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ARCADIS 2.1.5 Township, Range, Section, and Meridian According to on-line public reference databases, the Site is located in Section 6 of Township 2 South, Range 7 East, Mount Diablo Baseline and Meridian. 2.1.6 Maps of Site A Site Location Map is included as Figure 1. A Site Plan is included as Figure 2. 2.2 Regulatory History and Status The DTSC is currently providing oversight for the PEA under the State Orphan Program. This program is for sites which there are no funds for cleanup through the responsible parry and hazardous substances may threaten the people or environment of California. According to information provided by the DTSC, state and local agencies involvement in the Site began in 1984 in response to a complaint. An inspection revealed that Mr. Larry Gordon was engaged in chemical reformulation and repackaging of chemicals for resale but he did not hold the required permits. From 1984 through 1986, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office along with the California Department of Health Services (DHS) (a predecessor to the DTSC) conducted enforcement actions. In 1986, a permanent injunction was obtained prohibiting the property owner, Larry Gordon, dba Gordon Research Company, dba U.S. Subproperty, from handling, treating, storing, or disposing of hazardous substances or wastes. In 1988, a joint inspection of the Site was conducted by the DHS staff, the Manteca Fire Department, and the County District Attorney's Office. At the time of in the inspection, a portion of the property was surrounded by a fence. Within the fenced area, 10 to 20 drums were noted stored within a fenced area. Mr. Gordon denied any activities involving past chemical reformulation or repackaging. The inspectors noted that the drums appeared to have markings similar to military specifications. It is believed that from 1986 through 1996, Mr. Larry Gordon honored the restrictions of the injunction obtained by the DHS and no substances or wastes were present on site. A 2007 inspection noted unlabeled containers, high-pressure cylinders, and open containers with handwritten notations. The containers were exposed to the elements, and some were deteriorated and leaking. Approximately 10 to 20 compressed gas cylinders were observed that were not labeled or stored in a manner consistent with industrial standards. On November 28, 2007, the DTSC issued an Imminent and Substantial Determination and Order that specified the assessment and remedies necessary to address existing conditions at the Site. In response to the determination and order, the property owner Page 8 wp-PEA-Gordon-Jul10-RV009808.doc: