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jv and I indicated we would pursue finding a CPT firm, further compact the existing access "roads" and pads and begin work within the next few weeks. CPT rigs at firms contacted were booked several weeks into the future but requested quotes from two firms. In the interim period two significant storm events occurred. The fields are very wet and we believe it is neither practical nor safe to proceed at this time. In the event drying occurs and the area becomes accessible it is proposed that the two day probing activity be initiated immediately. In the event entry into the field becomes feasible and we can locate a rig on very short notice we would like to proceed. If not, we will postpone CPT testing until mid spring when we expect the field to be dry again. Location of planned CPT holes will step out further from the last set about 100 to 150 FT, approaching the northern property line of the adjacent field and spread both eastward and westward radially from the site's NE comer. Discreet sampling of two separated Water bearing strata will employ CPT probing and recording to the deeper strata and collection of the deeper water sample. This activity will be followed by an adjacent hydropunch to suspected first encountered water and collection of the shallower water sample. Sufficient water will be collected to allow the selected California DOHS certified laboratory to analyze TPH (diesel range) to a detection level of < 0.050 mg/L or 50 ppb. All CPT records and water quality results will be reported to the overseeing agency after interpretation by a California registered i geologist. It is anticipated that first ground water will be encountered at about 50 FT �✓ below ground surface. It is my understanding that the existing permit used in May 2004 hydropunch activity remains valid if the same licensed contractor is used but a new permit may be required to continue the CPT/Hydropunch work on the same parcel if a new drilling contractor is selected. Determining the extent of TPHdi.e1 concentrations leading to remediation in the immediate vicinity of the original release requires additional soil sampling. There is conjecture as to the depth of significant soil contamination. Observations, at time of earlier exploratory borings and monitoring well installation, indicated significant TPHd;esel concentrations in the top 10 to 15 FT, and at a depth of 25 to 40 FT. The owner and I recognize that the deeper area of concentration will require addressing by either in situ remediation, removal, or other method to reduce the source of the TPHdi se, and potential spreading to the underlying ground water. In August removal of the suspected upper zone was proposed using a scraper and remediation of contaminated soil as it was removed. Earlier than expected storm events and access conflicts, as the plant is required to support a new contract to export asphalt, renders the use of scraper excavation not practical at this time. Excavation of test pits to a depth of about 20 FT near the concrete enclosed area 2