Dan River Emails

From:
Suzanne Fleishman
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 3:56:24 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Fleishman
2359 Howerton Ct
Charlotte, NC 28270

From: Jason Kellogg
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 3:21:15 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jason Kellogg
1300 Maroubra Loop
Apt. 2304
Cary, NC 27513

From: Marie Garlock
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 1:01:57 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
The people of Eden have lost many jobs and companies have left town, people have lost faith in their government
and their "neighbor" Duke Energy, they feel betrayed by the America they thought they lived in --all "downstream"
from the disastrous coal ash spill, which was an embarrassment to our state, witnessed by the whole world.
More on Dan River:
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Marie Garlock
610 W. Morgan St, #110
#110
Durham, NC 27701
9196075533

From: Leigh Rhodes
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 11:06:15 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Leigh Rhodes
483 Rabbit Rock Rd
Marshall, NC 28753

From: John Freeze
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:54:28 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
John Freeze
648 Chaney Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
336 629-2208

From:
Alex Benz
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 10:53:55 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Alex Benz
805 Nuttree Place
Raleigh, NC 27606

From: Kevin Oshnock
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:46:52 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Kevin Oshnock
142 Charlotte Ann Lane
Boone, NC 28607
4127957633

From: Caroline Armiio
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:38:51 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Caroline Armijo
1119 Hill Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
919-358-5057

From: Amelia Cline
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:28:29 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Amelia Cline
2210 Fairview Rd
Raleigh, NC 27608
9193457819

From:
David Bellard
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 10:13:41 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
David Bellard
106B East Whitaker Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27608
9199065868

From: Mary Washburn
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:01:29 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Mary Washburn
49 Vance crescent st.
Asheville, NC 28806

From: Sheila Maphet
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:01:25 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Sheila Maphet
150 Starnes Cove Rd
Apt
Asheville, NC 28806
8287773415

From: Sheila Maphet
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:01:25 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Sheila Maphet
150 Starnes Cove Rd
Apt
Asheville, NC 28806
8287773415

From:
Weimer, Libbie
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Dan river comments
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 9:21:28 PM
Attachments:
Dan River Profile.docx
Hello,
Attached is a report on the impact of the coal ash ponds on low-income and communities of
color, as well as cumulative impacts from nearby emitting facilities. Low-income communities
more likely to be burdened by environmental hazards, and the state is not doing enough to
take environmental justice concerns into account.
Thanks for your time.
Libbie Weimer
Research Assistant, Duke University Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
Master's Degree Candidate & Research Assistant, UNC-CH Department of City and Regional Planning
Co -President, Planners' Forum
[e-mail] I Linkedln

From:
Terry Kellogg
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 9:21:21 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Terry Kellogg
905 Salem Woods Dr
Raleigh, NC 27615

From:
emma a
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 9:20:37 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
emma a
park
boone, NC 28607
9198287258

From:
Tom Patterson
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 8:14:23 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Tom Patterson
154 lipe thompson rd
old fort, NC 28762

From: Nina Rajagooalan
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 7:43:01 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Nina Rajagopalan
4730 warrington ave
Phila, PA 19143

From: Ricki Draper
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 6:24:04 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Ricki Draper
1434 Hwy 321
Sugar Grove, NC 28679

From: Molly Clay
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 6:24:00 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Molly Clay
380 West King Street
Boone, NC 28607
8284468334

From: Charlie Kellv
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 6:10:56 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Charlie Kelly
382 Boundary St
Haw River, NC 27258
336 270-3417

From: Darcy ]ones
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 5:51:06 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Darcy Jones
112 kinglet In
West columbia, SC 29169

From: Joseph Phillip
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 5:37:30 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Joseph Phillips
5380 Brittainywood Road
Kernersville, NC 27284

From: Linda Kellogg
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 5:36:45 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Linda Kellogg
905 Salem Woods Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615

From: Elizabeth Gover
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 5:13:49 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth G
Elizabeth Goyer
101 Tacoma Circle
Asheville, NC 28801
9197493408

From: Kelly Arnold
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 4:26:18 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Kelly Arnold
W Shannon Drive
Graham, NC 27253

From:
Dot Griffith
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 3:58:16 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Dot Griffith
Grape Street
100 Grape Street
Linville, NC 28646
8288982664

From: Chloe Crabtree
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 3:33:22 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Chloe Crabtree
861 winterberry tr
Boone, NC 28607

From:
Robert Coffin
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 3:19:19 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Robert Coffin
414 Walnut Street
Cary, NC 27511
919-931-2134

From:
Braethun Bharathae-Lane
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 3:17:43 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Braethun Bharathae-Lane
56 Lakeshore Dr
Asheville, NC 28804

From:
Karen Horton
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 3:16:39 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Karen Horton
2521 Costmary Ln
Wilmington, NC 28412

From: Carol Duooer
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 3:10:06 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Carol Dugger
184 Robin Hood Road
Brevard, NC 28712

From: Andrew Payne
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:58:48 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Andrew Payne
PO Box 313
Boone, NC 28607

From: Philip Marschall
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:58:15 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Philip Marschall
3003 Corinth Lane
Durham, NC 27704

From: Adam Reaves
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Public Comments: DEQ Ratings for Duke Coal Ash Impoundments
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:46:48 PM
Attachments: SACE Petition NCDEO Coal Ash Impoundment Ratings.odf
SACE NCDEQ Coal Ash Ratings Petition Signatures.pdf
Ms. Watts,
Attached you will find a two PDF files.
• One pdf of petition language
• One pdf containing 56 petition signatures (including each signer's first name, last name, and city) from
community members in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida
Please confirm your receipt of these documents.
Adam Reaves
High Risk Energy Coordinator
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
southeastcoalash.ora
cleanenergy.org
828.254.6776 ext. 35

From: Larry _Smith -Black
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:39:18 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Larry Smith -Black
404 Mission Ridge Road
Murphy, NC 28906
828-5572458

From:
David Walker
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 2:29:49 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
David Walker
310 Truitt Drive
Elon, NC 27244
3366752413

From: Eula Apostol000ulos
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:28:21 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Eula Apostolopoulos
204 November Street
Garner, NC 27529
9196054470

From: Les Short
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:24:03 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Les Short
Stonecutter
Garner, NC 27529
919-772-0276

From:
Davis Clark
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 2:20:01 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Davis Clark
ASU Box 10229
Boone, NC 28608
704-989-3744

From: Sandy Forrest
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:16:10 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Sandy Forrest
612 Bethany Ch Rd
610 Bethany Church Rd
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
3369213640

From: Robert Phim)
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:15:04 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Robert Phipps
3991 Rising Hills Dr.
Lenoir, NC 28645

From:
Stephanie Langston
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 2:09:37 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Langston
562 Jakes Mountain Rd
Deep Gap, NC 28618
4067810848

From: Sarah Kelloao
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:06:05 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Sarah Kellogg
1434 Hwy 321
Sugar Grove, NC 28679

From: Tarence M
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 1:33:02 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Tarence Ray
260 Main Street
Apt B
Whitesburg, KY 41858
5754412255

From: Marilyn Constine
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 1:21:02 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Constine
337 Lake Knoll Ct
Lewisville, NC 27023

From: Jay Marlow
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 1:05:24 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jay Marlow
67 Frances Street
Asheville, NC 28806
8282363221

From:
vesta burnett
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 12:55:16 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
vesta bumett
pob 2246
banner elk, NC 28604
828-898-8111

From: Jeanne Suoin
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 12:49:11 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Supin
192 Abbey Road
Boone, NC 28607

From:
Ruth Miller
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 12:43:06 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Ruth Miller
1819 Billabong Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
9196228467

From:
Jim Stolz
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 12:37:48 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jim Stolz
5097 Macedonia Church Rd.
none
Fayetteville, NC 28312
910672 0225

From:
Ken Goldsmith
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 11:49:41 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Ken Goldsmith
710 Independence PI Unit 503
Raleigh, NC 27603
8609334116

From: Barry Anderson
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 11:42:29 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Barry Anderson
111 WOregon Ave
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-441-9401

From: Lynn Willis
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 11:39:14 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Lynn Willis
136 Lower Crab Orchard Rd.
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-773-8769

From: Karl DeKino
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 11:37:26 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Karl DeKing
145 Keener Rd
Canton, NC 28716
8282307807

From:
Jonathan Gach
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 11:29:46 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Gach
359 Greenville Street
Saluda, NC 28773

From: Emily Willey
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 11:08:48 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Emily Willey
1064 Tanglewood Road
Murphy, NC 28906
8283617179

From:
Andrea Thompson
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 10:50:51 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Andrea Thompson
55 farm view road
fairview, NC 28730

From: Margie Huggins
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:50:13 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Margie Huggins
77 W Fox Chase Rd
Asheville, NC 28804

From: Randy Outland
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:31:23 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Randy Outland
54 Blink Bonny Dr
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-264-8572

From:
William & Barbara Cunningham
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 10:30:39 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While we support the high -priority rating of this site, we encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to
landfills in other communities. we support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the
ash is stored on Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3
miles.
We also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While we support the action occurring at Asheville, we stand with other communities and rivers across North
Carolina that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next
to rivers, lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority.
All communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
William & Barbara Cunningham
1550 Old Town Way
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-692-4771

