310431_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality MAR 2 9 2019
Division of Water Resources
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Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non-Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non-Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non-Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3,2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 31-0431 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310431
2. Facility Name: D and B Nurser Site#1
3. Landowner's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Ronald Greer Brown
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 1042 Stockinghead Rd
City: Rose Hill 9 to 29 o 0845 State: NC Zip: 28458
Telephone Number: E-mail: t Q rMC110��e C �7tr�!I I Y1`C.1 f'
5. Facility's Physical Address: 54&N NC Hwv 11 And 903
City: Kenansville State: NC Zip: 28349
6. County where Facility is located: Dunlin
7. Farm Manager's Name(if different from Landowner): I-er ek BrOW n
$, Farm Manager's telephone number(include area code): O l0 A7 1- 1306
9. Integrator's Name(if there is not an Integrator,write"None"): Murphy-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name(OIC): Gre:of, Bret Brown Phone No.: 910-271-2522 OIC#: 1001512
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"): None,
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Wean to Feeder 1,776
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Tvocs
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses-Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses-Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep-Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep-Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Estimated Liner Type Estimated Design Freeboard
Structure Date (Clay,Synthetic, Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name Built Unknown) (Cubic Feet) (Square Feet) (Inches)
#1 Mar M3 5 9 15000 19.51
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d)to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan(WUP),siF)ned b+ the owner and a certified technical svecialist,containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields(e.g.irrigation,injection,etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application(for example:irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation(RYE)for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted-Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g.composting,digesters,waste transfers,etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included,this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by'a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation,signature should be bya principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name: Rob&laG f )rU Title:
Signature: &;�_ ate:
Name: Title:
Signature: Date: _
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number:[phone]
E-mail:[e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL-STATE GENERAL 02/2019

