Farid Zahir 

Manager, Process Chemistry 

Northside Generating Station 

4377 Heckscher Drive 

Jacksonville, Florida 32226 

Re: Industrial User Discharge Permit (TIJDP) #027 

Dear Mr. Zahir: 

June 24, 2013 

Your facility's application for an Industrial User Discharge Permit (IUDP) has been reviewed and 

processed in accordance with JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation. 

The enclosed permit covers the wastewater discharged from the facility located at 4377 Heckscher Drive, 

to the sanitary sewer system. All discharges from this facility, actions and reports relating thereto, shall 

be in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. 

The following section(s) in your permit have been modified: 

1. Section 1.1 General- Description has undergone minor editorial changes. 

2. Section 1.2 Wastestream Discriptions - Wastestream 2 has been removed from the permit since truck 

washing and maintenance no longer occurs at this facility. 

3. Table 2.1 Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements 

o The SGT-HEM limit has been increased in accordance with the revised JEA's Industrial Pretreatment 

Regulation. 

o The Copper limit has been reduced from 0.794 mg/1 to 0.62 mg/1 as a result of a reduction in the Copper 

Local Limit for Dll. 

4. Section 3.3 Added- Accidental Discharge/Slug Control Plan (ADSCP)condition, which explains what needs to 

be included in an ADSCP, has been added 

5. Section 5.16 Added- This condition explains what can consitiute a defense against inforcement during 

periods of upset. 

If you wish to appeal or challenge any conditions imposed in this permit, a petition shall be filed for 

modification or reissuance of this permit within 45 days of receipt of this conespondence. Failure to 

petition for reconsideration of the permit within the allotted time is deemed a waiver by the Pennittee of 

a right to challenge the terms of this permit. 

If you wish to have an electronic copy of this permit or any appendices please contact me at (904) 665-

4973, or email at rnthcv@jea. m. 

~ v. 

Craig Rutherford 

Enviromnental Scientist 

JEA Industrial Pretreatment 
® 

Industrial Pretreatment 

CATEGORICAL 

INDUSTRIAL USER DISCHARGE PERMIT #027 

In accordance with the provisions of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation: 

JEA Northside Generating Station 

(Hereinafter referred to as "Permittee"}, located at 

4377 Heckscher Drive 

is hereby authorized to discharge industrial wastewater from the above location into the 

District II Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW}, in accordance with the conditions set forth 

in this permit. Compliance with this permit does not relieve the Permittee of its obligation to 

comply with any or all applicable pretreatment regulations, standards or requirements under 

local, State and Federal laws, including any such regulations, standards, requirements, or laws 

that may become effective during the term of this permit. Noncompliance with any term or 

condition of this permit shall constitute a violation of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation 

and may subject the Permittee to enforcement action pursuant thereto. 

This permit shall become effective on: January 1. 2013. 

This permit shall expire at midnight on: January 1. 2018. 

The deadline to apply for permit reissuance is: September 1. 2018. 

~ Dave McKee, Manager 

Pollution Prevention Programs 
Facility: Northside Generating Station 

IUDP No.: 027 

Expiration Date: January I. 2018 

Permit Cover Sheet 

Table of Contents 

Section 1- Facility Description 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Section 2- Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements 

Section 3- Reporting Requirements 

Section 4-Special Conditions 

Section 5- Standard Conditions 

Self-monitoring Report Forms 

Notification Forms 

Informational Handouts 

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Appendix A 

Appendix B 

Appendix C 
Facility: Northside Generating Station 

IUDP No.: 027 

Expiration Date: January I. 2018 

SECTION 1- FACILITY DESCRIPTION 

1.1 General 

The permittee produces steam electric power for residential and commercial customers. 

The facility converts coal, petroleum coke, oil, and/or gas into electricity using steam 

driven turbines. The facility discharges wastewater from industrial processes and from the 

By-Product Storage Area (BSA). The BSA is a solid waste management area used to contain 

byproducts generated during the combustion of coal and petcoke. BSA wastewater 

includes leachate and storm water runoff. Wastewater is treated by a chemical waste 

treatment system (CWTS). Treated wastewater is disposed of in a percolation/evaporation 

pond. During periods when disposal of wastewater in the percolation pond is hindered the 

facility discharges a portion of the wastewater to J EA's sanitary sewer. This facility is 

regulated by 40 CFR Part 423. 

1.2 Wastestream Descriptions 

Wastewater discharged to the POTW from this facility consists of the following· 

Wastestream Wastestream Description Designation 

This wastestream is chemical metal cleaning wasteA from chemical metal 

Wastestream 1 cleaning activities performed at the facility, including but not limited to, 

boiler tube cleaning. All discharges from chemical metal cleaning 

activities are subject to 40 CFR 423.16. 

This wastestream is metal cleaning waste" from metal cleaning activities 

Wastestream 2 performed at the facility, including but not limited to, boiler tube 

cleaning, boiler wash down, and air preheater cleaning. 

This wastestream is carbon purifier backwash, demineralizer waste, and 

Wastestream 3 condensate polisher blowdown from the potable water treatment 

process. 

This wastestream consists of fuel storage dome condensate and 

Wastestream 4 stormwater runoff from the fuel storage dome along with lime slaker 

pump and transfer pump seal water. 

This waste stream consists of overflow water collected in the Byproduct 

Storage Area (BSA) leachate and stormwater runoff ponds. Staff gauges 

Wastestream 5 are installed in the ponds and the water level is kept at 18 inches in 

order to maintain enough capacity for major storm events. Water is 

discharged as needed to control the level of the ponds. 

