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NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Qua
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PLAN OF ACTION (POA) FOR LAGOON SLUDGE REDUCTION
Facility Number: 82- 408 County: _sArApso+J
Facility Name: �ResTA�� �Ag_.�► �� �..r� P-�3 -
Certified Operator Name: RA N DA L L N BA96;76o i Operator #: 1`17 9
"Attach a copy of Lagoon Sludge Survey Form and volume worksheets
Note: A certified Sludge Management Plan may be submitted in lieu of this POA.
La oon 1
La oon 2
Lagoon 3
La oon 4
Lagoon 5
La oon 6
a. Lagoon Name/ Identifier
P-3 A
b. Total Sludge Depth (ft)
c. Sludge Depth to be
Removed for Compliance
f. 3
(ft
d. Sludge Volume to be
Removed (gallons)
78ZIf S 5$
e. Sludge PAN
(Ibs/1000 gal)
! 8.11
f. Liquid PAN
(Ibs/1000 gal)
g. PAN of Sludge (Ibs)
(d x e)/1000
14-,7_47-
Compliance Timeframes:
If the sludge level is equal to or higher than the stop pump level of the lagoon or if the sludge level
results in an elevated waste analysis, a sludge management plan that meets the requirements of SB
Interagency Group Guidance Document 1.26 must be prepared by a technical specialist and submitted to
DWQ within 90 days. Work to reduce the sludge level must begin within another 180 days. Compliance
with NRCS Standard 359 must be achieved within two years of the original sludge survey.
If the sludge level is non -compliant but below the stop pump level of the lagoon, a POA must be fled
within 90 days and compliance with NRCS Standard 359 must be achieved within two years of the
original sludge survey indicating non-compliance. If future sludge surveys do not show improvement in
sludge levels, DWQ may require the owner to develop a sludge management plan that meets the
requirements of SB Interagency Group Guidance Document 1.26.
SPOA 3-22-2010 Page 1 of 2

NARRATIVE: Use this section to describe the method(s) that will be used to lower the sludge
depth. If microbe use is planned, specify the product to be used.
Sludge Management/Operation Plan
Sludge Management Guidance
Lagoon evaluation data developed by NCSU and a review of lagoon management records of several lagoons showed that the
treatment capability of the swine lagoons evaluated in NC was not significantly adversely affected by sludge accumulations of 50% or
more of the planned treatment volume of the lagoon. Therefore it is felt that it is permissible to allow sludge accumulation into the
planned treatment zone of properly monitored and managed lagoons provided that:
o Nutrient values of the lagoon effluent are within the normal operating range.
o There is no noticeable increase in lagoon odor.
o Nutrients land applied from the lagoon are properly accounted for in the application plan (WUP).
Sludge Management
Sludge in my lagoon will be managed by the following:
• Adequately monitor to define sludge volume, location, and rate of accumulation by conducting an annual sludge survey.
o Maintain a minimum 2.5 feet deep zone, free of sludge at the pump intake during irrigation.
o Position the pump intake and manage the irrigation operation such that the material irrigated is not more concentrated
than the nutrient analysis samples.
• Sufficient monitoring to address concerns that nutrients are not over applied.
o Other items as required by DWQ.
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the information listed above and included within the attached
Plan of Action, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information is accurate and
correct. I further certify and acknowledge that compliance with regard to sludge accumulation
must be achieved within two years of the original sludge survey indicating noncompliance.
Sludge Survey Date: 5 44 t G
Afgb&c M 7�'R a- 07-
Facility Owner/manager (print)
Compliance Due Date:_ 91301 it
Phone: 9/D• 5m. 3-8/a
'1/' 22V/1' Date: 511400w
Facility Owner/Hager (signature)
Return this form to:
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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Appendix 9. Lagoon Sludge Survey Form,
Revised August 2008
A. Farm Permit or DWO tdenti5catior, dumber
B- Lagoon Identification
C. Person(s) Taking Measurements
D. Date of Measurement
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
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a_ Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer.
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b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of the lagoon -
Previous Survey
c. Thickness of the sludge laver if making a direct measurement with "core sampler".
i /p,
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): o?,(, (acres)
(Draw a sketch of the lagoon on a separate sheet, list dimensions, and calculate surface area. The lagoon
may have been built: different than designed, so measurements should be made.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use S points
b. If more than 1.33 ac. acres x 6 = with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform grid that has the same number of intersections as the
estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the intersection points on the lagoon grid so that data
recorded at each can be easily matched.)
N. Conduct sludge sunny and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet" (Appendix 2). Also, at the
location Othe PUMP 4-Aahe, fal:m nk easurernents of distance from liquid surface to top of sludge
layer apd FOCOF6 it ora .kl.,e D&i'Z Sheet (last mjvy); this must be at least 2.5 ft. when irrigating.
I. At the time of the survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Present Liquid
Level (measure ai the lagoon gauge pole):
J. Determine the distance: from the top of bank to the Maximum Liquid Level • �%
(use lagoon management plan or other iagoon records)
K. Determine the distance .from the Maximum Liquid to the Minimum Liquid level: � U
(use lagoon•, management plan or other lagoon records)
L. Calculate the distance from the present liquid surface level to the Minimum Liquid Level
(item lK Minus Items 1, assuming the present liquid level is below the Maximum Liquid Level)
M. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the
lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points)
N. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the top
of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): ?,
O. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
P. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item N minus item L): -�
Q. If Item O is greater than Item P, proceed to the Worksheet for Sludge Volume and Treatment Volume.
If Item O is equal to or less than Item P, you do not have to determine volumes.
Completed by: Jn - r- 1 : , --a �..Date: <.-Qz
Print dame (Signature �'

Appendix 2. Sludge Survey Data Sheet' Revised August 2008
Lagoon Identification: j
Completed by r%:^�,' c ''� rf�a� F`�f �r:.s.ft� Date:
Print Name Signature
(A)
(B)
(C)
(C)_(B)
Grid Point
Distance from liquid surface
Distance from liquid surface
Thickness of sludge layer
No.
to top of sludge
to lagoon bottom (soil)
Fi. & in.
Ft. (tenths)
Ft. & in.
Ft. (tenths)
Ft. in.
Ft. (ienths)
1
E
2
Remote
3
Boat
5
Readings
7
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8 �
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5 �
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12
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13
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14
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15
16
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4.7
4
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10
20
21
22
Y
23
24
Number of points with readings
;{ ! e
X X
riA
X X
1J
Avpoags of
X X
?
X X
!
X :C
,
rf
At pump
X X ? 8
X X X X X X
intake
U
*All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thicknesses must be shown on a sketch attached to this
Sludge Survey Data Sheet.

+ Appendix 3. Worksheet for sludge volume and treatment volume
Revised ,august 2008
The average thickness of the sludge layer and the thickness of the existing liquid (sludge -free) treatment zone are determined
from the information on the Lagoon Sludge Survey Form ( Items O and P, respectively). In this example, the average sludge
layer thickness is 2.5 feet and the existing liquid treatment zone is 3.5 feet. If the lagoon has a designed sledge storage volume,
see notes at end of the w►orksheet. The dimensions of the lagoon as measured and the side slope are needed
for calculations of sludge volume and of total treatment volume. If the lagoon is a standard geometric shape, the sludge
volume and the treatment volume in the lagoon can be estimated by using standard equations. For approximate volumes
of rectangular lagoons with constant side slope, calculate length and width at the midpoint of the layer, and multiply by layer
thickness to calculate layer volume, as shown in the example. For irregular stapes, convert the total surface area to a square
or rectangular shape. l=or exact volumes for lagoons with constant side slope, the "Prismoidal Fquat#•.�ns" may l:,t used.
Example
Your Lagoon
1. Average sludge Layer Thickness (T)
2.5 fi.
2. Depth of the lagoon: from top of hank io bottorn, soil suilace (i3)
�.._... __ " ` '
�. 1 i ��
ft.
3. Slope = Horizontal/ vertical side slope (S)
4. Length at the top of inside bank (L)
-5- 7 ft.
fir"
ft.
5. Width at top inside slope RM)
22C,
C,
ft.
6. Length ai midpoint of sludge laver L, = L-2S(D-( f!2))
396.;_5 ftl�
fi.
7. Width at mif}po€ni of sludge 12yer kkf m= k/Y-2S(D-(T/2))
170.: ,�,
ft.
8. Volume of sludge (Vs) its=Lm W,,, T
9-'Voliin, e in gallons: 1/s,,=V*7.5 gal./W.
^ 1,2f,3,050.-'al.
:r, i�'! Okli
gal.
10. T hickness of existing liquid imi. zone (Y)
5 ;`
'. (
ft
11. T hicknes-.. of ioi.ql tr.aimant zone (.Z) Z= i : t'
12. Length a;. midpoint of total turf. zone I_, = L-2(S)(D-(Z/.2)
13. Width ai midpoint of total tmt. Zone W z = W-2(S)(D-(Z12)
181 fi.
ft.
14. Volume of total treatment zone (Vz) Vz = LZ W,Z
J44.17 4 f=3
6 ti f -] a;,
f'f3
15. Ratio ( R ) of sludge layer volume to total Treatment Volume
R = VsNz
0,38
O. a
If the ratio R exceeds 0.50, than a sludge Plan of Action may be required- Check with ®UVO for information
on filing the Plon of Action.
Mote: If the lagoon has a designed sludge storage volume (DSSV), subtract that volume from both the volume
of sludge (Vs) (Item 8) and from the volume of total treatment zone (Vz) (Item 14), and take the ratio.
Then, R = (Vs-DSSV) / (Vz - DSSV)
Example: If DSSV = 85,000 ft3, then R = (169,860 _ 85,000) / (447,174 - 85,000) = 847860 / 362,174 = 0.24.
16. Design sludge storage volume (DSSV) 85,000 rd r`i
17. Ratio (R) of sludge layer volume to treatment volume adjusted
for designed sludge storage volume 0.24 U.';

