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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0079057_Draft Permit_20231220DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Joshua O'Brien, Director Town of Manteo PO Box 246 Manteo, NC 27954-0246 Dear Mr. O'Brien: NORTH LINA Qwaft December 20, 2023 Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Renewal Permit NCO079057 Manteo WWTP Dare County Grade III Biological WPCS SIC Code 4952 Enclosed with this letter is a copy of the Draft NPDES permit renewal for your facility. Please review this draft carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the requirements and conditions it contains. There are several changes from the existing permit, including the following: • The facility's system component list has been revised based on the submitted Process Narrative and plant flow diagram (See Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet). • Based on NPDES guidance regarding the reduction of monitoring frequencies in NPDES permits for exceptionally performing facilities, monitoring requirements for BOD5, Total Suspended Solids and Enterococci have been maintained at 2/week at 0.6 MGD [See A. (I.)]. In addition, based on 15A NCAC 02B, .0508, monitoring frequencies for the above parameters at 1.0 MGD expansion flow have been adjusted to 3/week with a footnote that the Permittee may request reduction of monitoring frequency if no exceedances have been reported within six (6) months after expansion [See A. (2.), Footnote 3]. • Based on calculations of site -specific limits for Ammonia in salt waters, Ammonia limits have been adjusted at both flow tiers. In addition, in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B, .0508, monitoring for Ammonia has been adjusted to 1/week at both flow tiers [See A. (1.) and A. (2.)]. • To better identify nitrogen in the effluent, monthly monitoring for NO2+NO3 have been added to the permit at both the 0.6 and 1.0 MGD flow tiers [See A. (1.) and A. (2.)]. • Based on the reasonable potential analysis (RPA) showing no reasonable potential to violate state water quality standards, monitoring requirements for Bromoform have been removed from the permit at both flow tiers [See A. (L) and A. (2.)]. • Based on the reasonable potential analysis (RPA) showing reasonable potential to violate state water quality standards in High Quality Waters, limits for Total Copper and Dibromochloromethane have been revised at both flow tiers [See A. (L) and A. (2.)]. In D E North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 j:a!aor::f ����,F 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661 D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 addition, limits and monthly monitoring for Total Zinc and Bis(2-ehylhexyl) phthalate have been added to the permit. • Based on the RPA predicting a maximum effluent nickel concentration that is greater than half of the allowable discharge concentration based on state water quality standards, quarterly monitoring for Total Nickel has been added to the permit at both flow tiers [See A. (L) and A. (2.)]. • The instream monitoring requirements have been removed from Sections A. (L) and A. (2.) and placed as a separate condition [See A. (1)]. • Based on the Division of Marine Fisheries prohibiting Shallowbag Bay from shellfish growing within Shellfish Growing Area H-1 due to fecal coliform concerns, effluent and instream monitoring, the latter at all five (5) locations, for Fecal Coliform has been added to the permit at a weekly frequency [See A. (1)]. • Because their limit effective dates have passed, the compliance schedule for Total Copper and Dibromochloromethane has been removed from the permit. • To provide an opportunity for the Town to develop a plan to assess sources of total copper total zinc, dibromochloromethane and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phalate in order to come into compliance with the limits in Section A. (L), a 5-year compliance schedule has been added to the permit with an option to conduct a dilution study to produce a dilution factor for use in site -specific limit development [See Special Condition A. (6.)]. • A special condition to monitor effluent PFAS chemicals 2/year has been added to the permit, to be effective six (6) months after EPA has a final wastewater method in 40 CFR 136 method published in the Federal Register [See Special Condition A. (7.) PFAS Monitoring Requirements]. • Some of the wording has changed in Special Condition A. (3.) Acute Toxicity Pass/Fail Permit Limit; please review each paragraph carefully. • Some of the wording has changed in Special Condition A. (4.), formerly A. (5.) Effluent Pollutant Scan; please review each paragraph carefully. • A notation was made concerning the Electronic Reporting Rule — NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule — Phase 2 Extension. EPA extended the Phase 2 deadline to December 21, 2025 [See A. (6.)]. • Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program reports. The requirement to continue reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application has been added to your NPDES permit [See Special Condition A. (6.)]