A The term chemical metal cleaning waste means any wastewater resulting from the cleaning of any metal process 

equipment with chemical cleaning compounds. 

B The term metal cleaning waste means any wastewater resulting from the cleaning of any metal process equipment 

with or without chemical cleaning compounds. 

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Wastestream Wastestream Description Designation 

This wastestream is from ancillary operations. Ancillary operations 

Wastestream 6 include: plant/ equipment cleaning, dust suppression, ash silo 

washdown, coal transport building wash down, and vehicle wash down. 

This wastestream is from the boiler island and power block drains, which 

Wastestream 7 receive boiler sump quench water, turbine building blow down, turbine 

sample water, heat exchanger waste, and boiler blowdown. 

Wastestream 8 This wastestream is sanitary wastewater from the lavatories, lavatory 

floor drains, sinks, showers, water coolers, etc. 

1.3 Pretreatment Systems 

Permittee employs the following pretreatment equipment and/or procedures: 

Wastestream Pretreatment Description Designation 

This wast est ream is treated by a Chemical Waste Treatment System 

(CWTS) with a total capacity of 3 MGD. Wastewater is pumped to two 

1.52 million gallon (MG) capacity concrete surge basins where primary 

sedimentation occurs. After the surge tanks water is conveyed to an 

oil/water separator. The water is then treated by a Rapid Mixing Basin 

where lime is added to aid in metal flocculation. The waste stream is 

then directed to two 0.5 MG final settling basins to allow for flocculation 

Wastestreams 1, 2, prior to being discharged to the 4.79 acre percolation/evaporation pond. 

3 4, 5, 6, & 7 The solids from the settling basins are dried and hauled offsite for 

proper disposal. Prior to the percolation ponds, sulfuric acid dosing and 

recarbonation equipment aid in the adjustment of pH. Wastewater pH is 

monitored by an in-line probe, wastewater not meeting discharge limits 

(6-8.5) is recirculated back to the settling ponds. Treated wastewater is 

sent to the percolation ponds for disposal via evaporation and/ or 

percolation. Percolation pond water is sent to the Dll WWF as necessary 

for perc pond level control usually during periods of inclement weather. 

Wastestream 8 Wastestream is sanitary wastewater; no pretreatment is required. 

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1.4 Outfall(s) and Sample Point(s) 

The following table lists the outfall(s) and sample point(s) approved under this permit. 

An "outfall" is a point of discharge to the POTW. The Permittee is strictly prohibited from 

discharging non-domestic wastewater to the POTW through an unlisted outfall. The 

Permittee is also strictly prohibited from discharging non-domestic wastewaters not in 

accordance with the outfall description(s) and outfall designation(s) indicated below. 

A "sample point" is the designated location where the Permittee shall conduct periodic 

self-monitoring of the wastewater discharged to the POTW. Each sample point shall be 

readily accessible to JEA for the purposes of inspection, monitoring, and sampling to verify 

compliance with any applicable pretreatment standards. Sample point(s) and monitoring 

equipment shall be subject to approval by JEA. 

The Permittee shall permanently label each sample point, clearly indicating the Industrial 

User Discharge Permit Number and Sample Point Designation (e.g. IUDP #027- SPOOl). 

Outfall Outfall Description Sample Point Sample Point 

Designation Designation Description 

This outfall is a force main connected 

just south and downstream ofthe on- The Permittee shall 

site liftstation. It is located north collect samples from 

behind the power plant about Y, mi the lift station at the 

A NW of the percolation pond. It SPOOl final percolation pond 

discharges directly into a force main just upstream of the 

located on New Berlin Rd. discharge meter near 

Wastestreams 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 the pump suction 

are discharged to the POTW via this line. 

outfall. 

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1.5 Monitoring Equipment 

The following table describes the equipment approved under this permit for monitoring 

wastewater discharged to the POTW: 

Sample Parameters Monitored Equipment Description Point 

SPOOl Flow rate and volume Magnetic flow meter 

SPOOl Conventional and non- Grab & composite sampling equipment conventional pollutants 

SPOOl pH Portable pH meter and pH controlling equipment 

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SECTION 2- EFFLUENT LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS 

Table 2.1 on the following page(s) summarizes the parameters, effluent limits, sampling 

frequency, and sample types that the Permittee shall comply with at the specified sample 

point(s) (SPOOl) for the duration of this permit. 

All wastewater samples shall be representative of the Permittee's discharge. Wastewater 

monitoring and flow measurement facilities shall be properly operated, kept clean, and 

maintained in good working order at all times. The failure of the Permittee to keep its 

monitoring facility in good working order shall not be grounds for the Permittee to claim that 

sample results are unrepresentative of its discharge. 

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TABLE 2.1-EFFLUENT LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS SPOOl 

Sample Effluent Limitsc Monitoring Requirements 

Point Parameter Minimum Sample Daily Frequencyo TypeE 

SPOOl Cadmium, total 1.20 mg/1 N/AF N/A 

SPOOl Chromium, total 10.00 mg/1 N/A' N/A 

SPOOl Copper, total 0.62 mg/1 G 4/year Composite 

SPOOl Cyanide, total 3.38 mg/1 N/A' N/A 

SPOOl Lead, total 0.70 mg/1 N/A N/A 

SPOOl Mercury, total 0.006 mg/1 H 4/year Composite 

SPOOl Molybdenum, total 0.33 mg/11 4/year Composite 

SPOOl Nickel, total 3.98 mg/1 1 N/A' N/A 

SPOOl Silver, total 0.43 mg/1 N/A' N/A 

SPOOl Zinc, total 2.61 mg/1 N/A' N/A 

SPOOl pH 5.5 to 12.0 s.u " 4/year Grab 

SPOOl SGT-HEM 150 mg/1 L 4/year Grab 

SPOOl COD Report M 4/year Composite 

SPOOl TSS Report M 4/year Composite 

C Unless otherwise noted, limits are maximum allowable values. 

