Request for Coal Ash Excavation Plans

NCDENR
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 [phone].
Rra, III
Secretary, NCDENR
cc: Thomas A. Reeder, Director Water Resources
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