water supply for surrounding rural residential units within the Russian River Valley is provided by either 

connection to municipal water agencies or development and operation of on-site groundwater wells. 

Although the underlying groundwater basin is currently strained due to previous drought conditions and 

downstream water rights issues, impacts to the groundwater basin would not be cumulatively significant, 

as the Proposed Project would use a relatively small increment of the available groundwater. Therefore, 

no cumulatively significant impact would occur. Mitigation to reduce on-site water consumption is 

specified in Section 5.3.

4.3.3 AIR QUALITY

Cumulative impacts to the air basin are addressed within the requirements of the CAA and the General 

Conformity Rule. Because Mendocino County is in attainment for all CAPs with the exception of 

CAAQS PM10, the Proposed Project warranted a General Conformity analysis. The Proposed Project is 

considered to conform to the applicable state implementation plan (SIP) due to emissions that are below 

the federal de minimis levels. Mitigation for potential cumulative impacts to air quality has been 

specified in Section 5.3 and similar measures have been implemented for local development. 

4.3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Potential impacts to biological resources on the project site, including potentially jurisdictional waters of 

the U.S., native trees, special-status species, and migratory birds, will be reduced to a less than significant 

level through measures incorporated into project construction and design (Section 2.1.7) and mitigation 

(Section 5.4). The Proposed Project would not impact designated critical habitat. Thus, cumulative 

impacts to biological resources would be less than significant. 

4.3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES

Cumulative effects to cultural resources typically occur when sites that contain cultural features or 

artifacts are disturbed by development. As these resources are destroyed or displaced, important 

information is lost and connections to past events, people and culture is diminished. No significant 
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cultural resources were identified within or adjacent to the project site. However, the records search and 

archival research indicate that the study area is in a region sensitive for both prehistoric/pre-contact 

resources and historic-period resources. Based on this sensitivity, the Proposed Project may impact 

previously unknown archaeological resources, as these sites may be buried with no surface manifestation. 

Significant cumulative impacts to unknown cultural resources could occur if sites continued to be lost, 

damaged, or destroyed without appropriate recordation or data recovery. Mitigation for potential 

cumulative impacts to unknown cultural resources has been specified in Section 5.5 and similar measures 

have been implemented for all local Tribal development. Continued implementation of these measures 

would ensure that cumulative impacts remain less than significant. 

4.3.6 SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

The Proposed Project, when considered in combination with other projects, would not lead to a significant 

adverse cumulative impact to socioeconomic conditions or environmental justice. The Tribal

development of the Proposed Project has resulted in a beneficial effect for the recognized minority 

population of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians. 

4.3.7 TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION

VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS

Because no other current or reasonably foreseeable future projects are known, cumulative traffic volumes 

would be those estimated for the Proposed Project in conjunction with existing local traffic, including 

traffic oriented toward the Coyote Valley Casino. Recent traffic studies have shown that local 

intersections and segments of US-101 operate at acceptable levels of service, with sufficient remaining 

roadway capacity to ensure a less than significant impact from the addition of Proposed Project traffic. 

Cumulative impacts to vehicle transportation networks would be less than significant. 

BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND TRANSIT NETWORKS

The Proposed Project would not result in an increase in bicycling or transit rider activity. Additionally, 

the project would not adversely affect pedestrian or bicycle networks in conjunction with other 

developments in the project vicinity. No significant cumulative impacts would occur. 

4.3.8 LAND USE

If taken into Federal trust, the project site would not be subject to Mendocino County jurisdiction 

regarding land uses. Any surrounding cumulative projects on fee land, however, would be subject to 

local land use regulations. Since the project alternatives are generally consistent with the existing and 

proposed land uses in the vicinity, no cumulative land use impacts would occur. 
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AGRICULTURE

The retention or development of agricultural land is largely a policy consideration for governmental 

entities. Prime and unique agricultural lands are considered a limited and valuable resource. Impacts to 

these lands must therefore be analyzed according to NEPA and the FPPA. All land uses in the region are 

subject to approval by local government entities. The developers of any nearby projects on fee land 

would be required to comply with local jurisdictional approval. Considering that the Proposed Project 

site would not remove lands from current agricultural production, cumulatively significant impacts to 

agricultural land would not occur. 

4.3.9 PUBLIC SERVICES

Public services for the Proposed Project would be accommodated by existing and planned public services, 

or would be provided by the Tribe’s own facilities. As development of other areas continues, the 

combined need for public services may create a cumulative impact. However, all future projects on fee 

land in the region would be subject to approval by local governments, and would include provisions for 

public services. As a result, the Proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts to 

public services. 

4.3.10 NOISE

Traffic noise would dominate the noise environment in the area surrounding the project site during 

cumulative conditions. The Proposed Project, in combination with the proposed cumulative projects in 

the area, would cause a less than significant impact with regard to noise. 

4.3.11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

There is the potential for impacts related to hazardous materials during construction of the Proposed 

Project as well as the other cumulative projects. All developments of similar scope would require the 

implementation of mitigation measures similar to those listed in Section 5.11 regarding hazardous 

materials storage and use. Any new developments would be required to adhere to State and municipal 

regulations regarding the delivery, handling, and storage of hazardous materials, thereby reducing the risk 

to the public’s health and welfare due to accidental exposure. Therefore, there are no significant 

cumulative hazardous materials impacts associated with the Proposed Project. 

4.3.12 VISUAL RESOURCES

Development of the project site under the Proposed Project would be generally consistent with nearby 

rural development, with no significant impacts to scenic views or features. All development would be 

designed to complement the scenic resources of Mendocino County. Any future development in the 

vicinity would be subject to County review and approval, and potentially significant impacts to visual 

resources would require mitigation. Therefore, the Proposed Project, when considered in combination 
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with other past and unknown future actions, would not lead to a significant cumulative impact to visual 

resources. 

4.4 INDIRECT AND GROWTH-INDUCING EFFECTS 

Under NEPA, indirect and growth-inducing effects of a Proposed Project must be analyzed (40 CFR 

§1508.8[b]). The CEQ Regulations define indirect effects as effects that are caused by the action and are 

later in time or further removed in distance, but are still reasonably foreseeable. 

Growth-inducing effects are defined as effects that foster economic or population growth, either directly 

or indirectly. Direct growth inducement could result, for example, if a project included the construction 

of a new residential development. Indirect growth inducement could result if a project established 

substantial new permanent employment opportunities (e.g., new commercial, industrial, or governmental 

enterprises) or if it removed obstacles to population growth (e.g., expansion of a wastewater treatment 

plant to increase the service availability). Section 4.4.1 assesses the potential for direct and indirect 

growth-inducing effects caused by the alternatives. Other indirect effects are analyzed in previous 

sections by issue area. 

4.4.1 GROWTH-INDUCING EFFECTS

Growth inducement may constitute an adverse impact if the increased growth is not consistent with or 

accommodated by the land use and growth management plans and policies for the area affected. Local 

land use plans provide for development patterns and growth policies that allow for orderly development 

supported by adequate public services and utilities such as water supply, roadway infrastructure, sewer 

services, and solid waste disposal services. A project that would induce “disorderly” growth (i.e., would 

conflict with local land use plans) could indirectly cause adverse environmental or public service impacts. 

A portion of development within the Proposed Project includes the construction of new housing for Tribal 

members. Many Tribal members are currently residents of Mendocino County, notably the existing 

Coyote Valley Rancheria and surrounding rural areas, and these families and individuals would constitute 

the majority of the expected residents of the new housing. Few long-term or permanent employment 

opportunities would be created through the operation of the on-site gas station/mini-mart. Therefore, it is 

anticipated that the net direct local population growth resulting from the project would be minimal. 

Analyses of the adequacy of local infrastructure and services are included in the discussion of 

environmental consequences for each proposed Alternative. No significant, unmitigatible impacts have 

been identified that would result from the Proposed Project. Utility infrastructure would not be improved 

or expanded to increase service availability to any areas surrounding the project site. The domestic water 

supply and wastewater treatment would only serve Tribal development on the existing Rancheria and/or 
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on the proposed trust property. Therefore, growth-inducing impacts would be less than significant for 

both of the proposed development alternatives. 
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MITIGATION MEASURES
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SECTION 5.0 

MITIGATION MEASURES 

5.1 LAND RESOURCES 

Implementation of the protective measures described in Section 2.1.9, along with the mitigation measures 

below shall minimize potential impacts related to land resources. These measures are recommended for 

Alternative A.

 A detailed grading and drainage plan shall be prepared by a licensed professional prior to site 

development. 

 All site preparation and earthwork construction in the field shall be performed by licensed 

contractors. 

 Suitability of earth and construction materials shall be determined by a licensed professional 

employing geotechnical/soils laboratory testing standards according to standard engineering 

practice. 

 All grading plans, subsurface investigations, and slope stability and seismic design calculations as 

well as all foundation and building design parameters shall be produced under the supervision of 

appropriate licensed professionals. 

 Construction on expansive soils shall be mitigated by using specialized grading techniques or 

designing structural foundations to withstand expansion pressures. 

 Prior to finalization of the grading and development plans for the property, design-level 

geotechnical specifications addressing the specific grading and development plans shall be 

developed. The specifications should include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Site, building, and facility-specific grading recommendations regarding site preparation, 

clearing and grubbing. 

Select grading procedures, remedial grading procedures, material suitability and compaction 

criteria. 

Evaluation of soil expansion and corrosion potential. 

Building-specific foundation design parameters. 

Site-specific seismic design parameters. 

5.2 WATER RESOURCES 

Implementation of the protective measures described in Section 2.1.9, along with the recommended 

mitigation measures below, would minimize potential impacts to water resources related to the 

construction of Alternative A. 
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 All storm drains shall be equipped with silt and grease traps to remove oils, debris, and other 

pollutants. Storm drain inlets shall also be labeled “No Dumping-Drains to Rivers and Streams.” 

 The parking lot shall be designed to allow stormwater runoff to be directed toward vegetative 

filter strips to help control sediment. 

 Gasoline and diesel refueling sites should be contoured to drain into oil/water catchment basins. 

 The gas station shall be designed and constructed in accordance with all Federal regulations 

governing gasoline operations. Specific design, construction and operation practices shall include 

the following to prevent spills, overfills, and corrosion: 

The gas station shall be equipped with catchment basins of sufficient size to contain small 

spills. As a minimum, the basin shall be large enough to contain what may spill when the 

delivery hose is uncoupled from the fill pipe. Any spilled fuel shall be removed and disposed 

of immediately. 

Gas station attendants and delivery personnel shall follow industry standard filling practices 

such as American Institute recommended Practice 1007, “Loading and Unloading of 

MC306/DOT 406 Cargo Motor vehicles.” Filling practices shall include provisions that 

ensure that the volume available in the tank is greater than the volume of product to be 

transferred to the tank before the transfer is made; and that the transfer operation is monitored 

constantly to prevent overfilling and spilling. 

Gasoline storage tanks shall be equipped with overfill protection such as automatic shutoff 

devices, overfill alarms or ball and float valves. 

Gasoline storage tanks shall be constructed to meet Federal corrosion performance standards. 

Gasoline storage tanks shall be periodically inspected to ensure that the tank is structurally 

sound and free of corrosion or holes. Frequency of inspections shall be consistent with 

Federal requirements. 

The tanks shall be equipped with leak detection systems to provide early detection of leaks 

from the tanks and dispensing equipment. 

Require low flow toilets, faucets, and other water-using appliances. 

5.3 AIR QUALITY 

The Tribe shall implement the following mitigation measures for Alternative A. 

 Set a five-minute idling time for construction and commercial delivery vehicles. 

 Require energy efficient designed building. 

 Incorporate “Green Building” methodologies. 
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 Require the use of energy-efficient appliances in new residences. 

 To the extent possible, require energy efficient lighting. 

 Construct residences in a manner that would take advantage of shade, prevailing winds, and 

landscaping to reduce energy use. 

5.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 

Implementation of the protective measures and BMPs described in Section 2.1.9, along with the 

mitigation measures below, would ensure that impacts to biological resources associated with Alternative 

A is less than significant. 

The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to avoid and/or reduce impacts to any 

potentially occurring migratory bird species within the project site: 

If construction begins during the nesting season for raptors and other migratory birds (between 

March 1 and September 15), a biologist whose qualifications are acceptable to USFWS and/or 

CDFG agency staff, shall conduct a pre-construction survey for active nests within 250 feet of the 

Proposed Project site no more than 14 days prior to construction. If no active nests are found, 

then no further mitigation is necessary. 

If any active nests are located in the Proposed Project parcels, a minimum 100-foot diameter 

buffer zone shall be established around the nest. Appropriately-sized avoidance setbacks shall be 

established by the qualified biologist. The size and scale of nesting bird avoidance setbacks is 

dependent upon the species of nesting bird observed and the habitat in which that the nest occurs. 

A biologist shall monitor nests weekly during construction to evaluate potential nesting 

disturbance caused by construction activities. The boundary of the buffer shall be marked with 

yellow caution tape, surveyor’s flagging, pin flags, stakes, etc. The buffer zone shall be 

maintained until the end of the breeding season or until the young have fledged. No construction 

activities shall occur within 100 feet of a nest while young are still present in the nest. The 

biological monitor will have the authority to stop construction if construction results in evidence 

of disturbance to nesting birds or potential nest abandonment. The caution tape, surveyor’s 

flagging, pin flags, stakes, etc., may be removed when the biologist confirms that the nest(s) is no 

longer occupied and all young have fledged. 

If an active nest occurs in a tree scheduled for removal or during demolition of an existing 

structure, the species of nesting bird shall be determined to identify whether the species is 

protected under the MBTA. The nest shall be preserved until the USFWS is contacted to obtain 

guidance on alternative buffers based on the species requirements. 

The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to avoid and/or reduce impacts to any 

potentially jurisdictional waters of the U.S. on or in the vicinity of the project site: 
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The Proposed Project shall avoid all potentially jurisdictional waters of the U.S. or a Section 404 

permit shall be obtained from the USACE if jurisdictional waters cannot be avoided. 

To the extent feasible, proposed construction activities that would occur within the vicinity of 

jurisdictional waters of the U.S. shall be conducted during the dry season (i.e., April 15 through 

October 15) to further reduce sedimentation within the watershed. 

5.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES 

The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to reduce the potential for significant 

construction-related impacts to previously unknown cultural resources, including archaeological sites, 

human remains, and/or paleontological resources: 

 In the event that any prehistoric or historic cultural resources are discovered during grounddisturbing activities, all work within 50 feet of the resources shall be halted and a Coyote 

Valley tribal representative and BIA archaeologist shall be consulted to assess the significance 

of the find. If any find is determined to be significant by the qualified professionals, then 

appropriate agency and tribal representatives shall meet to determine the appropriate course of 

action. 

 If human remains are encountered, work shall halt in the vicinity of the find and the Mendocino 

County Coroner shall be notified immediately. Pursuant to 36 CFR Part 800.13 of NHPA: 

Post-Review Discoveries, and 43 C.F.R. § 10.4 (2006) of the Native American Graves 

Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA): Inadvertent Discoveries, the Coyote Valley Tribal 

representative and BIA archaeologist will also be contacted immediately. No further ground 

disturbance shall occur in the vicinity of the find until the County Coroner, Tribal Official, and 

BIA archaeologist have examined the find and agreed on an appropriate course of action. If the 

remains are determined to be of Native American origin, the BIA representative shall notify a 

Most Likely Descendant (MLD). The MLD is responsible for recommending the appropriate 

disposition of the remains and any grave goods. 

5.6 SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS/ ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 

No mitigation is warranted for Alternative A. 

5.7 TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION 

No mitigation is warranted for Alternative A. 

5.8 LAND USE 

No mitigation is warranted for Alternative A. 
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5.9 PUBLIC SERVICES 

Implementation of the protective measures and BMPs described in Section 2.1.9, along with the 

mitigation measures below, would ensure that the construction and operation of Alternative A would have 

a less than significant impact on fire and emergency services. 

 To minimize the risk of fire and the need for fire protection services during construction, any 

construction equipment that normally includes a spark arrester shall be equipped with a spark 

arrester in good working order. This includes, but is not limited to, vehicles, heavy equipment, 

and chainsaws. 

 During construction, staging areas, welding areas, or areas slated for development using sparkproducing equipment would be cleared of dried vegetation or other materials that could serve as 

fire fuel. To the extent feasible, the contractor would keep these areas clear of combustible 

materials in order to maintain a firebreak. 

 Fire extinguishers shall be maintained onsite and inspected on a regular basis. 

 An evacuation plan shall be developed for the proposed development in the event of a fire 

emergency. 

 Require construction to reuse and recycle construction waste. 

5.10 NOISE 

No mitigation is warranted for Alternative A. 

5.11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 

The mitigation measures listed below are recommended to reduce potential impacts associated with 

construction and operation of Alternative A.

 Potentially hazardous materials, including fuels, shall be stored away from drainages and 

secondary containment shall be provided for all hazardous materials during construction. 

 Vehicles and equipment used during construction shall be provided proper and timely 

maintenance to reduce potential for mechanical breakdowns leading to a spill of materials into 

water bodies. Maintenance and fueling shall be conducted in an area that meets the criteria set 

forth in the spill prevention plan. 

5.12 VISUAL RESOURCES 

No mitigation is warranted for Alternative A. 
SECTION 6.0 

CONSULTATION, COORDINATION, AND LIST OF PREPARERS
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SECTION 6.0 

CONSULTATION, COORDINATION, AND LIST OF 

PREPARERS 

6.1 FEDERAL AGENCIES CONSULTED 

United States Department of Interior – Bureau of Indian Affairs 

John Rydzik, Chief, Division of Environmental, Cultural Resource Management 

and Safety, Pacific Regional Office 

Chad Broussard, Environmental Protection Specialist, Pacific Regional Office 

Patrick O’Mallan, Environmental Protection Specialist, Pacific Regional Office 

Dan Hall, Regional Archaeologist, Pacific Regional Office 

United States Fish and Wildlife Service 

Informal consultation, Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office 

Natural Resource Conservation Service 

Carol Mandel, District Conservationist 

6.2 STATE AGENCIES CONSULTED

California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Historic Preservation 

Wayne Donaldson, State Historic Preservation Officer 

Native American Heritage Commission 

Katy Sanchez, Program Analyst 

6.3 TRIBES CONSULTED 

Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians 

Pinoleville Pomo Nation 

Potter Valley Tribe 

Redwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo 

Round Valley Reservation / Covelo Indian Community 
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6.4 LOCAL AGENCIES CONSULTED

Mendocino County Environmental Health Department 

Mendocino County Planning Department 

Mendocino County Assessor’s Office 

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office 

Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire District 

Calpella County Water District 

Redwood Valley County Water District 

6.5 PREPARERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 

Analytical Environmental Services (AES) 

Project Director, David Zweig 

Project Manager, John Meerscheidt 

Deputy Project Manager, David Sawyer 

AES Technical Staff: 

Laura Burris 

Peter Bontadelli 

Erin Quinn 

Dana Hirschberg 

Glenn Mayfield 

Michelle Kaye, Ph.D 
SECTION 7.0 

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SECTION 7.0 

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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A 

BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS

PINE CREST FEE-TO-TRUST

MAY 2011

PREPARED FOR

Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians

7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

(707) 485-8723

www.coyotevalleytribe.com

PREPARED BY

Analytical Environmental Services

1801 7th Street, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95811

(916) 447-3479

www.analyticalcorp.com
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS

PINE CREST FEE-TO-TRUST

MAY 2011

PREPARED FOR

Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians

7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

(707) 485-8723

www.coyotevalleytribe.com

PREPARED BY

Analytical Environmental Services

1801 7th Street, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95811

(916) 447-3479

www.analyticalcorp.com
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May 2011 Biological Assessment 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

COYOTE VALLEY FEE-TO-TRUST PROJECT – 

BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Project Location ....................................................................................................................1

2.0 PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................... 1

3.0 METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Background Information .......................................................................................................6

3.2 Standard References ..............................................................................................................6

3.3 Field Surveys and Analysis ...................................................................................................6

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING ................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Soils.......................................................................................................................................7

4.2 Wildlife .................................................................................................................................7

4.3 Habitat Types ........................................................................................................................9

5.0 SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES ..................................................................................................... 12

5.1 USFWS Designated Critical Habitats .................................................................................14

5.2 Special Status Plants ...........................................................................................................14

5.3 Special Status Wildlife ........................................................................................................14

6.0 WETLANDS AND OTHER WATERS OF THE U.S. .............................................................. 16

7.0 IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ........................................................................... 17

7.1 Significance Criteria ...........................................................................................................17

7.2 Plants ...................................................................................................................................17

7.3 Wildlife ...............................................................................................................................17

7.4 Wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S. ..............................................................................18

8.0 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................. 20
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LIST OF FIGURES 

Figure 1 Regional Location Map ...................................................................................................... 2 

Figure 2 Site and Vicinity ................................................................................................................. 3 

Figure 3 Aerial Photograph ............................................................................................................... 4 

Figure 4 Soils Map ............................................................................................................................ 8 

Figure 5 Habitat Types .................................................................................................................... 10 

Figure 6 Site Photographs ............................................................................................................... 11 

Figure 7 CNDDB 5-Mile Radius Map ............................................................................................ 13 

Figure 8 USFWS Critical Habitats .................................................................................................. 15 

ATTACHMENTS 

Attachment 1 USFWS, CNDDB, and CNPS Lists and Potentially Occurring Species Table 

Attachment 2 Plant and Animal Species Observed within the Parcel Boundaries
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 

This Biological Assessment (BA) has been prepared for the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to 

support an application by the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians (Tribe) for land to be placed into 

federal trust (Proposed Action). This BA documents sensitive biological habitats and special status 

species that may occur or be affected by the fee-to-trust acquisition and subsequent development of six 

(6)± acres of land known as the “Pine Crest Property” (Proposed Project) in Mendocino County, 

California (Figure 1). 

The purpose of this BA is to determine whether the Proposed Project would jeopardize the continued 

existence of any federally or state listed or proposed threatened and endangered species (i.e., plants or 

animals, fish, or invertebrates), or destroy or adversely modify designated or proposed critical habitat. 

The following information is provided to comply with statutory requirements to use the “best scientific 

and commercial data” available when assessing the risks posed to listed and/or proposed species and 

designated and/or proposed critical habitat by proposed federal actions. This BA was prepared in 

accordance with legal requirements set forth under Section 7 of the FESA (16 U.S.C. 1536 (c)), and the 

implementing regulations (50 CFR 402). 

1.1 PROJECT LOCATION

The Proposed Project is located at the northeastern corner of North State Street and Coyote Valley 

Boulevard in unincorporated Mendocino County, California approximately seven miles north of the City 

of Ukiah (Figure 1). North State Street is a frontage road for Highway 101. The Proposed Project is 

located in Section 9 of the “Redwood Valley, California” U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute 

topographic quadrangle (quad) within Township 16 North and Range 12 West, Mt. Diablo Baseline and 

Meridian (Figure 2). The 6± acre proposed development area (Proposed Project site) is located within 

five parcels (Proposed Project parcels) including Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): APNs 165-050-11, 

165-050-012, 165-050-013, 165-050-014, and 165-050-015. 

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT 

The Proposed Project consists of two main components: (1) place 5 parcels that total approximately 6 

acres (APNs 165-050-11, 165-050-012, 165-050-013, 165-050-014, and 165-050-015) into Federal trust, 

and (2) construct up to three residential units and a gas station/mini mart. The first portion of the 

Proposed Project consists of the fee simple conveyance of the approximately 6-acre site into Federal trust 

for the benefit of the Tribe. This trust action would shift civil regulatory jurisdiction over the five parcels 

from the State of California and Mendocino County to the Tribe and the federal government. After the 

Property is transferred to federal trust, the State and County would continue to exercise criminal 

jurisdiction under 18 U.S.C. §1162 (Public Law 280) and other federal laws pertaining to jurisdiction in 

Indian country. The Tribe would develop the Proposed Project site to provide up to three residential 

single-family units. An aerial photograph of the Proposed Project site plan is provided in Figure 3. 
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Residential housing units would be sited to utilize existing access roads, minimize the number of trees 

that would need to be removed, and avoid impacts to biological resources. Most of the expected residents 

of the proposed housing would be Tribal members who currently live on the existing Coyote Valley 

Rancheria. 

2.1 AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION MEASURES

The following measures shall be incorporated into the project design and/or implemented at the time of 

construction to avoid or minimize potential adverse effects on sensitive species and habitats. Potential 

adverse effects and mitigation are discussed further in Section 7.0: 

• If construction begins during the nesting season for raptors and other migratory birds (between 

February and October), a biologist whose qualifications are acceptable to USFWS agency staff, 

shall conduct a pre-construction survey for active nests within 250 feet of the Proposed Project 

site no more than 14 days prior to construction. If no active nests are found, then no further 

mitigation is necessary; 

• If any active nests are located in the Proposed Project parcels, a minimum 100-foot diameter 

buffer zone shall be established around the nest. Appropriately-sized avoidance setbacks shall be 

established by the qualified biologist. The size and scale of nesting bird avoidance setbacks is 

dependent upon the species of nesting bird observed and the habitat in which that the nest occurs. 

A biologist shall monitor nests weekly during construction to evaluate potential nesting 

disturbance caused by construction activities. The boundary of the buffer shall be marked with 

yellow caution tape, surveyor’s flagging, pin flags, stakes, etc. The buffer zone shall be 

maintained until the end of the breeding season or until the young have fledged. No construction 

activities shall occur within 100 feet of a nest while young are still present in the nest. The 

biological monitor will have the authority to stop construction if construction results in evidence 

of disturbance to nesting birds or potential nest abandonment. The caution tape, surveyor’s 

flagging, pin flags, stakes, etc., may be removed when the biologist confirms that the nest(s) is no 

longer occupied and all young have fledged; 

• If an active nest occurs in a tree scheduled for removal or during demolition of an existing 

structure, the species of nesting bird shall be determined to identify whether the species is 

protected under the MBTA. The nest shall be preserved until the USFWS is contacted to obtain 

guidance on alternative buffers based on the species requirements; 

• To the extent feasible proposed construction activities that would occur within the vicinity of 

jurisdictional waters of the U.S. shall be conducted during the dry season (i.e., April 15 through 

October 15) to further reduce sedimentation within the watershed; and 

• Appropriate BMPs such as, but not limited to, the use of natural fiber rolls or matting, rootwad 

revetments, stacked stone, etc. shall be employed to further reduce impacts to waters of the U.S. 

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3.0 METHODOLOGY 

3.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Background information on special status species and their communities in the vicinity of the Proposed 

Project was obtained from the following sources: 

• USFWS Arcata Office list, accessed on March 21, 2011, of federally listed special status species 

with the potential to occur on or be affected by the Proposed Project in the “Redwood Valley” 

quad (USFWS, 20011) (Attachment 1); 

• California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) query, dated March 21, 2011, of special status 

species known to occur in the “Redwood Valley” quad and the surrounding eight quads (CDFG, 

2003) (Attachment 1); 

• CNDDB query of special status species known to occur within five miles of the project parcels 

using geographic information systems (GIS) software (CDFG, 2003; CNDDB, 2011); 

• CNPS online inventory, accessed March 21, 2011, for special status species known to occur in the 

“Redwood Valley” quad and the surrounding eight quads (CNPS, 2011) (Attachment 1); and 

• Aerial photographs and topographic maps of the Proposed Project parcels.

3.2 STANDARD REFERENCES

Standard references used for the biology and taxonomy of plants include: Abrams (1951, 1960), CNPS 

(2009), CDFG (2003), Hickman, ed. (1993), Mason (1957), Munz (1959), and Sawyer and Keeler-Wolf 

(1995). Standard references used for the biology and taxonomy of wildlife include Behler and King 

(1979), Moyle (2002), CDFG (2009, 2005a, 2005c), California Herps (Nafis, 2009), Ehrlich et al. (1988), 

Jennings and Hayes (1994), Peterson (1990), Sibley (2000), and Stebbins (2003). 

3.3 FIELD SURVEYS AND ANALYSIS

Analytical Environmental Services (AES) biologist Laura Burris conducted a biological survey of the 

Proposed Project on April 27, 2011. The biological survey consisted of evaluating biological 

communities and documenting potential habitats for special status species with the potential to occur 

within the vicinity of the Proposed Project parcels, as well as a focused rare plant survey conducted 

within the evident and identifiable bloom period for plants that could occur on the parcels. Habitat 

classifications were based on the systems presented in A Manual of California Vegetation, Second Edition

(Sawyer and Keeler-Wolf, 2009), Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Communities of California

(Holland, 1986), and A Guide to Wildlife Habitats of California (Mayer and Laudenslayer, 1988), but 

have been modified to reflect the current existing site conditions. A list of plant and wildlife species 

observed within the Proposed Project parcels is provided in Attachment 2. Wetlands and other aquatic 

habitats were classified using the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (USFWS, 2011), the 

Classification System for Wetland and Deepwater Habitats (Cowardin et al., 1979), and criteria defined in 
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the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987) and Arid West Regional 

Supplement (USACE, 2008). 

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 

The Proposed Project parcels are located in the western Inner North Coast Ranges district of the North 

Coast Ranges subregion within the greater California Floristic Province (CA-FP; Hickman, 1993). This 

district is characterized in general by chaparral and pine/oak woodland, with low rainfall and hot, dry 

summers (Hickman, 1993). The average regional climate data in the vicinity of the Proposed Project 

parcels were obtained from the Ukiah, California (049122) climate station and were recorded between 

1906 and 2005. The average annual maximum temperature is 73.9 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and the 

average minimum annual temperature is 43.7°F. The average annual precipitation is 37.26 inches 

(WRCC, 2011). The topography is comprised of sloped terrain with elevations that range from 

approximately 700 feet to 750 feet above mean sea level (amsl). 

Surrounding land uses consist primarily of residential and light agriculture, with tribal land to the south, 

Highway 101 to the west, and light residential and agriculture to the north and east. 

4.1 SOILS

As shown in Figure 4, three soil types occur within the Proposed Project parcels: (124) Feliz loam, 2 to 5 

percent slopes; (114) Cibo clay, 30 to 50 percent slopes; (176) Pinnobie loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes; and 

(180) Pinole gravelly loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes (NRCS, 2011). All of these soil types contain parent 

material of alluvium derived from sedimentary rock. No serpentine soils are present on the Proposed 

Project parcels. Only the Feliz loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes soils are considered hydric (NRCS, 2009). 

4.2 WILDLIFE

Wildlife species were noted by direct observation or sign such as tracks, scat, nests, or remains. 

Numerous birds were observed onsite, such as California quail (Callipepla californica), acorn 

woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus), spotted towhee (Pipilo maculatus), and turkey vulture (Cathartes 

aura). Raccoon (Procyon lotor) scat was observed and several woodrat (determined to be Neotoma 

fuscipes based on range and habitat) nests were present within scrubby margins of the mixed evergreen 

forest.
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SOIL TYPES ON PROJECT SITE

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4.3 HABITAT TYPES

Five habitat types occur within the Proposed Project parcels: nonnative annual grassland, Coyote brush 

scrub, mixed evergreen forest, ruderal/developed, and ephemeral drainage. The habitat types observed 

within the Proposed Project parcels are discussed in detail below. These habitat types are mapped in 

Figure 5. Representative photographs of habitat types are illustrated in Figure 6. A comprehensive list 

of plants identified within the Proposed Project parcels is provided in Attachment 2. 

Nonnative Annual Grassland 

Nonnative annual grassland occurs chiefly on the western and southern edges of the Proposed Project 

parcels (Figure 6: Photograph 1). As noted in the field survey, the western area had been hydroseeded 

with vegetation after the installation of a culvert and so during the site visit the vegetation was sparse. In 

the southern area, the grassy slope to the road was maintained and the vegetation had been mowed to 

about three inches in height. Dominant vegetation observed within this habitat type included: English 

plantain (Plantago lanceolata), cranesbill (Geranium molle), red brome (Bromus madritensis ssp.

rubens), soft brome (Bromus hordeaceus), wild oat (Avena fatua), and ripgut grass (Bromus diandrus). 

This habitat type could also be considered ruderal/disturbed, and does not correspond to any habitat 

classification described in A Manual of California Vegetation, Second Edition (Sawer, et. al., 2008). 

Coyote Brush Scrub 

A small patch of coyote brush scrub occurs along the northeastern edges of APN 305-070-012 consisting 

of coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis), blackberry (Rubus discolor), Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos

manzanita), poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum), scrub oak (Quercus chrysolepis) with an 

understory of annual grasses and soap plant (Chloragalum pomeridium) (Figure 6: Photograph 2). 

Mixed Evergreen Forest 

Mixed evergreen forest dominates the slope of the study area and comprises the majority of the central 

and eastern portion of the Proposed Project site (Figure 6: Photograph 3). Dominant species in this 

habitat type consist of madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), black oak 

(Quercus kelloggii), and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). The understory of this habitat type varies 

with some areas dense with poison oak, blackberry, Manzanita, and coyote brush on the edges of the 

forest and other areas open and sparsely vegetated in the interior of the forest. This habitat type most 

closely resembles the mixed evergreen forest in the Holland Classification System (Holland, 1986), and 

contains elements of both the Arbutus menziesii Forest Alliance and the Quercus kellogii Forest Alliance 

in the Manual of California Vegetation, Second Edition (Sawyer et. al., 2008). 

Ruderal/Disturbed 

Ruderal/disturbed areas occur within the southern portions of the Proposed Project parcels. 

Ruderal/disturbed areas within the Proposed Project parcels include a gravel parking lot adjacent to 

Coyote Valley Boulevard, a small existing structure that appears to be a school bus stop shelter, and 
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Site Photographs

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PHOTO 3: Mixed Evergreen Forest.

PHOTO 2: Coyote Brush Scrub.

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graded access roads (Figure 6: Photograph 4). Dominant vegetation observed within the 

ruderal/disturbed areas includes the same species noted in the nonnative annual grassland. 

Ephemeral Drainage 

Two ephemeral drainages (EDs) occur within the Proposed Project parcels. The first ED (ED 1) runs 

parallel to North State Street at the western edge of the Proposed Project parcels. ED 1 has a defined bed 

and bank and drains directly to Forsythe Creek to the south of the Proposed Project parcels, which is 

considered to have direct hydrological connectivity to the Russian River. The Russian River is a 

traditional navigable waterway (TNW) and water of the U.S. Therefore ED 1 could potentially be 

considered jurisdictional under Section 404 of the CWA since it exhibits a significant nexus to a TNW. 

As noted at the time of the field survey, the drainage had been altered recently by the installation of a new 

culvert that runs in a north to south direction parallel to North State Street and under Coyote Valley 

Boulevard. 

The second drainage (ED 2) runs parallel to the dirt track bisecting the Proposed Project parcels and does 

not have a hydrological connection to a TNW; therefore, ED 2 would not be considered jurisdictional 

under Section 404 of the CWA. The drainage pattern of ED 2 had been altered by the construction of an 

access road to previous dwellings on the Proposed Project parcels. ED 2 does not flow offsite, but instead 

loses its bed and bank and dissipates into sheet flow before reaching the Proposed Project’s southern 

boundary. Dominant species observed within the ephemeral drainages included: poison oak, curly dock 

(Rumex crispus), ripgut grass, and soft brome. 

5.0 SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES 

For the purposes of this BA, special status has been defined to include those species that are: 

• Listed as endangered or threatened under the FESA (or formally proposed or candidates for 

listing); 

• Listed as migratory and nongame bird species pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) 

of 1918 (16 USC Subsection 703-712) and California Fish and Game Code (Sections 3503, 

3503.5 and 3800); and 

A summary of regionally occurring special status species was compiled in a table based on the USFWS 

file data and CNDDB and CNPS queries (Attachment 1). The table provides habitat requirements and a 

rationale as to whether the species has the potential to occur within the Proposed Project site based on 

whether each species or its habitat was observed during the April 27, 2011 biological surveys. Special 

status species without the potential to occur within the Proposed Project site are not discussed further in 

this report. Figure 7 provides a CNDDB map of known occurrences of federally listed species 

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Based on the rationale presented in Attachment 1, there is only one special status wildlife species with 

the potential to occur within the Proposed Project site, and this is the delisted Bald eagle. 

5.1 USFWS DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITATS

A map depicting USFWS-identified regional critical habitats was also created based on data from 

USFWS (Figure 8). Critical habitat for steelhead salmon (Oncorhynchus mykiss) occurs in Forsythe 

Creek, located to the south of the Proposed Project parcels. The next closest USFWS-designated critical 

habitat is for Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus), which occurs approximately seven miles 

to the west of the Proposed Project parcels. No other USFWS designated critical habitats occur in the 

vicinity or within the Proposed Project parcels. 

5.2 SPECIAL STATUS PLANTS

No federally-listed special status plant species were determined to have the potential to occur on the 

Proposed Project parcels or in the immediate vicinity. 

5.3 SPECIAL STATUS WILDLIFE

Special status wildlife species with the potential to occur in the vicinity of the Proposed Project site are 

discussed below. 

Birds 

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (Wintering and Nesting) 

Federal Status – Delisted 

State Status – Endangered 

In 1995, the USFWS reclassified under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, the bald 

eagle from endangered to threatened in the contiguous 48 states, excluding Michigan, Minnesota, 

Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington where it had already been listed as threatened. In 2007 the bald 

eagle was then completely delisted federally in 2007. In the mid-1970’s the USFWS established five 

recovery programs based on geographical distribution of the species, with California located in the Pacific 

Recovery Region. Because recovery goals were met, the bald eagle was Federally reclassified to 

threatened status and then delisted in California. In the Pacific Recovery Region, habitat conservation 

efforts, including laws and management practices at federal, state and community levels have helped 

facilitate bald eagle population increases. Critical habitat for bald eagle was not designated as part of the 

Pacific Recovery Plan (60 Federal Register 36000-36010). 

Bald eagles typically nest in forested areas, relatively close (usually less than 1.5 miles) to water that 

offers foraging opportunities. Nests are most often placed in large old growth trees and occasionally on 

cliff faces. Nests are often reused from year to year. In California breeding takes place from February to 
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Critical Habitats

SOURCE: "Redwood Valley, CA” USGS 7.5 MinuteTopographic Quadrange,

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July. While fishes make up a large portion of the bald eagle’s diet, the bird will also feed 

opportunistically on a variety of mammals, birds and carrion. The bald eagle is a well-known 

cleptoparasite and scavenger, stealing food from conspecifics and osprey and traveling long distances for 

dependable carcasses (Buehler 2000). 

There are no documented CNDDB occurrences of this species within five miles of the Proposed Project 

parcels (CDFG, 2003). Though the Proposed Project parcels provide some suitable nest trees for this 

species, the nearest body of water suitable for foraging, Lake Mendocino, is greater than 1.5 miles to the 

southeast of the Proposed Project. This species was not observed within the Proposed Project parcels, nor 

were any large stick nests suitable for a raptor observed within the vicinity. This species does not occur 

within the Proposed Project parcels or the immediate vicinity. 

Migratory Birds 

Migratory birds and other birds of prey, protected under 50 CFR 10 of the MBTA, have the potential to 

nest in the trees and forage in the nonnative annual grassland within the Proposed Project parcels. The 

nesting season for raptors and other migratory birds occurs between February and October. No birds 

were observed nesting during the April 27, 2011 biological survey of the Proposed Project parcels. 

6.0 WETLANDS AND OTHER WATERS OF THE U.S. 

Ephemeral drainages can be classified as linear features that channel and convey overland sheet flows 

during and immediately after significant storm events. Since these channels convey pulse flows from 

direct precipitation, the frequency and duration in which water is held does not typically support a 

dominant hydrophytic plant community. The morphology of these ephemeral channels is typified by an 

ordinary high water mark, moderate to high gradient, heavy entrenchment, deep scouring, and low 

sinuosity yielding poor substrate sorting as the fluvial process is minimized. As such, ephemeral 

drainages are typically dry for some portions of the year and have shorter periods of inundation. 

The USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) does not identify any wetland features or waterways 

within the Proposed Project parcels, though Forsythe Creek is approximately 120 meters south of the 

Proposed Project site’s southern boundary. Two ephemeral drainages were observed during the April 27, 

2011 biological survey of the Proposed Project parcels. No other wetland features were observed during 

the surveys. Although a formal delineation has not been conducted within the Proposed Project parcels, 

one of these waterways (ED 2) would not likely be subject to USACE jurisdiction as it drains only 

uplands and has no significant nexus to a TNW in which the “chemical, physical, and biological integrity 

of downstream traditional navigable waters” would be affected by this feature (USACE, 2007). The other 

drainage (ED 1) is located at the western edge of the Proposed Project site and would not be directly 

impacted by the proposed development. In addition, the Proposed Project has been designed to avoid 

these ephemeral drainages. Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce runoff from the Proposed 

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7.0 POTENTIAL EFFECTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 

7.1 SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA

A project would be considered to have a significant impact on biological resources if it would: 

• Have a substantial adverse effect on species having special status under the FESA; 

• Have a substantial adverse effect on habitat necessary for the future survival of such species, 

including areas designated as critical habitat by the USFWS and areas designated as Essential 

Fish Habitat (EFH) by NMFS; 

• Result in take of migratory bird species as defined by the MBTA (16 USC §703-712) or nongame and other bird species pursuant to California Fish and Game Code Sections 3503, 3503.5 

and 3800; or 

• Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the 

Clean Water Act through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means. 

7.2 WILDLIFE

Birds 

Effects - Migratory and Nongame Birds

Potential nesting habitat is present within the Proposed Project site for migratory bird species and other 

birds of prey, including the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). If active nests are present in these areas, 

tree removal and other construction activities (including ground disturbance to grassland habitat) 

associated with development of the Proposed Project could result in impacts to these species. During 

construction of the Proposed Project, actions that cause direct injury or death of a migratory bird, removal 

of an active nest with eggs or nestling during the breeding season or any disturbance that results in nest 

abandonment or forced fledging of nestlings is considered a take under the MBTA. Upon implementation 

of the mitigation measures identified below, potential impacts to nesting bird species would be reduced to 

a less than significant level. 

 Minimization/Mitigation Measures 

• If construction begins during the nesting season for raptors and other migratory birds (between 

February and October), a biologist whose qualifications are acceptable to USFWS and/or CDFG 

agency staff, shall conduct a pre-construction survey for active nests within 250 feet of the 

Proposed Project site no more than 14 days prior to construction. If no active nests are found, 

then no further mitigation is necessary. 

• If any active nests are located in the Proposed Project parcels, a minimum 100-foot diameter 

buffer zone shall be established around the nest. Appropriately-sized avoidance setbacks shall be 

established by the qualified biologist. The size and scale of nesting bird avoidance setbacks is 
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dependent upon the species of nesting bird observed and the habitat in which that the nest occurs. 

A biologist shall monitor nests weekly during construction to evaluate potential nesting 

disturbance caused by construction activities. The boundary of the buffer shall be marked with 

yellow caution tape, surveyor’s flagging, pin flags, stakes, etc. The buffer zone shall be 

maintained until the end of the breeding season or until the young have fledged. No construction 

activities shall occur within 100 feet of a nest while young are still present in the nest. The 

biological monitor will have the authority to stop construction if construction results in evidence 

of disturbance to nesting birds or potential nest abandonment. The caution tape, surveyor’s 

flagging, pin flags, stakes, etc., may be removed when the biologist confirms that the nest(s) is no 

longer occupied and all young have fledged. 

• If an active nest occurs in a tree scheduled for removal or during demolition of an existing 

structure, the species of nesting bird shall be determined to identify whether the species is 

protected under the MBTA. The nest shall be preserved until the USFWS is contacted to obtain 

guidance on alternative buffers based on the species requirements. 

7.3 WETLANDS AND OTHER WATERS OF THE U.S. 

Effects 

There are two ephemeral drainages that occur in the vicinity of the Proposed Project parcels. One 

ephemeral drainage (ED 2) onsite has no direct or indirect hydrological connectivity to a traditional 

navigable waterway (water of the U.S.) and are not, therefore, considered jurisdictional waters under 

Section 404. The drainage pattern has been altered by the construction of access roads to the site, and the 

ephemeral drainage does not flow offsite, but instead loses its bed and bank and dissipates into sheet flow 

before reaching the southern edge of the Proposed Project parcels. The other ephemeral drainage (ED 1) 

is located adjacent to the Proposed Project’s western boundary along North State Street and is not actually 

within the Proposed Project footprint. Furthermore, the Proposed Project has been designed with the 

following BMPs and avoidance measures to avoid potential impacts to the ED 1 which connects to 

Forsythe Creek thence the Russian River, a traditional navigable waterway. With these measures, the 

Proposed Project would have less than significant impact on these features.

 Minimization/Mitigation Measures 

• The Proposed Project shall be amended and reconfigured for complete avoidance of all 

potentially jurisdictional waters of the U.S. A 25-foot setback shall be established around the 

potentially jurisdictional drainage feature (ED 1) within the western edge of proposed project 

development and no development shall occur within the setback areas for perpetuity. 

Establishment of appropriate and effective stream setbacks for this project is based upon the 

guidance provided in the Report of the Scientific Review Panel on California Forest Practice 

Rules and Salmonid Habitat, (CDFG/NMFS, 1999). This document was selected because it was 

developed by an independent panel of scientists, included public participation, is specific to the 

geographic region of the proposed project, and is generally accepted by resource agencies. This 
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approach utilizes the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) stream 

classification system in combination with slope classes (e.g., less than 30 percent slope, 30 to 50 

percent slope, and greater than 50 percent slope) and recommends appropriate stream setbacks 

based on slope class and stream classification according to the following: 

o Class III – 25 or 50 foot stream setbacks (25 feet for slopes less than 30 percent and 50 

foot for slopes greater than 30 percent). Streams that are able to transport sediment 

downstream to Class I or II waters and where no aquatic life is present (i.e., ephemeral). 

• To the extent feasible, proposed construction activities that would occur within the vicinity of 

jurisdictional waters of the U.S. shall be conducted during the dry season (i.e., April 15 through 

October 15) to further reduce sedimentation within the watershed. 

• Appropriate BMPs such as, but not limited to, the use of natural fiber rolls or matting, rootwad 

revetments, stacked stone, etc. shall be employed to further reduce impacts to waters of the U.S. 

associated with sedimentation and/or pollutants. 
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ATTACHMENTS
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POTENTIALLY OCCURRING SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES
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FEDERAL, STATE, AND CNPS POTENTIALLY OCCURRING SPECIAL-STATUS SPECIES 

SCIENTIFIC NAME 

COMMON NAME 

FEDERAL

STATUS 

DISTRIBUTION HABITAT REQUIREMENTS PERIOD OF 

IDENTIFICATION

PLANTSLasthenia burkei Burke’s goldfields 

FE Known to occur in Lake, 

Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma counties (CNPS, 2011). 

Found in meadows and seeps (mesic) and Vernal pools. Elevations range from 15-600 meters (CNPS, 2011). 

April-June 

Animals FishOncorhynchus kisutchCoho salmon Southern Oregon/Northern California ESU 

FT This ESU is found from Cape 

Blanco in Oregon to the Mattole River. 

Spawning occurs in heads of riffles or tails of pools with beds of loose gravel (< 15 cm average diameter) and deep pools, undercut banks, or logs nearby. 

Consult Agency 

Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus steelhead Central California Coast ESU 

FT Central California Coastal 

ESU, spawns in drainages from the Russian River basin, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, to Soquel Creek, Santa Cruz County (including the San Francisco Bay basin, but not the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers or their tributaries). 

Found in cool, clear, fast-flowing permanent streams and rivers with riffles and ample cover from riparian vegetation or overhanging banks. Spawning: streams with pool and riffle complexes. For successful breeding, require cold water and gravelly streambed. 

Consult Agency 

Oncorhynchus mykiss steelhead Northern California 

FT Found in all trout streams from 

Humboldt County south to northern coastal Sonoma County. 

Found in cool, clear, fast-flowing permanent streams and rivers with riffles and ample cover from riparian vegetation or overhanging banks. 

All Year 
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COMMON NAME 

FEDERAL

STATUS 

DISTRIBUTION HABITAT REQUIREMENTS PERIOD OF 

IDENTIFICATION

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Chinook salmon California coastal ESU 

FT California Coastal ESU 

spawns in coastal drainages from Redwood Creek in Humboldt County to the Russian River in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties (includes only naturally spawned fall and spring Chinook salmon) 

Spawning: streams with pool and riffle complexes. For successful breeding, require cold water and gravelly streambed. 

Consult Agency 

BirdsBrachyramphus marmoratus marbled murrelet 

FT Occurs year-round in marine 

subtidal and pelagic habitats from the Oregon border to Point Sal, Santa Barbara Co. Breeding individuals in California largely concentrated on coastal waters off Del Norte and Humboldt cos. (about 75% of the population), and in lesser numbers off San Mateo and Santa Cruz cos. (about 14%). 

Partial to coastlines with stands of mature redwood and Douglas fir; uses these trees for nesting and probably roosting.  In summer, forages close to shore (within 500 m) in shallow water, usually less than 30 m deep. In nonbreeding season, often forages farther from shore. 

All Year 

Coccyzus americanus yellow-billed cuckoo 

FC West of the Continental 

Divide, this species occurs in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. This species occurs in all counties of Arizona. In California it occurs along the Colorado River, in the Sacramento and Owens valleys, along the South Fork of the Kern River, along the Santa Ana River, along the Amargosa River, and along the Luis Rey River. 

Breeds and forages in valley foothill and desert riparian communities. Requires dense riparian thickets (especially willow and salt-cedar) of slow-moving watercourses. This species will also utilize orchards (especially walnut). 

June-September 
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STATUS 

DISTRIBUTION HABITAT REQUIREMENTS PERIOD OF 

IDENTIFICATION

Haliaeetus leucocephalus bald eagle 

FD Nests in Butte, Lake, Lassen, 

Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Humboldt, and Trinity Counties. Winters throughout most of California. 

Found near ocean shorelines, lakes, reservoirs, river systems, and coastal wetlands. Usually less than 2 km to water that offers foraging opportunities. Suitable foraging habitat consists of large bodies of water or rivers with abundant fish and adjacent perching sites such as snags or large trees. 

All year 

Strix occidentalis caurina northern spotted owl 

FT Geographic range extends 

from British Colombia to northwestern California south to San Francisco. The breeding range includes the Cascade Range, North Coast Ranges, and the Sierra Nevada. Some breeding populations also occur in the Transverse Ranges and Peninsular Ranges. 

Resides in mixed conifer, redwood, and Douglas-fir habitats, from sea level up to approximately 2300 meters. Appear to prefer old-growth forests, but use of managed (previously logged) lands is not uncommon. Owls do not appear to use logged habitat until approximately 60 years after logging unless some larger trees or snags remain after logging. Nesting habitat is a tree or snag cavity, or the broken top of a large tree. Requires a nearby, permanent source of water. Foraging habitat consists of any forest habitat with sufficient prey (e.g. flying squirrels, mice, and voles). 

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STATUS 

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IDENTIFICATION

MammalsMartes pennant (pacifica) West Coast DPS Pacific fisher 

FC Distributed along the Sierra 

Nevada, Cascades and Klammath Mountains and in a few areas in the north Coast Ranges. 

Found in intermediate to dense mature stands of trees (coniferous forests) and deciduous riparian habitats with a high percent canopy closure. Utilizes cavities in large trees, snags, logs, rock areas, or shelters provided by slash or brush piles.

Year Round 

FEDERAL: United States Fish and Wildlife Service FE Federally Endangered FT Federally Threatened FC Federal Candidate for Listing FD Federally Delisted Sources: USFWS, 2011; CDFG, 2003 and 2011; CNPS, 2011; Moyle, 2002 (fish). 
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March 21, 2011 

Document Number: 1046974688-161615

TYPE SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME CATEGORY CRITICAL

HABITAT

Fish

* Oncorhynchus kisutch S. OR/N. CA coho salmon T Y 

* Oncorhynchus mykiss Central California coast 

steelhead T Y 

* Oncorhynchus mykiss Northern California steelhead T Y 

* Oncorhynchus tshawytscha CA coastal chinook salmon T Y 

Birds

Brachyramphus marmoratus marbled murrelet T Y 

Coccyzus americanus Western yellow-billed cuckoo C N 

Strix occidentalis caurina northern spotted owl T Y 

Mammals

Martes pennanti fisher, West Coast DPS C N 

KEY: (PE) Proposed Endangered Proposed in the Federal Register as being in danger of extinction

(PT) Proposed Threatened Proposed as likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future

(E) Endangered Listed in the Federal Register as being in danger of extinction

(T) Threatened Listed as likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future

(C) Candidate Candidate which may become a proposed species

Critical Habitat Y = Designated, P = Proposed, N = None Designated

 * Denotes a species Listed by the National Marine Fisheries Service

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Scientific Name Common Name Element Code Federal Status State Status

Global Ra

Natural Diversity DatabaseCalifornia Department of Fish and GameSelected Elements by Scientific Name - LandscapeCoyote Valley Fee-to-TrustRedwood Valley and 8 surrounding quads

1 Accipiter gentilis northern goshawk ABNKC12060 G5 2 Agelaius tricolor tricolored blackbird ABPBXB0020 G2G3 3 Alisma gramineum grass alisma PMALI01010 G5 4 Antrozous pallidus pallid bat AMACC10010 G5 5 Arborimus pomo Sonoma tree vole AMAFF23030 G3 6 Carex comosa bristly sedge PMCYP032Y0 G5 7 Cryptantha excavata deep-scarred cryptantha PDBOR0A0W0 G2 8 Dendroica petechia brewsteri yellow warbler ABPBX03018 G5T3? 9 Didymodon norrisii Norris' beard moss NBMUS2C0H0 G3G4 

10 Emys marmorata western pond turtle ARAAD02030 G3G4 11 Fissidens pauperculus minute pocket moss NBMUS2W0U0 G1G2 12 Fritillaria roderickii Roderick's fritillary PMLIL0V0M0 Endangered G1Q 13 Gilia capitata ssp. pacifica Pacific gilia PDPLM040B6 G5T3T4 14 Haliaeetus leucocephalus bald eagle ABNKC10010 Delisted Endangered G5 15 Hesperolinon adenophyllum glandular western flax PDLIN01010 G2 16 Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat ABPBX24010 G5 17 Lasthenia burkei Burke's goldfields PDAST5L010 Endangered Endangered G1 18 Limnanthes bakeri Baker's meadowfoam PDLIM02020 Rare G1 19 Martes americana humboldtensis Humboldt marten AMAJF01012 G5T2T3 20 Martes pennanti (pacifica) DPS Pacific fisher AMAJF01021 Candidate G5 21 Navarretia leucocephala ssp. bakeri Baker's navarretia PDPLM0C0E1 G4T2 22 Pandion haliaetus osprey ABNKC01010 G5 23 Plagiobothrys lithocaryus Mayacamas popcorn-flower PDBOR0V0P0 GH 24 Pleuropogon hooverianus North Coast semaphore grass PMPOA4Y070 Threatened G1 25 Potamogeton epihydrus Nuttall's ribbon-leaved pondweed PMPOT03081 G5 26 Rana boylii foothill yellow-legged frog AAABH01050 G3 27 Trichodon cylindricus cylindrical trichodon NBMUS7N020 G4G5 28 Usnea longissima long-beard lichen NLLEC5P420 G4 29 Valley Oak Woodland Valley Oak Woodland CTT71130CA G3 

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(550B) 3912322, Laughlin Range (567D) 3912333, Willits (567A) 3912343, Orrs Springs (551A) 

3912323, Potter Valley (566D) 3912331, Van Arsdale Reservoir (566A) 3912341, Foster Mountain 

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gfedc 1 Alisma gramineum grass alisma Alismataceae List 

2.2

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Arctostaphylos 

canescens ssp. 

sonomensis

Sonoma 

canescent 

manzanita

Ericaceae List 

1B.2

gfedc 1

Arctostaphylos 

stanfordiana ssp. 

raichei

Raiche's 

manzanita Ericaceae List 1B.1

gfedc 1 Brasenia schreberi watershield Cabombaceae List 

2.3

gfedc 1 Carex comosa bristly sedge Cyperaceae List 

2.1

gfedc 1 Cryptantha excavata deep-scarred 

cryptantha Boraginaceae List 1B.3

gfedc 1 Didymodon norrisii Norris' beard 

moss

Pottiaceae List 

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gfedc 1 Fissidens pauperculus minute pocket 

moss

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gfedc 1 Fritillaria roderickii Roderick's fritillary Liliaceae List 

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gfedc 1 Gilia capitata ssp. 

pacifica Pacific gilia Polemoniaceae List 

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gfedc 1 Hesperolinon 

adenophyllum

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flax Linaceae List 1B.2

gfedc 1 Lasthenia burkei Burke's goldfields Asteraceae List 

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gfedc 1 Limnanthes bakeri Baker's 

meadowfoam Limnanthaceae List 1B.1

gfedc 1

Navarretia 

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bakeri

Baker's navarretia Polemoniaceae List 

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gfedc 1 Plagiobothrys 

lithocaryus

Mayacamas 

popcorn-flower Boraginaceae List 1A

gfedc 1 Pleuropogon 

hooverianus

North Coast 

semaphore grass Poaceae List 1B.1

gfedc 1 Potamogeton 

epihydrus

Nuttall's ribbonleaved pondweed Potamogetonaceae List 

2.2

gfedc 1 Sanguisorba officinalis great burnet Rosaceae List 

2.2

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trichodon Ditrichaceae List 2.2

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ATTACHMENT 2 

PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES OBSERVED ONSITE
PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED ON-SITE 

Coyote Valley Fee-to-Trust Project 

Survey date: April 27, 2011 

(*) Asterisk indicates a non-native sp. 

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SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME

ANACARDIACEAE SUMAC FAMILY 

Toxicodendron diversilobum Poison oak 

AMARANTHACEAE AMARANTH FAMILY 

Amaranthus blitoides Amaranthus 

APIACEAE CARROT FAMILY 

Antrhiscus caucalis* Bur chervil 

Conicum maculatum* Poison hemlock 

Daucus carota* Queen Anne’s lace 

Foeniculum vulgare* Fennel 

Lomatium californicum Lomatium 

Sanicula bipinnata Poison sanicle 

Sanicula crassicaulis Pacific sanicle 

Torilis arvensis* Torilis 

ASTERACEAE SUNFLOWER FAMILY 

Achyrachaena mollis Blow-wives 

Agroseris heterophylla Annual agroseris 

Anthemis cotula* Mayweed 

Anaphalis margaritacea Pearly everlasting 

Baccharis pilularis Coyote brush 

Carduus pycnocephalus Italian thistle 

Centaurea solstitialis* Yellow star-thistle 

Chamomilla suaveolens Pineappleweed 

Cirsium vulgare* Bull thistle 

Gnaphalium luteo-album* Weedy cudweed 

Lactuca serriola* Prickly lettuce 

Silybum marianum* Milk thistle 

Senecio vulgare Common groundsel 

Wyethia angustifolia Mules ears 

BORAGINACEAE BORAGE FAMILY 

Cynoglossum occidentalis Western hound’s tongue 

Eriodictyon californicum Yerba santa 

BRASSICACEAE MUSTARD FAMILY 

Brassica nigra* Field mustard 

Hirschfeldia incana* Hirschfeldia 

Raphanus raphanistrum* Yellow wild radish 

Raphanus sativus* Wild radish 

CAPRIFOLIACEAE HONEYSUCKLE FAMILY 

Lonicera hispidula Pink honeysuckle 

CARYOPHYLLACEAE CARNATION FAMILY 

Cerastium arvense Field chickweed 

Petrorhagia dubia* Grass pink 

CONVULVACEAE BINDWEED FAMILY 

Convolvulus arvensis* Field bindweed 
PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED ON-SITE 

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Survey date: April 27, 2011 

(*) Asterisk indicates a non-native sp. 

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CUPRESSACEAE CYPRESS FAMILY 

Sequoia sempervirens Coast redwood 

CYPERACEAE SEDGE FAMILY

Carex occidentalis sedge 

Carex preagracilis Clustered field sedge 

Carex subfusca Rusty slender sedge 

DENNSTAEDTIACEAE BRACKEN FAMILY 

Pteridium aquilinum Bracken fern 

ERICACEAE HEATH FAMILY 

Arbutus menziesii Madrone 

Arctostaphylos manzanita Common manzanita

FABACEAE LEGUME FAMILY 

Lotus purshianus Spanish lotus 

Lupinus bicolor lupine 

Lupinus nanus Sky lupine 

Medicago polymorpha* Bur clover 

Trifolium campestre* Hop clover 

Trifolium hirtum* Rose clover 

Trifolium incarnatum* Crimson clover 

Vicia sativa* Spring vetch 

Vicia villosa* Winter vetch 

FAGACEAE OAK FAMILY 

Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 

Quercus kelloggii Black oak 

Quercus lobata Valley oak 

GERANIACEAE GERANIUM FAMILY 

Erodium botrys* Filaree 

Erodium moschatum* Filaree 

Geranium dissectum* Cut-leaf geranium 

HYPERICACEAE ST. JOHN’S WORT FAMILY 

Hypericum perforatum Klamathweed 

IRIDACEAE IRIS FAMILY 

Iris douglasii Douglas iris 

JUNCACEAE RUSH FAMILY 

Juncus sp. Rush 

Juncus effusus Soft rush 

Juncus effuses var. exiguus rush 

Juncus patens Spreading rush 

Luzula comosa Woodland rush 

LAMIACEAE MINT FAMILY 

Lamium purpureum* Purple deadnettle 

Mentha pulegium* mint 

LAURACEAE LAUREL FAMILY 

Umbellularia californica California bay 

LILIACEAE LILY FAMILY 

Calochortus amabilis Gold nuggets 
PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED ON-SITE 

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Survey date: April 27, 2011 

(*) Asterisk indicates a non-native sp. 

