NCG500125_Regional Office Historical File 20200522

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
July 24, 2015
Ms. Melanie Gardener _
Duke Energy Corporation
Permitting and Compliance, Carolinas (Mail Code ECI-013)
526 South Charlotte Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Duke Hydroelectric Facilities: Western North Carolina
Permit No(s): NCG500110,NCG500123,NCG500124,NCG500125,NCG500188,NCG500127
Haywood, Henderson, Jackson Counties
Dear Ms. Gardener:
Enclosed please find copies of Compliance Evaluation Inspections conducted at Duke Energy's hydroelectric
facilities listed below on June 30 and July 1, 2015. The purpose of the inspection was to assess these facilities
with regard to best operating practices and the requirements of General Permits for non -contact cooling water.
Facility Name
Permit No.
Inspected
Status
Thorpe Hydro
NCG500127
6/30/2015
Compliant
Tennessee Creek Hydro
NCG500123
6/30/2015
Compliant
Bear Creek Hydro
NCG500124
6/30/2015
Compliant
Cedar Cliff Hydro
NCG500125
6/30/2015
Compliant
Walters Hydro
NCG500188
7/1/2015
Compliant
Tuxedo Hydro
NCG500110
7/1/2015
Compliant
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff
have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,, /
V
Timothy Heim
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Marcus Pitts — Duke Energy (Electronic Copy)
Nob Zalme - Duke Energy (Electronic Copy)
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
Asheville Files
Water Quality Regional Operations —Asheville Regional OHX;e
2090 U.S. Highway 70, SWannanoe, North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX 828-291
Internet hignWpodal,ncdenr.oglwebAvq
An Equal OppmlunityI Affirmative Acllon Employer
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United states Environmental Protection Atari
Form Approved.
_PA Mithin ios D.C. 20160
ONE No. 2NO-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expired8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code .NPDES-yrdOWday Inspection Type Intel Fee Type
1 E 2 15 1 3 NCG500125 ill 12 15/06130 17 18 Li 19I c I 201 I
l0 2111III IIIIIII1IIIIIIIIII I IIIIII IIII1IIIIII IB
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA -------------Reserved-----------
87 �I 701t JI 71 L72 LJ 73I 74 75LL_L_LJJ80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility inspected (For Industrial Users discharging W POTW, also include
Entry TlmelDate
Permit Effective Data
POTWname and NPDES permit Number)
01,00PM Wool
12/08/03
Cedar Cliff Hydroelectric Station
1478 Canada Rd
Exit TimelDate
Permit Expiration Data
Tuckasegee NO 28783
01:30PM 15/06/30
16/07/31
Names) of Onsits Representative(s)RitlesUU/Phone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
1/1
Name, Address of Responsible Offidati fitlelPhome and Fax Number
Contacted
Carol S Goolsby, 130 E Fourth St Cincinnati OH 45201 for
Signitru l513-287-34851 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations 6 Maintenance Recoms/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review 0 EffluenHReceiving Waters Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signatures) of Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Data
Kathy Jlmis t(. ARO W(L/828-29fi-4500/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phan. and Fax Numbers Data
EPA Farm 3580-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous ci itlons are obsolete.
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NPOES
yrimaday
Inspection Type 1.
31 NCG600125
11
12
15106130
17
18
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Katherine Jimison, Bev Price, Jeff Menzel and Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed the
Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Cedar Cliff facility on June 30, 2015. Marcus Pitts and other
representatives of Duke Energy were present during the inspection.
Page# 2

Permit: NCG500125 Owner -Facility: Cedar Cliff Hydroelectric Station
Inspection Dale: 06/30/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
0
❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
❑
❑
0
❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?.
Comment: The facility and adjacent grounds are well maintained
Permit
Yes
No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 0 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
M
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
M
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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0
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
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❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The facility includes powerhouse genenation equipment owerhouse sump
and a secondary
minimum Flow generator. The current permit expires on 07131/2015 and Duke Enerov has
submitted the necessary renewal application.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0..
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
0
❑
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❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
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❑
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Is the chain -of -custody Complete?
0
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❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual Compliance report to users and DWQ?
0
❑
❑
❑
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
❑
❑
0
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
❑
❑
M
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Is the ORC Certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑
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IN
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
❑
❑
0
❑
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Peimll: NCG500125
Inspection Date: 08/30/2015
Record Keeping
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Owner -Facility: Cedar Cliff Hydroelectric elation
Inspection Type: Compliance Evelustion
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The oermitee's records were organized and well maintained.. Inspectors had access to all
requested records Monitoring data were reviewed for the current permit term
No limits
violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
M
❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
0
❑
❑
❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
0
❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
M
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❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
M
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees.
❑
❑
0
❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
0
❑
❑
❑
representative)?
Comment: Effluent samolina (temperature. PH and oil & crease) is conducted at one location. Neither
chlorine nor any other water treatment chemicals are added during the power generation
process so TRC and COD analyses are not required.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and M ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment: Quarterly upstream and downstream temperature. monitoring has been conducted. A review
of the temperature data noted little variation between the effluent and downstream
temperature values.
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
❑
M
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❑
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Permit NCG500125 Owner -Facility: Cecil Cliff Hydroelectric Station
Inspection cost: 05/30/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC is certified (Certificate #248 & #5156) by the Division to
conduct all analyses re uired by the permit. The field instrumentation used on site appeared
to be property calibrated and documented (PH & temperature).
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United stales Environmental RMenion A9anW
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20QO
OMB No 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approve) expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (Le., Pi
Tranaactien Code NPDES yr/me/d, Interaction Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 GJ 2 I5 1 3 I NGG500123 111 12 y5/OB/30 17 18 [r j 19.) q I 201 I
p 2,U11 I I I I I III I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 III 111 1 1 �6
Inspection Work Davie Facilib Self-Monitorng Evaluation Fall B1 CA ----------Reserveb------------
67
[ . . . . . . . . . j70 ILJ 71 J72 )LJ 731 74 75L_L_L_LLL_
8O
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Tassinari
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:30AM 15108I30
1Wg8103
Tennessee Creek Hydmeleroic Station
NC Hwy 281 -
Exit Tlme/Date
Permit Explratlon Date
Tuckese988 NC 28783
11'.3oAM 15/06130
1WO7131
Names) cf Oneite Representative(s)/rides(e)mhone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
///
Name, Address of Responsible Offciel?ide/Ph0ne and Fax Number
Allen Slae ,52e S Chruch St ChadoBe NC 26201100211704- Contacted
382-03080043828840
Ves ii
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Ef luenURecelAng Waters E Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(e) and arseture(aJ of lnspector(s) Ageng10FcelPhone and Fax Numbers pate
server N Price Division of Water Cuarriv/828-298-4500t
f� 7aD �115
1"n�--c�c
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Signature of agermeni Reviewer AgedW/ORce/Phone add Fax Numbers Date
r
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 8-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPOES yrlmNdey Inspection Type
NOG500123 Ill 12 15IOe130 17 18 ICI
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Section 0: Summary of Finding/Comments (Atfach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Bev Price, Jeff Menzel, Kathy Jimison and Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed the
Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Tennessee Creek facility on June 30, 2015. Marcus Pitts and
other representatives of Duke Energy were present during the inspection.
Page# 2

Permit NCG500123 Owner -Facility: Tennessee Creek Hydreelecltic Station
Inapecnon Di 06/30/2016 Inapeorion Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ M ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility and adjacent grounds were well maintained.
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
M
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❑
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
M
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❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
10
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The facility includes a binstock to the Powerhouse, powerhouse generation equipment
Powerhouse sumo and tailrace. The Permit expires on 7/31/2015 and Duke has
submitted
the necessary renewal application.
` Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
0
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
M
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs -
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
0
❑
❑
❑
(If the facility is =, on 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24A with a certified operator
❑
❑
0
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
❑
❑
0
❑
Page#
3

Permle NCG500123 g new Facility:
Inapeatlongate: 08/3012015 Inspection Type:
Tennessee Creek Hyeraelegrlc station
Compllance Eveluetion
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Comment: The permittee's records were organized and well maintained Inspectors had access to all
requested records Monitoring data were reviewed for the current permit term. No limits
violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the oulfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? - IN ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
0
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
❑
❑
M
❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
M
❑
❑
❑
representative)?
Comment: Effluent sampling (temperature PH and oil & grease) is conducted at one location Neither
chlorine nor any other water treatment chemicals are added during the
power paneretion
Process so TRC and COD analyses are not required.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and M ❑ ❑
El
sampling. location)?
Comment: Quarterly upstream and downstream temperature monitoring has been conducted A
review of the temperature data noted little variation between the effluent
and downstream
temperature values.
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
M ❑
❑
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
0 ❑
❑
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
❑ 0
❑
❑
Paga# 4

Pennd N00500123 Owner -Facility: Tennessee Creek Hyeroeledtic Station
Inspection Dab: 06130/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
❑
❑ 0
❑
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees?
❑
❑ M
❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees?
❑
❑ 0
❑
Comment: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC is certified (Certifications #248 & #5156) by
the Division to
conduct all analyses required by the permit The field instrumentation used on site appeared
to be properly calibrated and documented (DH & temperature)
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Wiletl Slates Emlmnmentel Pretedlon AWnry
Form Approved.
EPA WaaMngbry D.0. cones
OMB Ne 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Gore NPOES ydmolday Inspection Type Imil for Fac Type
1 („ i 2 15 i 3 I NOG500124 I11 12 15,1 17 16 i,. i 19 i s I 201J
16
211111IIIII1IIII1I1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rath, B1 CIA
67
72 _.73174 75L_L_L-L_L_
L 70LJ 71 it
00
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facillly Impacted (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Envy Time/Gate
Permit Effective Oats
PO3 name and NPDES permit Number)
10:OOAM 15/ON30
IVOS103
Bear Creek Hydreeletlnc Plant
NC Hm 281
Exit TimelDete
Permit Expiration Date
Tuckase9ee NC 28783
11:OOAM 15/06130
15/07131
Name(s) of Onsits Representative(s)ITitles(s),Phone and Fes Number(e)
Other Facility Date
111
Name, Address of Responsible Call cial]ritlelPboae and Fa[ Number
Allen Stawe,5268 Chruch St Charlotte NG 2820110021904- Contacted
392-43091]043s29e40
Vas
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check onlythose areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports M Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review EffluenVReceiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(a) and Signatures) of lnspeclor(e) Agenc,10flicelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
Timothy H Heim ARO WQII828-296-0665/
- 71)31 U
Signature of Mersa ement Q A Revl.r AgenoylOffrosPhone and Fax Numbers Data
EPA For 0-3 Rev 9-=9k1LEagdcsmAenn. are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3[ NCG500124 �ii 12 15/O6I30 17 18 Id
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Tim Heim, Jeff Menzel, Bev Price and Kathy Jimison of the Asheville Regional Office performed the
Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Bear Creek facility on June 30th, 2015. Marcus Pitts, Nob
Zalme and other representatives of Duke Energy were present during the inspection.
Page# 2

