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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_19940614' On Site Representative: None Site Require Immediate Attention: Facility -No.: N/AA , DIVISION -'OF ENVIRONMENTAL;MANAGEMENT ANIMAL,FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE-,. VISITATION RECORD - DATE:OctoI er_3, 1995 ,, . Tune:1:00 AM Farm Name/Owner: Anne Dennis Mailing Address: None County:. Stanly Integrator: Phone: Phone:, Physical Address/Location::=On Sunrise Lane. off St. Martin Road, 1/2 mile North of Oakboro Type of Operation: Swine Numberof Animals on Site:, Latitude: 35 O1 13'" 40": Poultry X: Cattle Design Capacity: Unknown Longitude: 80° 18' 50" Elevation: N/A Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event? (approximately. 1 :Foot + 7 inches) Feet -or-No Actual Freeboard: .3 Ft Was any seepage observed from the -lagoon(s)? Yes or Was any erosion. observed? Yes or No Is adequate land available for spray? es or No Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No -0 " Crop(s) being utilized: N/A Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? Yes or No Inches 100 Feet from Wells? Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of.USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or Is animal waste landapplied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of. a USGS Map Blue Line? Ye . or No Is animal waste discharged into waters of -the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other similar man-made devices?. Yes or If Yes, Please Explain. Does the facility maintain adequate waste management. records (volumes of.manure, land applied, spray irrigated on specific acreagewith cover crop)? Yes or No Additional Comments The property wassold to Mr. Henry W. Anderson (12828 A Sunrise Lane, Oakboro, North Carolina 28129, 704/485-8006). Thefacility is in the process of -being dismantled and the; lagoon will be pumped and reclaimed. Inspector Name: Gong-Tseh Chen cc: Facility Assessment Unit Signature: State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary D IE H NJ DIVISION -OF WATER QUALITY July 11, 1996 Mr. Jimmy Chisholm 805 North Pinehurst St. Aberdeen, North .Carolina 28144 Subject: Regulatory Requirements Regarding Animal Operations Stanly County, NC Dear Mr. Chisholm: Enclosed is a copy of the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) .0202, (16) regarding set -back from water supply intake for animal and/or related operations. .The regulation discussed via phone conversation on July 10, 1996 has been highlighted. Please note that the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service prints several publications on the subject of livestock. farms and nondischarge rules: Should you have any further questions concerning this subject, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 663-1699. Enclosure RS 919 North Main Street, -Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Voice 704-663-1699 Roberto L. Scheller Environmental Technician IV N�� FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Reduce Reuse Recycle DAVID C. WEIGHT, III (704) 377-8322 A; INTERNET DWRIGHT@RBH:COM ROBINSON, BRADSHAW & HINSON, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 101 NORTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 1900 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28246 `TELEPHONE (704) 377-2536 FAX (7�) 378-4000 OCT 28 1996- •WATER QUALITY L ITY October 22, 1996 aZI rf1 '=N Mr. A. Preston Howard, Jr. Director, State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 N.C. DEPT. OP • ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH; E NATURAL RESOURCES OCT 31 1996 g'° SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE THE GUARDIAN BUILDING ONE LAW PLACE - SUITE 600 P.O.. DRAWER 12070 ROCK HILL, S.C. 29731 TELEPHONE (803) 325-2900 FAX (803) 325-2929 1:-);! yi 1,I) OCT25 1976 dt r ., DIDiriEGTOIT6 OFFICE ! OFk'y ---. DIVISION OF ENVIOO(dfr1ENT1! r;"RfIflGEfiEI�F Re: Hune_y_Swine_Fa.r .S-t'an-] y aw ty.U3 tiNOOUh Carolina Davis ett al. v.. Huneycutt et al. ' `� Dear Mr. Howard: Our firm serves as counsel to plaintiffs in the above -entitled matter, which is a legal action to enjoin a proposed swine farm in Stanly County. In this case, the defendants initially proposed -- and commenced construction -- of a swine farm which violated the provisions of the Swine Farm Siting Act. The Honorable Peter McHugh, North Carolina Superior Court Judge, issued a preliminary injunction requiring defendants to comply with the setback requirements of that Act. Since thattime, defendants have recommenced construction of a swine farm facility on their property. Prior to October 1, 1996, defendants' technical specialist had not certified any design of the facility nor