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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0004961_Renewed/Reissued_20140519DUKE ENERGY May 15, 2014 Mr Jeff'Poupart State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Permitting Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 276994617 Environmental Services Duke Energy 526'South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Mailing Address Mad,Code EC13K/ P d Box 1006 Charlotte,,NC 28201-1006 �EC�IUE® ID�N�DWR M,A� 1 g 2014 pecrnRgB�ct os► ���n9 Subject- Duke Energy Carolinas LLC — NPDES Permit Application Riverbend Steam Station - #NC0004961 Dear Mr Poupart Duke Energy requests the subject permit be renewed and reissued The above referenced permit expires February 28; 2015 As'mandated by North Carolina Administrative Code 15A, 'NCAC 2H'01 05,(e), 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 renewal application, which includes the following Items EPA Form 1 EPA Form 2C Site Maps Water Flow'Diagram Supplemental Information Fish Tissue Monitoring Results In- Stream Monitoring Plan Generation operations ceased on Aprih 1, 2013 Therefore the 316 (a) thermal variance for Outfall 001 and a free water,volume calculation for Outfall 002 are no longer needed Also enclosed, as requested, is information pertaining to .the seeps at the Rlverbend Steam Station Please find attached a location map, flow measurements, analytical data and a monitoring plan Attached Is a check in the amount of $860 for the permit modification fee Duke Energy requests that-these seeps are formally evaluated and Incorporated into the final NPDES permit and associated ,fact sheet The ,low volume of water characteristic of each seep location (including seeps where visible flow is non, = existent,at times) coupled with the relatively low constituent concentrations in the samples, suggest that there is little potential to influence the water quality standards If reasonable potential analyses demonstrate that there Is no potential to exceed water quality standards, then Duke Energy proposes to re- evaluate the RBSS seep locations listed in this document annually over the next 5 -year permit cycle These annual evaluations would be documented to verify the condition of the existing seeps and .determine the presence of any new seeps, and would' be provided annually-to DWR DWR will, be promptly notified if any new seeps are identified or any significant changes are observed for the existing seeps If any existing or newly identified seeps demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed a water quality standard, Duke Energy will do one of the following 1) stop the seep, 2) capture and. route the seep so that it is discharged through a, specific NPDES numbered /permitted outfall or 3) address1he seep using ,Best Management P,lans,approved by DWR Information related to groundwater is included to provide an understanding of the Riverbend ash basin groundwater monitoring network,, the nature of groundwater flow regime around the Riverbend site, and potential on -site and off -site receptors, Please find, attached an introductory groundwater monitoring program reports and recommendations letter, receptor,survey, Sampling, Analysis, and Reporting Plan, generalized groundwater flow direction figure, and proposed well locations, figure The referenced documents are included to describe the current state of the groundwater monitoring program,and any changes to the existing monitoring plan Changes to the current program (mcl'uding mstallation,of additional observation of monitoring wells) which are proposed by Duke Energy in the,future, may be allowed following consultation with NC'DENR and should not require a, re-opening of the Riverbend NPDES permit Duke Energy also requests notification that this application is complete The following monitoring, reductions�at Outfall 002 are requested based on historical monitoring data • Total Copper— eliminate monitoring requirement, since no boiler chemical,cleanings will be performed • Total Iron - eliminate monitoring requirement, since no boiler chemical cleanings will be performed • Total Nitrogen — reduce monitoring frequency from 2 /year to 1 /year. • Total Phosphorous — 'reduce monitoring frequency from, 2 /year to 1/year • Flow — reduce from weekly to monthly Duke Energy also requests that the in- stream lake, monitoring upstream and downstream; of the ash pond discharge be!reduced from semi - annually to annually based ion the attached historical results Thank you in advance for your assistance on this matter Should you have questions regarding this application, please contact Allen Stowe at (704) 382 -4309 Sincerely, AU- Jas n Allen Senior Vice President Environmental, Health & Safety Attachments Inw:ce Number 05151014m,000W (.1 N( I It ADAMS r0 III( K -UP endor Number 011110071960 Name NC DLNR - NOR I H CAROLINA Invoice Date Voucher ID Gross Amount May/1512014 10648444 86000 Discounts Taken Late Charge 000 000 MI 17x6'_ Ps:d Amount 96000 Total l otal 1 otal I otal C Cross =Amount Discounts Late Charges PatdAniount heck Number Date 1111111117962 May /15(_1114 _ $86000 $000 '$000 $86000 Pleaseiprmt or type In the unshaded areas only Form Aooroved .OMB No - 2040 -0086 FORM 1 US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 1 GENERAL INFORMATION I EPA I D NUMBER 5T , ' • T /R' —L" \'iEPA Con "sohdated PermltsiProgram F- NC_ 0 0 0 4 9 61 D GENERAL (Read the "Geireral his traction c hgforestarnng) 1 _ 12 13 td 1 15 LABEL ITEMS "° �R" '? GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS �' �Wmel� If a prepnnted label has been ,provided, affix d m the _ r� � desi nated s a �E-. _ g space Review the information, carefully, if any of rt I - PD +NUMBER r t'r ~a� °.3 _, �r y is incortecl, cr`oss'through it and enter the,coirect tlate in, the m ,,, i .` 4 appropnate fill- ,rfarea below Also, if any,of the prepnnted data �'�' '1 �_� ,. �.�� is absent (the area to the left of the label space lists the jllli r ,NAME- EPLACE §L7ABBIN THIS +SPACE` s�'' to /orrnabon that should a ear iii the ), please provide it proper � „ fill -iri areas) below_ If the label is complete and correct, you �4 n� IT SAIL NG c -° o fi.,ix S-1 % need not complete Items''I, III' V and,Vl `(except VI "B which ��AD�DR SS„ �. * ';s � a '"' %'� ^'' - ''-a; .� _ • c'' j�* �' ' � � r :" & must'be completed regardless) Complete all items if'no label "e'a= =''5i' ��",-�- ,r d'= "5ri;�xa "a has, been provided Refer to thedmstruc6ons for dateiled item w °�� Srt�; ?e'.c,s-� y,�'� ,t,' v#TSI'>µ„isr- 'i .. 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INSTRUCTIONS Complete A through,J to determme whether you nee&to`submd anyiper`mlt application forms to the EPA -If yo`uianswer -"yes" to any'quesbons„ you must submit this4orm and, the'suppleniental form listed`in tt b bdr `enthesls,followinglthe,quesbon Mark "" m the box In the third colum`,d,the supplerrental,form is attached If you answer'no"'td each question, you need not submit any of these forms You may answer no if-your actrol3y is excluded from permit requirements, see Section C of the Instructions See also, Secbon D of the instructions for definitions of,bold -faced terms Mark, X' Mark'X' YES NO FORM ATTACHED YES NO FORM i ATTACHED SPECIFIC QUESTIONS SPECIFIGQUESTIONS A Is this facility a publicly owned treatment works which results in a discharge to waters of the U S o 2A) X B Does or will this facility (either exlsbng or proposed) animal feeding (FORM Include a concentrated operation or agua$c animal, production facility which results In a X 16 17 16 _ 19 zo z, discharge'to waters of thelU'S_? (FORM,26) C Is this a facility which currently results in drschar-ges to D Is,this a proposed facility (other than those described In A waters of the U S other than those described In A or B X X or 6 ab whic ove) h will result In a discharge to waters of X above? (FORM 26) the U S 9 (F6FW� D) 25 ze n 3z z3 3< E Does or will this facility treat, store, or dispose of .X F Do you or will you inject 4t this facility `industrial or hazardous wastes? (FORM 3) municipal effluent below the lowermost straturn X containing, within one quarter mile of the well bore, underground sources of dnriking water? (FORM 4) „ ,: v ze x9 3o G Do you or will you,mject at this facility any produced water H Do you or will you inject at this, facility fluids for special or other fluids which are brought toi the surface In X processesrsuch as;rrilningtof,sulfur'by ttie Fraschiprocess, connection-with conventional oil or natural gas production, °enhanced solution minirig of minerals, Iri'"situ' domliusbon of fossil X inject ids used for recovery of oil or natural fuel, or recovery of geothermal energy (FORM 4) gas, or inject Fluids for storage of liquid hydrocarbons (FORM 4) x 35 36 37 36 39 I 'Is,this facility ahproposed stationary'source which,Is one J Is this facility a proposed stationary source which is of the 28 Indust`nal categories listed in the instructions and 'any �/ X NOT one of the 28 industrial categories Listed In the X which will potentially emit 100 tons per year of air instructions and which will potentlally emit 250 tons per pollutant, regulated under the Clean Air Act and may affect year of any a r,pollutant regulated under the Clean Air Act m 41 42 CI 45 or be located in,an attainment areas (FORM 5) and may affect or be located In sn attainment areas ,(FgRMyS) III NAME OF FACILITY �ic S KIP Riverben Steam Station & _ a IV FACILITY CONTACT A' NAME & TITCE (la' 'frii„R "n7e z Stowe, Allen,/ Lea Environmenta Specialist ( 0 ) 3 2 -4 .09 n _ 15 1 16 ., i'1.