Permit: NCG500124 Owner -Facility: Bear Creek Hydroelectric Plant
Inspection Data: 06/3012015 Inspection Type: Compllanm Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
0
❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS,.MCRT, Settleable
❑
❑
0
❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility and adjacent grounds werewell. maintained
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
0
❑
❑
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
M
❑
❑
❑
If Am there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
M
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
M
❑
❑
❑
Comment: - The facility includes 1 hydroelectric turbine and associated equipment as described in the
permit. The permit expires on 07/3112015 and Duke has submitted the necessary
renewal
_
application.
Record: Keeping
Yee No
NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
IN
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. mg. required 5 years)?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
❑
❑
M
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
❑
Name of individual performing the sampling
❑
Results of analysis and calibration
❑
Dates of analysis
❑
Name of person performing analyses
❑
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑
❑
❑
(If the facility is = on 5 MOD permitted Flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator
❑
❑
0
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
❑
❑
0
❑
Page# 3

Permit NCG500124
Inspection Date: 06/30/2015
Record Keeping
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for fevievR
owner-Fecllily: aeargreek Hyd,.0etrip Plant
Inspectlon Type: Compllance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
M ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Dermittee's records were organized and well maintained and records requested Burin
the inspection were readily available Monitoring data were reviewed for the current Permit
term No limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies
were correct
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No NA NE
Is right of way to the oulfall properly maintained?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other then trace amounts and other debris?
0
❑
❑
❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑
❑
0
❑
Comment
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?.
❑
❑
'0
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
0
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
❑
❑
M
❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
0
❑
❑
❑
representative)?
Comment: Effluent semolina (temperature. oH. and oil & grease) is conducted at one location. Neither
chlorine nor any other water treatment chemicals are added durino the power generation
process so TRC and COD analyses are not required.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment: Temperature monitoring has been conducted upstream and downstream quarterly since
this time. A review of the temperature data noted little variation between the effluent and
downstream temperature values.
Laboratory
Yes
No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all other paremeters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
N
❑
❑
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
❑
0
❑
❑
Page# 4

Permit NCG500124 Pvner-Facility: Bear Greek Hydmelectdc Plant
Inspection Dole: 06/3012015 Inspectionrype: CompiienceEvaluation
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ M ❑
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/. 1.O degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC is certified by the Division to conduct all analyses required by
the Permit (Laboratory certifications 248 and 5156) The field instrumentation used on site
appeared to be properly calibrated and documented (DH and temperature)
Page# 5

Onced Slakes EnvimnmeMal Pro ion Agency
Form Approved.
EPA wafiln9lon, O.D. patch
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval e.pireee-31-96
Section A: National Data System Cali (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPOES yr/mo/tlay Impaction Type Inspector. Pal
1 i,,, i 2 IG I 3 I NCG500110 I11 12 15/o7ro1 17
18 Li 19 1 s I 201I
21II1I I I I I I III I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I IL1I I I I II I I I I I G6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Seti-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B, OA
--------Rasarvetl---
67I
72 _,
7O I _1 71 I yD
7374 75I I
BO
Section SFacility Data
Name and Location of Facillty Inspected (For industrial Users dispensing to POTW, also include
Entry Ton./Darts
Permit Effective Data
POTW name and NPDES permit Numbed
02:OOPM 15/07/01
1VO8103
Tared. Hydroelectric Station
Pot Shoal Rd NCSR 1835
Exll TimelDate
Permit Expiation Date
Flat Rock NO 28731
0330PM 15/07/01
IW7131
Nemets) of Onsite Repreaentative(a)Rltlikes)IPhone and Fax Number(e)
Other Fatuity Data
111
Name, Addled. of Responaible ORciallTide/Phone and Fax Number
Centecletl
Carol 5 Goolaby,i38 E Fourth St Cincinnati OH 45202IAulh for
SigmWre/513-287-34851 Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations 8 Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluen rReceiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additicnal sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(.)and Slgne�turN(((No/r lnspeolor(e) Agenpy/OKoalPhone and Fax Numbers
Date
Jeff Menzel v-U/ ARC WW/828-29645001
71 Y!p
Timothy H Heim I ARO WO11828-29646651
Jc
g
Slgnatum of Management OA Reviewer A,rmd OffeelPmme and Fax Numbers
f icy /
,/Date+
7 • Z 1. tJ
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# i

NPDES yr/mo/day Inepection Type 1
3 Nceeoeilo I11 12 ts/wmt 17 18 Lcj
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional) sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Tim Heim and Jeff Menzel of the Asheville Regional Office performed the Compliance Evaluation
Inspection for the Tuxedo facility on July 1st, 2815. Marcus Pitts, Nob Zalme and other relevant
representatives of Duke Energy were. present during the inspection.
Page# 2

Parmlk NCG600110 ovmer-Faclllty: Tuxado Hydreeleclricstetion
Inspection pate: 0710IM15 Inspection Type: complianw Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
M
❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
❑
❑
M
❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility and adjacent grounds were well maintained.
Permit '
-Yea No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permitte s submitted a new
❑
❑
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
❑.
❑
❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? -
❑
0
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The facilitv includes 2 hvdroelectric turbines and associated equipment. as described in the
permit. The Permit expires on07/31/2015 and Duke has submitted the necessary
renewal
application.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
0.❑,
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
0
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
❑
❑
0
❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)? - -
Comment: Although thebermittee notes two outfalls it is difficult to sample each outfail separately.
Effluent sampling (temperature pH and oil & grease) is conducted at one location Neither
chlorine nor any other water treatment chemicals are added during the power generation
process so TRC and COD analyses are not required.
Upstream / Downstream $enrolling Yes No NA NE.
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment: Temperature monitoring has been conducted upstream and downstream quarterly since
this time A review of the temperature data noted little variation between the effluent and
downstream temperature values.
Page# 3

Pemgt: NCG500110 owner -Facility:. Tuxado HydmeleWlaaalion
Inapeofion Deb: 07101/2015 Inspecdon Type: Compllanca Evaluation
Laboratory
Yes
No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all other paramelers(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
❑
E
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
❑
❑
M.
❑
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees?
❑
❑
0
❑.
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees?
❑
El
❑
Comment: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC is certified by the Division to conduct all analyses required by
the Permit (Laboratory certifications 248 and 5158) The field instrumentation used on site
appeared to be properly calibrated and documented fpH and temperature).
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs7
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
❑
Name of individual performing the sampling
❑
Results of analysis and calibration
❑
Dates of analysis
❑
Name of person performing analyses
❑
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0
❑
❑
El
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to. users and DWQ?
❑
❑
M
❑
(If the facility is = or> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7.with a certified operator
❑
❑
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation lag available and current?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is the.ORO certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
M
❑
❑
❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The permittee's rewrds were organized and well maintained and records requested during
the inspection were readily available Monitoring data were reviewed for the current permit
term No limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct
Page# 4

United states Enwor. ntel Pmtedbn AOency
Form Approved.
EPA Washle9lae, D.C. 2MO
OMB No. 20404057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 6-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES ydmolday Inspedlen.Type Inspector Fad Type
1 IN ) 2 1. 1 3 I NOG500129 I11 121 16108130 117 18 L 19 i s J i 201 I
211 IIJI I .I I I I I I 11 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ICI11 l I f6
InspeoU.n
Work Day.. reality Salt -Moulton, Evaluation Rating B1 CA ---------Reservetl--------
671
731 174 75I I I I IBO
L I 701 I 71I I 72 N I t
L� LJ t
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Locagon of Facllity lnspectedCF., lndusMel Us.. discharging to POTW, also lnaude
Entry Timellum.
Permit Efferive Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:ODAM 15106/30
12/OB/o3
Thorp. Creek Hydroelectric Station
13201 NC Hwy 107
Exr TimelOate
Permit Expiration Date
Tuckasegee NC 28783
11:com 151Oe130
1WW131
Name(s) of Onsite Rep netve(s)/r tles(a Phone and Fax N bens)
Other Feciliry Data
111
Name, Address of Responsible Offidal/fille/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Allen 9ovre,526 S Chruch St Charlene NC 282011002/004-382-4309RO43829840
You
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
permit 0 operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Repods Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of FlndinglComments (Attach additional sheets of nanalive and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(.) and Signature(s) of lnspectons) Ageno//OfflPxxPhone and Fax Numbers Data
Jeff MI ARO WOI/928-29345OW 7/p20/Lj'
Signature of Management O A Reviewer Agency/OfflcelPhone and Fax Numbers Data
7t Z�(-It
EPA Farm 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous edition. ere ebealete.
Pal 1

NPDES yrlmokis, Inspection Type
31 NCO500127 121 16106130 17 18 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Jeff Menzel, Tim Heim, Bev Price, and Kathy Jimison of the Asheville Regional Office performed the
Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Thorpe Creek Hydroelectric facility on June 30, 2015. Marcus
Pitts and other representatives of Duke Energy were present during the inspection. No violations of
permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
Page# 2

Permil: NCG500127 Owner -Facility: Thorne Greek Hydroelectric Station
Inapeolion bete: OW012015 Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation
Operations$ Maintenance - Yes No NA NE'.
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyzeprocess control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Solid%pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittea submitted a new
0
❑
110
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? _
❑
❑
M
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
-
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
❑
❑
❑
Comment
Record Keeping -
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistentwith data reported on DMRs?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
0
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
❑
Name of individual performing the sampling
❑
Results of analysis and calibration
❑
Dates of analysis
❑
Name of person performing analyses
❑
Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
M
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑
❑
M
❑
(If the facility is = or> 5 MOD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
❑
❑
E
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORD visitation log available and current?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the ORD certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
0
❑
❑
❑
Page# 3

Permit NCG500127 Owner-Fedllty: Thorpe Creek Hydroelectric Station
Inspection Date: 0e/30R015 Inspection Type: compliance Eveluatich
Record Keepina Yea No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file. for review? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Dermitee's records were oroanized and well maintained. Inspectors had access to all
requested records. Monitorinq data were reviewed for the current permit term.
No limits
violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were Correct.
Effluent Pipe
Yea No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
0 ❑
❑
❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
❑ ❑
0
❑
Comment: Effluent sampling (temperature PH and oil & grease) is conducted atone location Neither
chlorine nor any other water treatment chemicals are added during the power
generation
process so TRC and COD analyses are not reguired
Page# 4

" united all Environmental PmteGiw Avon,
Form NPPmYed.
EPA Wanhin9mn. 0.0. 20.0
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Appreval expims 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yern day inspection Type lisped., Fan Type
1 i„ 2 IS 1 3 ( NOGS00188 I11 12 15/07l01 17 18121 191 S 1 201
211111II III IIII1I II III IIII I I III1I I11 I111 II II 86
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self-M.nit.dng Evaluation Rating B1 DA----------Reserved---- —
67I
72 L„ 7311 17a 751 _L1 LI 1LJ1 �1 1 j_80
J 70 J 71 ilyD
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility lnepected(For industrial Users discharging to PORN, also include
Entry Time/Dme
Pound Effect. Date
POTW name and NPDES Pamir Number
09:00AM 15107101
12/08/03
Walters Hydmeleciric Plant
1251 Waterville Rd
Exit Time/gate
Permit Expiration Date
(Waynesville NC 2878e
11:agAM 15107101
15/07/31
Namely) of Cnsit. Repress imr e(smifiNdig finhone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Ofnrlal?itlelPhone and Fax Number
Contacted
Allen StoBox 1006 Charlotte NC 28201100e/004-382-45851
wePO
No
Section Q An as Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations 8 Maintenance E Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
'�-Fell Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Shansiof lnspecter(e) Agency/OFce/Phone and Fax Numbers Data
Jeff Menzel ^A!1 AROWW/82e-29e45001 •7/��/1�
/
.Signature of MalnnaJggelme1nt 0 A Reviewer Agency/OfcalPhone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1

NPCES ytlmo/day Impaction Ty, 1
31 NCG600180 ill 12 i610>101 17 15
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Jeff Menzel and Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed the Compliance Evaluation
Inspection of the Walters Hydroelectric facility on July 1, 2015. Marcus Pitts and other representatives
of Duke Energy were present during the inspection. No violations of permit requirements or applicable
regulations were observed during this inspection.
Page# 2

Permit NOGSDO188 O.vner-Facility: Walters Hydroelectric Plant
Inspection pate: 07101/2015 - Inspection Type: Complier Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
M
❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameter;, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
0
❑
❑
❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the termites submitted a new
0
❑
❑
❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0.
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
0
❑
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
M
❑.
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
M
❑
❑
❑
Comment: The permit expires on 07/31/2015 and Duke has submitted the necessary
renewal -
application.
Record Keeping ' -
Yes
No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are all records maintained for 3 yeam (lab. mg. required 5 years)?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
0
❑
❑
❑
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
0
❑
❑
❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑
❑
M
❑
(If the facility is = or> 5 MGD permitted Flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
❑
❑
❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is a copy ofthe current NPDES permit available on site?
E
❑
❑
❑
Page#
3

Pormlt NCG500188 Owner-Faotliry: Walters Hydroelecltic Plant
Inspection eats: 07101=15 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment: The vermitee's records were omanized and well maintained. Inspectors had access to all
requested records. Monitoring data were reviewed for the current permitterm.
No limits
violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies wre correct.
Effluent $amalina
Yes
No NA NE
Is composite sampling Flow proportional?
❑
❑
0
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
M
❑
# is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 8.0 degrees
❑
❑
0
❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
0
❑
❑
❑
representative)?
Comment: Effluent sampling (temperature pH and oil & crease) is conducted at one location. Neither
chlorine nor any other water treatment chemicals are added during the power
generation
Process so TRC and COD analyses are not required.
Page# 4

I�Ei
Water Resources
LNVIpONMpNIAL (iOpUry
Mr. Steve Cahoon
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
410 S Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Dear Permittee:
PAT MCCRORY
I
January 19, 2016
Subject: Renewal of General Permit NCG500000
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Plant
Certificate of Coverage NCG500124
Jackson County
The Division has renewed the subject General Permit. We appreciate your patience during the
longer -than -expected renewal period. The Division hereby issues the updated version of Certificate of
Coverage (CoC) NCG500124 under General Permit NCG500000. It is issued pursuant to the requirements
of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina
and the US Environmental Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 for as subsequently amended].
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Contact the Asheville Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the Permitted facflit
y.
.Regional Office staff will assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain any other State, Federal, or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the
General Permit, please contact Charles Weaver of the NPDES staff [919 807-6391 or
charles.weaver@ncdenr. gov].
Si erelg
G
for S. Jimmerman, ector�
Division of Water Resources
cc: Asheville Regional Office
NPDES file
JAN 2 8 2016
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Rakigb, NC 27699-1617 Water OoJlry Rngirmal
9198076300 919-807-6389 FAX Qsne,nlla l?egional
http://poml.ncdonr.org/web/wq.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NCG500000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG500124
DISCHARGE OF NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER
BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE, EXEMPT STORMWATER, COOLING WATERS ASSOCIATED
WITH HYDROELECTRIC OPERATIONS, AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge from a facility located at the
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Plant
4015 Canada Rd
Tuckasegee
Jackson County
to receiving waters designated as the West Fork Tuckasegee River, a class WS-III & B Trout
stream in subbasin 04-04-02 of the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11, III and IV
hereof.
This certificate of coverage takes effect January 19, 2016.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain valid for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day January 19, 2016
for y Zimmerman, Director-.__...-........
ivision of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