Waste Utilization Plan
Producer: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Name of Farm: P-3
Location: P.O. Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
Phone: [phone]
Type of Operation: Farrow -Wean
Number of Animal: 2000
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year:
County: Sampson
12188 tori/year.. �_
10800 lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste
should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the
fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in the implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally
safe manner.
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established-
4- Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
S. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. in some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which
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could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No_
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
10986
3
CaB
CB -Hay
3.9
50
45
8775
MAR-OCT
195
10986
3
CaB
SG -Hay
1
50
45
2250
OCT-MAR
50
Total
Available Nitrogen
Surplus or deficit
45 11025 lbs.
10800 lbs.
-225 lbs.
Applying the above amount of waste is a bigjob. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner.

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The applicator is cautioned that P and.K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. In the future,
regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that
addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i_e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through
grazing, hay and /or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine
inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. in fields where small grain
etc_ is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less
nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal
situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage
two to three times during the season, depending on the time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc. is late September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting_ Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters 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 field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates.
The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients
or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 1680 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 8400 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 28
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 67
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
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

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of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrrigate the acres shown in tables.
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.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate(in/hr)
Applic.
Amount
10986
3
CaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0
10986
3
CaB
SG -Hay
0.6
1.0

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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tattles. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply waste. if the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of
an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the
use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the 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, climatic conditions, and level
of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG
standard 393 - Filter Strip).
S. 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" for guidance.)
7_ Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No pond'ing should occur in order to control odor or flies.
S. 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 wouid inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual 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 the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residenrial property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than 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).

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 he landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegtation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidences 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 illigal 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 vegetation and other crops for direct
human consumption_ However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste
during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and the bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels_ pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and 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.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-3
Owner/Manager Agreement Prestage Farms, Inc.
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures established 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 storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour
storm -The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Prestage Farms, Inc_
Signature: kes-rA6e F:AtL Zr4r_. bn OUA&A~ CW
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Phone: [phone]
Date: 3125 1 b 4
Date:
Signature:0. 4, Date: 3 09

war Ft-,7
�. �.,,��-:.�.t
�OF FRQ � ,3 Michael F. Easley, Governor
`Q �i William G. Ross Jr., secretary
G] Noah Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
�Coleen H. Sullins Director
1LL RE�10 ar'FiCE Division of Water Quality
c I i c.
August 11, 2008
Prestage Farms Inc
P-3
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Sludge Compliance Requirement Change
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with Condition III.19 of State General Permit AWG 100000, your facility is
required to maintain compliance regarding sludge accumulation in your animal waste treatment
lagoon(s). As you know, the previous compliance limit was to have a minimum of four (4) feet
of treatment depth between the designed stop pump and the average elevation of the top of the
sludge blanket. This requirement was based on NRCS Standard No. 359, which was recently
modified.
As of July 2008, Standard No. 359 does not use the 4-foot requirement. Sludge compliance is
now to be based on the sludge volume as a percentage of the total treatment volume. The revised
Standard states that sludge accumulation in the permanent treatment zone must be less than 50%
of the planned treatment volume. Also, there must be a minimum of 2.5 feet of liquid above the
sludge at the pump intake location. If either of these conditions is not met then sludge must be
removed or managed in accordance with an approved Plan of Action for Lagoon Sludge
Reduction (POA). A new sludge survey worksheet has been developed to calculate sludge and
treatment volumes to determine compliance.
Our records indicate that you have filed a Sludge POA for one or more of the lagoons at your
facility. Based on the changes to the sludge requirements in Standard No. 359, your lagoon(s)
may already be in compliance without any sludge removal. Using your lagoon design (or as -
built information) and current sludge survey measurements, complete the NEW sludge survey
worksheet. If you have any difficulty in locating or understanding your lagoon design
information, please contact your technical specialist or county Soil & Water office.
NorthCarol ina
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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: [phone]
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Send both sludge survey worksheets, OLD and NEW, to the address below if you feel that your
lagoon(s) is in compliance and wish to withdraw your POA. Our staff will review the
information and notify you of our decision.
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
If you have any questions about the new sludge requirement, sludge survey worksheet, or any
related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-
3221.
Sincerely,
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Keith Larick, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - AWS820408

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., SecrCtary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007
Prestage Farms Inc
P-3 JU`i 2 7 2EK7
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820408
P-3
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
Dear Prestage Farms Inc:
In accordance with your application received on 15-Dec-06, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Prestage Farms Inc, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the P-3, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater than the
following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 0 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 2000 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition HI.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per MRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-433-3300. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS820408

