ML17228A627

Forwards NPDES Permit FL0002208 Which Became Effective 940101,per EPP Section 3.2.3

ML17228A627
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	06/28/1994
From:	Sager D FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
L-94-163, NUDOCS 9407070199
Download: ML17228A627 (46)

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REGULATORY INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (RIDS)

ACCESSION NBR:9407070199 DOC.DATE: 94/06/28 NOTARIZED: NO DOCKET FACIL:50-335 St. Lucie Plant, Unit 1, Florida. Power & Light Co. 05000335 50-389 St. Lucie Plant, Unit 2, Florida Power & Light Co. 05000389 AUTH. NAME , AUTHOR AFFILIATION P SAGER,D:A. Florida Power & Light Co.

RECIP.NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION Document Control Branch (Document Control Desk)

SUBJECT:

Forwards NPDES permit FL0002208 which became effective 940101,per EPP Section 3.2.3.

DISTRIBUTION CODE: C001D COPIES RECEIVED:LTR ENCL SIZE 0 TITLE: Licensing Submittal: Environmental Rept Amdt, & Related Correspon ence NOTES:

RECIPIENT COPIES RECIPIENT COPIES ID CODE/NAME LTTR ENCL ID CODE/NAME LTTR ENCL PD2-2 PD 1 1 NORRIS,J 1 1 INTERNAL: ACRS 6 6 O~C+FJ3C~ 1 0 OGC/HDS 3 1 0 EG-F-I-LE 01 1 ~ 1 RGN2 DRSS/RPB 1 1 EXTERNAL: EG&G AKERS, D 1 1 NRC PDR 1 1 NSIC 1 1 D

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NOTE TO ALL'RIDS" RECIPIENTS:

PLEASE HELP US TO REDUCE WASTE! CONTACT THE DOCUMENT CONTROL DESK, ROOM Pl-37 (EXT. 504-2083 ) TO ELIMINATEYOUR NAME FROM DISTRIBUTIONLISTS FOR DOCUMENTS YOU DON'T NEED!

TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES REQUIRED: LTTR 15 ENCL 13

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0 P.O. Box 128, Ft. Pierce, FL 34954-0128 June 28, 1994 L-94-163 EPP 3.2.'3 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555 Re: St. Lucie Unit 1 & 2 Docket Nos. 50-335 & 50-389 Revision to NPDES Permit Pursuant to Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) section 3.2.3, attached is the National Pollutant 'Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, which became effective January 1, 1994.

Should there be any questions on this information, please contact US ~

Very truly yours, D. A. ger Vice r sident St. Lu e Plant DAS/CDW/kw Attachment cc: Stewart D. Ebneter, Regional Administrator, Region Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC, St. Lucie Plant II, USNRC DAS/PSL 81149-94 cy407070 i 'P~ 9400~003$ 5 goo PDR p

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PERMIT NO. FL0002208 Major Non-POTW UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION IV AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THB NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTBM In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, "Act"),

as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.; the Florida Power 6 Light Company Post Office Box 008801 North Palm Beach, Florida 33408-8801 is authorized to discharge from a facili.ty located at St., Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 Hutchinson Island St. Rucie County, Florida to receiving waters. named the Atlantic Ocean from discharge points emumerated herein as serial numbers 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, and 008.

in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth herein The Part, II'6 permit consists and Part V 2 , pages.

of this cover sheet, Part I 12 pagesg pages, Part III 4 pages, Part IV 6 pages, This permit shall become effective on January 1, 1994.

This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight, September 30, 1998.

gP 30 1993 Date Issued W. Ray n i.ngham, Di ctor Water Management Division

+agd I-1 Permit No. FL0002208 Part I A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL

1. During the period beginning on the effective date pf this permit and lasting thro'ugh expiration, the permittee. is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001 condenser once-through cooling water and auxiliary equipment cooling water from Units 1 and 2 to the discharge canal to the Atlantic Ocean.

a. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:

PEGU&fETER DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS MONITORING RE UIREMENTS Instantaneous Measurement Sample Maximum Type Flow, (MGD) Report Hourly Pump .logs Discharge Temperature, 'C ( F) 45 (113) Hourly Recorders Temperature Rise, 4C ('F) 16.7 (30) Hourly Recorders Total Residual Oxidants, mg/1 0.10 (See Item A.l.b. Continuous Recorders "j below)

.Time of Condenser Chlorine 120 Daily Log Addition, minutes/day/unit Free Available Oxidants, mg/1 See Item A.l.b. below 1/Week Multiple grabs

.,Boron, mg/l 4.0 (net) f<J Grab Biocide (N-alkyl dimethylbenzyl 0 40 Duration Multiple grabs < >

ammonium chloride and dodecylguanidine of chemical hydrochloride), mg/l (whole product) treatment 6 discharge Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity <~>

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b. Free available oxidants (FAO) shall not exceed an average concentration of 0.2 mg/1 and maximum instantaneous concentration of 0.5 mg/1 at the outlet corresponding to an individual condenser during any chlorination period. Neither FAO nor total residual oxidants (TRO) may be discharged from either unit condensers for more than two hours in any one day and not more than one unit may discharge FAO or TRO from its condensers at any one time. Additionally, TRO shall not

Pagy I-2 Permit No- FL0002208 Part I.A.1 CONTINUED

b. exceed a maximum instantaneous concentration of 0.10 mg/1 at any one time as measured in the discharge canal prior to discharge to the Atlantic Ocean. Auxiliary equipment cooling water may receive continuous low-level chlorination. /

c. Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements above shall be taken at the following location(s): Intake temperature and flow at plant intakes, free available chlorine at the outlet corresponding to an individual condenser, and all other parameters in the discharge

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canal prior to discharge to the Atlantic Ocean.

At the point of discharge, the heated water temperature from the diffusers shall not exceed 454C

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(113'F) or 16.7 C (30 F) above ambient at any time except that the maximum discharge temperature shall be limited to 47.24C (117 P) or 17.84C (324P) above ambient during condenser and/or circulating water pump maintenance, throttling circulating water p'umps to minimize use of chlorine, and/or fouling of circulating water system. This temperature may be measured at a point within the discharge canal. (In determining the temperature differential, the time of travel through the plant may be considered). In the event that discharge temperature exceeds 45'C (1134F) the permittee shall notify the Director of the Water Management Division in 5 days.

The ambient ocean surface temperature shall not exceed 36.1'C (97 F) as an instantaneous maximum at any point.

During periods of monitor outage of more than 7 days, monitoring for TRO shall be conducted 1/week on not less than three grab samples during daylight hours. Additional grab samples sha14 be conducted during periods of TRO discharge from condensers.

When batch discharges are required from the refueling water storage tank and non-aerated waste hold up tanks (4).

