CEC performs a field reconnaissance of the Project Area to identify environmental features and collect necessary field data for Environmental Reports and environmental permit applications. The approximate locations of the following features are identified during field reconnaissance and marked on a base map.

• Streams, ponds, wetlands, and other waterbodies within the Project Area
• Waterbodies greater than 100 feet wide, if-site-specific construction, mitigation, and restoration plans are required later
• Major land use types (forested, scrub‑shrub, herbaceous, agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, etc.) within the Project Area

• Observation of wildlife, wildlife habitats, and significant biological resources within the Project Area
• Visually observable geologic hazards and features within the Project Area, such as steep topography, rock slides, exposed rock outcrops, surface mines, oil and gas wells, etc.
• Businesses, residences, and flood plains within 50 feet, and public and private water supply wells and springs within 150 feet of the proposed construction right of way (ROW) and extra work areas
• Threatened and endangered species habitat, if appropriate