ML20058J565
| ML20058J565 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 07/22/1982 |
| From: | Elashry M TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| To: | Marlar J ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8208110109 | |
| Download: ML20058J565 (2) | |
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TVA Mailroom JUL 2 21982 Mr. John Marlar, Chief Facilitics Performance Branch U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV 345 Courtland Street, NE.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Dear Mr. Marlar:
NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE WIT;l EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS - NPDES PERMIT NG TN0026450 - SEQUOYAll NUCLEAR PLANT (SQN)
Description of the discharge--Discharge No. 024 - Diffuser discharge to the Tennessee River.
Samples collected at 12 p.m.,
1 p.m.,
and 2 p.m.,
on July 7, 1982 indicated total residual chlorine (TRC) c;ncentrations of 3.0 mg/L, 3.0 mg/L, and 2.0 mg/L, respectively, exceeding the maximum instantaneous permit 1imitatica of 0.I mg/L.
Cause and period of the noncompliance--Analytical error is believed to be the probable cause since the titrator was inoperable. During this time, a llach kit utilizing the colorimetric method of analysis war used on an emergency basis.
A sample collected at 12 p.m. on July 2, 1982 and analyzed by titration contained a TRC concentration ot less than O.I m3,/L.
At 3 p.m. on July 7, 1982, the concentration was 0.I mg/L, verifying the end of the noncompliance. Therefore, the duration of the aoncompliance noted on July 7, 1982 did not exceed 123 hours0.00142 days <br />0.0342 hours <br />2.03373e-4 weeks <br />4.68015e-5 months <br />.
Steps taken to reduce eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the noncomplying u
discharge--The titrator has been repaired and is now in service. An emergency order has been placed for spare parts for the titrators and action is being taken to place the continuous rccorders in service.
Sincerely, Original Signed By M. Paul Schtnierbach Mohamed T. El-Ashry, Ph.D.
Assistant Manager of Natural Pesources (Environment) cc:
Tennessee Department of Public licalth Division of Water Quality Control 150 Ninth Avenue, North TERRA Building Nashville, Tennessee 37203 8208110109 820722 PDR ADOCK 05000327 noir eo a.
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. JUL 2 21982 Mr. John Marlar, Chief l
cc:
Mr. Harold R. Denton. Director (5)
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 7920 Norfolk Avenue Washington, DC 10555 Mr. James P. O'Reilly, Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II 101 Marietta Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Mr. Jack R. McCormick, Basin Manager Chattanooga Basin Office Division of Water Quality Control 2501 Milne Street Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406