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Mr. Don Litchfield April 9, 2010 Page 5 Finally, SCS routinely conducts a pressure drop survey(i.e.,measurement of main pipeline pressure at various points throughout the LFG collection system) and an inspection of the Condensate Sump liquid handling systems. The results of this survey and inspection indicated that no major restrictions within the LFG collection system currently exist. All accessible extraction wells are receiving adequate vacuum and the condensate handling system remains functional (Tables 2 and 3 and the attached sump counter information). LFG BLOWER/FLARE STATION (BFS) Visual observations and testing of the LFG BFS was conducted on March 4, 5, 11, 12, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2010. During these visits, operating parameters are monitored and mechanical and electrical components are checked for workability. Throughout the reporting period,the BFS was set to operate continuously. BFS data is shown in Table 4 and 5. SCS understands the BFS operated as programmed throughout the reporting period,with the exception noted below. • On March 13, 2010, SCS was notified that the LFG BFS had shutdown attributed to a blower failure. SCS reset necessary controls, restarted the BFS and verified normal operation. On March 4, 2010, SCS performed monthly BFS Condensate Storage Tank Carbon Vent VOC breakthrough testing. Photo Ionization Detector(PID)results indicated that 0 parts per million (ppm)VOC's were detected at the inlet and outlet of the carbon vent. Also on March 4 and 11, 2010, SCS performed additional quarterly Hydrogen Sulfide (1-12S) monitoring as required by the SJVAPCD. Dragger tube results indicated that 10 parts per million (ppm)H2S were detected. The next required quarterly testing is scheduled to be performed by the month of June 2010. Additionally,on March 4, 16 and 22, 2010, SCS performed monitoring of the Greenhouse Gas Test Port as required by the EPA. These results are shown in Table 6 and were also sent to the EIL Database as required. Additionally,the flare remained below its maximum allowable BTU throughput during the reporting period. Finally, during the reporting period,the flare exit gas temperature was observed to remain above the Title V required temperature of 1475 degree Fahrenheit prescribed operating criteria,which is 50 degrees above the last source test performed, based on the three hour time weighted average. The lowest flare exit gas temperature observed by SCS during our site visits was approximately 1567 degrees Fahrenheit. All other operating parameters remained within acceptable operating limits.