VI. Supporting Documentation Received During PH

Comments for NC DAQ Coal Ash Pond Hearings
March 1, 2016, Wilmington, NC
I support the ongoing removal of Sutton coal ash to dry lined storage
and also the removal of coal ash in the same manner at the other
three high priority sites. But the proposed cap -in -place clean-up for the
remainder of the ponds is not safe nor acceptable. All together there
are 14 sites, 32 ponds, and contamination of many of the wells tested
close to coal ash ponds. Even taking in to account the high priority
sites, we have a hazardous situation that isn't going to be remediated
by cap -in -place storage.
If all ponds are not designated high priority, how long will it be before
water lines have to be installed from the nearest municipalities to
citizens who can't use their well water, a process that was just
completed in February for the residents of Flemington, and still the
contamination remains at Sutton Lake, while letters from DEQ to
businesses and individuals warn that more testing is needed nearby.
For years coal ash problems festered while law makers and power
companies ignored the warnings. The Dan River spill signaled a new
era in public awareness of the dangers of coal ash. We have an
opportunity and obligation to require the high priority standard for all
ponds state-wide, which will ensure equal protection under the law for
all North Carolinians.
Thank you,
Pauline (Priss) Endo
7414 Lucky Fish Ln.
Wilmington, NC 28411
614-296-4410