r
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
NOTICE OF RENEWAL INTENT
(Required by 15A NCAC 02H .0127(d)l; [term definition see 15A NCAC 02H .0103(19)1
Application for renewal of existing coverage under General Perad NCG500000
Existing Certificate of Coveraee (CoC): NCG500124
(Press Tab to navigate form)
1) Mailing address of facility owner/operator: (address to which all correspondence should be mailed)
Company Name Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC,
Owner Name Steve Cahoon
Street Address 410 S Wilmington St
City Raleigh State N.C. ZIP Code 27601 -
Telephone 4 919 - 546 - 7457 Fax 919 - 546 - 4409
RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR
Email Address steve.cahoou @duke-energy.coro
JAN 0 0 2015
2) Location of facility producing discharge: Water GuaN
Permitting Section
Facility Name
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Station
Facility Contact
W. Marcus Pitts
Street Address
4015 Canada Road
City
Tuckaseges State N.C. ZIP Code 28783 -
County
Jackson
Telephone 4
864 - 304 - 9703 Fax q - -
Email Address
Marcus.Pitts@ duke-energy.com
3) Description of Discharge:
a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving stream?
® Yes
❑ No — Please submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This
includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the only
viable means of discharge.
b) Number of discharge outfalls (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the property):
Two
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NCG500000 Renewal Application
c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one.
® Non -contact cooling water
Outfall (s) #: 001
❑ Boiler Blowdown
Outfall (s) #:
❑ Cooling Tower Blowdown
Outfall (s) #:
❑ Condensate
Curtail (s) #:
® Other
Outfall (s) #: 002
(Please describe "Other"): SUmn
d) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD):
#001: 86y GPD 4002: 7y GPD 4003: _ GPD #004: _ GPD
4) Please check the type of chemical[s] added to the wastewater for treatment, per each separate discharge
point (if applicable, use separate sheet):
❑ Chlorine ❑ Biocides ❑ Corrosion inhibitors ❑ Algaecide ❑ Other_ ® None
If any box other than None is checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and manufacturers' information on the
additive must be submitted to the following address for approval:
NC DENR / DWR / Environmental Sciences Section
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
5) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge? (i.e., retention ponds,
seitlingponds, etc.)
❑ Yes - Please include design specifics (i.e., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal
package. Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail.
® No
6) Discharge Frequency:
a) The discharge is: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent ❑ Seasonal
i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur:
ii) If seasonal, check the month(s) the discharge occurs:
❑ Jan ❑ Feb ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr ❑ May ❑ Jun ❑ Jul ❑ Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. ❑ Nov. ❑ Dec.
b) How many days per week is there a discharge? Seven
c) Please check the days discharge occurs: ® Sat. ® Sun. ® Mon. ® Tue. ® Wed. ® Thu. ® Fri.
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NCG500000 Renewal Application
Additional Application Requirements:
The following information must be included in duplicate [original + I copy] with this application or it
will be returned as incomplete.
Site map. If the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must
be clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point.
➢ Authorization for representatives. If this application will be submitted by a consulting
engineer (or engineering firm), include documentation from the Permittee showing that the
consultant submitting the application has been designated an Authorized Representative of the
applicant, per 15A NCAC 0211.0138(b)(1).
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Randy C. Herrin Title: GM III Regional Fleet
(Please review 2H 11 a for authorized signing officials)
/er/G��o/S'
Click here f enter a date.
Signature ofAp t Date Signed
North Carolina General Statute 6 143-215.613 provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record,
report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this
Article; or who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in a mlemaking proceeding or contested case
under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device
or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the Commission implementing this
Article, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars
($10,000). 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.
This Notice of Renewal Intent does NOT require a separate fee.
The permitted facility already pays an annual fee for coverage under NCG500000.
Mail the original and one copy of the entire package to:
NC DENR / D WR / Water Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Attn: Charles Weaver
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United states Environmental Protection Agenny
Form Approved.
EPA wesningmn, in 20490
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires a-31-98
Section A'. National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Tom ... ran Code NPOES ydmoldey Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type
1 1r,' 1 2 I. I 3 I NCc5c5136 11 121 151061,e 17 16 t om( 19 t n t 201 I
211 I I I I I I I I I II 1 11 I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I f6
Inspection Work Days Facility SelfMonitoringEvaluation Rating B1 OA ------------Reserved ----------- —
671 I 701 I 71 I 72 („ 1 731 1 174 75I IBO
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to Pi also include
Entry TimelDats
Perm it Effective Data
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:00AM 15IO6I28
12/OOI03
Namahala Hydroelectric Station
278ee WeyeM1 Rd
Exit nurtured,
permit Expiration Date
Topton NO 28781
11.00AM legal
15/07131
Nest of Onsite Representatrve(s)?itles arrehone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
111
Name, Address of Responsible OmcialaithenForne and Fax Number
Conceded
Allen Stowe,526S6bmch St Chadotte NC282011002IO04382-03099043029840
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 ReedreslReporer SelfMonitoringProgram
Facility Site Review Ef rent/Receiving Waters
Section Or Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signatum(s) of lnspectodis Agenpy/ORce/Phone and Fax Numbers Data
Jeff Menzel ARO WO/hom 2961
Keith Haynes AR) WO/I820-29645001
Signature of Management O A Reviewer Agenoy/Ofbce/Phi and Fax N umbers Data
EPA Farm 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous edition. are oeades,
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NPGES yrfmo/day Inspection Type
NGG500135 12 15106cy) 117 to C1
Section D'. Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit NCG500136 pvnei Nentshalarlydnesedricalelion
Inspection Oafs: 06/2812015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
YesNo NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted anew
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
[y ❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑ [9/0
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
WE]
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes /No NA NE
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex. MLSS, Ml Settleable ❑ Ly/ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
❑
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years (labreg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
[J/ ❑
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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❑❑
Dales, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWO?
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(If the facility is = on 5 MGD permitted Flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
❑ ❑
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on each shift?
Is the ORD visitation log available and current?
❑ ❑
Q ❑
Is the ORD certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑ ❑
❑+ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
❑ ❑
❑+ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Oi ❑
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Permit: NGG500136 owner -Facility: Nentehele Hydroelectric Station
Inapacd in Date: 0612812015 Inapadlon Typa: Compaance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Isrightofwaytothe outfall properly maintained? EVEI El ElAre the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? Q-n ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ R ❑
Comment
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 3,.2012
Mr. Allen Stowe, Jr.
Duke Energy Corporation
526 South Church Street / EC 13K
Charlotte, NC 28202
Subject: Renewal of coverage / General Permit NCG500000
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Station
Certificate of Coverage NCG500124
Jackson County
Dear Permittee
The Division is renewing Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500124 to discharge under NPDES
General Permit NCG500000. This CoC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental
Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 [or as subsequently amended].
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Contact the Asheville Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the permitted facility.
Regional Office staff will assist von in documenting the transfer of this CoC.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit, please contact John
Hennessy [919807.6377 or john.hennessy©ncdenr.gov].
Sincerely,
Original signed by John 1�72hnessy w
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection.
NPDES file
SEP 2 no 2012.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]/FAX [phone] /Internet: v .ncwaterqualityarg
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG500000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG500124
TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND
BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as. amended,
Duke Energy Corporation
is hereby authorized to discharge Hydroelectric Dam Sumps & Non -contact Cooling Water
from a facility located at
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Station
NC Hwy 281
Tuckasegee
Jackson County.
to receiving waters designated as the Tuckasegee River in subbasin 04-04-02 of the Little
Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective August 3, 2012.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 3, 2012
Original signed by John Hennessy
for Charles Wakild, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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NCDENRNational PollutanC Discharge Elimination Systemnum"'NCG500000
NOTICE OF INTENT �(/©�z . "
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System appllcauori fo rage under General -Permit "ti•
NCG600000: Non -contact cooling water, boiler blowdown cbol �g))oter ltt)w�,bWp gonien"a a am
similar point source discharges e
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(Please print or type) U
1) Mailing address of owner/operator: # .< — 5 �012 P9
Company Name Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC r t' w 41 R c,?uALit v,�j ltJ
Owner Name Allen Stowe -water Managementip1 --,53_wnL OPI')GE 1
Street Address 526 South Church Street, Intem((ce- EC13 ` ,,
City Charlotte
Telephone No. (704) 3824309 State C ""^`ZIP Gode 3@�4R,'.
Fax: [phone]
' Address to which all permit correspondence wilt be mailed
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Bear Creek Hydroelectric Station
Facility Contact Keith A. Moore
Street Address 4015 Canada Road
City Tuckasegee
State NO ZIP Code 28783
County Jackson
Telephone No. 828 293-5726 Fax N/A
3) Physical location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers,
and distance and direction from a roadway intersection). Fmmbtal.avtldc.fily441 scum and H.Y tram Diusnm,n, lum
Iaft onto Hwy 107IH.,c.d Rd Go id.5 mile. to H, o8n. turn talk Go.1pmx 3 U. peal Ceder CIIX Hytlm. C.rdd..3 0 mitre. B"er peek Is -on the right.
(A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet Win fatuity clearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this application)
4) This NPDES permit application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed
❑ Modification
Please describe the modification:
9 Renewal
Please specify existing permit number and original issue date:
6) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
iR No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
6) What is the nature of the business applying for this permit? Electric Generation
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7) Description of Discharge:
a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving water? 9 Yes ❑ No
If no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This
includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the only
viable means of discharge.
b) Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the
property): 2
c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one.
9 Non -contact cooling water Discharge point(s) #: 001
❑ Boiler Blowdown Discharge point(s) #:
❑ Cooling Tower Blowdown Discharge point(s) #:
❑ Condensate Discharge point(s) #:
9 Other Discharge point(s) #: 002
(Please describe "Other") sump
d) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD):
#1: #2: 72,000 #3: #4
e) Please describe the type of process (i.e., compressor, A/C unit, chiller, boiler, etc.) the wastewater is
being discharged from, per each separate discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet):
Hydroelectric generator
8) Please check the type of chemical added to the wastewater for treatment , per each separate discharge
point (if applicable, use separate sheet):
❑ Biocides Name:
Manuf.:
❑ Corrosion inhibitors Name:
Manuf.:
❑ Chlorine Name:
Manuf.:
❑ Algaecide Name:
Manuf.:
❑ Other Name:
Manuf.:
9 None
9) If any box in item (8) above, other than none, was checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and
manufacturers' information on the additive is required to be submitted with the application for the
Division's review.
10) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e., retention ponds,
settling ponds, etc.)? ❑ Yes 9 No
If yes, please include design specifics (i.e., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with
submittal package. Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail, Design criteria and
operational data (including calculations) should be provided to ensure that the facility can comply with the
requirements of the General Permit, The treatment shall be sufficient to meet the limits set by the
general permits.
Note: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities requires submission of three (3) sets
of plans and specifications along with the application. Design of treatment facilities
must comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction applies to
this discharge, include the three sets of plans and specifications with this application.
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11) Discharge Frequency:
a) The discharge is: 9 Continuous ❑ Intermittent ❑ Seasonalo
i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur:
b)
c)
ii) If seasonal check the month(s) the discharge occurs: 0 Jan.
❑ May 0 Jun. 0 Jul. 0 Aug. 0 Sept. 0 Oct. 0 Nov.
How many days per week is there a discharge? Seven
Please check the days discharge occurs:
9 Sat. M Sun, 9 Mon. W Tue. 8 Wed. A Thu. 9 Fri.
12) Pollutants:
❑ Feb. ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr.
❑ Dec.
Please list any known pollutants that are present in the discharge, per each separate discharge point (if
applicable, use separate sheet):
13) Receiving waters:
a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility
wastewater discharges end up in? If the site wastewater discharges to a separate storm sewer
system (4S), name the operator of the 48 (e.g. City of Raleigh). Tuckasegee River- West Pork
b) Stream Classification: WS-lll,9,TR,0RW
14) Alternatives to Direct Discharge:
Address the feasibility of implementing each of the following non -discharge alternatives
a) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System Not Available
b) Subsurface disposal (including nitrification field, infiltration gallery, injection wells, etc.) Too much flow
c) Spray irrigation Not justifiable, no significant thermal gradient or pollutant load
The alternatives to discharge analysis should include boring logs and/or other information indicating that
a subsurface system is neither feasible nor practical as well as written confirmation indicating that
connection to a POTW is not an option. It should also include a present value of costs analysis as
outlined in the Division's "Guidance For the Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal Alternatives".
15) Additional Application Requirements:
For new or proposed discharges, the following information must be included in triplicate with this
application or it will be returned as incomplete.
a) 7.5 minute series USGS topographic map (or a photocopied portion thereof) with discharge location
clearly indicated.
b) Site map, if the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must be
clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point.
c) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer (or engineering firm), include
documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer (Or firm) submitting the application has
been designated an authorized Representative of the applicant.
d) Final plans for the treatment system (if applicable). The plans must be signed and sealed by a North
Carolina registered Professional Engineer and stamped -"Final Design -Not released for construction".
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e) Final specifications for all major treatment components (if applicable). The specifications must be
signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and shall include a narrative
description of the treatment system to be constructed.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Caro( S.Goolsby
Title:: ViCP Prec'rlant Hydra Flapt
a
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(Signatur ofAppti ant)
(D [e Signed)
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (r) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who
falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more
than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to:
NCDENR
Mail three (3) copies of the entire package to:
NPDES Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been
Included:
9 Check for $100 made payable to NCDENR
9 3 copies of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
9 3 copies of this completed application and all supporting documents
❑ 3 sets of plans and specifications signed and sealed by a North Carolina P.E.
8 Thorough responses to items 1-7 on this application
9 Alternatives analysis including present value of costs for all alternatives
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the Issuance of an NPDES permit
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
NOTICE OF RENEWAL INTENT
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, RE., Director
Application for renewal of existing coverage under General Permit NCG500000
Existing Certificate of Coverage (CoC(: NCG5OO124
(Please print or type) -
1) Mailing address" of facility owner/operator: I, /IInJ 1
Company Name Duke Energy Carolinas. LLC j
Owner Name Allen Stowe. Scientist - Water Management
Street Address 526 South Church Street. EC13K'"�'
City Charlotte StateNC ZIP Code 28202 t '
Telephone Number17041 382-4309 Fax: [phone]
Email address iastowe(alduke-energy com i IIIIrI-��L C 111
' Address to which all permit correspondence should be mailed C FFEa ) 9 2007 J
2) Location of facility' producing discharge: _1
WA nOUAI1l FECIION
Facility Name Bear Creek Hydroelectric Station A l UII ( iota r -ice
}
Facility Contact Keith A. Moore ` n
Street Address NC Highway 281 "
City Tuckasegee StateNC ZIP Code 28783
County Jackson
Telephone Number(828) 293-5726 Fax:
Email address kamoore`lduke-energy com
3) Description of Discharge:
a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving stream? 0 Yes ❑ No
(If no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential recelving waters clearly marked. This includes tracing the pathway of the
storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the only viable means of discharge.)
b) Number of discharge outfalls (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the
property): Two
c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one.
® Non -contact cooling water Outfall(s) If: 001
❑ Boiler Blowdown Outfall (s) k:
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❑ Cooling Tower Blowdown Outfall (a) #:
❑ Condensate Outfall (a) #:
® Other Outfall (a) #: 002
(Please describe "Other") Sump
d) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD):
#001: 866 880 (max flow) #002: 72_,000 #003: #004
4) Please check the type of chemical [s] added to the wastewater for treatment, per each separate discharge
point (if applicable, use separate sheet):
❑ Chlorine ❑ Biocides ❑ Corrosion inhibitors ❑ Algaecide in Other
® None
6) If any box in item (4) above [other than None] was checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and
manufacturers' information on the additive must be submitted to the following address for approval:
NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
6) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e., retention ponds,
settling ponds, etc.)? ❑ Yea 0 No
(If yes, please Include design specifics (Le., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal package. Existing
treatment facilities should be described in detail)
7) Discharge Frequency:
a) The discharge is: 0 Continuous OIntermittent ❑ Seasonal*
i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur:
ii) *Check the month(s) the discharge occurs: ❑ Jan ❑ Feb ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr ❑ May ❑ Jun ❑ Jul E
Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. ❑ Nov. ❑ Dec.
b) How many days per week is there a discharge? Seven
c) Please check the days discharge occurs: 0 Sat. ® Sun. 0 Mon. ® Tue. in Wed. In Thu. ® Fri.
8) Receiving stream[s]:
a) To what body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) does the facility discharge wastewater?
If the site discharges wastewater to a separate storm sewer system (4S), name the operator of the 4S
(e.g. City of Raleigh). Tuckasegee River — West Fork
b) Stream Classification: WS-III B TR ORW
Additional Application Requirements:
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Additional Application Requirements:
The following information must be included in triplicate ]original + 2 copies] with this application or
it will be returned as incomplete.
➢ Site map. If the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream
must be clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its
discharge point.
➢ Authorization for representatives. If this application will be submitted by a consulting
engineer (or engineering form), include documentation from the Permittee showing that the
consultant submitting the application has been designated an Authorized Representative of
the applicant.
Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of
my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Carol S. Goolsby
Title: General Manager, Hydro Fleet
i 1/29/07
Signature of App cant) (Date Signed)
North Carolina General Statute 143.215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or codification in any application, record, report, plan or other document
filed or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, orwho
falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders Inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine
of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
aimsasasaeaeasacaaaeaaa
This Notice of Renewal Intent does NOT require a separate fee
The permitted facility already pays an annual fee for coverage under NCG500000
Mail the original and two copies of the entire package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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UNITED STATES &Pvbge
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ox-/✓r G6�t

