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HomeMy WebLinkAbout820410_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Qua Waste Utilization Plan Producer: Prestage Farms, Inc. County: Sampson Name of Farm: P-5 Location: P. O. Box 438 (�(� Clinton NC 28329 a Phone: 910-592-5771 Type of Operation: Farrow -Wean Number of Animal: 2000 Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon 0 3 Method of Application: Irrigation Amount of waste produced per year: 12188 ton/year Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/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. 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 RECEIVED 1 DENR / DWp Aquifer Protectir>� SpMiorl MAR 2 7 2009 P-5 Page 2 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. 9188 1 CaB CB -Hay 3.9 50 26 5070 MAR-OCT 195 9188 1 CaB SG -Hay 1 50 26 1300 OCT-MAR 50 9188 2 CaB CB -Hay 3.9 50 19 3705 MAR-OCT 195 9188 2 CaB SG -Hay 1 JL 50 1 191 9501 OCT-MAR 50 Total Available Nitrogen Surplus or deficit 45 11025 lbs. 10800 lbs. -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. P-5 Page 3 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 Ibs_ 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 Ibs/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 57 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 P-5 Page 4 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 9188 1 CaB CB -Hay 0.6 1.0 9188 1 CaB SG -Hay 0.6 1.0 9188 2 Ca6 CB -Hay 0.6 1.0 9188 2 CaB SG -Hay 0.6 1.0 P-5 Page 5 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 b 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 P-S Page 6 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS I. 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). 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field. 6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" 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 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). P-5 Page 7 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 iliigal 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. Page 8 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT Name of Farm: P-5 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: 1 g?p6� FARIuS�s++�[. 6�j Af., 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: 910-596-5749 Date: 3 2 a9 Date: Signature: 4 O'!4+4.0 _ - Date: 'ro 161 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality July 1, 2007 Prestage Farms Inc PO Box 438UN 2 71.�7 Clinton, NC 28329 ....,. Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820410 P-5 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-5, 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 III.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 pa careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Internet: www,ncwateroualitv.ora location: 2728 Capital Boulevard An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycledl10%Post Consumer Paper NMCarolina Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (919) 733-3221 Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 715-0588 Fax 2: (919) 715-6048 Customer Service: (877) 623-6748 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 NRCS 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 910433-3300. 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 AWS820410 FQ.O- A Ps Waste Utilization Plan Producer: Prestage Farms, Inc. Name of Farm: P-5 Location: P. O. Sox 438 Clinton NC 28329 oa_ .11n Phone: 910-592-5771 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: Sam ", RE 1IF D DEC 2 8 20U5 DENR - FAYEMI LLE REGIONAL OFFICE 12188 tonlyear 10800 tbs./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. 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 P-5 Page 2 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. 9188 1 iCaB CB -Hay 3.9 50 26 5070 MAR-OCT 195 9188 1 CaB SG -Hay 1 50 26 1300 OCT-MAR 50 9188 2 CaB CB -Ha 3.9 50 19 3705 MAR-OCT 195 9188 2 CaB SG -Ha 1 50 19 950 OCT-MAR 1 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. P-5 Page 3 The applicator is cautioned that P and K may b? over applied while meeting the N requirements. In the f.Jure, regulations may require farmer< �n some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen. In interplanted gelds (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 fbs. 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 droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity P-5 Wage 4 of the soil at the time of irrigation nor Should the plant available nitrogen ap�,iied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop. If surface irrigation is the method of land Fpplication 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) 9188 1 CaB CB -Ha 0.6 9188 1 CaB SG -Ha 0.6 flAmount 9188 Z CaB CB -Ha 0.6 9188 2 CaB SG -Ha 0.6 P-5 Page 5 This is the maximum application amount allowed for the sail 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 optimunY 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 P-5 Page 6 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade coi;veyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. 