Marshall Steam Station Coal Ash Closure Plan Under a settlement agreement with community and environmental groups and Duke Energy that ends the appeal litigation, Duke Energy will move forward with excavation plans at the Marshall Steam Station and dispose of ash in a lined onsite landfill. Duke submitted a closure plan by the December 31, 2019 deadline, as required by the Coal Ash Management Act (CAMA) of 2016 and in accordance with the agreement. On April 29, 2020, DEQ issued its approval for the closure plan. Next Steps DEQ is reviewing the corrective action plans submitted by Duke. Within 60 days of approval, implementation of the plans must begin. Facility Permit Information Closure Plan Decision Closure Plan Decision Transmittal memo Hearing Officer's Report Public comments Closure Plan submitted 12/31/2019 Marshall Closure by Excavation Plan and Appendices Corrective Action Plan Marshall Corrective Action Plan Closure Determination April 1, 2019 The Coal Ash Management Act (CAMA) provides three principal closure pathways: Option A: closure in a manner allowed for a high-risk site, such as excavation and disposal in a lined landfill Option B: closure with a cap-in-place system similar to the requirements for a municipal solid waste landfill for this option, there is a further requirement that upon full implementation of the closure plan, the groundwater must be in compliance with the 2L standard at the compliance boundary of the impoundment. Option C: closure in accordance with the federal CCR rule adopted by the EPA. After conducting a rigorous scientific review of Duke Energy’s proposals for Marshall, and conducting public listening sessions in impacted communities, DEQ has determined Option A is the only closure option that meets the requirements of Coal Ash Management Act to best protect public health and the environment. Coal ash must be excavated and moved to a lined landfill. DEQ's Coal Ash Impoundment Closure Determination (April 1, 2019) Preliminary Groundwater Flow and Transport Modeling (Fate Transport) Community Impact Analysis (NEBA) Comprehensive Site Assessment -- Report, Figures, Tables, and Appendices Public Comments – January 2019 Saturated Ash Considerations
Marshall Steam Station Coal Ash Closure Plan Under a settlement agreement with community and environmental groups and Duke Energy that ends the appeal litigation, Duke Energy will move forward with excavation plans at the Marshall Steam Station and dispose of ash in a lined onsite landfill. Duke submitted a closure plan by the December 31, 2019 deadline, as required by the Coal Ash Management Act (CAMA) of 2016 and in accordance with the agreement. On April 29, 2020, DEQ issued its approval for the closure plan. Next Steps DEQ is reviewing the corrective action plans submitted by Duke. Within 60 days of approval, implementation of the plans must begin. Facility Permit Information Closure Plan Decision Closure Plan Decision Transmittal memo Hearing Officer's Report Public comments Closure Plan submitted 12/31/2019 Marshall Closure by Excavation Plan and Appendices Corrective Action Plan Marshall Corrective Action Plan Closure Determination April 1, 2019 The Coal Ash Management Act (CAMA) provides three principal closure pathways: Option A: closure in a manner allowed for a high-risk site, such as excavation and disposal in a lined landfill Option B: closure with a cap-in-place system similar to the requirements for a municipal solid waste landfill for this option, there is a further requirement that upon full implementation of the closure plan, the groundwater must be in compliance with the 2L standard at the compliance boundary of the impoundment. Option C: closure in accordance with the federal CCR rule adopted by the EPA. After conducting a rigorous scientific review of Duke Energy’s proposals for Marshall, and conducting public listening sessions in impacted communities, DEQ has determined Option A is the only closure option that meets the requirements of Coal Ash Management Act to best protect public health and the environment. Coal ash must be excavated and moved to a lined landfill. DEQ's Coal Ash Impoundment Closure Determination (April 1, 2019) Preliminary Groundwater Flow and Transport Modeling (Fate Transport) Community Impact Analysis (NEBA) Comprehensive Site Assessment -- Report, Figures, Tables, and Appendices Public Comments – January 2019 Saturated Ash Considerations
