NC0076775_Permit (Issuance)_20140214

NPDES DOCUMENT SCANNINe COVER SHEET
NPDES Permit:
NC0076775
Falls Powerhouse
Document Type:
Permit Issuance •
Wasteload Allocation
Authorization to Construct (AtC)
Permit Modification
Complete File - Historical
Engineering Alternatives (EAA)
Staff Report
Instream Assessment (67b)
Speculative Limits
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Document Date:
February 14, 2014
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder . John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
February 14, 2014
Mr. Mark J. Gross
Vice President, Hydro Operations, APGI •
Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.
P.O. Box 576
Badin, North Carolina 28009
Subject Issuance of NPDES Permit
Permit NC0076775
Falls Powerhouse
Stanly County
Facility Class I •
Deaf Mr. Gross:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for a renewal of the subject
permit. Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES discharge 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15,
2007 (or as subsequently amended).
The following changes have been incorporated into this renewal:
• Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then perrnittees must
submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates
that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation.
The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your
NPDES permit. [See Special Condition A. (6)] For information on eDMR, registering for eDMR
and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page:
http: / /portal.ncdenr.org/web /wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr.
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1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterauarrtv.oiq
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An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

For information on EPA's proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, please visit the following
web site:
http: / /www2. epa.gov/compliance /prop osed-npdes-electronic-rep orting-rule.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this 'permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this letter. 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 (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714). Unless such demand is made,
this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Resources or permits
required by the Division of Land Resources, the 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 Sergei Chernikov at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
&9Amk—
Thomas A. Reeder
cc: Central Files
NPDES Files
Mooresville Regional Office / Water Quality