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. 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. 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. & 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- Animai 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). P-5 Page 7 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 cischarge 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. Page 8 VtifASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT Name of Farm: P-5 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: PR85iA E J�AgrM5 . :1rtc.. 623 � — C t, Date: lZl;zloc. v Name of Manager (If different from owner) Signature: Date: Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: 910-596-5749 Address: P.O. Box 438 Clinton, NC 28329 Signature: 'A. AL...—.- C�L - Date: 2 17- �6 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 December 1, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Prestage Farms Inc RECEIVED PO Box 438 DEC 0 6 ZW Clinton, NC 28329 DW-FAYEThVllif FM0NAE0ffiM Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General 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 htip://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslaps/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: (919) 733-3221 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 returned 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 ofNCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to S25,000 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 - 820410 Prestage Farms Inc Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Internet: www.ncwaterguality.nne location: 2728 Capital Boulevard An Equal QpportunitylAffinnative Adioti Employer— 50% Recyded/10% Post Consumer Paper Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: Fax 2: Customer Service: N�o�Carolina (919) c! yawrall-V (919)715-0588 (919) 715-6048 (877)623-6748 01-$19/04 MON 15:32 FAX 910 592 9552 PRESTAGE FARMS ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFI RECEIVED 01 ZW GRACE Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number _ NC A 28a 41 /o County Gm�s� ❑ Year 200- Facility Narne (a5 shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)_— $ Operator in Charge for this Facility all j p[,Paroy Certification 4�171% Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar yeas ✓ 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 0 or Pulls ((please check the i ppropriate box) in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): S Total U.;eable Acres approved in the CAWMP 2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls 4please check the appropriate box) on which land application. occurred during the year: -� 4Z _ Total Acres on which waste was applied gs - 3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during thy: year for all application sites: �d 4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and the permit: I i D -Z S 5_ Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sc ld or given to other persons and taken off site during the year Aly tans ❑ or gallons C�(please check the appropriate box) 6. A-anual 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 2220 Smallest ;Z o o 6 (These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only Kermit limit on the number of animals at the facility is the annual average numbers) 8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: _per a 4 e,a r m s n c • �_• 11 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. 1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during R/Yes ❑ No the past calendar year. AFACF 3-14-03 01/19/04 MON 15:33 FAX 910 592 9552 PRE.STAGE FARMS 0002 2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from 9Yes C No the facility (including the houses, Iagoons/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 XYes ❑ N calendar year. 4_ There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during YYes ❑ No the past calendar year. S. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the 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. dYes ❑ No 7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon d Yes ❑ No was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume for which the lagoon was designed. 8_ A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification. RfYes. ❑ No 9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the R(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 E6 Yes ❑ No permit during the past calendar year. 12.'All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were compiled with during 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 calendar year on all [?( 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 EYes ❑ 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 ant aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations_" Al.- 2G aT - DIJ&ferca, C ee Name and Title (type or print) s^ + -' - iprlature o nee Signature of Operator in Charge (if different from Perrnittee) 2 29 0 ate Date AFACF 3-14-03 2 Lagoon Sludge Survey Form A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number A 0- 14 10 B. Lagoon Identification C. Person(s) taking Measurements _� tic d C a- t2ad ", D. Date of Measurements - 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): T. S (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, —LSL acres x 6 = 1 , 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 time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): . 