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Chloragalum pomeridium Soap plant 

Dichelostemma capitatum Bluedicks 

Sisyrinchium bellum Blue-eyed grass 

LYTHRACEAE LOOSESTRIFE FAMILY 

Lythrum hyssopifolium* Hyssop loosestrife

MYRSINACEAE MYRSINE FAMILY 

Anagalis arvensis* Scarlet pimpernel 

ONAGRACEAE EVENING PRIMROSE FAMILY 

Epilobium brachycarpum Panicled willow-herb 

OROBANCHACEAE BROOMRAPE FAMILY 

Pedicularis densiflora Indian warrior 

PINACEAE PINE FAMILY 

Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas fir 

PLANTAGINACEAE PLANTAIN FAMILY 

Plantago lanceolata* English plantain 

POACEAE GRASS FAMILY 

Aira caryophyllea* Hairgrass 

Avena fatua* Wild oat 

Briza maxima Big quaking gras 

Briza minor* Little quaking grass 

Bromus diandrus* Ripgut brome 

Bromus hordeaceus* Soft brome 

Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens* Red brome 

Cynosurus echinatus* Hedgehog dogtail grass 

Hordeum brachyantherum Barley 

Hordeum murinum* Barley 

Lolium multiflorum* Ryegrass 

Sorghum halapense* Johnsongrass 

Vulpia bromoides* Vulpia 

Vulpia myuros* Zorro fescue 

POLEMONIACEAE PHLOX FAMILY 

Linanthus bicolor Linanthus 

POLYGONACEAE BUCKWHEAT FAMILY 

Rumex acetocella Sheep sorrel 

Rumex crispus* Curly dock 

PORTULACEAE PURSLANE FAMILY 

Claytonia perfoliata Miner’s lettuce 

PTERIDACEAE FERN FAMILY 

Pentagramma triangularis Gold back fern 

RANUNCULACEAE BUTTERCUP FAMILY 

Ranunculus californica Buttercup 

ROSACEAE ROSE FAMILY 

Fragaria vesca Woodland strawberry 

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon 

Potentilla glandulosa Potentilla 

Rubus discolor* Himalayan blackberry 
PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED ON-SITE 

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New name: Rubus armeniacus* Himalayan blackberry 

Rubus ursinus California blackberry 

RUBIACEAE BEDSTRAW FAMILY 

Galium aparine* bedstraw 

SCROPHULARIACEAE FIGWORT FAMILY 

Veronica persica* Bird’s-eye speedwell 

SOLANACEAE NIGHTSHADE FAMILY 

Solanum nigrum Black nightshade 

VITACEAE GRAPE FAMILY

Vitis californica California wild grape
ANIMAL SPECIES OBSERVED ON-SITE 

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SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME

BIRDS 

CATHARTIDAE CONDOR FAMILY 

Cathartes aura Turkey vulture 

EMBERIZIDAE AMERICAN SPARROW FAMILY 

Pipilo maculatus Spotted towhee 

HIRUNDINIDAE SWALLOW FAMILY 

Hirundo rustica Barn swallow 

ODONTOPHORIDAE NEW WORLD QUAIL FAMILY 

Callipepla californica California quail 

PICIDAE WOODPECKER FAMILY 

Melanerpes formicivorus Acorn woodpecker 

REPTILES 

PHRYNOSOMATIDAE PHRYNOSOMATID FAMILY 

Sceloporus occidentalis Western fence lizard 

INVERTEBRATES 

PIERIDAE PIERID BUTTERFLY FAMILY 

Pieris rapae Cabbage butterfly 

MAMMALS 

CRICETIDAE CRICETID FAMILY 

Neotoma fuscipes Dusky-footed wood rat 

PROCYONIDAE PRYCONID FAMILY 

Procyon lotor Raccoon 
APPENDIX B 

CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDY 

(CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT BOUND UNDER SEPARATE 

COVER) 
CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT 

BOUND SEPARATELY* 

* THE CULTURAL RESOURCE REPORT HAS BEEN BOUND SEPARATELY 

TO PROTECT POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 

LOCATION AND NATURE OF CULTURAL RESOURCES. 
APPENDIX C 

URBEMIS OUTPUT FILES










APPENDIX D

NATIONAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 

CONSULTATION DOCUMENTS


APPENDIX E

PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
PHASE I

ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT

COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS

PINE CREST FEE-TO-TRUST

JUNE 2011

PREPARED FOR

Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians

7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

(707) 485-8723

www.coyotevalleytribe.com

PREPARED BY

Analytical Environmental Services

1801 7th Street, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95811

(916) 447-3479

www.analyticalcorp.com
PHASE I

ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT

COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS

PINE CREST FEE-TO-TRUST

JUNE 2011

PREPARED FOR

Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians

7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

(707) 485-8723

www.coyotevalleytribe.com

PREPARED BY

Analytical Environmental Services

1801 7th Street, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95811

(916) 447-3479

www.analyticalcorp.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

COYOTE VALLEY TRIBE FEE-TO-TRUST 

ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 1-1 

 1.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................................... 1-1 

 1.2 Recognized Environmental Conditions ........................................................................ 1-1 

 1.3 Limitations and Exceptions .......................................................................................... 1-3 

 1.4 Methodology ................................................................................................................ 1-3 

 1.4.1 Historical Review ............................................................................................. 1-3 

 1.4.2 Database Searches ............................................................................................ 1-3 

 1.4.3 Site Reconnaissance ......................................................................................... 1-4 

 1.5 Devations and Data Gaps ............................................................................................. 1-4 

 1.6 Credentials .................................................................................................................... 1-4 

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................... 2-1 

 2.1 Location and Legal Description ................................................................................... 2-1 

 2.2 Site and Vicinity Characteristics .................................................................................. 2-1 

 2.3 Local Environmental Records Sources ........................................................................ 2-1 

 2.4 Hydrology ..................................................................................................................... 2-4 

 2.5 Geology and Soil .......................................................................................................... 2-4 

 2.6 Current Uses of the Subject Property ........................................................................... 2-5 

 2.7 Historic Uses of the Subject Property .......................................................................... 2-5 

 2.7.1 Aerial Photographs ........................................................................................... 2-5 

 2.7.2 Historic Topographic Maps .............................................................................. 2-6 

 2.8 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps ....................................................................................... 2-6 

 2.9 Other Physical Setting Sources .................................................................................... 2-6 

3.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE AND INTERVIEWS .................................................................. 3-1 

 3.1 Objective ...................................................................................................................... 3-1 

 3.2 Site Reconnaissance Findings ...................................................................................... 3-1 

 3.3 Adjacent Properties ...................................................................................................... 3-4 

 3.4 Interviews and Questionnaires ..................................................................................... 3-5 

4.0 RECORDS REVIEW ................................................................................................................ 4-1 

 4.1 Database Search ........................................................................................................... 4-1 

 4.2 Hazardous Materials Involvement ................................................................................ 4-1 

 4.2.1 Subject Property ............................................................................................... 4-3 

 4.2.2 Adjacent Properties .......................................................................................... 4-4 

5.0 FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS ......................................................................................... 5-1 

 

6.0 REPORT AUTHORS AND REFERENCES ............................................................................ 6-1 
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LIST OF TABLES 

Table 3-1 Interview Summary .................................................................................................................. 3-5 

Table 4-1 EDR Summary of Agency Databases ....................................................................................... 4-2 

LIST OF FIGURES 

Figure 1 Regional Location ..................................................................................................................... 1-2 

Figure 2 Site and Vicinity ........................................................................................................................ 2-2 

Figure 3 Aerial Photograph ..................................................................................................................... 2-3 

Figure 4 Site Photographs ....................................................................................................................... 3-2 

APPENDICES 

APPENDIX A Historical Aerial Photographs 

APPENDIX B Historical Topographic Maps 

APPENDIX C Sanborn No Coverage Document 

APPENDIX D Environmental Data Resources (EDR) Database Report 

APPENDIX E FEMA Map 

APPENDIX F Property Owner and User Questionnaires 

APPENDIX G Resumes 

 
SECTION 1.0 

INTRODUCTION
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Analytical Environmental Services (AES) has prepared this Environmental Site Assessment 

(Phase I ESA) in conformance with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) guidelines (602 DM 

Chapter 2) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice E 

1527-05, which specifies the appropriate inquiry requirement for the innocent landowner defense 

under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). 

This ESA encompasses five legal parcels (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 165-050-11, 165-

050-012, 165-050-013, 165-050-014, and 165-050-015) totaling approximately 6-acres, located 

within unincorporated Mendocino County, California. The parcels are located to the immediate 

north of the existing Coyote Valley Reservation (Figure 1). As such, the use of the term “Subject 

Property” refers to the entire 6-acre property unless otherwise stated. The purpose of this 

assessment is to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) that may affect future 

uses of the Subject Property. 

This Phase I ESA covers the Subject Property, adjacent areas, and surrounding known sources of 

contamination, up to 1.0 mile from the Subject Property. A site reconnaissance inspection of the 

Subject Property, a visual inspections of adjacent properties, a review of adjacent Phase I ESA 

documents, and a review of relevant database listings of hazardous materials sites, waste 

generators, and underground storage tanks were reviewed (EDR, 2011). AES also reviewed 

historical aerial photographs and topographic maps of the Subject Property for historic review of 

past land uses. 

The term REC refers to the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum 

products on a 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. The term includes 

hazardous substances or petroleum products even under conditions in compliance with laws. The 

term is not intended to include de minimis conditions that generally do not present a material risk 

of harm to public health or the environment and that generally would not be the subject of an 
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Figure 1

Regional Location

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enforcement action if brought to the attention of appropriate governmental agencies. 

Additionally, the term historical REC refers to an environmental condition associated with the 

Subject Property, including a past release of any hazardous substance or petroleum product, 

which in the past would have been considered a REC, however such condition has since been 

remediated. Historical RECs will therefore be included in this Phase I ESA (ASTM, 2006). 

No Phase I ESA can completely eliminate uncertainty regarding the potential for RECs in 

connection with a property. Conformance of this assessment with ASTM Standard Practice E 

1527-05 will reduce, but not eliminate, uncertainty regarding the potential for RECs in 

connection with the Subject Property. While AES has made every effort to discover and interpret 

available historical and current information on the property within the time available, the 

possibility for undiscovered contamination to be present remains. AES’s report is a best-effort 

collection and interpretation of available information consistent with industry standards for the 

completion of Phase I ESAs. 

This Phase I ESA is based on a site reconnaissance of the Subject Property, searches of 

government hazardous materials databases, and interviews with individuals familiar with the 

historical uses of the Subject Property. Physical testing of soil or groundwater was not within the 

scope of this assessment. Asbestos containing building materials (ACM) and lead-based paint 

surveys were not included. Information was obtained for this Phase I ESA to comply with ASTM 

guidelines. 

A variety of data sources were consulted in completing this Phase I ESA. The following subsections describe the methods used and the data sources consulted to accomplish each task.

1.4.1 HISTORICAL REVIEW 

Previous land uses and history of the Subject Property were researched in an effort to identify 

RECs at or near the Subject Property. Historical aerial photographs (Appendix A) and 

topographic maps (Appendix B) from different decades were examined for the presence of 

aboveground storage tanks, industrial buildings, gas station canopies and/or pump islands, as well 

as other indications of bulk hazardous material storage within the study area. Sanborn Fire 

Insurance Maps (Appendix C) document historical property use through abbreviations and map 

symbols that identify commercial, industrial, residential and other land uses. 
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1.4.2 DATABASE SEARCHES 

Database searches were conducted for records of known storage tank sites and known sites of 

hazardous materials generation, storage, or release. Available information from federal, state, 

and local agency lists of: (a) known or potential hazardous waste sites and landfills; (b) sites 

currently under investigation for environmental violations; (c) sites which manufacture, generate, 

use, store, and/or dispose of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes; (d) sites which have 

underground storage tanks (USTs); and (e) sites with recorded violations of regulations 

concerning USTs and hazardous materials/hazardous wastes. The database search is intended to 

identify facilities that may have the potential to impact surface and subsurface conditions on the 

Subject Property. A full listing of sites within the vicinity of the Subject Property is provided in 

Appendix D.

1.4.3 SITE RECONNIASSANCE 

David Sawyer from AES conducted a reconnaissance inspection of the Subject Property and 

adjacent properties on April 27, 2011. The purpose of the site reconnaissance is to examine the 

property for obvious physical indications of improper hazardous substance or petrochemical 

disposal such as stained soil or asphalt, stressed vegetation, sumps, partially buried drums, bulk 

underground fuel storage tanks, and other obvious signs of hazardous materials involvement. In 

addition, adjacent properties were visually inspected to the extent possible without trespassing on 

private property to determine if current land uses would affect the planned uses of Subject 

Property. 

ASTM Standard 1527-05 requires any significant data gaps, deviations and deletions from the 

ASTM Standard to be identified and commented on in the Phase I. A significant data gap would 

be one that affected the ability to identify a REC on the Subject Property or adjacent properties. 

Due to the rural location of the Subject Property, Sanborn Fire Insurance maps were not available 

for the Subject Property (Appendix C). Because there is no historical data or physical 

indications that the property has ever been developed or occupied by a business that would have 

produced hazardous materials, the lack of Sanborn Fire Insurance maps is not considered a 

significant data gap for this Phase I ESA. 

David Sawyer prepared this report under the professional supervision of David Zweig, P.E., who 

qualifies as an environmental professional (EP) as defined in the ASTM Standard 1527-05 [40 

CFR §312.10(b)]. The signatures of David Sawyer and David Zweig appear in Section 6.0 of 

this Phase I and their resumes are included as Appendix G. 
SECTION 2.0 

SITE DESCRIPTION
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The Subject Property is located to the northeast of the intersection of Coyote Valley Boulevard 

and North State Street, in unincorporated Mendocino County, California (Figures 2 and 3). The 

Mendocino County assessors’ parcel numbers (APNs) for the Subject Property are 165-050-11, 

165-050-012, 165-050-013, 165-050-014, and 165-050-015 (totaling approximately 6-acres). 

The Subject Property is comprised of a total of 6 undeveloped acres. The current land use on the 

Subject Property is woodlands and graded land. The southwestern portion of the Subject 

Property has been roughly graded. A seasonal drainage bisects the Subject Property from north to 

south along the western site boundary. The topography of the Subject Property ranges in 

elevation from approximately 700 feet to 740 feet above mean sea level (amsl). A majority of the 

Subject Property slopes to the southwest. 

Regional access is provided by US Highway 101 (US-101), which runs in a general south-north 

direction and is located 200 feet west of the Subject Property. Local access to the Subject 

Property from US-101 is provided by North State Street and Coyote Valley Boulevard, which are 

two-lane roads to the west and south of the Subject Property. Current access to the Subject 

Property is located along Coyote Valley Boulevard (Figure 3). 

2.3 LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS SOURCES 

Local Environmental Agency 

A request to the Mendocino County Environmental Health Department was submitted on May 9, 

2011 regarding a review of available files regarding potential hazardous material incidents at the 

Subject Property. As of the date of this Phase I ESA, no response has been received from 

Mendocino County Environmental Health Department regarding the Subject Property. However, 

the EDR (Appendix D) and the State Water Resources Control Boards’ (SWRCB) Geotracker 

website (SWRCB, 2011) provided search and documentation of the available Mendocino County 

hazardous materials data. 
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Site and Vicinity

SOURCE: "Redwood Valley, CA” USGS 7.5 MinuteTopographic Quadrange,

T16N, R12W, Unsectioned Area of Redwood Valley,

Mt. Diablo Baseline & Meridian; AES, 2011

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Aerial Photograph

SOURCE: NAIP Aerial Photograph, 6/7/2009; Mendocino County,2009; AES, 2011

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Department of Planning and Zoning 

Zoning designations on the Subject Property were reviewed on the Mendocino County Planning 

Department website (http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/cgi-bin/zone.pl). The Subject Property has 

an Rural Residential (RR) zoning designation and a Rural Residential (RR-1) land use 

designation, which is consistent with the current location and land use. 

Electrical Utility Company 

PG&E provides electrical and gas utilities to service customers in the vicinity of the Subject 

Property. As the Subject Property is undeveloped, no existing utility connections are present on 

the property. A PG&E utilities easement, containing above ground electrical transmission lines, 

is located within APN 165-050-011. 

Other Local Environmental Records Sources 

The California State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) Geotracker website was 

reviewed for listings of underground storage tanks (USTs), leaking underground storage tanks 

(LUSTs), or spill cases in association with petroleum chemicals at the Subject Property (SWRCB, 

2011). The Geotracker website had no listing of USTs, LUSTs, and spill cases at the Subject 

Property. The nearest listing is approximately 0.3 miles northeast of the Subject Property in 

response to a documented gasoline spill in 1991. 

Based on the Department of Water Resources groundwater data (reference well located 

approximately 1 mile south from the Subject Property), the depth to groundwater ranges from 

approximately 20 to 60 feet below ground surface (bgs) with a groundwater gradient generally 

towards the south (DWR, 2011). Estimated groundwater levels and/or flow direction(s) may vary 

due to seasonal fluctuations in precipitation, local usage demands, geology, underground 

structures, or dewatering operations. From the northern portion of the Subject Property, surface 

water drains primarily toward the southwest through on-site drainages. From remaining portions 

of the Subject Property, surface water drains primarily to a topographic low spot, which is 

roughly in the southwestern corner of the Subject Property. 

According to information provided in the The EDR-Radius Map with Geocheck regulatory 

database report (EDR database report), the rock stratigraphic unit at the Subject Property is 

Cenozoic, which is in the Quaternary system and series. Soils in the vicinity of the Subject 

Property are composed of Feliz and Pinnobie soils, which include loam at depths of 61 inches 

bgs. The hydrologic group rating for soils in this area is generally Class B, which indicates soils 

that exhibit moderate infiltration rates, moderately draining soils with coarse textures (Appendix 

D). 
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David Sawyer of AES performed a site reconnaissance survey of the Subject Property on April 

27, 2011. The Subject Property is undeveloped with no signs of past development. A system of 

old roads runs through a portion of the site, however due to the topography, no signs of habitation 

were found Site photos showing conditions of the Subject Property during the site visit are 

shown in Figure 4 in Section 3.0. 

Available historic aerial photographs (Appendix A) were reviewed for information regarding 

past uses of the Subject Property and surrounding areas. The following aerial photographs were 

available for review: 1957 (1”=583’), 1963 (1”=555’), 1974 (1’=541’), 1987 (1”= 666’), 1993 

(1”= 666’), 1998 (1”= 666’), and 2005 (1”= 604’). Aerial photographs were of varying scale and 

clarity. Historical aerial images offer detailed review of previous land uses on the Subject 

Property and adjacent properties. 

1957, 1963, and 19674 

The Subject Property is undeveloped. U.S. 101 is visible to the immediate west of the Subject 

Property. The adjacent properties to the south appear to be used in agricultural production. The 

adjacent properties to the north and east appear to be undeveloped oak woodland. 

1987 

The Subject Property appears to be undeveloped, with the occurrence of dirt roadways through 

the center of the property. The adjacent properties to the north appear to be developed as a rural 

residential development. 

1993, 1998, and 2005 

The Subject Property appears to be undeveloped, with the continued occurance of dirt roadways 

through the center of the property. Coyote Valley Boulevard is developed to the immediate south 

of the Subject Property. Continued development of rural residential developments occurs on 

adjacent properties to the north appear. 

Available historic USGS Topographic Quadrangles (Appendix B) were reviewed for information 

regarding past uses of the Subject Property. The Potter Valley, California Topographic 

Quadrangle maps (topos) dated 194 3and 1947, the Redwood Valley 1960 and 1975 topos, and the 
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Ukiah 1947, 1958, and 1975 topos were available for review. The topographic maps depicts the 

Subject Property as being undeveloped. 

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps do not provide coverage of the Subject Property. Documentation of 

the lack of coverage is included in Appendix C.

Wetlands Map 

No wetlands are located on the Subject Property (EDR, 2011). A copy of the Overview Map is 

included in the regulatory database report in Appendix D. 

Floodplain Map 

Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) map number 0601830694B shows the Subject Property in a 

Zone C classification area (Appendix E). Zone C is designated for those lands which are located 

above 500 year floodplain and have a 0.2% chance of an annual flood. 
SECTION 3.0 

SITE RECONNAISSANCE AND INTERVIEWS
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The objective of the site reconnaissance is to identify current or historic hazardous materials 

involvement on the Subject Property or in the vicinity of the Subject Property. Hazardous 

materials involvement or signature environmental conditions include the presence or likely 

presence of any hazardous materials or petroleum products that indicate an existing release, past 

release, or a threat of release into any structure on the property, soil, or groundwater. Signs of 

possible hazardous materials involvement would include any indications of underground storage 

tanks existing on the Subject Property, stained soils and/or unusual odors originating from the 

Subject Property, indications of an excavation or removal of soils, including patched asphalt and 

large debris piles, and other obvious signs of hazardous materials involvement. 

Interviews included contacting individuals familiar with the Subject Property and adjacent 

properties that are knowledgeable of historic and existing conditions relative to hazardous 

materials. 

A site reconnaissance of the Subject Property on April 27, 2011 was performed by David Sawyer 

of Analytical Environmental Services (AES). Adjacent properties were observed to the extent 

possible without trespassing. Figure 4 provides photographs that show the site conditions at the 

time of the April 2011 site visit. Notable features and environmental conditions are summarized 

below: 

The Subject Property comprises approximately 6-acres of undeveloped land. (Photos 1 

and 2) 

A majority of the Subject Property contains overgrown vegetation and steep slopes. A 

4x4 trail through the center of the Subject Property leads to areas of past soil disposal 

(Photo 3).

An abandoned covered school bus shelter is located in the central portion of the Subject 

Property (Photos 4).
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Figure 4

Site Photographs

SOURCE: AES, 2011

PHOTO 1

PHOTO 2

PHOTO 3

PHOTO 4
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No indications of hazardous materials releases were observed within the Subject 

Property. 

A survey of adjacent properties was performed to the extent possible without trespassing during 

the April 27, 2011 site visit. The purpose was to identify adjacent businesses and determine if 

current land uses would affect the planned use of the Subject Property. Adjacent land uses are 

described below. 

North: Residential units within a sparsely developed subdivision along Ridgeview Drive. 

South: Coyote Valley Boulevard to the immediate south. Undeveloped lands within the 

Coyote Valley Reservation and Forsythe Creek are located across Coyote Valley 

Boulevard. 

Undeveloped lands within the Coyote Valley Reservation 

A standard property owner questionnaire and user questionnaire were completed by the current 

property owner, on May 13, 2011. The questionnaires are included as Appendix F. AES also 

interviewed several other individuals to obtain information regarding the Subject Property. An 

interview summary is provided in Table 3-1. 

TABLE 3-1 

Interview Summary 

Role Name Title/Company Years Assoc. 

With Property Interview Type

Site Contact Brad McDonald Coyote Valley Tribal 

Administrator

2 years Person

Local govt. 

official

Representative Mendocino County 

Environmental Health 

Department

N/A Written
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RECORDS REVIEW
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TABLE 4-1 

Environmental Data Resources (EDR) 

Summary of Agency Databases 

Agency Database Minimum 

Search Distance Property Listed Sites Listed

The United States Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA), National Priorities List (NPL), 

Proposed NPL, Delisted NPL

1.0 miles No 0

EPA, Comprehensive Environmental 

Response, Compensation, and Liability 

Information System (CERCLIS)

0.50 miles No 0

EPA, CERCLIS – No Further Remedial 

Action Planned (NFRAP) 0.50 miles No 0

EPA, Resource Conservation and Recovery 

Information System (RCRIS) Corrective 

Action Reports (CORRACTS)

1.0 miles No 0

EPA, RCRIS - for Treatment, Storage, and 

Disposal facilities (TSDFs) 0.50 miles No 0
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Agency Database Minimum 

Search Distance Property Listed Sites Listed

EPA, RCRIS - for Hazardous Waste 

Generators (large quantity generators 

[LQG]) 

0.25 miles No 0

EPA, RCRIS - for Hazardous Waste 

Generators (small quantity generators 

[SQG]) 

0.25 miles No 0

EPA, RCRIS - for Hazardous Waste 

Generators (conditionally exempt small 

quantity generators [CESQG]) 

0.25 miles No 0

EPA, Engineering Controls Sites List (US 

ENG CONTROLS) List 0.50 miles No 0

EPA, Sites with Institutional Controls (US 

INST CONTROLS) List 0.50 miles No 0

EPA, Brownfields List (US BROWNFIELDS) 0.50 miles No 0

United States Coast Guard, National 

Response Center, Emergency Response 

Notification System (ERNS) 

Property Only No 0

EPA, Facility Index System (FINDS) Property Only No 0

Formerly Used Defense Sites Properties 

(FUDS) 1.0 Mile No 0

California Environmental Protection Agency 

(Cal EPA), Historic Potential Hazardous 

Waste (Hist Cal-Sites) Database

1.0 mile No 0

Office of Emergency Services (OES) 

California Hazardous Materials Incident 

Report System (CHMIRS)

Property Only No 0

CalEPA Historic “Cortese” Hazardous Waste 

and Substances Sites List 0.50 mile No 1

State Water Resources Control Board 

(SWRCB) Proposition 65 Records (Notify 

65)

1.0 miles No 0

SWRCB, Toxic Pits Cleanup Act Sites 

(Toxic Pits) 1.0 miles No 0

Integrated Waste Management Board 

(IWMB) Solid Waste Information System 

(SWIS) Active, Close and Inactive State 

Landfills List (State Landfill)

1.0 miles No 0

SWRCB, Waste Management Unit 

Database (WMUD/SWAT) State Landfill List 0.50 miles No 0

SWRCB, Leaking Underground Storage 

Tank (LUST) List 0.50 miles No 2

SWRCB, The Spills, Leaks, Investigations, 

and Cleanups (SLIC) List 0.50 miles No 1

California Department of Health Services, 

(DHS) Bond Expenditure Plan (BEP)

1.0 miles No 0

California Department of Toxic Substance 

and Control (DTSC), Site Mitigation and 

Brownfields Reuse Program’s (SMBRP’s) 

ENVIROSTOR List

1.0 miles No 0
4.0 Records review 

Analytical Environmental Services 4-3 Coyote Valley Tribe Fee-to-Trust 

211516 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Agency Database Minimum 

Search Distance Property Listed Sites Listed

DTSC, State Response Sites (RESPONSE) 

List 1.0 miles No 0

DTSC, Deed Restriction Listing (DEED) List 0.50 miles No 0

DTSC, Volunteer Cleanup Program (VCP) 

List 0.50 miles No 0

SWRCB, Underground Storage Tank 

Division, Registered UST List (SWEEPS 

UST)

0.25 mile No 0

Cal EPA Facility Inventory Database (CA 

FID UST) 0.25 mile No 0

SWRCB, Historical UST (HIST UST) 0.25 mile No 0

SWRCB, Statewide Environmental 

Evaluation and Planning System (SWEEPS 

UST)

0.25 mile No 0

SWRCB, Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) 

List 0.25 mile No 0

Indian LUST 0.50 miles No 1

Indian UST 0.25 miles No 0

Facility and Manifest Data (HAZNET) Property Only No 0

4.2.1 SUBJECT PROPERTY
4.0 Records review 

Analytical Environmental Services 4-4 Coyote Valley Tribe Fee-to-Trust 

211516 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

4.2.2 ADJACENT PROPERTIES

Three sites were identified within one mile of the Subject Property: 

Mrs. Denson’s Cookie Company is located approximately 0.47 miles north of the Subject 

Property at 9651 North State Street. This LUST cleanup site was completed and closed in 

2003. No further remedial action is required. 

Coyote Valley Agricultural Products is located approximately 0.418 miles southsoutheast of the Subject Property at 7601 North State Street and is identified in the 

database report as a closed case. Remediation activities were completed in 2002 for a 

confirmed release from an UST. 

Ukiah Unified School District is located approximately 0.301 miles east-southeast of the 

Subject Property at 5210 Commerce Boulevard and is identified in the database report as 

a closed case. Remediation activities to cleanup gasoline contaminants have been 

completed. 
SECTION 5.0 

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Analytical Environmental Services 5-1 Coyote Valley Tribe Fee-to-Trust 

211516 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

This Phase I ESA was performed in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM 

Standard Practice E1527-05 and BIA guidelines (602 DM Chapter 2). Based on information 

gathered while conducting this Phase I ESA, the following environmental conditions were 

observed: 

The 6-acre Subject Property is comprised of undeveloped land. The available historic 

aerial photographs and topographic maps from EDR indicate that the Subject Property 

has never been developed with permanent structures. A small shed in the southwest 

portion of the Subject Property has historically been used as a bus stop. 

No hazardous materials or evidence of past hazardous material releases were observed on 

the Subject Property. 

This Phase I ESA was prepared in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice 

E 1527-05. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 1.0 of this 

report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of RECs in connection with the Subject 

Property. Based on the findings and conclusions of this Phase I ESA, the listed environmental 

conditions above do not warrant further study. 
SECTION 6.0 

REPORT AUTHORS/REFERENCES

6.0 Report Authors and References

Analytical Environmental Services 6-2 Coyote Valley Tribe Fee-to-Trust 

211516 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

REFERENCES 

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 2006. Practice E1527-05: “Standard 

Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 

Mendocino County, 2011. Planning Department. Available online at: 

http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us/planning/. Accessed May 10, 2011.

Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR), Radius Map Report with GeoCheck, Inquiry No. 

3063232.2s, dated May 10, 2011. 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA, 2011), Flood Insurance Rate Map, 

Community/Panel Number 0601830694B, dated June 1, 1983. 

State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), 2011. Geotracker Database . Available online at: 

www.geotracker.swrcb.ca.gov. Accessed May 9, 2011. 