D Quarterly (4/year) samples shall be collected during the months of January, April, July, and October. If industrial 

wastewater is not discharged during a specified sampling period, the associated sample(s) shall be collected 

during the next discharge. All parameters with the same specified frequency shall be collected during the same 

sampling event. 

E Compositing shall be conducted by either flow proportional or time proportional compos"ite techniques. Refer to 

SectionS for further details regarding sampling techniques. 

F JEA has waived the Permittee from routine self-monitoring for this pollutant. This waiver does not relieve the 

Permittee of responsibility for compliance with all applicable federal, state, or local pretreatment standards. 

G This daily effluent limit is derived from 40 CFR 423.16 pretreatment standards for existing sources under 40 CFR 

part 423, Steam Electric Power Generation. JEA Industrial Pretreatment established the alternative 

concentration based limit in accordance with rules listed in 40 CFR 403. 

H JEA Industrial Pretreatment deems the Permittee a contributory flow user for Mercury 

1 JEA Industrial Pretreatment deems the Permittee a contributory flow user for Molybdenum 

1 JEA Industrial Pretreatment deems the Permittee a non-contributory flow user for Nickel. 

K The Permittee shall not discharge any wastewater to the JEA Dll WWF having a pH lower than 5.5 s.u. or higher 

12.0 s.u. 

L Petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin as determined by EPA Method 

1664, Revision A, Silica Gel Treated N-Hexane Extractable Material. 

M JEA shall assess a sewer surcharge if the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) exceeds 650 mg/1 and/or the Total 

Suspended Solids (TSS) exceeds 300 mg/1. 

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Sample 

Point Parameter 

SPOOl Average daily discharge 

flow 

SPOOl Peak daily discharge flow 

Effluent Limitsc Monitoring Requirements 

Minimum Sample Daily Frequency0 TypeE 

Report N 1/month Meter 

288,000 gpd N 1/day 0 Meter 

N The average and peak daily discharge flows {in gallons per day, gpd) from the facility shall be determined for each 

sampling point and/or monitoring period in accordance with the specified table{s) listed above, and shall be 

reported in accordance with Section 3.4 of this permit. See Section 4.1 of this permit for further details regard·mg 

required discharge flow monitoring and reporting for SPOOl & SP002. 

0 Peak daily discharge flow from the percolation pond shall not exceed 288,000 gpd {gallons per day) without prior 

authorization from JEA's District II WWF. Refer to Sections 4.2 & 4.3 for further details regarding discharge flow 

limitations. 

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SECTION 3- REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 

3.1 Submittal Details 

All written reports and correspondence required by this permit shall be received no later 

than 5:00p.m. on any specified due date at the following address: 

JEA 

Industrial Pretreatment 

21 West Church Street, T8 

Jacksonville, FL 32202-3139 

3.2 Reports of Changed Conditions 

The Permittee shall provide written notification of any planned significant changes to its 

operation(s) or system(s) which might alter the nature, quality, or volume of its 

wastewater at least ninety (90) days prior to such changes taking effect. Significant 

changes shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, flow (annual average daily flow) 

increases of twenty percent (20%) or greater and the discharge of any previously 

unreported pollutants. Such notification shall include sufficient information to allow JEA 

to evaluate impacts associated with the changed conditions. JEA may consider such 

changed conditions as good cause to modify this permit. 

3.3 Accidental Discharge/Slug Control Plan 

Under this permit, in order to control slug discharges, industrial users may be required to 

develop and maintain an Accidental Discharge/ Slug Control Plan. Significant industrial 

users are required to notify JEA Pretreatment immediately of any changes at its facility 

affecting the potential for a slug discharge. If JEA Industrial Pretreatment decides that an 

accidental discharge/ slug control plan is needed, the plan shall contain, at a minimum, the 

following elements: 

A. Description of discharge practices, including, non-routine batch discharges; 

B. Description of stored chemical and containment areas; 

C. Procedures for immediately notifying JEA Industrial Pretreatment and the WWF of slug 

discharges, including any discharge that would violate a pretreatment standard or 

prohibition under this permit, with procedures for follow-up written notification within 

five days, and; 

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D. If necessary, procedures to prevent adverse impact from accidental spills, including 

inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, 

Loading and unloading operations, control of plant site run-off, worker training, building of 

containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants 

(including solvents), or measures and equipment for emergency response. 

3.4 Reports of Potential Problems 

In the case of any discharge, including, but not limited to, accidental discharges, discharges 

of a non-routine, episodic nature, a non-customary batch discharge, or a slug load, that 

may potentially cause problems for the POTW, the Permittee shall immediately telephone 

and notify JEA of the incident. This notification shall include the location of the discharge, 

type of waste, duration, concentration and volume, if known, and corrective actions taken 

by the Permittee. 

Within five (5) days following such discharge, the Permittee shall, unless waived by JEA, 

submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the measures 

to be taken by the Permittee to prevent similar future occurrences. Such notification shall 

not relieve the Permittee of any expense, loss, damage, or other liability which may be 

incurred as a result of damage to JEAWWF, natural resources, or any other damage to 

person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the Permittee of any fines, penalties, 

or other liability which may be imposed pursuant to this regulation. 

