2014-02-04_REPORT - M1983194 (2)

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Natural Soda, Inc. 2013 Project Status Report & Annual Plan of Development 6.5 Raptor Survey In 2011 NSI conducted raptor breeding activity inventories in pinion - juniper habitat that was near the planned well field development in 2011 and 2012. A report was written and submitted to the BLM following completion of the survey. No raptor survey was required for 2013 operations. Raptor surveys will be conducted in 2014 per BLM specifications for planned well field activity. If raptor nesting activity is found, emergency or remedial mitigation would be implemented as directed by the BLM and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The intent of the raptor studies will be to identify raptor breeding areas /nests prior to well field development. As a result of the raptor studies, mitigation or modification of drilling activity can be developed prior to disturbance. 6.6 Other Observations Elk, deer, coyotes, rabbits and fox were noted in and around the well -field throughout the year. 6.7 Waste Disposal Common domestic solid waste was collected in containers and periodically transported to the Rio Blanco County landfill. Sewage from the plant was directed to a septic system with drain field. Process water, including plant wash down and precipitation runoff, was directed to the process pond. A pump in the process pond allows NSI to recycle the water to the barren system. The wastewater pond stores water from the cooling tower blow down, water softener brine and blow down from the boilers Table 9 below shows hazardous waste that was generated and collected at the NSI facilities. Hazardous waste was collected, contained safely, stored separately from normal waste, and then disposed of properly by a certified hazardous waste company. Table 9: Hazardous Waste Disposal Date Quantity Size of Contents EPA Waste Shipped Container Code 1/17/2013 1 85 Ibs USP Test Waste D002 1/17/2013 1 65 Ibs USP Test Waste D002 1/17/2013 1 5 lbs Mercury Thermometer D009 1/17/2013 1 2 Ibs Compressed Calibration Nitro en Gas 1/17/2013 1 250 Ibs Chloride Test Waste D007, D008, D01 1/17/2013 1 25 Ibs Universal Waste - -Light Bulbs (Mercury) 1/17/2013 1 30 Ibs Universal Waste - -Light Bulbs (non - re ulated) 6/27/2013 1 511 Ibs Chloride Test Waste D007, D008, D011 Reported from Natural Soda by Michael Clark 1/21/2014 ' DAUB & ASSOCIATES, INC. , ,. 23 January 2014