Department of Water Resources (DWR), 2011. Water Data Library. Available online at:

http://www.water.ca.gov/waterdatalibrary/groundwater/hydrographs/report_html.cfm?wellNum

ber=16N12W16N002M. Accessed May 9, 2011. 
 APPENDICES
APPENDIX A

HISTORICAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS 
The EDR Aerial Photo Decade Package

Pine Crest FTT Project

7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

Inquiry Number: 3063232.5

May 13, 2011
EDR Aerial Photo Decade Package

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environmental professionals in evaluating potential liability on a target property resulting from past activities. EDR’s

professional researchers provide digitally reproduced historical aerial photographs, and when available, provide one photo

per decade.

When delivered electronically by EDR, the aerial photo images included with this report are for ONE TIME USE

ONLY. Further reproduction of these aerial photo images is prohibited without permission from EDR. For more

information contact your EDR Account Executive.

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used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Date EDR Searched Historical Sources:

Aerial Photography	May 13, 2011

Target Property:

7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

Year Scale Details Source

1957 Aerial Photograph. Scale: 1"=583' Flight Year: 1957 USGS

1963 Aerial Photograph. Scale: 1"=555' Flight Year: 1963 Cartwright

Best Copy Available from original source

1974 Aerial Photograph. Scale: 1"=541' Flight Year: 1974 NASA

1987 Aerial Photograph. Scale: 1"=666' Flight Year: 1987 USGS

1993 Aerial Photograph. Scale: 1"=666' Flight Year: 1993 USGS

1998 Aerial Photograph. Scale: 1"=666' Flight Year: 1998 USGS

2005 Aerial Photograph. Scale: 1"=604' Flight Year: 2005 EDR

3063232.5

2
INQUIRY #:

YEAR:

3063232.5

1957

 = 583'
INQUIRY #:

YEAR:

3063232.5

1963

 = 555'
INQUIRY #:

YEAR:

3063232.5

1974

 = 541'
INQUIRY #:

YEAR:

3063232.5

1987

 = 666'
INQUIRY #:

YEAR:

3063232.5

1993

 = 666'
INQUIRY #:

YEAR:

3063232.5

1998

 = 666'
INQUIRY #:

YEAR:

3063232.5

2005

 = 604'
APPENDIX B 

HISTORICAL TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
EDR Historical Topographic Map Report

Pine Crest FTT Project

7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

Inquiry Number: 3063232.4

May 09, 2011
EDR Historical Topographic Map Report

Environmental Data Resources, Inc.s (EDR) Historical Topographic Map Report is designed to assist professionals in

evaluating potential liability on a target property resulting from past activities. EDRs Historical Topographic Map Report

includes a search of a collection of public and private color historical topographic maps, dating back to the early 1900s.

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used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Historical Topographic Map

→

N

TARGET QUAD

NAME: POMO

MAP YEAR: 1943

SERIES: 15

SCALE: 1:62500

SITE NAME: Pine Crest FTT Project

 ADDRESS: 7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

LAT/LONG: 39.2559 / -123.2136

CLIENT: Analytical Environmental Serv.

CONTACT: David Sawyer

INQUIRY#: 3063232.4

RESEARCH DATE: 05/09/2011
Historical Topographic Map

→

N

TARGET QUAD

NAME: POTTER VALLEY

MAP YEAR: 1947

SERIES: 15

SCALE: 1:50000

SITE NAME: Pine Crest FTT Project

 ADDRESS: 7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

LAT/LONG: 39.2559 / -123.2136

CLIENT: Analytical Environmental Serv.

CONTACT: David Sawyer

INQUIRY#: 3063232.4

RESEARCH DATE: 05/09/2011
Historical Topographic Map

→

N

TARGET QUAD

NAME: POTTER VALLEY

MAP YEAR: 1960

SERIES: 15

SCALE: 1:62500

SITE NAME: Pine Crest FTT Project

 ADDRESS: 7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

LAT/LONG: 39.2559 / -123.2136

CLIENT: Analytical Environmental Serv.

CONTACT: David Sawyer

INQUIRY#: 3063232.4

RESEARCH DATE: 05/09/2011
Historical Topographic Map

→

N

TARGET QUAD

NAME: REDWOOD VALLEY

MAP YEAR: 1960

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Pine Crest FTT Project

 ADDRESS: 7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

LAT/LONG: 39.2559 / -123.2136

CLIENT: Analytical Environmental Serv.

CONTACT: David Sawyer

INQUIRY#: 3063232.4

RESEARCH DATE: 05/09/2011
Historical Topographic Map

→

N

TARGET QUAD

NAME: REDWOOD VALLEY

MAP YEAR: 1975

PHOTOREVISED:1960

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Pine Crest FTT Project

 ADDRESS: 7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

LAT/LONG: 39.2559 / -123.2136

CLIENT: Analytical Environmental Serv.

CONTACT: David Sawyer

INQUIRY#: 3063232.4

RESEARCH DATE: 05/09/2011
Historical Topographic Map

→

N

ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: UKIAH

MAP YEAR: 1947

SERIES: 15

SCALE: 1:50000

SITE NAME: Pine Crest FTT Project

 ADDRESS: 7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

LAT/LONG: 39.2559 / -123.2136

CLIENT: Analytical Environmental Serv.

CONTACT: David Sawyer

INQUIRY#: 3063232.4

RESEARCH DATE: 05/09/2011
Historical Topographic Map

→

N

ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: UKIAH

MAP YEAR: 1958

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Pine Crest FTT Project

 ADDRESS: 7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

LAT/LONG: 39.2559 / -123.2136

CLIENT: Analytical Environmental Serv.

CONTACT: David Sawyer

INQUIRY#: 3063232.4

RESEARCH DATE: 05/09/2011
Historical Topographic Map

→

N

ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: UKIAH

MAP YEAR: 1958

SERIES: 15

SCALE: 1:62500

SITE NAME: Pine Crest FTT Project

 ADDRESS: 7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

LAT/LONG: 39.2559 / -123.2136

CLIENT: Analytical Environmental Serv.

CONTACT: David Sawyer

INQUIRY#: 3063232.4

RESEARCH DATE: 05/09/2011
Historical Topographic Map

→

N

ADJOINING QUAD

NAME: UKIAH

MAP YEAR: 1975

PHOTOREVISED:1958

SERIES: 7.5

SCALE: 1:24000

SITE NAME: Pine Crest FTT Project

 ADDRESS: 7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

LAT/LONG: 39.2559 / -123.2136

CLIENT: Analytical Environmental Serv.

CONTACT: David Sawyer

INQUIRY#: 3063232.4

RESEARCH DATE: 05/09/2011
APPENDIX C 

SANBORN NO COVERAGE DOCUMENT
Certified Sanborn® Map Report

Pine Crest FTT Project

7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

Inquiry Number: 3063232.3

May 09, 2011
Certified Sanborn® Map Report 5/09/11

Site Name:

Pine Crest FTT Project

7751 North State Street

Redwood Valley, CA 95470

Client Name:

Analytical Environmental Serv.

1801 7th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

EDR Inquiry # 3063232.3 Contact: David Sawyer

The complete Sanborn Library collection has been searched by EDR, and fire insurance maps covering the target

property location provided by Analytical Environmental Serv. were identified for the years listed below. The certified

Sanborn Library search results in this report can be authenticated by visiting www.edrnet.com/sanborn and entering the

certification number. Only Environmental Data Resources Inc. (EDR) is authorized to grant rights for commercial

reproduction of maps by Sanborn Library LLC, the copyright holder for the collection.

Certified Sanborn Results:

Site Name: Pine Crest FTT Project

Address: 7751 North State Street

City, State, Zip: Redwood Valley, CA 95470

Cross Street:

P.O. # 211516

Project: Pine Crest FTT

Certification # 6101-4DB1-934B

Library of Congress

University Publications of America

EDR Private Collection

The Sanborn Library LLC Since 1866TM

The Sanborn Library includes more than 1.2 million

Sanborn fire insurance maps, which track historical

property usage in approximately 12,000 American

cities and towns. Collections searched:

Sanborn® Library search results

Certification # 6101-4DB1-934B

UNMAPPED PROPERTY

This report certifies that the complete holdings of the Sanborn

Library, LLC collection have been searched based on client

supplied target property information, and fire insurance maps

covering the target property were not found.

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SECTION PAGE

Executive Summary ES1

Overview Map 2

Detail Map 3

Map Findings Summary 4

Map Findings 7

Orphan Summary 10

Government Records Searched/Data Currency Tracking GR-1

GEOCHECK ADDENDUM

Physical Setting Source Addendum A-1

Physical Setting Source Summary A-2

Physical Setting SSURGO Soil Map A-5

Physical Setting Source Map A-12

Physical Setting Source Map Findings A-14

Physical Setting Source Records Searched A-53

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TC3063232.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

A search of available environmental records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR).

The report was designed to assist parties seeking to meet the search requirements of EPA’s Standards

and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries (40 CFR Part 312), the ASTM Standard Practice for

Environmental Site Assessments (E 1527-05) or custom requirements developed for the evaluation of

environmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate.

TARGET PROPERTY INFORMATION

ADDRESS

7751 NORTH STATE STREET

REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

COORDINATES

Latitude (North): 39.255900 - 39 ̊ 15’ 21.2’’

Longitude (West): 123.213600 - 123 ̊ 12’ 49.0’’

Universal Tranverse Mercator: Zone 10

UTM X (Meters): 481570.3

UTM Y (Meters): 4344988.0

Elevation: 699 ft. above sea level

USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY

Target Property Map: 39123-C2 REDWOOD VALLEY, CA

Most Recent Revision: 1975

South Map: 39123-B2 UKIAH, CA

Most Recent Revision: 1975

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS REPORT

Portions of Photo from: 2006, 2005

Source: USDA

TARGET PROPERTY SEARCH RESULTS

The target property was identified in the following records. For more information on this

property see page 7 of the attached EDR Radius Map report:

Site Database(s) EPA ID

COYOTE VALLEY COMPLEX

7751 NORTH STATE ST.

REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

FINDS N/A

COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO IND

7751 NO. STATE ST.

REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

FINDS N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TC3063232.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2

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 search radius around the target property for the

following databases:

STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

Federal NPL site list

NPL National Priority List

Proposed NPL Proposed National Priority List Sites

NPL LIENS Federal Superfund Liens

Federal Delisted NPL site list

Delisted NPL National Priority List Deletions

Federal CERCLIS list

CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System

FEDERAL FACILITY Federal Facility Site Information listing

Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site List

CERC-NFRAP CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action Planned

Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list

CORRACTS Corrective Action Report

Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list

RCRA-TSDF RCRA - Treatment, Storage and Disposal

Federal RCRA generators list

RCRA-LQG RCRA - Large Quantity Generators

RCRA-SQG RCRA - Small Quantity Generators

RCRA-CESQG RCRA - Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator

Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries

US ENG CONTROLS Engineering Controls Sites List

US INST CONTROL Sites with Institutional Controls

Federal ERNS list

ERNS Emergency Response Notification System

State- and tribal - equivalent NPL

RESPONSE State Response Sites
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TC3063232.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3

State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS

ENVIROSTOR EnviroStor Database

State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site lists

SWF/LF Solid Waste Information System

State and tribal registered storage tank lists

UST Active UST Facilities

AST Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facilities

INDIAN UST Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

FEMA UST Underground Storage Tank Listing

State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites

VCP Voluntary Cleanup Program Properties

INDIAN VCP Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing

ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

Local Brownfield lists

US BROWNFIELDS A Listing of Brownfields Sites

Local Lists of Landfill / Solid Waste Disposal Sites

DEBRIS REGION 9 Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations

ODI Open Dump Inventory

WMUDS/SWAT Waste Management Unit Database

SWRCY Recycler Database

HAULERS Registered Waste Tire Haulers Listing

INDIAN ODI Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands

Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites

US CDL Clandestine Drug Labs

HIST Cal-Sites Historical Calsites Database

SCH School Property Evaluation Program

Toxic Pits Toxic Pits Cleanup Act Sites

CDL Clandestine Drug Labs

US HIST CDL National Clandestine Laboratory Register

Local Lists of Registered Storage Tanks

CA FID UST Facility Inventory Database

HIST UST Hazardous Substance Storage Container Database

SWEEPS UST SWEEPS UST Listing

Local Land Records

LIENS 2 CERCLA Lien Information
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TC3063232.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4

LUCIS Land Use Control Information System

LIENS Environmental Liens Listing

DEED Deed Restriction Listing

Records of Emergency Release Reports

HMIRS Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System

CHMIRS California Hazardous Material Incident Report System

LDS Land Disposal Sites Listing

MCS Military Cleanup Sites Listing

Other Ascertainable Records

RCRA-NonGen RCRA - Non Generators

DOT OPS Incident and Accident Data

DOD Department of Defense Sites

FUDS Formerly Used Defense Sites

CONSENT Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees

ROD Records Of Decision

UMTRA Uranium Mill Tailings Sites

MINES Mines Master Index File

TRIS Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System

TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act

FTTS FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide

 Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)

HIST FTTS FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing

SSTS Section 7 Tracking Systems

ICIS Integrated Compliance Information System

PADS PCB Activity Database System

MLTS Material Licensing Tracking System

RADINFO Radiation Information Database

RAATS RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System

CA BOND EXP. PLAN Bond Expenditure Plan

WDS Waste Discharge System

NPDES NPDES Permits Listing

Cortese "Cortese" Hazardous Waste & Substances Sites List

Notify 65 Proposition 65 Records

DRYCLEANERS Cleaner Facilities

WIP Well Investigation Program Case List

HAZNET Facility and Manifest Data

EMI Emissions Inventory Data

INDIAN RESERV Indian Reservations

SCRD DRYCLEANERS State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Listing

HWP EnviroStor Permitted Facilities Listing

HWT Registered Hazardous Waste Transporter Database

COAL ASH EPA Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE Financial Assurance Information Listing

PCB TRANSFORMER PCB Transformer Registration Database

PROC Certified Processors Database

MWMP Medical Waste Management Program Listing

COAL ASH DOE Sleam-Electric Plan Operation Data

EDR PROPRIETARY RECORDS

EDR Proprietary Records

Manufactured Gas Plants EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plants
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TC3063232.2s EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5

SURROUNDING SITES: SEARCH RESULTS

Surrounding sites were identified in the following databases.

Elevations have been determined from the USGS Digital Elevation Model and should be evaluated on

a relative (not an absolute) basis. Relative elevation information between sites of close proximity

should be field verified. Sites with an elevation equal to or higher than the target property have been

differentiated below from sites with an elevation lower than the target property.

Page numbers and map identification numbers refer to the EDR Radius Map report where detailed

data on individual sites can be reviewed.

Sites listed in bold italics are in multiple databases.

Unmappable (orphan) sites are not considered in the foregoing analysis.

STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

State and tribal leaking storage tank lists

LUST: The Leaking Underground Storage Tank Incident Reports contain an inventory of reported

leaking underground storage tank incidents. The data come from the State Water Resources Control Board Leaking

Underground Storage Tank Information System.

 A review of the LUST list, as provided by EDR, and dated 03/22/2011 has revealed that there are 2

 LUST sites within approximately 0.5 miles of the target property.

 Equal/Higher Elevation Address Direction / Distance Map ID Page ____________________ ________ ___________________ _____ _____

 MRS. DENSON’S COOKIE COMP 9651 STATE NW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.472 mi.) B5 9

 MRS. DENSON’S COOKIE COMPANY 9651 STATE STREET, NORT NW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.472 mi.) B6 9

Status: Completed - Case Closed

SLIC: SLIC Region comes from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board.

 A review of the SLIC list, as provided by EDR, and dated 03/22/2011 has revealed that there is 1 SLIC

 site within approximately 0.5 miles of the target property.

 Equal/Higher Elevation Address Direction / Distance Map ID Page ____________________ ________ ___________________ _____ _____

 UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 8291 PINECREST DRIVE NNE 1/4 - 1/2 (0.367 mi.) 3 7

Facility Status: Completed - Case Closed

INDIAN LUST: A listing of leaking underground storage tank locations on Indian Land.

 A review of the INDIAN LUST list, as provided by EDR, and dated 09/01/2010 has revealed that there is

 1 INDIAN LUST site within approximately 0.5 miles of the target property.

 Equal/Higher Elevation Address Direction / Distance Map ID Page ____________________ ________ ___________________ _____ _____

 COYOTE VALLEY AGRICULTURAL PRO 7601 NORTH STATE STREET SSE 1/4 - 1/2 (0.418 mi.) 4 8
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

Other Ascertainable Records

HIST CORTESE: The sites for the list are designated by the State Water Resource Control Board [LUST],

the Integrated Waste Board [SWF/LS], and the Department of Toxic Substances Control [CALSITES].

 A review of the HIST CORTESE list, as provided by EDR, and dated 04/01/2001 has revealed that there

 is 1 HIST CORTESE site within approximately 0.5 miles of the target property.

 Equal/Higher Elevation Address Direction / Distance Map ID Page ____________________ ________ ___________________ _____ _____

 MRS. DENSON’S COOKIE COMP 9651 STATE NW 1/4 - 1/2 (0.472 mi.) B5 9
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Due to poor or inadequate address information, the following sites were not mapped. Count: 12 records.

Site Name Database(s)

____________ ____________

MRS. DENSON’S COOKIE CO., INC SWEEPS UST

HUDSON VINEYARD HIST UST

MRS. DENSON’S COOKIE CO., INC HIST UST

EDITH BECK, HIST UST

VALLEY PAVING AST

REDWOOD VALLEY CO WATER AST

SOUTHERN PACIFIC - REDWOOD VALLEY SLIC

SOUTHERN PACIFIC - REDWOOD VALLEY SLIC

BED ROCK, INC. MINES

KEN MCCUTCHAN MINES

NORTHERN AGGREGATES, INC. MINES

GRANITE CONSTRUCTION CO MINES
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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

STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

Federal NPL site list

NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

Proposed NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

NPL LIENS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

Federal Delisted NPL site list

Delisted NPL 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

Federal CERCLIS list

CERCLIS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

FEDERAL FACILITY 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site List

CERC-NFRAP 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list

CORRACTS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list

RCRA-TSDF 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

Federal RCRA generators list

RCRA-LQG 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

RCRA-SQG 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

RCRA-CESQG 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

Federal institutional controls /

engineering controls registries

US ENG CONTROLS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

US INST CONTROL 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

Federal ERNS list

ERNS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

State- and tribal - equivalent NPL

RESPONSE 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS

ENVIROSTOR 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

State and tribal landfill and/or

solid waste disposal site lists

SWF/LF 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

State and tribal leaking storage tank lists

LUST 0.500 0 0 2 NR NR 2

SLIC 0.500 0 0 1 NR NR 1

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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

INDIAN LUST 0.500 0 0 1 NR NR 1

State and tribal registered storage tank lists

UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

AST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

INDIAN UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

FEMA UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites

VCP 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

INDIAN VCP 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

Local Brownfield lists

US BROWNFIELDS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

Local Lists of Landfill / Solid

Waste Disposal Sites

DEBRIS REGION 9 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

ODI 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

WMUDS/SWAT 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

SWRCY 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

HAULERS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

INDIAN ODI 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

Local Lists of Hazardous waste /

Contaminated Sites

US CDL TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

HIST Cal-Sites 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

SCH 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

Toxic Pits 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

CDL TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

US HIST CDL TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

Local Lists of Registered Storage Tanks

CA FID UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

HIST UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

SWEEPS UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

Local Land Records

LIENS 2 TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

LUCIS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

LIENS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

DEED 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

Records of Emergency Release Reports

HMIRS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

CHMIRS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

LDS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

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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

MCS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

Other Ascertainable Records

RCRA-NonGen 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

DOT OPS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

DOD 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

FUDS 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

CONSENT 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

ROD 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

UMTRA 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

MINES 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

TRIS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

TSCA TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

FTTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

HIST FTTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

SSTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

ICIS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

PADS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

MLTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

RADINFO TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

FINDS X TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

RAATS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

CA BOND EXP. PLAN 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

WDS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

NPDES TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

Cortese 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

HIST CORTESE 0.500 0 0 1 NR NR 1

Notify 65 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

DRYCLEANERS 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

WIP 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

HAZNET TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

EMI TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

INDIAN RESERV 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

SCRD DRYCLEANERS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

HWP 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

HWT 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

COAL ASH EPA 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

PCB TRANSFORMER TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

PROC 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0

MWMP 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0

COAL ASH DOE TP NR NR NR NR NR 0

EDR PROPRIETARY RECORDS

EDR Proprietary Records

Manufactured Gas Plants 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0

NOTES:

 TP = Target Property

 NR = Not Requested at this Search Distance

 Sites may be listed in more than one database

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Map ID MAP FINDINGS

Direction

Distance EDR ID Number

Elevation Site Database(s) EPA ID Number

permits, and emergency response.

monitor air quality, waste water, drinking water, storage tanks,

facility is regulated by a state environmental program that may

State Environmental Programs. This particular category shows if the

Environmental Interest/Information System 

Registry ID: 110033008466

FINDS:

Site 1 of 2 in cluster A

Actual:

699 ft.

Property REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

Target 7751 NORTH STATE ST. N/A

A1 COYOTE VALLEY COMPLEX FINDS 1010695613

permit, compliance, and enforcement status of NPDES facilities.

Elimination System (NPDES) permit holding facilities. PCS tracks the

information system that contains data on National Pollutant Discharge

PCS (Permit Compliance System) is a computerized management

discharge does not adversely affect water quality.

requirements, and include other provisions to ensure that the

limits on what can be discharged, impose monitoring and reporting

States are required to obtain a permit. The permit will likely contain

discharge pollutants from any point source into waters of the United

issued under the Clean Water Act. Under NPDES, all facilities that

the Compliance Information System (ICIS) tracks surface water permits

US National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) module of

Environmental Interest/Information System 

Registry ID: 110033635243

FINDS:

Site 2 of 2 in cluster A

Actual:

699 ft.

Property REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

Target 7751 NO. STATE ST. N/A

A2 COYOTE VALLEY BAND OF POMO IND 1010732390 FINDS

Longitude: -123.2114846

Latitude: 39.2603295

Lead Agency Case Number: Not reported

Lead Agency: NORTH COAST RWQCB (REGION 1)

Global Id: T0604593117

Status Date: 1994-11-13 00:00:00

Facility Status: Completed - Case Closed

Region: STATE

SLIC:

1939 ft.

0.367 mi.

Relative:

Higher

Actual:

844 ft.

1/4-1/2 REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

NNE 8291 PINECREST DRIVE N/A

3 UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SLIC S105051270

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Map ID MAP FINDINGS

Direction

Distance EDR ID Number

Elevation Site Database(s) EPA ID Number

Staff Initials: Facility Closed

Facility ID: 1NMC144

Region: 1

SLIC:

Click here to access the California GeoTracker records for this facility:

Site History: Not reported

Potential Contaminants of Concern: Gasoline

Potential Media Affected: Soil

File Location: Regional Board

RB Case Number: 1NMC144

Local Agency: MENDOCINO COUNTY

Case Worker: ZZZ

Case Type: Cleanup Program Site

UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Continued) S105051270

LUST Status Date: 1/10/2002

LUST Status: Site Investigation Completed

Tribe Name: COYOTE VALLEY

Alt Facility ID: COYO001

Region: 9

Facility ID: 809

LUST Status Date: 3/2/2001

LUST Status: CONFIRMED RELEASE

Tribe Name: COYOTE VALLEY

Alt Facility ID: COYO001

Region: 9

Facility ID: 809

LUST Status Date: 3/2/2001

LUST Status: CLEANUP INITIATED

Tribe Name: COYOTE VALLEY

Alt Facility ID: COYO001

Region: 9

Facility ID: 809

LUST Status Date: 1/10/2002

LUST Status: CLEANUP COMPLETED

Tribe Name: COYOTE VALLEY

Alt Facility ID: COYO001

Region: 9

Facility ID: 809

INDIAN LUST:

2209 ft.

0.418 mi.

Relative:

Higher

Actual:

737 ft.

1/4-1/2 REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

SSE 7601 NORTH STATE STREET N/A

4 COYOTE VALLEY AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 1009394137 INDIAN LUST

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Map ID MAP FINDINGS

Direction

Distance EDR ID Number

Elevation Site Database(s) EPA ID Number

Staff Initials: BML

Facility ID: 1TMC149

Region: 1

LUST REG 1:

Reg Id: 1TMC149

Reg By: LTNKA

Facility County Code: 23

Region: CORTESE

CORTESE:

2490 ft. Site 1 of 2 in cluster B

0.472 mi.

Relative:

Higher

Actual:

796 ft.

1/4-1/2 REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

NW 9651 STATE LUST N/A

B5 MRS. DENSON’S COOKIE COMP HIST CORTESE S101298786

Click here to access the California GeoTracker records for this facility:

Site History: Not reported

Potential Contaminants of Concern: Diesel

Potential Media Affect: Aquifer used for drinking water supply

File Location: Regional Board

LOC Case Number: Not reported

RB Case Number: 1TMC149

Local Agency: MENDOCINO COUNTY

Case Worker: ZZZ

Lead Agency: NORTH COAST RWQCB (REGION 1)

Status Date: 2003-03-19 00:00:00

Status: Completed - Case Closed

Case Type: LUST Cleanup Site

Longitude: -123.24036

Latitude: 39.271487

Global Id: T0604500130

Region: STATE

LUST:

2493 ft. Site 2 of 2 in cluster B

0.472 mi.

Relative:

Higher

Actual:

795 ft.

1/4-1/2 REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

NW 9651 STATE STREET, NORTH N/A

B6 MRS. DENSON’S COOKIE COMPANY S106717459 LUST

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ORPHAN SUMMARY

City EDR ID Site Name Site Address Count: 12 records.COUNTY U001610594 HUDSON VINEYARD SAME AS ABOVE MENDOCINO COUNTY M300006780 BED ROCK, INC. BALD HILLS QUARRY MENDOCINO COUNTY M300006781 KEN MCCUTCHAN BLUE RIDGE ROCK PRODUCTS MENDOCINO COUNTY M300006779 NORTHERN AGGREGATES, INC. HARRIS QUARRY MENDOCINO COUNTY M300003108 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION CO SHUSTER QUARRY REDWOOD VALLEY S106929693 MRS. DENSON’S COOKIE CO., INC 9651 HIGHWAY 101 N REDWOOD VALLEY U001610598 MRS. DENSON’S COOKIE CO., INC 9651 HWY 101 N. REDWOOD VALLEY A100337139 VALLEY PAVING 2601 RD E REDWOOD VALLEY S109118048 SOUTHERN PACIFIC - REDWOOD VALLEY EAST ROAD REDWOOD VALLEY S105051260 SOUTHERN PACIFIC - REDWOOD VALLEY EAST ROAD REDWOOD VALLEY U001610592 EDITH BECK, 3200 ROAD 4, REDWOOD VALLEY A100337537 REDWOOD VALLEY CO WATER 2370 WEBB RANCH RD 

TC3063232.2s Page 10
To maintain currency of the following federal and state databases, EDR contacts the appropriate governmental agency

on a monthly or quarterly basis, as required.

Number of Days to Update: Provides confirmation that EDR is reporting records that have been updated within 90 days

from the date the government agency made the information available to the public.

STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

Federal NPL site list

NPL: National Priority List

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) and regional EPA offices.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/13/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 15

Source: EPA

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: 04/13/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

NPL Site Boundaries

Sources:

EPA’s Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center (EPIC)

Telephone: 202-564-7333

EPA Region 1 EPA Region 6

Telephone 617-918-1143 Telephone: 214-655-6659

EPA Region 3 EPA Region 7

Telephone 215-814-5418 Telephone: 913-551-7247

EPA Region 4 EPA Region 8

Telephone 404-562-8033 Telephone: 303-312-6774

EPA Region 5 EPA Region 9

Telephone 312-886-6686 Telephone: 415-947-4246

EPA Region 10

Telephone 206-553-8665

Proposed NPL: Proposed National Priority List Sites

A site that has been proposed for listing on the National Priorities List through the issuance of a proposed rule

in the Federal Register. EPA then accepts public comments on the site, responds to the comments, and places on

the NPL those sites that continue to meet the requirements for listing.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/13/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 15

Source: EPA

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: 04/13/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

NPL LIENS: Federal Superfund Liens

Federal Superfund Liens. Under the authority granted the USEPA by 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

received notification of potential liability. USEPA compiles a listing of filed notices of Superfund Liens.

Date of Government Version: 10/15/1991

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/02/1994

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/30/1994

Number of Days to Update: 56

Source: EPA

Telephone: 202-564-4267

Last EDR Contact: 02/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
Federal Delisted NPL site list

DELISTED NPL: National Priority List Deletions

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: 12/31/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/13/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 15

Source: EPA

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: 04/13/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Federal CERCLIS list

CERCLIS: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System

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: 02/25/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/01/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 62

Source: EPA

Telephone: 703-412-9810

Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

FEDERAL FACILITY: Federal Facility Site Information listing

A listing of National Priority List (NPL) and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) sites found in the Comprehensive

Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) Database where EPAa??s Federal

Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office is involved in cleanup activities.

Date of Government Version: 12/10/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/11/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 02/16/2011

Number of Days to Update: 36

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 703-603-8704

Last EDR Contact: 04/15/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

Federal CERCLIS NFRAP site List

CERCLIS-NFRAP: CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action Planned

Archived sites are sites that have been removed and archived from the inventory of CERCLIS sites. Archived status

indicates that, to the best of EPA’s knowledge, assessment at a site has been completed and that EPA has determined

no further steps will be taken to list this site on the National Priorities List (NPL), unless information indicates

this decision was not appropriate or other considerations require a recommendation for listing at a later time.

This decision does not necessarily mean that there is no hazard associated with a given site; it only means that,

based upon available information, the location is not judged to be a potential NPL site. 

Date of Government Version: 02/25/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/01/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 62

Source: EPA

Telephone: 703-412-9810

Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Federal RCRA CORRACTS facilities list

CORRACTS: Corrective Action Report

CORRACTS identifies hazardous waste handlers with RCRA corrective action activity.

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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
Date of Government Version: 05/25/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/02/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/04/2010

Number of Days to Update: 124

Source: EPA

Telephone: 800-424-9346

Last EDR Contact: 02/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD facilities list

RCRA-TSDF: RCRA - Treatment, Storage and Disposal

RCRAInfo is EPA’s comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation

and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database

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). Transporters are individuals or entities that

move hazardous waste from the generator offsite to a facility that can recycle, treat, store, or dispose of the

waste. TSDFs treat, store, or dispose of the waste.

