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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0086665_Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report_20170720t' Waterfiesourcos ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 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, Geiwmar MICHAEL S. REOAN, Suntory S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Dtffldor 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 /// 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/ 74q)-oIn Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# 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. Page# is 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 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ apolication? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment New permit is currently in draft. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 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 the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 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 ❑ ❑ M ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: Flom Is calculated using pump logs. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? ❑ ❑ ❑ M # 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 Incubator (BOD) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ M Comment. All parameters are measured by R&A Labs. Page# 4