F2.0 - APs
Waste Utilization Plan
Producer Prestage Farms, Inc.
Name of Farm: P-3
Location: P. O. Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
090? - 4 OF
Phone: [phone]
Type of Operation: Farrow -Wean
Number of Animal: 2000
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year-
County: Sampson
12188 tonlyear
10800 lbs.lyear
RECEIVED
DEC 2 8 2OU6
DENR-FAYETiElllllE REGIONAL 01FIGE
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste
should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the
fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in the implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally
safe manner.
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils , when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations_
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which

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could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
10986
3
CaB
CB -Hay
3.9
50
45
8775
MAR-OCT
195
10986
3
CaB
SG -Hay
1
50
45
2250
OCT-MAR
50
Total 45 11025 lbs.
Available Nitrogen 10800 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -225 lbs.
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.

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The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. In the future,
regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that
addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc. interseeded in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through
grazing, hay and for silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine
inches_ Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc. is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less
nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal
situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage
two to three times during the season, depending on the time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc. is late September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended_
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters 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 field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates.
The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients
or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 1680 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 8400 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 Ibslacre you will need 28
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs_ of nitrogen per acre you will need 67
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed_ Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
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
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of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrrigate the acres shown in tables.
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.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate inlhr
Applic.
Amount
10986
3
CaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0
10986
3
CaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0

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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste , he/she shall provide a copy of
an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the
use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the 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, climatic conditions, and level
of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG
standard 393 - Filter Strip).
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" for guidance.)
Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies.
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. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual 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 the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residenrial property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than 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).

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 he landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shalt
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegtation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate_ Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidences 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 illigal 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 vegetation and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste
during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and the bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and 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.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-3
Owner/Manager Agreement Prestage Farms, Inc.
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures established 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 storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour
storm.The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Signature: Pft5 rA 6C ntis �3,.rc. by dS . Ata, Cz" ram^
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: [phone]
Address. P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature: A. CAL01 --_- C C---
Date: Iz rz o
Date:
Date: L a

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
uj y William G. Moss Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natwal Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 1, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIVED
_l
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Prestage Farms Inc
DEC 0 6 =
P-3 LDWFAYf71El+URE1�ON1U OMCE
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non -Discharge General Permits are available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/a s/afou/downloads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR -- DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under one of these two types of general permits, you must submit an application for permit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a `Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and retumed by January 2, 2007. Please note, you must include
two (2) copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the 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 draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr.; Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 820408
Prestage Farms Inc
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FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFiiE�ICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number N L A.1 zQ go g County S� ,2 Year 200
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) - 3
Operator in Charge for this Facility[ tg,`d a rt- ,-� - Certification # 1,7 7gio _
Ldplication of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part 11 and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls %(please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): _ q Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
w5, O
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year. Total Acres on which waste was applied
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
'703'7
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit:
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and takers
off site during the year iU tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (prease check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average nurnber'of animals by type at this'facility during the previous year.
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest
Smallest
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8: ' Facility's Integrator if applicable: _ &:Lzi aqe .
Part IL Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during (Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
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2. The facility was operated in such away that there: was no direct runoff of waste from
IddYes G No
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
d Yes ❑ N
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
R(Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
5'Yes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year. .
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
&Yes 0 No
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
❑ Yes L( No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volurne
for which the lagoon was designed.
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
VYes ❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
&Yes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
R(Yes ❑ No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
2Yes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year_
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
FJ YeS ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past cal ndar year on all
R(Yes ❑ N.
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
94yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
" I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for !mowing violations."
or
;nature of Operator in Chi
different from Permittee)
z os
Date
Date
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AFACF 3-14-03 2

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number
B. Lagoon Identification P- 3 14
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C. Person(s) taking Measurements O S S a -TrC
D. Date of Measurements
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measuement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer
f->n n a 0_
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
-2G(� Ljlt,h`
c- Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampleL
F. lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at the inside top of bank): + tO (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points lip
-
b. if more than i.33 acres, a y (p acres x 6 = tp with maximum of 24.
(using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid Intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H- Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I. At the time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid limit to Minimum Liquid Level: O
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
Level: itemJ - item i, assuming present liquid level is below Max- Liq. Level:
,
L. Record from sludge storey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon for the
q
bottom (average all measuement points):
,
M- Record from the sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer.
t�
!
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - item K):
(Note: If item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N.C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to the sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope. h
Completed by. 11 0 afire 4 )9",� Date: 4 f