Date of Government Version: 03/11/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/05/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: (415) 495-8895

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Federal RCRA generators list

RCRA-LQG: RCRA - Large Quantity Generators

RCRAInfo is EPA’s comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation

and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database

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). Large quantity generators (LQGs) generate

over 1,000 kilograms (kg) of hazardous waste, or over 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month.

Date of Government Version: 03/11/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/05/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: (415) 495-8895

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

RCRA-SQG: RCRA - Small Quantity Generators

RCRAInfo is EPA’s comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation

and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database

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). Small quantity generators (SQGs) generate

between 100 kg and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month.

Date of Government Version: 03/11/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/05/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: (415) 495-8895

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

RCRA-CESQG: RCRA - Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators

RCRAInfo is EPA’s comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation

and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database

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). Conditionally exempt small quantity generators

(CESQGs) generate less than 100 kg of hazardous waste, or less than 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month.

Date of Government Version: 03/11/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/05/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: (415) 495-8895

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
Federal institutional controls / engineering controls registries

US ENG CONTROLS: Engineering Controls Sites List

A listing of sites with engineering controls in place. Engineering controls include various forms of caps, building

foundations, liners, and treatment methods to create pathway elimination for regulated substances to enter environmental

media or effect human health.

Date of Government Version: 01/05/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/14/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 14

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 703-603-0695

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

US INST CONTROL: Sites with Institutional Controls

A listing of sites with institutional controls in place. Institutional controls include administrative measures,

such as groundwater use restrictions, construction restrictions, property use restrictions, and post remediation

care requirements intended to prevent exposure to contaminants remaining on site. Deed restrictions are generally

required as part of the institutional controls.

Date of Government Version: 01/05/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/14/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 14

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 703-603-0695

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

Federal ERNS list

ERNS: Emergency Response Notification System

Emergency Response Notification System. ERNS records and stores information on reported releases of oil and hazardous

substances.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/07/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 73

Source: National Response Center, United States Coast Guard

Telephone: 202-267-2180

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

State- and tribal - equivalent NPL

RESPONSE: State Response Sites

Identifies confirmed release sites where DTSC is involved in remediation, either in a lead or oversight capacity.

These confirmed release sites are generally high-priority and high potential risk.

Date of Government Version: 03/15/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/17/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 34

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 03/17/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/23/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

State- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS

ENVIROSTOR: EnviroStor Database

The Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC’s) Site Mitigation and Brownfields Reuse Program’s (SMBRP’s)

EnviroStor database identifes sites that have known contamination or sites for which there may be reasons to investigate

further. The database includes the following site types: Federal Superfund sites (National Priorities List (NPL));

State Response, including Military Facilities and State Superfund; Voluntary Cleanup; and School sites. EnviroStor

provides similar information to the information that was available in CalSites, and provides additional site information,

including, but not limited to, identification of formerly-contaminated properties that have been released for

reuse, properties where environmental deed restrictions have been recorded to prevent inappropriate land uses,

and risk characterization information that is used to assess potential impacts to public health and the environment

at contaminated sites.

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Date of Government Version: 03/15/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/17/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 34

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 03/17/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/23/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

State and tribal landfill and/or solid waste disposal site lists

SWF/LF (SWIS): Solid Waste Information System

Active, Closed and Inactive Landfills. SWF/LF records typically contain an inve ntory of solid waste disposal

facilities or landfills. These may be active or i nactive facilities or open dumps that failed to meet RCRA Section

4004 criteria for solid waste landfills or disposal sites.

Date of Government Version: 02/22/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/22/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/22/2011

Number of Days to Update: 28

Source: Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery

Telephone: 916-341-6320

Last EDR Contact: 02/22/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

State and tribal leaking storage tank lists

LUST REG 9: Leaking Underground Storage Tank Report

Orange, Riverside, San Diego counties. For more current information, please refer to the State Water Resources

Control Board’s LUST database.

Date of Government Version: 03/01/2001

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/23/2001

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/21/2001

Number of Days to Update: 28

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board San Diego Region (9)

Telephone: 858-637-5595

Last EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

LUST REG 7: Leaking Underground Storage Tank Case Listing

Leaking Underground Storage Tank locations. Imperial, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara counties.

Date of Government Version: 02/26/2004

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/26/2004

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2004

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Colorado River Basin Region (7)

Telephone: 760-776-8943

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

LUST REG 6V: Leaking Underground Storage Tank Case Listing

Leaking Underground Storage Tank locations. Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, San Bernardino counties.

Date of Government Version: 06/07/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/07/2005

Date Made Active in Reports: 06/29/2005

Number of Days to Update: 22

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Victorville Branch Office (6)

Telephone: 760-241-7365

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

LUST REG 6L: Leaking Underground Storage Tank Case Listing

For more current information, please refer to the State Water Resources Control Board’s LUST database.

Date of Government Version: 09/09/2003

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/10/2003

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/07/2003

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Lahontan Region (6)

Telephone: 530-542-5572

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

LUST REG 5: Leaking Underground Storage Tank Database

Leaking Underground Storage Tank locations. Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Calveras, El

Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas,

Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba counties.

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Date of Government Version: 07/01/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/22/2008

Date Made Active in Reports: 07/31/2008

Number of Days to Update: 9

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region (5)

Telephone: 916-464-4834

Last EDR Contact: 04/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

LUST REG 4: Underground Storage Tank Leak List

Los Angeles, Ventura counties. For more current information, please refer to the State Water Resources Control

Board’s LUST database.

Date of Government Version: 09/07/2004

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/07/2004

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/12/2004

Number of Days to Update: 35

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Los Angeles Region (4)

Telephone: 213-576-6710

Last EDR Contact: 03/07/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/20/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

LUST REG 3: Leaking Underground Storage Tank Database

Leaking Underground Storage Tank locations. Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz counties.

Date of Government Version: 05/19/2003

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/19/2003

Date Made Active in Reports: 06/02/2003

Number of Days to Update: 14

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Coast Region (3)

Telephone: 805-542-4786

Last EDR Contact: 04/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

LUST REG 2: Fuel Leak List

Leaking Underground Storage Tank locations. Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa

Clara, Solano, Sonoma counties.

Date of Government Version: 09/30/2004

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/20/2004

Date Made Active in Reports: 11/19/2004

Number of Days to Update: 30

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board San Francisco Bay Region (2)

Telephone: 510-622-2433

Last EDR Contact: 03/21/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

LUST REG 1: Active Toxic Site Investigation

Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Modoc, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Trinity counties. For more current information,

please refer to the State Water Resources Control Board’s LUST database.

Date of Government Version: 02/01/2001

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/28/2001

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/29/2001

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board North Coast (1)

Telephone: 707-570-3769

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

LUST: Geotracker’s Leaking Underground Fuel Tank Report

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. For

more information on a particular leaking underground storage tank sites, please contact the appropriate regulatory

agency.

Date of Government Version: 03/22/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/23/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 28

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: see region list

Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

LUST REG 8: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

California Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region (8). For more current information, please refer

to the State Water Resources Control Board’s LUST database.

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Date of Government Version: 02/14/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/15/2005

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/28/2005

Number of Days to Update: 41

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region (8)

Telephone: 909-782-4496

Last EDR Contact: 04/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

SLIC: Statewide SLIC Cases

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 03/22/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/23/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: 866-480-1028

Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

SLIC REG 1: Active Toxic Site Investigations

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 04/03/2003

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/07/2003

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/25/2003

Number of Days to Update: 18

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region (1)

Telephone: 707-576-2220

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

SLIC REG 2: Spills, Leaks, Investigation & Cleanup Cost Recovery Listing

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 09/30/2004

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/20/2004

Date Made Active in Reports: 11/19/2004

Number of Days to Update: 30

Source: Regional Water Quality Control Board San Francisco Bay Region (2)

Telephone: 510-286-0457

Last EDR Contact: 03/21/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

SLIC REG 3: Spills, Leaks, Investigation & Cleanup Cost Recovery Listing

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 05/18/2006

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/18/2006

Date Made Active in Reports: 06/15/2006

Number of Days to Update: 28

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Coast Region (3)

Telephone: 805-549-3147

Last EDR Contact: 04/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

SLIC REG 4: Spills, Leaks, Investigation & Cleanup Cost Recovery Listing

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 11/17/2004

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/18/2004

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/04/2005

Number of Days to Update: 47

Source: Region Water Quality Control Board Los Angeles Region (4)

Telephone: 213-576-6600

Last EDR Contact: 04/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

SLIC REG 5: Spills, Leaks, Investigation & Cleanup Cost Recovery Listing

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

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Date of Government Version: 04/01/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/05/2005

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/21/2005

Number of Days to Update: 16

Source: Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region (5)

Telephone: 916-464-3291

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

SLIC REG 6V: Spills, Leaks, Investigation & Cleanup Cost Recovery Listing

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 05/24/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/25/2005

Date Made Active in Reports: 06/16/2005

Number of Days to Update: 22

Source: Regional Water Quality Control Board, Victorville Branch

Telephone: 619-241-6583

Last EDR Contact: 02/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

SLIC REG 6L: SLIC Sites

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 09/07/2004

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/07/2004

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/12/2004

Number of Days to Update: 35

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region

Telephone: 530-542-5574

Last EDR Contact: 02/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

SLIC REG 7: SLIC List

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 11/24/2004

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/29/2004

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/04/2005

Number of Days to Update: 36

Source: California Regional Quality Control Board, Colorado River Basin Region

Telephone: 760-346-7491

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

SLIC REG 8: Spills, Leaks, Investigation & Cleanup Cost Recovery Listing

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 04/03/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/03/2008

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/14/2008

Number of Days to Update: 11

Source: California Region Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region (8)

Telephone: 951-782-3298

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

SLIC REG 9: Spills, Leaks, Investigation & Cleanup Cost Recovery Listing

The SLIC (Spills, Leaks, Investigations and Cleanup) program is designed to protect and restore water quality

from spills, leaks, and similar discharges.

Date of Government Version: 09/10/2007

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/11/2007

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/28/2007

Number of Days to Update: 17

Source: California Regional Water Quality Control Board San Diego Region (9)

Telephone: 858-467-2980

Last EDR Contact: 05/09/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/22/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

INDIAN LUST R10: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

LUSTs on Indian land in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

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Date of Government Version: 02/03/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/04/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 45

Source: EPA Region 10

Telephone: 206-553-2857

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

INDIAN LUST R1: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

A listing of leaking underground storage tank locations on Indian Land.

Date of Government Version: 09/01/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/05/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 84

Source: EPA Region 1

Telephone: 617-918-1313

Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

INDIAN LUST R8: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

LUSTs on Indian land in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.

Date of Government Version: 02/04/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/04/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 45

Source: EPA Region 8

Telephone: 303-312-6271

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

INDIAN LUST R6: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

LUSTs on Indian land in New Mexico and Oklahoma.

Date of Government Version: 02/03/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/04/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 45

Source: EPA Region 6

Telephone: 214-665-6597

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

INDIAN LUST R4: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

LUSTs on Indian land in Florida, Mississippi and North Carolina.

Date of Government Version: 03/03/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/18/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 45

Source: EPA Region 4

Telephone: 404-562-8677

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

INDIAN LUST R9: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

LUSTs on Indian land in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Nevada

Date of Government Version: 01/31/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/01/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 48

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 415-972-3372

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

INDIAN LUST R7: Leaking Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

LUSTs on Indian land in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska

Date of Government Version: 11/04/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/04/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 07/07/2010

Number of Days to Update: 64

Source: EPA Region 7

Telephone: 913-551-7003

Last EDR Contact: 05/04/2010

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/16/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

State and tribal registered storage tank lists

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UST: Active UST Facilities

Active UST facilities gathered from the local regulatory agencies

Date of Government Version: 03/22/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/23/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/22/2011

Number of Days to Update: 30

Source: SWRCB

Telephone: 916-480-1028

Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

AST: Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Facilities

Registered Aboveground Storage Tanks.

Date of Government Version: 08/01/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/10/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/01/2009

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: 916-341-5712

Last EDR Contact: 04/25/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

INDIAN UST R10: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian

land in EPA Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Tribal Nations).

Date of Government Version: 02/03/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/04/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 45

Source: EPA Region 10

Telephone: 206-553-2857

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

INDIAN UST R9: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian

land in EPA Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and Tribal Nations).

Date of Government Version: 01/31/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/01/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 48

Source: EPA Region 9

Telephone: 415-972-3368

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

INDIAN UST R8: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian

land in EPA Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 27 Tribal Nations).

Date of Government Version: 02/04/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/04/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 45

Source: EPA Region 8

Telephone: 303-312-6137

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

INDIAN UST R7: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian

land in EPA Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and 9 Tribal Nations).

Date of Government Version: 11/01/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/02/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 57

Source: EPA Region 7

Telephone: 913-551-7003

Last EDR Contact: 02/03/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/16/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

INDIAN UST R6: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian

land in EPA Region 6 (Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and 65 Tribes).

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Date of Government Version: 02/03/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/04/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 45

Source: EPA Region 6

Telephone: 214-665-7591

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

INDIAN UST R5: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian

land in EPA Region 5 (Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and Tribal Nations).

Date of Government Version: 01/01/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/23/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 68

Source: EPA Region 5

Telephone: 312-886-6136

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

INDIAN UST R4: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian

land in EPA Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

and Tribal Nations)

Date of Government Version: 03/03/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/18/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 45

Source: EPA Region 4

Telephone: 404-562-9424

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

INDIAN UST R1: Underground Storage Tanks on Indian Land

The Indian Underground Storage Tank (UST) database provides information about underground storage tanks on Indian

land in EPA Region 1 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and ten Tribal

Nations).

Date of Government Version: 09/01/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/05/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 84

Source: EPA, Region 1

Telephone: 617-918-1313

Last EDR Contact: 05/03/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

FEMA UST: Underground Storage Tank Listing

A listing of all FEMA owned underground storage tanks.

Date of Government Version: 01/01/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/16/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/12/2010

Number of Days to Update: 55

Source: FEMA

Telephone: 202-646-5797

Last EDR Contact: 04/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

State and tribal voluntary cleanup sites

INDIAN VCP R7: Voluntary Cleanup Priority Lisitng

A listing of voluntary cleanup priority sites located on Indian Land located in Region 7.

Date of Government Version: 03/20/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/22/2008

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/19/2008

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: EPA, Region 7

Telephone: 913-551-7365

Last EDR Contact: 04/20/2009

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/20/2009

Data Release Frequency: Varies

VCP: Voluntary Cleanup Program Properties

Contains low threat level properties with either confirmed or unconfirmed releases and the project proponents

have request that DTSC oversee investigation and/or cleanup activities and have agreed to provide coverage for

DTSC’s costs.

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Date of Government Version: 03/15/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/17/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 34

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 03/17/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/23/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

INDIAN VCP R1: Voluntary Cleanup Priority Listing

A listing of voluntary cleanup priority sites located on Indian Land located in Region 1.

Date of Government Version: 09/01/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/05/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 75

Source: EPA, Region 1

Telephone: 617-918-1102

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS

Local Brownfield lists

US BROWNFIELDS: A Listing of Brownfields Sites

Included in the listing are brownfields properties addresses by Cooperative Agreement Recipients and brownfields

properties addressed by Targeted Brownfields Assessments. Targeted Brownfields Assessments-EPA’s Targeted Brownfields

Assessments (TBA) program is designed to help states, tribes, and municipalities--especially those without EPA

Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Pilots--minimize the uncertainties of contamination often associated with

brownfields. Under the TBA program, EPA provides funding and/or technical assistance for environmental assessments

at brownfields sites throughout the country. Targeted Brownfields Assessments supplement and work with other efforts

under EPA’s Brownfields Initiative to promote cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields. Cooperative Agreement

Recipients-States, political subdivisions, territories, and Indian tribes become Brownfields Cleanup Revolving

Loan Fund (BCRLF) cooperative agreement recipients when they enter into BCRLF cooperative agreements with the

U.S. EPA. EPA selects BCRLF cooperative agreement recipients based on a proposal and application process. BCRLF

cooperative agreement recipients must use EPA funds provided through BCRLF cooperative agreement for specified

brownfields-related cleanup activities.

Date of Government Version: 12/29/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/30/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 81

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 202-566-2777

Last EDR Contact: 03/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

Local Lists of Landfill / Solid Waste Disposal Sites

ODI: Open Dump Inventory

An open dump is defined as a disposal facility that does not comply with one or more of the Part 257 or Part 258

Subtitle D Criteria.

Date of Government Version: 06/30/1985

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/09/2004

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/17/2004

Number of Days to Update: 39

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 800-424-9346

Last EDR Contact: 06/09/2004

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

DEBRIS REGION 9: Torres Martinez Reservation Illegal Dump Site Locations

A listing of illegal dump sites location on the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation located in eastern Riverside

County and northern Imperial County, California.

Date of Government Version: 01/12/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 05/07/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/21/2009

Number of Days to Update: 137

Source: EPA, Region 9

Telephone: 415-947-4219

Last EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

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WMUDS/SWAT: Waste Management Unit Database

Waste Management Unit Database System. WMUDS is used by the State Water Resources Control Board staff and the

Regional Water Quality Control Boards for program tracking and inventory of waste management units. WMUDS is composed

of the following databases: Facility Information, Scheduled Inspections Information, Waste Management Unit Information,

SWAT Program Information, SWAT Report Summary Information, SWAT Report Summary Data, Chapter 15 (formerly Subchapter

15) Information, Chapter 15 Monitoring Parameters, TPCA Program Information, RCRA Program Information, Closure

Information, and Interested Parties Information.

Date of Government Version: 04/01/2000

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/10/2000

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/10/2000

Number of Days to Update: 30

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: 916-227-4448

Last EDR Contact: 02/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

SWRCY: Recycler Database

A listing of recycling facilities in California.

Date of Government Version: 02/24/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/23/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: Department of Conservation

Telephone: 916-323-3836

Last EDR Contact: 03/23/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

HAULERS: Registered Waste Tire Haulers Listing

A listing of registered waste tire haulers.

Date of Government Version: 02/22/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/22/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 30

Source: Integrated Waste Management Board

Telephone: 916-341-6422

Last EDR Contact: 02/22/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

INDIAN ODI: Report on the Status of Open Dumps on Indian Lands

Location of open dumps on Indian land.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/1998

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/03/2007

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/24/2008

Number of Days to Update: 52

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 703-308-8245

Last EDR Contact: 05/09/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/22/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

Local Lists of Hazardous waste / Contaminated Sites

US CDL: Clandestine Drug Labs

A listing of clandestine drug lab locations. The U.S. Department of Justice ("the Department") provides this

web site as a public service. It contains addresses of some locations where law enforcement agencies reported

they found chemicals or other items that indicated the presence of either clandestine drug laboratories or dumpsites.

In most cases, the source of the entries is not the Department, and the Department has not verified the entry

and does not guarantee its accuracy. Members of the public must verify the accuracy of all entries by, for example,

contacting local law enforcement and local health departments.

Date of Government Version: 02/02/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/17/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 46

Source: Drug Enforcement Administration

Telephone: 202-307-1000

Last EDR Contact: 03/08/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/20/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

HIST CAL-SITES: Calsites Database

The Calsites database contains potential or confirmed hazardous substance release properties. In 1996, California

EPA reevaluated and significantly reduced the number of sites in the Calsites database. No longer updated by the

state agency. It has been replaced by ENVIROSTOR.

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Date of Government Version: 08/08/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/03/2006

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/24/2006

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Department of Toxic Substance Control

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 02/23/2009

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/25/2009

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

SCH: School Property Evaluation Program

This category contains proposed and existing school sites that are being evaluated by DTSC for possible hazardous

materials contamination. In some cases, these properties may be listed in the CalSites category depending on the

level of threat to public health and safety or the environment they pose.

Date of Government Version: 03/15/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/17/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 34

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 03/17/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/23/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

TOXIC PITS: Toxic Pits Cleanup Act Sites

Toxic PITS Cleanup Act Sites. TOXIC PITS identifies sites suspected of containing hazardous substances where cleanup

has not yet been completed.

Date of Government Version: 07/01/1995

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/30/1995

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/26/1995

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: 916-227-4364

Last EDR Contact: 01/26/2009

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/27/2009

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

CDL: Clandestine Drug Labs

A listing of drug lab locations. Listing of a location in this database does not indicate that any illegal drug

lab materials were or were not present there, and does not constitute a determination that the location either

requires or does not require additional cleanup work.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/04/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 20

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-255-6504

Last EDR Contact: 04/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

US HIST CDL: National Clandestine Laboratory Register

A listing of clandestine drug lab locations. The U.S. Department of Justice ("the Department") provides this

web site as a public service. It contains addresses of some locations where law enforcement agencies reported

they found chemicals or other items that indicated the presence of either clandestine drug laboratories or dumpsites.

In most cases, the source of the entries is not the Department, and the Department has not verified the entry

and does not guarantee its accuracy. Members of the public must verify the accuracy of all entries by, for example,

contacting local law enforcement and local health departments.

Date of Government Version: 09/01/2007

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/19/2008

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/30/2009

Number of Days to Update: 131

Source: Drug Enforcement Administration

Telephone: 202-307-1000

Last EDR Contact: 03/23/2009

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/22/2009

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

Local Lists of Registered Storage Tanks

CA FID UST: Facility Inventory Database

The Facility Inventory Database (FID) contains a historical listing of active and inactive underground storage

tank locations from the State Water Resource Control Board. Refer to local/county source for current data.

Date of Government Version: 10/31/1994

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/05/1995

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/29/1995

Number of Days to Update: 24

Source: California Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 916-341-5851

Last EDR Contact: 12/28/1998

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

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UST MENDOCINO: Mendocino County UST Database

A listing of underground storage tank locations in Mendocino County.

Date of Government Version: 09/23/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/23/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/01/2009

Number of Days to Update: 8

Source: Department of Public Health

Telephone: 707-463-4466

Last EDR Contact: 03/07/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/20/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

HIST UST: Hazardous Substance Storage Container Database

The Hazardous Substance Storage Container Database is a historical listing of UST sites. Refer to local/county

source for current data.

Date of Government Version: 10/15/1990

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/25/1991

Date Made Active in Reports: 02/12/1991

Number of Days to Update: 18

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: 916-341-5851

Last EDR Contact: 07/26/2001

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

SWEEPS UST: SWEEPS UST Listing

Statewide Environmental Evaluation and Planning System. This underground storage tank listing was updated and

maintained by a company contacted by the SWRCB in the early 1990’s. The listing is no longer updated or maintained.

The local agency is the contact for more information on a site on the SWEEPS list.

Date of Government Version: 06/01/1994

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/07/2005

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/11/2005

Number of Days to Update: 35

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: 06/03/2005

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

Local Land Records

LIENS 2: CERCLA Lien Information

A Federal CERCLA (’Superfund’) lien can exist by operation of law at any site or property at which EPA has spent

Superfund monies. These monies are spent to investigate and address releases and threatened releases of contamination.

CERCLIS provides information as to the identity of these sites and properties.

Date of Government Version: 02/01/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/04/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 87

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 202-564-6023

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

LUCIS: Land Use Control Information System

LUCIS contains records of land use control information pertaining to the former Navy Base Realignment and Closure

properties.

Date of Government Version: 12/09/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/11/2006

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/11/2007

Number of Days to Update: 31

Source: Department of the Navy

Telephone: 843-820-7326

Last EDR Contact: 02/22/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

LIENS: Environmental Liens Listing

A listing of property locations with environmental liens for California where DTSC is a lien holder.

Date of Government Version: 12/08/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/09/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/25/2011

Number of Days to Update: 47

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

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DEED: Deed Restriction Listing

Site Mitigation and Brownfields Reuse Program Facility Sites with Deed Restrictions & Hazardous Waste Management

Program Facility Sites with Deed / Land Use Restriction. The DTSC Site Mitigation and Brownfields Reuse Program

(SMBRP) list includes sites cleaned up under the program’s oversight and generally does not include current

or former hazardous waste facilities that required a hazardous waste facility permit. The list represents deed

restrictions that are active. Some sites have multiple deed restrictions. The DTSC Hazardous Waste Management

Program (HWMP) has developed a list of current or former hazardous waste facilities that have a recorded land

use restriction at the local county recorder’s office. The land use restrictions on this list were required by

the DTSC HWMP as a result of the presence of hazardous substances that remain on site after the facility (or

part of the facility) has been closed or cleaned up. The types of land use restriction include deed notice, deed

restriction, or a land use restriction that binds current and future owners.

Date of Government Version: 03/18/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/18/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 33

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 03/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

Records of Emergency Release Reports

HMIRS: Hazardous Materials Information Reporting System

Hazardous Materials Incident Report System. HMIRS contains hazardous material spill incidents reported to DOT.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/05/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 02/25/2011

Number of Days to Update: 51

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation

Telephone: 202-366-4555

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

CHMIRS: California Hazardous Material Incident Report System

California Hazardous Material Incident Reporting System. CHMIRS contains information on reported hazardous material

incidents (accidental releases or spills).

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/21/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/20/2010

Number of Days to Update: 30

Source: Office of Emergency Services

Telephone: 916-845-8400

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

LDS: Land Disposal Sites Listing

The Land Disposal program regulates of waste discharge to land for treatment, storage and disposal in waste management

units.

Date of Government Version: 03/22/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/23/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 28

Source: State Water Qualilty Control Board

Telephone: 866-480-1028

Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

MCS: Military Cleanup Sites Listing

The State Water Resources Control Board and nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards partner with the Department

of Defense (DoD) through the Defense and State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA) to oversee the investigation

and remediation of water quality issues at military facilities.

Date of Government Version: 03/22/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/23/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: 866-480-1028

Last EDR Contact: 04/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Other Ascertainable Records

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RCRA-NonGen: RCRA - Non Generators

RCRAInfo is EPA’s comprehensive information system, providing access to data supporting the Resource Conservation

and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database

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). Non-Generators do not presently generate hazardous

waste.

Date of Government Version: 03/11/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/05/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: (415) 495-8895

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

DOT OPS: Incident and Accident Data

Department of Transporation, Office of Pipeline Safety Incident and Accident data.

Date of Government Version: 01/12/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/11/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 80

Source: Department of Transporation, Office of Pipeline Safety

Telephone: 202-366-4595

Last EDR Contact: 02/11/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/23/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

DOD: Department of Defense Sites

This data set consists of federally owned or administered lands, administered by the Department of Defense, that

have any area equal to or greater than 640 acres of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/10/2006

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/11/2007

Number of Days to Update: 62

Source: USGS

Telephone: 703-692-8801

Last EDR Contact: 04/21/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

FUDS: Formerly Used Defense Sites

The listing includes locations of Formerly Used Defense Sites properties where the US Army Corps of Engineers

is actively working or will take necessary cleanup actions.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/12/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 12/02/2010

Number of Days to Update: 112

Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Telephone: 202-528-4285

Last EDR Contact: 03/15/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

CONSENT: Superfund (CERCLA) Consent Decrees

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: 10/01/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/29/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 91

Source: Department of Justice, Consent Decree Library

Telephone: Varies

Last EDR Contact: 04/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

ROD: Records Of Decision

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: 02/25/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/16/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 5

Source: EPA

Telephone: 703-416-0223

Last EDR Contact: 03/16/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

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UMTRA: Uranium Mill Tailings Sites

Uranium ore was mined by private companies for federal government use in national defense programs. When the mills

shut down, large piles of the sand-like material (mill tailings) remain after uranium has been extracted from

the ore. Levels of human exposure to radioactive materials from the piles are low; however, in some cases tailings

were used as construction materials before the potential health hazards of the tailings were recognized.

Date of Government Version: 09/14/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/21/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 99

Source: Department of Energy

Telephone: 505-845-0011

Last EDR Contact: 03/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

MINES: Mines Master Index File

Contains all mine identification numbers issued for mines active or opened since 1971. The data also includes

violation information.

Date of Government Version: 02/08/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/09/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 54

Source: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration

Telephone: 303-231-5959

Last EDR Contact: 03/09/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/20/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

TRIS: Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System

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: 12/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/17/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 94

Source: EPA

Telephone: 202-566-0250

Last EDR Contact: 03/01/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act

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: 12/31/2006

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/29/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 12/02/2010

Number of Days to Update: 64

Source: EPA

Telephone: 202-260-5521

Last EDR Contact: 03/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: Every 4 Years

FTTS: FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)

FTTS tracks administrative cases and pesticide enforcement actions and compliance activities related to FIFRA,

TSCA and EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act). To maintain currency, EDR contacts the

Agency on a quarterly basis.

Date of Government Version: 04/09/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/16/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/11/2009

Number of Days to Update: 25

Source: EPA/Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances

Telephone: 202-566-1667

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

FTTS INSP: FIFRA/ TSCA Tracking System - FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide Act)/TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)

A listing of FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) inspections and enforcements.

Date of Government Version: 04/09/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/16/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/11/2009

Number of Days to Update: 25

Source: EPA

Telephone: 202-566-1667

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

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HIST FTTS: FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Administrative Case Listing

A complete administrative case listing from the FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) for all ten EPA regions. The

information was obtained from the National Compliance Database (NCDB). NCDB supports the implementation of FIFRA

(Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) and TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act). Some EPA regions

are now closing out records. Because of that, and the fact that some EPA regions are not providing EPA Headquarters

with updated records, it was decided to create a HIST FTTS database. It included records that may not be included

in the newer FTTS database updates. This database is no longer updated.

Date of Government Version: 10/19/2006

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/01/2007

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/10/2007

Number of Days to Update: 40

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 202-564-2501

Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2007

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/17/2008

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

HIST FTTS INSP: FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System Inspection & Enforcement Case Listing

A complete inspection and enforcement case listing from the FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) for all ten EPA

regions. The information was obtained from the National Compliance Database (NCDB). NCDB supports the implementation

of FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) and TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act). Some

EPA regions are now closing out records. Because of that, and the fact that some EPA regions are not providing

EPA Headquarters with updated records, it was decided to create a HIST FTTS database. It included records that

may not be included in the newer FTTS database updates. This database is no longer updated.

Date of Government Version: 10/19/2006

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/01/2007

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/10/2007

Number of Days to Update: 40

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 202-564-2501

Last EDR Contact: 12/17/2008

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/17/2008

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

SSTS: Section 7 Tracking Systems

Section 7 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended (92 Stat. 829) requires all

registered pesticide-producing establishments to submit a report to the Environmental Protection Agency by March

1st each year. Each establishment must report the types and amounts of pesticides, active ingredients and devices

being produced, and those having been produced and sold or distributed in the past year.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/10/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 02/25/2011

Number of Days to Update: 77

Source: EPA

Telephone: 202-564-4203

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

ICIS: Integrated Compliance Information System

The Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) supports the information needs of the national enforcement

and compliance program as well as the unique needs of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

program.