From: Eli Helbert
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:30:33 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Eli Helbert
7 Lynwood Circle
Asheville, NC 28806

From: David Henderson
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:30:00 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
David Henderson
15 Balsam Dr
Waynesville, NC 28786
8283991186

From:
frank dietch
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 10:27:22 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
frank dietch
191 alcorn
reidsville, NC 27320

From: Clark Goslee
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:26:59 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Clark Goslee
50 Starforest Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711

From: Stephen Wollentin
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:15:55 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Stephen Wollentin
1 haw creek cir
Asheville, NC 28805

From: Deia Lizer
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:10:58 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Deja Lizer
6 eva cir
Asheville
Asheville, NC 28806
8285459710

From:
Janet Tice
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 10:03:48 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Janet Tice
310 Umstead
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
9199680444

From:
Sabine Schoenbach
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 10:02:15 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Sabine Schoenbach
202 West Trinity Ave
Durham, NC 27701
4153506941

From: Gordon Schuit
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:01:18 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Gordon Schuit
3201 Dearborn Drive
Durham, NC 27704

From:
Burnitt Bealle
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 9:56:14 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Burnitt Bealle
440 Marshall View Court
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
3366318114

From:
Lori Gilcrist
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 9:54:12 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Lori Gilcrist
135 Hillcrest Circle
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
828.467.0970

From: Kevin Sewell
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 9:53:20 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Kevin Sewell
286B Oak St
Boone, NC 28607

From:
Moni Hill
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2016 9:51:59 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Moni Hill
12 Faculty Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
8285054712

From:
Leah Smith
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Sunday, April 17, 2016 8:16:05 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Leah Smith
107 Hill St. Apt. B
Carrboro, NC 27510

From: Robert du Rivaoe
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 10:02:22 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Robert du Rivage
38 hurst dr
candler, NC 28715
8282326083

From:
Laurie Lamoreaux
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Saturday, April 16, 2016 2:31:34 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy
created this environmental disaster, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to
properly clean it up but also to pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Laurie Lamoreaux
180 Ridge Top Dr.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

From: Edward Thompson
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:20:36 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Edward Thompson
2943 Balls Creek Rd
Newton, NC 28658
8286404670

From: Joe Bearden
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:01:23 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Joe Bearden
1809 Lakepark Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612
9198449050

From: Karen Bearden
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 8:18:31 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Karen Bearden
1809 Lakepark Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612
9198449050

From: Jeremy Sprinkle
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 3:51:18 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Sprinkle
4132 Kaplan Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
3362552711

From: Rachel Larson
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 1:13:15 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Rachel Larson
62 Park Square
Asheville, NC 28801
828-545-8685

From:
Rachel Minick
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, April 15, 2016 9:05:27 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Rachel Minick
1511 Laurel Road
Wilkesboro, NC 28697

From: Jan Huggins
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 8:18:54 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jan Huggins
128 Forest Glen Lane
Wilkesboro, NC 28697

From: Dennis Huggins
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 8:11:15 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Dennis Huggins
128 Forest Glen Lane
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
3362624320

From: Andrew Huggins
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 7:45:34 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Andrew Huggins
900 Benton Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278

From: Abigail Huggins
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 6:57:25 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Abigail Huggins
128 Forest Glen Lane
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
336-981-4848

From: Helen Livingston
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 3:35:47 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Helen Livingston
311 Montrose Lane
Laurinburg, NC 28352

From: Molly Moore
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 11:40:41 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Molly Moore
215 Incline Dr
Vilas, NC 28692
8474013633

From: Nicki Faircloth
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 10:46:43 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Nicki Faircloth
1318 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27705
9194019600

From: Scott Teagarden
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 8:33:35 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Scott Teagarden
102 Mullin Court
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

From: Eric Teagarden
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 11:18:51 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Eric Teagarden
710 Meadowmont Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

From:
Sue Crotts
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:38:28 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Sue Crotts
808 Hobeysuckle dr
Greensboro, NC 27408

From:
Herb Pomfrev
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Thursday, April 14, 2016 8:49:44 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Herb Pomfrey
10 Rockview Drive
Bamardsville, NC 28709

From: Eliza Laubach
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 3:29:06 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Eliza Laubach
356 Buckner Branch
Mars Hill, NC 28754

From: Brenda Wayne Wyatt
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:54:18 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Brenda Wayne Wyatt
530 Laurel Mtn Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
336-903-0385

From:
LINDA JAM ISO N
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Thursday, April 14, 2016 11:12:03 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
LINDA JAMISON
399 DUNNAWAY ROAD
SEMORA, NC 27343
3363221330

From: Rory McIlmoil
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 11:04:28 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Rory McIlmoil
562 Jakes Mountain Rd
(none)
Deep Gap, NC 28618
4234339415

From:
Debbie Arnold
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Clean it up
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:53:08 PM
Clean it all up. Unacceptable otherwise!!