r/Duke
Energy®
January 29, 2007
Mr. Charles Weaver
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Point Source Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Duke Energy Corporation
526 South Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Subject: Duke Energy Carolinas,LLC — NPDES Perr4it,f, i'lii
Renewal of NPDES General Permit - #NC&60�1
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Plant — NCG500124
Bridgewater Hydroelctric Plant— NCG500102
Bryson Hydroelectric Plant — NCG600129
Cedar Cliff Hydroelctric Plant — NCG500125
Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Plant — NCG500139
Lookout Shoals Hydroelectric Plant— NCG500120
Mission Hydroelectric Plant— NCG500128
Mountain Island Hydroelectric Plant — NCG500131
Nantshala Hydroelectric Plant — NCG500136
Oxford Hydroelectric Plant — NCG500119
Rhodhiss Hydroelectric Plant— NCG500108
Tennessee Creek Hydroelectric Plant — NGG500123
Thorpe Hydroelectric Plant— NCG500127
Tuckasegee Hydroelectric Plant— NCG500126
Tuxedo Hydroelectric Plant — NCG500110
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC requests the subject general permit be renewed and reissued. The
above referenced permit expires July 31, 2007. As mandated by North Carolina Administrative Code
15A NCAC 21-1.0106 (a), this permit application for renewal Is being submitted at least 180 days prior
to expiration of the current permit.
Please find enclosed in triplicate, the Notice of Renewal Intent for each of the hydroelectric facilities
named above.
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC requests notification that this application is complete.
Thank you in advance for your assistance on this matter. Should you have questions regarding this
application, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Allen Stowe
Scientist, Water Management
Attachments
4-16'wl: Mr. Larry Frost —NC DENR Asheville R.O.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W, Klimek, P.E., Director
NOTICE OF RENEWAL INTENT
Application for renewal of existing coverage under General Permit NCG500000
Existing Certificate of Coverage (CoC): NCG500124
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address" of facility owner/operator:
Company Name Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Owner Name Allen Stowe. Scientist - Water Management
Street Address 526 South Church Street EC13K
City Charlotte StateNC ZIP Code 28202
Telephone Number(7041 382-4309 Fax: [phone]
Email address iastowe`laduke-energv,com
"Address to which all permit correspondence should be mailed
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Station
Facility Contact
Keith A. Moore
Street Address
NC Highway 281
City
Tuckasegee StateNC ZIP Code 28783
County
Jackson
Telephone Number(8281 293-5726 Fax:
Email address kamoorerAkfuke-energy.com
31 Description of Discharge:
a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving stream? ® Yes ❑ No
(If no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This includes tracing the pathway of the
storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer Is the only viable means of discharge.)
b) Number of discharge outfalls (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the
property): Two
c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one.
® Non -contact cooling water Outfall(s) #: 001
❑ Boiler Slowdown Outfall (a) #: _
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NCG500000 renewal application
Cl Cooling Tower Blowdown Outfall (a) #:
❑ Condensate Outfall (s) #: _
® Other Outfall (a) #: 002
(Please describe "Other") SIMD
d) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD):
#001: 866,880 (max flow) #002: 72_,000 #003: #004
4) Please check the type of chemical [s] added to the wastewater for treatment, per each separate discharge
point (if applicable, use separate sheet):
❑ Chlorine ❑ Biocides ❑ Corrosion inhibitors ❑ Algaecide ❑ Other
® None
6) If any box in item (4) above [other than None] was checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and
manufacturers' information on the additive must be submitted to the following address for approval:
NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section
Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
6) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e., retention ponds,
settling ponds, etc.)? ❑ Yea ® No
(If yes, please include design specifics (Le., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal package. Existing
treatment facilities should be described in detail.)
7) Discharge Frequency:
a) The discharge is: ® Continuous ❑Intermittent ❑ Seasonal*
i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur:
ii) *Check the months) the discharge occurs: ❑ Jan ❑ Feb ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr ❑ May ❑ Jon ❑ Jul ❑
Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. ❑ Nov. ❑ Dec.
b) How many days per week is there a discharge? Seven
e) Please check the days discharge occurs: ®Sat. OS". ®Mon. ®Tue. ®Wed. ® Thu. o Fri.
S) Receiving streamis]:
a) To what body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) does the facility discharge wastewater?
If the site discharges wastewater to a separate storm sewer system (4S), name the operator of the 4S
(e.g. City of Raleigh). Tuckasegee River — West Fork
b) Stream Classification: WS-III.B TR.ORW
Additional Application. Requirements:
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NCG600000 renewal application
Additional Application Requirements:
The following information must be included in triplicate [original + 2 copies] with this application or
it will be returned as incomplete.
➢ Site map. If the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream
must be clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its
discharge point.
➢ Authorisation for representatives. If this application will be submitted by a consulting
engineer (or engineering firm), include documentation from the Permittee showing that the
consultant submitting the application has been designated son Authorized Representative of
the applicant.
Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of
my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Carol S. Goolsby
Title: General Manager. Hydro Fleet
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(Signature of App cant) (Date Signed)
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (1) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or cediflcation in any application, record, report, plan or other document
flied or required to he maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Aaicle, orwho
falsifies, tempera with or knowingly renders Inaccurate any rectr ing or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under
Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine
of not more than $25,000 or Imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
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This Notice of Renewal Intent does NOT require a separate fee
The permitted facility already pays an annual fee for coverage under NCG500000
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Mail the original and two copies of the entire package to:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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UNITED STATES 3 5 Jye
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION i 1 L_ -
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January 26, 2007 " '
Mr. Allen Stowe
Duke Energy Corporation
Mail Code EC13K
Post Office Box 1006
Charlotte, North Carolina 28201-1006
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Plant
Permit No: NCG500124
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Stowe: °
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from
the inspection conducted on January 23 2007 Mr. Larry Frost and I of the Asheville
Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found
to be in Compliance with permit NCG500124.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at [phone].
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Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Marcus Pitts, Lee Steam Station, P.O. Box 366, Pelzer, SC 29669
Central Files
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United States Environmental practice Agency
EPA Washington, D.0 20460
Form Approved
CMS No. 2040-0057
Water compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspedar Fac Type
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Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTV,, also Include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
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Permit ■ Operations & Maintenance ■ Records/Reports I♦ Self -Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signature(s) of Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Data
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets Of narratiVe and checklists as necessary)
Duke Energy's Bear Creek Hydroelectric Powerhouse consists of a pinstock to the powerhouse,
powerhouse generation equipment, central powerhouse sump and tailrace. The tailrace discharges to
Cedar Cliff Reservoir. The plant has permitted discharges of generator thrust bearing cooling water and
central powerhouse. sump.
Mr. Keith Haynes and Mr. Larry Frost performed the inspection. The facility appeared to be well maintained
and operating properly. There were no un-permitted discharges noted during the inspection.
The purpose of the permit is to protect the receiving stream; therefore, the inspectors recommend that
Upstream, Effluent and Downstream sampling points be re-evaluated for this facility. The recommended
upstream sampling site should be the pinstock before it enters the turbine, the effluent site from the tailrace
and the downstream at a predetermined (safe access) site downstream of the tailrace discharge point to the
reservoir. Possible sites were discussed during the inspection; it is recommended that these sites be
established by written policy.
Once the sampling sites are established, then the monitoring requirements and monitoring frequency for
each site should re-evaluated.
The proper reporting of flow from the powerhouse was discussed at length, during the inspection. Since
monitoring data is not required to be submitted to the State, the inspectors recommend that Duke Energy
use common units of measure for this type industry (examples discussed were; CFS and MGD, however
some other unit may be more appropriate) with regards to flow. If you should have any questions regarding
this issue please contact one of the inspectors.
Finally, a special word of thanks to Mr. Marcus Pitts for his assistance during the inspection
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Permit: NG6500124 Owner - Facility: Bear Creek Hydroelectric Plant
Inspection Date: 01123/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations &Maintenance
Yes
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Facility
Duke Energy Environmental
Contact
Telephone Number
Bear Creek
Marcus Pitts
864 847-3054
Brid ewater
Nob Zalme
704 645-270a
B son
Marcus Pitts
864 847-3054
Cedar Cliff
Marcus Pitts
864 847-3054
Mission
Marcus Pitts
864 847-3054
Tennessee Creek
Marcus Pitts
864 847-3054
Nantahala
Marcus Pitts
864 847-3054
Rhodhiss
Nob Zalme
704 645-2706
Tuckaseeglee
Marcus Pitts
864 847-3054
Tuxedo
Steve Hod es
828 657-2339
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Marcus Pitts
864 847-3054

