L-15-170, Post Construction Certification NPDES Permit No. PA0025615
| ML15140A212 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 05/14/2015 |
| From: | Mcfeaters C FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, State of PA, Dept of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality Management |
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| L-15-170, PA0025615 | |
| Download: ML15140A212 (5) | |
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Beaver Valley Power Station Route 168 FENOC SP.O.
Box 4 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Copanj-Shippingport, PA 15077-0004 May 14, 2015 L-15-170 Ryan C. Decker Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Quality Management Southwest Region Office 400 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222
SUBJECT:
Beaver Valley Power Station Post Construction Certification NPDES Permit No.
PA0025615
Dear Mr. Decker:
As requested, enclosed is a copy of the Water Quality Management Permit 0473211-T1-Al, and the Post Construction Certification signed by a Professional Engineer and Charles McFeaters, Authorized Representative.
Sincerely, Charles McFeaters Director, Site Operations Enclosure(s)
A. Copy of Water Quality Management Permit B. Post Construction Certification cc:
Document Control Desk US NRC (NOTE: No new US NRC commitments are contained in this letter.)
US Environmental Protection Agency Ms. Amanda Schmidt, PA DEP/Bureau of Water Quality Management C oo
3800-PM-WSFROO15 112011 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PERMIT NO. 0473211-TI-Al Permit DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION m
pennsylvania BUREAU OF POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 VEMMEWTNTOF ENVONMWTAL PRMECTION WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT APS ID.
311437 PERMIT AUTH. ID.
1044053 "A.
PERMITTEE (Name and Address):
CLIENT ID#: 140034 B.
PROJECTIFACILITY (Name):
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Beaver Valley Power Station 76 S Main Street Akron, OH 44308 C.
LOCATION (Municipality, County):
SITE ID#: 236413 Shippingport Borough, Beaver County D.
This amendment approves the construction and operation of industrial wastewater facilities consisting of:
0 New and upgraded chemical feed systems including tanks, pumps and piping for Improved corrosion mitigation 0
Operational changes will include continuous chlorination of the river and service water circulating water systems and associated dechlorination systems to reduce residual chlorine In the station's discharges Pump Stations:
Manure Storage:
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility:
Design Capacity:
GPM Volume:
MG Annual Average Flow.
MGD Freeboard:
inches Design Hydraulic Capacity:
MGD Design Organic Capacity:
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APPROVAL GRANTED BY THIS PERMIT IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
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All construction, operations and procedures shall be in accordance with the Water Quality Management Permit Amendment application dated August 27, 2014 and its supporting documentation and addendums dated January 30, 2016, which are hereby made a part of this amendment.
Except for any herein approved modifications, all terms, conditions, supporting documentation and addendums approved under Water Quality Management Permit No. 0473211-TI shall remain in effect.
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Permit Conditions Relating to Industrial Wastewater are attached and made part of this permit.
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THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THIS PERMIT IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
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If there is a conflict between the application or Its supporting documents and amendments and the attached conditions, the attached conditions shall apply.
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Failure to comply with the rules and regulations of DEP or with the terms or conditions of this permit shall void the authority given to the permittee by the issuance of this permit.
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This permit Is issued pursuant to the Clean Streams Law Act of June 22, 1937, PL. 1987, as amended 35 P.S. §691.1 et seq. Issuance of this permit shall not relieve the permittee of any responsibility under any other law.
PERMIT ISSUED:
BY:
(Ik 6 t EB 205 Christopher Krley, P.E.
TITLE:
Clean Water Program Manager Southwest Regional Office
3800-PM-BPNPSM0015b 5/2013 Permit No. 0473211-TI Conditions Industrial Wastewater Amendment No. I pennsytvania COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PARTEDEPARTMENT OF ENVIONEEAL pROMCTrON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PERMIT CONDITIONS RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER For use in Water Quality Management Permits (Check boxes that apply)
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- 1. DEP considers the licensed Professional Engineer whose seal is affixed to the design documents to be fully responsible for the adequacy of all aspects of the facility design,
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All relevant and non-superseded conditions of any prior Water Quality Management Permits, decrees or orders issued to the permittee or his predecessor shall be continued in full force and effect and together with the provisions of this permit shall apply to his successors, lessees, heirs and assigns.
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- 3. The responsibility for Implementing the conditions of this permit shall rest upon the owner, lessee, assignee or other party in responsible managerial charge of the operation producing the wastewaters and waste treatment facilities. Transfer of a permit to a new owner shall not be effective until said transfer has been executed and filed on forms provided by DEP and DEP approved the transfer.
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The permittee shall secure any necessary permission from the proper federal authority for any outfall or industrial waste treatment structure which discharges into or enters navigable waters and shall obtain a separate permit for any stream crossing, encroachment or change of natural stream conditions within the jurisdiction of DEP.
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- 5. When construction of the approved facilities is completed and before they are placed in operation, the permittee shall notify DEP in writing so that a DEP representative may inspect the facilities.
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The approval of the plans, and the authority granted in this permit, if not specifically extended, shall cease and be null and void 2 years from the issuance date of this permit unless construction or modification of the facilities covered by this permit has begun on or before the second anniversary of the permit date.
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The authority granted by this permit is subject to all effluent requirements, monitoring requirements and other conditions as set forth in NPDES Permit No. PA0025615 and all subsequent amendments and renewals. No discharge is authorized from these facilities unless approved by an NPDES Permit.
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Nothing herein shall be construed to be an intent on the part of DEP to approve any present or future act by the permittee, inconsistent with the permittee's lawful powers or with existing laws of this Commonwealth regulating industrial wastes and the practice of professional engineering. This permit shall not be construed to sanction any act otherwise forbidden by any of the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or of the United States.
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- 9. This permit is issued under the authorization of The Clean Streams Law and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 91.
The permittee shall obtain all necessary permits, approvals and/or registrations under 25 Pa. Code Chapters 102, 105 and 106 prior to commencing construction of the facilities authorized by this permit, as applicable. The permittee should contact the DEP office that issued this permit if there are any questions concerning the applicability of additional permits.
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- 10. The facilities shall be constructed under expert engineering supervision and competent inspection, in accordance with plans, designs and other data as herein approved or amended and with the conditions of this permit.
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- 11. A Pennsylvania licensed Professional Engineer shall certify that construction of the permitted facilities was completed in accordance with the application and design plans submitted to DEP, using the "Post Construction Certification" form (3800-PM-WSFRO179a). It is the permittee's responsibility to ensure that a Professional Engineer is on-site to provide the necessary oversight and/or inspections to certify the facilities. The certification must be submitted to DEP before the facility is placed in operation. As-built drawings, photographs (if available) and a description of all deviations from the application and design plans must be submitted to DEP within 30 days of certification.
3800-PM-BPNPSM0015b 512013 Permit No. 0473211-TI Conditions Industrial Wastewater Amendment No. I
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- 12. The DEP office that issued this permit must be contacted during construction if significant changes are proposed to the approved facilities. Significant changes include, but are not limited to changes to the type(s) of process(es) used for treatment and changes to the design capacities of tanks, impoundments, and conveyance structures or equipment by more than 5% of the original design. For projects involving PENNVEST funding, all changes should be discussed with the DEP project manager prior to implementation.
DEP may require the submission of an application to amend this permit. All changes shall be documented in an attachment to the Post Construction Certification form.
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- 13. The local Waterways Conservation Officer of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) shall be notified when the construction of any stream crossing and/or outfall is started and completed. A written permit must be secured from the PFBC if the use of explosives in any waterways is required and the local Waterways Conservation Officer must be notified when explosives are to be used.
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- 14. If at any time the industrial waste treatment facility, or the discharge of the effluent creates a public nuisance, or such discharge is causing or contributing to pollution of the waters of this Commonwealth, the permittee shall immediately adopt remedial measures acceptable to DEP.
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- 15. The permittee shall maintain records of "as-built" plans showing all the treatment facilities as actually constructed together with facility operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals and any other relevant information that may be required. Upon request, the "as-built" plans and O&M manuals shall be filed with DEP.
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- 16. To ensure operational efficiency and protect the waters of this Commonwealth, the permittee shall maintain skilled operators at all times.
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No stormwater, sewage or other industrial wastes not specifically approved herein shall be admitted to the facilities for which this permit is issued.
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- 18. These industrial waste treatment facilities shall be operated and maintained to perform as designed. In order to ensure the efficiency and proper maintenance of the treatment facilities, the permittee shall make periodic inspections to detect any impairment of structural stability, adequate capacity or other requisites which might impair the effectiveness of the approved facilities.
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- 19. Collected screenings, slurries, sludge and other solids shall be handled and disposed of in compliance with Title 25 Pa. Code Chapters 287, 288, 291, 297 and 299 (related to permits and requirements for land filling, land application, incineration and storage of industrial sludge), Federal Regulations 40 CFR 257 and the Federal Clean Water Act and its amendments.
3800-PM-WSFRO179a 912005 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Post Construction Certification DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION r
pennsyLvania BUREAU OF POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT MDEPA'TMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT POST CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION Permittee FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Municipality Shippingport Borough County Beaver WQM Permit No.
0473211 -Ti, Amendment No. 1 Facility Type Industrial Waste All of the above information should be taken directlv from the Water Qualitv Mamn This certification must be completed and returned to the permits section of the DEP's regional office issuing the WQM permit within 30 days of completion of the project and received by DEP prior to operation, and if requested, as-built drawings, photographs (if available) and a discussion of any DEP-approved deviations from the design plans during construction.
I, being a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, do hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, based upon personal observation and interviews, that the above facility approved under the Water Quality Management Permit has been constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications and modifications approved by DEP.
Construction Completion Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
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