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AMERICAN <br />SODA, LLP, <br />2717 County Road 215 <br />Parachute. CO 81635 <br />Thursday October 9, 2003 <br />~, ~~~ <br />Elisabeth Evans <br />Director Technical Enforcement Program <br />U.S. Environmental Protection Agency <br />Region VIII <br />Mail Code 8ENF-T <br />999 18"' Street, Suite 300 <br />Denver, Colorado 80202-2466 <br />c/ <br />Re: Well 21-15 (EPA Permit Number C03858-04564) <br />nth-i~19-a2~ <br />Dear Elisabeth: <br />American Soda LLP has completed an operational evaluation of Well 21-15 (EPA Permit <br />Number C030858-04564) and has placed this well on stand-by until a detailed evaluation can <br />be completed on the entire operating system associated with this well and adjacent wells. <br />Well 21-15 has been found to be out of balance as described in Minor Modification No. 6 to <br />EPA Area Permit C03858-00000, Part 1f, Section 1 b. (the volumetric flow rates of the injection <br />fluid and production fluid differ by more than 15 percent). In accordance with Part II, Section 1, <br />3. Injection into the solution mining well has been discontinued and the density of the fluids in <br />the well has been balanced. Verbal notification was given to the EPA within twenty four (24) <br />hours and written notification within five (5) days. <br />American Soda is investigating the possibility that well 21-15 (EPA Permit Number 003858- <br />04564) may have developed a cross cavity communication with well 20-14 (EPA Permit <br />number 003858-04599). <br />Once the investigation of well 21-15 is completed the well will be brought back into operation, if <br />this can be accomplished meeting all permit conditions. <br />If you have any questions or concerns regarding this plan please contact me at 970-285-0407. <br />Ed Cooley <br />Environmental Safety and <br />Health Manager <br />Direct Line (970) 285-0407 <br />International Telephone +1 (970) 285-6500 <br />General Facsimile (970) 285-6393 <br />ENV.226. 03 <br />RECIEY`~ <br />K1CT 1 4 2003 <br />Oieision of Minerals and Gaolnr~ <br />Delivering a Crystal Clear Advantage <br />www.americansoda.com <br />