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CHRIS CHRISTIE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOB MARTIN 

Governor Mail Code – 401-02B Commissioner 

Water Pollution Management Element 

Bureau of Surface Water Permitting 

KIM GUADAGNO P.O. Box 420 – 401 E State St 

Lt. Governor Trenton, NJ 08625-0420 

 Phone: (609) 292-4860 Fax: (609) 984-7938 

CERTIFIED MAIL 

7010 1870 0001 4760 7739 

RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 

March 28, 2013 

James Maiz, Senior Vice President 

RC Cape May Holdings LLC 

900 N Shore Rd 

Beesleys Point, NJ 08223 

Re: Draft Consolidated Renewal Permit Action 

 Categories: B -Industrial Wastewater 

 RF -Stormwater 

 NJPDES Permit No. NJ0005444 

 B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION 

 Upper Twp, Cape May County 

Dear Mr. Maiz: 

Enclosed is a draft New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) permit action identified above 

which has been issued in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A. This renewal permit proposes to authorize the intake of 

Great Egg Harbor Bay water as well as the discharge of pollutants through several outfalls to Great Egg Harbor Bay 

classified as SE-1. There are several discharges from this facility including: cooling tower blowdown (DSN 001A), 

stormwater (DSNs 003A, 006A and 007A), intake screen backwash (DSN 008A), condenser cooling water discharges 

(DSNs 009 and 010), wastewater treatment plant effluent (DSN 013A), effluent from the flue gas desulfurization 

system (DSN 014A – internal point) and effluent from the Continuous Sequential Batch Reactor (DSN 015A – internal 

point). 

Notice of this draft permit action appeared in the Press of Atlantic City on March 26, 2013, and will appear in the April 

3, 2013 DEP Bulletin. The DEP Bulletin is available on the internet at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/bulletin or by 

contacting the DEP Document Distribution Center at (609) 777-4398. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-15.10(c)1i, 

the public comment period will close thirty days after its appearance in the newspaper. 

As detailed in the DEP Bulletin and aforementioned newspaper, written comments or a request that the Department 

hold a non-adversarial public hearing on the draft document must be submitted in writing to Pilar Patterson, Chief, 

Bureau of Surface Water Permitting, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, NJ 08625 by the close of the public comment period. All 

persons, including the applicant, who believe that any condition of this draft document is inappropriate or that the 

Department's tentative decision to issue this draft document is inappropriate, must raise all reasonable arguments and 

factual grounds supporting their position, including all supporting materials, during the public comment period. 

The NJDEP will respond to all significant and timely comments upon issuance of the final document. The permittee 

and each person who has submitted written comments will receive notice of the NJDEP's final decision to issue, 

revoke, or redraft the document. 
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If you have questions regarding the draft action, please contact Heather Genievich at (609) 292-4860. 

Sincerely, 

Susan Rosenwinkel 

Supervising Environmental Engineer 

Bureau of Surface Water Permitting 

Enclosures 

c: Permit Distribution List 

Masterfile #: 267113; PI #: 46087
B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION NJPDES Permit Number: NJ0005444 

Consolidated Renewal Permit Action Program Interest Number: 46087 

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Table of Contents 

This permit package contains the items listed below: 

 

1. Cover Letter 

 

2. Table of Contents 

 

3. Public Notice 

 

4. Fact Sheet / Statement of Basis 

 

5. USGS Map 

 

6. Site Map 

 

7. Draft NJPDES Permit Authorization Page 

 

8. Part I – General Requirements: NJPDES 

 

9. Part II – General Requirements: Discharge Categories 

 

10. Part III – Limits and Monitoring Requirements 

 

11. Part IV – Specific Requirements: Narrative 

 

12. Attachment 1 – Contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 

 

 

 
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 

Division of Water Quality 

Bureau of Point Source Permitting – Region 2 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Notice is hereby given that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department/NJDEP) 

proposes to issue a New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Consolidated Permit 

Renewal Permit NJ0005444 in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A, and by authority of the Water Pollution Control 

Act at N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq., for the following discharges: 

Applicant or Permittee: Facility: 

RC Cape May Holdings LLC 

900 North Shore Road 

Beesley’s Point, NJ 08223 

B. L. England Generating Station 

900 North Shore Road 

Upper Township, Cape May County, NJ 

RC Cape May Holdings’ B.L. England Generating Station (B.L. England or the Station) is a base-load coal 

and/or oil powered steam electric generating station (Standard Industrial Classification code 4911) located in the 

Beesley’s Point section of Upper Township, Cape May County. The facility is classified as a major discharger 

by NJDEP in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) rating criteria. 

There are several discharges from this facility to Great Egg Harbor Bay including: cooling tower blowdown, 

stormwater, intake screen backwash, condenser cooling water discharges, and wastewater treatment plant 

effluent. 

This draft renewal permit proposes to authorize the intake of Great Egg Harbor River water as well as the 

discharge of pollutants through several outfalls to Great Egg Harbor River classified as SE-1. This draft permit 

renewal also proposes to incorporate NJDEP’s determination with respect to the permittee’s request for a 

thermal variance from surface water quality standards for heat and temperature pursuant to Section 316(a) of the 

Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq. (Clean Water Act). Further, this draft 

renewal permit proposes to incorporate NJDEP’s determination pursuant to Section 316(b) of the Clean Water 

Act regarding the best technology available for the cooling water intake structure to minimize adverse 

environmental impacts. 

This draft permit recognizes the Administrative Consent Order (ACO) that BL England entered into with 

NJDEP’s Air Program on January 24, 2006. The ACO required the Station to cease all coal operations by May 

1, 2016, at which point the Station will convert to a natural gas facility. As a result of the repowering, there are 

a number of changes to the facility. Most notably, the energy generating capacity will increase from 447 MW 

to 584 MW; the volume of intake water will drop from a daily maximum level of 294 MGD to 168 MGD; and 

the volume of water discharged will drop from a daily maximum level of 291 MGD to 188 MGD. 

 

Modification provisions as cited in the permit may be initiated in accordance with the provisions set forth in Part 

IV and upon written notification from NJDEP. 

A draft NJPDES permit Consolidated Renewal Permit Action has been prepared for this facility based on the 

administrative record filed at the NJDEP, 401 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625. Copies of the 

draft document are obtainable, for a nominal charge, and the administrative record is available for inspection by 

appointment only, Monday through Friday. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment or requesting 

specific information regarding the draft document, contact Heather Genievich of the Bureau of Surface Water 

Permitting at (609) 292-4860 or Dan Kuti of the Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control at (609) 633-7021. 
Written comments or a request that NJDEP hold a non-adversarial public hearing on the draft document must be 

submitted in writing to Pilar Patterson, Chief, Bureau of Surface Water Permitting, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, NJ 

08625 by the close of the public comment period, which closes thirty calendar days after publication of this 

notice in the newspaper. All persons, including the applicant, who believe that any condition of this draft 

document is inappropriate or that NJDEP’s decision to issue this draft document is inappropriate, must raise all 

reasonable arguments and factual grounds supporting their position, including all supporting materials, during 

the public comment period. 

NJDEP will respond to all significant and timely comments upon issuance of the final permit decision. The 

permittee and each person who has submitted written comments or requested notice will receive notice of 

NJDEP’s’s permit decision. 
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 

Division of Water Quality 

Bureau of Surface Water Permitting 

FACT SHEET 

Masterfile #: 15814 PI #: 46087

This fact sheet sets forth the principle facts and the significant factual, legal, and policy considerations examined 

during preparation of the draft permit. This action has been prepared in accordance with the New Jersey Water 

Pollution Control Act and its implementing regulations at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1 et seq. - The New Jersey Pollutant 

Discharge Elimination System. 

PERMIT ACTION: Consolidated Renewal Permit Action - Draft

1 Overview of Draft Renewal Permit: 

The B.L. England Generating Station (“BLE” or the “Station”) is a coal and/or oil powered steam electric generating 

station located in the Town of Beesley’s Point, in Upper Township, Cape May County. The Station is owned and 

operated by RC Cape May Holdings, LLC. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this facility is 4911. 

The facility is classified as a major discharger by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 

(Department) in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rating criteria. 

The permittee has applied for a New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Consolidated Renewal 

Permit Action through an application dated January 16, 2013. Until such time as this renewal permit is finalized, the 

existing permit remains in full force and effect pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.8. 

This draft renewal proposes to authorize the intake of water from the Great Egg Harbor Bay as well as the discharge of 

wastewater and stormwater to the Great Egg Harbor Bay. This draft permit renewal incorporates the Department’s 

determination with respect to a thermal variance from the New Jersey Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS) for 

heat and temperature pursuant to Section 316(a) of the Federal Clean Water Act. Further, this draft renewal permit 

incorporates the Department’s determination pursuant to Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act. The permittee is 

proposing major changes to the Station that will result in environmental benefits in the vicinity of the Station and to the 

receiving waterbody due to reductions in intake volume, discharge volume, and air emissions. 

This fact sheet contains information organized into the following sections: 

Table of Contents 

Section Section Name Page Number 

1 Overview of Draft Renewal Permit 1 

2 Name and Address of the Applicant 2 

3 Name and Address of the Facility/Site 2 

4 Facility Description 2 

 A. Description of Current Electric Production and Cooling Water System 2 

 B. NJDEP Air Program Administrative Consent Order 3 

 C. Description of Projected Electric Production and Cooling Water System 4 

5 Description of Discharges and Receiving Waterbody 5 

 A. Description of Discharges Under Current Plant Configuration 5 

 B. Description of Discharges Under Repowered Plant Configuration 6 

 C. Comparison of Current Plant Configuration and Repowered Plant 

Configuration 

7 

 D. Discharge Location Information 7 

 E. Description of Great Egg Harbor Bay 8 
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6 Clean Water Act Regulatory Overview 10 

 A. Sections 316(a) and (b) of the Clean Water Act 10 

 B. Section 316(b) Regulation Recent History 10 

 C. Application of Phase I Versus Phase II Section 316(b) Regulations 11 

7 Section 316(b) Determination and Information 12 

 A. Historical Section 316(b) Studies 12 

 B. Section 316(b) Determination in Previous Permit 13 

 C. Description of Recent Section 316(b) Studies 14 

 D. Section 316(b) Best Technology Available Determination 20 

8 Section 316(a) Determination and Information 21 

 A. Regulatory Background 21 

 B. Section 316(a) Determination in Previous Permit 23 

 C. Section 316(a) Determination in this Renewal Permit 25 

 D. Current and Projected Operating Conditions 26 

 E. Section 316(a) Determination in this Renewal Permit 29 

9 Type and Quantity of the Wastes or Pollutants 30 

10 Summary of Permit Conditions for Outfalls 30 

11 Summary of Stormwater Conditions 47 

 A. Stormwater Requirements for DSNs 006A and 007A 47 

 B. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) 47 

12 Variances to Permit Conditions 48 

13 Description of Procedures for Reaching a Final Decision on the Draft Action 48 

14 Contact Information 48 

15 Calculation Equations 48 

16 Permit Summary Tables 50 

17 Contents of the Administrative Record 57 

18 Listing of Acronyms 59 

2 Name and Address of the Applicant: 3 Name and Address of the Facility/Site: 

 

 RC Cape May Holdings LLC 

 900 N Shore Rd 

 Beesleys Point, NJ 08223 

 

 RC Cape May Holdings LLC 

 900 N Shore Rd 

 Upper Township, Cape May County, NJ 

4 Facility Description: 

 

A. Description of Current Electric Production and Cooling Water System 

The Station is a load following facility that is comprised of three fossil fuel units with an aggregate capacity of 447 

Megawatts (MW). Units 1 and 2 are load-following steam turbine units that use either coal or oil and utilize once 

through condenser cooling. Unit 1 is capable of producing approximately 129 MW while Unit 2 is capable of 

producing 155 MW. Units 1 and 2 came on line in 1961 and 1962 respectively. Unit 3 is an oil fired unit, which is 

used on an intermittent basis, and utilizes a closed loop salt water natural draft cooling tower. Unit 3 is capable of 

producing 155 MW and came on line in 1964. The Station is also comprised of four 2 MW diesel oil-fired 

reciprocating engines and other ancillary equipment systems used in the generation of electricity. A tabular summary 

of the existing electric production at the facility is as follows: 
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Existing BL England Electric Utility Steam Generating Units 

 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 

Installation Date 1961 1962 1964 

Unit Type Steam Steam Steam 

Nominal Capacity (MW) 129 155 155 

Primary Fuel Bituminous and Powder 

River Basin Coal 

Bituminous and Powder 

River Basin Coal 

No. 6 fuel Oil 

Condensing/Cooling Once-through from Bay Once-through from Bay Hyperbolic Cooling Tower 

At BLE, as with all steam-electric power plants, steam is used to drive turbines, which in turn produce electricity. 

BLE’s Cooling Water System (CWS) removes the heat energy that remains in the steam after it has passed through the 

turbines by condensing the steam back to water for reuse in the steam cycle. This process, further described below, 

takes place in a structure called a condenser. 

Water for condenser cooling at BLE Units 1, 2 and 3 is withdrawn from the bay via an intake canal (60 foot by 15 foot 

minimum depth) which extends about 220 feet offshore. Outboard trash racks serve to remove large materials from 

the intake water, which then passes through vertical traveling screens equipped with 0.375 inch (3/8 inch) wire mesh. 

The cooling water intake structure (CWIS) for Unit 1 is served by two Rex vertical traveling screens. These screens 

were originally installed in 1962. One of the two units was refurbished with a stainless steel frame in approximately 

1982. The CWIS for Unit 2 is also served by two Rex vertical traveling screens. These screens were installed in 

approximately 1963 and, similar to Unit 1, one of these was refurbished in approximately 1982 with a stainless steel 

frame. The screens are not equipped with fish buckets. 

The screens are backwashed with a single high pressure spray of approximately 270 gallons per minute to remove 

material collected on the screens. The screen washwater for the screens is provided by three 60 horsepower six stage 

Johnston Co. pumps. Only one of the two screens is in operation at any given time and one of the screen wash pumps 

is a back-up which serves both Units 1 and 2. The water from the screen wash spray drains into a concrete trough 

located on the intake side of the traveling water screens. This trough is common to the four traveling water screens. 

The screen wash water and materials removed from the screen travel approximately 200 feet in an open concrete 

trough. At this point the screen backwash discharge enters an underground pipe and runs approximately 100 feet to the 

discharge canal. 

After passing through the traveling screens that serve the CWIS, cooling water for Units 1, 2 and 3 enters four concrete 

pipes (two for each unit). The cooling water is then pumped to the condenser waterboxes through additional 

underground piping. The condenser waterboxes remove excess heat from the primary steam loop for each of the two 

units. After leaving the condenser waterboxes, cooling water is pumped underground through two 5.5-ft diameter 

concrete pipes (one per unit) approximately 425 ft east of the Station to the discharge apron for discharge back to the 

Great Egg Harbor Bay. The change in water temperature between the intake and the discharge (i.e. the “delta-T” or 

“∆T”) is approximately 16°F and is primarily attributable to the thermal input of Units 1 and 2. 

Cooling tower make-up water for BLE Unit 3 is diverted from the Unit 2 flow at the CWIS at an average rate of 

approximately 7.4 MGD. The 7.4 MGD represents water lost to the atmosphere through evaporation or make-up water 

to replace cooling tower blowdown. The cooling tower blowdown is discharged via DSN 001A at an average rate of 

5.36 MGD and is generally reused as intake cooling water for Units 1 and 2 given its discharge location and proximity 

to the CWIS. 

B. NJDEP Air Program Administrative Consent Order 

On January 24, 2006, In the Matter of Atlantic City Electric Company, Conectiv and Pepco Holdings, Inc., the 

aforementioned companies entered into an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) with the Department as authorized by 

N.J.S.A 13:1D-1 et seq. and the Air Pollution Control Act of 1954, N.J.S.A. 26:2C-1 et seq. Since 2006 there have 

been multiple amendments to the original ACO which are dated October 31, 2006, January 13, 2010, and May 18, 

2012. Since the original ACO was executed, Atlantic City Electric Company (ACEC) entered into a Purchase and Sale 

Agreement with RC Cape May Holdings, LLC on August 15, 2006, and the Station was subsequently sold. After the 
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change in ownership, the January 13, 2010 ACO Amendment included a revised timeline by which RC Cape May 

would either Repower or meet the Performance Standards of the January 24, 2006 ACO. As a result, RC Cape May 

has determined to Repower BL England and requested a revised timeline to complete the Repowering. The 

Repowering in the ACO and its amendments refers to the replacement of an existing coal-fired or oil-fired boiler with 

a new natural gas heat source. 

The main points of the Air ACO and its amendments that have a bearing on this NJPDES permit are as follows: 

• RC Cape May is required to cease operations of BL England Unit 1 on September 30, 2013. 

• RC Cape May is allowed to operate Unit 2 until May 1, 2015 for a maximum of 4,300 hours per year. 

• BL England Unit 3 is unaffected by the ACO and its amendments. 

• RC Cape May shall Repower BL England by May 1, 2016. 

C. Description of Projected Electric Production and Cooling Water System 

After the repowering project is complete, the power generating capacity of the station will increase from 447 MW to 

584 MW, which is an increase of 131 MW or approximately 30%. While overall energy generating capacity will 

increase, nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions will significantly decrease. As noted above, by the date of the 

repowering on May 1, 2016, operations from Units 1 and 2 will have ceased. Unit 1 will be retired and Unit 2 will 

cease operations as a coal-fired unit. Unit 3 which now runs on #6 oil will convert to natural gas. Unit 4 will consist 

of a new combined cycle combustion turbine which runs on natural gas with a Heat Recovery Steam Generation 

(HRSG) unit, but will utilize the existing steam turbine that was formerly associated with Unit 2. The former Unit 2 

steam turbine is associated with the circulating cooling water. 

The HRSG will be equipped with supplemental gas fired duct burners to counteract the drop in electrical output during 

warmer weather when electrical demand is strongest. The repowered Unit 2 will be equipped with a new steam turbine 

bypass. Combined cycle plants with combustion turbines typically experience a significant drop in capacity between 

summer and winter months as compared to the existing simple cycle boiler steam plant design. However, the use of 

duct burners, which recovers a large portion of this loss in capacity, results in increases in the maximum temperature 

and temperature difference characteristics of the discharge. Similarly, use of the new steam turbine bypass will elevate 

temperatures in the discharge for limited periods of time. 

A tabular summary of the projected electric production at the facility is as follows: 

Future BL England Electric Utility Steam Generating Units After Repowering 

 Unit 3 Unit 4 

Installation Date 1964 N/A 

Unit Type Steam Combined Cycle Steam 

Nominal Capacity (MW) 155 425 

Primary Fuel Natural Gas Natural Gas 

Condensing/Cooling Hyperbolic Cooling Tower Once-through cooling from Bay 

While the existing CWIS will be utilized for the repowered plant configuration, a summary of the changes in 

withdrawal volumes is as follows: 
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Cooling Water Intake Structure 

Current Plant Configuration Repowered Plant Configuration Change

Unit Water Type Intake Flow Water Type Intake Flow 

1 Once-through Cooling 88,000 gpm 

(126.7 MGD) 

-- 

-- 

0 gpm 

(0 MGD) 

100% Reduction 

2 Once-through Cooling 106,000 gpm 

(152.6 MGD) 

-- 

-- 

0 gpm 

(0 MGD) 

See Unit 4 

3 Closed-Cycle Cooling 10,400 gpm 

(15 MGD) 

Closed-Cycle Cooling 10,400 gpm 

(15 MGD) 

Unchanged 

4 Once-through Cooling -- 

-- 

Once-Through 

Cooling 

106,000 gpm 

(152.6 MGD) 

Unchanged from Unit 2 

Total 204,400 gpm 

(294.3 MGD) 

 116,400 gpm 

(167.6 MGD) 

43% Overall Reduction 

5 Description of Discharges and Receiving Waterbody: 

A. Description of Discharges Under Current Plant Configuration 

A site plan of the facility and the appropriate quadrangle of a USGS map are included at the end of this fact sheet. 

The following is a summary of the current discharges and discharge components: 

Discharge Serial Number (DSN) 001A discharges cooling tower blowdown that is used for Unit 3. This circulating 

water is brominated to prevent biofouling of the cooling cycle. The blowdown is discharged into the intake structure 

for steam units 1 and 2 at a maximum rate of 5.36 million gallons per day (MGD). 

DSN 003A was the slag pond overflow and stormwater. The slag (bottom ash) from steam units 1 and 2 and the slag 

tank overflow was directed to two slag settling ponds. These ponds operated in series to settle the coarse and fine 

particles. The flow was discharged to Great Egg Harbor Bay at a maximum rate of 2.86 MGD, however, BL England 

installed a Bottom Ash Removal (BAR) system in 2009. The BAR is a closed loop system which replaces the slag 

settling ponds. Using this system, ash decant is processed by the industrial treatment plant and discharged via DSN 

013. The pipe that exits the settling ponds has been sealed and the ponds no longer produce a discharge. BL England 

plans to remove the slag material from the settling ponds. Stormwater continues to be discharged via DSN 003A. 

DSNs 006 and 007 are the yard drains. Stormwater from the facility is discharged untreated to Great Egg Harbor Bay 

through these outfalls. The estimated maximum flow rates for these discharges are 0.243 MGD and 0.448 MGD, 

respectively. 

DSN 008 is the intake screen backwash. This discharge consists of water used to flush algae and detritus that may 

have accumulated on the intake screens for Units 1, 2, and 3. 

DSNs 009 and 010 are the turbine condenser cooling water discharges for steam Units 1 and 2. Each cooling water 

system can be operated with one or two pumps. For each cooling water system, normal operations involve the use of 

two pumps during the summer months and one pump during the winter months. For DSN 009, the two pump flow rate 

is 127 MGD and the one pump flow rate is 58 MGD. For DSN 010, the two pump flow rate is 153 MGD and the one 

pump flow rate is 68 MGD. On occasion, two pumps are used during the winter months for cooling system 

maintenance. Therefore, the observed maximum flows for any one month are the two pump flow rates. The discharge 

for DSNs 009 and 010 is routed to a surface shoreline canal. 

DSN 013 is the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent. The WWTP receives all the process related wastewater 

which consists of water from floor drains, deionizer water filters wastewater, charcoal filter backwash, demineralizer 

water wastewater, and boiler blowdown water. Storm water from the coal pile is also routed through the WWTP. 

Treatment includes oil coalescense, equalization, polymer addition, two stage pH adjustment, flocculation, 
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clarification, filtration, and neutralization. This maximum flow is 0.69 MGD. In addition to treated process water, this 

outfall receives sanitary wastewater generated onsite that has been treated and disinfected in the Continuous Sequential 

Batch Reactor (CSBR). DSN 015 is a new internal monitoring point that is being added for the CSBR effluent. 

DSN 014 is the discharge associated with the flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system. The purpose of this system is to 

reduce sulfur dioxide emissions in order to comply with the Acid Rain Program (Title IV) of the Clean Air Act 

Amendments of 1990. The scrubber system is designed for sulfur dioxide removal efficiencies of approximately 90%. 

The scrubber process removes sulfur dioxide by directing flue gas from the combustion process through an aqueous 

solution of limestone and water. This mixture absorbs the sulfur dioxide from the flue gas, after which the cleaned flue 

gas and water vapor are carried out of the stack. By introducing the remaining slurry mixture to a process called 

forced oxidation, crystal formation is maximized and calcium sulfate (or gypsum) is created. The slurry mixture is 

directed through a dewatering system where the gypsum is removed. The gypsum is sent to cement plants or to a 

licensed landfill, if needed. The liquids from the dewatering process are directed back into the scrubber process for 

reuse. The scrubber system generates wastewater. DSN 014 is an internal monitoring point where the treated scrubber 

wastewater effluent discharges to DSN 010. The maximum flow from this outfall is 0.08 MGD. 

DSN 015 is an internal monitoring point for the Continuous Sequential Batch Reactor (CSBR), which discharges 

treated and disinfected wastewater through DSN 013. A letter from the Department dated February 15, 2012, 

authorized the effluent from the CSBR to be routed through the industrial wastewater treatment plant at DSN 013, 

where it was previously injected into well IMW2 under NJPDES permit NJ0077771. This change was due to a 

significant decrease in domestic wastewater flow where values are currently less than 2000 gallons per day (GPD) as 

compared to a design flow of 16,000 GPD. This decrease in flow is a result of reduced facility operations and work 

force reductions. 

B. Description of Discharges Under Repowered Plant Configuration 

Repowering the BL England Station is expected to have the following effects on the outfalls: 

DSN 001A will continue to consist of cooling tower blowdown from Unit 3 to the intake structure for Unit 2. 

Maximum expected flow is 3,722 gpm, which is equivalent to 5.36 MGD. 

DSN 003A previously consisted of slag pond overflow and storm water, however, the outlet from the slag pond has 

been sealed. Storm water will continue to be discharged via this outfall from the area where the combustion turbine 

for the proposed new unit, Unit 4, and the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) will be located. The projected 

flow is 0.354 MGD. 

DSN 006A and DSN 007A will continue to consist of stormwater from yard drains, parking lots, and areas of the 

Station which are discharged untreated. The estimated maximum flow rates will continue to be 0.243 MGD and 0.448 

MGD, respectively. 

DSN 008A currently consists of screen backwash for Units 1, 2, and 3. After repowering the discharge from this 

outfall will continue to be screen backwash for Units 3 and the new unit, Unit 4. 

DSN 009A currently consists of once through cooling water for Unit 1, which will cease operations on September 30, 

2013. At that time this discharge will cease and the outfall will be sealed. 

DSN 010A currently consists of once through cooling water for Unit 2, which will cease operations on May 1, 2015. 

This outfall will remain and is expected to be used to discharge once through cooling water from a proposed new unit, 

Unit 4 since Unit 4 will supply the former Unit 2 steam turbine with steam. The expected flow from this outfall is 

106,000 gpm (152.6 MGD); at times it may operate at 126,000 gpm (181.4 MGD). 

DSN013A will continue to consist of treated process water from the industrial wastewater treatment plant and the 

Continuous Sequential Batch Reactor (CSBR), however, the discharge volume will decrease and the quality of the 

discharge is expected to improve. 
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DSN 014A currently consists of wastewater from flue gas desulfurization. When the use of coal is discontinued at the 

Station, this discharge will cease and the outfall will be sealed. 

DSN 015A will continue to serve as an internal monitoring point for treated and disinfected wastewater from the 

CSBR. 

C. Comparison of Current Plant Configuration Versus Repowered Plant Configuration (using daily 

maximum flow values)

Current Plant Configuration Repowered Plant Configuration Change

Outfall Discharge Type Flow Discharge Type Flow 

001A Cooling Tower Blowdown 

from Unit 3 

5.36 MGD Cooling Tower Blowdown 

from Unit 3 

5.36 MGD Unchanged 

003A Stormwater near former slag 

pond 

2.86 MGD Stormwater near Unit 4 0.354 MGD 87% 

Reduction 

006A Stormwater 0.24 MGD Stormwater 0.24 MGD Unchanged 

007A Stormwater 0.45 MGD Stormwater 0.45 MGD Unchanged 

008A Intake screen washwater -- Intake screen washwater -- Unchanged 

009A Once through cooling from 

Unit 1 

127 MGD Discharge eliminated due 

to elimination of Unit 1. 

0 MGD 100% 

Reduction 

010A Once through cooling from 

Unit 2 

153 MGD Once through cooling from 

Unit 2 

153* MGD 18% 

Increase 

013A Treated Process Water 0.69 MGD Treated Process Water 0.22 MGD Unchanged 

014A Wastewater from flue gas 

desulfurization 

0.08 MGD Discharge eliminated due 

to elimination of coal 

0 MGD 100% 

Reduction 

015A Continuous Sequential Batch 

Reactor 

0.002 

MGD 

Continuous Sequential 

Batch Reactor 

0.002 MGD New internal 

monitoring 

point; no 

change to 

overall 

discharge 

volume 

* The expected nominal flow for Unit 2 is 153 MGD but at times may operate at 181 MGD for only 

short periods of time. 

D. Discharge Location Information 

The following is a summary of the outfall discharge locations. While some of these outfalls may be eliminated as a 

result of repowering, their locations will be unchanged. 

Outfall: 001A 003A 006A 007A 008A 

Receiving 

Water: 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay 

Via : Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe Pipe 

Outfall 

Configuration: 

Submerged Pipe Partially 

Submerged Pipe 

Partially 

Submerged Pipe 

Partially 

Submerged Pipe 

Partially 

Submerged Pipe 

Classification: SE-1 SE-1 SE-1 SE-1 SE-1 

County: Cape May Cape May Cape May Cape May Cape May 

Municipality: Upper Township Upper Township Upper Township Upper Township Upper Township 

WMA: 15 15 15 15 15 

Watershed: Great Egg Harbor Great Egg Harbor Great Egg Harbor Great Egg Harbor Great Egg Harbor
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Subwatershed: Great Egg Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

HUC 14: 02040302060040 02040302060040 02040302060040 02040302060040 02040302060040 

Latitude: 39o 17’ 27.3” 39o 17’ 31.8” 39o 17’ 27.8” 39o 17’ 25.7” 39o 17’ 24.5” 

Longitude: 74o 38’ 2.9” 74o 38’ 8.4” 74o 38’ 3.5” 74o 38’ 1.0” 74o 37’ 58.2” 

Water Quality 

Impairments 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Outfall: 009A 010A 013A 014A 015A 

Receiving Water: Great Egg 

Harbor Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay 

Via : Pipe Pipe Pipe DSN 010A DSN 013A 

Outfall 

Configuration: 

Partially 

Submerged 

Partially 

Submerged 

Partially 

Submerged 

Internal Point – 

discharges to 010 

Internal Point – 

discharges to 

013 

Classification: SE-1 SE-1 SE-1 SE-1 SE-1 

County: Cape May Cape May Cape May Cape May Cape May 

Municipality: Upper 

Township 

Upper Township Upper Township Upper Township Upper Township 

WMA (a): 15 15 15 15 15 

Watershed: Great Egg 

Harbor 

Great Egg Harbor Great Egg Harbor Great Egg Harbor Great Egg Harbor

Subwatershed: Great Egg 

Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

Great Egg Harbor 

Bay/Lakes 

Bay/Skull 

Bay/Peck Bay 

HUC 14 (b): 020403020600

40 

02040302060040 02040302060040 02040302060040 02040302060040 

Latitude: 39o 17’ 24.8” 39o 17’ 24.5” 39o 17’ 29.1” 39o 17’ 24.8” 39o 17’ 29.5” 

Longitude: 74o 37’ 58.2” 74o 37’ 57.8” 74o 38’ 20.6” 74o 37’ 57.6” 74o 38’ 10.2” 

Water Quality 

Impairments (c): 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Dissolved 

Oxygen 

Receiving Water Dilution Factors for DSN003 and DSN013 Under Current Plant Configuration

Acute : 4 

Chronic : 10 

Footnotes: 

(a) WMA = Watershed Management Area 

(b) HUC 14 = 14 digit Hydrologic Unit Code 

(c) These parameters are listed on Sublist 5 as impaired for this waterbody as per New Jersey’s 2010 Integrated Water Quality 

Monitoring and Assessment Report (includes 305(b) Report and 303(d) List). 

A copy of the appropriate section of a USGS quadrangle map indicating the location of the facility and discharge 

points is included toward the end of the Fact Sheet. 
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 ‘E. Description of Great Egg Harbor Bay 

Great Egg Harbor Bay (GEHB) is hydraulically connected to the Atlantic Ocean at the Great Egg Harbor Inlet (Inlet). 

The Inlet is bordered to the north by a barrier island, Absecon Island (the location of Atlantic City) and to the south by 

Peck Bay and the barrier island on which Ocean City is located. The Inlet is a navigable waterway and 13,860 feet 

(4,225 meters) wide. 

GEHB is receives freshwater inflows from four main surface sources: Tuckahoe River, Middle River, Great Egg 

Harbor River, and Patcong Creek. The three rivers drain the Pinelands Management Area and flow through the Lester 

G. MacNamara Wildlife Management Area. 

GEHB is generally a shallow estuarine complex with many marsh islands. Within the estuary complex is the shallow 

Peck Bay with water depths less than 3 ft (1 m) at Mean Low Water (MLW) as well as navigation channels at depths 

of more than 30 ft (10 m). Although the navigation channel at the Inlet is not maintained by the United States Army 

Corps of Engineers, the Corps dredges the ebb shoal that forms inside GEHB and the spoils are used at Ocean City as 

beach nourishment to mitigate erosion. The Corps has dredged the ebb shoal as part of a storm damage reduction 

project at Ocean City since 1992, where the total volume of material removed is nearly 12,000,000 cubic yards. 

GEHB experiences semi-diurnal tides (twice daily high and low) with minimal tidal dampening (lowering of tide 

height). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has historically monitored tides within this 

estuary and continues to maintain a tidal elevation gauge at Atlantic City, since obsolete monitoring locations within 

the estuary have been phased out. NOAA provides an interactive map to access historical tidal data, and several 

locations within the estuary were used in the past to characterize tides within GEHB and the estuary (NOAA 2005). 

The tides at Longport, New Jersey (on Absecon Island) have a mean range of 3.8 ft (1.15 m), while a location within 

Patcong Creek has a mean range of 4.0 ft (1.23 m), and the mean tidal range near the mouth of the Tuckahoe River is 

3.5 ft (1.08 m). 

CH2MHill prepared a report in 1993 in support of permitting a flue gas desulfurization wastewater treatment system at 

BLE, namely DSN 014. The report included studies of tidal phase, water depth, current speed, ambient temperature, 

conductivity, and salinity. The USEPA’s Storage and Retrieval water quality database (STORET) was searched for 

locations within GEHB and four locations were found to be near BLE. These four locations were found to have a 

limited temporal data set. Three of the STORET stations (corresponding to river locations) have recorded data from 

two sample dates, while the final location was sampled 87 times. However, only 11 of these samples included 

information other than total and fecal coliform levels. The data from the STORET database for the three river stations 

show pH of 7.0 – 7.5 and salinity of 14.0 – 23.5 ppt. The data range for the fourth STORET station showed a pH 

range of 6.2 – 8.3, and salinity was not sampled. For the CH2MHill report, eight samples were collected at a location 

1,300 feet from the shore near Beesley’s Point in GEHB. The samples included profiles of current velocity, 

temperature, and salinity over the course of a tidal cycle. The reported results demonstrated the dynamic nature of 

salinity and temperature over the tidal cycle in GEHB. During flooding tides, temperature decreases and salinity 

increases due to the advance of water from the Atlantic Ocean into GEHB. During ebbing tides, water temperature 

increases and salinity decreases as freshwater (which was warmer than ambient GEHB water during the sampling 

period) enters GEHB from the upland rivers and adjoining salt marsh systems. 

