HomeMy WebLinkAboutCape Fear Steam Station (5)h4?p Progress Energy
May 15, 2012
Mr Matt Matthews
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject- Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc
Storm Water Permitting Proposal
Example — Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant
Working Draft Permit No NCS000550
Dear Mr Matthews
As a follow up to our recent discussions and meetings regarding the Division of Water Quality's
(DWQ) draft NPDES individual storm water permitting approach, Progress Energy (PE) is
providing the following summary comments Specific comments are included on the enclosed
marked -up copy of the working draft permit.
a As the NPDES storm water program has evolved since the institution of section 402(p) of
the Clean Water Act, the permitting of regulated storm water discharges has evolved as
well The first activities involved the compilation of permit applications that enabled
dischargers of storm water associated with industrial activity to be covered by the NPDES
program From that activity various aspects of permit requirements were developed with
emphasis appropriately directed towards pollution prevention and reliance on BMPs to
cost effectively control or prevent pollutant interaction with storm water discharges The
initial permitting efforts required the development of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) which emphasizes BMPs The next permitting phase added qualitative
monitoring of the outfalls These qualitative monitoring requirements were generally visual
observations of the storm water discharges to determine the effectiveness of the BMPs
Given the success of the SWPPPs and the qualitative monitoring, the next logical step in
the permitting process is to initiate limited quantitative monitoring, where needed, while
still relying on the fundamental storm water control concepts of BMPs and qualitative
monitoring This next logical step is also influenced by the understanding that the most
contaminated storm water streams at steam electric power plants are collected, often
intermingled with wastewater streams, and permitted and treated as per regulations in
categorical low volume treatment systems, and/or ash ponds or coal pile runoff treatment
units
Generally, PE endorses this next logical phase of requirements in storm water permitting
b As a general indicator of pollution in storm water discharges from coal-fired power plants,
PE supports semi-annual quantitative monitoring -for TSS and pH from representative
outfalls
Progress E mgy Ser ice Company, LLC
Matthews Page 2 May 15, 2012
C. Also PE supports permit requirements for semi-annual quantitative monitoring at
representative outfalls for any parameter associated with our storm water discharges if
there is an indication of in -stream impairment for that parameter Monitoring should be
discontinued following hkio consecutive results be!o:;' an appropriate benchmark
d PE cannot support monitoring for mercury at our storm water outfalls based on a 303(d)
listing that has been imposed without fish tissue data or water column data directly
supporting the listing In fact, PE has twice submitted extensive comments and data
demonstrating the fish tissue and water column values at certain of our sites are below all
thresholds of concern The DWQ/DAQ joint effort to establish a TMDL for mercury has
shown that the mercury in fish tissue is not a result of continuous wastewater discharges,
much less the result of storm water discharges at power plants_ It has been stated by
DWQ that air emissions from NC utilities are responsible for much less than half (16%) of
the mercury in NC surface waters This joint effort has also shown that, with the
scheduled retirements and upgrades to our facilities, utility air emissions in NC are
appropriately controlled Additionally, staff from the DWQ has indicated in presentations
to the EMC and in their recent TMDL efforts that storm water is not a factor in the mercury
TMDL process
e PE supports semi-annual qualitative monitoring at representative outfalls for all of our
coal-fired power plants that are active This monitoring will involve assessing the storm
water discharges for color, odor, clarity, floating solids, foam, oil sheen, indications of
erosion or other indications of storm water pollution
f PE supports implementation of SWPPPs that reflect reasonable efforts and EPA
guidance There are certain aspects of the proposed SWPPPs that PE questions
Comments on the proposed SWPPPS are presented on the attached marked up
document
PE believes that NPDES storm water permits with the conditions outlined above are consistent
with permitting approaches for steam electric facilities in other states, and are appropriate and
reasonable given the substantial data available on the health of receiving waters where our
facilities have operated for decades Such conditions are also sufficient to meet regulatory
requirements
PE would also support the development of a NPDES General Permit for steam electric facilities
provided that it adheres to the conditions expressed above PE believes that this approach
could be efficient and cost effective for both DWQ and permittees, especially during the permit
renewal process.
