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ik Natural Soda LLC 2015 Project Status Report & Annual Plan of Development 6.5 Raptor Survey In 2014 NS conducted a raptor breeding activity survey and inventory in the pinion - juniper habitat that was near the planned 2014 well field development areas. The intent of the raptor study was to identify raptor breeding areas/nests prior to well field development. The survey was performed in late March and early April 2014 by Daub & Associates, Inc. The BLM White River Field Office assisted by identifying areas which provide the most suitable raptor nesting habitat within the 2014 project areas. Surveyors walked predetermined transect paths checking all suitable trees for nests and high accumulations of woody debris under trees. GPS track logs were collected from all transects surveyed. Fourteen nests were observed during the pedestrian transect surveys. Five of these nests were newly identified nests. One of these new nests was a tree burrow that was most likely not a raptor nest. All nests were observed for condition and activity. Photographs were taken of the GPS coordinates, nest, nest tree, and nest stand. Two nests were determined to be active Common Raven nests. Only two raptor nests were observed to be active. A report was written and submitted to the BLM following completion of the survey. Where the active raptor nesting activity was found NS made modification to 2014 drilling activities as required by the BLM regulations so as to not disturb the raptors in any way. 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 a leach drain field. This sewage disposal system was replaced with a larger sewage disposal system in the fall of 2015. Process water, including plant wash down and precipitation runoff, was directed to the process pond. A pump in the process pond allows NS 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 10 below shows hazardous waste that was generated and collected at the NS facilities. Hazardous waste was collected, contained safely, stored separately from day to day waste, and then disposed of properly by a certified hazardous waste company. Table 10: Hazardous Waste Disposal Table 10: Hazardous Waste Disposal Date Shipped Quantity Size of Container Contents EPA Waste Code 4/23/2015 1 10 gal USP -Test Waste D004, D005, D008, D011 7/28/2015 1 2,810 lbs Used Crankcase Oil (recycled) 7/28/2015 1 90 lbs Universal Waste — Flourescent Tubes 4/23/2015 1 55 gal Chloride -Test Waste D007, D008, D011 11/13/2015 1 55 gal Chloride -Test Waste D007, D008, D011 Reported from Natural Soda by Mr. Gerry Deschaine 1/5/2016 source Clean Harbors manifests DAUB & ASSOCIATES. INC. 26 January 2016