NCS000349_Inspection report_20070925

O�OF W A 7' ,9 Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
September 25, 2007
Rick Houser
Lumberton Power LLC
PO Box 1063
Lumberton, NC 28359
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
North Carolina Power Holdings LLC
Lumberton Power LLC
NPDES Stormwater General Permit-NCS000349
Robeson County
DearHouser:
On September 18, 2007, I, Trent Allen from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality, conducted a site inspection at the Lumberton Power LLC facility located off NCSR
2202, Robeson County,North Carolina. Rick Houser was also present during the inspection and his
time and assistance is greatly appreciated. Stormwater from this facility drains to Lumber River, a Class
C, Sw waters located in the Lumber River Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject
project is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit-NCS000349.
Accordingly, the following observations were noted during the Division of Water Quality
inspection(please see the attached addendum for information about your permit):
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly
implemented.
es ■ No ❑
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
es ■ No ❑
3)Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
es ■ No ❑
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 225 Green Street,Suite 714 Fayetteville,NC 28301-5043 Phone[phone] Customer Service
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Other Observations:
Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional observations and comments.
Please be advised that violations of the NPDES General Permit are subject to a civil
penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff has any
questions, comments, or needs assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not
hesitate to contact me at(910) 433-3300.
Sincerely,
Trent Allen
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
cc: FRO-Surface Water Protection
NPS-Assistance & Compliance Oversight Unit

ADDENDUM
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)program was established under the
federal Clean Water Act and then delegated to the Division of Water Quality for implementation in
North Carolina. The NPDES permitting program for stormwater discharges was established in 1990.
Phase I focuses on site and operations planning to reduce pollutant sources.
Through the NPDES permitting program industrial facilities that fall into one of the subject ten
categories are required to obtain permit coverage under a general permit or an individual permit,
depending upon the facilities SIC code and the industrial activity occurring at the facility. There are
currently 19 active general stormwater permits in North Carolina. One condition that is applicable to
both the general permits and individual stormwater permits is the requirement to develop and implement
site-specific comprehensive stormwater pollution prevention plans (SPPP). These plans are required to
include a comprehensive evaluation of the site and operations to reduce pollutant sources and prevent
pollutant discharge.
Copies of the general permits and accompanying documents can be accessed from the following
webpage: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/Fonns—Documents.htm Permit text, technical bulletins, discharge
monitoring forms, and a Notice of Intent [which is the application of for coverage under a NPDES
General Stormwater Permit] can be found at this web site.
The following items are a subset of permit requirements and are listed to assist you and help bring your
attention to certain permitting issues,process and condition requirements of your permit. That said;
please see the above-mentioned web site in order to obtain a copy of the permit such that you may fully
comply with all the conditions therein. Failure to properly comply with conditions of the permit, like
those bulleted below, constitutes violations and is subject civil penalty assessment of up to
$25,000.00 per day.
• Industrial facilities that fall into one of the subject ten categories are required to obtain permit
coverage under a general NPDES stormwater permit or an individual NPDES stormwater permit
• All persons desiring to have facilities covered by a General Permit must register with the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) by the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Applicable Fees.
• This Notice of Intent(NOI) must be submitted and a Certificate of Coverage issued prior to any
discharge of stormwater associated with the industrial activity,process wastewater, and/or mine .
dewatering.
• Once the Notice of Intent is received,DWQ will review and determine whether a Certificate of
Coverage (COC) may be issued. If this Certificate of Coverage is issued the facility is covered
by the General Permit. That is, the permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater,process
wastewater, and/or mine dewatering pursuant to the type of General Permit until the permit
expires or is modified or revoked.
• Any other point source discharge to surface water of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization or approval.
• There are currently 19 active general permits. Permit conditions vary accordingly; however, most
of the permits have following condition requirements (you must read your entire permit to ensure
full compliance):

o Development and compliance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
o Collection, reporting, and recording of Analytical Monitoring
o Collection,reporting and recording of Qualitative Monitoring
o Collection, reporting and recording of Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring
o Records—Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility
along with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of the analytical monitoring
results shall also be maintained on-site. The Permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original
strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all reports
required by this general permit for a period of least 5 years for the date of the sample
measurement, report or application.
o Expiration—The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date of the
general permit. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the
expiration date, the permittee shall submit forms and fees as are required by the agency
authorized to issue permits no later than 180-days prior to expiration date. Any permittee
that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that
does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180
days prior to expiration,will be subject to enforcement. Failure to renew your permit is
a violation.
o Transfer—The Certificate of Coverage(COC) issued pursuant to this general permit is
not transferable to any person expect after notice to and approval by the Director. The
Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of
Coverage to change the name and incorporate such other requirements as may be
necessary under the Clean Water Act. The Permit is NOT transferable.
o Name Change, Closure or Facility Ownership change—Permittee is required to notify the
Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed. The Division of
Water Quality views changes of name or ownership as a modification that requires the
Director's approval and reissuance of the permit. Name and ownership changes required
you to complete a Name/ownership Change Form from the Division and mail it back to
the Division of Water Quality along with all appropriate information.
o Proper Operation and Maintenance is a requirement of the permit.

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000349 Effective: 05/01/02 Expiration: 04/30/07 Owner: North Carolina Power Holdings LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Lumberton Power LLC
County: Robeson NCSR 2202
Region: Fayetteville
Lumberton NC 28358
Contact Person: Ron Varnadoe Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/1812007 Entry Time: 11:15 AM Exit Time: 12:30 PM
Primary Inspector: Trent Allen � 9-23-0 7 Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Belinda S Henson`f-�� lfvt Q � ! Phone: [phone] Ext.726
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
®Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit:NCS000349 Owner-Facility: North Carolina Power Holdings LLC
Inspection Date:09/18/2007 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Inspection Summary:
The site has several different outfalls that discharge into a single ditch and the samples are taken at the last outfall so a
repersenative sample will be taken.All qualitative monitoring and analytical monitoring was conducted as required by the
permit. There was a completed and updated stormwater pollution prevention plan in place.
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Permit:NCS000349 Owner-Facility: North Carolina Power Holdings LLC
Inspection Date: 09/18/2007 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ n ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ n ❑ n
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? n n n ■
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ ❑ n ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ n ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ■ n n n
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ n n n
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ n ❑ n
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? n n n ■
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ n n n
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ n n
#If the facility has representative outfall status,is it properly documented by the Division? ■ O n ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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