NC0004979_Flow Measuring Changes_19970707

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 7, 1997
Mr. David F. Mitchell, Technical System Manager
Duke Power Company
Electric System Support
Water Protection
13339 Hagers Ferry Road
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078-7929
Dear Mr. Mitchell:
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Subject: Flow Measuring Changes
Duke Power NPDES Permits
The Division acknowledges receipt of your correspondance dated June 12, 1997 regarding flow
measurement at Plant Allen, Belews Creek, Buck, Cliffside, Dan River, Marshall and Riverbend steam
stations. With this letter, the Division approves the proposed changes to the flow measurement equipment
at the above referenced facilities. It is the Division's understanding that the proposed changes are being
made in order to improve flow measuring accuracy and to implement a consistent approach system -wide.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mark
McIntire at [phone], extension 553.
Sincerely,
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David A. Goodrich
NPDES Group Supervisor
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office / Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office / Water Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office / Water Quality
Permits and Engineering Unit / NPDES Permit Files
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