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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 14, 2011
Certified Mail # 7008 1830 0004 8312 1279
Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Randy Cox
Plant Manager
Cape Fear Steam Electric Power Plant
500 CP&L Rd
Moncure, NO 27559
Subject: NPDES Compliance Sampling Inspection
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
Permit No. NC0003433
(Includes NPDES Stormwater)
NCS000550- Application Review for NPDES
Individual Stormwater Permit
Cape Fear Steam Electric Power Plant
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Cox:
On August 16, 2011, Autumn Romanski with the North Carolina Division of Water Quality,
accompanied by Louis Salguero and Cornell Gayle with the US Environmental Protection
Agency conducted a Sampling Compliance Inspection of the Cape Fear Steam Electric Power
Plant. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES Wastewater Permit No. NC0038377.
On September 8, 2011,Autumn Romanski returned with Bethany Georgoulias and Brian
Lowther of the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit to complete the NPDES Stormwater
Inspection (this permit includes stormwater) and to confirm stormwater outfalls for the new
NPDES Individual Stormwater Permit NCS000550.
A summary of the findings and comments noted during this inspection is provided in Section D
on Page 2 of the attached copy of the complete inspection report titled "Water Compliance
Inspection Report". Please provide a status report in writing to this office within 30 days of
Your receipt of this letter regarding your plans or measures to betaken to address the items listed
under Section D of this report particularly those items listed under Item Iz Operations &
:Maintenance re-arding safety recommendations
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If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact me at 9,19-7,91-4247'in the
Raleigh 'Regional Office.
Sincerely,
AItitumn Romanski
Senior Environmental Specialist
Attachments
Cc: (w/attachments) Raleigh Regional Office -File
DWQ/Raleigh — Central Files and Stormwater- Permitting Unit
Mr. Lou'is-Salguero Mr. Cornell, Gayle, P.E.
EPA Science and Ecosystem Support, EPA Science and Ecosystem Support
980 College Station 980 College Station
Athens, GA 30605. Athens, GA 30605
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Section D Summary of Findings /Comments
1. Permit:
Your permit became effective September 1, 2006 and expired July 31, 2011. The facility
is not currently under a Special Order by Consent.
The permittee submitted a wastewater permit renewal application on May 4, 2011, as
required, and a new wastewater permit was issued on July 22, 2011. However, the new
wastewater permit does not come into effect until September 1, 2011. The NPDES
wastewater and stormwater discharges on site were covered by the NPDES wastewater
permit issued September 1, 2006 as of the date(s) of the inspection(s). The stormwater
permit renewal is still under review and will be issued in the near future as an Individual
Stormwater Permit NCS000550. The permittee is reminded to read, understand and
comply with all of the terms and conditions contained in the permit. If you have questions
concerning your responsibilities, call the Raleigh Regional Office to speak to a Division of
Water Quality Surface Water staff member.
Upon review of the current NPDES wastewater hermit it was determined that a separate
NPDES Individual Stormwater Permit should be issued and clari ications o stormwater
discharge outfalls should be conducted on site The site visit was completed on September
8 2011, with endings included in this report Upon completion ofedits to NCSOOOSSO the
new stormwater permit will be issued
The facility was compliant with the wastewater requirements of the NPDES wastewater
permit
2. Compliance Schedules:
The permit does not have any outstanding compliance schedules for this facility.
3. Facility Site Review:
The overall condition of the plant site was satisfactory. The appearance of the facility was
in acceptable condition indicating that the current housekeeping practices are good.
4. 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.
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The (facility is currently in compliance with these requirements however, we_of er the
.following comments and recommendations: -
Sample collection techniques observed the day of the inspection were hindered by the
difficulties ,reaching the sample stream .at both outfalls) 001 and outfall 005,. It is the
responsibility of Progress Energy to provide safe access for `DWQ inspectors to complete
inspection activities (visual observations and sampling) at NPDES permitted outfalls., The
Progress Energy Operator in Responsible Charge, the DWQ inspector-, and the EPA
inspectors had difficulty conducting sampling, at outfalls 00,1 and' 005. The 00,1 outfall is
an effluent pipe located' at a steep bank with no guard rails that plunges into the cooling
water discharge canal. This outfall is unsafefor sampling and the safety risk associated
with the person(s) required to sample at this location should .be evaluated by Progress
Energy. The proper, safety railing of other actions needed should be taken immediatel"to
mitigate this risk Also, collecting the ;sample properly at Outfall 005 requires standing ,in
a portion of the waste stream in order to reach the flowing wastewater, and in, order to
position the collection bottle in the waste stream towards the current flow. Again, Progress
Energy should evaluate, the,safety risk involved and develop -appropriate salty procedures
and provide protective foot, ware and prope_gloves as deemed, necessary to mitigate this
risk.
