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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0000396_Request for Coal Ash Excavation Plans_20140813NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III Governor Secretary August 13, 2014 CERTIFIED MAIL 70081140 0004 4762 6158 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Paul Newton Duke Energy 526 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Subject: Request for Coal Ash Excavation Plans Asheville Steam Electric Generating Plant, Dan River Combined Cycle Station, Riverbend Steam Station, and L.V. Sutton Electric Plant Dear Mr. Newton: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Division of Water Resources (DWR) is requesting Duke Energy (herein referred to as Duke) submit coal ash excavation plans for inactive coal ash impoundments at the Asheville Steam Electric Generating Plant, the Dan River Combined Cycle Station, Riverbend Steam Station, and the L.V. Sutton Steam Electric Plant no later than November 15, 2014. The excavation plan shall include a schedule for soil and sedimentation erosion control measures, dewatering, and the proposed location of the removed ash. The excavation plan shall provide that coal ash removal shall begin within 60 days of receiving requisite approvals by DENR. These approvals include all necessary permits and authorizations both at the excavation site and the location of the removed ash. We appreciate your attention and prompt response in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact S. Jay Zimmerman, Water Quality Regional Operations Section Chief, at (919) 807-6351. Rra, III Secretary, NCDENR cc: Thomas A. Reeder, Director Water Resources File Copy 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Phone: 919-807-64641 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper