510005_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
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: 51-0005 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS510005
2. Facility Name: Battlefield Sow Farm
3. Landowner's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Whitlev W Stephenson
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 2080 Wilsons Mill Rd
City: Smithfield State: NC Zip: 27577
Telephone Number: 919-631-1447 Ext. E-mail: snrin¢aneadowfarmincna.errtail.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 4322 Harper House Rd
City: Four Oaks State: NC Zip: 27524
6. County where Facility is located: Johnston
7. Farm Manager's Name(if different from Landowner):
g, Farm Manager's telephone number(include area code):
9. Integrator's Name(if there is not an Integrator,write"None"): 11101 i,A
10. Operator Name(OIC): Whitle! W.Stephenson Phone No.: 919- 9 ` OIC#: 16439
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Farrow to Wean 2,012
Operation Tvoes•
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
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 Poultn
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

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ROY COOPER ?
MICHAEL S.REGAN
LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA
Pirnrtor Environmental Quality
February 27,2019
Whitley W Stephenson
Battlefield Sow Farm
2080 Wilsons Mill Rd
Smithfield,NC 27577
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 hrtps:/LM.nc_gav/about/divisions/water-resources/water-qualit}-ref-donal-or erations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number:[phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non-Discharge General Permits. you must submit an application for
yermit covera2c to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Re(tuest for Certificate of Coverage Facililti Currently Covered br an
Expiring State Non-Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed- signed and returned b,. April 3, 2019.
Please note that you must include one (11 copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form. A_ list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
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,
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Jon Risgaard,Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc(w/o enclosures): Raleigh Regional Office,Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Johnston County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files-AWS510005
North Carorir a Department of EnOonrnental Quality I Ditision of Water Resources
SU N.Sainsbury St.1 1636 Mail Service Center I Raialo:North Carolina 27
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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)
lim 9 1 f 3a 9, �3'2 146,225.00 19.00
ISOLAT 2 C1 20,000.00 19.00
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),,signed b% the owner and a certified technical specialist 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 143-215.6B, 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 by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name: `rp� Y �LW Title: N#
Signature: O / Date:
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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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Friday,August 1,2003
Producer: Whitley Stephenson
Farm Name: Battlefield Farm
2080 Wilson Mills Rd
Smithfield,NC 27577
Telephone f: [phone]
Type of Operation : Combination Swine Farm
Number of Animals : 1865 swine design capacity
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface 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
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. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contehts of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates,.leaching potentials, cation exchange .
_ capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre-cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. 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 DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. 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 to bare ground not more
than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems. This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating
waste are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report
from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis. This waste
utilization plan,'if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
APR 0 3 2019
weterQuality
Regional GPSrations Section
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
1865 swine X 6.53 tons waste/swine/year= 12183.6 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
1865 swine X 5.9 Ibs PAN/swine/year= 11009.5 PAN/year
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.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type and suface application.
TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE&CLASS CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE N/ACRE N/ACRE USED TIME
8549 1 BLANTON 0-5% BH A7350
0 20.32 7112 MAR-OCT
8549 1 BLANTON 0-5% SG 0 20.32 1016 SEP-MAY
8549 4 GILEAD 6-10% BH 0 10.78 3773 MAR-OCT
8549 4 GILEAD 6-10% SG 0 10.78 539 SEP-MAY
TOTALS: 12440
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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TABLE 2 . ACRES WITH AGrEEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.)
There are no Acres Leased
Indicates1hat this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
* Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field due to overseeding.
**Lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial
nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in TABLES 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE CROP UNITS LBS N/UNIT
BH J HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY f- TONS 50
SG SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC ~ 1---50
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW
N USED
TA� 31.1 12,440 J
TOTALS: 31.1 12,440J
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 11,010
'BALANCE -1,431
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced.