Preservation of the samples collected was also hindered by wastewater characteristics
some of which were documented by results provided by Progress Eneigy in 2009 NPDES'
Inspection. Hardness of 140.mg/L' , and' Calcium of 50.6 mg/L at outfall 005,.
Tritest Inc. (North Carolina Certified Laboratory #67) supplies pre -acidified collection
containers for the collection of Oil and Grease at outfalls) 00.1 and`'005. Both the ,Division
of Water Quality Laboratory and the Raleigh Regional Office believe the wastewater at
outfall 001 and outfall 005 contained constituents that interfered with some of the lab
analyses. Acidification was,not accomplished with 6 Normality, MS04,and dilution of the
sample was needed' and therefore some of the data results were qualified.
In a second round of DWQ sampling on September 8, 2011, it was confirmed that a
stronger acid for sample preservation. Approximately 1 milliliter of concentrated (36
Normality H2SO4) in 1 liter of sample was needed in order to properly preserve the oil andr
,grease sample. The second round of sampling included Total Hardness (Ca, Mg),
Chlorides, and Alkalinity, as we expect these to contribute buffering capacity and interfere
with acidification of the sample. A follow-up visit with Tritest Inc. will be conducted as
this finding also raisesquestions as to how Tritest Inc. is accomplishing acidification'of'Oil
and Grease samples using the standard procedure that calls for 6 -Normality H2SO4.
The collector for grab samples (ORC) should be reminded to collect the sample directly
into the sample bottle, taking care not to overfill pfe-preserved sample ,containers which
could result loss of preservative during sampling'. The collector should grasp the bottle
securely at the base with one `hand and plunge the mouth down into the water, avoiding
surface scum, and them position the bottle in the waste stream towards the.current flow and
away from the, hand of'the collector,. The sampling depth should ;be dbout '0'.15 meters
below the water surface.
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Composite sampling was conducted at outfall 007 by DWQ and by Progress Energy. The
Progress Energy sample was collected over a 24 hour period collecting 120 milliliters
every 20 minutes for 72 aliquots of 120 milliliters each. DWQ also collected sample over
a 24 hour period, collecting 100 milliliters every 20 minutes for- 73 aliquots- of 100
milliliters each. In order to conduct compliance sampling with the EPA inspectors �on=site
composite samples `from both composite samplers were collected' at 12:10 PM and' that
time is noted on'the+DWQ sample documentation. Please -note the time the last aliquot was
dispensed for DWQ was 10:30 AM and the sample time should have reflected 10:30 AM.
Progress Energy noted the time of last aliquot, 06:30 AM as the sample time as required by
the composite sampling procedure. It should be noted, as described above, that the facility
uses fixed time fixed volume method. The facility has attested to the flow variance
requirements 'for use of this method and has received DWQ director, approval. This
documentafi'on is attached.
It should be noted that the ISCO sampler Unit being used by Progress Energy did n6"t have
enough space around the sample container- for ice to cool the sample to less than or equal
to 6 Degrees Celsius as recommended for effluent sampling. The tubing for the �ISCO
sampler should be cleaned more frequently to avoid problems with, the ,collection and
contamination of the sample.
5) Records/Reports.-
a)
ecords/Reaorts: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 compiiance with the
permit requirements and/or limitations.
b)
The facilitv was issued no penalty assessments andno notices of'vio_ lahon or the12
month period.
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.
