### 13339 Hagers Ferry Road Huntersville, NC 28078-7929 McGuire Nuclear Complex - MG03A2 Phone: 980-875-5245 Fax: 980-875-4349 

# Order Summary Report 

# Analytical Laboratory

Order Number: J12120198 Project Name: Flex Fuel WW

L ab Contact: Jason C Perkins


### Date: 1/7/2013 Customer Address: 3195 Pine Hall Rd Customer Name(s): Bill K, Wayne C, Melonie M, and Tom J

Mailcode: Belews Steam Station Belews Creek, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348
Report Authorized By: (Signature)



### Program Comments: Please contact the Program Manager (Jason C Perkins) with any questions regarding this report.
Data Flags & Calculations: Any analytical tests or individual analytes within a test flagged with a Qualifier indicate a deviation from the method quality system or quality control requirement. The qualifier description is found at the end of the Certificate of Analysis (sample results) under the qualifiers heading. All results are reported on a dry weight basis unless otherwise noted. Subcontracted data included on the Duke Certificate of Analysis is to be used as information only. Certified vendor results can be found in the subcontracted lab final report. Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory subcontracts analyses to other vendor laboratories that have been qualified by Duke Energy to perform these analyses except where noted. Data Package: This data package includes analytical results that are applicable only to the samples described in this narrative. An estimation of the uncertainty of measurement for the results in the report is available upon request. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of the Analytical Laboratory. Please contact the Analytical laboratory with any questions. The order of individual sections within this report is as follows: Job Summary Report, Sample Identification, Technical Validation of Data Package, Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis, Analytical Laboratory QC Reports, Sub-contracted Laboratory Results, Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports & Documentation, Customer Database Entries, Test Case Narratives, Chain of Custody (COC)
Certification: The Analytical Laboratory holds the following State Certifications : North Carolina (DENR) Certificate #248, South Carolina (DHEC) Laboratory ID # 99005. Contact the Analytical Laboratory for definitive information about the certification status of specific methods.

## Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station Collection Date and Time Collected By Sample Description 2012026574 BELEWS 12-Dec-12 7:30 AM L. TURNER FGD Purge Eff 2012026575 BELEWS 13-Dec-12 7:35 AM L. TURNER EQ TANK 2012026576 BELEWS 13-Dec-12 7:40 AM L. TURNER BIOREACTOR 1 INF 2012026577 BELEWS 13-Dec-12 7:40 AM L. TURNER biOREACTOR 1 INF HG BLK 2012026578 BELEWS 13-Dec-12 7:45 AM L. TURNER BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 2012026579 BELEWS 13-Dec-12 7:45 AM L. TURNER BIOREACTOR 2 INF. HG BLANK 2012026580 BELEWS 13-Dec-12 7:50 AM L. TURNER BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 2012026581 BELEWS 13-Dec-12 7:50 AM L. TURNER BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. HG BLANK 2012026582 BELEWS 13-Dec-12 8:00 AM L. TURNER FILTER BLANK 9 Total Samples

### COC and .pdf report are in agreement with sample totals

and analyses (compliance programs and procedures). All Results are less than the laboratory reporting limits. All laboratory QA/QC requirements are acceptable. Yes No



# Technical Validation Review Checklist:

Yes No

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## Report Sections Included:

Job Summary Report Sub-contracted Laboratory Results Sample Identification Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports, & Documentation Technical Validation of Data Package Customer Database Entries Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis Analytical Laboratory QC Report Chain of Custody

Reviewed By: 

