ML11130A031
| ML11130A031 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 05/03/2011 |
| From: | Pantazes J Public Service Enterprise Group |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| LR-E11-0067, NJ0025411 | |
| Download: ML11130A031 (199) | |
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PSEG Nuclear LLC P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038-0236 0 PSEG Nuclear LLC MAY 0 3 2011 Environmental Protection Plan Section 3.2 LR-E11-0067 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN. Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-57 NRC DOCKET NO. 50-354 Subject RECEIPT OF FINAL NJPDES PERMIT NO. NJ0025411 In accordance with Section 3.2 of the Hope Creek Environmental Protection Plan, we are providing you with a copy of the Final Hope Creek Generating Station, New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NJPDES) No. NJ002541 1, effective July 1, 2011 and received April 8, 2011. The Environmental Protection Plan is Appendix B to Facility Operating License NPF-57 (Docket No. 50-354).
There are no regulatory commitments contained in this correspondence.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Christopher White at (856) 339-3301 or by email at Christopher.White@pseg.com.
Sincerely, JeJ.Pantaze Manager - Nuclear Environmental Affairs Attachment (1) - NJPDES Permit No. NJ0025411 00oo/
Document Control Desk LR-E11-0067 Page 2 CC/ without Mr. William Dean, Administrator - Region I Attachment U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Mr. Rick Ennis, Licensing Project Manager - HC U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Mail Stop 8B1 Rockville, MD 20852 USNRC Senior Resident Inspector - Hope Creek Mail Code (X24)
Mr. Patrick Mulligan, Manager IV Bureau of Nuclear Engineering P.O. Box 415 Trenton, NJ 08625-0415 Hope Creek Commitment Coordinator (H02)
Corporate Commitment Coordinator (N21)
State of Nefiu Orjerq CHRIS CHRISTIE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BO 44"IyTrN
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Bureau of Surface Water Permitting KIM GUADAGNO P.O. Box 420 Lt. Governor Trenton, NJ 08625-0420 Phone: (609) 292-4860 / Fax: (609) 984-7938 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED John Perry, Site Vice President PSEG Nuclear LLC PO Box 236 - H07 MARCH 25, 2011 Alloway Creek Neck Rd 70032260000130640619 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038 Re: Correction to Effective Date of Final Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Categories: B -Industrial Wastewater and RF -Stormwater NJPDES Permit No. NJ0025411 HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION Lower Alloways Creek Twp, Salem County
Dear Mr. Perry:
This letter serves to correct the effective date of the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) final consolidated renewal permit action that was recently issued on February 11, 2011. As noted in the final permit, it was the Department's intent to specify an effective date of July 1, 2011. However, the February 11, 2011 final permit erroneously specified an effective date of April 1, 2011. The permit serves to revise the effective date and any parts of the permit that are affected by this change are enclosed. Specifically, the Final Permit Authorization Page, Facility Submittals and Part III have been included.
Additionally, your monitoring report forms have been changed as a result of the changed effective date. Your first set of new monitoring report forms (MRFs) should begin July 1, 2011.
Beginning the effective date of the permit, please use the new MRFs. If you receive any forms that reflect the incorrect date of April 1, 2011, or have any questions regarding the new forms, please contact me at (609) 292-4860.
Sincerely, Heather Genievich, Environmental Specialist Bureau of Surface Water Permitting Enclosures cc:
Permit Distribution List Masterfile #: 15647; PI #: 46815
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esyDeateto Eni romna Proecio NEW JERSEY POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection hereby grants you a NJPDES permit for the facility/activity named in this document. This permit is the regulatory mechanism used by the Department to help ensure your discharge will not harm the environment. By complying with the terms and conditions specified, you are assuming an important role in protecting New Jersey's valuable water resources. Your acceptance of this permit is an agreement to conform with all of its provisions when constructing, installing, modifying, or operating any facility for the collection, treatment, or discharge of pollutants to waters of the state. If you have any questions about this document, please feel free to contact the Department representative listed in the' permit cover letter. Your cooperation in helping us protect and safeguard our state's environment is appreciated.
Permit Number: NJ0025411 Final: Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Permittee:
PSEG Nuclear LLC PO Box 236-N21 - Alloway Creek Neck Rd Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038 Property Owner:
Location Of Activity:
PSEG 80 Park Plaza - Mail Code T17 Newark, NJ 07102 Hope Creek Generating Station Artificial Island Foot of Buttonwood Rd Lower Alloways Creek Salem County Authorization(s) Covered Under This Approval Issuance Date Effective Date Expiration Date B -Industrial Wastewater 2/11/11 7/1/2011 6/30/2016 RF -Storrnwater By Authority of:
Commissioner's Office DEP AUTHORIZATION Pilar Patterson, Chief Bureau of Surface Water Permitting Division of Water Quality (Terms, conditions and provisions attached hereto)
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action FACILITY SUBMITTALS
- 1. GDR - General Discharge Requirements Task Description Actual Due Date Submit a Complete Permit Renewal Application 01/02/2016
- 2. B - Industrial Wastewater Task Description Actual Due Date Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 07/26/2012 Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 07/26/2012 Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 07/26/2013 Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 07/26/2013 Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 07/26/2014 Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 07/26/2014 Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 07/26/2015 Sbmit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 07/26/20 15
- 3. RF - Stormwater Task Description Actual Due Date Submit the SPPP 12/28/2011 Annual Report 07/01/2012 Submit the Generic Certification Form Certifying That The Annual Inspection Was Conducted 07/01/2012 Annual Report 07/01/2013 Submit the Generic Certification Form Certifying That The Annual Inspection Was Conducted 07/01/2013 Annual Report 07/01/2014 Submit the Generic Certification Form Certifying That The Annual Inspection Was Conducted 07/01/2014 Annual Report 07/01/2015 Submit the Generic Certification Form Certifying That The Annual Inspection Was Conducted 07/01/2015 Facility Submittals Page 1 of 1
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action PART III LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS MONITORED LOCATION GROUP:
Stormnwater Discharge Monitored Location Group Members 463A Stotnwater, 464A Storntwater, 465A Storlnwater Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page I of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action MONITORED LOCATION:
RECEIVING LOCATION:
Delaware River DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
461A DSN461A - DSW B - Industrial Wastewater Location Description Samples shall be collected at a point after combination with all wastewater components and after dechlorination but prior to discharge to the Delaware River. DSN 461A is located at latitude 39 degrees, 28', 14" and long. 75 degrees 32' 34". DSN 461A discharges to Zone 5 of the Delaware River.
Contributing Waste Types Cooling tower blowdown, Process Water Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twventy-five days after the end of every month beginming from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comnments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Linmits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Liniit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Flow, In Conduit or Effluent REPORT REPORT MGD Continuous Metered Thru Treatment Plant Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum_
January thru December QL Flow, In Conduit or Intake From REPORT REPORT MGD Continuous Metered Thru Treatment Plant Stream Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL pH Effluent 6.0 9.0 SU I/Week Grab Gross Value Daily Daily Minimum Maximum January thru December QL LC50 Statre 96hr Acu Effluent REPORT
%EFFL I/Year Composite Mysid Bahia Gross Value Report Per Minimum January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 2 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirenments:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of dlie penrit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461 A.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type 1C25 Statre 7day Chr Effluent REPORT
%EFFL I/Year Composite Mysid Bahia Gross Value Report Per Minimum January thru December QL Chlorine Produced Effluent 0.2 0.5 MG/L 3/Week Grab Oxidants Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximurn January thru December RQL 0,1 0.1 Temperature, Effluent REPORT 36.2 DEG.C Continuous Metered oC Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Temperature, Intake From REPORT REPORT DEG.C Continuous Metered oC Stream Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Carbon, Tot Organic Effluent REPORT REPORT MG/L I/Month Grab (TOC)
Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Carbon, Tot Organic Effluent Net REPORT REPORT MG/L I/Month Calculated (TOC)
Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Carbon, Tot Organic Intake From REPORT REPORT MG/L I/Month Grab (TOC)
Stream Monthly Daily Averace Maximum January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 3 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DAIR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning fromn the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Conmtnents:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 46 LA.
"Fable III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Sulfate, Total Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/6 Months 24 Hour (as S04)
Gross Value Monthly Daily Composite Average Maximum January thru December QL Boron, Total Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/6 Months Composite (as B)
Gross Value Monthly Daily Avera e Maximum January thru December QL Heat (summer)
Effluent REPORT 534 MBTU/I-iR I/Day Calculated (per Hr.)
Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum_
June thru August QL Heat (winter)
Effluent REPORT 662 MBTU/HR I/Day Calculated (per Hr.)
Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum_
September thru May QL
- Copper, Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/6 Months Composite Total Recoverable Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximu, m January thru December RQL 2
2 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 4 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning friom the effective date of the permlit (EDP).
Cotmnents:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Barium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Ba)
RQL = 20 Manganese, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Mn)
Cyanide, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (as CN)
RQL = 40 Arsenic, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as As)
RQL = 8 Beryllium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Be)
RQL = 20 Cadmium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Cd)
RQL=4 Chromium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Cr)
RQL= 10 Thallium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as TI)
RQL= 10 Nickel, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Ni)
RQL= 10 Silver, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thrU December (as Ag)
RQL = 2
- Zinc, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10 Antimony, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour COmposite January thru December (as Sb)
RQL = 20
- Lead, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = I I
Selenium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Se)
RQL= 10 Chromium, Hexavalent Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Dissolved (as Cr)
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 5 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WVCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comnlents:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461 A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Mercury, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Hg)
RQL = I Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 Acenaphthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 9.5 Anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Flour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 Benzo(b)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (3,4-benzo)
Benzo(k)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Bis(2-chloroethyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December ether RQL= 10 Bis(2-chloroethoxy)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December methane RQL = 26.5 Bis (2-chloroiso-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December propyl) ether RQL= 10 Butyl benzyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December phthalate RQL = 20 Chrysene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December ROL = 10 Dimethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 1,2-Diphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December hydrazine Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 6 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period begiruiing from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Conmnents:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table IIt - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 Fluorene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 Hexachlorocyclo-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December pentadiene RQL = 10 Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 lndeno(l,2,3-cd)-
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December pyrene RQL = 20 Isophorone Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 N-nitrosodi-n-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December propylamine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodiphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December amine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodimethyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December amine RQL = 20 Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 Phenanthrenc Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= l0 Pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(ghi)perylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= l0 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 9 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 7 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WVCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
ConIm1enlts:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 46 IA.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Linits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Comlpliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 1,2,4-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December benzene RQL= 10 Dibenzo(a,h)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December anthracene RQL = 20 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL=9 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 9.5 Di-n-octyl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 9.5 3,Y-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December benzidine RQL = 60 4-Bromophenyl phenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Itour Composite January thru December ether RQL = 9.5 Naphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 8 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December phthalate RQL = 30 Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Bcnzidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 50 IHexachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 1Hour Composite January thru December IR QLR = 10 1
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Commnents:
All effluent samples shall be taken at tie sampling station identified as DSN 461 A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WVCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 1,3-Dichloropropene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 7 Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 1,2-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross.Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= I Bromoform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 8 Chloroform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Toluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Benzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 7 Acrolein Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Acrylonitrile Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Chlorodibromomethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQLR = 10,l.
Limils And Monitoring Requirements Page 9 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Amnual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning fronm the effective date of the pennit (EDP).
Connments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 46 IA.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= I Trichlorofluoro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December methane RQL = 5 I,l-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 23.5 1,1-Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 1,1,1-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL = 6 1,1,2-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL = 6 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL= 10 1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 1,2-trans-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethylene RQL=4 2-Chloroethyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Vinyl Ether (Mixed)
Brornodichloroniethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= I Methoxychlor j Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite j January thru December LrI An Moiorn ReIrmns ae1o Limits And Monitoring Requiremenis Page 10 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WVCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the pemnit (EDP).
CommInents:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period N-Nitrosodi-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December n-butylamine Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Parachloro-m-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December cresol Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Delta BHC, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Total (ug/I)
RQL = 0.02 Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.08 Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L.
24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.02 Endrin Aldehyde Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0. 1 2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December dibenzo-p-dioxin 4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.06 4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 4,4'-DDE(p,p'-DDE)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December ROL = 0.04 Aldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December I
I RQL = 0.02 1
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Continents:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample type Monitoring Period Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 Chlordane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.2 Dicldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.03 Endosulfans, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (alpha and beta)
Endrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= I Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.02 Heptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.4 2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = IS 2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 2,4-Dimnethylphenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 13.5 2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 40 2,4,6-Trichioro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December phenol RQL = 20 4-Chiloophenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December phenyl ether RQL = 21 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 12 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WVCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning fromn the effective date of the petn-it (EDP).
Comniients:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 4-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL =
22 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 60 Phenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Single Compound RQL = 30 Pentachlorophienol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 30 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 13 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action MONITORED LOCATION:
RECEIVING LOCATION:
Delaware River DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
B - Industrial Wastewater 461C DSN 461C - DSW internal Location Description Samples for this internal monitoring point shall be collected after all treatment has been performed and prior to mixing with cooling tower blowdown (DSN 461A). This internal discharge point is routed through DSN 461A where DSN 461A discharges at latitude 39 degrees, 28', 14" and long. 75 degrees 32' 34".
Contributing Waste Types Process Water Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461C.
Table III - C - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Flow, In Conduit or Effluent REPORT REPORT MGD Continuous Metered Thru Treatment Plant Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Solids, Total Effluent 30 100 MG/L
[/Month Composite Suspended Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Petrol Hydrocarbons, Effluent 10 15 MG/L 2/Month Grab Total Recoverable Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thlru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 14 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DM R Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461C.
Table III - C - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limnit Limit Units Limnit Limit Linit Units Frequency Sample Type Carbon, Tot Organic Effluent REPORT 50 MG/L I/Month Composite (TOC)
Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum_
January thru December QL Aeg Mxm Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Atmual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period begitming from the effective date of the pertnit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Manganese, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable Cyanide, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru Decemnber (as CN)
RQL = 40 Arsenic, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as As)
RQL = 8 Selenium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL = 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 15 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Aclion Consolidated WCCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Subnmit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning friom the effective date of the pernlit (EDP).
Continents:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table [if - C - 2: Consolidated WVCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requiremnents PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Thallium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL= 10 Beryllium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as Be)
RQL = 20 Barium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as Ba)
RQL = 20
- Nickel, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10
- Silver, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 2
- Lead, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10
- Chromium, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10 Antimony, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL = 20 Mercury Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL-I Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Acenaphthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 Anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQLb= 1z0 Benzo(b)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (3,4-benzo)
Benzo(k)fluorantliene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December R Q L = 2 0 G r a b J a n a r
_ _ _ _ _e c e b e Limils And Monitoring Requirements Page 16 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WVCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning fromn the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Bis(2-chloroethyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ether RQL= 10 Bis(2-chloroethoxy)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December methane RQL = 26.5 Bis (2-chloroiso-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December propyl) ether RQL= 10 Butyl benzyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phthalate RQL = 20 Chrysene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Dimethyl plithalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 1,2-Diphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December hydrazine Fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Fluorene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Hexachlorocyclo-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December pentadiene RQL'= 10 Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 lndeno(1,2,3-cd)-
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December pyrene RQL = 20 Isophorone Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 N-nitrosodi-n-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December propylamine I
RQL = 20 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 17 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Anmual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Conmmeuts:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period N-nitrosodiphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December amine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodimethyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December amine RQL = 20 Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Phenanthrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(ghi)pcrylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 1,2,4-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December benzene RQL= 10 Dibenzo(a,h)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December anthracene RQL = 20 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 Di-n-octyl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 18 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be sublnitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period begirning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE EndDate:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 3,3'-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December bcnzidine RQL = 60 4-Bromophenyl phenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ether RQL = 9.5 Naphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 8 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phthalate RQL = 30 Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Hexachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 1,3-Dichloropropene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 7 Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 1,2-Dichloroetliane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 3 Bromoform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 8 Toluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December jRQL=6 I
Benzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December I__ __ jRQL = 7 1
1 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 19 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once bet-ween EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the pernit (EDP).
Conmnents:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table Ill - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Acrolein Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Acrylonitrile Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 Chlorodibrornomethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 Trichlorofluoro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December methane RQL=5 1, 1 -Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 23.5 1,1 -Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 1, 1,1 -Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL = 6 1,1,2-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL = 6 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL = 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 20 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One rotud of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table IIl - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Linnits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 1,2-trans-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethylene RQL = 4 2-Chloroethyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Vinyl Ether (Mixed)
Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQLE= 10 Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Methoxychlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December N-Nitrosodi-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December n-butylanmine Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Parachloro-m-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December cresol Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Delta BHC, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total (ug/I)
RQL = 0.02 Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.08 Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab.
January thru December RQL = 0.02 Endr in Aldehy/de Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0. 1 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 21 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirenments:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning fiom the effective date of the permnlit (EDP).
Comments:
One round ofsampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December dibenzo-p-dioxin 4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.06 4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 4,4'-DDE(p,p'-DDE)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Aldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Chlordane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 0.2 Dieldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.03 Endosulfans, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (alpha and beta)
Endrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= I Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Fleptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ROL = 0.4 2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 22 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permnit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 18 2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 2,4-Diniethylphenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 13.5 2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 40 2,4,6-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenol RQL = 20 4-Chlorophenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenyl ether RQL = 21 4-Nitroph-enol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0 2 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 60 Phenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Single Compound RQL= 10 Pentachlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 30 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 23 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Senii Annual Reporting Requirements:
within twenty-five days after the end of every 6 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Table III - C - 3: Consolidated WCR - Senmi Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Nitrogen, Ammonia Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total (as N)
- Zinc, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10
- Cadmium, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL =4
- Copper, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 2 Dichlorobromometlhane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Chloroform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 24 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action MONITORED LOCATION:
RECEIVING LOCATION:
Delaware River DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
462B DSN 462B - DSW Internal R - Industrial Wastexwater Location Description Samples obtained from this internal monitoring point shall be collected after all treatment has been performed and prior to mixing with cooling tower blowdown (DSN 461A). This internal discharge point is routed through DSN 461A where DSN 461A discharges at latitude 39 degrees, 28', 14" and long. 75 degrees 32' 34".
Contributing Waste Types Sanitary Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the periimit (EDP)..
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table fIt - D - I: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Liniit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Flow, In Conduit or Effluent REPORT REPORT MGD Continuous Metered Thru Treatment Plant Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL BOD, 5-Day (20 oC)
Raw REPORT REPORT MG/L I/Month Composite Sew/influent Monthly Daily Average Maximum January ihru D ecem ber Q L BOD, 5-Day (20 oC)
Effluent 8
REPORT KG/DAY 30 45 MG/L I/Month Composite Gross Value Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Aege Average Average Average January thru December QL BOD, 5-Day (20 oC)
Percent 87.5 PERCENT I/Month Calculated Removal Monthly Av Minimum January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 25 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION. Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: Within t-wenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of dle pernit (EDP)..
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table III - D - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Solids, Total Raw REPORT REPORT MG/L I/Month Composite Suspended Sew/influent Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Solids, Total Effluent 30 45 MG/L I/Month Composite Suspended Gross Value Monthly Weekly Average Average January thru December QL Solids, Total Percent 85 REPORT PERCENT I/Month Calculated Suspended Removal Monthly Av Monthly Minimum Average January thru December QL Oil and Grease Effluent 10 15 MG/L I/Month Grab Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Nitrogen, Arnmonia Effluent 35 REPORT MG/L I/Month Composite Total (as N)
Gross Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Enterococci Effluent REPORT REPORT
- /100ML I/Month Grab Gross Value Monthly Weekly Geo Avg Geometric January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 26 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the pernit (EDP)..
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table III - D - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirelients PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Coliform, Fecal Effluent 200 400
- /100ML.
I/Month Grab General Gross Value Monthly Weekly Geo Avg Geometric January thru December QL Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month mnonitoring period beginning from the effective date of the pennit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submnitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
CommIents:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Manganese, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable Arsenic, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as As)
RQL=8 Selenium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL= 10 Thallium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL= 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 27 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be subnlitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Beryllium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as Be)
RQL = 20 Barium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as Ba)
RQL = 20
- Silver, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL=2
- Lead, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10 Antimony, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL = 20 Mercury Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= I Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= l0 Acenaphthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 Anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Benzo(b)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (3,4-benzo)
Benzo(k)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Bis(2-chloroethyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ether RQL= 10 Bis(2-chloroethoxy)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December methane RQL = 26.5 Bis (2-chloroiso-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December propyl) ether RQL= 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 28 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirenlents PHASE: Finial PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Butyl benzyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phthalate RQL = 20 Chrysene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Dimethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 1,2-Diphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December hydrazine Fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Fluorene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Hexachlorocyclo-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December pentadiene RQL= 10 Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 lndeno(l,2,3-cd)-
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December pyrene RQL = 20 Isophorone Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 N-nitrosodi-n-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December propylamine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodiphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December amine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodimethyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December amine RQL = 20 Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December I
RQL= 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 29 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Atloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period begiuiing from the effective date of the pennit (EDP) This sampling requirement nmst only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Phenanthrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(ghi)perylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 1,2,4-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December benzene RQL= 10 Dibenzo(a,h)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December anthracene RQL = 20 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 9.5 Di-n-octvl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December 2,4-Dinitrotolucne Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thir December RQL= 10 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 3,3-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December benzidine RQL = 60 4-Bromophenyl plhenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December cthcr RQL = 9.5 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 30 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginming fromi the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Naphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru Decernber RQL = 8 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phthalate RQL = 30 Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Malathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Demeton Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Hexachlorobenzenc Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQLE= 10 Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQLE= 10 Mirex Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December 1,3-Dichiloropropene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 7 1,2,4,5-Tetrachiloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L G rab January thru December benzene N-nitrosodiethyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December amnine N-nitrosopyrrolidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 1,2-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 3 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 31 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Bromoforrn Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 8 Chloroform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Toluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 Benzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January tlru December RQL = 7 Acrolein Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Acrylonitrile Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 Chlorodibromoiethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 6 Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=9 Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 Trichlorofluoro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December methanle RQL = 5 1, 1-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 23.5 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 32 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period begimning from the effective date of the perm'it (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Conmments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 1,1 -Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 1,1,1 -Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL = 6 1,1,2-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL=6 1, 1,2,2-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL0= 10 1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 1,2-trans-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethylene RQL = 4 2-Chloroethyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Vinyl Ether (Mixed)
Bromodichloromethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Methoxychlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December N-Nitrosodi-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December n-butylanmine Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Parachloro-m-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December cresol Parathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 33 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Anuial WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December 2,4,5-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenol Delta BHC, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total (ug/l)
RQL = 0.02 Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.08 Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Endrin Aldehyde Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 0.1 PCB-1016 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1016) 2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December dibenzo-p-dioxin 4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.06 4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 4,4'-DDE(p,p'-DDE)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Aldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alphia BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 34 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginming from the effective date of the pernit (EDP) This sampling requirement mu, st only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Gamma BHC (lindane),
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.03 Chlordane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.2 Dieldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.03 Endosulfans, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (alpha and beta)
Endrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL =
Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Heptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.4 PCB-1221 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1221)
PCB-1232 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1232)
PCB-1242 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1242)
PCB-1248 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1248)
PCB-1254 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1254)
PCB-1260 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1260)
Polychlorinated Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Biphenyls (PCBs)
I Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 35 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginming from the effective date of the perniit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Chlorpyrifos Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December 2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= IS 2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 2,4-Dinmethylphenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 13.5 2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 40 2,4,6-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenol RQL = 20 4-Chlorophenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenyl ether RQL = 21 4-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 12 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 60 Phenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Single Compound RQL= 10 Pentachlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 30 Pentachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 36 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submnit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
06/30/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Guthion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Consolidated WCR - Semi Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Semi-Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 6 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table III - D - 4: Consolidated WCR - Semi Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Cyanide, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (as CN)
RQL = 40
- Nickel, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10
- Zinc, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10
- Cadmium, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 4
- Chromium, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 37 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WNCR - Semi Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Semi-Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 6 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the pemlit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table III - D - 4: Consolidated WNCR - Semi Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period
- Copper, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 2 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 38 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek MONITORED LOCATION:
Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
B - Industrial Wastewater S16A OillWater Separator Location Description A representative sample of residuals generated by the Oil/Water Separator shall be analyzed pursuant to the Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (SQAR, N.J.A.C. 7:14C).
Contributing Waste Types Ind Residual-Other Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Linfits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Nitrate Nitrogen, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Nitrogen, Kjeldahl Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Total, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Styrene Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL L Avera*e Nitrogen, Ammonia Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 39 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Subtnit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table I11 - E - I: Residuals DMR Linits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Sulfide, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as S)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru Dccember QL Magnesium Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Barium, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as Ba)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Boron, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as B)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Manganese, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as Mn)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Titanium, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as Ti)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Molybdenum Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 40 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DM R Reporting Requirements:
Submit an ALnual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Phosphorus Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Arsenic, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average J a n u a r y th ru D e c e m b e r Q L Cobalt, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as Co)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Silver, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Antimony, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Aluminum, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as Al)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Selenium, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average J a n u a ry th ru D e c e m b e r Q L Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 41 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirentents PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Copper, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thrui December QL Cadmium, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Zinc, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Lead, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Nickel, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Mercury, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Chromium, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average Januar-y thru December QL I
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 42 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION. Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submnit an Anumal DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Iron, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Benzene, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Bis(2-chloroethyl)
Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite ether, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL tButyl benzyl-Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite phthalate, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thri December QL Dimethyl phthalate, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Naphthalene Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL 2-Chloronaphthalene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January Ihru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 43 o1f 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DIlR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an AnUlal DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Di-n-butyl phthalate Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Hexachlorobenzene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Carbon Tetrachloride Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Chlorobenzene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Chloroform Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Ethylbenzene Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average Jan ua ry th ru D ece m b e r Q L Methylene Chloride, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 44 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Anuial DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Tetrachloroethylene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Toluene, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Trichloroethylene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL 1,1,1 -Trichloro-Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Ycar Composite ethane, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Carbon disulfide Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January lhru December QL Vinyl acetate Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Xylenes Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (Total)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru D ecem ber Q L I
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 45 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table IIl - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Acetone Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Phenol, Single Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Compound, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL 2,4-D Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average Ja n u a ry th ru D e c e m b e r Q L Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 46 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals WVCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 3: Residuals WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Amt Sludge Rmvd, Industrial Residuals REPORT WCY/YR Calculated January thru December Wet Cubic Yards Amt Sludge RPnvd, Industrial Residuals REPORT WMT/YR Calculated January thru December Wet Metric Tons Armt Sludge Rrnvd, Industrial Residuals REPORT GAL/YEAR Calculated January thru December Gallons Total Amount of Industrial Residuals REPORT DMT/YR Calculated January thru December Sludge Removed Solids, Total Industrial Residuals REPORT
%TS Composite January thru December Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 47 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals Transfer Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual RTR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 48of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION. Lower Alloways Creek MONITORED LOCATION:
Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
B - Industrial Wastewater SLIA STP System Location Description A representative sample of residuals generated by the STP System shall be analyzed pursuant to the Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (SQAR, N.J.A.C. 7:14C).
