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

2. (2) Biology sampling and monitoring of:

   1. (a) Fisheries resources through the use of traditional commercial fishing gear, electricity, and rotenone; and
   2. (b) Wildlife resources through the use of traditional techniques, including but not limited to traps, drugs, and firearms;
3. (3) Soil survey projects involving the sampling or mapping of the soils of the state;
4. (4) Establishing stream gaging stations for the purpose of measuring water flow at a particular site;
5. (5) Placement of monitoring wells for the purpose of measuring groundwater levels, quantity, or quality;
6. (6) Gathering surface or subsurface information on the geology, minerals, or energy resources, of the state.
7. (7) Placement and use of geodetic survey control points;
8. (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. (9) Investigation and assessment of sites contaminated with regulated substances.

History Note: 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.