### DBA Account Date: 

### 1/7/2013 Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120198

2012026574 Collection Date: 12-Dec-12 7:30 AM 

### Site: FGD Purge Eff Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF INORGANIC IONS BY IC Bromide 130 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/21/2012 18:18 JAHERMA 5 50 Chloride 9100 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/21/2012 18:18 JAHERMA 100 1000 Sulfate 1100 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/21/2012 18:18 JAHERMA 100 1000 MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER Mercury (Hg) 164 ug/L EPA 245.1 12/20/2012 13:42 AGIBBS 5 100
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 13.8 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 13:20 MHH7131 0.05 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 272 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 09:54 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 4980 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 09:54 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) 140 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 09:54 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 1340 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 09:54 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 14.8 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 09:54 MHH7131 0.05 10
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 339 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/19/2012 14:30 KRICHAR 10 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) 228 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 14:59 KRICHAR 10 10 Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 14:59 KRICHAR 10 10 Chromium (Cr) 254 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 14:59 KRICHAR 10 10 Copper (Cu) 127 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 14:59 KRICHAR 10 10 Nickel (Ni) 279 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 14:59 KRICHAR 10 10 Selenium (Se) 2340 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 14:59 KRICHAR 10 10 Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 14:59 KRICHAR 10 10 Zinc (Zn) 269 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 14:59 KRICHAR 10 10 SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS TDS 25000 mg/L SM2540C 12/18/2012 16:15 TJA7067 100 1
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS TSS 4200 mg/L SM2540D 12/14/2012 10:10 TJA7067 250 1

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120198

2012026575 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:35 AM 

### Site: EQ TANK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER Mercury (Hg) 85.4 ug/L EPA 245.1 12/20/2012 13:44 AGIBBS 2.5 50
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 10.7 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 13:24 MHH7131 0.05 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 231 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:06 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 3870 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:06 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) 106 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:06 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 1100 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:06 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 11.8 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:06 MHH7131 0.05 10
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 182 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/19/2012 14:34 KRICHAR 10 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) 244 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Chromium (Cr) 221 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Copper (Cu) 137 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Nickel (Ni) 228 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Selenium (Se) 1840 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10 Zinc (Zn) 247 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:02 KRICHAR 10 10



### 2012026576 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:40 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 2.87 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 13:28 MHH7131 0.05 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 210 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:02 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 3230 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:02 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) < 0.1 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:02 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 993 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:02 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 3.00 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:02 MHH7131 0.05 10

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120198

2012026576 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:40 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 91.6 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/19/2012 14:37 KRICHAR 10 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Nickel (Ni) 18.8 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Selenium (Se) 90.3 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:06 KRICHAR 10 10 SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C



### 2012026577 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:40 AM 

### Site: biOREACTOR 1 INF HG BLK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND



### 2012026578 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:45 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 2.71 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 13:32 MHH7131 0.05 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 203 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:10 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 3160 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:10 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) 0.249 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:10 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 964 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:10 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 2.80 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:10 MHH7131 0.05 10

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120198

2012026578 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:45 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 20.8 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/19/2012 14:40 KRICHAR 10 10
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Selenium (Se) 30.8 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:09 KRICHAR 10 10 SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C



### 2012026579 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:45 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. HG BLANK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND



### 2012026580 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:50 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF INORGANIC IONS BY IC Bromide 97 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/21/2012 18:37 JAHERMA 5 50 Chloride 7100 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/21/2012 18:37 JAHERMA 100 1000 Sulfate 1500 mg/L EPA 300.0 12/21/2012 18:37 JAHERMA 100 1000 MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 2.04 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 13:36 MHH7131 0.05 10

# Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J12120198

2012026580 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:50 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP Boron (B) 202 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:14 MHH7131 0.5 10 Calcium (Ca) 3180 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:14 MHH7131 0.1 10 Iron (Fe) < 0.1 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:14 MHH7131 0.1 10 Magnesium (Mg) 939 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:14 MHH7131 0.05 10 Manganese (Mn) 2.07 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 10:14 MHH7131 0.05 10
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 8.29 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/19/2012 14:43 KRICHAR 5 5
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS Arsenic (As) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 5 5 Cadmium (Cd) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 5 5 Chromium (Cr) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 5 5 Copper (Cu) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 5 5 Nickel (Ni) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 5 5 Selenium (Se) 11.8 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 5 5 Silver (Ag) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 5 5 Zinc (Zn) < 5 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/20/2012 15:13 KRICHAR 5 5 SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C



### 2012026581 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 7:50 AM 

### Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. HG BLANK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC) Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND



### 2012026582 Collection Date: 13-Dec-12 8:00 AM 

### Site: FILTER BLANK Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result 

### Sample #:

Analyst DF DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP Manganese (Mn) 0.029 mg/L EPA 200.7 01/02/2013 12:37 MHH7131 0.005 1
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS Selenium (Se) 1.22 ug/L EPA 200.8 12/19/2012 10:57 KRICHAR 1 13958 6 th Ave NW • Seattle, WA 98107 • T: 206

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- 6017 • www.brooksrand.com • brl@brooksrand.com 

### December 29, 2012 Duke Energy ATTN : Jay Perkins Scientific Support

- Laboratory 13339 Hagers Ferry Road Huntersville NC 28078 jcperkins@duke

- energy.com labcustomer@duke

- energy.com

RE: Project DUK

- HV1 201 Client P roject : J12120198 Dear Mr. Perkins, O n December 14 , 2012 , Brooks Rand Labs ( BRL ) received three (3 ) wastewater samples and t hree (3 ) associated field blanks

. An aliquot was removed from each sample bottle and filtered into a separate container designed for dissolved mercury (Hg) analysis. The sample volume from the original container was logged

- in for to tal Hg analysis. All samples were received, prepared, analyzed, and stored according to BRL SOPs and EPA methodology. Data used for regulatory purposes has a 24 hour filtration holding time requirement. Non

regulatory purposed data has a 48 hour filtration holding time. The samples were received within the 48 hour filtration requirement. The results were blank

- corrected as described in the calculations section of the relevant SOP and may have been evaluated using reporting limits that have been adjusted to account for sample aliquot size. Please refer to the Sample Results page for sample

- specific MDLs, MRLs, and other de tails. The analysis of continuing calibration blanks CCB1, CCB3, and CCB6 were slightly elevated. These CCBs did not bracket the analysis of client samples however and no further corrective action was necessary. Aside from concentration qualifiers, all data was reported without further qualification and all associated quality control sample results met the acceptance criteria. BRL, an accredited laboratory, certifies the reported results of all analyses for which BRL is NELAP accredited meet all NELAP requirements. For more details , see the Report Information page of the report. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this report. Sincerely,

Tiffany Stilwater Project Manager tiffany@brooksrand.comProject ID: DUK-HV1201

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### Definition of Data Qualifiers

(Effective 9/23/09) 

### Laboratory Accreditation BRL is accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) through the State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Laboratories (E87982) and is certified to perform many environmental analyses. BRL is also certified by many other states to perform environmental analyses. For a current list of our accreditations /certifications, please visit our website at <http://www.brooksrand.com/default.asp?contentID=586>. Results reported relate only to the samples listed in the report. 

# Report Information

BLK BRL BS CAL CCV
CRM D DUP ICV MSD ND NR PS REC RPD RSD SCV SOP method blank Brooks Rand Labs laboratory fortified blank calibration standard continuing calibration verification
certified reference material dissolved fraction duplicate initial calibration verification matrix spike duplicate non-detect non-reportable post preparation spike percent recovery relative percent difference relative standard deviation secondary calibration verification standard operating procedure MDL MRL MS

method detection limit method reporting limit matrix spike

SRM T COC

standard reference material total recoverable fraction chain of custody record 

### Common Abbreviations

These qualifiers are based on those previously utilized by Brooks Rand Labs, those found in the EPA SOW ILM03.0, Exhibit B, Section III, pg. B-18, and the USEPA Contract Laboratory Program National Functional Guidelines for Inorganic Superfund Data Review; USEPA; January 2010. These supersede all previous qualifiers ever employed by BRL. Detected by the instrument, the result is > the MDL but ≤ the MRL. Result is reported and considered an estimate. B E An estimated value due to the presence of interferences. A full explanation is presented in the narrative. H Holding time and/or preservation requirements not met. Result is estimated. J Estimated value. A full explanation is presented in the narrative. J-M Duplicate precision (RPD) for associated QC sample was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated. J-N Spike recovery for associated QC sample was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated. M Duplicate precision (RPD) was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated. N Spike recovery was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated. R Rejected, unusable value. A full explanation is presented in the narrative. U Result is ≤ the MDL or client requested reporting limit (CRRL). Result reported as the MDL or CRRL. X Result is not BLK-corrected and is within 10x the absolute value of the highest detectable BLK in the batch. Result is estimated. 

