Chemours GenX OPRA
Chemours GenX OPRA
Chemours GenX OPRA
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August 2, 2018
Scott T. Northey
Site Environmental Manager
Chemours Co. FC LLC Chambers Works
67 Canal Road
Deepwater, NJ 08023
Enclosed is a final 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 action modifies the following permit conditions:
The language at Part IV, Section G.7.a. is revised as follows (addition shown with underline):
“a. The permittee shall sample for Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) at DSN 662A on a weekly basis. The
following compounds shall be sampled:
C4 – Perfluorobutanoate (PFBA)
C5 – Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid (PFPeA)
C6 – Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
C7 – Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
C8 – Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
C9 – Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
C10 – Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)
C11 – Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)
C12 – Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)
C13 – Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTriA)
C14 – Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTeA)
C4-S – Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)
C6-S – Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)
C8-S – Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)
The sample shall be analyzed by a New Jersey certified laboratory which can detect all the above listed PFCs,
and is certified for analyzing these compounds in wastewater (NPW). A list of certified laboratories can be
obtained at http://www.nj.gov/dep/oqa/certlabs.htm. The permittee shall ensure that the method used provides
sufficiently low detection levels. A detection level of less than any drinking water criteria would be sufficient to
determine if the PFC is detected in the effluent.”
This permit package contains the modified permit. Those changes that are affected by this permit action are noted as
such on the Table of Contents.
Questions or comments regarding the final action should be addressed to Robert Hall at (609) 292-4860.
Sincerely,
Susan Rosenwinkel
Acting Bureau Chief
Bureau of Surface Water Permitting
Enclosures
FACILITY SUBMITTALS
1. GDR - General Discharge Requirements
Task Description Actual
Due Date
Submit a Complete Permit Renewal Application 10/02/2022
2. B - Industrial Wastewater
Task Description Actual
Due Date
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 07/26/2018
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 07/26/2018
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 10/26/2018
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 10/26/2018
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 01/26/2019
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 01/26/2019
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 04/26/2019
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 04/26/2019
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 07/26/2019
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 07/26/2019
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 10/26/2019
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 10/26/2019
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 01/26/2020
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 01/26/2020
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 04/26/2020
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 04/26/2020
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 07/26/2020
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 07/26/2020
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 10/26/2020
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 10/26/2020
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 01/26/2021
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 01/26/2021
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 04/26/2021
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 04/26/2021
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 07/26/2021
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 07/26/2021
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 10/26/2021
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 10/26/2021
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 01/26/2022
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 01/26/2022
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 04/26/2022
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 04/26/2022
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 07/26/2022
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 07/26/2022
Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report 10/26/2022
Submit an Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Report 10/26/2022
Facility Submittals Page 2 of 3
CHAMBERS WORKS, Deepwater Permit No. NJ0005100
DSW180002 Surface Water Minor Mod Permit Action
3. Table of Contents
10. Appendix A: Chronic Toxicity Testing Specifications for Use in the NJPDES Permit Program
(No Changes)
ftoc_dsw.rtf
List of Acronym
ACR Acute to Chronic Ratio
AML Average Monthly Limitation
BMP Best Management Practices
BPJ Best Professional Judgement
CAP Capacity Assurance Program
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CV Coefficient of Variation
CWEA/CWA Clean Water Enforcement Act/Clean Water Act
Department New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
DGW Discharge to Groundwater
DMR Discharge Monitoring Report
DRBC Delaware River Basin Commission
DSN Discharge Serial Number
DSW Discharge to Surface Water
EDP/M Effective Date of the Permit/Permit Modification
EEQ Existing Effluent Quality
ELG Effluent Limitation Guideline
g/d or g/day Grams per Day
IEC Interstate Environmental Commission
IPP Industrial Pretreatment Program
kg/d or kg/day Kilograms per Day
LTA Long Term Average
MA1CD10 or 1Q10 Minimum average one day flow with a statistical recurrence interval of ten years
MA7CD10 or 7Q10 Minimum average seven consecutive day flow with a statistical recurrence interval of ten years
MA30CD5 or 30Q5 Minimum average 30 consecutive day flow with a statistical recurrence interval of five years
mg/L Milligrams per Liter
MDL Maximum Daily Limitation
MGD Million Gallons per Day
MRF Monitoring Report Form
NPDES/NJPDES National/New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NJR New Jersey Register
PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyls
PMP Pollutant Minimization Plan
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works
RPMF Reasonable Potential Multiplying Factor
RTR Residuals Transfer Report
RQL Recommended Quantification Levels
RWBR Reclaimed Water for Beneficial Reuse
SIC Standard Industrial Classification Code
SIU Significant Indirect User
SQAR Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations
SWQS Surface Water Quality Standards
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
TR Total Recoverable
TRIR Toxicity Reduction Implementation Requirements
USEPA TSD USEPA Technical Support Document for Water Quality Based Toxics Control
(EPA/505/2-90-001, March 1991)
ug/L Micrograms per Liter
Permittee: Co-Permittee:
Chemours Co. FC LLC Chambers Works
67 Canal Road
P.O. Box 9001
Deepwater, NJ 08023
Authorization(s) Covered Under This Approval Issuance Date Effective Date Expiration Date
B - Industrial Wastewater - Renewal 02/22/2018 04/01/2018 03/31/2023
B - Industrial Wastewater – Minor Modification 03/23/2018 04/01/2018 03/31/2023
(Revision of Language at Part IV.G.6.b)
B - Industrial Wastewater – Minor Modification 08/02/2018 09/01/2018 03/31/2023
(Revision of Part IV.G.7.a to add parameter)
By Authority of:
Commissioner's Office
________________________________
DEP AUTHORIZATION
Susan Rosenwinkel, Acting Bureau Chief
Bureau of Surface Water Permitting
Division of Water Quality
(Terms, conditions and provisions attached hereto)
Division of Water Quality
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CHAMBERS WORKS Permit No. NJ0005100
Deepwater Discharge to Surface Water
Surface Water Minor Mod 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
Transfer N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.2(a)8 & 16.2
PART II
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISCHARGE CATEGORIES
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
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
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. 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. Notifications shall be submitted to:
NJDEP
Mail Code 401-04E
Bureau of Licensing and Registration
Mail Code 401-04E
P.O. Box 420
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420
(609) 984-6507.
b. The permittee shall notify the Department of any changes in licensed operator within two weeks of
the change.
7. 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.
8. Standard Reporting Requirements – Monitoring Report Forms (MRFs)
a. Monitoring Report Form (MRF) data submission shall be in accordance with the guidelines and
provisions outlined in the Department’s Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) agreement with the
permittee.
b. MRFs shall be submitted at the frequencies identified in Part III of this permit.
c. All MRFs shall be certified by the highest ranking official having day-to-day managerial and
operational responsibilities for the discharging facility.
d. The highest ranking official may delegate responsibility to certify the MRFs in his or her absence.
Authorizations for other individuals to certify shall be made in accordance with N.J.A.C.
7:14A-4.9(b).
e. Monitoring results shall be submitted in accordance with the current NJPDES Monitoring Report
Form Reference Manual and any updates thereof.
f. If monitoring for a parameter is not required in a monitoring period, the permittee must report
“CODE=N” for that parameter.
g. If, for a monitored location, there are no discharge events during an entire monitoring period, the
permittee must notify the Department when submitting the monitoring results by checking the “No
Discharge this monitoring period” box on the paper or electronic version of the monitoring report
submittal form.
9. Standard Reporting Requirements - Electronic Submission of NJPDES Information
a. Effective December 21, 2020, the below identified documents and reports, if required to be
submitted by this permit, shall be electronically submitted to the NJDEP via the Department’s
designated Electronic Submission Service.
i. CWA 316(b) annual reports
PART III
LIMITS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
MONITORED LOCATION: RECEIVING STREAM: STREAM CLASSIFICATION: DISCHARGE CATEGORY(IES):
001A SW Outfall DSN 001A Delaware River Mainstem Delaware-Zone 5 B - Industrial Wastewater
Location Description
Effluent sampling shall take place at the sampling station DSN 001A prior to discharge through the flow weir. DSN 001A discharges at lat. 39d 41' 55"
and long. 75d 30' 20".