We certainly appreciate the opportunity to work with you and your staff.
Please contact me at 919-546-5286 or fred holt@pgnmail com if you have any questions or
need any additional information
yre,nereHolt
Supervisor, Environmental Services
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Enclosure
Permit No. NCS000550
PART I INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: INDIVIDUAL PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity.
Such discharges shall be controlled, limited and monitored as specified in this permit.
If industrial materials and activities are not exposed to precipitation or runoff as described
in 40 CFR §122 26(g), the facility may qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES
stormwater discharge permit requirements. Any owner or'operator wishing to obtain a No
Exposure Exclusion must submit a No Exposure Certification Notice of Intent (NOI) form to
the Division; must receive approval by the Division; must maintain no exposure conditions
unless authorized to discharge under a valid NPDES;stormwater permit; and must recertify
the No Exposure Exclusion annually. Y l
SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES _
Until this permit expires or is modifiecl;.or revoked, the permittee is authorized to discharge
stormwater to the surface water:s'"of%"North"Carolina or separate storm sewer system that
has been adequately treated -and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this permit. All stormwatendischarges sMall be in accordance with the conditions of this
permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or
approval. The stormwater discharges allowed by this permit shall not cause or contribute
to violations of Water Quality Standards.
This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
Part 1 Page 1 of 2
Summary of Comments on Microsoft Word -
NCS000550_d raftperm it_rev2012. docx
Paye: 4
it,Number: 1 Author Sub;ect: Inserted Text Date- 5/15/2012 12.12:05 PM
associated with industrial activity
fTlNumber: 2 Author, Subbed, Inserted Text Date: 4/24/2012 3.00:53 PM
LJ storm water not associated with industrial activity,
Permit No. NCS000550
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR
PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The permittee shall develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SPPP). The SPPP shall be maintained on site unless exempted from this requirement by
the Division. The 1PnP is public infvrmatlon in accordance with Part iil, Standard
Conditions, Section E, paragraph 3 of this permit. The SPPP shall include, at a minimum,
the following items:
1. Site Overview. The Site Overview shall provide -a description of the physical facility
and the potential pollutant sources that may be;expected to contribute to
contamination of stormwater discharges. The Site'Overview'shall contain the
following: a
(a) A general location map (USGS quadrangle_inap or appropriately drafted equivalent
map), showing the facility's locatiQglin relation to transportation routes and surface
waters; the name of the receiving waters to which the stormwater outfalls
discharge, or if the discharge is`to a municipal separate storm sewer system, the
name of the municipality.and the,ultimate receiving waters; and accurate latitude
and longitude of the points'of�stormwater discharge associated with industrial
activity. The general locatiorirnap (or alternatively the site map) shall identify
whether any receiving waters are impaired (on the state's 303(d) list of impaired
waters) or if the site islocated in a watershed for which a TMDL has been
established, and what fhe parameters of concern are.
(b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities,
outdoor process areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and
waste disposal practices. A narrative description of the potential pollutants that
could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge from each outfall.
(c) A site map drawn ....fr.,.
-s'e ten to clearly depict: , e site-property�oundary;
the stormwater discharge outfalls;
wetlands, igiustrial activity areas (including storage of mat als, disposal areas,
process areas, loading and unloading areas, and haul roads), 5IKI-e topography and
hntsheel all drainage features and structures, drainage area boundaries and
total contributing area for each outfall; direction of flow in each drainage area;
industrial activities occurring in each drainage area; buildings; stormwater Best
Management Practices (BMPs); and impervious surfaces. The site map must
indicate the percentage of each drainage area that is impervious, and the site map
must include a graphic scale indication and north arrow.
Part II Page 1 of 11
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UNumber• 1 Author: Subject: Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1:30:03 PM
Number, 2 Author: Subject: Highlight Date 4/24/2012 3 03 12 PM
This is a new requirement and an example of increased burden without commensurate benefit.