From:
Jeannie Yount
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 8:34:32 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jeannie Yount
205 Haven Way S
Washington, NC 27889
252-717-4088

From:
Denise DerGarabedian
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 6:08:28 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Denise DerGarabedian
20137 Joe Brown Hwy
Murphy, NC 28906
828-837-1160

From: Jeffrey Deal
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 2:24:04 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Deal
220 Tall Timber Trail
Suite 105
Boone, NC 28607
8284062335

From:
Elizabeth Payne
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:10:25 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Payne
Elizabeth Payne
PO Box 567
Boone, NC 28607

From:
Amalie Duvall
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:12:55 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Amalie Duvall
107 E Walnut St.
Boonville, MO 65233
6605370639

From: Margie MacDonald
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:02:21 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Margie MacDonald
1176 Camp Branch Road
Waynesville, NC 28786

From:
Katie Harris
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:51:14 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Katie Harris
165 Settlement Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
6153101882

From: Andy Myers
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:33:18 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Andy Myers
27 Kentucky Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
9105997447

From: James Davidson
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:59:15 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
James Davidson
136 Charlie Thompson Rd.
Vilas, NC 28692

From:
Lauren Essick
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:56:30 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Lauren Essick
Lauren Essick
171 Grand Blvd.
Boone, NC 28607
3363821978

From:
Allison Verlina
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:38:14 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Allison Verling
222 Howard St
Boone, NC 28607
828-406-0811

From:
Adam Wells
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:37:33 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Adam Wells
1700 Park Avenue SW
Norton, VA 24273
8042404372

From: Matthew Wasson
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:36:27 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Matthew Wasson
250 Lazy Horse Tr
Todd, NC 28684
8287730788

From:
Brian Sewell
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:36:15 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Brian Sewell
200 Veranda Ct.
Raleigh, NC 27615
9192706029

From:
Erica Gunnison
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 11, 2016 10:15:19 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Erica Gunnison
2010 Riceville RD
Apt C
Asheville, NC 28805
5043309809

From:
Michaela Coleman
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, April 11, 2016 4:41:25 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Michaela Coleman
819 W. Bessemer Ave
Greensboro, NC 27408

From: Smith, Eric
To: buckcomments; danrivercomments; leecomments; marshallcomments; riverbendcomments
Subject: FW: National Ash Management Advisory Board Comments on Proposed Risk Classifications
Date: Monday, April 11, 2016 2:01:34 PM
Attachments: NAMAB-PublicComment.odf
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See attached comment sent on April 5, 2015 to Tom Reeder.
Eric G. Smith
Hydrogeologist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Animal Feeding Operations & Groundwater Protection Branch
Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6407 office
[e-mail]
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1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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From: Werner, Elizabeth
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 1:32 PM
To: Smith, Eric <[e-mail]>; Lanter, Steven <[e-mail]>; Watts,
Debra <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: National Ash Management Advisory Board Comments on Proposed Risk Classifications
Hey guys. Here is the public comment from the National Ash Management Advisory Board. See
Tom's email as well.
Elizabeth S Werner
Permitting Hydrogeologist
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section
919.707.8253
elizabeth.wernernncdenr.gov

217 West Jones Street
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From: Werner, Elizabeth
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 11:31 AM
To: allencomments <allencommentsCcDncdenr.gov>; mayocomments
<mayocomments(@ncdenr.gov>; roxborocomments <roxborocomments(@ncdenr.gov>;
suttoncomments <suttoncomments(@ncdenr.gov>
Subject: National Ash Management Advisory Board Comments on Proposed Risk Classifications
Elizabeth S Werner
Permitting Hydrogeologist
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section
919.707.8253
elizabeth.wernera.ncdenr.gov
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From: Kritzer, Jamie
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 4:00 PM
To: Mussler, Ed <ed.mussler(@ncdenr.gov>; Werner, Elizabeth <elizabeth.werner(@ncdenr.gov>;
Aufman, Shannon E <shannon.aufman(@ncdenr.gov>; Mckee, Shawn <shawn.mckeepncdenr.gov>
Cc: Scott, Michael <michael.scott(@ncdenr.gov>
Subject: FW: National Ash Management Advisory Board Comments on Proposed Risk Classifications
I know you probably already received this, but just in case.
Jamie Kritzer
Public information officer
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
N.C. Division of Waste Management
N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
919 707 8602 office
919 218 5935 mobile
Jamie. Kritzer&ncdenr.gov
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1601 Mail Service Center
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From: Reeder, Tom
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 12:34 PM
To: Zimmerman, Jay <jay.zimmerman(@ncdenr.gov>; Culpepper, Linda
<linda.culpepperPncdenr.gov>; Davis, Tracy <tracy.davis(@ncdenr.gov>; Vinson, Toby
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Subject: FW: National Ash Management Advisory Board Comments on Proposed Risk Classifications
Please see the attached comments relating to the classification for all of the impoundments.
Accordingly, please have all of your respective meeting officers include this comment in all of their
meeting officer reports. If there are any questions, just let me know. Thanks.
Tom Reeder