Contributing Waste Types
Non-contact Cooling Water, Storm Water Runoff
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)..
Comments:
This outfall represents overflow from B-Basin when flows are in excess of 56 million gallons per day at DSN 002A and when pumps P-3 and P-4 are run to verify
operability and the keep the wood stave pipe wet.
Comments:
This outfall represents overflow from B-Basin when flows are in excess of 56 million gallons per day at DSN 002A and when pumps P-3 and P-4 are run to verify
operability and the keep the wood stave pipe wet.
Solids, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT 50 MG/L 1/Month Composite
Suspended Value Monthly Weekly ***** Monthly Daily
Average Average Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Oil and Grease Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY 10 15 MG/L 1/Month Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Carbon, Tot Organic Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT 50 MG/L 1/Month Composite
(TOC) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Location Description
Effluent sampling shall take place at the sampling station DSN 002A prior to discharge through the flow weir. DSN 002A discharges at lat. 39d 41'
53.73" and long. 75d 30' 35.33". Intake sampling shall take place at Spot 101.
Contributing Waste Types
CWT wastewater, Contact Cooling Water, Ground Water Treatment, Non-contact Cooling Water, OCPSF process waste, Storm Water Runoff
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)..
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type
Solids, Total Intake REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 2/Week 24 Hour
Suspended Monthly Weekly ***** Monthly Weekly Composite
Average Average Average Average
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Solids, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 2/Week 24 Hour
Suspended Value Monthly Weekly ***** Monthly Weekly Composite
Average Average Average Average
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Solids, Total Effluent Net 4496 6744 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 2/Week Calculated
Suspended Value Monthly Weekly ***** Monthly Weekly
Average Average Average Average
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Oil and Grease Effluent Gross REPORT 1500 KG/DAY REPORT 10 MG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Nitrogen, Organic Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Total (as N) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Nitrogen, Ammonia Effluent Gross 5246 6745 KG/DAY 35 45 MG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Total (as N) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Nitrogen, Nitrite Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Total (as N) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type
Nitrogen, Nitrate Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Total (as N) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Coliform, Fecal Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT #/100ML 1/Week Grab
General Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Weekly
Geo Avg Geometric
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
LC50 Stat 96hr Acu Effluent Gross 19 %EFFL 1/Quarter Composite
Pimephales Value ***** ***** ***** Report Per ***** *****
Minimum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
IC25 Statre 7day Chr Effluent Gross REPORT %EFFL 1/Quarter Composite
Ceriodaphnia Value ***** ***** ***** Report Per ***** *****
Minimum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Chlorine Produced Effluent Gross REPORT 0.2 MG/L 1/Week Grab
Oxidants Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum
January thru December RQL *** *** *** 0.02 0.02
Temperature, Effluent Gross REPORT 38.7 DEG.C Continuous Grab
oC Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Color Effluent Gross 350 500 PT-CO 1/Week Grab
(pt-co Units) Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type
Phosphorus, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
(as P) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Fluoride, Total Effluent Gross 4257 6235 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
(as F) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Iron, Total Intake REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Recoverable Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Iron, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Iron, Total Effluent Net REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month Calculated
Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Manganese, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Quarter 24 Hour
Recoverable Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Surfactants (mbas) Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type
Zinc, Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Zinc, Effluent Net REPORT 90 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Calculated
Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Cadmium, Effluent Gross REPORT 3.0 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Lead, Effluent Gross REPORT 15 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Chromium, Effluent Gross 44.2 65.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Copper, Intake REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Total Recoverable Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Copper, Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type
Copper, Effluent Net REPORT 30 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Calculated
Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Antimony, Total Effluent Gross 37.0 77.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Mercury Effluent Gross 0.45 0.91 KG/DAY REPORT 10 UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December RQL *** *** *** *** ***
Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Month Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Cyanide, free Effluent Gross 18.0 41.1 GR/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Phenols Effluent Gross 142 284 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Delta BHC, Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Quarter 24 Hour
Total (ug/l) Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Table III - B - 1: Surface Water DMR Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Limit Limit Units Limit Limit Limit Units Frequency Sample Type
Location Description
Effluent sampling shall take place at the sampling station identified as DSN 013A. DSN 013A discharges at lat. 39d 41' 10" and long. 75d 30' 20".
Intake sampling shall take place at Spot 101.
Contributing Waste Types
Non-contact Cooling Water, Storm Water Runoff
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)..
Comments:
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Comments:
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Solids, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Suspended Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Solids, Total Effluent Net REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT 50 MG/L 1/Month Calculated
Suspended Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Oil and Grease Effluent Gross 10 15 MG/L 1/Month Grab
Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Chlorine Produced Effluent Gross REPORT 0.2 MG/L 1/Month Grab
Oxidants Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum
January thru December RQL *** *** *** 0.02 0.02
Temperature, Effluent Gross REPORT 42.8 DEG.C 1/Day Grab
oC Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Carbon, Dissolved Intake REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Organic (as C) ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Carbon, Dissolved Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT KG/DAY REPORT REPORT MG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Organic (as C) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that will ensure compliance with the specified Required Quantitation Level
(RQL) of 0.02 mg/l.
Location Description
Internal Point DSN 322 includes non-contact cooling water, stormwater and groundwater.
Contributing Waste Types
Non-contact Cooling Water, Storm Water Runoff
Requirements have not been defined for this Monitored Location.
Location Description
Effluent sampling shall take place at the sampling station identified as DSN 662A. Influent sampling for BOD5 percent removal shall take place at
Spot 529 which is located after the primary clarifiers.
Contributing Waste Types
CWT wastewater, Groundwater Remediation, Non-contact Cooling Water, OCPSF process waste, Sanitary, Storm Water Runoff
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)..