As per the SWQS at N.J.A.C. 7:9B, the designated uses for Saline Estuary 1 (SE1) receiving waters such as GEHB 

are: 

1. Shellfish harvesting in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:12; 

2. Maintenance, migration and propagation of the natural and established biota; 

3. Primary and secondary contact recreation; and 

4. Any other reasonable uses. 

As noted in Section 3 above, this segment of the Great Egg Harbor Bay is impaired for Dissolved Oxygen. This permit 

action includes new limitations for Dissolved Oxygen at outfall DSN 013A in order to protect the Dissolved Oxygen 

levels in the receiving stream. 
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6 Clean Water Act Regulatory Overview: 

A. Sections 316(a) and (b) of the Clean Water Act 

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (the “Clean Water Act” or “CWA”), 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., authorizes 

federal and state agencies to regulate discharges of pollutants to surface waters through the National Pollutant 

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The USEPA, which originally administered the NPDES 

program for New Jersey, delegated program authority to the Department in 1982. The Department implements the 

NPDES program through the NJPDES regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1 et seq.) which were promulgated pursuant to the 

authority of the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.). 

In 1972, Congress enacted the CWA requiring all point source dischargers of pollutants, including heat, to obtain a 

permit from USEPA or from a state with delegated permitting authority. Section 316 of the CWA contains parts (a) 

and (b). Section 316(a) addresses thermal aspects of the discharge. Section 316(a) provides that a variance from 

thermal surface water quality standards can be granted if the permittee can demonstrate that a balanced indigenous 

population is being maintained in the receiving water, meaning less stringent thermal effluent limits may be imposed. 

Federal regulations for Section 316(a) as well as state regulations regarding thermal impacts are summarized in more 

detail later in this document. Section 316(b) addresses impacts of the cooling water intake structure on aquatic life, 

namely impingement and entrainment effects. The term “cooling water intake structure” (CWIS) is defined as the total 

physical structure and any associated constructed waterways used to withdraw cooling water from waters of the U.S. 

The CWIS extends from the point at which water is withdrawn from the surface water source up to, and including, the 

intake pumps. 

Section 316(b) “require[s] that the location, design, construction, and capacity of cooling water intake structures reflect 

the best technology available for minimizing adverse environmental impact.” The majority of environmental impacts 

associated with intake structures are caused by water withdrawals that ultimately result in aquatic organism losses. In 

that regard, cooling water intakes can have two types of effects. The first effect, referred to as impingement, occurs 

when organisms are caught on the intake screens or associated trash racks. The second effect, referred to as 

entrainment, occurs when organisms pass through the facility’s intake screens and the cooling system itself. 

Impingement takes place when organisms are trapped against intake screens by the force of the water passing through 

the cooling water intake structure. Impingement can result in starvation and exhaustion (organisms are trapped against 

an intake screen or other barrier at the entrance to the CWIS), asphyxiation (organisms are pressed against an intake 

screen or other barrier at the entrance to the CWIS by velocity forces that prevent proper gill movement, or organisms 

are removed from the water for prolonged periods of time), and descaling (fish lose scales when removed from an 

intake screen by a wash system) as well as other physical harm. 

Entrainment occurs when organisms are drawn through the CWIS into the cooling system. Organisms that become 

entrained are normally relatively small benthic, planktonic, and nektonic organisms, including early life stages of fish 

and shellfish. Many of these small organisms serve as prey for larger organisms that are found higher on the food 

chain. As entrained organisms pass through a plant's cooling system they are subject to mechanical, thermal, and/or 

toxic stress. Sources of such stress include physical impacts in the pumps and condenser tubing, pressure changes 

caused by diversion of the cooling water into the plant or by the hydraulic effects of the condensers, shear stress, and 

chemical toxemia induced by antifouling agents such as chlorine. 

B. Section 316(b) Regulation Recent History 

EPA issued final regulations for Phase II facilities effective September 7, 2004 to guide implementation of the 316(b) 

statute. Phase II existing facilities, as defined by EPA, are facilities that commenced construction before January 17, 

2002 that have design flows over 50 MGD. This facility met the definition of a Phase II facility under the Phase II 

regulations. The Phase II regulations were appealed by multiple parties. 
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In Riverkeeper, Inc., v. EPA, No. 04-6692, (2d Cir. January 25, 2007) the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued 

its decision in the litigation over the Phase II regulation. The court’s decision remanded several provisions of the Rule 

on various grounds including, but not limited to the following: 

• EPA’s determination of the Best Technology Available under section 316(b); 

• The Rule’s performance standard ranges; 

• The Cost-cost and cost-benefit compliance alternatives; 

• The Technology Installation and Operation Plan provision and; 

• The restoration provisions. 

EPA then suspended the Phase II Section 316(b) regulations as articulated in the July 9, 2007 Federal Register. EPA 

directed States and permitting authorities to issue permits in accordance with Best Professional Judgment (BPJ) 

pursuant to 40 CFR 401.14. 

Cost-benefit analysis was one element of the Second Circuit Court decision. The issue of cost-benefit analysis was 

brought before the Supreme Court. Specifically, the question presented was “Whether 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, 

33 U.S.C. 1326(b), authorizes the EPA to compare costs with benefits when determining the “best technology 

available for minimizing adverse environmental impacts” at cooling water intake structures?” 

On April 1, 2009, the Supreme Court issued a decision regarding the validity of cost/benefit determinations for Phase 

II facilities. The Supreme Court determined that the EPA permissibly relied on cost-benefit analysis in providing for 

cost-benefit variances from those standards as part of the Phase II regulations. 

EPA agreed to a consent decree with the Riverkeeper which establishes a deadline to propose new federal Section 

316(b) rules by March 14, 2011 where finalization was expected on July 27, 2012 

(http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/lawsguidance/cwa/316b/). EPA issued draft regulations on March 14, 2011. Since that 

time, a modified settlement agreement was executed which requires EPA to finalize the 316(b) standards by June 27, 

2013. In the meantime, states are required to issue Section 316(b) determinations in accordance with BPJ until such 

time as the new Section 316(b) regulations are finalized. 

C. Application of Phase I Versus Phase II Section 316(b) Regulations 

As part of the Department’s review of Section 316(b) authority, the Department evaluated whether the Section 316(b) 

regulations under “Phase I” were applicable to this facility. Phase I regulations are applicable to new facilities and 

were published in the Federal Register Notice dated December 18, 2001 (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPAWATER/2001/December/Day-18/w28968.htm). As per 40 CFR § 125.83 entitled “What special definitions apply to 

this subpart?” the definition of new facility is as follows: 

New facility means any building, structure, facility, or installation that meets the definition of a “new source'' 

or “new discharger'' in 40 CFR 122.2 and 122.29(b)(1), (2), and (4) and is a greenfield or stand-alone facility; 

commences construction after January 17, 2002; and uses either a newly constructed cooling water intake 

structure, or an existing cooling water intake structure whose design capacity is increased to accommodate the 

intake of additional cooling water. New facilities include only “greenfield'' and “standalone'' facilities. A greenfield facility is a facility that is constructed at a site at which no other source is 

located, or that totally replaces the process or production equipment at an existing facility (see 40 CFR 

122.29(b)(1)(i) and (ii)). A stand-alone facility is a new, separate facility that is constructed on property where 

an existing facility is located and whose processes are substantially independent of the existing facility at the 

same site (see 40 CFR 122.29(b)(1)(iii)). New facility does not include new units that are added to a facility 

for purposes of the same general industrial operation (for example, a new peaking unit at an electrical 

generating station). 

 (1) Examples of “new facilities'' include, but are not limited to the following scenarios: 

 (i) A new facility is constructed on a site that has never been used for industrial or commercial 

activity. It has a new cooling water intake structure for its own use. 
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 (ii) A facility is demolished and another facility is constructed in its place. The newly-constructed 

facility uses the original facility's cooling water intake structure, but modifies it to increase the 

design capacity to accommodate the intake of additional cooling water. 

 (iii) A facility is constructed on the same property as an existing facility, but is a separate and 

independent industrial operation. The cooling water intake structure used by the original facility is 

modified by constructing a new intake bay for the use of the newly constructed facility or is 

otherwise modified to increase the intake capacity for the new facility. 

 

 (2) Examples of facilities that would not be considered a “new facility'' include, but are not limited to, the 

following scenarios: 

 (i) A facility in commercial or industrial operation is modified and either continues to use its original 

cooling water intake structure or uses a new or modified cooling water intake structure. 

 (ii) A facility has an existing intake structure. Another facility (a separate and independent industrial 

operation), is constructed on the same property and connects to the facility's cooling water intake 

structure behind the intake pumps, and the design capacity of the cooling water intake structure 

has not been increased. This facility would not be considered a “new facility'' even if routine 

maintenance or repairs that do not increase the design capacity were performed on the intake 

structure. 

In consideration of the above, the Department has determined that BL England is not a “new facility” based on the 

following: 

• BL England is not proposing a greenfield or stand-alone facility but rather is a repowered version of an 

existing facility. 

• The existing cooling water intake structure is being utilized for the repowered units. 

• The design capacity of the existing cooling water intake structure is being decreased due to less water use. 

In sum, because BL England is covered under the Phase II Section 316(b) regulations which are currently in draft 

format, the Department is making its Section 316(b) determination in accordance with BPJ pursuant to 40 CFR 

401.14. 

7 Section 316(b) Determination and Information: 

A. Historical Section 316(b) Studies 

1. Report On A 52-Week Study of Impingement at the B.L. England Generating Station 

Impingement sampling was conducted at the B.L. England Station from March 1988 through February 1989 inclusive 

by Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. where the report is dated February 1, 1991. Impingement methods 

included a program design that provided for taking a continuous 24-hour sample during one 24-hour collection period 

per week. During the first seven weeks of the program, sampling collection ranged from 892 minutes to 1,343 minutes 

per sample event. Beginning April 20, 1988, 1,440 minutes samples were collected for 37 of the 45 sampling events. 

Experiments to assess collection efficiency were conducted by releasing a known number and length-frequency 

distribution of dead and stained specimens in front of the traveling screens and recording their occurrence in the 

standard impingement collections. Blue crab impingement survival studies were also conducted. 

A summary of impingement results from the study are as follows: 

• 80,796 blue crabs were collected; blue crabs were collected in all samples with peak densities occurring in 

spring and fall. 

• 482 blue crab specimens were evaluated for impingement survival where percent survival ranged from 66.7% 

to 100% with a mean percent survival of 92.7%. Survival was not dependent on specimen size. 
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• 20,644 specimens of finfish, representing at least 80 species were collected in 71,987 minutes of impingement 

sampling. 

• 90% of the finfish collected were represented by the following species - Spot (29.6%), bay anchovy (18.7%), 

Atlantic silverside (14%) , hogchoker (10%), oyster toadfish (4%), blueback herring (3.3%), northern puffer 

(3%), threespine stickleback (3%), striped cuskeel (3%), and northern pipefish (2%). 

• Spot were collected from June through February with increased monthly densities in June, August and 

October. 

• Bay anchovy were collected in all months except March; monthly mean densities were greater in May through 

August and October and November. 

2. A 12-Month Study of Entrainment at the B.L. England Generating Station 

Entrainment sampling was conducted at the B.L. England Station from March 1988 through February 1989 inclusive 

by Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. where the report is dated June 30, 1990. The program design for 

entrainment sampling provided for taking four samples (two during daylight and two during darkness) one day per 

week. The sampling day began approximately two hours after sunset and continued at six hours intervals until four 

samples had been collected. A total of 189 samples were collected. Samples were collected from the mid-point of the 

water column in the discharge canal for either Unit 1 or Unit 2. Samples were fixed and stained in the field with a 

rose-begal formalin solution where fish and macroinvertebrates were removed from the sample detritus, identified to 

the lowest practicable taxonomic level, and enumerated. 

A summary of entrainment results from this study are as follows: 

• The total number of macroinvertebrates collected was 1,868,690; the total mean annual density was 19,264 per 

100 m3

. 

• Neomysis Americana (opossum shrimp), Corophium spp and Ampelisca spp together compromised 96.8% of 

the macroinvertebrates collected. 

• Neomysis Americana was the most abundant macroinvertebrate collected (total annual density of 16,213 per 

100 m3) where highest densities occurred during the months of March, July and February. 

• Corophium spp was the next most abundant macroinvertebrate collected (total annual density of 1400 per m3). 

Highest densities occurred in May and December. 

• Ampelisca spp. was the third most abundant macroinvertebrate (total annual densities of 1021 per m3). 

Highest densities occurred in May and July. 

• The total number of ichthyoplankton collected was 107,201 eggs, 9,981 larvae and 682 juveniles representing 

28 species of finfish. 

• Bay anchovy was the most abundant finfish species collected with 102,729 eggs, 3906 larvae and 500 

juveniles, representing 90.9% of the total finfish collected. 

• Bay anchovy eggs were collected from May 19 through September 22 and on October 12. Larvae were 

collected from June 23 through August 18 and then sporadically through December 1. Juveniles were 

collected from July 7 through December 15. 

• Atlantic silverside was the next most abundant finfish species collected with 269 eggs, 2775 larvae and 5 

juveniles, representing 2.6% of the total finfish collected. 

• Gobiosoma spp. was the third most abundant finfish species collected with 1 egg, 2774 larvae and 53 

juveniles, representing 2.4% of the total finfish collected. 

B. Section 316(b) Determination in Previous Permit 

The final permit was issued on January 11, 2005 and became effective March 1, 2005. Shortly before that, EPA’s 

Phase II regulations had become effective on September 7, 2004. This regulation included a requirement for a 

Proposal for Information Collection (PIC) as well as various Comprehensive Demonstration Study (CDS) 

Requirements to be included as part of any renewal application. 
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At the time of the January 11, 2005 permit renewal, B.L. England was considering cessation of operations on or about 

December 15, 2007. As a result, the best technology available determination in the January 11, 2005 permit stated the 

following: 

If Operations Cease: The Department recognizes that B.L. England may cease its operations on or around 

December 15, 2007 which would result in a cessation of the intake of water for once through cooling. If B.L. 

England does indeed cease its operations it would no longer have an intake for the purposes of once through 

cooling and hence would no longer meet the eligibility criteria for Phase II of Section 316(b). Therefore, if 

operations cease, B.L. England will not be required to comply with 40 CFR 125.95. 

If Operations Continue: If B.L. England does not cease its operations, it is required to comply with the Proposal 

for Information Collection requirements at 40 CFR 125.95 as well as the Comprehensive Demonstration Study 

Requirements at 40 CFR 125.95(b). A Proposal for Information Collection should be submitted to the Department 

by September 7, 2005 as indicated in Part IV. If a regulatory approval or Administrative Consent Order between 

the Department and Conectiv (that is a prerequisite to the cessation of operations) is either finalized or actively 

under consideration as of September 7, 2005, the Department may, in its discretion, consider a request to extend 

the September 7, 2005 deliverable date as a minor modification to this permit. 

As a result, the Department specified in the January 11, 2005 renewal permit that a CDS was to be submitted by 

January 7, 2008. 

 C. Description of Recent 316(b) Studies 

1. Proposal for Information Collection 

Subsequent to the issuance of the January 11, 2005 permit, AKRF, on behalf of the permittee, submitted a PIC entitled 

“316(b) Proposal for Information Collection Prepared in Compliance with 40 CFR 125.95(b)(1) for B.L. England 

Generating Station, Beesley’s Point, NJ” dated June 13, 2005. The purpose of the PIC, as described at 40 CFR 

125.95(b)(1), is as follows: 

(‘i) A description of the proposed and/or implemented technologies, operational measures, and/or restoration measures to be 

evaluated in the Study; 

(ii) A list and description of any historical studies characterizing impingement mortality and entrainment and/or the physical

and biological conditions in the vicinity of the cooling water intake structures and their relevance to this proposed Study. 

If you propose to use existing data, you must demonstrate the extent to which the data are representative of current 

conditions and that the data were collected using appropriate quality assurance/quality control procedures; 

(iii) A summary of any past or ongoing consultations with appropriate Federal, State, and Tribal fish and wildlife agencies that 

are relevant to this Study and a copy of written comments received as a result of such consultations; and 

(iv) A sampling plan for any new field studies you propose to conduct in order to ensure that you have sufficient data to 

develop a scientifically valid estimate of impingement mortality and entrainment at your site. The sampling plan must 

document all methods and quality assurance/quality control procedures for sampling and data analysis. The sampling and 

data analysis methods you propose must be appropriate for a quantitative survey and include consideration of the methods 

used in other studies performed in the source waterbody. The sampling plan must include a description of the study area 

(including the area of influent of the cooling water intake structure(s)), and provide a taxonomic identification of the 

sampled or evaluated biological assemblages (including all life stages of fish and shellfish). 

The Department approved the PIC in a letter dated January 4, 2006 and addressed to Marilyn Booth of Conectiv from 

Pilar Patterson of the Department. 
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2. 316(b) Report NJPDES Permit Number NJ0005444 RC Cape May Holdings, LLC, B.L. England Generating 

Station 

i. Overview 

Subsequent to the issuance of the PIC, the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the litigation 

over the Phase II regulation, as described previously. See Riverkeeper, Inc., v. EPA, No. 04-6692, (2d Cir. January 25, 

2007). Because the court’s decision remanded several provisions of the Rule on various grounds, EPA “suspended” 

the Phase II rule as articulated in the July 9, 2007 Federal Register notice. The Department carefully considered the 

court decision in determining what is useful and appropriate within the context of the CDS. As a result, the 

Department determined that Source Waterbody Flow Information and the Impingement Mortality and/or Entrainment 

Characterization Study (40 CFR 125.95(b)(2) through (3)) were still appropriate and required to be submitted. The 

Department has the authority to request this information pursuant to BPJ pursuant to 40 CFR 401.14. In addition, the 

Department determined that any renewal application must contain a complete analysis of the suite of intake protection 

technologies that are available to address impingement and entrainment. The Department specified a due date of June 

30, 2008 for this 316(b) study information. 

On behalf of the permittee AKRF submitted the “316(b) Report NJPDES Permit Number NJ0005444 RC Cape May 

Holdings, LLC, B.L. England Generating Station”, in February 2008. The 316(b) Report consists of the following 

sections and subsections: 

1) Information Required Under 40 CFR 125.95(a)(2) 

• Source Water Physical Data 

• Cooling Water Intake Structure (CWIS) Data 

• Cooling Water System Data 

2) Impingement Mortality and Entrainment Characterization Study 

• Impingement and Entrainment Studies at BLE 

• Taxonomic Identification of All Life Stages and Species of Fish and Shellfish 

• Characterization of Annual, Seasonal, and Diel Variations in Impingement Mortality and Entrainment 

• Documentation of Impingement Mortality and Entrainment. 

3) Design and Construction Technology Plan 

• Capacity Utilization Rate 

• Narrative Description of Design and Construction Technologies and Operational Measures to Reduce 

Impingement Mortality 

• Reductions in Impingement Mortality and Entrainment 

• Design and Engineering Calculations, Drawings 

• Estimates Supporting Descriptions of Technological and Operational Measures to Reduce Impingement 

Mortality and Entrainment. 

The following seven species were selected as RIS for BLE’s Impingement Mortality and Entrainment Characterization 

Study: 

• Bay Anchovy 

• Atlantic menhaden 

• Atlantic silverside 

• Atlantic croaker 

• Weakfish 

• White perch 

• Blue crab 
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The 2008 316(b) study uses these RIS in order to (i) characterize annual, seasonal, and diel variations in impingement 

mortality and entrainment, (ii) document current impingement mortality and entrainment, and (iii) estimate baseline 

(“Calculation Baseline”) impingement mortality and entrainment. 

The RIS impact assessment approach is based on the concept that it is not feasible or cost effective to measure power 

plant effects on all species inhabiting aquatic environments. In most aquatic ecosystems it is, however, generally 

possible to identify biota which because of their abundance, distribution, ecological, or economic importance are 

essential to and/or representative of the maintenance of balanced, indigenous populations of shellfish, fish, and 

wildlife. These RIS are used to focus impact assessment efforts, making the assumption that if populations of these 

surrogate species are protected, then other populations, and the ecosystem as a whole, will also be protected. Because 

many RIS are near the top of the estuarine food webs or are key links in food webs, changes in the abundance or 

distribution are indicators of system wide alterations. In order for RIS to be reliable indicators of impact, they should 

include biota that are sensitive to power plant impacts as well as biota that are representative of all major trophic 

levels. 

Under the RIS approach, the impact assessment focuses on a small number of species that are both (i) representative of 

other species in a waterbody and (ii) important in that they have special human use or ecological value. The RIS 

approach is based on USEPA issued 1977 Guidance which provided a detailed approach for the selection of 

representative species for conducting 316(b) analyses. 

The State of New Jersey lists seven species of threatened or endangered marine/estuarine wildlife that could potentially 

be affected by the BLE CWIS. These include five species of endangered marine turtles (Atlantic hawksbill – 

Eretmochelys imbricata, Leatherback – Dermochelys coriacea, Loggerhead – Caretta caretta, Kemp’s Ridley – 

Lepidochelys kempi, and Green sea turtle – Chelonia mydas) and the endangered shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser 

brevirostrum) and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrhinchus oxyrhinchus). During the monitoring efforts in 1988-

1989 and 2005-2006, no sturgeons or marine sea turtles were encountered at BLE. 

ii. Impingement and Entrainment Sampling Methods: 

Finfish and macroinvertebrate entrainment and impingement data were collected in a 2005-2006 survey at BLE 

pursuant to the PIC. In addition, historical data from 1988-1989 on impingement and entrainment were available. 

Similar methodologies were employed for both the 1988-1989 and 2005-2006 surveys. 

The impingement sampling was designed as a year-round program, with sample collection occurring during one 24-

hour period per week. On each sampling day, all screen wash flow was sampled during four consecutive 6-hour 

events. A total of 1,440 minutes of screen wash flow (conditions permitting) was scheduled to be examined on each 

sampling day. Processing of the samples included taxonomic identification, number, weight, and length data, as well 

as physiochemical parameters including water temperature, weather, and sailinity, and records of BLE operational 

status. 

In addition to impingement abundance sampling, a latent impingement mortality (“LIM”) study was conducted for 

blue crabs during the 2005-2006 survey. For the LIM study, sampling was conducted during a 24-hour impingement 

monitoring event once per week. Blue crabs collected in impingement sampling and retained for LIM monitoring were 

measured and placed in an onsite holding facility. The holding facility was a closed-cycle system consisting of a 300-

gallon reservoir tank and a 200-gallon holding table. The holding water was monitored on a daily basis for 

temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen concentration. LIM observations were made twice at 24-hour intervals 

during the 2-day (48-hour) holding period. During the first observation, any dead specimens were removed. At the 

48-hr observation all specimens were categorized as live, dead, or unknown. 

For each entrainment study, sampling was conducted during one 24-hr collection event each week of the study. 

During each of those 24-hr events, sampling was scheduled at 6-hr intervals yielding four samples per event. Samples 

were collected at the mid-point of the water column using a pump-net sampling system deployed in either the Unit 1 or 

Unit 2 cooling water discharge canal, as Station operations dictated. Samples were pumped from the discharge canal 

into an entrainment sampling chamber consisting of a 260-gallon cylindrical tank containing a 1.0-m diameter, 0.5-mm 

mesh, conical plankton net in which the sample was concentrated. The target sample volume was 50 m3

 per sample 
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with the actual volume recorded for each sample. Samples were preserved onsite and transported to an off-site 

laboratory for processing. In the laboratory, fish and macroinvertebrates were identified to the lowest practicable 

taxonomic level and enumerated. 

In order to calculate mortality estimates, cooling water flow values are necessary. Cooling water flows for BLE’s 

actual plant operating conditions over the five year period of 2002 through 2006 were used for documenting current 

impingement mortality and entrainment. Estimates of weekly cooling water flow for Units 1, 2, and 3 for all weeks 

within the five-year period were derived from available data on net power generation for the three units over the same 

five years, and from seasonal regression relationships between cooling water flow rates and net power generation. The 

seasonal regression relationships were derived from cooling water flow and net generation data for 2005 and 2006. 

For the five-year period 2002-2006, the average weekly combined cooling water flow for the three units ranged from 

42,433 gpm to 156,190 gpm. 

iii. Impingement Sampling Results: 

In the 1988-1989 survey, a total of 20,644 specimens of finfish, representing at least 80 species, was collected in 

71,987 minutes of impingement sampling at BLE during 52 weekly collection periods between March 1988 and 

February 1989. In the 2005-2006 survey, a total of 6,102 specimens of finfish, representing at least 60 species, was 

taken in 60,221 minutes of impingement sampling at BLE during 54 weekly collection periods between May 1, 2005 

and May 31, 2006. Because impingement densities were calculated for the 1988-1989 study and the 2005-2006 study, 

a comparison could be made based on the flow conditions described above. In addition, both sets of numbers were 

adjusted for collection efficiency. The following table lists impinged species by abundance: 

Current Impingement Mortality estimates for RIS based on estimated 

impingement densities from the 1988-1989 and 2005-2006 Impingement 

Monitoring Programs at BLE 

Species Age Class of 

Finfish or Length 

Class of Blue 

Crab 

Annual Impingement 

Mortality (Number of 

organisms per year) 

1988-1989 

Annual Impingement 

Mortality (Number of 

organisms per year) 

2005-2006 

Blue Crab 0-30 mm 

31-60 mm 

61-90 mm 

91-120 mm 

121-150 mm 

>150 mm 

33,590 

45,042 

5,695 

1,994 

1,979 

8,741

13,271 

12,363 

3,111 

2,836 

2,449 

169

Bay 

Anchovy 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

8,625 

320,827

27,247 

18,196

Atlantic 

Menhaden 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

188 

167

10,215 

64

Atlantic 

Silverside 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

20,570 

10,808

1,588 

0

Atlantic 

Croaker 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

0 

0

2,322 

0

Weakfish Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

1,139 

9

1,637 

21

White 

Perch 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

93 

0

1,476 

0

All RIS All Age and 

Length Classes 

459,467 96,965
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iv. Entrainment Sampling Results: 

In the 1988-1989 survey, a total of 117,864 specimens of finfish were collected at BLE in weekly sampling from 

March 1988 through February 1989. This total included 107,201 eggs, 9,981 larvae, and 682 juveniles. The 

entrainment collection represented 28 species of finfish. A total of 106 macroinvertebrates from eight phyla were 

collected. The total number of macroinvertebrate organisms collected was 1,868,690, and the total mean annual 

density was 19,264/100 m3

. 

In the 2005-2006 survey, a total of 23,802 specimens of finfish were taken in 215 entrainment abundance collections at 

BLE between May 10, 2005 and May 31, 2006. This total included 18,075 eggs, 4,669 larvae, 1002 juveniles, 48 

adults, and 8 unidentifiable fish. The entrainment collection represented at least 38 species and 21 families of finfish. 

At least 94 taxa of shellfish and macroinvertebrates were taken in the same 215 entrainment samples during 2005 and 

2006. Those taxa represent a total of 2,113,062 organisms with a total mean annual density of 19,157/100 m3

. Again, 

because entrainment densities were calculated for the 1988-1989 study and the 2005-2006 study, a comparison could 

be made based on the flow conditions described previously. The following table lists entrained species by abundance: 

Current Entrainment estimates for RIS based on estimated entrainment densities from the 1988-1989 and 2005-2006 

Entrainment Monitoring Programs at BLE. 

Species Age Class of Finfish 

or Length Class of 

Blue Crab 

Annual Impingement 

Mortality

(Number of organisms per year) 

1988-1989 

Annual Impingement 

Mortality

(Number of organisms per year) 

2005-2006 

Bay Anchovy Egg 

Larvae 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

2,418,986,536 

245,515,707 

0 

73,335 

172,976,708 

84,909,377 

6,606,219 

142,445 

Atlantic Menhaden Egg 

Larvae 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

772,401 

205,472 

0 

0 

4,030,926 

8,242,949 

498,797 

0 

Atlantic Silverside Egg 

Larvae 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

2,340,198 

302,702,914 

0 

208,080 

0 

3,536,268 

371,825 

403,538 

Atlantic Croaker Egg 

Larvae 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

0 

43,040 

0 

0 

0 

6,417,532 

5,001,436 

0 

Weakfish Egg 

Larvae 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

871,165 

15,091,401 

0 

0 

4,578,464 

1,946,387 

275,215 

0 

White Perch Egg 

Larvae 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Blue Crab Egg 

Larvae 

Juvenile 

Age 1 and Older 

0 

60,952,302 

0 

4,942,079 

554,772,006 

1,059,487,204 

4,937,806 

29,185 

All RIS All Life Stages 3,052,704,630 1,919,164,287 

v. Comparison of Results: 

Data collected during the 1988-1989 and 2005-2006 impingement and entrainment programs were used to characterize 

annual, seasonal, and diel variations in impingement mortality and entrainment of RIS at BLE. These 
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characterizations were based on estimates of impingement and entrainment densities (i.e. number of organisms per unit 

volume of cooling water flow), and the assumption of constant cooling water flow rates (on annual, seasonal, and daily 

bases). Impingement data for each finfish species were analyzed by age-class and entrainment data for each species 

were analyzed by life stage. The following is a summary of the results described in the report: 

Annual Variation by Age 

• Impingement: The impingement results did not show any clear trends regarding annual variation by age. For 

example, in the 1988-1989 study more “1 Year” age class Bay Anchovy were impinged than “0 Year” age 

class, but during the 2005-2006 study more “0 Year” age class Bay Anchovy were impinged than “1 Year” age 

class. The same flip-flop occurred for Atlantic Menhaden, Atlantic Silverside, and Weakfish. 

• Entrainment: For Atlantic Menhaden, Atlantic Silverside, Atlantic Croaker and Blue Crab the number of 

organisms entrained was consistent across life stages. During the 1988-1989 study, Bay Anchovy eggs were 

the most entrained life stage but during the 2005-2006 study more juvenile Bay Anchovy were impinged. 

During the 1988-1989 study, Weakfish larvae were the most entrained life stage, but during the 2005-2006 

study juveniles were the most entrained. No clear trends were apparent in annual variation by age for 

entrained RIS. 

Seasonal Variation 

• Impingement: Bay Anchovy, Atlantic Silverside, and Blue Crab all experienced high rates of impingement in 

May. The rate of impingement for Weakfish peaked in June, August and September. The most Atlantic 

Menhaden were impinged between September and February. Impingement for Atlantic Croaker peaked in 

November and December, while the impingement rate for White Perch was highest in December and January. 

There is not a consistent pattern for impingement rates that can be applied to all the RIS. 

• Entrainment: As with impingement, there was not a consistent pattern for seasonal levels of entrainment for 

RIS. Bay Anchovy entrainment was highest from May to November. Atlantic Menhaden entrainment peaked 

in May and June, then again in November and December. Atlantic Silverside entrainment was highest from 

May to June, but Atlantic Croaker was entrained the most from October to February. Entrainment for both 

Weakfish and Blue Crab peaked in June. 

Diel Variation 

• Impingement: In the 316(b) Report diel variation is divided into four Diel Periods, with Period 1 extending 

from 12:00 midnight through 5:59 am, Period 2 from 6:00 am through 11:59 am, Period 3 from 12:00 noon 

through 5:59 pm, and Period 4 from 6:00 pm through 11:59 pm. For five of the eight RIS, the lowest levels of 

impingement were observed during Diel Period 2 (6:00 am through 11:59 am). The diel period demonstrating 

the highest level of impingement varied by species. 

• Entrainment: Entrainment levels followed a similar diel pattern to impingement levels. Atlantic Croaker 

larvae was the only species and life stage to experience its highest levels of entrainment during Diel Period 2. 

All other RIS experienced the highest levels of entrainment during Diel Periods 1 and 4. 

vi. Description of Intake Protection Technologies: 

In the February 2008 316(b) Report, AKRF states that under current conditions at BLE, impingement mortality is 

reduced by a combination of a fish return system, closed-cycle cooling for Unit 3, and operational measures that result 

in intake flow reductions. The fish return system reduced impingement mortality by returning impinged fish and 

shellfish (notably blue crab) alive to GEHB. Closed-cycle cooling for Unit 3 reduced the need for additional cooling 

water flow and the associated increase in velocity through the intake screens. Operational measures such as seasonal 

flow reductions reduce the number of days that cooling water is drawn through the intake screens and reduce flow 

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Unit 3 at BLE currently operates with a cooling water tower – a closed-cycle cooling system – that has a design 

cooling water flow rate (for evaporation make-up and auxiliary cooling) of 15 MGD (10,400 gpm). Cooling tower 

make-up water for Unit 3 is withdrawn using BLE’s common intake structure. If Unit 3 had been designed to operate 

with a once-through cooling water system, its flow rate would have been approximately 152.5 MGS (105,880 gpm). 

The combined flow for Units 1-3, with Unit 3 operating as a closed-cycle cooling system, is 294.3 MGS (204,400 

gpm). If Unit 3 operated with a once-through cooling water system, the combined flow for Units 1,2 and 3 would have 

been 431.8 MGD (299,880 gpm). The flow reduction associated with Unit 4 operating with closed-cycle cooling 

rather than once-through cooling is approximately 137.5 MGD (95,480 gpm). 

D. Section 316(b) Best Technology Available Determination 

1. Department’s Conclusions Regarding Impingement and Entrainment Data 

To evaluate Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act the Department refers to impingement and entrainment data sets. 

This data reflects the direct effects of the Station. An assessment of these effects is integral to defining alternatives to 

minimizing these losses where the Department evaluated both recent and historic data sets. Based on this review, the 

Department concludes the following: 

• Consistent with previous Section 316(b) determinations, two species of forage fish, the Atlantic silverside and bay 

anchovy, are impinged and entrained in the greatest number. 

• A comparison of the recent data to the historical data shows that the magnitude of the number of species impinged 

and entrained varies for most species. 

• Impingement losses for blue crab are significant in both recent and historical data. Survivability studies for blue 

crab conducted in 1988 to 1989 shows a mean percent survival of 92.7% even without fish buckets on the traveling 

screens. 

• The Department contends that it is reasonable to assume that a reduction in water withdrawal will have a directly 

proportional reduction in impingement and entrainment mortality. As a result, the reduction in flow after 

repowering of approximately 43% will have a significant reduction in impingement and entrainment mortalities. 

2. Best Technology Available Determination In Accordance with Best Professional Judgement 

As noted previously, EPA is required to finalize Section 316(b) rules by June 27, 2013 

(http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/lawsguidance/cwa/316b/). Since the EPA rule requirements are not yet known, states 

are required to issue Section 316(b) determinations in accordance with BPJ until such time as the new Section 316(b) 

regulations are finalized. 

There are three components to the regulation proposed on April 20, 2011. First, most facilities would be subject to an 

upper limit on how many fish can be killed by the facility through impingement. The facility would determine which 

technology would be best suited to meet this limit, including whether to reduce its intake velocity to 0.5 feet per 

second. Facilities that withdraw at least 125 million gallons per day of intake water would be required to conduct 

studies to determine whether and what site‐specific entrainment mortality controls, if any, would be required. Third, 

new units at an existing facility that are built to increase the generating capacity of the facility would be required to 

reduce the intake flow to a level similar to a closed cycle, recirculation system. The third component does not apply to 

BLE because Unit 4 utilizes the existing Unit 2 steam turbine, which is associated with the existing circulating cooling 

water intake and discharge. Additionally, after repowering the overall volume of water withdrawn from the GEHB 

will decrease. Specifically, the current water intake from GEHB is 294 MGD and will decrease to 168 MGD after 

repowering. The Department recognizes that after repowering, BLE will operate at an intake flow slightly in excess of 

the 125 MGD threshold for site-specific entrainment mortality controls. 