. • The map has been revised to show instream monitoring locations. The NPDES standard conditions (Parts II, III, and IV) that are a part of the permit are not included in this draft document (cover, map, and Part I). The conditions are the same as in your current permit except that agency and division names have been updated. The latest version is available at https://bit.ly/3k5NFaL and can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF file. Concurrent with this notification the Division is publishing a notice in a newspaper having circulation in the general Dare County area, soliciting public comments on this draft permit. Please provide any written comments you may have to the following: NCDEQ/DWR, NPDES Permitting North Carolina Departinent of Enviromnental Quality I Division of Water Resources E Q�� 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 H _ AowN� /✓ 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 no later than 30 days after receipt of this draft permit. Following the 30-day public comment period, the Division will review all pertinent comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing a final permit. If you have questions concerning this draft permit, please call me at (919) 707-3611 or by email at gary.perlmutter@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, Et70cu81pned by: pu'(N"� 9C952DF8455... Gary Perlmutter, Environmental Specialist II NPDES Municipal Permitting Unit Hardcopy: NPDES Files eCopy: US EPA Region 4 DWR / Washington Regional Office / Water Quality / David May DWR / Operator Certification Program / Jeff Talbot DWR / Aquatic Toxicology Branch / Cindy Moore & Molly Nicholson North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NONIt-UWVi uJA _ 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIIVMATION SYSTEM Nf PDES) In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Town of Manteo is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the Manteo Wastewater Treatment Plant 710 Bowerstown Road Manteo Dare County to receiving waters designated as the Shallowbag Bay in the Pasquotank River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other applicable conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective............ mmm dd, 20yy. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2028. Signed this day ................... mmm dd, 20yy. DRAFT Michael J. Montebello, NPDES Permitting Branch Chief Division of Water Resources By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 1 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661 D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issuedpermit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore, the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions included herein. Town of Manteo is hereby authorized to: Continue to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment works identified on the Cover, an existing 0.6 MGD facility consisting of the following components: • Micro -strainer • Grit chamber • Oxidation ditch • Two (2) final clarifiers • Two (2) tertiary filters • Chlorine (sodium hypoc • Dechlorination (sodium • Post aeration • Force main to outfall • Aerobic sludge digester • Sludge holding lagoon 2. After receiving an Authorization to Construct (AtC) from the Division, completing construction, and submitting an Engineer's Certification, operate a 1.0 MGD wastewater treatment facility. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map via Outfall 001 into Shallowbag Bay, classified SC waters in the Pasquotank River Basin and 03010205 RUC. Page 2 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 PART I - MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES A.(1.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [0.6 MGD] [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 15A NCACO2B .0500 et seq.] Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G .0302] (a.) During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expansion to 1.0 MGD or permit expiration, whichever is sooner, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated municipal wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored l by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER Parameter Code EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly Average Weekly Average Daily Maximum Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Location Flow 50050 0.6 MGD Continuous RecordingInfluent or Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C 2 (Apr I - Oct 31) C0310 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/L 2/week' Composite Influent & Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C 2 (Nov I - Mar 31) C0310 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/I. 2/week' Composite Influent & Effluent Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 2 C0530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 2/week' Composite Influent Effluent Ammonia (NH;-N) (Apr I - Oct 31) C0610 1.4 mg/L 3.4 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent Ammonia (NH3-N) (Nov I - Mar 31) C0610 2.5 mg/L 6.2 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent Enterococci (geometric mean) 61211 35/100 mL 264/100 mL 2/week' Grab Effluent Fecal Coliform 31616 Monitor and Report Weekly Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00300 Daily Average >_ 6.0 mg/L Daily Grab Effluent pH 00400 Between 6.8 and 8.5 Standard Units Daily Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) 4 50060 1 1 13 µg/L 3/week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen 3 (mg/L) C0600 Monitor and Report Weekly Calculated Effluent TKN (mg/L) 00625 Monitor and Report Weekly Composite Effluent NO3-N+NO2-N (mg/L) 00630 Monitor and Report Weekly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus (mg/L) C0665 Monitor and Report Weekly Composite Effluent Total Copper interim limit 6,7 01042 3.7 µg/L 5.8 µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Total Copper final limit 6. 