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Duality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
November 15, 2006
Allen Stowe
Duke Energy Corporation
P.O. Box 1006 [EC13Y]
Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
William G. Ross; Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Subject: NPDES Permit NCG500000 renewal
Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500124
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Plant
Jackson County
Dear Permittee:
The facility listed above is covered under NPDES General Permit NCG500000.. NOG500000 expires
on July 31, 2007. Federal (40 CPR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require
that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If
you have already mailed a renewal request, you may disregard this notice.
To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than
February 1. 2007. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil penalty assessment. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. This renewal notice is being sent
well in advance of the due date so that you have adequate time to prepare your application.
If any discharge previously covered under NCG500000 will occur after July 31, 2007, the
CoC must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to
$25,000 per day.
If all discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this CoC [or if you have other
questions], contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files — -
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1617 Mall9ervme Center, Raleigh, North Caroline 27899-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOrthi
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
THOMAS D SMITHERMAN
BEAR CREEK HYDROELECTRIC PLANT
301 NP&L LOOP RD MAIL CODE ECl IE
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
Dear Permittee:
July 26, 2002
NORTH CAROLINA DF ARTMENr OF
ENVIRONMENT ANO NATURAL RESOURCES
JUL 3 17002
Subject: Reissue -NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit
Bear Creek Hydroelectric Plant
COC Number NCG500124
Jackson County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG500000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued wastewater general permit Certificate of Coverage
(COC). This COC is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsquently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility
* A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCO500000
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the retrainee From responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 578
Sincerely,
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for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
11/26/2001
THOMAS D SMITHERMAN
NANTAHALAP&L
301 NP&L LOOP RD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATORAL RESOURCES
2.
Subject: NPDES Wastewater Permit Coverage Renewal
Nantahala P&1
COC Number NCG500124
Jackson County
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for wastewater discharge under General Permit NCG500000. This permit expires
on July 31, 2002. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) staff is in the process of rewriting this permit with a
scheduled reissue in the summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for continued
coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit, you must apply to the DWQ for renewal of
your permit coverage.. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in advance that your permit
coverage will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a general permit coverage renewal application form. This
will serve as your application for renewal of your permit coverage. The application must be completed and
returned with the required information by February 01, 2002in order to assure continued coverage under the
general permit. There is no renewal fee associated with this process. Your facility will be invoiced for the annual
peanut fee at a later date.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of wastewater from your facility
without coverage under a valid wastewater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
If the subject wastewater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
rescission request form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit coverage renewal procedures please contact the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-251-6208 or Delonda Alexander of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone], eat. 584
Sincerely,
%iL.CG4crY-v-vwC
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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May 11, 2006
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Permits and Engineering Unit
North Carolina Department of Environmental,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
400 South Tryon St,
Charlotte, NC 28285
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1007.
,e Charlotte, NC 28201-1007
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Re: Delegation of Authority - Signatures on Reports and Requested Information
Duke Energy NPDES Permitted Stations
Dear Ms. Sullins:
Federal Regulation 40 CFR 122.22, as well as Part II of Duke Energy's NPDES permits, specifies
that all reports required by NPDES permits and other information requested by the permit issuing
authority shall be signed by a principal executive officer of at least the level of Vice President or a
duly authorized representative. I hereby authorize the Site Production Manager the authority to
sign all reports and requested information related to the permits specified in the attached list
If you have questions or need additional information, you may contact Allen Stowe at 704-362-
4309.
Sincerely,
hell
V/Cice President
Environment, Health and Safety
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Attachment
xc: Rex Gleason, NCDENR, Mooresville, NC
Steve Mauney, NCDENR, Winston-Salem, INC
David Goodrich, NCDENR, Raleigh, NC
merest Waste][, NCDENR, Asheville, NC
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Permits Currently Held:
Allen Steam Station - NC0004979
Belews Creek Steam Station - NC0024406
Belews Creek Steam Station - WO0005873
Belews Creek Steam Station Flyash Landfill Permit #85-03
Buck Steam Station - NC0004774
Cliffside Steam Station - NC0005088
Dan River Steam Station - NC0003468
Lincoln Combustion Turbine Station - NC0080781
Marshall Steam Station - NC0004987
Marshall Steam Station Flyash Landfill Permit #18-04
Riverbend Steam Station - NC0004961
Bridgewater Hydro Station - NCG500102
Cowans Ford Hydro Station - NCG500139
Lookout Shoals Hydro Station - NCG500120
Mountain Island Hydro Station - NCG500131
Oxford Hydro Station - NCG500119
Rhodhiss Hydro Station - NCG500108
Tuxedo Hydro Station - NCG500110
Bear Creek Hydro Station — NCG500124
Bryson Hydro Station — NCG500129
Cedar Cliff Hydro Station — NCG500125
Mission Hydro Station — NCG600128
Nantahala Hydro Station — NCG500136
Tennessee Creek Hydro Station — NCG500123
Thorpe Hydro Station — NCG500127
Tuckaseegee Hydro Station — NCG500126

_ate of North Carolin
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
N. E. Tucker, Jr., President
Nantahala Power & Light Company
301 NP & L Loop
Franklin, north Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Tucker:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND. NATURAL. RESOURCES
September 17, 1999 ¢�
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Subject: Permit No. W00017190'
Nantahala Power & Light Company
NP & L Customer Service Facility
Sewer Extension
Jackson County
In accordance with your application received July26, 1999, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
W00017190, dated September 17, 1999, to Nantahala Power & Light Company for the construction and operation
of the subject wastewater collection extension.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447.
Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
One set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to yoy� If you need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Ron Palumbo at [phone] exter%%n 533.
T. Stevens
cc: Jackson County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Otto Engineering, Inc.
1617 Mail Service Center, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER COLLECTION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended,
and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Nantahala Power & Light Company
Jackson County
FOR THE
construction and operation of approximately 600 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve NP & L Customer
Service Facility, and the discharge of 400 GPD of collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Tuckaseigee's
existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received July 26, 1999, and in conformity with the project
plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following
specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of
this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
3. The facilities must be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer
Authority's Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0039578) prior to being discharged into the receiving
stream.
5. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there
is a time change of the Permittee, a formal permitrequest must be submitted to the Division of Water
Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits
and may or may not be approved.
6. Construction of the sewers, pump station(s) and force main shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service
by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of
the State.

7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be
received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance
with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. If this project is to
be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further
construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the
entire project has been completed. Mail the Certification to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, P.O. Box
29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-0535.
8. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on fileby the Permittee for a minimum
of five years from the date of the completion of construction.
9. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-
215.6C.
10. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal)
which have jurisdiction.
11. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such
as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities.
12. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number [phone]
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence
or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or
breakage, etc.; or
b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters
without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report inletter form within five (5)
days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken orproposed to
be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.

13. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Nantahala Power & Light Company ana
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force
and effect.
Permit issued this the sevbntieth day of September, 1999
NORTH ! OLINA ENA ? NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
-/ Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number W00017190

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Permit No. WO0017190
September 17, 1999
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
Partial Final
1, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of
North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,
Name Location and County
for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of
this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature Registration No.
Date

State of North Carolina ( )
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 10, 1993
N. E. Tucker, Jr.
Route 63, Box 115
Tuckasegee, NC 28783
Dear Mr. Tucker:
AT '
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IDFEE HNR
Subject: General Permit No. NCG500000
Bear Creek Hydro Station
COC NCG500124
Jackson County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on June 24, 1993, we are forwarding
herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6,1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Divsion of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Randy Kepler at telephone number
919n33-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Fran McPherson
Asheville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
SEP 1 41993
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
•_: :u �1 � 11111
TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT• COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER SLOWDOWN,
CONDENSATE AND SPAILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Nantahala Power and Light Company
is hereby authorized to continue operation of a treatment system for the generation of non -contact cooling waters,
boiler water blowdown or similar waste streams with the discharge of heated wastewater from a facility located at
Bear Creek Hydro Station
off of NC Highway 281
on Bear Creek Road _
Jackson County
to receiving waters designated as the Tuckasegee River in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, 111
and IV of General Permit No. NCG500000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 10, 1993
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 10, 1993
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.,Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

(C)ITED STATES
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State of North Carolina (-�' ` J
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A • :�
Division of Water Quality ,r
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ��
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary c>EH N R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director July 24,1997
Thomas D. Smitherman
Nantahala Power & Light Company
301 NP&L Loop Road
Franklin , NC 28734
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCG500124
Renewal of General Permit
Ben Creek Hydro Station
Jackson County
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with your application for renewal of the subject Certificate of Coverage, the Division is forwarding
the enclosed General Permit. This renewal is valid until July 31, 2002. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,1983. If any parts, measurement
frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request
an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate
of coverage shall be final and binding.
The Certificate of Coverage for your facility is not transferable except after notice to the Division. Use the enclosed
Permit Name/Ownership Change form to notify the Division if you sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the
subject facility. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
If your facility ceases discharge of wastewater before the expiration date of this permit, contact the Regional
Office listed below at [phone]. Once discharge from your facility has ceased, this permit may be rescinded.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact the NPDES Group at the address below.
oc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
NPDES File
Facility Assessment Unit
Sincerely,
0'011� A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. yy��
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 [phone] FAX [phone] p&e®dsm.ehnr.state.nc.us
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('�TE OF NORTH CAROLINA 1. l
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG500000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG500124
TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER
BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE, EXEMPT STORMWATER, COOLING WATERS ASSOCIATED WITH
HYDROELECTRIC OPERATIONS, AND SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards
and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Nantahala Power & Light Company
is hereby authorized to discharge
cooling water and other waters associated with hydroelectric operations
from a facility located at
Bear Creek Hydro Station
NC Highway 281-5 Miles From NC 107
Tuckasegee
Jackson County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 40402 in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts I, II, III and IV of General Permit No. NCG500000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1997.
This certificate of coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 24,1997.
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
(_ Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

J 4
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
ATLANTA REGIONAL OFFICE
Parkridge 85 North Building
3125 Presidential Parkway - Suite 300
Atlanta, Georgia 30340
[phone]
APR , 7 1995 :;
Project No. 2698 - NC�
APR 17195
Mr. N. E. Tucker, Jr.
President �' _
Nantahala Power and Light C y C` V�y(tR �).";S ,Ti`
Post Office sox 260 ;� ��., �A Ea Qup ITM SETicidE�.;(1
Franklin, North Carolina 2873A\
Dear Mr. Tucker:
6p0 a t�1�Q5
Mr. William H. Duke of the Atlanta PEegional^A office will
conduct annual operation inspection of the East Fork Project
No. 2698 consisting of the Cedar Cliff, Bear Creek, and Tennessee
Creek developments on April 25 through 27, 1995. He will meet you
or your representatives at the .Thorpe powerhouse at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday,. April 25. An itinerary for the inspections will be
arranged at that time. Please have the following project
information available for review for the report period: A copy of
the most ' current in-house inspection report, scheduled and
unscheduled unit outages, date, of annual maintenance, date and
maximum flow, emergency action plan test date and training date,
and any other significant events that occurred during the report
period.
A copy of the Project Compliance Summary from the Hydropower
License Compliance Tracking System (HLCTS) accompanied our
December 30, 1993, letter.. This summary describes the status of
actions to be taken by Nantahala Power and Light Company to comply
with the requirements of the project license and Commission Rules
and Regulations. Following the inspection, the current status of
required actions will be reviewed with you or your staff, and any
questions will be discussed at that time.
You were furnished a letter dated March 2, 1994, stating each
project owner is responsible to ensure the project is in compliance
with 18 CFR § 12.43 requiring any power or communication line or
gas pipeline that is located over, under, or in project waters not
to obstruct navigation for recreational or commercial purposes or
otherwise endanger public safety.. Minimum clearances of power and
communication lines should be in. accordance with the National
Electrical. Safety Code.- Mr.- Duke will discuss the assessment
during the inspection and indicate any followup actions required:_

Mr. N. E. Tucker, Jr. -2-
During the inspections, it may be requested that any of the
spillway gates of the project be operated using standby emergency
power.
Copies of this letter are being furnished to appropriate
Federal and State agencies. If agency representatives are
interested in accompanying Mr. Duke during the inspections, they
are requested to contact this office at [phone]. This
contact will be the basis of notification should the inspection
schedule require a last minute change..
Yery
truly U-) 1r1s(Y,/p
Robert W. Crisp'T E.
Director