 
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With respect to compliance dates in the proposed rule, EPA has stated that the compliance dates won’t be relevant until 

EPA issues a final rule. When the final rule is effective, technologies to meet the impingement requirements of the rule 

would have to be implemented as soon as possible but within eight years at the latest. Larger facilities have to perform 

some additional studies but that will be determined by their permitting authority. 

The Department has repeatedly gone on record through its comments on EPA’s rule making effort as well as through 

individual permit actions that Ristroph traveling screens are a proven and effective technology to minimize 

impingement mortality. Constant rotation and screen washes serve to reduce impingement mortality by assisting 

organisms into the fish return system, which should discharge below the tide level. Modified Ristroph traveling 

screens are particularly effective in reducing impingement mortality for blue crab, a species which has the highest 

impingement rate at BLE. 

While the Department recognizes the uncertainty associated with the proposed rule at this time, the Department would 

like to expedite compliance with the impingement mortality standard. As a result, the Department is requiring BLE to 

submit an Impingement Alternatives Analysis for BLE within 15 months of the effective date of this renewal permit. 

The purpose of this study is for RC Cape May Holdings LLC to evaluate and analyze a potential alternative for 

reducing impingement mortality at BLE with a focus on improved screens with fish buckets. The feasibility study 

shall address the following factors: 

• Replacement of the existing screens with Ristroph screens having a dual spraywash system (high-and-lowpressure). The screens shall have fish lifting buckets to hold the fish in water as they are lifted to the lowpressure spraywash removal system. The screen size shall be optimized to minimize fish mortality and the 

screen mesh shall have a smooth face. These screens shall be operated continuously exclusive of periods of 

maintenance requirements. 

• Installation of a fish return system for the intake structure that is designed and constructed in consideration of 

the following factors: 1) using a fiberglass composite or a similar non-abrasive material that will be added to 

the full length of the interior surface trough of the fish return; 2) material that will reduce abrasion and 

obstructions to fish; 3) sufficient capacity, flow volume and water level to facilitate safe return of impinged 

organisms to the GEHB; and 4) the fish return conveyance terminus is designed to be submerged at all tidal 

stages on a year-round basis. 

• Inclusion of scoping cost estimates for alternatives and a project implementation schedule. 

The permittee shall submit the Impingement Alternatives Analysis on or before EDP + 15 months. The permittee shall 

submit these technical findings to the Department as indicated in Part IV. Upon receipt of this information, the 

Department will evaluate the findings in concert with the final EPA regulations and will reopen the permit to 

incorporate permit conditions pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-16.4. 

In consideration of the regulatory and technical information available at this time, the Department hereby determines 

that conducting an Impingement Alternatives Analysis to assess the installation of modified Ristroph traveling screens 

as well as a fish return system at BLE constitutes BTA based on BPJ in accordance with Section 316(b) of the Clean 

Water Act. 

 

 

8 Section 316(a) Determination and Information 

A. Regulatory Background – Thermal Surface Water Quality Standards, Section 316(a) and Federal 

Regulations 

The SWQS at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(c).8.i. state the following with respect to temperature criteria for SE waters: 

8. Temperature criteria at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14(d) apply unless an alternative effluent limitation is approved in 

accordance with Section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1326(a). 
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i. Properly treated wastewater discharge shall be deemed in compliance with the temperature criteria if the 

ambient stream temperature measured outside the regulatory heat dissipation area does not increase by 

more than:.... 

(4) 2.2 degrees Celsius in SE and SC waters from September through May. 

(5) 0.8 degrees Celsius in SE and SC waters from June through August. 

In addition, N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(h)2.i. states the following with respect to heat dissipation areas: 

i. Heat dissipation areas shall be established as follows: 

(1) For discharges to FW2-NT, FW2-TM, and SE waters, not more than one-quarter (1/4) of the 

cross section and/or volume of the water body at any time or more than two-thirds (2/3) of the 

surface from shore to shore at any time. 

(2) For discharges to lakes, ponds, reservoirs, bays or coastal waters, the heat dissipation areas 

shall be developed on a case-by-case basis. 

(3) A discharger may be granted a larger heat dissipation area pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1326(a) 

Section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act. 

Section 316(a) of the Federal Clean Water Act regulates the thermal component of surface water discharges. 

Specifically, Section 316(a) authorizes variances from thermal SWQS where it is shown that the alternative limit 

proposed will “assure the protection and propagation of a balanced, indigenous population of shellfish, fish, and 

wildlife” in the receiving water. Section 316(a) of the Federal Clean Water Act states, in part: 

....the Administrator (or if appropriate, the State) may impose an effluent limitation under such sections for such plant, with 

respect to the thermal component of such discharge (taking into account the interaction of such thermal component with other 

pollutants), that will assure the protection and propagation of a balanced, indigenous population of shellfish, fish and wildlife 

in and on that body of water. 

In sum, the Department can deviate from the above referenced thermal effluent criteria for point sources and the heat 

dissipation dimensions provided that the conditions of Section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act are met. In other words, 

a Section 316(a) determination would override the SWQS thermal criteria. 

Federal regulations at 40 CFR Part 125 125.70 – 125.73 (Subpart H – Criteria for Determining Alternative Effluent 

Limitations Under Section 316(a) of the Act) serve to guide implementation of Section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act. 

With respect to existing dischargers, 40 CFR 125.73(c) states the following: 

(1) Existing discharges may base their demonstration upon the absence of prior appreciable harm in lieu of 

predictive studies. Any such demonstrations shall show: 

(i) That no appreciable harm has resulted from the normal component of the discharge taking into 

account the interaction of such thermal component with other pollutants and the additive effect 

of other thermal sources to a balanced, indigenous community of shellfish, fish and wildlife in 

and on the body of water into which the discharge has been made; or 

(ii) That despite the occurrence of such previous harm, the desired alternative effluent limitations 

(or appropriate modifications thereof) will nevertheless assure the protection and propagation 

of a balanced, indigenous community of shellfish, fish and wildlife in and on the body of 

water into which the discharge is made. 

(2) In determining whether or not prior appreciable harm has occurred, the Director shall consider the length of 

time in which the applicant has been discharging and the nature of the discharge. 
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B. Balanced Indigenous Community 

1. Prior Studies 

Data collected over the past forty years are available concerning the species composition in GEHB. The United States 

Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has characterized the ecology of the Estuary and GEHB whereas other data were 

collected specifically for BLE. While some of these studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of the cooling 

water intake structure, the data collected on the species entrained or impinged effectively characterize the species 

composition in the vicinity of the Station and its thermal discharge. Entrainment studies, which collect species capable 

of passing through the 3/8 inch mesh screens, identify the early life stages (i.e., eggs and larvae) and smaller organisms 

present in the vicinity of BLE. Impingement studies, which focus on organisms that would be caught on the 3/8 inch 

screens, identify the juvenile and adult life stages of species present in the vicinity of BLE. Taken together, these 

studies provide data on the life stages and species present in GEHB. These data show that there have been no major 

shifts in trophic composition within the biotic community in the vicinity of BLE over the period of time when BLE has 

been operational. 

While dated, the data set reported by the USFWS in 1977 is the most comprehensive. USFWS reported that at least 

67 species of fish had been located within the estuary. Atlantic silversides, Atlantic menhaden, bay anchovy, banded 

killifish, alewife, hogchoker, white perch, white catfish, and winter flounder comprised the most abundant species. At 

least 32 species of fish have been collected in GEHB the portion of the estuary with the highest diversity of fish 

species. Anadromous fish, namely blueback herring, alewife, and striped bass spawn in the tributary streams and use 

the estuary as a juvenile nursery area. Other fish include the anadromous fish hickory shad and Atlantic menhaden as 

well as the catadromous species American eel. Upstream fish migration in the tributary streams is impeded by 

obstructions such as dams, which restrict spawning activity to the lower reaches. 

As noted previously, BLE has conducted a series of biological monitoring programs over time which show that there 

has not been a significant change in the biotic community over time. The dominant fish species in entrainment studies 

were Atlantic silverside, bay anchovy, and windowpane. Unlike the more recent two studies, the 1970s studies did not 

address entrainment of macroinvertebrates at BLE. Opossum shrimp was the most dominant species on both the 1988-

1989 and the 2005-2006 studies. There has been a change in the species composition of entrained macroinvertebrates; 

the commercially and recreationally important blue crab has become a more dominant species in the most recent 

studies. Opossum shrimp, Ampelisca spp, and Corophium spp were collected in large numbers in both the later studies 

(1988-1989 and 2005-2006). Bay anchovy, oyster toadfish, northern pipefish, white perch and Atlantic silverside were 

among the most dominant fish species impinged during the three study periods. Consistent with coast-wide trends, 

spot were among the most prevalent species in the 1980s studies whereas Atlantic croaker was more prevalent in the 

most recent studies. 

While there have been some shifts in relative abundance among the dominant species over time, such changes are 

typical in natural systems. Moreover, the changes are consistent with the continuation and propagation of a balanced 

biotic community. There have been no increases in thermally tolerant species in the vicinity of BLE and no indications 

of heat or cold shock. 

2. Representative Important Species and Threatened and Endangered Species 

Seven species were identified as Representative Important Species (RIS) for the Station for the purposes of the Section 

316(a) demonstration. These species are as follows: 

• Bay Anchovy 

• Atlantic menhaden 

• Atlantic silverside 

• Atlantic croaker 

• Weakfish 

• White perch 

• Blue crab 
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The State of New Jersey lists seven species of threatened or endangered marine/estuarine wildlife that could potentially 

be affected by the cooling water intake structure. These include four species of endangered marine turtles (Atlantic 

hawksbill, Leatherback, Loggerhead, and Kemp’s Ridley); one species of a threatened marine turtle (Atlantic 

green) and two species of endangered fish (shortnose sturgeon and Atlantic sturgeon). Of these seven species, the 

marine turtles could be present in the GEHB during summer and fall months, most likely as transient adults. Shortnose 

sturgeons are amphidromous, spending most of their lives in deepwater areas of their natal rivers, and only rarely 

entering nearby coastal waters. Most shortnose sturgeon in the mid-Atlantic region occur in oligohaline and 

freshwater reaches of large estuaries such as the Delaware and Hudson. Atlantic sturgeon spawn in freshwater reaches 

of large estuaries and are typically found in coastal waters as juveniles and adults, generally in shallow nearshore areas 

dominated by gravel and sand substrates. During the monitoring efforts in 1988-1989 and 2005-2006, no sturgeons or 

marine sea turtles were encountered at BLE. 

3. Thermal Effects on the RIS 

The following information provides a description as to how the RIS respond to heat and temperature: 

• The bay anchovy is a forage species that occurs throughout GEHB and is widely tolerant of salinity and 

temperature. Spawning typically occurs from May to mid-August in estuaries where water temperatures are 

higher than 35o

C (63oF) and salinities greater than 20 parts per thousand (ppt). Oxygen levels below 3.0 mg/L 

can be lethal to eggs and larvae and DO below 2.0 mg/1 is critical. Some spawning occurs throughout much 

of GEHB, though egg hatching appears to be reduced in lower salinity waters. Adult bay anchovy prefer 

temperatures ranging from 8.3o

C to 32.2oC (47oF to 90oF). 

Heat shock studies were conducted on adult bay anchovy that were acclimated to temperatures of 10o

C to 

21.1o

C (50oF to 70oF) and salinities of 27 to 29 ppt. Results indicated 0 to 40% mortality for ∆Ts of 0oC – 7oC 

(0o

F – 12.6oF) and 60 to 100% mortalities for ∆Ts of 8oC - 17oC (14.4oF - 30.6oF). Cold shock studies were 

conducted on juvenile and adult bay anchovy that were acclimated to 59 to 72o

F and 26 to 30 ppt, then held at 

temperatures decreased by up to 15o

C. Results indicated little or no mortality for temperature decreases up to 

7o

C (12.6oF), but 60 to 100% mortality for temperature decreases of 8 – 15oC (14.4oF-27oF). 

• Atlantic menhaden is a forage species and a member of the herring family. Peak spawning in the Middle and 

North Atlantic regions occurs in the spring and fall. Juveniles remain in estuaries for the first year of their 

lives then migrate toward the coastal ocean. The critical thermal maximum for larval menhaden during spring 

ambient temperatures of 11.1 oC to 12.2 oC (52o

F to 54oF) is approximately 28.9 oC to 29.4 oC (84oF to 85oF). 

The upper avoidance temperature for juvenile menhaden is approximately 32.8 oC (91o

F) at an acclimation 

temperature of 30 oC (86o

F). 

• The Atlantic silverside is an important forage species that spawns in the vegetated portion of marshes at high 

tide. Spawning water temperatures typically range from 27 to 36o

F (15o to 20oC). The upper avoidance 

temperature for juvenile Atlantic silverside is approximately 35o

C (95oF) at an acclimation temperature of 

28.9o

C (84oF). The critical thermal maximum is approximately 35oC (95oF). 

• The presence of Atlantic croaker in GEHB is highly influenced by overall stock abundance and climatological 

conditions, since GEHB is in the northern end of the geographic range for this species. Atlantic croaker 

generally spawn in coastal oceanic waters. In tests that examined Atlantic croaker that were acclimated to 

temperatures of 6 oC-27 oC (42.8o

F-80.6 oF) and salinities of 3.5-10 ppt, the species generally preferred 

temperatures 0.3-12o

C (0.54 oF-21.6 oF) higher than acclimation temperatures. 

Heat shock effects were examined for juvenile Atlantic croaker that were acclimated at 6-27o

C (42.8-80.6 oF). 

Results showed that specimens acclimated to 14 oC and subjected to a ∆T of 13.5 oC (24.3 oF) resulted in 100% 

mortality, but ∆T shocks up to 10.5 oC (18.9 oF) resulted in little or no mortality. Cold shock was examined for 

juvenile Atlantic croaker at salinities of 5-10 ppt and acclimated to 3-27 oC (37.4-80.6 oF). Specimens 
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acclimated to 27 oC (80.6F) experienced no mortality when subjected to a ∆T drop of 11 oC, but specimens 

acclimated to 4 oC (39.2 oF) and subjected to a ∆2o

C (3.6°F) drop experienced 100% mortality. 

• Adult weakfish are common in the GEHB from late spring through mid-fall. Spawning is known to occur 

from mid-May to mid-September in the lower Delaware Bay, where salinities range from 12 to 35 ppt. 

Optimal growth of juvenile weakfish occurs at a salinity of 20 ppt and water temperatures of 84°F (47°C). 

In temperature preference experiments, weakfish that were acclimated to temperatures between 25°C-30°C 

(77°F-86°F), exhibited a mean avoidance temperature of 31.1°C (88°F). The critical thermal maximum 

(CTM) was examined for larvae, and found to increase as the age of the larvae increased. The CTM 

temperature for larvae 4-16 days old ranged from 33.1°C-33.8°C (91.6°F-92.8°F), while the CTM for 

specimens aged 17 days was 35.5°C (95.9°F). 

Cold shock tests on weakfish eggs that were acclimated to 22.5°C (72.5°F) experienced no mortality after 3 

minute exposure at any ∆T. When exposure time was increased to 90 minutes with a ∆T of 14°C (25.2°F), 

mortality rose to 94%. 

• White Perch are year-round inhabitants in many New Jersey estuaries. Spawning generally occurs from early 

April through early June in freshwater areas of estuaries and in tidal tributaries. Optimal hatching success 

occurs at water temperatures of 57°F to 61°F. The results from temperature preference studies indicate that 

juveniles acclimated at 10°C (50°F) or greater exhibited a mean preferred temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F), 

while the mean preferred temperature for adults was 26.8°C (80.2°F). In thermal tolerance studies, the upper 

limit for fish acclimatized to 25°C-26°C (77°F-78.8°F) ranged from 34.2°C-34.7°C (93.6°F-94.5°F). 

Cold shock was examined for juvenile white perch that were acclimated to temperatures of 5°C-30°C (41°F86°F) and shocked by temperature decreases ranging from 2°C-24°C (3.6°F-43.2°F). When acclimated to 

12°C (53.6°F) or less, less than 20% mortality resulted from a temperature decrease down to 0°C (32°F). 

However, when acclimated to a temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F), 100% mortality resulted when the temperature 

was decreased to 0°C. When acclimated to 26°C (78.8°F) and higher, 100% mortality was observed when 

temperature was decreased to 19°C (34.2°F). 

• Blue crab naturally occur in the western Atlantic Ocean from Nova Scotia to Argentina. Their larvae require 

salinities of at least 20 ppt for survival. Juvenile and adult crabs are able to tolerate lower salinities, even 

freshwater, in addition to saline habitats. The upper lethal temperature for juvenile and adult blue crab is 

36.7°C to 38.9°C (98°F-102°F). The upper avoidance temperature for blue crabs acclimated to 25°C is 

between 32.8°C and 37.2°C (91°F-99°F). 

In reviewing this information, it is important to consider that the associated velocity of the discharge would make it 

unlikely for the RIS to reside in the hottest areas of the plume for any period of time. The hydrodynamics of GEHB 

contribute to mixing and heat dissipation. In addition, many juvenile and adult species with swimming capability can 

actively avoid the thermal plume. 

C. Section 316(a) Determination in 2005 Permit 

As summarized in the January 11, 2005 permit, a number of studies were performed from 1971 to 1991 which pertain 

to both Sections 316(a) and 316(b). A summary of the findings of a survey performed by the Department and surveys 

conducted for Atlantic City Electric in the early 1970’s served to characterize the zooplankton and fish of GEHB. 

These findings showed that the system supports typically estuarine plankton and fish populations. Resident fish 

include atlantic silverside, white perch, striped killifish, mummichog, bay anchovy and others; migratory fish include 

northern pipefish, weakfish, spot and others. Organisms of sport and commercial value in the bay include white perch, 

weakfish and blue crab. 

The January 11, 2005 NJPDES renewal permit requires that thermal discharges from BLE comply with cooling water 

system limitations which are the same or more stringent than the limitations in the permit effective January 1, 1994. 

Both the 1994 and 2005 permits contained effluent limitations of 38.3 degrees Celsius at DSN 009A and 010A in 
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accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14(d)11.iv. In addition, the 1994 and 2005 permit contained heat loading 

limitations for the plant which are based on the heat contribution from DSNs 009 and 010. The 2005 permit contained 

a statement that thermal water quality will not be degraded as compliance with the permit will result in ambient water 

quality that is the same or better than the level of quality which would be maintained under the 1994 permit. 

As stated in the January 11, 2005 permit: 

Based on a review of the current data and modeling pertaining to the thermal plume as well as the biothermal 

assessment, the Department has determined that a variance under Section 316(a) is warranted. A thermal 

discharge at the Station, in accordance with the proposed temperature and heat limitations, is expected to assure 

the protection and propagation of the balanced indigenous populations. These effluent limitations for temperature 

and heat are set forth in Part III. 

In addition, at the time of the 2005 permit renewal, the facility was contemplating cessation of its operations. At that 

time the effect of the Section 316(b) regulations was uncertain. While these regulations are geared towards intake 

protection, there is a linkage to thermal effects given that the implementation of Section 316(b) regulations could result 

in potential flow reductions. 

D. Current and Projected Operating Conditions 

1. Current Operating Conditions 

The following is a summary of data for all three outfalls that are associated with thermal loading from power 

production: 

DSN 001A (Cooling Tower Blowdown for Unit 3) 

2008-2009 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 0.046 1.93 21.92 34 0.216 12.61 

June-August 0.064 2.04 31.1 33 0.15 8.27 

Average 0.055 1.99 26.51 33.5 0.183 10.44 

2009-2010 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay NODI NODI NODI NODI NODI NODI 

June-August 0.785 4.28 26.45 35 0.56 14.7 

Average 0.785 4.28 26.45 35 0.56 14.7 

2010-2011 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 0.51 2.06 27 28 0.41 5.16 

June-August 1.473 3.75 27.47 34 2.45 7.82 

Average 0.992 2.905 27.24 31 1.43 6.49 

2011-2012 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay NODI NODI NODI NODI NODI NODI 

June-August 2.62 3.76 27.3 31.4 4 14.7 

Average 2.62 3.76 27.3 31.4 4 14.7 
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Conclusions for DSN 001A for years 2008 through 2012: 

• Actual maximum flow discharge values fluctuate from 1.93 to 4.28 MGD which is significantly less 

than the design flow of 15 MGD. 

• Actual maximum heat loadings fluctuate between 5.16 and 14.7 MBTU/Hour which is significantly 

less than the limit of 50 MBTU/Hr. 

DSN 009A (Once-through Cooling Water for Unit 1) 

Conclusions for DSN 009A for years 2008 through 2012: 

• Average flow discharge values are significantly less than design flow of 126.7 MGD for all four years. 

• Actual maximum heat loadings fluctuate between 247.2 MBTU/Hour and 967 MBTU/Hour. 

DSN 010A (Once-through Cooling water for Unit 2) 

2008-2009 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 62.8 125.9 21.65 34 425.55 911.6 

June-August 44.57 125.9 29.9 34.6 223.57 748 

Average 53.69 125.9 25.78 36.3 324.56 829.8 

2009-2010 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 11.8 122 24.6 27.6 314.7 887.4 

June-August 71.1 127.4 29.6 33.9 255.2 722.8 

Average 41.5 124.7 27.1 30.8 285 805.1 

2010-2011 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 16.6 158 23.3 32 575.3 967 

June-August 68 128.9 30.6 34.1 424.4 788 

Average 42.3 143.5 27 33.1 499.9 878 

2011-2012 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 94 123.5 24.1 25.8 96.4 247.2 

June-August 81.8 128.9 29.7 34.3 276.93 934.5 

Average 87.9 126.2 26.9 30.1 186.67 590.9 

2008-2009 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 51.2 134.5 13.93 32.4 188.83 911.6 

June-August 64.5 136.2 22.7 27.8 223.57 748 

Average 57.9 135.4 18.3 30.1 206.2 829.8 
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Conclusions for DSN 010A for years 2008 through 2012: 

• Average flow discharge values are significantly less than the design flow of 152.6 MGD. 

• Actual maximum heat loadings fluctuate between 301.4 MBTU/Hour and 1514 MBTU/Hour. 

Based on this review, the Department can conclude that the current operating characteristics indicate that the plant 

discharges less flow than the design flow resulting in a commensurate reduction in heat loading and thermal discharge. 

2. Summary of Operating Conditions After Repowering: 

In the 2013 NJPDES Permit Renewal application, the permittee included the following table to illustrate the reduction 

in cooling water flows as a result of repowering: 

316(a) Variance Summary Table 

Current and Anticipated Max Cooling Water Flows 

(Million Gallons Per Day – MGD) 

Generating Units Current Max (MGD) Future Max (MGD) Associated Outfall 

Unit 1 (to be removed) 126.7 0.0 DSN 009A 

Unit 2* 152.6 152.6 DSN 010A 

Unit 3 15 15 DSN 001A 

Totals 294.3 167.6 

Project Net Decrease 126.7 MGD or 43% 

* There are two pumps that can operate at two settings (pump rates) at the Unit 2 intake. The higher setting 

allows for the withdrawal rate to be increased to 126,000 gpm (181.4 MGD) for short durations. Using the 

higher setting on both pumps can occasionally be used to mitigate the temperature difference and maximum 

temperature of the discharge. 

3. Characterization of the Modified Thermal Plume: 

As noted previously, repowering the Station will affect the properties of the thermal discharge. The thermal plume is 

defined as the resultant increase in delta temperature above the ambient receiving waters as the once through cooling 

water is transported, diluted and dissipated. To illustrate these changes, the permittee has provided a conceptual 

diagram of the plume for summer conditions where the thermal plume is defined as the area where temperature is 

increased by more than 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit. For purposes of this screening exercise, the flow rate was assumed to 

2009-2010 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 50.1 136.2 10.76 28.1 101.59 887.4 

June-August 96.9 136.2 22.3 30.3 255.2 722 

Average 73.5 136.2 16.53 29.2 178.4 804.7 

2010-2011 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 65.7 138 17.71 32 482.2 1514 

June-August 108.8 137.8 30.3 36 395 1009 

Average 87.3 137.9 24.01 34 438.6 1262 

2011-2012 Flow (MGD) Effluent Temp. (°C) Heat (MBTU/hr) 

 Average Maximum Average Maximum Average Maximum 

SeptemberMay 78.1 137.8 13.67 26.2 123.8 301.4 

June-August 84 137.8 28.8 33 205.37 934.5 

Average 81.05 137.8 21.24 29.6 164.59 618 
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be approximately 290 MGD, and the temperature differential was assumed to be 16 degrees Fahrenheit. For the 

repowered conditions, the screening exercise assumed a flow rate of 167 MGD from outfall DSN 010 with a 

temperature differential of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. 

As part of this characterization, simplified calculations were applied to estimate the modifications to the thermal plume 

as a result of repowering. Mixing of a thermal plume occurs first in a near-field zone where the momentum of the 

discharge dominates, and then transitions to a far-field zone where mixing occurs as a result of the ambient flow field 

and the density differences between the discharge and receiving water. The CORMIX Model was applied to 

approximate the near-field and develop first order estimates for the far-field. CORMIX showed that the extent of nearfield momentum induced mixing is highly variable depending on the phase of the tide and discharge scenario. Due to 

the reversing tidal currents in GEHB, CORMIX was unable to adequately resolve the far-field. CORMIX results 

indicated the time required to achieve steady-state mixing is typically longer than the time to tidal reversal; therefore, a 

separate far-field calculation was required to approximate the far-field plume dimensions subject to reversing tidal 

currents. 

A particle tracking calculation was used to characterize the far-field plume. In addition to the flow rate and heat 

associated with the discharge, a representative velocity field was required as input to the particle tracking model. The 

velocity field was calculated using an analytical flow field streamline model. The streamline model produced input for 

the particle tracking model, including: discharge velocities near the end of the near-field; and ambient tidal current 

velocities in the receiving waterbody. Using the combined inputs, the particle tracking model was applied to simulate 

the thermal plume with the receiving waterbody for current plant design as compared to repowered conditions. 

The aerial extent of the thermal plume calculated for the Repowering Project was subtracted from the calculation for 

existing conditions, specifically for the summer scenario. Results showed a net 26 to 32% reduction in the area of the 

plume as measured in the 1.5 degree Fahrenheit isotherm for the proposed condition. The expected reduction in the 

plume dimension is primarily a result of the reduced flow rate. 

While the CORMIX model for the summer conditions predicted that the overall size of the thermal plume will be 

smaller, the zone of initial dilution (ZID) with the highest delta ∆Ts is slightly warmer and larger under the repowering 

project conditions. While temperatures within the ZID under the most extreme conditions would be beyond the 

thermal tolerances for RIS, the ZID occupies very small areas within GEHB. 

E. Section 316(a) Determination in this Renewal Permit 

1. Overview of Decision Criteria: 

The station’s once-through cooling water discharge increases water temperatures in the bay. Currently the oncethrough cooling water discharge is returned to the bay through DSNs 009 and 010 whereas the cooling tower 

blowdown is return to the bay through DSN 001. After repowering, the once-through cooling water discharge will be 

discharged through DSN 010 and the cooling tower blowdown will continue to be discharged through DSN 001. The 

once-through cooling water discharge through DSN 009 will be eliminated. The size and characteristics of the thermal 

plume during current conditions as well as after repowering are dependent on the thermal characteristics of the cooling 

water discharge, the station’s net generation over several days, the hydrodynamics of the bay and meteorological 

conditions. Simplified thermal modeling results show a net reduction in the overall area of the plume from 

approximately 26 to 32% for the repowered plant condition as compared to the existing plant configuration. 

In evaluating the renewal of the section 316(a) variance, the Department considered the current application, applicable 

state and federal regulations, and applicable guidance documents. The Department recognizes that the applicant’s 

burden with regard to the renewal of a thermal variance is “to support the continuation of the variance” and does not 

require the same level of proof as an application for an initial variance in accordance with 40 CFR 125.72(c). 

One of the factors that the Department considered regarding this request is whether or not operating characteristics 

have changed. Specifically, the Department evaluated existing discharge monitoring report data with respect to flow, 

temperature and heat as well as modeling estimates. The Department also reviewed available information with respect 

to the balanced indigenous community and the effects of the plume on such. 
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2. Section 316(a) Determination 

With respect to recent and current plant operations, the Department recognizes that the Station’s operations and the 

resulting physical thermal plume have been below the design flow for DSNs 001A, 009A and 010A. While the current 

heat loading limitations for the Station have been retained from the existing permit, the overall thermal contribution 

from the Station will decrease from the existing plant configuration based on the elimination of any heat loading from 

DSN 009A after repowering. In addition, the effluent temperature and temperature differential limitations for DSN 

010A for September through May have been retained from the existing permit. However, with respect to the period 

from June through August for DSN 010A, the Department is imposing a temperature differential limit of 11.0 degrees 

Celsius as a daily maximum and an effluent temperature limit of 40.5 degrees Celsius as a daily maximum. This 

change is necessary since higher temperatures will be realized as a result of the use of the duct burners as well as the 

use of the steam turbine bypass. This operating scenario will not be continuous because the use of the duct burners is 

limited by the Title V Air Permit and the steam turbine bypass only operates for a few hours during each plant startup, 

shutdown or infrequent turbine transients. While temperatures within the ZID may at times be greater as compared to 

the current plant configuration, the ZID occupies very small areas within GEHB and is expected to have minimal 

effect on aquatic organisms in GEHB beyond the effects considered in prior Section 316(a) assessments. 

Based on the regulations at 40 CFR Part 125.73(c), the Department has determined that a variance under Section 

316(a) is warranted in accordance with Section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act. This variance is based on the 

Department’s findings that: (1) the operating conditions for years 2008 through 2010 are below the bounds of the 

operating conditions at the time of the last 2005 variance; (2) the repowered operating conditions and closure of Unit 1 

will result in a significant discharge flow reduction; and (3) the overall heat loading limits from the station have been 

retained. As a result, the Department has determined that a thermal discharge at the Station, in accordance with the 

proposed temperature and heat limitations, is expected to assure the protection and propagation of the balanced 

indigenous population. 

However, given the changes in the thermal plume characteristics, the Department is hereby requiring updated 

CORMIX or other appropriate modeling for the thermal plume after repowering has occurred. The purpose of this 

modeling is to better define the thermal plume once repowering has occurred given the change in operating activities. 

This condition has been included in Part IV. 

9 Type and Quantity of the Wastes or Pollutants: 

The Permit Summary Table near the end of this fact sheet contains a summary of the quantity and quality of pollutants 

treated and discharged from the facility and the proposed effluent limitations. 

10 Summary of Permit Conditions: 

The proposed effluent limitations and other pertinent information regarding the draft permit are described below: 

A. Basis for Effluent Limitations and Permit Conditions - General 

The effluent limitations and permit conditions in this permit have been developed to ensure compliance with the 

following, as applicable: 

1. NJPDES Regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:14A), 

2. New Jersey Surface Water Quality Standards (N.J.A.C. 7:9B), 

3. New Jersey’s 2010 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report (includes 305(b) Report 

and 303(d) List), 

4. Existing permit limitations in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19 and 40 CFR 122.44 (antibacksliding 

requirements), 

5. Permit limitations in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(d) (antidegradation requirements), 
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6. Statewide Water Quality Management Planning Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:15), 

7. Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:14C), 

8. Technology Based Treatment Requirements or Effluent Limitation Guidelines Requirements (N.J.A.C. 

7:14A-13.2 to 13.4). 

Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) are applicable to this facility in accordance with 40 CFR 423, for the Steam 

Electric Power Generating (“Steam Electric”) Point Source Category. 

Technology based limitations are authorized by Section 301 of the Clean Water Act, 40 CFR 122, N.J.S.A. 

58:10A-4, and N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.2(a)1.ii., 13.3(b), and 13.4. In general, technology based effluent limitations are 

based on Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs), developed by the USEPA, or on case-by-case limitations 

developed through a BPJ analysis in cases where ELGs are not available or appropriate. ELGs are minimum 

technology based requirements applicable on a nation-wide basis and are published in 40 CFR Subchapter N. 

ELGs consider the category of industry that produce common pollutants taking into account the specific factors 

unique to a particular type of industry (manufacturing process, type and quantity of pollutants generated, types of 

treatment facilities available to treat the pollutants, etc.). In cases where ELGs are applicable for surface water 

dischargers, ELG loading limitations are calculated using the specified concentration value and the production 

information provided by the permittee. BPJ determinations are authorized by Section 402 (a)(1) of the Clean 

Water Act. 

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5, Water Quality Based Effluent Limitations (WQBELs) are imposed when 

it has been determined that the discharge of a pollutant causes an excursion of criteria specified in the New Jersey 

SWQS, N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.1 et seq., and the Federal Water Quality Standards, 40 CFR Part 131. WQBELs are 

authorized by Section 301 of the Clean Water Act, 40 CFR 122, N.J.S.A. 58:10A-4, and N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.2 and 

13.3. The procedures used to develop WQBELs are contained in the State and Federal Standards. Specific 

procedures, methodologies, and equations are contained in the current USEPA "Technical Support Document for 

Water Quality-based Toxics Control" (TSD) (EPA- 505/2-90-001) and are referenced in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5 and 

13.6. 

Expression of all effluent limitations is in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.14 and 13.15. 

Whole effluent toxicity is expressed as a minimum as percent effluent. 

Loading limitations (kg/day or g/day) are calculated by multiplying the long term average flow value for the 

respective outfall in million gallons per day (MGD) by the conversion factor of 3.785 (L/gal) and the appropriate 

concentration limitation (mg/L or μg/L). 

B. Basis and Derivation for Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements- Specific 

All permit limitations and conditions in this permit action, are equal to or more stringent than those contained in 

the existing permit action. As a result, this permit action satisfies the federal and state anti-degradation regulations 

at 40 CFR 131.12 and N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(d), and no further anti-degradation analysis is necessary. 

Monitoring frequencies and sample types are in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-14, unless specified otherwise in 

the permit. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-14.2, the permittee may submit a written request for a modification 

of the permit to decrease monitoring frequencies for non-limited parameters listed in Part III if site specific 

conditions indicate the applicability of such a modification.
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DSN 001A: Cooling Tower Blowdown 

1. Flow: 

Monitoring for Effluent Flow is consistent with the existing permit and is required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 

7:14A-13.13 and 13.14. Flow shall be reported as a monthly average and a daily maximum with a calculated 

sample type as described in Part IV. 

 

Monitoring for Intake Flow is required in this permit to assess the withdrawal rates from the receiving waters. 

Withdrawal rates have a direct effect on impingement and entrainment effects. Monitoring for intake flow 

shall be reported as a monthly average as well as a daily maximum with a calculated sample type. 

