NCS000573_Inspection Report_20221028

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Governor
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Secretary
BRIAN WRENN of (IXAM
Director NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 28, 2022
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
Attention: Lori Tollie
PO Box 1006
City, State zip
Attention: Brenda Johnson
3195 Pine Hall Road
Belews Creek, North Carolina 27009
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
NPDES Certificate of Coverage — NCS000573
Stokes County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Tollie,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection we conducted at the Belews Creek Steam Station on October 28, 2022. Please note
that in the stormwater inspection report summary we ask that you submit ROS applications,
change the sampling protocol at outlets 16 and 17, and resume tier status for Zinc and Copper at
affected outlets.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by E-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
rTamera Ep n, PE
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336-776-9800

Permit: NCS000573
SOC:
County: Stokes
Region: Winston-Salem
Contact Person: Lori Tollie
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 08/20/20 Expiration: 01/31/22 Owner: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Belews Creek Steam Station
3195 Pine Hall Rd
Title:
Belews Creek NC 27009
Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
The station is located on Belews Lake at NC County Road 1908 approximately 6 miles east of Walnut Cove in Stokes County near
Winston-Salem, NC.
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/13/2022 Entry Time 03:10PM
Primary Inspector: Lily C Kay
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 05MI'M
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCS000573 Owner - Facility: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
Inspection Date: 10/13/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This inspection was conducted in response to the reissuance of this individual industrial permit. The Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and related documentation was complete including employee training records, monitoring
records, and the annual certification. Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and documented. Analytical monitoring
has been conducted and the facility is in Tier III status for Copper and Zinc at outfalls 3 through 6. Discharges from outfalls
15 through 17 have been comingled with lake water at the outfall and the facility needs to change the sampling practice at
these outfalls to capture only the stormwater. The facility has also requested to have outfall 3 represent 3 through 6 and 15
to represent 15 through 17, but a formal application must be received before this request can be processed. If you have
questions, contact me at Lily. [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].
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Permit: NCS000573 Owner - Facility: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
Inspection Date: 10/13/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and related documentation was complete
including employee training records, monitoring records, and the annual certification.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and documented.
Analytical Monitorinq Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring has been conducted and the facility is in Tier III status for Cogoer and
Zinc at outfalls 3 through 6.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Discharges from outfalls 15 through 17 have been comingled with lake water at the outfall and
the facility needs to change the sampling practice at these outfalls to capture only the
stormwater. The facility has also requested to have outfall 3 represent 3 through 6 and 15 to
represent 15 through 17, but a formal application must be received before this request can be
processed.
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