Permit NC0076775
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER 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,
Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the
Falls Powerhouse
49156 Falls Road .
Badin
Stanly County
to receiving waters designated as Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other applicable conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and
IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective March 1, 2014.
This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on January 31, 2019
Signed this day February 14, 2014.
6-tetk
eiot /, homas A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit NC0076775
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this
permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exdusive
authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions included herein. •
Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to discharge once -through cooling water from outfalls 001, 002, 003, 004, and 005 and
water from a sump drain (Outfall 007) located at the Falls Powerhouse [49156 Falls Road, Badin] in
Stanly County.
2. Stormwater Discharge System — The facility is permitted to periodically discharge stormwater from
secondary containment for transformers through a stormwater conveyance system, via outfall 008
located at the Falls Powerhouse.
3. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into the Yadkin
River which is classified as class WS-IV & B CA waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
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Permit NC0076775
Part I
A. (1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
[001 / 002 / 003 / 004 / 005]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge once -through cooling water from outfalls 001, 002, 003, 004, and 005. Such
discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the Permittee as specified below":
PARAMETER
DISCI-HARGE
LIMITATIONS
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Effluent Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location*
Flow (MGD)
Annual
Estimate
Effluent
Temperature'
Annual
Grab
Effluent
pH2
Annual
Grab
Effluent
NOTES:
* Effluent or at the point closest to discharge where a representative sample of the discharge can
feasibly be obtained.
1. The temperature of the effluent will be regulated so that the temperature of the receiving stream
does not increase by more than 2.8 °C above the natural water temperature. In no case should the
receiving stream temperature exceed 32 °C due to the facility's operation. Temperature of the
effluent may be obtained anywhere downstream of the heat exchanger effluent that is representative
• of the discharge.
2. The pH of the effluent shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units,
unless ambient river conditions prevent compliance with this range.
3. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (6.).
Monitoring results obtained during the calendar year shall be recorded and reported on a Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) form and postmarked no later than January 30th following the completed
reporting period. Samples obtained for monitoring purposes may be collected anytime during the calendar
year.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam (other than trace amounts) in the effluent,
unless ambient river conditions prevent compliance.
A. (2.) BIOCIDE CONDITION
There shall be no chromium, zinc or copper added to the treatment system except as pre -approved
additives to biocidal compounds.
The permittee shall obtain approval from the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Unit prior to the use of any
biocide (not previously approved by the Division) in the effluent discharged under this permit. Approval
for use of any biocide not previously approved should be requested at least 90 days in advance of any
planned usage.
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Permit NC0076775
Contact the Aquatic Toxicology Unit for detailed instructions on requesting approval of biocides:
NC DENR / DWR / Aquatic Toxicology Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
A. (3.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [007]
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge sump water from outfall 007 [Sump Drain]. • Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored3 by the Perrnittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
DISCHARGE
LIMITATIONS
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
Flow
Annual
Estimate
Effluent
Oil and Grease.'
13.0 mg/L
20.0 mg/L
Annual
Grab
Effluent
pH2
Annual
Grab
Effluent
NO 1'hS:
* Effluent or at the point closest to discharge where a representative sample of the discharge
can feasibly be obtained.
1. The tailrace shall be visually inspected for oil sheen attributed to facility operations on a
weekly basis in conjunction with inspections of the floor sump and rope skimmer.
Confirmation that a visual inspection was conducted shall be recorded in the operating log for
the facility and provided to the Division upon request.
2. There is no limit for effluent pH, however annual monitoring shall be required.
3. No later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge monitoring
reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (6.).
Best Management Practices (BMPs) must be employed to ensure that excessive pollutants are not
discharged to the surface water of the state. These practices should include as a minimum routine
maintenance of the rope skimmer type oil/water separator and cleaning accumulated sediment in the
bottom of the sump annually.
Chemical wheel pit cleaning is permitted on a monthly basis. When wheel pit cleaning occurs, the
tailrace shall be inspected visually for foam and oil. Cleaning shall be conducted only with pre -
approved solvents. Should the Permittee wish to change solvents, a written request should be made
to the Division induding the MSDS for the proposed solvent.
Mechanical cleaning operations, which do not contribute any wastewater to the discharge are not
limited by this permit. Non -discharging cleaning operations may be conducted as often as necessary
to ensure safety and proper facility operation.
Monitoring results obtained during the calendar year shall be recorded and reported on a Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) form and postmarked no later than January 30th following the completed
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Permit NC0076775
reporting period. Samples obtained for monitoring purposes may be collected anytime during the
calendar year.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam (other than trace amounts) in the
effluent, unless ambient river conditions prevent compliance.
A. (4.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [008]
D»ring the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge stormwater from outfall 008. .Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER
DISCI-IARGE
LIMITATIONS
Monitoring Requirements
Monthly
Average
Daily
Maximum
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
BMP'
NOTES:
1. SEE A. (5).
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam (other than trace amounts) in the effluent,
unless ambient river conditions prevent compliance.
A. (5.) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) FOR PERIODIC STORMWATER
DISCHARGE
The permittee is authorized by the Division to use Best Management Practices for the stormwater discharge
from the secondary containment around the transformers under the following conditions:
• Sumps shall be designed with underflow weirs/devices to prevent discharge of oily stormwater.
• Weekly inspections of the transformers shall be perfonned to detect leaks/drips of oil.
• Routine preventive maintenance procedures shall be conducted to address any leaks/drips of oil.
• Inspection of the sump for the presence of oil as indicated by a visible sheen shall be conducted prior
to the discharge.
• Logs of time, date, and volume of stormwater discharge per discharge event shall be maintained
• All stormwater discharge events shall be reported along with the annual Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR)•
A. (6.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit
DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division anticipates that these
regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
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Permit NC0076775 •
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this
permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits) :
• Section B. (11.)
• Section D. (2.)
• Section D. (6)
o Section E. (5.)
Signatory Requirements
Reporting
Records Retention
Monitoring Reports
1. Reporting [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)]
Beginning no later than 270 days from the effective date of this permit, the permittee shall begin
reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be siimmarized for each month and
submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring
data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR
application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), .
permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using
eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one
signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address:
NC DENR / DWR / Information Processing Unit
A'1'1'ENTION: Central Files / eDMR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility
being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access,
then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and
discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms
approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above.
Requests for temporary waivers from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements must be submitted
in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would
be required under this permit to begin using eDMR. Temporary waivers shall be valid for twelve (12)
months and shall thereupon expire. At such time, DMRs shall be submitted electronically to the
Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary waiver by the Division.
Information on eDMR and application for a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting
requirements is found on the following web page:
http:/ /portal.ncdenr.org/web /wq /admin /bog/ipu/edmr
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the year following the
issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the
commencement of discharge.
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2. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)]
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II,
Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section
B. (11.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting
purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's
eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following
web page:
http: / /portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the
following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL
BE ACCEPTED:
"1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.
Based on my inquiry of the person .orpersons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware
that there are signicantpenalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations "
3. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report.
This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41].
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Facility Information
Latitude:
Longitude:
Quad #:
Stream Class:
Receiving Stream:
Permitted Flow:
35°23'44"
80°04'34"
F18NE
WS-IV and B CA
Yadkin River
N/A
Sub -Basin:
03-07-08
North
Yadkin Inc.
NC0076775
Falls Powerhouse

MEMORANDUM
To:
December 3, 2013
Britt Setzer, Regional Engineer
NC DENR / DWR / Public Water Supply Section
Mooresville Regional Office
From: Sergei Chernikov, Environmental Engineer II, Complex NPDES Unit,
Division of Water Resources (fax-919-807-6495)
Subject: Review of the discharge locations for the following Draft NPDES permits:
NC0081931 High Rock Powerhouse
NC0081949 Tuckertown Powerhouse
NC0081957 Narrows Powerhouse
NC0076775 Falls Powerhouse
Stanly County and Rowan County
Please indicate below by January 3, 2013 your agency's position or viewpoint on the facility
listed above. We cannot issue the permit without your concurrence. Please return this form
at your earliest convenience.
RESPONSE:
Signed
cc: file
This agency has reviewed the draft permit and determined that the proposed
discharge will not be sufficiently close to any existing or known proposed
public water supply intake so as to create an adverse effect on water quality.
We concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated
and maintained properly, the stated effluent limits are met prior to discharge,
and the discharge does not contravene the designated water quality standards.
Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions
are met:
Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or
attached:
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1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27690.1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES
Wastewater Permit
The North Carolina Environmental Manage-
ment Commission proposes to issue a
NPDES wastewater discharge permit to the
person(s) listed below. Wdaon comments re.
gard'nrngg die s%d permit will be accept.
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notice. The Director o1 to NC Division of
Water Resources (DWR) may hold a public
hearing should there be a significant degree
of public Interest. Please mar comments
and/or information requests to DWR al the
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Paver Generating, Inc requested renewal of
permit MC0076773 for Fats Fbwerhouse in
Stanly Cotnty, this bony discharge is
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and sirup chain water to Yadkin River,
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DENR/DWR
FACT SHEET FOR NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES No. NC0076775
Facility Information
Applicant/Facility Name:
Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. /Falls Powerhouse
Applicant Address:
PO Box 576, Badin, NC 28009-0576
Facility Address:
End of NCSR 1727 southeast of Basin, NC
Permitted Flow
N/A — Monthly Average —1,386,000 gpd
Type of Waste:
Once though cooling water, process water, stormwater and sump
discharges.
Facility/Permit Status:
Renewal
County:
Stanly
Miscellaneous
Receiving Stream:
Yadkin River
Regional Office:
Mooresville
Stream Classification:
303(d) Listed?:
Subbasin:
WS-IV & B CA
NO
03-07-08
USGS Topo Quad:
Permit Writer:
Date:
F 18 NE
Sergei Chernikov, Ph.D.
November 11, 2013
Drainage Area (mi2):
Summer 7Q10 (cfs)
4125
1400
Winter 7Q10 (cfs):
1400
Average Flow (cfs):
IWC (%):
Primary SIC Code:
49 11
SUMMARY
This facility maintains 7 outfalls (001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007 and 008) With the exception of outfall 007
(sump drain) the source of water for the other outfalls is once through cooling water. The permit stipulates
that outfalls 001 through 005 monitor (with no limits) flow, temperature and pH. For the outfall 007
monitoring was required for oil and grease, flow and pH. The Outfall 008 vas added to the permit to allow
for periodic discharges of stormwater from secondary containment around the transformers. In order to
prevent contamination of the receiving stream, the facility is required to use Best Management Practices.
Discharge Monitoring Reports have to be submitted annually.
The receiving stream, Yadkin River, is classified as WS-IV and B CA waters, from a point 0.6 mile upstream
of the High Rock Lake Dam to the Badin Dam. This reach is not listed on the 303(d) list as impaired water.
COMPLIANCE SUMMARY:
During the last 5 years the facility received two Notices of Violation for exceeding the Oil and Grease limit
(please see attached).
PERMIT LIMITS
• pH limits in the permit are based on the North Carolina water quality standards [15A NCAC 2B
.0200].
• Temperature limits in the permit are based on the North Carolina water quality standards [15A
NCAC 2B .0200].
• Oil and Grease limits in the permit are based on the Best Professional Judgment. North Carolina
water quality standards [15A NCAC 2B .0200].
PROPOSED CHANGES
• Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees
must submit DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division
anticipates that these regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation.
Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. Falls Hydroelectric Powerhouse Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal
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The requirement to begin reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to the permit.
[See Special Condition A. (6.)]
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: December 3, 2013
Permit Scheduled to Issue: January 27, 2014
STATE CONTACT:
If you have any questions on any of the above information or on the attached permit, please contact Sergei
Chernikov at [phone] or [e-mail].
Regional Office Comments:
Name: Date:
Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. Falls Hydroelectric Powerhouse Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal
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Chernikov, Sergei
From: Chernikov, Sergei
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 8:03 AM
To: 'Van Der Meyden, Henk'
Subject: RE: RE: RE: APGI Yadkin NPDES Permit Renewal
Henk,
Most of the comments are simple corrections. The two major comments are about temperature and electronic
reporting. The paper DMR are still required until the electronic signature issue is resolved. We are planning to keep the
temperature requirement as well to make sure that the instream standard is protected.
Thank you!
Sergei
Sergei Chernikov Ph.D.
Environmental Engineer II
Complex NPDES Permitting Unit
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699
Physical Address/Express Mail: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
From: Van Der Meyden, Henk [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 7:36 AM
To: Chernikov, Sergei
Subject: RE: RE: RE: APGI Yadkin NPDES Permit Renewal
Sergei,
Thanks for the update. Any feel for how you plan to address our comments?
Henk
From: Chernikov, Sergei [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 12:56 PM
To: Van Der Meyden, Henk
Cc: Gross, Mark
Subject: EXT: RE: RE: APGI Yadkin NPDES Permit Renewal
Henk,
We have not received any other comments except yours. There is a mandatory 45 days period between the
public notice and the permit issuance. We should be able to issue your permits by the end of the month.
Thank you!
Sergei
Sergei Chernikov Ph.D.
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ALCOA
Alcoa Inc.
APGI - Yadkin
Highway 740
PO Box 576
Badin, NC 28009
December 11, 2013 Certified Mail
7013 1090 0001 3 7661061
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Attention: Sergei Chernikov
Re.: Comments on Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. Draft NPDES Permits
Dear Mr. Chernikov:
Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. (APGI) is providing the following comments to the draft NPDES
permits for discharges from the four powerhouses owned and operated by APGI along the
Yadkin River. Comments are provided for each permit and may be duplicative.
If you should have any questions regarding these matters, please don't hesitate to contact me at
[phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail]
Sincerely,
Henk J. van der Meyden, PG
Cc:
M. Gross - APGI
R. Kiser - Badin
J. Morton — Pittsburgh
J. Fary - Pittsburgh
ITT -1-1 aw[EN
DEC 162013
pR-WATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH

NPDES Draft Permit Comments —12/11/2013 2
APGI
Comments on Draft NPDES Permit NC0081931 — High Rock Powerhouse
1. Page 1 of 6 — please update the powerhouse address to reflect the address included in the
permit application — 3344 Bringle Ferry Road, Denton, NC 27239.
2.. Page 2 of 6, bullet 1 - please update the powerhouse address to reflect the address
included in the permit application — 3344 Bringle Ferry Road, Denton, NC 27239.
3. Page 2 of 6, bullet 2 - please add the following after Outfall 004 "located at High Rock
Powerhouse, 3344 Bringle Ferry Road, Denton, NC 27239."
4. Page 3 of 6, Condition A. (1.) — The table of discharge limitations and monitoring
requirements shows "1" in the monthly average and daily maximum limits for
temperature. Since temperature is a monitoring -only parameter with no limits, we
believe that the "1" should be removed from the monthly average and daily maximum
column.
5. Page 3 of 6, Condition A. (1.) — Note 1 refers to upstream/downstream monitoring to
ensure that the discharges do not cause the temperature of the receiving stream to
increase by more than 2.8°C above the natural water temperature. In previous permit
renewals we have commented on the basis for instream monitoring. The large volume of
generator water discharge at natural water temperature relative to the small volume of
cooling water discharge from the heat exchangers make it impossible to create an in -
stream temperature increase of than more than 2.8°C above the natural water temperature.
Example calculation using flows from permit application:
• High Rock generator discharge water volume
• Assumed generator discharge water temperature
• High Rock cooling water discharge volume
• Assumed max cooling water discharge temperature
T(3) = (V(1) X T(l) + V(2) X T(2) ) / (V(l) + V(2) )
= 1,861,263,360 gal/day
= 20°C
= 17,280 gal/day
= 45°C
T(3) = ((1,861,263,360 x 20) + (17,280 x 45) ) / (1,861,263,360 + 17,280)
= 20.00023 °C
The resulting minimal increase in the receiving water of 0.00023 °C is well below the 2.8
°C threshold of allowable temperature rise above background.
Therefore, we request that Note 1 be removed from this Condition.
6. Page 3 of 6, Condition A. (1.) — The next to last paragraph refers to annual DMR
reporting with the DMR postmarked no later than January 30th following the completed
reporting period. We believe that this paragraph is obsolete in light of the eDMR