7 01042 1.8 µg/L 2.9 µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Total Nickel 6 (µg/L) 01067 Monitor and Report Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Zinc interim 6-' 01042 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Total Zinc final limit 6, 7 01042 42.8 µg/L 47.6 µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Dibromochloromethane interim limit6, 32105 .. 210 µg/ 210µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Dibromochloromethane 32105 final limit 6, 10.5 µ� 10.5 µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Bromodichloromethane 32101 (=Dichlorobromomethane) Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Bis rim 6,ylhexyl) phthalate interim 39100 Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Bis 6hexyl) phthalate finallimit 39100 limit 0.2 µg/L 0.2 µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Total Mercury S (ng/L) COMER Monitor and Report 1/five years Grab Effluent PFAS various Monitor and Report 2/year' Grab Effluent Acute Toxicity 10 TGE6C Monitor and Report Quarterly Composite Effluent Footnotes on next page. Page 3 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661 D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 Footnotes from A. (1.): 1. The Permittee shall submit Discharge Monitoring Reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (8.). 2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 3. Twice per week sampling must occur on any two non-consecutive days during the calendar week. 4. The facility shall monitor TRC when using chlorination for disinfection. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit. However, the permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L. 5. For a given wastewater sample, TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TN is Total Nitrogen, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NO3-N and NO2-N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively. 6. Metals monitoring shall coincide with acute toxicity monitoring. Metals sampling shall be reported to the lowest available target PQL identified by the Division's laboratory or the lower reporting level of the procedure. 7. The Permittee shall achieve compliance with these limitations within five years of the effective date of this permit and shall follow the Total Copper, Total Zinc, Dibromochloromethane and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate compliance schedule detailed in Special Condition A. (6.). 8. Mercury samples shall be analyzed using EPA Method 1631 E. 9. See Special Condition A. (7.). 10. Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow) Pass/Fail at 90% effluerrtvith testing in February, May, August, and November. See Special Condition A. (4.). (b.) There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Page 4 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 A.(2.) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [1.0 MGD] [I SA NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 15A NCACO2B .0500 et seq.] Grade IV Biological Water Pollution Control System [15A NCAC 08G .0302] (a.) During the period beginning upon expansion to 1.0 MGD and lasting until permit expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated municipal wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored t by the Permittee as specified below: PARAMETER Parameter Code EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Monthly ,average Weekly Average Daily Maximum :Measurement Frequency Sample Type Sample Location Flow 50050 1.0 MGD Continuous Recording Influent or Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°CZ (Apr 1 - Oct 31) CO310 5.0 mg/L 7.5 mg/1- 3/week3 Composite Influent & Effluent BOD, 5-day, 20°C 2 (Nov 1 - Mar CO310 31) 10.0 mg/L 15.0 mg/L 3/week 3 Composite Influent & Effluent Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 2 CO530 30.0 mg/L 45.0 mg/L 3/week' Composite Influent & Effluent Ammonia (NH3-N) (Apr I - Oct 31) CO610 1.4 mg/L 1 3.4 mg/L I Weekly Composite Effluent Ammonia (NH3-N) (Nov I -Mar 31) CO610 2.5 mg/l, 6.2 mg/L Weekly Composite Effluent Enterococci (geometric mean) 61211 35/100 mL 264/100 mL 3/week' Grab Effluent Feal Coliform 31616 Monitor and Report Weekly Grab Effluent Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 00300 Daily Average > 6.0 mg/L Daily Grab Effluent pH 00400 Between 6.8 and 8.5 Standard Units Daily Grab Effluent Temperature (°C) 00010 Monitor and Report Daily Grab Effluent Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) ° d 50060 13 µg/L 3/week Grab Effluent Total Nitrogen s (mg/L) CO600 Monitor and Report Weekly Calculated Effluent TKN (mg/L) 00625 Monitor and Report Weekly Composite Effluent NO3-N + NO2-N (mg/L) 00630 Monitor and Report Weekly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus (mg/L) CO665 Monitor and Report Weekly Composite Effluent Total Copper 6 J 01041 1.8 µg/L 1 1 2.9 µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Total