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TENTATIVE MONITORING AND REPORTING NO. 1 -4- FOR CLOSURE,POST CLOSURE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION OF SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS AT KRUGER FOODS, INC - SMS BRINERS VEGETABLE BRINING FACILITY SAN JOAQUINCOUNTY The existing ground water monitoring system consists of monitoring wells and production wells used for monitoring. Monitoring wells are identified as MW-1, MW-2, MW-3A,MW-313, MW-4A, MW-4B. Production wells are identified as A,B,D and E. Wells MW-1,MW-2, MW-3A and MW-4A monitor shallow zones of the Upper Laguna Formation, while MW-3B and MW-4B monitor deeper zones of the Upper Laguna Formation. The Discharger shall continue to monitor these wells for the constituents and parameters specified below in Table I at the specified frequency. Surface Water Surface water sampling stations C1, C2, C3 and C4 in Littlejohns Creek shall be sampled within 72 hours after the first storm of the season which produces flows in Littlejohn Creek. Sampling will continue on a quarterly basis as flow in the Creek allows. Surface runoff sampling points SRI and SR2 shall be monitored monthly during storm runoff. The Discharger shall continue to monitor the surface water for the constituents and parameters specified below in Table 11. In no case are samples required more frequently than once per month. Rain Water within the Surface Impoundments Pending closure of the existing surface impoundments, the Discharger shall monitor the staff gauge in the surface impoundment for compliance with the WDRs. At a minimum, observations shall be made weekly and submitted to the Board monthly. The discharger shall notify the Board immediately if the liquid in the surface impoundments exceed the allowed six-inch level-limit. If the limit cannot be achieved within 48 hours of that exceedance, describe to the Regional Board in writing what actions are being taken to implement the response plan in Section E.2.iii. to reduce the liquid level below six inches forthwith. Monitoring of the surface impoundments waste level may cease, once closure begin. FACILITY MONITORING Facility Inspection Annually,prior to the anticipated rainy season,but no later than 30 September, the Discharger shall conduct an inspection of the facility. At a minimum,the inspection shall assess damage to the drainage control system, groundwater monitoring equipment, containment structures, asphalt surface conditions and wastewater discharge system. Any necessary construction,maintenance, or repairs shall be completed by 31 October. By 1 December of each year,the Discharger shall submit an annual report describing the results of the inspection and the repair measures implemented, including photographs of the problem and the repairs.