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ROY COOPER .
Governor �,yrl ��
MICHAEL S.REGANseerwrary
LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA
Cirnctor Envimmental Quality
February 27,2019
Ronald Greg Brown
D and B Nursery,Site#1
1042 Stockinghead Rd
Rose Hill,NC 28458
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non-Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non-Discharge General Permits are available
at https://dey.nc.,ov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number:[phone]
n order to assure Nour continued coveravc under the State Non-Discharge General Permits. ,..ou must submit an application for
Permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Reyuest-for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered b. an
Expiring State Non-Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed sighted and returned by April 3, 2019.
Please note that you must include one I11 coov of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan l_C_A_ MMPI_with the
completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAW?VlP can be found on page 2 of the renewa
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to$25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non-Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard,Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc(w/o enclosures): Wilmington Regional Office,Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files-AWS310431
Murphy-Brown LLC
With Cerokns Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
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Murphy-Brown, LLC 2/3/2014 2822 Hwy 24 West
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw,NC 28398
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Grower(s): Ronald Gregory Brown
Farm Name: D& B Site 1; Fac. No.: 31-431
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Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder 1776
Feeder to Finish
ucture: Anaerobic Lagoon
Storage Period: >180 days
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
Of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner.
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities,and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils,when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future,you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made,which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be fieAble so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan,if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons,ft3,tons,etc.):
Capaci T Waste Produced r Animal Total
Farrow to Wean 3212 gallyr gam
Farrow to Feeder 4015 gallyr gallyr
Farrow to Finish 10585 galtyr gallyr
1776 Wean to Feeder 223 gaUyr 396,048 gal/yr
Feeder to Finish 986 gait r gam
Total 396,048 gal/yr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR pbs):
Capacq Ty e Ni en Produced perAnimal Total
Farrow to Wean 5.4 Ibstyr Ibs/yr
Farrow to Feeder 6.5 Ibs/yr Ibstyr
Farrow to Finish 26 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr
1776 Wean to Feeder 0.48 Ibs/yr 852 Ibs/yr
Feeder to Finish 2.3 ibstyr Ibstyr
Total 852 Ibs/yr
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage: 2.54
Total N Required 1st Year: 939.80
Total N Required 2nd Year: 0
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 939.80
Total:Nitrogen Produced by Faun: 852.48
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (87.32)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics,and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Soil 1st Crop Time to 7st Crop 7st Crop Lbs N/Ac Lb8 N Total Ibs N 2nd Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbe N/Ac Lbs N Total Ibs N Total Total Iba N
Acreage a Code 1 Yield Ills NJUnit Residual //Ac Utilized Code A I Yield Ibs NJUnit LbeRes IIIdual /Ac Utilized Lbs N/Ac alaiUtil led
T3850 Zone 1 0.82 Norfolk C Mar-Set 6.4 50 320.00 282 40 L Se t-A 1
T3850 Zone 2 0.74 Norfolk IIMar-Se 6.4 50 320.00 262. 0 L Se t-A 1 50 so 41.00 370.00 303.40
T3850 Zone 3 0.98 Norfolk C Mar-Set 6.4 50 320.00 =60 L Se t-A r 1 50 50 37.00 370.00 273.80
50 49.00 370.00 362.60
Totals: 2.54
812.80
127.00 939,80
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Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Soil 1 at Crop Time to 1st Crop let Crop Lbs Me Lbs N Total Ibs N 2nd Crop Time to Znd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs We Lbs N Total Ibs N Total Total Ibs N
Area a T e Code Apply Yield Ibs NlUnit Residual !Ac Utilized Code Apply Yield The N/Unit Residual fAc Utilized Lbe NIAc Utilized
Totals: 0 0 0 =0
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future,regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields(i.e. small grain,etc,interseeded in bermuda),forage must be removed
through grazing, hay,and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain,etc,is to be removed for hay or silage,care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season(i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation,you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season,depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain,etc,is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code Crop Lbs N utilized/unit yield
A Barley 1.6 Ibs N/bushel
B Grazed Hybrid Bermudagrass 37.5 Ibs N/ton
C Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 50 Ibs N/ton
D Com-Grain 1.25 Ibs N/bushel
E Com-Silage 12 Ibs N/ton
F Cotton 0.12 Ibs N/Ibs lint
G Grazed Fescue 37.5 Ibs N/ton
H Fescue Hay 50 Ibs N 1 ton
I Oats 1.3 Ibs N/bushel
J Rye 2.4 Ibs N/bushel
K Grazed Overseed 50 Ibs N/acre
L Overseed Hay 50 Ibs N/acre
M Grain Sorghum 2.5 lbs N/cwt
N Wheat 2.4 Ibs N/bushel
O Soybean 4.0 Ibs N/bushel
P Pine Trees 40 Ibs N/acre/yr
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers,filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated,and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may, and most likely will be,more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications PAN !animal Farm Total/ r
Farrow to Wean 0.84
Farrow to Feeder 1
Farrow to Finish 4.1
1776 Wean to Feeder 0.072 127.872
Feeder to Finish 0.36
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 127.872 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years,you will have approximately 639.36 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre,you will need 2 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre,you will need 5.11488 acres of land. Please note that these
ai a ui jiy csumates of ine PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type,crop,and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content,soil
structure,soil texture,water droplet size,and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
"This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations,the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for>180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Hydrant Type Crop inlhr *Inches
T3850 Zone 1 Norfolk C 0.5 1
T3850 Zone 2 Norfolk C 0.5 1
T3850 Zone 3 Norfolk C 0.5 1
MAR 2 9 2019
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Additional Comments:
This plan revised to reflect the effective wetted acres due to a new solid set
irrigation system being installed.All other parameters remained the same.
The small g rain overseed may bn razed or cut for hay.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: D&B Site 1; Fac. No.:31-431
Owner: Ronald Gregory Brown
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
Uwe understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
Itwe understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Ronald Gregory Brown
Signature: -}.
Date
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: �~-■--per �' �-Z
Date
Name of Technical Specialist: M.Kevin Weston
Affiliation: Murphy-Brown, LLC.
Address: 2822 24 West,PO Drawer 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Telephone: [phone]
Signature: f!f• , z131z�
Date
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
Z There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide
evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the
owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving crop type, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions,
and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications
for other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but less than 10 tons
per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field
(See USDA, MRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393-Filter Strips).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land application field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland.When waste is applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur
during a season prone to flooding (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for
guidance).
7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff
does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor and
flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10 Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils
with a high potential for leaching. Wastelnutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients.
Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property
boundary and canal. Animal waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after
October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over-spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland
provided the fields have been approved as a land application site by a "technical
specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge
directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16
Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of
erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18
If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption, it should only be applied pre-plant with no further applications of animal
waste during the crop season.
21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate-determining
nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients,
resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in
the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals
approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop
production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years.
Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a minimum of five
years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY(DWQ) 91 796-7215
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) [phone]
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT(SWCD) [phone]
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) 9� 10)296-2160
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE(CES) [phone]
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation,this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow-possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d) Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
a) Immediately stop waste application.
b) create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s)that cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flusn systems,houses,solid separators-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house.flush systems,or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks-
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage,put in a submersible
pump,and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals,trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as
soon as possible.
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2- Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury,fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger(either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3- Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone A after hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name,
facility number, and telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the
exact location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather
and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been undertaken and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice/technical assistance phone number.
4. if none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murahv Bro n LLC
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 856 Warsaw. NC 28398
c. Contractors Phone: I 91t) 93-3434
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon(NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Wgsterbeek
b. Phone: L9101293-5330
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage,repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects _ Site Specific Practices
Liquid S,rstems _
Flush gutters • Accumulation of solids Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently
to remove accumulated solids from gutters as
I/designed
Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
dischar,_a
Lagoons and pits Crusted solids Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting
of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to 8 inches
ever more than 30 percent of surface
Excessive vegetative Decaying vegetation r Maintain vegetative control along banks of
growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along
water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
_ Diry Systems
Feeders • Feed spillage 0 Design, operate, and maintain feed systems
(e.g.,bunkers and troughs)to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage
O Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7-to 10-
day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day interval
during winter)
AMIC - November 11, 1996,page 1

