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Home My WebLink AboutNCG500129_complete file-historical_20160525Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY May 25, 2016 Marcus Pitts Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC PO Box 478 Salem, SC 29676 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspections Duke Hydroelectric Facilities Permit No(s): NCG500129 & NCG500657 Macon & Swain Counties Dear Mr. Pitts: PAT MCCRORY Govemor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN JUN 01 2016 CENTRAL FILES DWR SECTION Director Enclosed please find copies of Compliance Evaluation Inspections conducted at Duke Energy's hydroelectric facilities listed below on 5/12/2016. The purpose of the inspection was to assess these facilities with regard to best operating practices and the requirements of General Permits for non -contact cooling water. Facility Name Permit Number Status Bryson Hydro NCG500129 Compliant Franklin Hydro NCG500657 Compliant Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, law BeverlytPn Environmental Senior Specialist Enc. cc: Melanie Gardner, Duke Energy Carolinas 526 S. Church St. (Mail Code EC13K) Charlotte NC 28202 MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement Asheville Files 0:\WR\WQ\Macon\Wastewater\General\NCG50 Non-contactTranklin Hydroelectric CE116.docz State of North Carolina I Environraeutal Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swanaanoa, NC 28778 8292964500 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 204W OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 E 2 Is 1 3 1 NCG500657 111 12 16/05/12 117 18 I r. I 19 1 s 201 I 211111 1 1 1 1 1 1II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I 1166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved--- 67 I 70I ' 71' I 72 LNj 73I J '74 75 Ill 1 11180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES hermit Number) 12:45PM 16/05/12 16/01/19 Franklin Hydroelectric Station 564 Clyde Downs Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Franklin NC 28734 01:30PM 16/05/12 20/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 111 W Marcus Pdts//864-304-9703 / Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted W Marcus Pitts,41 Mountain Farm Ln Tuckasegee NC 28783//864-304-9703/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit E Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Beverly Price Division of Water Quality//828-296-45001 6 L pmlc/l- Signature ofWanagement Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date r��• Z�'- c(a EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yNmo/day Inspection Type 3 NCG500657 I11 12 16/05/12 17 18 I C I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. Marcus Pitts, Glen Long, Melanie. Gardener and Kourtney Flowe assisted with the inspection. Page# Permit: NCG500657 Owner - Facility Franklin Hydroelectric Station Inspection Date: 05/12/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The Certificate of Coverage was renewed and became effective on January 19, 2016. The general permit expires July 31 2020. The powerhouse has two generating units but does not have non -contact cooling water. This was the first inspection for this facility. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Monitoring is conducted even thouqh there is no non -contact cooling water discharge. There are no chemical additions during the power generation process so TRC and COD are not monitored. Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and M ❑ ❑ ❑ sampling location)? Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG500657 Owner - Facility: Franklin Hydroelectric station Inspection Date: 05/12/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Yes No NA NE # Is the facility using a contract lab? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees M ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Duke Enerav Carolinas. LLC is certified by the Division to conduct all analvses reauired b the permit (Laboratory certifications 248 and 5193). Field instruments appeared to be properly calibrated and documented (pH and temperature). Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Flow is calculated based on megawatt output. Record Keeping Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? Is the chain -of -custody complete? Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCG500657 Inspection Date: 05/12/2016 Owner - Facility: Franklin Hydroelectric Station Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keepinrg Yes No NA NE Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: The records were well maintained, organized and readily available for review. No limit violations were noted and monitoirng frequencies were correct. Page# 5 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C.20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 u 2 15 1 3 1 NCG500129 111 12 16/05/12 17 18 L�j 19 L S j 20 I I 21111111 1111111 11 11 1 11 1111 1 1 11111 1111111 11 1 1 �6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------ Reserved ------- ------ 67 70 Lj 71 L 72 LNj 73 L_U 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:45AM 16/01/12 16/01/19 Bryson Hydroelectric Station 310 Dam Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Bryson City NC 28713 11:45AM 16/05/12 20/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 111 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted W Marcus Pitts,41 Mountain Farm Ln Tuckasegee NC 28783//864-304-97031 