20030179 Ver 6_Public Comments_20060911

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ranklin, North Carolina 28734
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August 29, 2006
Mr. John Dorney
NC Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604
RE: Application for 401 Water Quality Certification-Duke Power Relicensing (Project
No. 2602-005 Dillsboro Dam Relicensing; Project No. 2686-032 West Fork Tuckasegee;
Project No. 2698-033 East Fork Tuckasegee; Project No. 2603-012 Franklin; Project No.
2601-007; Bryson; Project No. 2692-032 Nantahala; Project No. 2619-012 Mission)
Dear Mr. Dorney:
We understand that Duke Energy has withdrawn and re-submitted an application for 401
Water Quality Certification for the above referenced projects. We feel that this is a
controversial action that affects all the citizens of Franklin. Therefore, prior to your
agency taking any action on this request, a public meeting should be held to allow the
people of Franklin and Macon County to express their views about these projects.
As you know, Duke Energy does not plan to carry out any meaningful mitigation
measures in exchange for the operation of the Lake Emory Hydro Project in the Town of
Franklin and Macon County. We feel that this is not in the best interest of the citizens of
the town and county and, therefore, request that no action be taken on this 401
Certification until such time as a public meeting can be held in Franklin.
Sincerely,
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CC: Franklin Board of Aldermen
The Honorable John Snow
The Honorable Roger West

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