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Number. 3 Author: Subject: Highlight Date, 5/15/2012 130.18 PM
Number- 4 Author, Subject: Inserted Text Date. 4/27/2012 9 41 23 AM
Mi all receiving waters for the applicable storm water discharges
Number: 5 Author: Subject: Cross -Out Date. 4/27/2012 9.45.37 AM
drainage area requirements found in this section should suffice Total site topography and finished grade is burdensome and is not
supported by EPA MSGP or guidance
Permit No. NCS000550
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pis -firing the previous three (3) years
and any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill :rnpacts.
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of
non-stormwater discharges. The permittee shall re -certify annually that the
stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater
discharges. The certification statement will be signed in accordance with the
requirements found in Part III, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 3.
2. Stormwater Management Strategy. The Stormwater Management Strategy shall
contain a narrative description of the materials management practices employed which
control or minimize the stormwater exposure of significant materials, including
structural and nonstructural measures. The Stormwater Management Strategy, at a
minimum, shall incorporate the following:
(a) Feasibility Study.
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flows.@Ffnatenals and preeesse.- an laherever practical, the
permittee shall prevent exposure of,3 14 , material handling (@erations,
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and manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is
not practical, " ` @e feasibility of diverting the stormwater
run-on away from areas'-df-poteritalrcontamination.
(b) Secondary Containment Requirements and Records. secondary containment
bulk sto`r'a eg of liquid materials; storage in any amount of Section 313
of Title III of the SuperfundFAinendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water
priority chemicals; and'sfo'rage in any amount of hazardous substances, in order to
prevent leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff. 9 table or suFnffi9f=y
areas shall be maintained. if the seeendayy eentainfnent deviees are eenneeted to
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(c) BMP Summary. A listing of site striXtural and non-structural Best Management
Practices (BMPs) shall be provided.113;eimstallstion and implementation
of BN4PS
shall be -a__, an the assessment of he potential for __u- __- to __...__-___e
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Rd Number, 1 Author: Subject: Inserted Text Date: 4/27/2012 11:53:24 AM
oii or toxic or hazardous pO11utants that actually O1c,.-rred at eXpCsed areea5, Or that drained to .1 Stor mV.atBr
cunveyanct
It Number, 2 Author, Subject Inserted Text Date. 4/25/2012 8.33 49 AM
u� This requirement is not found in EPA MSGP or SWPPP guidance
f'TiNumber: 3 Author- Subject: Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1:34:14 PM
I -. Number: 4 Author: Subject: Cross -Out Date. 5/15/2012 1:34.53 PM
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Number: 5 Author. Subject: Inserted Text Date. 4/27/2012 12:35.05 PM
and storage
a Number: 6 Author- Subject: Inserted Text Date, 4/25/2012 8.36:40 AM
"The permittee should consider"
Number. 7 Author: Subject: Underline Date: 5/15/2012 1.31.08 PM
�1lNumber 8 Author Subject Inserted Text Date 4/27/2012 1 52.31 PM
LJ should be considered"
There are no regulatory basis for requiring secondary containment , it is not found in MSGP or SWPPP guidance
Number, 9 Author* Subject Cross -Out Date- 4/25/2012 8.46.57 AM
These aspects are not required by NPDES and are found where applicable elsewhere in regulation such as SPCC
� Number. 10 Author: Subject. HighlightDate• 4/24/2012 3:05:40 PM
How does one observe accumulated storm water for dry weather flow? I know what is meant but it could be worded better
Number: 11 Author- Subject: Highlight Date 5/15/2012 130 52 PM
uNumber. 12 Author Subject- Highlight Date: 5/15/2012 1:33.56 PM
uNumber• 13 Author. Subject, Cross -Out Date- 5/2/2012 11.49 29 AM
There is no requirement for this in MSGP or EPA SWPPP guidance
If this requirement remains, any changes to the BMPs would be recorded in the SPPP and the need to review and update annually
is not necessary—duplicative effort.
Permit No NCS000550
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3. Spill Prevention and Response Procedures, The Spill Prevention and Response
Procedures (SPRP) shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources
based on a materials inventory of the facility. Facility personnel responsible for
implementing the SPRP shall be identified in a written list incorporated into the SPRP
and Mned and dated by each individual acknowledging their responsibilities for the
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The SPRP must be site stormwater
specific. Therefore, an oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan (SPCC)
may be a component of the SPRP, but may not be sufficient to completely address the
stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common elemenmof the SPCC with the SPRP may
be incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping.Program. A preventative
maintenance and good housekeeping program shall be developed and implemented.
