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Ms. Christina Carbajal February 15, 2006 Page 4 Results of monthly testing and adjusting of LFG extraction wells performed on January 12, 23 and 31, 2006(see Table 3) indicate that several extraction wells exhibited an overpull and/or underpull condition. These conditions are necessary to maintain operational criteria (e.g. maintain a minimum 1400 degrees Fahrenheit flare exit gas temperature) at the BFS and to help maintain/decrease methane gas concentrations at perimeter monitoring probes to below the LEL. SCS will continue to monitor and adjust all LFG extraction wells to minimize the amount of overpull while maintaining operational criteria. Finally, during this reporting period, temperatures at LFG extraction wells were monitored and observed to range from 49 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (see Table 3). These temperatures are considered to be in the low to normal range for anaerobic decomposition. SCS will continue to test LFG temperatures at each extraction well on a monthly basis in order to develop a database. This additional information should provide a better understanding of subsurface conditions at the site. LFG Collection System Visual observation of the LFG collection system is conducted twice per month. During these visits, observations are made to ensure no pipe breakages have occurred and condensate drain sumps remain functional. Minor repairs are completed as required. On January 21, 2006, SCS performed monitoring of all accessible LFG condensate sumps defined as CSA-2 through 7 and CSF-14 through 19 and recorded the liquid level control pump cycle counters. During this reporting period, Condensate Sump Nos. CSA-1 and CSF-8 through 13 were inaccessible due to inclement weather/excessive mud. SCS will resume monitoring these locations as site conditions improve. In addition, during pervious reporting periods, SCS observed and repaired several slight air supply and/or liquid leaks at several LFG condensate sumps. As requested by the Client, SCS has prepared a proposal dated August 5, 2004, and recommends that the existing air and condensate connections be modified to decrease the potential for future separations/air leaks. Also, as directed by the client, SCS performed flow readings from the Austin Road and Forward LFG collection systems (see Table 3). 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.