Multiple grabs. shall consist of'grab samples collected at the approximate beginning of PAC/TRC

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until the end'of discharge.

discharge and once every 15 minutes thereafter FAC/TRC Each indiv'idual conduit biocide treatment is 'limited to a maximum of 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> duration. Only one conduit may be treated in any forty-eight hour period, i.e., forty-eight hours must elapse from the start of treatment for one conduit before start of treatment of the second conduit. For each series of conduits sequentially treated, analytical measurements shall be conducted on multiple grab samples from the first conduit and from the third conduit of each unit treatedg provided that no greater quantity of biocide is added per.conduit than was added to the first conduit. If the dose is increased,- analytical measurements shall be conducted on the effected conduit.

Multiple. Grabs is defined as individual grab samples collected at the start of the .discharge containing the biocide and at four-hour intervals for the duration of biocide treatment and discharge.

An LC~~ of 100% or less in a test of 96 hours0.00111 days <br />0.0267 hours <br />1.587302e-4 weeks <br />3.6528e-5 months <br /> duration or less will constitute a violation of FAC (June 13, 1993) Section 17-.4.244(3)(a) and the terms of this permit. The testing for this requirement shall consist of 96-hour acute static renewal tests and conform with Part V of this permit.

Page> I-4 Oe~t No.. FL0002208 Part I FINAL A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date cyE this permit and lasting through expiration, 2.

the permittee is authorized to discharge from outf ll serial number 002 <" low volume wastewater from the neutralization basin to the intake canal.

a. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored as specified below:

'PQUQCETE DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS MONITORING RE UIREMENTS Daily Daily Measurement Sample Averacee ~aximu ~pe

-Flow, (MGD) Report Report 1/Week Calculation Oil and Grease, mg/l 15. 0 20.0 1/Week Grab Total Suspended Soilds, mg/l 30.0 100.0 1/Week Composite <"

b. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standards units and shall be monitored 1/batch.

c. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visisble foam in other than trace amounts. ~

Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the following location(s): discharge from the neutralization basin prior to mixing with any other waste steam.

f Internal serial number assigned for identification and monitoring purposes.

Composite sample shall be defined as a combination of aliquots taken at the beginning, middle, and end of the period of discharge.

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.Permit No. FL0002208 Part I FINAL A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through expiration, number 003 t'> - liquid radiation 3.

the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial waste discharge to the discharge canal to the Atlantic Ocean.

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a. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:

PARAMETER DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS MONITORING RE UIREMENTS Daily Daily Measurement Sample AveracVe Maximum Flow, (MGD) Report Report 1/Batch Calculation Oil and Grease, mg/1 ' 15.0 20.0 1/Year Grab Total Suspended Solids, mg/1 30.0 100. 1/Batch Grab Iron (Total), mg/1 '"

Copper (Total), mg/1 <"

Phosphorus (Total), mg/1

> 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1". 0 1.0 1/Batch 1/Batch 1/Batch Grab Grab Grab

b. This discharge is regulated by the U.S. Regulatory Commission No(NRC) under the provisions of its operating license and is monitored and reported to the NRC. additional monitoring of the radiological aspects of this discharge is required herein.

c. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

d. Samples taken in compli.ance wi.th the monitoring speci. fied above shall be taken at the following location(s): discharge from the radi.ation waste system prior to mixing with any other waste stream.

Internal serial number assigned, for identification and monitoring purposes.

In the event that metal cleaning wastes are discharged through this shall serial number, the following provisions apply: The total quantity of each pollutant discharged be reported. In no case shall the quantity discharged exceed the quantity determined by multiplying the volume of the batch of metal cleaning waste generated times the concentrations noted above [i.e., 3e9 kg (8.3 lbs) of iron, copper, and phosphorus; 57 kg (125 lbs) of oil and grease; and 114 kgThe (250 lbs) of total suspended solids per million gallons of metal cleaning waste generated].

total volume of wastewater generated and discharged shall be reported.

E e I-6 Permit No. FL0002208 ~ r Part I;A.3 CONTINUED Limitations and monitoring required in the event that metal cleaning wastes are discharged through this serial number.

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Limitations and monitoring cleaning operation.

required if phosphate containing solution/chemicals are used in metal

Page I-7 Permit No. FL0002208 Part I A EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through expirationg the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 004 <" sewage treatment plant (Unit 1) effluent to the discharge canal to the Atlantic Ocean.

a~ Such discharges shall be monitored by the permittef as specified below:

,PARAMETER DXSCHARGE LXMXTATXONS MONXTORXNG RE UIREMENTS Daily Daily Measurement Sample Aver~cVe Maximum 2m

.;Flow, (MGD) 0.017 Report 1/Week Xnstantaneous

.Carbonaceous Biochemical 30.0 60'. 0 1/Quarter Grab <'>

Oxygen Demand (5 Day), mg/1 Total Suspended Solids, mg/1 30.0 60.0 1!Quarter Grab <2>

Fecal Coliform, N/100 ml N/A Report 1/Quarter Grab

b. In addition to the specific limits, the daily average effluent BOD, and suspended s'olids concentrations shall not exceed .10 percent of the respective daily average influent concentrations.

c. Effluent shall be aerobic at all times.

d. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 8.5 standard units and shall be monitored 1/week.

e. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

f. Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the sewage treatment plant discharge prior to mixing with any other waste stream.

'l Internal serial number assigned for identification and monitoring purposes.

Influent and effluent.

Paga I-8 Part I A Pe .t No. FL0002208 A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - FINAL

5. During the period beginning on the effective. date of this permit~lasding through expiration, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 005 '" steam generator blowdown to the discharge canal to the Atlantic Ocean;

.a. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:

, PARAMETER DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS MONITORING RE UIREMENTS Daily Daily / Measurement Sample A~eracee Report Maximum Report

~e Calculation

.Flow, (MGD)

. Oil and Grease, mg/1 15.0 20.0 )>) Grab

'-Total Suspended Solids, mg/1 30.0 100.0 )>) Grab Iron (Total), mg/1 1.0 1.0 [2) Grab

Copper (Total), mg/1 1.0 1.0 [>) Grab Boron, mg/1 N/A 4.0 (net) [2i3) Calculation '"

Hydrazine, mg/1 N/A 0.30 )>i3) Calculation '"

b. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

c. Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be taken at the point of discharge prior to entering the discharge canal.

Internal serial number assigned for identification and monitoring purposes.

O ne per discharge event or one per week whichever is more frequent, unless there is no discharge for that week. Total volume of batch and period of discharge ~hall be reported.

In addition to sampling discharges that occur during normal plant operation, boron and hydrazine shall be monitored once per batch by a grab sample, during wet lay-up discharges that result from the start-up of a unit following a refueling outage.