Contributing Waste Types Dorm Residual-Other Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Solids, Total Residuals REPORT
%TS I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Nitrate Nitrogen, Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average Ja n u a ry th ru D ec em b er Q L Nitrogen, Kjeldahl Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Total, Dry Wt Monthly Average January thru December QL Potassium Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 49 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Calcium Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Molybdenum Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January tliru December QL Phosphorus Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Arsenic, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Selenium, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Copper, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 50 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ00254 11 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Ainual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 1: Residuals DMR Linmits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Beryllium Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Cadmium, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Zinc, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly I
Average January thru December QL Lead, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Nickel, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Mercury, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 51 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DM R Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Chromium, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Residuals \\VCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an ArUlUal WCR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table HIl - F - 3: Residuals WCR - Annual Linmits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Amt Sludge Rmvd, Residuals REPORT WCY/YR Calculated January thru December Wet Cubic Yards Amt Sludge Rmvd, Residuals REPORT WMT/YR Calculated January thru December Wet Metric Tons Amt Sludge Rmvd, Residuals REPORT GAL/YEAR Calculated January thru December Gallons Total Amount of Residuals REPORT DMT/YR Calculated January thru December Sludge Removed Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 52 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals WVCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 3: Residuals WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
07/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Solids, Total Residuals REPORT
%TS Composite January thru December Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 53 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals Transfer Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual RTR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 54 of 54
$tate of N jerre CHRIS CHRISTIE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOB MARTIN Governor Mail Code - 401-02B Commissioner Water Pollution Management Element Bureau of Surface Water Permitting I
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Lt. Governor Trenton, NJ 08625-0420 Phone: (609) 292-4860 / Fax: (609) 984-7938
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.Y, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED John Perry, Site Vice President PSEG Nuclear LLC 7008 1140 0000 1424 8004 POBox236-H07 MARCH 1 2011 Alloway Creek Neck Rd Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038 Re: Final Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Categories: B -Industrial Wastewater and RF -Stormwater NJPDES Permit No. NJ0025411 HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION Lower Alloways Creek Twp, Salem County
Dear Mr. Perry:
Enclosed is a final New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) permit action identified above which has been issued in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A. This permit action authorizes discharge activities applicable to the industrial wastewater and stormwater discharge categories. The majority of the discharge consists of cooling tower blowdown, with contributions from internal waste streams such as the low volume oily waste system and the sewage treatment plant. In addition, this permit authorizes the discharge of storm water from storm water drains.
A summary of the significant and relevant comments received on the draft action during the public comment period, the Department's responses, and an explanation of any changes from the draft action have been included in the Response to Comments document attached hereto as per N.J.A.C. 7:14A-15.16.
Any requests for an adjudicatory hearing shall be submitted in writing by certified mail, or by other means which provide verification of the date of delivery to the Department, within 30 days of receipt of this Consolidated Renewal Permit Action in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-17.2. You may also request a stay of any contested permit condition as per N.J.A.C. 7:14A-17.6 et seq.
The adjudicatory hearing request must be accompanied by a completed Adjudicatory Hearing Request Form; the stay request must be accompanied by a completed Stay Request Form.
Copies of these forms can be downloaded from the Department's website at http://www.ni..eov/dep/dwq. Additionally, hard copies can be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Surface Water Pennitting.
As per N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.2(e)3, any person planning to continue discharging after the expiration date of an existing NJPDES permit shall file an application for renewal at least 180 calendar days prior to the expiration of the existing permit.
All monitoring shall be conducted in accordance with 1) the Department's "Field Sampling Procedures Manual" applicable at the time of sampling (N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.5(b)4), and/or 2) the method approved by the Department in Part per Fncv.rtf
IV of the permit. The Field Sampling Procedures Manual is available through Maps and Publications Sales Office; Bureau of Revenue, PO Box 417, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, at (609) 777-1038.
As a result of this permit action, your monitoring report forms have been changed. Enclosed with this permit are the new monitoring report forms (MRFs).
Beginning the effective date of the permit, please use the new MRFs.
Questions regarding the new forms shall be directed to this Bureau for further clarification.
For your convenience, a schedule of submittal requirements has been included with this permit package.
Questions or comments regarding the final action should be addressed to Heather Genievich at (609) 292-4860.
Sinc y,
Pilar Patterson, Chief Bureau of Surface Water Permitting Enclosures cc:
Permit Distribution List Masterfile #: 15647; PI #: 46815 perFncv.rtf
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action FACILITY SUBMITTALS
- 1. GDR - General Discharge Requirements Task Description Actual Due Date Submit a Complete Permit Renewal Application 10/03/2015
- 2. B - Industrial Wastewater Task Description Actual Due Date Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 04/26/2012 Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 04/26/2012 Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 04/26/2013 Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 04/26/2013 Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 04/26/2014 Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 04/26/2014 Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 04/26/2015 Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 04/26/2015
- 3. RF - Stormwater Task Description Actual Due Date Submit the SPPP 09/28/2011 Annual Report 04/01/2012 Submit the Generic Certification Form Certifying That The Annual Inspection Was Conducted 04/01/2012 Annual Report 04/01/2013 Submit the Generic Certification Form Certifying That The Annual Inspection Was Conducted 04/01/2013 Annual Report 04/01/2014 Submit the Generic Certification Form Certifying That The Annual Inspection Was Conducted 04/01/2014 Annual Report 04/01/2015 Submit the Generic Certification Form Certifying That The Annual Inspection Was Conducted 04/01/2015 Facility Submittals Page 1 of 1
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION NJPDES Permit Number: NJ0025411 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Program Interest Number: 46815 This permit package contains the following items:
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Cover Letter
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Facility Submittals
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Table of Contents
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Response to Comments
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NJPDES Permit Authorization Page
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Part I - General Requirements: NJPDES
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Part II - General Requirements: Discharge Categories
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Part III - Limits and Monitoring Requirements
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Part IV - Specific Requirements: Narrative
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Appendix A: Chronic Toxicity Testing Specifications for Use in the NJPDES Permit Program
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Appendix B: Contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan ftoc_dsw.rtf
Response to Comments Page 1 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality Bureau of Surface Water Permitting RESPONSE TO COMMENTS Comments were received on the draft NJPDES Permit No. NJ0025411 issued on September 1, 2010. The thirty (30) day public comment period began on 11/19/2010 when the Public Notice was published in Today's Sunbeam. It ended on 12/18/2010. The following person commented during the public comment period:
- 1.
Jonathan Sears, Chemistry and Environmental Manager, PSEG Nuclear L.L.C. in a letter dated November 10, 2010.
A summary of the timely and significant comments received, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) responses to these comments, and an explanation of any changes from the draft action have been included below:
- 1. COMMENT:
PCBs - Fact Sheet, Section 4, page 4 of 25, Fact Sheet Section I, page 19 of 25 The Fact Sheet prohibits the discharge of PCB's and later in the same paragraph requires the facility to minimize the discharge of PCB's. These sections should be revised to indicate that the facility may not discharge any PCBs analyzed pursuant to conventional analytical methods.
Sensitive PCB analysis using USEPA Method 1668A is likely to indicate extremely low level PCBs which may not be detected by conventional methods and would therefore result in the violation of the first condition; however, a PCB PMP would maintain compliance with the second condition.
RESPONSE
The Department agrees that it was its intent to prohibit the discharge of PCBs detected using conventional analytical methods. Therefore, the language on page 4 of the Fact Sheet is clarified as follows (additions indicated with underline):
As noted above, this segment of the Delaware River is impaired for Dissolved Oxygen, Dieldrin, Total Coliform, Mercury, Chlordane, PCBs, DDT, DDD and DDE. This pe-rnit action includes monitoring for Mercury and Chlordane, and contains limits for Fecal Coliform at DSN 462B.
This permit action also includes a condition in Part IV that states that the facility may not discharge any PCBs detected using conventional analytical methods. In addition, this permit action also requires the facility to develop a Pollutant Minimization Plan (PMP) to minimize the discharge of PCBs detected using more sensitive analytical methods.
Similarly, the language on page 19 of the Fact Sheet is clarified as follows:
Response to Comments Page 2 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1 PCB's NJDEP has retained the narrative condition in Part IV, which prohibits the discharge of any PCB's detected using conventional analytical methods such as those PCBs which are commonly used for transformer fluid.
This condition is specified at Part IV item G.3 (page 7 of 19).
Because the Fact Sheet is not a component of the final permit, these clarifications are hereby incorporated into the Administrative Record.
As noted in Response 17, item G.3. on page 9 of Part IV has also been appropriately modified.
- 2. COMMENT:
Clarification - Fact Sheet, Section 5.B, page 5 of 25 In the second paragraph the sentence reading "As this is a non-contact cooling water system, the steam and circulating waste are isolated from each other". The word waste should be replaced with "water".
RESPONSE
The Department agrees that the term "waste" was erroneously substituted for the term "water" in this instance. This change to Section 5.B, page 5 of the Fact Sheet, is hereby incorporated into the Administrative Record (deletion indicated with strikethrough):
...exhausted steam leaves the turbines and enters the main condenser, where it is condensed by cooling from the circulating waste-water system that is contained inside the condenser tubes. As this is a non-contact cooling water system, the steam and circulating water are isolated from each other. The condensed steam is purified and returned to the reactor for reuse in the generation of steam...
Because the Fact Sheet is not a component of the final permit, this clarification is hereby incorporated into the Administrative Record.
- 3. COMMENT:
Clarification - Fact Sheet, Section 5.D, page 7 of 25 Effluent flow values (MGD) for DSN 461A and 462B vary slightly from the values listed in the text. The values in the table are correct at 46.7 MGD for DSN 461A, and 0.01 (MGD) for DSN 462B.
RESPONSE
The Department agrees that the effluent flow values listed in the table on page 7 of the Fact Sheet for DSN 461A and 462B vary from those values listed in the text below the table, and that the values in the table are correct. The paragraph below the table is revised as follows:
The discharge flow from DSN 461A consists of cooling tower blowdown (469 46.7 MGD) with minor waste stream contributions from the Low Volume and Oily Waste System (DSN 461C, 0.04 MGD), the liquid radioactive waste system (DSN 461B, 0.06 MGD), and the Sewage Treatment System (DSN 462B, 0,02 0.01 MGD) as shown in the schematic for DSN 461A at the end of this fact sheet...
Additionally, the fourth paragraph on page 8 of 25 of the Fact Sheet should have stated:
Response to Comments Page 3 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1 The discharge from the internal monitoring point DSN 462B consists of treated domestic treated wastewater from the Sewage Treatment System (0-.Q0 0.01 MGD).
These changes to the flow values on page 7 and 8 of the Fact Sheet are hereby incorporated into the Administrative Record.
- 4. COMMENT:
Bypass - Fact Sheet, Section 5.D, page 9 of 25 and Part IV, G.6 page 10 of 19 The first paragraph describing the Yard Drains, includes a sentence reading "Any such overflow of the sewage treatment system into DSN 465A is subject to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10."
Prior to rerouting the sewage treatment system effluent to the cooling tower blowdown (DSN 461A), the normal discharge point for the sewage treatment system was through DSN 465A. The overflow of the sewage treatment system to DSN 465A is a designed alternative effluent point, to prevent overflow to the ground in the event of pump failure emergency. There has not been a discharge through this emergency pathway since its inception. It is recommended this discharge be permitted in a manner similar to DSN 487B at Salem Generating Station. If the emergency flowpath is utilized, an estimate of the volume discharged and an analysis of pH, TSS, and Oil and Grease would be collected and analyzed.
Analysis of BOD is not recommended since this emergency discharge could occur on a weekend and a commercial laboratory would not be available to perform the analysis within the required hold time. In the alternative, the BOD required hold time could be waived in this situation.
Also on this page under DSN 463A, the current permit includes a provision for discharge of Service Water through this outfall on an emergency basis. As explained in the application, discharges through this pathway are rare and of extremely short duration, i.e. less than one minute. This results from Service Water pump swaps and system transients. The anticipated pump swaps provide for the securing of any biocides added to the system. During periods of elevated River temperatures pump swaps are important to ensure sufficient cooling water to satisfy nuclear safety design parameters. The Department has previously authorized these bypass operations and has specifically determined that there are no additional notifications pursuant to N.J.A.C 7:14A based on the termination of biocide addition and the short duration of the bypass.
RESPONSE
With respect to the first issue raised in this comment, the following is stated on page 9 of the Fact Sheet:
The sewage treatment system (DSN 462B) emergency overflow can discharge through this outfall but the sewage treatment system is monitored independently. Any such overflow of the sewage treatment system into DSN 465A is subject to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10. While overflow of the sewage treatment system into DSN 465A is not authorized in this NJPDES permit, such discharge will not result in a permit violation as long as it meets the requirements of the bypass or upset affirmative defenses set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.11 and 40 CFR 122.41(m) and (n)...
Response to Comments Page 4 of 32 Permit No. NJ00254 11 Similar language is included as item G.6. of Part IV on page 10 of 19 (note that the regulatory cite N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 in Part IV was incorrectly stated as N.J.A.C. 8:14A-6.10 which has been corrected in this final permit).
The Department maintains that the upset and bypass regulatory conditions are written for purposes such as this. The Department does not agree that the condition in the PSEG-Salem NJPDES permit NJ0005622 which concerns the bypass of water from the Number 3 Skim Tank is a comparable situation.
Specifically, DSN 462B is treated sewage effluent of a considerable volume whereas DSN 487B in the PSEG-Salem permit is simply water from a tank. As such, the Department has maintained this language in the final permit.
- 5. COMMENT:
Temperature - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B.4, page 11 of 25, and Permit, Part IV.G.10, page 10 of 19 The alternative temperature limitations listed in our current permit have only been exercised on three occasions since incorporation in the permit in 2000. These conditions occur in July or August, when electrical power needs are high, and there is an elevated heat situation, such as heat wave conditions. The concurrent conditions of humidity and temperature normally occur in the afternoon, after the DSN 461A effluent has exceeded 36.20 C for many hours of the day. In all except the three days noted, the effluent temperature normally reduces in the evening hours allowing compliance with the 36.20 C limitation. However, plant management is concerned with exceeding the limitation with there being no assurance that evening temperatures will reduce the effluent temperature to maintain compliance or that the alternative conditions will be met. PSEG has a strong environmental culture and operates strictly in accordance with the permit limitations and would never knowingly violate a permit limitation. This poses a challenge for operational management personnel, should they assume that either the effluent temperature will decrease in the evening or that the alternative conditions will be met, or do they reduce electrical power output from Hope Creek Generating Station (HCGS) when electrical supply is critical.
PSEG had requested a supplementary condition be added to the alternative temperature limitation meteorological conditions. While this request was accepted, the two days was increased to three.
Based upon the NOAA definition of a heat wave being "A period of abnormally and uncomfortably hot and unusually humid weather. Typically a heat wave lasts two or more days", the second half of the condition below should state:
"Given a coincident occurrence of wet bulb temperature that exceeds 760 F and a relative humidity below 60 % during a given day for a period equal to or greater then 60 minutes, or during a heat wave which is defined as two consecutive days with ambient temperatures exceeding 90' F, the daily maximum temperature limit does not apply and monitoring only is required."
The special reporting requirements in the Permit would remain. (The NOAA definition can be found at the following location http://www.weather.gov/glossary/index.php?word=heat+wave).
Response to Comments Page 5 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 A third occurrence had occurred while this permit was being drafted. Specifically, July 24, 2010 was just the second day of only three heat waves meeting this criterion.
RESPONSE
As noted in the draft permit, the Department modified the temperature conditions in the renewal permit to add the language "or during a heat wave which is defined as three consecutive days with ambient temperatures exceeding 90' Fahrenheit) for at least one hour each day."
The Department's intent was to provide a concise definition for heat wave to ensure that, if such a condition was triggered, the language was clear and enforceable.
NOAA is a federal agency whose role is to understand and predict changes in Earth's environment including weather related issues. The Department has reviewed the NOAA definition at the website noted in this comment where heat wave is defined as:
"A period of abnormally and uncomfortably hot and unusually humid weather. Typically a heat wave lasts two or more days."
The Department agrees that the reference to two or more days in the NOAA definition is acceptable. As a result, the language referencing this condition is hereby modified. Note that this language is in numerous locations of the permit including: the first bullet on pages 11 and 12 of the Fact Sheet; the "*" on page 23 of the Fact Sheet; and item G.10 of Part IV (page 11 of 19) where the revised language is as follows:
Given a coincident occurrence of wet bulb temperature that exceeds 760 F and a relative humidity below 60
% during a given day for a period equal to or greater than 60 minutes, or during a heat wave which is defined by NOAA as thre two consecutive days with ambient temperatures exceeding 900 F for at least one hour each day, the daily maximum temperature limit does not apply and monitoring only is required. If these two conditions for wet bulb temperature and relative humidity occur, as well as an exceedance of the temperature limit of 97.1 degrees Fahrenheit at DSN 461A, or in the event that a heat wave occurs, the permittee is required to submit a chart with columns for the following data for each hour of that day; (1)
Cooling Tower Blowdown flow (gpm); (2) Intake Temp; (3) Blowdown Temp (0F); (4) AT (fF)
MBTU/Hour; (6) Dry Bulb Temp (°F); (7) Dew Point Temp (°F); (8) Wet Bulb Temp (°F); and (9)
Relative Humidity (%).
Regarding those affected portions of the Fact Sheet, this change is hereby noted for the purposes of the Administrative Record.
Item G.10.a. on page 11 of Part IV has been changed in this final permit.
- 6. COMMENT:
CPO - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B. 6, page 12 of 25 The sample type for sampling CPO should be changed from "meter" to "grab" as this is the appropriate sampling method for collecting CPO samples 3 times per week.
RESPONSE
The Department agrees that a "grab" sample type is appropriate for a monitoring frequency of "three times per week". As a result, this language is revised as follows:
Response to Comments Page 6 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 Monitoring shall be performed three times per week using a mete grab sample type.
This change to page 12 of the Fact Sheet is hereby incorporated into the Administrative Record.
- 7. COMMENT:
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B, page 13 of 25, and Permit, Part III.B.1, pages 2-3 of 58 and Part IV, Sections E.5 & E.6, pages 7-8 of 19 Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing is required annually in the draft permit. The bases include N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(k)3, the currency of the data, and the need for re-evaluation at renewal. PSEG believes WET testing is not appropriate for the cooling tower blowdown.
N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(k)3 authorizes the Department to reopen a permit if the effluent quality changes so as to cause, contribute, or have the reasonable potential to cause or contribute to an excursion above the Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS). There have been no changes to the facility which would impact effluent quality in the cooling tower blowdown, as shown in the Form C analytical data provided.
The toxicity characterization study conducted in 1998 and 1999 reflects the current effluent quality, as confirmed by the 2007 WET testing reported in the NJPDES Permit Application. There has never been an indication of whole effluent toxicity in the cooling tower blowdown.
The Department acknowledges the lack of WET at the top of page 14. The next paragraph reflects on the currency of data however, the testing performed in 2007 only serves to reinforce the previous data and the decision to not include WET requirements in previous permits. The process of heat removal in the cooling tower does not add toxicity which would further reinforce that WET is not required.
If the Department believes more comprehensive and current data is required for the next permit renewal, PSEG proposes this requirement be changed to require WET testing semi annually prior to submittal of the next permit application.
The WET testing would be required quarterly within 18 months of submitting the permit renewal application and the results would be summarized in the application. This would provide current data upon which the Department would issue the next permit and the WET testing would be representative of the effluent quality at that time, including any seasonal variability.
RESPONSE
The Department maintains that annual WET testing is appropriate based on the following reasons:
Limited WET Data - There is limited WET data available in order for the Department to make a determination whether or not the discharge causes, shows a reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an excursion above the SWQS as required at 40 CFR 122.44(d) and N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.6. Considering the time period from 1998 to 1999 there are four acute data points for Mysidopsis bahia and four
Response to Comments Page 7 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1 chronic data sets for two species, namely Sheepshead minnow and Mysidopsis bahia.
There is no other data until 2007 where there is only one data set for Sheepshead minnow and Mysidopsis bahia. An annual WET requirement will ensure that there is routine, consistent monitoring so that there is adequate data at the time of the next permit renewal.
- Complex Wastestream - While heat removal in the cooling tower may not add toxicity to the discharge, it is important to recognize that the discharge at DSN 461A is a complex wastewater stream consisting primarily of cooling tower blowdown with contributions from the Low Volume and Oily Waste System and the liquid radioactive waste system.
" Consistency with Other NJPDES Permits - WET monitoring is a facet of most all power plant discharge permits. Even power plants with once-through cooling systems contain WET requirements, although once-through cooling wastestreams are considerably less complex than cooling tower blowdown. For example, the PSEG-Salem permit contains a semi-annual WET requirement for the once-through cooling system.
" Volume - The discharge at DSN 461A is sizable at approximately 46.7 MGD.
- Use of Additives - Additives are used in the cooling tower including sodium hypochlorite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium hydroxide and foamtrol.
In addition, additives used at DSN 461C (which drains to 461A) include carbohydrazide, ammonium hydroxide and hydrazine. WET testing is used to ascertain whether or not there is toxicity as a result of the use of these additives.
- Representative Location - DSN 461A is the most representative location to assess the toxicity of the discharge from the Hope Creek Station prior to discharge to the receiving waters. Rather than imposing WET requirements at the internal monitoring points DSN 461C and DSN 462B, the Department determined it most appropriate to impose WET requirements at the final discharge point, namely DSN 461A.
The Department has considered the permittee's suggestion of semi-annual monitoring to take effect 18 months prior to submission of the next renewal application.
The Department maintains that inclusion of an annual monitoring requirement will ensure that a consistent long term dataset is collected; therefore, annual monitoring is appropriate and has been retained in this final permit.
No change to the final permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 8. COMMENT:
WET - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B, page 13 of 25, and Permit, Part IV.E, page 7 of 19 The WET testing provisions requirethat when reporting to the DRBC, the chronic test results shall also be reported as No Observable Effects Concentration (NOEC). If that endpoint is to
Response to Comments Page 8 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1 be included in the permit, it should be included in Part III to ensure that monitoring and reporting is properly performed. PSEG does not report effluent data separately to DRBC, a copy of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) is provided to DRBC with all results. If reporting of NOEC is to be required it should be included on the DMR or other reporting form routinely submitted to the Department and subsequently copied to DRBC.
RESPONSE
As noted in item E.6.i. of Part IV (page 8 of 19), the permit requires the permittee to submit a copy of the chronic whole effluent toxicity test report to both NJDEP and DRBC. This submission requirement is standard for all NJPDES discharge to surface water permits that discharge to the mainstem Delaware and contain chronic WET requirements.
Doing so eliminates the need for including a reporting requirement for Chronic WET to be expressed as NOEC and Percent Effluent on the DMR forms.
The New Jersey Environmental Management System database is limited in that in cannot accept chronic WET data on the DMR as both NOEC and as Percent Effluent. In addition, DRBC prefers to receive complete copies of the WET test reports.
No change to the final permit has been made as a result of this comment.
- 9. COMMENT:
Metals Characterization at DSN 461A - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B, page 14 of 25, and Permit, Part III, Table III-B-1 pages 4-5 of 58 The Fact Sheet identifies that boron, copper, zinc, cadmium and lead are required to be analyzed semi-annually by grab sample, and the Permit Part III requires composite samples.
PSEG believes that sampling these metals semi-annually is not warranted.
The cooling tower process, the Best Available Technology for heat removal, causes evaporation of water and consequent concentration of any metals in the influent. Due to the evaporative losses the cooling tower concentration factor is approximately 1.3 to 1.5, depending on meteorological conditions, and the effluent concentration would average approximately 30 - 50% higher than the influent concentration. The influent water is from the Delaware River, which contains these metals. Any instance of effluent metals should be NET values, calculated in the same manner as described in Part IV, second section A, paragraph (m).
Boron was reported in Form C at 1590 jig/L in the effluent and 1130 ýtg/L in the influent.
Note that there is a typographical error in the Fact Sheet where boron concentration in the influent is stated as 1590 mg/L. Boron is ubiquitous in the Delaware River, and PSEG assumes monitoring and reporting requirements were included due to the misunderstanding relative to units reported. The effluent concentration is proportionally above the influent concentration as expected. PSEG has not identified an Effluent Standard nor SWQS for boron. Monitoring and reporting is not appropriate for this parameter.
Copper was reported in Form C at 28.4 ýtg/L on the effluent and <25 p[g/L in the influent.
There are no measurable sources of copper in the cooling tower system except what is
Response to Comments Page 9 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 brought in from the Delaware River, the condenser tubes are made of titanium for corrosion resistance. The effluent and influent values are within the concentration factor indicating that there is no addition of copper to the system.
Zinc was reported on Form C at 31.5 ýtg/L on the effluent and 27.2 g.g/L on the influent. The recent Salem Generating Station NJPDES Application (January 31, 2006) reported a zinc concentration of 55.8 gg/L in the Delaware River. The Effluent Standard for zinc (N.J.A.C.
7:14A-12 Appendix C) is 95 pgg/L which is significantly above the value reported in the effluent. The SWQS (N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14) for zinc is 26,000 jtg/L for human health, 90 gg/L for aquatic acute, and 81 jig/L for aquatic chronic, all well above the zinc concentration reported in the effluent. There is no measurable source of zinc in the cooling tower system except what is brought in from the Delaware River.
Lead was reported on Form C at 4.3 [tg/L on the effluent and < 3 ptg/L on the influent. The Effluent Standard for lead (N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12 Appendix C) is 69.5 ptg/L, significantly above the value reported in the effluent. The SWQS (N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14) for lead is 210 gg/L for aquatic acute, and 24 gg/L for aquatic chronic, all well above the zinc concentration reported in the effluent. There is no measurable source of lead in the cooling tower system except what is brought in from the Delaware River.
Cadmium was reported on Form C at <4,tg/L in both the influent and effluent.
This is consistent with the concentrations reported in the recent Salem Generating Station NJPDES Application.
The Effluent Standards (N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12, Appendix C) for cadmium are 15.2.tg/L and the SWQS (N.J.A.C 7:9B-1.14) are 16 ýtg/L for human health, 40
ýtg/L for aquatic acute, and 8.8 tg/L for aquatic chronic, all well above the non-detectable cadmium concentrations in the effluent and influent.
All of these parameters are reported at concentrations equivalent to the intake water and, with the exception of copper, well below any standard. Copper is above the standards in the ambient Delaware River, the cooling tower system does nothing to increase nor decrease the amount of copper. PSEG recommends this semi-annual monitoring be deleted.
In addition the sampling frequency for "all other metals" is set at annually by grab. This monitoring requirement should also be deleted based upon the information provided above.
RESPONSE
This comment concerns DSN 461A for which semi-annual monitoring is required for boron; copper, lead and zinc as a discharge monitoring report (DMR) requirement; cadmium as a semi-annual WCR requirement and the remaining metals as an annual WCR requirement. As noted on page 14 of the Fact Sheet the Department had only one result to rely upon for DSN 461A namely one full priority pollutant scan submitted with the renewal application.
Regarding the first part of this comment, the commentor is correct in that the sample type for DSN 461A in the Fact Sheet does not match Part III. It was the Department's intent to require a 24-hour composite sample for those parameters for which a composite sample is
Response to Comments Page 10 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 appropriate.
Therefore, Part III of this final permit (pages 4 and 5) and Table III-B-2 correctly states that a 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> composite sample type is required. For the purposes of the Administrative Record, the Fact Sheet language on page 15 of the draft permit is hereby modified as follows:
0 While insufficient data exists for Metals to determine the need for WQBELs, NJDEP recognizes that some metals were detected. As a result, copper, zinc, and lead shall be sampled on a semi-annual basis with a g-rab composite sample type. In addition, because boron and sulfate are components of the wastewater, semi-annual sampling for boron and sulfate are required using a-gr-a-b composite sample type. Therefore, as authorized by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(l), NJDEP has included monitoring and reporting requirements for these parameters.