2. Total Organic Carbon (TOC): 

In the existing permit, the discharge limitations and monitoring requirements for TOC and petroleum 

hydrocarbons were reserved and referenced in Part IV. In this renewal permit, monitoring for TOC is imposed 

as a monthly average and daily maximum in Part III on the DMR. Monitoring for Effluent TOC is consistent 

with other NJPDES permits that authorize the discharge of cooling tower blowdown. The monitoring 

frequency of once per month is imposed with a grab sample type. 

3. Total Suspended Solids (TSS): 

The Net TSS limits of 30 mg/L as a monthly average and 100 mg/L as a daily maximum are retained from the 

existing permit in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. The calculation procedure is described in Part IV. 

The monitoring frequency for Net TSS is once per month. The permittee is eligible for net TSS limits 

because the intake water is drawn from the same body of water into which the effluent is discharged. Net 

limits are imposed in accordance with 40 CFR 122.34 and N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.4(k). 

Monitoring for Intake TSS and Effluent TSS is also required as a monthly average and daily maximum to 

enable the Department to ensure that appropriate calculations are followed. The monitoring frequency is set at 

once per month with a grab sample type.

4. pH: 

 

The daily minimum and daily maximum Effluent pH limitations are consistent with the existing permit and 

are imposed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. The monitoring frequency of twice per week is retained in 

this renewal permit along with a grab sample type. 

A monitoring condition has been retained from the existing permit for Intake pH . This monitoring condition 

is being included to demonstrate compliance with the condition specified in Part IV of this renewal permit. 

Specifically, this condition specifies that if the inlet pH exceeds 9.0 S.U., the discharge can not exceed the 

inlet pH. If the inlet pH is less than 6.0 S.U., the discharge can not be less than the inlet pH. Intake pH shall 

be monitored and reported twice per week with a grab sample type. 

5. Heat and Temperature: 

Intake and effluent monitoring for temperature is retained from the existing permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 

7:14A-13.19. Temperature shall be monitored on a continuous basis and reported as a monthly average and a 

daily maximum with a metered sample type. 

Heat limits are retained from the existing permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. A heat limit of 50 

MBTU/Hour on a net basis is imposed as a daily maximum where monthly average monitoring is also 

required. Heat limits shall be calculated on a once per day basis and reported in monthly monitoring report 

forms. Calculation procedures are specified in Part IV.
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6. Petroleum Hydrocarbons: 

As stated in the existing permit, the discharge limitations for petroleum hydrocarbons were referenced in Part 

IV, where routine monitoring was not required. Inclusion of petroleum hydrocarbons as a narrative 

requirement is continued in this renewal permit based on the nature of the operations at the Station and is 

consistent with other NJPDES permits that authorize the discharge of cooling tower blowdown. 

Effluent limitations for petroleum hydrocarbons are consistent with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12 et seq and are 

referenced in Part IV. However, should information become available that warrants the need for inclusion of 

requirements for these parameters, the Department reserves the right to reopen this permit to incorporate any 

necessary and appropriate limitations. 

7. Chlorine Produced Oxidants (CPO): 

The existing permit contained effluent limitations including a daily maximum limit of 1.0 mg/L and a monthly 

average limit of 0.76 mg/L for CPO. As stated in the existing permit, use of CPO as opposed to free available 

chlorine (FAC) is appropriate because CPO includes FAC and other fractions. This permit proposes effluent 

concentration limitations of 0.2 as a monthly average and 0.5 as a daily maximum, based on the Effluent 

Limitation Guidelines for the Steam Electric Category (40 CFR Section 423) for cooling tower blowdown. A 

narrative condition is included in Part IV which states that CPO may not be discharged from any operating unit 

for more than two hours in any one day, consistent with the Steam Electric ELGs. The permittee uses bromine 

in the cooling tower. As a result, CPO requirements are appropriate since CPO means the sum of free and 

combined chlorine and bromine as measured by the methods approved under N.J.A.C. 7:18. 

Monitoring shall take place three times per week with a grab sample type. 

8. Foam: The narrative foam permit condition is based on N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12.6. 

9. Toxics: In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.6(a), a WQBEL shall be imposed when the Department 

determines pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5 that the discharge of a pollutant causes an excursion above a 

SWQS. 

In order to determine the need for toxic pollutant specific WQBELs, the Department has analyzed all effluent 

data sets made available to the Department. Acceptable data sets generally consist of, at a minimum, 10 data 

values including the most recent 21⁄2 years of data collection. A pollutant is considered discharged in 

“quantifiable amounts” when an exact amount of that pollutant is measured equal to or above the detection 

level reported by a laboratory analysis (refer to the “Monitoring Report Form Reference (MRF) Manual”, 

which can be found at http://www.nj.gov/dep/dwq/pdf/MRF_Manual.pdf, for further information). The 

Department has reviewed the most recent data set. 

 In the existing permit, net limitations were imposed for Total Chromium (0.2 mg/L as a daily maximum) and 

Total Zinc (1.0 mg/L as a daily maximum). DMR data indicates that Chromium was not detected in the 

effluent while Zinc was detected at 0.064 mg/L. These limitations are carried forward in this permit action in 

accordance with the antibacksliding provisions at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. The monitoring frequency for Total 

Chromium and Total Zinc is once per month using a grab sample type, however, in accordance with 40 CFR 

Part 423, monitoring for Total Chromium is not required unless the facility uses cooling tower maintenance 

chemicals containing Chromium. 

 In addition to the data recorded on the DMRs for Total Chromium and Total Zinc, several parameters were 

monitored on the WCR. The following table summarizes the toxics data for DSN 001A: 

 
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Parameter Number of 

detects 

Number of 

nondetects 

Highest detected 

value (μg/L)

NJ SWQS 

(μg/L)

Chromium, Total 0 1 N/A 750 

Copper 3 1 45.2 3.1 

Nickel 2 2 20 22 

Selenium 2 2 15 71 

Zinc 1 0 64 81 

 Data is expressed as Total Recoverable for all metals in the table above. 

 Copper, Nickel, and Selenium and Zinc were detected in the effluent. There is insufficient data available for 

these four metals in order to calculate a WQBEL, however, the monitoring frequency is increased to 

semiannual using a grab sample type. In the existing permit, monitoring for Zinc was only required when the 

facility used cooling tower maintenance chemicals. The detected data value for Zinc in the above table 

approaches the level of the NJ SWQS, as a result, monitoring for Zinc is required on a semiannual basis 

regardless of whether cooling tower maintenance chemicals are used. 

Regarding the remaining Metals as well as Acids, Base/Neutrals, Pesticides, and Volatiles, insufficient data 

exists at the present time for these pollutants to determine the need for WQBELs. Therefore, monitoring and 

reporting requirements have been retained in the permit renewal based on N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(k)3 and the 

need to re-evaluate the necessity for WQBELs upon renewal of the permit. Monitoring shall be conducted on 

an annual basis using a grab sample type. 

10. Whole Effluent Toxicity: 

 

 Section 101(a) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes a national policy of restoring and maintaining the 

chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Nation's waters. In addition, section 101(a)(3) of the CWA 

and the State's SWQS at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(a)4 state that the discharge of toxic pollutants in toxic amounts is 

prohibited. Further, 40 CFR 122.44(d) and N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.6(a) require that where the Department 

determines using site-specific WET data that a discharge causes, shows a reasonable potential to cause, or 

contributes to an excursion above the SWQS, the permitting authority must establish effluent limits for WET. 

In order to determine the need for a new WET WQBEL, the Department reviews all available WET data. 

There is no existing Actue WET data for DSN 001A. As a result, WQBEL analyses have not been conducted. 

However, monitoring for Acute WET is proposed in this renewal permit based on N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(k)3 

and the need to re-evaluate the necessity for WQBELs upon renewal of the permit (based on the 

recommendations of section 3.1 of the EPA Technical Support Document). Monitoring shall be conducted 

on an annual basis using a composite sample type. The test species method to be used for acute testing shall 

be the Mysidopsis bahia 96 hour definitive test. Such selection is based on the saline characteristics of the 

receiving stream, the existing permit, N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5 and N.J.A.C. 7:18, the Regulations Governing the 

Certification of Laboratories and Environmental Measurements (N.J.A.C. 7:18). 

DSN 003A: Stormwater Discharge (formerly included slag pond discharge until 2009) 

 

1. Flow: 

Monitoring for Flow is consistent with the existing permit and is required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.13 

and 13.14. Flow shall be monitored once per month as a monthly average and a daily maximum with a 

calculated sample type as described in Part IV. 

 

2. Total Suspended Solids (TSS): 

The existing permit included Net TSS limits of 30 mg/L as a monthly average and 100 mg/L as a daily 

maximum. Since intake water is no longer used in the closed slag ponds, these limits are retained but are 

being applied as Gross TSS effluent limits. The monitoring frequency is twice per month using a grab 

sample type. 
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3. pH: 

 

The daily minimum and daily maximum Effluent pH limitations are consistent with the existing permit and 

are imposed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. The monitoring frequency of twice per week is being reduced 

to twice per month in consideration of the fact that DSN 003A is stormwater only. Samples shall be taken 

using a grab sample type. 

The requirement to monitor Intake pH has been removed in this permit action. Up until 2009, this outfall 

included discharge from the two slag ponds which contained intake water. Since the slag ponds were closed in 

2009 and this discharge consists only of stormwater, monitoring for Intake pH and all other intake parameters 

is no longer appropriate. 

4. Total Organic Carbon (TOC): 

Monitoring for TOC is imposed as a monthly average and daily maximum in Part III on the DMR. Monitoring 

for TOC is consistent with other NJPDES permits that authorize the discharge of stormwater. The monitoring 

frequency of once per month is imposed with a grab sample type. 

5. Petroleum Hydrocarbons: 

 The existing permit contained Net limitations of 10 mg/L and 15 mg/L as monthly average and daily 

maximum effluent limits of for Petroleum Hydrocarbons. These limitations have been retained pursuant to 

N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12.8(c), but due to the slag pond closure the limitations are now applied as Gross effluent 

limitations. Effluent limitations for petroleum hydrocarbons are consistent with other NJPDES permits that 

authorize the discharge of stormwater. The monitoring frequency is twice per month using a grab sample 

type. Monitoring for Intake Petroleum Hydrocarbons is no longer required. 

6. Whole Effluent Toxicity: 

 Section 101(a) of the CWA establishes a national policy of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical 

and biological integrity of the Nation's waters. In addition, section 101(a)(3) of the CWA and the State's 

SWQS at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(a)4 state that the discharge of toxic pollutants in toxic amounts is prohibited. 

Further, 40 CFR 122.44(d) and N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.6(a) require that where the Department determines using 

site-specific WET data that a discharge causes, shows a reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an 

excursion above the SWQS, the permitting authority must establish effluent limits for WET. The existing 

permit includes an Acute WET limit of LC50>50%. In order to satisfy the requirements of the CWA, the 

State’s SWQS and the NJPDES Regulations, the need for a WQBEL for WET was evaluated for this 

discharge. 

In order to determine the need for a new WET WQBEL, the Department has analyzed all available WET 

effluent data. In general, an acceptable data set consists of, at a minimum, 10 data values including the most 

recent 21⁄2 years of data collection. Between August 2005 and November 2011, the permittee conducted six 

Acute WET tests at DSN 003A using Mysidopsis bahia. All six test results showed an LC50 > 100%. Based 

on the review of this data set, the Department has concluded the following: 

z WET was not found in quantifiable amounts in the effluent. As a result, WQBEL analyses have not been 

conducted. 

 WET monitoring was appropriate for outfall DSN 003A when the discharge contained slag pond overflow, 

however, since that portion of the discharge ceased in 2009, WET monitoring is not required in this permit 

action. WET monitoring is not typically applied to stormwater only discharges. 
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7. Toxics: 

The existing permit contained effluent limits for Arsenic, Nickel and Zinc. These limitations are retained, 

however, they are applied as Gross effluent limitations rather than Net effluent limitations as explained above. 

Net limitations are not appropriate for a stormwater only discharge. Arsenic monitoring shall continue on a 

quarterly frequency using a grab sample type, while monitoring for Nickel and Zinc will remain 6 times per 

year using a grab sample type. Retention of these monitoring conditions will ensure that this stormwater only 

discharge is properly characterized now that the slag ponds are closed. 

In addition to the limited metals, four data points were available for Selenium. Three of the four data points 

were below the detection level of the test, with the one detected value at 10 μg/L. A WQBEL analysis was not 

conducted because Selenium was not consistently detected in the effluent and the level of the detected value 

was much lower than the SWQS of 71 μg/L. 

In order to collect sufficient data to determine the need for WQBELs, the Department has included monitoring 

and reporting requirements as authorized by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(l). An annual priority pollutant scan for 

Metals (except for Arsenic, Nickel and Zinc) shall be completed and submitted on the WCR forms. The 

sample type for these analyses shall be a grab sample. 

DSN 009A and 010A: Once-through Cooling Water (Steam Unit 1 and Steam Unit 2) 

With the exception of the Toxics section, the following conditions apply to both outfalls, with each outfall 

having its own respective monitoring location. Monitoring for the toxics is only applicable for DSN 010A 

since this will be the active outfall after repowering. 

1. Flow: 

Monitoring for Intake Flow is required in this permit to assess the withdrawal rates. Monitoring for intake 

flow shall be monitored on a continuous basis and reported as a monthly average and daily maximum using a 

calculated sample type. 

Monitoring for Effluent Flow is consistent with the existing permit and is required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 

7:14A-13.13 and 13.14. Flow shall be measured on a continuous basis and reported as a monthly average 

and a daily maximum with a calculated sample type as described in Part IV. 

2. pH: 

The daily minimum and daily maximum Effluent pH limitations are consistent with the existing permit and 

are imposed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. The monitoring frequency of three times per week is 

retained in this renewal permit with a grab sample type. 

A monitoring condition has been retained from the existing permit for Intake pH . This monitoring condition 

is being included to demonstrate compliance with the condition specified in Part IV of this renewal permit. 

Specifically, this condition specifies that if the inlet pH exceeds 9.0 S.U., the discharge cannot exceed the inlet 

pH. If the inlet pH is less than 6.0 S.U., the discharge cannot be less than the inlet pH. Intake pH shall be 

monitored and reported three times per week with a grab sample type. 

3. Heat and Temperature: 

A daily maximum effluent limit for temperature of 38.3 degrees Celsius has been retained from the existing 

permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19 on a year round basis for DSN 009A. Regarding DSN 010A, a daily 

maximum effluent limit for temperature of 38.3 degrees Celsius has been retained from the existing permit 

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19 from September through May whereas a daily maximum effluent limit of 

40.5 degrees Celsius is being imposed for the months of June through August. The Department has 

determined that the repowering project qualifies as a material and substantial alteration or addition to the 
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permitted facility pursuant to Section 402(o) of the Federal Clean Water Act. Please refer to the Section 

316(a) determination regarding the basis and background for these limitations. 

Monthly average reporting for effluent temperature is also required for both outfalls consistent with the 

existing permit. Intake monitoring has also been retained where temperature shall be monitored on a 

continuous basis and reported as a monthly average and a daily maximum using a metered sample type. 

 Temperature difference limitations are also being imposed. Specifically, an effluent net temperature 

difference limit of 8.8 degrees Celsius as a daily maximum applies during the summer months of June 

through August and an effluent net temperature difference limit of 19.3 degrees Celsius as a daily 

maximum applies during the winter months of September through May for DSN 009A. These limits are 

retained from the existing permit. Also, an effluent net temperature difference limit of 11.0 degrees Celsius 

as a daily maximum shall apply during the summer months of June through August and an effluent net 

temperature difference limit of 19.3 degrees Celsius as a daily maximum applies during the winter months 

of September through May for DSN 010A. 

 Monthly average monitoring and reporting is also required for temperature difference on a year round basis for 

DSN 009A and DSN 010A. Monitoring and reporting for temperature difference is required on a once per 

day basis using a calculated sample type. 

 Heat limits are retained from the existing permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. While the effluent 

temperature and temperature difference limitations are being increased for DSN 010A during the summer 

months, the overall heat contribution from this facility is not being increased as evidenced by retention of the 

existing heat limits. Specifically, a heat limit of 1530 MBTU/Hour is retained as a daily maximum for the 

facility which applies to the sum of both outfalls. Heat limits shall be calculated on a once per day basis with 

a calculated sample type, and reported in monthly monitoring report forms. 

4. Petroleum Hydrocarbons: 

The monthly average and daily maximum effluent limits of 10 mg/L and 15 mg/L have been retained from the 

existing permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19 as a narrative requirement. This determination was based on 

historical data showing that total petroleum hydrocarbons is not typically present in non-contact cooling water. 

5. Chlorine Produced Oxidants (CPO): 

The daily maximum limitation of 0.2 mg/L is based on 40 CFR 423.13(b)(1), N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.6(c), and is 

retained from the existing permit consistent with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. Monthly average 

monitoring and reporting is also required. 

A narrative condition has been included in Part IV to ensure that bromination only occurs for two hours per 

day consistent with 40 CFR Part 423. Monitoring for CPO shall be conducted three times per week with a

grab sample type. 

6. Toxics: 

The discharges from DSNs 009A and 010A are similar, both consisting of once through cooling water for 

steam electric units. As a result, monitoring for the toxic parameters was performed only at DSN 010A and 

considered to be representative of both outfalls, as authorized by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.4(b)(1).

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.6(a), a WQBEL shall be imposed when the Department determines 

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5 that the discharge of a pollutant causes an excursion above a SWQS. 

In order to determine the need for toxic pollutant specific WQBELs, the Department has analyzed all effluent 

data sets made available to the Department. Acceptable data sets generally consist of, at a minimum, 10 data 

values including the most recent 21⁄2 years of data collection. A pollutant is considered discharged in 
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“quantifiable amounts” when an exact amount of that pollutant is measured equal to or above the detection 

level reported by a laboratory analysis (refer to the “Monitoring Report Form Reference (MRF) Manual”, 

which can be found at http://www.nj.gov/dep/dwq/pdf/MRF_Manual.pdf, for further information). The 

Department has reviewed the most recent data set. 

z At this time, insufficient data exist to determine the need for WQBELs. Specifically, four data values 

were collected in 2008 for Selenium and the other metals below were detected in the one sample taken 

for the 2009 permit application. The following table summarizes the detected pollutants for DSN 

010A: 

 

Parameter Number 

of detects 

Number of 

nondetects 

Highest detected 

value (μg/L)

NJ SWQS 

(μg/L)

Arsenic 1 0 4.3 0.061 

Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) 

Phthalate 

1 0 6.4 2.2 

Boron 1 0 3800 N/A 

Iron 1 0 169 N/A 

Magnesium 1 0 1,040,000 N/A 

Manganese 1 0 30.1 100 

Selenium 1 3 5 71 

Zinc 1 0 20.8 81 

In order to collect sufficient data to determine the need for WQBELs, the Department has included monitoring 

and reporting requirements as authorized by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(l). As a result of the data values in the table 

above, Arsenic and Boron monitoring is increased to a semiannual frequency with a grab sample type on the 

DMR form for DSN 010A. Increased Boron monitoring is consistent with other NJPDES permits for power 

plants. Monitoring is not increased for Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate as this is a common lab contaminant, nor 

is it increased for Iron, which is not expected to be added by the processes at the Station. Monitoring is not 

increased for Managanese, Selenium, and Zinc because the detected values do not approach the SWQS. An 

annual priority pollutant scan for DSN 010A including Acids, Base/Neutrals, Metals, Pesticides, and Volatiles 

shall be completed and submitted on the WCR forms. The sample type for these analyses shall be a grab

sample. 

DSN 013A: Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent (Industrial and Treated Sanitary Wastewater) 

1. Flow: 

Monitoring for Flow is consistent with the existing permit and is required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.13 

and 13.14. Flow shall be measured on a continuous basis and reported as a monthly average and a daily 

maximum with a metered sample type. 

2. pH: 

The daily minimum and daily maximum pH limitations are consistent with the existing permit and are 

imposed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. The monitoring frequency of continuous is retained in this 

renewal permit with a metered sample type. 

3. Total Suspended Solids (TSS): 

The TSS limits of 30 mg/L as a monthly average and 100 mg/L as a daily maximum are retained from the 

existing permit in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. The monitoring frequency of twice per month is 

retained in this renewal permit and samples shall be obtained with a 4 hour composite sample type. 
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4. Petroleum Hydrocarbons: 

The monthly average and daily maximum effluent limits of 10 mg/L and 15 mg/L for petroleum 

hydrocarbons have been retained from the existing permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. Petroleum 

hydrocarbons shall be monitored on a twice per month basis with a grab sample type. 

5. Total Organic Carbon: 

The monthly average limit of 21 mg/L for total organic carbon has been retained from the existing permit 

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. Daily maximum monitoring and reporting is also required on a 

concentration and loading basis. Monthly average loading monitoring is also required. The monitoring 

frequency of once per month and the grab sample type are retained in this renewal permit. 

 

6. Dissolved Oxygen (DO): 

The effluent limitations for DO are based on the SWQS at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14(c) and the impaired status of 

the GEHB. This segment of the receiving stream is listed on Sublist 5 of the 305(b) Report and 303(d) List of 

impaired waterbodies as not meeting criteria for Dissolved Oxygen. A 24-hour average limitation of 5.0 mg/L 

and an instantaneous minimum limitation of 4.0 mg/L adequately protect the instream water quality for DO. 

The monitoring frequency is once per month with a grab sample type. 

7. Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET): 

Section 101(a) of the CWA establishes a national policy of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical 

and biological integrity of the Nation's waters. In addition, section 101(a)(3) of the CWA and the State's 

SWQS at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(a)4 state that the discharge of toxic pollutants in toxic amounts is prohibited. 

Further, 40 CFR 122.44(d) and N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.6(a) require that where the Department determines using 

site-specific WET data that a discharge causes, shows a reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an 

excursion above the SWQS, the permitting authority must establish effluent limits for WET. The existing 

permit includes an Acute WET limit of LC50>50%. In order to satisfy the requirements of the CWA, the 

State’s SWQS and the NJPDES Regulations, the need for a new WQBEL for WET was evaluated for this 

discharge. 

In order to determine the need for a new WET WQBEL, the Department has analyzed all available WET 

effluent data. In general, an acceptable data set consists of, at a minimum, 10 data values including the most 

recent 21⁄2 years of data collection. Between August 2005 and November 2011, the permittee conducted eight 

Acute WET tests at DSN 013A using Mysidopsis bahia. All eight test results showed an LC50 > 100%. 

Based on the review of this data set, the Department has concluded the following: 

z WET was not found in quantifiable amounts in the effluent. As a result, WQBEL analyses have not been 

conducted. 

On January 5, 2009 the NJPDES Rules were readopted. This readoption repealed N.J.A.C. 7:14A-5.3(a) 

which contained the state minimum effluent standard for acute WET and instead adopted an acute WET action 

level of LC50>50% at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.18(f). Therefore, consistent with this requirement, the existing and 

effective acute WET limitation of LC50>50% is being replaced with an acute WET action level of LC50>50% 

in this renewal. Monitoring and reporting will be required to determine whether the discharge causes, shows a 

reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an excursion above the SWQS. 

Imposing an action level for acute WET will be equally protective of water quality as an effluent limit in this 

circumstance, since the violation of either the WET limitation or the action level carries with it the same 

enforceable permit condition to initiate the Toxicity Reduction and Implementation Requirements (TRIR), in 

order to correct the toxicity problem should this value be exceeded. The Department anticipates there will be 

no change in water quality as a result of this change. This change satisfies the antibacksliding provisions at 

N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19, which incorporate Section 402(o)3 of the Federal Clean Water Act, because it includes 
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the TRIR provisions. Specifically, Section 402(o)3 prohibits the revision of an effluent limit “if the 

implementation of such limitation would result in a violation of a water quality standard.” In this 

circumstance, violation of either the numerically identical action level or an effluent limitation will trigger an 

enforceable permit condition to conduct a TRIR in order to address or prevent a violation of a water quality 

standard. 

The test species method to be used for acute testing shall be the Mysidopsis bahia 96 hour definitive test. Such 

selection is based on the saline characteristics of the receiving stream, the existing permit, N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5 

and N.J.A.C. 7:18, the Regulations Governing the Certification of Laboratories and Environmental 

Measurements (N.J.A.C. 7:18). 

As authorized by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)14, the monitoring frequency for acute WET is established at annual 

with a composite sample type. 

7. Toxics: 

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.6(a), a WQBEL shall be imposed when the Department determines 

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5 that the discharge of a pollutant causes an excursion above a SWQS. 

In order to determine the need for toxic pollutant specific WQBELs, the Department has analyzed all effluent 

data sets made available to the Department. Acceptable data sets generally consist of, at a minimum, 10 data 

values including the most recent 21⁄2 years of data collection. A pollutant is considered discharged in 

“quantifiable amounts” when an exact amount of that pollutant is measured equal to or above the detection 

level reported by a laboratory analysis (refer to the “Monitoring Report Form Reference (MRF) Manual”, 

which can be found at http://www.nj.gov/dep/dwq/pdf/MRF_Manual.pdf, for further information). Based on 

the review of the data sets, the Department has concluded the following: 

• The existing permit contains effluent limitations for four toxic pollutants in the total recoverable form, 

namely Copper, Total Chromium, Nickel, and Zinc as well as Total Iron. The data for these metals is 

summarized in the Permit Summary Table for DSN 013A near the end of this fact sheet. All data 

values for Total Chromium, Iron, Nickel and Zinc are below the respective SWQS for these 

parameters. The existing limitations are carried forward from the existing permit for Total Chromium, 

Iron, Nickel and Zinc in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. Monitoring for these limited metals 

will continue on a quarterly basis with a 4-hour composite sample type to be reported on the DMR. 

Consistent with the intent of 40 CFR 122.45(c) and N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.14(b), monitoring data for 

toxic metals (excluding Hexavalent Chromium) shall be expressed as total recoverable. As authorized 

by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.14(b)3, the monitoring data for Hexavalent Chromium shall be expressed as 

dissolved. 

z At this time, insufficient data is available for most priority pollutant parameters to determine the need 

for WQBELs. Specifically, four data values were collected in 2008 for Arsenic and Selenium on the 

WCR and the other data listed below was collected in a priority pollutant scan that the permittee 

submitted with the 2009 permit application. The following table summarizes the detected pollutants 

for DSN 013A: 

Parameter Number of 

detects 

Number of 

nondetects 

Highest detected 

value (μg/L)

NJ SWQS 

(μg/L)

Arsenic 4 1 169 0.061 

Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate 1 0 13.0 2.2 

Chromium, Total 1 0 0.01 750 

Nickel 1 0 0.04 22 

Toluene 1 0 0.27 15,000 

Zinc 1 0 0.676 81 

Selenium 4 0 40 71 
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In order to collect sufficient data to determine the need for WQBELs, the Department has included 

monitoring and reporting requirements as authorized by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(l). As a result of the 

data values in the table above, Arsenic and Selenium monitoring is increased to a semiannual 

frequency with a grab sample type on the DMR form. Monitoring is not increased for Bis (2-

Ethylhexyl) Phthalate as this is a common lab contaminant. An annual priority pollutant scan 

including Acids, Base/Neutrals, Metals (except for the five metals listed above), Pesticides, and 

Volatiles shall be completed and submitted on the WCR form. The sample type for these analyses 

shall be a grab sample. 

• A review of the data shows that Copper is the only limited metal with data values that are higher than 

the SWQS of 4.8 as acute instream water quality criteria, and 3.1 as chronic instream water quality 

criteria. Since Copper was found to be discharged in quantifiable amounts in the effluent, further 

WQBEL analyses have been conducted. 

 

Quantified Pollutant Analysis Methodology: 

For each pollutant discharged in quantifiable amounts in the effluent, a cause analysis was conducted 

using the procedures specified in the USEPA Technical Support Document in accordance with N.J.A.C. 

7:14A-13.5. The cause analysis consists of a comparison between the pollutant’s maximum effluent 

concentration value (or average value of a long term data set in the case of criteria with an averaging 

period longer than one year) and the pollutant’s applicable site specific wasteload allocation. 

Using the steady state mass balance equation, wasteload allocations were developed utilizing the 

applicable surface water quality criteria, pollutant specific upstream concentrations (when available), and 

dilution factors from the water quality study dated February 1993, titled Volume 4 from the “Application 

for NJPDES Permit for the FGD Wastewater Treatment System Surface Water Discharge,” prepared by 

CH2M Hill. This study resulted in an acute dilution factor of 4 and a chronic dilution factor of 10. 

For Copper, the applied criterion is based on a water effect ratio (WER) of 1.0. Default translators were 

utilized to convert total recoverable data to its dissolved equivalent for the cause analyses for aquatic 

criteria, and, if applicable, to convert the dissolved long term averages to total recoverable values for 

determining WQBELs. Translator values for Coppper are listed below, and are based on the conversion 

factors for dissolved metals at 40 CFR Part 131 and N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(c)6. The default metal translators 

used in the analyses are as follows: 

Metal 

Saline Water 

Translator 

(acute) 

Translator 

(chronic) 

Copper 0.830 0.830 

Quantified Pollutant Analysis Results: 

Cause analyses were conducted on Copper. As a result of the cause analyses, Copper was not found to 

cause an excursion of the SWQS. Refer to Table A at the back of the Fact Sheet for a summary of the 

effluent limitation analysis for the Toxic Metals, Organic Compounds, and/or Cyanide. The Department’s 

conclusions and results are as follows: 

z Since the discharge of Copper in the permittee’s effluent was not found to cause an excursion of the 

SWQS, a newly calculated WQBEL is not proposed in the draft permit at this time. However, 

consistent with the antibacksliding provisions at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.9(a) and the antidegradation 

requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(d), the existing daily maximum concentration effluent limitation of 

8.7 mg/L has been retained in this permit action. The effluent limitation is based on a WQBEL 
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analysis conducted for the existing permit. Monitoring shall continue on a quarterly basis using a 4-

hour composite sample type. 

DSN 014: Discharge from the Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) System – internal monitoring point

1. Flow: 

Monitoring for Flow is consistent with the existing permit and is required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.13 

and 13.14. Flow shall be measured on a continuous basis and reported as a monthly average and a daily 

maximum with a metered sample type. 

2. pH: 

The daily minimum and daily maximum pH limitations are consistent with the existing permit and are 

imposed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. The monitoring frequency of once per day is retained in this 

renewal permit along with a grab sample type. 

3. 5-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand: 

Based on discharge monitoring report data which shows low levels of BOD5, the Department has continued a 

monitor only requirement for BOD5 as a monthly average and daily maximum on both a concentration basis 

and a mass loading basis. Monitoring shall be conducted on a twice per month basis with a 4 hour 

composite sample type. 

4. Total Suspended Solids (TSS): 

The TSS limits of 30 mg/L as a monthly average and 100 mg/L as a daily maximum are retained from the 

existing permit in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. Loading limitations of 8.18 kg/day as a monthly 

average and 27.25 kg/day as a daily maximum have also been retained from the existing permit. The 

monitoring frequency for TSS is twice per month with a 4 hour composite sample type. 

5. Temperature: 

Effluent monitoring for Temperature is retained from the existing permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. 

Temperature shall be monitored on a once per day basis using a grab sample type and reported as a monthly 

average and a daily maximum. Temperature limits are not imposed at DSN 014 since this is an internal 

monitoring point and temperature limits are imposed at DSN 010, which is the outfall that this internal 

monitoring point is routed to. 

6. Petroleum Hydrocarbons: 

The monthly average and daily maximum effluent limits of 10 mg/L and 15 mg/L for Petroleum 

Hydrocarbons have been retained from the existing permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. Petroleum 

hydrocarbons shall be monitored on a twice per month basis with a grab sample type. 

7. Total Organic Carbon: 

Monitoring for Total Organic Carbon as a monthly average and a daily maximum has been retained from the 

existing permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. Monthly average and daily maximum mass loading 

reporting is also required. The monitoring frequency of twice per month as well as a 4 hour composite 

sample type are retained in this renewal permit. 
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8. Total Sulfide: 

The Total Sulfide limits of 3900 ug/L as a monthly average and 7900 ug/L as a daily maximum are retained 

from the existing permit in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19. Loading limitations of 1.1 kg/day as a 

monthly average and 2.1 kg/day as a daily maximum have also been retained from the existing permit. These 

limits are WQBELs and were originally calculated using dilution factors obtained from Volume 4 from the 

“Application for NJPDES Permit for the FGD Wastewater Treatment System Surface Water Discharge,” dated 

February 1993 prepared by CH2M Hill. The monitoring frequency for total sulfide is once per week with a 4 

hour composite sample type. 

9. Whole Effluent Toxicity: 

In order to determine the need for a WET WQBEL, the Department has analyzed all available WET effluent 

data. In general, an acceptable data set consists of, at a minimum, 10 data values including the most recent 21⁄2 

years of data collection. Between August 2005 and November 2010, the permittee conducted nine Acute WET 

tests at DSN 014A using Mysidopsis bahia. All nine test results showed an LC50 > 100%. Based on the 

review of the applicable data set, the Department has concluded the following: 

z WET was not found in quantifiable amounts in the effluent. As a result, WQBEL analyses have not been 

conducted. 

As explained in the basis for WET at DSN 013A above, the existing and effective acute WET limitation of 

LC50>50% is being replaced with an acute WET action level of LC50>50% in this renewal. Monitoring and 

reporting will be required to determine whether the discharge causes, shows a reasonable potential to cause, or 

contributes to an excursion above the SWQS. 

The test species method to be used for acute testing shall be the Mysidopsis bahia 96 hour definitive test. Such 

selection is based on the saline characteristics of the receiving stream, the existing permit, N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5 

and N.J.A.C. 7:18, the Regulations Governing the Certification of Laboratories and Environmental 

Measurements (N.J.A.C. 7:18). 

As authorized by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)14, the monitoring frequency for acute WET is established at annual

using a composite sample type. 

10. Toxics: 

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.6(a), a WQBEL shall be imposed when the Department determines 

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5 that the discharge of a pollutant causes an excursion above a SWQS. 

In order to determine the need for toxic pollutant specific WQBELs, the Department has analyzed all effluent 

data sets made available to the Department. Acceptable data sets generally consist of, at a minimum, 10 data 

values including the most recent 21⁄2 years of data collection. A pollutant is considered discharged in 

“quantifiable amounts” when an exact amount of that pollutant is measured equal to or above the detection 

level reported by a laboratory analysis (refer to the "NJPDES Monitoring Report Form Reference Manual," 

updated December 2007 for further information). Based on the review of the data sets, the Department has 

concluded the following: 

z At this time, insufficient data exist for most of these parameters to determine the need for WQBELs. 

