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�r National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
wra.a Date Received
NCDENR Application for Coverage Under Genera[ Permit rear Momh Day
2015 of
NCG500000
Certificate of Coverage
l(//I Non-contact cooling water, boiler blowdown, cooling tower blowdown, N C G 5 0 � �i
condensate, andsimilarpoint source discharges. Check Amount
NOTICE OF INTENT Assigned To: cAe
[Required by 15A NCAC 02H 0127(d)1; [term definition.see 15A NCAC 02H 0103(19)]
1) Mailing address of facility owner/operator: (address to which all correspondence should be mailed)
Company Name Northbrook Carolina Hydro,LLC(lessee of the facility owned by Polk County)
Owner Name Northbrook Carolina Hydro,LLC (lessee of the facility owned by Polk County)
Street Address 14550 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd,Ste 210
City Scottsdale State AZ ZIP Code 85260-
Telephone# [phone] Fax#480-551 - 1991
Email Address [e-mail] {
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Turner Shoals NOV _ 4 ZO 3
Facility Contact JeffMcCraw NFU 1 •P � 1
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Street Address P.O.Box 35,Hwy.9 POINT SOURCE a NCH
City Springs MillS rin s State NC uWQ/sa'O"n Plaxe Prctennon Section
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County Palk
Telephone# [phone] Fax#[phone]
Email Address [e-mail]
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).
35c20'04"N, 82°11'09"W
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4) This NPDES permit application applies to which of the following:
® New [term definition see 15ANCAC 02H .0103(16)] or Proposed/ X'I A �,trs foo, siY Jo ("it,ly.
❑ Modification
Please describe the modification:
5) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits [term definition see 15A NCAC 0214 0103(15)1?
® No
❑ Yes—Please list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
6) What is the nature of the business applying for this permit? hydroelectric generator__.
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7) Description of Discharge:
[Required by),5„ NCAC 0211,0105(c)(l)1
a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving water? Z 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 wastewaterfrom theproperly):
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c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one.
❑ Non-contact cooling water ❑ Discharge point(s)#:
❑ Boiler blowdown ❑ Discharge point(s)#:
❑ Cooling Tower.Blowdown ❑ Discharge point(s)#:
❑ Condensate ❑ Discharge point(s)#:
® Other—Please Describe: ❑ Discharge points)#:
d) Volume of discharge per each discharge
,,point(GPD—Gallons Per Day):
#1:1 L( WD #2:K6 UYD #3: — GPD #4:— GPD
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):
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fs ✓<f"�rtr� trr,,ti.le%a.Ec(y c>'cu,�l'{say,,.. �P H^e �f�FvV
8) Please check the type of chemical added to the wastewater for treatment,per each separate discharge
point(if applicable, use separate sheet): [Required by 15A NCAC 02H 0105(c)(i)I
❑ Biocides Name: - Manuf:
❑ Corrosion inhibitors Name: Manuf.:
❑ Chlorine Name: Manuf:
❑ Algaecide Name: Manuf:
❑ Other Name: Manuf:
® None
If any box above,other than"None" is 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.
9) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge(i.e.,retention ponds,
settling ponds,etc.)?
® No
❑ 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,
as required by I5A NCAC 02H 0127. 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 I5A
NCAC'21f.0138. If construction applies to this discharge, include the three sets of plans and specifications with this
application.
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10) Discharge Frequency; [Required by 15A NCAC 021 .0105(c)(1)l
a) The discharge is: ❑ Continuous ® Intermittent ❑ Seasonal
i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur:
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ii) If seasonal check the month(s)the discharge occurs: cOow r.S e, dyd c i 5 ,q-
❑Jan ❑ Feb ❑ Mar. ❑Apr ❑May [] Jun ❑Jul ❑Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. [:] NOV. [-] Dec.
b) How many days per week is there a discharge? .5 _7 41-f clfAe��ixy n,� �..,W -„?,e,,it j 07.
c) Please check the days.discharge occurs: ®Sat. ® Sun. ® Mon. ® Tue. ® Wed. ®Thu. ®Fri.
11) Pollutants: [Required by 15A NCAC 02H 0105(c)(DI
Please list any known pollutants that are present in the discharge;per each separate discharge point(if
applicable, use separate sheet): LL�±
12)Receiving Waters: [Required by 15A NCAC 02H 0105(c)f UT
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 4S (e.g. City ofRaleigh), 6,eer "2 e',
b) Stream Classification: _
13) Alternatives to Direct Discharge: 1larvC
[Evaluation required by G.S. & 143-215 1(b)(5)(a)and 15A NCAC 02H 0105(c)(2)]
Address the feasibility of implementing each of the following non-discharge alternatives
a) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection.System (If
b) Subsurface disposal (including nitrfcationfeld, infiltration gallery, injection wells, etc.)N4-
c) Sprayirrigation �,.,,-
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
"Engineering Alternatives Analysis (FAAI Guidance Document.
