ML17229B031

Forwards Info Copy of Util Request to Modify Fl Wastewater Permit FL0002208,formerly NPDES Permit,For St Lucie Plant, Per Section 3.2.4 of Plant EPP

ML17229B031
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	03/01/1999
From:	Stall J FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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L-99-51, NUDOCS 9903080233
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CATEGORY 1 REGULAT RY INFORMATION DISTRIBUTIO SYSTEM (RIDS) re ACCESSION NBR:9903080233 DOC.DATE: 99/03/01 NOTARIZED: NO FACIL:50-335 St. Lucie Plant," Unit 1, Florida Power

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50-389, St. Lucie Plant, Unit 2, Florida Power

&. Light Co.

AUTH.NAME AUTHOR AFFILIATION STALL,J.A.

Florida Power

&. Light Co.

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

SUBJECT:

Forwards info copy of uitl request to modify FL wastewater permit FL0002208,formerly NPDES permit, for St Lucie Plant, per Section 3.2.4 of plant EPP.

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Florida Power &Light Company, 6351 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 March 1, 1999 K 99-51 10 CFR 50.36b 10 CFR 50.4 EPP 3.2.3 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Re:

St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Request for Florida Wastewater DES Permit Modification Attached is an information copy of the Florida Power &Light Company (FPL) request to modify Florida Wastewater Permit FL0002208, formerly the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, for the St. Lucie Plant.

This document is being sent pursuant to Section 3.2.4 of the St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 Environmental Protection Plan.

This modification involves replacing the demineralizer portion of the make-up system with a water softener/reverse osmosis treatment system followed by demineralizer polishing. FPL intends to eventually eliminate outfall OSN 002 when this system is fullyoperational.

Should you have any questions on this information, please contact us.

Very truly yours, J. A. Stall Vice President St. Lucie Plant JAS/GRM cc:

Regional Administrator, Region II, USNRC Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC, St. Lucie Plant Attachment 9903080233 990308.

PDR ADGCK 05000335 an FPL Group company

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6501 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34967 February 25, 1999 Mr. Mike Hatcher Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 CERTIFIED MAlL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Z 204 677 896 RE:

FPL ST. LUCIE POWER'PLANT WASTEWATER PERMIT NO. FL0002208 REQUEST FOR MINOR PERMIT MODIFICATION

Dear Mr. Hatcher:

Enclosed please find the following items to support a minor modification ofthe Wastewater permit for Florida Power 8 Light Company's (FPL) St. Lucie Plant:

1)

Three (3) completed copies of DEP Form 62-620.910(1) Wastewater Application Form 1 General Information with attachments.

2)

Three (3) completed and P.E. Sealed copies of DEP Form 62-620.910(9)

Application For A Minor Revision To AWastewater Facility Permit with attachments.

3)

A check (FPL Check Number 163442) for the $250 application fee.

This modification involves replacing the demineralizer portion.of the make-up system with a water softener/reverse osmosis treatment system followed by demineralizer polishing.

FPL intends to eventually eliminate OSN 002 of the above-referenced permit when this system is fullyoperational

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Ifyou have any questions or need additional information on this matter, please contact Nick Whiting at (561) 467-7167.

Sincerely, J. A. Stall Vice President St. Lucie Plant Enclosures cc:

DEP, Port St. Lucie sn FPL Group ooropony

IIOIItteV t FLOR A WASTEWATERPERMIT APPLICATIONFORM 1 GENERAL INFORMATION I IDE<NTlT<ICATIONNUMBER:

IICHARACTERISTICS:

Facility ID FL0002208 INSTRUCTIONS: Complete thc questions below to determine whether you need to submit any permit application forms to the Deparnnent of Environmental Protection. Ifyou answer "yes to any questions, you must submit this form and the supplemental form listed in the parenthesis following thc question.

Mark X in the blank in thc third column ifthe supplemental form is attached. Ifyou answer "no to each question, you need not submit any of thcsc forms. You may answer no ifyour activity is excluded from permit requirements.

See Section IIof the instructions.

Sce also, Section C of the instructions for definitions of the terms used here.

SPECIFIC QUESTIONS YES NO FORM ATTACHED A. Is this facility a domestic wastewater facility which Results in a dischar e to surface or round waters2 X

N/A B. Does or willthis facility (either existing or proposed) include a concentrated animal feeding operation or aquatic animal roduction facili which results in a dischar e to waters?

N/A C. Does or willthis facility (other than those describe in A. or B.)

discharge process wastewater, or non-process wastewater regulated by effluent guidelines or new source performance standards, to surface waters?

X N/Aa D. Does or willthis facility (other than those described in A. or B.)