A grab sample shall 'be taken at the discharge of the steam generator to the discharge canal and the following calculations shall be used to determine the concentration from the discharge canal to the Atlantic Ocean [point of discharge (POD)]:

steam Generator Blowdown Flow x Blowdown Boron Concentration ~ Boron at Once-through Cooling Water Flow POD Steam Generator Blowdown Flow x Blowdown H drazine Concentration Hydrazine at Once-through Cooling Water Plow POD

Page I-9 Permit No. FL0002208 Part I A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL

6. During the period beginning on the effective date Pf this permit lasting through expiration, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial numbers 006A <" (paint building area) industrial related storm water to the intake canal and 008 (land utilization building area) industrial'related storm water to Big Mud Creek.

a. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:

. PMVSKTER DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS MONITORING RE UIREMENTS Daily Daily Measurement Sample AveracVe Maximum ~e Flow, (MGD) Report Report 1/Quarter <'> Estimate Total Suspended Solids, mg/l . 30.0 60.0 1/Quarter <'> Grab Oil and Grease, mg/l Report Report 1/Year Grab

'b'. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

c~ Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified above shall be the a- ~ following location(s): nearest accessibie point aft'er final treatment but prior to discharge to the receiving stream.

Internal serial number assigned for identification and monitoring purposes.

X Monitoring requirements apply once per quarter during the first 30 minutes of a rainfall event.

If compliance can be demonstrated after one year of monitoring, the monitoring frequency may be reduced to once per year during a rainfall event by submitting a permit modification request to EPA (see Part IIIeK of this permit).

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%ermit No. FL0002208 Part I A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL

7. During the period beginning on the effective date gf this permit lasting through. expiration, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall kerial number 006B "> (oil storage area) industrial related storm water to the intake canal.

a. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:

PARAMETER DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS MONITORING RE UIREMENTS Daily Daily Measurement Sample Averacee Maximum ~e Flow, (MGD) Report Report 1/Year Estimate

'Total Suspended Solids, mg/1 Report Report 1/Year Grab Oil and Grease, mg/1 Report Report 1/Year Grab

b. There shall be no di.scharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

c. Samples taken in compliance with the moni.tori.ng requi.rements specified above shall be the following location(s): nearest accessi.ble point after fipal treatment but prior to discharge to the receiving stream.

Internal serial number assigned for identification and monitoring purposes.

Monitoring requiremegts apply once t per year during the first 30 minutes of a rainfall event.

Part I Page I-ll Permit No. FL0002208 A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FINAL

8. During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through expiration of this permit, the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 006C "> - non-industrial related storm water to the intake canal.

a~ The discharge of uncontaminated (i.e., not contaminated by process and/or product materials) storm water to the intake canal is permitted without limitations or monitoring requirements.

9. During the period beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting through expiration of this permit, the permittee is'" authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 007 - intake screen wash water to the intake canal.

a. ~Discharge of intake screen wash water is permitted without limitations or monitoring requirements.

b. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Internal serial number assigned for identification and monitoring requirements purposes.

Page I-12 Permit No. FL0002208 B~ SCHEDULE OP COMPLIANCE a

1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with effluent limitations specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:

a. Operational level attained......-.Effective Date {ED) of the Permit

b. BMP Plan (see Part IV of this permit)

{1) Update BMP Plan.......ED of Permit + 3 months

{2) Implement BMP Plan...ED of Permit + 6 months 2 ~ No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or/

in the case of specific actions being required by identified dates, a written notice of. compliance or noncompliance. In the later case, the notice shall, include the cause of non-compliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.

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REGION IV 345 COURTLAND STREET. N.E.

ATLANTA.GEORGIA 30365 NOV 05 1993 r ~ 1 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED REF: 4WM-WPEB Mr. Larry L. Leskovjan, Manager Environmental Affairs Florida Power 6 Light Company Post Office Box 088801 North Palm Beach, Florida 33408-8801 RE! Minor Modification St. Lucie Power Plant NPDES Number FL0002208

Dear Mr. Leskovjan:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region IV, intends to modify the above referenced permit. Prior to issuance of the final permit, the Best Management Practices (BMP) plan (Part IV error" was of the permit) was revised, however, a "typographical committed in not revising the BMP plan compliance schedule (Part I, Page I-12)..

In accordance with 40 CFR 5 122.63, the above referenced permit is hereby modified to include the revised BMP plan compliance schedule. This is considered a minor modification and therefore not subject to the draft permit, comment period, and public notice requirements as contained in 40 CFR Part 124. Please replace the corresponding page in the permit with the enclosed corrected page.

If you have any comments or questions, please contact Darryl Williams at (404) 347-3012, ext. 2949. X Sincerely yours, ~ ~

W. ay Cunningham irector Water Management'vision Enclosure cc: Florida DEP (with enclosure)

Part II II-1 Page Part II STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR HPDES PERMITS TI N A. ENERAL NDIT H

1. ut to om 1 The permittee must, comply with" all conditions of this permit. Any pexmit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean pater Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation nd zeissuance, or modification;, or for denial of a permit. renewal

~pplication.

2. enalties for Violations f Permit onditions Any person who violates a permit condition is sub5ect to a civil penalty not to exceed $ 25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $ 2,500 to $ 25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $ 5,000 to $ 50,000 per day of violation,"or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, oz both.. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an

~dministrative penalty not to exceed $ 10,000 per violation with the zximum amount not to exceed $ 125,000. [Ref ! 40 CFR 122.41(a) ]

3. ut to K.ti ate The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment.

4. Permit Nodification After notice and opportunity for a hearing, this permit may be modified, terminated, or revoked for cause including, but not limited to, the following!

a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;

b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure'to disclose fully all relevant facts;

c. A change in any conditions that requires either temporary interruption or elimination of the permitted discharge; or

d. Information newly acquired by the Agency indicating the discharge poses a threat to human health or the environment.

Part IX Page II-2 If theforpermittee cause Mlieves that any modification or revocation past or planned activity would be and reissuance under 40 CFR 122.62/

the permittee abet report such information to the Pexm5.t Issuing Authority. The sabmittal of a new application may be required of the permittee. The f5.ling of a request by the pexmittee for a permit modification, xewocat ion and reissuance, or texmination, or a notification of piannea changes or anticipated noncompliance, does not stay any pexmit condition.

5. xi ol utant;s Notwithstanding Paragraph A-4< above, "if a toxic effluent standard or prohibition (including any schedule of compliance speci f ied in such effluent standard ox prohibition) is established under Section 307{a) of the Act for a anoxic pollutant which 5.s present in the discharge and such standard ox prohibition is more stringent than any limitation of such pollutant ia this pexmit, this pexmit shall be modified or revoked and reissued to canform to the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the permittee so notified.

6 ~ v 1 and rimima L5.abilit Except as providad in permit conditions on "Bypassing" Section Bg Paxagraph B 3, ansi "Upsets" Section b, Paragraph 8-4, nothing. in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil ox criminal penaltiee for noncom@?iance.

7. il and Hazardous Substance Liabilit Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any-legal-actin.or-relieve the permittee from any-respons5.bilities, liabilit5.es, or genalties to which the permittee is or may be sub)ect under Section 31I or the Act.

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Nothing 5.n th5.s ~xmas.t shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or xelieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or yenalties established pursuant to any applicable State law or regulation under authority preserved by Section 510 of the Act.

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The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights of any sort, or any exclusive px'ivileges, nor does it authorize any ingury to pr5vate property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State, or local laws or regulations.

10. nshore or ffshore onstruction This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshoxe or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any waters of the United States.

Part Page II II-3 Ll. everabi ihe provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit,. shall not, be affected thereby;

12. t to Provide Information The pexmittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authorityg within reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and

>issuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with nis permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept, by this permit.

E TI N B. PERATI N AND INTENAN E F LLUTI N NTR LS

1. ro er e ation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control'and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve comp'liance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and

~aintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate iality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of

~ack-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance-with the conditions-of. the permit.

2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a efense It shall it not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit.

3. ass f Tr e t ac t es Definitions (1) "Bypass means the intentional diversion of waste streams fror any portion of a treatment facility, which is not a,designed,o" established operating mode for the facility.

Part II XI-4 Page (2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production.

b. Bypass not, exceeding limitations.

The permittee may allow anY bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.

c. Notice (1) Anticipated bypass.

need for a bypass, it If the permittee knows in advance of the shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the .bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass.

(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall'ubmit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in Section D, Paragraph D-8 (24-hour notice).

d. Prohibition of bypass (1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass, unlessc (a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal in)ury, or severe property damage; (b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment . downtime. This condition is not satisfied adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the if exercise of reasonable engineering Judgement to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime ox preventive maintenancey and ~

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(c) The permittee submitted notices as required undez Paragraph

c. of this section.

(2) The permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph d.(1) of this section.

Paxt Page II II-5 upsets "Upset" means an exceptional incident, in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for non-compliance with such technology based permit limitation requirements of 40 CPR 122.41(n)(3) are met.

if the emoved ubstances This permit does not authorize dischaxge of solids, sludge, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment of control of wastewaters of the United States unless specifically limited in Part 1.

E TI N C. MONIT RING AND RECORDS

1. e resentative am lin Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall'e representative of the volume and nature of the monitoxed discharge. All mples shall, be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit

..id, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent Joins or is diluted by any other wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.

2. low easurements Appropriate flow measurements devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to insure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed, calibrated and maintained to insure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. Devices selected shall be ipable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 1108 xrom the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. Once-thxough condenser cooling water flow which ig monitored by pump logs, or pump hour meters as specified in'Part I of this permit and based on the manufacture's pump curves shall not he subject to this requirement. 'uidance in selection, installation, calibration, and operation of acceptable flow measurement devices can be obtained from the following references!

Paxt Page II II-6 (1) "A Guide of Methods and Standards for the Measurement of Water Plow", U.S. Department of Commerce> National Bureau of Standaxdsf NBS Special Publication 421, May 1975'7 PP. {Available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Order by SD catalog No. C13.10s421.)

(2) "Water Measurement Manual", U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Second Edition, Revised Reprint, 1974, 327 pp.

(Available from the U.S. Government Px'inting Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Order by catalog No. 127.19/2sW29/2< Stock No. S/N 24003-0027.)

(3) "Flow Measurement in Open Channels and Closed Conduits", U.S.

Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standardsg NBS Special Publication 484, October 1977, 982 pp. {Available in paper copy or microfiche from National Technical Information Service (NTIS),

Springfield, VA 22151. Order by NTIS No. PB-273 535/5ST,)

(4) "NPDES Compliance Plow Measurement Manual", U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water Enforcement,. Publication MCD-.

77, September 1981, 135 pp. (Available from the General Service Administration (8BRC), Centralized Mailing Lists Services, Building

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3. on torin Procedures Monitoring'ust be conducted according to test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136, unless other test procedures have been specified in this permit.

4. Penalties for Tam erin The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampexs withe or knowingly rendexs inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not iaore than $ 10,000 per violation, or impxisonment for not more than 2 years, or both.

ecoxds The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentati'on, copies of all reports required by this pexmit, and records of all data used to complete the application for this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report, or application.

This pexiod may be extended by the Permit Issuing Authority at any time ~

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'. ecord o te 3cords of monitoring information shall includei

a. The. date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurementsj

b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling of measurements;

c. The date(s) analyses were performed;

d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;

e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and

f. The results of such analysis.

7. Ins ection and Ent The permittee shall allow the permit Issuing Authority, or a authorized.

representative, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to;

a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located oz conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this pezmity

b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit.

c ~ Inspect at reasonable time any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and "d Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Mater Act, any substances or parameters at any location.

E TION D. REP RT NG RE UIREMENTS han e in D ar e The permittee shall give notice to the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted Facility. Notice is required only when'

a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one C

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b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which aze sub)ect neither to effluent. limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under Section D, Paragraph D-IO(a).

2. ici ated Noncom liance The permittee shall give advance notice to the Pexmit Issuing Authority of any planned change in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. Any maintenance or facilities, which might necessitate unavoidable interruption of operation and degradation of effluent quality, shall be scheduled during noncritical water quality periods and carried out, in a manner approved by the Permit Issuing Authority.

3. ra sfer of ershi or Control A permit may be automatically transferred to another ifc

a. The permittee notifies the Permit Issuing Authority of the proposed transfer at least 30 days in advance of the proposed transfer date;

b. The notice includes a written agreement between the existing and new permittees containing a specific date for transfer of permit responsibility, coverage, and liability between them; and

c. The Permit Issuing Authority does not notify the existing permittee of his or her intent to modify or revoke and reissue the permit. If this notice is not received, the transfer is effective on the date specified in the agreement mentioned in paragraph b.

4. onitorin Re orts See Part III of this permit.

5. d tio a o to the Permittee If this the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by permit, using test procedures approved under 40,CPR 136 or as specified in this permit, the results of this monitoiing shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR). Such increased frequency shall also be indicated.

6. vera i of Measurements Calculations for limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specif ied by the Permit Issuing Authority in the permit-

Part Ir Page II-9 m ia ce e es Reports of compliance or noncompliance vith, or any progress reports on, interim and final requirements, contained in any compliance schedule of this permit shall be sub'mitt'ed no later than 14 days following each schedule date. A'y reports of noncompliance shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.

