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7 <br /> Y 7 <br /> Mr. Ted Kamise <br /> October 7 , 1991 - <br /> Page Two <br /> bioaccumulative metals such as lead, mercury, copper, and nickel. <br /> These metals have no plant nutritive value and--are, therefore, not <br /> suitable for soil amendments-'..and fertilizers The California <br /> Health and Safety Code Sectioi�.25143 . 2 (e) (1) specifically <br /> prohibits use of such waste products as soil amendments or <br /> fertilizers and considers land appiication of these wastes as use <br /> constituting disposal. <br /> As also discussed in the meeting with Senator Johnston, <br /> counsel for the DTSC stated that since an investigation is being <br /> conducted by the DTSC, information obtained during the inspection <br /> process is considered enforcement confidential; and, therefore, <br /> documentation on the inspection cannot be- shared with SWPC at this <br /> time. I further understand that Ms . Susan Laney, the recipient of <br /> correspondence, has spoken .on the telephone and in person <br /> with you and Mr. Olson on at least four occasions regarding your <br /> inquiries. As stated in the September 19 , 1991 meeting with <br /> Senator Johnston, DTSC staff will continue to assist SWPC in its <br /> evaluation of treatment options for managing the spent pickling <br /> liquor and zinc filtercake wastes. <br /> If you have questions or need further information -or <br /> assistance, please contact Mr. Val F. Siebal, Regional <br /> Administrator, Region 1, Department of Toxic Substances Control, <br /> at (916) 855-7724. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> James M. Strock <br /> Secretary for Environmental <br /> Protection <br /> cc: Ms. Priscilla A. Ouchida <br /> Administrative Assistant <br /> Senator Patrick Johnston <br /> State Capitol, Room 2068 <br /> Sacramento, California 95814 <br />