Specifically, four data values were collected in 2008 for Selenium and Zinc. In addition to the WCR 

data submitted during the last permit cycle, the permittee provided priority pollutant data with the 

2009 permit application. The following table summarizes the detected pollutants for DSN 014A: 

 
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Parameter Number 

of detects 

Number of 

nondetects 

Highest detected 

value (μg/L)

NJ SWQS 

(μg/L)

Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) 

Phthalate 

1 0 5.3 2.2 

Boron 1 0 3790 N/A 

Iron 1 0 214 N/A 

Selenium 2 2 50 71 

Sulfate 1 0 2100 N/A 

Zinc 1 3 100 81 

In order to collect sufficient data to determine the need for WQBELs, the Department has included 

monitoring and reporting requirements as authorized by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.5(l). Monitoring for these 

six parameters has been increased to semi-annual with either a grab or 4-hour composite sample 

type. 

The existing permit contains effluent limitations for four toxic pollutants, including Total Recoverable 

(TR) Arsenic, TR Copper, TR Mercury and Sulfide. These limitations were originally water quality 

based. The data for these parameters is summarized in the Permit Summary Table for DSN 014A near 

the end of this fact sheet. The existing limitations for Arsenic, Copper, Mercury and Sulfide are 

carried forward from the existing permit pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.19 with a weekly monitoring 

frequency using a 4 hour composite sample type on the DMR form. 

Because this outfall will cease discharge upon completion of the repowering project, no additional 

monitoring is specified for this outfall. 

DSN 015: Consequential Sequencing Batch Reactor – internal monitoring point

1. Flow: 

This permit action does not include a numerical limitation for flow. Monitoring conditions are applied 

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.13. Flow shall be measured on a continuous basis and reported as a monthly 

average and a daily maximum with a metered sample type. 

2. pH: 

The daily minimum and daily maximum effluent limitations are based on the definition of secondary treatment 

at 40 CFR 133.102(c) and N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12.2 (f). The monitoring frequency is once per month using a 

grab sample type in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-14.2. 

3. Fecal Coliform: 

The limitations of 200 colonies per 100 mL as a monthly average and 400 colonies per 100 mL as a weekly 

average are based on N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12.5(b) 1. and 2. The monitoring frequency is once per month with a 

grab sample type in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-14.2. 

4. Enterococci: 

The Department continues to impose Fecal Coliform as the bacterial standard for effluent control. Since 

Enterococci criteria were adopted for SE1 and SC waters in the October 2006 Surface Water Quality 

Standards, N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14(d)1(ii)1, an Enterococci monitoring requirement is included in this permit. The 

monitoring frequency is once per month with a grab sample type in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-14.2. 
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5. Ammonia (Total as N): 

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-13.6(a), a WQBEL shall be imposed when the Department has determined 

that the discharge of a pollutant causes an excursion above a SWQS. The SWQS for ammonia in saline waters 

is identified at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.14. At this time, insufficient facility specific effluent data exists to determine 

the need to impose WQBELs for ammonia. Therefore, as authorized by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)14 and N.J.A.C. 

7:14A-13.5(l), the Department has included monthly average and daily maximum monitoring and reporting 

requirements for this pollutant in the permit. Continued ammonia monitoring is necessary in order to assess 

ammonia contributions from this internal wastestream. The monitoring frequency is once per month with a 

grab sample type. 

6. Toxics and WET: DSN 015 is an internal monitoring point. The treated effluent from this outfall enters the 

wastewater treatment plant where it is treated further, before being discharged via DSN 013. Because this is 

an internal monitoring point and the effluent receives further treatment before being discharged, toxics and 

WET are not applied to this discharge. 

C. Recommended Quantitation Levels Policy (RQLs): 

The Department developed the RQLs to insure that useful data is provided to the Department in order to 

characterize the discharger's effluent. The Department recommends that the permittee achieve detection levels that 

are at least as sensitive as the RQLs found in Part III. The Department has determined that the quantitation levels 

listed therein can be reliably and consistently achieved by most state certified laboratories for most of the listed 

pollutants using the appropriate procedures specified in 40 CFR Part 136. FAILURE TO ATTAIN A 

QUANTITATION LEVEL AS SENSITIVE AS A LISTED RQL IS NOT A VIOLATION OF THE PERMIT, 

BUT DOES TRIGGER SOME ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERMITTEE AS 

SPECIFIED IN PART IV OF THE PERMIT. 

D. Reporting Requirements: 

All data requested to be submitted by this permit shall be reported on the Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), 

Waste Characterization Reports (WCR), and Residual Transfer Reports (RTR) as appropriate and submitted to the 

Department as required by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.8(a). 

E. General conditions: 

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.3 and 6.1(b), specific rules from the New Jersey Administrative Code have 

been incorporated either expressly or by reference in Part I and Part II.

F. Operator Classification Number: 

The operator classification requirement is no longer included in the permit. To obtain or determine the appropriate 

licensed operator classification for the treatment works specified, the permittee shall contact the Bureau of 

Construction and Connection Permits at (609) 984-4429. 

G. Flow Related Conditions: 

The wastewater discharges from BLE are addressed in the currently valid Cape May County Wastewater 

Management Plan that was adopted in 2001 and revised in 2007. The facility is noted in the 2001 plan as having a 

surface water discharge into the Great Egg Harbor/ Tuckahoe River estuary system consisting of industrial 

processing wastewater, largely non-contact cooling waters. 

The net effect of the repowering project will be a substantial reduction in the volume of processed wastewater 

discharging into the Great Egg Harbor/ Tuckahoe River estuary system. 
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Although the repowering project is not specifically addressed in the Plan, due to the nature of the repowering 

project and the projected impact on the region’s surface water quality, the Department has determined that it is 

Consistent with the Plan. 

H. Residuals/Sludge Conditions: 

Analysis of the industrial sludge for the parameters total solids, arsenic, selenium, copper, zinc, nickel, mercury, 

chromium, and iron found on Table III-J-1 of Part III is required because they were detected in previous sludge 

quality monitoring data submitted to the Department under NJPDES Permit No. NJ0005444 and the Sludge 

Quality Assurance Regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:14C). The parameters nitrate nitrogen, total kjeldahl nitrogen, 

ammonia nitrogen, potassium, calcium, molybdenum, phosphorus, beryllium, cadmium, and lead were added to 

Table III-J-1 because they can reasonably be expected to be present based on various on-site environmental 

monitoring submitted as part of the application. The frequency of monitoring is dependent on the amount of 

sludge produced. Since the amount of sludge generated is less than 290 dry metric tons per year the frequency of 

monitoring is annually. 

The annual Residual Transfer Report required for reporting the quantity of sludge removed from the domestic 

treatment works remains in NJPDES Permit No. NJ0077771 pending development of a new SQAR General Permit 

for domestic treatment works with a permitted flow less than or equal to 20,000 gallons per day. 

All treatment works with a discharge regulated under N.J.A.C. 7:14A must have permits that implement applicable 

technical standards for residuals management. Generally, the permit issued to the treatment works generating the 

residual will include applicable residual quality monitoring as well as other general conditions required by 

N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6. In addition, the permit may include conditions related to any aspect of residual management 

developed on a case-by-case basis where the Department determines that such conditions are necessary to protect 

public health and the environment. 

The permit may also include conditions establishing requirements for treatment works that send residual to other 

facilities for final use or disposal. Thus, ALL residual preparers (that is, generators as well as persons who 

manage the residual) are required to submit basic information concerning their residual use and disposal practices. 

This basic information is submitted by compliance with the Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (N.J.A.C. 

7:14C). 

The documents listed below have been used to establish the residual conditions of the Draft Permit: 

a. United States Environmental Protection Agency “Standards for the use or disposal of sewage sludge” 

(40 CFR Part 503), 

b. "New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System” (N.J.A.C. 7:14A), 

c. Technical Manual for Residuals Management, May 1998, 

d. USEPA Part 503 Implementation Guidance, EPA 833-R-95-001, October 1995. This document is a 

compilation of federal requirements, management practices and EPA recommended permit conditions 

for sewage sludge use and management practices, 

e. USEPA A Plain English Guide to the EPA Part 503 Biosolids Rule, EPA/832/R-93/003, September 

1994, 

f. New Jersey “Statewide Sludge Management Plan”, January 2006 and 

g. New Jersey “Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations” (SQAR), N.J.A.C. 7:14C.

I. Biocides or Other Cooling Water Additives: 

The Department has approved the permittee’s request to use the following corrosion inhibitors, biocides, or other 

cooling water additives in its non-contact cooling water: Biocide (Spectrus OX1200). In the boiler water, the 

permittee has been approved to use Disodium Phosphate, and Trisodium Phosphate. Additionally, cooling tower 

water is treated with bromine. The wastewater is treated with Hydrated Lime, 93% Sulfuric Acid, and a polymer 

(CLEARTREAT 2300G). If the permittee decides to begin using any additional additives in the future, the 
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permittee must notify the Bureau of Surface Water Permitting at least 180 days prior to use so that the permit may 

be reopened to incorporate any additional limitations deemed necessary.

11 Summary of Stormwater Conditions for DSNs 003A, 006A and 007A: 

A. Stormwater Requirements for DSNs 003A, 006A and 007A 

DSN003A consists of stormwater from the former slag pond area whereas DSNs 006A and 007A consist of 

stormwater from yard drains that drain non-process areas of the facility. Based on site inspections, the drainage areas 

for these outfalls appear to be well maintained and no process operations are conducted within the drainage areas. The 

permittee has a long term compliance history and good housekeeping practices at this facility. No significant industrial 

activities occur at these areas and stormwater is not exposed to source material so there is minimum potential for 

stormwater contamination. 

All aboveground storage tanks have been constructed to API specifications and also have secondary containment, as 

per BLE's DPCC/DCR Plan. All dry chemical storage is within enclosed buildings, thereby reducing the potential for 

inadvertent discharge of these materials into stormwater. 

The existing permit required BMPs. This renewal permit requires compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention 

Plan (SPPP) requirements. 

BMPs and development of an SPPP are being imposed, as described later in Part IV. An SPPP requires a facility to 

take measures to eliminate/minimize exposure of precipitation to industrial source material. An SPPP can not only 

reduce the pollutants reaching the receiving water through point sources but also through non-point sources previously 

unregulated. Therefore, use of an SPPP in concert with monitoring requirements (i.e. no effluent limits) is appropriate. 

Based on the above, the Department is requiring annual sampling to verify the effectiveness of the SPPP for DSN 

006A. These sampling requirements are specified in Part III for DSN 006A. Since DSN 006A and 007A drain similar 

areas and are expected to show similar contamination (if any), the Department has required monitoring of only one of 

these outfalls, namely DSN 006A as this outfall is located in the vicinity of where Unit 4 will be located. This 

requirement is consistent with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.4(b)1. As described previously, sampling requirements are also 

imposed for DSN 003A. 

B. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) 

Pursuant to the Federal Stormwater Regulations, 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14), BLE falls under the definition of "stormwater 

discharge associated with industrial activity." The proposed BMPs (BMPs can be a component of any SPPP plan) and 

other conditions are authorized by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.). These Statutes 

are implemented by the NJPDES N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1 permit programs. 

In accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act and its implementing regulations, specifically, 40 CFR 122.26 (a) 

(1)(ii), this facility is required to have a permit for its stormwater discharges to surface water, if material handling 

equipment or activities, raw materials, intermediate products, final products, waste materials, by-products, or industrial 

machinery are exposed to stormwater. 

BMPs are being utilized to eliminate exposure of stormwater to industrial source material or to prevent discharge of 

contaminated stormwater. The facility will comply with all the BMPs outlined in Part IV of this permit. 

The Department is authorized under the Federal Regulations, specifically 40 CFR 122.44(k), and under NJPDES rules 

in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(b)1, to impose BMPs to control or abate the discharge of pollutants in lieu of numeric effluent 

limitations in NJPDES permits when the Department finds numeric effluent limitations to be infeasible or when BMPs 

are reasonably necessary to achieve effluent limitations and standards or to carry out the purposes and intent of the 

State and Federal Acts. The SPPP being proposed in this permit will consist of requirements for preparing the SPPP, 
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certifying the preparation of the plan, implementing the SPPP by a compliance date, certifying the implementation of 

the SPPP, and annual re-certifying and reporting of the effectiveness of the SPPP. BMP’s are a component of the 

SPPP. The objective of the SPPP is to control stormwater contamination through the elimination of exposure, during 

and after storm events, of industrial materials, machinery, waste products, or other source materials located at the 

facility. 

The SPPP also includes conditions which are consistent with the Department's and EPA's stormwater permitting 

philosophy of reducing the amount of pollution created and to prevent pollution from occurring in the first place. The 

SPPP requirements operate as limitations and controls on stormwater effluent discharges to minimize stormwater 

contamination and are intended to achieve this through Best Conventional Pollutant Control Technology (BCT) and 

Best Available Technology Economically Achievable (BAT). 

12 Variances to Permit Conditions: 

A thermal variance is granted with respect to temperature, in accordance with Section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act. 

Procedures for modifying a WQBEL are found in the New Jersey NJSWQS, N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.8 and 1.9. If a WQBEL 

has been proposed in this permit action, the permittee may request a modification of that limitation in accordance with 

N.J.A.C. 7:14A-11.7(a). This request must be made prior to the close of the public comment period. The information 

that must be submitted to support the request may be obtained from the Bureau of Water Quality Standards and 

Assessment at (609) 777-1753. 

13 Description of Procedures for Reaching a Final Decision on the Draft Action: 

Please refer to the procedures described in the public notice that is part of the draft permit. The public notice for this 

permit action is published in the Press of Atlantic City and in the DEP Bulletin. 

14 Contact Information 

If you have any questions regarding this permit action, please contact Heather Genievich, Bureau of Surface Water 

Permitting at (609) 292-4860. 

15 Calculation Equations: 

A. Steady State Mass Balance Equation: Cd = Ci = (Qup × Cup + Qw × WLA)/ (Qup + Qw) 

where, Cd = downstream concentration 

 Ci = instream surface water criteria (from N.J.A.C. 7:9B) 

 Cup = upstream concentration 

 Qup = upstream design low flow value, cfs 

 Qw = wastewater flow, cfs 

 WLA = wasteload allocation 

B. Wasteload Allocation: WLA = Ci × Df - Cup(Df – 1) 

where, WLA = wasteload allocation 

 Ci = instream surface water criteria (from N.J.A.C. 7:9B) 

 Cup = upstream concentration 

 Df = dilution factor 
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C. Long Term Average: LTA = (WLA) × [WLA multiplier (LTA)] 

where, LTA = long term average 

 WLA = wasteload allocation 

 WLA multiplier (LTA) = wasteload allocation multiplier for long term average, the 99th 

percentile multiplier, (see Table 5-1 in TSD, page 102) 

D. Maximum Daily Limitation: MDL = (LTA) × [LTA multiplier (MDL)] 

 

where, MDL = maximum daily limitation 

 LTA = long term average 

 LTA multiplier (MDL) = long term average multiplier for the maximum daily limitation , 

the 99th percentile multiplier, (see Table 5-2 in TSD, page 103) 

E. Average Monthly Limitation: AML = (LTA) × [LTA multiplier (AML)] 

where, AML = average monthly limitation 

 LTA = long term average 

 LTA multiplier (AML) = long term average multiplier for the average monthly limitation, 

the 99th percentile multiplier, (see Table 5-2 in TSD, page 103) 
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16 Permit Summary Tables 

Unless otherwise noted, all effluent limitations are expressed as maximums. Dashes (--) indicate there is no effluent 

data, no limitations, or no monitoring for this parameter depending on the column in which it appears. 

DSN 001A (Cooling Tower Blowdown) 

PARAMETER UNITS AVERAGING 

PERIOD 

WASTEWATER 

DATA 

(3/2005-9/2012) 

EXISTING 

LIMITS 

DSN 001A 

FINAL 

LIMITS

MONITORING 

FREQUENCY 

SAMPLE TYPE 

Effluent Flow MGD Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

1.09 

4.28 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Calculated 

Intake Flow MGD Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max 

2.03 

5.75 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Calculated 

Total Organic Carbon 

(TOC) 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

1/Month Grab 

pH – Effluent S.U. Minimum 

Maximum 

7.5 

8.5 

6.0 

9.0 

6.0 

9.0 

2/Week Grab 

pH - Intake S.U. Minimum 

Maximum 

7.26 

8.13 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

2/Week Grab 

Total Suspended Solids 

(TSS) - Intake 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

46.31 

276 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

1/Month Grab 

Total Suspended Solids 

(TSS) – Effluent 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

49.31 

155 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

1/Month Grab 

Total Suspended Solids 

(TSS) - Net 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# positive/# negative 

-49.81 

46 

10/25 

30 

100 

30 

100 

1/Month 

Calculated 

Temperature – Effluent 

October-May 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

18.25 

34 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Metered 

Temperature – Effluent 

June-September 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

28.42 

37 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Metered 

Temperature – Intake 

October-May 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

9.94 

21 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Metered 

Temperature – Intake 

June-September 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

23.58 

36 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Metered 

Heat - Net MBTU/Ho

ur 

Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# positive/# negative 

2.68 

20.3 

33/1 

MR 

50 

MR 

50 1/Day Calculated 

Chlorine Produced 

Oxidants 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.06 

0.13 

25/9 

0.76 

1.0 

0.2 

0.5 3/Week Grab 

Total Zinc – Net mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.064 

0.064 

1/0 

MR* 

1.0* 

MR 

1.0 1/Month Grab 

Total Zinc – Effluent mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.08 

0.08 

1/0 

MR* 

MR* 

MR 

MR 1/Month Grab 

Total Zinc – Intake mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

<0.016 

<0.016 

0/1 

MR* 

MR* 

MR 

MR 1/Month Grab 

Total Chromium – Net mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

<0.010 

<0.010 

0/1 

MR* 

0.2* 

MR* 

0.2* 1/Month* Grab 

Total Chromium – 

Intake 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

<0.003 - <0.010 

<0.003 - <0.010 

0/2 

MR* 

MR* 

MR* 

MR* 1/Month* Grab 

Total Chromium – 

Effluent 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

<0.003 - <0.010 

<0.003 - <0.010 

0/2 

MR* 

MR* 

MR* 

MR* 1/Month* Grab 

Total Copper – Effluent mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max 

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 

1/6 months Grab 
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PARAMETER UNITS AVERAGING 

PERIOD 

WASTEWATER 

DATA 

(3/2005-9/2012) 

EXISTING 

LIMITS 

DSN 001A 

FINAL 

LIMITS

MONITORING 

FREQUENCY 

SAMPLE TYPE 

Total Nickel - Effluent mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max 

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 

1/6 months Grab 

Total Selenium - 

Effluent 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max 

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 

1/6 months Grab 

Acute Whole Effluent 

Toxicity (LC50) 

Mysidopsis bahia

% Effluent Minimum -- -- MR 1/Year Composite 

Footnotes and Abbreviations: 

MR Monitor and report only 

* Monitoring for Chromium is only required when additives containing Chromium are used at the generating station. 
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DSN 003A (Stormwater) 

PARAMETER UNITS AVERAGING 

PERIOD 

WASTEWATER 

DATA 

(1/2010 -9/2012)* 

EXISTING 

LIMITS 

FINAL 

LIMITS 

MONITORING 

FREQUENCY 

SAMPLE TYPE 

Flow MGD Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

2.854 

2.854 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

1/Month Calculated 

pH s.u. Minimum 

Maximum 

6.7 

6.91 

6.0 

9.0 

6.0 

9.0 

2/Month Grab 

Total Suspended Solids 

(TSS) 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

26.5 

28 

MR 

MR 

30** 

100** 

2/Month Grab 

Total Organic Carbon 

(TOC) 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 

1/Month Grab 

Total Petroleum 

Hydrocarbons 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

<5.7 

<5.7 

10 

15 

10 

15 

2/Month Grab 

Total Recoverable 

Arsenic 

μg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

<.003 

<.003 

MR** 

0.136** 

MR 

0.136 

1/Month Grab 

Total Recoverable 

Nickel 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

<.01 

<.01 

0.75** 

1.5** 

0.75 

1.5 

6/Year Grab 

Total Recoverable Zinc mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

<.02 

<.02 

0.5** 

1.0** 

0.5 

1.0 

6/Year Grab 

Acute Whole Effluent 

Toxicity (LC50) 

Mysidopsis bahia 

% Minimum --*** 50 -- -- -- 

Footnotes and Abbreviations: 

MR Monitor and report only 

* The data review for DSN003A begins in January 2010, after the closure of the slag ponds. The only discharge 

since that time occurred in January 2010; all monitoring forms after that point indicate “no discharge.” 

** Formerly applied as Net values. 

*** There is WET data for DSN 003A, however, it was collected before the closure of the slag ponds. Between 

8/2005 and 7/2009 there were six WET data values collected that were LC50 > 100%. 
Fact Sheet 

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DSN 009A (Once through Cooling Water from Unit 1) and 

DSN 010A (Once through Cooling Water from Unit 2) 

PARAMETER UNITS AVERAGING 

PERIOD 

WASTEWATER 

DATA 

DSN 009A 

(3/2005-9/2012) 

WASTEWATER 

DATA 

DSN 010A 

EXISTING 

LIMITS for 

DSNs009A 

and 010A 

FINAL 

LIMITS for 

DSNs 009A 

and 010A 

MONITORING 

FREQUENCY for 

DSNs 009A and 

010A 

SAMPLE 

TYPE for 

DSNs 

009A and 

010A 

Flow-Effluent MGD Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

76.98 

451 

69.06 

138 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Calculated 

Flow-Intake MGD Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Calculated 

pH – Effluent s.u. Minimum 

Maximum 

7.22 

8.2 

7.2 

8.3 

6.0 

9.0 

6.0 

9.0 

3/Week Grab 

pH - Intake s.u. Minimum 

Maximum 

7.26 

8.2 

7.2 

8.3 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

3/Week Grab 

Temperature – Effluent 

September-May 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

18.34 

37.8 

15.72 

32.6 

MR 

38.3 

MR 

38.3 

Continuous Metered 

Temperature – Effluent 

June-August 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

29.06 

38 

27.32 

36 

MR 

38.3 

MR 

38.3 (1) 

Continuous Metered 

Temperature – Intake 

September-May 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

13.91 

30 

11.53 

29.2 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Metered 

Temperature – Intake 

June-August 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

24.76 

33.8 

24.20 

32.7 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Metered 

Heat – Net * MBTU/

Hour 

Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

374.5 

1393.2 

308.17 

1514 

MR 

1530 * 

MR 

1530 * 

1/Day Calculated 

Temperature – 

Difference 

June-August 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# data 

3.54 

8.5 

24 

2.66 

12** 

24 

NL 

8.8 

NL 

8.8 (1) 

1/Day Calculated 

Temperature – 

Difference 

September-May 

o

C Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# data 

3.06 

16.1 

33 

3.45 

17 

58 

NL 

19.3 

NL 

19.3 

1/Day Calculated 

Petroleum 

Hydrocarbons 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

10*** 

15*** 

10*** 

15*** 

-- -- 

Chlorine Produced 

Oxidants 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# ND 

0.05 

0.19 

35/16 

0.036 

0.12 

51/20 

NL  

0.2** ** 

NL  

0.2** ** 

3/Week Grab 

Arsenic, Total 

Recoverable 

μg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

-- 

-- 

4.3 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 

1/6 Months Grab 

Boron, Total 

Recoverable 

μg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

-- 

-- 

3800 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 

1/6 Months Grab 

Footnotes and Abbreviations: 

MR Monitor and report only 

* Heat – Net is the sum of the Heat-Net rate for DSNs 009 and 010. 

** The 12 degree Celsius delta T exceedance occurred on June 6, 2011 and was reported to NJDEP in the June 

2011 DMR. The permittee contends that at the time of the exceedance, only one circulating pump was 

operating as the second circulating pump malfunctioned due to excessive vibrations where the pump was then 

repaired. In addition, inconsistent readings were noted in the thermocouples measuring the delta T and new 

thermocouples were installed after the June 6, 2011 event. 

*** Applied as a monthly requirement in Part IV. 

  Bromination shall occur for less than two hours per day. 

(1) Once the station is repowered, an effluent temperature limit of 40.5 degrees Celsius is being imposed as a daily 

maximum for the months of June through August for DSN 010A only. Also, an effluent net temperature 

difference limit of 11.0 degrees Celsius as a daily maximum shall apply for the months of June through 

August. 
Fact Sheet 

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DSN 013A (Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent) 

PARAMETER UNITS AVERAGING 

PERIOD 

WASTEWATER 

DATA 

(3/2005-9/2012) 

EXISTING 

LIMITS 

FINAL 

LIMITS 

MONITORING 

FREQUENCY 

SAMPLE TYPE

Flow MGD Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

0.20 

3.14 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Metered 

pH s.u. Minimum 

Maximum 

6.0 

10.3 

6.0 

9.0 

6.0 

9.0 

Continuous Metered 

Total Suspended Solids 

(TSS) 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

5.38 

17 

38/53 

30 

100 

30 

100 

2/Month 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Organic Carbon mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

1.56 

13.6 

69/21 

21 

MR 

21 

MR 

1/Month Grab 

Total Organic Carbon kg/day Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

1.68 

25.2 

69/21 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

1/Month Grab 

Petroleum 

Hydrocarbons 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

2.33 

5.0 

8/83 

10 

15 

10 

15 

2/Month Grab 

Dissolved Oxygen mg/L Daily Avg. Min. 

Instant. Min. 

-- 

-- 

-- 

-- 

5.0 

4.0 

1/Month Grab 

Total Recoverable 

Chromium 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.004 

0.01 

4/38 

MR 

0.2 

MR 

0.2 

1/Quarter 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Recoverable Zinc mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.03 

0.13 

15/28 

MR 

1.0 

MR 

1.0 

1/Quarter 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Recoverable 

Copper 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

5.3 

48 

25/62 

MR 

8.7 

MR 

8.7 

1/Quarter 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Iron mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.28 

1.38 

27/19 

MR 

1.0 

MR 

1.0 

1/Quarter 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Recoverable 

Nickel 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.011 

0.04 

9/35 

MR 

1.0 

MR 

1.0 

1/Quarter 4-Hour 

Composite 

Arsenic, Total 

Recoverable 

μg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

169 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

1/6 Months 4-Hour 

Composite 

Selenium, Total 

Recoverable 

μg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

40 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

1/6 Months 4-Hour 

Composite 

Acute Whole Effluent 

Toxicity (LC50) 

Mysidopsis bahia 

% Minimum 

# data 

>100 

8 

50 50 (1) 1/Year Composite 

Footnotes and Abbreviations: 

MR Monitor and report only 

-- In the Wastewater Data column, “--" indicates that no data is available. In the Existing Limits or Final limits 

columns, this indicates that a limit is not or was not included.

(1) Action Level 
Fact Sheet 

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DSN 014A (Flue Gas Desulfurization system discharge) 

PARAMETER UNITS AVERAGING 

PERIOD 

WASTEWATER 

DATA 

(3/2005-9/2012) 

EXISTING 

LIMITS 

FINAL 

LIMITS 

MONITORING 

FREQUENCY 

SAMPLE TYPE 

Flow MGD Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

0.03 

0.08 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

Continuous Metered 

pH s.u. Minimum 

Maximum 

6.98 

8.99 

6.0 

9.0 

6.0 

9.0 

1/Day Grab 

BOD5 mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

1.67 

6.0 

9/56 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

2/Month 4-Hour 

Composite 

BOD5 kg/day Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.12 

0.84 

9/56 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

2/Month 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Suspended Solids 

(TSS) 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

18.77 

169 

44/21 

30 

100 

30 

100 

2/Month 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Suspended Solids 

(TSS) 

kg/day Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

1.26 

12.8 

44/21 

8.18 

27.25 

8.18 

27.25 

2/Month 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Organic Carbon mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

3.55 

7.3 

63/2 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

2/Month 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Organic Carbon kg/day Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.39 

3.1 

63/2 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

2/Month 4-Hour 

Composite 

Temperature oC Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

31.46 

37 

MR 

MR 

MR 

MR 

1/Day Grab 

Petroleum 

Hydrocarbons 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

1.46 

5.0 

7/58 

10 

15 

10 

15 

2/Month Grab 

Total Recoverable 

Arsenic 

ug/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

26.11 

112 

27/37 

830 

1700 

830 

1700 

1/Week 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Recoverable 

Arsenic 

kg/day Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.002 

0.011 

27/37 

0.23 

0.45 

0.23 

0.45 

1/Week 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Recoverable 

Copper 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

65.95 

500 

13/52 

1700 

3500 

1700 

3500 

1/Week 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Recoverable 

Copper 

kg/day Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.006 

0.04 

13/52 

0.47 

0.95 

0.47 

0.95 

1/Week 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Sulfide mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

911 

5000 

9/54 

3900 

7900 

3900 

7900 

1/Week 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Sulfide kg/day Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.10 

0.24 

9/54 

1.1 

2.1 

1.1 

2.1 

1/Week 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Recoverable 

Mercury 

mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

0.22 

1.6 

12/53 

49 

98 

49 

98 

1/Week 4-Hour 

Composite 

Total Recoverable 

Mercury 

kg/day Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

# detect/# non-detect 

3E-05 

0.0002 

12/53 

0.013 

0.027 

0.013 

0.027 

1/Week 4-Hour 

Composite 

Whole Effluent 

Toxicity 

% Minimum 

# data 

>100 

9 

50 50 (1) 1/Year Composite 

Footnotes and Abbreviations: 

MR Monitor and report only 

(1) Action Level 
Fact Sheet 

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DSN 015A (Continuous Sequential Batch Reactor) 

PARAMETER UNITS AVERAGING 

PERIOD 

EXISTING 

LIMITS 

FINAL 

LIMITS 

MONITORING 

FREQUENCY 

SAMPLE TYPE 

Flow MGD Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR Continuous Metered 

Fecal Coliform 

(geometric mean) 

# per 

100mL 

Monthly Avg. 

Weekly Avg. 

-- 

-- 

200 

400 1/Month Grab 

Enterococci 

(geometric mean) 

# per 

100mL 

Monthly Avg. 

Instant Max 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 1/Month Grab 

pH su Instant. Min. 

Instant. Max. 

-- 

-- 

6.0 

9.0 1/Month Grab 

Ammonia (Total as N) kg/d Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 1/Month Grab 

Ammonia (Total as N) mg/L Monthly Avg. 

Daily Max. 

-- 

-- 

MR 

MR 1/Month Grab 

Footnotes and Abbreviations: 

MR Monitor and report only 

(1) This internal monitoring point is being introduced in this permit action, therefore there is no existing data. 

. 
Fact Sheet 

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17 Contents of the Administrative Record 

The following items are used to establish the basis of the Draft Permit: 

Rules and Regulations: 

1. 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., Federal Water Pollution Control Act. [C] 

2. 40 CFR Part 131, Federal Water Quality Standards. [A] [C] 

3. 40 CFR Part 122, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. [C] 

4. N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq., New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act. [A] [B] 

5. N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1 et seq., New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulations. [A] [B] 

6. N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1 et seq., New Jersey Surface Water Quality Standards. [A] [B] 

7. N.J.A.C. 7:15, Statewide Water Quality Management Planning Rules. [A] [B] 

8. N.J.A.C. 7:14C, Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations. [B] 

Guidance Documents / Reports: 

1. "Field Sampling Procedures Manual", published by the NJDEP. [A] 

2. "NJPDES Monitoring Report Form Reference Manual", updated December 2007, and available on the web at 

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/pdf/MRF_Manual.pdf. 

3. "EPA Technical Support Document for Water Quality-based Toxics Control", EPA/505/2-90-001, March 

1991. [A] 

4. New Jersey’s 2010 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report (includes 305 (b) Report 

303(d) List). [A] [B] 

5. RC Cape May Holdings, LLC, B.L. England Generating Station 316(b) Report, prepared by AKRF, Inc., 

dated February 2008. 

6. 316(b) Proposal for Information Collection Prepared in Compliance with 40 CFR 125.95(b)(1) for B.L. 

England Generating Station, prepared by AKRF and submitted by Conectiv in June 2005. 

7. Report On a 52-Week Study of Impingement at the B.L. England Generating Station with an evaluation of 

potential ecological consequences, prepared by Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. and submitted by the 

Atlantic City Electric Company in February 1991. 

8. NJPDES permit application supplement dated March 2013. 

Permits / Applications: 

1. NJPDES/DSW Permit Application dated January 16, 2013. [A] 

2. Existing NJPDES/DSW Permit NJ0005444, issued 1/11/05 and effective 3/1/05. [A] 

3. Minor Modification to NJPDES/DSW Permit NJ0005444, issued 3/22/05 and effective on 3/1/05 to correct 

Mercury limit at DSN 014 and add monitoring for TOC mass loading at DSN 013. [A] 

Correspondences: 

1. Letter dated February 15, 2012 from Susan Rosenwinkel, Principal Environmental Engineer of NJDEP to 

Doug Mauro, EH & S Manager of RC Cape May Holdings LLC, authorizing disinfected effluent from the 

Continuous Sequential Batch Reactor (CSBR) to be routed through outfall DSN 013 conditional on nondetectable fecal coliform levels. 

2. Letter dated January 4, 2006 from Pilar Patterson, Chief of NJDEP to Marilyn Booth, Sr. Environmental 

Consultant of Conectiv, regarding Approval of Proposal for Information Collection (PIC) for B.L. England 

Generating Station.

Meetings / Site Visits: 

1. Site Visit on December 13, 2012. 

Footnotes: 

[A] Denotes items that may be found in the NJPDES/DSW Administrative Record Library located in the NJDEP Central File 

Room, 401 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. 

[B] Denotes items that may be found on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) website located at 

“http://www.state.nj.us/dep/”. 

[C] Denotes items that may be found on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) website at 

“http://www.epa.gov/”. 
Fact Sheet 

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Table A: Effluent limitation analysis for the Toxic Metals, Organic Compounds, Cyanide, and other pollutants; 

effluent flow of 0.20 MGD for outfall DSN 013A and default stream hardness of 100 mg/L.

Parameter Data set 

time period 

Number of 

data points 

 

Coefficient 

of variation 

(CV) 

Maximum 

reported 

data value 

(μg/L) 

A

Calculated 

instream 

WLA 

(μg/L) 

B 

"Cause" 

Y = yes 

N = no 

A > B ? 