Assistant Secretary for Environment
NC Department of Environmental Quality
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< alg loway(@pegasus-global.com>; Jewell, Robert B <bob.jewellCEDuky.edu>; Lawrence Sutter
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Subject: National Ash Management Advisory Board Comments on Proposed Risk Classifications
Dear Tom,
It was a pleasure to speak with you on the phone today.
I've attached a letter from the National Ash Management Advisory Board regarding its
consensus view of the proposed risk classifications.
As discussed, the board appreciates the great work NCDEQ has been leading. We stand ready
to provide input or support upon request.
Sincerely,
John
Dr. John L. Daniels, P.E.
Professor and Chair

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
UNC Charlotte
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From: Jeff Hibbard
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Saturday, April 09, 2016 9:38:21 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jeff Hibbard
303 Harrison Hill Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778

From:
James Stone
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, April 08, 2016 5:00:33 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
James Stone
647 Town Mountain Road
#201
Asheville, NC 28804
0000000000

From:
Donald Dawson
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, April 08, 2016 10:08:15 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Donald Dawson
1288 Garren Creek Rd.
Fairview, NC 28730
828 338 2766

From:
Melanie Porter
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, April 08, 2016 12:28:44 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Melanie Porter
6325 NC HWY 73 E
B
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124

From: Christi Dillon
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, April 07, 2016 8:05:01 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Christi Dillon
175 Forest Ridge Rd
Mooresville, NC 28117
7042301152

From:
James Schall
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 9:53:41 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
James Schall
31 Elizabeth St
Asheville, NC 28801
8282425949

From: Meg Morgan
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 8:12:02 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Meg Morgan
3010 Windsor Chase Dr
Matthews, NC 28105
7046515949

From:
Laura England
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 7:43:28 PM
Dear Staff at NCDEQ,
It is tragic that two years have passed since the Dan River disaster and North Carolina's communities and water
quality are STILL threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
Further, I feel strongly that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, should pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In
South Carolina, SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers.
Duke Energy made this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly
clean it up but also to pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies.
No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. As a mother, I believe that all communities,
all families, all children deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Laura England
279 Makenzie Lane
205 Wyndham Way
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
828-773-4820

From: Kate Fleming
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 5:05:52 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Kate Fleming
202 Westwood Pl.
Asheville, NC 28806

From: Barbara Cerridwen
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 4:29:49 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Barbara Cerridwen
54 Woodcreek
Swannanoa, NC 28778

From: Mary Fields
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 3:57:32 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Mary Fields
10 Elkmont Drive
Asheville, NC 28804

From: William Van Hine
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 3:43:57 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
William Van Hine
6001 Arcadia Drive
Greensboro, NC 27410
919-524-4227

From:
Robert Sondgerath
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 2:34:12 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Robert Sondgerath
33 Baird St
Asheville, NC 28801
8282800682

From:
Martin Hazeltine
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 2:10:27 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Martin Hazeltine
7614 Dunbar Dr SW
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
9105752546

From:
rebecca hurd
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 1:59:17 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
rebecca hurd
2610 Thomas Trl
Gastonia, NC 28054
7046164427

From: Nancy Khoury
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 1:43:41 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Nancy Khoury
PO Box 1161
Marshall, NC 28753
8286493083

From:
Douglas Treado
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 1:27:45 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Furthermore, I am more than disappointed by Governor McCrory's lack of real action on these pollution problems
throught N. Carolina. He continues to make decisions concerning this and other projects and the recent legislative
bills which he has signed that are detrimental to we taxpayers. This is an election year, and I hope that others will
vote appropriately to end his tenure as Governor!
Sincerely,
Douglas Treado
201 E. Church Street
Edenton, NC 27932
2524821434

From:
Stephanie Langston
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 1:08:23 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Langston
562 Jakes Mountain Rd
Deep Gap, NC 28618
4067810848

