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Mr. Lawrence Stefani October 7, 2003 Page 4 During this and previous reporting periods, SCS observed an elevated oxygen gas concentration at LFG Condensate Sump Nos. 6 and 8 indicating a possible below grade pipeline separation and immediately notified on-site personnel. SCS understands that the original construction contractor will be performing warranty repairs to these pipeline separations during the month of September 2003. Also, on September 9, 2003, SCS observed slight air and/or liquid discharge pipeline leaks at Condensate Sump Nos. 7 and 10, which were subsequently repaired. SCS recommends that the condensate discharge and air pipelines be retrofitted to decrease the potential for future malfunctions. During this and previous reporting periods, SCS observed and temporarily repaired a partial separation on the 18-inch flange/valve assembly near LFG Extraction Well No. EW-A50 and immediately notified on-site personnel. SCS understands that the original construction contractor will be performing warranty repairs to this flange during the month of October 2003. In addition, during this and previous reporting periods, SCS observed that the condensate totalizer gallon meter appears to be recording inaccurately. SCS believes that the totalizer meter ® is not sized properly and that the transmission piping needs to be modified to allow accurate totalization. SCS recommends replacement of the meter and modification of the transmission pipeline. Finally, SCS routinely conducts a pressure drop survey (i.e., measurement of main pipeline pressure at various points throughout the LFG collection system). The results of this survey indicated that no major restrictions within the LFG collection system currently exist and all accessible extraction wells are receiving adequate vacuum. Access port and condensate sump pump cycle counter data are shown in Table 3. LFG Blower/Flare Station (BFS) Visual observations and testing of the LFG BFS was conducted on September 2, 7, 9, 10 and 25, 2003. During these visits, operating parameters are monitored and mechanical and electrical components are checked for workability. Throughout the reporting period, the BFS was set to operate continuously. BFS data is shown in Table 4. SCS understands the BFS operated as programmed throughout the reporting period with the exception of the following scheduled and unscheduled shutdowns as follows: ® On September 6 and 8, SCS was notified by the Automatic Dialer System (ADS) of a BFS shutdown. Upon arrival, on each occasion the following morning, SCS observed the shutdown was attributed to a flame failure condition. Necessary controls were reset, the BFS restarted and normal operation verified.