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t <br /> Mr. Peter Wallace - 6 - AUC 2 T' ? <br /> delineation of the stoddard solvent plume, it also contributed to the delineation of the extent of <br /> the chlorinated solvents plume. Therefore, it is appropriate to split these costs evenly between <br /> the stoddard solvent and chlorinated solvents. <br /> Investigation at this site is ongoing. As noted in the FDD, the cost of the near-term investigation <br /> and monitoring activities are attributable to both the stoddard solvent and chlorinated solvents. <br /> Therefore, it is appropriate to continue to split investigation costs evenly between stoddard <br /> solvent and chlorinated solvents in the future, unless, and until, the investigation shows that the <br /> extent of the chlorinated solvents plume goes well beyond the stoddard solvent plume. These <br /> eligible costs will be applied to offset the identified overpayment. <br /> The Proper Distribution of Costs Between the Eligible Stoddard Solvent all the Ineligible <br /> Chlorinated Solvents During Future Phases of the Corrective Action Cannot be Determined at <br /> This Time <br /> The Division deferred any final decision as to the eligibility of costs associated with future <br /> phases of the corrective action. Therefore, it is unnecessary to discuss petitioner's contention <br /> that natural attenuation of the chlorinated solvents plume is ongoing and that a different cleanup <br /> technology will be necessary to remediate the stoddard solvent contamination. As noted in the <br /> FDD, however, the Fund will not reimburse any costs beyond what is reasonable and necessary <br /> to reach the cleanup goals set by the Central Valley Water Board for the stoddard solvent <br /> contamination. <br /> Conclusion <br /> Petitioner previously submitted and the Fund reimbursed petitioner for all costs associated with <br /> both eligible stoddard solvent and ineligible chlorinated solvent contamination. As a result, the <br /> Fund overpaid a total of$42,043.34 in past costs attributable to the ineligible chlorinated <br /> solvents contamination. Future investigatory costs will be split evenly between the eligible <br /> stoddard solvent and the ineligible chlorinated solvents, unless, and until, it becomes apparent <br /> that the extent of the chlorinated solvent goes well beyond that of the stoddard solvent plume. <br /> The Fund will not reimburse any future costs until the overpayment is offset. This dismissal <br /> does not express any opinion as to the eligibility of costs for future phases of this corrective <br /> action. <br /> California Environmental Protection Agency <br /> ZO Recycled Paper <br />