filed any such design certification with the local Soil and Water Conservation Commission. The current project does not and cannot comply with the setback requirements contained in NRCS standards. In particular, as discussed in the enclosed correspondence to defendants' technical specialist, the project is not located 500 feet from adjoining property boundaries or 2500 feet from any and all churches. We have notified the local Soil and Water Conservation District that no certifiedwaste management plan should be accepted for this project, and we now notify your agency of the same. We C-390015.12797.01011 WATER QL!ALITY SECTION O C T 2.8 1996 OPERATIONS RRA,N- Mr. A. Preston Howard, Jr. October 22, 1996 Page 2 request, on behalf of our clients, that any attempt to file such a plan be rejected, and that no permit or deemed permit be granted for this proposed facility. DCWIII/ck Enclosure(s) cc: John J. Davis Larry F. Graham Wayne P. Robbins, Esq. L C-390015.12797.01011 Very truly yours, ROBINSON, BRADSHAW & HINSON, P.A. David C. Wright, III DAVID C. WRIGHT, III (704) 377-8322 INTCRNET DWRICHT@RBH.COM ROBINSON, BRADSHAw & HINsoN, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 101 NORTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 1900 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28246 TELEPHONE (704) 377-2536 Fax (704) 378-4000 October 22, 1996 Mr. Larry Graham Environmental Engineering Services 5647 N.C. Highway 211 West End, NC 27376-9001 Re: John J. Davis, et al. v. Rodney Huneycutt, et al. Dear Larry: SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE THE GUARDIAN BUILDING ONE LAW PLACE - SUITE 600 P.O. DRAWER 12070 Rocx HILL, S.C. 29731 TELEPHONE (803) 325-2900 FAx (803) 325-2929 As you know, our firm serves as counsel to plaintiffs in the above -entitled matter. We have now had an opportunity to review your letter of July 19, 1996 to "Huneycutt Brothers Farm, Inc.," as well as the Phase I Documentation you prepared dated August 20, 1996. I understand that these are the only documents that you have in your possession which are responsive to the subpoena I served upon you. on September 20, 1996. If there are any others, please. transmit them to me immediately. In a conversation that we had on September 9, 1996, you indicated .to me that you had not been asked to certify a waste management plan for the Huneycutt project, but that you may -- after some portion of the facility is built -- be asked to issue a certification for the dam and lagoon on the property. I write to communicate to you our strongly held view that it would be inappropriate for you to issue any certifications with respect to this project. There are several reasons for our view. First, as I am sure you aware, any certification you issue must comply with "all federal and state standards." You acknowledge in your report that these standards include existing NRCS "Practice Standards," which have also become "best management practices" as defined in applicable administrative regulations. Thus, any waste management plan you certify (including any portion thereof)- must comply with federal standards in place on the date of your certification. Last month, the NRCS published revised standards for swine farms ("Rev 2, September 1996"). Any design certification you hereafter undertake, therefore, must comply with C-389833.12797.01011 Mr. Larry Graham October 22, 1996 Page 2 these standards. Not only do these standards contain requirements which are not provided for in the. Phase I documentation, they unambiguously specify a setback requirement with which the Huneycutt swine farm does not and cannot comply. As noted in the enclosure included herewith, applicable NRCS standards, which apply to "swine operations sited on or after 10/1/95," require all swine houses and lagoons to be situated 500 feet "from any property boundary." . The Huneycutt swine farm violates this standard, and therefore no technical specialist can certify the waste management plan associated with the project. Second, both statutory and regulatory requirements require that swine houses and lagoons be located no closer than 2,500 feet from any church. You should be advised -- and are hereby placed on notice -- that Grace Fellowship Church of Albemarle, North Carolina has a regular worship facility at the home of John and Kathy Davis. This incorporated fellowship not only meets there regularly on Sunday mornings, but has other fellowship meetings at that location on weekdays. The church has no place of worship other than the members` homes. This worship facility is located well within 2,500 feet of the proposed swine facility. The Huneycutt swine farm, as designed, does not and cannot comply with legal setback requirement. Absent such