430032_ENFORCEMENT_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Qual

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 9, 1999
Mr. A. Brad Bullock, Sr.
900 Monticello Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Mr. Thad Bullock
P.O. Box 2168
Souther Pines, N.C.
28388
Subject.. Notice of Violation
Notice Recommendation forEnf4rcement
of
west for Cause Meeting
Bull Run Farm
Facility No. 43-32
Permit No. AWS 430032
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Bullock:
You are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non discharge
permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H
.0217, you have been found to be in violation of your 2H .0217 Permit.
On January 27, 1999 this office conducted an inspection of the Bull Run
swine farm. The lagoon level at the Bull Run Farm, based on the marker installed
in the lagoon, was five inches. This level is substantially less than the required
nineteen inches of freeboard and was believed to be in the structural freeboard of
the lagoon. This office considers waste levels entering the structural freeboard
area of a lagoon an immediate threat to the integrity of the structure and to the
environment. DWQ had not been notified of this situation as required by the
General Permit issued to the farm. Condition 111.6.e. of the permit states in part
that:
"the Permittee shall report by telephone to the appropriate Regional
Office as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours following first
knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following events:
e. Failure to maintain storage capacity in a lagoon/storage pond greater than
or equal to that required in Condition V(3) of this General Permit.".
226 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301.6043
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Mr. Bullock
February 9, 1999
Page 2 of j
At the time of the inspection land application of waste was observed to be ongoing, an
activity that was reportedly authorized by the owner. The land application of waste ( by
irrigation) was observed to be on a saturated field which ultimately resulted in ponding of
wastewater at the East end of the application field. The integrator, Carroll's Foods, was notified
of the immediate problems on this farms due to the fact that the owner and Certified Operator in
Charge was in Texas.
On January 28, 1999, staff of this office met with representatives from Carroll's Foods at the
Bull Run Farm. A transit was used to accurately determine the freeboard level of the lagoon as
existing wastewater level marker was viewed to potentially be unreliable. After performing a
measurement of the lagoon level Carroll's Food staff informed Mr. John Hasty of this office that
the freeboard level was actually 11 inches (even after wastewater had been removed from the
lagoon on 2/26/99). This situation was discussed with Carroll's employees at that time as the
freeboard level was still viewed as an emergency situation and that something needed to be done
immediately. It was determined, with the assistance of Mr. Hasty, that a small field closest to
SR 1131 could accept a light application of wastewater and that all other onsite fields were too
saturated for waste application at that time. Two quick pulls were made to give some relief to
the structure that resulted in lowering of the lagoon level about one inch.
Further observations made of the saturated field (the field furthest from SR 1131) revealed
that waste had entered an adjacent drainage ditch. This discharge was believed to have occurred
the previous day. Waste from the previous days' irrigation is believed to have migrated down
slope to a waterway in the field and was conveyed to the ditch. Upon notification of this matter
Carroll's personnel and the farm employee blocked the ditch and contain the waste in a small
area. Another dam was placed approximately 600 to 700 feet down the ditch at a crossing. The
second dam was installed as a backup to the first to ensure that waste would not leave the site. It
should be noted that the discharge observed in the ditch is not believed to have reached surface
waters due to the manner in which the aforementioned crossing was constructed. The discharge
of waste into the drainage ditch is considered a violation of the permit.
After telephone conversations'with the owner, DWQ acknowledged that pumping and
hauling of waste, to a suitable site, was the only feasible option due to wet field conditions, lack
of alternate land nearby, that freeboard levels remained in.the structural portion of the lagoon
and that local weather forecasts predicted more rain.
At the time of the meeting with the owner on January 29, an attempt was made to determine
the reason for the high freeboard level. Please note that no records for irrigation could be
produced at this time as required by the General Permit Condition I. Performance Standards: 4.
" A Copy of this General Permit, CBC, certification forms, lessee and landowner
agreements, and the CAWMP shall be readily available at the farm (stored at places such as
the farm residence, office, outbuildings, etc.) where animal waste management activities are
being conducted for the life of this permit. These documents shall be kept in good condition

