WQ0044259_Compliance Schedule I.5_20240724

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E A S T E N E R G Y O P E R A T I O N S
EVAPORATION POND
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Plan
PLN-RG2-0002-01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. 1. Pond Operations.....................................................................................................................1
2. 1.1. Pond.....................................................................................................................................1
3. 1.2. Personnel.............................................................................................................................1
4. 1.3. Visual Inspection.................................................................................................................1
5. 1.4. Spray Nozzle System......................................................................................................... 2
6. 1.5. Wind monitoring and corrective actions........................................................................... 2
7. 2. Maintenance............................................................................................................................2
8. 2.1. Spray Nozzle System......................................................................................................... 2
9. 2.2. Pumps / Heat Exchangers................................................................................................. 2
10.2.3. Liner......................................................................................................................................3
11. 2.4. wind anemometer...............................................................................................................3
12. 3. Safety Measures..................................................................................................................... 3
13. 3.1. Site Access.......................................................................................................................... 3
14. 3.2. Emergency Actions............................................................................................................. 3
15. 4. Spill Prevention....................................................................................................................... 4
16. 4.1. Upsets and Bypasses........................................................................................................ 4
17. 4.2. Spill Control and Containment..........................................................................................4
18. 5. Contact Information................................................................................................................ 5
19. Appendix A................................................................................................................................... 6
Revision
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1
Prepared by:
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Date Description
August 1, 2023 Original
July 24, 2024 Update for Wind Requirement in permit and contacts
Garry Kinson/Kim Melvin July 24, 2024

1. POND OPERATIONS
1.1. POND
The pond consists of a 3.4-million-gallon pond as pictured in Exhibit A. It is lined with a 60
mil HDPE liner. On the south side of the pond is located a pumphouse to operate the spray
system. The pumphouse consists of two large (250 HP) pumps that will transfer water from
the pond through an underground thermal loop system to supply cooling water to the main
steam condensing heat exchanger at the Biomass Generating Plant. Heated (200oF) water is
then returned through the underground thermal loop to a "header" located to the south side of
the pond. From this header branches travel into the pond where water is sprayed through a
matrix of evaporation nozzles where heat is given up (at a rate of 75 mmBTU/hr) and then
collects in the pond to be reused in the thermal cycle.
Importantly, the pond serves two important functions concurrently. It is the repository of
wastewater from adjacent industry and the area over which that water is evaporated. It is also
the cooling pond for the CPP power plant. The most important result of this concurrent
operation is that the pond operator must be cognizant of both keeping the legally mandated
freeboard —or space from the water level to the top of the berm —always at two feet or greater,
and that the pond does not get too low to fulfill its function of a power plant cooling pond.
1.2. PERSONNEL
The CPP power plant is staffed 24/7 with two individuals —the Plant Operator, and the
Assistant Plant Operator. Additionally, during normal business hours the Plant Manager is
present, and occasionally the CPP VP of Operations. The operation of the pond is the
responsibility of the Plant Operator; for the purposes of this manual, known only as the
Operator. Other levels of management will oversee and assist the Operator.
Certain certifications for the operation of the plant will be delegated by the state. These
certifications will be obtained by the Plant Manager, Plant Operator and Assistant Plant
Operator, and at least one member of the operations team with this certification will be always
onsite.
1.3. VISUAL INSPECTION
At least once per eight -hour period, the Operator, or the Assistant Operator at his/her direction
and from whom he/she will receive an immediate report, shall conduct a visual inspection of
the pond. This shall consist during the day of walking the entire perimeter of the pond to check
that there are no plumbing leaks, unusual water flows or other unusual activities such as
malfunctioning pumps and to check that the level of the pond water and that the evaporation
nozzle system is working correctly. Upon the conclusion of any visual inspection, any unusual
activity that does not require immediate attention will be noted in the plant operations log and
to the Plant Manager for remedial action as soon as reasonably possible. If any indications
of problems are noted which require immediate change in operations of the pond, the Plant
Manager will be contacted, and such proactive measures executed immediately.
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1.4. SPRAY NOZZLE SYSTEM
Along the east side of the pond, a pipe with water from the CPP facility is connected to several
pipes which lay onto the water on a float system. Each of these pipes has a series of nozzles,
through which hot water is pushed to create the required evaporation.
The pressure, flow and temperature of the system is available for read-out on the Operators
control panels at the plant. As part of regular facility monitoring, these indicators shall be
tracked for any unusual activity that indicates a blockage or leak.
1.5. WIND MONITORING AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
A wind anemometer has been installed at the site to monitor wind for the purpose of preventing
reclaim water spray at the pond from drifting beyond the pond perimeter. If sustained wind
speeds more than 25 miles per hour are detected, an alarm will alert the plant manager of the
event and an inspection will be conducted and documented to verify that spray is not drifting
beyond the pond perimeter. Corrective actions will include decreasing spray volume or other
measures until wind event has subsided and water spray is confirmed to be contained within
the pond perimeter.
2. MAINTENANCE
2.1. SPRAY NOZZLE SYSTEM
During visual inspections, leaks along the piping shall be noted; any nozzle which does not
appear to be functioning correctly —by comparison with the other nozzles and normal
operation —shall be noted. Whenever blockage is indicated in more than one nozzle, it
should be noted and maintenance of the nozzles scheduled.
General maintenance of the spray nozzle system will occur once every quarter. During this
maintenance, the following items will be inspected:
The general effectiveness of the floatation system. Are any floats not functioning (i.e., appear
to be submerged or partially submerged) If so, such floats shall be replaced or repaired.
Condition of the pipe and connections between the primary pipe and the nozzle piping. Are
there any links between hard and flexile piping? Any other leaks or other wear or damage
noted? Any sign of water escaping the pond?
General condition of the nozzles. Do the nozzles meet the intended, or normal "umbrella"
spray pattern? Is there sign of any damage or wear of the nozzles? If so it should be noted
and the indicated nozzles cleaned, repaired, or replaced.
2.2. PUMPS / HEAT EXCHANGERS
The pump and heat exchanger system, as the cooling unit for the power facility, are critical
components for both operations of the plant and the pond. Because of this, critical data points
such as temperature and flow are part of the standard facility monitoring and logging. Any
unusual indicators in this data will be noted and followed by visual inspection by the Operators.
If visual inspection indicates additional attention/maintenance is required, Operators will note