compliance, no technical specialist can issue any certification. We trust that you will not, issue'any certification that departs from applicable legal requirements. Very truly yours, ROBINSON, BRADSHAW & HINSON, P.A. S (VA - David C. Wright, III DCWIII/ck cc: Mr. John J. Davis w/enclosure P. Wayne Robbins, Esq. w/enclosure Soil and Water Conservation Commission - Division of Environmental Management, Health and Natural Resources C-389833.12797.01011 s4 359-2 Minimum Distance Table for all Animals Except Swine Facilities Sited Under General Statute 106-801 thru 805 Public or Private use Facilities Minimum Distance From Facilities Operation existing prior to 04/15/87 (No enlargement) (No increase in SSLW) 1 " New,operation or existing operation that is enlarging SSLW 1 Any public use area, church, picnic area, playground, etc. 300 F1 750 Ft. Residence or place of habitaticn other than owner or his tenant 300 F1 750 Ft. - Wells (For Human Consumption) 100 FL minimum - General Statutes 87-87 and 87-88. 152A2C.0107 (a)(1)(c) Area specified by state or local • ordinance - Greater of state/local or NRCS distance shown above. Perennial Waters 100 ft. (New or Expanding Operations) - SSLW - Steady State Live Weight= Ave. wt. per unit x no. of units @ capacity_ Any exception to the above distances must be approved by the ASTC(FO) with concurrence from the State Conservation Engineer. . The 750 ft. minimum distance must exist the day of the site investigation. Site evaluations are valid for 12 months. The Minimum Distance for Swine Operations is Dictated by General Statute 106 - 801 thru 805 (Applies to -swine -operations sited ohs or after 1G/01195). Swine House or Lagoon ... > 1,500 feet from any occupied residence 2,500 feet from any school, hospital, or church 500.feet from any property boundary. . Land Application Site 50 feet from'any residential property boundary (Any propertywith a residence on it) 50 feet from any`perennial stream or river other than irrigation ditch or canal: NRCS, NC 411. SEPTEMBER, 1996 Rev. 2 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director June 18, 1996 Mr. James Mabry 4013 Shankle Road Norwood, NC 28128 N.C. DEPT: OP EINJVIRONMENT, HEALTH, CP NATURAL RESOURCES JUN 19 1996 poli3N of EVIArf3MEfNTAt MANAGEMENT Subject: Innovative WAKtailatii..,Afgient Swine Facility Stanly. County Dear Mr. Mabry: This letter is in response to phone conversations with the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) concerning the approval process for innovative systems on hog operations. For an innovative system to be approved it must be submitted and reviewed by DEM and issued an individual non -discharge animal waste permit. This permit will give approval for construction and operation of the innovative system and require a monitoring schedule to insure the system is operating as advertised in the application package. The following information will be required to be submitted in the application package to DEM to start the review process: 1. A completed and ,signedindividual non -discharge animal waste operation application (attached). 2. All the necessary information listed in Part II of the application. 3. Three sets of detailed plans and specifications of the innovative system along with the calculations used in sizing the system, determining the treatment capabilities of the plant, etc. These plans should include a plan and profile view of all the components of the system plus a pipe flow chart showing how the wastewater will flow through the system. All of the information required in number 3 should be signed and sealed by a North Carolina Professional Engineer. 4. A copy of the certified animal waste management plan for the facility if the facility is existing. 5 . Provisions for/description of a back up plan for waste treatment should this innovative system be determined not to be satisfactory for this type of operation. 6. A Sludge Management Plan which should include approximate amount of sludge generated from this facility, the methodby which the sludge will be distributed (i.e. applied on fields, transported to a third party site, sold to .company forcompost, etc.), and a program for maintaining records of sludge analysis, disposal sites, amount disposed of at each site, method of transportation to disposal sites, and documentation of the rate of application to ensure agronomic rates are not exceeded. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 • Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action ,Employer 50% recycled/ 10%post-consumer paper State -of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Mr. Daniel Page 12493 .B Hwy 24/27 Stanfield, NC 28163 IDEHNR DIVISION OF. WATER QUALITY February 10, 1997 Subject: Animal Waste Application Complaint - Stanly County, NC Dear Mr. Page: Concerning your complaint receivedonTuesday,. February 4, 1997 and your phone conversation with Mr. Alan,Johnson of this Office, we have spoken with Mr. Mullis and:. Mr. Hatley. Mr. Mullis informed us that he has -previously .spoken with Ms. Brock of the Agricultural Extension` Service concerning the proper setbacks for applying his waste. Mr. Mullis seemed earnest in his desire to solve any problems and has agreed to ask Ms. Brock to visit again to advise,. him on the best method to apply his waste. Based on the information received thus far, this office does not have the authority to apply remedial measures at this time. However, should youlhave any evidence that animal waste is getting into any streams or surface waters please contact us. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do riot hesitate to contact Mr. Johnson or me at (704) 663-1699. AJ cc: Sue Brock,.County,Agent Stanly:' County, NC 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115. Voice 704-663-1699 Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal .Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Marsha Barringer P.O. Box 66 Misenheimer, NC 28109 Z.% IDEHNR DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY March 7, 1997 Subject: Complaint Investigation Animal Waste. Entering Stream Stanly County, NC Dear Ms. Barringer: Enclosed pleased find a copy of the Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on February 25, 1997, by Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office. At the time of the investigation there was no evidence of animal waste entering the drainage ditch in question, therefore no further action will be taken..You will need to contact your local health department concerning the issue of septic systems in your neighborhood. They can be contacted at. (704) 982 - 9171. Should you have evidence of waste entering the ditch or have any questions concerning this matter, please do .not hesitate to contact Mr. Johnson or me at (704) 663-1699. Enc. cc: Stanly County Health Dept. AT 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Voice 704-663-1699 Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Ai• FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Reduce Reuse Recycle NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint investigation regarding animal waste entering stream DATE INVESTIGATED: February 25, 1997 CONDUCTED BY: Alan D. Johnson, Roberto L. Scheller LOCATION: Reeves Island Rd. (SR 1500), Stanly County, NC One fourth mile off Highway 52 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 60, Misenheimer, NC 28109 TELEPHONE #: RIVER BASIN: Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin PERSON CONTACTED: Ms. Marsha Barringer REPORT: On February 25, 1997, this Office received a complaint of animal waste entering a drainage ditch. An investigation was conducted the same day. The drainage ditch flows under Reeves Island Road, off Highway 52, into Curl Tail Creek in northwest Stanly County. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Scheller with this office investigated and observed, upon arrival, that the neighborhood was located in a physically depressed area. Because of this, the complainant indicated that the lots in the area would not "percolate". She had a small drainage ditch dug behind her residence to facilitate the flow of surface runoff across her property. The investigators located the swine facility situated next to a small drainage ditch as described by the complainant. The water in the ditch flowed through an area where some cows were fenced. The runoff subsequently flowed across the complainant's property into Curl Tail Creek. Further investigation revealed a small wastewater treatment facility on Colony Apartment Road (SR 1599), which services several apartment units behind the complainant's residence. This facility discharges into Curl Tail Creek which flows approximately 50 yards from the complainaint's home. Our records indicate that this treatment facility is permitted under NPDES permit # NC0041718 to discharge into Curl. Tail Creek. The Colony Ridge, Apartment facility was inspected on March 5, 1997 and was in compliance with its permit. Field tests of the drainage ditch water revealed the following: LOCATION(S): The culvert where the drainage ditch flows under Reeves Island Rd., 50 to 75 yards downstream from the swine facility. • pH: 6.84 s. u. • Temperature: 10 ° Celsius • Dissolved Oxygen: 9.5 mg/L • Conductivity: 165 /.c mhos Behind the complainant's residence. • pH: 6.80 s. u. • Temperature: 12° Celsius • Dissolved Oxygen: 11.2 mg/L • Conductivity: 150 µ mhos At the time of the investigation there was no evidence of animal waste entering the drainage ditch, nor