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>he permittee shall orally report any noncompliance vhich may endangez

.alth ox the environment, vithin 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> from the time the permittee oecomes awaxe of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance and its cause, the period of noncompliance, including the exact dates and times; and coxrected, the anticipated time itif the noncompliance has not been is expected to continue, and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate and prevent, reoccurxence of the noncompliance. .The Pexmit Issuing Authority may verbally vaive the written report, on a case-by-case basis, when the oral report is made.

The following violations shall be included in the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> report when they'might endanger health or the environments

a. An unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.

b. Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.

9. ther oncom liance The pexmittee shall report in narrative form, all instances of noncompliance not previously reported under Section D, Paragraphs D-2, D-4, D-7, and D-8 at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Paragraph D-8.

han es in r es o oxi ubsta ces The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as Coon as knows or has reason to believe:

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a. That any activity has occurred or vill occur vhich vould result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic substance(s) (listed at 40 CFR 122, Appendix D, Table II and III) which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of'he following "notification levels"c (1) One hundred micrograms per liter (100 ug/1);

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page II-10 (2) Two hundred ~crograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms pez liter (500 ug) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4>6-dinitzophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/1) for antimony.; or (3) Pive (5) tiaas the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant(s) in the application.

b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge~ on a non-routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant .(listed at 40 CPR )22< Appendix D. Table II and III) which is not. limited in the pexmit< if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification 3.evels"s (1) Pive hundred Microgzams per liter (500 ug/1)g (2) 'One milligraa per liter () mg/1) for antimony; or (3) Ten (10) times the"maximum concentration value reported for that. pollutant(s) in the permit application.

11. ut to Rea 1 If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit The application should be submitted at least

)SO days before the expiration date of this permit. The Permit Issuing Authority may grant permission to submit an application less than 180 days in advance but not later than the permit, expiration date.

Where EPA is the Permit Xssuing Authority, the terms and conditions of this permit are automatically continued in accordance with 40 CFR 122 only where the permittee .has submitted a timely and complete application for a renewal permit and 'the Permit Issuing Authority is unable through no fault of the permittee to issue a new permit before expiration date.

12. ato Re erne All applications, reports, or information submitted to the permit Issuing Authority shall he signed and certified.

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a. All permit. applications shall be signed as follow@i

Part Page II II-11 For a corporations by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means< (1) 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 (2) the manager of one or more manufacturing production facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.

(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship! by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agencies by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.

b. All reports required by the permit and'ther information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative only ifs The authorization is made in writing by person described above; (2) The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or a well field, superintendent, position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for, the company. (A duly authorized representative may this be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); 'and The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.

c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section shall make the~" following certificationc t

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Page II-12 "I ce~ify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments vere prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly g'ather and evaluate the infozmation submit=ted. Based on my inquiry of the person'or persons vho manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathaeing the information, the information submitted is, to the hest of my 3cnowwledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am awa're that there are signifgcant penalties for sehmitting false information, including the possibility of fhas and Mprisonment fox knowing violations.

13. vailabilit af Re orts Except for data determined to be confidential under 40 CPR Part 2, all reports prepaxed .in accordance with the terms of this permit. shall be available for pahlic inspection at the offices of the Permit Issuing Authority. As required by the Act, permit applications, permits and effluent data sM.1 not be considered confidential.

14. enalties far alsif catio of Re r s The Clean Water Act provides that any person who 3cnowingly makes any false material statement, representation, or certification in any xecord or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance, ar who knowingly falsifies, tampers with, or renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under the Clean Mater Act, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than 410,000 or by imprisonment foz not more than 2 years, or both.

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1. rmit Issuin uthor t The Regional Adshnistrator of EPA Region IV or his designee, unless at some time in the Suture the State receives authority to administer the NPDES program aad assumes Jurisdiction over the pezmity at vhich time, the Director of the State program receiving the authorization becomes the issuing authority.

2. ~c "Act" means the C3.ean Water Act {formerly referred to as the Federal Water Pollution Centxol Act) public Law 92-500, as amended by Public Laws 95-217~ 95-5)l6)96-483, 97-117, and 100-4) 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.

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a. The average monthly discharges" is defined and the total mass of all daily discharges, sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which dail'y'ischarges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month. It is therefore, and arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported.

The limitation is identif ied as "Daily Average" or Monthly Average" in Part I of the permit and the average monthly discharge value is reported in the "Average" column under "Quantity" on the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR).

b. The "average weekly discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured. during the calendar week on which daily-discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during week.

the weights It of is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding pollutants found each .day of the week and then

'uch dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were reported.

This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" in Part I of the permit. Enter the highest weekly average of sample measurements obtained during the reporting period in. the "Maximum" column under "Quantity" on the DMR.

c The "maximum daily discharge" is the total mass (weight) of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. If only one sample

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d. The "average annual discharge" is a rolling average equal to the arithmetic mean of the mass measured in all discharges sampled and/or measured during consecutive reporting periods which comprise one year. For .parameters that are measured at least once per month, the annual average shall be computed at the end of each month and is equal to the arithmetic mean of the monthly average of the month being reported and the monthly aerage of each of the previous eleven months. This limitation'is defined as "Annual Average" in Part I of the permit and the average annual discharge value is reported in the "Average" column under "Quantity" on'the DMR.

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4. oncentration easurements The "average monthly concentration', other than fox fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges axe sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (axithmetic mean of, the daily concentration values)., The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. This limitation is,identified as "Monthly Average" or "Daily Average" under "Other Limits" in part I of the permit and the average monthly concentration value is reported under the "Average" column under "Quality" of the'DMR.

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bacteria, is the sum of the concentrations of all daily i

The "average weekly concentration", other than for fecal col form discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week on.

which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average" under "Other Limits" in Part I of the permit. Enter the highest weekly average of sample measurements obtained during the reporting period in the Maximum" column under "Quality" on the DMR.

I 'I C The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharged during a calendar day. It is identified as

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"Daily Maximum" under "Other Units" in Part I of the permit and the highest such value recorded during the reporting period ia reported under the "Maximum" column under "Quality" on the DMR.

The "average annual concentration", othex than fecal coliform bacteria, is the rolling average equal to the arithmetic mean of the effluent or influent samples collected during consecutive reporting periods which comprise one year. For parameters that are measured at least once per month, the annual average shall be computed at the end of each month and is equal to the arithmetic mean of the monthly average of the month being reported and the monthly average of each of the previous eleven months. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average under "Other Limits" in Paxt I of the permit and the average annual concentration value is reported under the "Average" column under "Quality" on the DMR.