A notice, similar to that included in Appendix C of this permit, shall be permanently posted 

on the Permittee's bulletin board or other prominent place advising employees whom to 

call in the event of such a discharge described above. Employers shall ensure that all 

employees, who may cause such a discharge to occur, are advised of the emergency 

notification procedure. 

3.5 Monthly Compliance Reporting 

Results from self-monitoring activities required in Section 2 of this permit shall be reported 

using forms provided by JEA (see Appendix A). Monthly compliance reporting (a.k.a. SelfMonitoring Reports or SMRs) shall consist of the submittal of one SMR form for each 

month and corresponding chain(s) of custody (COCs) only. An authorized signatory 

representative of the facility shall certify each monthly SMR form with his/her official 

signature. Unless otherwise noted in this permit or specifically requested by JEA, copies of 

laboratory reports shall not be submitted to the Industrial Pretreatment Department, but 

shall be retained in the Permittee's records. 

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The due date for each monthly reporting event is the 28th day of the month following the 

date of the last monthly monitoring event. Subsequent reports shall be submitted each 

month, thereafter, and shall continue throughout the duration of this permit. Submittal of 

self-monitoring reports shall be by hand delivery, courier, or U.S. Postal Service. Submittal 

of self-monitoring reports by fax machine will not be accepted. 

If the Permittee monitors any pollutants not specifically required by this permit or 

monitors any pollutants more frequently than required by this permit, using sampling and 

analysis methods in accordance with Section 5 of this permit, the results of such 

monitoring shall be included with the Permittee's self-monitoring report(s). 

3.6 Notice of Violation/Repeat Sampling and Reporting 

If sampling performed by the Permittee indicates a violation, the Permittee shall notify JEA 

within twenty-four (24) hours of becoming aware of the violation. The results of sampling 

which discloses the violation shall be reduced to writing and dated the day the results 

were known, if the sampling was conducted by the Permittee, or stamped with the date 

the written analysis was received by the Permittee from a contract laboratory. The 

Permittee shall also repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the results of the repeat 

analysis to JEA within thirty (30) days after becoming aware of the violation. The 

Permittee is not required to re-sample if JEA monitors at the Permittee's facility at least 

once a month, or if JEA samples between the Permittee's initial sampling and when the 

Permittee receives the results of this sampling. 

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SECTION 4- SPECIAL CONDITIONS 

4.1 DISCHARGE FLOW MONITORING REQUIREMENTS 

The Permittee shall report the average and peak daily discharge flows through the 

designated sample point(s) (i.e., SPOOl). The Permittee shall maintain a log of all discharge 

flows. The log shall tabulate the date, time, duration, and flow meter totalizer readings, 

and/or pump run times for each discharge event/source. The Permittee shall summarize 

the average and peak daily discharge flows for each month of operations on the Self 

Monitoring Report (SMR) form(s) supplied by JEA. The Permittee shall submit all monthly 

flow data to JEA Industrial Pretreatment each month along with their monthly compliance 

reports required in Section 3.4 of this permit. The Permittee shall maintain a permanent 

log of all discharge flow data on site available for inspection and/or copying for a period of 

not less than three years. 

4.2 AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE PEAK DISCHARGE FLOW 

The Permittee shall notify and request permission from JEA's Industrial Pretreatment & 

District II WWF staff prior to increasing flow beyond 288,000 gpd at SPOOl. The Permittee 

shall make such notifications and verify that such notification was made prior to exceeding 

discharge flow limits. The Permittee shall maintain a log with the date, time, and name of 

all Industrial Pretreatment, and District II personnel notified for each event where 

discharge flow limits are exceeded. The Permittee shall use the staff lists found in 

Appendix C to request permission to exceed discharge flow requirements. 

4.3 DISCHARGE PROHIBITION FOR POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENOLS 

In accordance with 40 CFR 423.16 Part (a), the Permittee is strictly prohibited from 

discharging polychlorinated biphenol compounds such as those used for transformer fluid. 

Therefore, the Permittee shall verify that such discharges are not occurring. Verification 

shall be made by submittal of a written compliance certification statement, from a facility 

representative, and certify zero discharge of PCBs. The statement shall be submitted 

within 90-days of the date of first issuance of this permit and shall include the following 

certification language: 

"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared 

under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that 

qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on 

my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, the information submitted 

is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that 

there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility 

of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations." 

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SECTION 5- STANDARD CONDITIONS 

5.1 Sampling and Analytical Requirements 

In accordance with §7.10 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, all activities 

related to sampling and analyses performed under this permit shall comply with 

Chapter 62-160 FAC, unless otherwise specified in an applicable categorical 

pretreatment standard (40 CFR, Chapter I, Subchapter N). If Chapter 62-160 FAC, does 

not contain sampling or analytical techniques for the pollutant in question, sampling 

and analyses shall be performed in accordance with procedures approved by the Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). 

Each laboratory conducting analyses to support the compliance monitoring 

requirements of this permit shall be certified for the specific analyte being monitored in 

accordance with Rule 64E-1, FAC. Monitoring for pH shall be conducted by field test 

methods. 

If the Permittee wishes to perform sampling or field monitoring activities themselves, a 

sampling procedure shall be submitted to JEA for approval. This submittal may simply 

be a written certification stating that the Permittee will perform sampling and field 

monitoring in accordance with procedures established by FDEP. 

In accordance with §7.11 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, except for oil and 

grease (SGT-HEM), temperature, pH, cyanide, phenols, sulfides and volatile organic 

compounds, the Permittee shall collect wastewater samples using twenty-four (24) 

hour flow proportional composite collection techniques. Samples for oil and grease 

(SGT-HEM), temperature, pH, cyanide, phenols, sulfides, and volatile organic 

compounds shall be obtained using grab collection techniques. In the event that flow 

proportional sampling is unfeasible, JEA may authorize the use of time proportional 

sampling or a minimum of four (4) grab samples where the Permittee demonstrates 

that this will provide a representative sample of the effluent being discharged. In 

addition, grab samples may be required to show compliance with maximum allowable 

discharge limits. 

