SITE INFORMATION AND CORRESPONDENCE

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' present in the Safety Kleen parts cleaning devices. Four of these devices, each containing 33 gallons of cleaning solvent, are used on site. A parts cleaner is shown in Photograph 2. ' At the Galles dealership, batteries removed from vehicles are stored outside the shop, in an uncontained asphalt-paved storage area, prior to being returned in trade to a local AC Delco ' parts dealer, I.B. Bendict. Batteries are considered hazardous waste in California, and the local regulations require contained storage of batteries. Such containment is not currently in place at the site. ' Soil samples were collected from borings drilled near the hazardous material storage areas. Results are reported elsewhere in this report. Polychlorinated Biphenyl Compgunds ' As noted above, a moderately sized transformer (Number T-7787) owned by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is located on the site (Photograph 6). The unit appeared to be in excellent condition, with no damage or rust evident. No stains were noted in the vicinity of this unit. ' Representatives of PG&E reported that it is unlikely that this transformer contains PCB compounds, because of its age (installed in 1987) and because approximately 90% of PG&E's transformers do not contain PCB compounds (Based on information from John ' Hobine of PG&E on April 17, 1995). No electrical equipment utilizing large capacitors was observed. Fluorescent lighting and the ' hydraulic lifts, which are used on site, are not likely to contain PCB compounds as the recorded dates of installation are with the last 8 years. Identifiable Drums or Containers ' Two containers of hazardous waste were observed stored on the asphalt-paved parking area near the building (Photograph 4). The containers were not located in a bermed area and ' were improperly labeled--the labels indicated no start accumulation date. Stormwater from the southwest corner of the service building roof was observed dripping onto the containers (Photograph 5). No unmarked containers were observed on the site. Environmental Permits The facility has been issued a Hazardous Waste Generator Identification Number by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. No other air emission, wastewater discharge, or solid waste handling permits are believed to,be required for this facility. California Law requires the preparation of a Hazardous Materials Business Plan by ' Privileged and Confidential Prepared at the Request of Counsel ' 12