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Appendix C for a list of locations. The sites are not disproportionately in areas of minority or low- income concentration. Identify any superfund site within your jurisdiction. Are they located disproportionately in areas of minority or low income concentration? See Appendix D for a list of active and archived superfund sites. The sites are not disproportionately in areas of minority or low- income concentration. Identify any site selection policies or procedures that may contribute to the concentration of environmental hazards in minority or low- income areas. There are no local policies or procedures that would attempt to locate hazardous sites near low- income areas. Identify any local, state, or federal efforts to remove environmental hazards. Much of Cabarrus County is served by public water and sewer systems, thus reducing the use of failing septic systems and contaminated wells. Cabarrus County has applied for water and sewer infrastructure grants to supply low to moderate, often minority, communities with public services. The City of Concord has administered Brownfield grants to clean up environmental hazards. What barriers exist to the removal of environmental hazards from the community? A lack of money and community resources to clean up environmental hazards. The City of Concord has applied for and received Brownfield grants to assist with cleanup; however, this dependency on outside funds is a barrier to removal of environmental hazards. B. Private Sector Lending Policies and Practices Discrimination in the Rental Market Are there any zoning requirements that have the effect of limiting the availability of rental units within the jurisdiction? No zoning regulations, only the availability of infrastructure. Where are rental units are located? Are they located in areas of minority concentration? Rental units are located throughout residential areas of the County and the towns and cities. Rental units are located in all price ranges, in more diverse racially and less racially diverse areas. There are multifamily and single family units available in all price ranges, providing housing choice for all. Where are the public housing units located? Public Housing units are located in the City of Concord, in a traditional minority concentration census tract. The original public housing units have been there since the 1950's. Some newer units were constructed several years ago in the same census tract but in a more racially diverse block group. 241Page Analysis of Impediments March 2011 Attachment number 1 F -1 Page 74