Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0003468_Application_20211104 �� DUKE Duke Energy 526 South Church Street ENERGY Charlotte, NC 28202 Mailing Address: PO Box 1006 Charlotte, NC 28201-1006 October 25, 2021 Mr. John Hennessy NC Division of Water Resources Surface Water Protection Section RECEIVED 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 \1(l U 0 4 2021 Subject: Application for Certification of Pollution Control Facility NCDEQIDWRINPDES Dan River Combined Cycle Facility Eden,North Carolina; Rockingham County Permit No. 0003468 Dear Mr. Hennessy, Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) §105-275(8), Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC is requesting tax exemption certification for qualifying water pollution control equipment currently installed at the referenced plant. The qualifying water pollution control equipment and appurtenances, operating in accordance with the terms and conditions of the referenced NPDES permit, are detailed in the attached North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources Application for Tax Certification and Exemption Form TC-WQ. In accordance with NCGS §105-275(8), form TC-WQ details the facility's water cleaning devices and appurtenances, which are "[R]eal and personal property that is used...exclusively for water cleaning or waste disposal or to abate, reduce or prevent the pollution of water..." Submission of this application is required as a process step in the State of North Carolina Department of Revenue's pollution control certification process for real and personal property tax exemption of certain assets used in pollution control capacities within the facility. The equipment's primary function is the waste disposal, reduction, or prevention of water pollution. Please send one copy of the completed tax exemption certification to the following address: Ms. Erin Wallace Lead Environmental Professional Duke Energy 410 S. Wilmington Street, NCRH 15 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 If you have any questions regarding this request for tax exemption certification, please contact Erin Wallace at(919) 546-5797. Sincerely, P. Terry Tuck General Manager II Enclosure cc: Ms. Erin Wallace, Duke Energy Ms. Cynthia Winston, Duke Energy For DWR Use: TCN: This application is to be used only for waste treatment systems and equipment Rev. y t kC { ray4 k* '`x 4 � � � �'{x . under the authority of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) 01/29/2016 DIRECTIONS:Complete and mail signed copies of the application form and all supporting information to both: 1)the County Tax Administrator for the County in which the facility is located(one copy) AND 2)to the NC Division of Water Resources,Surface Water Protection Section, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617(two copies). Type or print in blue or black ink. A separate application package is required for each facility where property proposed for tax certification is located. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION. If you have any questions regarding this application,please call the local tax office or the NC Division of Water Resources at 919/807-6300 or their web site at https://ox.deq.prod.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-wastewater/tax- certification for more specific contact information. Please Note: a)Tax Certifications will only be processed for facilities under the authority of the DWR and only if the DWR has found that the described property: 1.Has been or will be constructed or installed; 2.Complies with or that plans therefore which have been submitted to the DWR indicate that it will comply with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission; 3. Is being effectively operated or will,when completed,be required to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit,certificate of approval,or other document of approval issued by the DWR;and 4.Has or,when completed,will have as its PRIMARY rather than incidental purpose the reduction of water pollution; 5. Is being used exclusively(100%)for waste treatment. b)If approved,the Tax Certification issued will incorporate all requested assets at the facility that meet the criteria