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Completed By: ecr 7-
Print Name
Signature
Lagoon Identification
P3 A
Date: I - ?- o y
Gri'
Point
f
Distance fromliquid surface
to top of ! f
Distance fromliquid surface
to lagoon bottom !
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Thickness of sludge
w
* All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Slud a Survey Data Sheet.
Conversion Table From Inches to Tenths of feet
Inches
Tenths of feet
Inches
Tenths of feet
1
0.1
7
0.6
2
0.2
8
0.7
3
0.2
9
0,7
4
0.3
10
0.8
5
0.4
11
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Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Wentification Number r A 2 82 4 08
B_ Lagoon identification
P.
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C. Person(s) taking Measurements
_
K 05
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D. Date of Measurements I- 7 - p14
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measuement of:
Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
_Po12_A�,tn
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making
/a-�direct measurement with "core sampler"
I
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at the inside top of bank): vc , (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area_)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 acres, P , L4 acres x 6 =! , with maximum of 24.
(using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform 'grid' that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on 'Sludge Survey Data Sheet`.
1. At the time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): -
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid limit to Minimum Liquid Level. a .�
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
Level: Item) - Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level: ,- -
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon Bottom (average for all the measuement points):
M. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
r1
1,
N. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer
1,0
0. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K):
.
(Note: If item 0 is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan maybe required by
N.C. DW Q. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information_)
P. Proceed to the sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope..
S J I �f ��
y
Completed by: (} : rzi L Date:

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Completed By:yl-� �E _
Print Name
Lagoon Identification:
Signs ur6
Date: I- 7- N
Grid
Point
No.
Distance from liquid surface
1 to top of sludge
Distance fromsludge
to la oon bottom (soil)
layer
i.
* All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge SunLej Data Sheet.
Conversion Table From Inches to Tenths of feet
Inches
Tenths of feet
Inches
Tenths of feet
1
0.1
7
0.6
2
0.2
8
0.7
3
0.2
9
0.7
4
0.3
10
0.8
5
0.4
11
0.9
6
0.5
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01/19/04 MON 15:32 FAX [phone] PRESTAGE FkMS �001
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ANLMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIF LORGE
Certificate of Coverage or Perrnit Number NC A.2pa yak County Samnserr Year 200-5
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)p-
Operator in Charge for this Facility 02a n ocl l tJ. 12„s-4joo� Certification
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
,/ YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part lI and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on haw the animal waste was handled_
Part I : Facility Information:
Total nwmbei of application Fields ❑ or Pulls C�(please check the Lppropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP):
L15. o_
Total U .eable Acres approved in the CAWMP
2_ Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls {please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred daring the year. - 9 Total Acres on which waste was applied - 495
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the: year for all application sites:
3�40
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be lan,. applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit: I 1 o .1
5_ Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sc,ld or given to other persons and takers
off site during the year e tons ❑ or gallon.; 2 (Pease check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during th-- previous year:
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest .7I66
Smallest .2000
(These numbers are for informational purposes ordy since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: Pre--T4aQr-
j2a r its
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
I- Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during L✓l Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
AFACF 3-14-03

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01/19/04 MON 15:33 FAX [phone] PRESTAGE FARMS
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?. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from VYzs C No
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past IdYes ❑ N
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
S. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at This facility greater than the
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year_
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
O`Yes ❑ No
2(Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes RrNo
S.
A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
dYes ❑ No
9.
Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
Yes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10.
Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
2/Yes ❑. No
11.
All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
56es ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
1 Z.'
All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
[dyes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13.
Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all
9 Yes ❑ N.
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
I4.
All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
�/
lJ Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prcpared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
AL(- N• hAUtCOT f(yF -cQ
Permittee Name and Title (type or prin
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Signature of Permits a Date
r Signature of Operator in Charge
(if different from Perrnittee)
Date
AFACF 3-14-03 2

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number N[ ig ?-I V D R
B. Lagoon Identification
C_ Person(s) taking Measurements Jr,,.4.c + dllddy
D. Date of Measurements 2 -IS o s
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
I() c- > XinrC
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler":
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): 7 , G (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acre: Use 8 points
b. if more than 1.33 acre, :2 , G acres x 6 = Lt� with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
1. At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: D
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item J - Item 1, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level:
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points): C1,
M. Record from sludge surrey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K): ? .
(Note: If Item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed b T J
P Y 2ir p s I~� m_-r.—�'�m� Date:
Print Name / Signature
White - Office Yellow - Producer

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Completed by: �a,,,e �� %.� Date:_ 25- oS
Print Name Signature �
(A)
Grid
Point
No.
{8)
Distance from liquid surface
to to of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to [ago n bottom soil
(C)-(B)
Thickness of sludge
la er
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft_ & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
—
2
3
4
3.
5
3, °J
6
Lf, Cj
7
$
8
y. S
9
S. 5
10
S, S
11'
12
13
4.
14
,3.
15
Lt., 7
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
;� ' S
`; c
*All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer_ thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet.
See Appendix 5 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
White - Office Yellow - Producer
I