Additional Application Requirements:
For new or proposed discharges,the following information must be included in triplicate with this application or it
will n
returned as incomplete. Per 15A NCAC 02H 0105(c)
� 7.5 minute series USGS topographic map(or a photocopied portion thereon with discharge location clearly
�-� indicated.
ZASite 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.
e, If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer or engineeringfrrm), include documentation
/ from the applicant showing that the engineer(or Firm) submitting the application has been designated an
authorized Representative of the applicant, per 15A NCAC 02H 0138(b)(1).
-lq Final plans for the treatment system (fapplicable . The plans must be signed and sealed by a North
Carolina registered Professional Engineer and stamped-"Final Design-Not released for construction," per
15A NCAC 02H .0139.
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NCG500000 New Application
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:effof Siiv Pt1gr2 Title: /�c�tti fzcdC Sao ,gwp,Cy.,e„�
(Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
(Please review 15A NCAC 02H .0106(e)for authorized signing officials)
North Carolina General Statute Statute$ 143-215.6B 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 rulemaking 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 application must be accompanied by a check or money order for$100.00-[per G.s.s 143-215.3(a)(t by
made payable to:
NCDENR
Mail this application and one copy of the entire package (with check) to:
NC DENR/DWR/Water Quality Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Attn: Charles Weaver
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete, as allowed by 15A NCAC 02H .0107(b),unless all the
following items have been included:
El Complete application with all supporting documents(plus one copy of entire package)
R'Check or money order for$100.00, payable to NCDENR
tiy3 copies of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
t4jj 33 sets of plans and specifications signed and sealed by a North Carolina P.E.
Ej Thorough responses to items 1-7 on this application
Note: The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
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Pat McCrory Thomas A.Reeder .Palm Skvarla III
Governor Director Secre ary
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December 4,2013
Chris Sinclair,Vice President l operations
Northbrook Carolina Hydro,LLC )prfioa
14550 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd,Ste 210 -_
Scottsdale,AZ 95260
Subject: Certificate of Coverage(COC)NCG500666
Under General Permit NCG500000
for a Cooling Waters Associated with
Hydroelectric Operations located at
NC Hwy 9, Mill Springs 28756
Polk County
Dear Mr.Sinclair:
In accordance with your application to discharge under the subject General Permit,the Division of Water
Resources(DWR)hereby forwards this Certificate of Coverage(COC).We issue this certificate 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).The following information is included with your permit package:
• A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for you treatment facility
• A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500.000
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are
unacceptable,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 note that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of
Water Resources.The Division may require modification or revocation and re-issuance of this COC. This
permit does not affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits that may be required by the Division
of Water Resources,the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, and/or any other
Federal or Local governments.
If you have any questions concerning this permit,please contact Derek Denard at telephone
number 919-807-6307,or email [e-mail].
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omas A.Reeder�..
N.C.Division of Water Resources/NPDES Unit Phone:[phone]
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 fax:[phone]
Internet:h2o.ernstatemous DENR Customer Service Center:1800 623-7748

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Permit NCG500000
Certificate of Coverage NCG500666
To discharge cooling waters associated with hydroelectric operations and similar wastewaters
under the
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
In compliance with the provisions 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,
Northbrook Carolina Hydro, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Turner Shoals
NC Hwy 9, Mill Springs
Polk County
to receiving waters designated as the Green River [stream segment [9-29-(33)], a waterbody currently
classified C within Subbasin 03-08-02 of the Broad River Basin,in accordance with effluent limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,II,III and IV of the General Permit
NCG500000,as attached.
This permit shall become effective December 4, 2013.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 4, 2013.
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Th s A.Reeder,Director
Di tsion of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Denard, Derek
From: Denard, Derek
Sent: Wednesday, December 04,2013 9:52 AM
To: Cranford, Chuck
Subject: RE: Northbrook Carolina Hydro NCG5000666
Sounds good to me. I will move forward with issuance.
Thanks,
Derek
From: Cranford, Chuck
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 9:48 AM
To: Denard, Derek
Subject: RE: Northbrook Carolina Hydro NCG5000666
Hi Derek—
No one has been there.We realized they did not have a permit and asked them to get one.
I'd say issue it and we'll get them on the inspection list.
Thanks,
Chuck
Chuck Cranford
Assistant Regional Supervisor,Water Quality Regional Operations
Division of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.70 Highway
Swannanoa,INC 28778
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
chuck.cranford@ncdencgov
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to
the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or
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From: Denard, Derek
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 9:43 AM
To: Cranford, Chuck
Subject: Northbrook Carolina Hydro NCG5000666
Chuck,
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I have a COC for hydroelectric cooling waters under permit NCG500000 for Northbrook Carolina Hydro, LLC
(NCG5000666)that am ready to complete. The facility is in Palk county. Hasa nyone taken a look at it? Let me know if
you all had any comments. Hope you are having a good one.
Thanks,
Derek
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