was there a measurable water quality violation. No -further action is deemed necessary at this time. State ofi North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary � E F-1 NJ F DIVISION'OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT December 18, 1995 Mr. Douglas Hoyle 33949 Rocky River Springs Road Norwood, North Carolina 28128 Subject: Complaint Investigation Discharge of Animal Waste .into Creek Stanly County, NC Dear Mr. Hoyle: This letter is in follow-up to an investigation conducted on December 7, 1995,_by Mr. Roberto L. Scheller and Ms. Linda Vernon of this Office. The Investigation was in response to a complaint received on December 7, 1995, from an anonymous caller. According to the complaint, animal waste was leaking from a lagoon (located off George Rd.) and discharging into a nearby creek. A thorough inspection of the subject lagoon found no leaks or discharge. The `attached report should be self-explanatory; however, should)ydu have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Scheller or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P. E. ke Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Stanly County Health Department RS 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 0% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ®�FiNJFR. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT December 18, 1995 Mr. Rodney Mauldin 20007A Frog Pond Road Oakboro, North Carolina 28124 Subject: Complaint Investigation Discharge of Animal Waste into Creek Stanly County, NC Dear Mr. Mauldin: Enclosed please find a copy. of the Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on December 7, 1995, by Mr. Roberto L. Scheller and Ms. Linda Vernon of this Office. If you should have any questions concerning this matter or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Scheller or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, 7 D. Rex Gleason,'P. E. ;` Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Stanly County Health Department RS 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT' WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET . . MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: December 7, 1995 INVESTIGATED BY: Mr. Roberto L. Scheller Ms. Linda Vernondr TIME SPENT: 7 Hours. PLACE VISITED: Chicken house off NCSR 1914. PHYSICAL LOCATION: George Road south of Albemarel off Hwy. 138 Stanly County, NC MAILING ADDRESS: 33949 Rocky River Springs Road Norwood, North Carolina 28128 TELEPHONE #: RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee. Dee PERSON CONTACTED: Mr. Douglas Hoyle REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of Complaint regarding leaking animal waste lagoon. "COPIES TO:, Stanly County Health Department Mr. -'Douglas Hoyle REPORT: On December 7, 1995, Mr. Roberto L. Scheller and Ms. Linda Vernon of this office conducted an investigation of the animal waste lagoon located off NCSR 1914., The investigation was in response to a, complaint received in this,Office on December 7, 1995. The complainant reported that animal:waste was leaking out of the lagoon and into a nearby creek. A thoroughinspection of the lagoon and the earthen berm found no discharge flowing out the emergency spillway or leaking, (channeling) through the earthen berm. It was noted during the investigation that the vegetation around the lagoon had been, mowed and small trees were being removed from the toe to the earthen berm. Mr. Hoyle, the owner, has been pumping the lagoon down. The area of waste application was inspected and there Page Two Investigation Report was no indication: of wasteleaving the site. Therefore further action on this subject is deemed necessary. Mr. Rodney Poplin Box 8415, Cottonville Rd. Norwood, NC 28128 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY — February 1, 1997 Subject: Complaint of Animal Waste 4 --Discharge into Stream Stanly County, NC Mr. Poplin: Concerning your complaint recieved on Friday, Jan. 27, 1997 and your subsequent phone conversation with Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office, the producer has been identified. We have spokeflwith Mr. Gerald McSwain and Mr.Richard Pigg,of the National Resource and Conservation Service in Albermarleo,and-Elley have informed us that a system has recently been installed to properly dispose of the waste from the lagoon. However, Mr. McSwain will drop by the producer to see if any problems are occuring and insure the system is being managed properly. )1' If you should have any questions concerning this matter//p�or should a problem occur again, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Johnson or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D.-Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor