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Natural Soda, LLC 2014 Project Status Report & Annual Plan of Development <br />t <br />6.5 Raptor Survey <br />r1, <br />LJ <br />In 2014 NS conducted a raptor breeding activity survey and inventory in the pinion - <br />juniper habitat that was near the planned 2014 well field development areas. The intent <br />of the raptor study was to identify raptor breeding areas /nests prior to well field <br />development. The survey was performed in late March and early April 2014 by Daub & <br />Associates, Inc. The BLM White River Field Office assisted NS by identifying areas <br />which provide the most suitable raptor nesting habitat within the 2014 project areas. <br />Surveyors walked predetermined transect paths checking all suitable trees for nests and <br />high accumulations of woody debris under trees. GPS track logs were collected from all <br />transects surveyed. Fourteen nests were observed during the pedestrian transect <br />surveys. Five of these nests were newly identified nests. One of these new nests was <br />a tree burrow that was most likely not a raptor nest. All nests were observed for <br />condition and activity. Photographs were taken of the GPS coordinates, nest, nest tree, <br />and nest stand. Two nests were determined to be active Common Raven nests. Only <br />two raptor nests were observed to be active. A report was written and submitted to the <br />BLM following completion of the survey. Where the active raptor nesting activity was <br />found NS made modification to 2014 drilling activities as required by the BLM <br />regulations so as to not disturb the raptors in any way. <br />6.6 Other Observations <br />Elk, deer, coyotes, rabbits and fox were noted in and around the well -field throughout <br />the year. <br />6.7 Waste Disposal <br />Common domestic solid waste was collected in containers and periodically transported to <br />the Rio Blanco County landfill. Sewage from the plant was directed to a septic system with <br />a leach drain field. Process water, including plant wash down and precipitation runoff, was <br />directed to the process pond. A pump in the process pond allows NS to recycle the water <br />to the barren system. The wastewater pond stores water from the cooling tower blow <br />down, water softener brine and blow down from the boilers. Table 9 below shows <br />hazardous waste that was generated and collected at the NS facilities. Hazardous waste <br />was collected, contained safely, stored separately from normal waste, and then disposed <br />of properly by a certified hazardous waste company. <br />Table 9: Hazardous Waste Disposal <br />Date Shipped <br />Quantity <br />Size of Container <br />Contents <br />EPA Waste Code <br />2/26/2014 <br />1 <br />325 Ibs <br />USP -Test Waste <br />D001, D004, D005, <br />D007, D008, D011 <br />2/26/2014 <br />1 <br />1,800 Ibs <br />Used Crankcase Oil (recycled) <br />9/11/2014 <br />1 <br />10 Ibs <br />Universal Waste--Light Bulbs (Mercury Bulbs <br />9/11/2014 <br />1 <br />30lbs <br />Universal Waste--Light Bulbs (Light Bulbs <br />9/11/2014 <br />1 <br />460lbs <br />Chloride -Test Waste <br />D007, D008, D011 <br />10/9/2014 <br />1 <br />100lbs <br />Chloride -Test Waste <br />D007, D008, D011 <br />10/9/2014 <br />1 <br />30lbs <br />USP -Test Waste <br />D004, D005, D008, <br />D011 <br />10/9/2014 <br />1 <br />1 980lbs <br />Used Crankcase Oil (recycled) <br />Reported from <br />Natural Soda by Michael Clark 1/20/2015 <br />' DAUB & ASSOCIATES. INC. ,. 26 January 2015 <br />FN <br />