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July 20, 2017
Mr. Lawrence Sparks
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
240 Ernest Drive
Reidsville, NC 27320
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
NPDES Permit NCO086665
Rockingham Combustion Turbine Facility, Rockingham County
Dear Mr. Sparks:
ROY COOPER,
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MICHAEL S. REOAN,
Suntory
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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RECEIVEDINCDEQ/M
AUG -12017
Water Quarry
Permitting Section
On July 12, 2017, Paul DiMatteo of the Division of Water Resources ("Division"), Winston-Salem Regional Office
conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the above referenced wastewater treatment system. Dana Newcomb,
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), was present for the inspection. An inspection summary follows and an inspection
report is attached for your records.
Site Review
1. Permit
The current permit became effective on August 1, 2012 and expired on April 30, 2017. A new permit has
been drafted; the facility is permitted to operate under the expired permit until a decision is made on the
new application. A copy of the current permit was available for review during the inspection. Permitted
components include an oil -water separator and polishing filters.
2. Facility Site Review
The facility was as described in the permit. All water that may potentially be contaminated with diesel fuel
or oil is sent to the oil -water separator and filters before being discharged.
3. Operation and Maintenance
All components appeared to be well maintained and functioning properly. Ms. Newcomb or a properly
designated backup ORC visit the facility as required.
4. Flow Measurement
Flow is measured using pump log data.
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Effluent is discharged into an unnamed tributary to Little Jacob's Creek. Access to the outfall is well
maintained. Water discharging through the outfall during the inspection appeared to be clear with no visible
impact to the receiving stream.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road. Suite 300. Winston-Salem. NC 27105
Documentation Review
6. Records/Reports
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs include all
permit parameters. Copies of DMRs, operator visitation logs, lab reports and Chain -of -Custody forms were
available for review during the inspection.
Self -Monitoring Program
A review of DMRs from April, 2015 through May, 2017 showed no violations. A comparison of submitted
DMR data and lab records showed no errors or concerns.
Laboratory
All required parameters are measured by Research and Analytical Laboratories under certification # 34. All
samples are taken from the outfall. Chain -of -custody forms were complete and available for all parameters.
We appreciate your efforts in effectively operating and maintaining this treatment system. No additional
response to this report is required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul DiMatteo at
(336) 776-9691 or our office at (336) 776-9800.
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight; P.E., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosures — Inspection Report and Summary
CC: Dana Newcomb, by email
WQS Winston-Salem Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Central Files
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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 IN 1 2 15 I 9 I NC0086665 111 12 17/07/12 17 18 I r l 19 I c I 201 I
21111111 1111 II 1111111111111111111 11111111111x6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
72 LNJ73LLJ74 75 1 1 1 1 80
67 70 I —1 71 it—
Section B FacilityData
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)
10 OOAM 17/07/12
12/08/01
Rockingham County Combustion Turbine Facility
240 Ernest Dr
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Reidsville NC 27320
10 45AM 17/07/12
17/04/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Dana Hill Newcomb/ORC/336-635-3186/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Scott G Trombley, /Plant Manager//
No
Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review 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
Paul DiMatteo WSRO WQ//336-776-9691/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCO086665 I11 12 17/07/12 17 18 ICI
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Site Review
1. Permit
The current permit became effective on August 1, 2012 and expired on April 30, 2017. A new permit
has been drafted, the facility is permitted to operate under the expired permit until a decision is made
on the new application. A copy of the current permit was available for review during the inspection.
Permitted components include an oil -water separator and polishing filters.
2. Facility Site Review
The facility was as descnbed in the permit. All water that may potentially be contaminated with diesel
fuel or oil is sent to the oil -water separator and filters before being discharged.
3. Operation and Maintenance
All components appeared to be well maintained and functioning properly. Ms. Newcomb or a properly
designated backup ORC visit the facility as required.
4. Flow Measurement
Flow is measured using pump log data.
5. Effluent/Receiving Waters
Effluent is discharged into an unnamed tributary to Little Jacob's Creek. Access to the outfall is well
maintained. Water discharging through the outfall during the inspection appeared to be clear with no
visible impact to the receiving stream.
Documentation Review
6. Records/Reports
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs
include all permit parameters. Copies of DMRs, operator visitation logs, lab reports and
Chain -of -Custody forms were available for review during the inspection.
7. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of DMRs from April, 2015 through May, 2017 showed no violations. A comparison of
submitted DMR data and lab records showed no errors or concerns.
8. Laboratory
All required parameters are measured by Research and Analytical Laboratories under certification #
34. All samples are taken from the outfall Chain -of -custody forms were complete and available for all
parameters.
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Permit- NCO086665 Owner - Facility: Rockingham County Combustion Turbine Facil
Inspection Date: 07/12/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
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:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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apolication?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment New permit is currently in draft.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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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?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit. NCO086665
Inspection Date 07/12/2017
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: Compared 4/2017 and 10/2016 DMRs.
Owner - Facility Rockingham County Combustion Turbine Facd
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
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Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: Flom Is calculated using pump logs.
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
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# Is the facility using a contract lab?
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees
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Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44 5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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Incubator (BOD) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees?
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Comment. All parameters are measured by R&A Labs.
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