7 J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: w U (Determine from Plan or other lagoon rewrds) K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid level: Item J — Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level: ai• 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): 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): Y N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: Y .O O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M — Item K): 7. 3- (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. f Completed by :rr,r r L ca IN, j Date: - 1 - r�_'� Print Name Signature White - Office Yellow - Producer I Sludge Survey Data Sheet Lagoon Identification: Sludge Survey Data Sheet - 5 Completed by: _s�l�m �? �� m� '� Date: .2 —.25 - t� 5 Print Name Signature )0 (A) Grid Point No. (B) Distance from liquid surface to top of sludge (C} Distance from liquid surface to is oon bottom soil (C)-(B) Thickness of sludge la er Ft. & inches Feet tenths Ft. & inches Feet tenths Ft. & inches Feet tenths 1 � 2. 3 4 S 5 `7• ,3 6 '7, .S 7 7, y 8 9, o 9 9. '7 10 9. 1- Ill q,l 12 5 13 14 15 F. 16 �_. 9 17 7.o 18 }?, 19 f. 20 21 $. S 22 23 24 Average • / 1. y *All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness must be shown on a sketch attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet. See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet. White - Off ice Yellow - Producer Lagoon Sludge Survey Form A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number x r5,.L L! I o B. Lagoon Identification 13 C. Person(s) taking Measurements =;,-� ,,,7A , 3- )Rac � z D. Date of Measurements )- -- 1- e - o 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: If e � lyvCA, rc 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): (-9 {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, ! -9 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 time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): 1. 7 J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: = • r% (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: 1, O 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): 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: 1.l� O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M — Item K): 5• (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 7 s / P Y �__�• � c _ i �'2 .,,� " Date: _1 - .k C - u S Print Name Signature White - Office Yellow - Producer Sludge Survey Data Sheet Lagoon identification: Sludge Survey Data Sheet .� Completed by: Date: Print Name Signature . za (A) Grid Point No. (B) Distance from liquid surface to to of sludge P 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 b. 3 S•'f 4 .D 5• 6 7 8 7• 9 '7. i 10 a 12 i, a 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Average *_All Grid Points and corresponding slu_dgee saver thickness must be shown on a sketch attached to this Slud a Survey Data Sheet. See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet. White - Office Yellow - Producer 01/19/04 LION 15:32 FAx 910 592 9552 pRESTAGE FARMS Q001 ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number JVC A x 8a4 10 _ County Sam Q t n r , Year 200A Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)_ P- S Operator in Charge for this Facility RMr) d aI I N. A rt, oqt _ Certification # Land,application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year �i// YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part II 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): Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP 2_ Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls U✓ (please check the appropriate box) on which land appliccation occurred during the year: S Total Acres on which waste was applied lqs. 0 3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites: �S1s 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 taken off site during the year �' tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box) 6. Annual average number of animals by type at this'facility during the previous year: do,7q . 7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year: Largest A 1 !a Smallest (These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals at the facilityis the annual average numbers) 8 Facility's Integrator if applicable: P si aGp. rr ms 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. 1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the the past calendar year. 3 sites during EfYes ❑ No AFACF 3-14-03 GE,9R--FA rY' 17EL't tE REGIMALOFRU : 01/19/04 MON 15:33 FAIL 910 592 9552 PRESTAGE FARMS 2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from 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 . calendar year. 4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during the past calendar year. 5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the levels specified in this facility's CAWW during the past calendar year. 6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year. Q 002 Lh Yes L No Yes ❑ N VYes ❑ No [ f Yes ❑ No dyes ❑ No 7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon XYes ❑ No was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume for which the lagoon was designed. 