The program shallAddress all sto water control systems (if applicable), stormwater
discharge outfalls,1941 5_ ' �"s` r' , industrial
activity areas (including material storage areas, material handling areas, disposal areas,
process areas, loading and unload'in'g areas, and haul roads , drainage features and
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structures, and existing structural BMP's'.' The program shall establish schedules of
inspections, maintenance, -,,and housekeeping activities of stormwater control systems,
as well as facility equipment, facility areas, and fa�ity systerthat present a potential
for stormwater exposuresor stormwater pollutio .9 '``�'' � `'-0 4' `'``"Pq
ection of material handling areas and regular
cleaning schedules of these areas shall be incorporated into the program. Timely
compliance with the established schedules for inspections, maintenance, and
housekeeping shall be recorded and maintained in the SPPP.
5. Facility Inspections. Inspections of the facility and all stormwater systems shall occur
as part of the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program at a
minimum on a semi-annual schedule, once during the first half of the year (January to
June), and once during the second half (July to December), with at least 60 days
separating inspection dates (unless performed more frequently than semi-annually).
These facility inspections are different from, and in addition to, the stormwater
discharge characteristic monitoring at the outfalls required in Part II B, C, and D of this
permit.
6. Employee Training. Training programs shall be developed and training provided at a
minimum on an annual basis for facility personnel with responsibilities for: spill
response and cleanup, preventative maintenance activities, and for any of the facility's
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. The facility
personnel responsible for impleme12 g t 11 ning shall be identified, and their
annual training shall be document, «- �e eaemprvyee mitred
Partit Page 3 of 11
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1 T1 Number: 1 Author. Subject. Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1:34:38 PM
=Number. 2 Author Subject. Cross -Out Date 5/15/2012 1.35.13 PM
r:;; - Number: 3 Author, Subject: Highlight Date: 5/2/2012 11:51:20 AM
LL Not sure what this means especially for decommissioned sites What if it rains at 2.30 AM on Sunday morning and only a minimum
operational crew is on site? This requirement is vague, burdensome and unreasonable
Especially for unmanned CT sites, spills and leaks could occur at any time and there would be no one there
F1Number, 4 Author. Subject Cross -Out Date. 5/15/2012 1.35:24 PM
-Number: 5 Author: Subject Highlight Date: 4/24/2012 3:23:47 PM
What does this mean?
LL Number' 6 Author: Subject: Highlight Date, 5/15/2012 1:35.33 PM
F—C Number: 7 Author: Sub)ect: Inserted Text Date: 5/15/20121.37:30 PM
applicable
1T1 Number: 8 Author. Subject Cross -Out Date. 5/15/2012 1:37:58 PM
I Number: 9 Author: Subject: HighlightDate• 4/24/2012 3.27.28 PM
L� What does this mean? If the SPPP doesn't address these areas and systems then they are not associated with industrial activity
and are not regulated
Number. 10 Author Subject: Highlight Date: 5/15/2012 1:38:20 PM
,Number 11 Author- Sub)ect. Sticky Note Date. 5/15/2012 1:28.25 PM
plant training is captured in the site's tracking and tickler system which is printed out and inserted into the SWPPP notebook. is
there an advantage to require a separate, additional document with signatures Maybe have option.
-Number: 12 Author: Subject. Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1:28:36 PM
Permit No. NCS000550
7. Responsible Farty. The SPPP shall identify a specific position or positions responsible
for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and revision of the SPPP.
Responsibilities for all components of the SPPP shall be documented and position
assignments provided,
8. SPPP Amendment and Annual Update. The permittee shall amend the SPPP
whenever there is a change in design, construction, operation, site drainage,
maintenance, or configuration of the physical features which may have a significant
effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants tOsurface waters. All aspects of
the SPPP shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The annual update
shall include; ;,11
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(a) an updated list ofsrgnrficantspills orleaks of polluta or the previous three
(3) years, or the notation that no spills have occurred (element of the Site
Overview),
(b) a written re -certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for
the presence of rgn-stormwayter dis`ch'arges (element of the Site Overview);
(c) a documented re-evaluation',of the effectiveness of the on-site stormwater
MPs (BMP Summary eleriient of the Stormwater Management Strategy).
