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u to Geo-Analytical laboratories with instructions to test for HTEX (EPA Method 6020, ) TPH-G (50. 0/LUFT, ) Ethylene Dibromide (LUFT, ) and total lead (EPA 7420. ) The results of those tests are summarized in Table I; Exhibit E contains copies of the labora- tory worksheets and chain-of-custody. Froth samples from the excavation revealed levels below detection limits for all tested components. The sample from the spoil pile, however, revealed significant levels of Xylene, (13,000 ug/kg, ) TPH-G, (1300 mg/kg, ) and total lead, (55 mg/kg. ) An additional test for soluble lead was run, which revealed a concentration of 1. 3 mg/l . First fie-excavation: As a result of the above tests, a workplan was submitted to the EHD which proposed to remove additional spoil from the east end of the excavation, where soil contaminated was noted. Exhibit D gives the details of that workplan. After approval from the County EHD, Jim Thorpe Oil moved in equipment on March 30, 1992, and began moving the existing spoil to another site for more permanent storage. Wm. Hunter, R. G. , picked up clean brass tubes, teflon tape, and plastic end caps from FGL Environmental and arrived on site at 9:40AM. Michael Collins, REHS, from the County EHD arrived on location at around 10:30PM. Work began by removing asphalt from the north and east side of the site, which was stored nearby. Rich Thorpe manned the backhoe, and began removing spoil from the east end of the former UST site. The upper 2 to 3 feet of soil consisted of black, organic-rich peaty loam, which graded to a tan to buff-colored sandy clay. The clay was fairly loose, slightly .J moist, with very low plasticity. Contamination was apparent on the north & south walls as digging progressed. Grab samples had a noticeable odor, which became fainter with depth. Spoil was placed on the southeast side of the hole, and then transferred to another location to the west of the large shop/office building as shown on Plate VIII. At a depth of about 6 to 7 feet, the lithology changed to a hard, dark gray clay with irregular bedding. Some minor odors were noted on the east side and northeast corner; the darker color of the sediments appeared to be related to the presence of dark minerals and not staining. At around 11 feet, a layer of mottled grayish white, hard, punky clay was encountered. It crumbled easily, and did not appear to have any contamination. Operations were temporarily halted at 11: 45AM due to a broken hydraulic hose on the backhoe bucket. After repairing the hose, Mr. Thorpe moved the spoil for storage at the previously selected v u