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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCDENR response to Duke - Four Initial Excavation Plans_20150202NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor February 2, 2015 Mr. John Elnitsky Senior Vice President Ash Basin Strategy Duke Energy 550 South Tryon Street DEC 22C Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary RE: Duke Energy's Coal Ash Excavation Plans for Riverbend Steam Station, Dan River Steam Station, L.V. Sutton Electric Plant, and Asheville Steam Electric Generating Plant Dear Mr. Elnitsky: Thank you for your submission of the four referenced Coal Ash Excavation Plans per the Department's letter dated August 13, 2014. The plans cover Duke Energy's first 12 —18 months (Phase 1) of ash basin excavation activities at these facilities, including associated permits that will be obtained and a projected time frame. The Divisions of Water Resources, Waste Management, and Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources have reviewed these plans that describe the steps necessary to begin excavation of ash. As noted in the excavation plans, many of the activities described in the excavation plans will require permits and authorizations from local, state, and federal authorities. The quality of these permit applications and plans is critical to an efficient DENR review process that will ensure expeditious excavation of ash in an environmentally safe manner. Therefore, I would encourage your staff to communicate with the appropriate DENR division staff throughout the application preparation and review process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Tom Reeder, Assistant Secretary for the Environment, or me. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. cc: Tom Reeder Sincerely, �, 1 Jo n C. Evans C ief Deputy Secretary 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Aff rmafive Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper