15A N.C. Admin. Code 1C.0406

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 11, December 2, 2024

Section 01C .0406 - SAMPLING, SURVEY, MONITORING, AND RELATED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Sampling, survey, monitoring and research activities do not require the preparation of environmental documents. These activities include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Aerial photography projects involving the photographing or mapping of the lands of the state;

(2) Biology sampling and monitoring of:

(a) Fisheries resources through the use of traditional commercial fishing gear, electricity, and rotenone; and

(b) Wildlife resources through the use of traditional techniques, including but not limited to traps, drugs, and firearms;

(3) Soil survey projects involving the sampling or mapping of the soils of the state;

(4) Establishing stream gaging stations for the purpose of measuring water flow at a particular site;

(5) Placement of monitoring wells for the purpose of measuring groundwater levels, quantity, or quality;

(6) Gathering surface or subsurface information on the geology, minerals, or energy resources, of the state.

(7) Placement and use of geodetic survey control points;

(8) Other routine survey and resource monitoring activities, or other temporary activities required for research into the environment that do not have adverse effects; and

(9) Investigation and assessment of sites contaminated with regulated substances.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 01C .0406

Authority G.S. 113A-4; 113A-6; 113A-9; 113A-10; 113A-11; 113A-12; 143B-10;
Eff. April 1, 2003;
Readopted Eff. June 1, 2022.

Authority G.S. 113A-4; 113A-6; 113A-9; 113A-10; 113A-11; 113A-12; 143B-10;
Eff. 4/1/2003.

Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 37, Issue 01, July 1, 2022 effective 6/1/2022.