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scrept. ac a Page 8 the presence of Rodney Slaughter, State Fire Marshall . May 24 , 1996 O/S Personnel : 1-FOSC, 2-START, 3-USCG, 1-CET, 20-CDF Weather: Same as 5/23/96 . At 07 :45, the FOSC met with Ms . Anita Choperena, the potentially responsible party (PRP) , and issued her a Notice of Federal Interest . At 08 :40, a Texaco, Inc . 18 inch crude oil pipeline was marked to prevent damage by heavy equipment . The START and CARB continued on-site/off-site air monitoring, respectively. The primary air contaminants of concern were volatile organic compounds, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, metals and particulates . Air samples were collected by various methods including charcoal tubes, SUMMA cannisters and filter cassettes . CDF provided a list of local equipment vendors . CET continued mobilizing heavy equipment and other materials and supplies . The FOSC continued to explore mitigation options with the CDF. The FOSC inspected the site with Rodney Slaughter, State Fire Marshall, and Manuel Choperena. During the inspection, the FOSC gained valuable information on the tire dump. The FOSC began to devise a plan for preventing the spread of fire into the landfill area. The FOSC presented the plan to the UC. The plan was endorsed by all agency and contractor representatives . Preparations began on the implementation of health & safety procedures . May 25, 1996 O/S Personnel : 1-FOSC, 2-START, 3-USCG, 6-CET, 20-CDF Weather: same as 5/23/96 CET delivered all necessary equipment including 3-dozers, 1-trackhoe, 1-fuel truck, 3-water trucks, various pumps and level B PPE and air packs . A loading stand and power primer pump was installed to draw water from a nearby irrigation canal . Construction of the earthen ramp commenced on the north side of the canyon. The purpose of the ramp was to provide access to the bottom of the canyon and a working platform for the excavator. Additionally, the earthen ramp was expected to act as a fire break effectively separating the burning tire pile from the landfill . By 15 : 00 , CET completed about one-half of the ramp that would bridge the steep canyon. CDF was positioned to supply water and foam in case there was a flare-up or worker exposure to excessive heat . All personnel working in the exclusion zone were donned level B personal protective equipment . The initial CARB off-site air monitoring results were received by the UC. The levels of toxic air contaminants were low and no public health warnings were necessary. There was