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Home My WebLink About850001_Inspection_20191202ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Eddie Bennett Edsel Bennett Feeder Pig Farm 1133 Weldon Smith Rd Lawsonville, NC 27022 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality December 2, 2019 SUBJECT: Annual Compliance Inspection Permit AWS850001 Dear Mr. Bennett, An annual Compliance Inspection of the subject permit was conducted on November 18, 2019. A copy of the inspection report is included for your records and review. Please take note of the following comments from the inspection and take action as needed: 1. Previously noted ruts had been filled in, but needed attention again after equipment use. 2. Briars on the lagoon embankment have died off in the winter, but please continue to control them in growing season. Remove the Cherry Tree sapling located near the spillway as soon as possible. 3. A sludge survey will be due by the end of the year. I understand that you complete the measurements and the Soil and Water office has historically assisted you with the calculations. If you need assistance with the calculations this year, please reach out to the Stokes Soil and Water office at 336-593-2846 ext. 3 or to me and I will try and find additional resources for you. I'm including the worksheet for the sludge survey for your reference. 4. While you missed the February 2019 waste analysis, you continue to keep your records using 2.01b Nitrogen, which would keep your loading at a very conservative level. The Nitrogen results for your lagoon have never been recorded above 2.01b and you have not stocked pigs since 2017. There is no concern for overapplication but be sure to have your waste analyzed prior to any future applications. 5. We discussed the option to apply for a zero -animal permit if you completely de -populate your barns. The zero -animal permit would have no associated Annual Permit Fee and no requirement for a certified Operator. You would still be subject to an Annual inspection and beholden to all of the record keeping and maintenance requirements of the general permit. I have included an example of a zero - animal, individual Permit for your reference. Thank you for your time during the inspection. Please contact me at 336-776-9705 or rebecca.chandler@ncdenr.gov if you have any questions regarding this inspection. Sincerely, Le ocu&gned by: � '08tWbndler Environmental Specialist II NCDEQ-Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office encl. D E Q�p North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NORTH CAROLINA o•o•°"•mme""WMMKV /� 336.776.9800 Division of Water Resources ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Facility Number: 850001 Facility Status: Active Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Permit: AWS850001 ❑ Denied Access Inactive Or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: Stokes Region: Winston-Salem Date of Visit: 11/18/2019 Entry Time: 12:58 pm Exit Time: 1:45 pm Incident #: Farm Name: Edsel Bennett Feeder Pig Farm Owner: Eddie Bennett Mailing Address: 1133 Weldon Smith Rd Physical Address: 1255 Andrew Bennett Rd Owner Email: Phone: 910-593-8354 Lawsonville NC 27022 Danbury NC 27016 Faahty Status. 11111111 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator: Location of Farm: Latitude: 36° 28' 01" 5 miles north from Danbury on Hwy. # 8, right onto Andrew Bennett Rd. to farm on the left at the end of road. Longitude: 80' 10' 03" Question Areas: Dischrge & Stream Impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat Waste Application Records and Documents Other Issues Certified Operator: Henry Eddie Bennett Operator Certification Number: 19789 Secondary OIC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone 24 hour contact name Eddie Bennett On -site representative Eddie Bennett Primary Inspector: Rebecca D Chandler DocuSigned by: Phone: 336-776-9692 Inspector Signature: � �— Date: 12/2/2019 Secondary Inspector(s): AB94CAC558544E9... Inspection Summary: 7. Were ruts filled in on embankment? Filled in but need to be re -filled. 7. Briars controlled? Briars have died off for winter, continue control. Please remove Cherry sapling near spillway ASAP. 25. Sludge survey due by end of year (2019). OIC completes survery, Soil and Water typically assists with form/paperwork. 21. Soils due by end of next year (2020). 24. Calibration was completed 2019, due again 2021. 32. Cars still in application field? Cars have been removed. 21. Missed Feb. 2019 Waste analysis, but has always used 2.0 N for conservative record keeping, samples haven't run higher than 2.0. No concern for overapplication. Page 1 of 5 Permit: AWS850001 Owner: Eddie Bennett Facility Number: 850001 Inspection Date: 11/18/19 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current promotions Swine Swine - Farrow to Feeder 800 I 15 Total Design Capacity: 800 Total SSLW: 417,600 Waste Structures Effective Built Closed Designated Observed Type Identifier Date Date Date Freeboard Freeboard Lagoon LAGOON 09/21/2005 04/30/1990 24.00 26.00 Page 2 of 5 Permit: AWS850001 Owner: Eddie Bennett Facility Number: 850001 Inspection Date: 11/18/19 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ MEIEI Discharge originated at: Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other ❑ a. Was conveyance man-made? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)? d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ State other than from a discharge? Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment Yes No NA NE 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑ 5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)? 6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a ❑ MEI ❑ waste management or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks) 9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ maintenance or improvement? Waste Application Yes No NA NE 10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ maintenance or improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes, check the appropriate box below. Excessive Ponding? ❑ Hydraulic Overload? ❑ Frozen Ground? ❑ Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)? ❑ PAN? ❑ Is PAN > 10%/10 lbs.? ❑ Total Phosphorus? ❑ Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑ Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑ Evidence of wind drift? ❑ Application outside of application area? ❑ Crop Type 1 Fescue (Hay) Page 3 of 5 Permit: AWS850001 Owner: Eddie Bennett Inspection Date: 11/18/19 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Facility Number: Reason for Visit: 850001 Routine Waste Application Yes No NA NE Crop Type 2 Crop Type 3 Crop Type 4 Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 Soil Type 2 Soil Type 3 Soil Type 4 Soil Type 5 Soil Type 6 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Management Plan(CAWMP)? 15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ determination? 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Records and Documents Yes No NA NE 19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes, check the appropriate box below. WUP? ❑ Checklists? ❑ Design? ❑ Maps? ❑ Lease Agreements? ❑ Other? ❑ If Other, please specify 21. Does record keeping need improvement? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes, check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? ❑ Weekly Freeboard? ❑ Waste Analysis? Soil analysis? ❑ Waste Transfers? ❑ Weather code? ❑ Rainfall? ❑ Stocking? ❑ Crop yields? ❑ Page 4 of 5 Permit: AWS850001 Owner: Eddie Bennett Facility Number: Inspection Date: 11/18/19 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: 850001 Routine Records and Documents Yes No NA NE 120 Minute inspections? ❑ Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections ❑ Sludge Survey ❑ 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (NPDES only)? 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the ❑ ❑ ❑ appropriate box(es) below: Failure to complete annual sludge survey ❑ Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels ❑ Non -compliant sludge levels in any lagoon ❑ List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance: 26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge? ❑ ❑ ❑ 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Other Issues Yes No NA NE 28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates? 29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately. 30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ (i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application) 31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes, check the appropriate box below. Application Field ❑ Lagoon / Storage Pond ❑ Other ❑ If Other, please specify 32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ CAW M P? 33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 5