- ai.niL < 4C..- �5'. '46- '� .iri._dBy, +_�� ,51 ,5Z _ 5_5 V FACILTY MAILING ADDRESS 0 a M 3 'P . O . Box 1"0 0'6 ..pp,,��__ •-,fix. ,r �l,3 B CITY OR TOWN _ C STATE _D ZIP-C_ ODE v 4 'Charlotte C 1 2 J2 �l d] VI FACILITY LOCATION A STREET, ROUTE'NO Of2�OTHER�'SPECIFIC IDENTIFIER � ' "' m`� f #� M - ��,r"`'• � `,� _ - 5 1 5 Steam P--ant Road " J '15 ,16 45 B COUNTY NAME Gaston „ ro C ,CITY OR TOWN D STATE E ZIP CODE F COUNTY CO_D_E (rfknom'n) , . °9ij s M u -t H l y �C 2 11 1 `0 I J I I 1 „ 1 K, X15 16' ,w dt t1 l] 51 52 36 EPA Form 3510 -1 (8 -90) CONTINUE ON REVERSE CONTINUEDIFROM THE FRONT SIC CODES'44 d in order of- non A FIRST` „�,�.. _ , - '" `B'SECOND; k74 ccr Electr)> (P (specify) �) IS 911 IB 19 c Services 7 15 1fi 19 C THIRD D FOURTH c -, - (,pec f,) (,Pecfy)' 7 IS i6 19 lsi 16 19 _ VIII OPERATOR INFORMATION " �A NAME - T' B Is th "elname listed in,ltem ` Duke Energy Carol_inas, 'LLC '(Attention: 'Allen Stowe) VIIIJA also "the owner? p YES ❑ NO Is MW C STATUS OF OPERATOR (inieiire appropnale letter into the answer box rf "Other,' rpech,) D PHONE (area code & n`o) F = FEDERAL (specify) 1 ` S =STATE M= PUBLIC(otheriranfeVeraldrstaie) kpA (704) 382 -4309 P = PRIVATE O = OTHER (speck) 6• is a 1. 1 19 r, n z6 E STREET OR,P O BOX v -G�` .;�.. q -ter ' • „s`x "Y n, P.0. ox 1006 F CITY OR TOWN G STATE H -ZIP CODE JIX INDIAN LAND s thefacility , located onlnd igh,,land0 Hic� NC 2Charlotte 280 11 YES SI2 a] 51 X EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS A NPDES Dischar es to Su ace Kner r% '• .�D P,SD', AvGnrlvons fron'rPro osed'Saurcet .tr3 1e ,�, �:�,. C - r I I I I 9 N N000049'61 9 p 15 16 1] 18 b 15 16 1 17 18 B ,UIC U,V1,4o«rrd6r eciF4l7l dl E OTHER (s ecijy .0 T C r- 1 W 0000452 (specify) 9 U 9 - Distri_ ut>_on of Residual Solids - is 1a '1] le 30 is ' 16 n m 30 C RCRA Ha_ardous Wavr E OTHER (specify) C 9 r R I NCD02'4717423 C T 1 9 Specify) X15 16 17 118 30 W1 ,18. x17', 18 XI MAP - '•n =a >~nc'� -,y" - s•�Z .1 Attach to this *apphcahon a topographic map ofthe$erea`ezteridmg�to at least one;, le =`beyond'p�ope'rfy��boundane "s T,he map must showthe outimeof the facility, thel Location of each of its existing andlprop - intake and'discfiar6e structures, each oCits hazardous waste treatment, storage, ot`dispoSal facilities, and each•well wheferit injects Fluids' underground Include all spnngs, nders, and other s rrface water bodies i the rnap area SEe'•mstr_uctlons for precise iequiFements XII NATURE OF BUSINESS (provide i beef descnption) Coal fired steam electric generation (generafion,'operatioils ceased 4%1/2013) XIII CERTIFICATION (see instruchons) 1 certify under penalty" of law that t have pe son'ally examined and am familiar with 'Se information,submitted rn -this apphcahon and'all attachments and•that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible tbi obtaining'thevnforination contained imi6 application „`1 beheve that fhe information is true,�acct rate, and complete_ 1 am aware that'there are significant penalhes forsubmittin'g false information, including the pos'sl&hly of fine and imphi onment A NAME'& OFFICIAL TITLE (type orprrni) B SIGNATURE C DATE SIGNED Robert L. Drum / =Superintendent Operations COMMENTS FOR OFFICIAL USEIONLY 15 19 kgm_, EPA Form 3510 -1 (8 -90) t! 41C ` A J1 (ER F1 DIRECTION' DUKE ENERGY -- -, , I PROPERTY Ll 0 14 002 RIVERBEND STEAWSTATIO �T Ul (?;u —j" , v REFERENCE: BACKGROUND DATA: USGS TOPOGRAPHIC QUAD, MOUNT ISLAND LAKE AND LAKE NORMAN SOUTH 0 0.5 1 .NAD 83, METERS WAS OBTAINED FROM NC ONEMAP GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (GIS) WEBSITE. mnnnmimr:::= Kilometers 01 THE PROPERTY DATA WAS OBTAINED FROM THE GASTON COUNTY NORTH CAROL114AGIS DEPARTMENT. PLEASE NOTE THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT MEANT FOR DESIGN, LEGAL, 0.5 0 OR ANY OTHER USES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ITS ACCURACY S&MEj ASSUMES NO NC. Miles RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE USER BASED UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE ABOVE DATA. (17-74) 17idk!&'M�s 7— gL;Sjug" SCALE: AS SHOWN FIGURE LOCATION MAP NO. DATE: 06-08-2009 Duke RIVERBEND STEAM STATION DRAWN BY: RDP NPDES # NC0004961 r9yPROJECT NO: Ene RIVERBEND STEAM STATION L 1411-08-140 * GASTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA EPA I'D NUMBER (copyfrom /rem l afl-ornr 1) Form Approved Please print or a in the unshaded areas only NC00'04961 OMB No 2040 -0086 p type y Approval expires 3 -31 -98 FORM US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER 2C N&A EPA EXISTING MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL, MINING,AND SILVICULTURE OPERATIONS NPDES dons o6dated Permits Program I OUTFALL LOCATION �,, -. -u� For each outtall, list the latitude _and longitude of ds locatton�to the`nea�_est -15 secoriiis and ihe'name of,t_F_ie receiving water _ A OUTFALL NUMBER (list) B LATITUDE t LONGITUDE " D RECEIVING -WATER (name) 1 DEG 2 MIN- -3 SEC 1 DEG 2 MIN 3 SEC 001 35 .29 80 80, 58 13 Mountain Island Lake (Catawba River) 002 35 22 3 •99 80 57 32 3;8 Mountain Island Lake (Catawba River) 002A 35 21 51 80 58 20 Mountain Island Lake (Catawba River) 11 FLOWS, SOURCES,OF POLLUTION, AND TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES A Attach aline drawing showuSg the water flow through`ttie,faaGty Jhdicate sources `of intake water, opdFation -s contributmg;wastewatef' to,ttie effluent, and treatment units labeled,to'corresporid to,the more detad'ed:descnption9,m Item B 'Constrict a,wat`e'r balance on th`e hrnd,drawing by,showing average flows,between,mtakes, operations„ treatment•units,,and,outfalls If a`waterdbalance cannot lie determined (e g,,for certain mining achwties), provide a pictonel descnption of, #i nature and,amount of any sourcesgof waterand,anyrcollection or treatment =mea"sdres B For each outfall, provide a descnption;of (d) Alf operations c'ontnbuting wastewafer to the effluent, nncluding process wastewater, sanitary wastewater, cooling water, and -storm water runoff, (2)'The average flow contributed by, each operation, and (3) The treatment received by the wastewater Continue on iaddiiional sheets if necessary 1 OUT 2 OPERATION(S)�CONTRIBUTING,FLOW 3 TREATMENT FALL NO (list) a OPERATION (list) b AVERAGE FLOW (include units) a'DESCRIPTION b LIST -CODES FROM TABLE;2C_ -1 001 Condenser cooling water No Flow No flow because of plant,shutdown, N/A (once Through non - contact) - Includes intake screen backwash 002 Ash basin discharge 0 185 MGD /Intermittent 2D lu 4A 002A Yard Sump Emergency Overflow Intermittent 4A OFFICIAL USE ONLY (effluent guidelines sub - categories) EPA Form 3510 -2C (8 -90) PAGE 1 of 4 CONTINUE ON'AEVERSE CONTINUED'FROM THE FRONT C Except'for,storm runoff, leaks, or spills, are any of the discharges described in Items II -A or B intermittentor seasonal? © YES (complete the follmt org table) ❑ NO (go to Section °Ill) 3 FREQUENCY 4 FLOW _ a DAYS PER B ,TOTAL VOLUME 2 OPERATION(s) WEEK b MONTHS a FLOW RATE (ut mgdj ('Peck a ah antis) 1 OUTFALL NUMBER(hst) CONTRIBUTING,FLOW (hsi) (speck, arerage) PER YEAR (spectfj,9 --ge) 1 LONG TERM 2 MAXIMUM 1 LONGTERM 2 MAXIMUM C DURATION ( °fdys) AVERAGE DAILY AVERAGE DAILY 002A See Supplemental Information 002 See Supplemental Information Ill PRODUCTION - ., .�, "rc� 'f,.rr�R"r A` Does an;ef fluent guideline hmdation promulgated 6y EPA under - Section 304 of the Clean Act apply to facility?, Water your ❑ YES (complete Itemlltl -B) NO (go to Section 10 B Are the limitations in the applicable effluent guideline expressed in terms of production (or other measure of operation)? ❑ YES (cmnplele Item 111 -C) W] NO (go to Section IV) C If you answered "yes" to Item III -B, list thie,'quant ty which represents an actual measurement of your level of production, expressed In the terms and units used in the applicablereffluent guideline, and'indicate the affecte&outfalls 1 AVERAGE DAILY PRO_ DUCTION 2 AFFECTED OUTFALLS (list omjall ntonhers) a QUANTITY PER DAY b UNITS OF MEASURE c OPERATION, PRODUCT, MATERIAL-, ETC Irpecify) NA NA NA NA IV IMPROVEMENTS A Are you now' requlredrby` any- Federal, `State `or local'auttSont°y to meet any 'Implementation- sctiedule"fof'the consVuctio`n,:upgrading "oI peHatlons of wastewater' treatment equipment or practices,or any other environmental programs`which may affect the'discharges descrbed in'V s apphcation� This rn_cludes, but is not limited to, permit conditions, admimstrative,or enforcement,o4ders, enforcernent compliance schedulelletters, stipulations, court orders, and grant or loan conditions ❑ YES (complete the following table) ©NO (go to Item IV -B) 1 IDENTIFICATION OF CONDITION, 2 AFFECTED OUTFALLS 4 FINAL COMPLIANCE DATE AGREEMENT, ETC 3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT a NO b SOURCE OF DISCHARGE a REQUIRED b PROJECTED -NA iNA NA NA NA NA B OPTIONAL You may attach additional sheets descnbmg any additional water pollution control programs (or other`enwronrilental projects which may affect your, discharges) "you now have underway or whlch,you plan Indicate whether