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reporting requirements in Condition A. (5.) and should be replaced with the following
"No later than 90 days from the effective date of this permit, begin submitting discharge
monitoring reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See
Special Condition A. (5)."
7. Page 4 of 6, Condition A. (2.) — Note 2 refers to the submittal of DMRs, using the eDMR
system, for Outfall 004. Outfall 004 is a stormwater-only outfall subject to the Best
Management Practices (BMPs) conditions listed in Condition A. (4). There are no
monitoring parameters for this Outfall that lend themselves to eDMR reporting. Note 1
refers to the BMP requirements that APGI needs to comply with, including an annual
submittal of all stormwater discharges from Outfall 004. Note 2 should be deleted. The
reference to Note 2 in "monitored2" should be removed.
8. Page 5 of 6, Condition A. (4.) — The last bullet of this condition should be revised to read
"All stormwater discharge events shall be reported to the Division of Water Resources on
an annual basis.
9. Page 6 of 6, Condition A. (5.) 1. — The last paragraph stipulates that for an existing
facility the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the
permit. The High Rock powerhouse is subject to annual monitoring requirements and
sampling may not occur in the first month of the permit issuance. The paragraph needs to
be re -written to address the annual sampling requirements for the High Rock
powerhouse.
Comments on Draft NPDES Permit NC0081949 — Tuckertown Powerhouse
1. Page 1 of 6 — please update the powerhouse address to reflect the address included in the
permit application — 711 Tuckertown Road, New London, NC 28127.
2. Page 2 of 6, bullet 1 - please update the powerhouse address to reflect the address
included in the permit application — 711 Tuckertown Road, New London, NC 28127.
3. Page 3 of 6, Condition A. (1.) — The table of discharge limitations and monitoring
requirements shows "1" in the monthly average and daily maximum limits for
temperature. Since temperature is a monitoring -only parameter with no limits, we
believe that the "1" should be removed from the monthly average and daily maximum
column.
4. Page 3 of 6, Condition A. (1.) — Note 1 refers to upstream/downstream monitoring to
ensure that the discharges do not cause the temperature of the receiving stream to
increase by more than 2.8°C above the natural water temperature. In previous permit
renewals we have commented on the basis for instream monitoring. The large volume of
generator water discharge at natural water temperature relative to the small volume of
cooling water discharge from the heat exchangers make it impossible to create an in -
stream temperature increase of than more than 2.8°C above the natural water temperature.

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Example calculation using flows from permit application:
• Tuckertown generator discharge water volume
• Assumed generator discharge water temperature
• Tuckertown cooling water discharge volume
• Assumed max cooling water discharge temperature
T(3) = (V(1) x T(1) + V(2) X T(2) ) / (V(n + V(2) )
= 2,068,329,600 gal/day
= 20°C
= 453,600 gal/day
= 45°C
T(3) _ ((2,068,329,600 x 20) + (453,600 x 45) ) / (2,068,329,600 + 453,600)
= 20.00548 °C
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The resulting minimal increase in the receiving water of 0.00548 °C is well below the 2.8
°C threshold of allowable temperature rise above background.
Therefore, we request that Note 1 be removed from this Condition.
5. Page 3 of 6, Condition A. (1.) — The next to last paragraph of this Condition refers to
annual DMR reporting with the DMR postmarked no later than January 30th following
the completed reporting period. We believe that this paragraph is obsolete in light of the
eDMR reporting requirements described in Note 3 immediately above this paragraph and
should be deleted.
6. Page 4 of 6, Condition A. (3.) — The first paragraph describes the discharge from Outfall
004 [Sump Drain] as stormwater. The description should be corrected to indicate that the
Outran 004 discharge is comprised of sump water from floor drains and wheel pit
drainage inside the powerhouse as shown on the flow diagram submitted with the
renewal application for the Tuckertown powerhouse. Please correct the description as
follows: "During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge sump water from outfall 004 [Sump
Drain]."
7. Page 4 of 6, Condition A. (3.) — The next to last paragraph refers to annual DMR
reporting with the DMR postmarked no later than January 30th following the completed
reporting period. We believe that this paragraph is obsolete in light of the eDMR
reporting requirements described in Note 3 and should be deleted.
8.. _Page _5 .of .6, Condition A. (4.) —_ The_ last -_paragraph stipulates that form existingSacility
the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit.
The Tuckertown powerhouse is subject to annual monitoring requirements and sampling
may not occur in the first month of the permit issuance. The paragraph needs to be re-
written to address the annual sampling requirements for the Tuckertown powerhouse.

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Comments on Draft NPDES Permit NC0081957 — Narrows Powerhouse
1. Page 1 of 6 — please update the powerhouse address to reflect the address included in the
permit application — 37720 Pine Street, Badin, NC 28009.
2. Page 2 of 6, bullet 1 - please update the powerhouse address to reflect the address
included in the permit application — 37720 Pine Street, Badin, NC 28009.
3. Page 3 of 6, Condition A. (1.) — The table of discharge limitations and monitoring
requirements shows "1" in the monthly average and daily maximum limits for
temperature. Since temperature is a monitoring -only parameter with no limits, we
believe that the "1" should be removed from the monthly average and daily maximum
column.
4. Page 3 of 6, Condition A. (1.) — Note 1 refers to upstream/downstream monitoring to
ensure that the discharges do not cause the temperature of the receiving stream to
increase by more than 2.8°C above the natural water temperature. In previous permit
renewals we have commented on the basis for instream monitoring. The large volume of
generator water discharge at natural water temperature relative to the small volume of
cooling water discharge from the heat exchangers make it impossible to create an in -
stream temperature increase of than more than 2.8°C above the natural water temperature.
Example calculation using flows from permit application:
• Narrows generator discharge water volume
• Assumed generator discharge water temperature
• Narrows cooling water discharge volume
• Assumed max cooling water discharge temperature
T(3) = (V(1) x To) + V(2) x T(2) ) / (V(1) +V(2) )
= 1,357,257,600 gal/day
= 20°C
= 432,000 gal/day
= 45°C
T(3) = ((1,357,257,600 x 20) + (432,000 x 45) ) / (1,357,257,600 + 432,000)
= 20.00795 °C
The resulting minimal increase in the receiving water of 0.00795 °C is well below the 2.8
°C threshold of allowable temperature rise above background.
Therefore, we request that Note 1 be removed from this Condition.
5. Page.3 of 6, Condition A. (1.) — The next to last paragraph of this Condition refers to
annual DMR reporting with the DMR postmarked no later than January 30th following
the completed reporting period. We believe that this paragraph is obsolete in light of the
eDMR reporting requirements described in Note 3 immediately above this paragraph and
should be deleted.

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6. Page 4 of 6, Condition A. (3.) — The first paragraph of this Condition describes the
discharge from Outfall 003 [Sump Drain] as stormwater. The description should be
corrected to indicate that the Outfall 003 discharge is comprised of sump water from floor
drains, turbine wheel pits, and draft tube leakage inside the powerhouse as shown on the
flow diagram submitted with the Narrows Powerhouse renewal application. Please
correct the description as follows: "During the period beginning on the effective date of
the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge sump
water from outfall 003 [Sump Drain]."
7. Page 5 of 6, Condition A. (3.) — The next to last paragraph of this Condition refers to
annual DMR reporting with the DMR postmarked no later than January 30th following
the completed reporting period. We believe that this paragraph is obsolete in light of the
eDMR reporting requirements described in Note 3 and should be deleted.
8. Page 5 of 6, Condition A. (4.) 1. — The last paragraph of this Condition stipulates that for
an existing facility the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the
issuance of the permit. The Narrows powerhouse is subject to annual monitoring
requirements and sampling may not occur in the first month of the permit issuance. The
paragraph needs to be re -written to address the annual sampling requirements for the
Narrows powerhouse.
Comments on Draft NPDES Permit NC0076775 — Falls Powerhouse
1. Page 1 of 7 — please update the powerhouse address to reflect the address included in the
permit application — 49156 Falls Road, Badin, NC 28009.
2. Page 2 of 7, bullet 1 - please update the powerhouse address to reflect the address
included in the permit application — 49156 Falls Road, Badin, NC 28009.
3. Page 3 of 7, Condition A. (1.) — The table of discharge limitations and monitoring
requirements shows "1" in the monthly average and daily maximum limits for
temperature. Since temperature is a monitoring -only parameter with no limits, we
believe that the "1" should be removed from the monthly average and daily maximum
column.
9. Page 3 of 7, Condition A. (1.) — Note 1 refers to upstream/downstream monitoring to
ensure that the discharges do not cause the temperature of the receiving stream to
increase by more than 2.8°C above the natural water temperature. In previous permit
renewals we have commented on the basis for instream monitoring. The large volume of'
generator water discharge at natural water temperature relative to the small volume of
cooling water discharge from the heat exchangers make it impossible to create an in -
stream temperature increase of than more than 2.8°C above the natural water temperature.

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Example calculation using flows from permit application:
• Falls generator discharge water volume
• Assumed generator discharge water temperature
• Falls cooling water discharge volume
• Assumed max cooling water discharge temperature
T(3) = (V(1) x To) + V(2) x T(2) ) / (V(1) +V(2) )
=1,551,225,600 gal/day
= 20°C
= 432,000 gal/day
= 45°C
T(3) = ((1,551,225,600 x 20) + (432,000 x 45) ) / (1,551,225,600 + 432,000)
= 20.00696 C
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The resulting minimal increase in the receiving water of 0.00696 °C is well below the 2.8
°C threshold of allowable temperature rise above background.
Therefore, we request that Note 1 be removed from this Condition.
4. Page 3 of 7, Condition A. (1.) — The next to last paragraph of this Condition refers to
annual DMR reporting with the DMR postmarked no later than January 30th following
the completed reporting period. We believe that this paragraph is obsolete in light of the
eDMR reporting requirements described in Note 3 immediately above this paragraph and
should be deleted.
5. Page 4 of 7, Condition A. (3.) — The first paragraph of this Condition describes the
discharge from Outfall 007 [Sump Drain] as stormwater. The description should be
corrected to indicate that the Outfall 007 discharge is comprised of sump water from floor
drains and wheel pit drainage inside the powerhouse as shown on the flow diagram
submitted with the Falls Powerhouse renewal application. Please correct the description
as follows: "During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting
until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge sump water from outfall 007
[Sump Drain]."
6. Page 4 of 7, Condition A. (3.) — The next to last paragraph of this Condition refers to
annual DMR reporting with the DMR postmarked no later than January 30th following
the completed reporting period. We believe that this paragraph is obsolete in light of the
eDMR reporting requirements described in Note 3 and should be deleted.
7. Page 5 of 7, Condition A. (4.) — Note 2 refers to the submittal of DMRs, using the eDMR
system, for Outfall 008. Outfall 008 is a stormwater-only outfall subject to the Best
Management Practices (BMPs) conditions listed in Condition A. (5). There are no
monitoring parameters for this Outfall that lend themselves to eDMR reporting. Note 1
refers to the BMP requirements that APGI needs to comply with, including an annual
submittal of all stormwater discharges from Outfall 005. Note 2 should be deleted. The
reference to Note 2 in "monitored2" should be removed.

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8. Page 6 of 7, Condition A. (6.) 1. — The last paragraph of this Condition stipulates that for
an existing facility the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the
issuance of the permit. The Falls powerhouse is subject to annual monitoring
requirements and sampling may not occur in the first month of the permit issuance. The
paragraph needs to be re -written to address the annual sampling requirements for the
Falls powerhouse.
Comment on Part II Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits Version 11/09/2011
Page 10 of 18 — Section E 4. Transfers - We have reviewed the language of this condition in
NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Version 11/09/2011 and compared it against Version
10/10/2007 which is included with the current NPDES permits for the powerhouses. Version
11/09/2011 adds additional requirements for the transfer of a permit that were not in Version
10/10/2007 and that go beyond the federal requirements of 40 CFR 122.41(1)(3). We are not
aware of changes to the federal or state regulations during this time frame that necessitated
the change and request that the Department provide a justification for this change in order for
Alcoa to properly review the proposed new language.
4. Transfers (11/09/2011 version)
This permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval
from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval
in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in particular NCGS 143-215.1(b)(4)b.2., and may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit, or a minor modification, to
identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary
under the CWA [40 CFR 122. 41(0 (3), 122.61] or state statute.
4. Transfers (10/10/2007 version)
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to document the change
of ownership. Any such action may incorporate other requirements as may be necessary
under the Clean Water Act [40 CFR 122.41(l)(3)].

Chernikov, Sergei
From: Van Der Meyden, Henk <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 10:50 AM
To: Chernikov, Sergei
Subject: Contact Information
Sergei,
Good to talk to you and getting an update on the NPDES permit renewal status for the four APGI Yadkin powerhouses. I
understand that you are currently targeting a late November— early December public notice for these renewals. I am
including my contact information should you have any questions as you work on the renewals.
Thanks,
Henk van der Meyden, PG
Environmental Manager
Alcoa - Mt. Holly
Office: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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To: NPDES Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Charles Weaver
Date: August 27, 2013
SOC Priority Project: No
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Stanly
Permit No. NC0076775
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and address: Falls Powerhouse
Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.
P.O. Box 576
Badin, NC 28009
Physical Address
49156 Falls Road
Badin, NC 28009
2. Date of investigation: August 20, 2013
3. Report prepared by: Wes Bell, Environmental Specialist
4. Persons contacted and telephone number: Beverly Whitley, [phone]
5. Directions to site: From the junction of Hwy. 740 and Falls Rd. in the Town of Badin, travel
southeast on Falls Road. The Falls Powerhouse is located at the end of the road.
6. Discharge point(s), list for all discharge points (Outfalls 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 008):
Latitude: 35° 23' 40"
Longitude: 80° 04' 35"
See USGS Map included with the renewal application for specific locations of all outfalls.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: F 18 NE
7. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Yadkin River.
a. Classification: WS-IV and B, CA
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 03-07-08
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The Yadkin River is
used for primary and secondary recreation and electricity generation.
1 SEP 04 2613
DENRDENR
POINTJURGE B'dCH

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater and description of wastewater source(s) of each outfall:
Outfalls 001, 003, & 005: 0.432 MGD per outfall - Once through cooling water (Units
1,2,&3).
Outfall 002 & 004: 0.0432 MGD - Thrust bearing cooling water (Units 2 & 3).
Outfall 007: 0.00072 MGD — Powerhouse floor drains, wheelpits drainage, oil/sludge
skimmer.
Outfall 008 — Only stormwater from transformer containment sump.
b. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed treatment facilities:
Outfall 007 is equipped with an oil/water separator (rope skimmer).
c. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no biocides added to the cooling
water and no chemical wheelpit cleaning at this facility.
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: The facility collects all recovered oil in a
storage tank (off -site location) for ultimate disposal by a contracted company.
PART III OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: None requested.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
There have been no changes and/or modifications to this facility or the subject permit since the
permit was last issued. Please note that the Division issued a permit error correction letter on May 21,
2010 to reflect a monitoring only requirement for effluent pH at Outfall 007.
It is recommended that the permit be renewed as requested.
Signature of eport preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Date
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ate

ALCOA
Alcoa Inc.
APGI - Yadkin
Highway 740
PO Box 576
Badin, NC 28009
July 12, 2013 Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
NPDES Unit
1617 Mall Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Attn.: Mr. Charles H. Weaver
Re.: NPDES Permit Renewal Applications - Alcoa Power Generating, Inc
High Rock Powerhouse NC0081931
Tuckertown Powerhouse NC0081949
Narrows Powerhouse NC0081957
—Falls Powerhouse NC0076775
Dear Mr. Weaver:
With this letter and the attached renewal application package, Alcoa Power Generating, Inc.
(APGI) is requesting renewal of the NPDES discharge permits for the four hydroelectric
powerhouses identified above that are owned and operated by APGI The existing NPDES
discharge permits for these facilities are due to expire on January 31, 2014.
The renewal application package for each powerhouse contains the following items:
• Cover Letter - one signed original and two copies
• Completed NC Short Form C — one signed original and two copies
• Schematic of Water Flow — three copies
• Location Map — three copies
As per the instructions on the renewal application checklist, APGI is not aware of changes at any
of the four powerhouses that may have altered the nature or volume of the currently permitted
discharges. The wastewater treatment operations are limited to an oily water sump and rope
skimmer at the Tuckertown, Narrows and Falls Powerhouses. An oily water / used oil waste
stream is generated from the rope skimmers and the annual cleaning of the sumps. This w
stream is managed off -site for energy recovery by a third party.

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If you have questions or comments regarding this NPDES Permit Renewal Application Package,
please contact Henk van der Meyden at [phone] or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Mark J. Gross
Vice -President, Hydro Operations
cc. Henk van der Meyden — w/attachments
renewal application transmittal letter to ncdenr dwq.doex

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number
1. Contact Information:
NC0076775
Please print or type.
Owner Name Alcoa Power Generating, Inc
Facility Name Falls Powerhouse
Mailing Address P.O. Box 576
City Badin
State / Zip Code N.C. / 28009
Telephone Number 704-422-5774
Fax Number 704-422-5776
e-mail Address [e-mail]
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same as above 0
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
49156 Falls Road
Badin
N.C. / 28009
Stanly
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Alcoa Power Generating, Inc
P.O. Box 576
Badin
N.C. 28009
704-422-5774
704-422-5776
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Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑
State 0
Private ® Public 0
5. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 4911
6. Number of employees: 4
7. Describe the treatment system List all installed waste treatment components with capacities,
describe the processes that generate wastewaters. If the space provided is not sufficient attach a
separate sheet of paper with the system description.
See Attached Flow Diagram
8. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No ® Yes
If yes, specify the category?
9. Principal product(s) produced: Electricity
Principal raw material(s) consumed: N/A
Briefly describe the manufacturing process(es):
Hydroelectric Generation
0
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Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
List specific amounts consumed and/or units of production over the last
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
(AVERAGE)
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
(PEAK)
per Day
258 MWhr
_
806 MWhr
per Month
7,869 MWhr
24,528 MWhr
per Year
94,429 MWhr
294,336 MWhr
11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ® Intermittent ❑
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: Duration:
12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only
Discharge
Flow
(GALLONS PER DAY)
Sanitary - monthly average
N/A
Utility water, etc. - monthly average
N/A
Process water - monthly average
2,880
Stormwater - monthly average
Varies
(Accumulated stormwater from transformer containment sump)
Other - monthly average
Explain: Cooling Water
1,383,120
Monthly Average
total discharge (all types)
1,386,000
13. Number of separate discharge points: 7
Outfall Identification number(s) 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 008
14. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
Yadkin River latitude: 35° 23' 39.85" N; lonnitude: 80° 04' 31.35" W
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
15. Effluent Data [for new or proposed discharges]
Provide data for the parameters listed. Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour
composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average.
If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
NOTE: Permittees requesting renewal should complete the table ONLY for the parameters
currently monitored. Summarize the past 3 nears of effluent data.
Parameter
Daily
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Organic Carbon
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Suspended Solids
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ammonia as N
N/A
N/A
N/A
Temperature (Summer)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Temperature (Winter)
30.3
12.1
Celsius
pH
7.3
*
Units
Fecal Coliform (If sanitary waste is
present)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is
used)
N/A
N/A
N/A
onthly average values are not reported for pH since an arithmetic mean is not valid.
16. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit
numbers or check none if not applicable):
Type Permit Number Type
Permit Number
Hazardous Waste (RCRA) N/A NESHAPS (CAA) N/A
UIC (SDWA) N/A Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) N/A
NPDES NC0076775 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) N/A
PSD (CAA) N/A Other
Non -attainment program (CAA) N/A
N/A
17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential
amounts.)
Oil & Grease (Outfall 007 — previous 3 years of sample results were less than detection limit of 5 mg/L)
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Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No El
19. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Mark J. Gross Vice President, Hydro Operations, APGI
Printed name of Person Signii J Title
Signature
f A licant
6--/3
Date
North Car in: General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files 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.)
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