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O <br />EXHIBIT 4 <br />TYPICAL EXCLUSIONARY SITING CRITERIA1 <br />Siting a waste transfer station in areas with preclusive siting criteria is often prohibited by federal, state, <br />or local laws or regulations, or requires facilities to incorporate special engineering design and <br />construction techniques. Even when siting in excluded zones is allowed, the added engineering designs <br />or strong public opposition can significantly increase construction costs. In general, it is best to avoid <br />siting in these areas. Exclusionary criteria might include areas such as: <br />• Wetlands and floodplains. <br />• Endangered and protected flora and fauna habitats. <br />¦ Protected sites of historical, archeological, or cultural significance. <br />¦ Parks and preserves. <br />¦ Land use/zoning and other restricted areas? <br />¦ Durham Urban Growth Area.2 <br />¦ Sites must be greater than 15 acres? <br />¦ Site condemnation.? <br />¦ Site must be located within County jurisdiction? <br />Some examples of federal laws defining these areas include the Endangered Species Act; the Migratory <br />Bird Conservation Act; the Coastal Zone Management Act; the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act; the Marine <br />Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act; and the National Historic Preservation Act. <br />i Waste Transfer Station: A Manual for Decision-Making, EPA. <br />z Criteria Modified for Orange County, North Carolina. <br />1