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices _
Feed storage • Accumulations of feed Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
ensuring drainage is away from site and/or providing
adequate containment(e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
Products)
6d Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed
Animal holding areas Accumulations of animal 0 Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences
wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
/disturbance by animals is minimal
6/ Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e., inspect for and remove or break up
_ accumulated solids as needed)
Dry manure handling • Accumulations of animal O Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g.,
systems wastes 7- to 10-day interval during summer; 15-to 30-day
interval during winter) where manure is loaded for
land application or disposal
D Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles
0 Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure
handling areas as needed
For more information contact:
Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh,NC 27695-7613.
AMIC - November 11, 1996,page 2

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Swine production Vegetative or wooded buffers
9"'Recommended best management practices
C3�Good judgment and common sense
Animal body • Dirty manure-covered Dry floors
surfaces animals
Floor surfaces • Wet manure-covered floors —/Slotted floors
13 Waterers located over slotted floors
reedeat high end of solid floors
rscrape manure buildup from floors
0 Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection • Urine [ /Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
pits • Partial microbial —/or scrape
decomposition GY Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust • Volatile gases C3/Fan maintenance
fans Dust Q/Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces • Dust W Washdown between groups of animals
3/Feed additives
0 Feeder covers
0 Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks Agitation of recycled lagoon 0 Flush tank covers
liquid while tanks are filling 0 Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti-siphon vents
Flush alleys Agitation during wastewater 0 Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
AMOC -November 11, 1996,page 1