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number
B. Lagoon Identification
C. Person(s) taking Measurements 10 rrr r-u c� v
r
D. Date of Measurements _ a - Is - 0 S.
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
a" Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
c" Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler":
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): D . 1{ (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acre: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 acre, :2. q acres x 6 = I ` with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
K Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I. At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): •r-�7
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: 1
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item .1— Item 1, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq, Level:
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet_ the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points): r
M. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: . 14
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (item M — Item K): �, g
(N'ote: if Item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope"
Completed by- jn 1-0 "1 �,� ^,� A.rM Date:
Print Name Signature
White - Office Yellow - Producer

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Sludge Survey Data Sheet f - 3
Completed by: rr 6 C' Date: - z - vS
Print Name Signature
(A)
Grid
Point
No.
(B)
Distance from liquid surface
to top of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoon bottom soil
(C)-(B)
Thickness of sludge
la er
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
1
2
3
. Z
4
5
8.0
g
7
6.3
8
�, S
9
S.
10
6. Z
12
C, .
13
14
�. 1
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
6 1 1
7
*All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet. ^
See Appendix G for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
White - Office Yellow - Producer
32- 3aV5f-
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 9, 2003
Prestage Farms
P-3
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA282408
P-3
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Dear Prestage Farms:
On March 14, 2003, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued to enable swine facilities in North -Carolina to
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on March 7, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Prestage Farms, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with NPDES General
Permit NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supersedes and terminates your COC Number
AWS820408 to operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the P-3, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater than an
annual average of 2000 Farrow to Wean swine and the application to land as specified in the facility's
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder
operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary, they may be
replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts
for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 1, 2007. Pursuant to this COC, you are
authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current State general permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please hay careful attention to the record keeping
and monitorine conditions in this hermit. The Devices to Automaticallv StoD Irrieation Events Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than 120 days following receipt of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Quality by no later than March 1st of each year.
kWA
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Non -Discharge Permitting unit Internet httpJ/h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ndpu
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
Customer Service Center Telephone [phone]
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current MRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 including civil penalties, criminal
penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration_
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact at [phone] ext. .
Sincerely,
U
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District --
Permit File NCA282408
Permit File AWS820408
NDPU Files

WA5TE ITILIZATI�� PLA�
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pr�ducer-----:rrestage P-3 Cuunty:Sampson
L�ca�ion-----:P
Clinto.� N {� 2�329
Phone--------:910-592-57�1
Type
Nomber of Animel-----------, 20�0
Storage truCture----------:Anaerob ir Lagoon
�1ethod of appIication------:IrrigaLion
Aauunt o� �aste produced per year---------------: 121BO �ons/year
AmC�unt of plant evlable N (F'. N) prndu0 lb�./year
The wa�te from your ani�al faciliiy must be Iand applied at a
s�ecifie�cs w�ter and/or
grou�dwater. T�e plant nutrients in t�e an�al waSte should be use
to reduce the amount of commerc-al +ertilizer required for the
crops in the fields wher*e the waste is to be applied.
This waste utiliza�ion p�ao �se� nitrOge� -�s mitirig
nutrient' Wa�te should be an3.lyzed before each applicaLion cycle.
RnnuaI �oil tests are stron�ly encou�aged so that aIl plant
nstrients can be for yields of the crop to be
grown.
Several factors are impc.rtant in implementing your waste
utilization pIan in order to maximize the fertjlizer v�lue of the
`vaste and to eneure ��at it is apPl�ed in an emvironmenLally safe
manne�:
1' AIways apply we�Le based on �he �eeE2� of the crup
f �an� the nuee. app�y more
nitrugcn e crop can utiIize' '
�. SoiI types are imp�,tan� a� they have differeot infiltration
rates, le�ching pot�nt1�ls, c�tion �xchange c�pacities, �nd
available water hoIdii cities'
3. Norm�lly wa��e �hall not be applied to Iad eroding at less
than 5 �ons per ac/-e per year. Waste ma� ben to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per annually, �ut less than
10 tons per filter
stri�� are es�nbIished'
4. Do not �pply wa�te on satur��ed soils, when it is r�ining, or
when t�e surface is fr�zen. Either of these con�itions may
in runoff to the surface waters which is nut �llowed under DWQ
reg�lations.
5. Wind c�nditions shoul� also be considered tn a,odrif± and
downwind odor problems.
6. TC:' maximize the value of the nutrierts for crc7p pL./rtion
to reduc�e the al for olli ion, the wate be
eppo rowing crop or ��plied not moe than 30 days
�r�or to planLing a cro� or forages brsa�ing dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking il cunservE, r'uLrients and
~educe odor s. ,
s plan is b�sed or. the w�ste app�icatioo �et�'od shown above. If
yox choose to change meLhods im the f�ture, yoc nee� �o revise
thi� plan. Nutrien-. for different ai:�-plication n'ethod� are
no� �he same'
The estimsted acres neede to apply t�s anjmal wa�te is based un
typical nutrient cunten1 for this f fity. Acreage
re�uiremens sh�uI� ��* based on tre wa�te analysis rcport from
your �aste menagement facility. I�2some cases you m�y wa�t to have

