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Current and Past Property Uses: The subject property is undeveloped and no structures were observed during our site reconnaissance_ The property is currently partially covered by natural vegetation, which includes natural grasses and foxtails_ Mr. Ramesh Birla has owned the property since February 1998. The current property is an open field but according to the owner it used to be an apricot orchard and was in that condition when purchased in 1998 (from a Marion Minitta). San Joaquin County Assessor and Recorder Offices' records were researched shows that the subject property was purchased as described by the current owners. The property has not appeared to have been used for business or industrial-type use. Property Site Reconnaissance: On Wednesday, June 20, 2001 a property reconnaissance was made by Scott Cragin. The surface reconnaissance attempted to ascertain whether the subject property contained above ground fuel tanks, oil drums, or other petroleum products use or storage. Site photos which show site conditions on day of the property reconnaissance are attached to this report. No above ground fuel storage tanks, oil drums, or other petroleum product of pesticide or herbicide receptacles or containers were observed. Since none of the items listed previously were found, the subject property does not appear to have any likely contamination sources suggestive of a petroleum products or pesticide source. The only property improvements observed were what appeared to be flood irrigation lines that most likely were used when the orchard was in use, for irrigation purposes only. The water valve outlets appeared to be out of service for some time. No vent pipes, ground discoloration or any indications of excavations were observed to indicate any subsurface tank contamination sources. No subsurface excavations or subsurface sampling and laboratory analysis were made or conducted as a part of this property reconnaissance. San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner's_ Office Files Chemical Search: The San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner's Office was requested to access their files and report any pesticide and/or herbicide applications submitted over the last five years. The County Agricultural Commissioner's Office reported that no records were found (over the past 5-years) for placing pesticides and herbicides on-site by the present property owner on the subject property. This information can be found in their letter dated 06-12-01, which is found attached to this report. Possible Nitrate Contaminants: As the property does not appear to have been used for either leach field/septic disposal or have had agricultural fertilizers used on-site, Wright does not suspect excessive nitrate concentration present at this time. The occasional squirrel burrows found on the property are assumed to be indigenous animal population whose droppings are present but did not appear to be an excessive nitrate presence on the subject property. RAMESH BIRLA PROPERTY AT 8253 WEST LINNE ROAD,TRACY,CA 95376 Page 4