20150041 Ver 1_NoraKMcNeill_20150330

My name is Nora K McNeill. I am a resident in the Colon community of Lee County, NC. I am very
concerned about the Coal Ash being dumped in our area of the county. I feel that it will affect our
environment a lot. We have quite a bit of wildlife that could become extinct in this area. I love to see the
animals & fear for their safety. This area can be beautiful in the spring with all the wild flowers & birds. I
have health issues that I feel could be impacted. I have difficulty breathing at times due to heart issues. I
grew up in this area & am now 86 years young. I really hate to see the area become a coal ash dump
site.
We have worked hard for 68 years to live in this community but it seems that we don't count when it
comes to what can be put in our community. We are not financially able or young enough to relocate to
another area, even if we could find a buyer. Our property would not be able to be sold now because no
one would want to live here with the possibility of having coal ash close by. The land out in this area, has
creeks & can be very wet With the rains that we get. I am doubtful of the life of the liners that are going
to be used to contain the coal ash. I have children that I would like to inherit what we have worked for
all our lives, but I worry that this is not a place they would want to be.
Duke Energy & Charah have no liability if something should happen! Duke Energy has not got a good
track record!
53 TTarpey Lane
Sanford, NC 27330