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Lead, Total (as Pb) Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 160 350 UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Nickel, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 1450 3950 UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
(as Ni) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Silver, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 35.1 120 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
(as Ag) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Zinc, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 420 497 UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
(as Zn) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Tin, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 120 409 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
(as Sn) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Cadmium, Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 10.2 17.2 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
Total Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Antimony, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 206 249 UG/L 1/Quarter 24 Hour
Recoverable Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Mercury, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 0.739 2.34 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
(as Hg) Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Acenaphthylene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.1 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Daily Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Acenaphthene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.1 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Daily Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Anthracene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.1 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Benzo(k)fluoranthene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.1 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Benzo(a)pyrene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.2 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Butyl benzyl Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 88.7 188 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
phthalate Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Chrysene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.1 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Diethyl phthalate Effluent Gross 2.0 7.2 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Dimethyl phthalate Effluent Gross 0.7 1.7 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Fluoranthene Effluent Gross 0.9 2.5 KG/DAY 26.8 53.7 UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Fluorene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.4 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Hexachloroethane Effluent Gross 0.7 1.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Nitrobenzene Effluent Gross 1.0 2.4 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Phenanthrene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.1 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Pyrene Effluent Gross 0.9 2.4 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Benzo(a)anthracene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.1 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,2-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross 2.7 5.8 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,2,4-Trichloro- Effluent Gross 2.4 5.0 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
benzene Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,3-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross 1.1 1.6 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,4-Dichlorobenzene Effluent Gross 0.5 1.0 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
2,4-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross 4.0 10 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
2,6-Dinitrotoluene Effluent Gross 9.1 22.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Naphthalene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.1 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Effluent Gross 4.6 11.8 KG/DAY 101 215 UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
phthalate Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Di-n-butyl phthalate Effluent Gross 1.0 2.0 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Hexachlorobenzene Effluent Gross 0.5 1.0 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Hexachlorobutadiene Effluent Gross 0.7 1.7 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Acetophenone Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 56.2 114 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Pyridine Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 182 370 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,3-Dichloropropene Effluent Gross 1.0 1.6 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
3,4 Benzo- Effluent Gross 0.8 2.2 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
fluoranthene Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Carbon Tetrachloride Effluent Gross 0.6 1.4 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,2-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross 2.4 7.5 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Chloroform Effluent Gross 0.7 1.6 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Toluene Effluent Gross 0.9 2.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Benzene Effluent Gross 1.3 4.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Acrylonitrile Effluent Gross 3.4 8.6 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Chlorobenzene Effluent Gross 0.5 1.0 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Ethylbenzene Effluent Gross 1.1 3.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Methyl Chloride Effluent Gross 3.1 6.8 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Methylene Chloride Effluent Gross 1.4 3.2 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Tetrachloroethylene Effluent Gross 0.8 2.0 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,1-Dichloroethane Effluent Gross 0.8 2.1 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,1-Dichloroethylene Effluent Gross 0.6 0.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,1,1-Trichloro- Effluent Gross 0.7 1.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
ethane Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,1,2-Trichloro- Effluent Gross 0.7 1.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
ethane Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,2-Dichloropropane Effluent Gross 5.5 8.2 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
1,2-trans-Dichloro- Effluent Gross 0.7 1.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
ethylene Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Vinyl Chloride Effluent Gross 3.7 9.6 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Trichloroethylene Effluent Gross 0.7 1.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Methyl ethyl ketone Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 1850 4810 UG/L 2/Month Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Acetone Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 7970 30200 UG/L 2/Month Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Chloroethane Effluent Gross 3.7 9.6 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week Grab
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Delta BHC, Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Quarter 24 Hour
Total (ug/l) Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Beta Endosulfan Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
Gamma BHC (lindane), Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Endosulfans, Total Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Month 24 Hour
(alpha and beta) Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
2-Chlorophenol Effluent Gross 1.1 3.5 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
2-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross 1.5 2.5 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
2,4-Dichlorophenol Effluent Gross 1.4 4.0 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
2,4-Dimethylphenol Effluent Gross 0.6 1.3 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
2,4-Dinitrophenol Effluent Gross 2.5 4.4 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
2,4,6-Trichloro- Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 106 155 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
phenol Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
4-Nitrophenol Effluent Gross 2.6 4.4 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Effluent Gross 2.8 9.9 KG/DAY REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Phenol Effluent Gross 1.5 4.1 KG/DAY 1080 3650 UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Single Compound Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
PFOA Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
PFNA Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT UG/L 1/Week 24 Hour
Value ***** ***** ***** ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
o-Cresol Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 561 1920 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Comments:
See Part IV.G.1 for additional pH conditions.
n-Decane Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 437 948 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Carbazole Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 276 598 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
N-Octadecane Effluent Gross REPORT REPORT GR/DAY 302 589 UG/L 2/Month 24 Hour
Value Monthly Daily ***** Monthly Daily Composite
Average Maximum Average Maximum
January thru December QL *** *** *** *** ***
Table III - E - 2: Surface Water WCR - Quarterly Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period
Selenium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Recoverable
Thallium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Recoverable
Beryllium, Total Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Recoverable (as Be)
Chromium, Hexavalent Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Tot Recoverable
Benzo(b)fluoranthene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
(3,4-benzo)
Bis(2-chloroethyl) Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
ether
Bis(2-chloroethoxy) Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
methane
Bis (2-chloroiso- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
propyl) ether
1,2-Diphenyl- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
hydrazine
Hexachlorocyclo- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
pentadiene
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
pyrene
Isophorone Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
N-nitrosodi-n- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
propylamine
N-nitrosodimethyl- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
amine
Benzo(ghi)perylene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Table III - E - 2: Surface Water WCR - Quarterly Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period
Dibenzo(a,h) Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
anthracene
2-Chloronaphthalene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Di-n-octyl Phthalate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
3,3'-Dichloro- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
benzidine
4-Bromophenyl phenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
ether
Benzidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Malathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Demeton Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Mirex Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
1,2,4,5-Tetrachloro- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
benzene
N-nitrosopyrrolidine Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Bromoform Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Acrolein Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Chlorodibromomethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December
Methyl Bromide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December
Table III - E - 2: Surface Water WCR - Quarterly Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period
Trichlorofluoro- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December
methane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December
ethane
2-Chloroethyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December
Vinyl Ether (Mixed)
Bromodichloromethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December
Methoxychlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
N-Nitrosodi- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
n-butylamine
Chloroethane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L Grab January thru December
Parachloro-m- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
cresol
Parathion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
2,4,5-Trichloro- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
phenol
Endosulfan Sulfate Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Alpha Endosulfan Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Endrin Aldehyde Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro- Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
dibenzo-p-dioxin
4,4'-DDT(p,p'-DDT) Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Table III - E - 2: Surface Water WCR - Quarterly Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period
4,4'-DDD(p,p'-DDD) Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
4,4'-DDE(p,p'-DDE) Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Aldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Alpha BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Beta BHC Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Chlordane Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Dieldrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Endrin Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Toxaphene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Heptachlor Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Heptachlor Epoxide Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Chlorpyrifos Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
4-Chlorophenyl Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
phenyl ether
Pentachlorophenol Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Pentachlorobenzene Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
Table III - E - 2: Surface Water WCR - Quarterly Limits and Monitoring Requirements
PHASE: Final PHASE Start Date: 09/01/2018 PHASE End Date:
Parameter Sample Point Compliance Quantity Units Sample Type Monitoring Period
Guthion Effluent Gross Value REPORT UG/L 24 Hour Composite January thru December
PART IV
Industrial Wastewater
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. When more than one test procedure is approved for the analysis of a pollutant or pollutant
parameter, the test procedure must be sufficiently sensitive as defined at 40 CFR 136 122.21(e)(3)
and 122.44(I)(10)(IV).
The permittee shall utilize analytical methods for chlorine produced oxidants (CPO) that can
achieve results at or below the Required Quantitation Level (RQL) specified in Part III. If a more
sensitive method is approved in 40 CFR Part 136 and a CPO value lower than the listed RQL can
be achieved, then the RQL is no longer applicable and the most sensitive method must be used. If
the permittee and/or contract laboratory determines that the quantitation level for CPO will not be
as sensitive as the RQL specified in Part III, the permittee must submit a justification of such to the
Department's Office of Quality Assurance.
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. Flow shall be measured using a flow meter at DSN 001A, DSN 002A, and DSN 662A; and an
estimate at DSN 013A (based on the amount of effluent flow from cooling water equipment via
pump readings). Intake flow at Spot 101 shall be estimated.
The flows from P-5 and P-6 shall be monitored individually, while the flow from B-Basin By-Pass
pumps shall be measured by flowmeter 4042FG. These flows shall be added together to report the
flow leaving DSN 002A.
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j. Net limitations shall be calculated by using the following formula: [(gross effluent concentration)
*(gross effluent flow) - (intake concentration) *(intake flow)] / [gross effluent flow].
Intake concentrations shall be measured at Spot 101. Another location may be acceptable for
purposes of representative intake samples but must be approved by the Department in writing.
Flow measurements for Spot 101 shall be monitored at a location that is representative of intake
flow. Net limitations apply for TSS and Net monitoring applies for Copper, Iron, and Zinc at DSN
002A.
k. Monitoring for temperature shall only be conducted when cooling water is discharged during the
monitoring period.
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. Please see Part II, Section B, Standard Reporting Requirements
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.
2. Delaware River Basin PCB Requirements
a. On December 15, 2003, the U.S. EPA, Regions 2 and 3, adopted a Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL) for PCBs for Zones 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the tidal Delaware River. On December 15, 2006,
the U.S. EPA, Regions 2 and 3, adopted a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for PCBs for
Zone 6 (Delaware Bay). The TMDLs require the facilities identified as discharging PCBs to these
zones of the Delaware River or to the tidal portions of tributaries to these zones to conduct
monitoring for 209 PCB congeners, and prepare and implement a PCB Pollutant Minimization
Plan (PMP).
b. Subsequent monitoring required by DRBC in 2005 confirmed the presence of PCBs and indicated
that the facility was part of the group of 36 dischargers contributing to 99% cumulative loading
from all point sources. Therefore, the permittee shall collect two 24-hour composite samples
annually during a dry weather flow at both DSN 002A and DSN 662A.
c. All sample analyses shall be performed using EPA Method 1668A, Revision A: Chlorinated
Biphenyl Congeners in Water, Soil, Sediment, and Tissue by HRGC/HRMS. EPA-821-R-00-002,
December 1999 as supplemented or amended, and results for all 209 PCB congeners shall be
reported. Project-specific, sample collection protocols, analytical procedures, and reporting
requirements at http://www.nj.gov/drbc/quality/toxics/pcbs/monitoring.html shall be followed.
Monitoring information, sample data, and reports associated with PCB monitoring shall be
submitted to the Department and DRBC in the form of two compact discs in the format referenced
at http://www.nj.gov/drbc/library/documents/PCB-EDD011309.pdf.
d. In accordance with the U.S. EPA Regions 2 and 3 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for
PCBs for Zones 2-5 of the Tidal Delaware River, the permittee submitted a Pollutant Minimization
Plan (PMP) for PCBs which was approved on July 6, 2008. The permittee shall continue to
comply with the requirements of Section 4.30.9 of DRBC's Water Quality Regulations. Therefore,
the permittee shall:.
i. Continue to implement the PMP to achieve PCB loading reduction goals, and;
ii. Submit an Annual Report on the yearly anniversary of the commencement of the PMP to DRBC
consistent with the guidance specified at http://www.nj.gov/drbc/programs/quality/pmp.html.
e. The PCB data shall be submitted to the DRBC only. The PMP Annual Reports shall be submitted
to the following:.
i. Delaware River Basin Commission
Modeling, Monitoring & Assessment Branch
P.O. Box 7360
West Trenton, NJ 08628
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.
e. The Permittee is authorized to use the corrosion inhibitors, biocides, and other cooling water
additives listed in Appendix B of the permit.
2. Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC)
a. The permittee shall comply with the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) "Water Quality
Regulations.".
b. The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) 20-day Carbonaceous Biochemical (first-stage)
Oxygen Demand (CBOD 20) wasteload allocation of 6364 kilograms per day as a monthly average
value, (equivalent to the monthly average BOD5 mass effluent limit, in Part III) shall not be
exceeded. The CBOD 20 effluent value may be calculated by multiplying the measured effluent
CBOD5 by a CBOD 20/CBOD5 mass ratio of 1.5 developed for this discharge by DRBC.
3. Applicability of Discharge Limitations and Effective Dates
i. The final effluent limitations and monitoring conditions contained in PART III for DSN 001A,
DSN 002A, DSN662A, and DSN 013A apply for the full term of this permit action.
b. Wastewater Characterization Report (WCR) Form Requirements
i. The final effluent monitoring conditions contained in PART III for DSN 662A apply for the full
term of this permit action.
4. 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).
5. Toxicity Testing Requirements - Acute Whole Effluent Toxicity (DSN 002A and DSN 662A)
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 for DSN
662A. Toxicity Reduction and Implementation Requirements may be triggered based on
exceedences of this Action Level. See the 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
quarterly monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP) for DSN 002A
and 662A. The permittee shall submit toxicity test results on appropriate forms. (Activity #:
DSW160001 - Effective: 4/1/2018)
g. Test reports shall be submitted to:
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. Chronic toxicity tests shall be conducted using the test species and method identified in Part III of
this permit.
c. Any test that does not meet the specifications contained in the Department's "Chronic Toxicity
Testing Specifications for Use in the NJPDES Program" document 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.
d. IC25 - Inhibition Concentration - Concentration of effluent which has an inhibitory effect on 25%
of the test organisms for the monitored effect, as compared to the control (expressed as percent
effluent).
e. Test results shall be expressed as the IC25 for each test endpoint. Where a chronic toxicity testing
endpoint yields IC25's from more than one test endpoint, the most sensitive endpoint will be used
to evaluate effluent toxicity.
f. When reporting to the DRBC, sample results shall be expressed as No Observed Effect
Concentration (NOEC).
g. The permittee shall resubmit a Chronic Methodology Questionnaire within 60 days of any change
in laboratory.
h. Submit a chronic whole effluent toxicity test report: within twenty-five days after the end of every
quarterly monitoring period beginning from the effective date of the permit (EDP). The permittee
shall submit toxicity test results on appropriate forms. (Activity #: DSW160001 - Effective:
4/1/2018)
i. 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.
ii. Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC)
P. O. Box 7360
West Trenton, New Jersey 08628
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.
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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.
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
Mail Code401-02B
Division of Water Quality
Bureau of Surface Water Permitting
401 East State Street
P.O. Box 420
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420.
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 a
sufficiently sensitive quantification level as defined at 40 CFR 136, 40 CFR 122.21(e)(3), and 40
CFR 122.44(i)(1)(iv).
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
1. pH Requirement
a. DSN 002A and 662A - pH shall be measured as a gross value and shall be within the range of 6.0
to 9.0 standard units 99% of the time on a monthly basis. The total time during which pH may be
outside the specified range may not exceed an aggregate of 7 hours and 26 minutes in any calendar
month and no individual excursion from the specified range shall exceed 60 minutes. Any
discharge outside the specified range shall be subject to the notification requirements of N.J.A.C.
7:14A-6.10.
2. Additional Whole Effluent Toxicity Sampling
a. The required acute WET testing of the Chemours effluent shall be accompanied by measurements
of conductivity for both the Delaware River intake water as well as the treated effluent. If it is
determined that an elevated level of acute toxicity in the effluent can be attributed to conductivity
levels of 4000 umhos/cm or greater in the river intake water, the test result shall be deemed invalid
for compliance purposes, unless it is determined that the test result is attributable to operations at
the facility.
Where an acute WET test result for the Chemours effluent exceeds LC50 > 50% when
conductivity of the Delaware River intake water equals or exceeds 4,000 umhos/cm, Chemours
shall provide data for that test showing the level of conductivity in both the intake water and the
effluent, and provide an analysis of other effluents or operating data for use in evaluating whether
the elevated effluent acute toxicity is attributable to the conductivity of the intake water or to plant
processes.
3. Centralized Waste Treatment Certification and Equivalent Treatment Determination
a. In accordance with 40 CFR 437.41(b), once a year the permittee shall submit a periodic
certification statement as defined at 40 CFR 437.41(b). Such reports are due at the effective date
of the permit (EDP) + 1 year, EDP + 2 years, EDP + 3 years, EDP + 4 years and EDP + 5 years. If
the permit continues in effect past the expiration date pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-2.8, such
certification statement must continue to be submitted at EDP + 6 years and every year thereafter.
This certification statement shall be sent to:
NJDEP
Bureau of Surface Water Permitting
Mailcode: 401-02B
P.O. Box 0420, 401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420.
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a. As per the Centralized Waste Treatment Effluent Limitation Guideline at 40 CFR Part
437.42(b)(2), in-plant limitations of 178 mg/L as a monthly average and 500 mg/L as a daily
maximum apply to metal-bearing wastewater containing cyanide.
5. Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Outfall HC 01
a. The permittee shall use Best Management Practices" in the Barricade Area and surrounding areas
to insure there is no exposure of source materials that can be picked up by stormwater runoff and
discharged via Outfall HC01 to Henby Creek.