for Tax Certification by DWR. Therefore this application must include any new assets for which Tax Certification is being requested,as well as any assets previously receiving Tax Certification from DWR for which Tax Certification is still needed. A.Applicant(Applicant is the owner of,and taxpayer for,the property described in this application for tax certification.) Name of Applicant: Name of Facility: Duke Energy Carolinas,LLC Dan River Combined Cycle Facility Address of Applicant,if different from facility where property located: Physical Address of Facility where property located(no P.O.Box): 864 South Edgewood Road Eden 27288 864 South Edgewood Road Eden 27288 (address) (city) (zip) (street address) (city) (zip) Business Relationship of Applicant to facility where property located: Duke Energy Carolinas,LLC operates the facility County where property located: Rockingham County Name of Contact Person at Facility where property located: William Milam Does the Applicant hold any NC Division of Water Resources Permits? 336-635-3023 ®Yes / ❑ No Title: Sr.Environmental Professional Phone Number: If yes,please list Permit No(s): If approved,will this he the first Tax Certification issued for this Facility? If no,attach any previously issued ❑ Yes / ® No tax certifications B.Complete this Section only if the Operator/User of the facility and equipment is different from the Owner of the facility. Name of Operator/User: Operator/User Address: (address) (city) (zip) Operator/User Contact Name: Relationship between Operator/User of facility and equipment and applicant: ***ATTACH A PROCESS SCHEMATIC TO YOUR APPLICATION The number of each item for which Tax Certification is being requested must be shown on the schematic*** Application continues on Next page DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES TAX CERTIFICATION & EXEMPTION APPLICATION PAGE 2 Waste Treatment Systems & Equipment: Waste treatment systems&equipment must be used exclusively for the abatement of water pollution Rev.09/01/2013 For DWR Use Was asset listed in Asset Number, %of time item is Is this asset For County Only'A' Year of Original Historical Use Only Approved'Er Description of Waste Treatment Systems or Equipment the permit(Yes/No) Vehicle Identification How is this equipment used for pollution abatement? used for pollution replacing a prior Disapproved Number(VIN) abatement Acquisition Cost" asset? 1 Clarifier Sludge Tank Yes N/A Separates solids iron,process water and reducing turbidity. 100 2019 2.088666.24 Yes 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 Attach additional pages if necessary •If the asset is listed in the DWG permit,the description must be identical as listed on the current permit. If the asset is not specifically listed in the DWG permit,the applicant must attach detailed information as to why the asset should qualify for Tax Certification. When certifying systems or equipment,DENR is not certifying the cost of the equipment or the year of acquisition. Facilities: To qualify for tax certification,the building or section of building being applied for,must be used exclusively for water pollution prevention. A sketch of the building,square footage along with details as to how the building is used for water pollution prevention,is required. Land: To qualify for tax certification,the land must be used exclusively for water pollution prevention. A schematic diagram of the facility detailing the land being applied for is required. The amount of land (acreage)is required and how this land is being used to prevent water pollution. For wastewater treatment and irrigation system list separately the acreage used for actual treatment from the acreage required by the facility's water quality permit for buffers and setbacks. SIGNATURE: I hereby certify that the above equipment,facilities and/or land are used for the purpose stated,and that the information presented in this application is accurate. Furthermore,I certify that any portable or mobile equipment listed on this application will be used exclusively in the state of North Carolina. Applicant Signature: j, - 4), Title:General Manager II Date: Jc/L /Z©Z/ (print name also) NOTICE: The penalty for false statement.representation