North Carolina F�,eral and state Agencies
t
Ms. Cherry Green
Mr. James K. Leumas, P.E.
U. S. Department of the Interior
State Dam Safety Engineer
Fish and Wildlife Service
Dept. of Environment,
1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 324
Health, and Nat. Resources
Atlanta, GA 30345
Land Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Mr. Andreas Mager, Jr.
Acting Assistant Regional Director
Habitat Conservation Division
National Marine Fisheries Service
9450 Koger Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Director
Southeast Office
National Park Service
75 Spring Street, S. W.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Regional Director
Region IV
Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street, N. E.
Atlanta, GA 30308
Attn: Mr. Heinz Mueller
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Environmental Management
and Recreation
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Mr. Steven E. Reed
Division of Water Resources
NC Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687.
Mr. Frank McBride
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Div. of Boating and Inland Fisheries
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604-1188
Attn: Habitat Conservation Program

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Nantahala Power
and Light Company Corresponding Office
October7,1994
ctyea107.94
MEMORANDUM
To: Jackson and Swain County Government and Volunteer Organizations
Serving the Public During Emergencies
Mr. Donald Clawson, Jackson County Emergency Management„
586-4055 / FAX [phone] �.,...
Mr. David Hyatt, Swain County Emergency Management,
488-9273 / FAX [phone] ��, ;,tl`� t 1V�rigt
Fm: Fred Alexander, NP&L manager of corporate., communications
W-704-369-4534 / FAX [phone] / H-524-8652
RE: REQUEST FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AT EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN TESTS
SIMULATING THE FLOODING OF THE TUCKASEGEE RIVER
1. BACKGROUND. In November and December, NP&L will host two sessions designed
to assist you in coping with a flood on the Tuckasegee River. The flood level
will be about the same as the 1940 flood. This is also similar to the flood that
nearly occurred this past August. It was prevented only by NP&L's coincidental
draw down of a Jackson County reservoir for maintenance.
So, the scenario is realistic!
2. MEETING SCHEDULE.
A. Table Top Test. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p. in., Tuesday, November 15, 1994.
It will be in the Ramsey Center meeting room at Western Carolina University.
Lunchwill be provided at no cost to participants. Dress is casual.
A table top test involves organization leaders in an orientation period
to make sure we're all focused on the same circumstances and issues. It also
includes an hour or so of low-key discussions about how different emergency
organizations and government work, coordinate, make decisions, and anticipate
problems. Sometimes participants discover areas requiring more attention.
General Office 17 West Main Street • P.O, Sox 2e0, Franklin, North Carolina 28734. 704-524.2121

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B. Functional Test. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 1994. It
wi 11 be in the Ramsey Center meeting room at Western Carol ina University. Lunch
will be provided at no cost to participants. Dress is casual.
The functional test involves the leaders who were at the table top test.
But, the activity is just short of actually moving resources on the ground.
Instead, participants are at separate tables. They communicate just as they
would during an actual emergency. The clock is speeded up to simulate the
passage of time and movement of the flood waters. It should be an excellent
learning experience for all concerned.
3. PERSONS INVITED FROM YOUR COUNTY TO BOTH MEETINGS.
County Commission Chairman
County Manager
Town Mayor and manager (Bryson City, Di I Isboro, Sylva, Webster)
Rescue Squads (Jackson, Swain County, Glenville -Cashiers)
VFDs
Sheriff
Highway Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Emergency Management
News media (local paper and radio station)
4. COUNT REQUESTED. Please let your county emergency services coordinator know
if you can come or send a representat ive for BOTH November and December meetings.
I need to let WCU know to ensure proper room set-up and meals. Thanks in advance
for your help!. If you need additional information, please contact me at the
numbers listed on the "From" line.

SUN. 8 '94 1:57PN Nr FftRNKLIN.NC
1 369 7616 P.1
FROM: J.P. CLOUSE TO:
COORDINATOR, SAFETY & TRAINING
NANTAHALA POWER AND LIGHT CO.
FAX, [phone]
DATE:
MR, B. ANDERSON
NORTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT
FAX. [phone]
(� i
RE: OIL SPILL FOLLOW-UP REPORT NO. 9 4 - 0 g
Please find the attached fnll.nw-up report. fnr the spill repnrted to
Your office on
Should You have any questions, please call 704,360,4555.
Thank You,

711N. 8 '94 1:57PM
NP FRRNKLIN,NC 1 704
NA11fiALA POWER AND LIGHT CONWAN(
369 7616
P.2
5 9q-os
12.0 REPORT FORM
PETROLEUM SPILL REPORT FORM
77tis Form shall be compleled when any petroleum or oil product is released into
water, air, oronm land. Immediately contact the nearest Clean-up specialist (hated
on the back of this form) when a spill occurs. Give the completed form to the spill
co-ordinator, artaching additional sheets as necessary. This form will be rsta;ned by
Safety and Training for 5 years.
1. Time and data release discovered• L1 r00 am
2. Time and duration of roleasa: Timc unkown duration 4 hours ( nder storm)
3. Name of person Completing this report• Winfred Bmoka
4. Material released (trade name and/or chemical name - attach MSDS or
other pertinent deta):?rensformcr oil #580152)
G. Quantity released (gallons, Ins., etc.p AgPL
6. Source of release(electrical equipment, tank, etc.): electr.J-1 tz—aft"',
7. Description of the location of the release (exact location including road
name and number, city, county, distance and direction (N, S. E, W) from
landm$M):.l"Isson County, Whittier N C tl ;L�
off the Shoal Crook lid. From Wtef Cri»r »idn. nnn+ v.,rrarann Chapel
a. cause ofTransformer was bro ^^ a„ry *^^u=^ *^_= limb Church.
9. Environmental medium to which the rolease occurred (soil, water, air)`
0011
10, Time and date of reporting release to spill coordinator, "�n_...,.p--m M^� a7 , 1994
11. Woather Candaions (if release occurred outdoors):
Thunder Storm
12. Attach description of steps taken in chronological order to clean-up the
released material and to miligate environmental damage including date
and time steps were taken.
13. Attach description of pro -clean up sampling data (If necessary), clean-up
methods used (flolid surface, depth of excavation) and sign the certification
below:
PETROLEUM OR OIL SPILL CLEAN up CERTIFICATION
l Winfred Brooks_, (natino of responsible party)
Area Manager (Title) 704 488 2116 ,.__(Phone No.) Certify
that the Clean-up requirements have been met and the information in this record is
true.
11

SUN. 8 '94 1:58PM NP&L FRRNKLIN,NC 1 704 369 7616 P.3
A large tree limb fell onto the transformer pole during an electrical
storm, The pole wan broken and the transformer was damaged. The oil leakage
was not detected until clean up of material had begun,
The broken pole was replaced and electric service wan restored by 1..00 am
May 27, 1994, The broken pole and material was being hauled away when the
transformer leak was discovered.
The contaminated soil was removed from a flower bed and replaced with
non contaminated soil.
All work was completed by 2;30 pm May 27, 1994

JUN. 0 '94 1:58PM N FRHNKLIN,NC 1 7� 369 7616 P.43g
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no -f U4LY 9
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(�7 ,*y 9+') ,Tni�^ ) AAP ENDIX A i�',5$C152 /t r'!)'f%
5� PETROLEUM OR OIL SPILL REPORTING
(Required Immediately)
1� D
(5 � $lia san /0, �llif der/N6
�a�it p�` � Spill location
' 1 1. EPA National Reaponse Czntor 80"24-8802
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Report number---........[p2C.yl,_..!(/P�n�---`- C/-------.--
tOr Ifj Report taken by---- QiL_�.Y...._!_1.0/
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ri�gQ D(t'� Date �/— time---J�`-3 Jr l�i�. ._W.__._ PM ...,.....
�.130 I 2. N.C. Haiardous Wastc M. Anagoment
Asheville Regional Office
Mr, Bill Anderson ��77� //�� 704-/2t51-6208
Report taken by A.-d- A�erLc YL ,.—.--
Q Date -V,2VY -time 3: Yo nM __.........._
�d If ad vieed by the. Ashevillc Regional Office call:
r 1. County'Smergenry Reaponc Coordinator;
,e 0,prokee Mr. Charles Clayton 837-m4
Clay Mr. Don Weaver 385-6354
Graham Mr. Terrell Slaughter 479-7967
Jackson Mr. Donald Clawson 586-4055
Macon Mr. Jackie Baird 524-6421
Swam Mr. David Hyatt 488-9273
Report taken by---. --
Date ----time —AM __,. PM
2. N.C. Fiaxardnns Waste Hotline [phone]
Report taken by
Date____— time. AM PM _._

,11N. 8 194 1:52PM NP(-)FRRNI<LIN,NC
1 704 369 7616 P.1
FROM: J.P_ CLOUSE TO! MR, B, ANDERSON
COORDINATOR, SAFETY A TRAINING NORTH CAROLINA HAZARDDU9 WASTE,
NANTAHALA POWER AND LIGHT CO. MANAGEMENT
FAX. [phone] FAX. [phone]
DATE: `7
RE: 011. SPILL FOLLOW-UP REPORT NO. �94.'_05-
Please find the attached follow-up report for the spill reported to
youroffice on
Should you have any questions, please call 704-389-4555.
Thank you,