Part Page II II-15 ther easur e ts a The effluent flow expressed as million gallons per day (MGD) is the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> average"fl'ow averaged monthly. It is the arithmetic

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Where monitoring requirements for flow are specified in Part I of the permit the flow rate values are reported in the Average" column under "Quantity" on the DMR.

b. An "instantaneous flow measurement is a measure of flow ta)cen at the time of sampling, when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.

c Where monitoring requirements for pH, dissolved oxygen or fecal coliform bacteria are specified in Part I of the permit, the

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d0 The "average annual discharge" for fecal coliform bacteria shall be calculated in the same manner as that for mass limitations (see item II.E.3.d.).

6. s of Sam les a ~ Composite Samples~ A "composite sample" is a combination of not less than 8 influent or effluent portions, of at least 100 ml, collected over the. full time period specified in Part I.A. The composite sample must be flow proportioned by either tin;e interval between each aliquot or by volume as it relates to effluent flow at the time of sampling or total flow since collection of the previous aliquot. Aliquots may be collected manually or automatically.

b. Grab Samples! A "grab samp e" is a single influent or effluent portion which is not a composite sample. The sample(s) shall be collected at the period(s) most representative of the total discharge.

7. alculatio o cans

a. Arithmetic Mean! The "arithmetic mean" of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the". number of individual values. t

b. Geometric Means The "geometric mean" of any set of values is the N zoot of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to. the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).

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c. Weighted by plow Value c "Weighted by flow value" means the summation of each concentration times its respective flow divi<<d by the summation of the respective flows.

S. ~1 A "calendar day" is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that, reasonably represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.

9. azardous ubstance A "hazardous substance" means any substance designated under 40 CPR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Mater Act.

10. Toxic Pollutants A "toxic pollutant" is any 'pollutant listed as toxic under Section.

307(a){1) of the Clean Water Act.

Page III-1 Permit No. FL0002208 OTHER RE UIREMENTS Part III A. Monitoring and Reporting Monitoring results obtained each calendar month must be summarized for that month and reported on a Discharge Monitoring Repoxt (DMR) Form (EPA No. 3320-1), postmarked no later than the 28th day of the month following the completed calendar month.

(Foz example, data for January shall be submitted by February 28th.) Signed copies of these, and all other reports required by Section D of Part II, Reporting Requirements,.and notifications and reports required by Part III shall be submitted to the Permit Ispuing Authority at the following addressesc Environmental Protection Agency Region IV Water Permits and Enforcement Branch Water Management Division 345 Couxtland Street, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30365 Zf no discharge occurs during the reporting period, it shall be indicated on the DMR form. As such, the sampling requirements of this permit shall not apply. If, during the term of. this permit, the facility ceases discharge to surface waters, the Permit Issuing Authority shall be notified immediateley upon cessation of discharge. This notification shall be in writing.

B. Reo ener Clause This permit shall be modified, oz alternatively, revoked and reissued to comply with any applicable effluent standard or limitation issued or approved under Sections 301(b)(2)(CQ and (D), 304(b)(2), and 307(a)(2) of the Clean Water Act (the Act)g as amended, appxoveds if the effluent standard or limitation so issued or

1. Contains different conditions oz is otherwise more stringent than any condition in the permit; ox

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2. Controls any pollutant not addressed in the pezmitr,;

The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall contain any other requirements of the Act then applicable.

Part III Page III-2 Permit No. FL0002208 C. Pol chlorinated Bi hen 1 Com ounds There shall be no discharge of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds such as those commonly used for transformer fluid.

D. Toxic Com ounds Discharge of any product registered under the Federal secticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to any waste stream

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other waters of the United States is prohibited unless specifically. authorized elsewhere in this permit. This requirement is not applicable to products used for lawn and agricultural purposes or to the use of herbicides accordance with labeled instructions and any applicable State if used in permit. Discharge of chlorine from the Use of..compounds for disinfection in plant potable and service water systems and in sewage treatment is authorized, as are discharges from the uses to similiar compounds for biofouling control in. OSN 001, once-

.through cooling water.

The company shall notify the Regional Administrator in writing no later than six (6) months prior to instituting use of any biocide (other than chlorine or the biocide indicated in Part Ig Item A.l.a, of this permit) or chemical used in the cooling systems which may be toxic to aquatic life. Such notification shall include:

1. Name and general composition of biocide or chemical 2 ~ Frequencies of use

3. Quantities to be used 4 ~ Proposed effluent concentrations 5 ~ Acute and/or chronic toxicity data (including laboratory reports) for all available aquatic species

6. Product data sheet

7. Product label SPA shall review the above information to determine if a"major permit modification is necessary. Discharge associated with the use of such biocide or chemical is not authorized without .prior approval by the Director.

E. U.S. Re ulato Commission Re ortin Re uirements All non-radiological environmental monitoring reports submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall be submitted to FPA

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F. Definitions Metal cleaning wastes shall mean any cleaning compounds, rinse waters, or any other waterborne residues derived from cleaning any metal process equi.pment.

G. Test Method for TRO Total residual oxidants (TRO) means the value obtained using the Option Residual Chlori.ne Blectrode Model 97-70 method for total residual chlorine described i.n 40 CFR 5 -136.3, Table 1B, Note 15).

H. Burnin Toxic and Hazardous Wastes Discharge of any waste resulting from the combustion of toxic, hazardous, or metal cleaning wastes to any waste stream which ultimately discharges to waters of the United States is prohibited, unless specifically authorized elsewhere in this permit.

I.. Additional Reo ener Clause'ithin two years of the effective date of the permit, the permit may be modifi.ed, or alternatively revoked and reissued, to include other limitations, monitoring and/or other appropriate conditions based on results of the toxicity testing program or other additional applicable data.

J. Metal Cleanin Wastes At the time of permit i.ssuance the permittee is comtemplating the chemical cleaning and/or replacement (which may also require a pre-operational chemical cleaning) of the facility's steam generators. The metal cleaning method, the chemical characteri.sti.cs, and the most feasible di.scharge point and/or method of di.sposal for the spent cleaning soluti.on is got known at this time. Therefore, the permittee shall submit this information to BPA at least 180 days prior to the metal cl'eaning event so the information can be evaluated and any permit modificati.ons necessary to allow discharge of this material and/or its rinses can be accomplished prior to the event.

K. Storm Water Re irements The permittee shall develop and implement a Best Management Practices Plan in accordance with Part XV of this permit for the

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Part III Page III-4 Permit No. PL00002208 control of total suspended solids at OSNs 006A, 006B, and 008@

industrial related storm water. If monitoring conducted following the'implementation of the BMP plan results in significantly reduced values of total suspended solids at these outfalls, the monitoring frequency may be reduced to once per year by submitting a modification request to EPA.