ORC is Danny Hedgepath He holds a PC -1 (Cert No 27398) and a ,Wastewater 11
(Cert No 1 5 66)
The Division ,of Water Quality records indicate the Back -irp ORC s are Norman
Barlow (PC -1 Cert !Vo 989381 and lames Reed (PG I Cert No 18680) Please
submit updated den nation in ormation IF ORC's chap e over or additional ORC's
are designated as operators) please send information to the attention of Steve Reid
with the Divisions Technical Assistance and Certi kation Unit usin
here. the orm located
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http //h2o enr state nc us%tacu/WPCSDForm doc
The facility is currently in compliance with these requirements
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5. Laboratory:
,For all,analytical data submitted for compliance monitoring purposes, a,ceAfflied 11aboratory
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 and utilizes Tritest Inc
certified commercial laboratory 967 The facility holds a current 2011 NC DWS
Laboratory Field Parameter Certification #5101 for pH and temperature measurements
The,facility has a,pH metef and a thermometer that measures temperature.
initial by solution pH 7 is used to set the isopotential- point This was discussed with,
the EPA inspectors the -day of the inspection
No
place in initial buffer solution and set the isopotential point"
The electronic thermometer located at outfall 007 was last calibrated against a certified
thermometer,on 12/10/2010.
Please notes DWO Lab inspections are performed separately by the DWO Lab
Certification Program A copy of the last Lab Certification Inspection findings is attached
6. Flow Measurement: I
If the permit requires a flow measurement device for dettni iriing the effluent flow, the
flow measurement device must be calibrated' annually.
This facility is required to monitor and report effluent flow and the facility is in compliance
with this requirement. They report e (fluent flow by
1) Manning's equation was, used, to calculate cross-sectional average velocity flow in open
channels
2) A 201,0 Pump Curves Flo_ w Table was established'by engineers and is in use currently
based onactual pumping capacitylwhich reportedly differs from design pump capacity.
This table and the, flow calculations were reviewed by the EPA, as °part of this
inspection.
7. Effluent/Receiving Waters:
The effluent discharge ,should be clear with a continuous flow with no visible changes to
the receiving waters.
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c.icur e was clear, and low Was contrnm
clear wrth no, vrsrble,c•han es from the e uentclischar e
3. Pretreatment:
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required. if annlicable 1, Y_ Lour NPDES DischarLe Permrt
9. Solids Handlins/Disuosal:
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 pis reminded to maintain adequate records (i.e. shipment dates, quantities, etc.) of
any solids hauling and/or disposal activities.
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or wastewater A a solids t o site locations. In the ast the did, re ort soreu
o ash_ inr cemen 1,1 -lo k'. The a ility should .address Cmoal Com'hcrstion Produc c
mana ement as di r cted b the NC Dr rs►on o Sohd Waste. and ' or as' directe .b other
state,or federal reau/ations nc rhnt.,,,.,r.. #-- ,:�_
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Raleigh, N C dated fA� ril 1_ 2011) progress Enerav stated "the Cane Fear Plant near
Moncure will be retired by the end of2014
1'O• Sanitary lactewate 77r atment Pla t
wastewater treatment ning. The lant iv an old extended aeratronu,acka rn -1--t-theplant rs curren'tiv,oneratinn nq n cvnttl O -L ....aL
rnadeauacies ofthe sanitary nackac�e plant
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11. Compliance Sampling:
0-410-11
Compliance sampling was, conducted during the inspection with thefiollowingresults.,
NPDES Internal Outfall 001 -includes ash sluice, IoW volume wastewater, stormwater`and
coal pile runoff
DWQ RESULTS
PROGRESS ENERGY RESULTS
TSS = Unidentified at (PQL 6 2 mg/L)'
TSS= <2.5 mg/L
O & G- Unidentified at (PQL 10 mg/L)
O &'G = <5.0 mg/L
NHJ as N=, Unidentified at,(PQL, 0.02 mg/L)
N,113'as 'N. < 0.02 mg/L,•
Arsenic = 5.8 ug/L
'Arsenic = <3.00 ug/L
Selenium=Unidentified at (PQL 5.0 ug/L)
Selenium=6.95
NPDES Internal Outfall 005 includes ash sluice, sanitary wastewater, low volume
Wastewater, stormwater and Metal ,cleaning wastes from East Ash Pond.