Mr. Bullock
February 9, 1999
Page 3 of 5
and records shall be maintained in an orderly fashion.". In addition there were no weekly
freeboard levels for the lagoon which is required by the Permit Condition 111.: Monitoring
and Reporting Requirements: 2. " Waste Iagoon and storage pond levels shall be recorded
weekly on forms supplied or approved by the DWQ.".
Another inspection of the farm was conducted February 3, 1999 to check the level of the
lagoon and the condition of the application fields due to additional rains received in the area
February 1, 1999. This weather event reportedly produced an additional 1.5 inches of rainfall
that was added to the already saturated fields and the lagoon. The lagoon freeboard level at this
time was observed to be 14 inches. The application fields appeared to be saturated and it was
noted that there was a substantial increase in the amount of water in the area previously
identified as having received the waste runoff. Waste was still observed in the ditch and had not
been removed as requested by DWQ staff. Staff was informed that a terragator was to begin
removing the wastewater that day.
The Division of Water Quality requests that the following action be performed:
1. Immediately lower and keep the level in the lagoon to the required freeboard level called for
in and in keeping with the CAWMP.
2. If not already accomplished, please immediately remove the wastewater that entered the
ditch referenced in this notice and apply the waste on an approved site in accordance with
the CAWMP for the Bull Run Farm or, if necessary, on another approved site. Please
contact your technical specialist as assistance is warranted.
3. Please provide this office a copy of all irrigation and freeboard records for this farm for the
period January 1, 1998 to February 5, 1999.
4. Consult with a technical specialist to modify or replace the current lagoon marker in order to
accurately reflects the low point of the lagoon dike/dam, the appropriate minimum freeboard
level contained in the CAWMP, and all other critical levels necessary to properly operate
the lagoon system.
5. Please provide a summary of any and all discharges or runoff that have ever occurred from
this facility either from the lagoon, confinement barns or spray fields.
6. Please provide information outlining when the existing irrigation system was completed.
7. Please provide a plan of action to keep the facility freeboard level down to the level called
for in the CAWMP and permit.

Mr. Bullock
February 9, 1999
Page 4 of 5
Failure to comply with the above conditions may result in the facility losing its General
Permit and being required to obtain an individual non discharge permit for the facility.
Please be advised that this notice does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking
enforcement actions for this violation or any past- or future violation. Furthermore, the Division
of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.00 per day
per violation.
You are hereby notified that based on the above the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality has no choice but to consider sending recommendations for
enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality.
If you have an explanation for these violations that you, or your representative, wish to
present to this office please forward a detailed explanation, in writing, of the events noted and
why you feel that this office should not proceed with recommendations for enforcement. This
response should be received by this office on or before February 19, 1999.
In addition to the written explanation requested above, you may wish to schedule a "Show
Cause Meeting" with this office. Show Cause Meetings are offered to allow for a "in person"
presentation of information that would show cause to this office not to proceed with enforcement
actions. If you wish to have a show cause meeting please bring the information requested above
to the meeting for discussion.
If you wish to scheduled a show cause meeting please contact Mr. John Hasty of this office
on or before February 15, 1999. We have scheduled February 19, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. as a possible
meeting date. If no meeting is desired please forward the requested information to this office by
February 19, 1999.
Information provided to this office will be reviewed and if enforcement is still deemed
appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package
for his consideration.

Mr. Bullock
February 9, 1999
Page 5 of 5
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. John
Hasty, Environmental Specialist or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
1
Paul E. Rawls
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Denise Ramsey, DWQ
Audrey Oxendine-DSWC Fayetteville Office
Parks Blake, Harnett County SWC
Carroll's Foods-Laurinburg Office
FRO CAFO Enforcement Files
FRO CAFO Facility File 43.32
Central Files -Raleigh

Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency
Division of Water Quality
Routine O Com laint O Follow -u of D1- ( ins caution. O Follow -u of DSWC. review O Other
Date of Inspection
Facility Number 2- Time of Inspection i 24 hr. (hh:mm)
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FarmName: .....8.. ll....tlN .....................1111..........1111.1111...`g,C'.!!1........ .. County:..., .....,. "! E' ...................1.11.1 ......... I.............
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Onsite Representative:........................................................................................................... Integrator:....4�17 .P..L.i z..........................................
Certified Operator:............................................................................................................... Operator Certification Number,
Location of Farm:
Latitude �6 4� Longitude ' 6 44
Wean to Feeder
❑ Layer
❑ Daiq
Feeder to Finish
❑ Yes
Non -Layer
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
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Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Farrow to to Wean
❑ Yes
❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
❑ Other
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system'? (If yes, notify DWQ)
❑ Yes
Farrow to Feeder
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Farrow to Finish
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a -discharge?
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Subsurface Drains Present J1EI Lagoon Area I❑ Spray Field Area
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No Liquid Waste Management System .
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
❑ Yes
❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑ Yes
❑ 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
❑ No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a -discharge?
❑ Yes
No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
❑ Yes
o
mai ntenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ YesrNo
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7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
❑ Yes
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Facility Number: 3 — Z
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (I aeoons,Iioldina Ponds. Flush Pits, etc.)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure l Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Identifier:
Freeboard(ft) .........................................................................................................................................
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
12, Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes �No
Structure 5 Structure 6
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❑ Yes No
❑ Yes o
❑ Yes No
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Reviewer/InspectarN:Itne
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Dale: —
(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 No
Waste_ Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
❑ Yes
#No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
0.
15.
Crop type .... Ltoa.s. ...i�.et !!'1 Q.....J .. ........... ..
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16.
Do the receiving crops differ with those designated i the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
❑ Yes
No
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Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
No
18.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ 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 Reviewerllnspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
to No
22.
Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes
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For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ YesJN
o
24.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? .
❑ Yeso
25.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
❑ Yeso
No.vio'litions-or. de'rkiencies.were:ho'ted,duringthis:visit.•You.will receive:no.firiKer :
correspbndekO Aboid this. visit.,',',
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Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Dale: —

RECE11'.,
DOGWOOD FARMS, INC.
P O BOX 49
CLINTON, North Carolina 28329-0049
February 2, 2000
Attn: Jeffery Brown
Division of Water Quality
225 Green St. Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Dear Mr. Brown:
FE3 4 2000
REGp�
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I am writing this letter to comply with the BMP's established on January 28,
2000. 1 have put together a plan of action to deal with the high lagoon levels for each of
the lagoons in your region. The lagoons that I have prepared plans for are Dogwood
Farms S-1, S-2, S-5, S-6, Buffalo Ridge Farms, and Bearskin Nurseries #3. These plans
will be sent with this letter.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you need to contact me for any
reason, I may be reached at (910-592-2104 ext. 317 or 910-596-7647).
Sincerely,
BryaTlpell 1
Nutrient & Structure Technician

Plan of Action to Address High Lagoons
Dogwood Farms S-5:
Step 1) We have moved an additional pump and two reels so that we can move three
times the amount of water than we usually do. This will allow us to lower the
lagoon level much quicker and by not exceeding agronomic rates.

THREE B FARMS, INC.
170 E. Illinois
Southern Pines, NC 28386
Mr. Paul Rawls
NCDENR
225 Green St. Suite 714
Fayetville, NC 28301-5043
Dear Mr. Rawls,
REC€lV,Ep
FEB 18 1999
FgyY7TEVI
REQ. OFFICE
This letter is in response to your Notice of Violation letter dated February 9, 1999. There
are several factors that created the situation during which the violation occurred. I will try
to explain what we are doing or have done to amend the situation, in this letter.
Bull Run farm has been stocked for less than a year. In late August of 1998 we had
approximately 27 inches of freeboard. At this time we started accepting bids from
contractors to install our irrigation system. Upon acceptance of the bid we gave the
contractor a time line in which the job was to be started. After three weeks and several
phone calls later, the contractor informs us that he can't do the job. We then hired another
contractor during the first part of October. He was able to complete the job in
mid-October. The freeboard at this time was approximately 25 inches. In mid-November
the alternator broke on our pump. It took 2 weeks for the part to come in and repairs to
be made. On our first attempt to spray with the new alternator it broke again. After we
had repairs made for the second time, we were able to spray only twice before it broke
again. We had another 10 days delay before we finally solved our pump problem and were
able to spray again. At this time our freeboard level was approximately 19 inches. Weather
kept us from spraying very much but both my managers were under instructions to spray
when weather conditions allowed. After several heavy rains the freeboard level raised to
the point at which Mr. John Hasty observed on his visit.
Since that time we have taken drastic measures to rectify the situation as per Mr. John
Hasty's recommendations. These steps are as follows:
1: 2 days of pumping and hauling (approximately 261,000 gallons removed)
2: 3 days of terragating to remove waste from the ditch
3: We have been able to make short, fast sprays without runoff (in areas pointed out by
Mr. Hasty)
4: We are selling the farms and asked Carroll's to remove as many animals as possible. To
date approximately 1800 have been removed with the balance to be removed by March 11,
1999.