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t Page IV-1 Permit No. FL0002208 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES POLLUTION PREVENTION CONDITIONS FOR STEAM ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES In accordance with Section 304(e) and 402(a)(2) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) as amended, 33 U.S.C. 55 1251 et seq., and consistent with the policy of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 55 13101-13109, the permittee must develop and implement a Best Management Practices plan incorporating pollution prevention measures.

This part does not require the permittee to incorporate pollution prevention measures that would jeporadize efficient operation or result in an unreasonable economic burden. A Best Management Practices plan developed as a requi.rement of a previous NPDES permit we'll sati.sfy the requirements of this part, if. it addresses practices to. reduce the likelihood of spills or other releases of oil or oil contaminated water, water treatment chemicals, cleaning chemicals, and bi~ocides that may enter waters of the United States. References which may be used in developing the plan are Criteria and Standards for Best Management Practices Authorized Under Section 304(e) of the Act",

found at 40 CPR 125, Subpart K, the Waste Minimization Opportunity Assessment Manual, EPA/625/7-88/003 and other EPA documents relating to Best Management Practice guidance.

1. Definitions 1:d'

a. . The term "pollutants" refers to conventional, non-conventional and toxic pollutants, as appropriate for the NPDES storm water program and toxic pollutants.

b. W d solids, fecal coliform bacteria oil d>>dd'd (BOD), suspended pH, and

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as convention'al or toxi.c, such as phosphorus, nitrogen or ammonia. (Ref: 40 CPR Part 122, Appendix D, T+le IV) limited to! a) any toxi.c substance listed in Section d'ot 307(a)(1) of the CWA, any hazardous substance listed in Section 311 of the CWA, and b) any substance (that is not also a conventional or non-conventional pollutant) for which EPA has published an acute or chronic toxicity,"criterion, or that is a pesticide regulated by the Pederal 'Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (PIFRA).

e. "Pollution prevention" and "waste minimization" 'refer to the first two categories of EPA's preferred hazardous waste management strategy: first, source reduction and then, "Recycle/Reuse" is defi.ned as the minimizati.on of waste generation by recovering and reprocessing usable products that might otherwise become waste; or the reuse or reprocessing of usable waste products in place of the original stock, or for other purposes such as material recovery, material regeneration or energy production.

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amount of any pollutant entering a waste stream or otherwise released into the environment (including fugitive emissions) prior to recycling, treatment or disposal; and ii) reduces the hazards to public health and the environment associated with the release of such pollutant. The term includes equipment or technology'odifications, process or procedure modifications, reformulation or redesign of productsg substitution of raw materials, and improvements in housekeeping, maintenance, training, or inventory control.

It does not include any practice which alters the physical/

chemical, or biological characteristics or the volume of a pollutant through a process or activity which itself is not integral to, or previously considered necessary for, the production of a product or the providing of a service.

h. "BHP3" means a Best Management Plan incorporating the requirements of 40 CFR 5 125, Subpart K, plus pollution prevention techniques, except where other existing programs are deemed equivalent by the permittee. The permittee shall certify the equivalency of the other referenced programs.

i. "Haste Minimization d

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' 'y gy means a systematic planned p F or eliminate waste.

j. The term "material" refers to chemicals or chemical products used in any plant operation (i.e., caustic soda, hydrazinef degreasing agents, paint solvents, etc.). It does not include lumber, boxes, packing materials, etc.

2. Best Mana ement Practices Pollution Prevention Plan The permittee shall develop and implement a BMP3 plan for the facility which is the source of wastewater and storm water discharges covered'y this permit. The plan shall be directed toward reducing those ollutants of concern which discharge, or could discharge, to surface waters to and shall be prepared in accordance with good engineering and good housekeeping practices.

For the purposes of this permit, ollutants of concern shall be limited to toxic ollutants, as defined above, known to the discharger The plan shall address all activities which could or do contribute these pollutants to the surface water discharge, including process, treatment, and ancillary activiti.es.

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3. Si nato Authorit 8 Mana ement Res onsibilities A copy of the plan shall be retained at the facility and shall be made available to the permit issuing authority upon request.

The BMP3 plan shall contain a written statement from corporate or plant management indicating management's commitment to the goals of the BMP3 program. Such statements shall be publicized or made known to all facility employees. Training shall be provided for the individuals responsible for implementing the BMP3 plan.

Page IV-3 Permit No. FL0002208 4 ~ BMP3 Plan Re uirements The following requirements may be incorporated by reference from existing facility procedures:

a. name & descr'iption of facility, a map illustrating the location of the facility & adjacent receiving waters, and other maps, plot plans or drawings, as necessaryg

b. overall objectives (both short-term and long-term) and scope of the plan, towards reduction of pollutants, anticipated dates of achievement of reduction, and a description of means for achieving each reduction goal; c~ a description of procedures relative to spill prevention, control & countermeasures and a description of measures employed to prevent storm water contamination, where the storm water can reasonably be expected to reach waters of the U.S. prior to treatment;

'd ~ a description of practices involving preventive maintenance, housekeeping, recordkeeping, inspectionsg and plant security;

e. a description of a waste minimization assessment plan for

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this facility, to determine actions that could be taken to reduce waste loadings and chemical losses to all wastewater and/or storm water 'streams, without compromising production efficiency or jeopardizing operations. The plan shall address both short-term and long-term opportunities for minimizing waste generation at this facility, particularly for high volume and/or high toxicity components of wastewater and storm water streams. Initially, the WMA plan should focus primarily on actions that could be implemented quickly, thereby realizing tangible benefits to surface water quality. Long term goals and actions pertaining to waste reduction shall include investigation of the feasibility of eliminating toxic chemical use, instituting process changes, raw material replacements, etc. At minimum, the WMA plan should include the following items:

(i) Plant WaterwaterBalance - The WMA plan shall include an overall plant balance, as well as internal water balancesg as necessary. This information sha'll be used to determine any opportunities for water conservation or reuse/recycling and to determine if and where leakages might occur.

(ii) Material and Risk Assessment A materials & risk assessment shall be developed and shall include the following:

(1) identification of the types & quantities of materials used at the facility; (2) identification of the location & types of materials management activities which occur at the facility;

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(3) an evaluation of the following aspects of materials compatibility> containment & storage practices for chemicals, container compatibility, chemical mixing procedures; potential mixing or compatibility problems; and specific prohibitions regarding mixing of chemicals;

{4) technical information on human health and ecological effects of toxic or hazardous chemicals presently used or manufactured (including by-products produced) or planned for future use or production; (5) analyses of chemical use & waste generation, including input parameters for all pollutants, overall plant material balances and as necessary, internal process balances, for all pollutants. (When actual measurements of the quantity of a chemical entering a wastewater or storm water stream are not readily available, reasonable estimates should be made based on best engineering judgment.) The analyses should address reasons for using particular chemicals, and/or measures or estimates o'f the actual and potential chemical

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discharges via wastewater, wastewater sludge, storm water, air, solid waste or hazardous waste media.