Samples consist of two primary types: grab samples and composite samples. A grab 

sample is an individual sample collected over a period of time, not exceeding 15 

minutes, usually all in one motion. Grab samples represent the conditions that exist at 

the moment the sample is taken. 

A composite sample is a sample collected over an extended time period, formed either 

by continuous sampling or by mixing discrete grab samples (aliquots). A composite 

sample should be collected over the duration of discharge for a workday. If a facility 

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operates and discharges 24 hours per day, then the composite sample should be taken 

as a 24-hour composite. If a facility operates 24 hours per day but only discharges 

wastewater for six hours, a six-hour composite sample should be collected. 

Time proportional composite samples are composed of constant volume aliquots 

collected in one container at constant time intervals (e.g. 250-ml aliquots collected 

every 15 minutes). This method provides representative samples when the flow of the 

sampled stream is relatively constant (i.e. within ±10% of average flow rate). 

Flow proportional composite samples are collected by two techniques: 

A. Constant volume aliquots are collected in one container at frequencies 

proportional to discharge flow (e.g. 250-ml aliquots collected for every 1,000 

gallons discharged). This is the preferred method when using a flow-integrated, 

automatic sampler. 

B. Aliquots with volumes proportional to discharge flow are collected in one 

container at equal time intervals (i.e. Aliquots collected every 30 minutes with the 

volume of the aliquot increasing as the discharge flow increases). This is the 

preferred method for manually com posited samples. The time period between 

aliquots shall not exceed one (1) hour. 

For any composite technique, the volume of each aliquot shall be at least 100 milliliters 

and total composite volume shall be at least two (2) liters. In no case may a composite 

sample consist of fewer than four (4) aliquots. For time proportional composite 

sampling, the time period between aliquots shall not exceed one (1) hour. 

5.2 Records-Keeping 

In accordance with §7.13 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, the Permittee 

shall retain, and make available for inspection and copying, all records of information 

obtained pursuant to any monitoring activities required by this permit and any 

additional records of information obtained pursuant to monitoring activities 

undertaken by the Permittee independent of such requirements. Records shall include 

the date, exact place, method, and time of sampling, and the name of the person(s) 

taking the samples; the dates analyses were performed; who performed the analyses; 

the analytical techniques or methods used; and the results of such analyses. These 

records shall remain available for a period of at least three (3) years. This period shall 

be automatically extended for the duration of any litigation concerning the Permittee 

or JEA, or where the Permittee has been specifically notified of a longer retention 

period by JEA. 

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5.3 Right of Entry for Inspection and Sampling 

In accordance with §8.1 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, JEA shall have the 

right to enter the premises of the Permittee to determine whether the Permittee is 

complying with all requirements of this permit or order issued thereunder. The 

Permittee shall allow JEA ready access to all parts of the premises for the purposes of 

inspection, sampling, records examination, copying, and the performance of any 

additional duties. 

Where the Permittee has security measures in force which require proper identification 

and clearance before entry into its premises, the Permittee shall make necessary 

arrangements so that, upon presentation of suitable identification, JEA will be 

permitted to enter without delay for the purposes of performing specific 

responsibilities. 

JEA shall have the right to set up on the Permittee's property, or require installation of, 

such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling and/or metering of the Permittee's 

operations. 

JEA may require the Permittee to install monitoring equipment as necessary. The 

facility's sampling and monitoring equipment shall be maintained at all times in a safe 

and proper operating condition by the Permittee at its own expense. All devices used 

to measure wastewater flow and quality shall be calibrated regularly to ensure their 

accuracy. 

Any temporary or permanent obstruction to safe and easy access to the facility to be 

inspected and/or sampled shall be promptly removed by the Permittee at the written 

or verbal request of JEA and shall not be replaced. The costs of clearing such access 

shall be born by the Permittee. 

Unreasonable delays in allowing JEA access to the Permittee's premises shall be a 

violation ofthis permit. 

5.4 Increase in Self-Monitoring Frequency for Effluent Violations 

If the Permittee violates the effluent limits of this permit, JEA may require the 

Permittee to increase the sampling frequency to once per week for four consecutive 

weeks for all parameters in violation. The Permittee shall commence such sampling 

within 7 calendar days from receipt of written notification from JEA to increase the 

sampling frequency. 

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5.5 Permit Modifications 

In accordance with §5.2 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, JEA may modify this 

permit for good cause, including, but not limited to, the following reasons: 

A. To incorporate any new or revised Federal, State, or local pretreatment standards 

or requirements; 

B. To address significant alterations or additions to the user's operation, processes, 

or wastewater volume or character since the time of permit issuance; 

C. A change in the POTW that requires either a temporary or permanent reduction or 

elimination ofthe authorized discharge; 

D. Information indicating that the permitted discharge poses a threat to the POTW, 

JEA personnel, or the receiving waters; 

E. Violation of any terms or conditions of the permit; 

F. Misrepresentations or failure to fully disclose all relevant facts in the permit 

application or in any required reporting; 

G. Revision of or a grant of variance from categorical pretreatment standards due to 

fundamentally different factors pursuant to 40 CFR 403.13; or 

H. To correct typographical or other errors in the permit. 

5.6 Permit Transfer 

In accordance with §5.3 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, this permit may be 

transferred to a new owner or operator only if the existing Permittee gives at least 

thirty {30) days advance notice to JEA and JEA approves the permit transfer. The notice 

to JEA shall include a written certification by the new owner or operator which: 

A. States that the new owner and/or operator has no immediate intent to change 

the facility's operation and process; 

B. Identifies the specific date on which the transfer is to occur; and 

C. Acknowledges receipt of and full responsibility for complying with the existing 

permit. 