ACRES LBS AW
N USED
TABLE 1 _ 31.1 12,440
TOTALS: 31.1 R 12,440
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 10,865
***BALANCE -1,575
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced.
Acres show in each of the preceeding tables 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.
NOTE; The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 1770.56 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
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.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 1.6 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface-irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsiblity of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
APPLICATION APPLICATION
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE CROP RATE(In/hr) AMT(inches)
+8549 -4 GILEAD 6-10% SG 0.35 *1
i8549 4 GILEAD 6-10% BH 0.35 *1
'8549 -1 BLANTON 0-5% SG 0.75 *1
8549 1 BLANTON 0-5% BH 0.75 *1
* 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 the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
This plan is based on the previous plan for this farm dated 11-10-98. Yields are based on
actual production history. Producer must maintain records for 5 years and must produce
these yields, on average, for 3 out of 5 years. Producer has option to apply no more than 30
lbs./acre of nitrogen to overseeded small grain and not harvest such. The nitrogen applied
must be deducted from the following coastal bermuda crop. Farm is under same
management, but different ownership.
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PLANS & 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. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of$10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide MRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no greater
than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff leaves
the field. These filter strips will be in addition to 'Buffers" required by DEM. (See FOTG
Standard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
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 irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When 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" in the MRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file 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 conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient 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 a crop on bare soil.
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 anv residential Dror)ertv boundary
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and from any perennial stream or river (other that an irrigation ditch or 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. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
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 landownwer.
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 croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application 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.
*17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and 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. Lagoon berms
and structures should be in'spected 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 as a preemergence with no other 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 fpr 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 element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optimum crop production amd maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
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23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina Department of
Agriculture regulations.
* Liquid Systems
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NAME OF FARM: Battlefield Farm
OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance precedures estalished in the approved animal waste utilization 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 utilization
plan and a new certification to be submitted to DEM before the new animals are stocked.
I (we) understand that I must own or have acces to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FAC L T OWN R: W itley Stephenson
SIGNATURE:
DATE: _ 1
NAME OF MANAGER (i different from owner):
please print
SIGNATURE: DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION: Coharie Hog Farm
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 300 Westover Rd.
Clinton, NC 28328
( 10) Sy-1122
SIGNATURE:
DATE: / v�
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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Spec:';: Practices
:_armstead Swine production LLvegetative or wooded buffers;
ro (✓)'Recommended best management
practices;
(/Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces Dirty manure-covered animals iV) Dry floors
=1oor surfaces Wet manure-covered floors Slotted floors;
( ) Waterers located over slotted floors;
() Feeders at high and of solid floors;
( ) Scrape manure buildup from floors;
VUnderfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits Urine 4<Frequent manure removal by flush,pit
recharge,or scrape
Parital micorbial decomposition VUnderfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans Volatile gases; y) Fan maintenance;
Dust Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust „(^ashdown between groups of animals
`i T Feed additives;
( 1 Feeder covers;
( ) Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush tanks Agitation of recycled lagoon ( ) Flush tank covers
liquid whiles tanks are filling () Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti-siphon vents
Flush alleys Agitation during wastewater .{'T Underfloor flush with underfloor
conveyanance ventilation
Pit recharge points. Agitation of recycled lagoon ( 1 Extend rechard lines to near bottom of
liquid while pits are filling pits with anti-siphon vents
Lift stations Agitation during sump tank filling ( ) Sump tank covers
and drawdown
Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater ( ) Box covers
or junction boxes conveyance
End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater ( ) Extend discharge point of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions `(zproper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing ( ) Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation ( ) Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio
aMinimum agitation when pumping
( ) Mechanical aeration
Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation 44IIrrigate on dry days with little or no wind
Wind draft VI"Minimum recommended operation pressure
0"Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
(1 Pump from second-stage lagoon
AMOC—November 11, 1996

Sto,age tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition ( ) Bottom or midlevel loading
surface Mixing while filling ( ) Tank covers
Agitation when emptying ( ) Basin surface mats of solids
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface Partial micobial decomposition ( ) Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying () Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading () Soil injection of slurry/sludges
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions {) Wash residual manure from spreader after use
( ) Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying ()Soil infection of slurry/sludges
or sludge on field surfaces I ) Soil incorporation within 48 hours
( 1 Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition NXProper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal Carcass decomposition (1 Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits () Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion () Secondary stack burners
Standing water around Improper drainage 4t`rade and landscape such that water drains
facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
p re tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads (Farm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
Additional Information:
Available From:
=wine Manure Management;0200 Rule/BMP Packet
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSII-Cnunry :ttensinn Canter
NCSU-BAE
swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge—Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
:-agoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment- EBAE Fact Sheet
(:ontrolling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-BAE
Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual NCSU-Swine Extension
"options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task =orce NC Pork Produc9s Assoc
NCSU Agri
ications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and -ies;PR0107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida CooperativenExtension
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this Operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
odor control measures as practical.
certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been r viewed with me.
( andowne Si ature)
`-MOC—November 11, 1996

INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Spec:'ic Practices
(Liquid Systems)
lush Gutters Accumulation of solids (E�-7ush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
soilds from gutters as designed.
(Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids 4,ilfvlaintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30°h of surface.
Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation 4KMaintain vegetative control along banks of
Girowth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
weeders Feed Spillage Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
/of decaying wastage.
I(/) Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues J reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
,(Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
and disturbance by animals is minimal.
{) 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).
AMIC—November 11, 1996

Dtv Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes I 1 Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
e or disposal.
() Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles.
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked I l pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
r sect control measures as practical.
:ertify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me.
(Landowner S gnaturel
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
17695-7613.
'MIC--November 11, 1996

6 0" a, t
EMERGENCY ACTI O N PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ 919= FAO -7qr qr-rO
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 919-989-5050
SWCD 919— 989-5381
NRCS 919— 989-5381
This plan will' be implemented in the event that wastes from
your operation are leaking, overflowing, or r- nning off
site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface eaters
or leave your property to consider that you have a problem.
You should make every effort to ensure that this does not
happen. This ,jlan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facilit7. ThP =ci_CW nc
are some action items you should take. r
I. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the
situation, this may or may not .be possible. Succested
responses to some possible. problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow—possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation. cf
b. Pump wastes to fields at an: accaczar_e
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is anter'_nc _=cecn_-
B: Runoff from waste application field—actions
include:
a. Immediately stop waste applic-Dior..
b. Create a temporary diversion z , ccnza_:, :;asza.
C. Incorporate waste to reduce runcff .
d. Evaluate and eliminate the _eascn •s; z:a z
caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application razes fcr z_e fie-Ids
where runoff occurred.
C: Leakage from the waste pipes and spr:n:{fens—acz'_cn
include.
a . Stop r ecvc'_e cu:mp .
Stop i rrigation: cumn .
C. Close valves to eliminate =__z er -diSc.ar7e .

d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps .
D: Leakage from. flush systems, houses, solid
separators—action include:
a. Stop recycle pump .
b. Stop irrigation pump.
C. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or
solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps .
E: Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often
this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks—
possible action:
a . Dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage,
out in a submersible _pump, and pump back to
lagoon.
b. 1fJholes 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 lagoon bottom as soon as
possible.
2 . Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious
damages.
a. Did the waste reach any sur=ace waters-,
b. Approximately how much was released and for what
duration?
c. Any. damage noted, such as employee injury, fish
kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property.
e. Does the spill have the potential tc reach surface
waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause tle spill to reach
surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in dancer (either on or off
of the property) ?
h. How much reached surface Nazers?
3 : Contact appropriate agencies .
a . Durinc normal business hours , cal_ ;cur D4dQ
(D-visior, OL `hazer Qua''--L'_i' =eq4 cna_ o'= ce;
ter hcurs emergency -umper. � On
�-
_ -
33- 942 . Your ahene call shout^ -elude : vcur
name, facility, Telephone number, r.he details of