The sampling frequency for all other metals is established at annual with a g-r-ab composite sample type.
With respect to the commentor's concern regarding intake water, the Department recognizes that intake water may contain trace quantities of metals including boron, copper, zinc, lead and cadmium. While intake monitoring has not been required in this permit, the permittee always has the option of monitoring its intake for these parameters.
Only monitoring is required at this point and effluent limitations have not been established. If the Department does ever decide that the imposition of limits is appropriate, which would be incorporated as a major modification or renewal to this permit, limits applied on a net basis can only be imposed if the criteria at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.4(k) is met.
In evaluating the appropriateness of monitoring for these parameters and the associated monitoring frequency, the Department had only one result to rely upon. As a result, the Department is requiring that additional data be collected.
Each pollutant is addressed individually below:
Boron - As noted on page 7 of the Fact Sheet, "Boron used in the Station can enter the circulating water, primarily in the condenser bay dewatering sump, and is discharged in the cooling tower blowdown." Therefore, boron is added by the permittee in its process and, as a result, needs to be monitored. The Department recognizes that there is no current Effluent Standard nor SWQS for boron. However, because boron is used and because it is detected in the effluent, semi-annual sampling is appropriate and has been retained in this final permit.
Lead and Zinc - The Department agrees that the monitoring results for Lead (4.3 tg/L) and Zinc (31.5 tg/L) are well below the respective acute Surface Water Quality Criteria of 210 ptg/L and 90 gg/L. As a result, the monitoring frequency has been reduced from semi-annual to annual in the final permit.
Cadmium - Since the monitoring result for Cadmium (<4 jtg/L) shows that it not detected in the application data, the monitoring requirement was set at annual and has been retained at annual. An annual frequency is the minimum WCR sampling requirement for metals that the Department routinely imposes for major dischargers of wastewater.
Response to Comments Page 11 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 Copper - Since the monitoring result for Copper of 28.4 gg/L is above the acute Surface Water Quality Criteria of 4.8 [tg/L, the semi-annual monitoring requirement that was proposed in the draft permit is retained in the final permit.
The monitoring frequency for all other metals remains unchanged at annual using a composite sample type. The purpose of this monitoring requirement is to ensure that there is a consistent database to continue to assess whether or not toxic pollutants are present.
Monitoring for these pollutants is necessary to re-evaluate the necessity for WQBELs upon renewal of the permit in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(k)3.
In sum, the monitoring frequency has been reduced for lead and zinc. This change affects page 5 of Part III of the final permit where lead and zinc are now specified on the annual WCR rather than on the DMR.
- 10. COMMENT:
Priority Pollutant Characterization at DSN 461A - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B, page 14 of 25, and Permit, Part III, Table III-B-2 pages 5-13 of 58 The requirement to annually perform Acids, Base/Neutrals, Pesticides and Volatiles is not warranted. Acids, Base/Neutrals, and Volatiles were reported on Form C of the application, and all parameters were below the detection levels.
As noted above for "Other Toxic Pollutants (Metals and Cyanide) and Total Phenols" and selected "Conventional and Non-Conventional Pollutants", the cooling tower system, based on design, operations, and historical monitoring, does not cause, have the reasonable potential to cause, or contribute to an excursion above the SWQS. The guidance in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(k)l.iv indicates that this monitoring is not warranted.
HCGS maintains an excellent compliance history, including informing the Department of any minor deviation from permit requirements. The treatment process is static, the only pollutant treated is heat. Chemical additives to the system include sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, and ammonium bisulfite, none of which contain any of these pollutants. The system is primarily concrete and the condenser tubes are titanium, which would not contribute any of these pollutants.
Pesticides were not performed as part of the renewal application, because N.J.A.C. 7:14A Appendix A Table I does not require performing pesticide analyses for Steam Electric Power Plants. There is no reason to believe any of these pesticides would be present. If any PCB Arochlors were present, the PCB Pollution Minimization Plan and associated sampling and investigations would detect PCBs at much lower concentrations than the method required here.
Dioxin was identified as "believed absent" on Form C based on the review of station operations and the chemical control program. There is no basis to require monitoring for dioxin at this facility. N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4(b)7 indicates this parameter is only required if it uses or manufactures specific pollutants or knows or has reason to believe that TCDD is, may be, or will be present in an effluent.
Response to Comments Page 12 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 N.J.A.C. 7:14A Appendix A Table I requires only the Volatile and Acid fractions be analyzed for the Steam Electric Power Plant category.
This is consistent with the USEPA requirements at 40 CFR 122.21(g)(7)(ii).
Monitoring for the Base/Neutral and Pesticide fractions is not warranted for a steam electric power plant, especially one that uses nuclear energy to generate electric power.
If the Department believes it is necessary to have additional pollutant data for permit renewal, PSEG proposes analyses for Volatile and Acid fractions be performed semi annually, for two sets of analysis, within 18 months prior to submittal of the permit renewal application. This would provide confirmation that the effluent is consistent with the prior reported analytical results, provide current data when the Department is making determinations, and provide seasonal analytical results.
RESPONSE
The priority pollutant scan is required on DSN 461A because of the nature of the discharge, which combines effluent from various waste streams, including the low volume oily wastewater system and the sewage treatment plant effluent in addition to a large volume of cooling tower blowdown. As noted in the Fact Sheet, internal monitoring points DSN 462B and 461C are routed to DSN 461A; therefore, the most comprehensive sampling requirements have been appropriately applied to DSN 461 A.
To reiterate Response 9, the purpose of this monitoring requirement is to ensure that there is a consistent database to continue to assess whether or not toxic pollutants are present. While the permittee's process may not add these chemicals directly, the permittee's operations may concentrate any pollutants in the intake water and, as a result, contribute to pollutants in the effluent.
Monitoring for these pollutants is necessary to re-evaluate the necessity for WQBELs upon renewal of the permit in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(k)3.
The commentor stated that the cooling tower system does not cause, have the reasonable potential to cause, or contribute to an excursion above the SWQS, however, this cannot be evaluated without sufficient effluent data to determine whether toxic pollutants are present in the effluent. One data point is not enough information to evaluate the need for WQBELs.
The Department does not agree with the commentor's assertion that N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5.1(k)iv provides guidance that contradicts this.
Monitoring for priority pollutants is a facet of most NJPDES discharge to.surface water permits particularly for major facilities. The Department recognizes that this policy goes beyond the requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.4(b)3.ii.(2), N.J.A.C. 7:14A Appendix A Table I and 40 CFR 122.21(g)(7)(ii).
However, N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)14 does allow the Department to request any information requested by the Department to determine whether cause exists for modifying a permit. This could mean the inclusion of effluent limitations if pollutants are routinely detected.
Again, while the Department understands that there is no reason for pesticides to be present, there is limited data to support this assertion. The Department does agree that the ongoing
Response to Comments Page 13 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 I PCB requirements as required by the DRBC are far more sensitive than conventional PCB methods. The Department did not include monitoring for PCBs for DSN 461A.
The Department recognizes that the permittee has suggested an alternative, namely two sets of analyses within 18 months prior to submittal of the permit application. The Department maintains that an annual monitoring requirement better suits the intent of this requirement to ensure that there is a consistent data set.
No change to the permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 11. COMMENT:
Effluent Characterization at DSN 461C - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B, page 15 of 25, and Permit, Part III, Table III-C-2 pages 15-25 of 58 The Low Volume and Oily Waste System (DSN 461C) is an internal, low volume waste stream (i.e. 25 gallons per minute or gpm) that discharges with the cooling tower blowdown (DSN 461A) at on average 32,000 gpm. Any pollutant in the DSN 461C effluent would commingle (at a flow factor well over 1000) with the DSN 461A effluent prior to discharge, where an aquatic organism could be exposed. The proposed semi-annual WCR requirements are not warranted for this internal discharge. The Fact Sheet also initially suggests a composite sample and later in the next paragraph indicates a grab sample.
Ammonia as Nitrogen was reported at a concentration of 1.2 mg/L in Form C of the application, and the combined effluent from DSN 461C was reported as <0.4 mg/L.
Ammonia in the previous WCR was reported between 0.067 mg/L and 0.97 mg/L (the Fact Sheet suggests ptg/L). The DSN 461A effluent contains low levels of ammonia residual from the dechlorination process, and any additional ammonia from DSN 461C would not be discernable in the effluent.
The Water Quality Standard for ammonia is 35 mg/L, significantly above the concentrations reported from DSN 461C.
Cadmium was reported at a concentration of 0.14 gtg/L in the prior WCR and < 4 ýtg/L in Form C of the application. The Effluent Standards (N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12, Appendix C) for cadmium are 15.2.tg/L and the Water Quality Standards (N.J.A.C 7:9B-1.14) are 16 ýtg/L for human health, 40 gg/L for aquatic acute, and 8.8 ýtg/L for aquatic chronic, all well above the levels of cadmium in the effluent.
Copper concentrations ranged from 11.4 [tg/L to 190 jtg/L in the WCR and 466 tg/L in Form C of the application. Although Form C for DSN 461A shows copper concentrations in the Delaware River as < 25 tg/L, the Effluent Characterization Study performed at Salem in the late 90's showed that Delaware River copper concentrations ranged from 12.9 4g/L to 24.5 gg/L. The concentrations in the final effluent at DSN 461A from DSN 461C would be below the Effluent Standards (N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12, Appendix C) and the Water Quality Standards (N.J.A.C 7:9B-1.14), as well as below the ambient copper concentration in the Delaware River.
Response to Comments Page 14 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 Zinc concentrations ranged between 11.3 jig/L to 57.5 gtg/L in the WCR and 88.5 gg/L in Form C of the application. The Delaware River concentration of zinc in DSN 461 A Form C was 27.2 ýig/L.
The recent Salem Generating Station NJPDES Application (January 31, 2006) reported 55.8 jtg/L in the Delaware River. The Effluent Standard for zinc (N.J.A.C.
7:14A-12 Appendix C) is 95 ptg/L, significantly above the value reported in the effluent. The New Jersey SWQS (N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14) for zinc is 26,000 gtg/L for human health, 90 ýtg/L for aquatic acute, and 81 jtg/L for aquatic chronic, all well above the zinc concentration reported in the effluent.
Chloroform was reported at a concentration of 8.5 pgg/L in the effluent.
The Effluent Standard for chloroform (N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12 Appendix C) is 46 ýtg/L, significantly above the value reported in the effluent. The SWQS (N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14) for chloroform is 2,100 jtg/L for human health, and no guidance for aquatic acute or chronic concentrations.
Dichlorobromomethane was reported at a concentration of 1.7 [tg/L in the effluent. The RQL in the Permit is 6,tg/L. The Fact Sheet notes that pollutants identified below the RQL would not require any additional sampling.
The Effluent Standard for dichlorobromomethane (N.J.A.C.
7:14A-12 Appendix C) is 14 ýtg/L, and the SWQS (N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14) for dichlorobromomethane 17 jtg/L for human health, and no guidance for aquatic acute or chronic concentrations.
The semi-annual WCR should be deleted. If the Department believes it is necessary to have additional pollutant data for permit renewal, PSEG proposes analyses for Volatile and Acid fractions, Other Toxic Pollutants (Metals and Cyanide) and Total Phenols and Conventional and Non-Conventional Pollutants be performed twice during the 18 months preceding the renewal application, for two sets of analysis, prior to submittal of the permit renewal application. This would provide confirmation that the effluent is consistent with the prior reported analytical results, and provide current data when the Department is making determinations.
RESPONSE
As per the September 2, 2010 draft permit, the Department's basis for including WCR requirements for DSN 461C is as follows:
- 5. Toxic Metals, Organic Compounds, and Cyanide:
The existing permit required that four samples be obtained within the first year of the 2003 permit for copper, cadmium, zinc and ammonia. WCR data submitted from March 2003 to February 2004 shows that copper, zinc and ammonia were detected in four out of four samples (copper ranged from 11.4 pig/L to 190 ýtg/L; zinc 11.3 ptg/L to 57.5 pg/L; ammonia 0.067 mg/L to 0.97 mg/L)
Cadmium was detected (0.104 ltg/L) in one out of four samples where the other three samples were invalid due to exceedances of holding time. Cadmium was not detected in the 2007 application data. Both Copper and Zinc were present in the application data (466 gg/L and 88.5 jig/L respectively). Ammonia was present in the application data (1.2 mg/L).
Ammonia is also present as an additive in ammonium hydroxide.
Chloroform and Dichlorobromomethane were also detected in the application data (8.5 jtg/L and 1.7 ptg/L.
respectively).
Response to Comments Page 15 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1 NJDEP is including semiannual WCR requirements for these six parameters at this outfall using a composite sample type. All other toxic parameters were either not detected in the application data or were detected but do not currently have SWQS. In addition, since outfall DSN 461C is an internal monitoring point that ultimately discharges via DSN 461A, all toxics are addressed by monitoring conducted at DSN 461A.
In sum, the following requirements have been included:
Due to the presence of some metals in the application data and incomplete results for the WCR data, the WCR requirement for copper, zinc, and cadmium has been continued. The permittee shall sample these parameters on a semi-annual basis with a grab sample type.
Due to the presence of ammonia, chloroform and dichlorobromomethane in the application data, these parameters shall be monitored on a semi-annual basis.
All other toxics including Acids, Base/Neutrals, Metals, and Pesticides, shall be sampled once per permit cycle with a grab sample type. This sampling shall be conducted between the effective date of the permit (EDP) + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. Due to a limitation of the computer program used to generate this permit, the once per permit cycle requirements must be included on an annual WCR in Part III. Please note that sampling for all of the toxics on the annual WCR only needs to be completed once.
The Department recognizes that DSN 461C combines with DSN 461A. However, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)3, "A permittee shall not attain any concentration limitation by dilution (For example, no permittee shall increase the use of process water or cooling water or otherwise attempt to dilute a discharge as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to attain permit limitations or water quality standards)." The first step necessary to determine if effluent limitations are appropriate is to characterize the wastestream. Limited data is available for DSN 461C. This effluent characterization will ensure that there is a routine consistent database.
A response to each individual pollutant specified in this comment is as follows:
Ammonia - The commentor is correct in that Ammonia was reported at 1.2 mg/L as a daily maximum concentration in Form C of the application. The Department agrees that the data values for Ammonia at DSN 461C are much lower than the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Water Quality Standard of 35 mg/L.
However, monitoring for Ammonia is necessary given that it was consistently detected in the effluent and because ammonia is a component of the permittee's process.
As noted previously, an effluent characterization is also required at DSN 461 A; therefore, any levels of ammonia present will be characterized prior to discharge to the receiving waters.
Chloroform and Dichlorobromomethane - while these pollutants were detected at trace quantities they were indeed detected. As a result, the Department has maintained a semi-annual monitoring frequency.
Cadmium, Copper, Zinc and Chloroform - The Department required WCR data for cadmium in the previous permit; however, this data was technically deficient. As a result, the semi-annual WCR requirement for cadmium is retained.
Response to Comments Page 16 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1 chloroform, these pollutants were detected in the limited data set available for DSN 461C.
As a result, any levels present need to be characterized on a semi-annual basis.
With respect to the inconsistency regarding sample types, the Department has determined that a grab sample type for DSN 461C is sufficient given that the wastestream can be intermittent and because the wastestream is mixed in an oil/water separator. As a result, the following paragraph on page 15 (which is also cited above) of the Fact Sheet has been changed for the purposes of the Administrative Record:
NJDEP is including semiannual WCR requirements for these six parameters at this outfall using a grab eomposite sample type. All other toxic parameters were....
WCR requirements on a once per permit cycle basis for DSN 461C were included on pages 15 through 25 of Part III where a grab sample was appropriately identified in the draft permit.
WCR requirements on a semi-annual basis for DSN 461C were included on pages 25 and 26 of Part III where a composite sample type was specified. The sample type for the semi-annual WCR requirements has been changed to grab in this final permit.
This change affects pages 25 and 26 of Part III where the sample type for the semi-annual WCR requirements has been changed to grab.
- 12. COMMENT:
Ammonia at DSN 462B - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B, page 17 of 25, and Permit, Part III, Table III-D-1 page 28 of 58 The Ammonia as Nitrogen monitoring requirement and limitation should be deleted. The Sewage Treatment Plant (STP, DSN 462B) discharges an average of 10.6 gallons per minute into the cooling tower blowdown stream (at a flow factor of over 3000).
The monthly average concentration limitation of 35 mg/L for ammonia as nitrogen is based on an effluent standard set by DRBC Regulations, however, this is an internal monitoring point and does not discharge directly to the Delaware River. Imposition of a water quality limitation is not appropriate. The Department has imposed this limitation until such time that a determination is completed as to whether a toxicity-based ammonia nitrogen limitation will be imposed for discharges to the main stem of the Delaware River; however, DSN 462B is not a discharge to the Delaware River.
RESPONSE
The effluent from DSN 462B is treated wastewater from the onsite Sewage Treatment Plant and must be regulated as sanitary wastewater. As such, 462B is subject to the same set of effluent limitations as other sanitary treatment plants in New Jersey.
Ammonia is a component of DSN 462B and therefore must be characterized.
This DRBC effluent standard applies to discharges from sanitary treatment. While DSN 462B does not discharge directly to the river, the effluent from the Sewage Treatment Plant still needs to meet a monthly average limitation of 35 mg/L for ammonia as nitrogen. Even though effluent from 462B will commingle with a large volume of cooling tower blowdown
Response to Comments Page 17 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 I before entering the river, dilution with cooling tower blowdown does not justify the removal of limitations that apply to sanitary wastewater as per N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)3.
No change to the permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 13. COMMENT:
Enterococci at DSN 462B - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B, page 17 of 25, and Permit, Part III, Table III-D-1:
The Enterococci monitoring requirements should be deleted. The Department recognizes that DSN 462B is an internal monitoring point with an average flow of 10.6 gpm which mixes with DSN 461A which averages 46.8 MGD and that it is unlikely that Enterococci would be detectable at the point of discharge. The requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12.5 are met in that the discharge is subject to continuous year round disinfection. DSN 462B is not a direct discharge to surface waters, therefore, monitoring should not be required.
RESPONSE
As noted in Response 11 for DSN 461 C, the permittee is required to characterize any pollutants present in an internal wastestream prior to combining with DSN 461A consistent with the intent of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)3.
All sanitary wastewater dischargers to saline waters in New Jersey are required to monitor for Enterococci. While DSN 462B is subject to disinfection treatment, there is currently no Enterococci data available.
A wastewater characterization will provide a consistent database to affirm whether or not Enterococci is present and if any effluent limitations are appropriate.
No change to the permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 14. COMMENT:
Effluent Characterization at DSN 462B - Fact Sheet, Section 8.B, page 17 of 25, and Permit, Part III, Table III-D-3 pages 29-39 of 58 The WCR requirements should be deleted for the same reasons discussed above for DSN 461C.
The semi-annual WCR should be deleted. If the Department believes it is necessary to have additional pollutant data for permit renewal, PSEG proposes analyses for Volatile and Acid fractions, Other Toxic Pollutants (Metals and Cyanide) and Total Phenols and Conventional and Non-Conventional Pollutants be performed twice during the 18 months preceding the renewal application, for two sets of analysis, prior to submittal of the permit renewal application. This would provide confirmation that the effluent is consistent with the prior reported analytical results, provide current data when the Department is making determinations, and provide additional data on the operating characteristics of the new STP.
PSEG is pursuing replacement of the existing Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a similar system. The replacement is scheduled to occur in 2011. While the existing STP has not had permit excursions, it is now approximately 20 years old, and PSEG wishes to proactively replace it before significant treatment components fail.
Response to Comments Page 18 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 The proposed STP will be smaller than the existing STP. The existing STP has been designed to treat 70,000 gallons per day (gpd) on average and a design maximum of 140,000 gpd.
While this large size is advantageous during power plant outage periods (where on site personnel can increase significantly), operating it during low flow conditions experienced during normal periods and weekends is challenging. Based on an analysis of historical influent data, the proposed STP is expected to have a design maximum treatment capacity of 40,000 gpd. The STP will consist of two trains, each sized at approximately 20,000 gpd.
During normal operations, one of the treatment trains will provide sufficient treatment capacity; during outage periods, both treatment trains will be put into operation.
The equalization tank will modulate flow fluctuations.
Similar to the existing STP, the proposed STP will also utilize a conventional biological treatment process. Extended aeration is a proven technology that consists of equalization tank(s), aeration tanks, clarification, and disinfection. A sludge holding tank will store wasted sludge. In order to minimize the footprint and excavation for the new system, the proposed STP will be a package type that will be seated on a concrete slab. The proposed system will be located adjacent to the existing system, outside the Protected Area just north of the Material Center. The treatment system will be enclosed within a superstructure to protect from severe weather conditions.
The proposed system will be designed to meet the current NJPDES permit requirements.
Since influent characteristics remain unchanged, effluent quality and volume will be similar to the existing effluent.
PSEG will submit the appropriate documentation to the Department, including Treatment Works Authorizations and supplements to the NJPDES permit application once the final design is determined. This information is provided to assist the Department.
RESPONSE
As per the September 2, 2010 draft permit, the Department's basis for including WCR requirements for DSN 462B is as follows:
- 9. Toxic Metals, Organic Compounds, and Cyanide:
The existing permit required that four samples be obtained within the first year of the 2003 permit for copper, cadmium, nickel, zinc, chromium and cyanide.
WCR data submitted from March 2003 to February 2004 shows that Copper and Zinc were detected (copper ranged from 47.3 lig/L to 63.5 ýig/L and zinc 56.1 l.igtL to 277 lgg/L) in four out of four samples.
Nickel, cadmium and chromium were each detected in one out of four samples where the other three samples were invalid due to exceedances of holding time. Cyanide was detected (ranging from 2.2 ug/L to 17.8 ug/L) in three out of four samples.
In addition, the permittee performed a full priority pollutant as part of the 2007 application. All toxic parameters were non-detectable with the exception of copper (173 [tg/L), zinc (187 gg/L), toluene (1.6 gg/L), and bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (1.9 jig/L).
In sum, the following requirements have been included:
Response to Comments Page 19 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 Due to the presence of some metals in the application data and incomplete results for the WCR data, the WCR requirement for copper, zinc, nickel, cadmium, chromium and cyanide has been continued.
The permittee shall sample these parameters on a semi-annual basis with a grab sample type.
All other toxics, including Acids, Base/Neutrals, Metals, Pesticides and Volatiles, shall be sampled once per permit cycle with a grab sample type. This sampling shall be conducted between the effective date of the permit (EDP) + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. Due to a limitation of the computer program used to generate this permit, the once per permit cycle requirements must be included on an annual WCR in Part III. Please note that sampling for all of the toxics on the annual WCR only needs to be completed once.
While toluene and bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate were detected at trace quantities, these levels are below the recommended quantitation level; therefore, additional sampling beyond the once per permit cycle frequency is not required at this time.
As noted above, a WCR was required as part of the previous NJPDES permit. However, data for nickel, cadmium and chromium was technically deficient. Please refer to Response 11 regarding the rationale as to why characterization is appropriate for an internal wastestream.
Please refer to Response 10 as to why alternate timing for this scan is not appropriate The Department is supportive of the replacement of the existing STP and appreciates advance notification of the intended plans. The Department also agrees that it is reasonable to focus any wastewater characterization on the effluent resulting from the new STP. However, the semi-annual WCR requirements do not become effective until July 1, 2011 which is the effective date of this final permit. Since replacement of the STP is scheduled to take place in 2011, an effective date of July 1, 2011 will ensure that the majority of the semi-annual WCR requirements are collected after the improved STP is operational.
Please contact the Department's Bureau of Permit Management at (609) 984-4428 regarding any questions for the necessary Treatment Works Approval for the upgraded STP.
No change to the permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 15. COMMENT:
Recommended Quantitation Levels (RQLs) - Fact Sheet, Section 8.C, page 18 of 25 The RQL's identified are below the RQL's routinely achievable by the laboratory in a saline water matrix.
These RQL's are significantly lower than the laboratory water quality standards at N.J.A.C. 7:18 Table 4.1. Additionally, the DRBC recommended RQL's are not appropriate for waste streams that do not discharge directly to the Delaware River, such as DSN's 461C and 462B.
RESPONSE
The RQLs specified in the draft and final permit are routinely applied to dischargers throughout the State. The Department receives few comments stating that these levels are unattainable for all priority pollutants. The RQLs specified by DRBC are applied to both direct dischargers and internal wastestreams that discharge to the Delaware River since the Delaware River is the ultimate receiving waterbody.
Response to Comments Page 20 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 Nonetheless, the Recommended Quantitation Levels are not for enforcement purposes.
Specifically, as stated in item D.2.d. on page 6 of Part IV "When quantification levels (QL) and effluent limits are both specified for a given parameter in Part III, and the QL is less stringent than the effluent limit, effluent compliance will be determined by comparing the reported value against the QL." Because the RQLs are for non-limited parameters there is no issue of effluent compliance. Rather, if the permittee can not attain the RQLs, item A. 1.c applies which states in part:
"If the permittee and/or contract laboratory determines that the QLs achieved for any pollutant(s) generally will not be as sensitive as the QLs specified in Part III, the permittee must submit a justification of such to the Bureau of Surface Water Permitting......
No change to the permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 16. COMMENT:
Residuals - Fact Sheet, Section 8.11, page 19 of 25 The new monitoring location SRTR was created to track low level radioactive waste generated from locations SLlA and S16A. The waste from these streams is regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under 10 CFR Part 61, "Licensing Requirements for Land Disposal of Radioactive Waste and Regulatory Guide 1.21 "Measuring, Evaluating and Reporting Radioactivity in Solid Wastes and Release of Radioactive Materials in Liquid and Gaseous Effluents From Light-Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants". Reports are submitted to the NRC and the NJDEP's Bureau of Nuclear Engineering annually through the ARERR (Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report). Data reported under these regulations is divided by waste classification and by waste stream. The waste streams include dry active waste and includes the volume of solid waste in cubic feet or cubic meters and the total curies for waste. Reporting of this data is governed by 10 CFR 50.4 "Written communications" and 10 CFR 50.36a "Technical specifications on effluents from nuclear power reactors."
Additional regulation of this waste stream would be inappropriate; however, as an alternate means of compliance PSEG would submit a copy of the ARERR to the Bureau of Surface Water Permitting.
RESPONSE
Based upon additional correspondence with Christopher White, Environmental Specialist -
Hope Creek, the Department is satisfied that the Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report (ARERR) contains the necessary sludge management information required under the Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (SQAR, N.J.A.C. 7:14C) and Part II of the permit.
Consequently, the new monitoring location SRTR and the associated Residuals Transfer Report was removed from the final permit. However, PSE&G will be required to submit proof of proper sludge management after each shipment of each sludge type to the following address:
Response to Comments Page 21 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1 NJDEP-DWQ Bureau of Pretreatment and Residuals Mail Code 401-02B, P.O. Box 420 Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
- 17. COMMENT:
PCBs - Fact Sheet,Section I, page 19 of 25 and Fact Sheet, Section 4, page 4 of 25 (footnotes)
The Fact Sheet prohibits the discharge of PCB's. These sections should be revised to indicate that the facility may not discharge any PCBs analyzed pursuant to conventional analytical methods. Sensitive PCB analysis using USEPA Method 1668A are likely to indicate low concentration of PCBs which may not be detected by conventional methods and would therefore result in the violation of this condition.
