Laserfiche WebLink
4Earth Systems Consultants,;_._, <br /> Northern `. i 3 Warm Springs California 478 Blvd.5 <br /> Fremont, CA 94539-7400 <br /> (j - p 00 <br /> (510) 353-0320 <br /> Fax (510) 353-0344 <br /> File No. NFE-4463-02 Doc. No. 0001-030 <br /> January 10, 2000 <br /> Mr. Mike Infurna, Senior REHS <br /> San Joaquin County Public Health Services <br /> Environmental Health Division <br /> 304 East Weber Avenue,Third Floor <br /> Stockton, California 95202 <br /> Re: Permits for Soil Borings <br /> 1755 W. I Ith and 1881 Rustan Road, Tracy, California <br /> Dear Mr. Infurna: <br /> I am writing in response to the invoice and letter dated November 23, 1999, we received from San <br /> Joaquin County concerning permit fees for geotechnical exploration drilling on the <br /> Pombo/Chevron/Ridgeway property during 1999. <br /> We understand the county's position concerning the permit fees and applications. We believed, based on <br /> the language in the permits for geotechnical drilling, that the permits were valid for the calendar year for <br /> which they were issued. We understand that the County's interpretation is different, and that the County <br /> requires separate permits for separate explorations. Failure of internal communication at our company <br /> lead us to rely erroneously on Chevron's direction not to apply for a separate permit for the drilling in the <br /> pipeline easement that occurred in July. We regret this error and have taken steps to make sure that the <br /> lines of communication and authority on projects are clear. We understand that the fees stated in the <br /> above-referenced invoice will resolve all of the County's concerns regarding all of the exploration efforts <br /> on the above-referenced property. Based on this understanding, we will pay the fees. A check in the <br /> amount of$712.00 and completed permit applications are enclosed. #Z Ro15 <br /> We regret that lack of communication internally on our part allowed Chevron to manipulate the situation <br /> to the detriment of the County and other parties. We are committed to avoiding a recurrence of this kind <br /> of problem and have taken steps to insure that our staff will not allow others to interfere with our <br /> responsibilities to obtain permits in the future. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> EAR'T'H SYSTEMS CONSULTANTS <br /> Northern California <br /> �_oe <br /> &"4k <br /> Bill E. ZehiYoach <br /> President <br /> BEZ:swLtr.213 <br />