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rocess wastewater to round waters2 X

Form 9 E. Does or willthis facility discharge non-process wastewater, not regulated by effluent guidelines or new source performance standards, to surface waters?

X N/A F. Does or willthis facilitydischarge non-process wastewater to round waters?

X N/Aa'.

Does or willthis facilit dischar e stormwater to surface waters?

H. Is this facility a non-discharging/closed loop recycle system?

X N/Aa'/A

• Forms submitted to FDEP Tallahassee

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HINAMEOF FACILlTY: 40 characters and s aces FPL St. Lucie Steam Electric Power Plant DEP Form <S2420.9lotl)

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Facility ID FL0002208 IVFACILITYCONTACT: A. 30 characters and s aces A. Name and Title (Last, first, &title B. Phone (area code &no.

Whiting, Nick, Environ. Supv.

(561) 467-7167 V FACILITYMAILINGADDRESS: (A. 30 characters and spaces; B. 25 characters and spaces)

A. Street or P.O. Box: 6501 S. Ocean Dr.

B. City or Town: Jensen Beach State:FL Zip Code:

34957 VIFACILITYLOCATION: (A. 30 characters and spaces; B. 24 characters and spaces; C. 3 spaces (ifknown);

D. 25 characters and spaces; E. 2 spaces; F. 9 spaces)

A. Street, Route or Other S ecific Identifier: 6501 S. Ocean Dr.

B. Coun Name:

St. Lucie D. City or Town: Jensen Beach C. County Code (ifknown):

E. State:FL F. Zip Code:

34957 VIISIC CODES: (4-digit, in order ofpriority)

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D. 12 characters; E. 30 characters and spaces; F. 25 characters and spaces; G. 2 characters; H. 9 characters)

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34957 IXINDIANLAND:Is the facility located on Indian lands?

Yes:

No: X DEP Form 62420.910(l)

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Facility ID FL0002208 X EXISTINGENVIRONMENTALPERMITS:

A. NPDES Permit No.

B. UIC Permit No.

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• See Below IWW IO 56-194945 Unit 2 Site Certification FDEP Special Permit 096S-080 Lobster Possession XIMAP: Attach to this application a topographic map of the area extending to at least one mile beyond property boundaries.

The map must show the outline of the facility, the location of each of its existing and proposed intake and discharge structures, each of its hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, and each well where it injects fluids underground.

Include all springs, rivers and other surface water bodies in the map area.

See instructions for precise requirements.

See Item XIAttachment, Figures 1 and 2.

XIINATURE OF BUSINESS (provide a brief description)

Electric power generating station XIIICERTIFICATION(see instructions)

I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete.

I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.

J. A. Stall A. Name (type or print)

B. Signature Vice President St. Lucie Plant OfficialTitle (type or print)

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1) Serial No.001-POD 1A) Once Through Aux Cooling Unit 1 1B) Once Through Aux Cooling Unit 2

2) Low Volume Waste - Neutralization Basin Serial No. 002

3) Low Volume Waste - Liquid Radiation Waste Serial No. 003

4) Unit 1 Wastewater Treatment Facility Serial No. 004 (No Longer Discharging)

5) Low Volume Waste - Steam Generator Blowdown Serial No. 005

6) Non-Equipment Stormwater Drains Serial No. 006b & No. 006C 7)

Intake Screen Wash Serial No. 007

8) Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Area 9)

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APPLICATIONFOR A MINORREVISION TO A WASTEWATERFACILITYPERI@IT 1.

Instructions a.

In accordance with Rule 62-620.330, F.A.Ct s this form must be submitted to the appropriate Department district office or approved local program when requests for minor revisions to a permit or minor modifications to a facility are made by a permittee, except for transfer of a permit to a new permittee and addition of a major user of reclaimed water to a Part IIIreuse system.

Application for transfer of a permit to a new permittee shall be made on DEP Form 62-620.910(11).

Application for addition of a major user of reclaimed water shall be made on DEP Form 62-610.910(7).

b.

Each applicable item must be completed in full in order to avoid delay in processing of this form. Where attached sheets or other technical documentation are provided, indicate appropriate cross-references.

c.

Three (3) copies of this application with supporting documentation shall be submitted with this form.

d. Allinformation is to be typed or printed in ink. Dates are to be entered in MM/DD/YRformat.

e.

This application and attachments shall be signed in accordance with Rule 62-620.305, F.A.C.

Also, as applicable, this application and all attachments shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in Florida in accordance with Rule 62-620.310, F.A.C.

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Facility Information a.

Permit Number

b. Project/Facility Name d.