Nickel 6 (µg/L) 01067 Monitor and Report Quarterly Composite Effluent Total Zinc 6 01042 42.6 µg/L 47.6 µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Dibromochloromethane 32105 10.5 µg/L 10.5 µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Bromodichloromethane 32101 (=Dichlorobromomethane) `Monitor and Report Monthly Composite Effluent Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 39100 0.2 µg/L 0.2 µg/L Monthly Composite Effluent Total Mercury' (ng/L) COMER Monitor and Report 1/five years Grab Effluent PFAS various Monitor and Report 2/year a Grab Effluent Acute Toxicity9 TGE6C Monitor and Report Quarterly Composite Effluent Effluent Pollutant Scan 10 NCO Monitor and Report Footnote 10 Footnote 10 Effluent Footnotes on the next page. Page 5 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661 D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 Footnotes from A. (2.): 1. The Permittee shall submit Discharge Monitoring Reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system. See Special Condition A. (8.). 2. The monthly average effluent BOD5 and TSS concentrations shall not exceed 15% of the respective influent value (85% removal). 3. The Permittee may request reduced monitoring if no exceedences have occurred within 6 months after expansion. 4. The facility shall monitor TRC when using chlorination for disinfection. The Division shall consider all effluent total residual chlorine values reported below 50 µg/L to be in compliance with the permit. However, the permittee shall continue to record and submit all values reported by a North Carolina certified laboratory (including field certified), even if these values fall below 50 µg/L. 5. For a given wastewater sample, TN = TKN + NO3-N + NO2-N, where TN is Total Nitrogen, TKN is Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and NO3-N and NO2-N are Nitrate and Nitrite Nitrogen, respectively. 6. Metals monitoring shall coincide with acute toxicity monitoring. Metals sampling shall be reported to the lowest available target PQL identified by the Division's laboratory or the lower reporting level of the procedure. 7. Mercury samples shall be analyzed using EPA Method 1631E. 8. See Special Condition A.(7.). 9. Acute Toxicity (Fathead Minnow) Pass/Fail at 90% effluent with testing in February, May, August, and November. See Special Condition A.(4.). 10. The Permittee shall perform effluent pollution scans during the first three years after expansion to 1.0 MGD. See Special Condition A.(5.). (b.) There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A.(3.) INSTREAM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [15A NCAC 02B .0200 et seq.] Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until the expiration date, the Permittee shall perform instream sampling upstream and downstream of Outfall 001 as specified below: PARAMETER Parameter Code SAMPLE TYPE' MONITORING FREQUENCY SAMPLE LOCATION Temperature (°C) 2MO10 Grab Weekly Footnote 2 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) (mg/L) 1M300 Grab Weekly Footnote 2 Salinity (%o) 2M480 Grab Weekly Footnote 2 pH (SU) 2M400 Grab Weekly Footnote 2 Fecal Coliform (#/100mL) 61211 Grab' Weekly Footnote 2 Footnotes: 1. All instream monitoring samples shall be instantaneous samples at one -foot intervals vertically throughout the water column. 2. Instream sampling locations are as follows: 1) at the mouth of Douglas Creek, 2) near the mouth of Scarboro Creek, 3) in Shallowbag Bay approximately 800 feet northeast of Sandy Point, 4) in Shallowbag Bay approximately 0.4 miles southeast of Ballast Point, and 5) in Roanoke sound approximately 200 feet outside of Shallowbag Bay. 3. Fecal Coliform samples shall be grab at the surface. Page 6 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 A.(4.) ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY) [15A NCAC 02B .0200, .0500 et seq] The Permittee shall conduct acute toxicity tests on a quarterly basis using protocols defined in the North Carolina Procedure Document entitled "Pass/Fail Methodology for Determining Acute Toxicity In A Single Effluent Concentration" (Revised -December 2010, or subsequent versions). The monitoring shall be performed as a Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas) 24-hour static test. The effluent concentration at which there may be at no time significant acute mortality is 90% (defined as treatment two in the procedure document). The tests will be performed during the months of February, May, August, and November. These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity testing quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. Should any single quarterly monitoring indicate a failure to meet specified limits, then monthly monitoring will begin immediately until such time that a single test is passed. Upon passing, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered electronically using the Division's eDMR system for the month in which it was performed, using the parameter code TGE6C. Additionally, DWR Form AT-2 (original) is to be sent to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Or, results can be sent to the email, ATForms.ATB@deq.nc.gov Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during any month, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity (AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of "No Flow" in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the Permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, then monthly monitoring will begin immediately. Upon submission of a valid test, this monthly test requirement will revert to quarterly in the months specified above. Should any test data from either these monitoring requirements or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re -opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. Page 7 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661 D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. 0 Page 8 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661 D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 A.(5.) ADDITIONAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT RENEWAL (only upon expansion to 1.0 MGD) [NCGS 143-215.1(b)] (a.) Effluent Pollutant Scans. The Permittee shall perform a total of three (3) Effluent Pollutant Scans for all parameters listed below. One scan must be performed in each of the first three years after expansion to 1.0 MGD. Analytical methods shall be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and shall be sufficiently sensitive to determine whether parameters are present in concentrations greater than applicable standards and criteria. Each annual sample shall coincide with one quarterly toxicity test each year [see Condition A.(3.) ACUTE TOXICITY PASS/FAIL PERMIT LIMIT], and each must be collected in a different calendar quarter to represent seasonal variation [i.e., do not sample in the same quarter every year]. Unless otherwise indicated, metals shall be analyzed as "total recoverable." Ammonia (as N) C0610 Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene 34546 Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether 34273 Chlorine (total residual, TRC) 50060 1,1-dichloroethylene 34501 Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether 34283 Dissolved oxygen 00300 1,2-dichloropropane C0541 Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate C0100 Nitrate / Nitrite 00630 1,3-dichloropropylene 77163 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether 34636 Kjeldahl nitrogen 00625 Ethylbenzene 34371 . Butyl benzyl phthalate 34292 Oil and grease 00556 Methyl bromide`= 34413 ` 2-chloronaphdWene 34581 Phosphorus C0665 Methyl chloride i 34418 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether 34641 Total dissolved solids 70295 Methylene chloride 34423 Chrysene 34320 Hardness 00900 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 81549 Di-n-butyl phthalate 39110 Antimony 01097 Tetrachloroethylene 34475 Di-n-octyl phthalate 34596 Arsenic 01002 Toluene t 34010 Dibenzo(a h)anthracene 34556 Beryllium 01012 1, 1, 1 -trichloroethane 34506 1,2-dichlorobenzene 34536 Cadmium 01027 1,1,2-trichloroethane 34511 1,3-dichlorobenzene 34566 Chromium C0034 Trichloroethylene 39180 1,4-dichlorobenzene 34571 Copper 01042 Vinyl chloride 39175 3,3-dichlorobenzidine 34631 Lead 01051 Acid -extractable comwounds: Diethyl phthalate 34336 Mercury (Method 1631E) COMER P-chloro-m-cresol 34452 Dimethyl phthalate 34341 Nickel 01067 2-chlorophenol 34586 2,4-dinitrotoluene 34611 Selenium 01147 2,4-dichlorophenol 34601 2,6-dinitrotoluene C0626 Silver 01077 2,4-dimethylphenol 34606 1,2-diphenylhydrazine 34346 Thalli 01059 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol 34657 Fluoranthenc C0376 Zinc 01092 2,4-dinitrophenol 34616 Fluorene 34381 Cyanide 00720 2-nitrophenol 34591 Hexachlorobenzene C0700 Total phenolic compounds 32730 4-nitrophenol 34646 Hexachlorobutadiene C0702 Volatile orranie comwounds: Pentachlorophenol 39032 Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene 34386 Acrolein 34210 Phenol 34694 Hexachloroethane 34396 Acrylonitrile 34215 2,4,6-trichlorophenol 34621 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 34403 Benzene 34030 Base -neutral eomnounds: Isophorone 34408 Bromofonn 32109 Acenaphthene 34205 Naphthalene 34696 Carbon tetrachloride 32102 Acenaphthylene 34200 Nitrobenzene 34447 Chlorobenzene 34301 Anthracene CO220 N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine 34428 Chlorodibromomethane 34306 Benzidine 39120 N-nitrosodimethylamine 34438 Chloroethane 85811 Benzo(a)anthracene C0526 N-nitrosodiphenylamine 34433 2-chloroethyl vinyl ether 34576 Benzo(a)pyrene 34247 Phenanthrene 34461 Chloroform 32106 3,4 benzofluoranthene 34230 Pyrene 34469 Dichlorobromomethane 32101 Benzo(ghi)perylene 34521 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene C0551 1,1-dichloroethane 34496 Benzo(k)fluoranthene 34242 1,2-dichloroethane 32103 Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane 34278 Page 9 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NC0079057 (b.) Effluent Scan Reporting. Test results shall be reported electronically via eDMR by December 31 st of each designated sampling year, except that, subject to prior written approval by the Director, results can be reported on DWR Form DMR-PPA-1 or other form approved by the Director. The Permittee must at least report completion of the test in the eDMR system by entering "I" or "Y" for parameter code NCO 1- Annual Pollutant Scan. If written reports are approved, the report shall be submitted to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Or the form may be uploaded at: https://edocs.deq.ne.gov/Forms/NPDES_WW-EDMR-Supplemental- Form. (c.) 2nd-Species Toxicity Testing and Reporting. (i.) In addition to the quarterly toxicity tests required in Condition A.(3.) Acute Toxicity Pass/Fail Permit Limit, the Permittee shall perform and report the results of four (4) toxicity tests using the same test methods using a second species of test organism suitable to the tests being conducted. (ii.) The 2nd species toxicity tests shall be conducted either: (A) Once per quarter in a single 12-month period (four samples); if this option is chosen, the sample for each 2nd species test shall coincide with the quarterly samples collected for Acute Toxicity Pass/Fail Permit Limit, or (B) Once per 12-month period in the four -and one-half year period prior to the scheduled application for permit renewal (four samples); if this option is chosen, three of the samples for the 2nd species test shall coincide with those for the annual effluent scans and the coincident quarterly toxicity test, and each of the four annual samples shall be collected in a different calendar quarter in order to represent seasonal variation. (iii.) The results of the toxicity tests shall be submitted to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Or, results can be sent to the email, ATForms.ATB@deq.nc.gov. (iv.) Results of the 2nd species tests shall also be summarized in Part E (Toxicity Testing Data) of EPA Municipal Application Form 2A when submitting the permit renewal application to the NPDES Wastewater Program. The Permittee may contact the Division's Aquatic Toxicology Branch at 919-743-8401 for guidance on conducting the additional toxicity tests and reporting of the results. Page 10 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 A.(6.) SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE FOR TOTAL COPPER, TOTAL ZINC, DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE, AND BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE LIMITS (5-YR) [NCGS 143-215.5 (b)] This compliance schedule includes the option for pursuing a dilution study for developing site -specific limitations and compliance with the limits for Total Copper, Total Zinc, Dibromochloromethane and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. (a.) If the Permittee wishes to pursue a dilution study to develop site -specific limitations for the above pollutants, then within six (6) months of the permit effective date, the Permittee shall submit to the Division of Water Resources a dilution study plan for approval. The Plan shall include a proposed modeling approach and justification for the use of the selected model (CORMIX or equivalent), a proposed sampling protocol, and a timeline for completion of the study. (i.) Within eighteen (18) months of the dilution study plan approval by the Division, the Permittee shall submit to the Division a report summarizing the results of the dilution study. (A) A final model report shall be submitted to the Division within 90 days of completion of the study. The report shall include a summary of all data collected, model assumptions, model setup, model input and model results. If the dilution study results in site -specific limits for the Total Copper, Total Zinc, Dibromochloromethane, and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate that the Permittee wishes to have in the perm it, the Permittee shall submit to the Division a major permit modification request to include the dilution factor -derived limits. (B) The dilution factor determined by the CORMIX model (or equivalent) will be used by the Division to develop site -specific limits for the above pollutants as well as for the chronic effluent test concentration once the model is reviewed and approved by the Division. (ii.) The final Total Copper, Total Zinc, Dibromochloromethane, and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate limits based on dilution factor -derived limits, if approved, will be placed into effect upon the major permit modification effective date and all remaining schedule items will be removed. (b.) If the Permittee does not submit a dilution study plan within six (6) months of the permit effective date, then the Permittee shall follow the Compliance Schedule outlined below (replacing the schedule in section A.6.a. above) and substitute the dates for one through five years from the permit effective date: (i.) Within one (1) year of the permit effective date, the Permittee shall submit to the Division a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for Division approval, summarizing the strategy or actions to be taken to achieve compliance with the Total Copper, Total Zinc, Dichromobromomethane and Bis(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate limitations listed in Section A. (1.). This plan will include specific dates for completion or implementation of each action. (ii.) Within two (2) years of the permit effective date, the Permittee shall submit to the Division a summary of actions taken towards achieving compliance with the Total Copper, Total Zinc, Dichromobromomethane and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate limitations specified in Section A. (1.). (iii.) Within three (3) years of the permit effective date, the Permittee shall submit to the Division a summary of actions taken towards achieving compliance with the Total Copper, Total Zinc, Dichromobromomethane and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate limitations specified in Section A. (1.). (iv.) Within four (4) years of the permit effective date, the Permittee shall submit to the Division a summary of actions taken towards achieving compliance with the Total Copper, Total Zinc, Br Dichromobromomethane and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate limitations specified in Section A. (L). (v.) Within five (5) years of the permit effective date, Permittee shall achieve compliance with Total Copper, Total Zinc, Dichromobromomethane and Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate limitations specified in Section A. (I.). Page 11 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 Upon approval of the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) by the Division, the report, actions, and implementation dates become an enforceable part of this permit. Any modifications to the schedule shall be requested to the Division at least ninety (90) days before the deadline. Modifications to the schedule more than four months will be subject to public notice. Annual summaries and the CAP shall include the owner's name, NPDES permit number, and a Permittee contact person and shall be submitted to: NCDEQ / Division of Water Resources NPDES Permitting 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NCDEQ / Division of Water Resources Washington Regional Office 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 A.(7.) PFAS MONITORING REQUIREMENT [NCGS 143-215.1(b.)] This reporting requirement for the per- and polyfluoroalkyI substances (PFAS) parameters listed under Table 1 of the Final Method 1633 takes effect the first full calendar quarter following six (6) months after EPA publishes a 40 CFR part 136 Final PFAS Method for wastewater in the Federal Register. Monitoring will be at a 2/year frequency. Find the current parameters listed under Table 1 of the 4'h Draft Method 1633 Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Aqueous, Solid, Biosolids, and Tissue Samples by LC-MS/MS at: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022- 12/3rd%20Draft%20Method%201633%20December%202022%2012-20-22-508.pdf A.(8.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING — DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS [NCGS 143-215.1 (b)] Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21, 2015. NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits): • Section B. (11.) • Section D. (2.) • Section D. (6.) • Section E. (5.) Signatory Requirements Reporting Records Retention Monitoring Reports 1. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)1 The Permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. Page 12 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted monthly electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. The eDMR system may be accessed at: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr. If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the following address: NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources / Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and reported via the eDMR system no later than the last calendar day of the month following the completed reporting period. Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility. on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Starting on December 21, 2025, the Permittee must electronically report the following compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable: • Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports; and • Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and • Clean Water Act (C WA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports. The Permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below). 2. Electronic Submissions In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(1)(9), the Permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPXs website resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission. Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)]. EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPNs NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at: https://www. federalregister.gov/documentsl2O l 5/ l 0/22/2015-24954/national-pollutant-discharge- elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above. Page 13 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661 D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reportin¢ The Permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective. Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on the following web page: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edm r 4. Signatory Requirements (Supplements Section B. (11.) (b) and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)] All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II, Section B. (I1.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (I I.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes. For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: "I certify, under penalty of taw, 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. " Page 14 of 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E5FFOB90-661D-4908-AECB-67C67C337E25 NCO079057 5. Records Retention [Supplements Section D. (6.)] The Permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41 ]. Page 15 of 15