the incident from item Z above, the exact location
of the facility, the location or direction of
movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions .
The corrective measures that have been under taken,
and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters,
call local EMS Phone number 919-989- 5050.
C. Instruct ZMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number 919-989-5380 , local S.WcD
office phone number 919-989-5381 , and local NRCS
office for advice/technical assistance phone number
919- 989- 5381.
4 : If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's
Department and explain your problem to them and ask
that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5 : Contact the contractor of your choice to been repair
of problem to minimize off-site damage.
a . Contractors Name:
b. Contractors address :
C. Contractors Phone:_ q — -
8 9y- 7/ay nb
6 : Contact the technical specialist who certified the
lagoon (MRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc. )
a. Name:
b. Phone: [phone]
7 : Implement procedures as advised by DWO and technical
assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the
system, and reassess the waste management plan to keen
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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Emergency Action Plan
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operations are leaking, overflowing, or
running off the 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 available to all employees at the facility, as accidents, leaks, and breaks can happen at any
time.
1) Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to problems are listed below:
a) Lagoon overflow:
• add soil to the berm to increase the elevation of the dam
■ pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate
• stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waterers)
• call a pumping contractor
• make sure no surface water is entering the lagoon
Note:These activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded the temporary storage level.
b) Runoff from waste application field:
■ immediately stop waste application
• create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on the field
■ incorporate waste to reduce further runoff
c) Leaking from the waste distribution system:
• pipes and sprinklers:
© stop recycle (flushing system) pump
® stop irrigation pump
OO close valves to eliminate further discharge
® separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
■ flush system, houses, solids separators:
i0 stop recycle (flushing system) pump
® stop irrigation pump
s0 make sure no siphon effect has been created
® separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
d) Leakage from base or sidewall of the lagoon. Often these are seepage as opposed to flowing
leaks:
• dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back
into the lagoon

0 if holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals
and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil.
■ other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil.
Note: For permanent repair measures, lagoon problems require the
consultation of an individual experienced in their design and installation.
2) Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a) Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b) Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c) Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
3) Contact appropriate agencies.
a) During normal business hours, call your DWQ regional office: [phone] ; after
hours, emergency number: 1-800-858-0368. Your phone call should include: your
name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident, the exact location of the
facility, and the location or direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind
conditions, what corrective measures have been taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b) If the spill leaves the property or enters surface waters, call the local EMS:
989-5050.
c) Instruct EMS to contact the local Health Department: 989-5200.
d) Contact CES: 989-5380
local MRCS office: 989-5381
and your integrator:
4) 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.
5) Contact contract pumping and/or irrigation equipment companies:
a)
b)
c)

6) Contact dirt moving and/or heavy equipment companies:
a) wl
b)
c)

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 be at 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.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture&Con-
El 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.
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
a ditional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
7ature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

Operator: Battlefield Sow
Far County; JOHNSTON
Distance to
nearest residence Date: 02/03,05
1' AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
(other than owner) ;
0 1600. 0 feet
sows (farrow to
0 sows finish)
0 head (farrow to feeder) x 1417 lbs. _
2012 (finishing only) x 522 lbs. _
sows (farrow to 0 lbs
0 head wean) x 135 lbs. 0 lbs
Describe Other
to feeder) x 433 lbs.
other - 0 The
x 30 lbs. = 871196 lbs
0 The
Total 0
REQUIRED 2. MINIMUM RE Average Live Weight =RED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON 871196
Volume = 871 196 lbs, lbs
Treatment Volume(CF ALW x Treatment
871196
Volume = )ilb. ALW Volume(CF)ilb. ALW
cubic feet 1
3• STORAGE VOLUME FOR CFilb ALW
SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume =
0. 0 cubic feet
4, TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet
Inside top width (f )----`------____
Top of dike elevation ------ 494. 0
l
Bottom of vation (feet)------ --`--
Freeb agoon elevation ---------_- 296. 0
d (feet)___- --__(feet)-___-_------ 47. 0
Side slopes (inside la ------------ 35. 3
goon)------ ---
Total design ------------ 1. 0
volume Using �• 5 1
prismoidal formula SS/END' SSiEND2 SS�SIDE1
2
2.5 2. 5 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH
.5 2. 5 WIDTH DEPTH
AREA OF TOP 489.0 291 .0
LENGTH * 10. 7
WIDTH =
489,0 291.0
AREA OF BOTTOM 142299 (AREA OF TOP)
LENGTH * WIDTH =
435.5 237. 5
AREA OF MIDSECTION 103431 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
462.3 264.3
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP +
488598 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4
142299, 0
(4*AREA MIDSECTION) + )
488598.3 AREA BOTTOM]
103431 . 3 DEPTHi6
Total Designed Volume 1. 8
Available =
5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED 1309552 CU. FT.
RECEIVMNIC::ZMWk
032019
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WeterQUai fv
ROOM Operations Soon �

DRAINAGE AREA;
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
494.0 296. 0 146224 0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0. 0 square feet Describe this
area
TOTAL DA 146224 .0 square feet
Design temporary storage per:riod to be
5A. Volume of waste 180 days
Produced
Feces & urine production
in gal /day per 135 lb, AL,W
Volume = 871196 lbs. 1 . 37
Volume = 1591385 ALW/135 lbs, AIW * 1 . 37
gals. or 212752. 0 cubic feet 180 180 days
5B• Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing
Of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A. floors or volume
Volume = 0. 0
gallons/day
180 days storage/7, 48 gallons
Volume =
0. 0 cubic feet
5C Volumeper CF
of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time
when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall _
Volume = 7. 0 inches
7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 85297.3 cubic feet
5D Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume =
6• 8 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 82860. 3 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A,
212752 cubic feet
5B.
5C. 0 cubic feet
85297 cubic feet
5D. 82860
cubic feet
TOTAL 380910 cubic feet

6 SUMMARY
Temporary storage period____________________> 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation=====______> 7.0 inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall__________________> 6 .8 inches
1. 0 feet
Side slopes_________________________________> 2. 5 : 1
Inside top length___________________________> 494 .0 feet
Inside top width====________________________> 296. 0 feet
Top of dike elevation_______________________> 47 . 0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation__________________> 35. 3 feet
Total required volume_______________________> 1252106 cu. ft
Actual design volume________________________> 1309552 cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===> 41 . 7 feet
Stop pumping elev,__________________________> 43. 2 feet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.====______> 41 .7 feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 41. 3 feet
Required minimum treatment volume=====______> 871196 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation=====_______> 926220 cu. ft .
Start pumping elev._________________________> 45. 4 feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==> 1226692 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation=====______> 1224873 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped________________> 298049 cu. ft ,
Actual volume planned to be pumped=====_____> 298653 cu. ft .
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1. 7 feet
7 DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY: _ '!
DATE: V�S 1,..dA DATE:
ri -©5
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:

S
Operator====================---------------->J AND M
----------------
County==============================-=======>Johnston THE FOLLOWING
Date========================================>04/19/96 COMMANDS ARE
Dist. nearest residence (other than owner)==> 1600 AVAILABLE FROM
Sows (farrow to finish)=========----------- ANYWHERE IN
Sows (farrow to feeder)=====================> 0 THE PROGRAM:
Head (finishing)============================> 489
Sows (farrow to wean)=======================> TO PRIN DESIGN:
Head (wean to feeder)=======================> \pd
Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu.ft. )===> 0
Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft. per lb. )===> 1 TO CLEAR DESIGN:
Inside top length==============--====_=======> 200 \cd
Inside top width============================> 100
Top of dike at elevation====================> y,7 TO QUIT W/O SAVE
Freeboard===________________________________> 1. 0 \q
Side Slopes=================================> 3 . 0
25 year - 24 hour rainfall==================> 6.8 TO GOTO SEEDING:
Bottom of lagoon at elevation===============>3g,7c7 �,7-g- \sr
Total required volume==============> 105175
Total design volume available======> 107960 TO PRINT SPECS:
Design end pumping elevation================> \pc
Min. required treatment volume=====> 66015
Trmt. vol. at end pumping avail.===> 67582 TO PRINT 0 & M:
Design start pumping elev.==================> #8 4,2_� \po
Min. required perm. + temp. volume=> 95614
Design vol. at start pumping avail.> 96627 TO GOTO WASTE U:
Seasonal high water table elevation=========> y5;�, ,�.;. \wu
NOTE! Verify that temporary storage is adequate:
Min. required temporary volume=====> 39160
Design temp. vol. avail============> 40378
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid 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 bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is 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 (see Figure 2-1) 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 storm 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 bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer 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 800 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 minimum, 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
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
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 will 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 may 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
ment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and shoul notlbe conducted unless
recommended by an 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 or 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 Iot 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
(washing) 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

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 the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). 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 inflow 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. FiIl new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
I 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 occour 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 1 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 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
biological activity, Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged 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
and recharged each day, also work well.