(d) 4 review and coinsp4,h&on��sd� ple,analytical.'data,to"benchmark'vafues (if
applrcable)'overtpe$ astwyear, incIudmg a"discussion al%out 4Tiered' Response
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status: ,The pe`r'inittee s 10-
, usex,the,Oivisioa's_Annual,Summary Data
Monitoring Report (D R)` for`m;`available from the°Stormwater`Permitting
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Uni't's w'eb'sit (Se Monitoring,Forms' liege:
The Director may notify the permittee when the SPPP does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee
shall submit a time schedule to the Director for modifying the SPPP to meet minimum
requirements. The permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with
Part III, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 3) to the Director that the changes
have been made.
9. SPPP Implementation. The permittee shall implement the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan and all appropriate BMPs to pre -vent eantaminants freffi entering
Enplementation of the SPPP shall include
documentation of all monitoring, measurements, inspections, maintenance activities,
and training provided to employees, including the log of the sampling data and of
actions taken to implement BMPs associated with the industrial activities, including
vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall be kept on-site for a period of
five (5) years made available to the Director or the Director's authorized
representative F%mediately upon request.
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I E ;Number. 1 Author: Subject. Inserted Text Date. 4/25/2012 9:20.46 AM
in storm water associated with Industrial activity
(Number. 2 Author Subject. Sticky Note Date. 5/15/2012 1.29.25 PM
within the drainage area of an industrial storm water outfall
Number. 3 Author: Subject: Inserted Text Date: 4/25/2012 9:24:24 AM
I— non authorized
t Number 4 Author. Subject: Highlight Date 5/2/2012 12.46:34 PM
UThis is a new burden. The form requires a submittal by March 1. How does this match up with the reporting requirements In
Section E Reporting RPquirements? This form should only be retained at this site for inspection like the other documents Plus an
annual summary of an annual event seems..
FZNumber: 5 _Author: Subject- Inserted Text Date: 5/15/2012 138:34 PM
Lc Number: 6 Author: Subject: Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1.37:44 PM
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;ilNumber: 1 Author, Subject: Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1:39:22 PM
Number: 2 Author. Subject- Cross -Out Date, 5/15/2012 139 10 PM
iINumber• 3 Author- Subject: Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1:39:32 PM
T Number. 4 Author: Subject. Highlight Date: 4/25/2012 946.37 AM
As a note. recent presentation to the EMC by staff indicated that NPDES storm water will not play a part in the mercury TMDL
—_ Number: 5 Author: Subject: Sticky Note Date. 5/15/2012 1:28:52 PM
If the rational to include aluminum because a value wasn't included in form 2F, why not submit one sample, as would have been
done on form, and if below 0.75 stop requirement
�fNumber: 6 Author: Subject: Highlight Date: 4/25/2012 9.47.37 AM
A Note the fact sheet states that ammonia, nitrate -nitrite, and TKN were reported but not likely attributable to industrial activities.
It should be noted that these components make up the determination of TN So if the components of TN are not an issue, why do
we have to monitor for TN?
I,iNumber: 7 Author Subject. Cross -Out Date- 5/15/2012 1:39:42 PM
±Number• 8 Author. Subject. Cross -Out Date. 5/15/2012 1:39:51 PM
It:Number. 9 Author- Subject HighlightDate• 5/15/2012 1.40:02 PM
Why 12 ng/L? this is not an acute value. The EPA acute value for mercury is 1400 ng/L.
