HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.10.21_Resub_Cayuga_Operating_CompanyLLC_WaterWithdrawalPermitID_7-5032-00019-00024_WWApplication_RFIResponse-04-16-2021(1)HEtrRtrTPOWERCAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY LLC228 Cayuga DriveLansing, New York L4882Telephone: (607) 533-791,3Fax: (607J 533-8744Re:April16,2021Mr. Jonathan SterchoNew York State Department of Environmental ConservationDivision of Environmental Permits - Region 7615 Erie Boulevard WestSyracuse, NY 13204-2400Renewal Application for Water Withdrawal PermitCayuga Operating Company, LLC, Lansing, Tompkins County, New YorkNYSDEC ID No. 7-5032-00019 WSA#:I1,753Dear Mr. Stercho:Pursuant to you letter dated February 17,2021, Cayuga Operating Company respectfully submits thefollowing responses to your request for additional information:l. Current lI/ater Usage - The engineeríng report (Table 2) states that the facility is currentlyoperating a house service pump only, at a rate of 700 gallons per minute (GPM). Please clarifywhat the water withdrawnfrom Cayuga Lake is currently being usedfor at thefacility. Pleasedescribe usage (in volumes) associated with the currentlyfacility operations.Response: The water being withdrawn from Cayuga Lake is being used for: cooling/processwater for transfer pumps, water treatment pumps, and sump pumps; for dust control; and to keepthe fire lines charged for the safety of personnel when performing maintenance activities, and inthe case of any incipient fires. Two emergency fire pumps are present at the facility, one with arated capacity of 2,000 gpm, and the other with a capacity of 1,000 gpm to be available in case ofa major fire event.2. Anticipated Daily Usage - Provide the anticipated average daily and maximum daily waterwithdrawøls while thefacility is no longer generating power.Response: Anticipated average daily water withdrawal is 1,008,000 MGD, and the anticipatedmaximum daily water withdrawal is 5,328,000. The average daily water withdrawal is based onhouse service pump operation only. Maximum withdrawal is based on the house service pumpand two emergency fire pumps operating.
Mr. Kent SandersI.IYSDEC DEPCayuga Operating Company Initial Water Withdrawal Permit Application16 Apnl202lPage2If you have any questions conceming this matter, please contact me by phone at(607) 533-7913 orbyemail at jmarabella@heorotpo .Sincerely,¿John MarabellaDirector, Environmental AffairsCayuga Operating Company, LLCcc:J. Hock P.E.,I.IYSDEC DOWT. Vigneault P.E., NYSDEC R7 DOW