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Pit recharge points • Agitation of recycled lagoon 0 Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with
liquid while pits are filling anti-siphon vents
Lift stations a Agitation during sump tank 0 Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain • Agitation during wastewater O Box covers
collection or junction conveyance
boxes
End of drainpipes * Agitation during wastewater CW Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
at lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emissions CY Proper lagoon liquid capacity
• Biological mixing Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation 9( Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio
D' Minimum agitation when pumping
O Mechanical aeration
0 Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler • High pressure agitation CW
Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles a Wind drift lnimum recommended operating pressure
D' Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
0 Pump from second-stage lagoon
Storage tank or • Partial microbial 0 Bottom or midlevel loading
basin surface decomposition 0 Tank covers
• Mixing while filling 0 Basin surface mats of solids
• Agitation when emptying 0 Proven biological additives or oxidants
AMOC -November 11, 1996,page 2

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site S_pecific Practices
Settling basin surface • Partial microbial [3 Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level ~
decomposition C] Remove settled solids regularly
• Mixing while filling
• Agitation when emptying
Manure, slurry, or • Agitation when spreading C] Soil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader . Volatile gas emissions CI Wash residual manure from spreader after use
outlets C] Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, Volatile gas emissions while C] Soil injection of slurry/sludges ~ �^
slurry, or sludge on drying Soil incorporation within 48 hours
field surfaces Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
C] Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals v Carcass decomposition Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal • Carcass decomposition O Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits 0 Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators * Incomplete combustion C] Secondary stack burners
Standing water o Improper drainage Pr Grade and landscape such that water drains away
around facilities . Microbial decomposition of from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained access Farm access road maintenance
public roads from roads
farm access
AMOC -November 11, 1996,page 3

Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management; .0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU, County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU— BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge— Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 NCSU— BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush— Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU— BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU— BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU— BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU— Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program;NPPC Manual N.C. Pork Producers Assoc.
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agricultural Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
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AMOC -November 11, 1996,page 4

i} Y Version—November 26,2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
a Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should beat least one foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
® Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B.0200.
�O Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C.0102.
® a A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture&Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division(attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off-farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
a In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services(G.S. 106-549.70).
® Any method which,in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian,would make possible
El the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm-specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options;contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance. .
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions(refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency,the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
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Sig ture of Farm Owner/Manager Date
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Signature of Technical Specialist Date

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operator:Tommy Potter County: Duplin Date: 03/20/93
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner) : 900.0 feet
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs
1776 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 53280 lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 53280 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 53280 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb: SSLW-- 1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 53280 cubic feet
STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet ; "Owner requests no sludge storage.
Sludge will be removed as needed."
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length 125.0 feet ; Inside top width 120.0 feet
To of dike at elevation 52.2 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 2.5 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 51.2 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 41.2 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 47.0 feet :5 2.
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH _
2.5 2.S 2.5 2.5 120.0 115.0 10.0 �'
AREA OF TOP i
LENGTH * WIDTH = f
120.0 115.0 13800.0 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM f
LENGTH * WIDTH =
70.0 65.0 4550.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTF? * 4
95.0 90.0 34200.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)

CU. .FT. _ AAREA TOP +( y*AREA MIDSECTION) ,+ ,AREA BOTTOi * DEPTH/6.-
13800:0 34200.-0 4550.0- 1 7
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL.= 87583 `CU FT
-i. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
125.0 120.0 15000.0 square feet
Buildings .(roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 15000.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 53280 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 13011 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in SA.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * 0A / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 8750.0 cubic feet

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SD. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 9375.0 cubic. feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
SA. 13011 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 8750 cubic feet
5D. 9375 cubic feet
TOTAL 31136 cubic feet +(
6. SUMMARY
Total required volume 84416 cubic feet
Total design volume avail. 87583 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 53280 cubic feet '
At elev. 48.5 feet ; Volume is 54118 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 78208 cubic feet
At elev. 50.5 feet ; Volume is 77819 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal high.Jwater table elevation 47.0 feet
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7— DESIGNED BY: -APPROVED%/`' 1%PPROVED BY: l�
DATE:
DATE:
SCS DOES NOT CERTIFY THAT
EXCAVATION AND FILL VOLUMES
ARE CORRECT