Practice water conservation---minimize building water usage and
spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation.
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 lever (Figure 2-1).
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.
The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest
point of the dam or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that 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 a
pollutant discharge.
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, or
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
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul
and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
onto cropland or forageland; 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. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
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 immediately and not resume 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 test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil-test phosphores, 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.
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---protect 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 dam failure.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Coharie Hog Farm
Friday,August 1, 2003
Producer : Whitley Stephenson
Farm Name : Battlefield Farm
2080 Wilson Mills Rd
Smithfield,NC 27577
Telephone# : [phone]
Type of Operation : Farrow to Weanling Swine
Number of Animals : 2012 sows design capacity
Application Method: Irrigatinn
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface 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
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. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contents of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre-cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. 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 DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. 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 to bare ground not more
than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems. This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating
waste are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report
from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananiysis. This waste
utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Ervironmental Management Commission.
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2012 sows X 6.1 tons wastelsowslyear= 12273.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2012 sows X 5.4 Ibs PANlsowslyear = 10864.8 PAN/year
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.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type and suface application.
TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE&CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE NIACRE NIACRE USED TIME
8549 1 �BLANTON 0-5% BH 7I 350I 0 20.32 - 7112 MAR-OCT
8549 1 BLANTON 0-5% SG 1 50; 0 20.32 1016 SEP-MAY
8549 4 GILEAD 6-10% - _- BH 7 350 73-_ _ 0!� 10.78 3773 MAR-OCT
8549 4 GILEAD 6-10% SG 1 i 501 01 10.78 5391 SEP-MAY
TOTALS: 12440
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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TABLE 2 : ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.)
There are no Acres Leased
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
* Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field due to overseeding.
**Lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial
nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in TABLES 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE CROP UNITS LBS N/UNIT
BH HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY �- TONS 50
SG SMALL IN OVERSEEDE❑ AC 50
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW
N USED
ABLE 1 31.1 - 12,440
TOTALS: F-- 31.1! 12,440
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 10,865
***BALANCE -1,575
** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced.
Acres show in each of the preceeding tables 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.
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 1770.56 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
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.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 1.6 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsiblity of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided a5 a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
APPLICATION APPLICATION
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE CROP RATE(inlhr) AMT(inches)
8549 4 GILEAD6-10°/v SG 0.35 *1
8549 4 GILEAD 6-10%° 13 _0.
*1
8549 -1 BLANTON 0-59/v SG 0.75 *1
1.8549 1 BLANTON 0-5% BH 0.75 `1
* 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 the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
This plan is based on the previous plan for this farm dated 11-10-98. Yields are based on
actual production history. Producer must maintain records for 5 years and must produce
these yields, on average, for 3 out of 5 years. Farm is under same management, but different
ownership.
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PLANS & 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. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of$10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no greater
than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff leaves
the field. These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by DEM. (See FOTG
Stantard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
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 irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When 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" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file 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 conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient 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 a crop on bare soil.
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 anv residential ororDerty bouPndae of 9

and from any perennial stream or river (other that an irrigation ditch or 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. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
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 landownwer.
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 croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application 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.
*17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and 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. Lagoon 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 as a preemergence with no other 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 lir uid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark
the maximum storage volume fpr 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 element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optimum crop production amd maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
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23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina Department of
Agriculture regulations.
* Liquid Systems
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NAME OF FARM: Battlefield Farm
OWNER I MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance precedures estalished in the approved animal waste utilization 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 utilization
plan and a new certification to be submitted to DEM before the new animals are stocked.
I (we) understand that I must own or have acces to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACtt OWN R. W itley Stephenson
SIGNATURE: 1 DATE: 1 v
NAME OF MANAGER (i different from owner):
please print
SIGNATURE: DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION: Coharie Hog Farm
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 300 Westover Rd.
Clinton, NC 28328
(91 592 122
SIGNATURE:
y DATE: d ��
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SWINE FARM WASTE M.-'-,IAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odflr
Site Spec:' Practices
Farmstead Swine production egetativs or wooded buffers;
VRecommended best management
practices;
Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces flirty manure-covered animals pry floors
Floor surfaces Wet manure-covered floors Slatted floors-,
{ } Waterers located over slotted floors;
( I Feeders at high and of solid floors;
{ ) Scrape manure buildup from floors;
LeUnderfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits Urine 4,rPrequent manure removal by flush,pit
recharge,or scrape
Parital micorbial decomposition fi Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans Volatile gases; Fan maintenance;
Dust ,(r7 Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust ,^ashdown between groups of animals
YT Feed additives;
{ ) Feeder covers;
( } freed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush tanks Agitation of recycled lagoon {) Flush tank covers
liquid whiles tanks are filling () Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti-siphon vents
Flush alleys Agitation during wastewater Underfloor flush with underfloor
conveyanance ventilation
Pit recharge points. Agitation of recycled lagoon O Extend rechard lines to near bottom of
liquid while pits are filling pits with anti-siphon vents
Lift stations Agitation during sump tank filling { ) Sump tank covers
and drawdown
Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater { ) Sax covers
or junction boxes conveyance
a
End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater € 1 Extend discharge point of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions roper lagoon liquid capacity
i3ioioglcal mixing € 1 Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation f ) Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio
.{Minimum agitation when pumping
( ) Mechanical aeration
Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler nozzles Nigh pressure agitation 44Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
Wind draft Minimum recommended operation pressure
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
€} Pump from second-stage lagoon
AMOC—November 11, 1996