5: If large rain events occur we stand ready to pump and haul again.
6: All pits have not been pulled to keep additional waste from entering the lagoon.
We feel that we have the situation under control and will have 19 inches of freeboard of
better in less than 2 weeks (weather permitting). We currently have 17 inches of freeboard.
There has never been discharges of waste from the farm site. My brother, until recently,
has been keeping the spray records. At the time of Mr. Hasty's visit the records were in
his car. (He intended to give them to me) I have enclosed a copy of those records.
We are willing to work with NCDENR in any way to ensure the integrity of the farm and
the waste utilization thereof. We never intended for this situation to occur and are
committed to making it right. Please notify me if I can provide anything else to assist you
in this matter.
Sincere &.
7 -
Thad Bullock
VP Bull Run Farms

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr•T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
DOGWOOD FARMS, INC.
PO Box 49
CLINTON NC 28329
Dear Dogwood Farms, Inc.:
t1dR 2 3 2000
FgyE'REI/I
REG. OFFICE
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL: RESOURCES
March 20, 2000
Subject: Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment
Dogwood Farms, S-5
Permit Number: AWS430032
Harnett County
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.10G, all animal operations who receive an animal
waste management system permit will be charged in each year of the term an annual permit fee. Annual permit fees are
billed following the issuance of the permit and then annually thereafter on the anniversary of that date. Your animal waste
management system permit was issued on 12/30/97.
Your annual permit fee for the period of 12/30/99 - 12/29/2000 is $300.00. Your payment was due 2/2312000.
Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit,
pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H.0205 (c) (4). and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, the subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Animal Waste Management System Permit fee for your animal operation is received within that time. Operation of an
animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and is
subject to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
16I7 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone] ext. 210.
Sincerely
e
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Non -Discharge Branch Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Fayetteville Regional Office
Harnett County Health Department
Permit File
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
March 17, 2000
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Dogwood Farms, Inc.
PO Box 49
Clinton, NC 28329
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Dogwood Farms #S-6
Facility No. 43-32
Permit No. AWS430032
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Sir:
On February 2, 2000, you or staff from your farm notified the Fayetteville Regional Office
of the Division of Water Quality, as required by General Permit condition 111.6.e, that the freeboard
level of the lagoon was less than the minimum required by the General Permit. The liquid level of
the lagoon was reported as 13 inches. General Permit condition V.3 states that "The maximum
waste level in lagoons/storage ponds shall not exceed that specified in the CAWMP. At a
minimum, maximum waste level for lagoons/storage ponds must not exceed the level that provides
adequate storage to contain the 25 -year, 24-hour storm event plus as additional 1 foot of structural
freeboard.".
The Division of Water Quality will take no further action for this reported incident at this
time. However, you are asked to please notify this office in writing within 15 days of receipt of this
letter as to what date the lagoon was lowered to the required freeboard level. This information is
essential in determining if the lagoon was lowered within the specified time frame in which the Plan
of Action (POA) allotted. It will also close this event out within your file. If you have any questions
concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jeffery Brown
Environmental Engineer
cc Sonya Avant - Compliance Group
Central Files
Trent Allen - DSWC Fayetteville Office
Parks Blake, Harnett County NRCS
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DOGWOOD FARMS, Inc
P O BOX 49
CLINTON NC 28329-0049
June 15, 2000
Attn: Robert F. Heath
Division of Water Quality
225 Green St. Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Dear Mr. Heath:
RECEIVED
l "1 V 2 2 2000
FAYETTOAU.
REG, OFFICL.
This letter is in reference to the Notice of Deficiency that was issued to Dogwood Farms
S-5 on May 27, 2000. The Notice of Deficiency makes reference to animal waste that
was ponded on the edge of the land application fields that was probably from a leaking
irrigation hydrant. The letter requested that we evaluate the irrigation system to
determine if a problem exist and to correct the problem if necessary.
An evaluation of the inigation.system at Dogwood Farms S-5 discovered a slowly
leaking air vent that was the cause of the"ponded water. The faulty vent has been
repaired.
If there is anything else that I can do to assist you please feel free to contact me as soon as
possible. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
B'k--L--
. Spell
Environmental Specialist