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gets too high znd this wi�l �efinite]y ioterfere wit� ctand of
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hey or siIage Jusi: before heading ais the norm�l situation, yu
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cof er harvesting hay or silage ±w� tc-n three times during the
seA=�n, depending on time smell gr'ain is planted in the fall.
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early October. Dr�lIing is recomue,dd over broadcasting.
3ermudagrass should hor mowed to twn
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on rler stressed conC',itions. N1Lr-,F!ing m�y occur in
NK li°estock. Sampling �orage or hay Yor ^i�rate lev�ls is
recommended.
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excIudin(7 required I?uffers , filter ps �l�ng di7ches� od�
area� unatle to be irri�ated, and perimetcr areas not r�ceiving
� full �ppIication rates L+ue to equipment liLaticns' Actual total
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�he acres shown in the tabIes.
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of animaI waste.
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AFT" -ICATIOH OF �8STE BY RiGATION
The irriga�i�� applicaticz� ra�� s�o��d �ut �xreed t�e intake rate
nf t�e soil at the �im� of �rrigeti�/� s�c� �hat runoff o� ponding
nc�urs. This �*te is li�/iLs,i by injtj�l �oil moist`'re co'�LenL,
�oil structure, eoiI tex��re, wa�*�r droplet size, and nrganic
solid ltion amount shou�d nnt exceed ths �ve�lable
*v�ter holding c- pacity of th� soil at thE. of irrigation nnr
sbould the pla�� av�ila�le nitrog�n applied exceeU the nitrogen
needs uf the crop.
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, nsirod d pleniL resption
designaL �n irrig�tion sy�tem is �nstel�ed to
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N8STE UTILIZA�I�N PLAW Af�'R�E�iEHT
Nape of Far�: P-�
Owncr/Marager Agreement
| (1,oe) unde/stand and wiIl fnllow and imp1e�ept the specIfication�
ann t�e tbIiopeaea
animn sher in the
�lan for the far� named ahove. I
(we) know that any �xpaos�'�n �o the existi:g �esign capaciLy o�
the was�e �/eatoent and storage sys�em c`r construction of ,'ew
facili�ies will require a :ew certificatinn to be submitted to the
moon i r QualiLy
an��als are s�ocke�. I (we) a�so underst�nd that there mus� he n�
discharge oanimaI waste fronn this system to the surfEAce wF%terS
cr ihe stat� from a storm event less severe than t�e 25-year, 24-
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the frm
office and a-t the office ohe local So and Water Covation
District and ,vill �e availa�le for revie* by ��CDWQ upon reguest^
�ame of Faci)ity �wner: Frcsi�ge Fanss, Inc.
(Please print>
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Szgnatur�' D�te:
�ame of �anagerffereI from owner),
Si�na�ure� ate:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G' Glenn Cljft��
(Please p,i�tx)
Affiliation: Prestage Farus, Inc. Pimpe: 9�0-�92-5771
Address, P r} 'Pox 43E�
C�ioton N� 2�32�
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resg�>�1 I�
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey v� 2 jig]
f THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL}
General Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operaft=OFFICE
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the
Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections
which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, please
complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question unanswered.
Application Date: : 5
I. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
1. One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit -Animal
Waste Operations;
2. Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is disposed:
3. Two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does
not have a CAWMP, one must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Farm's name: P-3
2. Print Land Owner's name: Prestage Farms
3. Land Owner's Mailing address: PO Box 438
City: ClintonZip:
Telephone Number: 592-5271
4. County where farm is located: Sampson
5. Farm Location (Directions from nearest major highway_ Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a copy
of a county road map with the location of the farm identified). Sr 1007 from Harrells to Kerr turn right 1/2 mile on left
6. Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
7. Lessee' ntegrator's name f applicable: please circle which type is listed): PrestageeP gstggeFarms
82 - 408
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 1 of 3

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III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
1. Farm No.: 822-408
2. Operation Description: Swine ol&ration
Farrow to Wean
2000 - Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? 21yes; F-1 no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
Type of -Swine No. of Animals jrne of Pouigy No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder
0 Feeder to Finish
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow)
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Turkey
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
3. Acreage cleared and available for application: 45 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): 45
4. Number of Lagoons: _2 ; Total Capacity: 15399I9 _ _ ._ Cubic Feet (ft3)
Number of Storage Ponds: i ; Total Capacity:
5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains?
6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon?
IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
Cubic Feet (0)
YES or N (please circle one)
YES or (please circle one)
1, P—eSYA&E FAitr t frd,46E (Land Owners name listed in question II.2), attest that
this application for P - 3 _ (Farm name listed in question II.1)
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 supporti g info ation and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomplete.
Signature
F A9- � T � Date a
�e �
V . MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I, (Manager's name listed in question 11.6), attest that this
application for (Farm name listed in question Il.I )
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 as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 2 0€ 3

WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN
----------------------
Producer ----- :p'restage Farms Inc County:Sampson
Name of Farm-: P-3
Location ----- :R C Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
Phone -------- :910-592-5771
Type Operation ------------- ;FAR -WEAN
Number of Animal ------------- . 2000
Storage Structure ---------- :Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of application ------ :Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year-------------- : 12188 tons/year
Amount of plant available N (FAN) prodl_Lced/year-: 10800 lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be use
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the
crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting
nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle.
Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be
grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste
utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the
waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown
and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more
nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more
than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on Saturated soils, when it is raining, or
when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may
in runoff to the surface waters which is not allowed under DWG
regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoild drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and
to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be
applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a cr~op or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise
this plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your, waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have

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plant analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be
applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content
and the crop type. Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the
optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the
requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the
Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract
Field
Soil
Crop
Yield
Lbs. N
Acres
Lbs. N
Month to
No.
No.
Type
Code
/Acre
/Unit
Used
Apply
10986
1
CaB
C
3.9
50.00
30.0
5650
MAR-OCT
10986
1
CaB
L
N/A
50.00
* 30.0
1500
S-APRIL
10986
a
CaB
C
3.9
50.00
15.0
2925
MAR-OCT
10986
2
CaB
L
N/A
50.00
* 15.0
750
S-APRIL
Available Nitrogen
Crop codes; Crop -unit
Total 45.0 11025
(includes commercial) 10800
Surplus Or Deficit - 225
A=Parley-bu.
B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tans
C=Permudagrass(hay)-tons
D=Corn(grain)-bu.
E=Corn(silage)-tons
F=Cotton-lbs. lint
G=Fescue(graze)-tons
H=Fescue(hay)-tons
I=Oats-bu.
J=Rye-bu.
K=Small grain(graze)-acre
L=Small grain(hay)-acre
M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt.
W=Wheat-bu.
Y=Fescue (pasture) -tons
Z=Be rMUdagrass(pasture) -tons
Applying the above amount of waste is a big ,job. Y04A should plan
time and. have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely
manner.

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The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while
meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may require
farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only
addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in
bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing, hay and/or
silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a
height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants
are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised
not to to let small grain to reach maturity, especially late in
the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may result if small grain
gets too high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and
less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for,
hay or~ silage .just before heading as is the normal situation, you
are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the
season, depending on time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September
or early October. Drilling is recommended over broadcasting.
Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two
inches before drilling for best results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or~ haying summer annuals
under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning may occur in
livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is
recommended.
Acres shown in the 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 field listed may, and most likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization
of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION
The waste utilization plan must contain provision for periodic
land application of sludge at agronomic r.stes. The sludge will be
nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent
over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production
facility will produce approximately 1680 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every S years, you will have approximately
8400 lbs. of PAN to utilize. assuming you apply this PAN to
hybrid berm]Adagrass hayland at the rate of .300 lbs. of nitrogen
per acre, you will need 28 acres of land. If you apply the
sludge to corn at the rate of 1E5 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 67 acres of land. Please be aware that these are
only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil
types, realistic yields, and application methods.

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APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake mate
of the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding
occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content,
soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic
solids. The application amount should not exceed the available
water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor
should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen
needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this
plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation
designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to
properly irrigate the acres shown in tables. Failure to apply the
recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the table may
make this plan invalid..
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing
application rates and amounts.
Tract Field Soil Crop Applic
No. No. Type date
(in/hr)
�og84 i Cz8 C6-Nay .Ga
ro 98L Z Ca8 6-1AAy APO
Applic
Amount
(inches)
.95
.Is
This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. in many situations the application amount shown cannot be
applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.

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Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
8 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored
in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or
one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply
the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to
apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the
tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste
analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of waste
per acre and the proper application rate prior to applying the
waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-3
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established 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 storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to the surface waters
of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-
hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm
office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Prestage Farms Inc
(Please print)
Signature : _pA444f! c 49rn—'Ain_C. I., Date: 1- f e, 19 L
Name of Manager(If different from owner);
Signature: Date;
Name of person preparing Flan: G. Glenn Clifton
(Please print:)
Affiliation: prestage Farms, Inc. phone: [phone]
Address: p O Box 438
Clinton NC E83E9
Signature: _ �l t.._i Date: 10 0r0_(1

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
Prestage Farms
P-3
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
Dear Prestage Farms:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROL.INA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999 RECEIVED
ED
UN I 1 2000
EGjrTEVLLE
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Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 82-408
Sampson County
This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you
must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen
from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. ERR], IRR2, DRY], DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincere]
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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