8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification Yes ❑ 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? [� Yes ❑ No 11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's { r Yes ❑ No permit during the past calendar year. 12_ All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during L2(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 CAWW were maintained during the past calendar year on all ►I 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 CAWNIP for this facility were Yes []No maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year. "l certify lender 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 knowing violations_" ;nature of operator in Un different from Permittee) 2$ Ds Date Date AFACF 3-14-03 2 Lagoon Sludge Survey Form A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number . WA 2 82 41 D B. Lagoon Identification {— 5A C. Person(&) taking Measurements D. Date of Measurements 1-7-() 4 E. Methods(Devices Used for Measuement of: a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer: - 1Q Q ;Li% - - b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon: P G j c L Q, -t h (1)Po s u re/n c� r)7j" c. Thickness of the sludge layer it making a direct measurement with "core sampler" F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at the inside top of bank): 1 5 (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 @ points b. If more than 1.33 acres. 3. q acres x 6 = a, 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 lagoor, grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.) H. Conduct sludge surrey 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: _ C (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. Leven. 1 r O� L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the lagoon bottom for 1 (average 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): r N. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer. J r 0. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (item M - Item K): r (Note: If item 0 is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by N.C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWO for more information.) P. Proceed to the sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped lagoon with uniform side slope. (] ter- Completed by: {� 10 S 4 l! l L Date: 1 V a Sludge Survey Data Sheet Completed By: 1 P-Pf'-j 4 Print Name Sign6ture Lagoon Identification V's- P Date_ j - `?-O V (A) Grid Point No. (B) Distance from liquid surface to top of sludge (C) Distance from liquid surface to lagoon bottom (soil) (D) Thickness of sludge layer Ft. & inches Feet (tenths) Ft. & inches Feet (tenths) Ft. & inches Feet (tenths) 1 2 t."I 3 �.� #<(. .S 4 4i U) f z: 3 r 5 F Y • !r 3 6 8 10 12 13 14 `,4 t 15 16 .� 17 LA 18 �,�# rF 5.Ll 20:/: f 1 3 Z 21 22 23 24 [Average] ) , "All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness_must be shown on a sketch attached to this Slue 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 0A 11 0.9 6 0.5 12 1,0 V V) tA } ri 2 � � T O ni �"1 It Lagoon Sludge Survey Form A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number A/CA;F2 91 b B. Lagoon Identification C. Person(s) taking Measurements D. Date of Measurements E. Methods0evices Used for Measuement of: a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer: f-, (-, n CA L _ b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon: _ P CJ�_- IAc r t h _ PGS l r fM e tlf c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler" /_/ F_ Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at the inside top of bank): 1 i 9 (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, i I el acres x 6 = p� wtth 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 lagoo-i 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 surrey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): I . J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid limit to Minimum Liquid Level: of . r] (Determine from Plan o. other lagoon records) K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid Level: ItemJ - Item I, as3uming 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): n �, d 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): 7.3 N. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the average thickness -of the sludge layer. f (O 0, Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K): 5.11 (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. Completed by: �ossd Trot e R.,'L Date: a'f KI 5 Sludge Survey Data Sheet Completed By: i ff x , Print Name Signature Lagoon Identification: Date_ j - �]-d y (A) Grid Point No. (B) Distance from liquid surface to top of sludge (C) Distance from liquid surface to lagoon bottom (soil) (D) Thickness of sludge layer Ft" & inches Feet (tenths) Ft. & inches Feet (tenths) Ft. & inches Feet (tenths) 1 ,S L 2 ,' , 3 4 V1, 4 'f.4 . Y 5 1� v 6 :v , 7 8 9 , 10 12 G ,-7 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Average * All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness must be shown on a sketch attached to this Sludme 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 02 8 0.7 3 0.2 9 0.7 4 0.3 10 0.8 5 0.4 11 0.9 6 0.5 12 1.0 �, fr � t +5 f r j 1. LL O f o f %NArF9 Michael F. Easley, Governor C� Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources j r Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director O 'C Division of Water Quality April 9, 2003 Prestage Farms P-5 PO Box 438 Clinton NC 28328 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA282410 P-5 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 supercedes and terminates your COC Number AWS820410 to operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG 100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the P-5, 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 vay careful.attention,to the'recordkMin and monitoring conditions in this permit. The Devices to Automatically Stop Irrigation Events Form must be returned to the Division of Water uality 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 Ouality by no later than March 1st of each year. Non -Discharge Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Internet httpJth2o_enr.state.nc.uslndpu Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919)715-6048 Customer Service Center An Equal Opportunity Action Employer Telephone 1 800 623-7748 50% recycled/10'/o post -consumer paper 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 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 (910) 486-1541. if you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact at (919) 733-5083 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 NCA282410 Permit File AWS820410 NDPU Files 4 1 T 7s 7_s 7 !-.. 17 FAT l: n!! I:_•I_.F;N r_ Type (lumber r> f !-j[n 1 ma -- - --------- : ^:_f_rf?0 Storage- St Anaerobic L ,_agooi Method of Irrigation Amount of waste produced firer 1:2130 tons/year- Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year-: i0300 lbs. /.; ea.r The wat-te frOM yoUr animal facility must be land applied at a i �;pecified rate to ,:prevent pollUta_on Of su.rf_tce �w_:.ter and/or I groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal. H?a.=te should be Est+ to reduce t!-je amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is two be '�A!_Jplied. This waste !utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. r 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. l)o not apply more `f nitrogen, than the crop can utili�_e. . So.i1 types are important ��= they have different infiltration ! rates, leaching potentials. cation e,cchange capacities, and i available water holding capacities. i 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 3 C-) 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 Linder DWO regulations. 5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoild drift and downwind odor problems. � b. To ma,cimize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crap or applied not more than 3.0 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 your 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. I35some cases you may want to have f Paqe 2 nt ancIysis mad�� whic� c�uld allnw additional ��st� to appliI' Provisiuos shal] �`e *aJe for �he area reoeiviog wasLe tu be flexjble so as to accon`moda�e changing wast� an�lYsis content an� tno cr�p �y�e' L�me mu�� hc a�p]ie� /�� mair'�ain pf| in t��e op1:imum range for specific crop producLion. Thi� waste uzation plao. if ied o�t, meet-s �he reqoirem�nts for complian�eNCAC 2H '02�7 edo���d by th*' EnvironmenL�l �anagement Comn.iscion. YOUR WASTE UTJLTZATION PLAN IS BASED �W THE FOLLOWING: Tract Field Soil CrorP Yield Lbs' W Aes Lbs. N Month to No, No. Type Code /Acre /Unit Used Apply 918B 2 cap C 3.9 50.00 26.0 5070 MAR-OCT 918S 1 CaB L W/A 50.00 26'0 1300 5-APRIL 91B8 2 CaB C 3,9 50.00 19.0 37MAR-OCT 91B8 2 cap. L N/A 50'00 19.0 Total 025 Available Nitrogen (includes commercial" 1080O Surplus Or Deficit -225 Crop codes: Crop -unit Abu. I=Oats-bu. B=�ermudaqr�ss(graze)-tc"s J^~Rye-ba' C=Bermudagrase(hay )-tons K=Small grain(graze>-acre D~Corn(grain)-bu. L=Small gra,inre E=Corn(siIage)-tons M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt' F=Cotton-lbs' lint W~~Wheat-bu' G=Fescue(graZe)-tons Y=Fescue(pasture)-tons H=Fescue(hay)-tons Z=Bermudagrass(pa. e)-tons Applying the above amount of waste job. You shuuId plan time and have appropriate equiPment to apply the waste in a timely manner. UB| 36 {-,-a}- r� r.. J. r- w, _. _.._ _.� f'i !._ r-F. Li_ ;..Irr.• ;'� i".-' _..,-_.,_._.;li-_. Ott•' s _I I:.CJ.P = ?_....-'-. rTl<'. r=irllt t. i.'. 4.. r- ' "1 1 -r.. �, r:;_,L -I.- S r.... i._... _�> I.:? _'•.i t :')i-; ` I -, ' 1 +-, _ I - ' j r: r I r i t - . - a. r- I �•�-Ci r.; a f-1 �; �l}ctr is _. yr iuiI fI L,+-_ r]I _l ,. L-'d .rtierI t h t yL r E}c{Ch IJ f' _c_. J. .-, 4_rJ I"1 ].n�- lTi -t'I%s C,,,t Clc' sIjo lld bl= rc'IT1�_-�,�1._. �a11Fsn tJ1 LI t i :?rE r _C?L]'i:.