each program is now underway or planned, and Indicate your actual or planned schedules for construction ❑ MARK "X" IF DESCRIPTION OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL PROGRAMS IS ATTACHED EPA Form 3510 -2C (8 -90) PAGE 2 of 4 CONTINUE ON PAGE 3 EPA I D NUMBER,(copyfrom /lens 1 oflbrm t) CONTINUED FROM'PAGE 2 NCO 0 04 9 1 V ,INTAKEjAND EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS A „B, & C See'instrucons tiefore proceeding, — Comple te'one set o f'teble s fog e c't'tfell ` Annotalet a o tfall nurnberin the spce provided ” ' '_r -' " - - ` V NOTE Tabe , , on separate- heets n_umtiered V -1 through V -9 D Use the space below to,list any'of the pollutants listed in Table 2c -3 of the instructions, which you know or have reason to believe'is discharged�or may'be discharged from any outfall For every pollutant you list, briefly describe the reasons you believe it to be present and report any analytical data in your possession 1 POLLUTANT 12 SOURCE 1 POLLUTANT 2 SOURCE For identifcation of Table ' 2c -T substances, see attached supplemental information VI POTENTIAL DISCHARGES NOT'COVERED BY ANALYSIS Is any pollutant fisted in Item V -C,a ^substance or a component of a sutisiance'whc_ h$5' currently use'b� manufacture as anlint'errn d&aIe or final, product'or byproduct? ❑ YES (hstall such pollutants below NO (,go'to Item VI-B) EPA FormI3510 -2C (8 -90) PAGE 3 of 4 CONTINUE ON REVERSE CONTINUED FROM THE,FRONT =,- _ t VII BIOLOGICAL TOXICITY TESTING DATA Do you have any knowledge or reason to believe that any biological test for acute o' chronic'toxiaty hasSbeen made on any of`your discharges or`on a receiving water m relation to your,discKarge hithimihe last 3 years? w© YES,Qdeiul the test(s) and describe their purporer he /ow) El NO,(go to Section VIM Chronic toxicity tests are conducted quarterly per calendar year on NPDES outfall 002 These tests use Ceriodaphnia as the test organism Test results indicate that the discharge of outfall 002 is non -toxic VIII CONTRACT ANALYSIS INFORMATION Were any of the analyses reported in Item V performed by a contract laboratory or consulting +firrn� ® YES (list the tame, addresc,oncl,telephone number of and pollataniv,analyced by, ❑ NO (go to Section M each such laboratory_orfirm,below) A NAME B ADDRESS C TELEPHONE D POLLUTANTS ANALYZED (area code R no (list) Shealy Environmental 106 Vantage Point Drive 803 -191 -9700 cyanide,total ,Services,Inc West Columbia, SC 29172 phenols,BOD,bromide,sulite, color,MBAs,SVOL EPA 625',PCB,fecal,VOC EPA 624,pH,temperature,TRC SGS Environmental Services, Inc 5500 Business Dr 910 - 350 -1903 Dioxin Wilmington, NC 28405 GEL Laboratories LLC 2040 Savage Road 843 -556 -8171 Radiological Charleston, SC 29417 Pace Laboratories 9800 Kincey Ave ,Suite 100 704 -875 -5245 oil & Grease Huntersville, NC 28078 Duke Energy Analytical 13339 Hagers Ferry Road 980- 875 -5245 TKN,nitrate- nitrite,COD, `Laboratory Huntersville, NC 28078 fluoride,sulfate,metals, TOC,TSS IX CERTIFICATION I certdy under penalty of law that this +document and all attaditnents' were prepared under my direction or supervision m accordance wiwith a system desgned tto assure tFia'' "L qualified personnel properly gather,arid evaluate the nformahon submitted Based on myYinquiry of &,p`erson or persons,whd manage the system or those per'son's directly responsible for gathering the information,' the tiformabon submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete 1 am aware`that there a_re signi(cant'penallies forsubmthng false inform abon „mcluding,the'possitiilit of fine and,impnsonm_entforknowing violations A NAME & OFFICIAL TITLE'(type orprint) B PHONE °NO (area code d no) Robert L Drum - Superintendent of Operations (704) 263 -3217 C SI E D DATE SIGNED EPA Form'3510 =2C (8 -90) PAGE 4 of 4 c 0 0 0 ki E Ln o G D Ln % M 0 o o' cL 0 0 (D Ir, tw 2 lc'L� V) 'n -o r_ c) cD oO E 0 rn o� cl 0 o v -0 v 0 (D E Ln o cl j- cu Lf E u u oj , m C) c-:, O (D LLI O ,z Ln- cil i C) _0 2�7 0 76 E t cL c�- LL q* cr Opp) v)" Q) v T 6;; 0 — a) Ln rvo p v-4 co C) Ln cl 0 (D C) 02 LLJ IA o Of a) z 21 LU co Ln r4 0 0 Q o2 Ln ~ L) 32 o2 U SY`1r o °°'- m < Z v D i 3 m 5 m i n Nio �'o m3°'� 3 m y < m y y m °; p `g m 3 o o w 3 m p 0 c C7 r v, 0� 0� 0 3 3 m 3 f, d; m m; n 3 n O 70 z m 9 D z y y D r y c 00 m w obi N v° y t =i O o m m 3 r r D D Z (n m o m m z y a o . 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All units were retired as of April 1, 2013. The station is currently being decommissioned and the plant facility will ultimately be demolished ,In addition to the coal fired units, four-combustion turbines supplied 30,000 kilowatts each for use during ,periods of'peak demand for°electricity'. These,corr bustion turbines used oil or natural�gas °to heat compressed' air, which expands and drives a turbine generator to produce electricity. These combustion turbines were retired.on October 1, 2012. Outfall 001— Condenser Coolins Water ICCWI The CCW system was,a once through non - contact cooling,water system which removed heat from the ,condensers,and other selected heat.exchangers. Raw water from the Catawba River passed through the condensers and auxiliary equipment -on a "once- through" basis to cool equipment and' condense,steam exhaust from the turbines. 'This system was retired from service when the plant closed down on April 1, 2013. A small amount of Water (< 0.1 MGD) enters this closed piping system from the,plant chiller system. However, sampling at the end of pipe cannot be performed,because the lake surge into the ten foot diameter outlet pipe co- mingles with this small amount of water`in the pipe well prior to discharge Outfall 002 — Ash Basin The ash basin at Riverbend accommodates flows from the yard drainage sump, boiler room sump and non - point source stormwater. Total average influent from these sources combined &approximatel,y 0.185 MGD, a significant reduction from the 2009 average flow of S MGD. The average,flow rate is expected to continue'to decrease as decommissioning activities proceed. No discharge flow was observed from,lune- N'ovember of 2013 At times, due to rainfall, evaporation and seepage of ash basin ponds, the,amount of effluent could be quite different from influent volumes, pH Adjustment During warm periods of the year, algae blooms occur in the ash basin causing pH levels to rise. A COZ system is,utilized during these,events to maintain the pH level between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units. Alternatively, an acid injection system utilizing sulfunc,aad and a "sodium hydroxide infection system may also, be used for;pH adjustment. Yard Drainage�Sump The yard drainage sump is a large concrete structure,that has four level control pumps that direct Wastewater from RBSS to the ash basin, These pumps are operated on a rotating basis. Usually two�pumps are arranged so,that�one pump is used in a primary capacity and'the�other is a backup After a preselected period, the controls are changed so that,different pumps,are utilized The yard drainage sump collects wastewater from many sources, including sanitary system, groundwater remediation system and turbine room sumps. The yardArainage sump also collects stormwater runoff from the coal pile, rail access, powerhouse roof drains and paving Groundwater from, a foundation drainage system under the track,hopper is also intermittently discharged to the yard drainage sump- The combined average flow from all sources tied to the yard drain sump is approximately 0 139 MGD. This flow rate is expected to decline as decommissioning activities progress. Sanitary System Plant sanitary wastes are treated by a series, of threet4,000 gallon septic tanks in parallel and a 1,200 gallon holding tank. Sanitary effluent is pumped from the discharge chamber of the septic tanks to the ash basin via the yard drainage sump for final treatment The sanitary waste system is designed for 12,500 gallons per day. This design was based on a maximum and average 300 and 150 people respectively. Currently, less than 10 people typically use this system on a daily basis The average flow to the yard drain sump has been approximately 0.0,01 MGD and is expected to decrease. Groundwater Remediation System This;remediation system was'installed in 1992. Groundwater'is pumped through an oil -water separator to the yard drainage sump. Trace amounts of volatile compounds may ,be-in the wastewater, such as naphthalene, chrysene, methyl,tertbutyl ether,,and bis,(2- ethylhexyl), phthalate The average daily flow from this system m approximately. 