IM Number, 10 Author: Subject: Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1:40:11 PM
Permit No. NCS000550
1 r-mittee fnay request approval
are above 42 ng�l
by the Division to discontinue !4g fnenitaring at
but field blank date ar other infarmattan suggest
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uNumber: 4
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uNumber: 5
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1T] Number, 1
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Date: 5/15/2012 1.41.38 PM
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Date 5/15/2012 1.41.48 PM
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Date, 5/15/2012 1.44:22 PM
fs,Number. 4
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Date 5/15/2012 144,15 PM
uNumber: 5 Author. Subject. Highlight Date. 5/15/2012 1:44:09 PM
this value should be 0.75 mg/L to reflect the acute value (EPA CMC) and the value reflected in the fact sheet
Lf�Number. o Author Subject mgntLgntuate• 5/15/2012 1 44.03 PM
TNumber. 7 Author. Subject- Highlight Date: 5/15/2012 143-55 PM
�—I Why monitor for nutrients in a non -nutrient sensitive waterbody? Also see previous comments on TN
CL Number 8 Author Subject HighlightDate. 5/15/2012 1.43 48 PM
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Author Subject. Cross -Out Date- 5/15/2012 1.43:38 PM
Number 10 Author- Subject: Cross -Out Date. 5/15/2012 1:43.32 PM
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Number, 1 Author: Subject: Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1:4327 PM
DNumber, 2 Author: Subject: Inserted Text Date. 5/15/2012 1.4320 PM
applicable drainage area
Ll Number: 3 Author: Subject: Highlight Date: 5/15/2012 1:43:14 PM
two months may be difficult to achieve especially if the action involves a need for budgeting, and design and installation of
engineering controls. How about six months if physical improvements is the decided action
F-INumber 4 Author: Subject: Cross -Out Date: 5/15/2012 1:43 07 PM
Number: 5 Author: Subject: Sticky Note Date: 5/15/2012 1.29:37 PM
Cape Fear Plant is in the Raleigh Regional Office
Number. 6 Author: Subject: Underline Date. 5/15/2012 143 00 PM
u Wrong region for the Cape Fear plant
fs,Number, 7 Author: Subject, Cross -Out Date, 5/15/2012 1:42.53 PM
Number 8 Author Subject. Sticky Note Date 5/15/2012 1 2948 PM
but in in the reach where our outfalls are therefore, nutrient sampling is not required
Permit No NCS000550
SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
The purpose of qualitative monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of the stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assess new sources of stormwater pollution.
Qualitative monitoring of stormwater outfalls must be performed during a measurable
storm event.
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall regardless of
representative outfall..status. Oualitative monitoring shall be performed annually as
specified in Table 4,16aan•-`TgTiTara anal "an' i.rvring events
t�srern,
permiftee is required to perferm fur4ter qualitative sampling per- the Qualitativ-e
Monitofing Response, . Inability to sample because of adverse weather conditions
must be documented in the SPPP and recorded on the DM`Rj(see Adverse Weather in
Definitions). Only SDOs discharging stormwater associatedr,with industrial activity must be
monitored (See Definitions).
In the event an atypical condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the permittee
shall document the suspected cause of the condition,and any actions taken in response to
the discovery. This documentation will be maintained with the SPPP.
Table 4. Qualitative Monitori �Re uirements
D'i_scharge'Characteristics
Frequency,l
Monitoring
Lo,cation2
Color
annual
SDO
Odor
annual
SDO
Clarity
annual
SDO
Floating Solids
annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
annual
SDO
Foam
annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
annual
SDO
Erosion or deposition at the outfall
annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators
of stormwater pollution
annual
SDO
Footnotes.
1 Measurement Frequency Once per year during a measureable storm event. See Table 2 for schedule of
monitoring periods through the end of this permitting cycle. The permittee must continue qualitative
monitoring throughout the permit renewal process until a new permit is issued.
2 Monitoring Location Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall
(SDO) regardless of representative outfall status, unless ROS isgranted specifically for qualitative
monitoring. A copy of any letter granting ROS shall be kept on site Remaining outfalls must be observed
at least once during the permit term during a measureable storm event, except where the DWQ Regional
Office (1) agrees outfalls are truly inaccessible or cannot be made safe without excessive burden on the
permittee, or (2) determines some outfalls warrant more periodic observation.
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A minimum of 60 days must separate monitoring dates, unless additional sampling has
been instituted as part of other analytical monitoring requirements in this permit.