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 27, 2000
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Dogwood Farms
P.O. Box 49
Clinton, NC 28329
att: Mr. Bryan Spell
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Dogwood Swine Facility S-5
Registration No. 43-32
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Spell:
On May 15, 2000, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality inspected the Dogwood Swine Facility S-5. It
was observed that animal waste was ponded in a ditch adjacent to the spray
field probably from a leaking irrigation hydrant.
In regard to the deficiency noted during the inspection, the following
actions are requested:
1. - Evaluate the irrigation system to determine if a problem exist and
correct if necessary.
Please notify this office on or before June 25, 2000 at the address below
as to the actions taken or proposed to be taken to resolve this deficiency.
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.
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Mr. Bryan Spell
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Robert
Heath, at [phone].
Sincerely,
'/
Robert F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
cc: Central Files
Trent Allen - FRO DSW
Parks Blake - Harnett Co. MRCS
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North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Division of Water Quality rwNP
Fayetteville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
Willialn G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 3, 2001
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Premium Standard Farms of N.C., Inc.
Attentiornf Jeremy Hill
RO.Box 349
Clinton, NC 28329-0349
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Premium Standard Farms of N.C., Inc.
Farm: S-5
Facility No.: 43-32
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Hill:
On June 5, 2001, staff from the Fayetteville Regional'Office of the Division of Water Quality
conducted inspections of Premium Standard Farms in Harnett County. The inspections revealed that
over -application had occured on the winter overseed and outside the approved windows for application
under the 100 rate plan at the facilities noted above. It was also noted that the application fields for
these farm's need work to control weeds to keep from harming the primary crop of bermuda hay. These
are violation's of your CAWMP and the farm's General Permit Condition III.61, which states in part that
Regional notification is required in the event of over application.
In regard to the deficiency(s) noted during the inspection, the following actions are requested:
Work on weed control in application fields.
2. Make sure that the over -application of nitrogen is avoided in the future.
3. Make sure that the proper application windows are used.
4. Report any over -application to the Regional Office as required by the farm's General Permit.
Please provide a written response to this office on or before July 17, 2001 as to the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to resolve these deficiencies. Nothing in this letter should betaken as absolving
this facility of the responsibility and liability of any violations that have resulted or may result from this
deficiency.
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Mr. Hill
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If you have any questions concerning this matter please contact'Paul Sherman at [phone].
Sincerely,
NI. Paul Sherman
Environmental Engineer
cc: .,Sonya Avant -Compliance Group ,
Trent Allen-DSWC Fayetteville Office
Parks V. Blake -Harnett Co. NRCS
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Type of Visit O Compliance Inspection O Operation Review O Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit © Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
F-bacility Number 43 32 Date of Visit: 6/5/20111 Time: 8:30 Printed on: 6/26/2001
�...a. Not Operational Belo.v Threshold
®Permitted ®-Certified © Conditionally Certified [3 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: ......................
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Owner Name: ................................................... ......... Phone No: 01.00.591-2.104 .................................
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Facility Contact: ....,.•.............. ............'I itle:.................................... I ............................ Phone No: ....................... I .......... ...................
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Location of Farm:
Take NC 27. west from Lillington. Go to SR 1131 and travel south approx. l miles. Turn left (east) on farm path, farm is
approx. 112 mile east
35 21 57 Longitude
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Design Current
Design Current
Design Current
Swine Capacity population
Poultry
Capacity population Cattle
Capacity Population
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Layer
JE1 Dairy
❑ Feeder to Finish
1r71 Non -Layer
❑ Non -Dairy
® Farrow to -Wean 2400
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Other
❑ FatTow to Finish
Total Design Capacity
2,400
❑ Gills .
Total SSLW
1,039,200
C]Boars
Number of Lagoons L_ ° _J ❑ Subsurface Drains Present JrEl Lagoon Area ❑ Spray field Area
Holding Ponds 1 Solid Traps ❑ No Liquid Waste .Management System .
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. if discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If' discharge is observed, what is the estimated flo�v in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (Il'yes, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway
Stricture 1 Stricture 2 Struciure 3 Structure 4 Stntcture 5
Identifier: ................................... ......
Freeboard (inches): 32
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❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
NIA
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
Structure 6
Continued

`"' Aty Number: 43-32 Date of Inspection 6/5/2001 printed on: 6/26/2001
Odor Issues
26.
Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below
❑ Yes
® No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27.
Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours?
❑ Yes
® No
28.
Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application'? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt,
❑ Yes
® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29.
Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface. of the lagoon?
❑ Yes
® No
30.
Were any n-pjar maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.)
❑ Yes
® No
31.
Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover?
❑ Yes
® No
32.
Do -the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Add ition a' ornments.an or- swings: ti
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05/03/01

