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A full-scan USEPA Test Method 8260B analysis of the Septic Tank liquid sample had the following constituents reported to be present: Analyte Reporting Limit Analytical Result 1,4 Dichlorobenzene 1.0 ug/1 28 ug/l Toluene 1.0 ug/l 117 ug/1 2-Butanone(MEK) 1.0 ug/l 16 ug/l 2-Propanone (acetone) 1.0 ug/l 35 ug/1 p-Isopropyltoluene 1.0 ug/1 37 ug/l These analytical results were forwarded to PHSEHD by High Tech Enterprises on May 20, 2004. The solids and liquids in the septic tank were reportedly removed by Frank Jr. on June 23, 2004 and were transported to the Stockton Regional Wastewater Control Facility in Stockton. Documents shown in Appendix 1 corroborate this by showing Frank Jr. delivered approximately 4,200 gallons of waste water from the St. Francis Motel. On May 24, 2004 a letter was sent to Mr. Patel from PHSEHD that notified Mr. Patel that the solvents found in the Septic Tank liquid sample were not permitted under San Joaquin County Ordinance Code Section 9-1110.7. PHSEHD also notified Mr. Patel that additional site assessment investigation would be necessary and that the investigative work would need to be conducted under the supervision of a licensed engineer or geologist. PHSEHD offered Mr. Patel the option to have a deviation from the USEPA guidelines for UIC investigations. The options for investigation that PHSEHD offered to Mr. Patel included: 1. Provide a site map with the locations of all water supply wells on the property identified and conduct a subsurface exploratory investigation under the septic tank(s) and leach line system or; 2. Obtain a water sample from the well closest to the septic tanks and have it analyzed by a State of California certified analytical laboratory for volatile organic compounds using USEPA Test Method 524.2 and total petroleum hydrocarbon as gasoline (TPH-g)and diesel fuel (TPH-d) using protocol outlined in the California Department of Health Services Leaking Underground Fuel Tank methodology. In addition, PHSEHD directed Mr. Patel also have the constituents identified as being present in the Septic Tank liquid sample that were at detectable concentrations to also be analyzed. In either option outlined above, PHSEHD directed Mr. Patel that the septic tank contents must be removed and disposed of appropriately and that PHSEHD personnel must be able to visually inspect the empty tanks for cracks or leaks prior to further use of the tanks. PHSEHD also informed Mr. Patel that any further would require a workplan to be prepared by a licensed engineer or geologist and submitted for review and approved by PHSEHD prior to implementation of any of the work. Main\Environmental\SLFrancisMotel\Report\Report05252006.wpd 5