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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0003425_Progress Reporting_20220729NC Dept of Environmental Quality DUKE ENERGY. Raleigh Regirmal Office July 26, 2022 Scott Vinson Raleigh Regional Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources 3800 Barret Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Bob Sledge North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Permitting Program Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 James Wells Vice President Environmental, Health and Safety Programs & Environmental Sciences 526 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (980) 373-9646 Subject: Report Under Special Order by Consent — EMC SOC WQ S 19-001 Duke Energy Progress, LLC — Cape Fear Steam Station NPDES Permit NC0003433 Quarterly Progress Report for 2nd Quarter 2022 Dear Messrs. Vinson and Sledge: On behalf of Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP), I am submitting to you the Cape Fear Steam Station Progress Report summarizing the work and activities undertaken with respect to closure of coal ash surface impoundments as required by the Cape Fear Steam Station NPDES Permit NC0003433 Special Order by Consent (SOC), SOC No. S19-001 Section 2.b.4). Please direct any questions concerning the Cape Fear Steam Station SOC No. S19-001 to Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 546-2439 or shannon.langley@duke-energy.com. As required by the SOC, I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, Messrs. Vinson and Sledge EMC SOC WQ S19-001 Quarterly Progress Report for 2nd Quarter 2022 Page 2 true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submittingfalse information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Sincerely, James Wells Vice President, Environmental, Health & Safety Programs and Environmental Sciences Duke Energy Attachment Cape Fear Steam Station Quarterly Progress Report CC: Zach Hall — via email, Duke Energy Joyce Dishmon — via email, Duke Energy Jonathan Stamas — via email, Duke Energy Jessica Bednarcik — via email, Duke Energy Matt Hanchey — via email, Duke Energy Shannon Langley — via email, Duke Energy Randy Hart — via email, Duke Energy George Michael — via email, Duke Energy NPDES PERMIT NC0003433 SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT EMC SOC WQ S19-001 QUARTERLY EXCAVATION PROGRESS REPORT CAPE FEAR STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT July 2022 Background and Summa On January 27, 2020, Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP) and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission entered into a Special Order by Consent— EMC SOC WQ 519-001 (SOC) applicable to the Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant (Cape Fear). This report is submitted in accordance with Section 2.b.4) of the SOC. In compliance with Section 2.b.4), this report summarizes the work and activities undertaken with respect to decanting work and closure of coal ash surface impoundments at Cape Fear. The quarterly reports are due no later than the 30th day of January, April, July, and October until the completion of two years of beneficiation operations. The Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant is located near Moncure, NC (Chatham County), near the Cape Fear River. The Cape Fear Plant began commercial operation in 1923. Two of the site's six coal-fired units were retired in 1977 and two in 2011. The remaining two coal-fired units, along with four on site oil -fueled combustion turbine units, were retired in October 2012. The five regulated Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) basins associated with the historical coal-fired generation are also located on the site. The ash basins cover approximately 173 acres. The basins are referred to as: • 1956 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-075) • 1963 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-076) • 1970 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-077) • 1978 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-078) • 1985 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-079) Cape Fear was chosen on June 30,2017, as an ash beneficiation site required by NC House Bill630. NC House Bill 630 also requires that the ash basins at sites with ash beneficiation products shall be closed no later than December 31, 2029. Excavation of ash from the Cape Fear site for beneficial use will occur over multiple years. Construction activities began in July 2019. Ash removed from the site will be beneficiated by SEFA, with whom Duke Energy has entered into an agreement to process and sell ash from the Cape Fear Basins for use in the concrete industry. Operation of the ash beneficiation plant commenced in January 2021. Excavation of Cape Fear's 1985 Ash Basin began on December 18, 2020 and is ongoing. Excavation of Cape Fear's 1956 Ash Basin began on September 16, 2021 and is ongoing. As of June 30, 2022, total ash excavated at Cape Fear is approximately 434,603 tons. Decanting Status Prior to the Special Order by Consent, Duke Energy commenced decanting of the Cape Fear 1985 and 1978 Ash Basins on January 25, 2017. Decanting was completed on November 11, 2019. Dewatering of the 1985 and 1978 Ash Basins began on November 11, 2019 and will continue throughout beneficial reuse and closure. Dewatering activity at the site utilizes the water treatment system that discharges to Outfall 008. /1-F 91 to' Zc x4 if DUKE %, ENERGY July 30, 2021 Via Overnight Mail Scott Vinson Raleigh Regional Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources 3800 Barret Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Bob Sledge North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Permitting Program Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 James Wells Vice President Environmental, Health and Safety Programs 8 Environmental Sciences 526 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (980)373-9646 AC y ✓r A. e el. y Subject: Report Under Special Order by Consent— EMC SOC WQ S 19-001 Duke Energy Progress, LLC — Cape Fear Steam Station NPDES Permit NC0003433 Quarterly Progress Report for 2nd Quarter 2021 Dear Messrs. Vinson and Sledge: On behalf of Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP), 1 am submitting to you the Cape Fear Steam Station Progress Report summarizing the work and activities undertaken with respect to closure of coal ash surface impoundments as required by the Cape Fear Steam Station NPDES Permit NC0003433 Special Order by Consent (SOC), SOC No. S 19-001 Section 2.b.4). Please direct any questions concerning the Cape Fear Steam Station SOC No. S 19-001 to Joyce Dishmon at (336) 623-0238. As required by the SOC, I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, Messrs. Vinson and Sledge July 30, 2021 Page 2 true, accurate, and complete. ! am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Sincerely, James Wells Vice President, Environmental, Health & Safety Programs and Environmental Sciences Duke Energy Attachment Cape Fear Steam Station Quarterly Progress Report CC: Richard Baker, Duke Energy Chris Hallman, Duke Energy Joyce Dishmon, Duke Energy Jonathan Stamas, Duke Energy Jessica Bednarcik, Duke Energy Matt Hanchey, Duke Energy Shannon Langley, Duke Energy Randy Hart, Duke Energy NPDES PERMIT NC0003433 SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT EMC SOC WQ S19-001 QUARTERLY EXCAVATION PROGRESS REPORT CAPE FEAR STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT J U LY 30, 2021 Backaround and Summary On January 27, 2020, Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP) and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission entered into a Special Order by Consent — EMC SOC WQ 519-001 (SOC) applicable to the Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant (Cape Fear). This report is submitted in accordance with Section 2.b.4) of the SOC. In compliance with Section 2.b.4), this report summarizes the work and activities undertaken with respect to decanting work and closure of coal ash surface impoundments at Cape Fear. The quarterly reports are due no later than the last day of January, April, July, and October for the duration of the SOC. The Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant is located near Moncure, NC (Chatham County), near the Cape Fear River. The Cape Fear Plant began commercial operation in 1923. Two of the site's six coal-fired units were retired in 1977 and two in 2011. The remaining two coal-fired units, along with four on site oil -fueled combustion turbine units, were retired in October 2012. The five regulated Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) basins associated with the historical coal-fired generation are also located on the site. The ash basins cover approximately 173 acres, with a current ash inventory of approximately 5.8 million tons of ash, as of January 2020. The basins are referred to as: • 1956 Ash Basin (State 10: CHATH-075) • 1963 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-076) • 1970 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-077) • 1978 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-078) • 1985 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-079) Cape Fear was chosen on June 30, 2017, as an ash beneficiation site required by NC House Bill 630. Pursuant to NC House Bill 630, 300,000 tons of ash from the site must be beneficiated to specifications appropriate for cementitious products each year. NC House Bill 630 also requires that the ash basins at sites with ash beneficiation products shall be closed no later than December 31, 2029. Excavation of ash from the Cape Fear site for beneficial use will occur over multiple years. Construction activities began in July 2019. Ash