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Mr. Howard Hold <br /> August 27,2004 <br /> Page 6 <br /> impacts, particularly in the shallow zone. The report will discuss the adequacy of MWSA as a <br /> suitable background well. The report will also, as needed, include a reevaluation of the WQPS <br /> pending ground-water quality results for MWSA and the assessment of those data relative to <br /> those collected historically at MW2.The report will also describe the wells that will be included <br /> in the corrective action monitoring network and program. <br /> In a later transmittal (e.g., following submittal of the Evaluation Monitoring Program report), <br /> there may also be additional recommendations for the corrective monitoring network. These <br /> recommendations would be made in consideration of the Closure Plan that is due January 31, <br /> 2005 and the analyses performed to assess the location and planned operation of one or more <br /> extraction wells that would be constructed to remove and beneficially use,shallow ground water <br /> affected by the ponds and also control the migration of saline shallow ground water. <br /> Schedule <br /> In order to comply with the October 29, 2004 deadline for submittal of the evaluation monitoring <br /> report, SMS Briners is trying to expedite construction of the new monitoring facilities. The <br /> drilling contractor is on hold as the RWQCB considers this work plan and either provides further <br /> comments or provides an indication to the County that the above-described work can proceed. <br /> The drilling contractor is unable to obtain well permits from the San Joaquin County <br /> Environmental Health Department until the plan is acceptable to the RWQCB. <br /> The drilling contractor plans to proceed as early as next week, pending the required approvals <br /> and obtaining the necessary County drilling permits. We appreciate the RWQCB's consideration <br /> of the tight schedule needed for Kruger/SMS Briners to comply with the RWQCB's <br /> requirements. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Vicki Kretsinger <br /> Principal Hydrologist <br /> Lawrence H. Ernst <br /> Senior Hydrogeologist, R.G., C.E.G., C.H.G. <br /> When <br /> Enclosures <br /> Cc: Robert Chelli,SMS Briners <br /> Erik Kruger,Kruger Foods,Inc. <br />