NC0001422_Authorization to Construct_20061113

Progress Energy
A To C No. 001422A02
Issued November 13, 2006
Engineer's Certification
I, 0J, t f : + " I C r , , 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:
Installation of a jet propulsion pump within each of the fly ash sluice lines, HDPE
discharge line extensions, a new interior ash pond dike and outlet structure,
valves, piping, electrical and site work necessary to provide a complete system, 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
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Registration No.
Construction Grants & Loans
DENR/DWQ
1633 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1633
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November 13, 2006
Mr. Harry Sideris
Progress Energy
Sutton Steam Plant
801 Sutton Steam Plant Road
Wilmington, NC 28401
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 001422A02
Progress Energy
Sutton Steam Electric Plant
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Sideris:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received September 19, 2006, by
the 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 existing Sutton Steam Electric Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater 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:
Installation of a jet propulsion pump within each of the fly ash sluice lines, HDPE
discharge line extensions, a new interior ash pond dike and outlet structure,
valves, piping, electrical and site work necessary to provide a complete system, in
conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of
NPDES Permit No. NC0001422 issued February 1, 2003, 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 North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
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November 13, 2006
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In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
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 Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.,
Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1633.
Upon classification of the wastewater treatment facilities by the Water Pollution Control
System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified
operator(s) to be back -up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G.0201. The
ORC shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this
permit and shall comply with all other conditions specified in these rules.
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
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 of Water Quality in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute 143- 215.6A to 143- 215.6C.

Progress Energy
November 13, 2006
Page 3
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 Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at
telephone number (919) 715 -6203.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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cc: William E. Lee, Jr., P.E., Withers & Ravenel
New Hanover County Health Department
DWQ Wilmington Regional Office, Surface Water Protection
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Point Source Branch, NPDES Program
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Seth Robertson, P.E.
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