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R-11 26 The Division of Highways has performed further investigation of archaeological resources due the changes in the project recommended in this report. No important archaeological resources were identi- fied in the vicinity of Projects I-303 and I-304. The SHPO concurs that no additional archaeological survey is required for these projects. Correspondence from the SHPO regarding archaeological resources is included in the, Appendix (see. page RA-2). L. Section 4(f) Properties The recommended improvements proposed under Projects I-303 and I-304 will not involve any parks, recreation areas, or wildlife or waterfowl refuges. In addition, no structures or sites of historic architectural significance and no important archaeological sites are located within the limits of those projects. Therefore,, there will be no impact upon Section 4(f) properties. M. Farmland The project has been coordinated with the office of the State Conservationist of the Soil Conservation Service. The improvements proposed in the FONSI were authorized prior to passage of the Farmland Protection Policy Act. The principal change in the project since the FONSI was approved is the proposed diamond interchange at the I-85/US 70 Connector junction. Collector-distributor roads are to be constructed to link that interchange with the I-85/SR 1120 interchange. Lands taken to accommodate. those changes are not subject to provisions of the Farmland Protection Policy Act. Furthermore, the area is in a transition stage toward development. The other changes in the project (eight-lane widening from Greensboro to I-40 and construction of a third eastbound lane at the west end of the project) will be performed within existing right of way or within right of way addressed in the FONSI. N. Hazardous Wastes The potential for hazardous waste occurrence along 1-85 between interchanges, where only minor amounts of additional right of way are required, is low. The potential for hazardous waste occurrence is higher at interchanges, where more additional right of way is required and roadside development is heavier. Underground storage tanks have been identified within the proposed right of way at the I-85/NC 119 and I-85/SR 1120 interchanges. Those tanks, and any others located within the proposed right of way, will be emptied and either removed or filled with an inert solid material in accordance with 40 CFR 280.71. Where required under 40 CFR 280.72, assessments will be performed to determine whether a release of the stored substance has occurred.