Contact Name Number and Street City/State/Zip Code Telephone FL0002208

b. Facility identification Number FL0002208 FPL St. Lucie Steam Electric Power Plant Nick Whitin Environmental Su rvisor 6501 S. Ocean Drive Jensen Beach Florida 34957 561 467-7167 3.

Type of Revision Correct Typographical Errors' Submit one copy of each page of the permit showing revisions being requested.

Change Improvement Schedule' Provide a description of the improvement, a list of the dates to be revised, and a reason for the proposed change in each date.

Change Expiration Date ofPermit' Provide the current and proposed expiration dates for the permit and the reasons for the proposed change.

Change Staffing Requh ements' Describe the proposed change and submit justification for the change in accordance with Chapter 62-699, F.A.C.

'A processhtg f is not rcquirctL

'A processhrg fco h required with thc spplicstion ln~ <<hh Rule 624.050. F.A.C.

DEF Form 62420.9 I0(pi Effective November 29. l996

Change Monitoring and Reporting Requirements' Describe the proposed change and submit justification for the change in accordance with Chapter 62-601, F.A.C.

Modify Approved Pretreatment Program' Describe the proposed modification and provide the information required by Rule 62-625.540, F.A.C.

Delete Point Source Outfall' Identify the outfall and explain why the outfall is being eliminated.

Modifyor Expand Approved Residuals Land Application Sites' Attach a new or updated Agricultural Use or Dedicated Site Plan as required by Chapter 62-640, F.A.C.

X Minor Modification to the Facility' Provide a description of the proposed modification. Ifapplicable, attach any reports, plans, and specifications which have been developed to implement this modification.

See Attachment A and Figures 1 & 2.

Other' Provide appropriate documentation.

Describe.

4.

CertiTications a0 Applicant or Authorized Representative I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted h this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.

(Signature of Applicant or Authorized Representative' (Date)

Name (please type)

J. A. Stall Title Vice President St. Lucie Plant Phone 561 465-3550 Company Name Florida Power &Li t Co.

Company Address 6501 S. Ocean Drive City/State/Zip Code Jensen Beach Florida 34957 Professional Engineer Registered in Florida I certify that the engineering fcaturcsu'f this process wastewater project have been (examined) by me0n'nd found to,conform to engineering principles applicable to such projects. In my professional judgement, this facility, when properly constructed, operated, and maintained, willcomply with all applicable statutes of the State of Florida and rules of the Department.

Name (please type)

Dick Verduin Florida Registration Number 19914 Company Name Florida Power &Li t Co.

Company Address 700 Universe Blvd.

City/State/Zip Code Juno Beach FL 33408 Phone Number 561 691-2614 modification d'c'r by indiVidualS under by direCt SuperViSiOn AJo /'j9tf (Seal, Signature, Date, and Regis ion Number

'lfclgncd by rbc udorfrcd rcprcccrnadvc, anach a lcncr of audortrarion ln anxdam Rulc 62420.20$, F.A.C.

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ATTACHMENTA ST. LUCIE PLANT DEMINERALIZEDWATER TRREATMENTSYSTEM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PURPOSE The proposed water treatment system, which willprovide demineralized water for normal plant operation, is intended to replace the original water treatment system.

LOCATION The proposed water treatment system willbe located south ofthe existing water treatment plant. The system willbe placed on a concrete slab with approximate floor dimensions of 50 by 100 feet.

The existing stormwater drainage flow patterns in the area will remain essentially unchanged.

GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The basic components of the proposed water treatment system are reverse osmosis followed by mixed bed demineralizers.

Aflowdiagram ofthe proposed system is provided in Figure 1. The proposed system willbe fed from the plant's City Water Storage Tanks, which are supplied by Ft. Pierce Utilities. The product water from the new treatment system willbe routed to the Treated Water Storage Tank (TWST). A new pipe will route the wastewater from the reverse osmosis system (RO) and water softener regeneration to an existing storm drain, which discharges to the existing percolation/evaporation pond system.

When the new system is fully operational and proven reliable, the Totally Enclosed Treatment Facility (TETF) and Neutralization Basin (OSN 002) willno longer be used for regeneration wastewater treatment.

SYSTEM DESIGN/OPERATION The existing 6-inch influent and effluent pipes willbe tied into the proposed water treatment

.system provided by Ecolochem, Inc., bypassing the existing treatment system. The design flow rate to the system is up to 750 gallons per minute (GPM). After passing through a water softener, the water is sent to the RO and mixed bed units for final polishing. From

..the mixed.bed demineralizers, the. treated water will be routed to the existing 6-inch stainless steel pipe, which supplies the TWST.