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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This lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor
control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached may vary due to soil conditions,;flushing :aperations, and
the amount of fresh water added to the system.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to, prevent runoff from the field or damage
to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1-. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre-
charged to 'l/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre-charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see Attachment B)
before land application.
3. Begin pump-out of the lagoon when- fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 50.3 as marked by permanent rs. Stop gimp-out when
the fluid level reaches elevation 48. or before fluid depth is
less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable
bacteria) . 4
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4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.4
inch per hour.
S. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed

to maintain a vigorous s 9. `.
6 Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged-by.rodents and,'
establish in`vegetatLon
7. All .surface'runoff is'-to be diverted,from the lagoon to stable,,
outlets. :.
8. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters.of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.
SPECIFICATIONS -FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
------------------------------------------
Clearing:
All trees and brush shall be removed from the construction area
before any excavating or fill is started. Stumps will be removed _
within the. area of the foundation of the embankment and fill areas
and all excavated areas. All stumps and roots exceeding one (1)
inch in diameter shall be removed to a minimum depth of one (1)
foot. Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The
foundation area shall be loosened thoroughly before placement of
embankment material.
Cut-off Trench:
---------------
A cut-off trench (when specified) shall be installed as shown in
the plans.
Construction:
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Construction of excavated and earthfill areas shall- be performed to
the neat lines and grades as planned. Deviations from this will
require prior approval of the Scs. Earthfill shall not be placed
in standing water and reasonable compaction of the fills shall -be
performed by the construction equipment or sheeps-foot roller during
alacement. The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using

Construction of excavated, Fd earthfill'areas shall be per `med.to . ,_•
.'J•c•f ',L
the 'neat.lines and grades as pl'annsd Dev3:ations -from this'will ;
require prior;approval of the 3CS:. �Earthfill shall not be placed
in standing water and reasonable compaction of the,-fills;.shall _be
performed'by'-the construction equipment. or,sheeps-Moot roller during
placement The embankment of.. the lagoon shall be;installed using. .
the afore•impervious materials. - Construction_of fill heights: shall
include ten (10)`percent for settlement: _
theyavifri�ieii4Wt
whein�`ea�o�unsu�tati,�agat.� "` ncaunteed _
be,,,excavate d;aNm
4 �abackff an
cotapacted,with :a::s_uitable materia [fe=CCrCH Refer to the soils
Investigation Yinformation in the plans for special considerations.
Precautions should be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
Vegetation:
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be
seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after
construction.
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'SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS
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AREA TO BE SEEDED: 1.0 ` "ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED:
0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS S 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 30
0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS S 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 30
8 LBS. HULLED BERMUDA GRASS 6 8 LBS./AC-
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
0 LBS. RYE GRAIN S 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
0 LBS. RYE GRASS S 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
LBS.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
1000 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
2 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
100 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE
ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH
SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A .CULTIPACKER
OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT_ APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH
ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
1. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON
BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8
LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER
UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED-

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Soil- Cons'ervation Service September 1980;. '
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• HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMS
Landowner ', County
Community or Groap No. -� r K- - ' Conservation Plan -
Estimated Depth .of.Waterrto_:Top±of::Dam f.0Ft, Length of Flood Pool - - :-= Ft:.
Date of Field Hazard Investigations
Evaluation by -reach of flood plain' downstream to the point of-estimated�mi nor effect
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` Kind of • Im_prove�aents i°''�=:of'Breach
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NOTE: 1. Instructions. on reverse side.
2. Attach additional sheets as needed:

INSTRUCTIONS
All :dams built with technical assistance from the Soil Conservation Service
must-have, a hazard classification assigned-;by the person responsible=-fog
approvinga'the;design: __Most:farm ponds,;'except`in borderline cases, can
be classified
._after.a complete.field investigation.without_assuming .fa�7ure
and maki ng breach studies.- -Ui s. data sheet .1 s .to be used for recdrdi ng
the information obtained through field studies and-for-documenting-the
hazard classification. Where there is:a possibility 'for loss'of life or -
major property damage from a dam failure, an approved breach routing _
procedure is to be used. . (Consult -with the area engineer.)
Hazard classifications of dams"are mane liy''evaluating the 'possibility -
for *loss of life and the: extent of damage that would .result if the dam
should suddenly -breach--that is--a: section of.the dam be suddenly-and -
completely washed out. It is to be assumed that a wall of water will be
ref eased equal to the height of'the dam. This flood'wave will be reduced:-
in height as'it moves down the flood plain: f
The wave height_(depth o _
flooding) .should- be evaluated for a sufficient distance downstream until
the.-estimated flood level will not cause significant-.damage"to improvements,
such as homes, buildings, -roads, utilities, reservoirs, etc. - The breach
flood level will be reduced depending on the valley-storage,.slope, and
openes-s of the flood plain; however, in -a narrow steep valley slopes
steeper than 10% should be-given special consideration. One method of
evaluation is - compare available valley storage (under flood conditions)
to impoundment storage (figured to the top.-of the-dam) -for.-each reach
_ evaluated with-a -judgment.estimate made of the flood wave height .at all
critical points.downstream.
Should there be any question3 about the- hazard classification-for a- dam, -.
the area engineer shoitid be.-consulted:. efore making:design commitments.