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If either party does not agree to a transfer, the new owner shall obtain a new industrial 

user discharge permit. 

5.7 Permit Revocation 

In accordance with §5.4 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, JEA may revoke a 

wastewater discharge permit for good cause, including, but not limited to, the following 

reasons: 

A. Failure to notify JEA of significant changes to the wastewater prior to the changed 

discharge; 

B. Failure to provide prior notification to JEA of changed conditions pursuant to 

Section 3 ofthis permit; 

C. Misrepresentation or failure to fully disclose all relevant facts in the wastewater 

discharge permit application; 

D. Falsifying self-monitoring reports; 

E. Tampering with monitoring equipment; 

F. Refusing to allow JEA timely access to the facility premises and records; 

G. Failure to meet effluent limitations; 

H. Failure to pay fines; 

I. Failure to pay sewer charges; 

J. Failure to meet compliance schedules; 

K. Failure to complete a wastewater survey or the industrial user discharge permit 

application; 

L. Failure to provide advance notice of the transfer of business ownership of a 

permitted facility; or 

M. Violation of any pretreatment standard or requirement, or any terms of this 

permit or JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation. 

Industrial user discharge permits shall be voidable upon cessation of operations for 

sixty (60) days or greater, or upon transfer of business ownership. All industrial user 

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discharge permits issued to a particular user are void upon the issuance of a new permit 

to that user. 

5.8 Permit Re-issuance 

In accordance with §5.5 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, a Permittee with an 

expiring industrial user discharge permit shall apply for a new permit by submitting a 

complete permit application a minimum of one hundred twenty {120) days prior to the 

expiration of the existing industrial user discharge permit. The terms and conditions of 

this permit are automatically continued past its expiration date and remain fully 

enforceable pending issuance of a new permit if: (a) The Permittee has submitted a 

timely and sufficient application for renewal; or (b) JEA is unable, through no fault of 

the Permittee, to issue a new permit before the expiration date of the previous permit; 

and (c) The Permittee is not in significant noncompliance with the terms and conditions 

ofthis permit on its expiration date. 

5.9 Permit Appeals Process 

In accordance with §5.7 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, formal permit 

appeals shall be as follows. 

A. Appeals Process may be used when: 

(1) An applicant has made three good faith attempts at providing a complete 

application pursuant to §4.4 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation; or 

{2) JEA denies a permit pursuant to §4.7 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment 

Regulation; or 

(3) A permit applicant or holder disputes a decision by JEA to impose, modify, or 

add permit limitations or conditions as authorized under §§5.1 & 5.2 of JEA's 

Industrial Pretreatment Regulation. 

B. Procedures for Appeal. All appeals shall follow the procedures outlined below. 

{1) Schedule of Hearing. The permit applicant shall appeal to JEA's Vice President 

of Environmental Services (Vice President) to schedule the hearing. Upon 

receipt of the written request or submission oft he disputed issue, the Vice 

President shall set a date for an administrative hearing, to be held not more 

than ninety (90) days after the date of the request or submission. The City of 

Jacksonville's Office of General Counsel shall provide a hearing officer. The 

hearing officer may, for just cause shown, extend the time for a hearing to 

resolve the disputed issues. 

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(2) Presentation of Objections. At the hearing, the applicant, his agent, or his 

attorney shall be afforded an opportunity to present, by oral testimony or 

documentary evidence, his objections. JEA may present, by oral testimony or 

documentary evidence support for or explanation of prior decisions. 

(3) Findings and Recommendations. Within fourteen (14) days after the 

conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall report his findings and 

recommendations to the Vice President. The Vice President shall, within 

thirty (30) days from the date he receives the hearing officer's report, make 

his decision, based upon the evidence presented at the hearing. If the hearing 

was held: 

(a) As a result of a request by the permit applicant regarding an 

incomplete application, the Vice President may decide one of the 

following: 

(i) That the application is incomplete and directs the applicant to 

provide the necessary information. 

(ii) That the application is complete and directs the Industrial 

Pretreatment Manager to evaluate the application based upon 

the information already provided by the applicant. 

(b) From an appeal by permit applicant concerning a denied permit, the 

Vice President may decide one of the following: 

(i) That the permit applicant shall receive a wastewater discharge 

permit. 

(ii) That the permit applicant shall not receive a wastewater 

discharge permit. 

(iii) That the permit applicant shall resubmit a completed 

application in accordance with Section 4.4. 

(c) From an appeal by a user disputing a decision by JEA to impose, modify 

or add permit limitations or conditions, the Vice President may decide 

one of the following: 

(i) The change requested by the user shall be implemented. 

(ii) The user shall receive a permit with stipulations as determined 

by the Vice President. 

(iii) That the request is denied. 

The decision of the Vice President shall be final and a copy of the decision shall be 

furnished to the applicant or user and to the Office of General Counsel. 

5.10 Dilution Prohibition 

In accordance with §2.6 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, no permittee shall 

ever increase the use of process water, or in any way attempt to dilute a discharge, as a 

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partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve compliance with a 

discharge limitation unless expressly authorized by an applicable pretreatment 

standard or requirement. JEA may impose mass limitations on the permittees who are 

using dilution to meet applicable pretreatment standards or requirements or in other 

cases when the imposition of mass limitations is appropriate. 