Storage tank or basin Partiai microbial decomposition i ) Bottom or midlevel ioadlng
surface Mixing while filling (] Tank covers
Agitation when emptying { 1 Basin surface mats of solids
( } Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface Partial micabiai decomposition l J Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying ( i Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading { } Soil injection of siurrylsiudges
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions (] Wash residual manure from spreader after use
{ } Proven biological additives or oxidants
Soil infection of siurrylsiudges
Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying l l
or sludge on field surfaces { ) Soil incorporation within 48 hours
O Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
( } Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition L-Ornper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal Carcass decomposition {) Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits ( J Proper locationlconstruction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion O Secondary stack burners
Standing water around improper drainage $<Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads {Farm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
Available From:
Additional Information:
Swine Manure Management;0200 RulelSMP Packet
NCSU-Goesnty xtension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, 2-3AE Fact Sheet
NCSU-$AE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge—Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Huse—Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 1 29-88 NCSU-SAE
Lagoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 1 03-83
NCSU-13AE
Application Equipment-, °3AE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater App
NCSU-Swine _tension
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIN-33
NO ?ark Produces Assoc
Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual
NGSU Agri Cor-munications
Options for Managing O f
dor; a report rom the Swine Cdor Task =orce
a
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and =ies; PR0107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida C000ere:ive Extension
The issues checked { } pertain to this operation. ;ne landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgmer in applying
odor contras measures as practicai-
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
AMOC—November 11, 1996

l
INSECT CONTROL ^;-,`cCKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Spec:';c Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids 0)"Irlush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove acdumulated
soiids from gutters as designed.
1.Y"iemove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids d.�Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent tc
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation %(of Maintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
Growth
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(pry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
y{/�Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter)-
Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues ;,rReduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
,j/)'inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Hoiding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes Eliminate low area that trap roisture along fences
and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
and disturbance by animals is minimal.
( } Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
a
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
{i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
AMIC—November 11, 1996

Dry Manure Handling Acoumuiations of animal wastes (1 Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 1 5-30 days interval during
Systems
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles.
( } Inspect for and remove or break up accvmuiated wastes
in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked { } pertain to this operation. ine landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have Been reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Sox 7613, North Carolina State 'University, Raleigh, NC
27 695-7613.
AMIC--November 11, 1996

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s} are being implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
❑ Complete incineration
1
❑ in the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
❑ Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
December 18, 1996

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NU vfBERS
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SWCD ':?/ 9 `9 3 � F I4 h
N-RCS
This plan wr11 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 flows 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 caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
a 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 flush systems, houses, solid separators-action include:
a. Stop recycle rump.
b. Stcp irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop
all flo%%.s i;, th-' house, flush systems, or solid separators.
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e. Rep---r all Ieaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakage from base or sidewaIl of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing leaks- possible action:
a Dig a small sump or ditch away 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 lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, 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?
Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regional office; Phone - . After hours, emernency number: 919-733-3942.
Your phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details
of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the Iocation or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number -
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department:.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number
and local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -
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4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your
problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5: Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize Off-site
damage. F
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address: v
c. Contractors Phone-
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6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (MRCS, Consulting
EnZineer, etc.)
a. VName: u.+'
b. Phone: Zi �y
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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