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were found to be labeled as hazardous waste. (photo #16) Note: Two large additional containers of treated waste were located inside the facility. Mr. Smith indicated that both tanks contained treated waste. (photo #20, 21) HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AREA: Over twenty hazardous waste barrels were found in the hazardous waste storage area. The barrels were stored so close together that it was impossible to read all the labels. One label was torn and the accumulation start date was not legible. (photo #22) Seven hazardous waste barrels were found having start dates greater than 90 days. These dates were as follows: 3-24-93 5-20-93 4-5-93 4-1-93 4-26-93 2-4-93 3-10-93 One 15 gallon container marked with large letters as "empty" , was found unlabeled and obviously full of liquid. Mr. Smith confirmed that the container was full. I asked Mr. Smith if he knew what was in the container. Mr. Smith indicated that the container contained untreated waste water. One 55 gallon hazardous waste barrel in the storage area was found to be leaking around the bottom edge. (photo #25) Mr. Ito asked Mr. Smith if he had any safety equipment available in the hazardous waste and treatment area, such as eye wash, phone, protective gear or any other safety equipment. Mr. Smith stated that he did not have a phone or eyewash in the area. Mr. Smith stated that if a person was injured he could come up to the front office. Mr. Smith, when told of the need for eye wash and decontamination ability stated, "I have a hose. " Several barrels and containers were found throughout the storage area without covers. (photo #23 , 24) A metal lined depression in the concrete was noted near some hazardous waste barrels. The depression was full of water and a dead beetle was laying next to it. This area appeared stained. (photo #26) BATCH TREATMENT AREA: The batch treatment tank was found to be located approximately two feet from the fence line. (photo #29) There were several 4