WA-12229_12229_G_NORR_20211027

October 27, 2021

Mallard Oil Company
ATTN: Mr. Titus Smith
Post Office Box 1008
Kinston, North Carolina 28503
VIA EMAIL

Re: Acknowledgement of Report Receipt
Former James City Bulk Plant Facility
1240 US Highway 70 East, New Bern
Craven County
Incident Number:12229
Risk Classification: Intermediate
Ranking: I 140 D

Dear Mr. Smith

The Division of Waste Management (DWM) Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section received the
Groundwater Monitoring Report (Report) dated October 1, 2021. The report indicates continued levels of
groundwater contamination. Please submit the following information in a monitoring report:

 Sample monitoring wells and TAP-1 on an 18-month schedule, with the next sampling event
occurring around February 2023. Analyze the groundwater samples using SM 6200B.

 Submit the results of the groundwater sampling activities in a monitoring report within 30 days of
receipt of the analytical results.

Because a release or discharge has been confirmed, a Licensed Geologist or a Professional Engineer,
certified by the State of North Carolina, is required to prepare and certify all reports submitted to the
Department in accordance with Title 15A NCAC 2L .0103(e) and 2L .0111(b).

Failure to comply with the State's rules in the manner and time specified may result in the assessment of
civil penalties and/or the use of other enforcement mechanisms. If you have any questions regarding the
actions or the rules mentioned in this letter, please contact me at the address or telephone number listed
below.

Sincerely,
Allison Ward
Hydrogeologist
Washington Regional Office

cc: Craven County Health Department
Labrador Environmental Consultants, TJ Benthall, via email
Washington Regional Office | 943 Washington Square Mall | Washington, NC 27889 | [phone]