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State Water Resources Control Board Division of Clean Water Programs 2014 T Street•Sacramento,California 95814-(916)227-4518 Winston H.Hickox Mailing Address: P.O.Box 944212•Sacramento,California-94244-2120 Gray Davis Secretaryfor FAX(916)227-4530•Internet Address: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/--CwphGme/ustcf Governor Environmental Protection s May 31, 2000 Martin Harris =*` Tuff Boy Holding, Inc, 5151 Almondwood Dr E Manteca,CA 95337 PRE-APPROVAL OF CORRECTIVE ACTION COSTS,CLAIM NO,015092, - SITE ADDRESS: 5151 ALMONDW.00D DR,MANTECA, CA_95336 I have reviewed your request,received on May 26,2000,for pre-approval of corrective action costs;I will place these documents in your file for future reference. I have included a copy of the "Cost Pre-Approval Request"form;please use this form in the future for requesting pre-approval of corrective action costs. With the following provisions,the total cost pre-approved as eligible for reimbursement for the preparation of an additional subsurface investigation workplan and conducting a well survey as requested by the San Joaquin County EHD (County)in their April 5,2000 letter.is $1600. Be aware that this pre-approval does not constitute a decision on reimbursement: all reasonable and necessary corrective action costs for work directed and approved by the County will be eligible for reimbursement per the terms ofyour Letter of Commitment at costs consistent with those pre-approved in this letter. All future casts for corrective action must be approved in writing by Fund staff. Future costs for corrective action must meet the requirements of Article 11, Chapter 16, Underground Storage Tank Regulations. • The actual costs and scope of work performed must be consistent with the pre-approval for it to remain valid. • The work products must be acceptable to the County and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. • If a different scope of work becomes necessary, then you must request pre-approval of costs on the new scope of work. • Although I have referred to the Ground Zero Analysis, Inc.proposal in my pre-approval above,please be aware that you will be entering into a private contract: the State of California cannot compel you to sign any specific contract. This letter pre-approves the costs as presented in the proposal dated April 10, 2000 by Ground Zero Analysis,Inc. for conducting the work requested by the County. I also want to remind you that the Fund's regulations require that you obtain at least three bids, or a bid waiver from Fund staff, from qualified firms for all necessary corrective action work. The legislation governing the Fund requires that the Fund assist you in procuring contractor and consultant services for corrective action. If you need assistance in contracting for corrective action services, don't hesitate to call me. California En vironmental Protection Agency AM %Cj Reeycted Paper