Aquatic 

criteria LTA 

 (μg/L) 

Water quality based 

limit, if applicable 

(μg/L) 

 

Calculated EEQ 

maximum daily 

limit, if 

applicable 

(μg/L) 

 

Copper**  

DSN013A 

4/10 

to 

9/12 

(dt) = 15 

(nd) = 13 

0.6 (d) 5.6 (max) (a) = 19.2 

(c) = 31 

(h) = N/A 

(hc) = N/A 

(a) = N 

(c) = N 

(h) = N/A 

(hc) = N/A 

(a) = N/A 

(c) = N/A 

MDL = N/A 

AML = N/A 

N/A 

Footnotes and Abbreviations: 

(dt) = Data values detected. (a) = acute aquatic LTA = Long Term Average MR = Monitor and Report 

(nd) = Data values non-detected. (c) = chronic aquatic WLA = Waste Load Allocation 

(d) = Default CV (h) = human health non-carcinogen MDL = Maximum Daily Limit 

(ca) = Calculated from data set. (hc) = human health carcinogen AML = Average Monthly Limit 

(max) = Maximum (*) = Dissolved EEQ = Existing Effluent Quality 

(LTAeq) = Long Term Average equivalent (**) = Total Recoverable N/A = Not Applicable 
Fact Sheet 

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17 Listing of Acronyms: 

ACEC Atlantic City Electric Company 

ACO Administrative Consent Order 

BAR Bottom Ash Removal 

BAT Best Available Technology 

BCT Best Conventional Technology 

BLE B.L. England Generating Station 

BIP Balanced Indigenous Population 

BMPs Best Management Practices 

BPJ Best Professional Judgment 

BTA Best Technology Available 

CDS Comprehensive Demonstration Study 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

COD Chemical Oxygen Demand 

CORMIX Cornell Mixing Zone Expert System 

CPO Chlorine Produced Oxygen 

CSBR Continuous Sequential Batch Reactor 

CWA Clean Water Act 

CWS Cooling Water System 

CWIS Cooling Water Intake Structure 

DCR Discharge Cleanup and Removal Plan 

DMR Discharge Monitoring Report Form 

DO Dissolved Oxygen 

DPCC Discharge Prevention, Containment and Countermeasure Plan 

DSN Discharge Serial Number 

EDP Effective Date of Permit 

EPA Environmental Protection Agency 

FGD Flue Gas Desulurization 

GEHB Great Egg Harbor Bay 

GPM Gallons Per Minute 

HRSG Heat Recovery Steam Generator 

LIM Latent Impingement Mortality 

MBTU 1,000 British Thermal Units 

MGD Million Gallons Per Day 

MLW Mean Low Water 

MR Monitor and Report 

MRF Monitoring Report Form 

MW Megawatts 

N.J.A.C. New Jersey Administrative Code 

NJPDES New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 

NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 

PIC Proposal for Information Collection 

RIS Representative Important Species 

RTR Residual Transfer Report 

RQL Recommended Quantitation Level 

SIC Standard Industrial Classification 

SPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 

STORET EPA’s Storage and Retrieval Data Warehouse 

S.U. Standard Units 
Fact Sheet 

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SWQS NJ Surface Water Quality Standards 

TRIR Toxicity Reduction and Implementation Requirements 

TSD Technical Support Document 

TSS Total Suspended Solids 

USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service 

WCR Wastewater Characterization Report 

WET Whole Effluent Toxicity 

WMP Watershed Management Plan 

WQBEL Water Quality Based Effluent Limitation 

WQMP Water Quality Management Plan 

WWTP Wastewater Treatment Plant 

ZID Zone of Initial Dilution 


per_dcp.rtf 

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 

NEW JERSEY POLLUTANT 

DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM 

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection hereby grants you a NJPDES permit for the facility/activity named in this document. This permit 

is the regulatory mechanism used by the Department to help ensure your discharge will not harm the environment. By complying with the terms and 

conditions specified, you are assuming an important role in protecting New Jersey’s valuable water resources. Your acceptance of this permit is an 

agreement to conform with all of its provisions when constructing, installing, modifying, or operating any facility for the collection, treatment, or discharge 

of pollutants to waters of the state. If you have any questions about this document, please feel free to contact the Department representative listed in the 

permit cover letter. Your cooperation in helping us protect and safeguard our state’s environment is appreciated. 

Permit Number: NJ0005444 

Draft: Consolidated Renewal Permit Action

 

Permittee: 

RC Cape May Holdings LLC

900 N Shore Rd 

Beesleys Point, NJ 08223 

 

Property Owner: Location Of Activity: 

RC Cape May Holdings LLC 

c/o Rockland Capital Energy 

2204 Timberloch Pl - Ste 190

Investments

The Woodlands, TX 77380 

B L England Generating Station

900 N Shore Rd

Beesleys Point, NJ 

Cape May County

Authorization(s) Covered Under This Approval Issuance Date Effective Date Expiration Date 

B -Industrial Wastewater 

RF -Stormwater 

Pending Pending Pending 

 

By Authority of: 

Commissioner's Office 

 ________________________________ 

DEP AUTHORIZATION 

Pilar Patterson, Chief 

Bureau of Surface Water Permitting 

Division of Water Quality 

(Terms, conditions and provisions attached hereto) 

Division of Water Quality 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 1 of 1

 

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION Permit No. NJ0005444 

Beesleys Point Consolidated Permit 

Consolidated Renewal Permit Action 

 

PART I

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 

NJPDES 

A. General Requirements of all NJPDES Permits 

1. Requirements Incorporated by Reference 

a. The permittee shall comply with all conditions set forth in this permit and with all the applicable 

requirements incorporated into this permit by reference. The permittee is required to comply with 

the regulations, including those cited in paragraphs b. through e. following, which are in effect as 

of the effective date of the final permit. 

b. General Conditions 

Penalties for Violations N.J.A.C. 7:14-8.1 et seq. 

Incorporation by Reference N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.3 

Toxic Pollutants N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)4i 

Duty to Comply N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)1 & 4 

Duty to Mitigate N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)5 & 11 

Inspection and Entry N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.11(e) 

Enforcement Action N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.9 

Duty to Reapply N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.2(e)3 

Signatory Requirements for Applications and Reports N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.9 

Effect of Permit/Other Laws N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)6 & 7 & 2.9(c) 

Severability N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.2 

Administrative Continuation of Permits N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.8 

Permit Actions N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.7(c) 

Reopener Clause N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)10 

Permit Duration and Renewal N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.7(a) & (b) 

Consolidation of Permit Process N.J.A.C. 7:14A-15.5 

Confidentiality N.J.A.C. 7:14A-18.2 & 2.11(g) 

Fee Schedule N.J.A.C. 7:14A-3.1 

Treatment Works Approval N.J.A.C. 7:14A-22 & 23 

c. Operation And Maintenance 

Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.9(b) 

Proper Operation and Maintenance N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.12 

d. Monitoring And Records 

Monitoring N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.5 

Recordkeeping N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.6 

Signatory Requirements for Monitoring Reports N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.9 

e. Reporting Requirements 

Planned Changes N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.7 

Reporting of Monitoring Results N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.8 

Noncompliance Reporting N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 & 6.8(h) 

 Hotline/Two Hour & Twenty-four Hour Reporting N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10(c) & (d) 

 Written Reporting N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10(e) &(f) & 6.8(h) 

Duty to Provide Information N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.11, 6.2(a)14 & 18.1 

Schedules of Compliance N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.4 

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PART II

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

DISCHARGE CATEGORIES

A. Additional Requirements Incorporated By Reference

1. No Additional Requirements Incorporated by Reference

2. Requirements for Discharges to Surface Waters

a. In addition to conditions in Part I of this permit, the conditions in this section are applicable to

activities at the permitted location and are incorporated by reference. The permittee is required to

comply with the regulations which are in effect as of the effective date of the final permit.

i. Surface Water Quality Standards N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1

ii. Water Quality Management Planning Regulations N.J.A.C. 7:15

B. General Conditions

1. Scope

a. The issuance of this permit shall not be considered as a waiver of any applicable federal, state, and

local rules, regulations and ordinances.

2. Permit Renewal Requirement

a. Permit conditions remain in effect and enforceable until and unless the permit is modified, renewed

or revoked by the Department.

b. Submit a complete permit renewal application: 180 days before the Expiration Date.

3. Notification of Non-Compliance

a. The permittee shall notify the Department of all non-compliance when required in accordance

with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 by contacting the DEP HOTLINE at 1-877-WARNDEP

(1-877-927-6337).

b. The permittee shall submit a written report as required by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 within five days.

4. Notification of Changes

a. The permittee shall give written notification to the Department of any planned physical or

operational alterations or additions to the permitted facility when the alteration is expected to result

in a significant change in the permittee's discharge and/or residuals use or disposal practices

including the cessation of discharge in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.7.

b. Prior to any change in ownership, the current permittee shall comply with the requirements of

N.J.A.C. 7:14A-16.2, pertaining to the notification of change in ownership.

5. Access to Information

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a. The permittee shall allow an authorized representative of the Department, upon the presentation of

credentials, to enter upon a person's premises, for purposes of inspection, and to access / copy any

records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit.

6. Stormwater Discharge Authorization

a. The permittee shall discharge stormwater to surface waters and/or ground waters of the State only

as authorized herein and consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. This permit does

not authorize any unpermitted discharge of domestic wastewater, non-contact cooling water,

leachate, or process water, unless otherwise stated in Part IV of the Permit.

7. Other Discharges

a. If, during or after the preparation of the SPPP, it is discovered that the facility generates and

discharges to surface waters and/or ground water any domestic wastewater, non-contact cooling

water, or process waste water (including leachate and cooling water), not authorized by this permit

or any other NJPDES permit, the permittee shall discontinue such discharges and apply for the

appropriate NJPDES DSW permit in accordance with the NJPDES rules at N.J.A.C. 7:14A.

8. Operator Certification

a. For stormwater only discharges pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10A-1.10, the facility operator is exempt

from the operator certification requirements unless otherwise required by this permit .

9. Monitoring Locations

a. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in Part III of this permit and, unless

otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water

or substance. Sampling points shall not be changed without notification to and the approval of the

Department.

10. Stormwater/Intermittent Discharges

a. The permittee is required to ensure that samples and measurements taken for the purposes of

monitoring are representative of the monitored activity pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.5(a). This

includes any regulated intermittent activity or discharge. Therefore, although a discharge may

occur on an intermittent basis, it does not exempt the permittee from complying with the conditions

of the permit. For example, if a permittee has a monthly monitoring and reporting requirement and

the discharge occurs three separate times during the month, the permittee should obtain a sample

during at least one of the discharge events occurring during the monitoring period.

i. The permittee should check "No Discharge this monitoring period" on the monitoring report

transmittal sheet only if there are no discharge events during the entire reporting period.

11. Removed Substances/Residuals

a. This permit does not authorize discharge of solids, sludge, filter backwash or other pollutants

removed in the course of treatment or control to the waters of the State unless specifically

authorized in this permit. All solids, sludge, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed from, or

resulting from the treatment or control of discharges must be disposed of in accordance with all

applicable Federal, State, Local and other appropriate agency requirements.

12. Outfall Tagging and Monitoring Location Tagging

a. All permittees with discharges that flow through an outfall with a Discharge Serial Number (DSN),

shall identify the outfall with an outfall tag or posted sign. The outfall tag or posted sign shall be:

i. legible from twenty-five (25) feet, with a minimum of one (1) inch lettering;

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ii. visible to the public from the land and water (if applicable)

iii. located as near to the end of the outfall as possible;

iv. made of durable, weather resistant material; and

v. maintained on a regular basis, such as cleaned and inspected to ensure that the tag is properly

attached.

b. The outfall tag shall display, at minimum, the following information:

i. the name of the facility where the discharge originates;

ii. the NJPDES permit number;

iii. the Department Hotline phone number; and

iv. the DSN for that particular outfall.

c. If the monitoring locations are different than the outfall locations, monitoring locations shall also

be identified with a tag or posted sign. The tag or posted sign shall be:

i. legible;

ii. made of durable, weather resistant material; and

iii. maintained on a regular basis, such as cleaned and inspected to ensure that the tag is properly

attached.

d. The monitoring location tag shall display, at minimum, the following information:

i. the DSN.

13. Operator Certification

a. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10A-1.1 et seq. every wastewater system not exempt pursuant to N.J.A.C.

7:10A-1.1(b) requires a licensed operator. The operator of a system shall meet the Department's

requirements pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10A-1.1 and any amendments. The name of the proposed

operator, where required shall be submitted to the Department at the address below, in order that

his/her qualifications may be determined prior to initiating operation of the treatment works.

i. Notifcations shall be submitted to:

NJDEP

Examination and Licensing Unit

P.O. Box 420 Mail Code 401-04E

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420

(609)777-1012.

b. The permittee shall notify the Department of any changes in licensed operator within two weeks of

the change.

14. Operation Restrictions

a. The operation of a waste treatment or disposal facility shall at no time create: (a) a discharge,

except as authorized by the Department in the manner and location specified in Part III of this

permit; (b) any discharge to the waters of the state or any standing or ponded condtion for water or

waste, except as specifically authorized by a valid NJPDES permit.

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15. Residuals Management

a. The permittee shall comply with land-based sludge management criteria and shall conform with the

requirements for the management of residuals and grit and screenings under N.J.A.C.

7:14A-6.15(a), which includes:

i. Standards for the Use or Disposal of Residual, N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20;

ii. Section 405 of the Federal Act governing the disposal of sludge from treatment works treating

domestic sewage;

iii. The Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq., and the Solid Waste Management

Rules, N.J.A.C. 7:26;

iv. The Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations, N.J.A.C. 7:14C;

v. The Statewide Sludge Management Plan promulgated pursuant to the Water Quality Planning

Act, N.J.S.A. 58:11A-1 et seq., and the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.;

and

vi. The provisions concerning disposal of sewage sludge and septage in sanitary landfills set forth at

N.J.S.A. 13:1E-42 and the Statewide Sludge Management Plan.

vii. Residual that is disposed in a municipal solid waste landfill unit shall meet the requirements in

40 CFR Part 258 and/or N.J.A.C. 7:26 concerning the quality of residual disposed in a municipal

solid waste landfill unit. (That is, passes the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure and

does not contain "free liquids" as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2.)

b. If any applicable standard for residual use or disposal is promulgated under section 405(d)of the

Federal Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the State Act and that standard is more stringent than any

limitation on the pollutant or practice in the permit, the Department may modify or revoke and

reissue the permit to conform to the standard for residual use or disposal.

c. The permittee shall make provisions for storage, or some other approved alternative management

strategy, for anticipated downtimes at a primary residual management alternative. The permittee

shall not be permitted to store residual beyond the capacity of the structural treatment and storage

components of the treatment works. N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20.8(a) and N.J.A.C. 7:26 provide for the

temporary storage of residuals for periods not exceeding six months, provided such storage does

not cause pollutants to enter surface or ground waters of the State. The storage of residual for

more than six months is not authorized under this permit. However, this prohibition does not apply

to residual that remains on the land for longer than six months when the person who prepares the

residual demonstrates that the land on which the residual remains is not a surface disposal site or

landfill. The demonstration shall explain why residual must remain on the land for longer than six

months prior to final use or disposal, discuss the approximate time period during which the

residual shall be used or disposed and provide documentation of ultimate residual management

arrangements. Said demonstration shall be in writing, be kept on file by the person who prepares

residual, and submitted to the Department upon request.

d. The permittee shall comply with the appropriate adopted District Solid Waste or Sludge

Management Plan (which by definition in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2 includes Generator Sludge

Management Plans), unless otherwise specifically exempted by the Department.

e. The preparer must notify and provide information necessary to comply with the N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20

land application requirements to the person who applies bulk residual to the land. This shall

include, but not be limited to, the applicable recordkeeping requirements and certification

statements of 40 CFR 503.17 as referenced at N.J.A.C 7:14A-20.7(j).

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f. The preparer who provides biosolids to another person who further prepares the biosolids for

application to the land must provide this person with notification and information necessary to

comply with the N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20 land application requirements.

g. Any person who prepares bulk residual in New Jersey that is applied to land in a State other than

New Jersey shall comply with the requirement at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20.7(b)1.ix to submit to the

Department written proof of compliance with or satisfaction of all applicable statutes, regulations,

and guidelines of the state in which land application will occur.

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PART III

LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

001A SW Outfall DSN 001A Great Egg Harbor Bay B - Industrial Wastewa

MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY

Effluent samples for DSN 001A shall be taken at the sampling station located at the boiler blowdown pipe prior to discharge via DSN 00Cooling tower blowdown

Location DescriptionContributing Waste Types

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

Monitoring for Chromium is only required if cooling tower additives that contain Chromium are used during the month specified on the cooling tower additives containing Chromium are not used during that month then the permittee shall report "CODE=N."

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

MGD C

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

MGD C

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT 

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

*****

Effluent 6.0 9.0 SU 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT SU 

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT MG/L 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Solids, Total Suspended

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Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

Monitoring for Chromium is only required if cooling tower additives that contain Chromium are used during the month specified on the cooling tower additives containing Chromium are not used during that month then the permittee shall report "CODE=N."

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent Net 30 100 MG/L 

Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Solids, Total Suspended

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT MG/L 

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Solids, Total Suspended

*****

Effluent REPORT %EFFL 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum

 ***** ***** Report Per ***** *****

 January thru December

 LC50 Statre 96hr Acu Mysid Bahia

*****

Effluent 0.2 0.5 MG/L 

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 0.1 0.1

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Chlorine Produced Oxidants

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT DEG.C C

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Temperature, oC

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT DEG.C C

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Temperature, oC

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT MG/L 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC)

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Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

Monitoring for Chromium is only required if cooling tower additives that contain Chromium are used during the month specified on the cooling tower additives containing Chromium are not used during that month then the permittee shall report "CODE=N."

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

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Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

MBTU/HR 

*****

Effluent REPORT 50 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Net Rate of Addition of Heat

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 10 10

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Selenium, Total Recoverable

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT MG/L 

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 0.01 0.01

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Chromium, Total (as Cr)

*****

Effluent Net REPORT 0.2 MG/L 

Value

RQL *** *** *** 0.01 0.01

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Chromium, Total (as Cr)

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT MG/L 

Stream

RQL *** *** *** 0.01 0.01

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Chromium, Total (as Cr)

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 10 10

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Nickel, Total Recoverable

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT MG/L 

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 0.03 0.03

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Zinc, Total Recoverable

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Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

Monitoring for Chromium is only required if cooling tower additives that contain Chromium are used during the month specified on the cooling tower additives containing Chromium are not used during that month then the permittee shall report "CODE=N."

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent Net REPORT 1 MG/L 

Value

RQL *** *** *** 0.03 0.03

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Zinc, Total Recoverable

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT MG/L 

Stream

RQL *** *** *** 0.03 0.03

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Zinc, Total Recoverable

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 10 10

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Copper, Total Recoverable

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Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Manganese, Total REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 40

 Cyanide, Total

 (as CN)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 8

 Arsenic, Total

 Recoverable (as As)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Thallium, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Beryllium, Total

 Recoverable (as Be)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Barium, Total

 Recoverable (as Ba)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 2

 Silver,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 4

 Cadmium,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Lead,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Antimony, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 1

 Mercury

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9.5

 Acenaphthene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Anthracene Effluent Gross Value

 Benzo(b)fluoranthene REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (3,4-benzo)

Effluent Gross Value

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Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Benzo(k)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Bis(2-chloroethyl)

 ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 26.5

 Bis(2-chloroethoxy)

 methane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Bis (2-chloroiso-

 propyl) ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Butyl benzyl

 phthalate

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Chrysene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Dimethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value

 1,2-Diphenyl- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 hydrazine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Fluorene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Hexachlorocyclo-

 pentadiene

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)-

 pyrene

Effluent Gross Value

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Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Isophorone Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 N-nitrosodi-n-

 propylamine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 N-nitrosodiphenyl-

 amine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 N-nitrosodimethyl-

 amine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Phenanthrene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Pyrene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Benzo(ghi)perylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 1,2,4-Trichloro-

 benzene

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Dibenzo(a,h)

 anthracene

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9.5

 2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value

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Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Di-n-octyl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9.5

 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 60

 3,3'-Dichloro-

 benzidine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9.5

 4-Bromophenyl phenyl

 ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 8

 Naphthalene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 30

 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)

 phthalate

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 50

 Benzidine Effluent Gross Value

 Malathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Demeton Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Hexachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross Value

 Mirex Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 7

 1,3-Dichloropropene Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 benzene

Effluent Gross Value

 N-nitrosodiethyl- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 amine

Effluent Gross Value

 N-nitrosopyrrolidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 3

 1,2-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 8

 Bromoform Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Chloroform Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Toluene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 7

 Benzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 50

 Acrolein Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 50

 Acrylonitrile Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Chlorodibromomethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Trichlorofluoro-

 methane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 23.5

 1,1-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 1,1-Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 1,1,1-Trichloro-

 ethane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 1,1,2-Trichloro-

 ethane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-

 ethane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 4

 1,2-trans-Dichloro-

 ethylene

Effluent Gross Value

 2-Chloroethyl REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Vinyl Ether (Mixed)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Bromodichloromethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Methoxychlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 N-Nitrosodi- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 n-butylamine

Effluent Gross Value

 Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Parachloro-m- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 cresol

Effluent Gross Value

 Parathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 2,4,5-Trichloro- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 phenol

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.02

 Delta BHC,

 Total (ug/l)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.08

 Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.02

 Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.1

 Endrin Aldehyde Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1016 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1016)

Effluent Gross Value

 2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 dibenzo-p-dioxin

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.06

 4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT) Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD) Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 4,4'-DDE(p,p'-DDE) Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 Aldrin Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.02

 Alpha BHC Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.03

 Gamma BHC (lindane), Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.2

 Chlordane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.03

 Dieldrin Effluent Gross Value

 Endosulfans, Total REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (alpha and beta)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 Endrin Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 1

 Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.02

 Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.4

 Heptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1221 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1221)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1232 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1232)

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 PCB-1242 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1242)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1248 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1248)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1254 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1254)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1260 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1260)

Effluent Gross Value

 Polychlorinated REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Biphenyls (PCBs)

Effluent Gross Value

 Chlorpyrifos Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 18

 2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 13.5

 2,4-Dimethylphenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 40

 2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 2,4,6-Trichloro-

 phenol

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 21

 4-Chlorophenyl

 phenyl ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 12

 4-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 60

 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - A - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Phenol

 Single Compound

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 30

 Pentachlorophenol Effluent Gross Value

 Pentachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Guthion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

003A SW Outfall DSN 003A Great Egg Harbor Bay RF - Stormwater

MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY

Effluent samples for DSN 003A shall be taken via a grab sample prior to discharge.Storm Water Runoff

Location DescriptionContributing Waste Types

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

MGD 

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

*****

Effluent 6.0 9.0 SU 2

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

*****

Effluent 30 100 MG/L 2

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Solids, Total Suspended

*****

Effluent 10 15 MG/L 2

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Petroleum Hydrocarbons

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT MG/L 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC)

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT 0.136 UG/L 1

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 8 8

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Arsenic, Total Recoverable (as As)

*****

Effluent 0.75 1.5 MG/L 

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 0.01 0.01

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Nickel, Total Recoverable

*****

Effluent 0.5 1.0 MG/L 

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 0.03 0.03

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Zinc, Total Recoverable

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Manganese, Total REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 40

 Cyanide, Total

 (as CN)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Selenium, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Thallium, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Beryllium, Total

 Recoverable (as Be)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Barium, Total

 Recoverable (as Ba)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 2

 Silver,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 4

 Cadmium,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Lead,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Chromium,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Copper,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Antimony, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 1

 Mercury

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - B - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

006A Stormwater Great Egg Harbor Bay RF - Stormwater

MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY

Effluent samples for DSN 006A shall be taken via a grab sample prior to discharge.Storm Water Runoff

Location DescriptionContributing Waste Types

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - C - 1: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Date of Storm Event Effluent Gross Value REPORT MM/DD/YY Calculated 

 Time Storm REPORT STD TIME Calculated 

 Event Began

Effluent Gross Value

 Storm Event Duration Effluent Gross Value REPORT # HOURS Calculated 

 Hours Since Last REPORT # HOURS Calculated 

 Storm Event

Effluent Gross Value

 Time of Sample REPORT STD TIME Calculated 

 Collection

Effluent Gross Value

 Rainfall Amount at REPORT # INCHES Calculated 

 Time of Sampling

Effluent Gross Value

 pH Effluent Gross Value REPORT SU Grab 

 Solids, Total REPORT MG/L Grab 

 Suspended

Effluent Gross Value

 Oil and Grease Effluent Gross Value REPORT MG/L Grab 

 Petrol Hydrocarbons, REPORT MG/L Grab-3 

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - C - 1: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Oxygen Demand,Chem. REPORT MG/L Grab 

 (High Level) (COD)

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

007A Stormwater Great Egg Harbor Bay RF - Stormwater

MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY

There are no monitoring requirements for this discharge.Storm Water Runoff

Location DescriptionContributing Waste TypesRequirements have not been defined for this Monitored Location.

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

009A SW Outfall DSN 009A Great Egg Harbor Bay B - Industrial Wastewa

MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY

Effluent samples for DSN 009A shall be taken at the sampling station for DSN 009A which is before mixing with DSN 010A in the dischSteam Elec Cooling Water

Location DescriptionContributing Waste Types

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

The heat limits for DSN 009A and 010A shall apply to the sum of the heat contributions from both outfalls.

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - E - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

MGD C

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

MGD C

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT 

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Average

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

*****

Effluent 6.0 9.0 SU 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT SU 

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

*****

Effluent REPORT 0.2 MG/L 

Gross Value

MDL *** *** *** 0.1 0.1

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Chlorine Produced Oxidants

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

The heat limits for DSN 009A and 010A shall apply to the sum of the heat contributions from both outfalls.

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - E - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT 38.3 DEG.C C

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Temperature, oC

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT DEG.C C

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Temperature, oC

MBTU/HR 

*****

Effluent REPORT 1530 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Net Rate of Addition of Heat

*****

Effluent Net REPORT 8.8 DEG.C 

Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 June thru August

 Temp. Difference, Summer (oC)

*****

Effluent Net REPORT 19.3 DEG.C 

Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 September thru May

 Temp. Difference, Winter (oC)

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

010A SW Outfall DSN 010A Great Egg Harbor Bay B - Industrial Wastewa

MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY

Effluent samples for DSN 010A shall be taken at the sampling station for DSN 010A which is before mixing with DSN 009A in the dischSteam Elec Cooling Water

Location DescriptionContributing Waste Types

Consolidated DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

The heat limits for DSN 009A and 010A shall apply to the sum of the heat contributions from both outfalls. The final phase applies und

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 1: Consolidated DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

1-Initial

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

MGD C

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

MGD C

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT 

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

*****

Effluent 6 9 SU 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT SU 

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

*****

Effluent REPORT 0.2 MG/L 

Gross Value

MDL *** *** *** 0.1 0.1

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Chlorine Produced Oxidants

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

The heat limits for DSN 009A and 010A shall apply to the sum of the heat contributions from both outfalls. The final phase applies und

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 1: Consolidated DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

1-Initial

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT 38.3 DEG.C C

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Temperature, oC

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT DEG.C C

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Temperature, oC

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Boron, Total (as B)

MBTU/HR 

*****

Effluent REPORT 1530 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Net Rate of Addition of Heat

*****

Effluent Net REPORT 8.8 DEG.C 

Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 June thru August

 Temp. Difference, Summer (oC)

*****

Effluent Net REPORT 19.3 DEG.C 

Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 September thru May

 Temp. Difference, Winter (oC)

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

The heat limits for DSN 009A and 010A shall apply to the sum of the heat contributions from both outfalls. The final phase applies und

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 1: Consolidated DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

1-Initial

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Arsenic, Total Recoverable (as As)

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 2: Consolidated DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

2-Final (Repowered)

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

MGD C

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

MGD C

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT 

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

*****

Effluent 6 9 SU 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT SU 

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

The heat limits for DSN 009A and 010A shall apply to the sum of the heat contributions from both outfalls. The final phase applies und

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 2: Consolidated DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

2-Final (Repowered)

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT 0.2 MG/L 

Gross Value

MDL *** *** *** 0.1 0.1

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Chlorine Produced Oxidants

*****

Effluent REPORT 40.5 DEG.C C

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Temperature, oC

*****

Intake From REPORT REPORT DEG.C C

Stream

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Temperature, oC

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Boron, Total (as B)

MBTU/HR 

*****

Effluent REPORT 1530 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Net Rate of Addition of Heat

*****

Effluent Net REPORT 11.0 DEG.C 

Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 June thru August

 Temp. Difference, Summer (oC)

*****

Effluent Net REPORT 19.3 DEG.C 

Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 September thru May

 Temp. Difference, Winter (oC)

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B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated DMR Reporting Requirements:

Comments:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

The heat limits for DSN 009A and 010A shall apply to the sum of the heat contributions from both outfalls. The final phase applies und

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 2: Consolidated DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

2-Final (Repowered)

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Arsenic, Total Recoverable (as As)

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Manganese, Total REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 40

 Cyanide, Total

 (as CN)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Selenium, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Thallium, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Beryllium, Total

 Recoverable (as Be)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Barium, Total

 Recoverable (as Ba)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Nickel,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 2

 Silver,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 30

 Zinc,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 4

 Cadmium,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Lead,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Chromium,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Copper,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Antimony, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 1

 Mercury

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9.5

 Acenaphthene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Anthracene Effluent Gross Value

 Benzo(b)fluoranthene REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (3,4-benzo)

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Benzo(k)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Bis(2-chloroethyl)

 ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 26.5

 Bis(2-chloroethoxy)

 methane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Bis (2-chloroiso-

 propyl) ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Butyl benzyl

 phthalate

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Chrysene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Dimethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value

 1,2-Diphenyl- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 hydrazine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Fluorene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Hexachlorocyclo-

 pentadiene

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)-

 pyrene

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Isophorone Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 N-nitrosodi-n-

 propylamine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 N-nitrosodiphenyl-

 amine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 N-nitrosodimethyl-

 amine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Phenanthrene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Pyrene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Benzo(ghi)perylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 1,2,4-Trichloro-

 benzene

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Dibenzo(a,h)

 anthracene

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9.5

 2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Di-n-octyl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9.5

 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 60

 3,3'-Dichloro-

 benzidine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9.5

 4-Bromophenyl phenyl

 ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 8

 Naphthalene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 30

 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)

 phthalate

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 50

 Benzidine Effluent Gross Value

 Malathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Demeton Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Hexachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross Value

 Mirex Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 7

 1,3-Dichloropropene Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 benzene

Effluent Gross Value

 N-nitrosodiethyl- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 amine

Effluent Gross Value

 N-nitrosopyrrolidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 3

 1,2-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 8

 Bromoform Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Chloroform Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Toluene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 7

 Benzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 50

 Acrolein Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 50

 Acrylonitrile Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Chlorodibromomethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Trichlorofluoro-

 methane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 23.5

 1,1-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 1,1-Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 1,1,1-Trichloro-

 ethane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 1,1,2-Trichloro-

 ethane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-

 ethane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 4

 1,2-trans-Dichloro-

 ethylene

Effluent Gross Value

 2-Chloroethyl REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Vinyl Ether (Mixed)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Bromodichloromethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Methoxychlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 N-Nitrosodi- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 n-butylamine

Effluent Gross Value

 Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Parachloro-m- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 cresol

Effluent Gross Value

 Parathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 2,4,5-Trichloro- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 phenol

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.02

 Delta BHC,

 Total (ug/l)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.08

 Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.02

 Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.1

 Endrin Aldehyde Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1016 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1016)

Effluent Gross Value

 2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro- REPORT UG/L Grab 

 dibenzo-p-dioxin

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.06

 4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT) Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD) Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 4,4'-DDE(p,p'-DDE) Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 Aldrin Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.02

 Alpha BHC Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.03

 Gamma BHC (lindane), Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.2

 Chlordane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.03

 Dieldrin Effluent Gross Value

 Endosulfans, Total REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (alpha and beta)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.04

 Endrin Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 1

 Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.02

 Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 0.4

 Heptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1221 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1221)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1232 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1232)

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 PCB-1242 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1242)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1248 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1248)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1254 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1254)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1260 REPORT UG/L Grab 

 (Arochlor 1260)

Effluent Gross Value

 Polychlorinated REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Biphenyls (PCBs)

Effluent Gross Value

 Chlorpyrifos Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 18

 2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 13.5

 2,4-Dimethylphenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 40

 2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 2,4,6-Trichloro-

 phenol

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 21

 4-Chlorophenyl

 phenyl ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 12

 4-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 60

 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - F - 3: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Phenol

 Single Compound

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 30

 Pentachlorophenol Effluent Gross Value

 Pentachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Guthion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

013A SW Outfall DSN 013A Great Egg Harbor Bay B - Industrial Wastewa

MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY

Effluent samples for DSN 013A shall be taken at the sampling station for DSN 013A which is after the last stage of treatment prior to disthe pipe identified as DSN 013A.Process Water

Location DescriptionContributing Waste Types

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

MGD C

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

*****

Effluent 6.0 9.0 SU C

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

*****

Effluent 30 100 MG/L 2

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Solids, Total Suspended

*****

Effluent REPORT %EFFL 

Gross Value

 AL *** *** 50 *** ***

Minimum

 ***** ***** Report Per ***** *****

 January thru December

 LC50 Statre 96hr Acu Mysid Bahia

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent 4.0 5.0 MG/L 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Minimum

 ***** ***** Instant Daily Avg *****

 January thru December

 Oxygen, Dissolved (DO)

*****

Effluent 10 15 MG/L 2

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Petroleum Hydrocarbons

Effluent REPORT REPORT KG/DAY 21 REPORT MG/L 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC)

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** *** 8

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Selenium, Total Recoverable

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** *** 10

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Arsenic, Total (as As)

*****

Effluent REPORT 1.0 MG/L 1

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Iron, Total (as Fe)

*****

Effluent REPORT 1.0 MG/L 1

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** *** 0.01

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Nickel, Total Recoverable

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT 1.0 MG/L 1

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** *** 0.03

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Zinc, Total Recoverable

*****

Effluent REPORT 0.2 MG/L 1

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** *** 0.01

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Chromium, Total Recoverable

*****

Effluent REPORT 8.7 UG/L 

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** *** 10

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Copper, Total Recoverable

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Manganese, Total REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 40

 Cyanide, Total

 (as CN)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Thallium, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Beryllium, Total

 Recoverable (as Be)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Barium, Total

 Recoverable (as Ba)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 2

 Silver,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 4

 Cadmium,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Lead,

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

 Chromium, Hexavalent REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 Dissolved (as Cr)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Antimony, Total

 Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 1

 Mercury

 Total Recoverable

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 9.5

 Acenaphthene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Anthracene Effluent Gross Value

 Benzo(b)fluoranthene REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 (3,4-benzo)

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Benzo(k)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Bis(2-chloroethyl)

 ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 26.5

 Bis(2-chloroethoxy)

 methane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Bis (2-chloroiso-

 propyl) ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Butyl benzyl

 phthalate

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Chrysene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Dimethyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value

 1,2-Diphenyl- REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 hydrazine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Fluorene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Hexachlorocyclo-

 pentadiene

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)-

 pyrene

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Isophorone Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 N-nitrosodi-n-

 propylamine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 N-nitrosodiphenyl-

 amine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 N-nitrosodimethyl-

 amine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Phenanthrene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Pyrene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Benzo(ghi)perylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 1,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 1,2,4-Trichloro-

 benzene

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Dibenzo(a,h)

 anthracene

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 20

 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 9.5

 2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Di-n-octyl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 9.5

 2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 60

 3,3'-Dichloro-

 benzidine

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 9.5

 4-Bromophenyl phenyl

 ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 8

 Naphthalene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 30

 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)

 phthalate

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 50

 Benzidine Effluent Gross Value

 Malathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 Demeton Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Hexachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross Value

 Mirex Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 7

 1,3-Dichloropropene Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro- REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 benzene

Effluent Gross Value

 N-nitrosodiethyl- REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 amine

Effluent Gross Value

 N-nitrosopyrrolidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 3

 1,2-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 8

 Bromoform Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Chloroform Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Toluene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 7

 Benzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 50

 Acrolein Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 50

 Acrylonitrile Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Chlorodibromomethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 9

 Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Trichlorofluoro-

 methane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 23.5

 1,1-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 1,1-Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 1,1,1-Trichloro-

 ethane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 6

 1,1,2-Trichloro-

 ethane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-

 ethane

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 4

 1,2-trans-Dichloro-

 ethylene

Effluent Gross Value

 2-Chloroethyl REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Vinyl Ether (Mixed)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Bromodichloromethane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 10

 Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L Grab 

RQL = 5

 Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Methoxychlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 N-Nitrosodi- REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 n-butylamine

Effluent Gross Value

 Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 Parachloro-m- REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 cresol

Effluent Gross Value

 Parathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 Phenols Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab 

 2,4,5-Trichloro- REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 phenol

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.02

 Delta BHC,

 Total (ug/l)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.08

 Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.04

 Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.02

 Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.1

 Endrin Aldehyde Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1016 REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 (Arochlor 1016)

Effluent Gross Value

 2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro- REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 dibenzo-p-dioxin

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.06

 4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT) Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.04

 4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD) Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.04

 4,4'-DDE(p,p'-DDE) Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.04

 Aldrin Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.02

 Alpha BHC Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.04

 Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.03

 Gamma BHC (lindane), Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.2

 Chlordane Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.03

 Dieldrin Effluent Gross Value

 Endosulfans, Total REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 (alpha and beta)

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.04

 Endrin Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 1

 Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.02

 Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 0.4

 Heptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1221 REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 (Arochlor 1221)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1232 REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 (Arochlor 1232)

Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 PCB-1242 REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 (Arochlor 1242)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1248 REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 (Arochlor 1248)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1254 REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 (Arochlor 1254)

Effluent Gross Value

 PCB-1260 REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 (Arochlor 1260)

Effluent Gross Value

 Polychlorinated REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 Biphenyls (PCBs)

Effluent Gross Value

 Chlorpyrifos Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 18

 2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 13.5

 2,4-Dimethylphenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 40

 2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 20

 2,4,6-Trichloro-

 phenol

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 21

 4-Chlorophenyl

 phenyl ether

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 12

 4-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 60

 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross Value

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: within twenty-five days after the end of every 12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of 

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - G - 2: Consolidated WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 10

 Phenol

 Single Compound

Effluent Gross Value

REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

RQL = 30

 Pentachlorophenol Effluent Gross Value

 Pentachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

 Guthion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 4 Hour Composite 

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

014A SW Outfall DSN 014A Great Egg Harbor Bay B - Industrial Wastewa

MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY

Effluent samples for DSN 014A shall be taken at the sampling station for DSN 014A (located in the scrubber/wastewater treatment buildparameters with the exception of whole effluent toxicity (WET). Samples for WET shall be taken at the discharge canal for DSN 010A a014A discharges into it.Process Water

Location DescriptionContributing Waste Types

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - H - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

MGD C

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

Effluent REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 2

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 BOD, 5-Day (20 oC)

*****

Effluent 6.0 9.0 SU 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Daily ***** Daily

 January thru December

 pH

Effluent 8.18 27.25 KG/DAY 30 100 MG/L 2

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Solids, Total Suspended

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - H - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT %EFFL 

Gross Value

 AL *** *** 50 *** ***

Minimum

 ***** ***** Report Per ***** *****

 January thru December

 LC50 Statre 96hr Acu Mysid Bahia

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT DEG.C 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Temperature, oC

*****

Effluent 10 15 MG/L 2

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Petroleum Hydrocarbons

Effluent REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 2

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Carbon, Tot Organic (TOC)

Effluent 1.1 2.1 KG/DAY 3900 7900 UG/L 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Sulfide, Total (as S)

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Sulfate, Total (as SO4)

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Iron, Total Recoverable

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - H - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Boron, Total (as B)

Effluent 0.23 0.45 KG/DAY 830 1700 UG/L 

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 8 8

Average Maximum Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Arsenic, Total Recoverable (as As)

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 10 10

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Selenium, Total Recoverable

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 30 30

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Zinc, Total Recoverable

Effluent 0.47 0.95 KG/DAY 1700 3500 UG/L 

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 10 10

Average Maximum Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Copper, Total Recoverable

Effluent 0.013 0.027 KG/DAY 49 98 UG/L 

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 1 1

Average Maximum Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Mercury Total Recoverable

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Surface Water DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: Within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP)..

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - H - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/

Gross Value

RQL *** *** *** 30 30

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

015A SW Outfall DSN 015A Great Egg Harbor Bay B - Industrial Wastewa

MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY

Effluent samples for DSN 015A shall be taken after exiting the Continuous Sequential Batch Reactor (CSBR) and before entering the indwastewater treatment plant.Sanitary

Location DescriptionContributing Waste Types

Consolidated DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - I - 1: Consolidated DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

GPD C

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** ***** *****

 January thru December

 Flow, In Conduit or Thru Treatment Plant

*****

Effluent 6.0 9.0 SU 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Minimum Maximum

 ***** ***** Instant ***** Instant

 January thru December

 pH

Effluent REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum Average Maximum

Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N)

*****

Effluent REPORT REPORT #/100ML 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Enterococci

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Consolidated DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit a Monthly DMR: within twenty-five days after the end of every month beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - I - 1: Consolidated DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Effluent 200 400 #/100ML 

Gross Value

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average Maximum

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily

 January thru December

 Coliform, Fecal General

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

SI6A Belt Filter Press B - Industrial Wastewater

MONITORED LOCATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):

Annually, a representative sample of the belt filter pressed sludge generated from wastewater treatment shall be analyzed pursuant to the Assurance Regulations (SQAR, N.J.A.C. 7:14C) each year sludge is removed for ultimate management.Ind Residual-Other

Location DescriptionContributing Waste Types

Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - J - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Industrial REPORT %TS 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Solids, Total

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Nitrate Nitrogen, Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Nitrogen, Kjeldahl Total, Dry Wt

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Potassium Dry Weight

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - J - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Nitrogen, Ammonia Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Calcium Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Molybdenum Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Phosphorus Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Arsenic, Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Selenium, Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Copper, Dry Weight

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - J - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Beryllium Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Cadmium, Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Zinc, Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Lead, Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Nickel, Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Mercury, Dry Weight

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Chromium, Dry Weight

Limits And Monitoring Requirements 
PER

B L ENGLAND GENERATING STATION, Beesleys Point

Residuals DMR Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual DMR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - J - 1: Residuals DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Limit Units Sample Point Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Limit Units F

F

*****

Industrial REPORT MG/KG 

Residuals

QL *** *** *** *** ***

Average

 ***** ***** ***** Monthly *****

 January thru December

 Iron, Dry Weight

Residuals WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - J - 3: Residuals WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Amt Sludge Rmvd, REPORT WCY/YR Calculated 

 Wet Cubic Yards

Industrial Residuals

 Amt Sludge Rmvd, REPORT WMT/YR Calculated 

 Wet Metric Tons

Industrial Residuals

 Amt Sludge Rmvd, REPORT GAL/YEAR Calculated 

 Gallons

Industrial Residuals

 Total Amount of REPORT DMT/YR Calculated 

 Sludge Removed

Industrial Residuals

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Residuals WCR - Annual Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual WCR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.

PHASE: PHASE Start Date: PHASE End Date:

Table III - J - 3: Residuals WCR - Annual Limits and Monitoring Requirements

Final

Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type 

 Solids, Total Industrial Residuals REPORT %TS Composite 

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Residuals Transfer Reporting Requirements:

Submit an Annual RTR: due 60 calendar days after the end of each calendar year.

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PER050003 Consolidated Renewal Permit Action

PART IV

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: NARRATIVE

Notes and Definitions

1. Stormwater Notes

a. The following notes refer to the monitoring requirements contained in the tables located in Part III

of the permit.

i. No visible sheen. The parameter Petroleum Hydrocarbons shall be analyzed in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 7:14A-12.8 et seq.

ii. The term "Daily Min." means to report minimum value obtained (usually only applied to pH).

iii. The term "Average" means to report the average value of the results.

iv. The term "Daily Max." means to report the analytical result which yielded the highest

concentration.

v. "NL" means not limited, but monitoring and reporting is required.

vi. Reporting of analytical results shall follow the procedures described in the Department's

"Discharge Monitoring Report Instruction Manual" (latest revision).

vii. Grab samples shall be collected at the designated sampling points and shall be collected as soon

as practicable within 30 minutes and no later than 45 minutes after the start of the stormwater

discharge (ASWD). For sampling, follow guidelines in, "NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures

Manual", latest edition.

viii. Grab -3 is a multi-grab sample that shall be collected at the sampling points as follows: the first

grab sample shall be collected (in accordance with "NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures Manual",

latest edition) within 30 minutes (or as soon thereafter as practicable) after stormwater discharge

(ASWD); the second grab between 30 and 45 minutes ASWD (or as soon thereafter as

practicable); and the third grab between 45 and 60 minutes ASWD (or as soon thereafter as

practicable).

ix. pH values that are measured below lower pH limit are not in violation if they are not lower than

the measured pH of the precipitation collected on site during the storm event. To qualify for this

exception, pH of that precipitation must be reported on the monitoring report form as "Rain" pH.

x. A "discernible, confined and discrete conveyance" includes, but is not limited to, a pipe, ditch or

channel. Examples of such conveyances include storm sewer pipes, drainage ditches, spillways,

gullies, swales, gutters, curbs and streets.

2. Stormwater Definitions

a. Unless otherwise stated in this permit, the definitions set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2 and

Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Instruction Manual are incorporated into this permit.

i. "Annual monitoring" means monitoring conducted at a minimum frequency of once every

calendar year, beginning with the Effective Date of the Permit unless there is a different period

specified in the permit.

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ii. "Composite Sample" means a combination of individual (or continuously taken) samples

(aliquots) of at least 100 milliliters, collected at periodic intervals over a specified time period.

The composite can be either time proportional or flow proportional; either the time interval

between each aliquot or the volume of each aliquot should be proportional to either the flow at

the time of sampling or the total flow since the collection of the previous aliquot. Aliquots may

be collected manually or automatically. For intermittent discharges less than 4 hours duration,

aliquots shall be taken at intervals not to exceed 15 minutes. For intermittent discharges of 4

hours or more duration, aliquots shall be taken at intervals not to exceed 30 minutes.

iii. "EDP" means Effective Date of the Permit.

iv. "EDPM" means the Effective Date of the Permit Modification".

v. "mg/L" means milligrams per liter.

vi. "Outfall" shall mean (a) a point within the facility at which stormwater associated with the

facility's industrial activity enters a surface water body from a discernible, confined and discrete

conveyance; or (b) a point at which stormwater associated with the facility's industrial activity

enters a surface water body from a discernible, confined and discrete conveyance for transport as

stormwater to an offsite surface water body.

vii. "Process wastewater" means any water which, during manufacturing or processing, comes into

direct contact with or results from the production or use of any raw material, intermediate

product, finished product, byproduct, or waste product. Process wastewater includes, but is not

limited to, "leachate" and cooling water other than " non-contact cooling water". (Please note

that for the purposes of this NJPDES permit, the stormwater discharges regulated by this permit

are not process wastewater)

viii. "Monthly Monitoring" means monitoring conducted at a minimum frequency of once every

month, beginning with the EDP unless there is a different period specified.

ix. "Quarterly Monitoring "means monitoring conducted at a minimum frequency of once every

three calendar months, beginning with the EDP unless there is a different period specified in the

permit.

x. "Semiannual Monitoring" means monitoring conducted at a minimum frequency of once every

six calendar months, beginning with the EDP unless there is a different period specified in the

permit.

xi. "Weekly Monitoring" means monitoring conducted at a minimum of once every seven calendar

day period, beginning with the EDP unless there is a different period specified.

xii. "Separate Storm Sewer" means a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with

drainage systems, streets, catch basins, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains): 1.

Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater; 2. Which is not part of a combined

sewer system; and 3. Which is not part of a publicly owned treatment works (POTW)

xiii. "Seven Day" or "Weekly Average Value" means the greatest sum of all daily discharges

measured during any seven consecutive days, divided by the number of daily discharges

measured during that period. Results may be expressed in loading (g/day or kg/d) and/or

concentration (ug/L or mg/L). Only data collected within a single calendar month may be used

in the calculation of a seven day or weekly average value for that month.

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xiv. "Source materials" means any materials or machinery located at the facility and directly or

indirectly related to process or other industrial activities which could be a source of pollutants in

a stormwater discharge associated with industrial activity that is subject to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-11.5.

Source materials include, but are not limited to: raw materials; intermediate products; final

products; waste materials; by-products; industrial machinery and fuels; and lubricants, solvents,

and detergents that are related to process or other industrial activities. Material or machinery

that are not exposed to stormwater or that are not located at the facility are not "source

materials".

xv. "Stormwater" means stormwater runoff, snow melt runoff, surface runoff and drainage

xvi. "ug/L " means micrograms per liter.

xvii. "Multiple Grab Composite" or " Multi-Grab" means a combination of individual samples

(aliquots) collected at a specified frequency over a specified time period. Each aliquot must be

collected in a glass vial with a septum cap and iced until delivered for analysis. An air space

should remain in the vial. Each aliquot shall be analyzed individually. The recorded value will

be the flow proportioned average of the individual analyses for the specific time period.

xviii."Maximum Value" means the highest value measured during the monitoring period.

xix. "Minimum Value" means the lowest value measured during the monitoring period.

xx. "DMR" means a Discharge Monitoring Report form prepared by the Department.

xxi. "WCR" means a Wastewater Characterization Report form prepared by the Department.

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A. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

1. Standard Monitoring Requirements

a. Each analysis required by this permit shall be performed by a New Jersey Certified Laboratory that

is certified to perform that analysis.

b. The Permittee shall perform all water/wastewater analyses in accordance with the analytical test

procedures specified in 40 CFR 136 unless other test procedures have been approved by the

Department in writing or as otherwise specified in the permit.

c. The permittee shall utilize analytical methods that will ensure compliance with the Quantification

Levels (QLs) listed in PART III. QLs include, but are not limited to, Recommended

Quantification Levels (RQLs) and Method Detection Levels (MDLs). If the permittee and/or

contract laboratory determines that the QLs achieved for any pollutant(s) generally will not be as

sensitive as the QLs specified in PART III, the permittee must submit a justification of such to the

Bureau of Surface Water Permitting. For limited parameters with no QL specified, the sample

analysis shall use a detection level at least as sensitive as the effluent limit.

d. All sampling shall be conducted in accordance with the Department's Field Sampling Procedures

Manual, or an alternate method approved by the Department in writing.

e. All monitoring shall be conducted as specified in Part III.

f. All sample frequencies expressed in Part III are minimum requirements. Any additional samples

taken consistent with the monitoring and reporting requirements contained herein shall be reported

on the Monitoring Report Forms.

g. Annual and semi-annual wastewater testing shall be conducted in a different quarter of each year

so that tests are conducted in each of the four permit quarters of the permit cycle. Testing may be

conducted during any month of the permit quarters.

h. Monitoring for Wastewater Characterization Report parameters shall be conducted concurrently

with the Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) monitoring, when feasible.

i. Any influent and effluent sampling for toxic pollutant analyses shall be collected concurrently.

j. The permittee shall perform all residual analyses in accordance with the analytical test procedures

specified in 40 CFR 503.8 and the Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:14C) unless

other test procedures have been approved by the Department in writing or as otherwise specified in

the permit.

k. DSN 001A - Flow is calculated based on the position of the control valve. The valve should be

installed, calibrated and maintined to ensure that the instrumentation maintains accurate and

precise measurements. DSN 009A and 010A - Flow shall be calculated based on the operating

mode of the pumps. DSN 013A and 014A - Flow shall be metered.

l. The net amount of heat per unit time shall be calculated by multiplying heat capacity, discharge

flow, and discharge-intake temperature difference. The heat limits for DSN 009A and 010A shall

apply to the sum of the heat contributions from both outfalls.

m. Chlorine Produced Oxidants samples shall be taken once during each two hour period of

bromination.

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n. Net limitations shall be calculated by using the following formula: [(gross effluent

concentration)*(gross effluent flow) - (intake concentration)*(intake flow)] / [gross effluent flow].

Individual intake and effluent flow values for that day shall be utilized in the above calculation.

B. RECORDKEEPING

1. Standard Recordkeeping Requirements

a. The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including 1) all calibration and

maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring

instrumentation (if applicable), 2) copies of all reports required by this NJPDES permit, 3) all data

used to complete the application for a NJPDES permit, and 4) monitoring information required by

the permit related to the permittee's residual use and/or disposal practices, for a period of at least 5

years, or longer as required by N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20, from the date of the sample, measurement,

report, application or record.

b. Records of monitoring information shall include 1) the date, locations, and time of sampling or

measurements, 2) the individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements, 3) the date(s)

the analyses were performed, 4) the individual(s) who performed the analyses, 5) the analytical

techniques or methods used, and 6) the results of such analyses.

C. REPORTING

1. Standard Reporting Requirements

a. The permittee shall submit all required monitoring results to the Department on the forms provided

to them. The Monitoring Report Forms (MRFs) may be provided to the permittee in either a paper

format or in an electronic file format. Unless otherwise noted, all requirements below pertain to

both paper and electronic formats.

b. Any MRFs in paper format shall be submitted to the following addresses:

i. NJDEP

Division of Water Quality

Administrative Section

Mail Code 401-02B P.O. Box 420

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420.

ii. Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC)

P. O. Box 7360

West Trenton, New Jersey 08628

iii. (if requested by the Water Compliance and Enforcement Bureau)

NJDEP: Southern Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement

One Port Center

2 Riverside Drive, Suite 201

Camden, New Jersey 08103

c. Any electronic data submission shall be in accordance with the guidelines and provisions outlined

in the Department's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) agreement with the permittee. Paper copies

must be available for on-site inspection by DEP personnel or provided to the DEP upon written

request.

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d. All monitoring report forms shall be certified by the highest ranking official having day-to-day

managerial and operational responsibilities for the discharging facility.

e. The highest ranking official may delegate responsibility to certify the monitoring report forms in

his or her absence. Authorizations for other individuals to sign shall be made in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 7:14A-4.9(b).

f. Monitoring results shall be submitted in accordance with the current Discharge Monitoring Report

Manual and any updates thereof.

g. If monitoring for a parameter is not required in a monitoring period, the permittee must report

"CODE=N" for that parameter.

h. If there are no discharge events during an entire monitoring period, the permittee must notify the

Department when submitting the monitoring results. This is accomplished by placing a check

mark in the "No Discharge this monitoring period" box on the paper or electronic version of the

monitoring report submittal form.

D. SUBMITTALS

1. Standard Submittal Requirements

a. The permittee shall amend the Operation & Maintenance Manual whenever there is a change in the

treatment works design, construction, operations or maintenance which substantially changes the

treatment works operations and maintenance procedures.

E. FACILITY MANAGEMENT

1. Discharge Requirements

a. The permittee shall discharge at the location(s) specified in PART III of this permit.

b. The permittee shall not discharge foam or cause foaming of the receiving water that: 1) Forms

objectionable deposits on the receiving water, 2) Forms floating masses producing a nuisance, or

3) Interferes with a designated use of the waterbody.

c. The permittee's discharge shall not produce objectionable color or odor in the receiving stream.

d. The discharge shall not exhibit a visible sheen.

e. When quantification levels (QL) and effluent limits are both specified for a given parameter in Part

III, and the QL is less stringent than the effluent limit, effluent compliance will be determined by

comparing the reported value against the QL.

f. The Permittee is authorized to use the following corrosion inhibitors, biocides, or other cooling

water additives: Trisodium Phosphate, Hydrated Lime, Sulfuric Acid, Cleartreat, Di-Sodium

Phosphate, Bromine and Spectrus OX1200. Use of additional additives requires Departmental

approval. The permittee shall submit any request to add or modify additives that are not already

approved at least 180 days prior to anticipated use.

2. Applicability of Discharge Limitations and Effective Dates

a. Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form Requirements

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i. The final effluent limitations and monitoring conditions contained in PART III for all outfalls

apply for the full term of this permit action, with the exception of outfall DSN 010A. The initial

effluent limitations and monitoring conditions for DSN 010A begin on the effective date of the

permit, and the final effluent limitations and monitoring conditions apply when BLE completes

the repowering project.

b. Wastewater Characterization Report (WCR) Form Requirements

i. The final effluent monitoring conditions contained in PART III for all outfalls apply for the full

term of this permit action.

3. Operation, Maintenance and Emergency conditions

a. The permittee shall operate and maintain treatment works and facilities which are installed or used

by the permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit as specified in

the Operation & Maintenance Manual.

b. The permittee shall develop emergency procedures to ensure effective operation of the treatment

works under emergency conditions in accordance with NJAC 7:14A-6.12(d).

4. Toxicity Testing Requirements - Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity (DSNs 001A, 013A and 014A)

a. The permittee shall conduct toxicity tests on its wastewater discharge in accordance with the

provisions in this section. Such testing will determine if appropriately selected effluent

concentrations adversely affect the test species.

b. Acute toxicity tests shall be conducted using the test species and method identified in Part III of

this permit.

c. Part III of this permit contains an Action Level (AL) for acute Whole Effluent Toxicity. Toxicity

Reduction and Implementation Requirements may be triggered based on exceedences of this

Action Level. See Toxicity Reduction and Implementation Requirements section below for more

details.

d. Any test that does not meet the specifications of N.J.A.C. 7:18, laboratory certification regulations,

must be repeated within 30 days of the completion of the initial test. The repeat test shall not

replace subsequent testing required in Part III.

e. The permittee shall resubmit an Acute Methodology Questionnaire within 60 days of any change in

laboratory.

f. Submit an acute whole effluent toxicity test report: within twenty-five days after the end of every

12 month monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP). The permittee

shall submit toxicity test results on appropriate forms.

g. Test reports shall be submitted to:

i. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Mail Code 401-02B

Division of Water Quality

Bureau of Surface Water Permitting

401 East State Street

P.O. Box 420

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420.

5. Toxicity Reduction Implementation Requirements (TRIR)

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a. The permittee shall initiate a tiered toxicity investigation if two out of six consecutive WET tests

demonstrate that the effluent does not comply or will not comply with the toxicity limit or action

level specified in Part III of this permit.

i. If the exceedence of the toxicity limit or action level is directly caused by a documented facility

upset, or other unusual event which has been identified and appropriately remedied by the

permittee, the toxicity test data collected during the event may be eliminated when determining

the need for initiating a TRIR upon written Department approval.

b. The permittee shall begin toxicity characterization within 30 days of the end of the monitoring

period when the second toxicity test exceeds the toxicity limits or action levels in Part III. The

monitoring frequency for toxicity testing shall be increased to monthly. Up to 12 additional tests

may be required.

i. The permittee may return to the toxicity testing frequency specified in Part III if four consecutive

toxicity tests conducted during the Toxicity Characterization do not exceed the toxicity limit or

action level.

ii. If two out of any six consecutive, acceptable tests again exceed the toxicity limit or action level

in Part III, the permittee shall repeat the Toxicity Reduction Implementation Requirements.

c. The permittee shall initiate a preliminary toxicity identification (PTI) upon the third exceedence of

the toxicity limit or action level specified in Part III during toxicity characterization.

i. The permittee may return to the monitoring frequency specified in PART III while conducting

the PTI. If more frequent WET testing is performed during the PTI, the permittee shall submit

all biomonitoring reports to the DEP and report the results for the most sensitive species on the

DMR.

ii. As appropriate, the PTI shall include:

 (1) treatment plant performance evaluation,

 (2) pretreatment program information,

 (3) evaluation of ammonia and chlorine produced oxidants levels and their

 effect on the toxicity of the discharge,

 (4) evaluation of chemical use and processes at the facility, and

 (5) an evaluation of incidental facility procedures such as floor washing,

 and chemical spill disposal which may contribute to effluent toxicity.

iii. If the permittee demonstrates that the cause of toxicity is the chlorine added for disinfection or

the ammonia concentration in the effluent and the chlorine and/or ammonia concentrations are

below the established water quality based effluent limitation for chlorine and/or ammonia, the

permittee shall identify the procedures to be used in future toxicity tests to account for chlorine

and/or ammonia toxicity in their preliminary toxicity identification report.

iv. The permittee shall submit a Preliminary Toxicity Identification Notification within 15 months of

triggering TRIR. This notification shall include a determination that the permittee intends to

demonstrate compliance OR plans to initiate a CTI.

d. The permittee must demonstrate compliance with the WET limitation or action level in four

consecutive WET tests to satisfy the requirements of the Toxicity Reduction Investigation

Requirements. After successful completion, the permittee may return to the WET monitoring

frequency specified in PART III.

e. The permittee shall initiate a Comprehensive Toxicity Investigation (CTI) if the PTI does not

identify the cause of toxicity and a demonstration of consistent compliance with the toxicity limit

or action level in Part III can not be made.

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i. The permittee shall develop a project study plan identifying the party or parties responsible for

conducting the comprehensive evaluation, establish a schedule for completing the study, and a

description of the technical approach to be utilized.

ii. If the permittee determines that the PTI has failed to demonstrate consistent compliance with the

toxicity limit or action level in Part III , a Comprehensive Toxicity Investigation Workplan must

be prepared and submitted within 90 days.

iii. The permittee shall summarize the data collected and the actions taken in CTI Quarterly Reports.

The reports shall be submitted within 30 calendar days after the end of each quarter.

iv. The permittee shall submit a Final CTI Report 90 calendar days after the last quarterly report.

The final CTI report shall include the corrective actions identified to reduce toxicity and a

schedule for implementing these corrective actions.

f. Upon receipt of written approval from the Department of the corrective action schedule, the

permittee shall implement those corrective actions consistent with that schedule.

i. The permittee shall satisfy the requirements of the Toxicity Reduction Implementation

Requirements and return to the original toxicity monitoring frequency after corrective actions are

implemented and the permittee demonstrates consistent compliance with the toxicity limit or

action level in Part III in four consecutive toxicity tests.

ii. If the implemented corrective measures do not result in consistent compliance with the toxicity

limit or action level in Part III, the permittee shall submit a plan for resuming the CTI.

iii. Documents regarding Toxicity Investigations shall be sent to the following:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Water Quality

Bureau of Surface Water Permitting

Mail Code 401-02B P.O. Box 420

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420.

F. CONDITIONS FOR MODIFICATION

1. Notification requirements

a. The permittee may request a minor modification for a reduction in monitoring frequency for a

non-limited parameter when four consecutive test results of "not detected" have occurred using the

specified QL.

2. Causes for modification

a. The Department may modify or revoke and reissue any permit to incorporate 1) any applicable

effluent standard or any effluent limitation, including any effluent standards or effluent limitations

to control the discharge of toxic pollutants or pollutant parameters such as acute or chronic whole

effluent toxicity and chemical specific toxic parameters, 2) toxicity reduction requirements, or 3)

the implementation of a TMDL or watershed management plan adopted in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 7:15-7.

b. The permittee may request a minor modification to eliminate the monitoring requirements

associated with a discharge authorized by this permit when the discharge ceases due to changes at

the facility.

G. Custom Requirement

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1. Specific Sampling Requirements

a. Chlorine Produced Oxidants (CPO).

i. 001A, 009A and 010A - CPO may not be discharged from any operating unit for more than two

hours in any one day, and not more than one unit in the plant may discharge chlorine at any one

time, consistent with 40 CFR Part 423.

b. Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons for DSNs 009A and 010A - Petroleum hydrocarbons limits of 10

mg/L as a monthly average and 15 mg/L as a daily maximum are applicable to these outfalls

although routine monitoring and reporting is not required at this time.

c. Chromium Monitoring at DSN 001A - Monitoring is only required if cooling tower additives that

contain these chemicals are used during the month specified on the monitoring report form. If

cooling tower additives containing these chemicals are not used during that month then the

permittee shall report "Code = N.".

d. Effluent pH (for DSNs 001A, 009A and 010A) - If the pH at the intake is outside the range of 6 to

9 standard units, a discharge outside the range of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units shall be permitted

provided that: a) if the intake value is greater than 9 s.u. then the discharge value may not exceed

the intake value, and b) if the intake value is less than 6.0 s.u. then the discharge value may not be

less than the intake value.

e. DSN 008A - The discharge of screen washwater from DSN 008A shall not cause an exceedance of

the New Jersey Surface Water Quality Standards, N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.1 et seq.

f. Continuous Temperature - When continuous temperature monitoring is in use, compliance with

effluent limitations for temperature shall be based, except as otherwise provided by the provisions

hereof, on an average of all corresponding temperature values (influent and effluent temperature

values) available for the corresponding calendar day. Continuous temperature monitoring is

required at all times when non-contact cooling water is being discharged from outfalls 009 and

010, but is not required during periods where a malfunction of continuous temperature monitoring

equipment has occurred. As used herein, "malfunction" means an infrequent, unintentional and not

reasonably preventable failure of continuous temperature monitoring equipment. "Malfunction"

does not include a failure caused by improper or inadequate maintenance of continuous

temperature monitoring equipment or careless or improper operational practices with respect to

such equipment. Where such a malfunction has occurred, the permittee shall within 24 hours

verbally communicate the following information to the Department via the DEP Hotline:.

i. the cause of the malfunction or the steps the permittee will take to determine such cause;.

ii. the anticipated duration of the malfunction; and.

iii. the steps the permittee is taking to prevent reoccurrence of the malfunction.

2. Impingement Alternatives Analysis and Section 316(b) Determination

a. Since the Section 316(b) final regulations are not due out until June 2013, the Department is

requiring BLE to submit an Impingement Alternative Analysis to assess techynologies to minimize

impingement mortality at the plant's intake. The purpose of this study is for BLE to evaluate and

analyze a potential alternative for reducing impingement mortality with a focus on improved

screens and fish return.

b. The Impingement Alternatives Analysis shall address the following factors at the intake:.

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i. Replacement of the existing screens with Ristroph screens having a dual spraywash system

(high-and-low-pressure). The screens shall have fish lifting buckets to hold the fish in water as

they are lifted to the low-pressure spraywash removal system. The screen size shall be optimized

to minimize impingement mortality and the wire mesh shall have a smooth face. These screens

shall be operated continuously exclusive of periods of maintenance or operational requirements.

ii. Installation of a fish return system for the intake structure that is designed and constructed in

consideration of the following factors: 1) using a fiberglass composite or a similar non-abrasive

material that will be added to the full length of the interior surface of the trough of the fish return;

2) a trough with a rounded shape that will reduce abrasion and obstructions to fish; 3) designed

to have sufficient capacity, flow volume and water level to facilitate safe return of impinged

organisms to the Great Egg Harbor; and 4) designed so that the fish return conveyance terminus

is submerged at all tidal stages on a year-round basis.

iii. Inclusion of scoping cost estimates for alternatives and a project implementation schedule.

c. In consideration of the regulatory and technical information available at this time, the Department

hereby determines that conduct of an Impingement Alternatives Analysis to assess the installation

of modified Ristroph traveling screens as well as a fish return system at the Cooling Water Intake

Structure constitutes best technology available based on best professional judgement in accordance

with Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act.

d. Upon receipt of the Impingement Alternatives Analysis, the Department will evaluate the findings

in concert with the final EPA regulations and will reopen the permit to incorporate permit

conditions pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-16.4.

e. The permittee shall submit the Impingement Alternative Analysis on or before EDP + 15 months to

the following address:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Mail Code 401-02B

Division of Water Quality

Bureau of Surface Water Permitting

401 East State Street

P.O. Box 420

Trenton, NJ 08625-0420.

3. Submissions as part of any NJPDES Renewal Application - Section 316(a) Special Condition

a. If upon renewal, the permittee wants the Section 316(a) variance to be continued, the request for

the variance along with a basis for its continuance must be submitted at the time of the application

for the renewal permit in accordance with 40 CFR 125.73(c). The Department's Section 316(a)

Determination shall include, but not be limited to:.

i. a review of whether the nature of the thermal discharge or the aquatic population associated with

the Station have changed;.

ii. whether the existing permit conditions have assured the protection and propagation of a balanced

indigenous population;.

iii. whether the best scientific methods to assess the effect of the permittee's cooling system have

changed; and.

iv. whether the technical knowledge of stresses caused by the cooling system has changed.

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4. Thermal Modeling Study

a. Repowering the Station will result in changes to the thermal plume. After the Station completes

repowering on May 1, 2016, the permittee shall complete a thermal plume characterization study

utilizing the Cornell Mixing Zone Expert System (CORMIX) software and other appropriate

far-field modeling as necessary. The study shall be submitted to the Department by April 30,

2017.

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A. Permit Overview

1. Summary of Stormwater Permit Requirements

a. The permittee shall develop, implement, update and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Plan (SPPP), which includes a Drainage Control Plan (DCP) (see Part IV.B).

b. The permittee shall develop, implement, update and maintain site specific best management

practices (BMPs) to achieve the design criteria and effluent limitations as specified in the permit

(see Part IV.C).

c. The permittee shall be responsible for supervising and managing the operation and maintenance of

the facility, which includes routine inspections of the facility (see Part IV.D).

d. The permittee shall conduct stormwater monitoring in accordance with the permit (see Part IV.E).

e. The permittee shall summarize facility inspections in written reports and submit reports and

certifications to ensure compliance with this permit (see Part IV.F).

f. The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, maintenance records, and copies

of all reports (including the SPPP and soil erosion and sediment control plans) required by this

permit (see Part IV.G).

B. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

1. SPPP Minimum Requirements

a. The SPPP shall address all stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity, including

source materials, at the facility.

b. The facility shall gain drainage control of the stormwater runoff from all areas of industrial

activity, including source materials, in accordance with section B.4 below.

c. The permittee shall include a DCP as a section within the SPPP.

d. The SPPP shall identify the BMPs that are in place to eliminate, reduce, or minimize exposure of

industrial activity and source materials to stormwater discharging to surface or ground water.

e. The SPPP shall demonstrate that upon implementation the stormwater discharges associated with

industrial activity meet the permit conditions contained in this permit.

f. The SPPP shall address, but is not limited to, the following outside areas:

i. outside vehicle/equipment fueling, maintenance and washing areas, and fuel storage (e.g., diesel

fuel);

ii. outside areas used for waste management/handling or storage of equipment (e.g., dumpsters,

scrap metal, vehicle parts, drums, and garbage);

iii. pavement and access roads needing repairs and unpaved surfaces with the potential to erode and

discharge solids (soils and/or sediments) to surface waters;

iv. catch basins, trench drains and roof drains discharging to surface waters;

v. loading docks;

vi. spills/leaks/non-stormwater discharges of fluid products, raw material, vehicle coolants,

lubricants and other chemicals;

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vii. above ground storage tanks; and

viii. other areas/activities with stormwater discharges to surface water associated with industrial

activity as defined by the federal rules (40 CFR 122.26 (b) (14)) and contained by reference in

the state rules.

g. The SPPP shall identify BMPs to stablize surface soils and reduce sediment transport, using BMPs

outlined in the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey where appropriate,

in accordance with the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.

h. The SPPP shall identify production and non-production areas that have a high potential for soil

erosion or a known soil erosion problem. Appropriate vegetative, structural, or stabilization

measures shall be selected to limit erosion and sediment transport in these areas.

i. The SPPP shall be prepared, implemented, and maintained in accordance with good engineering

practices and shall include, at a minimum, all of the items and information identified in Part IV. B,

C and Attachment 1: "Contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan".

j. The original SPPP shall be retained at the facility for use by the facility and inspection by the

Department.

