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San Joaquin County DIRECTOR <br /> PQ N Donna Heran, REHS <br /> O.• C Environmental Health Department ASSISTANT DIRECTOR <br /> 600 East Main Street Laurie Cotulla,REHS <br /> Stockton, California 95202-3029 <br /> PROGRAM COORDINATORS <br /> Carl Borgman,REHS <br /> Mike Huggins,REHS, RDI <br /> Cq�;FOR�\P Website: www.sjgov.org/ehd Margaret Lagorio, REHS <br /> Phone: (209) 468-3420 Robert McClellon,REHS <br /> Fax: (209)464-0138 Jeff Carruesco,REHS, RDI <br /> October 4,2007 Kasey Foley, REHS <br /> JIM GORDON <br /> 2414 TELEGRAPH AVENUE <br /> BERKELEY, CA 94704 <br /> RE: 1085 Union Road,Manteca Complaint No. 000027081 <br /> NOTICE TO ABATE IMMEDIATELY <br /> A complaint has been received by this office alleging that you are responsible for a hazardous waste <br /> violation(s)(California Health and Safety Code,Division 20;California Code of Regulations,Title 22, <br /> Division 4.5). <br /> NATURE OF COMPLAINT: Complaint received alleges numerous containers of hazardous material <br /> stored on the above property are deteriorating and leaking hazardous waste on the ground. <br /> OBSERVATIONS: An inspection conducted on October 4,2007 revealed various types and sizes of <br /> containers of liquid and solid hazardous chemicals stored on the property. Some containers were labeled <br /> but many were not labeled and the contents are unknown at this time. Containers labeled with the chemical <br /> "Naphtha"were observed in several different areas of the property. According to the label"Naphtha"has a <br /> flash point of 16°F,which indicates imminent hazard. In addition,many other hazardous chemicals were <br /> observed in deteriorating containers and showed signs of leakage. (Refer to pictures previously forwarded <br /> to you). <br /> Please be advised that disposal of hazardous waste to land is a violation of California Health and <br /> Safety Code Section 25189.5. <br /> CORRECTIVE ACTION: <br /> Effective immediately,secure the property to prevent public access and secure the containers to <br /> prevent further discharge or impact to land. <br /> Effective immediately,hire a hazardous waste clean up company to clean and dispose of the <br /> hazardous waste according to California Code of regulations,Title 22(Hazardous Waste <br /> Regulations). <br /> Within 30 days submit all disposal records to this office. <br /> Failure to comply with the above corrective action may result in legal proceedings against you. <br /> If you have any questions,please contact,Muniappa Naidu, Senior REHS,at(209)468-3439. <br /> Muniappa Naidu, Senior REHS <br /> Hazardous Waste Generator Program <br /> Environmental Health Department <br />