NC0001422_Tax Certification_20211122

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scats DUKE L.V.Sutton Energy Complex
801 Sutton Steam Plant Rd
ENERGY, Wilmington,NC 28401
PROGRESS s, 910.341.4750
November 12, 2021
Certified Mail#7019 2280 0001 4397 3181 (2 copies)
Mr. John Hennessy
NC DWR, Surface Water Protection Section
1617 Mail Service Center RECEIVED
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Application for Certification of Pollution Control Facility ` 2 2 2021
L.V. Sutton Energy Complex
Wilmington, North Carolina; New Hanover County NCDEQ/DWR/NPDtS
Permit No. NC0001422
Dear Mr. Hennessy,
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) §105-275(8), Duke Energy Progress, 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
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 Ms.
Erin Wallace, Lead Environmental Specialist at our North Carolina Regional Headquarters, phone
[phone] or email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jamesgiher
General Manager

For DWR Use: TCN:
This application is to be used only for waste treatment systems and equipment Rev.
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.deo.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:
Progress Energy Carolinas,Inc L.V.Sutton Energy Complex
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Address of Applicant,if different from facility where property located: Physical Address of Facility where property located(no P.O.Box):
801 Sutton Steam Plant Road Wilmington 28401 801 Sutton Steam Plant Road Wilmington 28401
(address) (city) (zip) (street address) (city) (zip)
Business Relationship of Applicant to facility where property located:
Duke Energy Carolinas,LLC operates this facility. County where property located: New Hanover
Name of Contact Person at Facility where property located:
Kent Tyndall
Does the Applicant hold any NC Division of Water Resources Permits? 910-341-4775
®Yes / ❑ No Title: Lead EHS Professional Phone Number:
If yes,please list Permit No.NC0001422
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
L_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
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•If the asset is listed in the DWO permit,the description must be identical as listed on the current permit.It the asset is not specifically listed in the DWO permit,the applicant must attach detailed information as to why the asset should quality 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 ill be used exclusively in the state of North Carolina.
Applicant
Signature: "ker Title:General Manager Date:
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NOTICE: Th na for false statement,representation or certification Of: ot.tke energy Progress,uC
herein includes imprisonment and/or the assessment of civil penalties. (Name of Applicant Business Entity)
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Duke Energy Progress, LLC Application for Certification of
L. V. Sutton Electric Plant Pollution Control Facility
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Previous Submittals

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9Q Michael F.Easley,Governor
0 C William G.Ross Jr,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Colcen II.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
August 30, 2007
Ms. Penney Develle
Progress Energy Service Company, LLC
P.O. Box 14042
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Subject: Tax Certification for Pollution Abatement Equipment
Real and Personal Property
Tax Certification Number TCS-WI-121
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
L.V. Sutton Electric Plant
New Hanover County
Dear Ms. Develle:
As per your request, the staff of the Division of Water Quality have completed our review of the Tax
Certification Request for real and personal property that we received from your office on August 20,
2007.
Please find attached a copy of Tax Certification Number TCS-WI-121 that has been issued by this office
to Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. for the L.V. Sutton Electric Plant located in New Hanover County. A
copy of this Certification is being sent to the New Hanover County Tax Office along with a copy of this
letter. During our review, we identified two (2) item(s) that did not meet the established criteria to
receive tax certification. The item(s)not receiving certifications are identified on the Tax Certification.
Please note that as part of this Tax Certification process that the DENR staff did not make any efforts to
confirm either the cost of the items certified or the year of their acquisition.
if there is a need for any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact either
Linda L. Willis of our staff at [e-mail] or 910-796-7343 or me at [e-mail] or
910-796-7386.
Sincerely,
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Edward Beck
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Attachment
Cc: Mr. Robert Glasgow, New Hanover County Assessor
Ms. Cindy Mobberley, Senior Financial Specialist, Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Ms. Patricia G. Tuite, Manager, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP
SWPS Central Files !o��ttIttCara ina
SWPS Regional Office Files NC0001422 (permit folder) Vatttratl,
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington,NC 28405 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwa)erquality.og Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
TAX CERTIFICATION NUMBER TCS-WI-121
In accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 105-275.(8)this is to certify
that:
Progress Energy Carolinas,Inc.
801 Sutton Steam Plant Road
Wilmington.North Carolina
New Hanover County
filed a request for tax certification for real and personal property covered under the Division of Water Quality
Permit Number NC0001422.
Staff of the Division of Division of Water Quality inspected the treatment units and/or equipment on July 20,
2007 and found based on the information supplied(attached Form TC-WQ)by the applicant that the facilities
and/or equipment listed on the attached list(with the exception of the first two items,asset numbers 1314830
and 1314865)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 water pollution resulting From the discharge of sewage or waste.
Please note that as part of this Tax Certification process that the DENR 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:08/30/2007
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Edward Beck (�
Surface Water Protection Section Regional Supervisor
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
cc: CC.Robert Glasgow,New Hanover County Assessor
SWPS Central Files
SWPS Regional Office Files(NC0001422 and WiRO Tax Certification File)