6. Standard DRBC Conditions
a. Except as otherwise authorized by this permit, if the permittee seeks relief from any limitation
based upon a Delaware River Basin Commission water quality standard or minimum treatment
requirement, the permittee shall apply for approval from the Delaware River Basin Commission
Executive Director and the Department for a permit revision.
b. Under Section 2.3.5.A.18 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, facilities such as
the Chambers Works Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWTP) that utilize an average of
50,000 gpd or more of their treatment capacity for wastewater from out-of-basin sources are
subject to project review under Section 3.8 of the Compact. Chambers Works formerly received
approximately 100,000 gpd of out-of-basin commercial waste. The acceptance of out-of-Basin
wastes for treatment at the IWTP was approved by the DRBC in Dockets Nos. D-1988-085-1,
D-1988-085-2 and D-1988-85-3. Accordingly, Chambers Works is authorized by DRBC to accept
greater than 50,000 gpd of out-of-Basin wastes.
c. Based upon the written recommendation of the DRBC staff, when the discharge is operated in
accordance with the provisions and conditions established by this permit, then with respect to
effluent quality and stream quality objectives, the project does not substantially impair or conflict
with the Commission’s Comprehensive Plan.
7. Perfluorinated Compound (PFC) Sampling for DSN 662A
a. The permittee shall sample for Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) at DSN 662A on a weekly basis.
The following compounds shall be sampled:
C4 – Perfluorobutanoate (PFBA)
C5 – Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid (PFPeA)
C6 – Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
C7 – Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
C8 – Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
C9 – Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
C10 – Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)
C11 – Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)
C12 – Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)
C13 – Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTriA)
C14 – Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTeA)
C4-S – Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)
C6-S – Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)
C8-S – Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)
Perfluorooctanesulfonamide (PFOSA)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide-Dimer Acid
The sample shall be analyzed by a New Jersey certified laboratory which can detect all the above
listed PFCs, and is certified for analyzing these compounds in wastewater (NPW). A list of
certified laboratories can be obtained at http://www.nj.gov/dep/oqa/certlabs.htm. The permittee
shall ensure that the method used provides sufficiently low detection levels. A detection level of
less than any drinking water criteria would be sufficient to determine if the PFC is detected in the
effluent.
i. The sample data shall be submitted to the Department 25 days after each month and shall include
all sample results. The sample data shall be sent to the following addresses:
NJDEP
Bureau of Surface Water Permitting
Mail Code 401-02B
P.O. Box 420
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
a. Source Water Physical Data - 40 CFR 122.21(r)(2) requires the following for industrial facilities:.
i. A narrative description and scaled drawings showing the physical configuration of all source
water bodies used by your facility, including areal dimensions, depths, salinity and temperature
regimes, and other documentation that supports your determination of the water body type where
each cooling water intake structure is located;.
ii. Identification and characterization of the source waterbody's hydrological and geomorphological
features, as well as the methods you used to conduct any physical studies to determine your
intake's area of influence within the waterbody and the results of such studies; and.
iii. Locational maps.
iv. The Department has determined that the requirements of 40 CFR 122.21(r)(2) have been
satisfied by the March 1, 2016 submission.
b. Cooling Water Intake Structure Data – 40 CFR 122.21(r)(3) requires the following:.
i. A narrative description of the configuration of each of your cooling water intake structures and
where it is located in the water body and in the water column;.
ii. Latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds for each of your cooling water intake
structures;.
iii. A narrative description of the operation of each of your cooling water intake structures, including
design intake flows, daily hours of operation, number of days of the year in operation and
seasonal changes, if applicable;.
iv. A flow distribution and water balance diagram that includes all sources of water to the facility,
recirculating flows, and discharges; and.
v. Engineering drawings of the cooling water intake structure.
vi. The Department has determined that the requirements of 40 CFR 122.21(r)(3) have been
satisfied by the March 1, 2016 submission.
c. Source Water Baseline Biological Characterization Data – 40 CFR 122.21(r)(4) requires the
following:.
i. A list of the data in paragraphs (r)(4)(ii) through (vi) of this section that are not available and
efforts made to identify sources of the data;.
ii. A list of species (or relevant taxa) for all life stages and their relative abundance in the vicinity of
the cooling water intake structure;.
iii. Identification of the species and life stages that would be most susceptible to impingement and
entrainment. Species evaluated should include the forage base as well as those most important in
terms of significance to commercial and recreational fisheries;.
iv. Identification and evaluation of the primary period of reproduction, larval recruitment, and
period of peak abundance for relevant taxa;.
v. Data representative of the seasonal and daily activities (e.g., feeding and water column
migration) of biological organisms in the vicinity of the cooling water intake structure;.
vi. Identification of all threatened, endangered, and other protected species that might be susceptible
to impingement and entrainment at your cooling water intake structures;.
vii. Documentation of any public participation or consultation with Federal or State agencies
undertaken in development of the plan; and.
viii. If you supplement the information requested in paragraph (r)(4)(i) of this section with data
collected using field studies, supporting documentation for the Source Water Baseline Biological
Characterization must include a description of all methods and quality assurance procedures for
sampling, and data analysis including a description of the study area; taxonomic identification of
sampled and evaluated biological assemblages (including all life stages of fish and shellfish); and
sampling and data analysis methods. The sampling and/or data analysis methods you use must be
appropriate for a quantitative survey and based on consideration of methods used in other
biological studies performed within the same source water body. The study area should include,
at a minimum, the area of influence of the cooling water intake structure.
ix. In the case of the owner or operator of an existing facility or new unit at an existing facility, the
Source Water Baseline Biological Characterization Data is the information in paragraphs
(r)(4)(i) through (xii) of this section.
x. For the owner or operator of an existing facility, identification of protective measures and
stabilization activities that have been implemented, and a description of how these measures and
activities affected the baseline water condition in the vicinity of the intake.
xi. For the owner or operator of an existing facility, a list of fragile species, as defined at 40 CFR
125.92(m), at the facility. The applicant need only identify those species not already identified as
fragile at 40 CFR 125.92(m). New units at an existing facility are not required to resubmit this
information if the cooling water withdrawals for the operation of the new unit are from an
existing intake.
xii. For the owner or operator of an existing facility that has obtained incidental take exemption or
authorization for its cooling water intake structure(s) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or
the National Marine Fisheries Service, any information submitted in order to obtain that
exemption or authorization may be used to satisfy the permit application information requirement
of paragraph 40 CFR 125.95(f) if included in the application.
xiii. The Department has determined that the requirements of 40 CFR 122.21(r)(4) have been
satisfied by the March 1, 2016 submission.
d. Cooling Water System Data – 40 CFR 122.21(r)(5) requires the following:.
i. A narrative description of the operation of the cooling water system and its relationship to
cooling water intake structures; the proportion of the design intake flow that is used in the
system; the number of days of the year the cooling water system is in operation and seasonal
changes in the operation of the system, if applicable; the proportion of design intake flow for
contact cooling, non-contact cooling, and process uses; a distribution of water reuse to include
cooling water reused as process water, process water reused for cooling, and the use of gray
water for cooling; a description of reductions in total water withdrawals including cooling water
intake flow reductions already achieved through minimized process water withdrawals; a
description of any cooling water that is used in a manufacturing process either before or after it is
used for cooling, including other recycled process water flows; the proportion of the source
waterbody withdrawn (on a monthly basis);.
ii. Design and engineering calculations prepared by a qualified professional and supporting data to
support the description required by paragraph (r)(5)(i) of this section; and.
iii. Description of existing impingement and entrainment technologies or operational measures and a
summary of their performance, including but not limited to reductions in impingement mortality
and entrainment due to intake location and reductions in total water withdrawals and usage.
iv. The requirements of 40 CFR 122.21(r)(5) have been satisfied by the March 1, 2016 submission.
e. Chosen Method(s) of Compliance with Impingement Mortality Standard – submit the following
information in accordance with 40 CFR 122.21(r)(6):.