Date of Government Version: 01/07/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/21/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 59

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 202-564-5088

Last EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

PADS: PCB Activity Database System

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: 11/01/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/10/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 02/16/2011

Number of Days to Update: 98

Source: EPA

Telephone: 202-566-0500

Last EDR Contact: 04/22/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

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MLTS: Material Licensing Tracking System

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: 03/18/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/06/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010

Number of Days to Update: 51

Source: Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Telephone: 301-415-7169

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

RADINFO: Radiation Information Database

The Radiation Information Database (RADINFO) contains information about facilities that are regulated by U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for radiation and radioactivity.

Date of Government Version: 01/11/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/13/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 02/16/2011

Number of Days to Update: 34

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 202-343-9775

Last EDR Contact: 04/13/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

FINDS: Facility Index System/Facility Registry System

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: 04/14/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/16/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/27/2010

Number of Days to Update: 41

Source: EPA

Telephone: (415) 947-8000

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

RAATS: RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System

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: 04/17/1995

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/03/1995

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/07/1995

Number of Days to Update: 35

Source: EPA

Telephone: 202-564-4104

Last EDR Contact: 06/02/2008

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 09/01/2008

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

BRS: Biennial Reporting System

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: 12/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/01/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 62

Source: EPA/NTIS

Telephone: 800-424-9346

Last EDR Contact: 03/01/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Biennially

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CA BOND EXP. PLAN: Bond Expenditure Plan

Department of Health Services developed a site-specific expenditure plan as the basis for an appropriation of

Hazardous Substance Cleanup Bond Act funds. It is not updated.

Date of Government Version: 01/01/1989

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/27/1994

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/02/1994

Number of Days to Update: 6

Source: Department of Health Services

Telephone: 916-255-2118

Last EDR Contact: 05/31/1994

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

WDS: Waste Discharge System

Sites which have been issued waste discharge requirements.

Date of Government Version: 06/19/2007

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/20/2007

Date Made Active in Reports: 06/29/2007

Number of Days to Update: 9

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: 916-341-5227

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

NPDES: NPDES Permits Listing

A listing of NPDES permits, including stormwater.

Date of Government Version: 02/22/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/22/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/22/2011

Number of Days to Update: 28

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: 916-445-9379

Last EDR Contact: 02/22/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

CORTESE: "Cortese" Hazardous Waste & Substances Sites List

The sites for the list are designated by the State Water Resource Control Board (LUST), the Integrated Waste

Board (SWF/LS), and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (Cal-Sites). This listing is no longer updated

by the state agency.

Date of Government Version: 04/05/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 04/05/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/04/2011

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: CAL EPA/Office of Emergency Information

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

HIST CORTESE: Hazardous Waste & Substance Site List

The sites for the list are designated by the State Water Resource Control Board [LUST], the Integrated Waste Board

[SWF/LS], and the Department of Toxic Substances Control [CALSITES].

Date of Government Version: 04/01/2001

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/22/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/08/2009

Number of Days to Update: 76

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 01/22/2009

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

NOTIFY 65: Proposition 65 Records

Listings of all Proposition 65 incidents reported to counties by the State Water Resources Control Board and the

Regional Water Quality Control Board. This database is no longer updated by the reporting agency.

Date of Government Version: 10/21/1993

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/01/1993

Date Made Active in Reports: 11/19/1993

Number of Days to Update: 18

Source: State Water Resources Control Board

Telephone: 916-445-3846

Last EDR Contact: 03/29/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

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DRYCLEANERS: Cleaner Facilities

A list of drycleaner related facilities that have EPA ID numbers. These are facilities with certain SIC codes:

power laundries, family and commercial; garment pressing and cleaner’s agents; linen supply; coin-operated laundries

and cleaning; drycleaning plants, except rugs; carpet and upholster cleaning; industrial launderers; laundry and

garment services.

Date of Government Version: 09/15/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/16/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/29/2010

Number of Days to Update: 13

Source: Department of Toxic Substance Control

Telephone: 916-327-4498

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

WIP: Well Investigation Program Case List

Well Investigation Program case in the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valley area.

Date of Government Version: 07/03/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/21/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/03/2009

Number of Days to Update: 13

Source: Los Angeles Water Quality Control Board

Telephone: 213-576-6726

Last EDR Contact: 04/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

HAZNET: Facility and Manifest Data

Facility and Manifest Data. The data is extracted from the copies of hazardous waste manifests received each year

by the DTSC. The annual volume of manifests is typically 700,000 - 1,000,000 annually, representing approximately

350,000 - 500,000 shipments. Data are from the manifests submitted without correction, and therefore many contain

some invalid values for data elements such as generator ID, TSD ID, waste category, and disposal method.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/07/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/12/2010

Number of Days to Update: 36

Source: California Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 916-255-1136

Last EDR Contact: 04/22/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

EMI: Emissions Inventory Data

Toxics and criteria pollutant emissions data collected by the ARB and local air pollution agencies.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/29/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/18/2010

Number of Days to Update: 19

Source: California Air Resources Board

Telephone: 916-322-2990

Last EDR Contact: 04/01/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

INDIAN RESERV: Indian Reservations

This map layer portrays Indian administered lands of the United States that have any area equal to or greater

than 640 acres.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/08/2006

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/11/2007

Number of Days to Update: 34

Source: USGS

Telephone: 202-208-3710

Last EDR Contact: 04/21/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

SCRD DRYCLEANERS: State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Listing

The State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners was established in 1998, with support from the U.S. EPA Office

of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation. It is comprised of representatives of states with established

drycleaner remediation programs. Currently the member states are Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas,

Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Date of Government Version: 03/07/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/09/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/02/2011

Number of Days to Update: 54

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 615-532-8599

Last EDR Contact: 05/09/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/08/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

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PROC: Certified Processors Database

A listing of certified processors.

Date of Government Version: 02/28/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/23/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: Department of Conservation

Telephone: 916-323-3836

Last EDR Contact: 03/23/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

MWMP: Medical Waste Management Program Listing

The Medical Waste Management Program (MWMP) ensures the proper handling and disposal of medical waste by permitting

and inspecting medical waste Offsite Treatment Facilities (PDF) and Transfer Stations (PDF) throughout the

state. MWMP also oversees all Medical Waste Transporters.

Date of Government Version: 03/04/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/17/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 34

Source: Department of Public Health

Telephone: 916-558-1784

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

COAL ASH DOE: Sleam-Electric Plan Operation Data

A listing of power plants that store ash in surface ponds.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/07/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/22/2009

Number of Days to Update: 76

Source: Department of Energy

Telephone: 202-586-8719

Last EDR Contact: 04/19/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

COAL ASH EPA: Coal Combustion Residues Surface Impoundments List

A listing of coal combustion residues surface impoundments with high hazard potential ratings.

Date of Government Version: 08/17/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 77

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: 03/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

HWT: Registered Hazardous Waste Transporter Database

A listing of hazardous waste transporters. In California, unless specifically exempted, it is unlawful for any

person to transport hazardous wastes unless the person holds a valid registration issued by DTSC. A hazardous

waste transporter registration is valid for one year and is assigned a unique registration number.

Date of Government Version: 01/17/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/18/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 10

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-440-7145

Last EDR Contact: 04/19/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

HWP: EnviroStor Permitted Facilities Listing

Detailed information on permitted hazardous waste facilities and corrective action ("cleanups") tracked in EnviroStor.

Date of Government Version: 08/09/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/11/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/20/2010

Number of Days to Update: 9

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-323-3400

Last EDR Contact: 03/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE 2: Financial Assurance Information Listing

A listing of financial assurance information for solid waste facilities. Financial assurance is intended to ensure

that resources are available to pay for the cost of closure, post-closure care, and corrective measures if the

owner or operator of a regulated facility is unable or unwilling to pay.

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Date of Government Version: 03/15/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/16/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/26/2011

Number of Days to Update: 41

Source: California Integrated Waste Management Board

Telephone: 916-341-6066

Last EDR Contact: 03/07/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE 1: Financial Assurance Information Listing

Financial Assurance information

Date of Government Version: 03/01/2007

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/01/2007

Date Made Active in Reports: 06/29/2007

Number of Days to Update: 28

Source: Department of Toxic Substances Control

Telephone: 916-255-3628

Last EDR Contact: 05/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

FEDLAND: Federal and Indian Lands

Federally and Indian administrated lands of the United States. Lands included are administrated by: Army Corps

of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, National Wild and Scenic River, National Wildlife Refuge, Public Domain Land,

Wilderness, Wilderness Study Area, Wildlife Management Area, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management,

Department of Justice, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/06/2006

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/11/2007

Number of Days to Update: 339

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Telephone: 888-275-8747

Last EDR Contact: 04/21/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: N/A

PCB TRANSFORMER: PCB Transformer Registration Database

The database of PCB transformer registrations that includes all PCB registration submittals.

Date of Government Version: 01/01/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/18/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 05/29/2009

Number of Days to Update: 100

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 202-566-0517

Last EDR Contact: 05/05/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

EDR PROPRIETARY RECORDS

EDR Proprietary Records

Manufactured Gas Plants: EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plants

The EDR Proprietary Manufactured Gas Plant Database includes records of coal gas plants (manufactured gas plants)

compiled by EDR’s researchers. Manufactured gas sites were used in the United States from the 1800’s to 1950’s

to produce a gas that could be distributed and used as fuel. These plants used whale oil, rosin, coal, or a mixture

of coal, oil, and water that also produced a significant amount of waste. Many of the byproducts of the gas production,

such as coal tar (oily waste containing volatile and non-volatile chemicals), sludges, oils and other compounds

are potentially hazardous to human health and the environment. The byproduct from this process was frequently

disposed of directly at the plant site and can remain or spread slowly, serving as a continuous source of soil

and groundwater contamination.

Date of Government Version: N/A

Date Data Arrived at EDR: N/A

Date Made Active in Reports: N/A

Number of Days to Update: N/A

Source: EDR, Inc.

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: N/A

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: N/A

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

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COUNTY RECORDS

ALAMEDA COUNTY:

Contaminated Sites

A listing of contaminated sites overseen by the Toxic Release Program (oil and groundwater contamination from

chemical releases and spills) and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program (soil and ground water contamination

from leaking petroleum USTs).

Date of Government Version: 01/06/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/07/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/25/2011

Number of Days to Update: 18

Source: Alameda County Environmental Health Services

Telephone: 510-567-6700

Last EDR Contact: 04/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

Underground Tanks

Underground storage tank sites located in Alameda county.

Date of Government Version: 01/06/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/07/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 13

Source: Alameda County Environmental Health Services

Telephone: 510-567-6700

Last EDR Contact: 04/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY:

Site List

List includes sites from the underground tank, hazardous waste generator and business plan/2185 programs.

Date of Government Version: 03/10/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/11/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 13

Source: Contra Costa Health Services Department

Telephone: 925-646-2286

Last EDR Contact: 05/09/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/22/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

FRESNO COUNTY:

CUPA Resources List

Certified Unified Program Agency. CUPA’s are responsible for implementing a unified hazardous materials and hazardous

waste management regulatory program. The agency provides oversight of businesses that deal with hazardous materials,

operate underground storage tanks or aboveground storage tanks.

Date of Government Version: 01/14/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/18/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 10

Source: Dept. of Community Health

Telephone: 559-445-3271

Last EDR Contact: 04/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

HUMBOLDT COUNTY:

CUPA Facility List

CUPA facility list.

Date of Government Version: 02/08/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Humboldt County Environmental Health

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

INYO COUNTY:

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CUPA Facility List

Cupa facility list.

Date of Government Version: 11/29/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Inyo County Environmental Health Services

Telephone: 760-878-0238

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

KERN COUNTY:

Underground Storage Tank Sites & Tank Listing

Kern County Sites and Tanks Listing.

Date of Government Version: 08/31/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/01/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/30/2010

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: Kern County Environment Health Services Department

Telephone: 661-862-8700

Last EDR Contact: 03/17/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

KINGS COUNTY:

CUPA Facility List

A listing of sites included in the county?s Certified Unified Program Agency database. California?s Secretary

for Environmental Protection established the unified hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulatory program

as required by chapter 6.11 of the California Health and Safety Code. The Unified Program consolidates the administration,

permits, inspections, and enforcement activities.

Date of Government Version: 12/06/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/31/2011

Number of Days to Update: 28

Source: Kings County Department of Public Health

Telephone: 559-584-1411

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

San Gabriel Valley Areas of Concern

San Gabriel Valley areas where VOC contamination is at or above the MCL as designated by region 9 EPA office.

Date of Government Version: 03/30/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/31/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/23/2009

Number of Days to Update: 206

Source: EPA Region 9

Telephone: 415-972-3178

Last EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

HMS: Street Number List

Industrial Waste and Underground Storage Tank Sites.

Date of Government Version: 12/30/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Department of Public Works

Telephone: 626-458-3517

Last EDR Contact: 04/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

List of Solid Waste Facilities

Solid Waste Facilities in Los Angeles County.

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Date of Government Version: 01/24/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/01/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/04/2011

Number of Days to Update: 31

Source: La County Department of Public Works

Telephone: 818-458-5185

Last EDR Contact: 04/25/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/08/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

City of Los Angeles Landfills

Landfills owned and maintained by the City of Los Angeles.

Date of Government Version: 03/05/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/10/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/08/2009

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: Engineering & Construction Division

Telephone: 213-473-7869

Last EDR Contact: 02/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

Site Mitigation List

Industrial sites that have had some sort of spill or complaint.

Date of Government Version: 02/09/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/09/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/04/2011

Number of Days to Update: 23

Source: Community Health Services

Telephone: 323-890-7806

Last EDR Contact: 04/25/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/08/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

City of El Segundo Underground Storage Tank

Underground storage tank sites located in El Segundo city.

Date of Government Version: 02/03/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/08/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/03/2011

Number of Days to Update: 23

Source: City of El Segundo Fire Department

Telephone: 310-524-2236

Last EDR Contact: 04/25/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/08/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

City of Long Beach Underground Storage Tank

Underground storage tank sites located in the city of Long Beach.

Date of Government Version: 03/28/2003

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/23/2003

Date Made Active in Reports: 11/26/2003

Number of Days to Update: 34

Source: City of Long Beach Fire Department

Telephone: 562-570-2563

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

City of Torrance Underground Storage Tank

Underground storage tank sites located in the city of Torrance.

Date of Government Version: 01/18/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/25/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/03/2011

Number of Days to Update: 37

Source: City of Torrance Fire Department

Telephone: 310-618-2973

Last EDR Contact: 04/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

MARIN COUNTY:

Underground Storage Tank Sites

Currently permitted USTs in Marin County.

Date of Government Version: 01/14/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/01/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/04/2011

Number of Days to Update: 31

Source: Public Works Department Waste Management

Telephone: 415-499-6647

Last EDR Contact: 04/11/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 04/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

MERCED COUNTY:

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CUPA Facility List

CUPA facility list.

Date of Government Version: 11/22/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Merced County Environmental Health

Telephone: 209-381-1094

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

MONTEREY COUNTY:

CUPA Facility Listing

CUPA Program listing from the Environmental Health Division.

Date of Government Version: 01/20/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Monterey County Health Department

Telephone: 831-796-1297

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

NAPA COUNTY:

Sites With Reported Contamination

A listing of leaking underground storage tank sites located in Napa county.

Date of Government Version: 07/09/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/09/2008

Date Made Active in Reports: 07/31/2008

Number of Days to Update: 22

Source: Napa County Department of Environmental Management

Telephone: 707-253-4269

Last EDR Contact: 03/07/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/20/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

Closed and Operating Underground Storage Tank Sites

Underground storage tank sites located in Napa county.

Date of Government Version: 01/15/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/16/2008

Date Made Active in Reports: 02/08/2008

Number of Days to Update: 23

Source: Napa County Department of Environmental Management

Telephone: 707-253-4269

Last EDR Contact: 03/07/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/20/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

ORANGE COUNTY:

List of Industrial Site Cleanups

Petroleum and non-petroleum spills.

Date of Government Version: 02/02/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/17/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/22/2011

Number of Days to Update: 33

Source: Health Care Agency

Telephone: 714-834-3446

Last EDR Contact: 02/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

List of Underground Storage Tank Cleanups

Orange County Underground Storage Tank Cleanups (LUST).

Date of Government Version: 02/02/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/17/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/22/2011

Number of Days to Update: 33

Source: Health Care Agency

Telephone: 714-834-3446

Last EDR Contact: 02/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
List of Underground Storage Tank Facilities

Orange County Underground Storage Tank Facilities (UST).

Date of Government Version: 02/02/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/15/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/03/2011

Number of Days to Update: 16

Source: Health Care Agency

Telephone: 714-834-3446

Last EDR Contact: 02/15/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

PLACER COUNTY:

Master List of Facilities

List includes aboveground tanks, underground tanks and cleanup sites.

Date of Government Version: 01/31/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/01/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/04/2011

Number of Days to Update: 31

Source: Placer County Health and Human Services

Telephone: 530-889-7312

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Listing of Underground Tank Cleanup Sites

Riverside County Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Sites (LUST).

Date of Government Version: 12/08/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/09/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 50

Source: Department of Environmental Health

Telephone: 951-358-5055

Last EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Underground Storage Tank Tank List

Underground storage tank sites located in Riverside county.

Date of Government Version: 12/08/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/09/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 42

Source: Department of Environmental Health

Telephone: 951-358-5055

Last EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

SACRAMENTO COUNTY:

Toxic Site Clean-Up List

List of sites where unauthorized releases of potentially hazardous materials have occurred. 

Date of Government Version: 11/03/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/20/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 8

Source: Sacramento County Environmental Management

Telephone: 916-875-8406

Last EDR Contact: 04/11/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Master Hazardous Materials Facility List

Any business that has hazardous materials on site - hazardous material storage sites, underground storage tanks,

waste generators.

Date of Government Version: 11/03/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/20/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 8

Source: Sacramento County Environmental Management

Telephone: 916-875-8406

Last EDR Contact: 04/11/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

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GOVERNMENT RECORDS SEARCHED / DATA CURRENCY TRACKING
Hazardous Material Permits

This listing includes underground storage tanks, medical waste handlers/generators, hazardous materials handlers,

hazardous waste generators, and waste oil generators/handlers.

Date of Government Version: 03/10/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/11/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 13

Source: San Bernardino County Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division

Telephone: 909-387-3041

Last EDR Contact: 02/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Hazardous Materials Management Division Database

The database includes: HE58 - This report contains the business name, site address, business phone number, establishment

’H’ permit number, type of permit, and the business status. HE17 - In addition to providing the same information

provided in the HE58 listing, HE17 provides inspection dates, violations received by the establishment, hazardous

waste generated, the quantity, method of storage, treatment/disposal of waste and the hauler, and information

on underground storage tanks. Unauthorized Release List - Includes a summary of environmental contamination cases

in San Diego County (underground tank cases, non-tank cases, groundwater contamination, and soil contamination

are included.)

Date of Government Version: 09/09/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/15/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/29/2010

Number of Days to Update: 14

Source: Hazardous Materials Management Division

Telephone: 619-338-2268

Last EDR Contact: 03/18/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Solid Waste Facilities

San Diego County Solid Waste Facilities.

Date of Government Version: 10/01/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 11/16/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/25/2011

Number of Days to Update: 70

Source: Department of Health Services

Telephone: 619-338-2209

Last EDR Contact: 05/02/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/15/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

Environmental Case Listing

The listing contains all underground tank release cases and projects pertaining to properties contaminated with

hazardous substances that are actively under review by the Site Assessment and Mitigation Program.

Date of Government Version: 03/23/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/15/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 07/09/2010

Number of Days to Update: 24

Source: San Diego County Department of Environmental Health

Telephone: 619-338-2371

Last EDR Contact: 12/21/2010

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY:

Local Oversite Facilities

A listing of leaking underground storage tank sites located in San Francisco county.

Date of Government Version: 09/19/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 09/19/2008

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/29/2008

Number of Days to Update: 10

Source: Department Of Public Health San Francisco County

Telephone: 415-252-3920

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

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Underground Storage Tank Information

Underground storage tank sites located in San Francisco county.

Date of Government Version: 11/29/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/10/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/15/2011

Number of Days to Update: 5

Source: Department of Public Health

Telephone: 415-252-3920

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY:

San Joaquin Co. UST

A listing of underground storage tank locations in San Joaquin county.

Date of Government Version: 03/30/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/31/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/22/2011

Number of Days to Update: 22

Source: Environmental Health Department

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY:

CUPA Facility List

Cupa Facility List.

Date of Government Version: 11/17/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department

Telephone: 805-781-5596

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

SAN MATEO COUNTY:

Business Inventory

List includes Hazardous Materials Business Plan, hazardous waste generators, and underground storage tanks.

Date of Government Version: 02/14/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/17/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/01/2011

Number of Days to Update: 43

Source: San Mateo County Environmental Health Services Division

Telephone: 650-363-1921

Last EDR Contact: 03/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

Fuel Leak List

A listing of leaking underground storage tank sites located in San Mateo county.

Date of Government Version: 03/21/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/22/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/20/2011

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: San Mateo County Environmental Health Services Division

Telephone: 650-363-1921

Last EDR Contact: 03/21/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY:

CUPA Facility Listing

CUPA Program Listing from the Environmental Health Services division.

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Date of Government Version: 11/22/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Santa Barbara County Public Health Department

Telephone: 805-686-8167

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

SANTA CLARA COUNTY:

HIST LUST - Fuel Leak Site Activity Report

A listing of open and closed leaking underground storage tanks. This listing is no longer updated by the county.

Leaking underground storage tanks are now handled by the Department of Environmental Health.

Date of Government Version: 03/29/2005

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/30/2005

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/21/2005

Number of Days to Update: 22

Source: Santa Clara Valley Water District

Telephone: 408-265-2600

Last EDR Contact: 03/23/2009

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/22/2009

Data Release Frequency: No Update Planned

LOP Listing

A listing of leaking underground storage tanks located in Santa Clara county.

Date of Government Version: 05/29/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/01/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 06/15/2009

Number of Days to Update: 14

Source: Department of Environmental Health

Telephone: 408-918-3417

Last EDR Contact: 03/07/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/20/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

Hazardous Material Facilities

Hazardous material facilities, including underground storage tank sites.

Date of Government Version: 08/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/31/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/18/2009

Number of Days to Update: 18

Source: City of San Jose Fire Department

Telephone: 408-535-7694

Last EDR Contact: 03/15/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/30/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY:

CUPA Facility List

CUPA facility listing.

Date of Government Version: 11/22/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health

Telephone: 831-464-2761

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

SHASTA COUNTY:

CUPA Facility List

Cupa Facility List.

Date of Government Version: 11/30/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Shasta County Department of Resource Management

Telephone: 530-225-5789

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Varies

SOLANO COUNTY:

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Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

A listing of leaking underground storage tank sites located in Solano county.

Date of Government Version: 03/21/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/25/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/21/2011

Number of Days to Update: 27

Source: Solano County Department of Environmental Management

Telephone: 707-784-6770

Last EDR Contact: 03/21/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/20/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Underground Storage Tanks

Underground storage tank sites located in Solano county.

Date of Government Version: 03/21/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/25/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/22/2011

Number of Days to Update: 28

Source: Solano County Department of Environmental Management

Telephone: 707-784-6770

Last EDR Contact: 03/21/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/20/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

SONOMA COUNTY:

Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites

A listing of leaking underground storage tank sites located in Sonoma county.

Date of Government Version: 01/05/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 01/07/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 01/28/2011

Number of Days to Update: 21

Source: Department of Health Services

Telephone: 707-565-6565

Last EDR Contact: 04/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/18/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

SUTTER COUNTY:

Underground Storage Tanks

Underground storage tank sites located in Sutter county.

Date of Government Version: 03/14/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/15/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/24/2011

Number of Days to Update: 9

Source: Sutter County Department of Agriculture

Telephone: 530-822-7500

Last EDR Contact: 03/14/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/27/2011

Data Release Frequency: Semi-Annually

VENTURA COUNTY:

Business Plan, Hazardous Waste Producers, and Operating Underground Tanks

The BWT list indicates by site address whether the Environmental Health Division has Business Plan (B), Waste

Producer (W), and/or Underground Tank (T) information.

Date of Government Version: 01/26/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/25/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/22/2011

Number of Days to Update: 25

Source: Ventura County Environmental Health Division

Telephone: 805-654-2813

Last EDR Contact: 02/22/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Inventory of Illegal Abandoned and Inactive Sites

Ventura County Inventory of Closed, Illegal Abandoned, and Inactive Sites.

Date of Government Version: 08/01/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 10/05/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 10/13/2009

Number of Days to Update: 8

Source: Environmental Health Division

Telephone: 805-654-2813

Last EDR Contact: 04/07/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/25/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

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Listing of Underground Tank Cleanup Sites

Ventura County Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Sites (LUST).

Date of Government Version: 05/29/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 06/24/2008

Date Made Active in Reports: 07/31/2008

Number of Days to Update: 37

Source: Environmental Health Division

Telephone: 805-654-2813

Last EDR Contact: 02/22/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

Underground Tank Closed Sites List

Ventura County Operating Underground Storage Tank Sites (UST)/Underground Tank Closed Sites List.

Date of Government Version: 03/01/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 03/23/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 04/22/2011

Number of Days to Update: 30

Source: Environmental Health Division

Telephone: 805-654-2813

Last EDR Contact: 03/23/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Quarterly

YOLO COUNTY:

Underground Storage Tank Comprehensive Facility Report

Underground storage tank sites located in Yolo county.

Date of Government Version: 01/25/2011

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/03/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/04/2011

Number of Days to Update: 29

Source: Yolo County Department of Health

Telephone: 530-666-8646

Last EDR Contact: 04/11/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/11/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

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.

CT MANIFEST: Hazardous Waste Manifest Data

Facility and manifest data. Manifest is a document that lists and tracks hazardous waste from the generator through

transporters to a tsd facility.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2007

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 08/26/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 09/11/2009

Number of Days to Update: 16

Source: Department of Environmental Protection

Telephone: 860-424-3375

Last EDR Contact: 02/25/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

NJ MANIFEST: Manifest Information

Hazardous waste manifest information.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/22/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/26/2010

Number of Days to Update: 35

Source: Department of Environmental Protection

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: 04/19/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 08/01/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

NY MANIFEST: Facility and Manifest Data

Manifest is a document that lists and tracks hazardous waste from the generator through transporters to a TSD

facility.

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Date of Government Version: 12/31/2010

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 02/09/2011

Date Made Active in Reports: 03/04/2011

Number of Days to Update: 23

Source: Department of Environmental Conservation

Telephone: 518-402-8651

Last EDR Contact: 02/09/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 05/23/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

PA MANIFEST: Manifest Information

Hazardous waste manifest information.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2008

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 12/01/2009

Date Made Active in Reports: 12/14/2009

Number of Days to Update: 13

Source: Department of Environmental Protection

Telephone: 717-783-8990

Last EDR Contact: 04/04/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/06/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

RI MANIFEST: Manifest information

Hazardous waste manifest information

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/19/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 08/26/2010

Number of Days to Update: 38

Source: Department of Environmental Management

Telephone: 401-222-2797

Last EDR Contact: 02/28/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 06/13/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

WI MANIFEST: Manifest Information

Hazardous waste manifest information.

Date of Government Version: 12/31/2009

Date Data Arrived at EDR: 07/06/2010

Date Made Active in Reports: 07/26/2010

Number of Days to Update: 20

Source: Department of Natural Resources

Telephone: N/A

Last EDR Contact: 03/21/2011

Next Scheduled EDR Contact: 07/04/2011

Data Release Frequency: Annually

Oil/Gas Pipelines: This data was obtained by EDR from the USGS in 1994. It is referred to by USGS as GeoData Digital Line Graphs

from 1:100,000-Scale Maps. It was extracted from the transportation category including some oil, but primarily

gas pipelines.

Electric Power Transmission Line Data

Source: Rextag Strategies Corp.

Telephone: (281) 769-2247

U.S. Electric Transmission and Power Plants Systems Digital GIS Data

Sensitive Receptors: There are individuals deemed sensitive receptors due to their fragile immune systems and special sensitivity

to environmental discharges. These sensitive receptors typically include the elderly, the sick, and children. While the location of all

sensitive receptors cannot be determined, EDR indicates those buildings and facilities - schools, daycares, hospitals, medical centers,

and nursing homes - where individuals who are sensitive receptors are likely to be located.

AHA Hospitals:

Source: American Hospital Association, Inc.

Telephone: 312-280-5991

The database includes a listing of hospitals based on the American Hospital Association’s annual survey of hospitals.

Medical Centers: Provider of Services Listing

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Telephone: 410-786-3000

A listing of hospitals with Medicare provider number, produced by Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services,

a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Nursing Homes

Source: National Institutes of Health

Telephone: 301-594-6248

Information on Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes in the United States.

Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

Telephone: 202-502-7300

The National Center for Education Statistics’ primary database on elementary

and secondary public education in the United States. It is a comprehensive, annual, national statistical

database of all public elementary and secondary schools and school districts, which contains data that are

comparable across all states.

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Private Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

Telephone: 202-502-7300

The National Center for Education Statistics’ primary database on private school locations in the United States. 

Daycare Centers: Licensed Facilities

Source: Department of Social Services

Telephone: 916-657-4041

Flood Zone Data: This data, available in select counties across the country, was obtained by EDR in 2003 & 2009 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 2002 and 2005 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Scanned Digital USGS 7.5’ Topographic Map (DRG)

Source: United States Geologic Survey

A digital raster graphic (DRG) is a scanned image of a U.S. Geological Survey topographic map. The map images

are made by scanning published paper maps on high-resolution scanners. The raster image

is georeferenced and fit to the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection.

STREET AND ADDRESS INFORMATION

© 2010 Tele Atlas North America, Inc. All rights reserved. This material is proprietary and the subject of copyright protection

and other intellectual property rights owned by or licensed to Tele Atlas North America, Inc. The use of this material is subject

to the terms of a license agreement. You will be held liable for any unauthorized copying or disclosure of this material.

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geologic strata.

of the soil, and nearby wells. Groundwater flow velocity is generally impacted by the nature of the

Groundwater flow direction may be impacted by surface topography, hydrology, hydrogeology, characteristics

 2. Groundwater flow velocity.

 1. Groundwater flow direction, and

Assessment of the impact of contaminant migration generally has two principle investigative components:

forming an opinion about the impact of potential contaminant migration.

