More subpoenas issued over Duke Energy’s ash
Source: Charlotte Observer
A federal criminal investigation surrounding Duke Energy’s Feb. 2 spill of coal ash on the Dan River appears to be broadening to other Duke power plants.
The investigation subpoenaed the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Tuesday for records related to all 14 of Duke’s active and retired coal-fired plants.
Duke confirmed that it too received a subpoena Wednesday. The company would not characterize what it sought.
DENR was ordered to produce documents related to wastewater discharge permits, enforcement actions, sampling results and the four lawsuits the state filed against Duke last year over its ash handling.
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