(iM) Pollutant Reduction Methods - The WMA plan shall include, at a minimum, the following means of reducing pollutant discharges in wastewater streams or of otherwise minimizing wastes:

(1) process related source reduction measures, including any or all of the following, as appropriate: improved process controls; reduction in use of toxic or hazardous materials; chemical modifications and/or material purification; chemical substitution employing non-toxic or less toxic alternatives; and equipment upgrades or modifications or changes in equipment use.

{2) housekeeping/operational changes, including waste stream segregation, inventory control, spill & leak prevention, equipment maintenancey and employee training in areas of pollution prevention, good housekeeping, and spill prevention & response;

)t (3) in-process recycling, on-site recycling and/or off<<site recycling of materialsI (4) following all source reduction & recycling practices, wastewater treatment process changes, including the use of new or improved treatment methods, such that treatment degradation products are less toxic to aquatic or human life; and (5) other means as agreed upon by the permit issuing authority and the permittee.

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I l P Page IV-5 Permit No. PL0002208 (iv) Storm Water Evaluation For storm water discharges and instances where storm water enters the wastewater treatment/disposal system or is otherwise commingled with wastewater, the BMP3 shall evaluate the following potential sources of storm water contamination, at a minimum:

(1) loading, unloading and transfer areas for dry bulk materials or liquids; (2) outdoor storage of raw materials or products; (3) outdoor manufacturing or processing activities; (4) dust or particulate generating processes; (5) on-site waste and/or sludge disposal practices.

The likelihood of storm water contact in these areas and the potential for spills from these areas shall be considered in the evaluation. The history of significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants shall also be considered.

for changes to current practices which would'ecommendations reduce the potential for storm water contamination from these areas shall be made, as necessary.

Practices which reduce pollutant loading in wastewater or storm water discharges with a consequent increase in solid hazardous waste generation, decrease in air quality, or adverse affect to groundwater shall not be considered waste reduction for the purposes of this assessment planning.

5. Best Mana ement Practices S Pollution Prevention Committee:

A Best Management Practices Committee (Committee) should be established to direct or assist in the implementation of the BMP3 plan. The Committee should be comprised of individuals within the plant organization who are responsible for developingg implementing, monitoring of success, and revision of the BMP3 plan. The activities and responsibilities of the Committee should address all aspects of the facility's BMP3 plan. The scope of responsibilities of the Committee should be described in the plan.

6. Em lo ee Trainin Employee training programs shall inform appropriate personnel of the components 6 goals of the BMP3 plan and shall describe employee responsibilities for implementing the plan. Training shall address topics such as good housekeeping, materials management, recordkeeping & reporting, spill prevention 8 response, as well as specific waste reduction practices to be employed. The plan shall identify periodic dates for such training.

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Page IV-6 Permit No. PL0002208 7 ~ Plan Develo ment & Im lementatio The BMP3 plan shall be developed or updated within 3 months and implemented 6 months after the effective date of this permit, unless any later dates are specified by the Director.

In cases of facilities that were not previously required to have a BMP plan, the plan must be developed within 6 months after the effective date of the permit and implemented within 18 months after the effective date of the permit.

8. Plan Review & Modification If'ollowing review by the Director, or authorized representative, the BMP3 plan is determined insufficient, he/she may notify the permittee that the BMP3 plan does not meet one or more of the minimum requirements of this Part.

Upon such notification from the Director, or authorized representative, the permittee shall amend the plan and shall submit to the Director a written certification that the requested changes have been made. Unless otherwise provided by the Director, the permittee shall have 30 days after such notification to make the changes necessary.

The permittee shall modify the BMP3 plan whenever there is a change. in design, construction, operation, or maintenanceg which has a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States or the plan proves to be ineffective in achieving the general if objectives of reducing pollutants in wastewater or storm water discharges. Modifications to the plan may be reviewed by EPA in the same manner as described above.

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Page V-1 Permit Ho. FL0002208 PART V Hhcle Efil'uent TOXicity Testing PrOgram

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~S initiate the series of tests described below beginni.ng on d January, 1994, to evaluate whole effluent toxicity of the

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dd'd discharge from outfall All test species, procedures and quali.ty assurance criteria used shall be in accordance with o

wa f 8 r c ci t is f BPA/600/4-90/027, or the most current edith.on. The control and dilution water shall consist of receiving water prior to any influence from the facility. A standard reference toxicant quality assurance test shall be conducted concurrently with each spe~ies used in the toxicity tests and the results submitted with the discharge monitorinq report (DMR)- Alternatively, if monthly QA/QC reference toxicant tests are conducted, these results must be submitted with the DMRe

l. aa oermittee shall conduct 96-hour acute static roneyiX. ';:,-;."'-,:

I'he mult3.-concentration toxicity tests usi.ng the mysid shrimp ( i s d." 'ddd b ) and inland silverside (5~i gn,.-,:<-

d dd (0%) and the following dilution concentrationss l00" 50 ~ 0%g 25 ~ 0%g 12+5%I and 6 'S% ~

The tests shall be initiated using a grab sample collected at, the mid-point of a biocide discharge event.

Solution renewals shall be done using a fresh sample collected every 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> from the point of di,scharge.

Solution renewal at 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> shall be done using a fresh sample collected at the mid-point of the bioci.de discharge event of the next conduit treated, If control mortality exceeds 10% for either species in any test, the test(s) for that species (includiny the, control) shall be repeated. A test will be considered valM only either species.

if control mortality does not exceed 10% far d

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2~ as The toxicity teste spaci.fied above shall be conducted once every 6 months for the duration of the permdit>

unless notified otherwise by BPA. These tests are referred to as "routine" toots.

Page V-2 Permit No. FL0002208 PART V Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Program Static Renewal Testin cont'd 3 ~ a ~ Zf unacceptable acute toxicity (an LC 'of 100% or less of either test species within the specified time) is found in any "routine" test, the permittee shall conduct additional acute toxicity tests on any application occurring before the next scheduled "routine" test, to 3 additional tests. These toxicity tests shall beup conducted using the specie(s) indicating unacceptable toxicity. For each additional test, the sample collection requirements and test acceptability criteria specified in Section 1 above must be met for the test to be 'considered valid. The additional tests will be used to determine if is still present.

the toxicity found in the "routine" test

b. Results from additional tests, required due to unacceptable acute toxicity in the "routine" tests, shall be submitted in a single report prepared according to EPA/600/4-90/027, Section 17, Report Preparation (or the most current edition) and submitted within 45 days of completion of the last additional, valid test.