i. The owner or operator of the facility must identify the chosen compliance method for the entire
facility; alternatively, the applicant must identify the chosen compliance method for each cooling
water intake structure at its facility. The applicant must identify any intake structure for which a
BTA determination for Impingement Mortality under 40 CFR 125.94 (c)(11) or (12) is
requested. In addition, the owner or operator that chooses to comply via 40 CFR 125.94 (c)(5) or
(6) must also submit an impingement technology performance optimization study.
ii. The Department has determined that the requirements of 40 CFR 122.21(r)(6) have been
satisfied by the March 1, 2016 and the July 27, 2017 submissions.
f. Entrainment Performance Studies – 40 CFR 122.21(r)(7) requires the following:.
i. The owner or operator of an existing facility must submit any previously conducted studies or
studies obtained from other facilities addressing technology efficacy, through-facility
entrainment survival, and other entrainment studies. Any such submittals must include a
description of each study, together with underlying data, and a summary of any conclusions or
results. Any studies conducted at other locations must include an explanation as to why the data
from their locations are relevant and representative of conditions at your facility. In the case of
studies more than 10 years old, the applicant must explain why the data are still relevant and
representative of conditions at the facility and explain how the data should be interpreted using
the definition of entrainment at 40 CFR 125.92(h).
ii. The Department has determined that the requirements of 40 CFR 122.21(r)(7) have been
satisfied by the March 1, 2016 submission as no historic entrainment performance studies have
been conducted.
g. Operational Status – 40 CFR 122.21(r)(8) requires a description of the operational status of each
generating, production, or process unit that uses cooling water as follows:.
i. For process units at your facility that use cooling water other than for power production or steam
generation, if you intend to use reductions in flow or changes in operations to meet the
requirements of 40 CFR 125.94(c), descriptions of individual production processes and product
lines, operating status including age of each line, seasonal operation, including any extended or
unusual outages that significantly affect current data for flow, impingement, entrainment, or other
factors, any major upgrades completed within the last 15 years, and plans or schedules for
decommissioning or replacement of process units or production processes and product lines;.
ii. For all manufacturing facilities, descriptions of current and future production schedules; and.
iii. Descriptions of plans or schedules for any new units planned within the next 5 years.
iv. The Department has determined that the requirements of 40 CFR 122.21(r)(8) have been
satisfied by the March 1, 2016 submission.
APPENDIX A:
Version 3.0
May 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VI. REPORTING
A. Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1000.0
B. Ceriodaphnia dubia, Survival and Reproduction Test, method 1002.0
C. Algal, (Selenastrum capricornutum), Growth Test, method 1003.0
D. Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus), Larval Survival and Growth Test,
method 1005.0
E. Inland Silverside (Menidia beryllina), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1006.0
F. Mysidopsis bahia, Survival, Growth, and Fecundity Test, method 1007.0
VIII. REFERENCES
Notice: Mention of trade names or commercial products do not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
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These methods specifications for the conduct of whole effluent chronic toxicity testing are established under the
authority of the NJPDES permitting program, N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.5(a)2 and 40 CFR 136, for discharges to waters
of the State. The methods referenced herein are included by reference in 40 CFR 136, Table 1.A. and, therefore,
constitute approved methods for chronic toxicity testing. The information contained herein serves to clarify
testing requirements and outline and implement the interlaboratory Standard Reference Toxicant Program until
specific chronic requirements are incorporated into the laboratory certification regulations under N.J.A.C. 7:18.
As such these methods are intended to be used to determine compliance with discharge permits issued under the
authority of the NJPDES permit program. Tests are to be conducted in accordance with the general conditions
and method specifications (test organism specific) contained in this document. All other conditions and
specifications can be found in 40 CFR 136 and USEPA methodologies.
Until a subchapter on chronic toxicity testing within the regulations governing the certification of laboratories
and environmental measurements (N.J.A.C. 7:18) becomes effective, tests shall be conducted in conformance
with the methodologies as designated herein and contained in 40 CFR 136. The laboratory performing the testing
shall possess certification for the applicable chronic methodologies incorporated by reference through the
laboratory certification program established under N.J.A.C. 7:18, as required by N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(c)5.
These methods are incorporated into discharge permits as enforceable permit conditions. Each discharge permit
will specify in Parts III&IV of the permit, the test species specific methods from this document that will be
required under the terms of the discharge permit. Although the test species specific methods for each permit are
determined on a case-by-case basis, the purpose of this methods document is to assure consistency among
dischargers and to provide certified laboratories with information on the universe of tests to be utilized so that
they can make the necessary preparations, including completing the required Standard Reference Toxicant
testing. Please note that these methodologies are required for compliance testing only. Facilities and/or
laboratories conducting testing under the requirements of a Toxicity Identification Evaluation or for
informational purposes are not bound by these methods.
This document constitutes the fifth version of the NJDEP's interim chronic methodologies. This version contains
no significant changes to the test methods themselves.
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All safety procedures, glassware cleaning procedures, etc., shall be in conformance with 40 CFR 136 and
USEPA's "Short Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to
Freshwater Organisms," "Short Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving
Waters to Marine and Estuarine Organisms" and N.J.A.C. 7:18.
All testing is to be performed with a minimum of five effluent concentrations plus a dilution water control. A
second reference water control is optional when a dilution water other than culture water is used. The use of both
a 0.5 or 0.75 dilution factor is acceptable for the selection of test concentrations. The Department recommends
the use of the 5 standard dilutions plus a dilution water control to cover the entire range of effluent test
concentrations e.g. 0%, 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 100%.
The number of replicates used in the test must, at a minimum, satisfy the specifications of the applicable methods
contained herein. Increased data sensitivity can be obtained by increasing the number of replicates equally
among test concentrations and thus an increased number of replicates is acceptable. Further, the use of
nonparametric statistical analysis requires a minimum of four replicates per test concentration. If the data for any
particular test is not conducive to parametric analyses and if less than four replicates were included, the test may
not be considered acceptable for compliance purposes.
The use of single concentration tests consisting of the permit limitation as a concentration and a control is not
permitted for compliance purposes, but may be used by a permittee in the conduct of a Toxicity Investigation
Evaluation (TIE) or for information gathering purposes. Such a test would be considered a "pass" if there was no
significant difference in test results, using hypothesis testing methods.
C. DILUTION WATER
A high quality natural water, such as the Manasquan River Inlet is strongly recommended as the dilution water
source for chronic toxicity testing with marine and estuarine organisms. The use of the receiving water as the
dilution water source is not required. Saline waters prepared with hypersaline brine and deionized water may
also be used as dilution water. Hypersaline brines shall be prepared from a high quality natural seawater and
shall not exceed a concentration of 100 ppt. The type of dilution water for a permittee may not be changed
without the prior approval of the Department.
The standard test salinity shall be 25 ppt. Since most effluents are freshwater based, in most cases it will be
necessary to adjust the salinity of the test concentrations to the standard test salinity.
2. Fresh Waters
A high quality natural water, such as Round Valley Reservoir (if access is allowed) or Lake Hopatcong, is
recommended as the dilution water source for chronic toxicity testing with freshwater organisms. It is not
required to perform the toxicity testing with the receiving water as dilution water. Tests performed with
reconstituted water or up to 20% Diluted Mineral Water (DMW) as dilution water is acceptable. For testing with
Ceriodaphnia dubia, the addition of 5 µg/l selenium (2 µg/l selenium with natural water) and 1 µg/l vitamin B12
is recommended (Keating and Dagbusan, 1984: Keating, 1985 and 1988). The source of a dilution water for a
permittee may not be changed without the prior approval of the Department through the completion of a Whole
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Effluent toxicity testing methodology questionnaire. Reconstituted water and DMW should be prepared with
Millipore Super QR or equivalent, meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:18-6 and should be aerated a minimum of
24 hrs prior to use, but not supersaturated.
