RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - The committee responsible for reviewing coal combustion residuals surface impoundment classifications and closure plans and making recommendations on rules related to managing coal combustion residuals has scheduled its first meeting for November 14.

The nine-member commission's initial gathering will be an orientation session focusing on the legal requirements, business logistics and coal ash subject matter for the new commission and staff.

The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. in the Friday Center in Chapel Hill.
 

AGENDA:

9:00 a.m.               Swearing In of Commissioners                                                     

9:15 a.m.               Welcome and Introductions of Commissioners & Staff           

9:30 a.m.               Ethics Requirements, Open Meeting Law & Public Records       

9:50 a.m.               Update on Office Operations                                                      

10:00 a.m.             Communications & Media                                                            

10:15 a.m.             Overview of Coal Ash Legislation Requirements &  Responsibilities of the Commission                                              

11:15 a.m.             Break

11:30 a.m.             Overview of Coal Ash Production & Storage;  Coal Ash Storage Facilities – location and status Water & Natural Resources,
                                                                                                     

12:30 p.m.             Working Lunch

                                                                        
12:45 p.m.             State and Federal Roles & Regulation regarding Coal Ash        


1:30 p.m.               Dam Safety and Risks                                                              

2:00 p.m.               Risks to groundwater near sites                                                 

2:30 p.m.               Unauthorized Surface Water Discharges                                     

3:00 p.m.               Disposal options                                                                            

3:30 p.m.               Adjourn