NC0039586_Staff Report_20150901

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor RECEIVEDIDENRIDWRSecretary
August 24, 2015
Mr. John Dufner, Plant Manager r SEP 0 1 2015
Duke Energy- Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant - Water Quality
5413 Shearon Harris Road Permitting SeclIon
New Hill,NC 27562-0165
Subject: NPDES Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
Permit No. NC0039586
Duke Energy- Shearon Harris Nuclear
Power Plant & Environmental Center
Wake County
Dear Mr. Dufner:
On July 17, 2015, Autumn Romanski, Cheng Zhang, and Erin Deck with the North Carolina
Division of Water Resources conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Shearon
Harris Nuclear Power Plant and Environmental Center Wastewater Treatment. This inspection
was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit No.NC0039586. The time and
assistance of Duke Energy Staff-Robert Wilson, Gordon Codwell, Christian Hooft, Daniel
Johnson, Donald Safrit, Della Allen, Amanda Hair, and AQWA consultant Steve Barry was
greatly appreciated.
A summary of the findings and comments noted during this inspection and a copy of the
complete inspection report titled "Water Compliance Inspection Report" are provided for your
review.
The Raleigh Office received the requested flowmeter replacement and calibration information
on August 5th, and we received the sludge hauling record requested on August 20`h , on
August 20'hen satisfaction of pending items to complete this report. No further response to
this inspection is required
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Autumn Romanski at 919-791-
4255 in the Raleigh Regional Office.
Since ely,
Danny Smith
Raleigh Regional Operations Supervisor

Raleigh Regional Office- DWR
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Summary of Findings /Comments
1. Permit/Special Conditions:
Your NPDES Individual Wastewater permit became effective March 1, 2007 and expired on
July 31, 2011. The facility is not currently under a Special Order by Consent.
The permittee completed the permit renewal application as required(6 months before
expiration in July 2011.) A new permit has not vet been issued, therefore this compliance
inspection is based on the 2011 expired permit that continues in effect until a new permit is
issued by the Division Of Water Resources (DWR).
The plant is required to submit an annual Biological Monitoring Plan for Harris Reservoir
and monitoring results are provided to the Division of Water Resources, Environmental
Science Section (ESS) in keeping with Federal Regulation 316 B. The plant is also required to
complete monitoring associated with the federal regulations as set forth by the US Nuclear
Regulatory Commission.
The NPDES Stormwater permit requirements were included in the wastewater permit standard
conditions issued with the permit in 2007. The NPDES Stormwater Permitting and
Compliance Unit now reside with the Division of Energy, Mines, and Land Resources (NC
DEMLR) therefore stormwater was not evaluated during this NPDES Wastewater Inspection.
The day of this inspection, July 17, 2014, Duke Staff explained that the old package plant
listed in the permit for (Outfall 002-treatment for domestic waste) was being refurbished and
down for maintenance. A new AQWA wastewater treatment had been installed. Please ensure
that the DWR NPDES Permitting Unit is updated with the AQWA treatment units. Also,please
list any changes that occur to the old package plant treatment units during the
refurbish/maintenance project so that these treatment units can also be accurately listed in
new permit when issued.
2. Records/Reports:
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a) A review of the daily monitoring data submitted during the previous 12-month period
and a review of the permit conditions indicates the facility was in compliance with the
permit requirements.
The facility has had no violations within the last 12 months of review (DMR's dated
March 2014—March 2015).
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The Wastewater DMRs from July 2014 and December 2014 were reviewed with no
discrepancies noted
The Division of Water Resources (DWR) implemented an electronic discharge monitoring
report program. This program requires all NPDES-permitted facilities report monthly
monitoring report data electronically through the Division's eDMR(Electronic Discharge
Monitoring Report)program. All existing permitted facilities and any new permitted
facilities/dischargers will be required to comply with the permit requirement no later than 90
days after the next permit issuance becomes effective. For registering for eDMR submittal and
obtaining an eDMR user account please visit DWR webpage and review carefully the User
Registration and User Documentation tabs.
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/admin/bog/ipu/edmruserdocs
If you have any questions about this process please contact Autumn Romanski at
919.791.4255.
b) The facility must designate a certified Operator-in-Responsible-Charge (ORC) having
a certification level equal to or greater than the facility classification. A Back-up ORC
must also be designated with a minimum certification level at least one level less than
the facility classification.
The facility is currently in compliance with these requirements. This facility treatment
system(s) are classified Wastewater I, Wastewater II and Physical Chemical (PC-2).
The Operator(s) in Responsible Charge are: Robert Wilson WW-2 and PC-2 (Cert. No.
24063 and 28914); Della Allen WW-3 and PC-2 (Cert. No. 22916 and 27903); with
Back up ORC's: Christian Hooft WW-3 and PC-2 (Cert. No. 15163 and 28910);
Gerald Boley WW-2 and PC-2 (Cert. No. 7801 and 29297); Robert Vickers WW-2 and
PC-2 (Cert. No. 991179 and 985282 ; David Allen WW-1 (Cert. No. 11001082) and
Penet Melton WW-1 (Cert. No. 9910810).
The facility is currently in compliance with these requirements.
3. Self-Monitoring Program:
You are reminded that your monitoring samples must be collected, preserved, and analyzed by
appropriate procedures and methods. You should maintain records of the sampler temperature,
and a certified laboratory must calibrate the sample thermometers annually.
Your operator is reminded that he/she must keep a logbook of all operation/maintenance
activities undertaken at the facility. The logbook should include all daily process control
activities including any field measurements conducted for process control. A visitation log for
the facility must also be maintained.
The records reviewed the day of this inspection show the facility was in compliance with
these requirements.
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4. Laboratory:
For all analytical data submitted for compliance monitoring purposes, a certified laboratory
must be utilized for all laboratory analysis. Additionally, if field parameter testing is
conducted, an operator certified to perform the specified field parameter analysis is also
required. The operator needs to be sure to calibrate all meters/instrumentation before each use
and retain all calibration records.
The facility is currently in compliance with these requirements. The facility uses Pace
Analytical Commericial Certified Labs and the Environmental Center holds a current NC
DWO Laboratory Field Parameter Certification #5145 (for outfall 007)for Temp, DO,pH,
and TRC measurements.
The Regional Field Lab Inspectors checklist was completed during the 2012 NPDES
Wastewater Inspection. The TRC HACH 10014 Method and Lab equipment were
examined during this inspection, but time constraints to complete other inspection items •
prevented further examination of field lab operations. Lab inspections are also performed
separately by the DWR Lab Certification Program.
5. Flow Measurement:
If the permit requires a flow measurement device for determining the effluent flow, the
flow measurement device must be calibrated annually.
This facility is required to monitor and report flow. Duke staff explained NPDES effluent
outfall 002 (Old Package Plant — flowmeter is out - of service for plant
rehabilitation/maintenance. Since the 002 flow is being batch processed through the new
AQWA treatment plant, the flow being reported is flow measured by an inline flow meter at
the end of the AQWA Treatment trane rather than by influent pump logs. This meter was
not working properly and had not yet been calibrated the day of the inspection. The
facility was able to perform fixed time fixed volume checks on the flow to meet
proportional flow requirement for composite sampling at this outfall. The flow meter
service company had already been scheduled to complete the flow meter repair the next
week. On August 5, DWR received notice that a new flow meter was placed in service and
calibrated
6. Effluent/Receiving Waters:
The effluent discharge should be clear with a continuous flow with no visible changes to
the receiving waters.
The effluent discharge from Outfall 007 was not discharging at the time we inspected it.
The effluent discharge from Outfall 006 is underneath the Harris Reservoir and not visible
from land.
7. Pretreatment:
This facility currently has no pretreatment permit and does not accept or discharge
domestic or industrial waste to a sanitary sewer system.
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8. Solids Handling/Disposal:
The facility must dispose of solids by an acceptable method such as a landfill or utilize the
services of an approved solids hauling and disposal contractor, which requires the facility
to be included under the contractor's non-discharge permit (i.e. land application). The
facility is reminded to maintain adequate records (i.e. shipment dates, quantities, etc.) of
any solids hauling and/or disposal activities.
The facility utilizes Granville Farms and holds WQ0000838 Residuals Permit. The facility
also utilizes some on-site frac tanks (8-the day of the site visit) and Shamrock Septic
Haulers to manage wastewater on-site during outages and for use as needed during the
current rehabilitation and maintenance at the old package plant. The HNP Sewage
Treatment Plant Sludge is stabilized on-site to meet pathogen and vector reduction —
sludge sampling is completed by Pace Analytical/A &L Eastern Laboratories.
It was explained that Sludge/Solids in the settling basins at the Environmental Center have
not been removed, and this system has been operated since installation in 1995 as
facultative lagoon system. The facility reported maintenance is needed and staff are in the
process of evaluating options and looking at more current treatment technology-possibly
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9. Operations & Maintenance:
The facility was not in operation as originally permitted during this site visit. However,
DWR has received notice of the current operations, but the permit has not yet been updated
to reflect the current operations. The facility was also conducting rehab and maintenance of
the 002 old package plant. Optimum operations during maintenance remain requirements of
the NPDES permit and the facility was able to meet operational requirements with the new
AQWA plant that was prior installed and placed in service.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
E PA 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 LI j 2 L 3 I NC0039586 111 121 15/08/05 117 18
L,1,- 19 12_1 201 I
211 11111 1111111111111111111111111 11111111111 r6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA Reserved
67 I 1 70 1 LJ I 71 I I 72 ILq jI 731 I 174 751 111111180
Section B:Facility Data J
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) 09.00AM 15/08/05 07/03/01
Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
5413 Shearon Harris Rd
New Hill NC 27562 01.00PM 15/08/05 11/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Robert Thaniel Wilson/ORC/919-362-2444/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number .
Contacted
Kelvin Henderson,P0 Box 165 New Hill NC 275620165///
No
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
• Permit III Flow Measurement ® Operations&Maintenance • Records/Reports
El Self-Monitoring Program El Sludge Handling Disposal ■ Facility Site Review • Compliance Schedules
• 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
Cheng Zhang RRO WQ//919-791-4200/
Erin M Deck T, 11'1:1::sffC.t RRO WQ//919-791-4200/ '/g L (
Autumn H Romanski �f(- J „( RRO WQ//919-791-4247/ ?/0(17(5.
/L�/5.
Si(nature f Managem r1tQ A Review �f�{/ Agency/Offic Phone and Fax Numbers Date
/ 001 VI, 2-612i)S ,
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EPA Form 3560- (Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1
31 NC0039586 Ill 12J 15/08/05 I17 18I Li
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The permittee was compliant with the permit requirements reviewed the day of this inspection.The
original site visit for this inspection was conducted on July 17, 2015. Subsequent paperwork requested
on flow meter was received on August 5, 2015. Additional information requested on sludge records
was completed on August 20,2015.
DWR appreciates the permittee's efforts and investment in the collection line repairs, the old package
plant refurbishment, and the installation of the new AQWA Treatment Plant at Outfall 002. As
discussed at the site visit, the permittee is also looking at needed maintenance and technology
upgrade options(possibly new AQWA Treatment Plant)at the Environmental Center. The old settling
basins are more labor intensive, produce more sludge, and can be difficult to batch operate. The clay
lined settling basins installed in 1995, are a 1970-1980's technology ready for evaluation and
consideration of current treatment needs and newer technology, as feasible.
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Permit: NC0039586 Owner-Facility: Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted anew ® ❑ 0 0
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 NI 0 0
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 IN 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? U 0 0 0
Comment: The permit was effective March 1, 2007 and expired July 31, 2011.The permittee completed
the renewal application as required (6 months before expiration in July 2011).
