NC0001422_Authorization to Construct_20110518

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 18, 2011
Mr. Mark Frederick, Plant Manager
Progress Energy Carolinas Inc
801 Sutton Steam Plant Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 001422A04
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Sutton Steam Electric Plant
Construction of Station and Upgrade of Basin
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Frederick:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received March 2, 2011, by the
Division of Water Quality (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the facility's drainage system, to support the closure of the
South Retention Pond and redirecting drainage to the West Retention Pond, which feeds to the
Old Ash Pond (Internal Outfall 002) at the Sutton Steam Electric Plant, with discharge of treated
wastewater (via Outfall 001) into the Cape Fear River in the Cape Fear River Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded
for the construction of the following specific modifications:
Approximately 183 linear feet of 16 -inch gravity pipe, approximately 225 linear feet of 30-
inch gravity sewer pipe, the new South Basin re- direction pump station consisting of dual
2,000 gpm pumps, approximately 1,720 linear feet of 12 -inch force main, modifications to
the existing the West Basin pump station to install dual 2,400 gpm pumps; a 275 gallon
Alum chemical storage tank with feed pump and delivery system into the existing 12 -inch
force main which pumps into the existing Old Ash Pond (Internal Outfall 002), associated
yard piping, electrical and site work, in conformity with the project plans, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.
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Mr. Mark Frederick, Plant Manager
May 18, 2011
Page 2
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0001422 issued December 14, 2006, and shall be subject to revocation
unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NC0001422.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143 -215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910) 796 -7215, shall be notified at
least forty -eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site
inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the
normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State
Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to: Construction Grants & Loans,
DWQ/DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1633.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment
facilities by the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back -up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T I 5A: 8G.0202.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.

Mr. Mark Frederick, Plant Manager
May 18, 2011
Page 3
During the construction of the proposed additions /modifications, the permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North
Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute 143- 215.6A to 143- 215.6C.
The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from
complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact Seth Robertson, P.E. at telephone
number (919) 715 -6206.
Sincerely,
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cc: Anthony W. Boahn, P.E. - McKim & Creed, P.A.
New Hanover County Health Department
DWQ Wilmington Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
DWQ, Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
DWQ, Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Ken Pohlig
ATC File

Progress Energy Carolinas Inc
A To C No. 001422A04
Issues May 18, 2011
Engineer's Certification
I, . as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically /weekly /full time)
the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Sutton Steam Electric Plant,
located on U.S. Highway 421 north of Wilmington in New Hanover County for Progress Energy,
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation
of the following construction:
Approximately 183 linear feet of 16 -inch gravity pipe, approximately 225 linear feet of 30-
inch gravity sewer pipe, the new South Basin re- direction pump station consisting of dual
2,000 gpm pumps, approximately 1,720 linear feet of 12 -inch force main, modifications to
the existing the West Basin pump station to install dual 2,400 gpm pumps, a 275 gallon
Alum chemical storage tank with feed pump and delivery system into the existing 12 -inch
force main which pumps into the existing Old Ash Pond (Internal Outfall 002), associated
yard piping, electrical and site work, in conformity with the project plans, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Send to: Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1633