5.11 Duty to Comply 

The Permittee shall comply with all conditions of this permit. Compliance with this 

permit does not relieve the Permittee of responsibility for compliance with all 

applicable federal, state, and local pretreatment standards, including those that 

become effective during the term of this permit. Such standards include, but may not 

be limited to: 

• Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Chapter I, Subchapter N (United States 

Environmental Protection Agency) 

• Chapter 62-625 FAC (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) 

• Industrial Pretreatment Regulation (J EA) 

5.12 Duty to Mitigate 

The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to mm1m1ze or correct any adverse 

impacts to the POTW or the environment resulting from noncompliance with this 

permit, including such accelerated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine 

the nature and impact of the noncompliant discharge. 

5.13 Duty to Halt or Reduce Activity 

Upon reduction of efficiency of operation, or loss or failure of all or part of the 

treatment facility, the Permittee shall, to the extent necessary to maintain compliance 

with its permit, control its production or discharges until operation of the treatment 

facility is restored or an alternative method of treatment is provided. It shall not be a 

defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to 

halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the 

conditions of this permit. 

5.14 Proper Operation and Maintenance 

The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems 

of treatment and control which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve 

compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance 

includes, but is not limited to effective performance, adequate funding, adequate 

operator staffing and training, and adequate laboratory and process controls. 

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5.15 Bypass 

A. A permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause pretreatment 

standards or requirements to be violated, but only if it is for essential maintenance 

to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provision of 

paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section. 

B. Notice of Bypass 

(1) If a permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior 

notice to JEA, at least ten (10) days before the date of the bypass, if possible. 

(2) A permittee shall submit oral notice to JEA of an unanticipated bypass that 

exceeds applicable pretreatment standards within twenty-four (24) hours 

from the time it becomes aware ofthe bypass. A written submission shall also 

be provided within five (5) days ofthe time the permittee becomes aware of 

the bypass. The written submission shall contain a description of the bypass 

and its cause; the duration of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and, 

ifthe bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to 

continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent 

reoccurrence of the bypass. JEA may waive the written report on a case-bycase basis ifthe oral report has been received within twenty-four (24) hours. 

C. Exceptions to Bypass 

(1) Bypass is prohibited, and JEA may take an enforcement action against a 

permittee for a bypass, unless 

(a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe 

property damage; 

(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of 

auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes, or 

maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This 

condition is not satisfied if adequate back-up equipment should have been 

installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a 

bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or 

preventive maintenance; and 

(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under paragraph (B) of this 

section. 

(2) JEA may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if 

JEA determines that it will meet the three conditions listed in paragraph (C)(1) 

of this section. 

5.16 Upset 

A. For the purpose of this section, "upset", means an exceptional incident in which 

there is unintentional and temporary non-compliance with the categorical 

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pretreatment standards because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the 

user. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operator 

error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack 

of preventative maintenance, or careless or improper operation. 

B. An upset shall constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for 

noncompliance with categorical pretreatment standards ifthe requirements of 

paragraph (C), below are met. 

C. A user who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, 

through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant 

evidence that: 

(1) An upset occurred and the user can identify the cause(s) of the upset; 

(2) The facility was at the time of the upset, being operated in a prudent arid 

workman-like manner and in compliance with the applicable operation and 

maintenance procedures; and 

(3) The user has subm.ltted the following information to the JEA within twenty-four 

(24) hours of becoming aware of the upset [if the information is provided orally, 

a written submission shall be provided within five (5) days]: 

(a) A description of the indirect discharge and cause of noncompliance; and, 

(b) The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times or, if not 

corrected, the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected to continue; 

and, 

(c) Steps being taken and/or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent 

recurrence of the noncompliance. 

(4) Users shall control production of all discharges to the extent necessary to 

maintain compliance with categorical pretreatment standards upon reduction, 

loss, or failure of its treatment facility until the facility is restored or an 

alternative method of treatment is provided. This requirement applies in the 

situation where, among other things, the primary source of power of the 

treatment facility is reduced, lost, or failed. 

(S) In any enforcement proceeding, the user seeking to establish the occurrence of 

an upset shall have the burden of proof. 

(6) Users will have the opportunity for a judicial determination on any claim of 

upset only in enforcement action brought for noncompliance with the 

categorical pretreatment standards. 

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5.17 Confidentiallnformation 

In accordance with §9 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, information and data 

on a permittee obtained from reports, surveys, wastewater discharge permit 

applications, wastewater discharge permits, and monitoring programs, and from JEA's 

inspection and sampling activities, shall be available to the public without restriction, 

unless the Permittee specifically requests, and is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction 

of JEA that the release of such information would divulge information, processes, or 

methods of production entitled to protection as trade secrets under applicable State 

law. Any such request shall be asserted at the time of submission of the information or 

data. When requested and demonstrated by the Permittee furnishing a report that 

such information should be held confidential, the portions of a report which might 

disclose trade secrets or secret processes shall not be made available for inspection by 

the public, but shall be made available immediately upon request to governmental 

agencies for uses related to the NPDES program or pretreatment program, and in 

enforcement proceedings involving the Permittee furnishing the report. Wastewater 

constituents and characteristics and other "effluent data" as defined by 40 CFR 2.302 

shall not be recognized as confidential information and shall be available to the public 

without restriction. 

5.18 Publication for Significant Noncompliance 

In accordance with Rule 62-625.500(2)(b)8 FAC, JEA shall publish annually, in the largest 

daily newspaper published in the municipality where the receiving POTW is located, a 

list of the users which, during the previous twelve (12) months, were in significant 

noncompliance with applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. 

