7906_Duke_DanRiver_AccessRoad_DIN27881_20170605

3191 Pine Hall Road Walnut Cove, NC 27042
336-445-0610

June 5, 2017
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste Section
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Attn: Mr. Larry Frost

Re: Dan River Landfill Cell 1 Access Road
Permit No.: 7906-INDUS Dan River Steam Station
Rockingham County
Eden, North Carolina 27288

Dear Mr. Frost,
Duke Energy Dan River Landfill (7906-INDUS) received approval to operate Cell 1 on May 30,
2017 and the first load of waste was placed in the cell on May 31, 2017. During operation of
Cell 1, construction of Cells 2 and 3 will continue as planned. Currently, ash that remains in the
Cell 3 footprint is being hauled into Cell 1 on an access road between the two cells. As Cell 3 excavation nears completion, pond ash from the primary basin will be hauled to Cell 1 and Cell 3
will commence construction following a determination that all ash and residuals have been
removed from the landfill footprint. At this time, ash haul trucks will not be able to traverse the
Cell 3 area and will need to establish an alternate access to Cell 1 to continue disposal
operations.
Duke Energy respectfully asks for concurrence from NCDEQ Division of Waste Management
(DWM) to use Cell 2 for access to Cell 1 in the period of time between the completion of Cell 2
construction and the issuance of a permit to operate for Cell 2. A haul road will be built after
construction of Cell 2 is complete and the entire cell is covered with two (2) feet of protective cover. The road itself will be built of four (4) feet of material for a total of six (6) feet above the
liner. This configuration will allow access to Cell 1 from the East side and move operational
traffic away from the construction of Cell 3. A picture of the proposed road is attached.

Duke Energy is committed to excellent environmental stewardship and cooperation with the NCDEQ regarding the operation, maintenance, safety and integrity of all its facilities. We look
forward to continuing to work with you regarding environmental concerns.

If there are any questions regarding this request, please contact Melonie Martin at (336) 445-
0610 or [e-mail].

Respectfully submitted,
Melonie Martin
Environmental Services

Attachments: Proposed Cell 1 Access Road Photo cc (via e-mail): Ed Mussler, NCDEQ
Eric Kinstler, Duke Energy
Henry Taylor, Duke Energy
Ed Sullivan, Duke Energy Cedric Ruhl, Amec Foster Wheeler

ATTACHMENT 1 Proposed Cell 1 Access Road