0.003 MGD , A revised groundwater,corrective action plan has been submitted to NC DENR that,specifies a treatment capaaty,of 0.03 MGD 'Turbine Room Sumps `The turbine room sumps collect approximately 0.025 MGD of wastewater via a network of floor drains from intermittent sources listed below• • Equipment cooling waters (i.e. air compressors) • Floor wash water containing janitorial products • Boiler room sump overflow • Emergency fire fighting water • Chiller condensates Railroad Track Hopper Sump This sump collects groundwater from a foundation drain system underneath the track hopper This flow is intermittent and the pump capacity is 100 gpm. On a daily basis, it was estimated that the run time was 50 %, which would ,correspond to a flow of 0.072'MGD. The current average flow estimate is 0.05 MGD and' this,estimate is anticipated to decrease as decommissioning °activities proceed. Boiler Room Sumps The average,flow pumped from the boileriroom sumps directly,to,the ash basin is approximatelyA 025 MGD and is expected to decrease,overtime. Outfall 002A — Yard Drainage Sump Overflow An overflow pipe that directs flow from the sump to the ground was included in the construction of the yard sump. This modification was performed to prevent submergence and damage of the pump motors within the sumps in the event that the pumps failed or redundant power supply lines could not be restored in a timely manner. Given significant overflows, the wastewater could potentially flow into the Catawba River This type of incident will rarely occur Spill Prevention Oil Storage RBSS presently has three above ground storage tanks— one•4,250,000 gallon empty fuel o'il tank, one 27,000 gallon light -off fuel oil tank °and a 20,000 gallon empty;mineral,oil storage tank. All above ground tanks have secondary containment provided which are capable of'containing the entire contents of the tank. An oil trap tank'is located in the drainage area of the 4.25 million gallon tank as an added precaution. All oil storage tanks are presently covered under the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan. Hazardous and Toxic Substances Hazardous and Toxic Substances Table 2c -3 At RBSS, the potential for•toxic and hazardous substances being discharged is very low. In, reference to Item V -D of Form 2C; the substances identified under Table 2c -3 that may be in,the discharge are as follows:, acetaldehyde, aniline, asbestos, benzoyl chloride, cresol, cyclohexane, cyclohexanone, formaledehyde, styrene, tr,iethanolamine, vanadium,and zirconium Other — DuringLthe course of the year, products such as commercial cleaners may be purchased which contain very low levels of a substance found in Table 2c -3. It'i"s not anticipated that these products will negatively impact the toxicity limits at the ash basin discharge, since their concentrations would be very low. 40 CFR 117 and CERCLA Hazardous Substances The following table identifies hazardous substances located on -site that may be released to the ash basin during a spill in quantities equal to or greater, than the Reportable Quantity (RQ) levels as referenced in 40 CFR 117, 302 and 355. This list is being provided in order to qualify for the spill reportability exemption provided under 40 CFR 117 and the,Comprehensive Environmental, Compensation and Liability Act ( CERCLA). The values below represent the maximum quantities on -site thauould'be released at one time andsent to the ash. basin. They,d'o not reflect; quantities that may be discharged through typical use. µSiilis #anceA »' °';.a_ T,z`T giiantit "`'' Ifs` o �,: ;r $�d u Calcium Hypochlorite_ 32.5 Warehouse Hydrazine 440 Water Treatment Room Sodium Hydroxide 18,765 Tank Sulfuric Acid 5,004 Bulk Storage tank Fish Tissue Monitoring Results Trace element concentration means (wet weight) of selenium, mercury,, and arsenic from sunfish and bass muscle tissue from four- locations of Mountain Island Lake, 2009 — 2013, were within ranges reported, from 1988 to 2008 (Harden and Reid 1991; Duke Power Company 1:994, Duke Power 2001, 2004; Duke Energy 2009). Mean trace element concentrations ranged from 0.41 to 1 04 µg/g for selenium, from 0.'03 to 0.17 µg/g for mercury, and from 0.03 to 0.13' µg/g for arsenic ,(Tables 1 -1 and 1 -2). All measured values were well below the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ( NCDHHS) action levels for the protection of human health (10.0 gg/g for selenium and 0.40 }tg/g for mercury; NCDHHS 2007) and the Division of Water Quality's tissue screening value of 1.20 µg/g for arsenic (NCDENR 2006). Please refer to the attached Fish Tissue Sample Location Map (Figure 1). Table 1 .Trace element concentration means in sunfish muscle bssue,from four locations of Mountain Island Lake, 2009 - 2013 Se -Se Hg Hg Year 16 0 As 277:6 Year 16:0 2776 277.6 2760 ISO 277.6 27,76 276.0 16.0 277:6 277.6 1 276 0 2009 0,63 0'62 096 073 0,05 007 008 008 006 008 007 008 2010 0'41 0'41 050 049 006 _ 006 004 004 Oil 010 007 006 2011 052 051 055 069 005 005 007 007 0105 0'05 007 006 2012 047 060 072 055 0704 003 004 003, 005 004 004 003 2013 0'50 0 61 0 58 0 45 0 09 0,09 009 -,005 0,10 0 ,10 Oil 007 Table 2 Trace element concentration means in bass muscle tissue from four locations of Mountain Island Lake,.2009 - 2013 Se Hg As Year 16 0 2776 277:6 276:0 16:0 277,16 277:6 , 276.0 ISO 277.6 2776 2760 2009 069 0 -76 0 88' 067 008 006 0,05 010 006 0107 010 008 2010 050 063 0 63 045 007 007 004 005 013 008 006 008 2011 063 0169 104 0181 .0 07 007 009 006 005 005 009 006 2012 1045 0,65 0193 055 0 4_ 006 0,06 008 003 004 0 06 0 04 2013 062 058 076 0`51 01 7- 0 09 1 0,07 0708 010 ' 0,10 007 1 &08 References Duke Energy. 2009. Assessment of'balanced and indigenous populations in Mt. Island Lake near Riverbend Steam Station. Duke Energy., Charlotte, NC. Duke Power Company, 1994. Assessment of balanced and indigenous populations in Mt. Island Lake near Riverbend Steam Station. Duke Power Company, Charlotte, NC. Duke Power 2001. Assessment of Balanced and Indigenous, Populations in Mountain Island Lake Near Rrverbend'Steam'Station Duke Power, Charlotte, NC. Duke Power 2004. Assessment of Balanced and Indigenous `Populations in, Mountain Island Lake Near Riverbend Steam Station. Duke Power, Charlotte, NC. Harden, CW and SM Reid 1991. Trace elements in Mountain Island Lake water, sediments, and fish Duke Power Company Research Report PES /91 -0'5. Huntersville, NC. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). 2007. NC fish advisory action levels for DDT, DDE, DDD, Dioxins, mercury, PCBs, PBDEs, and selenium. NCDHH NC Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch Raleigh, NC, April 2007. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). 2006. Standard operating procedures. Fish tissue assessments. NCDENR, Division of Water Quality, Environmental Sciences Section. Raleigh, NC. 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The following document details methods and analyses of the monitoring program and provides the monitoring data to meet this requirement., Mountain Island Sampling Locations Mountain Island water sampling locations are depicted in Figure 1. The upstream location (278.0) is approximately two miles upstream of the RBSS ash basin discharge The downstream location (277.5) is, approximately 0.5 miles downstream of the RBSS ash basin discharge. Sampling and Analytical Methods Grab samples collected from the surface (0.3 m) of the upstream and downstream locations in Mountain Island Lake were analyzed for the following parameters: arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), mercury,(Hg), lead (Pb), selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), and total dissolved solids (TDS). Storage and' preservation techniques of the samples after collection, and prior to analyses, were followed according to Appendix A. 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Alkalinity P, FP G 4',Ammonia P, FP, G Cool, <_6 °Ct3, HISO4 to pH <2 Cool, <6 °C' 28 days _48.;hours 9 ".,Biochemical,oxyaenndemand PFP ° °; G I HNO3 to pH <2 , 6 months 10 Boron P, FP, orQuartz I� 14. Biochemical P 26 Fluoride P 27. Hardness P, FP, G 28. Hydrogen ion (pH) P, FP, G 31, 43. K�eldahl and organic N Table IB —Metal P; FP, G 18 Chromium VI P, FP, G 36. Mercury (CVAA) _ P, FP, G 36. Mercury (CVAFS) FP, G P, FP, lined car 3, 6-8, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 26, 29, 30, 32 -34, 36, 37, P, FP, G 46,47,61,62,68-60,62,63,70-72,74,76 Metals; 67. Sulfite except boron, chromium VI, and_ mercury ,Cool 56 °C'B H2SO4 to pH <2 38 Nitrate P, FP, EG ,39 Nitrate - nitrite P, FP, G 40. Nitrite P,mFF, G 41. Oil and grease . G 90 days' ;BrCI HNO3 to pH <2, or'at least 24 —*'-----'— offm_=j 42 Organic Carbon P, FP; G 44 Orthophosphate P, FP,,G 47. WmN 48. Pher 49,131 60. Pho� 63. ,Resn 67, .Residue, Volatile 28 tlays P, FP, 9.6,111tsilicaM P or G 64. Specific conductance -48 hours P, FP, 66 Sulfate mss reducmg, age n4;if P, FP, 66. Sulfide P, FP, 2&days 6.months HNQ3 or Hz.S_Q4 to pH <2 None,regwred, Jim, 67. Sulfite minutes ,Cool 56 °C'B H2SO4 to pH <2 P. FP. 68: Surfactants Cool, <_6 °C'•° 481hours LCAI'<_ °C'B,,HZSO4 to pH <2 r, 28 days Non&required 28 tlays None requited „� An Iq e v minutes Cool, 56 °C'B -48 hours Cool, <_6 °C78, Ndc) to pH 14 tlays mss reducmg, age n4;if ox! izerpresent I'I None,regwred 2&days 6.months HNQ3 or Hz.S_Q4 to pH <2 None,regwred, Analyze,v minutes ,Cool 56 °C'B H2SO4 to pH <2 28 days C001 6 °C7B pH = 9 3 -9 720 28 days HNO3 to pH <2 28 "days rmLYL 12N HCI or 5 mUL 90 days' ;BrCI HNO3 to pH <2, or'at least 24 6,months hours prior to analysis19 Im minutes, Analyze within 48 hours Fix on site and store in dark Cool, <6 °C16, H2SO4to pH Cool, : :56 °Cte Cool, <_6 °C'9, H2SO4 to pH Cool, <_6 °C19 , 156 °C' °, add zinc acetate 17 days sodium hydrozide,to pH >9 48 An _48 "'P" is for polyethylene, "FP" is fluoropolymer (polytetrafluoroethylene,(PTFE), Teflon®)„ or other fluoropolymer, unless stated otherwise in this Table II, "G" is glass, "PA" is any,plastic that is made of a,stenlizable material (polypropylene =or other autoclavable plastic), "LDPE" is low density polyethylene 2Except where, noted in this Table II and the method for the parameter, preserve each grab sample within 15' minutes of collection For a composite sample collected with an automated sample (&g , using a 24 -hour composite sample, see 40 CFR 122 21(g)(7)(i) or 40 CFR Part 403, Appendix E), refngerate the sample at <_6 °C during collection unless specified otherwise in this Table 11 or in the method(s) For a composite sample to be split into separate aliquots1for preservation and/or analysis, maintain the sample at :56 °C, unless specified, otherwise in this Table II or in the method(s), until collection, splitting, and preservation ,is completed' Add the preservative,to the sample, container 'prior to sample collection when the preservative will not compromise the integrity of a, grab sample, a composite sample, or aliquot split ,from a composite sample within 15 minutes of collection If a composite measurement is require&but -a composite,sample would compromise sample integrity,, individual grab samples most be collected at prescribed time intervals (e g, 4 samples over the course of a day, at 6- hour9ntervals), Grab samples must be analyzed separately and the concentrations averaged Alternatively, grab samples may be collected in the field and composited in the laboratory if the compositing procedure produces results equivalent to results produced: by, arithmetic averaging of'results of analysis of individual grab samples For examples of laboratory compositmg procedures, see EPA Method 1664 Rev A (oil and grease) and the procedures at 40 CFR 141 34(f)(14)(iv) and (v) (volatile organics) 3When any sample is to be shipped by common camer or sent via the U S Postal Service, it must comply with the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR part 172) The person offering such material for transportation is responsible for ensuring such compliance For the preservation requirement- of'Table II, the Office of Hazardous Matenals, Materials Transportation Bureau, Department of Transportation, has determined,that the Hazardous Materials, Regulations do`not'apply to the following materials Hydrochloric acid (HCI);m water`solutions , at concentration&of10 +04% by'weight,or less (pH about 1, 96 or greater, Nitric acid (HNO3) in water solutions a Cconcentrations of 0 15% by'weightaor less „(pH about 1 62tor greater), Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in water solutions at concentrations of 0 35% by weight or less (pH about 1 15' or greater), and Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water solutions at concentrations of 0 080% by weight or less (pH about 12'30 or less) 4Samples should be analyzed as soon as possible'after collection The times listed are the maximum times that samples may be held before the start of analysis and still be considered valid Samples may be held for longer penods only if the permittee or monitoring laboratory has data on file to show that, for the specific types of samples under study, the analytes are stable for the longer time, and has receive&a variance from the Regional, Admirnstrator under Sec 136 3(e) For a grab sample, the holding time begins at,the time of collection For a composite sample collected with an automated sampler (e g , using a 24 -hour composite sampler,,see,40 CFR 122 21(g)(7)(i) or,40 CFR part 403;,Appendix E), the holding time'begins,at,the time of the end of collection,of the composite `sample For a set of grab samples composited do the feld or laboratory, the holding time begins at the time of collection of the last grab samplerm,the set Some samples may' not be stable for the maximum time period given in the table A permittee or monitoring laboratory is obligated to holdrthe, sample for a shorter time if it�knows that'a shorter time is necessary to maintammsample stability See 136 3(e) for details The date and time of collection of an individual grab sample is the date and time at which the sample is collected For a set of grab samples to be composited, and that are all collected on the same calendar date, the date of collection is the date on which the samples are collected For a set of grab samples to be composited, and that are collected across two calendar dates, the date of collection is the dates of the two days, e g, November 14 -15 For a composite sample collected automatically on a given date, the date of collection is the date on,which the sample is collected For a composite sample'collected automatically, and;that is,collected across two calendar dates, the date, of 'collection, is the,dates of the two days, e.g , November14 -15 For static- renewal to)acity tests, each grab or composite'sample may also be used to prepare test solutions for renewal at,24 h, 48,,h,,and /6r 72 h after',first use,jffstored at 0 -6 °C, with mirnmu6head space 5ASTM D7365 -09a specifies treatment options for samples containing oxidants (e g', chlorine) Also, 'Section 9060A of Standard Methods for the Exarniration of,Water and Wastewater (20th and 21st editions) addresses dechlonnation procedures 6Samphng, preservation and mitigating interferences in water samples for analysis of'cyarnde are described in,ASTM D7365- 09a There may be interferences, that are not mitigated by the analytical test methods or D7365 -09a Any technique for removal or suppression of interference may be employed, provided the laboratory demonstrates that it more accurately measures cyanide through quality control measures described in the analytical test method Any removal or•suppression technique not described in D7365- 09a,or the analytical'test,method must be documented along with supporting data 7For dissolved metals, filter grab samples within It minutes of collection and before adding preservatives For a composite sample,collected with an automated sampler (e g , using a 24 -hour composite sampler, see 40 CFR 122 21(g)(7)(i) or 40 CFR Part 403, Appendix E), filter the sample�within 15 minutes after completion'of collection and before adding preservatives If it -is known or suspected that dissolved sample integrity will be compromised during collection of'a'composite,sample,collected automatically, over time (e'g , by interchange of a metal between dissolved and,' suspended forms), 'collect and filter grab samples,to �be,composited (footnote 2) in place of a composite sample collected automatically 6Guidance applies to samples,to be analyzed by GC, LC, or GUMS for specific compounds 91f the sample,is -not adjusted to,pH'2, then the sample must be analyzed within seven days of sampling 10The pH adjustment is not required if acrolein will not be measured Samples for acrolein receiving no pH `adjustment must be analyzed within 3 days of sampling "When the extractable analytes of concern fall within a smgle� chemical category, the speafied preservative and maximum holding times should be observed for optimum ' safeguard,of sample integrity (r e, use all necessary preservatives and hold for the shortest,time listed) When the analytes of concern fall within two or more,chemrcal categories, the sample may be preserved by cooling to <_6 °C, reducing residual chlorine with 0 008% sodium thiosulfate, stonng�rn the,dark, and adjusting the pH to 6 -9, samples preserved,rn this�manner may, be,hel_d for seven,daysfbefore extraction and for forty days +after extraction ,ExceptionsJo this optional preservation and' holding time procedure are noted in footnote ,5 (regarding the requirement for thiosulfate reduction), and' footnotes 12, 13 (regarding the analysis of`benzidrne) 1 If 1,2- diphenylhydrazme is likely to be present, adjust the pH of the sample to 4 0 ±0 2 to prevent rearrangement to be_nzidine 13Extracts may be stored up to 30 days at <0 °C 14 For the analysis of diphenylrntrosamine, add 0 008% Na2S203 and adjust pH to 7 -10 with NaOH within 24 hours of samplmP 1 The pH adjustment may be performed upon,receipt at the laboratory and may -be omitted if the samples,are extracted within 72 hours,of collection For the analysis,of aldrin, add 0 008% Na2S203 16PIace sufficent,ice with the samples in the�shippmg container to,ensure that ice is still present when the samples arrive at the laboratory However, even if ice is, present when the,samples arrive, immediately measure the temperature of the samples and confirm that,the preservationrtemperature maximum`has not been exceeded In the isolated cases where dtcan be documented that this holding temperature, cannot be met, the permittee can be given the option of on -site testing or can request a variance The request fora vanance,should include supportive data which show that the toxicity of the effluent samples is not reduced because,of the increased „ holding, temperature Aqueous samples must not be frozen Hand - delivered samples,used on the day of collection do not need to be cooled to 0 to 6 °C prior to test initiation "Samples collected for4he determination of trace level mercury (2100 ng /L) using EPA Method 1631 must be collected in tightly- capped fluoropolymer or glass bottles and preserved with,BrCI or HCI solution within 48 hours of sample collection The time to preservation may be extended to 28 daysnf a sample,is oxidized in the sample,bottle A sample collected for dissolved trace level mercury should be