Effluent samples shall be representative of the discharge being regulated. For each discharge serial number
(DSN), the effluent sampling location shall be the same as that specified in the NJPDES permit for other
sampling parameters unless an alternate sampling point is specified in the NJPDES discharge permit. For
continuous discharges, effluent sampling shall consist of 24 hour composite samples consisting either of equal
volumes taken once every hour or of a flow-proportionate composite sample, unless otherwise approved by the
Department. Unless otherwise specified, three samples shall be collected as specified above, preferably one
every other day. The first sample should be used for test initiation and the first renewal. The second sample for
the next two renewals. The third sample should be used for the final three renewals. For the Selenastrum test, a
single sample shall be collected not more than 24 hours prior to test initiation. In no case, shall more than 36
hours’ elapse between collection and first use of the sample. It is acceptable to collect samples more frequently
for chronic WET testing and if samples are collected daily for acute toxicity testing conducted concurrently,
available samples may be used to renew the test solutions as appropriate.
For all other types of discharges, effluent sampling shall be conducted according to specifications contained
within the discharge permit, methodology questionnaire, or as otherwise specified by the Department. The use of
grab samples or other special sampling procedures may be approved by the Department based on time of
occurrence and duration of intermittent discharge events.
If a municipal discharger has concerns that the concentrations of ammonia and/or chlorine in an effluent are
adequate to cause violations of the permit limit for chronic toxicity testing, the permittee should conduct
analyses, as specified in USEPA's toxicity investigation methods documents, to illustrate the relationship
between chronic effluent toxicity and chlorine and/or ammonia as applicable. This data may then be submitted to
the Department as justification for a request to use modified test procedures, which account for ammonia and/or
chlorine toxicity, in future chronic toxicity tests. The Department may, where adequate justification exists,
permit the adjustment of these pollutants in the effluent sample if discharge limits for these pollutants are
contained in the NJPDES permit and those permit limitations are adequate for the protection of water quality.
Any proposed modified test procedures to adjust effluent chlorine and/or ammonia shall be approved by the
Department prior to use of those test procedures for any compliance testing.
Except for filtration through a 2 mm or larger screen or an adjustment to the standard test salinity, no other
adjustments to the effluent sample shall be made without prior written approval by the Department. When a
laboratory adjusts a freshwater effluent salinity and the pH of the test concentration changes more than 0.5 pH
units from the initial pH, the laboratory shall readjust the pH of the test concentration to within 0.5 pH units of
the original test concentration. Aeration of samples prior to test start shall be minimized where possible and
samples shall not be aerated where adequate saturation exists to maintain dissolved oxygen.
At a minimum, the physical chemical measurements shall be as follows unless more stringent criteria is required
by the method:
• pH and dissolved oxygen shall be measured at the beginning and end of each 24 hour exposure period, in at
least one chamber, of each test concentration and the control. In order to ensure that measurements for these
parameters are representative of the test concentrations during the test, measurements for these parameters
should be taken in an additional replicate chamber for such concentrations which contains no test organisms,
but is subject to the same test conditions.
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• Temperature shall either be monitored continuously, measured daily in at least two locations in the
environmental control system, or measured at the beginning and end of each 24 hr exposure period in at least
one replicate for each treatment.
• Salinity shall be measured in all salt water tests at the beginning and end of each 24 hour exposure period, in
at least one replicate for each treatment.
• For all freshwater tests, alkalinity, hardness and conductivity shall be measured in each new sample (100%
effluent) and control.
• When natural salt water is used; nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia shall be measured in the control before each
renewal in the mysid test only.
• For samples of discharges where concentrations of ammonia and/or chlorine are known or are suspected to be
sufficient to cause toxicity, it is recommended that the concentrations of these pollutants be determined and
submitted with the standardized report form. The laboratory is advised to consult with the permittee to
determine if these parameters should be measured in the effluent. Where such measurements are deemed
appropriate, measurements shall be conducted at the beginning of each 24 hour exposure period. Also, since
a rise in the test pH can affect the toxicity of ammonia in the effluent, analysis of ammonia during the test
may be appropriate if a rise in pH is accompanied by a significant increase in mortality.
F. STATISTICS
Special attention should be given to the omission and inclusion of a given replicate in the analysis of mysid
fecundity data (USEPA 1994, p. 275) and Ceriodaphnia reproduction data (USEPA 1994, page 174).
Determination of acceptability criteria and average individual dry weight for the growth endpoints must follow
the specifications in the applicable documents (e.g., p.84 for saltwater methods document.)
Use of nonparametric statistical analyses requires a minimum of four replicates per test concentration. If the data
for any particular test are not conducive to parametric analyses and if less than four replicates were included, the
test may not be acceptable to the Department.
For point estimate techniques, statistical analysis must follow the protocol contained in the approved testing
method. The linear interpolation estimate ICp values and not the bootstrap mean ICp, shall be reported for
permit compliance purposes. The ICp value reported on the Discharge Monitoring Report shall be rounded off as
specified in the Department's “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 for further information.
If the result reported by the ICp method is greater than 100% effluent, the test result is reported as ">100%"
If separate IC25's can be calculated from multiple test endpoints, for example a reproductive and/or growth
endpoint and a survival endpoint, the lowest IC25 value expressed in units of "% effluent" will be used to
determine permit compliance and should, therefore, be reported as the IC25 value for the test. If the IC25 value
for growth and/or reproduction is not lower than that for survival, the IC25 value reported for the test shall be as
survival. For saltwater tests, where additional controls are used in a test (i.e. brine and/or artificial sea salt
control), a T-test shall be used to determine if there is a significant difference between the original test control
and the additional controls. If there is a significant difference between any of the controls, the test may be
deemed unacceptable and if so, will not be used for permit compliance.
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1. Tests must be performed by a laboratory approved for the conduct of chronic toxicity tests and certified
for chronic toxicity testing under N.J.A.C. 7:18.
2. Test results may be rejected due to inappropriate sampling, including the use of less than three effluent
samples in a test and/or use of procedures not specified in a permit or methodology questionnaire, use of
frozen samples, not refrigerating samples upon collection, or unapproved pretreatment of an effluent
sample.
3. Controls shall meet, at a minimum, the applicable performance criteria specified in the Table 2.0 and in
the individual method specifications contained herein.
4. Acceptable and applicable Standard Reference Toxicant Data must be available for the test.
6. When using hypothesis testing techniques, a deviation from the dose response as explained in the
statistical portion of this document shall not be present in the data.
7. If more stringent criteria are required within the chronic toxicity test method or rule, the more stringent
criteria must be met.
THE DETERMINATION OF A TEST AS UNACCEPTABLE DOES NOT RELIEVE THE FACILITY FROM
MONITORING FOR THAT MONITORING PERIOD
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At a minimum, this testing shall include an initial series of at least five SRT tests for each test species method.
Acceptable SRT testing for chronic toxicity shall be performed utilizing the short term chronic toxicity test
methods as specified herein. Reference toxicant tests utilizing acute toxicity testing methods, or any method
other than those contained in this document are not acceptable. The laboratory should forward results of the
initial SRT testing, including control charts, the name of the reference toxicant utilized, the supplier and
appropriate chemical analysis of the toxicant to the Department’s laboratory certification program prior to
obtaining certification for chronic toxicity testing. Certification for the applicable chronic toxicity method must
be obtained prior to the conduct of any chronic toxicity testing for compliance purposes.
After receiving the initial approval from the Department to conduct chronic toxicity tests for compliance
purposes, subsequent SRT testing shall be conducted as follows:
1. Where organisms used in testing are cultured at the testing laboratory, SRT testing must be conducted at
least once per month for each species/method.
2. Where the laboratory purchases organisms for the conduct of chronic toxicity testing for the test
organism in question, the testing laboratory must conduct a concurrent SRT per lot of organisms, unless
the supplier provides at least the most recent five monthly SRT’s using the same toxicant and control
conditions. SRT data provided by the supplier for each lot of organisms purchased is acceptable as long
as the SRT test result falls within the control limits of the control chart established by the supplier for
that organism. The laboratory using purchased organisms is responsible for the results of any compliance
tests they perform.