### Field Quality Control Samples Please be notified that certain EPA methods require the collection of field quality control samples of an appropriate type and frequency; failure to do so is considered a deviation from some methods and for compliance purposes should only be done with the approval of regulatory authorities. Please see the specific EPA methods for details regarding required field quality control samples.

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# Sample Information

Report Matrix Type Received Sampled Sample Lab ID 1250031-01 BioReactor 1 Inf 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Sample Influent 1250031-02 BioReactor 1 Inf 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Sample Influent 1250031-03 BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Field Blank DIW 1250031-04 BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Field Blank DIW 1250031-05 BioReactor 2 Inf 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Sample Influent 1250031-06 BioReactor 2 Inf 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Sample Influent 1250031-07 BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Field Blank DIW 1250031-08 BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Field Blank DIW 1250031-09 BioReactor 2 Eff 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Sample Effluent 1250031-10 BioReactor 2 Eff 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Sample Effluent 1250031-11 BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Field Blank DIW 1250031-12 BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk 12/12/2012 12/14/2012 Field Blank DIW 

# Batch Summary

Analyte Prepared Analyzed Sequence Batch Lab Matrix Method B122396 12/19/2012 12/21/2012 1200954 Water EPA 1631 Hg

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# Sample Results

Sample Sequence Result MDL MRL Unit Batch

Qualifier Analyte Basis

Report Matrix BioReactor 1 Inf 61.1 T 1200954 B122396 Influent 10.1 3.79 1250031-01 Hg ng/L 18.3 D 1200954 B122396 Influent 2.02 0.76 1250031-02 Hg ng/L

BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 0.16 T B 1200954 B122396 DIW 0.40 0.15 1250031-03 Hg ng/L 0.16 D U 1200954 B122396 DIW 0.42 0.16 1250031-04 Hg ng/L

BioReactor 2 Eff 4.30 T 1200954 B122396 Ef fluent 0.39 0.15 1250031-09 Hg ng/L 0.98 D 1200954 B122396 Effluent 0.39 0.15 1250031-10 Hg ng/L

BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk 0.15 T U 1200954 B122396 DIW 0.41 0.15 1250031-11 Hg ng/L 0.16 D U 1200954 B122396 DIW 0.42 0.16 1250031-12 Hg ng/L

BioReactor 2 Inf 17.4 T 1200954 B122396 Influent 1.01 0.38 1250031-05 Hg ng/L 2.64 D 1200954 B122396 Influent 0.40 0.15 1250031-06 Hg ng/L

BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 0.15 T U 1200954 B122396 DIW 0.41 0.15 1250031-07 Hg ng/L 0.15 D U 1200954 B122396 DIW 0.40 0.15 1250031-08 Hg ng/L

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# Accuracy & Precision Summary

Batch: B122396

Analyte Result Units Native Spike REC & Limits RPD & Limits Method: EPA

1631 Lab Matrix: Water

Sample Certified Reference Material (1249026, NIST 1641d 1000x dilution) B122396-SRM1 15.68 101% ng/L 85-115 Hg 15.84

Matrix Spike (1250016-01) B122396-MS2 11.88 91% ng/L 71-125 Hg 12.14

1.29

Matrix Spike Duplicate (1250016-01) B122396-MSD2 11.89 86% ng/L 71-125 245% Hg 11.55

1.29

Matrix Spike (1250030-01) B122396-MS3 505.1 92% ng/L 71-125 Hg 539.5

72.93

Matrix Spike Duplicate (1250030-01) B122396-MSD3 505.1 98% ng/L 71-125 245% Hg 567.7

72.93

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# Method Blanks & Reporting Limits

