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I proceeded with the closure inspection report form. As I did this, I noted a dotted line on the map enclosed with the original application for closure prepared by Joel Gentiles. The dotted line represented the product pipeline and ran approximatley 25 feet away from the tank to the northwest corner of the office building and out of my field of view. (Exhibit B— Plot Plan) I physically followed this line at the site and discovered the original location of the product dispenser concealed under a burlap tarp and cardboard box. I then turned around to trace the line in the cement indicating product piping. This area was also covered with trash, debris, and a large trash dumpster. I then approached Wendt with what I had discovered. All four of Seibold' s men were standing together, and starting laughing as I approached them. I said, "That was clever Ken, Why did you move the dispenser?". Ken replied, "Because my boss told me to. " I then told Wendt that two product pipeline samples would be required as the distance to the tank from the dispenser, was now greater than twenty feet. As we were still waiting for Al Cohen to arrive, I gave Wendt the option of taking the soil samples then. He wished to do so and within minutes had the entire area free of debris. Al Cohen then arrived and the decision was changed to proceed with the removal. Cohen was informed by Hunt and Wendt that only 100 lbs of dry ice had been used to inert the tank. Cohen was also concerned about the capability of the backhoe but decided to allow Wendt one attempt at removing the tank form the excavation. The attempt was ineffective as the backhoe could not lift the tank clear of the sides of the excavation. Cohen feared a possible explosion from sparks if the tank dragged against the concrete wall of the excavation, so he shut the removal down. This angered Wendt and he started yelling accusations about favortism of select contractors. I explained to Wendt that the job was shut down due to the improper remaval practicies noted. I then requested Wendt to reschedule the removal with the proper amount of dry ice, an adequate capacity backhoe, and to remove all related underground piping. Ken then stated that he believed the piping had already been removed and that it ran in a "L" formation from the tank west, made a 90 degree turn and ran north to the dispenser. (Exhibit C— Plot Plan) I indicated that I believed it was still in the ground and ran in a diagonal northwest direction to the building, made a forty—five degree turn and ran north along the building as stated on the closure plan. At this time Joel Gentiles appeared and confirmed my belief. Hunt, Seabourn, and myself then returned to the SJLHD office. Within five minutes Joel Gentiles was in the office to apologize about what had just transpired. Gentiles said, " I don' t want what just happened with Ken to damage Seibold' s reputation with the SJLHD. " I said, "Joel, why was the dispenser moved and its original location ------Iert!" Tn.] �nawered. "Aer`�!��P Rrad (Clahm) torli Kon