PUBLIC NOTICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0003417
Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by August 11, 2025, will be considered in the final determination regarding permit issuance and permit provisions.
PERMIT APPLICATION
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, 526 South Church St., Charlotte, N.C., has applied for a Major Modification of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0003417) for the H.F. Lee Energy Complex, 1199 Black Jack Church Rd., Goldsboro, Wayne County. The facility discharges industrial wastewater, groundwater, and stormwater to the Neuse River in the Neuse River Basin. Some parameters are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Neuse River Basin.
Outfall locations:
Outfall 001: Latitude 35°22’16”, Longitude 78°04’09”
Outfall 002: Latitude 35°22.09”, Longitude 78°05.06”
Outfall 002A: Latitude 35°22’18”, Longitude 78°03’54”
Outfall 010: Latitude 35°22.96”, Longitude 78°04.65”
Draft permit availability:
The draft wastewater Major Modification and related documents are available online at: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings. Printed copies may be reviewed at the department’s Washington Regional Office. To make an appointment, please call (252) 948-3939.
How to submit comments:
Public comment on the draft modification should be mailed to:
NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES Permitting Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Public comments may also be submitted by email to: publiccomments@deq.nc.gov. Please be sure to include “Lee” in the email’s subject line.
Public Notice will run in the Goldsboro News-Argus on 7/9/25.