5.19 Civil and Criminal Penalties 

In accordance with §11.7 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation, a user who has 

violated or continues to violate, any provision of this permit, shall be liable to JEA for a 

maximum civil penalty of $2,000 per violation, per day as authorized in Chapter 99-458, 

Laws of Florida. In the case of a monthly or other long-term average discharge limit, 

penalties shall accrue for each day during the period of violation. 

Other details regarding civil penalties shall be in accordance with §11.7 of JEA's 

Industrial Pretreatment Regulation. 

JEA may also refer enforcement to appropriate state and federal regulatory authorities 

for criminal prosecution, pursuant to §12.3 of JEA's Industrial Pretreatment Regulation. 

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5.20 Severability 

The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the 

application of any provision of this permit to any circumstance is held invalid, the 

application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, 

shall not be affected thereby. 

5.21 Waiver Requirements for Reduced Sampling 

JEA may authorize an industrial user subject to a categorical pretreatment standard to 

forego sampling of a pollutant regulated by a categorical pretreatment standard if the 

industrial user has demonstrated through sampling and other technical factors that the 

pollutant is neither present nor expected to be present in the discharge, or is present 

only at background levels from intake water and without any increase in the pollutant 

due to activities of the industrial user. This authorization is subject to the following 

conditions: 

(1) The waiver may be authorized where a pollutant is determined to be present solely 

due to sanitary wastewater discharged from the facility provided that the sanitary 

wastewater is not regulated by an applicable categorical standard and otherwise 

includes no process wastewater. 

(2) The monitoring waiver is valid only for the duration of the effective period of the 

individual wastewater discharge permit, but in no case longer than 5 years. The 

user must submit a new request for the waiver before the waiver can be granted 

for each subsequent individual wastewater discharge permit. 

(3) In making a demonstration that a pollutant is not present, the industrial user must 

provide data from at least one sampling of the facility's process wastewater prior 

to any treatment present at the facility that is representative of all wastewater 

from all processes. 

(4) The request for a monitoring waiver must be signed in accordance with Section 

1.4C, and include the certification statement in section 7.14C. 

(5) Non-detectable sample results may be used only as a demonstration that a 

pollutant is not present if the EPA approved method from 40 CFR Part 136 with the 

lowest minimum detection level for that pollutant was used in the analysis. 

(6) Any grant of the monitoring waiver by JEA must be included as a condition in the 

user's permit. The reasons supporting the waiver and any information submitted 

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by the user in its request for the waiver must be maintained by JEA for 3 years 

after expiration of the waiver. 

(7) Upon approval of the monitoring waiver and revision of the user's permit by JEA, 

the industrial user must certify on each report with the statement in Section 7.14C 

below, that there has been no increase in the pollutant in its waste stream due to 

activities ofthe industrial user. 

(8) In the event that a waived pollutant is found to be present or is expected to be 

present because of changes that occur in the user's operations, the user must 

immediately: Comply with the monitoring requirements of Section 6.4 A, or other 

more frequent monitoring requirements imposed by JEA, and notify JEA. 

(9) This provision does not supersede certification processes and requirements 

established in categorical pretreatment standards, except as otherwise specified in 

the categorical pretreatment standard. 

5.21 Waiver Requirements for Reduced Sampling 

JEA may authorize an industrial user subject to a categorical pretreatment standard to 

forego sampling of a pollutant regulated by a categorical pretreatment standard if the 

industrial user has demonstrated through sampling and other technical factors that the 

pollutant is neither present nor expected to be present in the discharge, or is present 

only at background levels from intake water and without any increase in the pollutant 

due to activities of the industrial user. This authorization is subject to the following 

conditions: 

(1) The waiver may be authorized where a pollutant is determined to be present solely 

due to sanitary wastewater discharged from the facility provided that the sanitary 

wastewater is not regulated by an applicable categorical standard and otherwise 

includes no process wastewater. 

(2) The monitoring waiver is valid only for the duration of the effective period of the 

individual wastewater discharge permit, but in no case longer than 5 years. The 

user must submit a new request for the waiver before the waiver can be granted 

for each subsequent individual wastewater discharge permit. 

(3) In making a demonstration that a pollutant is not present, the industrial user must 

provide data from at least one sampling of the facility's process wastewater prior 

to any treatment present at the facility that is representative of all wastewater 

from all processes. 

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(4) The request for a monitoring waiver must be signed in accordance with Section 

1.4C, and include the certification statement in section 7.14C. 

(5) Non-detectable sample results may be used only as a demonstration that a 

pollutant is not present if the EPA approved method from 40 CFR Part 136 with the 

lowest minimum detection level for that pollutant was used in the analysis. 

(6) Any grant of the monitoring waiver by JEA must be included as a condition in the 

user's permit. The reasons supporting the waiver and any information submitted 

by the user in its request for the waiver must be maintained by JEA for 3 years 

after expiration of the waiver. 

(7) Upon approval of the monitoring waiver and revision of the user's permit by JEA, 

the industrial user must certify on each report with the statement in Section 7.14C 

below, that there has been no increase in the pollutant in its waste stream due to 

activities ofthe industrial user. 

(8) In the event that a waived pollutant is found to be present or is expected to be 

present because of changes that occur in the user's operations, the user must 

immediately: Comply with the monitoring requirements of Section 6.4 A, or other 

more frequent monitoring requirements imposed by JEA, and notify JEA. 

(9) This provision does not supersede certification processes and requirements 

established in categorical pretreatment standards, except as otherwise specified in 

the categorical pretreatment standard. 

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