From:
John C"Connor
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 12:20:03 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
John O'Connor
171 Remus Farm Dr.
Statesville, NC 28625

From: James Davidson
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 12:12:32 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
James Davidson
136 Charlie Thompson Rd.
Vilas, NC 28692

From:
Beth Stanberry
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:55:59 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Beth Stanberry
PO Box 468
Asheville, NC 28802
8282160701

From:
Kenneth A Byrd
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:37:14 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Kenneth A Byrd
3300 Robin Hood Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
336-288-0334

From: John Dimling
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:24:36 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
John Dimling
701 Oaklawn Ave
Winston-salem, NC 27104
336-722-2750

From:
William, Margaret Holcomb & FAMILY
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:23:26 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
William, Margaret Holcomb & FAMILY
190 HAWKS' HAUNT LN
TRYON„ NC 28782

From:
Jesse Boeckermann
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:15:27 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jesse Boeckermann
102 Charles Ridge Road
Asheville, NC 28805
605-376-4234

From:
Dr. Schwartz, MD
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, April 06, 2016 11:14:29 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Dr. Schwartz, MD
16 Finalee Ave
Asheville, NC 28803
8282739402

From:
rev scott karns
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Sunday, April 03, 2016 7:22:35 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
rev scott kams
1149 kerns ave sw
roanoke, VA 24015
5405259964

From:
Sandra Tucker
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Sunday, April 03, 2016 12:16:22 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Sandra Tucker
1004 Winesapp Dr
Kernersville, NC 27284
336 906 4560

From:
Rusher, Mike J
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Automatic reply: Public Hearing 3-1-2016
Date:
Thursday, March 31, 2016 1:36:00 PM
I will be out of the office beginning Thursday March 31 at 12pm and will return on April 4. If
immediate assistance is needed please contact [e-mail]

From: Leslie Poplawski
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Saturday, March 26, 2016 1:10:33 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Leslie Poplawski
189 Murdock Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
828 5050987

From:
Martha Cunningham
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, March 25, 2016 7:18:49 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Martha Cunningham
416 Wiley Ave
Salisbury, NC 28144

From:
Janet Smith
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, March 25, 2016 1:28:43 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Janet Smith
1602 Hollybriar Lane
Greenville, NC 27858
252-714-7194

From:
Pam Bloom
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, March 25, 2016 8:47:15 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Pam Bloom
844 n craige st
Apt/Suite
Salisbury, NC 28144
7044258323

From:
r worrell
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Thursday, March 24, 2016 10:39:27 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
r worrell
3434 Edwards Mill
Raleigh, NC 27612

From: Bradley Mefford
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016 10:09:14 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Bradley Mefford
627 Mud River Mine Rd.
Dunmor, KY 42339

From: Diane Pfundstein
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016 7:53:13 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
I liked to go tubing on the Dan river. Now I won't, I'm afraid my feet or bottom will be contaminated.You have
destroyed the tourist industry and should pay for that.
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Diane Pfundstein
2416 tannery tr
W- S, NC 27106

From: Oscar Revilla
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, March 21, 2016 2:06:58 PM
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Oscar Revilla
Juan de Herrera
San Sebastian de los Reyes, of 28024

From:
Carol Hoke
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Monday, March 21, 2016 1:23:53 PM
Dear NCDEQ:
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Carol Hoke
5092 Gold Leaf Trail
None
Conover, NC 28613
8282388662

From: Wyman Whipple
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Sunday, March 20, 2016 8:54:22 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Wyman Whipple
1427 Knox Hwy 12
Dahinda, IL 61428
309-289-4417

From: Lynn Mendes
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, March 14, 2016 11:28:06 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Lynn Mendes
1216 Falls Creek Lane #15
Charlotte, NC 28209
[phone]

From: William Bryan
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Public Hearing 3-1-2016
Date: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 10:35:12 AM
Hello,
My name is William Bryan and I was in attendance for the March I st Public Hearing in Eden,
NC. While I was there, I understood that there would be a record of the audio available from
the meeting. I was curious how to go about getting a copy of the audio from that meeting. Any
information would be helpful and I thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
William Bryan

From: Judith Porter
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Saturday, March 05, 2016 8:17:23 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Judith Porter
927 Mulberry Mill Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
336-670-3362

From: annejones414(�tcomcast.net
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, March 03, 2016 9:04:25 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
NC 27104

From: Robert Schwartz
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, March 03, 2016 9:03:46 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Robert Schwartz
748 Oaklawn Ave
Winston Salem, NC 27104

From: rschwrtz(a)wakehealth.edu
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, March 03, 2016 9:03:27 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
NC 27104