L..
d LN. 8 194 1:51PM Np(-^ FRANKLIN, NC 1 rd 369 761E P.2
N,L• 144)04w4ac NANTAHALAPOWrEI�tprNDijcHTcoMPANy
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fioG-flr �P13 Z3 S 1 79
704 - 2SI -Guo
3:3 o Pm 2_-p �n 112.0 REPORT FORM
5-5-9y
Cy N,L i44),tn:n PETROLEUM ¢PILL REPORT FORM '
W M5 y This form shall be Completed when any petroleum or oil producl IN rolcased into
water, air, oronto land. Immediately Contact thcnaamst Clean-up speciaUst (listed
i - q r q - 73 3 -.SI i'/ on the back of this fann).when a spill occum. Clive the completed hlnn to the spill,
co-ordinamr, attaching additional sheets as necessary. This form wl11 be retained b
SP NY and Training for5 years. Y
1. Time and date release discovered__��-aS--a3
-
- 2. Time and duration of release' Woo Wr-' - +0 .n,..,.
3
3. Name of person completing this report: ry- A. ' (,�^.T
P
4. Material released (trade name and/or chemical narne - attach MSOS or
i-$aa-y`84-8001
other pertinent
U.S lom�
S. Ouantity released (gallons, lbs., efc,y ZQ--ZS G.rII
id'rA
S. Source of release(electrical equipment, tank,"il4.alG-
7, Description of the location of the release (exact location including mad
3 , 17cJ�o�
name and number, city, county, distance and direction (N, S, , W) from
landmark): Mwy xk /07
S. Cause of release:
Q. Environmental medium to which the release Occurred (soil, water, air):
0'1
10, Time and date of reporting relea a to split coordinator: ZtZo PM•-94 Sow
11. Weather Conditions (il release occurred outdoors):, ,( /--
12, Attach deacriptlon of steps taken in chronological order tro n-up the
. released material and to mitigate environmental damage including dale
and time steps were taken.
IS. Attach description of pre -clean up sampling data (a necessary), clean-up
methods used (solid surface, depth of excavation) and sign the oedifloalien
below:
PETROLEUM CR OIL SPILL CLEAN UP CERTIFICATION
, 2• .,.,,`.(name of responsible pay)
�TR t-F NhS,a Lu '/' 4D (Title) 70Y - 2/ z / (Phone No.) cettlfy
that the clean-up roquin;monta have been met and the Information In this record is
true.
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?rT7.' �41
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JUN. 8 '94 1:51PM Nr-)FRRNKLIN,NC 1 N' 369 7616
P. 3
APPENDIX A
PETROLEUM OR OIL SPILL REPORTING
(Required Immediately)
Spilllocation —7ZkPr, z' a/ YAP-4
1. EPA National Response Canter 800_424-8802
Report
Report takenby.._MAULL)/L/i _....... ......._.-_�T /
Date $./5/�J..Y-..— time—� !:- __ AM-------- PM.
2, N.C. Hazardous Waste Mana$omant
Asheville Regional Office
Mr, Bill Anderson 704-251-6208
Date __t1me,_- 3 , _ aO 4M PM
Tf advigad by the Asheville Regional Office call:
1, County Fmorgency Response Coordinator!
Chcrokeo Mr, Charles Clayton 837--2124
Clay
Mr. Don Weaver
389-6354
Chaham
Mr. Terrell Slaughter
479-7967
Jackson
Mr, Donald Clawson
.596-4095
Macon
Mr, Jackie Baird
524-6421
Swain
Mr. David Hyatt
488-9273
Report taken by, . .. ........ ........
Date —time
AM PM
2. N,C, T4azardaus Waste Hotline [phone]
Report taken by ---
Date �?_ time '313,_,_,AM_,,,,,�,�PM��

JUN. 9 '94 1:51PM Nr FRRNKLIN,NC 1 (� 369 7616 P.4
+ Nantahala Power
and Light Company CermopondmgOffwe
NC Hazardous Waste Management
Asheville Regional Office
Asheville, NC
Attn: Mr. Bill Anderson
Dear Mr Anderson:
On May 5, 1994, Nantahala Power and Light company reported
to you an oil spill at our Thorpe Generation Plant near
Tuckaseegee, North Carolina.
The spill occurred while transferring used transformer oil
from a storage tank into a tanker truck. A. lank developed
between the underground tank and the outside pipe outlet. The
joint was underground below pavement at a depth of 6 to 811.
An estimate of 20 to 25 gallons of transformer oil was spilled,
This transformer oil had been tested the previous week and found
to be 7.5 PPM PCB.
On May 5, 1994, all, oil was recovered and stored in drums to
be disposed of. These drums were moved to a holding building,
waiting disposal. 'A total of 52 drums of oil, dirt, and debris
were recovered. If you need additional information please Call.
Sincerely,
Doyle A. Ridley
Staff Assistant,
Transmission and Distribution

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SOC ES, SOTYI MBER T: No X
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AN➢ ENCINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Randy Kepler
DATE: July 21, 1993
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Jackson
PERMIT NUMBER NCG0500124
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Bear Creek Hydro Station
Nantahala Power and Light Co.
Route 63, Box 115
Tuckasegee, N. C. 28783
2. Date of Investigation: July 20, 1993
3. Report Prepared By: W. E. Anderson
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Richard Conley
704-293-5137
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC 107 and NC 281,
travel approximately 5 miles on NC 281 Turn right on the Bear
Creek Lake road.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 14' 30" Longitude: 830 04' 22"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. Big Ridge U.S.G.S. Quad Name 176-NE(G6NE)
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? N/A
Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Steep, in the
flood plain -this is a hydro power generator.
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9. Location of nearest dwelling: Creates than 500 feet.
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Tuckasegee River.
a. Classification: WS--III&B--Trout.
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: I.i.ttle Tennessee 040402.
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: There is one more small hydro power lake downstream
from this one on the east fork of the Tuckaseigee River.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted. N/A MUD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater
Treatment facility? N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
N/A
a. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Residuals handling and utilization/di.sposal scheme: N/A
a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit Number
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
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C)
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification. (attach completed rating sheet):
N/A
4, SIC Codes(s):41(1
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating
company would be 14, not. 56.
Primary 14 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: OOq-O
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds
or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
None.
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate) N/A
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all
of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other disposal options: N/A
5. Other Special Items: None.
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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This is a discharge of cooling water associated with a hydro power
generator. The cooling is intrinsic to the turbine/generator
combination and cannot be separated from the flow through the
turbine.
Issuance of the Certificate of Coverage is recommended.
Signature of Report Prep •er,'V
'ter qu lity Regional Supervisor
Dat
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James B. Hunt, Jr.,bovernor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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N.E. Tucker, Jr., Exec. Vice President Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Nantahala Power and Light Company NPDES Permit NO.NCIS500124
Route 63, Box 115 �#
Tuckasegee, NC 28783 Hear Creek Hydroelectric Plant
Dear Mr. Tucker : Jackson County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documentson June 24, 1993:
Application Form
_ Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $400.00,
_ Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
_ Source Reduction and Recycling,
_ Interbasin Transfer,
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form
_ Engineering proposal (see attachment), -
_ Application Processing. Fee of
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
_ Biocide Sheet (see attached)
_ Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
_ Local Government Signoff,
_ Source Reduction and Recycling,
interbasin Transfer,
Other
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
/ An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10%post-consumer paper
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If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Randy .Kepler
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You wili ne adviseadvisect ot any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above.
S-ipcerely,k
� P.E.
CC: Asheville Regional Office W

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-� State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources -'
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
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James G. Martin, Governor A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E, _a rrrlr
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Acting Director
NOTICE OF INTENT J
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Application for Coverage under General Permit NCGSOJQ'J0; Non -contact tooting water, boiler blowdon w, `�
cooling tower blowdown, condensate, and similar point sower, discharges.
1. Name, Address , !ecadon, and telephone number of facility requesting Permit.
A. Official Name: Bear Creek Hydroelectric Plant
B. Mailing Address: Naarahala Eower and Licht Company
(I)Sheet Address; Ac ita 63 Brix 115
(2)City: Sucka�agee
(3)State; North Parol i na
(4)Zip; ZZ5 z83
(5)County; Jackson
C. Location. (Attach map delineating gemirAfacthty2�.wion)
(l)Saw Addmss; iway
(2)City; Tuckaseoee
(3)State; �grth Carolina
(4>COLLOtY: _lacksnn
D. Telephone Number, (7041 293. 5137
2. Facility Contact:
A. Name; Ri rhzrd Cnnlev
B. Title; Plant and Area Supers nten ent
C. Company Name; Nanr h la Power and Light Company
D. Phone Number, ( 7n4 ) 20U_5137
3. Application type (check appropriate selection):
A. New or Proposed;
R. Er_sting; X_Lr Previously „P=itt.^,d, p:,,:idc permit ameba_
and issue date
C. Modification;
Ct><:rFxiMt the net= of the modification)
4. Descdpdon of discharge
A. Please state the number of separate discharge points..
UA; 2,[]; 3,C]; 4,[]; _.C1
B. Please describe the amount of wastewater being charged per each separate discharge point I:_
gallons per day(gpd) 2: (gpd) 3:_ (gpd) " @ 84psi
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C. Check the duration and cy of the discharge, per each s-..paste discharge lm:
1. Continuous:_ �
2. Intermittent (please inscribe): DigrIngr9p. when pInnt i
3. Seasonal (check month(s) the discharge occurs): January [, ; February [4; March [A; April g],
May [A;June k); July [;'); ,August 4 September k]; October k1;November;[A; December (A.
4. How many days per week is there a discherge?(check the days the.discharge occurs)
Monday D9, Tuesday [4, Wednesday [I, They V],Priday [4, Saturday [A. Sunday N.
S. How much of the volume discharged is treated? (state in percent) 0 %
D. What type of wastewater is discharged, per separate discharge point. (place check next m correct type):
1. Nona:onmet cooling water, X
2. Boiler blowdown;
3. Cooling tower blowdown;
4. Condensate;
5. Odter(please describe);
Please list any known pollutants that are present in the discharge, per each separate discharge point (if
applicable): N/A
E. Please describe the type of process the cooling water is being discharged from, per separate discharge point
(i.e. compressor, boiler blowdown, curling tower blowdown, air conditioning unit, etc.):
Hydro Generator cooling coils.
F. Please check the type of chemical added to the wastewater for treatment or other, per separate discharge
point:
1. Biocides: -
2. Corrosion inhibitors;
3. Chlorine;
4. Algae control;
5. Other(please describe);
6. None;
If 1,2,3,4, or 5 was checked, please state the name and manufacturer of the chemical additive. Also include
a completed Biocide 101 form, and manufacturers infomation on the additive with the application for the
Division's review.
G. Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e. retention ponds,
settling ponds, etc.); if yes, please describe. Give design species (i.e. design volume, retention time,
surface area, etc.). Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail and design criteria or
operational data should be provided(including calculations) to ensure that the facility can comply with
requirements of the General PeBniL None
NOTE: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities require submission of three (3) sets of plans and
specifications along with their application. Design of treatmen! facilities must comply with requirement
15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction applies to the discharge, include the three sets of plans and
specifications with the application.
5. What is the nature of the business applying for thispemut? Investor owned electric utility.
6. Nameofreceivingwater. East Fork-Tuckaseoee River Classification:
(Atrach a USGS topographical map with all discharge point(s) clearly marked)
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the discharge directly to the receiving water? (Y„,l) Y
If no. state spec�cally the ge coin. Mari clearly the pathway to the I tial receiving waters on the
site map. (This includes wS i the pathway of the storm sewer to its disc h point, if a storm Sewer is the
only viable means of discharge.
S. Please address possible non -discharge alternatives for the following options:
A. Connection to a Regional Sewer Collection System;
B. Subsurface Disposal; Due to the location and construction of this
facility none of these alternatives are possible.
C. Spray Irrigation;
9. 1 certify it= I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that w the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complem, and accurate.
Printed Name of Perron Signing N. E. Tucker, Jr.
Title Executive. Vice President
Date Application Signed May S. 1993
Signature, of Applicant 7,'.
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record,
report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate
any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Anicle 21 or regulations of
the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fire of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more uum 5 years, or
both, for a similar offense) -
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for S400.00 made payable to the North Carolina
Deparonent of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. Mail three (3) copies of entire package to:
Division of Environmental Management
NPDES Permits Group
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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