removed from the site will be beneficiated by SEFA, with whom Duke Energy has entered into an agreement to process and sell ash from the Cape Fear Basins for use in the concrete industry. Operation of the plant commenced in January 2021. Ash delivery to feed the STAR facility, operated by SEFA, will continue, until all ash in the basins have been recycled, which is estimated to be completed in 2035. Excavation of Cape Fear's 1985 Ash Basin began on December 18, 2020 and is ongoing. During the period, from April 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, Cape Fear excavated 78,557 tons of ash, bringing the grand total to 157,007 tons of excavated ash. Cape Fear: 2 Decantin¢ Status Prior to the Special Order by Consent, Duke Energy commenced decanting of the Cape Fear 1985 and 1978 Ash Basins on January 25, 2017. Decanting was completed on November 11, 2019. Dewatering of the 1985 and 1978 Ash Basins began on November 11, 2019 and will continue throughout beneficial reuse and closure. Dewatering activity at the site utilizes the new water treatment system that discharges to Outfall 008. Cape Fear: 3 I ROY COOPER Governor DIONNE DELLFGATTI secrcrun S. DANIEL SMITH &rector , - t. Y Y NOPrH "ARCLIria Environmental Quality April 16, 2021 Mr. Paul Draovitch, Senior Vice President Environmental, Health and Safety Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Mail Code EC13K P. O. Box 1006 Charlotte, NC 28201-1006 Subject: Bioassay Compliance Evaluation Inspection Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Cape Fear Steam Electric Power Plant NPDES Permit No: NC0003433/008 Chatham County Dear Mr. Dmovitch: Whole Effluent grab samples were collected from Cape Fear Steam Electric Power Plant Outfall 008 on March 16 and 18, 2021 by Cheng Zhang of Division of Water Resource (DWR), Raleigh Regional Office. The samples were for use in a Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass -fail toxicity test, which was performed by the staff at DWR Aquatic Toxicity Branch. This test passed for the toxicity inspection. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass -fail Test Concentration 1.7% Test Result Pass (for Toxicity Inspection) If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings, please contact Cheng Zhang at: (919) 7914200 (or email: chens.zhangrq nedenr.eov). Sincerely, [DocuSigned by: u�ALSS4L f. A1.aJUAL B291SE6A832144F.. Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources Attachments: Compliance Inspection Report Cc: Central Files w/attachment (Laserfiche) Jonathan Stamas, Duke Energy (electronic copy only) ��� 'north CaruLn Dei. i. rnlo B. r nmuttal lj Iy e.i rr of VJa vr. �enw.:es Ra; ]1' ReQl(nJ 01. , _Sn00 5,r s❑ Dive RBI yt. N,;r (,-Aloe 27W4 ov.T.na bniawWn:wr,� IV o t_'t10 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 [v ( 2 15 1 3 I NC0003433 I11 12 21/03/16 17 18 Loj 19 (S j 201-I 21111111 IIIIII I I(II I II IIII 1 I II III III III I II 1IIf6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B7 CA --—Reserved 67I I 72 LJ 73LLJ 74 75WL__1180 �J 70L71 li Section B: FacilityData Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:OOAM 21/03/16 20110/O1 Cape Fear Steam Electric Power Plant Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 500 Cp L Rd Moncure NC 27559 10:15AM 21/03/16 23/06/30 Names) of Onsite Representative(s)Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data /1/ Jonathan Christian Stamas/ORC/919-516-19861 Name, Address of Responsible OfiUalTtle/Phone and Fax Number Hershell McCany,500 Cp L Rd Moncure NC 27559/// Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Other Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Names) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Chen Docualyned by: 9 Zhan 9 DWR/RRO WO/919-791-4200/ � 4/16/2021 pstT1508EIEC4t F. Signature of Management O A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date p«uspnee by: 4/16/2021 EPARorm &--V(Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type NC0003433 I11 1 21/03/16 17 18 IBI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Two grab effluent samples were collected at Outfall 008 on March 16 and 18, 2021. Samples were used for Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass -fail test performed by staff at DWR Aquatic Toxicology Branch. The test result was PASS. Page# 2 Permit: NC0003433 Inspection Date: 03/162021 Other Comment: Owner -Facility: Cape Fear Steam Electric Power Plant Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance Yes No NA NE Page# is DUKE ENERGY October 29, 2020 Via Overnight Mail Scott Vinson Raleigh Regional Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources 3800 Barret Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Bob Sledge North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Permitting Program Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 James Wells Vice President