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenana 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Beverly Price Division of Water Quality//828-29645001 Signature of Maugezent Q A Revie Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Z,,, EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCG500129 I11 12 16/05/12 117 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. Marcus Pitts, Glen Long, Melanie Gardener and Kourtney Flowe assisted with the inspection. Page# Permit: NCG500129 Owner - Facility: Bryson Hydroelectric Station Inspection Data: 05/12/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑N ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ 0 ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The Certificate of Coveraae was renewed and became effective on January 19, 2016. The general permit expires July 31, 2020. The last inspection for this facility was conducted June 15, 2011. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The Bryson Station includes two generators and the permittee has noted two outfalls. New secondary containment has been added around the generating units. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ M ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Althouah the permittee notes two outfalls. it is difficult to samDle each outfall separately. Effluent sampling is conducted at one location within the tailrace. There are no chemical_ additions during the power generation process so TRC and COD are not monitored. Upstream 1 Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and ❑ ❑ ❑ sampling location)? Comment: Record Keepina Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 r, Permit: NCG500129 Owner -Facility: Bryson Hydroelectric Station Inspection Date: 05/12/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ M ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The records were well maintained, organized and readily available for review. No limit violations were noted and monitoring frequencies were correct. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees M ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC is certified by the Division to conduct all analyses required by the permit (Laboratory certifications 248 & 5193). Field instruments appeared to be properly calibrated and documented 6)H and temperature). Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes- No NA NE Page# 4 a Permit: NCG500129 Inspection Date: 05/12/2016 Owner - Faciilty: Bryson Hydroelectric Station Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: Flow is calculated based on megawatt output. Page# 5 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL OUAUiY January 19, 2016 Mr. Steve Cahoon Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC 410 S Wilmington St Raleigh, NC 27601 PAT MCCRORY DONALD R. VAN DER VAART S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Subject: Renewal of General Permit NCG500000 Bryson Hydroelectric Station Certificate of Coverage NCG500129 Swain County Dear Permittee: The Division has renewed the subject General Permit. We appreciate your patience during the longer -than -expected renewal period. The Division hereby issues the updated version of Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500129 under General Permit NCG500000. It is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 [or as subsequently amended]. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. Contact the Asheville Regional Office Prior to any sale or transfer of the Permitted facility. Regional Office staff will assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain any other State, Federal, or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit, please contact Charles Weaver of the NPDES staff [919 807-6391 or charles.weaver@ncdenr. gov]. cc: Asheville Regional Office NPDES file Sine rely, for S. Jay Zimmerman, Dir ctor Division of Water Resources State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES GENERAL PERMIT NCG500000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG500129 DISCHARGE OF NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE, EXEMPT STORMWATER, COOLING WATERS ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROELECTRIC OPERATIONS, AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC is hereby authorized to discharge from a facility located at the Bryson Hydroelectric Station 310 Dam Rd Whittier Swain County to receiving waters designated as Oconaluftee River, a class C-Trout stream in subbasin 04-04-02 of the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This certificate of coverage takes effect January 19, 2016. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain valid for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day January 19, 2016 for Wy Zimmerman, Director Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 0 e NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary NOTICE OF RENEWAL INTENT [Required by 15A NCAC 02H .0127(d)]; ]term definition see 15A NCAC 02H .0103(19)I Application for renewal of existing coverage under General Permit NCG500000 Existing Certificate of Coverage (CoQ: NCG500129 (Press Tab to navigate form) 1) Mailing address of facility owner/operator: (address to which all correspondence should be mailed) Company Name Duke Energy Carolinas, Owner Name Steve Cahoon Street Address 410 S Wilmington St City Raleigh State N.C. Telephone # 919 - 546 - 7457 Fax # 919 - 546 - 4409 Email Address steve.cahoon@duke-energy.com 