From:
Laura Hill
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Thursday, March 03, 2016 9:01:55 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Laura Hill
391 Hearthside Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27104

From:
Laura Hill
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Thursday, March 03, 2016 9:01:51 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Laura Hill
391 Hearthside Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27104

From:
Sharon Olson
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Thursday, March 03, 2016 9:00:31 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Sharon Olson
4050 Hampton Rd
Clemmons, NC 27012

From:
Tom McKav
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Thursday, March 03, 2016 8:59:43 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Tom McKay
6280 Raven Forest Court
Winston Salem, NC 27105

From:
Stuart Mandel
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Thursday, March 03, 2016 8:47:27 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Stuart Mandel
109 Evergreen Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
336-406-4086

From: abby bailey
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, March 03, 2016 8:40:50 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
abby bailey
7628 grapevine rd
lewisville, NC 27023

From: abby bailey
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, March 03, 2016 8:40:45 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
abby bailey
7628 grapevine rd
lewisville, NC 27023

From: Amy Adams
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Thursday, March 03, 2016 3:52:20 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Amy Adams
2903 Broadstone Rd
Banner Elk, NC 28604
2529446459

From:
Deborah Winegar
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Wednesday, March 02, 2016 8:36:21 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Deborah Winegar
1120 East 35 Street
Charlotte, NC 28205

From: Nancy Garais
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, February 29, 2016 9:25:35 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Nancy Gargis
210 Brentwood Circle
Newton, NC 28658

From: Nancy Garais
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Monday, February 29, 2016 9:25:35 AM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Nancy Gargis
210 Brentwood Circle
Newton, NC 28658

From: Lenore Madeleine
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date: Friday, February 26, 2016 6:43:05 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Lenore Madeleine
700 Vista Lake drive, #308
Apartment 308
Candler, NC 28715
6465991269

From:
Martha Spencer
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, February 26, 2016 5:08:09 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Martha Spencer
988 Henry Mountain Road
Brevard, NC 28712
8288852680

From:
Joan Brannon
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, February 26, 2016 2:32:35 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Joan Brannon
382 Dancy Lane
Vilas, NC 28692

From:
Peter Crow
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, February 26, 2016 1:29:04 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Peter Crow
1401 Kershaw Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-747-9340

From:
Jan Glenn
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Re: Draft DEQ Coal Ash Priority Classifications
Date:
Friday, February 26, 2016 1:23:28 PM
Dear NCDEQ,
Two years have passed since the Dan River disaster, yet North Carolina's communities and water quality are still
threatened and polluted by coal ash stored in primitive, leaking, unlined pits next to our rivers.
While coal ash is being removed from Duke Energy's Dan River site to safer, dry lined storage away from the Dan
River, our community is downstream from even larger, leaking, and unlined coal ash pits at Duke's Belews Creek
plant, which have already caused a spike in the level of carcinogens in our drinking water.
While I support the high -priority rating of this site, I encourage Duke Energy to avoid trucking its ash to landfills in
other communities. I support safe reuse of the ash and storing it in lined landfills, but prefer that the ash is stored on
Duke Energy's property, or at a safe distance from other communities, which I define as at least 3 miles.
I also ask that Duke Energy shareholders, not ratepayers, pay for the cost of coal ash cleanup. In South Carolina,
SCE&G is committed to fully excavating its coal ash without increasing rates for its customers. Duke Energy made
this mess, not North Carolinians, and it is not only the company's responsibility to properly clean it up but also to
pay for that cleanup, no matter the cost.
As Duke Energy continues to excavate ash at the Dan River plant, the company should continue researching
alternative storage options that will provide a permanent solution for coal ash storage which fully encapsulates it
with a more permanent barrier than a synthetic liner.
While I support the action occurring at Asheville, I stand with other communities and rivers across North Carolina
that face the prospect of having coal ash left submerged in groundwater sitting in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers,
lakes, and drinking water supplies. No community in North Carolina should be classified as low priority. All
communities deserve safe drinking water.
Sincerely,
Jan Glenn
1722 Brentwood Court
Newton, NC 28658

From:
Janis Flowers
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
coal ash
Date:
Thursday, February 25, 2016 9:25:31 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Janis Flowers
1793 US Highway 220
Stokesdale, NC 27357

From:
RICHARD FROHOCK
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Cleanup the mess you made !!!!
Date:
Thursday, February 25, 2016 4:42:21 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
RICHARD FROHOCK
PO BOX 777
REIDSVILLE, NC 27323

