ML19253A604

NPDES Noncompliance Notification PAL-79-08-NC29 on 790813: Possible Noncompliance W/Daily Average/Max Limitation of Effluents Released Into Lake Mi.Caused by Tank Rupture Necessitating Drainage.Tank Will Be Replaced

ML19253A604
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	08/29/1979
From:	Fobes R CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:
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References
PAL-79-08-NC29, PAL-79-8-NC29, NUDOCS 7909100422
Download: ML19253A604 (1)

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File No P10.2.1 Incident No PAL-79-08-NC29 NPDE3 NONCOMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION Possible Noncompliance With Daily Average / Maximum Limitation -

August 28, 1979 Plant: Palisades Permit No: MI 0001457 Outfall

Description:

Neutralizer Tank Wastes Outfall No: 800213 Parameter: Suspended Solids - Total Parameter No: 00530

1. Date of Incident: 8/13/79

2. Identification of specific effluent limitation exceeded: Daily maximum limitation of 100 mg/l total suspended solids.

3. Description of Incident: On 8/13/79 at 2000 hours0.0231 days <br />0.556 hours <br />0.00331 weeks <br />7.61e-4 months <br />, 20,000 gallons of neutralizer tank contents were released to Lake Michigan. The TSS concentration in this release measured 175 mg/1.

4. Apparent Cause: A rupture of the neutralizer tank resulted in an emergency situation where it became necessary to immediately drain the contents from the tank. To avoid complete loss of contents within the surrounding area, the remaining contents were intentionally discharged.

5. NA

6. Correcti~ve Action: The tank will be replaced or repaired prior to placement back into service.

7. Additional Comments: NA S. Signed: Ronald L Fobes .

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