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It should be noted that Terra Genesis is only interested in cleanup and disposal of soils contaminated by petroleum. hydrocarbon and will not be involved in management of more 'exotic hazardous/toxic materials or compounds. As a result of the more intensive regulation, underground tank system failures and attention by the general public, large quantities of contaminated soil were dug, transported to Class I depositories, or, in some cases, remains in non-complying on site temporary storage areas. Terra Genesis believes that Class I depositories are not the best solution for most petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soils. First, there is not enough capacity in existing Class I depositories in California to store all so-designated Class I material ; secondly, the cost of depositing all petroleum hydrocarbon wastes in Class I depositories will be extremely expensive to the waste's owners and to the general American public who finally pay all costs as consumers. It should be noted that this same American public has been more reluctant in past years to pay for the costs associated with doing business in America. It is estimated that there are 170,000 underground tank systems in California. Further estimates indicate that 25 percent to 30 percent are in a failing condition. If each cleanup and repair costs only $25,000 per tank, then a reasonable statewide cost for cleanup and repair is $1.06 Billion to $1.275 Billion, which many people believe is not realistic during current and future economic cycles. Terra Genesis is dedicated to provide more efficient and less costly methods for cleaning soil contaminated by petroleum hydrocarbon substances. It has been recently demonstrated that large volumes of contaminated soil , 4,300 yd3, can be cleaned up and reused for backfill when proper treatment and management practices are provided. It is Terra Genesis' goal to provide soil cleanup and soil enhancement at a reasonable cost so that petroleum laden soils can be returned to the field at minimal cost to the economy, the environment, or air quality. During the first 12 month period, Terra Genesis plans to regenerate 12,000 yd S3 to 15,000 yd S3 of petroleum hydrocarbon soil and return it to the surface of the earth where agricultural production can flourish and complete the cleaning cycle. Cleanup Process and Technology The cleanup process outlined below may be altered somewhat as more experience directs to different specific methods; however, during the next 24 months, Terra Genesis will proceed as outlined below. Soils from sites contaminated by petroleum hydrocarbons will be hauled under federal , state, and local codes to a two (2) acre site in San Joaquin County east of Austin Road and south of Highway No. 99, (see Figure No. 1, Page 4, Vicinity Map). At this site, there is a 8,000 ft2. concrete slab poured to facilitate this soil treatment procedure, (see Figure No. 2, Page 5, Plan and Profile View of Stud Barn Foundation) . Contaminated soil , (hauled material ) , will be spread on the concrete slab to a depth of one (1.0 ft) to two (2.0 ft. ). The following steps will be performed to start the cleansing process: 2