June 16, 2001
PREMIUM STANDARD FARMS
OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
P.O.BOX 349 CLINTON, NC 28329-0349
FAX: [phone]
Paul Sherman
225 Green Street
Suite 714 Systel Building
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
ENR -FRO .,. 1.
JUL 18 20,
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Subject: Response to S5 Deficiency dated June 5, 2001. Facility Number: 43-32 in
Harnett County.
Dear Mr. Sherman:
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This letter is in response to the NOD issued to S5 dated July 3, 2001 as a result of
the June 5, 2001 inspection.
1. Work on weed control in application fields.
Since the June 5`h inspection all the fields at S5 have been sprayed for weeds. There are
still some weeds present and therefore the farm has been scheduled for a second round of
spraying within the next few weeks. The new Bermuda sprigs are starting to grow nicely
and provide competition to the weeds as well.
2. Over -application of nitrogen
All records are now kept on state IRR 2 forms and faxed into the office weekly to be
updated in the computer system so that any miscalculation on the IRR 2 forms will be
caught and corrected in a more timely fashion. In addition, all of our land application
people have now been through the 2 -day O.I.C. certification classes.
3. Proper application windows
S5 nutrient plan will be revised using the normal 50 Iblacre overseed amount. Due to the
number of acres on this farm, the plan will also have a 100 lb/acre option written into the
narrative (the narrative will address the proper NRCS windows for the 100 lb rule),
which we will most likely use this year because of the volume currently in the lagoon.

4. Over -application reported to Regional Office
Even though future over -application is not anticipated, we will notify DWQ of any
overages.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jeremy D. Hill
Environmental Compliance Manager

Presta g a Farms Inc.
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July 29, 2010
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Mr. Robert Marble
Environmental Specialist
NCDENR-DWQ
Fayetteville Regional Office
Re: Notice of Deficiency for Facilities P-11 #82-511; Dan C. Bowden Farm #82-185; Thornton Swine Farm
Bldgs. 1-8 & New Farm #82-47; P-62 #43-32; P-60 #43-20; Px-10 #9-139; P-15 #9-140; Herbert G.
Bowden Farm #82-186
Dear Mr. Marble:
This letter is to inform the. NCDENR-DWQ Aquifer Protection Section that all lagoon levels at the above
facilities were lowered to the required freeboard level within 30 days of POA submittal date. Lagoons
were lowered using Best Management Practices and applying effluent at agronomic rates.
Please contact me should you need additional information.
Sincerely, 101
Ran y Barefoot
Director, Land and Nutrient Management
HIGHWAY 421 SOUTH • P. O. BOX 438 - CLINTON, N. C. 28329-0438 - PHONE [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins
Governor Director
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
June 28, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Prestage Farms, Inc.
P-62
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
P-62, Facility ##43-32
A W S430032
Harnett County
NOD -2010 -PC -06951 Incident No.201000330
To Whom It May Concern:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On January 26, 2010, staff of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Aquifer Protection Section (APS) were notified
by Randy Barefoot of a high freeboard level the lagoon. We wish to thank Mr. Barefoot for notifying DWQ of this
incident.
As a result of this incident, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge permit for the
subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T Section .1300, you have been found to be in violation of
your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG 100000 that you
are covered to operate under, as follows:
Deficiency 1:
Failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in accordance with the facility's Certified Animal Waste
Management Plan in accordance with Condition V. 2. of the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG 100000.
On January 26, 2010 a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 16 inches in lagoon 1. A level of 19 inches is the
maximum level allowed by your permit and Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
225 Green St., Ste. 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 One
Phone: 91C-433-33001 FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877.623-6748 North Carolina
Internet: www.h20.enr.state.nc.us Natura!!r�
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Cont. Page Two
June 28, 2010
P-62
Required Corrective Action for Deficiency 1:
DWQ has received a copy of your 30 Day Plan of Action (POA) for the high freeboard occurrence. Take all necessary
additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your permit.
You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above deficiency and to provide a written response to
this Notice within 30_days of receipt of this letter. Please include in your response all corrective actions already taken
and a schedule for completion of any corrective actions not addressed.
If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Ricky Revels or me at (910)-433-3300.
Sincerely,
Robert Marble
Environmental Specialist
Fayetteville Regional Office
cc: Keith Larick - CAFO Unit
Harnett County Soil and Water Conservation District
NCDSWC-FRO
DRO om Iiance Aniirial-Files
Prestage Farms, INC.