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Attachment 2 <br /> pages 5-40 <br /> "Short List" — Environmental Concerns Cited by Public and Organizations (Efland Station proposal) <br /> • Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Volatile Organic Compounds. Inconsistent with Governors Exec Order 80 <br /> • Traffic Increases and related air quality impacts <br /> • Contamination of ground water (onsite and nearby offsite) from underground storage tanks and site <br /> • Increased runoff and contamination of surface water into tributaries of Upper Eno Watershed and downstream <br /> water sources (Hillsborough water supply) <br /> • Inconsistent with move away from fossil fuel vehicles toward alternative fuel vehicles <br /> • Impacts on wildlife in neighboring/nearby habitats of the Eno, Duke Forest and Seven Mile Creek Natural Area <br /> (Natural Heritage sites) <br /> • Impact on aquatic habitat (threatened species) <br /> • Light pollution / noise pollution (24/7 operation) <br /> • Adequacy and monitoring of stormwater measures and underground storage tanks <br /> • Loss of ground water recharge areas <br /> • Lack of environmental studies conducted to see how this would affect the water, air, and surrounding nature. <br /> • Allowing stormwater control measures within protected areas <br />