RESPONSE
Please refer to Response 1 which addresses these changes to pages to 4 and 19 of the Fact Sheet for the purposes of the Administrative Record.
- 18. COMMENT:
Chlorine Produced Oxidants (CPO) - Fact Sheet, Section 8.J, page 20 of 25 In the description of DSN 461A, the use of Sodium Hypochlorite should be clarified to indicate that although Sodium Hypochlorite is continuously added at the suction of the service water pumps (as indicated on Page 6 of 25) CPO is not normally discharged from DSN 461A.
RESPONSE
The Department agrees that this clarification is appropriate. In addition, as discussed later in Response 35, the Department has deleted the condition limiting use of sodium hypochlorite.
As a result, this language is clarified as follows:
DSN 461A: Sodium Hypochlorite (although not in e..ess of two hours per day), Ammonium Bisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide and Foamtrol. Although Sodium Hypochlorite is continuously added at the suction of the service water pumps, CPO is not normally discharged from DSN 461A. Refer to item G.1. for more information concerning chlorine produced oxidants.
There shall be no detectable amount of the 126 priority pollutants contained in chemicals added for cooling tower maintenance in the discharge from DSN 461A.
This change to page 20 of the Fact Sheet is hereby incorporated into the Administrative Record.
- 19. COMMENT:
Additives - Fact Sheet, Section 8.J, page 20 of 25 The last paragraph of this section indicates that at least 180 days prior notice will be required for NJDEP approval prior to the use of additional or different additives in the future. PSEG has applied for and obtained NJDEP approval for the use of several biocides and additives in the draft permit, which may not be sufficient. It has been PSEG's experience that these
Response to Comments Page 22 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1 products could change trade names, change product constituents or be discontinued altogether at short notice which is beyond PSEG's control. The cooling water systems at electric generating stations are also prone to attack by nuisance organisms such as Asiatic Clams, Zebra Mussels or other organisms. The 180 days timeframe to respond to such situations and instances would be detrimental to the plant equipment. Given that such circumstances are beyond the control of PSEG, the NJDEP should provide much shorter time for approval of such biocides and additives without having to wait for permit modification.
As in the past, PSEG will provide advance notification as reasonably possible to initiate NJDEP approval.
RESPONSE
Consistent with ongoing practice in its management of other NJPDES facilities, the Department has maintained the 180 day notification requirement. While a 180 day timeframe is specified, please understand that the Department typically provides approval or denial of the inclusion of new biocides or additives in a much shorter time frame, particularly if emergency conditions are brought to the Department's attention. It should also be noted that if a trade name changes but the constituents of a biocide remain exactly the same, simple notification to the Department is all that is required.
The 180 time frame was developed in consideration of the regulatory timeframes necessary for a major permit modification. In the event that a permittee wanted to use an additive or biocide that contained pollutants not already covered in the current NJPDES permit, 180 days would allow the Department ample time to issue a major permit modification to incorporate additional limitations and/or monitoring requirements, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-16.4 No change to the permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 20. COMMENT:
PCB Pollutant Minimization Plan - Fact Sheet, Section 8.K, page 20 of 25, and Permit, Part IV, Section D.2 pages 5-6 of 19 The Fact Sheet identifies the requirement to implement a PCB Pollutant Minimization Plan (PCB PMP). The permit notes that this plan is implemented in the Delaware Basin by the DRBC. PSEG submitted the PCB PMP in 2006 and has implemented the PCB PMP under the direction and guidance of the DRBC. The Department receives copies of all plans and reports.
The conditions provided in the Fact Sheet in the second paragraph of this section for sampling at DSN 461A and later in the permit both conflict with the PCB PMP approved by DRBC. The PCB PMP does not require sampling at DSN 461A. The PCB PMP for Hope Creek Generating Station, which was approved by DRBC on April 6, 2005 in a letter from Dr. Thomas J. Fikslin, required that samples be collected only from DSN 461C and DSN 462B. The rationale for not sampling DSN 461A was provided in an earlier letter, dated March 11, 2005, to Ms Carol R. Collier from Mr. Russell A. Furnari. PSEG recommends that this paragraph be deleted and in its place the Department acknowledge the PCB PMP in
Response to Comments Page 23 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 place and require PSEG provide copies of plans and reports be submitted to the Department at the time they are submitted to DRBC.
RESPONSE
The Department agrees that the PCB PMP for Hope Creek Generating Station does not require PCB sampling at DSN46 1 A but rather requires sampling at DSN46 1 C using one dry weather sample and one wet weather sample, and sampling at DSN462B using one dry sample.
Both dry and wet weather sampling are required for this facility with a frequency of 1 dry weather and I wet weather sample per year at DSN46-!A 461 C and I dry weather sample per year at DSN462B.
This change to page 20 of the Fact Sheet is hereby incorporated into the Administrative Record. Although the PCB PMP is a requirement imposed by the DRBC, the Department is responsible for implementing DRBC requirements into NJ permits and as a result this condition will not be removed from the permit.
- 21. COMMENT:
Fact Sheet Section 14, Permit Summary Table, DSN 461A page 22 of 25
- 1) The heat rate for the period (June - August) included in "Wastewater Data (1) Column contains a maximum value from January 22, 2005. The 657 MBTU's belongs in the row above for the period September - May. The highest heat rate discharged during that period over the past eight years was 387 MBTU's on June 21st, 2009.
- 2) The Sample type for a 3/week sample for Chlorine Produced Oxidants (CPO) would be more appropriately described as a grab, not a metered sample.
- 3) The sample type for metals included on this table is different from the text on Fact Sheet page 15.
- 4) The footnote for this table recaptures the heat wave provision discussed earlier. However there is still a discrepancy from the NOAA definition also discussed above.
RESPONSE
The Department has included the relevant sections of the Permit Summary Table for DSN 461A below with the necessary revisions:
- 1) Heat Rate
Response to Comments Page 24 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1
- 2) CPO Chlorine Produced mg/L Month Avg.
0.1 0.2**
"2" 3/Week e
Oxidants (CPO)
Daily Max.
0.5
.5**5**
Grab
- data 70
- 3) Copper, Lead and Zinc As indicated in Response 9, the Department maintains that a composite sample type is appropriate for characterization purposes for DSN 461A. As such, no change to the sample type is necessary. However, as also noted in Response 9 the Department has determined that the monitoring frequency for lead and zinc could be reduced to annual.. As such the following revision is appropriate:
Copper pagIL Month Avg.
MR MR 1/6 months Composite Daily Max.
28.4 MR MR
- data I
Lead pig/L Month Avg.
MR MR
-t/6-menths Composite Daily Max.
4.3 MR MR I/Year
- data I
Zinc pg/L Month Avg.
MR MR 44/6-menths Composite Daily Max.
31.5 MR MR I/Year II_#
data I
I I
I I
I This change to pages Administrative Record.
22 of the Fact Sheet is hereby noted for the purposes of the
- 4) Temperature As noted in Response Administrative Record.
5, footnote "*" has already been revised for the purposes of the
- 22. COMMENT:
Enterococci - Fact Sheet Section 14, Permit Summary Table, DSN 462B page 24 of 25 The Averaging Period for Enterococci includes an "Instant Max" whereas the Fecal Coliform above it more appropriately lists a weekly average. The subsequent table in Part III corrects this.
RESPONSE
The Department agrees that an "Instant Max" sample type was erroneously specified for Enterococci for the Permit Summary Table on page 24 of the Fact Sheet whereas it should have been a Weekly Average. Revisions are as follows:
Enterococci
- per Monthly Avg.
MR I/Month Grab (geometric mean)
I 0OmL Weekly Avg.
MR instant,Max
- data 0
This change to pages 24 of the Fact Sheet is hereby noted for the purposes of the Administrative Record.
Response to Comments Page 25 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1
- 23. COMMENT:
Non-Contact Cooling Water - Permit Part II, B.6.a Page 2 of 4 Non-contact cooling water has many different applications in use at a nuclear power plant.
This water is generally of a high purity, low conductivity when used in plant systems. Past discussions with the Department have allowed on a case by case basis the draining of plant systems after an evaluation for pollutants including chemical additives (if any), heat and radioactivity.
This evaluation is similar to containments and chemical dikes discussed previously. When the water is verified pollutant free the water can be drained. The reference to non-contact cooling water should be deleted from paragraphs 6a and 7a and replaced with a section for non-contact cooling water which would describe the evaluation previously mentioned.
RESPONSE
This section of Part II at B.6.a is stated as follows:
"The permittee shall discharge stormwater to surface waters and/or ground waters of the State only as authorized herein and consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. This permit does not authorize any unpermitted discharge of domestic wastewater, non-contact cooling water, leachate, or process water, unless otherwise stated in Part IV of the permit."
These conditions are standard in all NJPDES permits and remain in the final permit. As stated above, in the past the Department has approved the draining of plant systems after an evaluation for pollutants has verified that the water is pollutant free.
The above permit language does not prevent the Department from making this type of case-by-case determination in the future while remaining consistent with the permit.
- 24. COMMENT:
CPO - Permit Part III, Table III - B - 1, DSN 461A page 3 of 58 A grab sample type for CPO would be more appropriate for a 3x/week sampling requirement, in this section it is listed as a metered type.
RESPONSE
As noted in Response 6, a 3/week sampling requirement is acceptable where a grab sample type shall be used. As a result, page 3 of Part III has been revised.
- 25. COMMENT:
Sample Type - Permit Part III, Table III - B - 1, DSN 461A page 4 of 58 Metals described in the Fact Sheet as being obtained by Grab samples are listed here as composites.
RESPONSE
As noted in Response 9, the Department has determined that a composite sample type for metals at DSN 461A is appropriate. The commentor is correct in that certain portions of the Fact Sheet specified a grab sample where these errors have been corrected in Response 9 for
Response to Comments Page 26 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 the purpose of the Administrative Record. However, Table III-B-I of the September 1, 2010 draft permit included the correct sample type for metals, namely a composite sample.
No change to the permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 26. COMMENT:
Sample Type - Permit Part III, Table III - B - 2, DSN 461A pages 5-13 of 58 WCR sample type requirements are inconsistent throughout this table. Many parameters are listed as 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> composite while the rest are listed as grabs.
Similar tables for other monitoring points in this permit are consistently listed as grab samples.
RESPONSE
As noted in Response 9, the Department has determined that a composite sample type is required at DSN 461A for those priority pollutants for which a composite sample type is appropriate. Regarding DSN 461 C and 462B, the Department has determined a grab sample type is appropriate for effluent characterization purposes as discussed in Responses 11 and 14.
Since a composite sample type is appropriate for effluent characterization purposes at DSN 461A, the sample types in Part III are correct.
As a result, no change to the permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 27. COMMENT:
Parameters - Permit Part III, Table III - C - 2, DSN 461C pages 15-25 of 58 The Table requires sampling and analyses for parameters that are not listed in N.J.A.C. 7:14A Appendix A Table I and there is no discussion in the Fact Sheet identifying the bases for these parameters.
These parameters have obviously not been identified as a concern at Steam Electric Power Plants, nor any other effluent source, since they are not listed in the regulations requiring analysis. The following parameters should be deleted from Table III-C-2 as they were deleted from Table III-B-2:
- Malathion
- Demeton
- Mirex 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene
- N-nitrosodiethylamine
- N-nitrospyrrolidine
- Parathion
- 2,4,5-Triclorophenol
- Gamma BHC (Lindane)
- Chlorpyrifos
- Pentachlorobenzene
- Guthion
Response to Comments Page 27 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 I
RESPONSE
The commentor is correct in that the Department did not require these parameters for DSN 461A. As a result, the Department agrees that it is not appropriate to include them for internal points DSN 461C and 462B. As a result, these parameters have been deleted from Part III.
This change affects Table III-C-2 (DSN 461C) and Table III-D-3 (DSN 462B) where these twelve parameters have been deleted.
- 28. COMMENT:
Sample Type - Permit Part III, Table III - C - 3, DSN 461C pages 25-26 of 58 The sample type for metals is listed in this part is composite, whereas the sample type listed on page 15 of the Fact Sheet includes both composite and grab for the same parameters.
RESPONSE
As noted in Response 11, the Department has determined that a grab sample type is acceptable for the purposes of the WCR for DSN 461C.
As a result Part III has been modified where a grab sample type is specified.
- 29. COMMENT:
Parameters - Permit Part III, Table III - D - 3, DSN 462B pages 29-39 of 58 As discussed above, this table requires sampling and analyses for parameters that are not listed in N.J.A.C. 7:14A Appendix A Table I and there is no discussion in the Fact Sheet identifying the bases for these parameters.
These parameters have obviously not been identified as a concern at Steam Electric Power Plants, nor any other effluent source since they are not listed in the regulations requiring analysis. The following parameters should be deleted from Table III-D-3 as they were deleted from Table III-B-2:
- Malathion
- Demeton
- Mirex 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene
- N-nitrosodiethylamine
- N-nitrospyrrolidine Asbestos
- Parathion 2,4,5-Triclorophenol Gamma BHC (Lindane)
Chlorpyrifos Pentachlorobenzene Guthion
Response to Comments Page 28 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411
RESPONSE
As discussed in Response 27, these twelve parameters have been deleted from Table III-D-3 in the final permit.
- 30. COMMENT:
Sample Type for DSN 462B - Permit Part III, Table III - D - 4, pages 39-40 of 58 The sample type for parameters in this table is listed as composite, whereas the sample type listed on page 17 of the Fact Sheet includes both composite and grab for the same parameters.
RESPONSE
As noted in Response 14, the Department has determined that a grab sample type is acceptable for the purposes of the WCR for DSN 462B. While the majority of parameters specified in Table III-D-3 of the September 1, 2010 draft permit correctly indicated a grab sample, the semi-annual metals have been corrected in this final permit to state a grab sample.
This change affects Table III-D-4 in the final permit.
- 31. COMMENT:
RTR Requirements - Permit Part III, Tables S16A, SL1A and SRTR Requirements for the RTR are blank for all locations.
RESPONSE
This is not an error, these pages always appear to be blank due to a limitation of NJEMS, the software that is used to generate NJPDES permits. While the pages look blank, there is a requirement.at the top of each page to submit an Annual Residuals Transfer Report for Monitored Locations SL A and S16A.
No change has been made to the final permit as a result of this comment.
- 32. COMMENT:
Annual and Semiannual Requirement - Permit, Part IV, Second Section A, page 3 of 19 The provisions of paragraph (g) appear to be inconsistent with the WCR and WET requirements in Section III and the Fact Sheet.
RESPONSE
Paragraph g. states "Annual and semi-annual wastewater testing shall be conducted in a different quarter of each year so that tests are conducted in each of the four permit quarters of the permit cycle. Testing may be conducted during any month of the permit quarters." This condition applies only to parameters for which annual or semi-annual monitoring is required.
Rotating the quarters during which the monitoring is still consistent with an annual or semi-annual monitoring requirement.
No change has been made to the final permit as a result of this comment.
Response to Comments Page 29 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1
- 33. COMMENT:
Influent Sampling - Permit, Part IV, Second Section A, page 3 of 19 In paragraph (i) Influent and effluent sampling events need to be staggered due to the use of a cooling tower. Influent service water (Delaware River) is first used to cool safety and non safety related equipment in the Hope Creek Plant. When discharged to the Cooling Tower it is immediately diverted to the suction of circulating water system. It takes, on average, 5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> for the system to reach equilibrium whereas the effluent is now "seeing" what was in the intake from the river. This sentence should be reworded to allow for the detention time and sample effluent approximately 5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> after the influent.
RESPONSE
Item A..i. of Part IV states the following:
"Any influent and effluent sampling for toxic pollutant analyses shall be collected concurrently."
This language is standard for all NJPDES discharge to surface water permits that include influent and effluent sampling and is therefore not subject to change. However, note that this requirement only pertains to toxic pollutants.
The only parameter for which intake and effluent monitoring is required at DSN 461A is Total Organic Carbon (TOC) which is a conventional pollutant.
Therefore, because there are no influent and effluent sampling requirements for any toxic pollutants this language is not applicable at this time.
No change to the permit is necessary as a result of this comment.
- 34. COMMENT:
PCB PMP - Permit, Part IV, Section D.2.b, page 5 of 19 The sampling requirements included in Section D.2.b conflict with the PCB PMP approved by DRBC. The PCB PMP requires a sampling program every other year. In addition, PSEG revises the sampling program in the PCB PMP to make an efficient use of resources as it implements strategies to trackdown unknown sources of PCBs. Specific requirements on the number and locations of sampling is not consistent with the intent of the PCB PMP. In its annual report, PSEG identifies the activities (sampling and trackdown) that are planned for the inclusion in the following annual report.
PSEG recommends the Department acknowledge the PCB PMP in place and require PSEG provide copies of plans and reports be submitted to the Department at the time they are submitted.
Fact Sheet identifies the requirement to implement a PCB Pollutant Minimization Plan (PCB PMP). The permit notes that this plan is implemented in the Delaware Basin by the DRBC. PSEG submitted the PCB PMP in 2006 and has implemented the PCB PMP under the direction and guidance of the DRBC. The Department receives copies of all plans and reports.
RESPONSE
The Department consulted with Greg Cavallo from DRBC regarding the agency's PCB PMP requirements in the Hope Creek Generating Station permit.
Greg stated that annual monitoring is being implemented for all dischargers across DE, NJ and PA in their NPDES
Response to Comments Page 30 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 permits, as part of the Stage 2 PCB TMDL. This is being done for the purpose of consistency in order to gather enough data for long-term evaluation and ultimately effluent requirements.
The initial sampling locations for the Hope Creek station were initially proposed by PSEG in a letter dated March 11, 2005. Outfall 461C, (Low volume and oily waste system) was identified for both wet and dry sampling, and outfall 462B, the sewage treatment system, was added for dry weather sampling. In order to maintain consistency with the previously collected data, the sampling protocols previously established need to be continued. We agree that the PMP approach is a flexible one and encourages the efficient use of resources to track down sources, this does not preclude PSEG from taking additional steps or implementing additional sampling efforts to evaluate potential sources. PSEG has utilized additional sampling at selected lift station and manholes in pursuit of identifying potential sources.
However, long-term monitoring at those outfalls initially identified 461C and 462B needs to continue in order to evaluate their loadings on a consistent basis.
No change has been made to the final permit as a result of this comment.
- 35. COMMENT:
CPO - Permit, Part IV, Section E.L.f., page 6 of 19 This paragraph prohibits the addition of sodium hypochlorite for greater than two hours per day.
Sodium hypochlorite is normally added continuously to the SWS and CWS. The underlying prohibition is provided in Section G. 1, wherein CPO may not be discharged from any unit for greater than two hours per day. The dechlorination system was installed and is operated to allow the addition of sodium hypochlorite continuously while precluding the discharge of CPO for greater than two hours per day. Recommend deleting the parenthetical.
Also, the last paragraph of this section indicates that at least 180 days prior notice will be required for NJDEP approval prior to the use of additional or different additives in the future.
PSEG has applied for and obtained NJDEP approval for the use of several biocides and additives in the draft permit, which may not be sufficient. It has been PSEG's experience that these products could change trade names, change product constituents or be discontinued altogether at short notice which is beyond PSEG's control. The cooling water systems at electric generating stations are also prone to attack by nuisance organisms such as Asiatic Clams, Zebra Mussels or other organisms. The 180 days timeframe to respond to such situations and instances would be detrimental to the plant equipment. Given that such circumstances are beyond the control of PSEG, the NJDEP should provide much shorter time for approval of such biocides and additives without having to wait for permit modification.
As in the past, PSEG will provide advance notification as reasonably possible to initiate NJDEP approval.
RESPONSE
The prohibition for the addition of sodium hypochlorite for more than two hours per day is not intended for facilities that have Dechlorination. As a result, and as discussed in Response 18, the Department has deleted the two hour limitation regarding the addition of sodium hypochlorite where revised language is as follows: "461A: Sodium Hypochlorite (al*.hugh not in e-xcess of two hours per day).)....
Response to Comments Page 31 of 32 Permit No. NJ002541 1 Please refer to Response 19 regarding the latter half of this comment concerning the notification requirement.
This change affects item E.1.f. on page 6 of Part IV of the final permit.
- 36. COMMENT:
DRBC Sampling - Permit, Part IV, Section E.2., page 6 of 19 This paragraph states that compliance with the DRBC Water Quality Regulations can be determined by the DRBC based on its own sampling events.
PSEG does not believe conditions should be imposed and subsequent liability attached in a NJPDES permit based on sampling methods and protocols, and even sampling events, for which the permittee is unaware. The last sentence of that section should be deleted.
RESPONSE
This section of the permit is standard boilerplate for all of the NJ facilities that discharge to the Delaware River and are under the jurisdiction of the DRBC. Conditions that are not explicitly contained in this permit do not have the ability to generate violations, therefore this statement does not attach liability to any DRBC conditions that are separate from this permit, rather it merely states that DRBC may conduct or request its own sampling events.
No change has been made to the final permit as a result of this comment.
- 37. COMMENT:
Permit, Part IV, Section G.3, page 9 of 19 This paragraph prohibits the discharge of PCB's. This paragraph should be revised to indicate that the facility may not discharge any PCBs analyzed pursuant to conventional analytical methods. Sensitive PCB analysis using USEPA Method 1668A are likely to indicate low concentration of PCBs which may not be detected by conventional methods and would therefore result in the violation of this condition.
RESPONSE
Please refer to Response 1.
- 38. COMMENT:
Stormwater Requirements - Permit, Stormwater Part IV, pages 12-19 of 19 This section is redundant to the section entitled "Appendix B: Contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan." If this section is to be retained, at a minimum the following changes should be included:
- Delete all references to Part IV, since Part IV of the permit does not reflect the provisions referenced.
- This section appears to assume that the facility does not have a DPCC or SPCC Plan, many of the requirements are redundant and some conflict with the DPCC requirements. For this facility which has a DPCC Plan. retain only Sections: A.l.a, B..b, B.l.c, D.1, F.1, G.2.d, and G.3.
Response to Comments Page 32 of 32 Permit No. NJ0025411 However, PSEG recommends this section be deleted and the Appendix B be retained with the modifications identified below.
Appendix B.
The Appendix B Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan contains the references to other regulatory programs such as DPCC.
PSEG has integrated all these plans into a comprehensive Discharge Prevention and Response Program (DPRP), similar to that envisioned by this Appendix. This Appendix should be retained with the following changes:
- Section 1.B should be deleted, it is duplicative of the drainage controls and mapping in the DPCC Plan;
- Section II: the SPPP team should contain personnel by title where appropriate, especially where a facility operates on a 24/7 schedule. Change the third sentence to read "the SPPP shall identify the names, or positions, of those within the facility's organization who are members of the team";
- Delete Section IV.B;
- Delete Section VII.C.2. The nuclear security concerns preclude release to the public;
- and,
- If Section VII.C.3 is not correct, then delete.
RESPONSE
The Department requires PSEG to prepare, implement, and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) as a part of their New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) permit.
It is understood that PSEG has implemented SPCC, DPCC, and has another comprehensive plan in place, known as Discharge Prevention and Response Program (DPRP).
PSEG does not need to duplicate any requirement of the SPPP if the same has been implemented as a part of another plan. However, such elements should be cross-referenced in the SPPP.
The Stormwater section in Part IV (pages 12 to 19) and Appendix B both serve different purposes. Appendix B is a guidance document to assist in the preparation of SPPP, whereas The Stormwater section in Part IV describes, in detail, BMPs, SPPP, Operations and Maintenance, Monitoring, and Record Keeping requirements. Both sections are essential to the permit.
In sum, the Stormwater section in Part IV is boilerplate and the Department has not made any changes to this section.
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Ne Jese Deprten oEninm taPrecio NEW JERSEY POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection hereby grants you a NJPDES permit for the facility/activity named in this document. This permit is the regulatory mechanism used by the Department to help ensure your discharge will not harm the environment. By complying with the terms and conditions specified, you are assuming an important role in protecting New Jersey's valuable water resources. Your acceptance of this permit is an agreement to conform with all of its provisions when constructing, installing, modifying, or operating any facility for the collection, treatment, or discharge of pollutants to waters of the state. If you have any questions about this document, please feel free to contact the Department representative listed in the permit cover letter. Your cooperation in helping us protect and safeguard our state's environment is appreciated.
Permit Number: NJ0025411 Final: Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Permittee:
PSEG Nuclear LLC PO Box 236-N21 - Alloway Creek Neck Rd Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038 Property Owner:
Location Of Activity:
PSEG 80 Park Plaza - Mail Code T17 Newark, NJ 07102 Hope Creek Generating Station Artificial Island Foot of Buttonwood Rd Lower Alloways Creek Salem County
-Authorization(s) Covered Under This Approval Issuance Date Effective Date Expiration Date B -Industrial Wastewater 2/11/11 4/1/2011 3/31/2016 RF -Stormwater By Authority of:
Commissioner's Office DEP AUTHORIZATION Pilar Patterson, Chief Bureau of Surface Water Permitting Division of Water Quality (Terms, conditions and provisions attached hereto)
Divi of Water Quality perfcp.rtf
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 Consolidated Permit Consolidated Renewal Permit Action PART I GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
NJPDES A.
General Requirements of all NJPDES Permits
- 1.
Requirements Incorporated by Reference
- a.
The permittee shall comply with all conditions set forth in this permit and with all the applicable requirements incorporated into this permit by reference. The permittee is required to comply with the regulations, including those cited in paragraphs b. through e. following, which are in effect as of the effective date of the final permit.
- b.
General Conditions Penalties for Violations N.J.A.C. 7:14-8.1 et seq.
Incorporation by Reference N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.3 Toxic Pollutants N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)4i Duty to Comply N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)l & 4 Duty to Mitigate N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)5 & 11 Inspection and Entry N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.11 (e)
Enforcement Action N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.9 Duty to Reapply N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.2(e)3 Signatory Requirements for Applications and Reports N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.9 Effect of Permit/Other Laws N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)6 & 7 & 2.9(c)
Severability N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.2 Administrative Continuation of Permits N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.8 Permit Actions N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.7(c)
Reopener Clause N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)10 Permit Duration and Renewal N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.7(a) & (b)
Consolidation of Pemiit Process N.J.A.C. 7:14A-15.5 Confidentiality N.J.A.C. 7:14A-18.2 & 2.11 (g)
Fee Schedule N.J.A.C. 7:14A-3.1 Treatment Works Approval N.J.A.C. 7:14A-22 & 23
- c.
Operation And Maintenance Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense Proper Operation and Maintenance
- d.
Monitoring And Records Monitoring Recordkeeping Signatory Requirements for Monitoring Reports
- e.
Reporting Requirements Planned Changes Reporting of Monitoring Results Noncompliance Reporting Hotline/Two Hour & Twenty-four Hour Reporting Written Reporting Duty to Provide Information Schedules of Compliance Transfer N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.9(b)
N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.12 N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.5 N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.6 N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.9 N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.7 N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.8 N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 & 6.8(h)
N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10(c) & (d)
N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10(e) &(f) & 6.8(h)
N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.11, 6.2(a)14 & 18.1 N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.4 N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)8 & 16.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 1 of 1
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action PART II GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISCHARGE CATEGORIES A.
Additional Requirements Incorporated By Reference
- 1. Requirements for Discharges to Surface Waters
- a. In addition to conditions in Part I of this permit, the conditions in this section are applicable to activities at the permitted location and are incorporated by reference. The permittee is required to comply with the regulations which are in effect as of the effective date of the final permit.
- i.
Surface Water Quality Standards N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1 ii.
Water Quality Management Planning Regulations N.J.A.C. 7:15 B.
General Conditions
- 1.
Scope
- a.
The issuance of this permit shall not be considered as a waiver of any applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations and ordinances.
- 2.
Permit Renewal Requirement
- a. Permit conditions remain in effect and enforceable until and unless the permit is modified, renewed or revoked by the Department.
- b. Submit a complete permit renewal application: 180 days before the Expiration Date.
- 3.
Notification of Non-Compliance
- a.
The permittee shall notify the Department of all non-compliance when required in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 by contacting the DEP HOTLINE at 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337).
- b. The permittee shall submit a written report as required by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 within five days.
- 4.
Notification of Changes
- a.
The permittee shall give written notification to the Department of any planned physical or operational alterations or additions to the permitted facility when the alteration is expected to result in a significant change in the permittee's discharge and/or residuals use or disposal practices including the cessation of discharge in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.7.
- b. Prior to any change in ownership, the current permittee shall comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-16.2, pertaining to the notification of change in ownership.
- 5.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- a. The permittee shall allow an authorized representative of the Department, upon the presentation of credentials, to enter upon a person's premises, for purposes of inspection, and to access / copy any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit.
- 6.
Stormwater Discharge Authorization
- a.
The permittee shall discharge stormwater to surface waters and/or ground waters of the State only as authorized herein and consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. This permit does not authorize any unpermitted discharge of domestic wastewater, non-contact cooling water, leachate, or process water, unless otherwise stated in Part IV of the Permit.
- 7.
Other Discharges
- a. If, during or after the preparation of the SPPP, it is discovered that the facility generates and discharges to surface waters and/or ground water any domestic wastewater, non-contact cooling water, or process waste water (including leachate and cooling water), not authorized by this permit or any other NJPDES permit, the permittee shall discontinue such discharges and apply for the appropriate NJPDES DSW permit in accordance with the NJPDES rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A.
- 8.
Operator Certification
- a. For stormwater only discharges pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10A-l.10, the facility operator is exempt from the operator certification requirements unless otherwise required by this permit.
- 9.
Monitoring Locations
- a.
All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in Part III of this permit and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water or substance. Sampling points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Department.
- 10. Stormwater/Intermittent Discharges
- a.
The permittee is required to ensure that samples and measurements taken for the purposes of monitoring are representative of the monitored activity pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.5(a). This includes any regulated intermittent activity or discharge. Therefore, although a discharge may occur on an intermittent basis, it does not exempt the permittee from complying with the conditions of the permit. For example, if a permittee has a monthly monitoring and reporting requirement and the discharge occurs three separate times during the month, the permittee should obtain a sample during at least one of the discharge events occurring during the monitoring period.
- i.
The permittee should check "No Discharge this monitoring period" on the monitoring report transmittal sheet only if there are no discharge events during the entire reporting period.
- 11. Removed Substances/Residuals
- a. This permit does not authorize discharge of solids, sludge, filter backwash or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control to the waters of the State unless specifically authorized in this permit. All solids, sludge, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed from, or resulting from the treatment or control of discharges must be disposed of in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Local and other appropriate agency requirements.
- 12. Outfall Tagging and Monitoring Location Tagging
- a. All permittees with discharges that flow through an outfall with a Discharge Serial Number (DSN),
shall identify the outfall with an outfall tag or posted sign. The outfall tag or posted sign shall be:
- i.
legible;.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action ii.
located as near to the end of the outfall as possible; iii.
made of a durable material such as metal; and.
iv.
maintained on a regular basis, such as cleaned and inspected to ensure that the tag is properly attached.
- b. The outfall tag shall display, at a minimum, the following information:.
- i.
the name of the facility where the discharge originates; ii.
the NJPDES permit number; iii.
the Department Hotline phone number; and iv.
the Discharge Serial Number for that particular outfall.
- v.
legible; vi.
made of durable, weather resistant material; and vii. maintained on a regular basis, such as cleaned and inspected to ensure that the tag is properly attached.
viii. the DSN for that particular outfall.
- 13. Operator Certification
- a.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:IOA-1.1 et seq. every wastewater system not exempt pursuant to N.J.A.C.
7:10A-1.1(b) requires a licensed operator. The operator of a system shall meet the Department's requirements pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1OA-1.1 and any amendments. The name of the proposed operator, where required shall be submitted to the Department at the address below, in order that his/her qualifications may be determined prior to initiating operation of the treatment works.
- i.
Notifcations shall be submitted to:
NJDEP Examination and Licensing Unit P.O. Box 417 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 (609)777-1012
- b. The permittee shall notify the Department of any changes in licensed operator within two weeks of the change.
- 14. Operation Restrictions
- a.
The operation of a waste treatment or disposal facility shall at no time create: (a) a discharge, except as authorized by the Department in the manner and location specified in Part III of this permit; (b) any discharge to the waters of the state or any standing or ponded condtion for water or waste, except as specifically authorized by a valid NJPDES permit.
- 15. Residuals Management
- a.
The permittee shall comply with land-based sludge management criteria and shall conform with the requirements for the management of residuals and grit and screenings under N.J.A.C.
7:14A-6.15(a), which includes:
- i.
Standards for the Use or Disposal of Residual, N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20; General Discharge Requirements Page 3 of 4
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION. Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action ii.
Section 405 of the Federal Act governing the disposal of sludge from treatment works treating domestic sewage; iii. The Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13: 1E-1 et seq., and the Solid Waste Management Rules, N.J.A.C. 7:26; iv. The Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations, N.J.A.C. 7:14C;
- v.
The Statewide Sludge Management Plan promulgated pursuant to the Water Quality Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 58:1 IA-1 et seq., and the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13: 1E-1 et seq.;
and vi. The provisions concerning disposal of sewage sludge and septage in sanitary landfills set forth at N.J.S.A. 13:1E-42 and the Statewide Sludge Management Plan.
vii. Residual that is disposed in a municipal solid waste landfill unit shall meet the requirements in 40 CFR Part 258 and/or N.J.A.C. 7:26 concerning the quality of residual disposed in a municipal solid waste landfill unit. (That is, passes the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure and does not contain "free liquids" as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2.)
- b. If any applicable standard for residual use or disposal is promulgated under section 405(d)of the Federal Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the State Act and that standard is more stringent than any limitation on the pollutant or practice in the permit, the Department may modify or revoke and reissue the permit to conform to the standard for residual use or disposal.
- c. The permittee shall make provisions for storage, or some other approved alternative management strategy, for anticipated downtimes at a primary residual management alternative. The permittee shall not be permitted to store residual beyond the capacity of the structural treatment and storage components of the treatment works. N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20.8(a) and N.J.A.C. 7:26 provide for the temporary storage of residuals for periods not exceeding six months, provided such storage does not cause pollutants to enter surface or ground waters of the State. The storage of residual for more than six months is not authorized under this permit. However, this prohibition does not apply to residual that remains on the land for longer than six months when the person who prepares the residual demonstrates that the land on which the residual remains is not a surface disposal site or landfill. The demonstration shall explain why residual must remain on the land for longer than six months prior to final use or disposal, discuss the approximate time period during which the residual shall be used or disposed and provide documentation of ultimate residual management arrangements. Said demonstration shall be in writing, be kept on file by the person who prepares residual, and submitted to the Department upon request.
- d. The pernmittee shall comply with the appropriate adopted District Solid Waste or Sludge Management Plan (which by definition in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2 includes Generator Sludge Management Plans), unless otherwise specifically exempted by the Department.
- e. The preparer must notify and provide information necessary to comply with the N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20 land application requirements to the person who applies bulk residual to the land. This shall include, but not be limited to, the applicable recordkeeping requirements and certification statements of 40 CFR 503.17 as referenced at N.J.A.C 7:14A-20.7(j).
- f. The preparer who provides biosolids to another person who further prepares the biosolids for application to the land must provide this person with notification and information necessary to comply with the N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20 land application requirements.
- g. Any person who prepares bulk residual in New Jersey that is applied to land in a State other than New Jersey shall comply with the requirement at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20.7(b)l.ix, to provide written notice to the Department and to the permitting authority for the State in which the bulk residual is proposed to be applied.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action PART III LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS MONITORED LOCATION GROUP:
Stormwater Discharge Monitored Location Group Members 463A Stormwater, 464A Stormwater, 465A Stormwater Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 1 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action MONITORED LOCATION:
461A DSN 461A - DSW RECEIVING LOCATION:
Delaware River DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
B - Industrial Wastewater Location Description Samples shall be collected at a point after combination with all wastewater components and after dechlorination but prior to discharge to the Delaware River. DSN 461A is located at latitude 39 degrees, 28', 14" and long. 75 degrees 32' 34". DSN 461A discharges to Zone 5 of the Delaware River.
Contributing Waste Types Cooling tower blowdown, Process Water Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461 A.
Table II[ - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poin Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Flow, In Conduit or Effluent Gros, REPORT REPORT MGD Continuous Metered Thru Treatment Plant Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Flow, In Conduit or Intake From REPORT REPORT MGD Continuous Metered Thru Treatment Plant Stream Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL pH Effluent Gros, 6.0 9.0 SU I/Week Grab Value Daily Daily Minimum Maximum January thru December QL LC50 Statre 96hr Acu Effluent Gros5 REPORT
%EFFL I/Year Composite Mysid Bahia Value Report Per.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poin Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type IC25 Statre 7day Chr Effluent Grosý REPORT
%EFFL I/Year Composite Mysid Bahia Value Report Per Minimum January thru December QL Chlorine Produced Effluent Grosý 0.2 0.5 MG/L 3/Week Grab Oxidants Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December RQL 0.1 0.1 Temperature, Effluent Grosý REPORT 36.2 DEG.C Continuous Metered oC Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Temperature, Intake From REPORT REPORT DEG.C Continuous Metered oC Stream Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Carbon, Tot Organic Effluent Gros!
REPORT REPORT MG/L I/Month Grab (TOC)
Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Carbon, Tot Organic Effluent Net REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month Calculated (TOC)
Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Carbon, Tot Organic Intake From REPORT REPORT MG/L I/Month Grab (TOC)
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 46 IA.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poini Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Sulfate, Total Effluent Gros!
REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/6 Months 24 Hour (as S04)
Value Monthly Daily Composite Average Maximum January thru December QL Boron, Total Effluent Gros, REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/6 Months Composite (as B)
Value Monthly Daily
_Average Maximum January thru December QL Heat (summer)
Effluent Gros!
REPORT 534 MBTU/HR I/Day Calculated (per Hr.)
Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum June thru August QL Heat (winter)
Effluent Grosý REPORT 662 MBTU/HR I/Day Calculated (per Hr.)
Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum September thru May QL
- Copper, Effluent Gros, REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/6 Months Composite Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December RQL 2
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units
-Sample Type Monitoring Period Barium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Ba)
RQL = 20 Manganese, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Mn)
Cyanide, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (as CN)
RQL = 40 Arsenic, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as As)
RQL = 8 Beryllium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Be)
RQL = 20 Cadmium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Cd)
RQL= 4 Chromium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Cr)
RQL= 10 Thallium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as TI)
RQL= 10 Nickel, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Ni)
RQL= 10 Silver, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Ag)
RQL =2
- Zinc, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10 Antimony, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Sb)
RQL = 20
- Lead, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = I Selenium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Se)
RQL = 10 Chromium, Hexavalent Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Dissolved (as Cr)
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 46 IA.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Mercury, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (as Hg)
RQL =
Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 Acenaphthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 9.5 Anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 Benzo(b)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (3,4-benzo)
Benzo(k)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Bis(2-chloroethyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December ether RQL = 10 Bis(2-chloroethoxy)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December methane RQL = 26.5 Bis (2-chloroiso-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December propyl) ether RQL = 10 Butyl benzyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December phthalate RQL = 20 Chrysene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20.
Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 Dimethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 1.,2-Diphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December hydrazine Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 6 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 46LA.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 Fluorene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 Hexachlorocyclo-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December pentadiene RQL= 10 Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)-
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December pyrene RQL = 20 Isophorone Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 N-nitrosodi-n-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December propylamine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodiphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December amine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodimethyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December amine RQL = 20 Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 Phenanthrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 Pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(ghi)perylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL= 10 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 9 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 7 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION. Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461 A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 1,2,4-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December benzene RQL = 10 Dibenzo(a,h)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December anthracene RQL = 20 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL=9 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 9.5 Di-n-octyl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 9.5 3,3'-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December benzidine RQL = 60 4-Bromophenyl phenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
' ether ROL = 95 Naphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL=8 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December phthalate RQL = 30 Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 Benzidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 50 Hexachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG[L 24 Hour Composite January thru December q
RQL= 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 8 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 10 1,3-Dichloropropene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 7 Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 1,2-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = I Bromoform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=8 Chloroform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Toluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Benzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 7 Acrolein Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Acrylonitrile Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL =6 Chlorodibromomethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ROL = 6 Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=9 Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December I
RQL=_I0 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 9 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 46 IA.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= I Trichlorofluoro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December methane RQL = 5 I,l-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 23.5 1,1-Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 1,1,1-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December ethane RQL=6 1, 1,2-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL=6 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL= 10 1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=5 1,2-trans-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethylene RQL=4 2-Chloroethyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Vinyl Ether (Mixed)
Bromodichloromethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=5 Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= I Methoxychlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 10 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 46 IA.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period N-Nitrosodi-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December n-butylamine Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Parachloro-m-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December cresol Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Delta BHC, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Total (ug/I)
RQL = 0.02 Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.08 Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.02 Endrin Aldehyde Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.1 2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December dibenzo-p-dioxin 4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.06 4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 4,4'-DDE(pp'-DDE)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 Aldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December I
I___
I RQL = 0.04 Alpha BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December I
_ I RQL = 0.02 1
1 1
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461A.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 Chlordane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.2 Dieldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.03 Endosulfans, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December (alpha and beta)
Endrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.04 Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = I Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.02 Heptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 0.4 2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 20 2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 18 2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
.RQL = 10 2,4-Dimethylphenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December ROL= 13.5 2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 40 2,4,6-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December phenol RQL = 20 4-Chlorophenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December phenyl ether
_ _IROL
= 21 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 12 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 46 IA.
Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 4-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 12 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December RQL = 60 Phenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December Single Compound RQL= 10 Pentachlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December I__
_RQL
= 30 1
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action MONITORED LOCATION:
RECEIVING LOCATION:
DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
461C DSN 461C - DSW internal Delaware River B - Industrial Wastewater Location Description Samples for this internal monitoring point shall be collected after all treatment has been performed and prior to mixing with cooling tower blowdown (DSN 46 IA). This internal discharge point is routed through DSN 461A where DSN 461A discharges at latitude 39 degrees, 28', 14" and long. 75 degrees 32' 34".
Contributing Waste Types Process Water Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461 C.
Table III - C - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poin Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Flow, In Conduit or Effluent Gros!
REPORT REPORT MGD Continuous Metered Thru Treatment Plant Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Solids, Total Effluent Grosý 30 100 MG/L I/Month Composite Suspended Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Petrol Hydrocarbons, Effluent Gros:
10 15 MG/L 2/Month Grab Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru D ecem ber Q L Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 14 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be taken at the sampling station identified as DSN 461C.
Table III - C - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASIE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poin Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Carbon, Tot Organic Effluent Grosý REPORT 50 MG/L I/Month Composite (TOC)
Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Manganese, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable Cyanide, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (as CN)
RQL = 40 Arsenic, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as As)
RQL =8 Selenium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQLO= 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 15 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Thallium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL= 10 Beryllium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as Be)
RQL = 20 Barium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as Ba)
RQL = 20
- Nickel, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10
- Silver, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL=2
- Lead, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 10
- Chromium, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 10 Antimony, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL = 20 Mercury Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL =
Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Acenaphthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 Anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Benzo(b)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (3,4-benzo)
Benzo(k)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December I
_RQL
= 20 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 16 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Bis(2-chloroethyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ether RQL= 10 Bis(2-chloroethoxy)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December methane RQL = 26.5 Bis (2-chloroiso-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December propyl) ether RQL = 10 Butyl benzyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phthalate ROL = 20 Chrysene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Dimethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 1,2-Diphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December hydrazine Fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Fluorene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Hexachlorocyclo-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December pentadiene RQL= 10 Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 lndeno(l,2,3-cd)-
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December pyrene RQL = 20 Isophorone Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 N-nitrosodi-n-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December propylamine RQL = 20 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 17 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period N-nitrosodiphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December amine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodimethyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December amine RQL = 20 Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL
- Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Phenanthrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(ghi)perylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 l,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=9 1,2,4-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December benzene RQL= 10 Dibenzo(a,h)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December anthracene RQL = 20 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December RQL = 20 2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 Di-n-octyl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December.
2,4-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 18 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 3,3-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December benzidine RQL = 60 4-Bromophenyl phenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ether RQL = 9.5 Naphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=8 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phthalate RQL = 30 Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Hexachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 1,3-Dichloropropene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 7 Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 1,2-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 3 Bromoform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 8 Toluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL =6 Benzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 7 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 19 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Acrolein Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December I_
ROL = 50 Acrylonitrile j Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December
_I RQL = 50 Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Chlorodibromomethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL =9 Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 Trichlorofluoro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December methane RQL = 5 1, 1 -Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 23.5 1,l-Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 1,1,1-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL=6 1,1,2-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL=6 1, 1,2,2-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL = 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 20 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point o
Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type
]
Monitoring Period 1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 1,2-trans-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethylene ROL = 4 2-Chloroethyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December Vinyl Ether (Mixed)
Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Methoxychlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December N-Nitrosodi-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December n-butylamine Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Parachloro-m-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December cresol Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Delta BHC, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total (ug/l)
RQL = 0.02 Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.08 Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Endrin Aldehyde Effluent Gross Value [
REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December I
I RQL = 0.1 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 21 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December dibenzo-p-dioxin 4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.06 4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 4,4'-DDE(p,p'-DDE)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Aldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Chlordane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.2 Dieldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.03 Endosulfans, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (alpha and beta)
Endrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL =
Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Heptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.4 2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December I
RQL = 20 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 22 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - C - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity
]
Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 18 2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December RQL = 10 2,4-Dimethylphenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 13.5 2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December RQL = 40 2,4,6-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenol RQL = 20 4-Chlorophenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenyl ether RQL = 21 4-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 12 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 60 Phenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Single Compound RQL = 10 Pentachlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 30 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 23 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ002541 1 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Semi Annual Reporting Requirements:
within twenty-five days after the end of every 6 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Table III - C - 3: Consolidated WCR - Semi Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units
-Sample Type Monitoring Period Nitrogen, Ammonia Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total (as N)
- Zinc, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10 I Cadmium, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL=4
- Copper, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL =2 Dichlorobromomethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December RQL=6 Chloroform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 24 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action MONITORED LOCATION:
462B DSN 462B - DSW Internal RECEIVING LOCATION:
Delaware River DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
B - Industrial Wastewater Location Description Samples obtained from this internal monitoring point shall be collected after all treatment has been performed and prior to mixing with cooling tower blowdown (DSN 461A). This internal discharge point is routed through DSN 461A where DSN 461A discharges at latitude 39 degrees, 28', 14" and long. 75 degrees 32' 34".
Contributing Waste Types Sanitary Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table III - D - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Flow, In Conduit or Effluent Grosý REPORT REPORT MGD Continuous Metered Thru Treatment Plant Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL BOD, 5-Day (20 oC)
Raw REPORT REPORT MG/L I/Month Composite Sew/influent Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL BOD, 5-Day (20 oC)
Effluent Gros!
8 REPORT KG/DAY 30 45 MG/L I/Month Composite Value Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Average Average Average Average January thru December QL BOD, 5-Day (20 oC)
Percent 87.5 PERCENT I/Month Calculated Removal Monthly Av Minimum January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 25 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table III - D - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poin Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Solids, Total Raw REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month Composite Suspended Sew/influent Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Solids, Total Effluent Grosý 30 45 MG/L I/Month Composite Suspended Value Monthly Weekly Average Average January thru December QL Solids, Total Percent 85 REPORT PERCENT 1/Month Calculated Suspended Removal Monthly Av Monthly Minimum Average January thru December QL Oil and Grease Effluent Gros!
10 15 MG/L 1/Month Grab Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL I
Nitrogen, Ammonia Effluent Gros' 35 REPORT MG/L I/Month Composite Total (as N)
Value Monthly Daily Average Maximum January thru December QL Enterococci Effluent Gros!
REPORT,
REPORT
- /100ML l/Month Grab Value Monthly Weekly Geo Avg Geometric January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 26 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the pennit (EDP)..
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table III - D - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poin Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Coliform, Fecal Effluent Gros.
200 400
- /IOOML I/Month Grab General Value Monthly Weekly Geo Avg Geometric January thru December QL Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity
]
Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Manganese, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable Arsenic, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as As)
ROL = 8 Selenium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL= 10 Thallium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL = 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 27 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity U
nits Sample Type Monitoring Period Beryllium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December Recoverable (as Be)
RQL = 20 Barium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable (as Ba)
RQL = 20
- Silver, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL =2
- Lead, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10 Antimony, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Recoverable RQL = 20 Mercury Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL'= I Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Acenaphthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 Anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Benzo(b)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (3.4-benzo)
Benzo(k)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Bis(2-chloroethyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ether RQL= 10 Bis(2-chloroethoxy)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December methane RQL = 26.5 Bis (2-chloroiso-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December propyl) ether RQL= 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 28 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING. STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Butyl benzyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phthalate RQL = 20 Chrysene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Dimethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 1,2-Diphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December hydrazine Fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Fluorene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Hexachlorocyclo-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December pentadiene RQL = 10 Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Indeno(l,2,3-cd)-
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December pyrene RQL = 20 Isophorone Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 N-nitrosodi-n-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December propylamine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodiphenyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December amine RQL = 20 N-nitrosodimethyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December amine RQL = 20 Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 1
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 29 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginming from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter SamplePoint Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Phenanthrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Pyrene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(ghi)perylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 1,2,4-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December benzene RQL= 10 Dibenzo(a,h)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December anthracene RQL = 20 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ROL = 9 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 Di-n-octyl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9.5 3,3'-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December benzidine ROL = 60 4-Bromophenyl phenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ether RQL = 9.5 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 30 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Naphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=8 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phthalate RQL = 30 Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 Benzidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Malathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab.
January thru December Demeton Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Hexachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL= 10 Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQLl= 10 Mirex Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December 1,3-Dichloropropene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 7 1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December benzene N-nitrosodiethyl-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December amine N-nitrosopyrrolidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG[L Grab January thru December Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL =6 1,2-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 3 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 31 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments-One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Bromoform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=8 Chloroform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL =5 I
Toluene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6
=_6 Benzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL =7 7 Acrolein Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Acrylonitrile Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 50 Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Chlorodibromomethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=9 Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L.
Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL=6 Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 9 Trichlorofluoro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December m e th a n e I
R Q L = 5
_ r
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _D e c e m b e r 1, 1 -Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 23.5 1
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 32 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period 1,1-Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 6 1,1,1-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL=6 1,1,2-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL = 6 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethane RQL = 10 1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L.
Grab January thru December RQL = 5 1,2-trans-Dichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December ethylene RQL = 4 2-Chloroethyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Vinyl Ether (Mixed)
Bromodichloromethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 10 Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 5 Methoxychlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December N-Nitrosodi-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December n-butylamine Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Parachloro-m-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December cresol Parathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 33 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity
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Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December 2,4,5-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenol Delta BHC, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total (ug/l)
RQL = 0.02 Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.08 Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Endrin Aldehyde Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0. 1 PCB-1016 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1016) 2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December dibenzo-p-dioxin 4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.06 4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 4,4'-DDE(pp'-DDE)
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Aldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Alpha BHIC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 1
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 34 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity
[
Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Gamma BHC (lindane),
Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.03 Chlordane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.2 Dieldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.03 Endosulfans, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (alpha and beta)
Endrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.04 Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL =
Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.02 Heptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 0.4 PCB-1221 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1221)
PCB-1232 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1232)
PCB-1242 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1242)
PCB-1248 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1248)
PCB-1254 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1254)
PCB-1260 Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (Arochlor 1260)
Polychlorinated Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January.thru December Biphenyls (PCBs)
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 35 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the pennit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Chlorpyrifos Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December 2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 20 2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 18 2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UGIL Grab January thru December RQL= 10 2,4-Dimethylphenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 13.5 2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 40 2,4,6-Trichloro-Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenol RQL = 20 4-Chlorophenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December phenyl ether RQL = 21 4-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 12 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 60 Phenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Single Compound RQL= 1_0 Pentachlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December RQL = 30 Pentachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 36 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) This sampling requirement must only be completed once between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years. The results shall be submitted 25 days after EDP + 4 years.
Comments:
One round of sampling for this WCR shall be completed between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
Table III - D - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
03/31/2015 Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Guthion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Consolidated WCR - Semi Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Semi-Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 6 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table III - D - 4: Consolidated WCR - Semi Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Cyanide, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December (as CN) 1RQL = 40
- Nickel, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10
- Zinc, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 10
- Cadmium, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 4
- Chromium, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab I January tbru December Total Recoverable RQL= 10 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 37 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Consolidated WCR - Semi Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit a Semi-Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 6 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
Comments:
All effluent samples shall be obtained at the sampling station identified as DSN 462B.
Table III - D - 4: Consolidated WCR - Semi Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter I
Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type I Monitoring Period
- Copper, Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December Total Recoverable RQL = 2 Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 38 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek MONITORED LOCATION:
Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
SI6A Oil/Water Separator B - Industrial Wastewater Location Description A representative sample of residuals generated by the Oil/Water Separator shall be analyzed pursuant to the Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (SQAR, NJ.A.C. 7:14C).
Contributing Waste Types Ind Residual-Other Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table I11 - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poinl Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Nitrate Nitrogen, Industrial REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Nitrogen, Kjeldahl Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Total, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Styrene Industrial REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Nitrogen, Ammonia Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 39 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Sulfide, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as S)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Magnesium Industrial REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Barium, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as Ba)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Boron, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as B)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Manganese, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as Mn)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Titanium, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as Ti)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Molybdenum Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 40 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poini Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Phosphorus Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Arsenic, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Cobalt, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as Co)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Silver, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Antimony, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Aluminum, Total Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (as AI)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Selenium, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL.
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Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 41 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Copper, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Cadmium, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Zinc, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Lead, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Nickel, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Mercury, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Chromium, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 42 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poini Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Iron, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Benzene, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Bis(2-chloroethyl)
Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite ether, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Butyl benzyl-Industrial REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite phthalate, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Dimethyl phthalate, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Naphthalene Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL 2-Chloronaphthalene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 43 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poin Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit J Units Frequency Sample Type Di-n-butyl phthalate Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Hexachlorobenzene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Carbon Tetrachloride Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Chlorobenzene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Chloroform Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Ethylbenzene Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Methylene Chloride, Industrial REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 44 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poin4 Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Tetrachloroethylene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Toluene, Dry Weight Industrial REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Residuals Monthly
___________Average January thru December QL Trichloroethylene, Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Residuals Monthly
__________Average January thru December QL 1,1,1-Trichloro-Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite ethane, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Carbon disulfide Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Vinyl acetate Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Xylenes Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite (Total)
Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL I
- I Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 45 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Acetone Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Phenol, Single Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Compound, Dry Wt Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL 2,4-D Industrial REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Residuals Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 46 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - E - 3: Residuals WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Amt Sludge Rmvd, Industrial Residuals REPORT WCY/YR Calculated January thru December Wet Cubic Yards Amt Sludge Rmvd, Industrial Residuals REPORT WMT/YR Calculated January thru December Wet Metric Tons Amt Sludge Rmvd, Industrial Residuals REPORT GAL/YEAR Calculated January thru December Gallons Total Amount of Industrial Residuals REPORT DMT/YR Calculated January thru December Sludge Removed Solids, Total Industrial Residuals REPORT
%TS Composite January thru December Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 47 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals Transfer Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual RTR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 48 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek MONITORED LOCATION:
Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
SL I A STP System B - Industrial Wastewater Location Description A representative sample of residuals generated by the STP System shall be analyzed pursuant to the Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (SQAR, N.J.A.C. 7:14C).
Contributing Waste Types Dom Residual-Other Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Solids, Total Residuals REPORT
%TS I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Nitrate Nitrogen, Residuals REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Nitrogen, Kjeldahl Residuals REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Total, Dry Wt Monthly Average January thru December QL Potassium Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL I
I Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 49 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poini Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Calcium Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Molybdenum Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Phosphorus Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Arsenic, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Selenium, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Copper, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 50 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table II1 - F - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Poinl Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Beryllium Residuals REPORT MG[KG I/Year Composite Dry Weight Monthly Average January thru December QL Cadmium, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG 1/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Zinc, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Lead, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Nickel, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Mercury, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 51 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type Chromium, Dry Weight Residuals REPORT MG/KG I/Year Composite Monthly Average January thru December QL I
Residuals WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 3: Residuals WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period Aint Sludge Rmvd, Residuals REPORT WCY/YR Calculated January thru December Wet Cubic Yards Amt Sludge Rmvd, Residuals REPORT WMT/YR Calculated January thru December Wet Metric Tons Amt Sludge Rmvd, Residuals REPORT GAL/YEAR Calculated January thru December Gallons Total Amount of Residuals REPORT I
DMT/YR Calculated January thru December Sludge Removed I
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 52 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual WCR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Table III - F - 3: Residuals WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements PHASE:Final PHASE Start Date:
04/01/2011 PHASE End Date:
Parameter I
Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type I
Monitoring Period I
Solids, Total Residuals REPORT
%TS Composite January thru December Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 53 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Residuals Transfer Reporting Requirements:
Submit an Annual RTR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.
Limits And Monitoring Requirements Page 54 of 54
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action PART IV SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: NARRATIVE Notes and Definitions A.
Footnotes
- 1.
Stormwater Notes
- a. The following notes refer to the limit and monitoring requirements contained in the tables located in Part III and IV of the permit.
- i.
The discharge shall not exhibit a visible sheen or other discoloration associated with the regulated activity.
ii.
All facilities discharging to surface water are prohibited from discharging foam or causing foam discoloration or odor associated with the regulated activity in accordance with N.J.A.C.
7:14A-12.6.
iii. For the purposes of this NJPDES permit, the stormwater discharges regulated by this permit are not process wastewaters.
iv.
"Drainage Control" shall be required in all areas where there are stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. Drainage control can be established using diversionary structures, grading, embankments, collection systems and other similar methods to divert stormwater from the industrial area of the site to a permitted outfall. The site may require several outfalls to establish drainage control. In areas of industrial activity that cannot be diverted to a permitted outfall, the permittee shall convert the area(s) so there is no direct discharge of stormwater to surface water, or cease all industrial activity and eliminate exposure of source material, including source material remaining from past industrial activity.
- v.
A "discernible, confined and discrete conveyance" includes, but is not limited to, a pipe, ditch or channel. Examples of such conveyances include storm sewer pipes, drainage ditches, spillways, gullies, swales, gutters, curbs and streets.
B.
Definitions
- 1. Stormwater Definitions
- i.
"Outfall" means (a) a point within the facility at which stormwater associated with the facility's industrial activity enters a surface water body from a discernible, confined and discrete conveyance; or (b) a point at which stormwater associated with the facility's industrial activity enters a surface water body from a discernible, confined and discrete conveyance for transport as stormwater to an offsite surface water body.
Notes and Definitions Page 1 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action ii.
"Source materials" means any materials or machinery located at the facility and directly or indirectly related to process or other industrial activities which could be a source of pollutants in a stormwater discharge associated with industrial activity that is subject to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-24.7.
Source materials include, but are not limited to: raw materials; intermediate products; final products; waste materials; by-products; industrial machinery and fuels; and lubricants, solvents, and detergents that are related to process or other industrial activities. Materials or machinery that are not exposed to stormwater or that are not located at the facility are not "source materials".
C.
- 1.
Stormwater Acronyms
- a.
"BMP"- Best Management Practices
- b. "CFR"- Code of Federal Regulations
- c. "DMR"- Discharge Monitoring Report
- d.
"DCP"- Drainage Control Plan
- e.
"DPCC" - Discharge Prevention Containment and Countermeasure
- f. "DSN"- Discharge Serial Number
- g.
"EDI" - Electronic Discharge Interchange
- h.
"EDP"- Effective Date of Permit
- i.
"MRF"- Monitoring Report Form (DMRs and WCRs are MRFs.)
- j.
"N.J.A.C."- New Jersey Administrative Code
- k.
"NJPDES"- New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
- 1. "N:J.S.A."- New Jersey Statutes Annotated
- n.
"SPPP"- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- o.
"WCR"- Waste Characterization Report Notes and Definitions Page 2 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.N.J0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Industrial Wastewater A.
MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
- 1.
Standard Monitoring Requirements
- a. Each analysis required by this permit shall be performed by a New Jersey Certified Laboratory that is certified to perform that analysis.
- b. The Permittee shall perform all water/wastewater analyses in accordance with the analytical test procedures specified in 40 CFR 136 unless other test procedures have been approved by the Department in writing or as otherwise specified in the permit.
- c. The permittee shall utilize analytical methods that will ensure compliance with the Quantification Levels (QLs) listed in PART III. QLs include, but are not limited to, Recommended Quantification Levels (RQLs) and Method Detection Levels (MDLs). If the permittee and/or contract laboratory determines that the QLs achieved for any pollutant(s) generally will not be as sensitive as the QLs specified in PART III, the permittee must submit a justification of such to the Bureau of Surface Water Permitting. For limited parameters with no QL specified, the sample analysis shall use a detection level at least as sensitive as the effluent limit.
- d. All sampling shall be conducted in accordance with the Department's Field Sampling Procedures Manual, or an alternate method approved by the Department in writing.
- e. All monitoring shall be conducted as specified in Part III.
- f.
All sample frequencies expressed in Part III are minimum requirements. Any additional samples taken consistent with the monitoring and reporting requirements contained herein shall be reported on the Monitoring Report Forms.
- g. Annual and semi-annual wastewater testing shall be conducted in a different quarter of each year so that tests are conducted in each of the four permit quarters of the permit cycle. Testing may be conducted during any month of the permit quarters.
- h. Monitoring for Wastewater Characterization Report parameters shall be conducted concurrently with the Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) monitoring, when feasible.
- i. Any influent and effluent sampling for toxic pollutant analyses shall be collected concurrently.
- j. The permittee shall perform all residual analyses in accordance with the analytical test procedures specified in 40 CFR 503.8 and the Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:14C) unless other test procedures have been approved by the Department in writing or as otherwise specified in the permit.
- k. Flow shall be measured using a flow meter at DSNs 461A, 461C and 462B.
- 1. The net amount of heat per unit time shall be calculated by multiplying heat capacity, discharge flow, and discharge-intake temperature difference.
- m. Net limitations shall be calculated by using the following formula: [(gross effluent concentration)*(gross effluent flow) - (intake concentration)*(intake flow)] / [gross effluent flow].
B.
RECORDKEEPING
- 1. Standard Recordkeeping Requirements Industrial Wastewater Page 3 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No. NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- a.
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including 1) all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation (if applicable), 2) copies of all reports required by this NJPDES permit, 3) all data used to complete the application for a NJPDES permit, and 4) monitoring information required by the permit related to the permittee's residual use and/or disposal practices, for a period of at least 5 years, or longer as required by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20, from the date of the sample, measurement, report, application or record.
- b. Records of monitoring information shall include 1) the date, locations, and time of sampling or measurements, 2) the individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements, 3) the date(s) the analyses were performed, 4) the individual(s) who performed the analyses, 5) the analytical techniques or methods used, and 6) the results of such analyses.
C.
REPORTING
- 1.
Standard Reporting Requirements
- a. The permittee shall submit all required monitoring results to the Department on the forms provided to them. The Monitoring Report Forms (MRFs) may be provided to the permittee in either a paper format or in an electronic file format. Unless otherwise noted, all requirements below pertain to both paper and electronic formats.
- b. Any MRFs in paper format shall be submitted to the following addresses:
- i.
NJDEP Division of Water Quality Office of Permit Management P.O. Box 029 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0029.
ii.
Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC)
P. 0. Box 7360 West Trenton, New Jersey 08628 iii. (if requested by the Water Compliance and Enforcement Bureau)
NJDEP: Southern Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement One Port Center 2 Riverside Drive, Suite 201 Camden, New Jersey 08103
- c. Any electronic data submission shall be in accordance with the guidelines and provisions outlined in the Department's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) agreement with the permittee. Paper copies must be available for on-site inspection by DEP personnel or provided to the DEP upon written request.
- d.
All monitoring report forms shall be certified by the highest ranking official having day-to-day managerial and operational responsibilities for the discharging facility.
- e.
The highest ranking official may delegate responsibility to certify the monitoring report forms in his or her absence. Authorizations for other individuals to sign shall be made in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.9(b).
- f. Monitoring results shall be submitted in accordance with the current Discharge Monitoring Report Manual and any updates thereof.
Industrial Wastewater Page 4 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.N.J0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- g. If monitoring for a parameter is not required in a monitoring period, the permittee must report "CODE=N" for that parameter.
- h. For intermittent discharges, the permittee shall obtain a sample during at least one of the discharge events occurring during a monitoring period.
- i.
If there are no discharge events during an entire monitoring period, the permittee must notify the Department when submitting the monitoring results. This is accomplished by placing a check mark in the "No Discharge this monitoring period" box on the paper or electronic version of the monitoring report submittal form.
D.
SUBMITTALS
- 1. Standard Submittal Requirements
- a.
The permittee shall amend the Operation & Maintenance Manual whenever there is a change in the treatment works design, construction, operations or maintenance which substantially changes the treatment works operations and maintenance procedures.
- 2.
Delaware River Basin PCB Requirements
- a. On December 15, 2003, the U.S. EPA, Regions 2 and 3, adopted a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for PCBs for Zones 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the tidal Delaware River. On December 15, 2006, the U.S. EPA, Regions 2 and 3, adopted a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for PCBs for Zone 6 (Delaware Bay). The TMDLs require the facilities identified as discharging PCBs to these zones of the Delaware River or to the tidal portions of tributaries to these zones to conduct ongoing monitoring and prepare and implement a PCB Pollutant Minimization Plan (PMP).
- b. The permittee is required to perform 1 dry weather sample and 1 wet weather sample at DSN 461 C on an annual basis, as well as I dry weather sample at DSN 462B on an annual basis. Sample collection protocols and criteria referenced at http://www.state.nj.us/drbc/PCBinfo.htm shall be followed.
All sample analyses shall be performed using EPA Method 1668A, Revision A: Chlorinated Biphenyl Congeners in Water, Soil, Sediment, and Tissue by HRGC/HRMS. EPA-82 I-R-00-002, December 1999 as supplemented or amended, and results for the 209 PCB congeners shall be reported. Project-specific analytical modifications, and reporting requirements found are at http://wvw.state.nj.us/drbc/PCBinfo.htm shall be followed.
Monitoring information, sample data, and reports associated with PCB monitoring shall be submitted in the form of two compact discs in the format referenced at http://www.state.nj.us/drbc/PCB-EDD0 11309.pdfThe permittee is required.
- c.
In accordance with the U.S. EPA Regions 2 and 3 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for PCBs for Zones 2-5 of the Tidal Delaware River Estuary, the permittee completed a Pollutant Minimization Plan (PMP) for PCBs, which was approved on 4/25/06. Therefore, the permittee shall:.
- i.
Continue to implement the PMP to obtain PCB loading reduction goals, and;.
ii.
Submit an Annual Report to DRBC and the Department consistent with the "Recommended Outline for Pollutant Minimization Plan Annual Reports for Polychlorinated Biphenyls in the Delaware Estuary".
Industrial Wastewater Page 5 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.N.J0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- d. The PMP and PCB data shall be submitted to the Department and DRBC at the following addresses:.
- i.
NJ Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality, Bureau of Surface Water Permitting 401 East State Street P.O. Box 029 Trenton, NJ 08625.
ii.
Delaware River Basin Commission Modeling, Monitoring & Assessment Branch P.O. Box 7360 West Trenton, NJ 08628.
E.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
- 1. Discharge Requirements
- a. The permittee shall discharge at the locations specified in PART III of this permit.
- b. The permittee shall not discharge foam or cause foaming of the receiving water that: 1) Forms objectionable deposits on the receiving water, 2) Forms floating masses producing a nuisance, or
- 3) Interferes with a designated use of the waterbody.
- c. The permittee's discharge shall not produce objectionable color or odor in the receiving stream.
- d. The discharge shall not exhibit a visible sheen.
- e. When quantification levels (QL) and effluent limits are both specified for a given parameter in Part III, and the QL is less stringent than the effluent limit, effluent compliance will be determined by comparing the reported value against the QL.
- f. The Permittee is authorized to use the following corrosion inhibitors, biocides, or other cooling water additives:
461A: Sodium Hypochlorite, Ammonium Bisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, and Foamtrol. Refer to item G. 1. for more information regarding chlorine produced oxidants. There shall be no detectable amount of the 126 priority pollutants contained in chemicals added for cooling tower maintenance in the discharge from DSN 461A.
461C: Carbohydrazide, Ammonium Hydroxide, Hydrazine.
All outfalls: If the permittee decides to begin using additional agents or replace the above agents in the future, the permittee must notify the Department at least 180 days prior to use so that the permit may be reopened to incorporate any additional limitations deemed necessary.
- 2.
Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC)
- a.
The permittee shall comply with the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) "Water Quality Regulations." Compliance may be determined by the DRBC based on its own sampling events.
- 3.
Applicability of Discharge Limitations and Effective Dates
- a. Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form Requirements Industrial Wastewater Page 6 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.N.J0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- i.
The final effluent limitations and monitoring conditions contained in PART III for DSNs 461A, 461C and 461B apply for the full term of this permit action.
- b. Wastewater Characterization Report (WCR) Form Requirements
- i.
The final effluent monitoring conditions contained in PART III for DSN 461A apply for the full term of this permit action. The WCRs for DSN 461C and DSN 462B include one round of monitoring requirements that shall be conducted between EDP + 3 years and EDP + 4 years.
- 4.
Operation, Maintenance and Emergency conditions
- a. The permittee shall operate and maintain treatment works and facilities which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit as specified in the Operation & Maintenance Manual.
- b. The permittee shall develop emergency procedures to ensure effective operation of the treatment works under emergency conditions in accordance with NJAC 7:14A-6.12(d).
- 5.
Toxicity Testing Requirements - Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity
- a. The permittee shall conduct toxicity tests on its wastewater discharge in accordance with the provisions in this section. Such testing will determine if appropriately selected effluent concentrations adversely affect the test species.
- b. Acute toxicity tests shall be conducted using the test species and method identified in Part III of this permit.
- c.
Any test that does not meet the specifications of N.J.A.C. 7:18, laboratory certification regulations, must be repeated within 30 days of the completion of the initial test. The repeat test shall not replace subsequent testing required in Part III.
- d. The permittee shall resubmit an Acute Methodology Questionnaire within 60 days of any change in laboratory.
- e.
Submit an acute whole effluent toxicity test report: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) for DSN 461A.
The permittee shall submit toxicity test results on appropriate forms.
- f. Test reports shall be submitted to:
- i.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality Bureau of Surface Water Permitting P.O. Box 029 Trenton, New Jersey 08625.
- 6.
Toxicity Testing Requirements - Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity
- a.
The permittee shall conduct toxicity tests on its wastewater discharge in accordance with the provisions in this section. Such testing will detennine if appropriately selected effluent concentrations adversely affect the test species.
- b. Chronic toxicity tests shall be conducted using the test species and method identified in Part III of this permit.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.N.J0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- c.
Any test that does not meet the specifications contained in the Department's "Chronic Toxicity Testing Specifications for Use in the NJPDES Program" document must be repeated within 30 days of the completion of the initial test. The repeat test shall not replace subsequent testing required in Part III.
- d. IC25 - Inhibition Concentration - Concentration of effluent which has an inhibitory effect on 25%
of the test organisms for the monitored effect, as compared to the control (expressed as percent effluent).
- e. Test results shall be expressed as the IC25 for each test endpoint. Where a chronic toxicity testing endpoint yields IC25's from more than one test endpoint, the most sensitive endpoint will be used to evaluate effluent toxicity.
- f.
When reporting to the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), sample results shall be expressed as No Observed Effect Concentration (NOEC).
- g. The permittee shall resubmit a Chronic Methodology Questionnaire within 60 days of any change in laboratory.
- h. Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) for DSN 46 IA.
The permittee shall submit toxicity test results on appropriate forms.
- i. Test reports shall be submitted to:
- i.
New Jersey Department of Environnmental Protection Division of Water Quality Bureau of Surface Water Permitting P.O. Box 029 Trenton, New Jersey 08625.
ii.
Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC)
P. 0. Box 7360 West Trenton, New Jersey 08628 F.
CONDITIONS FOR MODIFICATION
- 1. Notification requirements
- a. The permittee may request a minor modification for a reduction in monitoring frequency for a non-limited parameter when four consecutive test results of "not detected" have occurred using the specified QL.
- 2.
Causes for modification
- a. The Department may modify or revoke and reissue any penrmit to incorporate 1) any applicable effluent standard or any effluent limitation, including any effluent standards or effluent limitations to control the discharge of toxic pollutants or pollutant parameters such as acute or chronic whole effluent toxicity and chemical specific toxic parameters, 2) toxicity reduction requirements, or 3) the implementation of a TMDL or watershed management plan adopted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:15-7.
- b. The permittee may request a minor modification to eliminate the monitoring requirements associated with a discharge authorized by this permit when the discharge ceases due to changes at the facility.
G.
Custom Requirement Industrial Wastewater Page 8 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- 1. Chlorine Produced Oxidants at DSN 461A:
- a. Chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) may not be discharged from any unit for more than two hours in any one day and not more than one unit in any plant may discharge CPO at any one time. Both these conditions remain in effect unless the permittee can demonstrate to the Department that the units in a particular location cannot operate at or below this level of chlorination. Any alternate condition would be subject to a permit modification.
- 2.
Effluent Temperature at DSN 461A
- a.
Effluent temperature shall be measured at DSN 461A on a continuous basis. The effluent temperature values measured over the course of a calendar day shall be averaged on a daily basis consistent with the definition of daily discharge pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2. These daily discharge points shall be utilized for the purpose of completing discharge monitoring reports as well as for calculation purposes.
- 3.
Discharge of PCBs at all Outfalls
- a. There shall be no discharge of polychlorinated byphenyl compounds (PCBs) (using conventional analytical methods) such as those which are commonly used for transformer fluid.
- 4.
Continuous Monitoring
- a.
As indicated in Part III, continuous monitoring is required for certain parameters at DSNs 46 1A, 461C, and 462B. In the event that the continuous monitors are temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, calibration, or inoperability of the continuous monitor, the permittee may use one of the following methods for reporting during such interim periods:.
- i.
DSN 461A Effluent Temperature - temperature detector located at the dechlorination system, a temporary continuous temperature monitor, or manual sampling once per twelve hour shift.
ii.
DSN 461A Intake Temperature - a temporary continuous temperature monitor, intake temperature at the adjacent Salem Generating Station, or manual sampling once per twelve hour shift.
iii.
DSN 461A Effluent Flow - an installed float meter, manual measurement of the height over the effluent weir once per shift, or a calculation based on the difference between intake flow and estimated evaporative losses.
iv. DSN 461A Intake Flow - calculations based on pump run hours.
- v.
DSN 461A Effluent CPO - manual sampling once per twelve hour shift.
vi.
DSN 461C Effluent Flow - calculations based on lift station pump operating hours or pumping events.
vii. DSN 462B Effluent Flow - manual measurement of the height of the effluent over a V-notched weir.
- b. Any results from the alternative monitoring methodologies shall not be reported for periods when the primary monitoring device is correctly operating. This authorization to use alternative monitoring methodologies does not alleviate the permittee's obligation to maintain the primary monitoring instrumentation and devices and to ensure their proper operability and availability to the maximum extent practicable consistent with the applicable requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1 et. seq.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- 5.
Service Water Bypass
- a. To facilitate necessary Station maintenance, the permittee is authorized to temporarily redirect service water to discharge through DSN 463A, bypassing DSN 461A. The addition of sodium hypochlorite (or any other chemical biocide authorized by the Department) shall be terminated during the bypass discharge. The following conditions shall be met by the permittee when service water is discharged through DSN 463A:.
- i.
Provide written notification to the Chief, Bureau of Surface Water Permitting and the Southern Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement prior to the bypass discharge. This notification shall include the expected dates of the bypass, confirmation that sodium hypochlorite addition to the service water will be terminated during the bypass, and a brief description of the reason that the bypass is necessary.
ii.
Provide oral notification to the Southern Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement at least 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> prior to commencing the bypass discharge.
- 6.
Emergency Overflow at North Yard Drain (DSN 465A)
- a. The sewage treatment (DSN 462B) emergency overflow can discharge through this outfall but the sewage treatment system is monitored independently. Any such overflow of the sewage treatment system into DSN 465A is subject to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10. While overflow of the sewage treatment system into DSN 465A is not authorized in this NJPDES permit, such discharge will not result in a permit violation as long as it meets the requirements of the bypass or upset affirmative defenses set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.11 and 40 CFR 122.41(m) and (n).
- 7.
Flow Measurements Using Rhodamine WT Dye
- a. The permittee is authorized to perform periodic flow measurement testing of the cooling tower related systems using Rhodamine WT Dye as a tracer. This dye will discharge to the Delaware River through outfall DSN 461A. The following conditions must be met by the permittee:.
- i.
Provide written notification to the Cheif, Bureau of Surface Water Permitting and the Southern Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement prior to the use of Rhodamine WT dye. This notification shall include the expected dates of the discharge, the expected concentration of Rhodamine WT dye in the effluent, and the anticipated concentration of Rhodamine WT due to be added.
ii.
Provide oral notification to the Southern Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement at least 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> prior to commencing the discharge of Rhodamine WT dye.
iii.
Within thirty (30) days of completion of the flow measurement testing, provide written notification of completion to the Chief, Bureau of Surface Water Permitting and the Southern Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement. This notification shall include the actual dates of the discharge, the actual components of Rhodamine WT dye in the effluent at DSN 461A, and the total quantity of Rhodamine WT dye added.
- 8.
Other Regulatory Requirements
- a. The permittee shall comply with all conditions set forth in N.J.S,A. 26:2D-1 et seq. regarding Radiation Protection. All radioactive wastes shall be collected, removed, and disposed of in accordance with N.J.S.A. 7:28-11.1 et seq.
- b. The permittee is licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) and responsible to that agency for compliance with radiological effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other licensing conditions.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- c.
With respect to Section 316(b), the Department will make a determination at the time of permit renewal which will include, but will not be limited to, an evaluation of whether technologies, their costs and benefits, and potential for application at the Station have changed.
- 9.
Compliance with DRBC Requirements
- a. The permittee shall discharge so as not to violate the Delaware River Basin Commission Water Quality Regulations as amended for Zone 5 waters. This includes the stream quality objectives for radioactivity namely: alpha emitters - maximum 3 pc/L (picocuries per liter) and beta emitters -
maximum 1000 pc/L.
- b. The permittee shall ensure that any thermal discharge complies with the temperature and heat dissipation requirements imposed in any current DRBC docket.
- 10. Alternate Temperature Condition
- a.
Given a coincident occurrence of a wet bulb temperature that exceeds 76 degrees Fahrenheit and a relative humidity below 60 percent during a given day for a period equal to or greater than 60 minutes, or during a heat wave which is defined as two consecutive days with ambient temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit for at least one hour each day, the daily maximum temperature limit does not apply and monitoring only is required. If these two conditions for wet bulb temperature and relative humidity occur or a heat wave, as well as an exceedance of the temperature limit of 97.1 degrees Fahrenheit at DSN 461A, the permittee is required to submit a chart with columns for the following data for each hour of that day: (1) Cooling Tower Blowdown Flow (gpm); (2) Intake Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit); (3) Blowdown Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit); (4) Change in Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit); (5) MBTU/Hour; (6) Dry Bulb Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit); (7) Dew Point Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit); (8) Wet Bulb Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit); and (9) Relative Humidity (percent).
- b. Dry bulb temperature, dew point, barometric pressure and wind speed and direction are measured at 15-minute intervals at Hope Creek's meteorological Station. Web bulb temperature and relative humidity are computed using measurements of dry bulb temperature and dew point with a numerical algorithm that relates the dependence of wet bulb temperature and relative humidity on dew point, dry bulb temperature, and atmospheric pressure. In the event that data are not available from the Hope Creek meteorological tower, then PSEG may utilize data collected at the Wilmington meteorological station (Wilmington). The use of another alternative source (other than Hope Creek meteorological tower data or Wilmington meteorological station) must be approved in advance by the Department and duly noted on the monitoring report form. The permittee must retain records of the Wilmington data or any other data in its monitoring report form back up file for the term specified by the applicable provisions of the NJPDES regulations.
- 11. Proper Operation and Maintenance of Cooling Tower
- a.
The Department reserves the right to revoke the alternate temperature condition at DSN 461A, which is conditional on the occurrence of extreme meteorological conditions, if it is determined that the cooling tower is not being properly operated and maintained.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Stormwater A.
Permit Overview
- 1.
Summary of Stormwater Permit Requirements
- a. The permittee shall develop, implement, update and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP), which includes a Drainage Control Plan (DCP) (see Part IV (Stormwater), Section B.3 (pages 13-15 of 19)).
- b. The permittee shall develop, implement, update and maintain site specific best management practices (BMPs) as specified in the permit (see Part IV.(Stormwater), Section C (pages 13-17 of 19)).
- c. The permittee shall be responsible for supervising and managing the operation and maintenance of the facility, which includes routine inspections of the facility (see Part IV, (Stormwater), Section D (pages 17 of 19)).
- d. The permittee shall summarize facility inspections in written reports and submit reports and certifications to ensure compliance with this permit (see Part IV (Stormwater), Section F (pages 17
& 18 of 19)).
- e. The permittee shall retain records of all maintenance records, and copies of all reports (including the SPPP and soil erosion and sediment control plans) required by this permit (see Part IV (Stormwater), Section G (pages 18 & 19)).
B.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- 1.
SPPP Minimum Requirements
- a.
The SPPP shall address all stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity, including source materials, at the facility.
- b. The facility shall gain drainage control of the stormwater runoff from all areas of industrial activity, including source materials, in accordance with Part IV (Stormwater), Section B.4 (pages 14 & 15), below.
- c. The permittee shall include a DCP as a section within the SPPP.
- d. The SPPP shall identify the BMPs that are in place to eliminate, reduce, or minimize exposure of industrial activity and source materials to stormwater discharging to surface or ground water.
- e.
The SPPP shall demonstrate that upon implementation the stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity meet the permit conditions contained in this permit.
- f. The SPPP shall address, but is not limited to, the following outside areas:
- i.
outside vehicle/equipment fueling, maintenance and washing areas, and fuel storage (e.g., diesel fuel);
ii.
outside areas used for waste management/handling or storage of equipment (e.g., dumpsters, scrap metal, vehicle parts, drums, and garbage);
iii. pavement and access roads needing repairs and unpaved surfaces with the potential to erode and discharge solids (soils and/or sediments) to surface waters; iv.
catch basins, trench drains and roof drains discharging to surface waters;
- v.
loading docks; Stormwater Page 12 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Atloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Stormwater vi.
spills/leaks/non-stormwater discharges of fluid products, raw material, vehicle coolants, lubricants and other chemicals; vii. above ground storage tanks; and viii. other areas/activities with stormwater discharges to surface water associated with industrial activity as defined by the federal rules (40 CFR 122.26 (b) (14)) and contained by reference in the state rules.
- g. The SPPP shall identify BMPs to stablize surface soils and reduce sediment transport, using BMPs outlined in the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey where appropriate, in accordance with the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.
- h. The SPPP shall identify production and non-production areas that have a high potential for soil erosion or a known soil erosion problem. Appropriate vegetative, structural, or stabilization measures shall be selected to limit erosion and sediment transport in these areas.
The SPPP shall be prepared, implemented, and maintained in accordance with good engineering practices and shall include, at a minhnum, all of the items and information identified in Part IV (Stormwater), Section B and C (pages 12-17 of 19), and Appendix B: "Contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan".
- j. The original SPPP shall be retained at the facility for use by the facility and inspection by the Department.
- 2.
Drainage Control
- a. Drainage Control shall be established in all areas of industrial activity. In areas of industrial activity that cannot be diverted to a permitted outfall, the permittee shall do one of the following:
- i.
convert the area(s) to "no discharge" area(s) and manage stormwater collected in the area(s) as industrial wastewater; or ii.
eliminate industrial activity in these areas.
- b. To establish drainage control, a facility shall:
- i.
ensure all "stormwater associated with industrial activity" as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2, is discharged through a regulated outfall(s) to surface water and/or a ground water discharge location; ii.
separate the discharge of stormwater not associated with industrial activity (e.g. rooftop runoff, employee parking, open space) from regulated discharges, where practicable.
- c. Outfall Stabilization
- i.
The permittee shall design, implement and maintain BMPs to prevent downstream erosion and sedimentation caused by stormwater, and/or process wastewater runoff at the outfall(s).
ii.
At a minimum, the BMPs shall meet the most recent technical standards listed in Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey, Engineering Standards Section titled Standard for Off-Site Stability.
iii. Where erosion at the outfall structure occurs the permittee shall restore the eroded areas to its previous condition.
- 3.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.N.J0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- a.
The facility shall develop, implement and/or maintain a DCP containing the following:
- i.
a written narrative; and ii.
a Drainage Control Map.
- b. The DCP shall be certified by a New Jersey licensed Professional Engineer.
- c. Elevations for the Drainage Control Map shall be measured by a New Jersey licensed surveyor.
- d. The written narrative shall describe how the facility will establish drainage control and shall include the following:
- i.
facility name; ii.
NJPDES permit number (NJ002541 1) and Program Interest I.D. number (46815);.
iii. an alpha-numeric discharge serial number (e.g., DSN001A, DSNO02A, DSNO03A) for each surface water discharge point;.
iv. the latitude and longitude for each discharge point;.
- v.
the name of all receiving water bodies (for discharges to surface water) and assigned New Jersey Surface Water Quality Standards' classifications; vi.
a description of any proposed stormwater treatment;
- e.
Unless otherwise specified by the Department the Drainage Control Map shall be an appropriate engineering scale, which is legible and clearly depicts the following information when applicable:
- i.
site boundary; ii.
title block containing tax block and lot number; iii. north directional arrow; iv. date prepared and subsequent revisions;
- v.
final grading of drainage areas, including elevations and flow arrows showing the drainage to regulated outfalls; vi. location of flow diversion structures, treatment units (i.e. lined and unlined basins);
vii. location of surface water outfalls (regulated and unregulated) and discharge structures; viii. location of ground water discharge point(s) and discharge structure; ix.
receiving waters and their location;
- x.
areas of industrial activity (i.e. Maintenance, fueling, equipment cleaning and storage);
xi.
access roads; xii. existing buildings and other structures; and xiii. employee and customer parking.
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- 4.
Modification of SPPP to include the DCP
- a.
An existing facility with a SPPP shall modify the plan to include the Drainage Control requirements outlined in Part IV (Stormwater), Section B.2 (page 13 of 19).
- b. The modified SPPP that includes the DCP shall be implemented in accordance with the permit and certified on a form provided by the Department.
- c.
The deadline for the preparation and implementation of the SPPP to include the DCP and submittals are contained in Part IV Stormwater F. of the permit.
- 5.
Continuation of SPPP
- a. The SPPP shall be updated and maintained in accordance with the permit and recertified on a form provided by the Department in accordance with the schedule in Part IV (Stormwater), Section F (pages 17 & 18 of 19).
C.
Site Specific Best Management Practices
- 1.
BMPS - For Outside Material Handling (Open Containers)
- a. To minimize exposure of source materials at all areas where there is inter-plant transport of open containers containing source materials, the SPPP shall include the following specific BMPs, in addition to the non-structural BMPs required in Appendix B (e.g. spill prevention and cleanup, preventative maintenance, etc.):.
- i.
Open containers (bins, totes, etc.) used for transporting materials shall have a high level fill mark to prevent operators from overfilling the container. Employees shall be instructed to minimize spillage during transport.
ii.
Accumulated material and settled dust from spillage and transport activities shall be removed by shoveling and/or sweeping (i.e. dry cleaning methods only) at a minimum of three (3) times per week. The schedule may be flexible as long as a log is maintained and the minimum maintenance criteria is met.
iii. All areas shall be paved and maintained to facilitate sweeping and minimize spillage of source materials onto the ground where they may come in contact with stormwater discharges.
- 2.
BMP - Storage of Dry, Granular, or Powdered Material Including Soil, Gravel, and Sand
- a.
Piles of material, at a minimum, shall be covered (i.e. tarp) and bermed in such a manner as to eliminate contact with stormwater. Residual material deposited and caked on the ground shall be excavated and properly disposed to eliminate exposure to stormwater and/or re-vegetated to minimize exposure material and to minimize soil erosion.
- 3.
BMP - Preventative Maintenance
- a. Standard operation procedures shall be established for preventative maintenance.
- b. The procedures shall include timely inspections and maintenance of stormwater management devices, including, but not limited to:
- i.
the cleaning of oil/water separators; ii.
the removal of debris from catch basins; and Stormwater Page 15 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.N.J0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action iii. the inspection, testing and maintenance of facility equipment and systems to uncover conditions that could cause breakdowns or failures that may result in the discharges of pollutants to surface waters.
- 4.
BMP - Mobile Fueling Tanks And Permanent Fueling Areas
- a.
Standard operating procedures shall be established to eliminate/minimize the discharge of stormwater exposed to vehicle and/or machinery fuels.
- b. Absorbent material shall be located within close proximity of any permanent or remote fueling equipment to be used for quick response to spills or leaks from fueling.
- c. Standard operating procedures shall be established to ensure overfill protection during product transfer of mobile fuel tank equipment.
- 5.
BMP - Discharge of Stormwater from Secondary Containment
- a. The following BMP shall be implemented for discharging stormwater from secondary containment areas at the facility. The facility is only authorized to discharge stormwater.
- i.
the stormwater in the containment area does not come into contact with the contents of the wastewater storage tank(s).
ii.
the discharge pipe/outfall from the containment area has a valve and that the valve remains closed at all times except when discharging stormwater.
iii.
a visual inspection of the tank to insure the tank's physical integrity must be completed on a routine basis and an inspection log maintained.
iv.
regular maintenance of the wastewater tank must be performed (e.g. painting, repair) to insure the tank's integrity.
- v.
a visual inspection of the stormwater is to be performed prior to the onset of a discharge to insure that the stormwater has not been contaminated by the contents of the tank or by other materials.
vi.
alternative means for disposing the stormwater must be established for stormwater that has or is suspected to have been contaminated by the contents of the tank or by other materials.
- 6.
BMP - Drum Storage
- a.
Drums that contain source material and are exposed to stormwater at a minimum must be covered and placed on spill platforms to prevent contact with stormwater. An area graded and/or bermed that prevents run-through of stormwater may be used in place of spill platforms. Whenever practicable drums should be stored indoors.
- b. The spill platforms must be regularly maintained to prevent contact with stormwater and must be immediately cleaned after a spill.
- 7.
BMP - Bulk Transfer Of Liquids
- a.
In areas where liquid materials are transferred in bulk from truck or rail cars, the permittee shall take appropriate measures to minimize contact of transferred material with precipitation.
- i.
Hose connection points at storage containers shall be inside containment areas.
ii.
Drip pans must be used in areas that are not in a contaimnent area where spillage may occur (e.g.
hose reels, connection points with rail cars or trucks).
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HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.N.J0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action iii. All loading and unloading racks must be surrounded by curbs to contain accidental spills. Install a canopy over a loading rack.
iv.
In order to prevent discharge of spills or leaks where precipitation is contained, contained areas should be restrained by valves or other equivalent means.
- 8.
BMP - Site Stabilization
- a. Denuded areas must be vegetated, paved or laid with crushed stone to minimize soil erosion.
D.
Operations and Maintenance
- 1. Facility and BMP Operation and Maintenance
- a. The permittee shall be responsible for supervising and managing the operation and maintenance of this facility. This requires implementing BMPs that must be installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the SPPP. Proper operation and maintenance also requires the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
- b. The operation and maintenance activities shall be verified through the certification and annual reporting requirements of Part IV (Stormwater), Section F (pages 17 & 18 of 19).
- c.
Frequent and thorough inspections, at a frequency of at least quarterly, are necessary to ensure adequate functioning of control measures. Inspections are recommended to be conducted during dry periods as well as storm events.
- i.
Inspections during dry periods allow facilities to identify and address any problems prior to a storm event, thereby minimizing the chance for stormwater contamination.
ii.
Inspections during significant storm events ensure that measures are functioning as originally intended and provide an opportunity for facilities to observe what materials and/or activities are exposed to stormwater.
- 2.
Soil Erosion Sediment Control Plan
- a. For construction activities disturbing one (1) acre or more of total land area, authorization shall be obtained under either a modification to this permit or under NJPDES Permit No. NJ0088323 (Construction Activity Stormwater General Permit), for stormwater from such construction activities that would be discharged to surface waters.
- b.
Land disturbances that may result in a stormwater discharge authorized by this permit, shall be executed only in accordance with a soil erosion and sediment control plan certified pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:24-43, or requirements for soil erosion and sediment control established in or pursuant to a municipal ordinance in accordance with N.J.S.A. 4:24-48, whichever is applicable.
- c.
A copy of this plan shall be retained by the permittee for a period of at least five (5) years after the completion of construction.
E.
Monitoring 1,
No monitoring requirements are included.
F.
Inspections, Reports and Submissions
- 1. SPPP Modification Submittal Requirements Stormwater Page 17 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ0025411 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- a.
A SPPP shall be modified to include a DCP in accordance with the submittal schedule below:
- i.
Copies of the SPPP including the DCP shall be submitted to the Department's Southern Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement and the Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control.
ii.
Submit the SPPP: within 180 days from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
iii. The implementation of the modified SPPP to include the DCP shall be certified through the annual recertification in accordance with Part IV (Stormwater), Section F.2. (page 18 of 19),
below.
iv. This certification form is available on the Department website at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/forms.htm#stormforms
- 2.
Annual Inspections, Reports, and Recertifications
- a. The permittee shall conduct annual inspections of the facility in accordance with N.J.A.C.
7:14A-24.9(a) to assess all areas contributing to the stormwater discharge authorized by this permit, to evaluate whether the SPPP complies with and is implemented in accordance with this permit, and whether additional measures are needed to meet the conditions of this permit.
- b. The permittee shall prepare an annual report.
- c.
The annual report shall be completed prior to the annual recertification submission date.
- d. The annual report shall be retained by the permittee in accordance with Part IV (Stormwater),
Section G (pages 18 & 19 of 19), for a period of at least five (5) years.
- e.
Submit an Annual Report: annually from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
- f. The annual report shall be submitted with the annual recertification.
- g. The annual report shall summarize the findings of the annual inspection in accordance with a.
above, including:
- i.
The date of the inspection; and ii.
Name(s) and title of the inspector(s).
- h. The permittee shall annually certify on a form provided by the Department that the facility has completed their annual report as specified above and is in compliance with the SPPP and this permit.
- i.
Submit the Generic Certification Form certifying that the annual inspection was conducted:
annually from the effective date of the permit (EDP).
ii.
Any incident of non-compliance shall be identified in the certification. This shall include the steps being taken to remedy the non-compliance, and to prevent such incidents from recurring.
G.
Record Keeping
- 1. Record Keeping Requirements.
- a. The pennittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, maintenance records, and copies of all reports required by this permit for a period of at least five (5) years.
- 2.
SPPP Record Keeping Requirements Stormwater Page 18 of 19
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION, Lower Alloways Creek Permit No.NJ002541 1 PER070001 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action
- a.
The SPPP shall be signed by the permittee, and the original shall be retained at the facility for use by the facility and inspection by the Department.
- b.
The SPPP shall be made available, upon request, to a representative of the Department and to the owner and operator of any municipal separate storm sewer receiving the stormwater discharge.
- c.
The SPPP shall be made available to the public upon request, except as noted below.
- d. The facility may claim any portion of the SPPP as confidential in accordance with the provisions set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-18.2.
- 3.
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Record Keeping
- a. If the permittee is required to implement a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as a result of construction activities or land disturbance greater than or equal to one (1) acre, a copy of the plan shall be retained by the permittee for a period of at least five (5) years after the completion of construction.
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APPENDIX A-DSW Page 1 of 15 APPENDIX A:
CHRONIC TOXICITY TESTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR USE IN THE NJPDES PERMIT PROGRAM Version 2.1 May 1997
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 2 of 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS I.
AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE II.
GENERAL CONDITIONS A. Laboratory Safety and Glassware B. Test Concentrations / Replicates C. Dilution Water D. Effluent Sample Collection E. Physical Chemical Measurements F. Statistics III.
TEST ACCEPTABILITY CRITERIA IV.
STANDARD REFERENCE TOXICANT TESTING A. Initial Testing Requirements B. Subsequent Testing Requirements C. Changing an Established Reference Toxicant D. Control Charts E. Unacceptable SRT Results F. Annual Submittals V.
TEST CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING EVENTS VI.
REPORTING VII.
METHODS SPECIFICATIONS A. Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1000.0 B. Ceriodaphnia dubia, Survival and Reproduction Test, method 1002.0 C. Algal, (Selenastrum capricornutin), Growth Test, method 1003.0 D. Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1005.0 E. Inland Silverside (Menidia beryllina), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1006.0 F. Mysidopsis bahia, Survival, Growth, and Fecundity Test, method 1007.0 G. Champia parvula, Sexual Reproduction Test, method 1009.0 VIII.
REFERENCES Notice: Mention of trade names or comm ercial products do not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
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APPENDIX A-DSW Page 3 of 15 I. AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE These methods specifications for the conduct of whole effluent chronic toxicity testing are established under the authority of the NJPDES permitting program, N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.5(a)2 and 40 CFR 136, for discharges to waters of the State. The methods referenced herein are included by reference in 40 CFR 136, Table 1.A. and, therefore, constitute approved methods for chronic toxicity testing. The information contained herein serves to clarify testing requirements. not sufficiently clarified in those methods documents and also serves to outline and implement the interlaboratory Standard Reference Toxicant Program until a formal laboratory certification program is established under N.J.A.C. 7:18.
As such these methods are intended to be used to determine compliance with discharge permits issued under the authority of the NJPDES permit program. Tests are to be conducted in accordance with the general conditions and test organism specific method specifications contained in this document.
All other conditions and specifications can be found in 40 CFR 136 and USEPA methodologies.
Until a subchapter on chronic toxicity testing within the regulations governing the certification of laboratories and environmental measurements (N.J.A.C. 7:18) becomes effective, tests shall be conducted in conformance with the methodologies as designated herein and contained in 40 CFR 136. The laboratory performing the testing shall be within the existing acute toxicity testing laboratory certification program established under N.J.A.C.
7:18, as required by N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(c)5.
Testing shall be in conformance with the subchapter on chronic toxicity testing within the N.J.A.C. 7:18 when such regulations become effective. The laboratory performing the toxicity testing shall be within the chronic toxicity testing laboratory certification program to be established under that subchapter, when it becomes effective.
These methods are incorporated into discharge permits as enforceable permit conditions. Each discharge permit will specify in Part IV of the permit, the test species specific methods from this document that will be required under the terms of the discharge permit.
Although the test species specific methods for each permit are determined on a case-by-case basis, the purpose of this methods document is to assure consistency among dischargers and to provide certified laboratories with information on the universe of tests to be utilized so that they can make the necessary preparations, including completing the required Standard Reference Toxicant testing.
Please note that these methodologies are required for compliance testing only.
Facilities and/or laboratories conducting testing under the requirements of a Toxicity Identification Evaluation or for informational purposes are not bound by these methods.
This document constitutes the second version of the NJDEP's interim chronic methodologies.
This version contains no significant changes to the test methods themselves. However, in keeping with the Department's continued emphasis on good laboratory practices and quality control, the areas addressing the Standard Reference Toxicant Program, data analysis and data reporting, have been significantly revised.
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 4 of 15 II. GENERAL CONDITIONS A. LABORATORY SAFETY, GLASSWARE, ETC.
All safety procedures, glassware cleaning procedures, etc., shall be in conformance with 40 CFR 136 and USEPA's "Short Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms," "Short Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Marine and Estuarine Organisms" and N.J.A.C. 7:18.
B. TEST CONCENTRATIONS / REPLICATES All testing is to be performed with a minimum of five effluent concentrations plus a dilution water control. A second reference water control is optional when a dilution water other than culture water is used. The use of both a 0.5 or 0.75 dilution factor is acceptable for the selection of test concentrations. If hypothesis testing will be used to determine the test endpoint, one effluent concentration shall be the chronic permit limitation, unless the existing data for the discharge indicate that the NOEC is expected to be significantly less than the permit limit.
The use of the 0.5 dilution factor may require more than five dilutions to cover the entire range of effluent concentrations as well as the chronic permit limit, since the permit limit will often not be one of the nominal concentrations in a 0.5 dilution series. In such an instance, the 0.5 dilution series may be altered by including an additional test concentration equal to the permit limit in the dilution series, or by changing the concentration closest to the permit toxicity limit to be equal to that limit. The Department recommends the use of the 0.75 dilution factor using Table 1.0 to determine test concentrations. That table establishes test concentrations based on the chronic toxicity limitation.
For either the 0.5 or 0.75 dilution factor, there shall be at least one test concentration above the permit limitation and at least three test concentrations below the permit limit along with the dilution water control unless the permit limitation prohibits such (e.g., limitations greater than 75% effluent). An effort shall be made to bracket the anticipated test result.
To use Table 1.0, locate the permit limit in column 4. The dilution series becomes the row that corresponds to the permit limit in column 4. For example, a permit limit of 41 would require a dilution series of the dilution water control, 17%, 23%, 31%, 41% and 55% effluent.
The number of replicates used in the test must, at a minimum, satisfy the specifications of the applicable methods contained herein.
Increased data sensitivity can be obtained by increasing the number of replicates equally among test concentrations and thus an increased number of replicates is acceptable.
Further, the use of nonparametric statistical analysis requires a minimum of four replicates per test concentration. If the data for any particular test is not conducive to parametric analyses and if less than four replicates were included, the test may not be considered acceptable for compliance purposes.
The use of single concentration tests consisting of the permit limitation as a concentration and a control is not permitted for compliance purposes, but may be used by a permittee in the conduct of a Toxicity Investigation Evaluation (TIE) or for information gathering purposes. Such a test would be considered a "pass" if there was no significant difference in test results, using hypothesis testing methods.
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 5 of 15 Table 1.0: 0.75 DILUTION SERIES INDEXED BY PERMIT LIMIT Co~n 2
3 I Permit Limit I CI#
1I Permit Limit 0.4 0.8 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.5 3
3 4
4 5
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
8 9
9 10 10 I I 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 21 0.6 1.1 1.7 2.3 2.8 3.4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 10 10 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 0.8 1.5 2.3 3
3.8 4.5 5
6 7
8 8
9 10 I1I 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 35 36 37 38 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 32 24 32 24 32 25 33 25 33 25 34 26 34 26 35 26 35 27 35 27 36 27 36 28 37 28 37 28 38 28 38 29 38 29 39 29 39 30 40 30 40 30 41 31 41 31 41 31 42 32 42 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 68 69 71 72 73 75 76 77 79 80 81 83 84 85 87 88 89 91 92 93 95 96 97 99 100
- Select the dilution series by finding the row which contains the permit limit in column #4.
NOTE: All values are in units of "% effluent" not toxic units.
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 6 of 15 C. DILUTION WATER
- 1. Marine and Estuarine Waters A high quality natural water, such as the Manasquan River Inlet is strongly recommended as the dilution water source for chronic toxicity testing with marine and estuarine organisms. The use of the receiving water as the dilution water source is not required. Saline waters prepared with hypersaline brine and deionized water may also be used as dilution water. Hypersaline brines shall be prepared from a high quality natural seawater and shall not exceed a concentration of 100 ppt. The type of a dilution water for a permittee may not be changed without the prior approval of the Department.
The standard test salinity shall be 25 ppt, except for Champia parvula, which shall be tested at 30 ppt. Since most effluents are freshwater based, in most cases it will be necessary to adjust the salinity of the test concentrations to the standard test salinity.
- 2. Fresh Waters A high quality natural water, such as Round Valley Reservoir (if access is allowed) or Lake Hopatcong, is strongly recommended as the dilution water source for chronic toxicity testing with freshwater organisms. It is not required to perform the toxicity testing with the receiving water as dilution water. Tests performed with a reconstituted water or up to 20% Diluted Mineral Water (DMW) as dilution water is acceptable. For testing with Ceriodaphnia dubia, the addition of 5 [tg/l selenium (2 ptg/l selenium with natural water) and 1 jig/1 vitamin B12 is recommended (Keating and Dagbusan, 1984: Keating, 1985 and 1988). The source of a dilution water for a permittee may not be changed without the prior approval of the Department. Reconstituted water and DMW should be prepared with Millipore Super QR or equivalent, meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:18-6 and should be aerated a minimum of 24 hrs prior to use, but not supersaturated.
D. EFFLUENT SAMPLE COLLECTION Effluent samples shall be representative of the discharge being regulated. For each discharge serial number (DSN), the effluent sampling location shall be the same as that specified in the NJPDES permit for other sampling parameters unless an alternate sampling point is specified in the NJPDES discharge permit. For industrial dischargers with a combined process/sanitary waste stream, effluent sampling shall be after chlorination, unless otherwise designated in the permit.
For continuous discharges, effluent sampling shall consist of 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> composite samples consisting either of equal volumes taken once every hour or of a flow-proportionate composite sample, unless otherwise approved by the Department. At a minimum, three samples shall be collected as specified above, one every other day. The first sample shall be used for test initiation and the first renewal. The second sample for the next two renewals.
The third sample shall be used for the final three renewals. For the Champia and Selenastruin tests, a single sample shall be collected not more than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> prior to test initiation. No effluent sample shall be over 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> old at the time of its use to initiate or renew solutions in a test. It is acceptable to collect samples more frequently for chronic WET testing and if samples are collected daily for acute toxicity testing conducted concurrently, available samples may be used to renew the test solutions as appropriate.
For all other types of discharges, effluent sampling shall be conducted according to specifications contained within the discharge permit, methodology questionnaire or as otherwise specified by the Department. The use of grab samples or other special sampling procedures will be based on time of occurrence and duration of intermittent discharge events.
If a municipal discharger has concerns that the concentrations of ammonia and/or chlorine in an effluent are adequate to cause violations of the permit limit for chronic toxicity testing, the permittee should conduct analyses, as specified in USEPA's toxicity investigation methods documents, to illustrate the relationship between chronic effluent toxicity and chlorine and/or ammonia as applicable. This data may then be submitted to
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 7 of 15 the Department as justification for a request to use modified test procedures, which account for ammonia and/or chlorine toxicity, in future chronic toxicity tests. The Department may, where adequate justification exists, permit the adjustment of these pollutants in the effluent sample if discharge limits for these pollutants are contained in the NJPDES permit and those permit limitations are adequate for the protection of water quality.
Any proposed modified test procedures to adjust effluent chlorine and/or ammonia shall be approved by the Department prior to use of those test procedures for any compliance testing.
Except for filtration through a 2 mm or larger screen or an adjustment to the standard test salinity, no other adjustments to the effluent sample shall be made without prior written approval by the Department. Aeration of samples prior to test start shall be minimized where possible and samples shall not be aerated where adequate saturation exists to maintain dissolved oxygen.
E. PHYSICAL CHEMICAL MEASUREMENTS At a minimum, the physical chemical measurements shall be as follows:
pH and dissolved oxygen shall be measured at the beginning and end of each 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> exposure period, in at least one chamber, of the high, medium and low test concentrations and the control. In order to ensure that measurements for these parameters are representative of the test concentrations during the test, measurements for these parameters should be taken in an additional replicate chamber for such concentrations which contains no test organisms, but is subject to the same test conditions.
Temperature shall either be monitored continuously, measured daily in at least two locations in the environmental control system, or measured at the beginning of each 24 hr exposure period in at least one replicate for each treatment.
Salinity shall be measured in all salt water tests at the beginning of each 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> exposure period, in at least one replicate for each treatment.
For all freshwater tests, alkalinity, hardness and conductivity shall be measured in each new sample (100%
effluent) and control.
Nitrite, nitrate and ammonia shall be measured in the control before each renewal in the mysid test only.
For samples of discharges where concentrations of ammonia and/or chlorine are known or are suspected to be sufficient to cause toxicity, it is recommended that the concentrations of these pollutants be determined and submitted with the standardized report form.
The laboratory is advised to consult with the permittee to determine if these parameters should be measured in the effluent. Where such measurements are deemed appropriate, measurements shall be conducted at the beginning of each 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> exposure period. Also, since a rise in the test pH can affect the toxicity of ammonia in the effluent, analysis of ammonia during the test may be appropriate if a rise in pH is accompanied by a significant increase in mortality.
F. STATISTICS The use of both hypothesis testing techniques and point estimate techniques are currently in use by the Department or by permittees for compliance purposes. The NJPDES permit should be checked to determine which type of analysis is required and appropriate for each specific facility. It is not acceptable to simply evaluate any data by "visual data review" unless in the analysis of survival data, no mortality occurred in the test.
All data sets must be appropriately statistically evaluated.
For hypothesis testing techniques, statistical analysis shall follow the protocols in USEPA (1988, 1989) to evaluate adverse effects. A significance level of 0.05 shall be utilized to evaluate such effects. Use of a protocol not contained in these documents must be accompanied by a reference and explanation addressing its
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 8 of 15 applicability to the particular data set. Please note the following when evaluating data using hypothesis testing techniques.