Environmental. Health and Safety Programs & Environmental Sciences 526 South Church Street Charlotte. NC 28202 (980) 373-9646 NC Dept of Environmental Qualitti NOV - 3 2020 Raleigh Regional Office Subject: Report Under Special Order by Consent — EMC SOC WQ S 19-001 Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC — Cape Fear Steam Station NPDES Permit NC0003433 Quarterly Progress Report for 3rd Quarter 2020 Dear Messrs. Vinson and Sledge: On behalf of Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP), I am submitting to you the Cape Fear Steam Station Progress Report summarizing the work and activities undertaken with respect to closure of coal ash surface impoundments as required by the Cape Fear Steam Station NPDES Permit NC0003433 Special Order by Consent (SOC), SOC No. S19-001 Section 2.b.4). Please direct any questions concerning the Cape Fear Steam Station SOC No. S 19-001 to Joyce Dishmon at (336) 623-0238. As required by the SOC, I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, Messrs. Vinson and Sledge October 29, 2020 Page 2 true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submittingfalse information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Sincerely, James Wells Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety Programs and Environmental Sciences Duke Energy Attachment Cape Fear Steam Station Quarterly Progress Report CC: Richard Baker, Duke Energy Chris Hallman, Duke Energy Joyce Dishmon, Duke Energy Jonathan Stamas, Duke Energy Paul Draovitch, Duke Energy Matt Hanchey, Duke Energy Shannon Langley, Duke Energy Randy Hart, Duke Energy NPDES PERMIT NC0003433 SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT EMC SOC WQ S19-001 QUARTERLY EXCAVATION PROGRESS REPORT CAPE FEAR STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT OCTOBER 29, 2020 Background and Summary On January 27, 2020, Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP) and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission entered into a Special Order by Consent— EMC SOC WQ 519-001(SOC) applicable to the Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant (Cape Fear). This report is submitted in accordance with Section 2.b.4) of the SOC. In compliance with Section 2.b.4), this report summarizes the work and activities undertaken with respect to decanting work and closure of coal ash surface impoundments at Cape Fear. The quarterly reports are due no later than the last day of January, April, July, and October for the duration of the SOC. The Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant is located near Moncure, NC (Chatham County), near the Cape Fear River. The Cape Fear Plant began'commercial operation in 1923. Two of the site's six coal-fired units were retired in 1977 and two in 2011. The remaining two coal-fired units, along with four on site oil -fueled combustion turbine units, were retired in October 2012. The five regulated Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) basins associated with the historical coal-fired generation are also located on the site. The ash basins cover approximately 173 acres, with a current ash inventory of approximately 5.8 million tons of ash, as of January 2020. The basins are referred to as: • 1956 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-075) • 1963 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-076) • 1970 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-077) • 1978 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-078) • 1985 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-079) Cape Fear was chosen on June 30, 2017, as an ash beneficiation site required by NC House Bill 630. Pursuant to NC House Bill 630, 300,000 tons of ash from the site must be beneficiated to specifications appropriate for cementitious products each year. NC House Bill 630 also requires that the ash basins at sites with ash beneficiation products shall be closed no later than December 31, 2029. Excavation of ash from the Cape Fear site for beneficial use will occur over multiple years. Construction activities began in July 2019. Ash removed from the site will be beneficiated by SEFA, with whom Duke Energy has entered into an agreement to process and sell ash from the Cape Fear Basins for use in the concrete industry. Construction, startup, and performance testing is scheduled to be completed in Q1 2021. Decanting Status Priorto the Special Order by Consent, Duke Energy commenced decanting of the Cape Fear 1985 and 1978 Ash Basins on January 25, 2017. Decanting was completed on November 11, 2019. Dewatering of the 1985 and 1978 Ash Basins began on November 11, 2019 and will continue throughout beneficial reuse and closure. Dewatering activity at the site utilizes the new water treatment system that discharges to Outfall 008. Cape Fear: 2 DUKE ENERGY. July 24, 2020 Via Overnight Mail Scott Vinson Raleigh