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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Mr. Andy Adams
Murphy Family Farms.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Dear Mr. Adams:
1DEiHNF;Z
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 5, 1997
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Fox Fire Swine Farms.
Registration No. 09-178, 09-179, 09-180
Bladen County
On June 3, 1997, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
inspected the Fox Fire swine facilities. It was observed that the certified animal waste
management plan (CAWMP) issued on July. 1, 1996 by a technical specialist employed by Murphy
Family Farms required the purchase and placement of irrigation equipment at the on facility or
before January 1, 1997. At the time of the compliance inspection there was no irrigation
equipment on site an no distribution system installed.
Nothing in this -letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the responsibility and liability
of any violations that have ior may result from these deficiencies.
Enclosed is a copy of the inspection forms for the Fox Fire Complex that were not given to
you on site at the time of the inspections.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Bob Heath at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSW
Sam Warren - Bladen Co. NRCS
Dr. Garth Boyd - Murphy Family Farms
Wachovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville �FAX [phone]
North Carolina 28301-5043 N%f C An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 910-486-1541 5096 recycled/ ICY% post -consumer paper
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Mr. Andy Adams
Murphy Family Farms.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Dear Mr. Adams:
1DEiHNF;Z
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 5, 1997
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Fox Fire Swine Farms.
Registration No. 09-178, 09-179, 09-180
Bladen County
On June 3, 1997, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
inspected the Fox Fire swine facilities. It was observed that the certified animal waste
management plan (CAWMP) issued on July. 1, 1996 by a technical specialist employed by Murphy
Family Farms required the purchase and placement of irrigation equipment at the on facility or
before January 1, 1997. At the time of the compliance inspection there was no irrigation
equipment on site an no distribution system installed.
Nothing in this -letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the responsibility and liability
of any violations that have ior may result from these deficiencies.
Enclosed is a copy of the inspection forms for the Fox Fire Complex that were not given to
you on site at the time of the inspections.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Bob Heath at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSW
Sam Warren - Bladen Co. NRCS
Dr. Garth Boyd - Murphy Family Farms
Wachovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville �FAX [phone]
North Carolina 28301-5043 N%f C An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 910-486-1541 5096 recycled/ ICY% post -consumer paper

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6.- Ifacility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Strnrtuur ,s a,agQons and/or Holding Ponds)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Freeboard (ft): Structure l Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
i
❑Yrs No `
❑ Yes 0 No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes V No
Structure 6
❑ Yes ® No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes ($No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ® Yes ❑ No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
Immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures Iack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? ❑ Yes IN No
SKRSte �licatlnn
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes tZ No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type _ hArj-».y,,,�..
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ Yes ® No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes R No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ® Yes 13 No
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes Of No
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes MNo
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/•u:specdon with on-site representative? ❑ Yes I& No
For Certified Facilities Only_
22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes IR No
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? 04 Yes ❑ No
24. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ Yes MNo
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Facility Number Date of inspection
Time of inspection U� 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status:
[3 Registered C3 Applied for Permit (ea:1.25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Review z
Certified ❑ Permitted I or Inspection includes travel and rocessln
❑ Not Operational Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: County:
County: _..,,.'1at"J...._..,„.._...
Land Owner Name:Phone No: _.•,,.[��, O2A//
Facility Conctact:,400_�„ , Title: Phone No:
Mailing Address: �,�...� • 7i�- 22,1z : -as, �
Onsite Representative::el-1��n-C .. Integrator: ��^► /”-�,,, ��
Certified Operator. 06A vss.v4 _. - ” .-- Operator Certification Number:s�_____._..
Location of Farm:
Latitude �• ��� L.� W Longitude �• �� �µ
T e of Operation and Design Capaci
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❑ Other
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Number of Lag'oogs / Holding Pondss �x��� Subsurface Drains Present '
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Lagoon Area IME SprayField Area u.
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Gengral
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenanceJunprovement? ❑ Yes ® No
2. Is any discharge observed firm any part of the operation? A "`°' ❑ Yes ENNo
Discharge originated at ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray field ❑ 064�-
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?' ❑ Yes CFNo
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) - ' ❑ Yes IN No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes OrNo
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes G No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes Q No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes [ANo
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
[DaHNFZ-
DPASION
OF WATER QUALITY
June 5, 1997
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESICEp
Mr. Andy Adams
Murphy Family Farms
P.O. Box 759 ---
Rose Hill, NC 28458
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Murphy Family Farms
Bladen County Company Farms
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Adams:
On May 28, 1997, June 1, 1997, and June 2, 1997, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office
of the Division of Water Quality inspected the following company swine facilities: Edge Sow
Farm, Singletary Farm, Squires Farm, Edge Farm, Evergreen Farm, Fox:Fire Farms,.242 Sow
Farm, Bladen Sow Farm, Cain Complex, and French's Creek Farms. It was observed that the
record keeping of the waste applications was either inaccurate or incomplete due to an out of
date waste analysis sample. The most recent sample collection date at the time of the inspections
was January 3, 1997. --
Please be aware that waste analysis samples must be collected within 60 days either before or
after waste application to comply with the certified animal waste management plan and the
General Permit.
Nothing in this letter'should be taken as absolving this facility of the responsibility and liability
of any violations that have or may result from these deficiencies.
Wachovla Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville FAX [phone]
North Carolina 28301-5043 Ni
ft 1;6 C An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Bob Heath or John Hasty at (910)
486-1541.
Sincerely,
Robert F. Heath -
Environmental Specialist
Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSW
Sam Warren - Bladen Co. NRCS
Dr. Garth Boyd - Murphy Family Fauns