filtered in the laboratory within 24 hours of the time of'collection 'However, if circumstances preclude overnight shipment „the sample should'be filtered in a designated clean area in the,field in accordance with procedures given'm Method 1669 If sample integrity will not be maintained by shipment to,and,filtraton, in the laboratory, the sample;must be filtered in a designated clean area in the field within the time period necessary to maintain sample integrity A sample that has been collected for determination of total or dissolved trace level'mercury must be'afialyzed within 90 days of,sample collection "Aqueous samples,must be,preserved at: 156 °C, andsshould not be frozen unless data demonstrating that sample freezing does noGadversely impact sample integrity is maintaine6on file,and accepted as valid by thei regulatory �authonty Also, for purposes of NPDE&monitonng, the specification,of "5 °C” is usedXm,place,of the' "4. °C" and " <4 °C" sample,temperature requirements listed -in some methods It is not necessary to measure the sample temperature to ,three significant figures (1 /100th of 1 degree), rather, three, significant figures are specified so that rounding down to 6 'C 'may not ,be used to meet the 56 °C requirement The preservation temperature does not apply to'sam pies, that are analyzed, immediately (lessRhan 15 minutes) "An aqueous sample may be collected and shipped without acid preservation However, acid must be added at least 24, hours before analysis to dissolve any metals,that adsorb to the container walls If the sample must be analyzed within 24 hours of collection, add the acid immediately (see footnote 2) Sod and sediment samples do not need to be preserved with acid The allowances in this footnote supersede the preservation and,holding time requirements in the approved metals methods 2OTo achieve the 28 -day holding time, use the ammonium sulfate buffer solution specified in EPA Method 218 6 The allowance in this footnote supersedes' preservation, and holding time requirements in the approved hexavalent chromium methods, unless this supersession would',compromise'the measu�ement,`in which case requirements in the method must be followed 211-Ioldmg time is calculated from time of sample collection to elution for samples shipped to the laboratory in bulk and calculated from the time of sample filtration to elution for samples filtered,m the field 22Sample analysis should begin as soon as possible afterreceipt, sample, incubation must be started no later than 8 hours from time of collection 23For fecal coliform samples for sewage sludge•(biosolids) only, the holding time is extended to 24 hours for the following sample types using either EPA Method 1680 (LTB -EC) or, 1681 (A -1) Class A composted, Class B aerobically digested, and Class B anaerobically digested 24 The immediate filtration requirement in orthophosphate measurement is to assess the dissolved or bio- available form of orthophosphorus (i e, that which passes through a'0 45- micron filter), hence the requirement to filter the sample immediately upon collection (i e, within 15 minutes of collection) [38 FR 28758, Oct 16, 1973 April 2014 R.iverbend Seep Monitoring Flow measurement devices were installed at seep sampling locations (Figure 1) to measure seepage flows and to provide, sufficient depth to allow collection of water samples for laboratory analysis. The flow measurement devices were constructed to impound the seepage in a channel and to direct the ,Collected flow into a PVC pipe for flow measurement. The -flow measurement devices were inspected after installation and prior to sampling to, confirm sufficient flow and depth for sampling, and to verify that only minimal leakage; if any, was present. Sufficient time was allowed' for,the impounded seepage flows to reach equilibrium discharge flow before inspection Descr'iptibns of flow and the seep sample locations are provided in Table 1. Seep FloW Measurement Method The seepage flows were measured using the timed- volumetric method.A volume of water was collected from the,discharge of the PVC pipe into an appropriately sized container. Volumes (in mL) were measured in'the field utilizing a graduated container., The amount o time ►n seconds needed to collect the volume of water was recorded. A minimum of three were calculated for each volumes were recorded at each seep volume. i ne av icate calculated flows (►n MGD) at a given seep location was utilized as the flow at the time of sample collection (see Appendix A). Seep Sample Collection Method To minimize effects of stormwater runoff, and infiltration of rainwater into seep flows, seep samples were collected during a period with minimal preceding rainfall. Samples were collected from the discharge flow of-the flow measurement devices directly into sample bottles to avoid disturbing and entraining any soil /sediment. Analytical parameters requested for analysis were: TSS, TDS, Oil & Grease, Cl, SO4, F, COD, Al, As, HIM. e, Pb, Sb, Se, TI, Zn, preservation tecF-n`Rq_u_e_s_6f the samples after collection, and prior to ana yses, were followed according to Appendix B. Analyses were conducted by Duke Energy's Huntersville analytical laboratory (NC Wastewater Certification #248) and Pace Analytical Laboratories (NC Wastewater Certification # 12). Methods of analysis for each parameter are in Table 2 and analytical results are presented in Appendix A Seep In -situ measurements In -situ measurements (temperature, pH, and specific conductance) were measured utilizing Hach Hydrolab DataSondes ® either at the discharge of the flow measurement devices, or in the impoundment created by the device, if sufficient water depth did not exist,at the device discharge. MtAsland Lake and Ash Basin (in- process) Sample Collection Method Water samples and in -situ measurements from Mt. Island Lake were collected at a location upstream (278.0) and downstream (277.5) -of the seeps. `(Figure 1). Additionally, water samples and in -situ measurements were collected from an in- process ash basin location (Figure 1) The grab samples were collected from the lake and basin's surface (0.3 m) directly into appropriate sample bottles. Preservation and analyses methods for the lake samples are in Table 2 and Appendix B. Recommendations Earth and rock -fill dams are subject to seepage through the, embankment, foundation, and abutments. Seepage control is necessary to prevent excessive uplift pressures, instability, of the downstream slope, piping through the embankment and /or foundation, and erosion of material by migration into open joints in the foundation and abutments. The low volume of'water'characteristic of each seep location (including seeps where risible flow is non- existent at times) coupled with the relatively low constituent concentrations in the samples, suggest that there is little potential to influence water quality in Mountain Island Lake. If reasonable potential analyses demonstrate that there .is no potential to exceed water quality standards, then Duke Energy proposes to re- evaluate the RBSS seep locations listed in this document annually'over the next 5 -year permit cycle. These annual evaluations would be ducumented and would verify the condition of the existing seeps and determine the presence of new seeps. DWR will be promptly notified if any new seeps are identified or any significant changes are observed for the existing seeps. If any existing or newly identified seeps are determined to reach Mountain Island Lake and demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed a water quality standard, Duke Energy will do one of the following. 1) stop the seep, 2) capture and route the seep so that it is discharged through.a NPDES permitted outfall or 3) address the seep using Best Management Plans approved by DWR. Table 1 - Riverbend Steam Station Ash Bastin— Seep Locations and Descriptions Location Coordinates Flow Latitude Longitude Seep ID Description Description Located west of the Primary Cell and north of the Cinder Storage Area Seepage at S -1 35 365 -80967 Continuous multiple locations near the toe of the Primary Cell and Cinder Storage Area dikes and collect in the general area of S -1 S -2 35 365 -80966 Continuous Located west of the Primary Cell dike at the end of rip- rap`lined channel, near the toe of the Primary Cell dike S -3 35 369 -80965 Continuous Located west of the Secondary Cell in a drainage feature downgradtent from,the toe of the'Secondary Cell dike Seepage is upgradient of the S -3 device S -4 35 371 -80963 Continuous Located north ofthe Second#y,Cell downgradient of the toe of the northern Secondary Cell abutment S -5 35 370 -80963 Continuous Located north of the Secondary Cell along the toe slope of the northern Secondary Cell abutment Seepage flows from multiple locations upgradient of the S -5 device S -6 35 367 -80958 Continuous Located east and downgradient of,the ash basin, flowing in the general direction of groundwater flow from the ash'basin Located east and downgradient of the ash basin, flowing in the general direction of S -7 35 367 -80957 Continuous groundwater flow from the ash basin S -8 35 365 -80956 Continuous Located -east of the ash basin and Secondary Cell,dtke S -9 35 371 -80963 Continuous Located north ofthe,Secondary Cell - northern abutment at,the end ofnp -rap fined channel, near the toe of the abutment Located east of the Secondary Cell dike downstream of a rip -rap lined channel at S -10 35 369 -80960 Intermittent the toe of the dike Notes 1 Flow description for each seep sample location is based on multiple site visits performed by HDR Engineering, Inc (HDR) from November 2013 until April 2014 2 S =10 did not exhibit-flow at the time of seep sampling 3 Flow measurements and analytical samples were collected (except for S -10), on April 29, 2014 4 'Location coordinates for'seepisampling locations were recorded by HDR using a handheld Trimble GPS unit,and are approximate Location Coordinates Flow Latitude Longitude Seep ID Description Description Located cast ofthe Secondary Cell dike Fdownstream. of a rip -rap lined,channel at S -11 35 369 -80960 Continuous the toe of the dike Located at the end of a concrete channel downstream of the toe of the Secondary S -12 35 368 -80959 Continuous Cell dike Notes 1 Flow description for each seep sample location is based on multiple site visits performed by HDR Engineering, Inc (HDR) from November 2013 until April 2014 2 S =10 did not exhibit-flow at the time of seep sampling 3 Flow measurements and analytical samples were collected (except for S -10), on April 29, 2014 4 'Location coordinates for'seepisampling locations were recorded by HDR using a handheld Trimble GPS unit,and are approximate Table 2 — Analytical Methods Parameter Method Reporting Limit Units Lab COD �_,HACH8000� tix 20 - �Af&'' W mg/L• ffi -5' "vtYTaah va,�c°fk =aQ' Duke Energy ' Chloride EPA 300 0, 1 mg /L Duke Energy F,lubrid'eEFA�; Sulfate 30,010 = EPA 300 0 :v 1 1 mg/Lb_DukeEnergy�� mg /L Duke Energy WM 0!Ifand Grease ,, Mercury (Hg) Aluminum (AI) � Barium (Ba) nEPA 16646 EPA 245 1 EP 7 t EPA 200`7 �� 005 - 005 0 005 U� /L•rw�t eP,ace ug /L N •— -- meLL mg /L Analtyical ,u Duke Energy Duke,E ergy'� .' Duke Energy Boron (B)° Calcium (Ca) EPA200�7 EPA 200 7R 0 05�i 001 ISMIN � ° "'!' M mg /L __ yDukEnergY << , Duke Energy Iron (Fe) EPA 200'7 0`01 mg /L 'Duke Energy r Magnesi m (Mg) r SPrt — �.- ... -R:- � Manganese (Mn) EPA 200 7 0 005 mg /L Duke Energy Yd ,Zane (Zri) 'EPAf2007�s � °u.:Pse�,a.s'v. =.s- ,.:.,, e.'u2._ 0 005�� 41 a.. E im�?p�keEnergr 4 .kt -' �S �'« J. - -.t, Antimony (Sb) EPA 200 8 ug /L Duke Energy 'erse ^icAs� _�; ,_ .� • , t :EPQ200 8� 1_ u,1 -- _ U L._ - - g� uke.En'ergyn_ ; Cadmium (Cd) EPA 200 8 ug /L Duke Energy ' ,,[Firomwm (Cr)e 0 . _ ._� .. EPA 200 8 - Fa v-. _ri . -.caY l 1 ' rue /L _'Y'd "Duk EnermgyX - Copper (Cu) mg /L Duke Energy a Lead (Pb)�- �,,; 'Molybdenum (MO) aEPA'�200 ^8•' �9S EPA 200 8 °���a���� � 1 ����� ug /L� = - D�uke�Energy, � ' Duke Energy K rNir4nlp(N!).M 7% EPA ?00:8_ EPA 200 8 k1 1 fi ' ug /L ug /L 7x f�UkYe En gy Duke Energy Selenium ,(Se) MIA (T!).!o:°y }Evyo� _? EPA 200 8 SM2540C % 25 ug %L `Y mg /L --- Duke - Duke Energy TDS >> T,SS' °,SM2540D R 0 L : _ '_Duke'iEnergy Appendix A Seep Flows and Analytical Results Appendix B Sample Preservation and Hold times Parameter name Containers Preservation23 Maximum holding time' �TableLi6= lnorgariic�Tests: _ - �,"'� =�••=° ��� �. � ���?' � �--m -` a 1 Aciditv P- FP. G Cool- 56 ie 14 days FP. or Quartz I HN 14. Bioc� hemiicca�l,'o�xygen.demanii, carborihceous P, FP G Cool, s6 °C'° 48 hours 15Chemlcalmoxvaendemand rP__ PsCo; HzSOe to�pH <_2; 28;days 16 Chloride I P. FP.. G None reowred 28 days 21 ,Color P, FP, G Cool, 56 °C'° 48 hours 23 24: Cyanlde,mtotal or avallable;(or CATC) and�f�ee F FR G 18105 °I�,�CaO�to, 48 hours ,� jqe, , �,- reducg agentoxidize -t 3 P; FP, G Cool, s6 °C1e present ._ O_E t � 25 Fluoride P None required 28 days 27 Hardness Pr FP' G` i� tiHNO3zor H2SOa:tolpH <2 t ,+6 m no tO- 28 Hydrogen ion (pH) P, FP, G None required Analyze within 15 FP; GCoo'e P, FP, G Cool, 56' °C'B, add zinc acetate plus sodium hydroxid6to pH >9 X28 tl ys� 7 days minutes 31, 43?Kjeldah4andaorganicN -. _,P FP °- Gool�";=5 CH2$O_, to,pH <2 t2. S;days r Table'iB- Metals.' Analyze 48 hours 18KC_hro`mlumvVl z' FPS P, -G _ C of C:_W,C......pH} _93.9 {7°�° _28bdays �,+ Y 35 Mercury (CVAA) P, FP, G HNO340 pH <2 28 days p35. <Me�rcury (CVAFS) - ; °; _ - - r 4Gs amend Fl?- t nYsrY� w5 mUL�12N HCKor 5`mU,L-.B'eG " v 90x 9 " Imed caps a _ 3, 5 -8, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 26, 29, 30, 32 -34, 36, 37, 45, P, FP, G HNO3,to pH <2, or' at least 24 6�months 47, 51, 52, 58 -60, 62, 63, 70 -72, 74, 75. Metals, except hours prnor'to analysis19 boron, chromium'VI,,and mercury 48 hours ' 38.+Nltrate -° r ' P, FP, G 'Cool> s6? 39 Nitrate - nitrite P, FP, G Cool, :56 °C'", H2SO4 to, H <2 28 days 40. Nitrite =, €r a P, FP, G, Cool 6 '@ X48 oh urs 4,r E ., 1 41 Oil and grease G Cool;to 56, °C18, HCI oriH2SO4 to' 28 days &42. Ofj, flI&CAW6 Ow Pte„ FP,- 1 , e Cool) 0 56�,C 4HC- l%H2SO4, or° ` 28�days - = l Cool, to s6 °C1e 24 Filter within 15 minutes, 44 Orthophosphate P, FP, G Analyze within 48 hours 47 Winkler G, Bottle,and top Fix on site and store in dark 8 hours 48. Phenols - 49. Phosphorous (elemental) raG�.._._, G Cool,56 °C15 48 hours 50. Phosphorous; total = _= - - 53 Residue, total 11? .. IGG %i :' Cool,, s6 C, ,sH SO4�to PH <2, .r28.,days' 7 days P; FP, G Cool, s6 °C1e 54.,Residue, F „Ilterable. = _ <„ . __. +_ .�e 55 Residue, Nonfdterable (TSS) IR ER; G -` 10561R 64C ._ T-ma � 7 ayc a P, FP, G Cool, s6 C18 7 days 56.,Residuez$ettleabla {�'�„P_,! 57. Residue, Volatile 6.1..SIIica �� :m -- 164 FP G'r z � P, FP, G Cool�ss6� °C' -j', Cool, s6 °C1e Goo1,.5. ..__.kr Cool, <_6 °C'" 7 days vsw.ry. 8 a" 28 days Specific conductan conductance P FP, G !65f Sulfate, yP 66 Sulfide FP; GCoo'e P, FP, G Cool, 56' °C'B, add zinc acetate plus sodium hydroxid6to pH >9 X28 tl ys� 7 days 6T.,Sulfitet 11 MAIM 68 Surfactants _ °69._Temperature ..° <�' -P 73. Turbidi " P 1FP; P,FP, G iFP1;Gfi P, FP, G None req d ` ; , ��[ t Cool, 56-°C18 .4rialyie within15" 48 hours M:None;requ�red Cool, s6'C s Analyze 48 hours ' "P" is for polyethylene, "FP" is fluoropolymer (polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Teflon®), or other fluoropolymer, unless stated otherwise in this Table II, "G" is,glass, "PA" is any plastic °that is made of,a sterilizable, material (polypropylene, or other autoclavable plastic), "LDPE" is low density polyethylene 2Except where noted in this Table II and the)method for the'parameter, preserve each grab sample within 15 minutes of collection For a composite, sample collected with an automated sample (e g , using a 24 -hour composite sample, se&40 CFR 122 21(g)(7)(i) or 40 CFR Part 403, Appendix E), refrigerate the sample at :56 °C during collection unless specified otherwise in this Table II or in the method(s) For a composite sample to be split into separate aliquots for preservation and /or analysis, maintain the sample at s6 °C, unless specified otherwise in this Table II or in the method(s), until collection, splitting, and preservation is completed Add the preservative to the sample container prior to sample collection when the preservative will not compromise the integrity of a grab sample, a composite sample, or aliquot split from a composite sample within 15 minutes of collection If a composite measurement is,required,but a composite,sample would compromise sample integrity, individual grab,samples rrust,be collected' at prescribed time intervals (eig , 4 samples over the course of a day, ab6 -hour intervals) Grab samples must be analyzed separately, and the, concentrations averaged Alternatively, grab samples may be collected in the field and compositedan the laboratory if the compositing,procedure produces results equivalent to results produced by arithmetic averaging of,results,of analysis of individual grab samples For examples of laboratory compositmg procedures,'see EPA Method 1664 Rev A,(od and grease) and the procedures at 40 CFR 141 34(f)(14)(iv) and (v), (volatile organics) 'When any sample is to be shipped by common carrier or sent via the U S Postal Service, it must comply with the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR part 172) The person offering such material for transportation is responsible for ensuring such compliance For the preservation requirement of Table II, the Office of Hazardous Materials, Materials Transportation Bureau, Department of Transportation has determined that the Hazardous Materials Regulations do not apply to the following materials Hydrochloric acid (HCI) m,water solutions at concentrations of 0 04% by weight,or less (pH about 1 96 or greater, Nitric acid (HNO3) in water solutions at concentrations of 0 15% by weight or less (pH about 1 62 or greater), Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in water solutions at concentrations of 0 35% by weight or less (pH about 1 15 or greater), and Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water solutions at concentrations of 0 080% by weight or less (pH about 12 30 or less) 4Samples should be analyzed as soon as possible after collection The times listed are the maximum times that samples may be held before the start of analysis and still be considered valid Samples may be held for longer periods only if'the permittee or monitoring laboratory has data on file to show that, for the specific types of samples under study, the analytes are stable for-the longer time, and has, received a variance from