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APR-29-2008 TUE 14:48 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWQ-WETLANDS P. 1
04/29/2008 10:20 000 PAGE 01
Kimberly C. Tong -121 Westway Drive - Oakboro, North Carolina 28129 - [phone]
Email. K&CLongO a[ aol. com
April 29, 2008
Mr. John Dorney
401 Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification - DWQ Project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr. Dorney:
My name is Kimberly C. Long and I am a citizen of Oakboro in Stanly County, North
Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.'s ("APGI") request for a
Section 401 water quality certification- As a citizen, I am concerned about the impact the proposed
activities may have on Badin Lake and related water bodies in the Yadkin River.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle. The
people of our area, as well as many across the state, utilize Badin Labe .for fishing and swimming.
Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately 1918 at the Badin Works
which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well known that the operation of the Badin Works
resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility and in the water supply.
I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water leaching
toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and animals from toxic
materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous materials. I believe that their
operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system, and ask that you deny APGI's request
for a Section 401 water quality certification until these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a negative impact
on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is presenting information to
you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North Carolina that APGI has not been a
responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to fully evaluate
the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the Badin Works operations and
APGI's hydro dams, including information that Stanly County has uncovered in recent months.
After doing so, I hope that you will deny the 401. water quality certification or, at the very least, put
the proper conditions in place to protect the health of our region.
Sincerely,
cc. Mr. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
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APR-29-2088 TUE 10:56 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWQ-WETLANDS P. 1

Mr. John Dorney
401 Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321. Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, 'forth Carolina 27604
Re- Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWQ Project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr_ Dorney:
My name is Angie Cooke and I am a citizen of Albemarle in Stanly County,
North Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.'s ("AM")
request for a Section. 401 water quality certification. As a citizen, I am concerned about
the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Lake and related water bodies in
the Yadkin River.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area, as well as many across the state, utilize Badin Lake for fishing
and swimming. Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
1919 at the Badin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well known that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system,
and ask that you deny APO's request for a Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected-
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that ApGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin Works operations and APO's hydro dams, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in recent months. After doing so, I hope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in. place to
protect the health of our region.
Sincerely, r
cc; Mr. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
APR-29-2008 TUE 14:49 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWQ-WETLANDS

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Mr. John Dorney
401 Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re; Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWO project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr. Dorney:
My name is Tonya L. Lowder and I am a citizen of Albemarle in Stanly County,
North Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.'s ("APGI")
request for a Section 401 water quality certification, As a citizen, I am concerned about
the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Lake and related water bodies in
the Yadkin River.
Badin Sake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area, as well as many across the state, utilize Badin Lake for fishing
and swimming. Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
1918 at the Badin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well known that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, neater
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system,
and ask that you deny APGI's request for a Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will contiuaue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin Works operations and APGI's hydro dams, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in recent months. After doing so, I hope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the health of our region.
Sincerely,
cc: ]1k. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
APR-29-8008 TUE 14:49 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWQ-WETLANDS P. 3
Mr. John Dorney
401 Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWQ Project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr, Dorney:
My name is Gayle B. Talbert and I am a citizen of Albemarle in. Stanly County,
North Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.'s ("APGr')
request for a Section 401 water quality certification. As a citizen, I am concerned about
the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Lake and related water bodies in
the Yadkin River.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area, as well as many across the state, utilize Badin Lake for fishing
and swimming, Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
1918 at the Badin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well known that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
I wn concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system,
and ask that you deny APGI's request for a Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin Works operations and ApGI's hydra darns, including information that Stanl.y
County has uncovered in recent months. After doing so, I hope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the health of our region.
Sincerely,
cc: Mr. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
I
APR-29-2008 TUE 14:49 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWQ-WETLANDS P. 4
Mr. John Dorney
401 Development Unit Supervisor.
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWQ Project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr. Dorney:
My name is Don M Davis Jr. and I am a citizen of Albemarle in Stanly County,
North Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.'s C'APGr')
request for a Section 401 water quality certification. As a citizen, I am concerned about
the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Lake and related water bodies in
the Yadkin River.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area, as well. as many across the state, utilize Badin Lake for fishing
and swimming. Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
1918 at the Badin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well known that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system,
and ask that you deny .A,PGI's request for a Section 401. water quality certification until
these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin Works operations and APGI's hydro dazes, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in recent months. After doing so, I hope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the health of our region.
Sincerely,
cc: Mr. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
APR-29-2008 TUE 14:50 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWQ-WETLANDS P. 5
Mr. John Dorney
401. Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of :Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWQ Project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr. Dorney:
My name is Brenda B. Davis and I am a citizen of Albemarle in Stanly County,
North Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc, 's ("Am")
request for a Section 401 water quality certification. As a citizen, I am concerned about
the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Lake and related water bodies in
the Yadkin Fiver.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area, as well as many across the state, utilize Badin Lake for fishing
and swimming. Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
1918 at the Badin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well known that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system,
and ask that you deny APGI's request for a Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin Works operations and APGI's hydro dams, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in recent months. After doing so, I hope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the health of our region,
Sincerely,
cc: Mr. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
APR-29-2008 TUE 14:50 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWQ-WETLANDS P. 6
Mr. John Dorney
401 Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
.T WO Project Number 2007-4812
Dear Mr. Dorney;
My name is Chasity Efird and I am a citizen of Albemarle in Stanly County,
North Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.'s ("APO")
request for a Section 401 water duality certification. As a citizen, I am concerned about
the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Labe and related water bodies in
the Yadkin River.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area, as well as many across the state, utilize Badin Lake for fishing
and swimming- Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
1918 at the Badin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well known that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system,
and ask that you deny APGI's request fora Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGZ has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin Works operations and APGI's hydro dazes, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in recent months. After doing so, I hope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the heaith of our region.
