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<br /> December 29, 2016 | Page C-2 File No. 0504-119-00 <br />Environmental Regulations are Always Evolving <br />Some substances may be present in the site vicinity in quantities or under conditions that may have led, or <br />may lead, to contamination of the subject site, but are not included in current local, state or federal <br />regulatory definitions of hazardous substances or do not otherwise present current potential liability. <br />GeoEngineers cannot be responsible if the standards for appropriate inquiry, or regulatory definitions of <br />hazardous substance, change or if more stringent environmental standards are developed in the future. <br />Uncertainty May Remain Even After This Phase II ESA is Completed <br />No ESA can wholly eliminate uncertainty regarding the potential for contamination in connection with a <br />property. Our interpretation of subsurface conditions in this study is based on field observations and <br />chemical analytical data from widely-spaced sampling locations. It is always possible that contamination <br />exists in areas that were not explored, sampled or analyzed. <br />Subsurface Conditions Can Change <br />This environmental report is based on conditions that existed at the time the study was performed. The <br />findings and conclusions of this report may be affected by the passage of time, by manmade events such <br />as construction on or adjacent to the site, by new releases of hazardous substances, or by natural events <br />such as floods, earthquakes, slope instability or groundwater fluctuations. Always contact GeoEngineers <br />before applying this report to determine if it is still applicable. <br />Most Environmental Findings are Professional Opinions <br />Our interpretations of subsurface conditions are based on field observations and chemical analytical data <br />from widely spaced sampling locations at the site. Site exploration identifies subsurface conditions only at <br />those points where subsurface tests are conducted or samples are taken. GeoEngineers reviewed field and <br />laboratory data and then applied our professional judgment to render an opinion about subsurface <br />conditions throughout the site. Actual subsurface conditions may differ – sometimes significantly – from <br />those indicated in this report. Our report, conclusions and interpretations should not be construed as a <br />warranty of the subsurface conditions. <br />Do Not Redraw the Exploration Logs <br />Environmental scientists prepare final boring and testing logs based upon their interpretation of field logs <br />and laboratory data. To prevent errors or omissions, the logs included in an environmental report should <br />never be redrawn for inclusion in other design drawings. Only photographic or electronic reproductions are <br />acceptable, but recognize that separating logs from the report can elevate risk. <br />Read These Provisions Closely <br />Some clients, design professionals and contractors may not recognize that the geoscience practices <br />(geotechnical engineering, geology and environmental science) are far less exact than other engineering <br />and natural science disciplines. This lack of understanding can create unrealistic expectations that could <br />lead to disappointments, claims and disputes. GeoEngineers includes these explanatory “limitations” <br />provisions in our reports to help reduce such risks. Please confer with GeoEngineers if you are unclear how <br />these “Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use” apply to your project or site.