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completed or are in progress. As these activities reach a definitive conclusion, an enhanced EA incorporating the findings of these additional investigative activities will be compiled into a single document. The enhanced EA will be submitted to the State Clearinghouse for regulatory agency and public comment as was done for the initial EA. 2.8 Site Access Mr. Chuck Edwards, with the NCDOT District Engineer for Orange County, has been previously consulted regarding entrance road requirements for the transfer station. At an on -site meeting, Mr. Edwards stated that a traffic study would not be required for the projected number of vehicles coming to and leaving the transfer station. He further . stated that there were no conditions that would prohibit construction of the - entrance road or that would require unusual or extraordinary measures. Discussions with Mr. Edwards included turn lanes and sight distances. A right -turn lane for west- bound traffic would be required. Although Mr. Edwards was of the opinion that an east -bound left- turn lane off of Highway 54 into the facility may be required by either NCDOT or the County based on overall safety considerations, little or no traffic will enter the site from the west. Further analysis would be required before .a final determrination could be made. To date, Olver has anticipated a left -turn lane will not be installed but has included contingencies for such an outcome. Planning for the entrance road will incorporate Mr. Edwards' preliminary comments, NCDOT capacity analysis, and the County's recommendations. If the site is selected, a prelimixzary concept design will be completed and submitted to the County Planning Department for review and comments. Final design for the transfer station entrance road will be based on requirements and recommendations of NCDOT and the County Planning Department and on overall safety considerations. 2.7 Fire protection The State Fire Marshall's office and the County Fire Marshall have been the primary contacts for fire protection measures at the proposed site. The Orange Grove VFD will be. contacted to inquire about any additional recommendations for fire protection and safety at the facility. These recommendations and requirements of the County Fire Marshall will be documented and incorporated into the design of the proposed facility. It is our understanding that the Orange County Fire Marshall will have fmal jurisdiction over required fire protection measures for the proposed facility. The preliminary building design.., materials of .construction, and operating plan will be submitted to the County Fire Marshall for final building classification and fire protection requi fi rements . 2.8 Cultural Resources WMW A Cultural Resources survey has not yet been performed for the property, pending final. selection of the site for the transfer station. No cultural resources impacts by the project are expected based on site observations and review of mapping. If the site is selected for the transfer station, .a detailed cultural resources survey will be performed in cooperation with ERCD. Grange County Transfer Station May 2409 4