NC0003573_Site Visit 2016_20160502

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Quality
Date: June 2,2016
To: ®NPDES Unit ❑Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: NC0003573
Attn: Teresa Rodriquez Facility name: Chemours Company-
Fayetteville Works
From: Mark Brantley
Fayetteville Regional Office
Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or❑No RECEIVEDINCDEQIDWR
a. Date of site visit: May 20,2016
b. Site visit conducted by: Mark Brantley JUN 0 7 2016
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or❑No Water Quality
Permitting Section
d. Person contacted: Jamie Lewis and their contact information: (910)678 -1219
e. Driving directions: This facility is located at the Bladen-Cumberland County line, between Highway 87 and
the Cape Fear River.
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:
Classification: Class C
River Basin and Subbasin No.: Cape Fear River Basin 03-06-17
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
The effluent pipe discharges into the Cape Fear River just upstream of Lock and Dam#3. That section of
River is used for boating, fishing, and wildlife propagation. The Bladen Bluff Water Treatment Plant's
intake is about 10 miles downstream.
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ❑ Yes or❑No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions(soils, depth to water table,etc)consistent with the submitted reports? ❑ Yes❑No ❑N/A
If no,please explain:
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4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site(property lines,wells,etc.)?❑Yes❑No ❑N/A
If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes❑No❑N/A
If no,please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates(e.g.,hydraulic,nutrient)acceptable? ❑ Yes ❑No ❑N/A
If no,please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment,storage and disposal sites? ❑Yes or❑No
If yes,attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑Yes ❑No ❑N/A
If no,explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals,will seasonal or other restrictions be required? ❑Yes❑No❑N/A
If yes,attach list of sites with restrictions(Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only):
III.EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge(ORCs)for the facility? ® Yes❑No❑N/A
ORC: Jamie Lewis Certificate#: 994529 Backup ORC: Russel Rotan Certificate#:21886
Backup ORC: Rav Beard Certificate#28791
Backup ORC: Ken Locklear Certificate#990070
2. Are the design,maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or 0 No
If no,please explain:
Description of existing facilities: Please see description of facilities that is attached to the permit application
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow: 2.0 mgd
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit,or that may be important
for the permit writer to know(i.e.,equipment condition,function,maintenance,a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions(e.g., soils,topography, depth to water table, etc)maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ® Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit(e.g., drainage added,new wells inside the compliance
boundary,new development,etc.)? ®Yes or❑No
If yes,please explain:
• An A to C(ATC# 003573A02)has been completed for the relocation of Outfall 002 to the Cape Fear
River at a location upstream of Lock and Dam No. 3
• Please see applicant's application for a complete review of their wastewater treatment process.
4. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or❑No
If no, please explain:
5. Are the existing application rates(e.g., hydraulic,nutrient)still acceptable?❑Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
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6. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑Yes❑No ❑N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment,storage and disposal sites? ❑Yes or®No
If yes,attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
9. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes❑No Z N/A
If no,please explain:
10. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in SIMS? ❑Yes 0 No Z N/A
If no,please complete the following(expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
• „ O ,
O I X _ 0 , „
O , „ _ 0 , X
O I II _ 0 I II
O , X _ 0 I II
11. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted(e.g.,DMR,NDMR,NDAR,GW)? 0 Yes or❑No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
• In October 2014 this facility had 2 daily BOD violations and a monthly Bod violations that resulted in a
NOD.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
12. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑Yes or 0 No
If yes,please explain:
13. Check all that apply:
®No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑Notice(s)of violation ❑Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments(i.e.,NOV,NOD,etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle,please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑Yes❑No®N/A
If no,please explain:
14. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑Yes ❑No ®N/A
If yes, please explain:
15. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
16. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only):
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IV.REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑Yes or®No
If yes,please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
5. Recommendation: ❑ Hold,pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
❑ Hold,pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
®Issue
❑ Deny(Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer: Zinc]
Signature of regional supervisors— ®/s_..
Date: 6.2- /6
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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
• An A to C(ATC# 003573A02)has been completed for the relocation of Outfall 002 to the Cape Fear
River at a location upstream of Lock and Dam No. 3
• Please see applicant's application for a complete review of their wastewater treatment process.
• Also in the application package is a good description of how this facility is no longer owned by DuPont,
but is more like an industrial park owned by The Chemours Company with several tenants. The
manufacturing process is the same,however there are new owners of the processes.
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MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date 06/02/16 Page- 1 of 1
Permit: nc0003573 MRs Between 3 - 2012 and 6 - 2016 Region: % Violation Category:Limit Violation Program Category:NPDES WW
Facility Name:% Parent Name % County % Subbasin:% Violation Action:%
Major Minor: '/o
PERMIT: NC0003573 FACILITY: The Chemours Company Fc LLC-Chemours COUNTY: Bladen REGION: Fayetteville
Company-Fayetteville Works
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALU VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED %
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE Over VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
10-2014 001 Effluent BOO,5-Day(20 Deg.C)- 10/27/14 3 X week lbs/day 484.7 614.6 26.8 Daily Maximum Proceed to NOD
Quantity Daily Exceeded
10-2014 001 Effluent BOO,5-Day(20 Deg.C)- 10/29/14 3 X week lbs/day 484.7 675.9 39.4 Daily Maximum Proceed to NOD
Quantity Daily Exceeded
10-2014 001 Effluent BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C)- 10/31/14 3 X week lbs/day 182.6 207.12 13.4 Monthly Average Proceed to NOD
Quantity Daily Exceeded