DWQ RESUL'TS
PROGRESS, ENERGY RESULTS'
*Colifoim, MF`Feca1= 230 CFU/100ml (134)
Coliform, MF Fecal=-, 143 CFU%100m1
TSS = Unidentified at (PQL 6.2 mg/L)
TSS= 3.7 mg/L
*O & G = Unidentified at (PQL 10 mg/L) (J6)
O & G = <5.0 mg/L
NH3 as N= Unidentified at (PQL 0.02 mg/L)_
NH3 as N= < 0.02 in.
Arsenic = 40 ug/L
Arsenic = 27.2 ug/L
Selenium=120 ug/L
Selenium=I0.1ug/L
NPDES Final Outfall 007 discharging to an unnamed tributary of`the Cape Fear River
classified as (WS -V) Water Supply includes combined wastewaters and Stormwater from
Outfalls 001,'003; 4nd:005.
DWQ,RESULTS
PROGRESS ENERGY RESULTS
TSS �= Unidentified at (PQL 6.2 mg/L)
TSS= 3.7 mg/L
*0 & G = Unidentified at (PQL 10 mg/L) (J6)
O & G = <5.0' mg/L
NH3 as N= Unidentified at (PQL 0.02' mg/L)
NH3 as N= < 0.02 mg/L
TKN = 0.72 mg/L-
TKN =0.93 mg/L
NO2 + NO3 as N='0 74 mg/L
NO2 + NO3 as,N= 0.77 mg/L
Total P-0-.23 mg/L
Total P = 0.25 ,mg/L
Chromium = Unidentified at,(PQL 10 ug/L)
Chromium = <5 ug/L
Selenium= Unidentified at (PQL 5.0 ug/L),
Selenium=< 2.00 ug/L
Arsenic = Unidentified at (PQL 2.0 ug/L)
Arsenic = < 3.0,0 ug/L
Copper = 4.1 ug/L
Copper= 5 37 ug/L
Mercury(245.'1)=Unidentified,at (PQL 0.2 ug/L)
Mercury(245.1)= <, 0.2 ug/L
Nickel =`Unidentified at (P(L,2:0 ug/L)
Nickel = <,5 ug/L
Temp= 29 4'DEG C pH=7 43
Temp =<32 DegC pH=,in range (6=9)
*Qualified Sample Result Code
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The sampling results above were in compliance with the limits as set in the permit
The facility is reuuired to perform Chronic Toxicity quarterly and has passed all Chronic
Toxicity tests tivrthrn the last 12 months —
The highest tem erature re orted at out a11007 in hot summer months was 31 DEG
was explained that the cooling towers on-site are operated as once through cooline as
needed and that the operation o the cool in towers can be ad'usted to closed c cle coolin
tower mode if needed, to control the temperature ofth_ a cooling water to the cooling water
discharge canal
12. NPDES Combined Wastewater/Stormwater Permit NC0003433 and Individual
Stormwater Permit NCS000550 Renewal
A separate inspection was conducted on a follow-up visit September 8, 2011 to determine
compliance with the stormwater requirements of the NPDES Permit NC0003433 and to
confirm Stormwater outfalls associated with the renewal/new issuance of an Individual
Stormwater Permit NCS000550. The stormwater inspection results are attached.
The facility was compliant with the permit condition as cPrh
combined wa tewaterfstormwater !�� =fort in the NC0003433
It was confirmed that the facility should continue the stormwater requirements in the
NC0003433 ermit until such time as the new NCSOOOSSO ermit is issued.
DWQ agreed that the stormwater out alis #SWI #SW8 #SW2 (New Location). SW#3 in the
NCSOOOSSO Stormwater a lication are dischar a locations that dischar a stormwater to
waters of the state and are associated with industrial activities that, egurre_ge
However SW#4 and SW#6 have been removed in the NCS000550 Stormwater a lication.
DWQ reviewed this decision and agreed that outfall SW#4 appeared to be associated with
the railroad and railroad right of way, and not associated with the owerTants industrial
activities. DWQ conTrmed that SW#6 discharges to the wastewater discharge canal and
then to the final NPDES wastewater outfall 007 that is already monitored through the
NC0003433 wastewater permit
13. Operations & Maintenance:
The following items were noted during the inspection please forward a response on items
a -d
a) The DWQ inspector and the EPA inspectors had diFFculty conducting samDhnq at
outfalls 001 and 005. The 001 outfall is an effluent i e located at a steep bank with
no guard rail thatplunges into the coolrna water discharge canal Thts outfall is
u am 7 hna andthe safety risk associated with the r n(
required
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to sample at this location should be evaluated by Progress Enerav, The 12ro�er
safe , railing- or other actions needed should be taken immediately to
mitigate this risk,
a
ti 'Collecting the sample ro &l ' at Out all 005 re uires standing in a ortion o the
)� g a p p .,Y � 9 g p f
Waste stream in order to reach the Mowing wastewater, and in order to position the
collection bottle in the waste stream towards the current -flow, Progress Eneca
should evaluate the safety risk involved at this outfall and develop
appropriate safety procedures and provide protectivigjpot ware and groper
gloves as deemed necessary to mitigate this risk
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preserved sample containers There were plausible questions, raised by thej.
EPA inspectors regarding checking pH on-site to confirm12p
roer acidi#'cation
of -samples Proper acidification specifically of Odl and Grease samples was further
,questioned at the Tritest Inc. Lab in ­Raleiah and DWQ is still investigating this
matter further. It is highly recommended that Progress Energy check the pH of
samples prior to transport to the Tritest Lab. Please use a method least likely to
contribute to sample contamination such as.pourina a small ainount of the
sample on 1H paper and avoid121acing12aper or probes into the sample
d) The ISCO sampler Unit being used' by Progress Ener�v did not have enough space
around the sample container for ice to cool the sample to less than or equal to 6
Degrees Celsius as recommended for effluent samolina. This is a requirement and
must be remedied with o larger ISCO unit or other method of obtaining
cooling for the sample -being collected over the 24 hour period- The tubing for
the ISCO sampler should be cleaned more frequently
13. Compliance Status:
® Compliant
Name and Signature of Inspector:
Aut'6inn Romanski
SL�fdce Water Protection Section
Raleigh Regional Office
❑ Non-compliant ❑ Neither
Date
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Related,Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/08/2011 Entry Time: 01 30 PM Exit Time: 03 30 PM
PrimaryInspector: Autumn H Romanski % r,.ti,dt. SSC. Phone: 919=791-4247
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Complaint
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ■ Compliant 70, Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Inspection Type- Compliance Evaluation
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000550
Effective-
Expiration-
Owner: Carolina Power and L' fight Company DBA
Pr,ogress'Energy Inc
SOC:
Effective.
Expiration.
,Facility. Cape Fear'Steam Electric Power Plant
County: Chatham
500,CP L Rd
Region- Raleigh,
Moncure NC 27559
Contact Person: Caren B Anders
Title. Vice,President
Phone: [phone],1
Directions to Facility*
System Classifications:
Primary ORC•
Certification:
Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related,Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/08/2011 Entry Time: 01 30 PM Exit Time: 03 30 PM
PrimaryInspector: Autumn H Romanski % r,.ti,dt. SSC. Phone: 919=791-4247
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Complaint
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ■ Compliant 70, Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Inspection Type- Compliance Evaluation
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Permit* NCS000550 Owner -,Facility; Carolma;P-ower and LightlCompany DBAlProgress
Energy'lnc
Inspection Date 08/08/2011 Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit. Complaint'
Inspection Summary:
The facility was in compliance with the NC0003433 stormwater permit requirements the day of the Inspection Permit
Coverage is currently under the NC003433°Combined Wastewater/Stormwater Permit, until such time as the NCS000550
permit is issued
This Inspection concentrated on yerifiying the outfalls that should be Included in the NCS000550 (the new NPD,ES�
Indivldual'Stormwater Permit,) All Outfalls were observed m'2009 and photos of some, of those outfalls were,reveiwed
and discussed while others were observed on site the day of,this Inspection
There was no rain event the day of the inspection and no active stormwater discharges observed
The following was discussed 1)lt was explained and observed in the past inspections that SW#1 and SW#8 are overflows
for 25 year storage ponds and are very unlikely to discharge except in extreme weather conditions or extreme flooding of
the Cape Fear,River 2) The new SW02 outfall was observed and DWO recommended that'the facility monitor and
sample; as deemed, appropriate, to determine If samples are representative of the stormwater from industrial activity It
appeared that groundwater Influence was possible at,this locatiorrand,lt was explained;that°heavy rain events can, back
the stream into the,stormwater discharge outlet It was discussed that good judgment should,be'rnade,at theFti_me of
sampling this outfall to ensure a representative sample 3) SW#3 outfall was observed and representative sampling can
be conducted here, but It was reported that sampling usually requires at least 3 inches of rain Currently,, a bucket is used
to catch the sample, DWO further recommended that the addition of a mesh screen may prevent trash/debris from
collecting in the bucket with the sample
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Permit NCS000550 Owner -+Facility Carolina Power and1ight Company DBA Progress
Energy Inc
InspectioniDate 08/08/2.011 Inspection Type>Comoliance.Evaluation
Reason for Visit- Complaint
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes_ No NA, NE
Does the,site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
■ Q ❑ Q
# Does the'Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring, during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■ Q ❑ Q
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan Include.a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the,Plan include a Preventative Maintenance!and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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#`,Does,the facility,provide,and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is4he Plan reviewed and Updated annually?
■❑QO,
# Does the Plan Include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been Implemented?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment The facility explained they afe In compliance with secondary containment,
as containment is checked monthly, with a corporate audit
annually in compliance with
the requirements of SPCC
The facility further explained their training program to Question, Verify, and Validate
The stormwater plan was last upodated in November 2010, and will be updated again
this year to reflect the needs of teh new NCS 000550
Individual Stormwater permit
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted Its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment Monitoring was completed in May 2010, October 201'0, and again May
2011 as required by the permit'
Analytical Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has°the facility conducted Its Analytical -monitoringP, ❑ ❑ ■ o
,# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle,Maintenance areas?
Comment.
Permit.and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available�at,the site?
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Permit NCS000550 Owner- Facility Carolina Power`and Light Company'DBA Progress
Energy Inc
Inspection, Date: 08/08/2011 Inspection Type ,Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit.,Complaint
#'Were all outfalls' observed during the inspection? U 0 0 Q
# If the facilityhas representative outfall status, is it,properly documented by1he Divisions ,O 0' a Q
# Has the, faciIity�evil uated all, illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ®0 'O
Comments See'Summary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality,
Beverly Eaves Perdue Cbleen H Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
STAFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION
NPDES Stormwater Permit
Facility Name:
Progress Energy,Carolinas, Inc. - Cape Fear Steam Electric Plant
NPDES Permit Number:
NCS000550
Compliance history
Facility Location.
500 CP&L Road, Moncure, NC (Chatham County)
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Type of Activity:
Steam Electric Generation
species, etc
SIC Code, (if applicable):
4.9,11
8
Receiving Streams:
See Figure 1
New SW,Permit
River Basin:
Cape Fear River Basin, Sub -basin 03-06-07
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Stream Classification:
WS -IV
JUN )
Proposed Permit Requirements:
See attached draft permit.
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Monitoring Data:
See Table 1
Response Requested by (Date):
July 2-5,,2011
Central Office Staff Contact:
Return to: Bethany Georgoulias, (919)'807-6372
Special Issues:
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Compliance history
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Benchmark exceedance
5
Location (TMDL, T&E
3
species, etc
Other Challenges:
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New SW,Permit
Difficulty Rating:
21 40
Special Issues Explanation:
Previously this facility only had an NPDES WW permit for its discharges (NC0003433)
Description of Onsite Activities:
The Cape Fear Steam Electric'Plant is�a coal-fired electric generation plant. The station includes,two,coal-
fired heat recovery boilers and four combined cycle combustion turbines. The site has four stormwater-
outfalls: SW -1 (inactive ash pond, rarely discharges), SW -2 (railroad track between plant entrance road and
plant site, to Shaddox`Crk)_, SW -3 ,(roadside beside plant entrance, to Shaddox Crk), and SW -8 (inactive ash
pond, rarely discharges).'
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