2) Location of facility producing discharge: Facility Name Bryson Hydroelectric Station Facility Contact W. Marcus Pitts Street Address 310 Dam Road City Whittier State NC County Swain Telephone # 864 - 304 - 9703 Fax # Email Address Marcus.Pitts@duke-energy.com 3) Description of Discharge: ZIP Code 27601 - RECEIVED/DENR/DWR JAN 3 0 2015 Water Quality Permitting Section ZIP Code 28713 - a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving stream? ® Yes ❑ No — Please submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the only viable means of discharge. b) Number of discharge outfalls (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the property): Two Pagel of3 NCG500000 Renewal Application c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one. ® Non -contact cooling water ❑ Boiler Blowdown ❑ Cooling Tower Blowdown ❑ Condensate ❑ Other (Please describe "Other"): — Outfall (s) #: 001, 002 Outfall (s) #: Outfall (s) #: — Outfall (s) #: Outfall (s) #: — d) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD): #001: 11,520 GPD #002: 11,520 GPD #003: — GPD #004: _ GPD 4) Please check the type of chemical[s] added to the wastewater for treatment, per each separate discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet): ❑ Chlorine ❑ Biocides ❑ Corrosion inhibitors ❑ Algaecide ❑ Other— ® None If any box other than None is checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and manufacturers' information on the additive must be submitted to the following address for approval: NC DENR / DWR / Environmental Sciences Section Aquatic Toxicology Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 5) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge? (i.e., retention ponds, settlingponds, etc.) ❑ Yes - Please include design specifics (i.e., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal package. Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail. ® No 6) Discharge Frequency: a) The discharge is: ® Continuous ❑ Intermittent ❑ Seasonal i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur: ii) If seasonal, check the month(s) the discharge occurs: ❑ Jan ❑ Feb ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr ❑ May ❑ Jun ❑ Jul ❑ Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. ❑ Nov. ❑ Dec. b) How many days per week is there a discharge? Seven c) Please check the days discharge occurs: ® Sat. ® Sun. ® Mon. ® Tue. ® Wed. ® Thu. ® Fri. Page 2 of 3 ME NCG500000 Renewal Application Additional Application Requirements: The following information must be included in duplicate [original + 1 copy] with this application or it will be returned as incomplete. ➢ Site map. If the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must be clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point. ➢ Authorization for representatives. If this application will be submitted by a consulting engineer (or engineering firm), include documentation from the Permittee showing that the consultant submitting the application has been designated an Authorized Representative of the applicant, per 15A NCAC 02H .0138(b)(1). CERTIFICATION I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Printed Name of Person Signing: Randy C. Herrin Title: GM III Regional Fleet (Please review 15A NCAC 02H .0106(e) for authorized signing officials) Click here to enter a date. Signature of Applxca �- Date Signed North Carolina General Statute & 143-215.613 provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the Commission implementing this Article, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense. This Notice of Renewal Intent does NOT require a separate fee. The permitted facility already Vgys an annual fee for coverage under NCG500000. Mail the original and one copy of the entire package to: NC DENR / DWR / Water Permitting Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Attn: Charles Weaver Page 3 of 3 ��Ma NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Allen Stowe, Jr. Duke Energy Corporation 526 South Church Street / EC 13K Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Permittee: Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Director Secretary August 3, 2012 Subject: Renewal of coverage / General Permit NCG500000 Bryson Hydroelectric Station Certificate of Coverage NCG500129 Swain County The Division is renewing Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500129 to discharge under NPDES General Permit NCG500000. This CoC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 [or as subsequently amended]. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. Contact the Asheville Reeional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the Permitted facility. Reeional Office staff will assist you in documentina'the transfer of this CoC. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit, please contact John Hennessy [919 807-6377 or john.hennessy@ncdenr.gov]. Sincerely, Original signed by John Hennessy for Charles Wakild, P.E. cc: Asheville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection NPDES file 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919 807-6300 / FAX 919 807-6489 / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper One NorthCarolina Natura!!Y STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NCG500000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG500129 TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Duke Energy Corporation is hereby authorized to discharge Hydroelectric Dam Sumps & Non -contact Cooling Water from a facility located at Bryson Hydroelectric Station Dam Road Off U.S. Hwy 19 Franklin Swain County to receiving waters designated as the Oconaluftee River in subbasin 04-04-02 of the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective August 3, 2012. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day August 3, 2012 Original signed by John Hennessy for Charles Wakild, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission :5-00al NCDENR orttH C MUP" t0*,WM1E1ff oil FxvmxKFYr uu, Mau", Mmo,,crz Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NCG500000 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Date Received Year Month Da Certificate of Coverage Check # Amount Permit Assigncd to NOTICE OF INTENT National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit NCG500000: Non -contact cooling water, boiler blowdown, cooling tower blowdown, condensate, and similar point source discharges (Please print or type) 1) Mailing address of owner/operator: Company Name Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Owner Name Allen Stowe - Water Management Street Address 526 South Church Street, Interoffice - EC13K City Charlotte Telephone No. (704) 382-4309 * Address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed 2) Location of facility producing discharge: State N.C. ZIP Code 28202 Fax: (704) 382-1681 Facility Name Bryson Hydroelectric Station Facility Contact Gary Morgan Street Address 310 Dam Road City Whittier State NC ZIP Code 28713 County swain Telephone No. 828 369-4605 Fax: NIA 3) Physical location information: Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and distance and direction from a roadway intersection). From Dillsboro: Take Hwy 74 West to Exit 72 to Whittier (10 miles). Merge onto Hwy 19A. Follow to stop sign at Hwy 19 and Hwy 19A intersection. Turn right. go 0.1 miles, turn right on gravel road. Plant at end of road. (A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this application) 4) This NPDES permit application applies to which of the following : ❑ New or Proposed ❑ Modification Please describe the modification: B Renewal Please specify existing permit number and original issue date: 5) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits? 8 No ❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility: 6) What is the nature of the business applying for this permit? Electric Generation Page 1 of 4 04/05 NCG500000 N.O.I. 7) Description of Discharge: a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving water? B Yes ❑ No If no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the only viable means of discharge. b) Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the property): One c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one. B Non -contact cooling water Discharge point(s) M 001 ❑ Boiler Blowdown Discharge point(s) M ❑ Cooling Tower Blowdown Discharge point(s) M ❑ Condensate Discharge point(s) M ❑ Other Discharge point(s) M (Please describe "Other") d) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD): #1: 11,520 #2: #3: #4 e) Please describe the type of process (i.e., compressor, A/C unit, chiller, boiler, etc.) the wastewater is being discharged from, per each separate discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet): Hydroelectric generator 8) Please check the type of chemical added to the wastewater for treatment, per each separate discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet): ❑ Biocides Name: Manuf.: ❑ Corrosion inhibitors Name: Manuf.: ❑ Chlorine Name: Manuf.: ❑ Algaecide Name: Manuf.: ❑ Other Name: Manuf.: 8 None 9) If any box in item (8) above, other than none, was checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and manufacturers' information on the additive is required to be submitted with the application for the Division's review. 10) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e., retention ponds, settling ponds, etc.)? ❑ Yes 8 No If yes, please include design specifics (i.e., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal package. Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail. Design criteria and operational data (including calculations) should be provided to ensure that the facility can comply with the requirements of the General Permit. The treatment shall be sufficient to meet the limits set by the general permits. Note: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities requires submission of three (3) sets of plans and specifications along with the application. Design of treatment facilities must comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction applies to this discharge, include the three sets of plans and specifications with this application. Page 2 of 4 04/05 NCG500000 N.0.1. 11) Discharge Frequency: a) The discharge is: B Continuous ❑ Intermittent i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur: b) c) ii) If seasonal check the month(s) the discharge occurs: ❑ Jan. ❑ May ❑ Jun. ❑ Jul. ❑ Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. ❑ Nov. How many days per week is there a discharge? Seven Please check the days discharge occurs: 8 Sat. B Sun. B Mon. 8 Tue. B Wed. 8 Thu. B Fri. 12) Pollutants: ❑ Seasonalo ❑ Feb. ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr. ❑ Dec. Please list any known pollutants that are present in the discharge, per each separate discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet): 13) Receiving waters: a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility wastewater discharges end up in? If the site wastewater discharges to a separate storm sewer system (4S), name the operator of the 4S (e.g. City of Raleigh). Oconaluftee River b) Stream Classification: HQW,TR,C 14) Alternatives to Direct Discharge: Address the feasibility of implementing each of the following non -discharge alternatives a) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System Not Available b) Subsurface disposal (including nitrification field, infiltration gallery, injection wells, etc.) Too much flow c) Spray irrigation Not justifiable, no significant thermal gradient or pollutant load The alternatives to discharge analysis should include boring logs and/or other information indicating that a subsurface system is neither feasible nor practical as well as written confirmation indicating that connection to a POTW is not an option. It should also include a present value of costs analysis as outlined in the Division's "Guidance For the Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal Alternatives" 15) Additional Application Requirements: For new or proposed discharges, the following information must be included in triplicate with this application or it will be returned as incomplete. a) 7.5 minute series USGS topographic map (or a photocopied portion thereof) with discharge location clearly indicated. b) Site map, if the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must be clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point. c) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer (or engineering firm), include documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer (Or firm) submitting the application has been designated an authorized Representative of the applicant. d) Final plans for the treatment system (if applicable). The plans must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and stamped -"Final Design -Not released for construction". Page 3 of 4 04/05 NCGs00000 N.O.I. e) Final specifications for all major treatment components (if applicable). The specifications must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and shall include a narrative description of the treatment system to be constructed. I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Printed Name of Person Signing: Carol S.Goolsby Title: Vice President- Hydro Fleet 0 (Signature of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that: //-a � zo / 2— (Date Signed) Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to: NCDENR Mail three (3) copies of the entire package to: NPDES Permits Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Final Checklist This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included: 8 Check for $100 made payable to NCDENR 8 3 copies of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map 8 3 copies of this completed application and all supporting documents O 3 sets of plans and specifications signed and sealed by a North Carolina P.E. B Thorough responses to items 1-7 on this application B Alternatives analysis including present value of costs for all alternatives Note The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit Page 4 of 4 04/05 Duke BARRY E. M Senior Vice Presidentt President (Energy® Regulated Fleet Operations Duke Energy Corporation 139 East Fourth Street EM402 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513 287 3485 CERTIFIED MAIL — RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED barry.pulskamp@duke-energy.com January 29, 2008 Mr. David Matthews II North Carolina Department of Environmental Health and Natural Resources l FEB - 5 2008 Division of Water Quality Point Source Branch �L 1617 Mail Service Center "T - YiATEI? OU.AUT9 Raleigh, NC 27669-1617 Re: Delegation of Authority - Signatures on Reports and Requested Information Duke Energy NPDES Permitted Stations North Carolina Hydroelectric Facilities Dear Mr. Matthews: Part II of B.6.b of the NPDES permits and Federal Regulation 40 CFR 122.22 specify that all reports required by NPDES permits and other information requested by the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a responsible corporate officer or a manager of the facility who is authorized to make management decisions governing the operation of the facility. I hereby authorize the Manager or General Manager, Hydro Fleet (currently Carol S. Goolsby), and her successors, the authority to sign all reports and requested information related to the permits or permit applications for the North Carolina hydroelectric facilities specified below: Ncu soo14 ' XVV1.2 y . �cc s�j3y cos 01.21 ,y�uf31 A� moo/ao N��SLG/-7E Bear Creek, �ri�gewater, Bryson" Ce"�ar Miff, Cowans Ford, Lookout Shoals, Mission, .E Mountain Island, Nantahala, Oxford, RhocJhiss, Tenn;ssee Creek, Thorpe, Tuckasegee, Tuxedo-)r �'/Vc4soo�3� pri�k�f 1 1k NCGf�//� NCG -001 "�s6o/d3 pG� wl-?7 If there are questions or additional incormatlon is needed, please contact Allen Stowe at (704) 3824309. Sincerely, I 6� Barry E. Pulskamp Senior Vice President Regulated Fleet Operations www.duke-energy.com eMA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Coleen H. Sullins, Director July 23, 2007 Jimmie Allen Stowe, Jr. Duke Energy Corporation 526 South Church Street / EC 13K Charlotte, NC 28202 Subject: Renewal of coverage / General Permit NCG500000 Bryson Hydroelectric Station Certificate of Coverage NCG500129 Swain County Dear Permittee: In accordance with your renewal application [received on January 31, 20071, the Division is renewing Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG500129 to discharge under NCG500000. This CoC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 [or as subsequently amended]. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit, please contact Jim McKay [919 733-5083, extension 595 or james.mckavC@ncmail.netl. Sincerely, Z. -�6 4� for Coleen H. Sullins cc: Central Files Asheville Regional Office / Surface Water Protection NPDES file 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina Phone: 919 733.5083 / FAX 919 733-0719 / Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org " Aa ura l L An Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer -50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper L y STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NCG500000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG500129 TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Duke Energy Corporation is hereby authorized to discharge from a facility located at Bryson Hydroelectric Station Dam Road Off U.S. Hwy 19 Franklin Swain County to receiving waters designated as the Oconaluftee River in subbasin 40402 of the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 2007. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day July 23, 2007. /." -A 4�'� for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission e ' r m_ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director NOTICE OF RENEWAL INTENT Application for renewal of existing coverage under General Permit NCG500000 Existing Certificate of Coverage (CoC): NCG500129 (Please print or type) 1) Mailing address' of facility owner/operator: Company Name Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Owner Name Allen Stowe, Scientist — Water Management j Street Address 526 South Church Street, EC 13K City Charlotte StateNC ZIP Code 28202 Telephone Number(704) 382-4309 Fax: (704) 382-9840 Email address jastowe@duke-energy.com * Address to which all permit correspondence should be mailed 2) Location of facility producing discharge: Facility Name Bryson Hydroelectric Station Facility Contact John Reighard Street Address Dam Road off US Highway 19 City Ela State NC ZIP Code 28734 County Swain Telephone Number(828) 488-2278 Fax: NJA, Email address iireighg@duke-energy.com 3) Description of Discharge: a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving stream? ® Yes p No (If no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the only viable means of discharge.) b) Number of discharge outfalls (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the property) : One c) What type of wastewater is discharged? Indicate which discharge points, if more than one. ® Non -contact cooling water Outfall(s) #: 001 p Boiler Blowdown Outfall (s) #: Page 1 of 3 NCG500000 renewal application O Cooling Tower Blowdown Outfall (s) #: O Condensate Outfall (s) #: ❑ Other Outfall (s) #: (Please describe "Other") d) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD): #001:11,520 #002: #003: #004 4) Please check the type of chemical [s] added to the wastewater for treatment, per each separate discharge point (if applicable, use separate sheet): ❑ Chlorine O Biocides O Corrosion inhibitors O Algaecide O Other ® None 5) If any box in item (4) above [other than None] was checked, a completed Biocide 101 Form and manufacturers' information on the additive must be submitted to the following address for approval: NC DENR / DWQ / Environmental Sciences Section Aquatic Toxicology Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 6) Is there any type of treatment being provided to the wastewater before discharge (i.e., retention ponds, settling ponds, etc.)? O Yes ® No (If yes, please include design specifics (i.e., design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal package. Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail. ) 7) Discharge Frequency: a) The discharge is: ® Continuous OIntermittent ❑ Seasonal* i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur: ii) *Check the month(s) the discharge occurs: ❑ Jan ❑ Feb ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr ❑ May ❑ Jun O Jul ❑ Aug. O Sept. O Oct. ❑ Nov. ❑ Dec. b) How many days per week is there a discharge? Seven c) Please check the days discharge occurs: ® Sat. ® Sun. ® Mon. ® Tue. ® Wed. ® Thu. Is Fri. 8) Receiving stream[s]: a) To what body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) does the facility discharge wastewater? If the site discharges wastewater to a separate storm sewer system (4S), name the operator of the 4S (e.g. City of Raleigh). Oconaluftee River b) Stream Classification: HQW,TR,C Additional Application Requirements: Page 2 of 3 NCG500000 renewal application Additional Application Requirements: The following information must be included in triplicate [original + 2 copies] with this application or it will be returned as incomplete. ➢ Site map. If the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must be clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point. ➢ Authorization for representatives. If this application will be submitted by a consulting engineer (or engineering firm), include documentation from the Permittee showing that the consultant submitting the application has been designated an Authorized Representative of the applicant. Certification I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Printed Name of Person Signing: Carol S. Goolsby Title: General Manager, Hydro