Water Softener The water softener willrequire occasional regeneration with a brine solution (approximately 10% NaCI) to remove the hardness (typically calcium and magnesium) adsorbed by the resin.

The softener regeneration wastewater will be discharged to the existing evaporation/percolation ponds via the plant storm drain system.

Reverse Osmosis RO and Mixed Bed Demineralizers A Carbon Filter precedes each RO unit.

Reverse osmosis is a cross-filtration process which uses. pump head pressure to overcome the osmotic pressure of the feed water and "forces" a portion of the feed water (in this case 75% of the feed water-up to 400 GPM) through the membrane resulting in basically pure water (permeate).

The solids, which remain behind the membrane, are concentrated in the remaining feed water (in this case, 25% of the feed water or up to 132 GPM) and are ultimately disposed in the reject water.

The permeate from the RO (up to 400 GPM) willbe sent to the mixed bed demineralizers for final "polishing". prior to being routed to the TWST. The reject water from the RO (up to 132 GPM) will be routed to the existing storm drains,'which discharge to the plant evaporation/percolation pond system.

Since the mixed bed demineralizers will be regenerated offsite,.there will be no wastewater discharge from.them.

During the

. infrequent occasions that the product water does not meet specification for use as makeup to the plant, the water. treatment system will be automatically. shut-down:. When it is restarted, product water may be discharged to the evaporation/percolation,ponds;at a rate of up.to 400 GPM. In.this case,.the quality of the water. discharged willbe excellent, since it is basically demineralized.

Chemical Addition In order to enhance the performance of the water treatment equipment, small quantities

-" of chemicals may be added'at a few points in the'process (see Figure 1). The proposed chemicals and treatment purpose are as follows:

Sodium chloride Added to the Softener to regenerate the resin.

Sodium bisulfite Added to,RO feed,to remove any chlorine residual.

Sodium hydroxide Added to the RO feed to increase silica and alkalinity rejection.

Citric acid and Detergent Added. infrequently to clean the RO membranes.

Citric acid would be neutralized prior to discharge.

Some miscellaneous reagent chemical may also. be used to;operate'.in-line process instrumentation..AII process treatment chemicals willbe properly. stored.

All hazardous chemicals willbe provided with secondary containment with a capacity of at least 110% of the volume of the largest container within the containment.

Wastewater Qualit Com arison:

Existin Versus Pro osed Figure 2 provides a comparison of the projected average discharge quality for selected parameters for the proposed system versus actual (typical) data for the existing system.

Also provided in the attachment are the estimated volumes of wastewater generated by the new system versus the existing system, based on the expected annual production of demineralized water.. Note that with the elimination of on-site demineralizer regenerations, the corrosive wastes which were routed to and treated in the existing TETF, as well as discharges to surface water via OSN 002, willeventually be eliminated.

Ft. Pierce City Water City Water Storage Tank Regen Waste Water Softener 10%

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Demineralized H20 Treated Water Storage Tank Demineralized H20 LEGEND To Plant Existing Proposed ST. LUCIE PLANT MAKEUPWATER TREATMENTSYSTEM PROCESS FLOW SCHEMATIC FIGURE 1

Back Washes Ft. Pierce CityWater Carbon Filters Anion/Cation/Mixed Bed Demineralize ra Product Water 35 MGYtu Treated Water Storage Tank 21 MGYtn Evap/Pere Ponds Regeneration Neutralization Basin TYPICALQUALITY pH:

6-9 S.U.

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1,000 mg/I Cl:

150 mg/I S04:

3,150 mg/I TDS:

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Intake Canal via OSN 002 EXISTING SYSTEM Ft. Pierce CityWater Softener Carbon Filters Reverse Osmosis Unit Mixed Bed Demineralizer Product Wate 35 MGYt'>

Treated Water Storage Tank Intermittent Waste Continuous Reject PROJECTED QUALITY pH:

6-9 S.U.

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1,300 mg/I CI:

3,700 mg/I S04:

SOmgn TDS:

6,050 mg/I 1.2 MGY>

PROJECTED QUALITY pH:

6-9 S.U.

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<5 mg/I Na:

240 mg/I Cl:

390 mg/I S04:

240 mg/I TDS:

1,000 mg/I 10.5 MGY Evap/Pere Ponds PROPOSED SYSTEM ST. LUCIE PLANTWATERTREATMENTSYSTEM WASTE WATER QUALITYCOMPARISON:

EXISTINGVS. PROPOSED FIGURE 2 (1) Based on 1997 data (2) Projected based on 35 MGYof product water OSN - Outfall Serial Number TSS - Total Suspended Solids 0/G - Oil & Grease TDS - Total Dissolved Solids MGY-MillionGallons per Year

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