From:
Rebecca LaPrade
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Coal Ash
Date:
Thursday, February 25, 2016 11:43:48 AM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Why do you keep letting Duke -Energy run all over this state and allow them to try and get away with not cleaning
up their mess. We all know they kept their mouths shut hoping no one would ever notice they were poisoning our
water and soil with their coal ash. I think if that leak had not happen in Eden on the Dan River it would have been
business as usual at Duke -Energy for them and they would have continued not saying anything and kept poisoning
us. Why does the state act like this is ok. What is Duke -Energy going to do? Cut off our electricity to show us they
can do what ever they please? It's time the state stood up to them!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rebecca LaPrade
10407 NC 150
Reidsville, NC 27320

From:
Scott Lawrence
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Coal ash storage
Date:
Thursday, February 25, 2016 10:43:08 AM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Scott Lawrence
8400 West Fall Ln
Retired
Stokesdale, NC 27357
3366437676

From:
Terry Woods
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
No Unlined Pits Near Water Resources
Date:
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 11:57:46 AM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Terry Woods
540 Riverside Dr Apt 105
Eden, NC 27288

From:
Terry Woods
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Do It Right
Date:
Monday, February 22, 2016 8:25:37 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Terry Woods
540 Riverside Dr
Eden, NC 27288

From: Margaret Trent
To: danrivercomments
Subject: DukeEnergy"so Coal Ash cleanup
Date: Monday, February 22, 2016 2:52:17 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Margaret Trent
3117 NC 150
Reidsville, NC 27320

From:
Karen Tucker
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Clean Environment
Date:
Saturday, February 20, 2016 11:03:56 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Karen Tucker
506 South Tipton Place
Reidsville, NC 27320
3363944342

From:
Marijo Schaffer
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Dule Energy"s coal ash
Date:
Friday, February 19, 2016 12:37:34 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Marijo Schaffer
199 Willis Ln
Reidsville, 27320

From:
Rahni Sumler
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Regarding the Health of my Community
Date:
Friday, February 19, 2016 11:59:26 AM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rahni Sumler
1024 Sharpe Ave
eden, NC 27288
3369188047

From:
Sara Casey
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Coal ash
Date:
Friday, February 19, 2016 10:51:54 AM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sara Casey
5026 quick rd
Ruffin, NC 27326

From:
Katherine Fox
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Move Coal Ash Pits to Dry, Lined Storage Away from Waterways
Date:
Friday, February 19, 2016 7:56:15 AM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Katherine Fox
1529 Clovercrest Drive
Reidsville, NC 27320
3366137760

From:
Elizabeth Joyce
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Coal Ash Clean Up
Date:
Friday, February 19, 2016 7:49:52 AM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Joyce
164 Knollwood Drive
Stoneville, NC 27048

From:
D Watts
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Customers should not have to pay for your mistakes
Date:
Thursday, February 18, 2016 7:58:17 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
D Watts
2005 Tennyson Lane
Reidsville, NC 27320
3363420887

From:
Teresa Page
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Clean Water
Date:
Thursday, February 18, 2016 7:10:27 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground.
While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed here at the Dan River power plant, all communities across NC
deserve the same. No community is "low priority" and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits
next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
Not one life in our state should be threatened by coal ash pollution, specifically when we have the capability to fix
the problem. Do the right thing and clean it all up.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Teresa Page
543 Salem Church Road
Reidsville, NC 27320
3366160857

From:
Jill Green
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Dan Rover Spill
Date:
Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:49:45 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jill Green
770 Monroeton Road
Reidsville, NC 27320

From:
Cathy Whitman
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
Coal ash clean up
Date:
Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:13:59 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Cathy Whitman
7771 Springdale Meadow dr
Stokesdale, NC 27357

From:
Carolyn Smith
To:
danrivercomments
Subject:
We want clean rivers
Date:
Thursday, February 18, 2016 3:07:33 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Smith
1101 Grogan Road
Stoneville, NC 27048
3365732903

From: Norma Hopkins
To: danrivercomments
Subject: Duke Power Clean Up for clean/safe water
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2016 2:52:03 PM
Dear N.C. Department of Environmental Quality,
Two years have passed since the Dan River spill, but North Carolinians and our rivers are still threatened and
polluted by coal ash stored in leaking, unlined pits in the ground. While I am glad that the coal ash is being removed
here at the Dan River power plant, other communities across North Carolina deserve the same. No community is
low priority and no community should have coal ash in leaking, unlined pits next to rivers, lakes, and drinking water
supplies.
Even after the Dan River site is cleaned up, our community will remain threatened by even larger leaking and
unlined coal ash pits upstream. All of NC's polluting, unlined coal ash pits must be removed to safer dry, lined
storage away from waterways.
No community should be burdened with coal ash pollution.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Norma Hopkins
1300 Virginia Street
Eden, NC 27288