this to the Plant Manager and appropriate actions planned and execute as soon as reasonably
possible.
2.3. LINER
The liner of the pond is an integral part of the system. During all visual inspections, the liner
shall be inspected for any sign of wear, damage, leak or accumulation of water or air
underneath the liner. Any sign of water escaping from the liner shall be noted and mitigated
immediately.
2.4. WIND ANEMOMETER
The anemometer will be maintained according to manufacturers recommendations, including
routine preventative maintenance and calibration.
3. SAFETY MEASURES
3.1. SITE ACCESS
Access to the site is controlled through a chain link fence that is locked after business hours.
During the day, the pond is surrounded by continual business operation activity. All CPP
Operators are to note if any unauthorized persons are near the pond; if noted, such
unauthorized persons are to be given a verbal warning to leave the area. In case such warning
is not headed immediately, the CPP Plant Manager is to be notified of the situation. If the
Plant Manager is not available, and such unauthorized persons do not leave the area of the
pond immediately, the authorities are to be contacted and directed to execute an arrest for
trespassing.
3.2. EMERGENCY ACTIONS
In the event of an Emergency, the Responsible Operator on site will act immediately, under
the following directives:
In the event of the pond reaching within six inches of the required 24" freeboard level and
rising, or that the pond level is within six inches of such level and that the local weather
forecast indicates that a rain event more than 2" will likely occur within the next 24 hours, the
Operator will shut off the reclaimed pond water makeup valve located on the north side of the
pond. Under normal evaporation operations, the pond level will gradually fall to the required
freeboard plus margin of error levels.
If any person, authorized or unauthorized, suffer an injury that requires more than minor
attention, 911 shall be called and emergency assistance requested.
If any person, authorized or unauthorized, is in danger of drowning in the pond, 911 shall be
called and emergency assistance requested. Additionally, all effort is made to assist said
persons with gaining the pond shore and recovering, to the extent possible without risk of
additional loss of life.
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The Operator shall act in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan ensuring the
appropriate personas have been notified of the incident and appropriate documentation made.
4. SPILL PREVENTION
4.1. UPSETS AND BYPASSES
Upset and bypass conditions include power outages, extreme storm events/hurricanes, and
unexpected mechanical failures. In the event of a power outage, the Wilson WMF will also
lose power and the reclaim water generation process will stop. No additional reclaim water
influent will enter the pond. If needed, an off -site generator can be brought in within 5 to 7
days to provide back-up power to the system.
4.2. SPILL CONTROL AND CONTAINMENT
A CPP operator will be always on -site during facility operations that have potential for spills.
All CPP employees have been instructed what to do if a spill occurs.
Specifically, the following steps will be followed in the event of a spill:
Assess the Risk — Determine the nature and extent of the spill and what risk it poses to people,
the environment, and property.
Protect Yourself — Use appropriate PPE (gloves, eye protection, etc.) before handling any
spilled materials.
Confine the Spill — Minimize the spill area by using absorbent socks, booms and mats to
contain the spill area.
Stop the Leak/Discharge — Upright, plug or patch the container. In the event of overflow of the
pond, stop incoming water from HAM and pump to adjacent holding tanks.
Clean Spill Area — Use absorbent materials and necessary tools to remove any spilled
materials and put into designated waste containers for proper disposal.
The Operator shall act in accordance with the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure
("SPCC") plan ensuring the appropriate personas have been notified of the incident and
appropriate documentation made.
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5. CONTACT INFORMATION
Person Name
Organization
Phone Number
Mitchell Underwood
CPP, Plant Manager
252-904-1128
Tyler Sandridge
CPP, EHS Officer
252-210-4671
Jean Sawaya
CPP, VP Operations
443-668-4132
Rich Deming
CPP, CEOP
252-253-3300
Fire Dept.
Fire Dept.
911
(non -emergency)
Office of the Fire
252-399-2880
Marshal, City of Wilson
NCDEQ - WaRO
NCDEQ-WaRO
800-858-0368
Nat. Spill Response
Nat. Spill Response
800-424-8802
Kim Melvin
Permit Engineer, Project
864-414-3059
Integration, Inc.
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Figure 1- Evaporative Cooling Pond System