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polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); the transformer behind the western house appeared to be old. On the west side of the Site, an irrigation pump and filtration system was observed. Three pole -mounted transformers, two of which were labeled PCB -free, were noted nearby. At the eastern house, two metal storage containers were observed south of the well; Mr. Kaler indicated that these are used to store tools and small equipment. South of these, two plastic tanks containing Makaze (glyphosate) herbicide were observed. Nearby was a fenced storage area for empty chemical containers. Near the southeast corner of the house was a small pile of debris, including an old mattress. Four tires were observed to the north of the house. To the east of the western house, three above -ground diesel fuel tanks were observed. The tanks appeared to be 550 gallons each and were located in a concrete secondary containment; no staining was noted. Five used tires were observed near the tanks, and an additional four tires were observed to the southwest of the house. Between the two houses was a covered area for parking tractors. A mobile spray tank and a mobile fuel tank were observed nearby. To the north of the Site was Grant Line Road, followed by orchard, open land, and rural residences. An orchard was located to the east. To the west was orchard with a residence and a few agricultural buildings. An above -ground fuel tank and fertilizer tank were observed near the agricultural buildings; they were at least 50 feet from the Site. To the south was Von Sosten Road, followed by rural residences. 5.0 INTERVIEWS 5.1 Interview with Client Ranjit Kaler was interviewed by telephone on March 18, 2022. Mr. Kaler indicated that he and Mr. Grewal bought the property in approximately 2014. At that time, the Site was used to grow row crops. Three above -ground diesel tanks are located on the Site, Mr. Kaler indicated. He stated that agricultural chemicals are kept inside two metal storage containers, and mixing is done inside the sprayer tank. A mechanic will occasionally repair a piece of equipment on the Site, but otherwise no automotive or equipment maintenance is performed on the Site, he said. Mr. Kaler stated that a home and a duplex are located on the Site; he did not know when they were built. A domestic well is present, and irrigation water is provided by the irrigation district. Mr. Kaler indicated that the clearing visible in the 2006 photo at the southwest corner of the Site was where the former owner LOGE 2214 4