Batch: B122396
Method: EPA

1631 Matrix: Water Analyte: Hg Result Units Sample B122396-BLK1 ng/L -0.02 B122396-BLK2 ng/L -0.04 B122396-BLK3 ng/L -0.03 B122396-BLK4 ng/L -0.03 MDL: 0.15 Average: -0.03 Standard Deviation: 0.01 Limit: 0.10 Limit: 0.50 MRL: 0.41

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# Instrument Calibration

Sequence: 1200954 Method: EPA 1631 Instrument: THG-06(MerxT) Date: 12/21/2012 Total Mercury and Mercury Speciation by CVAFS

Analyte: Hg REC & Limits Result True Value Lab ID Units 1200954-IBL1 8.24 pg of Hg 1200954-IBL2 8.54 pg of Hg 1200954-IBL3 8.31 pg of Hg 1200954-IBL4 8.69 pg of Hg 1200954-CAL1 10.00 10.49 pg of Hg 105% 1200954-CAL2 25.00 25.58 pg of Hg 102% 1200954-CAL3 100.0 101.3 pg of Hg 101% 1200954-CAL4 500.0 490.8 pg of Hg 98% 1200954-CAL5 2500 2476 pg of Hg 99% 1200954-CAL6 10000 9486 pg of Hg 95% 1200954-ICV1 1568 1584 pg of Hg 101% 85-115 1200954-CCB1 10.3 pg of Hg 1200954-CCV1 500.0 492.7 pg of Hg 99% 77-123 1200954-CCB2 9.98 pg of Hg 1200954-CCB3 10.4 pg of Hg 1200954-CCB4 9.18 pg of Hg 1200954-CCV2 500.0 494.2 pg of Hg 99% 77-123 1200954-CCB5 8.97 pg of Hg 1200954-CCV3 500.0 490.6 pg of Hg 98% 77-123 1200954-CCB6 10.8 pg of Hg 1200954-CCV4 500.0 489.0 pg of Hg 98% 77-123 1200954-CCB7 8.34 pg of Hg 1200954-CCV5 500.0 484.3 pg of Hg 97% 77-123 1200954-CCB8 7.82 pg of Hg 1200954-CCV6 500.0 483.7 pg of Hg 97% 77-123 1200954-CCB9 6.67 pg of Hg 1200954-CCV7 500.0 483.3 pg of Hg 97% 77-123 1200954-CCBA 6.93 pg of Hg 1200954-CCV8 500.0 478.7 pg of Hg 96% 77-123 1200954-CCBB 6.60 pg of Hg 1200954-CCV9 500.0 480.3 pg of Hg 96% 77-123 1200954-CCBC 7.40 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVA 500.0 480.0 pg of Hg 96% 77-123 1200954-CCBD 5.20 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVB 500.0 480.7 pg of Hg 96% 77-123 1200954-CCBE 5.37 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVC 500.0 483.4 pg of Hg 97% 77-123 1200954-CCBF 7.00 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVD 500.0 487.7 pg of Hg 98% 77-123 1200954-CCBG 6.56 pg of Hg

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# Instrument Calibration

Sequence: 1200954 Method: EPA 1631 Instrument: THG-06(MerxT) Date: 12/21/2012 Total Mercury and Mercury Speciation by CVAFS

Analyte: Hg REC & Limits Result True Value Lab ID Units 1200954-CCVE 500.0 487.5 pg of Hg 97% 77-123 1200954-CCBH 6.30 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVF 500.0 494.4 pg of Hg 99% 77-123 1200954-CCBI 8.34 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVG 500.0 501.2 pg of Hg 100% 77-123 1200954-CCBJ 8.30 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVH 500.0 491.3 pg of Hg 98% 77-123 1200954-CCBK 8.77 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVI 500.0 490.8 pg of Hg 98% 77-123 1200954-CCBL 8.05 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVJ 500.0 480.2 pg of Hg 96% 77-123 1200954-CCBM 6.68 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVK 500.0 476.3 pg of Hg 95% 77-123 1200954-CCBN 6.40 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVL 500.0 479.9 pg of Hg 96% 77-123 1200954-CCBO 8.78 pg of Hg 1200954-CCVM 500.0 443.9 pg of Hg 89% 77-123 1200954-CCBP 8.26 pg of Hg

