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Home My WebLink AboutNC0027359_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20170829August 29, 2017 Adam Deimling Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market St LP 3k Chattanooga, TN 37402 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Hiwassee Hydro Plant NPDES WW Permit No. NCO027359 Cherokee County Dear Permittee: RECEIVEMCDEWWR SEP 0 7 2017 The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Hlwassee Hydro Plant on 8/28/2017. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0027359. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at tim.heim@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Tim Heim, P.E., Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENT Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File G.\WR\WQ\Cherokee\Wastewater\Industrial\Hiawassee Hyro Plant 27359\CEI 8 28 2017 docx State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U S 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 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 3 I NCo027359, I11 12 17/08/28 17 18 L C A 19 LG j 20I 21111111 111111111111111111 1111111 11111111111 t66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------Reserved-- -- I 71 I J I 72 N 731 I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 67 70 Lj li I - I I I Section B Facility Data 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) 11 OOAM 17/08/28 13/05/01 Hiwassee Hydro Plant Near Hiwasse Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Murphy NC 28906 01 OOPM 17/08/28 17/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Not Required/ORC/919-807-6353/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Stephen C Williams,1101 Market St LP 3k Chattanooga TN 37402/Environmental Scientist/423-876-4176/ Yes Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit E Operations & Maintenanc6 0 Self -Monitoring Program N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 C / /r Timothy H Heim ARO WQ//828-296-4665/ Mika] Willmar ARO WQ//828-296-4686/ Signature of Ma gt QQ A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date CJ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# Permit NCO027359 Owner - Facility Hiwassee Hydro Plant Inspection Date 08/28/2017 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 ❑ ❑ IN ❑ Solids, pH, D0, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment The facility was well maintained at the time of the Inspection and proactive measures to capture trace oil and grease from operations and maintenance were being implemented Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires In 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted anew M ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Page# 3