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3.2 Proposed 2007Activities and Schedule 3.2.1 Processing Natural Soda, Inc. anticipates sales in excess of 100,000 tons in 2007. Four boil outs of five day durations are planned in 2007. In addition, the following activities aze planned: the Rosemont Distributive Control System will be replaced with a Delta V system in the fast half of the year; crystallizer flow tubes are being replaced to increase product quality; and the dome roof will be repaired. 3.2.2 Well field During 2007, it is anticipated that the lA Cavity will be retired, SH well will be changed from a production well to an injection well, and two new vertical production injection wells will be completed along the SH cavity. It is anticipated that fm•ther work will be conducted towazd converting existing production wells into water wells for redundant supply to the plant. New pressure transducer probes with associated dataloggers and telemetry systems will be installed to replace the existing antiquated probes in 13 monitor wells; in addifion, new nitrogen water sampling equipment will be installed in dedicated monitor wells throughout the year. 4.0 2006 Project Activities 4.1 On-Site Facilities and Process Description 4.1.1 General Arrangement Figures 2-1 and 2-lA illustrate location ofproject leases and mining area. 4.1.2 Lab Operation /Sanitation/ ISO In 2006, activities continued in the lab to provide analysis for process control, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements. • Plant operators performed process control analyses. • Chloride levels were measured on the #1 product three times per twelve-hour shift and patch tests were run once per shift to measure insolubles. • Pests were controlled with the use of two UV bug lights, the placement of rodent traps azound the interior walls of the plant, and the utilization of an ultrasonic bird repeller in the warehouse. • Semi-annual GMP/sanitation training was provided for all employees. • Mr. Frank Szostek, food safety auditor with AIB International, performed the annual sanitation audit and the audit resulted in a "superior" rating for the second year in a row. • AWWA, FDA, NSF, Kosher, and ISO certifications were obtained. 4.1.3 Process, Utilities, Facilities The following process related activifies occurred during 2006: • Modifications were made to the final tank baffle system that resulted in an increase in solids and a corresponding increase in tonnage. • The cooling tower additive system was changed. • The fuel tanks and oil storage system have been moved and placed in new containment in compliance with the Spill Convention and Countermeasure Plan. • Major repairs were completed to the fire header system. • A Special Waste Permit was obtained for the disposal of waste bi-cazbonate. • Pazking for employees and tractor/trailers has been improved. 2007 Annual Report 4 of 18