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Home My WebLink AboutNC0038377_Proposed Biological Study Plan_20051130Mr. Robert E. Beasley, Manager Mayo Electric Generating Plant Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. 10660 Boston Road Roxboro, NC 27574 Dear Mr. Beasley: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources December 8, 2005 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality The Division of Water Quality has reviewed the 2006 biological monitoring study plan for the Mayo Electric Generating Plant, NPDES No. NC0038377, in Person County, and approves implementation of the plan, as there are no changes from the 2005 plan. Sincerely, Jimmie Overton Chief, Environmental Sciences Section cc: Dave Goodrich, Point Source Branch Ken Schuster, RRO oe Carolina NNaturally Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Phone (919) 733-9960 Customer Service Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.us 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607 FAX (919) 733-9959 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper h4? Progress Energy NOV 3 0.2000' Jimmy Overton, Chief Environmental Sciences Section North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Subject: Progress Energy Mayo Electric Generating Plant (NC0038377) Proposed Biological Study Plan for 2006 File: 12520M Dear Mr. Overton: Enclosed is the biological monitoring study plan that Progress Energy proposes to conduct at the Mayo Electric Generating Plant (NC0038377) in 2006. The proposed studies are required by NPDES permit to be reviewed and approved for implementation by the Division of Water Quality. As discussed with Ms. Trish MacPherson, Biological Assessment Unit of DWQ, no changes are proposed for the 2006 biological monitoring study plan from the studies conducted in 2005. Progress Energy appreciates your review and acceptance of these proposed studies for satisfying the permit requirements for biological studies at Mayo Reservoir. Please contact Mr. Reid Garrett at (919) 546-5434 if we can provide further information. I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. Yours very truly, Robert E. Beasley Manager - Mayo Electric Generating Plant REB/rg Enclosure c: Ms. P. F. MacPherson—NCDWQ Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. Mayo Steam Plant 10660 Boston Road Roxboro, NC 27574 Enclosure MAYO ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT 2006 Study Plan PROGRAM FREQUENCY LOCATION Water quality Alternate calendar months (February, April, June, August, October, December) Water chemistry Alternate calendar months (February, April, June, August, October, December) Phytoplankton' Alternate calendar months (February, April, June, August, October, December) Chlorophyll a Alternate calendar months (February, April, June, August, October, December) Fisheries Electrofishing April, May, October, November Trace elements Once per calendar year Stations 131, B2, B3, E2, G2 (surface to bottom at 1-m intervals) Stations 131, B2, B3, E2, G2 Stations B2, E2, G2 Stations B2, E2, G2 Stations B1, B3, E1, E3, G1, G3 Stations B1, 133; Areas E, G Mayo --Changes from 2005 Study Plan PROGRAM CHANGE No change. 'Phytoplankton samples will be collected and preserved but identified only if chlorophyll a concentrations are equal to or greater than 40 4g/liter. Enclosure (continued) Mayo Reservoir Sampling Locations 2006 WATER QUALITY MONITORING VARIABLES Temperature Conductivity pH Secchi disk transparency Dissolved oxygen 2006 TRACE ELEMENT PROGRAM MATRIX SAMPLING SUMMARYZ Station or Number/Station Matrix Transect Tissue or Transect Total Fish bluegill 131, B3, E, G Muscle 3 12 largemouth bass 131, B3, E, G Muscle 3 12 catfish' 131, 133, E, G Muscle 3 12 Sediment 131, 133, E, G 3 12 Zooplankton 131, 133, E, G 3 12 Benthos 131, 133, E, G 5 20 2Numbers and sample size depend on availability. 3White catfish targeted but other species may be included in sample if white catfish catch is limited. 2006 WATER CHEMISTRY MONITORING VARIABLES TOTAL ALKALINITY NUTRIENTS TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS IONS Total phosphorus TURBIDITY Chloride Total nitrogen TRACE ELEMENTS (TOTAL) Sulfate Nitrate -Nitrite Arsenic Calcium Ammonia Copper Magnesium Total organic carbon Selenium Sodium 2006 TRACE ELEMENT PROGRAM MATRIX SAMPLING SUMMARYZ Station or Number/Station Matrix Transect Tissue or Transect Total Fish bluegill 131, B3, E, G Muscle 3 12 largemouth bass 131, B3, E, G Muscle 3 12 catfish' 131, 133, E, G Muscle 3 12 Sediment 131, 133, E, G 3 12 Zooplankton 131, 133, E, G 3 12 Benthos 131, 133, E, G 5 20 2Numbers and sample size depend on availability. 3White catfish targeted but other species may be included in sample if white catfish catch is limited.