Special attention should be given to the omission and inclusion of a given replicate in the analysis of mysid fecundity data (USEPA 1994, p. 275) and Ceriodaphnia reproduction data (USEPA 1994, page 174).
Determination of acceptability criteria and average individual dry weight for the growth endpoints must follow the specifications in the applicable documents (e.g., p.84 for saltwater methods document.)
Use of nonparametric statistical analyses requires a minimum of four replicates per test concentration.
If the data for any particular test are not conducive to parametric analyses and if less than four replicates were included, the test may not be acceptable to the Department.
Where hypothesis testing is used for compliance purposes, if the results of hypothesis testing indicate that a deviation from the dose response occurs such that two test concentrations are deemed statistically significant from the control but an intermediate test concentration is not, the test is deemed unacceptable and cannot be used for compliance testing purposes.
For point estimate techniques, statistical analysis should follow the protocol contained in "A Linear Interpolation Method for Sublethal Toxicity: The Inhibition Concentration (ICp) Approach (Version 2.0), July 1993, National Effluent Toxicity Assessment Center Technical Report 03-93."
Copies of the program can be obtained by contacting the Department. The linear interpolation estimate ICp values and not the bootstrap mean ICp, shall be reported for permit compliance purposes. The ICp value reported on the Discharge Monitoring Report shall be rounded off as specified in the Department's "Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Instruction Manual, December 1993." IC25 values shall be reported under the parameter code listed as "NOEC" on the DMR, until the DMR's are adjusted accordingly.
If the result reported by the ICp method is greater than the highest concentration tested, the test result is reported as "greater than C" where "C" is the highest tested concentration.
If the ICp is lower than the lowest concentration tested, the test result is reported as "less than C" where "C" is the lowest tested concentration.
If separate NOEC's/IC25's can be calculated from multiple test endpoints, for example a reproductive endpoint and a growth endpoint, the lowest NOEC/IC25 value expressed in units of "% effluent" will be used to determine permit compliance and should, therefore, be reported as the NOEC/IC25 value for the test. If the NOEC value for growth and/or reproduction is not lower than that for survival, the NOEC/IC25 value reported for the test shall be as survival. For saltwater tests, where additional controls are used in a test (i.e. brine and/or artificial sea salt control), a T-test shall be used to determine if there is a significant difference between the original test control and the additional controls. If there is a significant difference between any of the controls, the test may be deemed unacceptable and if so, will not be used for permit compliance.
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 9 of 15 III. TEST ACCEPTABILITY CRITERIA Any test that does not meet these acceptability criteria will not be used by the Department for any purpose and must be repeated as soon as practicable, with a freshly collected sample.
- 1. Tests must be performed by a laboratory approved for the conduct of chronic toxicity tests and certified for acute toxicity testing under N.J.A.C. 7:18.
- 2. Test results may be rejected due to inappropriate sampling, including the use of less than three effluent samples in a test and/or use of procedures not specified in a permit or methodology questionnaire, use of frozen or unrefrigerated samples or unapproved pretreatment of an effluent sample.
- 3. Controls shall meet the applicable performance criteria specified in the Table 2.0 and in the individual method specifications contained herein.
- 4. Acceptable and applicable Standard Reference Toxicant Data must be available for the test.
- 5. No unapproved deviations from the applicable test methodology may be present.
- 6.
When using hypothesis testing techniques, a deviation from the dose response as explained in the statistical portion of this document shall not be present in the data.
Table 2.0:
CONTROL PERFORMANCE TEST MINIMUM MINIMUM WEIGHT MINIMUM FECUNDITY/
ORGANISM SURVIVAL GAIN REPRODUCTION Pitnephales 80%
0.25 mg avg N/A prom elas Ceriodaphnia 80%
N/A Average of> 15 young per surviving female dubia Selenastrum Density N/A Variability in controls not to exceed 20%.
capricornutum
>2xl0 5cells/ml Cyprinodon 80%
0.60 mg (unpreserved) avg N/A variegatus 0.50 mg (preserved) avg Menidia 80%
0.50 mg (unpreserved) avg N/A beryllina 0.43 mg (preserved) avg Mysidopsis 80%
0.2 mng per mysid avg egg production by 50% of control females if bahia fecundity is used as an endpoint.
Chainpia 100%
N/A
>10 cystocarps per plant parvula Plants in controls and lower test concentrations shall not fragment so that individual plants cannot be identified.
THE DETERMINATION OF A TEST AS UNACCEPTABLE DOES NOT RELIEVE THE FACILITY FROM MONITORING FOR THAT MONITORING PERIOD
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 10 of 15 IV. STANDARD REFERENCE TOXICANT TESTING All chronic testing shall be accompanied by testing with a Standard Reference Toxicant (SRT) as a part of each laboratory's internal quality control program.
Such a testing program should be consistent with the quality assurance/quality control protocols described in the USEPA chronic testing manuals. Laboratories may utilize the reference toxicant of their choice and toxicants such as cadmium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium dodecyl sulfate and copper sulfate are all acceptable. However, Potassium chloride has been chosen by several laboratories and is recommended by the Department. The concentration of the reference toxicant shall be verified by chemical analysis in the low and high test concentrations once each year or every 12 tests, whichever is less. It is not necessary to run SRT tests, for all species using the same SRT.
A. INITIAL STANDARD REFERENCE TOXICANT (SRT) TESTING REQUIREMENTS At a minimum, this testing shall include an initial series of at least five SRT tests for each test species method.
Acceptable SRT testing for chronic toxicity shall be performed utilizing the short term chronic toxicity test methods as specified herein. Reference toxicant tests utilizing acute toxicity testing methods, or any method other than those contained in this document are not acceptable. The laboratory should forward results of the initial SRT testing, including control charts, the name of the reference toxicant utilized, the supplier and appropriate chemical analysis of the toxicant to either address listed in the reporting requirements section herein.
The initial series of a least five SRT tests for a specific test species method shall be completed and approved in writing by the Department prior to the conduct of any chronic toxicity testing for compliance purposes.
B. SUBSEQUENT SRT TESTING REQUIREMENTS After receiving the initial approval from the Department to conduct chronic toxicity tests for compliance purposes, subsequent SRT testing shall be conducted as follows:
- 1. Where organisms used in testing are cultured at the testing laboratory, SRT testing should be conducted once per month for each species/method.
- 2. Where the laboratory purchases organisms from a laboratory certified in New Jersey for the conduct of acute toxicity testing and approved for the conduct of chronic toxicity testing for the test organism in question (i.e. the "supplier laboratory"), SRT data provided by the "supplier laboratory" for each lot of organisms purchased is acceptable as long as the SRT test result falls within the control limits of the control chart established by the "supplier laboratory" for that organism. The laboratory using purchased organisms is responsible for the results of any compliance tests they perform.
- 3. A testing laboratory purchasing organisms from a supplier laboratory must still perform SRT testing on a quarterly basis at a minimum, for each species they test with, in order to adequately document their own interlaboratory precision.
- 4.
If a testing laboratory purchasing organisms elects not to use the SRT data from a "supplier laboratory" or such data is unavailable or where organisms are purchased from another organism supplier, the testing laboratory must conduct SRT testing on each lot of organisms purchased.
- 5. For industrial laboratories certified under N.J.A.C. 7:18 to conduct acute toxicity tests, only the SRT testing conditions specified in 2. through 4. above apply. Where that laboratory/facility cultures their own test organisms, the frequency of SRT testing required will be determined on a case by case basis, based on the frequency of testing for that facility.
NOTE: Based on these requirements, SRT data are considered applicable to a compliance test when the SRT test results are acceptable and the SRT test is conducted within 30 days of the compliance test, for the test species and SRT in question. Therefore, it is not necessary for an approved laboratory to run an SRT test every month if the laboratory is not conducting compliance tests for a particular species.
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 11 of 15 C. CHANGING OF AN ESTABLISHED REFERENCE TOXICANT The SRT used for any species by a laboratory may be changed at any time provided that the following conditions have been satisfied:
- 1. A series of at least three reference toxicant tests are conducted with the new reference toxicant and the results of those tests are identified as satisfactory, in writing, by the Department.
- 2.
Laboratories must continue using the already approved SRT in their ongoing QA/QC program, until such time as the letter referenced above, is received by the laboratory.
D. CONTROL CHARTS Control charts shall be established from SRT test results in accordance with the procedures outlined in the USEPA methods documents. Control charts shall be constructed using IC25's using the following methods:
- 1. The upper and lower control limits shall be calculated by determining +/- two standard deviations above and below the mean.
- 2.
SRT test results which exhibit an IC25 that is greater than the highest concentration tested or less than the lowest concentration tested (i.e. a definitive endpoint cannot be determined), shall not be used to establish control charts.
- 3. SRT tests which do not meet the acceptability criteria for a specific species shall not be used to establish control charts.
- 4. All values used in the control charts should be as nominal concentrations. However, the control charts shall be accompanied by a chart tabulating the test results as measured concentrations.
- 5.
An outlier (i.e. values which fall outside the upper and lower control limits) should be included on the control chart unless it is determined that the outlier was caused by factors not directly related to the test organisms (e.g., test.concentration preparation) as the source of variability would not be directly applicable to effluent tests. In such case, the result and explanation shall be reported to the Department within 30 days of the completion of the SRT test.
The control chart established for the initial series of SRT data submitted will be used by the laboratory and the Department to determine outliers from SRT test results reported in the "NJPDES Biomonitoring Report Form -
Chronic Toxicity Test" submitted by the permittees for the test species. These initial control limits will remain unchanged until twenty SRT tests have been completed by the laboratory.
The following procedures shall be used for continually updating control charts after twenty acceptable SRT tests have been completed:
- 1. Once a laboratory has completed twenty acceptable SRT tests for a test species, the upper and lower control limits shall be recalculated with those twenty values.
- 2. For each successive SRT test conducted after these first twenty tests, a moving average shall be calculated and the control limits reevaluated using the last twenty consecutive test results.
- 3. The upper and lower control limits shall be reported on the "NJPDES Biomonitoring Report Form -
Chronic Toxicity Tests" along with the SRT test result.
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 12 of 15 E. UNACCEPTABLE SRT TEST RESULTS If a laboratory produces any SRT test results which are outside the established upper and lower control limits for a test species at a frequency greater than one test in any ten tests, a report shall be forwarded to the Department at the address contained herein. This report shall include any identified problem which caused the values to fall outside the expected range and the corresponding actions that have been taken by the laboratory.
The Department may not accept or may require repeat testing for any toxicity testing that may have been affected by such an occurrence.
If a laboratory produces two consecutive SRT test results or three out of any ten test results which are outside the established upper and lower limits for a specific test species, the laboratory shall be unapproved to conduct chronic toxicity tests for compliance purposes for that test species. Reapproval shall be contingent upon the laboratory producing SRT test results within the established upper and lower control limits for that test species in two consecutive SRT tests. If one or both of those test results again fall outside the established control levels, the laboratory is unapproved for that test species until five consecutive test results within the established upper and lower control limits are submitted and approved by the Department.
F. ANNUAL SUBMITTALS Control charts shall be forwarded to the Department on an annual basis, on the anniversary of approval for the test species.
The Department may request, at any time, any information which is essential in the evaluation of SRT results and/or compliance data.
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 13 of 15 V. TEST CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING EVENTS A lab may become aware of QA problems during or immediately following a test that will prevent data from being submitted or a lab may be unable to complete a tests due to sample collection or shipping problems. If for any reason a chronic toxicity test is initiated and then prematurely ended by the laboratory or at the request of the permittee, the laboratory shall submit the form entitled "Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Test Cancellation / Rescheduling Event Form" contained herein. This form shall be used to detail the reason for prematurely ending the test. This completed form and any applicable raw data sheets shall be submitted to the appropriate biomonitoring program at the address above within 30 days of the cessation of the test.
Tests are considered to be initiated once test organisms have been added to all test chambers.
Submission of this form does not relieve the facility from monitoring for that monitoring period.
VI. REPORTING The report form entitled "NJPDES Biomonitoring Report Form - Chronic Toxicity Tests" should be used to report the results of all NJPDES chronic compliance biomonitoring tests. Laboratory facsimiles are acceptable but must contain all information included on any recent revisions of the form by the Department. Statistical printouts and raw data sheets for all endpoints analyzed shall be included with the report submitted to the Department. Two copies of all chronic toxicity test report forms shall be submitted to the following address as applicable:
Bureau of Surface Water Permitting New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality PO Box 420 Trenton, NJ 08625-0029 It is not necessary to attach a copy of a test report form to the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) form when submitting this form to the Department.
However, the results of all chronic toxicity tests conducted for compliance purposes must be reported on the DMR form under the appropriate parameter code in the monitoring period in which the test was conducted.
VII. METHOD SPECIFICATIONS The following method specifications shall be followed as specified in the NJPDES permit. Any changes to these methods will not be considered acceptable unless they are approved in writing by the Department, prior to their use.
A. Fathead Minnow (Pinmephalespromelas), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1000.0 B. Ceriodaphnia dubia, Survival and Reproduction Test, method 1002.0 C. Algal, (Selenastrum capricornutum), Growth Test, method 1003.0 D. Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1005.0 E. Inland Silverside (Menidia betyllina), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1006.0 F. Mysidopsis bahia, Survival, Growth, and Fecundity Test, method 1007.0 G. Champiaparvula, Sexual Reproduction Test, method 1009.0
APPENDIX A-DSW Page 14 of 15 VIII. REFERENCES
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Keating, K. 1988. N.J.D.E.P. Project C29589, Fiscal 1988 Third Quarter Summary Report. Producing Nutritionally Competent Daphnids for Use in Bioassay. 44p.
- 3. Keating, K., and B. Dagbusan. 1984. Effect of selenium deficiency on cuticle integrity in Cladocera (Crustacea). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 81:3433-3437.
- 5. USEPA. 1994. Short Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Marine and Estuarine Organisms.
EPA-600/4-91-003. July 1994. Second Edition.
- 6. USEPA. 1994. Short Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms. EPA/600/4-91/002. July 1994. Third Edition.
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APPENDIX B:
CONTENTS OF THE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
Table of Contents I. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan....................................................................
1 II. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team......................................................................
1 III. Description of Existing Environmental M anagement Plans..................................
1 IV. Site Assessment....................................................................................................
2 A. Inventory Requirements.............................................................................
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- 1. List Source M aterials...........................................................................
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- 2. List Sources of W ater............................................................................
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- 3. List Permits...........................................................................................
2 B. Drainage Control Plan & M apping Requirements......................................
2 V. Best M anagement Practices (BMP) Selection and Description....................... 2 A. Pollution Prevention..................................................................................
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- 1. Diverting Stormwater............................................................................
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- 2. Good Housekeeping..............................................................................
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- 3. Spill Prevention and Response..............................................................
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- 4. Site Stabilization and Dust Control.......................................................
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- 5. Erosion Control at the Outfalls............................................... 4
- 6. Preventative M aintenance....................................................................
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- 7. Engineered Treatment Systems..............................................................
5 VI. Implementation Schedule.................................................................. 5 VII. General Plan Requirements..................................................................................
6 A. Certification of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan....................... 6
- 1. The SPPP.............................................................................................
6 B. Required Signatures for SPPP and Certifications................................. 6 C. Plan Location and Public Access...............................................................
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- 1. SPPP Records.......................................................................................
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- 2. M ake Available to Public.......................................................................
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- 3. Submit Copy of SPPP...........................................................................
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- 4. Inspections and Annual Reports............................................. 7 VIII. Special Requirements.........................................................................................
8 A. Facilities Subject to Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know S tatu te.......................................................................................................
.. 8 B. Facilities with SPCC Plans, DPCC Plans, or DCR Plans...........................
8 C. Facilities Undergoing Construction Activities...........................................
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I. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan The following outline provides the key elements of an acceptable Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). The purpose of the SPPP is to meet the following objectives:
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identify potential sources of pollution and source materials onsite which may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity; B.
establish drainage control; C.
describe and ensure that practices are implemented to eliminate and/or reduce pollutants from source materials in stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity to meet design criteria and effluent limitations; and D.
ensure continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
II. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team The permittee shall form and identify a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team in the SPPP. The team is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the SPPP in accordance with good engineering practices. The SPPP shall identify names of those individuals and their titles within the facility's organization who are members of the team. The SPPP shall clearly identify the team leader who has the authority to make decisions and give directives to effectively implement the plan. The plan shall clearly identify the responsibilities of each team member.
The activities and responsibilities of the team shall address all aspects of the facility's SPPP which are provided below.
Ill. Description of Existing Environmental Management Plans The SPPP team shall evaluate the facility's existing environmental management plans and programs for consistency with this permit and determine which provisions, if any, from these other plans can be incorporated by reference into the SPPP.
Examples of plans which may be referred to when applicable to the site include: Discharge Prevention Containment and Countermeasure (DPCC), Discharge Cleanup and Removal (DCR),
Preparedness Prevention and Contingency Plan (PPCP, 40 CFR Parts 264 and 265), the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) requirements (40 CFR Part 112), the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Toxic Organic Management Plan (NPDESTOMP, 40 CFR Parts 413, 433, and 469), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR Part 1910). A copy of any plans referred to in the SPPP should be kept on-site with the SPPP.
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IV. Site Assessment The Site Assessment shall describe the physical facility and the potential pollutant sources (materials, activities and areas) which may be reasonably expected to affect the quality of stormwater discharges. The key elements of the site assessment shall include, at a minimum, the following requirements:
A. Inventory Requirements Each facility must develop and update annually, as appropriate, an inventory which includes, at a minimum, the following:
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List Source Materials Make list of source materials that have been used, loaded/unloaded, stored, treated, spilled, leaked and/or disposed onsite in a manner to allow exposure to stormwater; and
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List Sources of Water Make list of any domestic wastewater, non-contact cooling water, or process waste water (see definitions in Part IV of permit), that is generated at the facility and discharged through separate storm sewers (see definition in Part IV of permit) to surface waters.
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List Permits Make list of any current NJPDES (New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permits or permit application that the facility may have for such discharges.
B. Drainage Control Plan Narrative & Mapping Requirements Refer to Part IV.Stormwater Section B, Drainage Control Plan, of this permit.
V. Best Management Practices (BMP) Selection and Description The SPPP shall describe the BMPs used to prevent or minimize pollution from source materials and areas of industrial activity. The permittee shall evaluate the information from the site assessment phase of this plan to identify potential and existing sources of stormwater contaminated by source material.
All non-stormwater discharges to surface water and/or groundwater must be eliminated or permitted. The permittee shall design, implement and maintain BMPs to meet design criteria and effluent limits specified in this permit. Based upon the site assessment performed, the permittee shall develop BMPs that will effectively eliminate or reduce pollutant loadings in stormwater discharges from the facility in accordance with the following sections. The evaluation and selection of the BMPs shall address each area, and/or activity where source materials are exposed to stonrwater discharging to surface water.
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A. Pollution Prevention All contact of source materials and industrial activities with stormwater shall be prevented and/or minimized. Each BMP that is used to minimize and/or prevent such contact shall be identified and discussed in the SPPP.
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Diverting Stormwater Approved diversion of contaminated stormwater to either a domestic or industrial wastewater treatment plant may also be considered when choosing an appropriate BMP where feasible.
(Diversion to groundwater may require additional Department approval, or modification to this permit. Contact the Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control if a discharge to groundwater is being considered.)
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Good Housekeeping The SPPP must include a good housekeeping program to help maintain a clean and orderly work place.
For certain activities or areas, contact of source materials with stormwater may be prevented and/or minimized merely by using good housekeeping methods. The following are some simple procedures that a facility can consider incorporating into an effective good housekeeping program:
conduct cleanup immediately after discovery of leaks and spills; implement careful material storage practices; improve operation and maintenance of industrial machinery and processes; maintain up-to-date material inventory; maintain well organized work areas; provide regular pickup and disposal of waste materials; maintain dry and clean floors and ground surfaces by using brooms, shovels, vacuum cleaners, or cleaning machines; and train employees about good housekeeping practices.
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Spill Prevention and Response Specific spill prevention and response procedures shall be developed.
The procedures shall include material handling, storage and equipment operation and maintenance requirements used to prevent and/or eliminate spills and/or leaks. A valid SPCC or DPCC shall satisfy this 3
requirement provided the plan includes spill prevention/cleanup for all site chemicals, wastewater and raw materials.
The permittee shall develop and implement a Spill Prevention Plan. At a minimum, the Plan shall include:
Spill Response Coordinator Procedures for preventing and/or cleaning up spills List of available spill cleanup materials, including brooms, shovels, absorbents, heavy equipment, containers, etc. (The list should include normal level of inventory that will be kept onsite).
Description of employee training, including:
" Location of spill cleanup materials, containers and equipment
" Procedures for preventing and/or cleaning up spills
" Company Spill Response Coordinator (the coordinator can be listed by Title, such as, Plant Manager) 9 List of emergency phone numbers Description of routine inspections for spills, leaks, damage to containment and spill structures. Inspections are recommended to be done weekly.
Routine inventory of spill cleanup materials and equipment.
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Site Stabilization and Dust Control The SPPP shall include standards for site stabilization and dust control designed to prevent transport of particulate and sediment from areas devoid of vegetation and to prevent downstream soil erosion caused by routine operations and uncontrolled stormwater runoff. At a minimum the standards shall meet the technical standards found in the Standards for Soil and Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey and shall include:
traffic control to prevent or minimize disturbance of unstabilized areas and to prevent disturbance of vegetative covers and/or other dust control mechanisms entrance/exit stabilization to prevent or minimize transport of sediment and dust outside the site property line dust control to prevent or minimize movement of dust and sediment from exposed soil areas
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Erosion Control at the Outfalls The permittee shall inventory all outfall structures that are used to convey and discharge stormwater.
Stormwater velocity at the outfalls shall be controlled to prevent downstream erosion and/or degradation and ensure stabilization.
All work shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable State, Federal, and local approvals.
The permittee shall design, implement and maintain BMPs to prevent downstream erosion and sedimentation caused by stormwater, mine dewatering and/or process wastewater runoff at the outfall(s).
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At a minimum, the BMPs shall meet the most recent technical standards listed in Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey, Engineering Standards Section titled Standard for Off-Site Stability.
The permittee shall repair and maintain the erosion controls and shall restore the eroded areas to its previous condition.
The permittee shall include a narrative of stormwater runoff control and list of BMPs in the site SPPP.
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Preventative Maintenance The SPPP shall include a Preventative Maintenance Program to include timely and regular inspections and maintenance of stormwater management devices (e.g., cleaning oil/water separators, catch basins, drip pans, catch basins, detention basins, covers, treatment units) and routine inspections of facility equipment and operations to detect faulty equipment. Equipment (such as tanks, piping, containers, and drums) should be checked regularly for signs of deterioration.
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Engineered Treatment Systems If the permittee implements specific BMPs to minimize or eliminate specific pollutants and discovers that the BMPs continue to be ineffective, then the permittee will need to consider an engineered treatment system.
Treatment systems may require additional permitting from NJDEP.
Stormwater treatment systems that are verified by NJCAT (http://www.nicat.oru') and certified by NJDEP maybe considered to meet permit requirements. But site specific applications needs to be evaluated before installing any system.
The permittee should contact the Department's permitting case manager prior to purchasing and installing an engineered treatment system.
VI. Implementation Schedule The SPPP shall include an implementation schedule for all structural and non-structural BMP's including a schedule(s) for removal, coverage, minimization of exposure of source material to stormwater, and/or stormwater diversion or treatment. The schedule shall meet the deadlines established in the permit in accordance with Part IV.
Upon completion of the initial SPPP, those BMPs (e.g., spill response, good housekeeping) that may readily be implemented as specified in Part IV of the permit, shall be done so within 30 days, if not already practiced.
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VII. General Plan Reauirements This section provides additional requirements on the administrative requirements related to finalizing your SPPP.
It covers (1) required certifications, (2) required signatures, and (3) requirements for plan location and access A. Certification of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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The SPPP The SPPP preparation, implementation, and annual recertification shall be certified in accordance with Part IV on the appropriate form provided by the Department.
B. Required Signatures for SPPP and Certifications The SPPP and Certifications shall be signed as follows:
For a corporation: A president, secretary, treasurer or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation; or the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided:
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The manager is authorized to make management decisions that govern the operation of the regulated facility, including having the explicit or implicit duty of recommending major capital investment, initiating and directing comprehensive measures to assure long term compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and ensuring that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; or (2)
The authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
For a partnership or sole proprietorship: A general partner or the proprietor For a Ilovernment agency: A ranking elected official; or the chief executive officer of the agency; or a senior executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the agency (e.g., Regional Administrator); or duly authorized representative as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A - 4.9 (b).
Whenever there are two or more permittees for the facility, all of those permittees shall jointly submit this Certification, unless permittees received authorization on different dates and this Certification is therefore due from them at different dates.
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C. Plan Location and Public Access
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SPPP Records The SPPP and inspection and preventative maintenance records or logs shall be maintained on site at all times. These documents must be made available, upon request, to a representative of the Department and to the owner and operator of any municipal separate storm sewer receiving the stormwater discharge.
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Make Available to the Public The SPPP shall be made available to the public upon request. The facility may claim any portion of the SPPP as confidential in accordance with the provisions set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-18.2.
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Submit a Copy of the SPPP A copy of the SPPP shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement and to the Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control. Revisions made to the facility's SPPP shall be submitted also
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Inspections and Annual Reports Regular Inspections The SPPP shall establish a schedule for regular inspections as required in Part IV Section F of the permit. Regular inspections shall include inspections of the facility's equipment, exposed source materials and industrial areas to ensure that all elements of the SPPP are in place and working properly. Inspections shall be conducted by qualified, trained plant personnel. Records of these inspections shall be kept onsite with the SPPP.
At a minimum, these inspection records shall consist of the following:
0 date of inspection; 0 location of and problem(s) identified; 0 steps taken to correct problem(s) and prevent recurrence; and 0 inspector's name and title.
In addition these inspection records shall record any incidents such as leaks or accidental discharges, and any failures or breakdowns of structural BMPs.
Annual Inspections Conduct annual inspections as required in Part IV Section F of the permit. The annual inspections are necessary to evaluate the implementation of the SPPP for preparation of the annual report and annual certifications.
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The SPPP shall include a method to routinely and continually evaluate the SPPP for effectiveness, any flaws that may have developed, and maintenance that may be required. The routine evaluation must include, but not be limited to:
- Regular and annual inspections
- Inspection logs and records
" Internal reporting
- Plan revisions to correct any flaws detected in the SPPP or to reflect changes/additions at the facility
" Logs of preventative maintenance performed at the facility.
VIII. Special Requirements A. Facilities Subject to Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Statute For facilities subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Section 313, the SPPP shall include, or cite the location of, any spill reports prepared under that Act.
B. Facilities with SPCC Plans, DPCC Plans, or DCR Plans The SPPP shall include, or cite the location(s) of, any Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan) prepared under 40 CFR 112 and section 311 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C.§1321; and any discharge prevention, containment and countermeasure plan (DPCC plan) and discharge cleanup and removal plan (DCR plan) prepared under N.J.A.C.
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C. Facilities Undergoing Construction Activities Whenever construction activities are undertaken at the facility, the SPPP shall be amended, if necessary, so that the SPPP continues to be accurate and to meet the requirements of Part I of this permit.
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