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor EDF=HNF;Z
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 5, 1997
Mr. Andy Adams
Murphy Family Farms
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Fox Fire Swine Farms
Registration No, 09-174, 09-179, 09-180
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Adams:
On June 3, 1997, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
inspected the Fox Fire -swine facilities. It was observed that the certified animal waste
management plan (CAWMP) issued on July 1, 1996 by a technical specialist employed by Murphy
Family Farms required the purchase and placement of irrigation equipment at the on facility or
before January 1, 1997. At the time of the compliance inspection there was no irrigation
equipment on site an no distribution system installed.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the responsibility and liability
of any violations that have or may result from these deficiencies.
Enclosed is a copy of the inspection forms for the Fox Fire Complex that were not given to
you on site at the time of the inspections.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Bob Heath at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert , F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSW
Sam Warren - Bladen Co. NRCS
Dr. Garth Boyd - Murphy Family Farms
Wachovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville� FAX [phone]
North Carolina 26301-5043 N%q fV C An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 910-466-1541 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

19 Routine 0 Complaint 0 Follow-up of DWQ impection 0 Follow-up of DSWC review 0 Other
Facility Number Date of Inspection =3
Time of Inspection' �ucv+o 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Farm Status: Registered El Applied for Permit
Certified [I Permitted
[3 Not Operational Date Last Operated:
Total Time (in fraction of hours
(ex:1.25 for I hr 15 min)) Spent on Review
or Inspection (includes travel and Drocessline)
Farm Name: -A t_;& County:
Land Owner Name: -
Phone
Facility Conctact: Title: Phone No,
Mailing Address:
Onsite Representative: Integrator:_______
Certified Operator: . ... . .... Operator Certification Number:
Location of Form:
Latitude Longitude
Type of Operation and Design Capacity
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Subsurface Drains Present
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No. " Lagoon A �ra Field Area I::
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes IS No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? E3 Yes No
Discharge originated at: [3 Lagoon [3 Spray field [3 Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? w E3 Yes UN6
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach SW face Water? (if yes, notify DWQ) E3 Yes Wo
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) E3 Yes Q&o
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? [3 Yes EkNo
1. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? C3 Yes Wo
Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require. E3 Yes Wo
maintenance/improvement?
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Facility Number:...
6. Is facility not in co:apliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes [@ No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes M No
„8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes 13 No
Structures fi,atgons and/or Holding PQnds1
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes ® No
Freeboard (ft): Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes IM No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes J3 No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ® Yes ❑ No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
Immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? ❑ Yes IN No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
❑ Yes
HNo
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type »»»».��Q.C.:*�.� al..rr� .... ......... ........_...... »........... _..» ........_......... »........_... _.�...._.. »».
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
❑ Yes
El No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
Q No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
1@ Yes
❑ No
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
�] No
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
® No
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
For Ce tied Facilities
❑ Yes
29 No
Only
22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
B No
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
® No
24. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes
E) No
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