EDR’s GeoCheck Physical Setting Source Addendum is provided to assist the environmental professional in

Most Recent Revision: 1975

South Map: 39123-B2 UKIAH, CA

Most Recent Revision: 1975

Target Property Map: 39123-C2 REDWOOD VALLEY, CA

USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

Elevation: 699 ft. above sea level

UTM Y (Meters): 4344988.0

UTM X (Meters): 481570.3

Universal Tranverse Mercator: Zone 10

Longitude (West): 123.2136 - 123 ̊ 12’ 49.0’’

Latitude (North): 39.25590 - 39 ̊ 15’ 21.2’’

TARGET PROPERTY COORDINATES

REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

7751 NORTH STATE STREET

PINE CREST FTT PROJECT

TARGET PROPERTY ADDRESS

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should be field verified.

on a relative (not an absolute) basis. Relative elevation information between sites of close proximity

Source: Topography has been determined from the USGS 7.5’ Digital Elevation Model and should be evaluated

SURROUNDING TOPOGRAPHY: ELEVATION PROFILES Elevation (ft) Elevation (ft)

TP

TP

0 1/2 1 Miles ✩Target Property Elevation: 699 ft.

North South

West East 1014987908842793 772746703 715 699 818 826 826 829 836 839 841754 764 736 739 724 726 707 703 703 709 708 699 702 735 783740683 691 734 821 811

General Topographic Gradient: General SSW

TARGET PROPERTY TOPOGRAPHY

should contamination exist on the target property, what downgradient sites might be impacted.

assist the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of nearby contaminated properties or,

Surface topography may be indicative of the direction of surficial groundwater flow. This information can be used to

TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

collected on nearby properties, and regional groundwater flow information (from deep aquifers).

sources of information, such as surface topographic information, hydrologic information, hydrogeologic data

using site-specific well data. If such data is not reasonably ascertainable, it may be necessary to rely on other

Groundwater flow direction for a particular site is best determined by a qualified environmental professional

GROUNDWATER FLOW DIRECTION INFORMATION

GEOCHECK - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE SUMMARY ®
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Not Reported

LOCATION GENERAL DIRECTION

MAP ID FROM TP GROUNDWATER FLOW

hydrogeologically, and the depth to water table.

authorities at select sites and has extracted the date of the report, groundwater flow direction as determined

flow at specific points. EDR has reviewed reports submitted by environmental professionals to regulatory

EDR has developed the AQUIFLOW Information System to provide data on the general direction of groundwater

AQUIFLOW®

 Search Radius: 1.000 Mile.

 Status: Not found

 Search Radius: 1.25 miles

Site-Specific Hydrogeological Data*:

* ©1996 Site−specific hydrogeological data gathered by CERCLIS Alerts, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA. All rights reserved. All of the information and opinions presented are those of the cited EPA report(s), which were completed under

a Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) investigation.

contamination exist on the target property, what downgradient sites might be impacted.

environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of nearby contaminated properties or, should

of groundwater flow direction in the immediate area. Such hydrogeologic information can be used to assist the

Hydrogeologic information obtained by installation of wells on a specific site can often be an indicator

HYDROGEOLOGIC INFORMATION

NOT AVAILABLE YES - refer to the Overview Map and Detail Map

NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY

NWI Electronic

NWI Quad at Target Property Data Coverage

0601830713B - FEMA Q3 Flood data

0601830692B - FEMA Q3 Flood data

Additional Panels in search area: 0601830725B - FEMA Q3 Flood data

Flood Plain Panel at Target Property: 0601830694B - FEMA Q3 Flood data

MENDOCINO, CA YES - refer to the Overview Map and Detail Map

FEMA FLOOD ZONE

FEMA Flood

Target Property County Electronic Data

and bodies of water).

Refer to the Physical Setting Source Map following this summary for hydrologic information (major waterways

contamination exist on the target property, what downgradient sites might be impacted.

the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of nearby contaminated properties or, should

Surface water can act as a hydrologic barrier to groundwater flow. Such hydrologic information can be used to assist

HYDROLOGIC INFORMATION

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Map, USGS Digital Data Series DDS - 11 (1994).

of the Conterminous U.S. at 1:2,500,000 Scale - a digital representation of the 1974 P.B. King and H.M. Beikman

Geologic Age and Rock Stratigraphic Unit Source: P.G. Schruben, R.E. Arndt and W.J. Bawiec, Geology

ROCK STRATIGRAPHIC UNIT GEOLOGIC AGE IDENTIFICATION

Era: Cenozoic Category: Stratifed Sequence

System: Quaternary

Series: Quaternary

Code: Q (decoded above as Era, System & Series)

at which contaminant migration may be occurring.

Geologic information can be used by the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the relative speed

GEOLOGIC INFORMATION IN GENERAL AREA OF TARGET PROPERTY

move more quickly through sandy-gravelly types of soils than silty-clayey types of soils.

characteristics data collected on nearby properties and regional soil information. In general, contaminant plumes

to rely on other sources of information, including geologic age identification, rock stratigraphic unit and soil

using site specific geologic and soil strata data. If such data are not reasonably ascertainable, it may be necessary

Groundwater flow velocity information for a particular site is best determined by a qualified environmental professional

GROUNDWATER FLOW VELOCITY INFORMATION

GEOCHECK - PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE SUMMARY ®
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2

1

7

4

6

5 8

0 1/16 1/8 1/4 Miles
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Soil Drainage Class: Well drained

textures.

moderately well and well drained soils with moderately coarse

Hydrologic Group: Class B - Moderate infiltration rates. Deep and moderately deep,

Soil Surface Texture:

Soil Component Name: PINNOBIE

Soil Map ID: 2

Min: 6.6

Max: 7.8

Min: 4

 3 25 inches 61 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Min: 6.6

Max: 7.8

Min: 4

 2 7 inches 25 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Min: 6.6

Max: 7.8

Min: 4

 1 0 inches 7 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Soil Layer Information 

Boundary Classification Saturated

hydraulic

conductivity

micro m/sec Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil Soil Reaction

(pH)

Depth to Watertable Min: > 0 inches

Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches

Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Moderate

Hydric Status: Partially hydric

Soil Drainage Class: Well drained

textures.

moderately well and well drained soils with moderately coarse

Hydrologic Group: Class B - Moderate infiltration rates. Deep and moderately deep,

Soil Surface Texture:

Soil Component Name: FELIZ

Soil Map ID: 1

in a landscape. The following information is based on Soil Conservation Service SSURGO data.

for privately owned lands in the United States. A soil map in a soil survey is a representation of soil patterns

Survey (NCSS) and is responsible for collecting, storing, maintaining and distributing soil survey information

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Soil Conservation Service (SCS) leads the National Cooperative Soil

DOMINANT SOIL COMPOSITION IN GENERAL AREA OF TARGET PROPERTY

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Min: 5.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 1.4

 2 9 inches 37 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 4 

Min: 5.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 1.4

 1 0 inches 9 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 4 

Soil Layer Information 

Boundary Classification Saturated

hydraulic

conductivity

micro m/sec Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil Soil Reaction

(pH)

Depth to Watertable Min: > 0 inches

Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches

Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Moderate

Hydric Status: Not hydric

Soil Drainage Class: Well drained

textures.

moderately well and well drained soils with moderately coarse

Hydrologic Group: Class B - Moderate infiltration rates. Deep and moderately deep,

Soil Surface Texture:

Soil Component Name: PINOLE

Soil Map ID: 3

Min: 6.1

Max: 7.3

Min: 4

 3 48 inches 59 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Min: 6.1

Max: 7.3

Min: 4

 2 11 inches 48 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Min: 6.1

Max: 7.3

Min: 4

 1 0 inches 11 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Soil Layer Information 

Boundary Classification Saturated

hydraulic

conductivity

micro m/sec Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil Soil Reaction

(pH)

Depth to Watertable Min: > 0 inches

Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches

Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Moderate

Hydric Status: Not hydric

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Soil Drainage Class: Well drained

textures.

moderately well and well drained soils with moderately coarse

Hydrologic Group: Class B - Moderate infiltration rates. Deep and moderately deep,

Soil Surface Texture: gravelly loam

Soil Component Name: PINOLE

Soil Map ID: 5

Min: 6.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 42

 4 48 inches 59 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 141 

Min: 6.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 42

 3 29 inches 48 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 141 

Min: 6.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 42

 2 14 inches 29 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 141 

Min: 6.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 42

 1 0 inches 14 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 141 

Soil Layer Information 

Boundary Classification Saturated

hydraulic

conductivity

micro m/sec Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil Soil Reaction

(pH)

Depth to Watertable Min: > 0 inches

Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches

Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Low

Hydric Status: Partially hydric

Soil Drainage Class: Well drained

textures.

moderately well and well drained soils with moderately coarse

Hydrologic Group: Class B - Moderate infiltration rates. Deep and moderately deep,

Soil Surface Texture:

Soil Component Name: XEROFLUVENTS

Soil Map ID: 4

Min: 5.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 1.4

 3 37 inches 61 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 4 

Soil Layer Information 

Boundary Classification Saturated

hydraulic

conductivity

micro m/sec Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil Soil Reaction

(pH)

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Depth to Watertable Min: > 0 inches

Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches

Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Moderate

Hydric Status: Partially hydric

Soil Drainage Class: Well drained

textures.

moderately well and well drained soils with moderately coarse

Hydrologic Group: Class B - Moderate infiltration rates. Deep and moderately deep,

Soil Surface Texture:

Soil Component Name: FELIZ

Soil Map ID: 6

Min: 5.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 1.4

Max: 4 

Gravel

fines, Clayey

Gravels with

SOILS, Gravels,

COARSE-GRAINED

Soils.

200), Silty

passing No.

than 35 pct.

Materials (more

 3 37 inches 61 inches sandy clay loam Silt-Clay

Min: 5.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 1.4

Max: 4 

Gravel

fines, Clayey

Gravels with

SOILS, Gravels,

COARSE-GRAINED

Soils.

200), Silty

passing No.

than 35 pct.

Materials (more

 2 9 inches 37 inches clay loam Silt-Clay

Min: 5.6

Max: 7.3

Min: 1.4

Max: 4 

Gravel

fines, Clayey

Gravels with

SOILS, Gravels,

COARSE-GRAINED

Soils.

200), Silty

passing No.

than 35 pct.

Materials (more

 1 0 inches 9 inches gravelly loam Silt-Clay

Soil Layer Information 

Boundary Classification Saturated

hydraulic

conductivity

micro m/sec Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil Soil Reaction

(pH)

Depth to Watertable Min: > 0 inches

Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches

Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Moderate

Hydric Status: Not hydric

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Soil Drainage Class: Well drained

textures.

moderately well and well drained soils with moderately coarse

Hydrologic Group: Class B - Moderate infiltration rates. Deep and moderately deep,

Soil Surface Texture:

Soil Component Name: XEROCHREPTS

Soil Map ID: 8

Min: 6.1

Max: 7.8

Min: 42

 3 33 inches 66 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 141 

Min: 6.1

Max: 7.8

Min: 42

 2 9 inches 33 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 141 

Min: 6.1

Max: 7.8

Min: 42

 1 0 inches 9 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 141 

Soil Layer Information 

Boundary Classification Saturated

hydraulic

conductivity

micro m/sec Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil Soil Reaction

(pH)

Depth to Watertable Min: > 0 inches

Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches

Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Moderate

Hydric Status: Partially hydric

Soil Drainage Class: Somewhat excessively drained

textures.

moderately well and well drained soils with moderately coarse

Hydrologic Group: Class B - Moderate infiltration rates. Deep and moderately deep,

Soil Surface Texture:

Soil Component Name: TALMAGE

Soil Map ID: 7

Min: 6.6

Max: 7.8

Min: 4

 2 46 inches 62 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Min: 6.6

Max: 7.8

Min: 4

 1 0 inches 46 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Soil Layer Information 

Boundary Classification Saturated

hydraulic

conductivity

micro m/sec Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil Soil Reaction

(pH)

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 C10 USGS3255439 1/2 - 1 Mile NNE

 B9 USGS3255423 1/2 - 1 Mile WSW

 C8 USGS3255437 1/2 - 1 Mile NNE

 B7 USGS3255424 1/2 - 1 Mile WSW

 6 USGS3255431 1/2 - 1 Mile ENE

 5 USGS3255438 1/2 - 1 Mile North

 A4 USGS3255418 1/2 - 1 Mile South

 A3 USGS3255420 1/4 - 1/2 Mile South

 2 USGS3255432 1/4 - 1/2 Mile NNE

 1 USGS3255422 1/4 - 1/2 Mile SE

FEDERAL USGS WELL INFORMATION

LOCATION

MAP ID WELL ID FROM TP

State Database 1.000

Federal FRDS PWS Nearest PWS within 1 mile

Federal USGS 1.000

WELL SEARCH DISTANCE INFORMATION

DATABASE SEARCH DISTANCE (miles)

opinion about the impact of contaminant migration on nearby drinking water wells.

professional in assessing sources that may impact ground water flow direction, and in forming an

EDR Local/Regional Water Agency records provide water well information to assist the environmental

LOCAL / REGIONAL WATER AGENCY RECORDS

Min: 6.1

Max: 7.8

Min: 4

 3 35 inches 72 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Min: 6.1

Max: 7.8

Min: 4

 2 11 inches 35 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Min: 6.1

Max: 7.8

Min: 4

 1 0 inches 11 inches Not reported Not reported Max: 14 

Soil Layer Information 

Boundary Classification Saturated

hydraulic

conductivity

micro m/sec Layer Upper Lower Soil Texture Class AASHTO Group Unified Soil Soil Reaction

(pH)

Depth to Watertable Min: > 0 inches

Depth to Bedrock Min: > 0 inches

Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Moderate

Hydric Status: Not hydric

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 13 13045 1/2 - 1 Mile West

STATE DATABASE WELL INFORMATION

LOCATION

MAP ID WELL ID FROM TP

Note: PWS System location is not always the same as well location.

 18 CA2310008 1/2 - 1 Mile NE

FEDERAL FRDS PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM INFORMATION

LOCATION

MAP ID WELL ID FROM TP

 25 USGS3255421 1/2 - 1 Mile ESE

 G24 USGS3255435 1/2 - 1 Mile WNW

 G23 USGS3255433 1/2 - 1 Mile WNW

 G22 USGS3255434 1/2 - 1 Mile WNW

 F21 USGS3255429 1/2 - 1 Mile ENE

 E20 USGS3255408 1/2 - 1 Mile SSE

 F19 USGS3255430 1/2 - 1 Mile ENE

 17 USGS3255411 1/2 - 1 Mile SSE

 E16 USGS3255410 1/2 - 1 Mile SSE

 15 USGS3255441 1/2 - 1 Mile NNE

 D14 USGS3255425 1/2 - 1 Mile East

 C12 USGS3255440 1/2 - 1 Mile NNE

 D11 USGS3255426 1/2 - 1 Mile East

FEDERAL USGS WELL INFORMATION

LOCATION

MAP ID WELL ID FROM TP

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7 60 800

8 4

8

0

4 0

8 4 0

0

8 0 0

8 0 0

7 6 0

1000

9 6 0 9 2 0

1 0 0 0 9 6 0

9 2 0

8 8 0

8 8 0

8 8 0

9 2 0

8 8 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 0 0

8 0 0

8 0 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

760

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 6 0

8 0 0

8 0 0 8 0 0

8 0 0

8 0 0

8 0 0

8 0 0

8 0 0 8 0 0

8 0 0

8 0 0

8 0 0

8 0 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 8 0

8 8 0

8 0 0

8 8 0

9 2 0 9 6 0

8 8 0

1 0 0 0

4 0

9 2 0

9 2 0

8 8 0

9 2 0

1 2 80

9 6 0

9 6 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 4 0

1 0 4 0

1 0 8 0

1 0 8 0

1 2 4 0

1 1 6 0

1 2 0 0

1 2 0 0

1 1 6 0

1 1 6 0

1 1 6 0

1 1 6 0

1 1 6 0

1 160

8 80 8 4 0

1 1 6 0 1 0 8 0

1 1 2 0

1 1 2 0

1 1 2 0

1 1 2 0

1 1 20

1 1 2 0

1 1 2

1

0

0 8 0

1 0 8 0

1 0 8 0

1 0 8 0

1 0 8 0

1 0 8 0

1 0 8 0

1 0 8 0

1 0 4 0

1 0 4 0 1 0 4 0

1 0 4 0

1 0 40

1 0 4 0

1 0 4 0

1 0 4 0

1 0 4 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 00

9 6 0

9 6 0

9 6 0 9 6 0 9 6 0

9 6 0

9 6 0

9 2 0

2 0

2 0

9 2 0

9 2 0

8 8 0

8 8 0

8 8 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 0 0 8 0 0

9

9 6 0

9

9 2 0

9 2 0

9 2 0

9

8 8

880

8 8 0

8 8 0

8 8 0 8 8 0

8

8 4 0

8

8 4 0

8 4 0

8 4 0

0

7 6 0

7 6 0

7 2 0

7 2 0

6 8 0

7 2 0

7 6 0

0

8 0 0

8 0 0

8 0 0

CA
TC3063232.2s Page A-14

2

NNE

1/4 - 1/2 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255432

1981-10-06 26.94 1981-06-04 18.74

1982-09-28 22.90 1982-01-13 11.82

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 4

Ground water data count: 4

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-04 Ground water data end date: 1982-09-28

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 96.0 Hole depth: 96.0

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810604 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19780822

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 690

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.21000517 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231232 Dec lat: 39.25266762

Latitude: 391510 EDR Site id: USGS3255422

Site name: 016N012W08R001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391510123123201

1

SE

1/4 - 1/2 Mile

Lower

FED USGS USGS3255422

Map ID

Direction

Distance

Elevation Database EDR ID Number

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Location map: UKIAH Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.21528306 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231251 Dec lat: 39.24905668

Latitude: 391457 EDR Site id: USGS3255420

Site name: 016N012W17B002M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391457123125101

A3

South

1/4 - 1/2 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255420

1981-06-04 150.2

 Note: The site had been pumped recently.

1981-10-06 165.59

1982-01-13 143.75

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 3

Ground water data count: 3

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-04 Ground water data end date: 1982-01-13

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: Not Reported

Well depth: Not Reported Hole depth: Not Reported

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810604 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: Not Reported

Topographic: Alluvial or marine terrace

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 840

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.20972751 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231231 Dec lat: 39.26100066

Latitude: 391540 EDR Site id: USGS3255432

Site name: 016N012W08H001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391540123123101

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TC3063232.2s Page A-16 Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 51.0 Hole depth: 51.0

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810609 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19761012

Topographic: Hillside (slope)

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 800

Location map: UKIAH Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.21500527 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231250 Dec lat: 39.24822337

Latitude: 391454 EDR Site id: USGS3255418

Site name: 016N012W17B001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391454123125001

A4

South

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255418

1981-06-09 13.39

1982-01-12 7.55 1981-10-05 17.99

 Note: The water level was affected by stage in nearby surface-water site.

1993-03-25 8.46

1993-05-25 12.88 1993-04-28 11.12

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 6

Ground water data count: 6

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-09 Ground water data end date: 1993-05-25

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: other

Well depth: 43.0 Hole depth: Not Reported

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810609 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: Not Reported

Topographic: Hillside (slope)

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 785

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1981-06-08 80.95

1982-01-12 60.76 1981-10-06 88.20

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 3

Ground water data count: 3

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-08 Ground water data end date: 1982-01-12

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 140 Hole depth: 140

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810608 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19770721

Topographic: Hillside (slope)

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 810

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.21222764 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231240 Dec lat: 39.26461166

Latitude: 391553 EDR Site id: USGS3255438

Site name: 016N012W08B001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391553123124001

5

North

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255438

1981-10-05 23.78 1981-06-09 23.57

1993-03-25 10.63 1982-01-12 11.70

1993-05-25 14.86 1993-04-28 12.96

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 6

Ground water data count: 6

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-09 Ground water data end date: 1993-05-25

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

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B7

WSW

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255424

1981-10-07 23.37 1981-06-10 25.15

1982-09-28 21.47 1982-01-13 13.38

 Note: The site had been pumped recently.

1993-03-25 17.16

1993-04-28 18.34

 Note: The site had been pumped recently.

1993-05-25 19.27

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 7

Ground water data count: 7

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-10 Ground water data end date: 1993-05-25

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 53.0 Hole depth: 53.0

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810610 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19660324

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 710

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.20361621 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231209 Dec lat: 39.2601673

Latitude: 391537 EDR Site id: USGS3255431

Site name: 016N012W09E001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391537123120901

6

ENE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255431

Map ID

Direction

Distance

Elevation Database EDR ID Number

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Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.21056092 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231234 Dec lat: 39.26461165

Latitude: 391553 EDR Site id: USGS3255437

Site name: 016N012W08A001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391553123123401

C8

NNE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255437

1992-10-15 50.71

1992-12-16 49.40 1992-11-16 50.69

1993-03-17 44.43 1993-02-11 43.95

1993-05-25 47.70 1993-04-28 46.51

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 7

Ground water data count: 7

Ground water data begin date: 1992-10-15 Ground water data end date: 1993-05-25

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 470600202

Source of depth data: reporting agency (generally USGS)

Well depth: 68 Hole depth: Not Reported

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19921015 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: Not Reported

Topographic: Hillside (slope)

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 815

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.22472783 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231325 Dec lat: 39.25350104

Latitude: 391513 EDR Site id: USGS3255424

Site name: 016N012W08N001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391513123132501

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Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 470600202

Source of depth data: logs

Well depth: 226 Hole depth: 226

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: Not Reported Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19770531

Topographic: Hillside (slope)

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 840

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.22472783 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231325 Dec lat: 39.25322328

Latitude: 391512 EDR Site id: USGS3255423

Site name: 016N012W08N002M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391512123132501

B9

WSW

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255423

1981-06-08 70.38

1993-03-25 68.14 1981-10-06 72.24

1993-05-25 67.80 1993-04-28 67.40

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 5

Ground water data count: 5

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-08 Ground water data end date: 1993-05-25

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 267 Hole depth: 267

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810608 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19651001

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 790

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 Note: Injector site monitor (a nearby site that taps the same aquifer was injecting recharge water).

1982-01-12 3.55

1982-09-28 9.02

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 4

Ground water data count: 4

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-03 Ground water data end date: 1982-09-28

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: other

Well depth: 52.0 Hole depth: Not Reported

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810603 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: Not Reported

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 760

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.21000535 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231232 Dec lat: 39.26488941

Latitude: 391554 EDR Site id: USGS3255439

Site name: 016N012W05R002M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391554123123201

C10

NNE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255439

1992-10-15 110.82

1992-12-16 110.03 1992-11-16 110.68

1993-03-17 109.05 1993-02-11 108.39

1993-05-25 108.12 1993-04-28 107.88

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 7

Ground water data count: 7

Ground water data begin date: 1992-10-15 Ground water data end date: 1993-05-25

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

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C12

NNE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255440

1981-10-07 18.10 1981-06-04 14.52

1982-09-28 17.10 1982-01-13 6.56

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 4

Ground water data count: 4

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-04 Ground water data end date: 1982-09-28

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: other

Well depth: 28.0 Hole depth: Not Reported

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810604 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: Not Reported

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 690

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.20139385 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231201 Dec lat: 39.25544523

Latitude: 391520 EDR Site id: USGS3255426

Site name: 016N012W09L001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391520123120101

D11

East

1/2 - 1 Mile

Lower

FED USGS USGS3255426

1981-10-06 30.98 1981-06-03 8.7

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, continued.

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Area Served: Not Reported

Pop Served: 80 Connections: 24

REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

700 LENNIX DR.

Organization That Operates System:

System Name: Bel Arbres Mutual Water Company

System Number: 2300608

Source Name: WELL 01

Source Lat/Long: 391524.0 1231331.0 Precision: 1,000 Feet (10 Seconds)

Water Type: Well/Groundwater Well Status: Active Raw

District Number: 03 Station Type: WELL/AMBNT/MUN/INTAKE

FRDS Number: 2300608001 County: Mendocino

Prime Station Code: 16N/12W-07J01 M User ID: RXR

Water System Information:

13

West

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

CA WELLS 13045

1981-10-06 7.23 1981-06-03 5.66

1982-09-28 5.79 1982-01-12 0.20

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 4

Ground water data count: 4

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-03 Ground water data end date: 1982-09-28

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: other

Well depth: 9.0 Hole depth: Not Reported

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810603 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19550101

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 760

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.21028315 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231233 Dec lat: 39.26544495

Latitude: 391556 EDR Site id: USGS3255440

Site name: 016N012W05R001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391556123123301

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15

NNE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255441

1981-10-07 36.72 1981-06-04 35.34

1982-09-28 34.50 1982-01-13 20.08

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 4

Ground water data count: 4

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-04 Ground water data end date: 1982-09-28

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 157 Hole depth: 157

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810604 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19681008

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 710

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.20056049 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231158 Dec lat: 39.25516745

Latitude: 391519 EDR Site id: USGS3255425

Site name: 016N012W09L002M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391519123115801

D14

East

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255425

Map ID

Direction

Distance

Elevation Database EDR ID Number

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Date inventoried: 19810603 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19760622

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 765

Location map: UKIAH Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.20722728 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231222 Dec lat: 39.24544561

Latitude: 391444 EDR Site id: USGS3255410

Site name: 016N012W17H002M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391444123122201

E16

SSE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255410

1982-01-13 7.39 1981-06-04 11.82

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 2

Ground water data count: 2

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-04 Ground water data end date: 1982-01-13

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: other

Well depth: 22.0 Hole depth: Not Reported

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810604 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: Not Reported

Topographic: Hillside (slope)

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 780

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.21083873 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231235 Dec lat: 39.26600049

Latitude: 391558 EDR Site id: USGS3255441

Site name: 016N012W05Q001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391558123123501

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Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 250 Hole depth: 250

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810603 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19760729

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 750

Location map: UKIAH Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.20528277 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231215 Dec lat: 39.24600113

Latitude: 391446 EDR Site id: USGS3255411

Site name: 016N012W16E001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391446123121501

17

SSE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255411

 Note: The site had been pumped recently.

1981-10-07 63.68

 Note: The site had been pumped recently.

1982-01-12 18.04

1982-09-28 6.50

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 3

Ground water data count: 3

Ground water data begin date: 1981-10-07 Ground water data end date: 1982-09-28

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 205 Hole depth: 205

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: coagulation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: coagulation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

18

NE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FRDS PWS CA2310008

1981-06-03 57.99

1982-01-12 48.23 1981-10-07 66.17

1993-03-31 46.10 1982-09-28 41.25

1993-05-25 46.16 1993-04-28 45.40

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 7

Ground water data count: 7

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-03 Ground water data end date: 1993-05-25

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: flocculation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: coagulation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: coagulation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: flocculation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: flocculation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: flocculation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: sedimentation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: sedimentation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: sedimentation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, post

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, post

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: sedimentation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, pre

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, post

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, post

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, pre

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, pre

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, pre

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: taste / odor control

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: permanganate

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: taste / odor control

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: permanganate

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: taste / odor control

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: permanganate

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: taste / odor control

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: activated carbon, powdered

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: taste / odor control

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: activated carbon, powdered

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: taste / odor control

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: permanganate

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: corrosion control

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: inhibitor, orthophosphate

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: taste / odor control

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: activated carbon, powdered

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: taste / odor control

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: activated carbon, powdered

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: corrosion control

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: inhibitor, orthophosphate

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: corrosion control

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: inhibitor, orthophosphate

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: corrosion control

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: inhibitor, orthophosphate

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: coagulation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: coagulation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: coagulation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: flocculation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: flocculation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: coagulation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: sedimentation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: flocculation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: flocculation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: sedimentation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: sedimentation

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: particulate removal

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: sedimentation

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Reservoir Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, post

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: CA2310008001

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, post

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, post

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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REDWOOD VALLEY, CA 95470

PWS Name: REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

Date Initiated: Not Reported Date Deactivated: Not Reported

PWS ID: CA2310008

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, pre

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: 2

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Intake Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, pre

Facility name: PUMP STATION CAISSON

Facility id: 1

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

Contact zip: 95470

Contact city: Redwood Valley

Contact address2: Not Reported

Contact phone: 7074850679 Contact address1: P.O. Box 399

Original name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Contact name: Darin McCrosker

Treatment objective: disinfection

Facility type: Treatment_plant Treatment process: gaseous chlorination, post

Facility name: TREATMENT PLANT-PUMP STATION CAISSON-TRT

Facility id: CA2310008002

Status: Active Owner type: Local_Govt

Pws type: CWS

PWS Source: Surface_water

Population Served: 3969 Pwssvcconn: 1137

Pws name: Redwood Valley County Water District

State: CA County: Not Reported

Pwsid: CA2310008 Epa region: 09

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Violmeasur: 0.09

Enf action: 7/8/2009 0:00:00

Complperen: 6/30/2005 0:00:00 Enfdate: No Enf Action as of

Complperbe: 4/1/2005 0:00:00

Viol. Type: 2

Vioid: 0503005 Contaminant: TTHM

Retpopsrvd: 3969 Pwstypecod: C

Pwsname: Redwood Valley County Water District

Truedate: 03/31/2009 Pwsid: CA2310008

Violmeasur: 0.09

Enf action: 7/8/2009 0:00:00

Complperen: 6/30/2005 0:00:00 Enfdate: No Enf Action as of

Complperbe: 4/1/2005 0:00:00

Viol. Type: 2

Vioid: 0503004 Contaminant: 2456

Retpopsrvd: 3969 Pwstypecod: C

Pwsname: Redwood Valley County Water District

Truedate: 03/31/2009 Pwsid: CA2310008

Violmeasur: 0.08

Enf action: 7/8/2009 0:00:00

Complperen: 3/31/2005 0:00:00 Enfdate: No Enf Action as of

Complperbe: 1/1/2005 0:00:00

Viol. Type: 2

Vioid: 0503003 Contaminant: TTHM

Retpopsrvd: 3969 Pwstypecod: C

Pwsname: Redwood Valley County Water District

Truedate: 03/31/2009 Pwsid: CA2310008

Violmeasur: 0.07

Enf action: 7/8/2009 0:00:00

Complperen: 3/31/2005 0:00:00 Enfdate: No Enf Action as of

Complperbe: 1/1/2005 0:00:00

Viol. Type: 2

Vioid: 0503002 Contaminant: 2456

Retpopsrvd: 3969 Pwstypecod: C

Pwsname: Redwood Valley County Water District

Truedate: 03/31/2009 Pwsid: CA2310008

ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION:

Vio. Awareness Date: Not Reported

Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Violation Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

Analysis Method: Not Reported

Analysis Result: Not Reported Maximum Contaminant Level: Not Reported

Num required Samples: Not Reported Number of Samples Taken: Not Reported

Vio. beginning Date: 07/01/92 Vio. end Date: 12/31/92 Vio. Period: 006 Months

Violation ID: 93V0001 Source ID: Not Reported PWS Phone: Not Reported

VIOLATIONS INFORMATION:

PWS currently has or had major violation(s) or enforcement: YES

Treatment Class: Treated Population: 2950

City Served: REDWOOD VALLEY

Facility Latitude: 39 15 56 Facility Longitude: 123 12 11

Addressee / Facility: Not Reported

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Enforcement Date: 03/01/00 Enf. Action: Fed Compliance Achieved

Violation ID: 95V0001

Compliance Period: 07/01/93 - 03/01/00

Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Violation Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

System Name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Enforcement Date: 2000-03-01 Enf. Action: Fed Compliance Achieved

Violation ID: 95V0001

Compliance Period: 1993-07-01 - 2000-03-01

Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Violation Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

System Name: REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATE

Enforcement Date: 1995-03-03 Enf. Action: State Compliance Achieved

Violation ID: 9503001

Compliance Period: 1995-01-01 - 1995-01-31

Contaminant: Turbidity

Violation Type: MCL, Average

System Name: REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATE

Enforcement Date: Not Reported Enf. Action: Not Reported

Violation ID: 93V0001

Compliance Period: 1992-07-01 - 2015-12-31

Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Violation Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

System Name: REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATE

Enforcement Date: 03/01/00 Enf. Action: Fed Compliance Achieved

Violation ID: 93V0001

Compliance Period: 07/01/92 - 03/01/00

Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Violation Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

System Name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Enforcement Date: 3/1/2000 0:00:00 Enf. Action: Fed Compliance Achieved

Violation ID: 93V0001

Compliance Period: 7/1/1992 0:00:00 - 3/1/2000 0:00:00

Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Violation Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

System Name: Redwood Valley County Water District

Enforcement Date: 2000-03-01 Enf. Action: Fed Compliance Achieved

Violation ID: 93V0001

Compliance Period: 1992-07-01 - 2000-03-01

Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Violation Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

System Name: REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATE

Violmeasur: 0

Enf action: Fed Compliance Achieved

Complperen: 3/1/2000 0:00:00 Enfdate: 3/1/2000 0:00:00

Complperbe: 7/1/1993 0:00:00

Viol. Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

Vioid: 95V0001 Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Retpopsrvd: 3969 Pwstypecod: C

Pwsname: Redwood Valley County Water District

Truedate: 03/31/2009 Pwsid: CA2310008

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Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 84.0 Hole depth: 84.0

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810610 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19780928

Topographic: Hillside (slope)

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 720

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.19861606 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231151 Dec lat: 39.26016726

Latitude: 391537 EDR Site id: USGS3255430

Site name: 016N012W09F002M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391537123115101

F19

ENE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255430

CA, 95 70748

Address 2: Redwood Valley

Address: P.O. Box 399

Contact: William Koehler Phone: Not Reported

Name: Redwood Valley County Water District Population: 3969

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Enforcement Date: Not Reported Enf. Action: Not Reported

Violation ID: 95V0001

Compliance Period: 1993-07-01 - 2015-12-31

Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Violation Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

System Name: REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATE

Enforcement Date: 3/1/2000 0:00:00 Enf. Action: Fed Compliance Achieved

Violation ID: 95V0001

Compliance Period: 7/1/1993 0:00:00 - 3/1/2000 0:00:00

Contaminant: LEAD & COPPER RULE

Violation Type: Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu

System Name: Redwood Valley County Water District

ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION:

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1981-10-07 39.39 1981-06-03 33.24

1982-09-28 38.0 1982-01-12 32.26

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 4

Ground water data count: 4

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-03 Ground water data end date: 1982-09-28

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 93.0 Hole depth: 93.0

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810603 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19730830

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 770

Location map: UKIAH Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.20694949 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231221 Dec lat: 39.2446123

Latitude: 391441 EDR Site id: USGS3255408

Site name: 016N012W17H001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391441123122101

E20

SSE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255408

1981-06-10 14.21

1982-01-13 12.82 1981-10-06 17.72

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 3

Ground water data count: 3

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-10 Ground water data end date: 1982-01-13

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

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Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.22778361 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231336 Dec lat: 39.26211187

Latitude: 391544 EDR Site id: USGS3255434

Site name: 016N012W07A002M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391544123133602

G22

WNW

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255434

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 0

Ground water data count: Not Reported

Ground water data begin date: Not Reported Ground water data end date: Not Reported

Water quality data end date:Not Reported Water quality data count: Not Reported

Peak flow data count: Not Reported Water quality data begin date: Not Reported

Peak flow data begin date: Not Reported Peak flow data end date: Not Reported

Daily flow data end date: Not Reported Daily flow data count: Not Reported

Real time data flag: Not Reported Daily flow data begin date: Not Reported

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 79.0 Hole depth: 79.0

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810610 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19770204

Topographic: Stream channel

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 720

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.19833828 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231150 Dec lat: 39.26016726

Latitude: 391537 EDR Site id: USGS3255429

Site name: 016N012W09F001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391537123115001

F21

ENE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255429

Map ID

Direction

Distance

Elevation Database EDR ID Number

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Date inventoried: 19810609 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19770109

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Upper Eel. California. Area = 697 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 745

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.22778361 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231336 Dec lat: 39.26211187

Latitude: 391544 EDR Site id: USGS3255433

Site name: 016N012W07A001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391544123133601

G23

WNW

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255433

 Note: The site had been pumped recently.

1981-06-09 70.73

 Note: The site had been pumped recently.

1981-10-05 0.00

1982-01-12 19.24

1993-04-28 14.35 1993-03-25 13.62

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 5

Ground water data count: 5

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-09 Ground water data end date: 1993-04-28

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 77.0 Hole depth: 77.0

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810609 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19740520

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Upper Eel. California. Area = 697 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 745

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Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: other

Well depth: 65.0 Hole depth: Not Reported

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19810609 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: Not Reported

Topographic: Valley flat

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 760

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.2280614 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231337 Dec lat: 39.26266741

Latitude: 391546 EDR Site id: USGS3255435

Site name: 016N012W07A003M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391546123133701

G24

WNW

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255435

1981-06-09 21.48

 Note: The site had been pumped recently.

1981-10-05 31.29

1982-01-12 13.75

 Note: A nearby site that taps the same aquifer was being pumped.

1982-09-28 27.40

1993-03-25 20.40

1993-05-25 24.49 1993-04-28 20.51

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 7

Ground water data count: 7

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-09 Ground water data end date: 1993-05-25

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 38000

Source of depth data: driller

Well depth: 165 Hole depth: 165

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

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1992-11-17 9.15 1992-10-15 9.32

1993-02-11 7.23 1992-12-18 8.01

 Note: The site was being pumped.

1993-03-17 7.40

1993-05-25 8.01 1993-04-28 7.81

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 7

Ground water data count: 7

Ground water data begin date: 1992-10-15 Ground water data end date: 1993-05-25

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

Peak flow data begin date: 0000-00-00 Peak flow data end date: 0000-00-00

Daily flow data end date: 0000-00-00 Daily flow data count: 0

Real time data flag: 0 Daily flow data begin date: 0000-00-00

Project number: 470600202

Source of depth data: logs

Well depth: 64 Hole depth: 64

Aquifer: Not Reported

Aquifer Type: Not Reported

Type of ground water site: Single well, other than collector or Ranney type

Local standard time flag: Y

Date inventoried: 19921015 Mean greenwich time offset: PST

Site type: Ground-water other than Spring Date construction: 19510621

Topographic: Not Reported

Hydrologic: Russian. California. Area = 1470 sq.mi.

Altitude datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929

Altitude accuracy: 20

Altitude method: Interpolated from topographic map

Altitude: 721

Location map: REDWOOD VALLEY Map scale: 24000

Country: US Land net: Not Reported

State: 06 County: 045

Dec latlong datum: NAD83 District: 06

Coor accr: S Latlong datum: NAD27

Dec lon: -123.19639363 Coor meth: M

Longitude: 1231143 Dec lat: 39.25072313

Latitude: 391503 EDR Site id: USGS3255421

Site name: 016N012W09Q001M

Agency cd: USGS Site no: 391503123114301

25

ESE

1/2 - 1 Mile

Higher

FED USGS USGS3255421

1981-10-05 36.85 1981-06-09 28.89

1982-09-28 33.20 1982-01-12 20.08

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Date

Feet below

Surface

Feet to

Sealevel

-------------------------------------------------

Ground-water levels, Number of Measurements: 4

Ground water data count: 4

Ground water data begin date: 1981-06-09 Ground water data end date: 1982-09-28

Water quality data end date:0000-00-00 Water quality data count: 0

Peak flow data count: 0 Water quality data begin date: 0000-00-00

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Basement 0.200 pCi/L 100% 0% 0%

Living Area - 2nd Floor Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported

Living Area - 1st Floor 0.413 pCi/L 100% 0% 0%

Area Average Activity % <4 pCi/L % 4-20 pCi/L % >20 pCi/L

Number of sites tested: 15

Federal Area Radon Information for MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA

 : Zone 3 indoor average level < 2 pCi/L.

 : Zone 2 indoor average level >= 2 pCi/L and <= 4 pCi/L.

 Note: Zone 1 indoor average level > 4 pCi/L.

Federal EPA Radon Zone for MENDOCINO County: 3 

95470 4 0

______ ________ ________

Zipcode Num Tests > 4 pCi/L

Radon Test Results 

State Database: CA Radon 

AREA RADON INFORMATION

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RADON

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TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

USGS 7.5’ Digital Elevation Model (DEM)

Source: United States Geologic Survey

EDR acquired the USGS 7.5’ Digital Elevation Model in 2002 and updated it in 2006. The 7.5 minute DEM corresponds

to the USGS 1:24,000- and 1:25,000-scale topographic quadrangle maps. The DEM provides elevation data

with consistent elevation units and projection.

Scanned Digital USGS 7.5’ Topographic Map (DRG)

Source: United States Geologic Survey

A digital raster graphic (DRG) is a scanned image of a U.S. Geological Survey topographic map. The map images

are made by scanning published paper maps on high-resolution scanners. The raster image

is georeferenced and fit to the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection.

HYDROLOGIC INFORMATION

Flood Zone Data: This data, available in select counties across the country, was obtained by EDR in 2003 & 2009 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 2002 and 2005 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

HYDROGEOLOGIC INFORMATION

AQUIFLOW Information System R

Source: EDR proprietary database of groundwater flow information

EDR has developed the AQUIFLOW Information System (AIS) to provide data on the general direction of groundwater

flow at specific points. EDR has reviewed reports submitted to regulatory authorities at select sites and has

extracted the date of the report, hydrogeologically determined groundwater flow direction and depth to water table

information.

GEOLOGIC INFORMATION

Geologic Age and Rock Stratigraphic Unit

Source: P.G. Schruben, R.E. Arndt and W.J. Bawiec, Geology of the Conterminous U.S. at 1:2,500,000 Scale - A digital

representation of the 1974 P.B. King and H.M. Beikman Map, USGS Digital Data Series DDS - 11 (1994).

STATSGO: State Soil Geographic Database

Source: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Services

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) leads the national

Conservation Soil Survey (NCSS) and is responsible for collecting, storing, maintaining and distributing soil

survey information for privately owned lands in the United States. A soil map in a soil survey is a representation

of soil patterns in a landscape. Soil maps for STATSGO are compiled by generalizing more detailed (SSURGO)

soil survey maps.

SSURGO: Soil Survey Geographic Database

Source: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS)

Telephone: 800-672-5559

SSURGO is the most detailed level of mapping done by the Natural Resources Conservation Services, mapping

scales generally range from 1:12,000 to 1:63,360. Field mapping methods using national standards are used to

construct the soil maps in the Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database. SSURGO digitizing duplicates the

original soil survey maps. This level of mapping is designed for use by landowners, townships and county

natural resource planning and management.

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PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE RECORDS SEARCHED
LOCAL / REGIONAL WATER AGENCY RECORDS

FEDERAL WATER WELLS

PWS: Public Water Systems

Source: EPA/Office of Drinking Water

Telephone: 202-564-3750

Public Water System data from the Federal Reporting Data System. A PWS is any water system which provides water to at

least 25 people for at least 60 days annually. PWSs provide water from wells, rivers and other sources.

PWS ENF: Public Water Systems Violation and Enforcement Data

Source: EPA/Office of Drinking Water

Telephone: 202-564-3750

Violation and Enforcement data for Public Water Systems from the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) after

August 1995. Prior to August 1995, the data came from the Federal Reporting Data System (FRDS).

USGS Water Wells: USGS National Water Inventory System (NWIS)

This database contains descriptive information on sites where the USGS collects or has collected data on surface

water and/or groundwater. The groundwater data includes information on wells, springs, and other sources of groundwater.

STATE RECORDS

Water Well Database

Source: Department of Water Resources

Telephone: 916-651-9648

California Drinking Water Quality Database

Source: Department of Health Services

Telephone: 916-324-2319

The database includes all drinking water compliance and special studies monitoring for the state of California

since 1984. It consists of over 3,200,000 individual analyses along with well and water system information.

OTHER STATE DATABASE INFORMATION

California Oil and Gas Well Locations

Source: Department of Conservation

Telephone: 916-323-1779

Oil and Gas well locations in the state.

RADON

State Database: CA Radon

Source: Department of Health Services

Telephone: 916-324-2208

Radon Database for California

Area Radon Information

Source: USGS

Telephone: 703-356-4020

The National Radon Database has been developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(USEPA) and is a compilation of the EPA/State Residential Radon Survey and the National Residential Radon Survey.

The study covers the years 1986 - 1992. Where necessary data has been supplemented by information collected at

private sources such as universities and research institutions.

EPA Radon Zones

Source: EPA

Telephone: 703-356-4020

Sections 307 & 309 of IRAA directed EPA to list and identify areas of U.S. with the potential for elevated indoor

radon levels.

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PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE RECORDS SEARCHED
OTHER

Airport Landing Facilities: Private and public use landing facilities

Source: Federal Aviation Administration, 800-457-6656

Epicenters: World earthquake epicenters, Richter 5 or greater

Source: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

California Earthquake Fault Lines: The fault lines displayed on EDR’s Topographic map are digitized quaternary fault lines,

prepared in 1975 by the United State Geological Survey. Additional information (also from 1975) regarding activity at specific fault

lines comes from California’s Preliminary Fault Activity Map prepared by the California Division of Mines and Geology.

STREET AND ADDRESS INFORMATION

© 2010 Tele Atlas North America, Inc. All rights reserved. This material is proprietary and the subject of copyright protection

and other intellectual property rights owned by or licensed to Tele Atlas North America, Inc. The use of this material is subject

to the terms of a license agreement. You will be held liable for any unauthorized copying or disclosure of this material.

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PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCE RECORDS SEARCHED
APPENDIX E 

FEMA MAP

APPENDIX F 

PROPERTY OWNER AND USER QUESTIONNAIRES
June 16, 2011 

RE: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the 6-acre Pine Ridge Fee-to-Trust 

Property. 

You have been identified as the representative and/or the legal owner of the Pine Ridge 

Property. 

Please complete the questionnaire below with regard to the indicated property. You are 

being asked to provide this information and insight to assist in the preparation of an 

environmental site assessment for this property. Please provide as much information as 

you can to assist in this effort and feel free to attach extra sheets/reports if the space 

provided is insufficient. 

Please fax/sent the completed form to: 

Analytical Environmental Services 

Attn: David Sawyer 

1801 7th Street, Suite 100 

Sacramento, CA 95814 

Telephone (916) 447-3479 

Fax (916) 447-1665 

Thank you for your help and cooperation. 

Analytical

Environmental

Services
ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONAIRE 

1

Property Address: Pine Ridge FTT 

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 

Question Answer Responses to “Yes” Questions

1. Is the property or any 

adjoining property 

currently used for 

industrial purposes?

Property: NO UNK YES

Adjoining: NO UNK YES

2. To the best of your 

knowledge, has the 

property or any adjoining 

property been used for 

industrial purposes in the 

past?

Property: NO UNK YES

Adjoining: NO UNK YES

3. Is the property or any 

adjoining property used as 

a gasoline station, motor 

repair facility, commercial 

printing facility, dry 

cleaners, photo developing 

laboratory, junkyard or 

landfill, or as a waste 

treatment, storage, 

disposal, processing, or 

recycling facility?

Property: NO UNK YES

Adjoining: NO UNK YES

4. To the best of your 

knowledge, has the 

property or any adjoining 

property been used as a 

gasoline station, motor 

repair facility, commercial 

printing facility, dry 

cleaners, photo developing 

laboratory, junkyard or 

landfill, or as a waste 

treatment, storage, 

disposal, processing, or 

recycling facility?

Property: NO UNK YES

Adjoining: NO UNK YES

5. Has fill dirt been brought 

onto the property that 

originated from a 

contaminated site or that is 

of an unknown origin?

NO UNK YES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONAIRE 

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6. Are there currently, or to 

the best of your knowledge 

have there been 

previously, any damaged 

or discarded automotive or 

industrial batteries, or 

pesticides, paints, or other 

chemicals in individual 

containers of greater than 

five gallons (19 liters) in 

the aggregate, stored on or 

used at the property or at 

the facility?

New?: NO UNK YES

Past?: NO UNK YES

7. Are there currently, or to 

the best of your knowledge 

have there been 

previously, any industrial 

drums (typically 55 gallon 

[208 liters]) or sacks of 

chemicals located on the 

property or at the facility?

New?: NO UNK YES

Past?: NO UNK YES

8. Are there currently, or to 

the best of your knowledge 

have there been 

previously, any pits, 

ponds, or lagoons located 

on the property in 

connection with waste 

treatment or waste 

disposal?

New?: NO UNK YES

Past?: NO UNK YES

9. Is there currently, or to the 

best of your knowledge 

has there been previously, 

any areas of stained soil on 

the property?

New?: NO UNK YES

Past?: NO UNK YES

10. Are there currently, or to 

the best of your knowledge 

have there been 

previously, any registered 

or unregistered storage 

tanks (above or 

underground) located on 

the property?

New?: NO UNK YES

Past?: NO UNK YES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONAIRE 

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11. Are there currently, or to 

the best of your knowledge 

have there been 

previously, any vent pipes, 

fill pipes, or access ways 

indicating a fill pipe 

protruding from the 

ground on the property or 

adjacent to any structure 

located on the property?

New?: NO UNK YES

Past?: NO UNK YES

12. Are there currently, or to 

the best of your knowledge 

have there been 

previously, any flooring, 

drains, or walls located 

within the facility that are 

stained by substances 

other than water or are 

emitting foul odors?

New?: NO UNK YES

Past?: NO UNK YES

13. If the property is served by 

a private well or nonpublic water system, have 

contaminants been 

identified in the well or 

system that exceed 

guidelines applicable to 

the water system or has the 

well been designated as 

contaminated by any 

government 

environment/health 

agency?

NO UNK YES

14. Does the owner or 

occupant of the property 

have any knowledge of 

environmental liens or 

governmental notification 

relating to past or 

recurrent violations of 

environmental laws with 

respect to the property or 

any facility located on the 

property?

NO UNK YES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONAIRE 

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15. Has the owner or occupant 

of the property been 

informed of the past or 

current existence of 

hazardous substances or 

petroleum products or 

environmental violations 

with respect to the 

property or any facility 

located on the property?

NO UNK YES

16. Does the owner or 

occupant of the property 

have any knowledge of 

any environmental site 

assessment of the property 

or facility that indicated 

the presence of hazardous 

substances or petroleum 

products on, or 

contamination of, the 

property or recommended 

further assessment of the 

property?

NO UNK YES

17. Does the owner or 

occupant of the property 

know of any past, 

threatened, or pending 

lawsuits or administrative 

proceedings concerning a 

release or threatened 

release of any hazardous 

substance or petroleum 

products involving the 

property by any owner or 

occupant of the property?

NO UNK YES

18. Does the property 

discharge waste water on 

or adjacent to the property 

other than storm water into 

a sanitary sewer system?

NO UNK YES
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19. To the best of your 

knowledge, have any 

hazardous substances or 

petroleum products, 

unidentified waste 

materials, tires, automotive 

or industrial batteries or 

any other waste materials 

been dumped above grade, 

buried, and/or burned on 

the property?

NO UNK YES

20. Is there a transformer, 

capacitor, or any hydraulic 

equipment for which there 

are any records indicating 

the presence of PCBs?

NO UNK YES

21. How do you currently use the property and how have you used the property in the 

past (please be specific). 

22. What is your understanding of how the property was used before your 

ownership/occupancy? 
ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONAIRE 

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I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge all of the information provided in this 

environmental questionnaire is true and correct. 

Signature: ______________________________________________________________ 

Print Name/Address: _____________________________________________________ 

Phone: _________________________________________________________________ 

Date complete: __________________________________________________________ 

Relation to property: owner _____ operator _____ manager _____ tenant _____ 
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Analytical Environmental Services 

CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE 

PINE RIDGE FEE-TO-TRUST 

Per ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-05, Section 6, User Responsibilities, the User of an ESA 

has specific obligations for performing tasks during the ESA that will help identify the possibility 

of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the Site. Failure by the User to fully 

comply with the requirements may result in a data gap being identified in the report and may 

impact the ability to use the report to help qualify for Landowner Liability Protections (LLPs) 

under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). If 

this questionnaire is not returned to Analytical Environmental Services (AES) prior to issuance 

of the draft Phase I report, then AES assumes that the User does not have any information or 

actual knowledge pursuant to ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-05, Section 6, User 

Responsibilities. AES makes no representations or warranties regarding a User’s qualification 

for protection under any federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. 

Please complete the following and return immediately via email or fax to the attention 

of:

David Sawyer

E-mail: dsawyer@analyticalcorp.com

Fax: (916) 447-1665

If other parties are intending to be the Users of the ESA report, then please forward a 

copy of this questionnaire for them to complete and return to AES.

Please provide the following information (if available) per the requirements of ASTM E 1527-05.

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

312.25) 

Are you aware of any environmental cleanup liens against the site that are filed or 

recorded under federal, tribal, state or local law? Yes or No 

If yes, please provide a description of the lien(s). 

2. Activity and land use limitations (AULs) that are in place on the site or that have 

been filed or recorded in a registry (40 CFR 312.26) 

Are you aware of any AULs, such as engineering controls, land use restrictions or 

institutional controls that are in place at the site and/or have been filed or recorded in 

a registry under federal, tribal, state or local law? Yes or No If yes, please 

provide. 
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3. Specialized knowledge or experience of the person seeking to qualify for 

the Landowner Liability Protections (40 CFR 312.28) 

As the user of this ESA do you have any specialized knowledge or experience 

related to the site or nearby properties? For example, are you involved in the same 

line of business as the current or former occupants of the site or an adjoining 

property so that you would have specialized knowledge of the chemicals and 

processes used by this type of business? 

Yes or No If yes, please explain. 

4. Relationship of the purchase price to the fair market value of the site if it 

were not contaminated (40 CFR 312.29) 

a. Does the purchase price being paid for this site reasonably reflect the fair 

market value of the site? Yes or No 

b. If you conclude that there is a difference, have you considered whether the 

lower purchase price is because contamination is known or believed to be 

present at the site? 

 Yes or No If yes, please explain. 
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5. Commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the site 

(40 CFR 312.30) 

Are you aware of commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about 

the site that would help the environmental professional to identify conditions 

indicative of releases or threatened releases? For example, as user, 

a. Do you know the past uses of the site? Yes or No 

If yes, please state. 

b. Do you know of specific chemicals that are present or once were 

present at the site? 

Yes or No If yes, please state. 

c. Do you know of spills or other chemical releases that have taken place at the 

site? 

Yes or No If yes, please state. 

6. Do you know of any environmental cleanups that have taken place at the site? 

Yes or No If yes, please state. 
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7. The degree of obviousness of the presence or likely presence of 

contamination at the site, and the ability to detect the contamination by 

appropriate investigation (40 CFR 312.31) 

As the user of this ESA, based on your knowledge and experience related to the site 

are there any obvious indicators that point to the presence or likely presence of 

contamination at the site? 

Yes or No If yes, please explain. 

This questionnaire was completed by: 

Name

Title

Signature

Company of User

Address of User

Date
APPENDIX G 

RESUMES
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Resume 

DAVID ZWEIG, PE, PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE 

Mr. Zweig is the President of AES. Mr. Zweig has over 20 years of experience in public and private sector 

work focusing on environmental analysis and technical review, project management/coordination, project 

permitting and regulatory compliance, project feasibility and site selection. Mr. Zweig is familiar with the 

regulatory issues faced by public agencies and private landowners, and is adept at facilitating compliance 

with complex environmental laws. Mr. Zweig is a Registered Professional Engineer (#C048031). 

Education Registrations and Certifications 

University of California, Berkeley California Professional Engineer (#C048031) 

B.S., Civil Engineering Washington Professional Engineer 

Relevant Experience 

 Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Facilities Project EIR & CEQA-Plus Documentation, 

City of Vacaville, Solano County, CA

 Fulcrum Property Mixed-Use Development EIR, City of West Sacramento, CA 

 Lemon Street Flood Control and Habitat Enhancement MND, City of Vallejo, Solano County, CA 

 El Dorado Irrigation District Deer Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion 

Programmatic/Project Level EIR, El Dorado County, CA

 United Auburn Indian Community Archaeological Site Testing and Evaluation, Placer County, CA 

 Vanden Meadows Specific Plan and Development Project EIR, City of Vacaville, CA 

 Placer County Water Agency Gold Run Pipeline Projects Cultural Resources Studies and Initial 

Studies, Placer County, CA 

 Millerton Road Widening Project Cultural Resources Evaluation, Section 106 Cultural Report, and 

IS/MND, County of Fresno, CA 

 Parks at Southport EIR, City of West Sacramento, Yolo County, CA 

 Riverpoint Marketplace EIR, City of West Sacramento, Yolo County, CA 

 Mace Covell Technical Studies, City of Davis, Yolo County, CA 

 On-Call Biological Consulting Services, Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Sacramento, CA 

 Ellis Creek Fisheries Habitat Evaluation, El Dorado and Placer Counties, CA 

 Cameron Woods Village Project Initial Study and Technical Studies, El Dorado County, CA 

 Lemon Street Flood Control and Habitat Enhancement MND, Vallejo Sanitation and Flood Control 

District, City of Vallejo, Solano County, CA 

 Hollister Domestic Wastewater System Improvement and Recycled Water Facility EIR and 

Technical Studies, City of Hollister, CA 

 Sunset-Athens Connector Road and Athens Avenue Widening Regulatory Permitting, City of 

Lincoln, Placer County, CA 

 Russian River Irrigation Expansion & Beneficial Reuse Project Regulatory Permitting, Sonoma 

County Water Agency, Sonoma County, CA 

 Leach Field Expansion and Dalton Road Regulatory Permitting, Amador County, CA 

 Cache Creek Golf Course Regulatory Permitting, Yolo County, CA 

 Ancil Hoffman Groundwater Extraction and Treatment Project Initial Studies and Technical Studies, 

Carmichael Water District, Sacramento County, CA 

Professional Affiliations 

 Association of California Water Agencies 

 American Water Works Association 

 American Society of Civil Engineers 

 State Water Resources Control Board Inland Surface Water Plan Task Force, 1994-1996 

 Sacramento Metropolitan Water Authority Board of Directors, 1995-1996 

 Citrus Heights Water District Board of Directors, 1994-1998 

 Pismo Beach Public Works Commission, Vice President, 1992-1993 
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Resume 

DAVID SAWYER, CESSWI, ANALYST II 

Mr. Sawyer is an environmental specialist experienced in the preparation of CEQA and NEPA compliance 

documents for a variety of local, state, and federal agencies, as well as an array of private clients. Areas of 

expertise include compiling public and agency input, the drafting and analysis of project alternatives, and 

conducting land use and growth inducing impact analysis. Mr. Sawyer currently serves as an environmental 

analyst on various CEQA/NEPA documents for a variety of local, state, and federal agencies. Mr. Sawyer also 

has experience in writing storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), Phase I Environmental Site 

Assessments (ESA), and conducting groundwater and surface water monitoring. 

Education Registrations and Certifications 

Sacramento State University Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector # 1018 

B.A., Environmental Studies 

Minor, Geography 

Relevant Experience 

 Lytton Rancheria 2.45-Acre Phase I ESA. The Phase I ESA consisted of one parcel located in Sonoma 

County, California. Site Assessor. 

 Lytton Rancheria 10-Acre Phase I ESA. The Phase I ESA consisted of one parcel located in Sonoma 

County, California. Primary author. 

 Milbank Van Ness Phase I ESA. The Phase I ESA consisted of one parcel located within the City of 

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Primary author. 

 815 /825 15th Street Phase I ESA Update. The Phase I ESA consisted of one parcel located within 

the City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. Primary author. 

 Station 65 Environmental Impact Report, City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. 

Responsible for the preparation of the following sections: Public Services. Also conducted noise 

analysis and prepared responses to public comments on the Draft EIR.

 North Fork Rancheria Environmental Impact Statement. The project consists of the proposed 

transfer of lands in Madera County, California from fee to trust status. The proposed use for the site 

includes a gaming facility and hotel. Responsible for the preparation of the following sections: 

Traffic, Water Resources, Utilities, Land Use, and Public Services. Also conducted public hearings and 

prepared responses to public comments on the Draft EIS. Deputy Project Manager 

 Graton Rancheria Environmental Impact Statement. The project consists of the proposed transfer 

of lands within Sonoma County, California from fee to trust status. The proposed use for the site 

includes a gaming facility and hotel. Responsible for the preparation of the following sections: 

Traffic Resources and Public Services. Prepared responses to public comments on the Draft EIS. 

Deputy Project Manager

 Gun Lake Gaming and Entertainment Facility Storm Water Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Allegan 

County, Michigan. Author of SWPPP for erosion and sediment control for compliance with the state 

NPDES permits for the construction site. 
APPENDIX F

FEMA FIRM 
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Appendix G

FEMA Flood Zones

SOURCE: USGS Topogrphic Quadrangle; FEMA Q3 Flood Data, 1996; AES, 2011 Coyote Valley Pine Crest Fee-to-Trust EA / 211516

Project Boundary

FEMA FIRM/Q3 DATA

A- An area inundated by 100-year flooding, for which no BFEs have been determined.

X - An area that is determined to be outside the 100- and 500-year floodplains.

X500 - An area inundated by 500-year flooding.

0 225 450

Feet

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APPENDIX G 

REDWOOD VALLEY – CALPELLA FIRE DISTRICT SERVICE 

AGREEMENT