Operation ';/_aintenance Flan
proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority.It is especially important to manage levels so
that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is dormant
(such as wintertime for Bermuda grass)or when there are extended rainy spells such as a thunderstorm season
in the summertime.This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the later winter I early spring,irrigation
according to a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land in dry enough to receive
lagoon liquid.This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet periods.In the late summer/
early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low marker,stop pump to allow for winter storage.Every
effort should be made to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and
waste utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigate does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year,24-hour stone is a violation of state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
• Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.Fescue or common Bermuda grass are the
most common vegetative covers.The vegetation should be fertilized each year,if needed,
r to maintain a vigorous stand.The amount of fertilized applied should be based on a soils
test,but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a soils test each year,the lagoon
embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized with Boo pounds per acre of 10-
10-10,or equivalent.
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled.This may be done by mowing,
spraying,grazing,chopping,or a combination of these practices.This should be done at
least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE:If vegetation is controlled by spraying,the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon
water.Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon and at
least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events.items to be checked should include,as a
minimnln,the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes,Recycling Pipes,and Overflow Pipes-look for.
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
Lagoon surface-look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
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Embankment-look for:
1. settlement,cracking,or"jug"holes
2. side slope stability-slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
6. tears or deer damage in the synthetic lagoon liner
7. splits or damaged seams in a synthetic lagoon liner
B. water under synthetic liner patches
9. openings in the fence(if applicable)
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong winds.These waves
can erode the lagoon sidewalls,thereby weakening the lagoon dam.A good stand of vegetation wiII
reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon
sidewall,baffles in the lagoon may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has any of these
features,you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and construction of waste lagoons.
You man need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat of a waste discharge.However,a permanent
solution should be reviewed by the technical expert.Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy
equipment is a serious undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted
unless recommended by and appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps-check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks,loose fittings,and overall pump operation.An unusually loud or grinding noise,or a
large amount of vibration,may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or replacement.
NOTE:Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you are not
completely"surprised"by equipment failure.You should perform your pumping system maintenance at a
time when your lagoon is at its low level.This will allow some safety time should major repairs be
required.Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time to think about switching,repairing or borrowing
pumps.Probably,if your lagoon is full,your neighbor's lagoon is full also.You should consider
maintaining an inventory of spare parts or pumps.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage waters(such
as rainfall runoff,roof drainage,gutter outlets,and parking lot runoff)away from your
lagoon and other waste treatment or storage structures.The only water that should be
coming from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing(Waft SYSteM pipes
and the rainfall that hits the lagoon directly.You should inspect"your diversion system for
the following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly.It is advisable to inspect your system during or
immediately following a heavy rain.If technical assistance is needed to determine proper solutions,
consult with appropriate experts.
You should record rainfall from onsite rain gauges daily.This will give you an idea of how much your
lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to
work).Knowing this should help in planning irrigation applications and storage.if your lagoon rises
excessively,you may have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage
into the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil surfaces to avoid
erosion.
2. Fill new design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste loading begins,taking
care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the pipe to
discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another means of slowing the
incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible,begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial establishment(due
to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy working swine lagoon
in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid volume.This seeding should occur at least
two weeks prior to the addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0,add agricultural lime
at the rate of i pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0.
Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and B.O.
7. A dark color,lack of bubbling,and excessive odor signal inadequate biological activity.
Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these conditions occur for prolong
periods,especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon,the better the lagoon will
function.Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are optimum for treatment.Pit
recharge systems,in which one or more buildings are drained an recharged each day,also work well.
+ Practice water conservation—minimize building water usage and spillage from leaking
waterers,broken pipes and wash down through proper maintenance and water
conservation.
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Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted.This will reduce the
amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full temporary
storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level and
the maximum liquid level.
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient requirements
and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the summer
thunderstorm season.Similarly,irrigate in the late summer/early fall to provide
maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
a The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the Iowest point of the dam
or embankment.
• Do not pump the lagoon liquid Ievel lower than the permanent storage level unless you
are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and as
far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
Prevent additions of bedding materials,long-stemmed forage or vegetation,molded feed,
plastic syringes,or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or wherever
they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation,rodent,and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or before
it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal production is to be terminated,the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of pollutant discharge.
• Lagoons that are placed in the seasonal high water table could be damaged from liner
sloughing if pumped below the seasonal high mark elevation.Refer to your lagoon design
to see what the season high water elevation is.
• Lagoons could also be recharged from ground water if pumped below the seasonal high
mark.Refer to your lagoon design to see what the season high water elevation is.
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Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
• proper lagoon sizing
• mechanical solids,separation of flushed waste
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin
• minimizing feed wastage and spillage
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients
• have more odor,and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper-agitator impeller pump through large—
bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forage land;mix
remaining sludge;pump into liquid sludge applicator,haul and spread on to cropland or
forage land;and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forage land;
dredge sludge from the lagoon with dragline or sludge barge;berm and area beside
lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon;allow sludge to
dewater;haul spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forage Iand;and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method,you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste constituents just as you
would your lagoon water.The sludge will contain different nutrient and metal values from the liquid.The
application of the sludge to fields will be limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications
to that field and crop requirement.
When removing sludge,you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.Close attention by the
pumper or drag-line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains intact.If you see soil material or the
synthetic liner material being disturbed,you should stop the activity immcdiatoly and not roaumo until you are
sure that the sludge can be removed without liner injury.If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content than liquid. Because
of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and metal levels,as indicated by a soil tests
and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion.
NOTE:That if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil-test phosphors,it should be applied only at
rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus.As with other wastes,always have your lagoon sludge
analyzed for its nutrient value.
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.Extra precaution
should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions.which could increase the concern of
neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.Types of failures include
leakage through the bottom or sides,overtopping,and breach of the dam.Assuming proper design and
construction,the owner has the responsibility for ensuring structure safety.Items which may lead to lagoon
failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure—an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam
without proper design and construction.(Consult an expert in lagoon design before
placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels—high levels are a safety risk.
Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity-protects from inlet pipe scouring,damage during sludge removal,or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
- NOTE:If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam,the moving water will soon cause gullies to form in
the dam.Once this damage starts,it can quickly cause a large discharge of wastewater and possible daze
failure.
Revised l2/07/12
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