the Regional Administrator under Sec 136 3(e) For a grab sample, the holding time begins at the time of collection For a composite sample collected Huth an automated sampler (e g , using a 24 -hour composite sampler; see 40 CFR 122 21(g)(7)(i) or 40 CFR part 403, Appendix E), the holding time begins at the time of the end of collection of the,composite sample Fora set of grab samples composded in the field or laboratory, the holding timeibegms at the time of collection of the last grab samplelin the set Some samples may not be stable for the maximum time period given in the table, A permittee or monitoring laboratory'is obligated to hold the sample for a shorter time if 'd knows that,a shorter time is necessary to maintain sampleastabdity See 136 3(e) forrdetads -The date and time of collection of an individual grab sample is'the,date,and time at which thersample is collected For a,set of grab samples to be composded, and that are all collected on the-same calendar date, the date,of collection is,thedate on which4he samples are collected For a set,of grab samples to be composded, and that are collected across two calendar dates', the date of collection is the dates of the two days, �e g , November 14 -15 For a composite ,sample collected automatically on a,givemdate, the date of collection is the date on which the sample is collected For a composite, sample collected automatically, and that is collected across two calendar'dates, the date of,collection is,the,dates of the'two days, e g , November 14- 15 For static- renewal toxicity tests, each grab or composite sample may also be used to prepare °test solutions for renewal at 24 h, 48 h, and /or 72 h after first use, if stored at 0 -6 'G with minimum head space 5ASTM D7365 -09a specifies treatment options for samples containing oxidants (e g , chlorine) Also, Section 9060A of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (20th and 21st editions) addresses dechlonnation procedures 6Sampling, preservation and mitigating interferences in water samples for analysis of cyanide are described in ASTM D7365 -09a There may be interferences that are not' mitigated by the analytical test methods or D7365 -09a Any technique for removal or suppression of interference may be employed, provided the laboratory demonstrates that it more accurately measures cyanide through quality control measures described in the analytical test method Any removal or suppression technique not described in D7365 -09a or the analytical test method must be documented along with supporting data 7For dissolved metals, filter grab samples within 15 minutes of collection and before adding preservatives For a composite sample collected with an automated sampler (e g , using a 24 -hour composite sampler, see 40 CFR 122 21(g)(7)(i) or 40 CFR Part 403, Appendix E), filter the sample within 15 minutes after completion of collection and before adding preservatives 10t is known or, suspected that dissolved sample integrity will be compromised during collectiomof a composite sample collected automatically over time (e g , by interchange of a metal between dissolved and suspended forms), collect and filter grab samples to be composited (footnote 2) in place of a composite sample collected automatically 6Gudance applies to samples to be� analyzed by GC, LC, or GUMS for specific compounds IIf the sample is not adjusted to pH'2, then the sample must,be analyzed within seven days of,sampling 10The pH� adjustment is not required if acrolem will not be measured Samples for acrolein receiving no,pH adjustment must be,analyzed within 3 days of sampling 1 When the extractable analytes of concern fall within a single chemical category, the specified preservative and maximum holding times should be,observed for optimum�safeguard,of sample integrity (r,e , use all necessary preservatives and hold for the shortest time listed) When the,analytes of concern fall within two or more chemical categories, the sample may be'preserved.by cooling to 56 °C, reducing residual chlorine with 0'008% sodium thiosulfate, storing in the dark, and adjusting the pH to,6 -9, samples preserved in this manner may be held for seven days before extraction and for forty days-after extraction Exceptions to this optional preservation and holding time procedure are noted in footnote 5,(regardmg the requirement for thiosulfate'reduction) „and footnotes 12, 13 (regarding the analysis of benzidine) 121f 1,2- diphenylhydrazme is likely to be present, adjust the pH of the sample,to 4 0 t0 2 to prevent rearrangement to benzidme 13 Extracts may be stored up to 30 days at <0 °C 14 For the analysis of diphenylnitrosamme, add 0 008 %,Iga2S203 and adjust pH to 7 -10 with NaOH within 24 hours of sampling 15 The pH adjustment may be performed upon-receipt at the laboratory and may be omitted if the samples are extracted within 72 hours of collection Forthe analysis of aldrin, add 0 008% Na2S203 16 Place sufficient ice with the samples in the shipping container to ensure that ice is still present when the samples arrive at the laboratory However, even if ice is present when the samples arrive, immediately measure the temperature of the samples and confirm that the preservation temperature maximum has not been exceeded In the isolated cases where it can be documented that this holding temperature cannot be met, the permittee can be given the option of on -site testing or can request a variance The request for a variance should include supportive data which show that the toxicity of the effluent samples is not reduced because of the increased holding temperature Aqueous samples must not'be frozen Hand - delivered samples used on the day of collection do not need to be cooled to 0 to 6 °C prior to test initiation "Samples collected for the determination of trace'level mercury ( <100 ng /L) using EPA Method 1631 must be collected in tightly - capped fluoropolymer or glass bottles and preserved yrth BrC1 or HCI solution within 48 hours,of sample collection- The time to preservation may be extended to 28 days if a sample is oxidized, in the sample ,bottle A sample collected for dissolved trace level mercury should be filtered in the laboratory within 24 hours of the "time,ofcollection However, if'circumstances preclude overnight shipment, the sample should be filtered In a designated clean area in the field in accordance with procedures given in Method 1669 If sample integrity will not be maintained by shipment to and filtration in -the laboratory, the sample must be filtered in a designated clean area in the field within the time period necessary to maintain sample integrity ,A sample that has been collected for determination of total or dissolved trace level mercury must be analyzed within 90 days of sample collection "Aqueous samples must be preserved at 56 °C, and should not be frozen unless data demonstrating that sample freezing does not adversely impact sample integrity is maintained on file and accepted as valid by the- regulatory authority Also, for purposes of NPDES monitoring, the specification of "5 °C" is used in place of the "4 °C" and " <4 °C" sample temperature requirements listed in some methods It is not necessary to measure the sample temperature to three significant figures (1/100th of 1 degree), rather, three significant figures are specified so that rounding down to 6 °C may not be used to meet the, :56 °C- requirement' The preservation temperature does not apply to samples that are analyzed immediately (less than 15 minutes) "An aqueous sample may be collected and shipped without, acid preservation However, acid must be added at least 24 hours before analysis to dissolve any metals that adsorb to the container walls If,the sample must be analyzed within 24 hours of collection, add the acid immediately,(see footnote 2) Sod and sediment samples do not need to be, preserved 'with acid The,allowances,in this footnote supersede the preservation and holding time requirements, in the,approved metals methods 20To achieve the 28- day: holding, time, use the?ammonwm,sulfate buffer, solution, specified in EPA Method -218,6 The allowance,in this footnote supersedes preservation and holding time requirements m the approved hexavalent chromium methods, unless this supersession would compromise the measurement, in which case.requirements in the method must be'followed 2tHolding °time is calculated from time of sample, collection to elution °fonsamples shipped to the laboratory in bulk and calculated from the time of sample filtration to elution for,samples filtered"in'the field 22 Sam ple,analysis`should , beg m,as soon as possible after'receipt, sample incubation must be,started no later than 8 hours from time of collection 23 For fecal coliform samples for sewage sludge (biosolids) only, the holding time is extended to 24 hours,for the following sample types using either EPA Method' 1680' (LTB -EC) or 1681 (A -,1) ; Class,A composted, Class'B aerobically digested, and Class B anaerobically digested 24 The immediate filtration requirement in orthophosphate measurement is to assess the dissolved or bio- available form of orthophosphorus (i e , ,that'which passes through a,0 45- micron filter), hence the requirement to filter the sample immediately upon collection (re, within 15 minutes of collection) [38 FR 28758, Oct 16, 1973