2. BMP Design Criteria

a. For monitoring only requirements, BMPs shall be designed, implemented and maintained to

achieve the following design criteria upon implementation of the SPPP:

i. COD <= 120 mg/L

ii. TSS <= 100 mg/L

iii. pH = 6.0 - 9.0 S.U.

iv. Oil and Grease <= 15 mg/L

b. If the monitoring results exceed the design criteria (or are outside the range for pH, if applicable),

the permittee shall:

i. evaluate potential sources for the specific parameter that did not comply with the design criteria;

ii. identify BMPs (e.g., source control, operational control, stormwater treatment) by which the

permittee can further reduce stormwater contamination;

iii. evaluate whether any improvements or changes to the SPPP are warranted to reduce and control

this parameter concentration;

iv. update the SPPP with any improvements or changes; and

v. summarize the results in the annual report in accordance with Part IV.F, including remedial

actions taken.

c. If the permittee fails to design, implement and maintain the BMPs identified in the SPPP to meet

the design criteria, or to make significant progress toward meeting the design criteria, the

Department may modify the permit in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-16.4(b)11.

3. Drainage Control

a. Drainage Control shall be established in all areas of industrial activity. In areas of industrial

activity that cannot be diverted to a permitted outfall, the permittee shall do one of the following:

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i. convert the area(s) to "no discharge" area(s) and manage stormwater collected in the area(s) as

industrial wastewater; or

ii. eliminate industrial activity in these areas.

b. To establish drainage control, a facility shall:

i. ensure all "stormwater associated with industrial activity" as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-1.2, is

discharged through a regulated outfall(s) to surface water and/or a ground water discharge

location;

ii. create a representative monitoring point for each regulated outfall(s) to surface water and/or a

ground water discharge location; and

iii. separate the discharge of stormwater not associated with industrial activity (e.g. rooftop runoff,

employee parking, open space) from regulated discharges, where practicable.

c. Outfall Stabilization

i. The permittee shall design, implement and maintain BMPs to prevent downstream erosion and

sedimentation caused by stormwater, and/or process wastewater runoff at the outfall(s).

ii. At a minimum, the BMPs shall meet the most recent technical standards listed in Standards for

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey, Engineering Standards Section titled Standard

for Off-Site Stability.

iii. Where erosion at the outfall structure occurs the permittee shall restore the eroded areas to its

previous condition.

4. Drainage Control Plan

a. The facility shall develop, implement and/or maintain a DCP containing the following:

i. a written narrative; and

ii. a Drainage Control Map.

b. The DCP shall be certified by a New Jersey licensed Professional Engineer.

c. Elevations for the Drainage Control Map shall be measured by a New Jersey licensed surveyor.

d. The written narrative shall describe how the facility will establish drainage control and shall

include the following:

i. facility name;

ii. NJPDES permit number (NJ0005444) and Program Interest I.D. number;.

iii. an alpha-numeric discharge serial number (e.g., DSN001A, DSN002A, DSN003A) for each

surface water monitoring point(s);

iv. an alpha-numeric identifier (e.g. I01I, I02I, I03I) for each ground water monitoring point(s);

v. the latitude and longitude for each monitoring point(s);

vi. the name of all receiving water bodies (for discharges to surface water) and assigned New Jersey

Surface Water Quality Standards' classifications;

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vii. the name of the receiving aquifer (for discharges to ground water) and assigned New Jersey

Ground Water Quality Standards' classification; and

viii. a description of any proposed stormwater treatment.

e. Unless otherwise specified by the Department the Drainage Control Map shall be an appropriate

engineering scale, which is legible and clearly depicts the following information when applicable:

i. site boundary;

ii. title block containing tax block and lot number;

iii. north directional arrow;

iv. date prepared and subsequent revisions;

v. final grading of drainage areas, including elevations and flow arrows showing the drainage to

regulated outfalls;

vi. location of flow diversion structures, treatment units (i.e. lined and unlined basins);

vii. location of surface water outfalls (regulated and unregulated) and discharge structures;

viii. location of ground water discharge point(s) and discharge structure;

ix. receiving waters and their location;

x. areas of industrial activity (i.e. Maintenance, fueling, equipment cleaning and storage);

xi. access roads;

xii. existing buildings and other structures; and

xiii. employee and customer parking.

5. Modification of SPPP to include the DCP

a. An existing facility with a SPPP shall modify the plan to include the Drainage Control

requirements outlined in Part IV.B.

b. The modified SPPP that includes the DCP shall be implemented in accordance with the permit and

certified on a form provided by the Department.

c. The deadline for the preparation and implementation of the SPPP to include the DCP and

submittals are contained in Part IV.F of the permit.

6. Continuation of SPPP

a. The SPPP shall be updated and maintained in accordance with the permit and recertified on a form

provided by the Department in accordance with the schedule in Part IV.F.

C. Site Specific Best Management Practices

1. Coal Pile Area

a. Implement and maintain measures that prevent dust emissions from coal handling areas (including

storage area).

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b. The dike surrounding the coal pile must be tall enough to control the spill of coal particles.

c. Coal particles outside the diked areas shall be minimized to the best extent practicable. These

particles shall be removed from these areas upon discovery.

d. The discharge of coal particles to the Great Egg Harbor Bay shall be minimized to the furthest

extent practicable.

2. Delivery Vehicles

a. Implement and maintain measures that prevent or minimize the contamination of stormwater runoff

from delivery vehicles arriving at the plant site.

b. The permittee shall have procedures to inspect delivery vehicles to ensure the overall integrity of

the body and container.

c. The permittee shall have procudres to deal with leakage/ spillage from delivery vehicles or

contaniers.

3. Ash Loading and Unloading Areas

a. Implement and maintain measures to reduce and control the tracking of ash/ residue from the ash

loading areas.

i. Clear the ash building floor and adjacent roadways of spillage, debris and excess water before

departure of each loaded vehicle.

b. Develop and maintain procedures to reduce ash residue that may be tracked onto access roads

traveled by residue handling vehicles, and reduce ash residue on exit roads leading into and out of

residue handling areas.

4. Fueling and Spill Prevention Planning

a. Implement and maintain measures to ensure the potential of spills or leakage of any liquid are

minimized or eliminated.

b. Any spills shall be cleaned up properly immediately after discovery.

5. Outdoor Maintenance, Fabrication, and Assembly

a. Implement and maintain inspection protocols following any maintenance, fabrication , and

assembly procedures occurring outdoors.

b. Any waste oils, dust, sandblast residue, steel shavings, etc. shall be cleaned up and properly

disposed of in accordance with all applicable State, Federal, and local requirements.

6. Scrap Metal

a. Scrap metal exposed to stormwater must be free of residual materials (i.e., oils, tar, fine particles)

and deterioration due to oxidation.

b. The permittee shall have in place a program for the periodic removal of scrap metal material.

c. Scrap metal that is not free of residual materials or is deteriorating must be removed or stored in a

watertight container and covered.

7. BMP - Vehicle/ Equipment Washing

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a. The discharge of wash waters to surface water are strictly prohibited. Designate and clearly mark

equipment-cleaning areas.

b. Cleaning of aircraft, ground vehicles and equipment shall be carried out indoors and drain to

sanitary sewer when ever practicable.

c. Outdoor cleaning management practices shall be conducted in such a manner as to prevent the

discharge of wash water to surface water.

d. This should include the following management practices, or equivalent measures:

i. Section off portions of stormwater sewer system for the equipment cleaning drainage area. Pump

the wash water from the sectioned off stormwater sewer system for recycling, discharge to

sanitary sewer, or proper disposal by a licensed waste hauler.

ii. Construct a pad and dike. Pump wash water to be recycled, discharged to sanitary sewer, or

properly disposed of by a waste hauler. Maintain and clean dike area of residuals.

iii. Place impermeable tarps in a diked area. Vacuum or pump wash water and remove tarp after

use.

8. BMP - Vehicle/ Equipment Maintenance

a. Designate and clearly mark areas for equipment maintenance.

b. Establish standard operating procedures that prevent or minimize the contamination of stormwater

runoff from all areas used for aircraft, ground vehicle, and equipment maintenance.

c. This shall include, but is not limited to, the following management practices, or equivalent

measures:

i. Performing maintenance indoors when practicable.

ii. Maintaining and organizing inventory of materials used in maintenance areas.

iii. Draining all parts containing fluids prior to maintenance and/or disposal.

iv. Prevent the practice of hosing down the apron or hanger floor. The use of dry cleanup methods,

and/or collecting the stormwater runoff from the maintenance area and providing treatment or

recycling should be considered.

9. BMP - Discharge of Stormwater from Secondary Containment (version #1)

a. The following BMP shall be implemented for discharging stormwater from secondary containment

areas at the facility. The facility is only authorized to discharge stormwater.

i. The stormwater in the containment area shall not come into contact with the contents of the

wastewater storage tank(s).

ii. The discharge pipe/outfall from the containment area shall have a valve and that valve shall

remain closed at all times except when discharging stormwater.

iii. A visual inspection of the tank shall be performed to insure the tank's physical integrity; which

must be completed on a routine basis and an inspection log maintained.

iv. Regular maintenance of the wastewater tank must be performed (e.g. painting, repair) to insure

the tank's integrity.

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v. A visual inspection of the stormwater is to be performed prior to the onset of a discharge to

insure that the stormwater has not been contaminated by the contents of the tank or by other

materials.

vi. Alternative means for disposing the stormwater must be established for stormwater that has or is

suspected to have been contaminated by the contents of the tank or by other materials.

10. BMP - Bulk Transfer Of Liquids

a. In areas where liquid materials are transferred in bulk from truck or rail cars, the permittee shall

take appropriate measures to minimize contact of transferred material with precipitation.

i. Hose connection points at storage containers shall be inside containment areas.

ii. Drip pans must be used in areas that are not in a containment area where spillage may occur (e.g.

hose reels, connection points with rail cars or trucks).

iii. All loading and unloading racks must be surrounded by curbs to contain accidental spills. Install

a canopy over a loading rack.

iv. In order to prevent discharge of spills or leaks where precipitation is contained, contained areas

should be restrained by valves or other equivalent means.

11. Salavaged Equipment and Spare Parts

a. Dismanteled equipment that is being used for is salvageable parts and is exposed to stormwater

shall be free of residual materials (i.e., oils, lubricants, tar, fine particles) and deterioration due to

oxidation.

b. Salvageable equipment that is not free of residual materials or is deteriorating must be removed or

stored in a water tight container and covered.

D. Operations and Maintenance

1. Facility and BMP Operation and Maintenance

a. The permittee shall be responsible for supervising and managing the operation and maintenance of

this facility. This requires implementing BMPs that must be installed or used by the permittee to

achieve compliance with the SPPP. Proper operation and maintenance also requires the operation

of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems when necessary to achieve compliance with the

conditions of the permit.

b. The operation and maintenance activities shall be verified through the certification and annual

reporting requirements of Part IV.F.

c. Frequent and thorough inspections, at a frequency of at least quarterly, are necessary to ensure

adequate functioning of control measures. Inspections are recommended to be conducted during

dry periods as well as storm events.

i. Inspections during dry periods allow facilities to identify and address any problems prior to a

storm event, thereby minimizing the chance for stormwater contamination.

ii. Inspections during significant storm events ensure that measures are functioning as originally

intended and provide an opportunity for facilities to observe what materials and/or activities are

exposed to stormwater.

2. Soil Erosion Sediment Control Plan

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a. For construction activities disturbing one (1) acre or more of total land area, authorization shall be

obtained under either a modification to this permit or under NJPDES Permit No. NJ0088323

(Construction Activity Stormwater General Permit), for stormwater from such construction

activities that would be discharged to surface waters.

b. Land disturbances that may result in a stormwater discharge authorized by this permit, shall be

executed only in accordance with a soil erosion and sediment control plan certified pursuant to

N.J.S.A. 4:24-43, or requirements for soil erosion and sediment control established in or pursuant

to a municipal ordinance in accordance with N.J.S.A. 4:24-48, whichever is applicable.

c. A copy of this plan shall be retained by the permittee for a period of at least five (5) years after the

completion of construction.

E. Monitoring

1. Criteria for monitoring a valid storm event

a. The criteria for a valid storm event is any precipitation that produces a stormwater discharge

including discharges from snow melt events.

i. The permittee shall monitor its stormwater discharge during a valid storm event from the outfalls

designated in the DCP.

ii. For stormwater that accumulates during a storm event in a containment area impoundment or

other device that controls the discharge, the facility shall monitor its stormwater at the time of the

discharge.

iii. A wet basin must be monitored whenever there is a discharge.

b. Sampling a Snowmelt Event

i. If the snowmelt results in a discharge, the permittee may collect a sample of the snow melt as

part of the site monitoring requirements.

ii. Snowmelt samples must be representative of the area of industrial activity. Samples may not be

collected from snow stockpiles from non-industrial areas of the facility.

iii. The permittee shall only sample one snow melt event per calendar year.

2. Monitoring Locations

a. Samples shall be taken in compliance with the specified monitoring locations in Part III.

b. Monitoring locations shall not be changed without notification to and the approval from the

Department.

c. Monitoring locations shall be included on the DCP map as detailed in Part IV.B.

3. Monitoring Schedule

a. Samples shall be collected in accordance with the sampling frequency established by the

Department in Part III.

4. Collection and Analysis of Samples

a. Stormwater samples shall be collected within 30 minutes of the stormwater discharge or as soon

thereafter as practicable.

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b. The facility can collect their own sample.

c. Samples shall be analyzed by a New Jersey certified laboratory (N.J.A.C 7:18).

d. All samples shall be analyzed in accordance with approved U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) methods contained in 40 CFR Part 136, unless otherwise specified in the footnotes in Part

IV.A.

e. The permittee may take samples and have analysis made by a New Jersey Certified laboratory on

additional occasions to those specified in this permit. If so, the maximum values of all analytical

results taken during the sampling period shall be reported. In addition, if an average value is

required to be reported, all sample results shall be used when calculating the average. However,

for pH, both minimum and maximum values are reported.

f. If only one analysis for a given parameter is made during any monitoring period specified in this

permit, the result of such analysis shall be construed as the maximum value for that parameter, for

said monitoring period.

F. Inspections, Reports and Submissions

1. Stormwater Monitoring Report Forms (MRFs)

a. Sampling results shall be summarized and reported in accordance with the requirements contained

in Part III of this permit on the appropriate monitoring report forms mailed separately by the

Bureau of Permit Management.

b. If the permittee finds that the pre-printed MRFs they receive from the Department contain errors

from the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in Part III, the permittee should contact

the Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control at (609) 633-7021.

c. The permittee is required to monitor its stormwater discharge and submit appropriate MRFs to the

Department in accordance with conditions of permit even if pre-printed MRFs contain errors.

d. The permittee shall make hand corrections to the MRFs if corrected forms are not received prior to

the monitoring report due date.

2. Reporting Storm Event Information

a. In order for the Department to better assess the monitoring results provided by the permittee, the

Department requires that storm event information is recorded and reported along with monitoring

results.

b. The permittee shall record and submit the following storm event information on the appropriate

MRFs provided by the Department:

i. date of storm event;

ii. time storm event began;

iii. storm event duration;

iv. time of sample collection;

v. rainfall amount at time of sampling (an estimate of the inches of rainfall or snowfall, which can

be based upon such data as recorded by a local weather monitoring station(s) or an onsite

maintained monitoring station);

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vi. date of sample collection;

vii. type of storm event (rain or snowmelt); and

viii. pH of rain (optional).

3. Reporting "No Discharge"

a. If a discharge does not occur during a particular reporting period, the permittee should check "No

Discharge this monitoring period" on the MRF transmittal sheet for each discharge monitoring

location which had "no discharge"

b. The Department shall compare all reports of "No Discharge" against information provided by

Premium AccuWeather services (https://wwwl.accuweather.com/premium_login.php) to determine

if a discharge has occurred.

4. MRF Submittals

a. Unless otherwise specified or directed, signed copies of required MRFs shall be submitted

postmarked no later than the 25th day of the calendar month following the completed monitoring

period to the address given below:

i. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Mail Code 401-02B

Office of Permit Management

P.O. Box 420 - 401 E. State St.

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420

Attn. Monitoring Reports

b. Submitting MRFs

i. The permittee shall continue to submit MRFs in accordance with the schedule established in the

previous permit cycle.

c. The permittee may also participate in electronic reporting of the MRFs via NJ Online with the

Electronic Discharge Interchange (EDI) system. Follow the directions in the NJPDES Monitoring

Report Form Manual to participate.

5. SPPP Modification Submittal Requirements

a. A SPPP shall be modified to include a DCP in accordance with the submittal schedule below:

i. Copies of the SPPP including the DCP shall be submitted to the Department's Southern Bureau

of Water Compliance and Enforcement and the Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control.

ii. Submit the SPPP: within 18 months from the effective date of the permit (EDP).

iii. The implementation of the modified SPPP to include the DCP shall be certified through the

annual recertification in accordance with Part IV.F below.

iv. This certification form is available on the Department website at

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/forms.htm#stormforms

6. Annual Inspections, Reports, and Recertifications

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a. The permittee shall conduct annual inspections of the facility in accordance with N.J.A.C.

7:14A-24.9(a) to assess all areas contributing to the stormwater discharge authorized by this

permit, to evaluate whether the SPPP complies with and is implemented in accordance with this

permit, and whether additional measures are needed to meet the conditions of this permit.

b. The permittee shall prepare an annual report.

c. The annual report shall be completed prior to the annual recertification submission date.

d. The annual report shall be retained by the permittee in accordance with Part IV.G for a period of at

least five (5) years.

e. Submit an Annual Report: by September 1 of each year beginning from the effective date of the

permit (EDP).

f. The annual report shall be submitted with the annual recertification. This certification form is

available on the Department website at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/forms.htm#stormforms.

g. The annual report shall summarize the findings of the annual inspection in accordance with a.

above, including:

i. The date of the inspection; and

ii. Name(s) and title of the inspector(s).

h. The annual report shall include a summary comparing the MRF data with the design criteria. This

summary shall include:

i. An explanation of two (2) or more exceedances of the design criteria for the same parameter;

ii. Changes and/or upgrades to BMPs to meet design criteria, and

iii. A discussion of the effectiveness of the BMP changes and/or upgrades.

i. The permittee shall annually certify on a form provided by the Department that the facility has

completed their annual report as specified above and is in compliance with the SPPP and this

permit.

i. Submit the Generic Certification Form certifying that the annual inspection was conducted: by

September 1 of each year beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP).

ii. Any incident of non-compliance shall be identified in the certification. This shall include the

steps being taken to remedy the non-compliance, and to prevent such incidents from recurring.

G. Record Keeping

1. Record Keeping Requirements

a. The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, maintenance records, and copies

of all reports required by this permit for a period of at least five (5) years.

2. SPPP Record Keeping Requirements

a. The SPPP shall be signed by the permittee, and the original shall be retained at the facility for use

by the facility and inspection by the Department.

b. The SPPP shall be made available, upon request, to a representative of the Department and to the

owner and operator of any municipal separate storm sewer receiving the stormwater discharge.

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c. The SPPP shall be made available to the public upon request, except as noted below.

d. The facility may claim any portion of the SPPP as confidential in accordance with the provisions

set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-18.2.

3. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Record Keeping

a. If the permittee is required to implement a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as a result of

construction activities or land disturbance greater than or equal to one (1) acre, a copy of the plan

shall be retained by the permittee for a period of at least five (5) years after the completion of

construction.

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ATTACHMENT 1: 

CONTENTS OF THE 

STORMWATER 

POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 

 

 
Table of Contents

I. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan ......................................................................... 1 

II. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team ..................................................................... 1 

III. Description of Existing Environmental Management Plans ..................................... 1 

IV. Site Assessment ........................................................................................................ 2 

A. Inventory Requirements ................................................................................. 2 

 1. List Source Materials ................................................................................. 2 

 2. List Sources of Water ................................................................................ 2 

 3. List Permits ............................................................................................... 2 

B. Drainage Control Plan & Mapping Requirements ......................................... 2 

V. Best Management Practices (BMP) Selection and Plan Design........................2,3 

A. Pollution Prevention ....................................................................................... 3 

 1. Diverting Stormwater ................................................................................. 3 

 2. Good Housekeeping .................................................................................. 3 

 3. Spill Prevention and Response .................................................................. 4 

 4. Site Stabilization and Dust Control ........................................................... 4 

 5. Erosion Control at the Outfalls................................................4,5 

 6. Preventative Maintenance ......................................................................... 5 

 7. Engineered Treatment Systems ................................................................. 5 

VI. Implementation Schedule..................................................................5,6 

VII. General Plan Requirements ..................................................................................... 6 

A. Certification of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan...........................6 

 1. The SPPP .................................................................................................. 6 

B. Required Signatures for SPPP and Certifications...............................6,7 

C. Plan Location and Public Access ................................................................... 7 

 1. SPPP Records ............................................................................................ 7 

 2. Make Available to Public .......................................................................... 7 

 3. Submit Copy of SPPP ............................................................................... 7 

 4. Inspections and Annual Reports...............................................7,8 

VIII. Special Requirements ............................................................................................. 8 

A. Facilities Subject to Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know 

Statute.................................................................................................................. 8 

B. Facilities with SPCC Plans, DPCC Plans, or DCR Plans .............................. 8 

C. Facilities Undergoing Construction Activities ............................................... 8 

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I. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 

The following outline provides the key elements of an acceptable Stormwater Pollution 

Prevention Plan (SPPP). The purpose of the SPPP is to meet the following objectives: 

A. identify potential sources of pollution and source materials onsite which may 

reasonably be expected to affect the quality of stormwater discharges associated with 

industrial activity; 

B. establish drainage control; 

C. describe and ensure that practices are implemented to eliminate and/or reduce 

pollutants from source materials in stormwater discharges associated with industrial 

activity to meet design criteria and effluent limitations; and 

D. ensure continued compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. 

II. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team 

The permittee shall form and identify a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team in the SPPP. 

The team is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the SPPP in 

accordance with good engineering practices. The SPPP shall identify names of those 

individuals and their titles within the facility’s organization who are members of the team. 

The SPPP shall clearly identify the team leader who has the authority to make decisions and 

give directives to effectively implement the plan. The plan shall clearly identify the 

responsibilities of each team member. The activities and responsibilities of the team shall 

address all aspects of the facility's SPPP which are provided below. 

III. Description of Existing Environmental Management Plans 

The SPPP team shall evaluate the facility's existing environmental management plans and 

programs for consistency with this permit and determine which provisions, if any, from these 

other plans can be incorporated by reference into the SPPP. 

Examples of plans which may be referred to when applicable to the site include: Discharge 

Prevention Containment and Countermeasure (DPCC), Discharge Cleanup and Removal 

(DCR), Preparedness Prevention and Contingency Plan (PPCP, 40 CFR Parts 264 and 265), 

the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) requirements (40 CFR Part 112), 

the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Toxic Organic Management Plan 

(NPDESTOMP, 40 CFR Parts 413, 433, and 469), and the Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration (OSHA) Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR Part 1910). A copy of any plans 

referred to in the SPPP should be kept on-site with the SPPP. 
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IV. Site Assessment 

The Site Assessment shall describe the physical facility and the potential pollutant sources 

(materials, activities and areas) which may be reasonably expected to affect the quality of 

stormwater discharges. The key elements of the site assessment shall include, at a 

minimum, the following requirements: 

A. Inventory Requirements 

Each facility must develop and update annually, as appropriate, an inventory which includes, 

at a minimum, the following: 

1. List Source Materials 

Make list of source materials that have been used, loaded/unloaded, stored, treated, spilled, 

leaked and/or disposed onsite in a manner to allow exposure to stormwater; and 

2. List Sources of Water 

Make list of any domestic wastewater, non-contact cooling water, or process waste water 

(see definitions in Part IV of permit), that is generated at the facility and discharged through 

separate storm sewers (see definition in Part IV of permit) to surface waters. 

3. List Permits 

Make list of any current NJPDES (New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) 

permits or permit application that the facility may have for such discharges. 

B. Drainage Control Plan Narrative & Mapping Requirements 

Refer to Part IV Section B, Drainage Control Plan, of this permit. 

V. Best Management Practices (BMP) Selection and Description 

The SPPP shall describe the BMPs used to prevent or minimize pollution from source 

materials and areas of industrial activity. The permittee shall evaluate the information from 

the site assessment phase of this plan to identify potential and existing sources of stormwater 

contaminated by source material. All non-stormwater discharges to surface water and/or 

groundwater must be eliminated or permitted. The permittee shall design, implement 

and maintain BMPs to meet design criteria and effluent limits specified in this permit. 

Based upon the site assessment performed, the permittee shall develop BMPs that will 

effectively eliminate or reduce pollutant loadings in stormwater discharges from the facility 
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 in accordance with the following sections. The evaluation and selection of the BMPs shall 

address each area, and/or activity where source materials are exposed to stormwater 

discharging to surface water. 

A. Pollution Prevention 

All contact of source materials and industrial activities with stormwater shall be prevented 

and/or minimized. Each BMP that is used to minimize and/or prevent such contact shall be 

identified and discussed in the SPPP. 

1. Diverting Stormwater 

Approved diversion of contaminated stormwater to either a domestic or industrial 

wastewater treatment plant may also be considered when choosing an appropriate BMP 

where feasible. (Diversion to groundwater may require additional Department approval, or 

modification to this permit. Contact the Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control if a discharge 

to groundwater is being considered.) 

2. Good Housekeeping 

The SPPP must include a good housekeeping program to help maintain a clean and orderly 

work place. For certain activities or areas, contact of source materials with stormwater may 

be prevented and/or minimized merely by using good housekeeping methods. The following 

are some simple procedures that a facility can consider incorporating into an effective good 

housekeeping program: 

• conduct cleanup immediately after discovery of leaks and spills; 

• implement careful material storage practices; 

• improve operation and maintenance of industrial machinery and processes; 

• maintain up-to-date material inventory; 

• maintain well organized work areas; 

• provide regular pickup and disposal of waste materials; 

• maintain dry and clean floors and ground surfaces by using brooms, shovels, vacuum 

cleaners, or cleaning machines; and 

• train employees about good housekeeping practices. 
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3. Spill Prevention and Response 

Specific spill prevention and response procedures shall be developed. The procedures shall 

include material handling, storage and equipment operation and maintenance requirements 

used to prevent and/or eliminate spills and/or leaks. A valid SPCC or DPCC shall satisfy this 

requirement provided the plan includes spill prevention/cleanup for all site chemicals, 

wastewater and raw materials. 

The permittee shall develop and implement a Spill Prevention Plan. At a minimum, the Plan 

shall include: 

- Spill Response Coordinator 

- Procedures for preventing and/or cleaning up spills 

- List of available spill cleanup materials, including brooms, shovels, absorbents, 

heavy equipment, containers, etc. (The list should include normal level of inventory 

that will be kept onsite). 

- Description of employee training, including: 

• Location of spill cleanup materials, containers and equipment 

• Procedures for preventing and/or cleaning up spills 

• Company Spill Response Coordinator (the coordinator can be listed by Title, 

such as, Plant Manager) 

• List of emergency phone numbers 

- Description of routine inspections for spills, leaks, damage to containment and 

spill structures. Inspections are recommended to be done weekly. 

- Routine inventory of spill cleanup materials and equipment. 

4. Site Stabilization and Dust Control 

The SPPP shall include standards for site stabilization and dust control designed to prevent 

transport of particulate and sediment from areas devoid of vegetation and to prevent 

downstream soil erosion caused by routine operations and uncontrolled stormwater runoff. 

At a minimum the standards shall meet the technical standards found in the Standards for 

Soil and Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey and shall include: 

- traffic control to prevent or minimize disturbance of unstabilized areas and to 

prevent disturbance of vegetative covers and/or other dust control mechanisms 

- entrance/exit stabilization to prevent or minimize transport of sediment and dust 

outside the site property line 

- dust control to prevent or minimize movement of dust and sediment from 

exposed soil areas 

5. Erosion Control at the Outfalls 

The permittee shall inventory all outfall structures that are used to convey and discharge 

stormwater. Stormwater velocity at the outfalls shall be controlled to prevent 

downstream erosion and/or degradation and ensure stabilization. 
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- All work shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable State, Federal, and 

local approvals. 

- The permittee shall design, implement and maintain BMPs to prevent 

downstream erosion and sedimentation caused by stormwater, mine dewatering 

and/or process wastewater runoff at the outfall(s). 

- At a minimum, the BMPs shall meet the most recent technical standards listed in 

Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey, Engineering 

Standards Section titled Standard for Off-Site Stability. 

- The permittee shall repair and maintain the erosion controls and shall restore the 

eroded areas to its previous condition. 

- The permittee shall include a narrative of stormwater runoff control and list of 

BMPs in the site SPPP. 

6. Preventative Maintenance 

The SPPP shall include a Preventative Maintenance Program to include timely and regular 

inspections and maintenance of stormwater management devices (e.g., cleaning oil/water 

separators, catch basins, drip pans, catch basins, detention basins, covers, treatment units) 

and routine inspections of facility equipment and operations to detect faulty equipment. 

Equipment (such as tanks, piping, containers, and drums) should be checked regularly for 

signs of deterioration. 

7. Engineered Treatment Systems 

If the permittee implements specific BMPs to minimize or eliminate specific pollutants and 

discovers that the BMPs continue to be ineffective, then the permittee will need to consider 

an engineered treatment system. Treatment systems may require additional permitting from 

NJDEP. 

Stormwater treatment systems that are verified by NJCAT (http://www.njcat.org/) and 

certified by NJDEP maybe considered to meet permit requirements. But site specific 

applications needs to be evaluated before installing any system. The permittee should 

contact the Department’s permitting case manager prior to purchasing and installing an 

engineered treatment system. 

VI. Implementation Schedule 

The SPPP shall include an implementation schedule for all structural and non-structural 

BMP's including a schedule(s) for removal, coverage, minimization of exposure of source 

material to stormwater, and/or stormwater diversion or treatment. The schedule shall meet 

the deadlines established in the permit in accordance with Part IV. 
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Upon completion of the initial SPPP, those BMP's (e.g., spill response, good housekeeping) 

that may readily be implemented as specified in Part IV of the permit, shall be done so 

within 30 days, if not already practiced. 

VII. General Plan Requirements 

This section provides additional requirements on the administrative requirements related to 

finalizing your SPPP. It covers (1) required certifications, (2) required signatures, and (3) 

requirements for plan location and access 

A. Certification of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 

1. The SPPP 

The SPPP preparation, implementation, and annual recertification shall be certified in 

accordance with Part IV on the appropriate form provided by the Department. 

B. Required Signatures for SPPP and Certifications 

The SPPP and Certifications shall be signed as follows: 

For a corporation: A president, secretary, treasurer or vice-president of the corporation in 

charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or 

decision making functions for the corporation; or the manager of one or more 

manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided: 

(1) The manager is authorized to make management decisions that govern the operation 

of the regulated facility, including having the explicit or implicit duty of recommending 

major capital investment, initiating and directing comprehensive measures to assure long 

term compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and ensuring that the necessary 

systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for 

permit application requirements; or 

(2) The authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in 

accordance with corporate procedures. 

For a partnership or sole proprietorship: A general partner or the proprietor 

For a government agency: A ranking elected official; or the chief executive officer of the 

agency; or a senior executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a 

principal geographic unit of the agency (e.g., Regional Administrator); or duly authorized 

representative as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A - 4.9 (b).
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Whenever there are two or more permittees for the facility, all of those permittees shall 

jointly submit this Certification, unless permittees received authorization on different dates 

and this Certification is therefore due from them at different dates. 

C. Plan Location and Public Access 

1. SPPP Records 

The SPPP and inspection and preventative maintenance records or logs shall be maintained 

on site at all times. These documents must be made available, upon request, to a 

representative of the Department and to the owner and operator of any municipal separate 

storm sewer receiving the stormwater discharge. 

2. Make Available to the Public 

The SPPP shall be made available to the public upon request. The facility may claim any 

portion of the SPPP as confidential in accordance with the provisions set forth in N.J.A.C. 

7:14A-18.2. 

3. Submit a Copy of the SPPP 

A copy of the SPPP shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Bureau of Water 

Compliance and Enforcement and to the Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control. Revisions 

made to the facility's SPPP shall be submitted also 

4. Inspections and Annual Reports 

- Regular Inspections 

The SPPP shall establish a schedule for regular inspections as required in Part IV 

Section F of the permit. Regular inspections shall include inspections of the 

facility's equipment, exposed source materials and industrial areas to ensure that 

all elements of the SPPP are in place and working properly. Inspections shall be 

conducted by qualified, trained plant personnel. Records of these inspections 

shall be kept onsite with the SPPP. At a minimum, these inspection records shall 

consist of the following: 

• date of inspection; 

• location of and problem(s) identified; 

• steps taken to correct problem(s) and prevent recurrence; and 

• inspector's name and title. 

In addition these inspection records shall record any incidents such as leaks or 

accidental discharges, and any failures or breakdowns of structural BMPs. 

- Annual Inspections 
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Conduct annual inspections as required in Part IV Section F of the permit. The 

annual inspections are necessary to evaluate the implementation of the SPPP for 

preparation of the annual report and annual certifications. 

- Annual Reports 

The SPPP shall include a method to routinely and continually evaluate the SPPP 

for effectiveness, any flaws that may have developed, and maintenance that may 

be required. The routine evaluation must include, but not be limited to: 

• Regular and annual inspections 

• Inspection logs and records 

• Internal reporting 

• Plan revisions to correct any flaws detected in the SPPP or to reflect 

changes/additions at the facility 

• Logs of preventative maintenance performed at the facility. 

VIII. Special Requirements 

A. Facilities Subject to Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know 

Statute 

For facilities subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act 

(EPCRA) Section 313, the SPPP shall include, or cite the location of, any spill reports 

prepared under that Act. 

B. Facilities with SPCC Plans, DPCC Plans, or DCR Plans 

The SPPP shall include, or cite the location(s) of, any Spill Prevention Control and 

Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan) prepared under 40 CFR 112 and section 311 of the Clean 

Water Act, 33 U.S.C.§1321; and any discharge prevention, containment and countermeasure 

plan (DPCC plan) and discharge cleanup and removal plan (DCR plan) prepared under 

N.J.A.C. 7:1E. 

C. Facilities Undergoing Construction Activities 

Whenever construction activities are undertaken at the facility, the SPPP shall be amended, 

if necessary, so that the SPPP continues to be accurate and to meet the requirements of Part I 

of this permit.