3. A testing laboratory purchasing organisms from a supplier laboratory must still perform SRT testing on a
monthly basis at a minimum, for each species they test with, in order to adequately document their own
interlaboratory precision.
4. If a testing laboratory purchasing organisms elects not to use the SRT data from a "supplier laboratory"
or such data is unavailable or where organisms are purchased from another organism supplier, the testing
laboratory must conduct SRT testing on each lot of organisms purchased.
5. If a testing laboratory conducts testing for a species/method less frequently than monthly, then an SRT
shall be run concurrent with the toxicity test.
NOTE: Based on these requirements, SRT data are considered applicable to a compliance test when the
SRT test results are acceptable and the SRT test is conducted within 30 days of the compliance test, for
the test species and SRT in question. Therefore, it is not necessary for an approved laboratory to run an
SRT test every month if the laboratory is not conducting compliance tests for a particular species.
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The SRT used for any species by a laboratory may be changed at any time provided that the following conditions
have been satisfied:
1. A series of at least three reference toxicant tests are conducted with the new reference toxicant and the
results of those tests are identified as satisfactory, in writing, by the Department.
2. Laboratories must continue using the already approved SRT in their ongoing QA/QC program, until such
time as the letter referenced above, is received by the laboratory.
D. CONTROL CHARTS
Control charts shall be established from SRT test results in accordance with the procedures outlined in the
USEPA methods documents. Control charts shall be constructed using IC25's using the following methods:
1. The upper and lower control limits shall be calculated by determining +/- two standard deviations above
and below the mean.
2. SRT test results which exhibit an IC25 that is greater than the highest concentration tested or less than
the lowest concentration tested (i.e. a definitive endpoint cannot be determined), shall not be used to
establish control charts.
3. SRT tests which do not meet the acceptability criteria for a specific species shall not be used to establish
control charts.
4. All values used in the control charts should be as nominal concentrations. However, the control charts
shall be accompanied by a chart tabulating the test results as measured concentrations.
5. An outlier (i.e. values which fall outside the upper and lower control limits) should be included on the
control chart unless it is determined that the outlier was caused by factors not directly related to the test
organisms (e.g., test concentration preparation) as the source of variability would not be directly
applicable to effluent tests. In such case, the result and explanation shall be reported to the Department
within 30 days of the completion of the SRT test.
The control chart established for the initial series of SRT data submitted will be used by the laboratory and the
Department to determine outliers from SRT test results reported in the "NJPDES Biomonitoring Report Form -
Chronic Toxicity Test" submitted by the permittees for the test species. These initial control limits will remain
unchanged until twenty SRT tests have been completed by the laboratory.
The following procedures shall be used for continually updating control charts after twenty acceptable SRT tests
have been completed:
1. Once a laboratory has completed twenty acceptable SRT tests for a test species, the upper and lower
control limits shall be recalculated with those twenty values.
2. For each successive SRT test conducted after these first twenty tests, a moving average shall be
calculated and the control limits reevaluated using the last twenty consecutive test results.
3. The upper and lower control limits shall be reported on the "NJPDES Biomonitoring Report Form -
Chronic Toxicity Tests" along with the SRT test result.
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If a laboratory produces any SRT test results which are outside the established upper and lower control limits for
a test species at a frequency greater than one test in any twenty tests, the laboratory shall investigate sources of
variability, take corrective actions to reduce identified sources of variability, and perform an additional SRT
during the same month. The Department may not accept or may require repeat testing for any toxicity testing that
may have been affected by such an occurrence.
If a laboratory produces two consecutive SRT test results or three out of any twenty test results which are outside
the established upper and lower limits for a specific test species, the laboratory shall cease to conduct chronic
toxicity tests for compliance purposes for that test species until the reason(s) for the outliers have been resolved.
Approval to resume testing may be contingent upon the laboratory producing SRT test results within the
established upper and lower control limits for that test species in two consecutive SRT tests. If one or both of
those test results again fall outside the established control levels, the laboratory is unapproved for that test
species until five consecutive test results within the established upper and lower control limits are submitted and
approved by the Department.
F. ANNUAL SUBMITTALS
The Department may request, at any time, any information which is essential in the evaluation of SRT results
and/or compliance data.
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Tests are considered to be initiated once test organisms have been added to all test chambers.
Submission of this form does not relieve the facility from monitoring for that monitoring period.
VI. REPORTING
The report form entitled "NJPDES Biomonitoring Report Form - Chronic Toxicity Tests" should be used to
report the results of all NJPDES chronic compliance biomonitoring tests. Laboratory facsimiles are acceptable
but must contain all information included on any recent revisions of the form by the Department. Statistical
printouts and raw data sheets (including chain of custody documents) for all endpoints analyzed shall be included
with the report submitted to the Department. All chronic toxicity test report forms shall be submitted to the
following address:
In addition, the results of all chronic toxicity tests conducted must be reported on the DMR form under the
appropriate parameter code in the monitoring period in which the test was conducted.
The following method specifications shall be followed as specified in the NJPDES permit. Any changes to these
methods will not be considered acceptable unless they are approved in writing by the Department, prior to their
use.
A. Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1000.0
B. Ceriodaphnia dubia, Survival and Reproduction Test, method 1002.0
C. Algal, (Selenastrum capricornutum), Growth Test, method 1003.0
D. Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1005.0
E. Inland Silverside (Menidia beryllina), Larval Survival and Growth Test, method 1006.0
F. Mysidopsis bahia, Survival, Growth, and Fecundity Test, method 1007.0
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VIII. REFERENCES
1. NJPDES Monitoring Report Form Reference Manual October 2007
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/pdf/MRF_Manual.pdf
2. USEPA. 2002. Short Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters
to Marine and Estuarine Organisms. EPA-821-R-02-014. October 2002. Third Edition.
3. USEPA. 2002. Short Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters
to Freshwater Organisms. EPA-821-R-02-013. October 2002. Fourth Edition.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Water Pollution Management Element
Bureau of Surface Water Permitting
Division of Water Quality
Biomonitoring Program
Mail Code – 401-02B
PO Box 420
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
CANCELLATION EVENT:
LABORATORY NAME / NUMBER: ___________________________________________________________
CONTACT: ___________________________________________________________
TEST START DATE: _____/______/______ TEST END DATE: _____/_____/_____
REASON FOR CANCELLATION: _________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
When is retest scheduled to be performed?
EFFLUENT SAMPLING:
SAMPLING POINT / DESCRIPTION OF SAMPLING SITE: ___________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
SAMPLING INITIATED: DATE: ____/____/____ TIME: ___________
SAMPLING ENDED: DATE: ____/____/____ TIME: ___________
NUMBER OF EFFLUENT SAMPLES COLLECTED: ____________________
SAMPLE TYPE (GRAB/COMPOSITE): ___________________________________
RECEIVED IN LAB BY/FROM: __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
METHOD OF SHIPMENT: _______________________________________________________________________
(ALL APPLICABLE RAW DATA SHEETS MUST BE ATTACHED)
c: Permittees authorized agent.
APPENDIX B
34 BIOCHEK 430
35 Kathon™LX Microbiocide
36 Acticide MBS
37 Spectrus OX103
39 Chemtreat C-2189T
40 CL206
41 Chemtreat CL49
43 Aluminum sulfate
44 Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate
46 Gengard GN8106
47 Optisperse AP0300
48 Chemtreat CL4432
49 CT62
50 CT904
51 CT709
52 P817E
53 BL1260
54 RL9004
55 RL124
56 RL1500
57 RL2106
58 CL206
59 RL120
60 Chemtreat CL4428
61 Chemtreat CL241
62 Chemtreat P822L
63 CORTROL OS5300