or certification Of: Duke Energy Carolinas.LLC herein includes imprisonment and/or the assessment of civil penalties. (Name of Applicant Business Entity) rc-WO Pro a NOTES 1/2 GPM AT 30 PSI Shave 1/2"CSTn+ama OR oos.ma.A ��lasso 1 SEE GRAVER PROPOSAL/WORK ORDER FOR EXTENT OF EQUIPMENT R SERVICE WATER} 2 LEGENDFURNISHED E- SEE REFDRAWINGS T-41115 001 & 002 SHAW DWG YF OC-OF Venda,Ne IOW o'a,00m, I Number 3 A REGULATED, CLEAN, RUST-FREE SERVICE WATER SUPPLY TO BE Ieoew Smn. PROVIDED AND TERMINATED BY OTHERS POLYMER r for Wpm.. r Accepme.NawlOaWaSRiuOeMl 4 A REGULATED. CLEAN, DRY. OIL-FREE AIR SUPPLY TO BE PROVIDED 1'SS r Accepted As CmeA.. AND TERMINATED BY OTHERS A I A 03-4)>13464-M-D-0100-006} r Roc..so NNW TR.MN..m r Rn»Aa.MWmN 5 ALL SUMP/PIPE DRAINS SUPPLIED BY OTHERS Released rar r 0.mm,r Mae.Procurement X rwoae.oa r canw.maeo 6 FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND NOTES, SEE DRAWINGS Op Review Oae TMn I174411 13464-M-D-0100-001 THRU -008 COAGULANT "'' v Oro, 7 ALL PIPING TO BE CS, SCH 40. CL150, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED I'SCHEDULE 80 PVC • ca. -A.-/j .o 8 ALL TAGS TO BE PREFIXED WITH "OCYF-" (D-7)>13464-M-D-0100-004 CEKI THE ACCEmfANCE Or SOS DAM GOES NOT MUM THE ISOBKONTIMCTOMOR 9 B0 - INDICATES "BY OTHERS" CO CT ASW THE OBLIGATION N ATILED OSBY TIIE PURCIN00OROFROI115UBI 10 ALL AUTOMATIC ON-OFF VALVES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A DOUBLE ACTING, AIR TO AIR ACTUATOR AND A SINGLE COIL, FOUR WAY SOLENOID VALVE NTRAC SODIUM HYDROXIDE IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS OF CONTROL POWER,VALVES MARKED "EEO" CC-7)>13464-M-D-0100-005> 1`SS POLYMER WILL FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION AND THOSE MARKED "EFC" WILL FAIL -_ re-e-.-.-.413464-M-0-0100-006>(A-5) IN THE CLOSED POSITION IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OF THE MOTIVE AIR SUPPLY,ALL VALVES WILL FAIL IN AN UNDETERMINED POSITION I SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 1"CPVC r°-4-°-°-0413464-14-D-0100-004>CA-2) (A-7)>13464-M-D-0100-004} I COAGULANT ANALOG WIRING • 5000 GPM MAX ra-a-e-.- e- o-.-e-e- -e-.-.-.-o- —a-o- o-e-e-e-.-o-eto-.-o-e-o413464-M-D-0100-004>(C-2> DIGITAL WIRING--+--+--+--+--+--+--+- • 20 PSI MAX I 16"CS OGYF-V4XgB PROFIBUS-^-°-0- _10-°-e-e- > I RAW WATER • o . e .'4"vi re^^.,`, SODIUM HYDROXIDE B SHAW DWG YF OC-01 I �' SODIUM OCS INTERNAL LOGIC TIE- - - - -o-o-e-e- B C� V-0010 716• -°413464-M-D-0100-005>CB-2) D CIARIIIRER OCYF-V-0007 I I A. D TURBIDITY ANALYZER T al I HART p OCYF-0UIL-0008 to ID ® I ° • 14" I ro-._ I -e-e- Pal ____ T 7 FCV-0010 �_L I BACKWASH I V j'-'- F 0 T T Lo REACTIVATOR CLARIFIER WASTEWATER e I ® 93•-0`DIA X 20'-0"HG SUMP ®8 G ER MXR-0101 MXR-0100 CLR-0001 �° I CLARITY I SCRAPER° MIXER I TOT t 6"CS 1 1 HP 460D� 11°°�'2'� 460/3 P O F IPpUgRCM1IAggER'gg FLOV r • 10 Dw /3/60e' >FEED FORVARO SIGNPL�.-°-o-e-e-a-e-°-. a-o .-e L. __T V-0012A UPSTREAM P1r1 © .-'- m SHAW DWG YF OC-01 L_ _ DOWNSTREAM 5 DIAo 1Do. M __J - ____ , e 0 , L� _a_,_,_a_°—° — 0 0 LEV L�SIgMu->-°-O -"J 0 V-0111 SHAW DWG YFOC-01 v_00128 }20.O'FLO74�r --. ,n ^ .L---1 °-0101 Cr Cr 0 6 " MAKEUP MFLOW PURCHASER S v 01oz CS >13464-M DL 24' 0100-002>(B-1) Q ' BACKWASH SUMPell Igip 6"CS 16"CS IB" -0 v-olo3 3/4" C (B-7)>13464-M-D-0100-006> i 0}.... SAMPLES GYP\ v-0104 BCYFYffi1.0C1T- V-0106 �/{e� ill v I.�._. C 1/2 GPM AT 30 PSI I\F- v-0105V�V 1/2"CS 6"DRAIN "EwtQ00.°°°D6 >SERVICE WATER > 0' SINKLE L• SHAW DWG YF OC-01 V-BOOt,D ^G �cs .1-I/2• aFAxan BELOW GROUND Y AB' COVES GRWIO CIMAMM1 _ ___--_--_--_ --II 1 T , , iu a ]V-0062 I sv _ I 2"CS THICKENER `r 80 160 TOTAL SCFM S - - ••D >13464-M-D-0100-003>(A-ll 3/4"SS iT.?AL%jS SO g W v-o3oaA 1 v-D3o+A `1, i'I:P.NT'�ti:'ILii � EFC > SERVICE AIR + s 101 C W W I OU SHAW DWG YF OC-02 V-0310,V-0312A a A A ARF-0314A 'l FV7r Yin' ....... PMP-0003A �I--F--1, ,2_,__„ .,.. .,...., Tip 100 GPM AT 30 PSI 3"CS hl -'r' j `{� 4 I D >SERVICE WATER> I`IlF 3" T- I I D SHAW DWG YF OC-01 V-0061 JEFC JEFC I 60 s Fv I V-Ooze © ,-, v-o3028 v-03049 i "�' !m ARF-03148 -_I J8-0003 I wP-0oo38- -- DUKE DOC NO DNROO-VEN-1208 00-001 CLARIFIER SLUDGE PUMP SKID SKD-0003 T.I'H I Rpm T\I35M-O+a-Om a,.Ma-N VA0VinA\I.H4e-M-B-0IODN.q THIS CRAM IS 1HE