Regional Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources 3800 Barret Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Bob Sledge North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Permitting Program Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 James Wells Vice President Environmental, Health and Safety Programs & Environmental Sciences 526 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (980)373-9646 NC Dept of Environmental Quality JUL 17 2020 Raleigh Regional Office Subject: Report Under Special Order by Consent — EMC SOC WQ S 19-001 Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC — Cape Fear Steam Station NPDES Permit NC0003433 Quarterly Progress Report for 2nd Quarter 2020 Dear Messrs. Vinson and Sledge: On behalf of Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP), I am submitting to you the Cape Fear Steam Station Progress Report summarizing the work and activities undertaken with respect to closure of coal ash surface impoundments as required by the Cape Fear Steam Station NPDES Permit NC0003433 Special Order by Consent (SOC), SOC No. S 19-001 Section 2.b.4). As required by the SOC, I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Messrs. Vinson and Sledge July 24, 2020 Page 2 Please direct any questions concerning the Cape Fear Steam Station SOC No. S19-001 to Joyce Dishmon at (336) 623-0238. Sincerely,, James Wells Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety Programs and Environmental Sciences Duke Energy Attachment Cape Fear Steam Station Quarterly Progress Report CC: Richard Baker, Duke Energy Joyce Dishmon, Duke Energy Jonathan Stamas, Duke Energy Paul Draovitch, Duke Energy Matt Hanchey, Duke Energy Shannon Langley, Duke Energy Randy Hart, Duke Energy NPDES PERMIT NC0003433 SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT EMC SOC WQ S19-001 QUARTERLY EXCAVATION PROGRESS REPORT CAPE FEAR STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT 1ULY 24, 2020 Background and Summary On January 27, 2020, Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP) and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission entered into a Special Order by Consent— EMC SOC WQ 519-001(SOC) applicable to the Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant (Cape Fear). This report is submitted in accordance with Section 2.b.4) of the SOC. In compliance with Section 2.b.4), this report summarizes the work and activities undertaken with respect to decanting work and closure of coal ash surface impoundments at Cape Fear. The quarterly reports are due no later than the last day of January, April, July, and October for the duration of the SOC. The Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant is located near Moncure, NC (Chatham County), near the Cape Fear River. The Cape Fear Plant began commercial operation in 1923. Two of the site's six coal-fired units were retired in 1977 and two in 2011. The remaining two coal-fired units, along with four on site oil -fueled combustion turbine units, were retired in October 2012. The five regulated Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) basins associated with the historical coal-fired generation are also located on the site. The ash basins cover approximately 173 acres, with a current ash inventory of approximately 5.8 million tons of ash, as of January 2020. The basins are referred to as: • 1956 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-075) • 1963 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-076) • 1970 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-077) • 1978 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-078) • 1985 Ash Basin (State ID: CHATH-079) Cape Fear was chosen on June 30, 2017, as an ash beneficiation site required by NC House Bill 630. Pursuant to NC House Bill 630, 300,000 tons of ash from the site must be beneficiated to specifications appropriate for cementitious products each year. NC House Bill 630 also requires that the ash basins at sites with ash beneficiation products shall be closed no later than December 31, 2029. Excavation of ash from the Cape Fear site for beneficial use will occur over multiple years. Construction activities began in July 2019. Ash removed from the site will be beneficiated by SEFA, with whom Duke Energy has entered into an agreement to process and sell ash from the Cape Fear Basins for use in the concrete industry. Construction, startup, and performance testing is scheduled to be completed in Q12021. Decanting Status Prior to the Special Order by Consent, Duke Energy commenced decanting of the Cape Fear 1985 and 1978 Ash Basins on January 25, 2017. Decanting was completed on November 11, 2019. Dewatering of the 1985 and 1978 Ash Basins began on November 11, 2019 and will continue throughout beneficial reuse and closure. Dewatering activity at the site utilizes the new water treatment system that discharges to Outfall 008. Cape Fear: 2