Sincerely,
C? q-
cc- Mr. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
APR-29-2008 TUE 14:50 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWQ-WETLANDS P. 7
Mr. John Dorney
401 Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWQ Project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr. Dorney:
My name is Amy Johnson and I am a citizen of Albemarle in Stanly County,
North Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.'s ("APO")
request for a Section 401 water quality certification. As a citizen, I am concerned about
the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Lake and related water bodies in
the Yadkin River.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area, as well as many across the state, utilize Badin Lake for fishing
and swimming. Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
1918 at the Bad-in Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well known that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I, believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system,
and ask that you deny APGI's request for a Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin 'W'orks operations and APGI's hydra darns, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in recent months. After doing so, I hope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the health of our region.
Sincerely,
OAel'_ ylmliq?
cc: Mr. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, S y County
APR-29-2008 TUE 14:51 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWQ-WETLANDS P. 8
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Mr. John Dorney
401 Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWQ Project Number 2007-0512
Dear Mr. Dorney:
My name is &4( 1 and I am a citizen of N?'` in
C-. County, North Caro ina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power
Genera g, Ines ("APGr,) request for a Section 401 water quality certification, As a
citizen, I am concerned about the impact the proposed activities may have on Bailin Lake
and related water bodies in the Yadkin River.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area as well as many across the state and utilize Bailin Lake for fishing
and swimming. Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
1918 at the Bailin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well know that the
operation of the Bailin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
.. I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system
and isle that you damy APO's request for a Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken, to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin Works operations and APGI's hydro dams, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in. recent months. After doing so, I Dope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the health of our region.
Sincerely,
cc: Mr. Terry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
APR-29-2088 TUE 13:25 TEL:[phone] NAME:DWO-WETLANDS P. 2
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Mx. John Dorney
401 Icvelopment Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
.Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Re: Section 401 Water Quality CeWicacion
DWQ Project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr. Domey:
. + My name is Q/1-f?Q1Z? and I am a citizen of [,isCwGh.?C? in
County, No Caroluna. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power
Generating, c.'s ("APGI") request for a Section 401 water quality certification. As a
citizen, I am concerned about the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Lake
and related water bodies in the Yadkin River.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area as well as many across the state and utilize Badin Lake for fishing
and swirxuning. Alcoa conducted aluimmum smelting operations from approximately
1918 at the Badin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well know that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
.. 1 am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system
and ask that you deny APGI's request for a Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if filly reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin works operations and. APGI's hydro dams, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in recent months. Auer doing so, I lope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the health of our region.
Sincerely,
cc: W. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
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Mr. John Dorney
401 Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWQ Project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr. Dorney:
M name is and I am a citizen of Oktwekb- in
County, North Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power
Generating, c.'s ("APGr') request for a Section 401 water quality certification. As a
citizen, I am concerned about the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Lake
and related water bodies in the Yadkin River.
Badin Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area as well as many across the state and utilize Badin bake for fishing
and swimming. Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
191$ at the Bailin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well know that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contamination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
.. I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen in the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our eco-system
and ask that you deny AP01's request for a Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric dams has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stately County is
presenting information to you that if My reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate time is taken to
fully evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region from the
Badin Works operations and AP 01's hydro dams, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in recent months. After doing so, I hope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the health of our region.
Sincerely,
oc: Mr. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
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Mr. John Domey
401 Development Unit Supervisor
North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Re: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
DWQ Project Number 2007-0812
Dear Mr. Dorney: 0 '1
y name is 11 # ? OXW- and I am a citizen of Ain
r Courtly, North Carolina. I write to you in response to Alcoa Power
Gen g, Inc.'s ("APGI") request for a Section 401 water quality certification. As a
citizen, I am concerned about the impact the proposed activities may have on Badin Lake
and rebated water bodies in the Yadkin River.
Badin lake serves as the primary drinking water source for the City of Albemarle.
The people of our area as well as many across the state and utilize Badin Labe for fishing
and swimming. Alcoa conducted aluminum smelting operations from approximately
1918 at the Badin Works which is located next to Badin Lake. It is well know that the
operation of the Badin Works resulted in contatxaination both on the site of the facility
and in the water supply.
.. I am concerned with the environmental issues because of buried materials, water
leaching toxins from burial sites, lack of oxygen m the water, detriment to birds and
animals from toxic materials, and human sickness caused by exposure to these dangerous
materials. I believe that their operation will continue to cause damage to our coo-system
and ask that you deny APGI's request for a Section 401 water quality certification until
these issues are corrected.
The operation of the hydroelectric darns has had and will continue to have a
negative impact on the citizens and wildlife of our area. I am aware that Stanly County is
presenting information to you that if fully reviewed, will convince the State of North
Carolina that APGI has not been a responsible steward of the people's water.
We ask that you not issue this certificate until the appropriate timae is taken to
hilly evaluate the environmental impacts to the Yadkin basin and our region froin the
Badin Works operations and APGI's hydro dams, including information that Stanly
County has uncovered in recent months. After doing so, I hope that you will deny the
401 water quality certification or, at the very least, put the proper conditions in place to
protect the health of our region.
Sincerely,
cc: B&. Jerry D. Myers, County Manager, Stanly County
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