PROPERTY OF GRAYER WATER SYSTEMS,SC,A WRMCN WATER/BERKSHRE WHAM WMPNIY N IS NOT 10 8E USED FOR ANY PURPOSES DE,IOENUL TO THE INTEREST OF TINS COMPANY ANO IS SUBJECT TO RETURN WON REQUEST I SCALE NONE FLOW DIAGRAM „,.. re r--- DAN RIVER CTCC _ 3 03-27-18 DRC034B&FERRALYTER%NG CHANGE OUT JMD KRP KRP EDEN,NC 27288 REACTIVATOR CLARIFIER CommAVE 2 12-14-17 RECORD UPDATES JMD KRP KRP ENGINEER SHAW,STONE&WEBSTER 93r-0' DIA X 20'-p" HIGH I: _DATE P 0 133291-G200-00 A— A 01-06-11 INITIAL ISSUE FOR CONSTRUCT/DM WP CC, DATE REMARKS CAD Yumm Vab/eM.An Ndho.arCm "�c'Enc REV REMARKS CAD 'Ea REV DATE REMARKS CAD le'EIAwt_ GRAVER JOB 13464 DRAWING NO. 13464-M-D-01 00-001 1 3 DO NOT SCALE EMS DRAWING-USE DIMENSIONS ONLY Previous Submittals PAT MCCRORY Governor ..a DONALD R.VAN DER VAART Secretory Air Quality uali SHEILA C.HOLMAN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Dlreclor November 29, 2016 Mr. Lawrence Sparks General Manager Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - Dan River Combined Cycle Facility 864 South Edgewood Road Eden, NC 27288 SUBJECT: Tax Certification Application No. 7900015.16B Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - Dan River Combined Cycle Facility Facility ID: 7900015, Eden, Rockingham County Permit No. 03455T31 Dear Mr. Sparks: Transmitted herewith is one copy of a Tax Certification for the operation of air pollution abatement facilities covered under Air Permit No. 03455T31 issued to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - Dan River Combined Cycle Facility, Rockingham County,North Carolina. This Certification may be used to obtain tax benefits in keeping with the General Statutes of North Carolina. Copies of this Tax Certification are being sent under separate cover to the Rockingham County Tax Assessor. Sincerely, Lisa Edwards, P.E., Regional Supervisor Division of Air Quality,NCDEQ Enclosure cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office Files Rockingham County Tax Assessor • State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality Air Quality Winston-Salem Regional Office 450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem,NC 27105 336 776 9800 T 1 336 776 9797 F North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality North Carolina Division of Air Quality TAX CERTIFICATION NUMBER 7900015.16B In accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 105-275(8)this is to certify that: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC - Dan River Combined Cycle Facility 864 South Edgewood Road Eden,NC 27288 Rockingham filed a request for tax certification for real and personal property covered under the Division of Air Quality Permit Number 03455T31 at facility ID Number 7900015. Staff of the Division of Air Quality has reviewed your request for Tax Certification dated November 22,2016 and found based on the information supplied that the facilities and/or equipment listed on the attached application meet the following requirements for Tax Certification: 1. The property has been, or will be,constructed or installed; 2. The property complies with,or if still under construction will comply with,the requirements of the EMC; 3. The property is being effectively operated,or will when completed be required to operate, in accordance with the terms and conditions of approvals issued by the EMC;and 4. The property has,or when completed will have,as its primary rather than incidental purpose the reduction of air pollution resulting from the emission of air contaminants. Please note that as part of this Tax Certification process that the DEQ staff did not make any efforts to confirm either the cost of the items certified or the year of their acquisition. DATE TAX CERTIFICATION ISSUED: November 29,2016 9:-.60,1Nra"-,t1"1"/ Lisa Edwards,P.E.,Regional Supervisor Division of Air Quality,NCDEQ Attachment—Tax Certification Form TC-AQ cc: Rockingham County Tax Administration Winston-Salem Regional Office Files Central Files Documents Module DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY t For4DAQ,Use: Tax.Certificatian;Application:Number: APPLICATION FOR TAX CERTIFICATION & EXEMPTION This Application Form is to be used only for air-cleaning Revised FORM TC-AQ device(s)under the authority of the NC Division of Air 05h8/2016 Quality(DAQ) DIRECTIONS: Complete and mail a signed copy to both: 1)The County Tax Administrator for the County in which the facility is located AND 2)The regional office of the Division of Air Quality. Type or print in blue or black ink. A separate application is required for each facility where property proposed for tax certification is located. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION. If you have any questions regarding this application,please call the local tax office or the NC Division of Air Quality Regional Office responsible for the county in which the facility is located(see https://deq.nc.00vtabout/dtvisionslair-duality/regional-offices for regional contact information.) Please Note: Tax Certifications will only be processed for facilities under the authority of the DAQ and only if the DAQ has found that the described property: 1. Has been or will be constructed or installed; 2. Complies with or that plans therefore which have been submitted to the DAQ indicate that it will comply with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission; 3. Is being effectively operated or will,when completed,be required to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit,certificate of approval,or other document of approval issued by the DAQ;and 4. Has or,when completed,will have as its PRIMARY rather than incidental purpose the reduction of air pollution resulting from the emission or air contaminants. 5. The property is being used exclusively(100%)for the reduction of air pollution. A. APPLICANT(Applicant is the owner of,and taxpayer for,the property described in this application for tax certification.) Name of Applicant: Name of Facility and ID No.(DAQ Premise Number)where the property is located: Duke Energy Carolinas,LLC Dan River Combined Cycle Facility FACILITY ID No.:7900015 Address of Applicant,if different from facility where the property is located: Physical Address of Facility where the property is located(no PO Box): 864 South Edgewood Road • Eden 27288 _ 864 South Edgewood Road Eden 27288 (address) (city) {zip code) {street address) (city) (zip code) Business Relationship of Applicant to the facility where the property is located: County where the property is located: Rockingham County Duke Energy Carolinas,LLC operates the referenced facility Name of Contact Person at Facility where the property is located: Dana Newcomb Facility Contact Title: Facility Contact Phone Number: Environmental Coordinator 336-635-3186 Does the Applicant hold any NC Department of Environmental Quality Permits? Yes C7 No If Yes,list Agency Name and Permit No(s):NC DAQ 03455T31, Is this the first Tax Certification issued for this Facility? lg Yes G No if no,attach any previously issued tax certifications B. COMPLETE THIS SECTION ONLY IF THE OPERATOR/USER OF THE FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE OWNER OF THE FACILITY Name of Operator/User. Operator/User Address: (address) ... {c ty`� (zip code) _-----. �_ Operator/User Contact Name: Operator/User Contact Title/Phone Number: Relationship between Operator/User of the facility and equipment and the applicant: "'ATTACH A PROCESS SCHEMATIC TO YOUR APPLICATION. The number of each item for which Tax Certification is being requested must be shown on the schematic'"' Application Continues on Next Page »» TC-AQ DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY TAX CERTIFICATION & EXEMPTION APPLICATION PAGE 2 Equipment: Equipment must be used exclusively for the abatement of air pollution. Revised 05/18/2016 For.DAQ Original Permit Is this For Use,Only. Description of Air Pollution A lication Date Asset Number, %of Use PP Original asset County; '.`A", Vehicle How is this equipment used for air pollution for Year Historical replacing Control Devices as Listed on AND Current use Approved Identification abatement? Pollution Acquired nor Only "ir' the Current Air Permit'* Control Device ID Number(VIN) Abatement Cost' a p Disapproved asset? 