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# Sample Containers

Lab ID: 1250031-01 Report Matrix: Influent Sample Type : Sample Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71666330 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-02 Report Matrix: Influent Sample Type: Sample Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71691270 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-03 Report Matrix: DIW Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71666330 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-04 Report Matrix: DIW Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71691270 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-05 Report Matrix: Influent Sample Type: Sample Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71666330 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-06 Report Matrix: Influent Sample Type: Sample Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71691270 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

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# Sample Containers

Lab ID: 1250031-07 Report Matrix: DIW Sample Type : Field Blank Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71666330 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-08 Report Matrix: DIW Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71691270 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-09 Report Matrix: Effluent Sample Type: Sample Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71666330 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-10 Report Matrix: Effluent Sample Type: Sample Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71691270 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-11 Report Matrix: DIW Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71666330 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 500 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

Lab ID: 1250031-12 Report Matrix: DIW Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 12/14/2012 Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk Collected: 12/12/2012
Ship. Cont. pH P-Lot Preservation Lot Size Container Des A 71691270 10 Cooler 2

none n/a 250 mL Bottle FLPE Hg-T

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# Shipping Containers

Cooler 2
Tracking No: 535305196843 via FedEx Temperature: 0.2 °C Coolant Type: Ice Description: Default Cooler Damaged in transit? No Returned to client? No Custody seals present? No Custody seals intact? No COC present? Yes Received: December 14, 2012 9:00

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## December 1 9 , 201 2

Jay Perkins Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 875-5 245 Project: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel) - WW (LIMS #J12120198)

Dear Mr. Perkins, Attached is the report associated with four (4 ) aqueous samples submitted for selenium speciation on December 13 , 2012. The samples were received in a sealed cooler at-0.2 ° C on December 14 , 2012

. Selenium speciation analysis was performed via ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS). Any issues associated with the analysis are addressed in the following report. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,

Russell Gerads Vice President Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

## Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Report prepared for: Jay Perkins Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 Project: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel) - WW (LIMS #J121201 9 8 )

December 1 9 , 2012

1. Sample Reception Four (4 ) aqueous samples in125mL HDPE bottles (provided by Applied Speciation and Consulting) were submitted for selenium speciation analysis on December 1 3 , 2012. The samples were received on December 1 4 , 201 2 in a sealed container at -0.2°C. The samples were received in a laminar flow clean hood, void of trace metals contamination and ultra-violet radiation, and were designated discrete sample identifiers. An aliquot of each sample was filtered (0.45μm) and each filtrate w as stored in a secure, monitored cryofreezer (maintained at a temperature of -80 o 

## C) until selenium speciation analysis could be performed via ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS).

2. Sample Preparation All sample preparation is performed in laminar flow clean hoods known to be free from trace metals contamination. All applied water for dilutions and sample preservatives are monitored for contamination to account for any biases associated with the sample results. Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC -ICP-DRC

- MS Prior to analysis, an aliquot of each sample was filtered with a syringe filter (0.45μm) and injected directly into an autosampler vial. No further sample preparation was performed as any chemical alteration of a sample may shift the equilibrium of the system, resulting in changes in speciation ratios.

3. Sample Analysis All sample analysis is preceded by a minimum of a five-point calibration curve spanning the entire concentration range of interest. Calibration curves are performed at the beginning of

## each analytical day. All calibration curves, associated with each species of interest, are

standardized by linear regression resulting in a response factor. All sample results are instrument blank corrected to account for any operational biases associated with the analytical platform. Prior to sample analysis, all calibration curves are verified using second source standard s which are identified as initial calibration verification standards (ICV). Ongoing instrument performance is identified by the analysis of continuing calibration verification standards (CCV) and continuing calibration blanks (CCB) at a minimum interval of every ten analytical runs. Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC -ICP-DRC

- MS Eachsample for selenium speciation analysis w as analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS) on December 14 , 2012

. Analiquot of each sample is injected onto an anion exchange column and mobilized by a basic (pH > 7) gradient. The eluting selenium species are then introduced into a radio frequency (RF) plasma where energy-transfer processes cause desolvation, atomization, and ionization. The ions are extracted from the plasma through a differentially-pumped vacuum interface and travel through a pressurized chamber (DRC) containing a reaction gas which preferentially reacts with interfering ions of the same target mass to charge ratios (m/z). A solid-state detector detects ions transmitted through the mass analyzer and the resulting current is processed by a data handling system. Retention times for each eluting species are compared to known standards for species identification.