If the permittee's qualitative monitoring indicates that existing stormwater BMPs are
ineffective, or that significant stormwater contamination is present, the permittee shall
investigate potential causes, evuate the feasibility of corrective actions, and implement
those corrective actions withi 1 _ ' .r '3 , t' ' e Qualitative Monitoring Response, below.
A written record of the permittee's investigation, evaluation. and response actions shall be
kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Qualitative monitoring is for the purposes of evaluating SPPP effectiveness, assessing new sources of
stormwater pollution, and prompting the permittee's,response-fo pollution. If the permittee
repeatedly fails to respond effectively to correct problems identified by qualitative monitoring, or if
the discharge causes or contributes to a water quality standard violation, DWQ may but is not
limited to:
• require that the permittee revise, incre:
(analytical or qualitative),for the,remaii
• require the permittee to
• require the permittee to
• require the permittee to
impacts on receiving,wa
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ider,of the permit;
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al "stormwater controls;
er stormwater control measures;
yam and downstream monitoring to characterize
site modifications to qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion,
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Permit No NCS000550
SECTION E• B A ND ATABV BEST MANAGEMENT
A N A GEMENT nn A CTICES (BTUBS) Enn COAL-FIRED
POWER PLANTS SCHEDULED TO SHUT DOWN WITHIN THE TERM OF THE PERMIT
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If the permittee plans to shut down the permitted site and will request this permit be modified, revoked and reissued or
terminated, the following information shall be submitted within 90 days of the requested permit action date:
Decommissioning Plan with approximate Schedule
Certification that categorical industrial activities have ceased and there no longer exists any significant materials or activities that
are exposed to storm water.
DWQ will review the request and information and implement the permit action upon approval of the request and information
Permit No NCS000550
PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
Compliance Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater discharges in
accordance with the following schedule.
Existing Facilities already operating but applying for permit coverage for the first time: The
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within 12 months of the
effective date of the initial permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary
containment, as specified in Part 11, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit shall be accomplished
within 12 months of the effective date of the initial permit issuance.
'3y
New Facilities applying for coverage for the first tune: Tlie 5tormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan shall be developed and implemented prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of
the industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an -annual basis`. Secondary containment, as
specified in Part 11, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this.perinrt shall be accomplished prior to the
beginning of discharges from the operation of the industriah'activity.
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Existing facilities previously permitted and applying'for renewal: All requirements, conditions,
limitations, and controls contained in this'permit (except new SPEP elements in this permit renewal)
shall become effective immediately uponlssuance,of this permit 1 ew elements of the�8tormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan forthis permit renewal shall be developed and implementeliwithin 6
months of the effective date ofth(s permit,f3ld updated thereafter on an annual basis. 2
DAY to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes
a violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is grounds for enforcement action, for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal
application (40 CFR 122.41].
a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of
the CWA for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the
requirement.
The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of
the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued
under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under
sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per
day for each violation (33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122 41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308,
318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a
permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment
program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal
penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or
both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be
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L` Ngte that this is concession of additional i,equiren1ents `I a burdens)
[- iNumber. 2 Author. Subject Cross -Out Date. 5/15/2012 1.38.42 PM
T I Number: 3 Author Subject: Inserted Text Date, 4/27/2012 2:18.11 PM
LTJ unless otherwise allowed
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personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR
122.41(g)].
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of
any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to
other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23].
8. DuIZI to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
inforinatioa which the Pei wit Issuing Authority ii,d� request la dctti minti
e WfI'[iei cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating 1 this permit or to
determine compliance with this permit The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit issuing
Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept bythispermit [40 CFR 122.41(h)].
ti
9 Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers.with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment
for not more than two years per violation, or by both If a•conviction of a person is for a violation
committed after a first conviction of such person under this"paragraph, punishment is a fine of not
more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by impr'is6hiiient of not more than 4 years, or both [40
CFR 122.41].
10. Penalties for Falsification of
The Clean Water Act providd§,,that,any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification.in4any,record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction; be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122 41]
11. Onshore or Offshore Constn ction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
12. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit [40 CFR 122.41(b)].
SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
Permit Expiration
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic
authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit forms and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the
expiration date, unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director
shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the
existing permit.) [40 CFR 122.21(d)]. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has
not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be subjected to enforcement
procedures as provided in NCGS §143-215.36 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq
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in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during
normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
c The permittee submitted notices as required under. Part iII Section E of this permit.
If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director may
approve an anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
i. Repr esentauye S'anlpiirig
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume
and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be performed during a mea-Weable
storm event Samples shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge &
samples shall be talten befere the diseharge joins ar is dtluted 6-4 any other waste streani, be4y-ef
ubstanee Monitoring points as specified in this permit shall not be changed without
notification to and approval of the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122 410)]
2. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information [40 CFR 422:41]
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the'sampling or measurements,
c. The date(s) analyses we
re,perforined;
d The individuals) who per`formed'the analyses,
e The analytical techniques, 6r,methods,6sed, and
f. The results of such analyses.ap'�
3. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriatelflow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges.
4 Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to the
minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure if no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge
requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting
level) approved method must be used
S. Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater discharges that
are required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status.
If it is established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is
granted representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced
number of outfalls.
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this should be Irrelevant for storm these storm water d-scharges
4.
Permit No. NCS000550
Submitting Reports
Two signed copies of Discharge Monitoring Reports (riMRs) Shall be submitted to
Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Availability of Reports
Except for data detei mined to be confidential under NCuS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 306 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be
considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the
imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143=215.6B or in Section 309 of the Federal
Act '^ . . "
5 Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Directonas soon as possible of any planned changes at the
permitted facility which co4signlficaritly alter the nature or c❑3 antity of pollutants discharged [40
CFR 122 41(1)]. This notification<requiremen t includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in
the permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
6. Anticipated Noncom haiice R>`
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The permittee shall grve�advan6e otice to the Director of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which may result m noncompliance with the permit [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)].
7. 5Q&
The permittee shall report to the local DWQ Regional Office, within 24 hours, all significant spills as
defined in Part IV of this permit Additionally, the permittee shall report spills including: any oil spill
of 25 gallons or more, any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters, any oil
spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters, and any oil spill less than 25
gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours
8. Bypass
Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)].
a Anticipated bypass if the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit
prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of
the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass
b. Unanticipated bypass The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of
an unanticipated bypass.®
9. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances
A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances.
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Lt Number. 2 Author Subject: Comment on Text Date 5/15/2012 131-27 PM
This is a significant provision and needs to be discussed so that we all understand what it means.
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I JkJincrease the
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in accordance with 9. a.
PART IV DEFINITIONS
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See Clean Water Act.
NCS000550
2 Adverse Weather
Adverse conditions are those that are dangerous or create inaccessibility for personnel, such as local
flooding, high winds, or electrical storms, or situations that otherwise make sampling impractical.
When adverse weather conditions prevent the collection of samples during the sample period, the
permittee must take a substitute sample or perform a visual assessment during the next qualifying
storm event. Documentation of an adverse event (with date; to a and written narrative) and the
rationale must be included with your SPPP records. Adverse°weather does not exempt the permittee
from having to file a monitoring report in accordance wjth'th`e sampling schedule Adverse events
and failures to monitor must also be explained and"reported on t}ie relevant DMR.
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3. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges ,�r,
This permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non stormwater discharges which shall be allowed in
the stormwater conveyance system are. =
a. All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit
b Uncontaminated groundwater, foundationArains, air -conditioner condensate without added
chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant
flushings, water from foot�i►g-drains; flows from riparian habitats and wetlands.
c. Discharges resulting from 'firlb-fighting or fire -fighting training, or emergency shower or eye
wash as a result of use1n the event of an emergency
4. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Measures or practices d4&,mreduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may
take the form of a process; activity, or physical structure. More information on BMPs can be found
at httn //c ub.ea,gov/npdes/stormwaterlmenuofbmi2slindex.cfm,
S. Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility
including the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the
facility
7 Certificate of Coverage
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the cover sheet which accompanies a General Permit upon
issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin, effective date of coverage
under the permit and is signed by the Director
8 Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
9 Division or DWQ
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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i l Where is tha rlafipition found) in the rens or statute?