N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INTENT TO ISSUE NPDES WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT #NC0004961 Public comment or objection to the draft permit is invited. All comments received by February 13, 2026, 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 Renewal of its NPDES wastewater permit (NC0004961) for Riverbend Steam Station, 175 Steam Plant Road, Mount Holly, Gaston County. The facility discharges treated groundwater to Catawba River in the Catawba River basin. Some parameters are water quality limited. This discharge may affect future allocations in this portion of the Catawba River basin. Location of Outfall 002A: Latitude: 35°21'55.44" Longitude: 80°58'10.92" Draft permit availability: The draft wastewater permit and related documents are available online at: https://deq.nc.gov/public-notices-hearings. Printed copies of the draft permit and related documents may be reviewed at the department's Mooresville Regional Office. To make an appointment to review the documents, please call 704-663-1699. How to submit comments: Public comment on the draft modification should be mailed to: Wastewater Permitting 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 "Riverbend" in the email's subject line. January 14 2026 LWLM0436215