4. Analytical Issues The overall analyses went well and no significant analytical issues were encountered. All quality control parameters associated with the samples were within acceptance limits. The estimated method detection limits (eMDLs) for selenite, selenate, and selenocyanate are generated from replicate analyses of the lowest standard in the calibration curve. Not all selenium species are present in preparation blanks; therefore, eMDL calculations based on preparation blanks are artificially biased low. The eMDL for methylseleninic acid and selenomethionine is calculated from the average eMDL of selenite, selenate, and selenocyanate. The calibration does not contain methylseleninic acid or selenomethionine due to impurities in these standards which would bias the results for other selenium species.

## If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Russell Gerads Vice President Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

### Sample Results

Sample ID Se(IV) Se(VI) SeCN MeSe(IV) SeMe Unknown Se Species (n) FGD Purge Eff 262 51.1 2.00 2.82 ND (<0.83) 9.13 (2) BioReactor 1 Inf 109 210 ND (<0.16) 8.58 ND (<0.21) 3.27 (1) BioReactor 2 Inf 16.4 13.8 ND (<0.16) 0.69 ND (<0.21) 0 (0) BioReactor 2 Eff 0.27 ND (<0.29) ND (<0.16) ND (<0.21) ND (<0.21) 0 (0) All results reflect the applied dilution and are reported in μg/L ND = Not detected at the applied dilution SeCN = Selenocyanate MeSe(IV) = Methylseleninic acid SeMe = Selenomethionine Unknown Se Species = Total concentration of all unknown Se species observed by IC-ICP-MS Report Generated by: Russell Gerads Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy Project Name: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel) - WW

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: December 19, 2012 LIMS #J12120198

### Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 50x eMDL 200x Se(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.003 0.17 0.70 Se(VI) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.006 0.29 1.2 SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.003 0.16 0.63 MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.21 0.83 SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.21 0.83 eMDL = Estimated Method Detection Limit *Please see narrative regarding eMDL calculations
Quality Control Summary - Certified Reference Materials Analyte (μg/L) CRM True Value Result Recovery Se(IV) LCS 9.57 10.09 105.4 Se(VI) LCS 9.48 9.58 101.0 SeCN LCS 8.92 9.00 100.9 MeSe(IV) LCS 6.47 6.58 101.7 SeMe LCS 9.32 9.54 102.4 Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy Project Name: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel) - WW

Contact: Jay Perkins LIMS #J12120198 Date: December 19, 2012 Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

### Quality Control Summary - Matrix Duplicates

Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Rep 1 Rep 2 Mean RPD Se(IV) Batch QC 0.26 0.22 0.24 14.8 Se(VI) Batch QC ND (<0.29) ND (<0.29) NC NC SeCN Batch QC ND (<0.16) ND (<0.16) NC NC MeSe(IV) Batch QC ND (<0.21) ND (<0.21) NC NC SeMe Batch QC ND (<0.21) ND (<0.21) NC NC ND = Not detected at the applied dilution NC = Value was not calculated due to one or more concentrations below the eMDL

Quality Control Summary - Matrix Spike/ Matrix Spike Duplicate Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Spike Conc MS Result Recovery Spike Conc MSD Result Recovery RPD Se(IV) Batch QC 278.0 297.2 106.8 278.0 294.9 106.0 0.8 Se(VI) Batch QC 252.3 268.0 106.2 252.3 254.4 100.9 5.2 SeCN Batch QC 228.8 232.5 101.6 228.8 225.3 98.5 3.2 Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy Project Name: Belews Creek (Flex Fuel) - WW

Contact: Jay Perkins LIMS #J12120198 Date: December 19, 2012 Report Generated by: Russell Gerads