On the news tonight they are saying that it will cost Duke At least 70 million to clean up what can be cleaned up of the spill, and relocate 30+ other holding pits to new lined pits away from any waterways. IMO, they should be fined an equal amount, and the utility commissions should not allow any rate increases that would offset Duke's costs. Let it be a lesson for Duke, and its stockholders to not place profits ahead of the cost of doing what is necessary to protect the environment. I don't think that anyone has an inkling of an idea as to what the far-reaching effects of this spill will have om the waters, fish, and human physiological consequences. It may be many decades before all the, now hidden, effects become apparent. All I can say is, it's one mell-of-a-hess that didn't have to happen; and the blame rests on Duke and NCDENR for being complicit in their responsibilities to the welfare of the public. B-