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100 feet of the monitoring probe. We assume that the intent of this prohibition is to <br /> prevent landfill operators from responding to situations of this type merely by installing <br /> LFG collection wells around the impacted probe, and we are inclined to agree that such a <br /> response alone is neither adequate, nor appropriate in most situations. However, Forward <br /> landfill has already installed 19 new LFG collection wells within the refuse cell, as noted <br /> above. We would propose to install temporary wells in soil outside the cell, in addition to <br /> the permanent wells within the cell, to expedite our remediation of the violation by <br /> maximizing and expediting collection of the "escaped" LFG. These wells would only be <br /> "on-line" until monitoring probe readings are non-detect. Perhaps installing a <br /> combination of temporary collection wells outside the cell (within 100 feet of the probe, <br /> if necessary for proper "coverage") and additional temporary monitoring probes will <br /> meet all concerns. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss these items with you <br /> and will contact your agency in the near future to schedule a meeting. <br /> In closing, Forward Landfill would like to note that there are instances in California of <br /> long term violators of the regulations regarding methane gas migration who have <br /> postponed installing gas extraction and collection systems for various reasons. We <br /> believe it is important to note that the Forward Landfill immediately took action when a <br /> methane gas reading in excess of 5 percent was monitored at the property boundary. The <br /> LFG system expansion was designed, permitted, installed and operational in <br /> approximately thirteen weeks. Forward Landfill has always been committed to prompt <br /> and complete compliance with all regulations and requirements necessary to protect <br /> human health and the environment. <br /> Should you have any questions, please contact Curt Fujii or myself at (925) 458-9800. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 4/11 <br /> Lochlin M. Caffey <br /> District Environmental Manager <br /> Cc: Kevin Basso <br /> Butch Stefani <br /> Robert McClellon <br /> File <br /> Attachments <br />