=i s: ht of f�fU inC.he_= 1.ri-fj,e].d= WI -- 're 7,fF1 - g _-2 � 1 ictY-_ b:' r,;�-fi?C,ve,d frsr- h...Y rr"-:�1�.'-1c'c r- l� � i;:iltId b e C2 e—r'=iS.?d not to #:c+ 1.E-t 4:,fTia.] ]. +gain tr, r-Gac#..1 rrl_at;-I.ri.t - . S!D-r::ial. ].y ].ate iri I the se•D.srrl (' .r_... April or Mav S i a d i n q m,7--y rs+s_(1 t. ifsniry.l l gr-ri;n -,et_ tc-,o high z:.nd this will defi.r"iitrly xriterfere with stand of bermu.da.gr_.sG. This loss of stand will t. in FE- '(iUCE:d yields n.1 ; ].eE_s nitr ogerI t:+eir,q_ 1_ttiIiZed. I,,-:.ther tt'iarl cuttinri sroa.1.1 0r8.1n fc+r hay or si t ayg Just before heading as is t.hF. norm,_:"]. = itu.Dt_.; ,on, ycru ; are enccrt_,ra(+�ird to cut } she sm-.a 1 � r�r-�tin earlier-. You may want to r consider harvest inc; hay or si.laGe two to three tifnes.- rJurino the � =- ason. der ending on time sma.11 grain is planted in the f a I I The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is recommended over broadcasting. Bermi_(dagrass should be grazed or mowed to 9. height of aboi_it two inches before d ri l 1 inq for best resit l is . Caution mt_rst be exercised in grazing or haying summer annl_(als Under stressed conditions. Nitrate pol.soninq may OCCUr- in livestock. Sampling forage or ha.;,, for nitrate levels is recommended . Acres shown in the table's are considered to be the usable acres eXCll_tding reg(_Iired buffers , filter strij_+s alnng ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter- arc -as not receiving full application rates due to equipment lisrritations. (-ritualtotal acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables. See attach�cd map showing the fields to be used for.. the Utilization of animal waste. SLUDGE APPLICATION: The waste utilization plan must contain provi�,i.of-r for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The slr_rdge 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 9400 lbs. of PAN to utilize. assuming you apply this FAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 3.00 lbs, of nitrogen per acre} you will need 28 acres of land. If yoLt 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 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. 37 F'&pc-, 4 f`(n-S. r r-hr — ._�Y !._..!.:_: !-�! i. ,J� v �.�i" �.-:�I-�±`._�-� P 11 1 r; .1. CJ (_r I r. J. r cis. - J. r) is =:� ]: i_. �:' c_ �_ I !_ f i r:� 1. f i ?" <- c_: t �) _rt t h e ti -" i.ril_o=-.ticjn su(-h =.h%a._. run ff C-1{r' D ndinc? 17)C:F._{F fh�-� 1'"c:lt::.+.: 1C J.T!�_ r:,_r %/ i-ni-t-._+., !H,oi.� rfiri]s rc7-c,nt_ent i.). tF.r- dr-r=,l.'�1F?"1_. ii- z F':i Qr-Q,arilt_ i-1_! =.Pp J.F:,:-ti.r.F! r.AG!C1ErVai.].W%�i7.F i- F'i i.] C I a C :i t c, h C- =s i i =. t += h F'' s= :L !Ts f' ci ": 1. r I'.' 7 n ,- '3.. ]_ C i r �i o Sr r {_i] (: ttse �: ].ctnf- - - _; 1. ,F -�':?1 ; t_: r�r �. mac,-,-i !._ tri. r yen .... n_. �.-i t d 7 ci t� �. F. � I �. �.. F C� G f= � 1 d i �' CI f : , , ..�' I!{ F-d s of U.-It? Crop". If SurfFtCe irrigation is, the method of lanc:l application for this ra ii:s the responsibi ). ity of t!-se rj roducf:r .-Rid i.rr-.i!-iation dPSi. nF:..r- to encqurF' that r, irripatien sy-tFsm is i.ri=_ t' ' led to properly i.rriggT(tr- the _.crl?�; shown in table-_s. Failure to apply The t-el-offlmended rates ._.lid amounts of shown in the t_xkble may fT=�.k-.cr -ri:Es fat.=+.C•1 invalid. i he crl. l c;wi.nC1 tat le is, Provided as a. guide for est=abl ishi ng =appl ir_Ektion rates -And amounts. Traci Field Soil Crop Applic Applic No. No. Ty p e Fate Amo! {n t (in/hr) (inches) 9 �88 z- C�3 C3- W-A .00 95 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 becac{se of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions. 38 t (; _.._. =Cln rn (j f -,! r;r- 7�C,: u t.h -:-i7C'.e on if'raif= tC_f31 Crl" _.; 0 I=ce 'fU.�t t`LG-, -'f 6 fnonth a.i-i nci 3.nHt_:�.Ficesi s1hr_,i- ld the 'vol-uuTicr: of the: t=13ste be stc.ir-ed i..n '�iriur- C tr'LJ.Ct.,tr!c 1:e Lt.dthJ-n '-hc_ 25 r .2:4 hour stri-rn ��t_:,r'=.�Jn oi- of-,e foot_ cc, ; r ec-,Lic,-Dr-d e.xcept .in the ts'ar-nf f_ c.f 1 hE, 2171 ,,•e&ir 24 hour It is th_ r-.pan-.panrr dbilj_ty _1f the pr=;ducrr G.nd wat ,tcm apol.icat.rr to ensL(I"e that the spreader equipment is oper-a.ted properly tc. apply the (:cr-r-ect r a.t.es. to the acres shown if-. the tables, fl=a.i lure to apply the recoiiliitended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may r7_ak--c this plan invalid. Call. your I_er lrnir_al specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amoufit of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to aPp, l y inq th.e. waste. . NARRATIVE OF OPERATION I 39 P [1 e 6 UTILIZATION, _ri�J a-r,e cif Farm: P--5 Dwrier: r-ana.cler Agreement r (;ae) k_i.nderstand vii11 follow and i.mplr_-rrierit the specifications the ora-r.=tion ---.rid maintenance oro, edt_.tres est,3.blished in the approved animal waste ut; 1i nation plan fot- the !' trm narried above. l (we) k.I-ca. that any expo�.nsion to the exi-sting design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or cOnSitrUction of new 12c-i.l.it.i.es will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water F_)Li.ality (NC.DWP) before the new animals are stocked. 