NC0081931_Compliance Inspection 2016_20160526

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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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WaterResources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
May 26, 2016 RECElVED1NCDEQIDVVR
Mr. Mark Gross MAY 31 2016
Aloca Power Generating, Inc. Water Quality
P.O. Box 576 Permitting Section
Badin, NC 28009
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
High Rock Powerhouse
NPDES Permit No. NC0081931
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Gross:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on May 26, 2016 by Ori Tuvia. Jeff Henley's cooperation during the site visit was
much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit by forwarding a copy of
the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning
this report,please do not hesitate to contact On Tuvia at [phone], or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
On Tuvia, Environmental Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, DEQ
Cc: NPDES Unit
MRO Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115
Phone:[phone]\Fax[phone]\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748

• Unasd States EnwmmaW Pmladkn Agency Farm Approved.
EPA 84481880108 D.D. 0 OMB No.20460057
Water Compliance Inspection Report App/oval expires 8-31-96
Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Impec or Fat Type
1 I„ I 2 ISI 3 I NC008193I 111 121 16/05/24 I17 181,.1 191 c I 201 I
21/ 11111 1111111 11 11 1 11 1111 1 1 11 111 1111H I FI I Ir
Inspection Work Days Fadtity Self-Mottg Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved-
67 11.0
eserved6711.0 1 70 71 Eli 72 1L7311174 9 1 1 1 1 I 1 180
LJ Section B:Facility Data J 1
Name and Location of FarBy Inspected(For Indsbiel Users discharging a POTW,also include - Enby Tine/Date Pernik Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES comet Number) 09:35AM 16/05/24 14/03/01
High Rock Powerhouse
NCSR 1002 At NCSR 2501 Bet Time/DateDate
Permit Expiration
12:30PM 16/05/24 19/01/31
Bodin NC 26009
Names)of Omit Representabe(syfNse(s)/Phas and Fax Number(s) Other Faulty Data
/I/
Jeffrey Toad Henley/PDS-422-5567/
Name,Address of Responsible OMda f le/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Mark J Gross,P0 Box 578 Bodin NC 280090576NP
Operattna/704422.5774/7044225778 No
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
II Permit • Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance • Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program • Facility Site Review MI Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
Section D:Summery of Ftrding/Conments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checktiats as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signeture(s)of Inspectr(s) Agenxy/OBke/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Orr A Tuvt MRO WO//704863-1699/
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Signature of Management O A R - - Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Andrew Pitner 4 ti."' MRO(0404/704-663-1699 Ext.21
EPA Form 3580-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrm&Jty Inspection Type 1
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NCOOa1931 r1 121 istost24 I17 18
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional)sheets of narrative and dxddists as necessary)
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Permit: NC0081931 Ownr-Facility: High Rads Powhane
Inspection Dale: 05!2412018 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 0 • 0
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? • 0 0 0
*Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ■ 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 0 0 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • 0 0 0
Comment: The subject permit expires on 1/31/2019.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 0 0 0
Is all required information readily available,complete and current? ■ 0 0 0
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? • 0 0 0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 0
Is the chain-of-custody complete? • 0 0 0
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 0
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? • 0 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWO? 0 0 • 0
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator 0 0 • 0
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 0 0 • 0
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 0 • 0
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 0 • 0
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 0 0
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 • 0
Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained.Annual
reports and annual samplings were reviewed for the years 2014 2015. No effluent limit
violations were reported and all monitoring freouencies were correct.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0081931 Owner-Facility: High Rock Powerhouse
Inspection Date: 05/24/2016 Inspection Type: C011415ance Evaluation
Laboratory Yes No NA Nk
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ 0 0 0
Are all other parameters(exduding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? • 0 0 0
#Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 0 ■ 0
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ • 0
Celsius)?
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 I 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 0 0 II 0
Comment: On-site field analyses(oH and temperature)are Performed under ALCOA's field laboratory
certification#5122. The pH meter appeared to be Properly calibrated and documented,
Effluent SamDlinq Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 0 • 0
Is proper volume collected? ■ 0 0 0
Is the tubing dean? 0 0 • 0
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 0 • 0
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type • 0 0 0
representative)?
Comment: The subject permit reauires effluent arab samples.
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 ■ 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • 0
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 U 0
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 II 0
Comment: Outfalls 001 -003 flows are based on calculations that include pipe diameter.pipe volume.
and duration of discharae.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 0 II 0
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? • 0 0 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 I 0
Comment: No oil sheens were observed at the discharae outfalls.
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Permit: NC0081931 Owner-Facility: High Rods Powerhouse
Inspection Date: 05/24/201e Inspection Type: Compllence Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable 0 0 • 0
Solids,pH, DO,Sludge Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility was observed to be well operated and maintained.
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