1 Selective Catalytic Reduction June 2009 System Installed on Unit 11 C11 A NOx+ NH3 N2+ H2O 100 2010 2,515,923 No 2 Selective Catalytic Reduction June 2009 NOx+ NH3 -3 N2+ H2O 100 2010 2,515,923 No A System Installed on Unit 12 C12A 3 A CO Oxidation Catalyst June 2009 C11t3 CO+02 CO2 100 2010 1,022,985 No 4 A CO Oxidation Catalyst June 2009 C128 CO+02 4 CO2 100 2010 1,022,985 No 5 6 7 8 9 10 Attach additional pages if necessary DAQ Review Engineer (Print) ' t)Zi.I- °P-X - Signature: 72,°- - 1..e.-",../�-, Date: rf/z 2,/re TC:AQ DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY TAX CERTIFICATION & EXEMPTION APPLICATION PAGE 3 Equipment: Equipment must be used exclusively for the abatement of air pollution. Revised 05/18/2016 For DAD "Supportive" Original Permit For Use Only. Description of Su ortive Asset Number, %of Use Is tns P PP Application Date Original asset County "A>' Vehicle How is this equipment used for air pollution for Year Historical re lacn1 Use Approved the Current Air Permit*** (VIN) Abatement roved Equipment NOT Listed on AND Current Identification abatement? Pollution Acquired p g OnlyControl Device ID Cost' a prior Disapproved No. asset. 11 12 13 14 15 Attach additional pages if necessary DAQ Review Engineer (Print) •R o , r1 .�5 /.:4 Signature: A.,,:" `—' Date: "//-2-1/ 'When certifying systems or equipment,DAO is not certifying the cost of the equipment or the year of acquisition. "Description must be identical as listed on the current Air Permit. "'Attach detailed information as to why this equipment should qualify for Tax Exemption. Facilities: To qualify for tax certification,the building or section of building being applied for must be used exclusively for the abatement of air pollution. A sketch of the building with square footage along with details as to how the building is being used to prevent air pollution is required. Land: To quality for tax certification,the land must be used exclusively for the prevention of air pollution. A schematic diagram of the facility showing the amount of land(acreage)being requested for certification and how it is being used is required. SIGNATURE: I hereby certify that the above equipment,facilities,and/or land are used for the purpose stated,and that the information presented in this application is accurate. Furthermore,I certify that any portable or mobile equipment listed on this application will be used exclusively in the state of North Carolina. APPLICANT NAME (Print): Lawrence D. Sparks TITLE: General Manager— Dan River Combined Cycle Date: _11/21/2016 APPLICANT PHONE NUMBER: (336) 635-3080 APPLICANT EMAIL: Lawrence.Sparks@Duke-Energv.com APPLICANT SIGNATURE > f NAME OF APPLICANT BUSINESS ENTITY: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC NOTICE: The penalty for false statement, representation or certification herein includes imprisonment or the assessment of civil penalties. TC-AQ PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R.VAN DER VAART Secretary Air Quality SHEILA C.HOLMAN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Director November 29, 2016 Mark McClintock Tax Administrator Rockingham County Tax Administration P.O. Box 68 Wentworth,NC 27375 SUBJECT: Tax Certification Application No. 7900015.16B Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC -Dan River Combined Cycle Facility Facility ID: 7900015,Eden,Rockingham County Permit No. 03455T31 Dear Mr. McClintock: Transmitted herewith is one copy of a Tax Certification for the operation of air pollution abatement facilities covered under Air Permit No. 03455T31 issued to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - Dan River Combined Cycle Facility, Rockingham County,North Carolina. This Certification may be used to obtain tax benefits in keeping with the General Statutes of North Carolina. Copies of this Tax Certification are being sent under separate cover to Mr. Lawrence Sparks of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC -Dan River Combined Cycle Facility. Sincerely, Lisa Edwards,P.E., Regional Supervisor Division of Air Quality,NCDEQ Enclosure cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office Files Lawrence Sparks, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC -Dan River Combined Cycle Facility State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Air Quality Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300!Winston-Salem,NC 27105 336 776 9800 T 1 336 776 9797 F 1