A new permit has not yet been issued,therefore compliance inspection was completed
based on the 2011 expired permit that continues in effect until a new permit is issued.
A new AQWA wastewater treatment unit has been installed. The permitted older
wastewater treatment package plant for outfall 002-was offline for repairs, therefore the
permitted unit was not evaulated-see comments in report reflecting offline.
The new AQWA wastewater treatment plant components should be added to the permit
upon permit renewal. This new AQWA plant was operating the day of this inspection-and
RRO was already notified of operational start-up- No A to C was required for the
construction of the AQWA wastewater treatment system.
Compliance Schedules Yes No NA NE
Is there a compliance schedule for this facility? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period? 0 0 I 0
Comment:
Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • 0 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable • ,❑ 0 0
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility housekeeping practices were good and evidence that the facility uses process
control was observed and described by the operators and personnel during the site visit.
Pump Station -Influent Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 0 0 0 •
Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 0 0 0 •
Are all pumps present? 0 0 0 •
Are all pumps operable? 0 0 0 ■
Are float controls operable? 0 0 0 MI
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Permit NC0039586 Owner-Facility: Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ II
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ IN
Comment: The influent is pumped from the main plant footprint to the old package wastewater
treatment plant. The influent line was recently replaced with HDP pipe to help remedy
leaking/increased TSS loading to the package plant-issues experienced in the past.
Influent was being held in reconfigured aeration basins in the old package plant(being used
for storage)the day of this inspection and influent was being re-routed/processed at the new
AQWA wastewater treatment unit.
Flow Measurement- Influent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? El 0 II ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ II El
Is the flow meter operational? El 0 I ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Comment: The flow meter at the old package plant was offline-old package plant is being refurbished
and in a state of maintenance.
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated? El ❑ El •
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? 0 0 ❑ •
Is the basin free of excessive grease? 0 0 El •
Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ El •
Are all pumps operable? El 0 ❑ •
Are float controls operable? ❑ El 0 •
Are audible and visual alarms operable? El ❑ El •
#Is basin size/volume adequate? El ❑ El •
Comment: Package Plant Equalization Basin undergoing maintenance the day of the inspection.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots? ❑ ❑ 0 III
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ El ❑ ■
Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ 0 II
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? El ❑ ❑ •
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Permit: NC0039586 Owner-Facility: Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? 0 0 0 •
Is the DO level acceptable? 0 0 0 •
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) 0 0 0 •
Comment: The plant is running 3 aeration basins in series-being used for equalization, storage, and
batch feed of wastewater contained on-site(the permittee provided a record/schedule of
frac tank burndown from May 2015(26 tanks to 8 tanks). Current operations and
maintenance dictate continued use of some frac tanks in order to complete old package
plant refurbish and maintenance. Main Plant Shutdown schedules can also impact
operations at the package wastewater plant-but the facility was not under a shutdown the
day of this inspection.
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 0 0 •
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 0 0 •
Are weirs level? 0 0 0 •
Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 0 0 •
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 0 0 II
Is scum removal adequate? 0 0 0 ■
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 0 0 •
Is the drive unit operational? 0 0 0
Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? 0 0 0 •
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 0 0 •
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately Y.of the sidewall depth) 0 0 0 U
Comment: The secondary clarifiers were down for maintenance.
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate? 0 0 0 •
Is the mixing adequate? 0 0 0 •
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0. 0 0 II
#Is the odor acceptable? 0 0 0 U
#Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 0 0 MI
Comment: Aerobic Digesters designed at 25,000 gallons each are being used to store and thicken
sludge with decant recirulatinq back through the wastewater treatment system.
It was explained that the new AQWA system has significantly reduced sludge production
compared to the old package plant operation.
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Permit: NC0039588 Owner-Facility: Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons? Facultative
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 3
Are lagoons operated in? Series
#Is a re-circulation line present? • 0 0 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? • 0 0 0
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? S 0 0 0
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? • ® 0 0 0
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? • 0 0 0
Are dikes free of seepage? • 0 0 0
Are dikes free of erosion? • 0 0 0
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? • 0 0 0
#Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple • 0 0 0
locations?
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? 0 0 0 III
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? • 0 0 0
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? 0 0 0 U
Comment: The facility has the ability to recirculate-they can pump back through the series of settling
basins as needed.
The facility is reviewing maintenance of the settling basins and possible installation of a new
AQWA system at this location.
Treated water from settling basin#3 is treated with Na Hypochlorite and flows to a media
sand upflow filter. The media was last changed in May 2014.
Sand Filters (Low ratel Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? S 0 0 0
Is the distribution box level and watertight? 0 0 IN 0
Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ 0 ■ 0
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? • ❑ 0 0
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 0 • 0
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) 0 0 0 0
Comment: This is an upflow sand media filter-not a low rate sand filter.
Backwash from the filter is recirculated back to the head of the settling basin treatment.
Chemical Feed Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0039586 Owner-Facility: Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 . Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Chemical Feed Yes No NA NE
Is containment adequate? 0 0 0 ■
Is storage adequate? 0 0 0 I
Are backup pumps available? 0 0 0 •
Is the site free of excessive leaking? 0 0 0 •
Comment:
Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE
Is the equipment operational? 0 0 • 0
Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ❑ 0 • 0
Is storage adequate? 0 0 0 ❑
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? 0 0 II 0
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? 0 0 • 0
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? 0 0 • 0
The facility has an approved sludge management plan? 0 0 • 0
Comment: Sludge is thickened-lime is added and sludge is removed by Granville Farms.
Pump Station -Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? U 0 0 0
• Are all pumps present? • 0 0 0
Are all pumps operable? • 0 0 0
Are float controls operable? • 0 0 0
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? • 0 0 0
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ 0 0 0
Comment:
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 0 0
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 0 0
Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 0 0
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 0 0
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Permit: NC0039586 Owner-Facility: Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE
Comment: The day of the inspection the 2014 flowmeter at the new AQWA treatment unit was not
working, and a service visit was scheduled in July for repair/replacement and calibration.
*Subsequent paperwork was provided following the inspection confirming install, calibration,
and new operational flowmeter has been placed on-line.
Flow can be estimated at internal outfalls as the permit is currently written, but composite
sampling is required at outfall 002, 006, and 007.The composite sampling requires
proportional flow and it appears that the facility is in compliance as it was reported they are
using fixed time fixed volume as defined in the permit conditions.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? U ❑ 0 0
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ 0 0 0
Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 0
Is the tubing clean? • ❑ 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 facility reported using fixed time fixed volume measurement over 24 hour composite
period-as wastewater can be batch-intermittent flow and not always continous.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • 0 0 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 II 0
Comment: The effluent pipe for outfall 006 is underneath the lake and cannot be viewed.
The questions above reflect outfall 007 outlet pipe status. There was no discharge observed
the day of this site visit.
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? IN 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 1111
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Permit NC0039586 Owner-Facility: Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Inspection Date: 08/05/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keening Yes No NA NE
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? • 0 0 0
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? • 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 ❑, ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than thefacility 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 U
Comment: The records were in excellent order. DMRs for July and December 2014 were reveiwed with
no discreptancies.
The facility holds Field lab certification#5145 for Temp, pH, TRC, and DO. Additional
investment has been made to ensure capability to-run TRC accurately using the titrated
method to eliminate any issues with Mn interference. This is the preferred method in this
case.The facility utilizes Pace Analytical certified Labs.
Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE
Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 0 U 0
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? 0 0 • 0
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 0 NI 0
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 • 0
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? 0 0 U 0
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? 0 0 v 0
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine(CAS No. 7782-50-5)? 0 0 II 0
If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? 0 0 I 0
If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000- - )
If yes,then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: The facility uses liquid Sodium Hyperchlorite for disinfection and Sodium Bisulfite for
dechlorination.
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