Feds file charges against Duke Energy for coal ash spills

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The News & Observer reports that nine federal charges have been filed against Duke Energy for coal ash spills into four of North Carolina's rivers.

Violations occurred at plants on the Dan, Neuse, Catawba and French Broad rivers. In addition, charges say Duke failed to maintain treatment system equipment at plants on the Dan and Cape Fear.

Duke said it has negotiated a settlement in which it would pay $68.2 million in fines and restitution and $34 million for community service and mitigation projects, The N&O reported. The settlement must be approved by a federal judge.

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Bob Brueckner

CCC Conservation Chair