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EXHIBIT C SCOPE OF WORK The following terms and applicable guidance documents are functionally equivalent and consistent with the terms and guidance required under the National Contingency Plan (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 300), as amended (e.g., Preliminary Endangerment Assessment is the equivalent of a Remedial Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection; Remedial Action Plan is the equivalent of a Record of Decision; Removal Action Workplan is the equivalent of an Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis [EE/CA]). The following Tasks will be completed as part of this Agreement: TASK 1. Submittal of Existing Data The Proponent will submit to DTSC all background information, sample analysis results, environmental assessment reports, and any other information pertinent to the hazardous waste management and/or release, characterization and cleanup of the Site. DTSC will review the information, identify areas and media of concern, and determine the additional work, if any, required to complete the investigation/remediation of the Site. TASK 2. Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA). Proponent shall conduct a PEA to determine whether a release or threatened release of hazardous wastes exists at the Site which poses a threat to human health or the environment. The PEA shall be conducted in accordance with the DTSC guidance manual for evaluating hazardous substance release sites, titled: "Preliminary Endangerment Assessment Guidance Manual," State of California, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substances Control (January 1994). Documents which may be required as part of the PEA are: (a) PEA Workplan. This workplan shall include a sampling plan designed to determine the type and general extent of contamination at the Site; a health and safety plan addressing health and safety issues and safe work practices; and a quality assurance/quality control plan to produce data of known quality. (b) PEA Report. This report will document whether a release has occurred or threatened release exists, the threat the Site poses to human health and the environment, and whether further action is necessary. TASK 3. Public Participation. 3.1 Proponent shall conduct appropriate public participation activities given the nature of the community surrounding the Site and the level of community interest. Proponent shall work cooperatively with DTSC to ensure that the affected and interested public and community are involved in DTSC's decision-making process. Any such public participation activities shall be conducted in accordance with the DTSC Public Participation Policy and Procedures Manual, and with DTSC's review and approval. 3.2 The Proponent shall prepare a community profile to examine the level of the community's knowledge of the Site; the types of community concerns; the proximity of the Site to homes and/or schools, day care facilities, churches, etc.; the current and proposed use of the Site; media interest; and involvement of community groups and elected officials. 11