1 (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this System to the surface waters of the st&te from a storm £_vent less severe than the ;"�-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 Dater Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDW0 upon request. Name of Facility Owner: PRESTAGE FARMS INC (Please print) i.Qnatut...e: Q��p��K 1y4uAJL,,c. _ Date: 12- 05 19 Name of Ma,n.ager(If different from owner): Signature: Date: Name of Verson Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton (Please Print:) Piff? Iiation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: ?10-_',92'-5771 Address: P 0 Bo:: 4'8 Clinton NC 23B'2B Signature: ��.Aime, _ 1)ate; wz-1o51 g� _ I 40 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-5 PO Box 438 Clinton NC 28328 Dear Prestage Farms: A 0 • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE5 December 30, 1999 RECEIVED J 11' 1 } 2000 FAYETTEVILLE REG. OFFICE Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping Animal Waste Management System Facility Number 8 2-4 10 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. IRR1, 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 (919) 733-5083 ext. 571. Sincerely, Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Fayetteville Regional Office Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper I. State of North Carolina Department of Environment Health and Natural Resources I - - Division of Water Quality FIECEIV -Discharge Permit Application Form 1 Survey (THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) SGeWll Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operations Wet aseLLEquestions have been completed utilizing information on file with the 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 b st as possible. Do not leave any question unanswered. v� Application Date: J REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to e�th 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-5 2. Print Land Owner's name: Prestage Farms _ 3. Land Owner's Mailing address: PO Box 438 City: Clinton NC Zip: 2832 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's / me rator s nam (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): PrestagePrestage Farms 82 - 410 FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 1 of 3 III. OPERATION INFORMATION: 1. Farm No.: 82410 2. Operation Description: Swine operation Farrow to Wean 2000 - Certified Design Capacity Is the above information correct? El yes; 0 no. if no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility Tyne of Swine No. of Animals Tvoe of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals 0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy 0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef 0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) O Turkey 0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow) ' 0 Farrow to Finish (# sow) Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals: 3. Acreage cleared and available for application: 50 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): 45 4. Number of Lagoons: 2 ; Total Capacity: 1498074 Cubic Feet (0) Number of Storage Ponds: ; Total Capacity: Cubic Feet (ft3) 5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains? YES or O (please circle one) 6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon? YES or N (please circle one) I V . APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION: I, PRES7A6E FaRnss , Inc., by W . 44. PReSrAGE (Land Owner's name listed in question II.2), attest that this application for P - 5 (Farm name listed in question Il. l ) 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 ppo ' g information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Signature A�"�I Date t V . MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner) I, (Manager's name listed in question II.6), attest that this application for (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 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: (919) 733-5083 FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 2 of 3 WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN ----------------------- �a PIN Producer ----- :PRESTAGE FARMS INC Count;:SAMPSON - Name of Farm--,: P--5 Location ----- :P O BOX 438 � CLINTON NC 233128 Type Operation -----------T--:FAR-WEAN Number of Animal-----------: 2000 ;_s Storage Structure------------ :Anaerobic Lagoon -` Method of application ------ :Irrigation Amount of waste produced per year --------------- 2188 tons/year- Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year-: 10800 lbs./yeaar 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 crap ;o 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: .s, 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. i. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange ca.p-_tcities, and available water holding capacities. _ . 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 so?ls, when it is raining, or when the sur*ace is frozen. Either of these cc,n, i Lions may . n runoff to the surface waters which is not a.l lowed s_snder DWQ reoulatzons. 5. Wi;sd conditions should a1S- ioe considered to avoild drift and downwind odor problems. 6. To mal€imize the value of the nutrients for cro±o production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 10 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disk. i nQ 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 his 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 •/oUr write management faci lit4/. I+5 some cases you may want to have Page 2 plant analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible 5o as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop ty pe. 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 Ok4 THE FOLLOWING Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to No. No. =No.- T,pe- Cade- /Acre !Un--- --�-- Used Apply- 7188 2 CaB C 7 .9 5 cr , i;i k 26. 05o70 MAP-OCT 9188 1 Cab L NIA -L(--) . 0o 26 . 0 11__`00 S-APR I L _ 9188 2 CaB C. " . 9 50.00 19.0 .r 7f r5 MAR--OCT 91e8 2 CaB L N/A 50. 00 19. 0 c?50 8-APB; I L �S. o Total 1o2215 Available Nitrogen ( includes. commercial) 1s)8C)=r Surplus Or Deficit -2.25 Crop codes: Crop -unit A=barley-bu. D=Be rmudagrass ( grace) -tons C=Permudagrass(hay)-tons D=Corn(grain)-bu. E=Corn(silage)-tons F=Cotton-lbs. lint G=Fescue (o raze) -tons H=Fescue(hay)-tons I=Oats-Fu. J=Rye-vt_r . K=Small grain( gra-7e)- -ai_rp L=Small grain(hay)-Wacre M=SorghUM ( grain) -cwt . W=Wheat-bU . Y=Fescue (pa=tUre) -tons Z=BermUdagrass (pastt_.r-e)--tons Applying the above amount of wast-s is a bi:y job. YOU should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner. 36 Paae _ The applicator .is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N regUirements. In the futLtre, rQgL�latiors 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 bermu.dagrass) , -forage must be removed through grazing, had,, and/or silage. Where gracing, plants should be gra-zed when the;, 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 Sm•--a 1 1 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 ,gain: for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal sitL�ation, yc>>_=. are enCouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want Co consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times dur-i:no 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 graced or mowed to a height of -a;to_u.t two inches before drilling for best results. Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annLjalS. - Linder stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended. H .. . Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers , filter strips along ditches, odd areas Linable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full application Mates due to ecLlipment limitat?c,n a - 'r.`tl� tot,:. -'.A �_ ._ rt {� 1 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 utiliza.tion of animal waste. SLUDGE APPLICATION: T he waste utilization plan 471LiSt Cent-ain DroViSiOrl for periodic land application of sludge at agronomi rats. Tire sludge -w 11 ue „utr. ier t rich and wi11 rea'uire precautionary mcaSUreS t-! NreVent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facilitV will produce approximately '680 lbs. of plant available Anitrogen per year in the sludge. If YOU remove sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately . 84(10 lbs. of PAN to Litiii_e. assuming you .apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 30C-) lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you will need 28 acres of laud. If you apply the kludge to corn at the rate of 175 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, ;•oLi 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 2.5% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application methods. 37 Page 4 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 limiter by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, sail 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 crap. If surface irrication 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 Quide for establishing application rates and amounts. Tract Field Soil Crop Applic Applic No. No. Type Rate Amount (in/hr) (inches), t 88 1 Cam CE- PAY .60 .95 z Cal C g. Ljpy .(0 .95 This is the ma;:imum application amount allOWEd for th= sail assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop i= not c-ver applied. In many situations the application ameUnt shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum application amount shown can be applied Under opt i srium soil conditions. 38 Wage 6 WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN AGREEMENT IName of Farm: P-5 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 (NCDWO) 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- hou r 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 NCDWO upon request. Name of Facility Owner; PRESTAGE FARMu INC (Please print) Sign ature;PALALK 4aAwA, Lc-. Wb — Date; 11io5-1 %. Name of Manager(If different from owner): Signature: Name of person Preparing Flan: (Please print:) Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Address: P' C Box 438 Clinton NC 293C:8 ate: G. Glenn Clifton Phone: 510-512-5-71 Jr SignatureDate. 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