Fleet (Signature'of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that: 1129107 (Date Signed) Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) aEaeasaeasaEasaEasaeasa This Notice of Renewal Intent does NOT require a separate fee. The aermitted facility already pays an annual fee for coverage under NCG500000. aEaEaEaEaEaEaEaEaEaEaEa Mail the original and two copies of the entire package to: Mr. Charles H. Weaver NC DENR / DWQ / NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Page 3 of 3 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director July 26, 2002 THOMAS D SMTTHERMAN BRYSON HYDROELECTRIC PLANT 301 NP&L LOOP RD MAIL CODE EC I IE FRANKLIN, NC 28734 ILTWA Aj-'T44?;7i NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NArURAL RESOURCES Subject: Reissue - NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit Bryson Hydroelectric Plant COC Number NCG500129 Swain County Dear Permittee: In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG500000, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued wastewater general permit Certificate of Coverage (COC). This COC is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated May 9,1994 (or as subsquently amended). The following information is included with your permit package: * A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility * A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000 * A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG500000 Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater and General Permits Unit at (919) 733-5083, ext. 578 Sincerely, for Alan W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Central Files Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files Asheville Regional Office 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG500000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG500129 TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION is hereby authorized to discharge NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER / CONDENSATE water or similar wastewater from a facility located at BRYSON HYDROELECTRIC PLANT DAM RD OFF US HWY 19 FRANKLIN SWAIN COUNTY to receiving waters designated as the Oconaluftee River, a class C Tr water, in the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV of General Permit No. NCG500000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 2002. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day July 26, 2002. for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Thomas D. Smitherman Nantahala Power & Light Company 301 NP&L Loop Road Franklin, NC 28734 Dear Permittee: `te r �EHNFi July 24, 1997 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCG500129 Renewal of General Permit Bryson City Hydro Station Swain County In accordance with your application for renewal of the subject Certificate of Coverage, the Division is forwarding the enclosed General Permit. This renewal is valid until July 31, 2002. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,1983. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. The Certificate of Coverage for your facility is not transferable except after notice to the Division. Use the enclosed Permit Name/Ownership Change form to notify the Division if you sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the subject facility. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. If your facility ceases discharge of wastewater before the expiration date of this permit, contact the Regional Office listed below at (704) 251-6208. Once discharge from your facility has ceased, this permit may be rescinded. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact the NPDES Group at the address below. Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: Central Files Asheville Regional Office NPDES File Facility Assessment Unit P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 (919) 733-5083 FAX (919) 733-0719 p&e@dem.ehnr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled / 100/6 post -consumer paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG500000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG500129 TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE, EXEMPT STORMWATER, COOLING WATERS ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROELECTRIC OPERATIONS, AND SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Nantahala Power & Light Company is hereby authorized to discharge cooling water and other waters associated with hydroelectric operations from a facility located at Bryson City Hydro Station Dam Road (Off U.S. Highway 19) Ela Swain County to receiving waters designated as subbasin 40402 in the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV of General Permit No. NCG500000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1997. This certificate of coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day July 24,1997. A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Letter to N.E. TUCKER, JR January 28,1997 NCG500129 INVOICE FOR RENEWAL OF NPDES PERMIT ❑ Check here if you do NOT wish to renew this permit. Please return this page along with a letter documenting your reasons for not requesting renewal to: Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr. Division of Water Quality/WQ Section NPDES Group Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 ® Check here if you wish to renew this permit. Please verify that the following information is documented accurately: Mailing Address N.E. TUCKER, JR NANTAHALA P&L/BRYSON CITY HYDR STAR ROUTE TOPTON , NC 28781 (704)321-5633 Fax number: (704) 369-7616 e-mail address: Facility Location N.E. TUCKER, JR NANTAHALA P&L/BRYSON CITY HYDR HIGHWAY 19 BRYSON CITY, NC 28713 ❑ No revision required. �a78958 � y�.00 ElRevision required. (Please specify below.) THOMAS D. SMITHERMAN rn ca N NANTAHALA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY 301 NP&L LOOP RD. - FRANKLIN, NC 28734 (704) 369-4514 ❑ No revision required. ® Revision required. (Please specify below.) NP&L/BRYSON CITY HYDRO Please return this page with your letter requesting renewal, and $400 fee (payable to NCDEHNR) to: Mr. Charles H. Weaver, Jr. Division of Water Quality/WQ Section NPDES Group Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Signature of applicant or authorized representative % • -D • ,L Date �2 -a.c-9-i State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director N. E. Tucker, Jr Star Route Topton, NC 28781 Dear Mr. Tucker: A&4 1:3FEE HNR July 30, 1993 Subject: General Permit No. NCG500000 Bryson City Hydroelectric Plant COC NCG500129 Swain County In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on June 24, 1993, we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983. If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Environmental Management. The Divsion of Environmental Management may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Randy Kepler at telephone number 919/733-5083. cc: Sincerely, Original Signed By Coleen H. Sullins A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E. Asheville Regional Office P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626.0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ► : _ ►1 ► I1111 TO DISCHARGE NON -CONTACT COOLING WATER, COOLING TOWER AND BOILER BLOWDOWN, CONDENSATE AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Nantahala Power and Light Company is hereby authorized to continue operation of a treatment system for the generation of non -contact cooling waters, boiler water blowdown or similar waste streams with the discharge of treated wastewater from a facility located at Bryson City Hydroelectric Plant on NCSR 1358 near Ela Swain County to receiving waters designated as the Oconaluftee River in Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV of General Permit No. NCG500000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1,1993 This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day July 30,1993 Original Signed By Coleen H. Sullins A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.,Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission n29 R n28 bf. u • 2 ts 3927 O ' 27'30" . Vv/ Ile E � / II t r C.� / Discharge Pou1t 001 \ � � / h t 0,•� �` �i •�, v ' /,• \��-� �y-,�� 11 '.^, ', ,�" `,' J_�s`. - ,- is !'/VCO PEi 2 - L �Ji 1 ; �, "� ZS • ' ; ' , _ pool Ft rl04 .ee Id-5ej\fpir. 1. _ oop ')- +f _na1• .1 (_ BIN6 _•'• .,i� - - .:sz'^ • • �> ' _ 2Q7r=�Q ?:,, -'r-gam , 71 eT ... z_ 'J •�•• ,` SOC PRTORITY PROJECT: Yes No x IF YES, SOC NUMBER TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERINOUNIT WATER QUALITY SECTION ` Ag•-� ATTENTION: Randy Kepler „°, `gin DATr July 21, 1993 9UC 2 G icn�3 IECH UIL SUPPORT BRANCH NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECQMMF.NneTTON COUNTY Swain PERMIT NUMBER NCG500129 V Co0P LuF PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: Bryson City Hydroelectric Plant Ela, North Carolina Swain Co. 2. Date of Investigation: 3. Report Prepared By: Kerry S. Becker 4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Noah Johnson, Jr. 704-321-5633 5. Directions to Site: The facility is Located on NCSR 1358 off of Hwy 19 near Ela, N.C. 6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points: Latitude: 350 26' 45" Longitude: 830 22' 30" Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and discharge point on map. U.S.G.S. Quad No. F5 NE U.S.G.S. Quad Name Whittier, NC 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? N/A Yes No If No, explain: ""` PLOTTED a. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Steep, mountainous. This is a hydroelecliir plant. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: -,no ff. 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Oconalu£tee River a. Classification: C Trout HQW b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 04-04-02 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Provides habitat for the propagation and maintenance of wildlife. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted N/A MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity) e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater treatment facilities: No treatment facilities---non-contact cooling water discharge. f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: N/A g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: None expected. 3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Not rated, cooling water discharge. 4. SIC Codes(s): 4911 Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities i.e., non -contact cooking water discharge from a metal plating company would be 14, not 56. Primary 14 Secondary Main Treatment Unit Code: 000-0 Page 2 ' PART IV - EVALUATION AND R ECO M M FNDATIONS This is a hydroelectric: plant. 'Thf- lion -contact cooling water discharge originates from the tiirhi ties, during power generation. There should be no problems resii 1 t- i nq from the issuance of this permit. 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