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HomeMy WebLinkAbout250014_HISTORICAL_20171231Z 14 NURTH UARULINA Department of Environmental Qual HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL State of North Carolina Department of Environment t and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Robert Dail 1930 Spring Garden Rd New Bern NC 28560 Dear Robert Dail; 1 � � NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REsouRCES May 17, 2000 Subject: Rating of Potential Risk Inactive Waste Lagoons and Storage Ponds DailOs Swine Farm Facility Number 25-14 Craven County During the 1999 session, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law directing the North Carolina Department of Environment of Natural Resources (DENR) to develop an inventory and ranking of all inactive lagoons and storage ponds in the State. In order to meet this directive, a representative of DENR has recently evaluated the inactive lagoon(s) and/or storage pond(s) on your property. Inactive lagoons and storage ponds were defined by the Statute as structures which were previously used to store animal waste but have not received waste for at least one year. The information collected on your property is contained in the attached field data sheets. Using this field data, staff ranked your inactive waste structures as high, medium or low according to its potential risk for polluting surface ,and/or groundwater. Your waste structure(s) was ranked as follows: Structure Number Surface Area (Acresl Rankin 1 1.83 Medium This ranking is based in part on the conditions existing on the day of the site visit. Changes in these conditions or the collection and evaluation of additional data may modify the ranking of your waste structure(s) in the future. Information on your facility along with over 1000 others contained in the inventory has been provided to the General Assembly. During this year's session, the General Assembly will consider additional requirements for future management of these structures which may include requiring proper closure of inactive lagoons and storage ponds according to current or alternative standards. 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone (252) 946.6481 Fax [252] 946-9215 An Equal opportunity Afrumative Action Employer 50% recycied/10% post -consumer paper Rating of Potential Risk Inactive Waste Lagoons and Storage Ponds Animal Waste Management System Page 2 Regardless of their ranking, owners of all waste lagoons and storage ponds have certain management responsibilities_ These include taking appropriate actions to eliminate current discharges, prevent future discharges and to insure the stability of their structures. Staff of the Division of Water Quality will be in contact with owners of all inactive structures that have been determined to pose a serious environmental risk, based on its ranking and/or additional field data collected by the Department. All liquids and waste removed from these structures must be land applied at a rate not to exceed the agronomic needs of the receiving crops. Any major modifications made to the dike walls or structure must be done in accordance with current standards and under the direction of a technical specialist designated for structural design. Your local Soil and Water Conservation District is an excellent source for information and guidance related to proper waste application practices, structure operation and maintenance, and other related animal waste management standards and/or requirements. Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility and liability for any past or future discharges from your lagoon(s) and/or storage pond(s) or for any violations of surface water or groundwater quality standards. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this process. If you have questions concerning your inactive structures, please contact the staff of either in the Division of Water Quality or the Division of Soil and Water Conservation in the Washington Regional Office at (252) 946-6481. Sincerely, ROGER THORPE FOR JIM MULLIGAN Jim Mulligan Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Craven County Soil and Water Conservation District Office Facility File of Visit p Compliance Inspection D operation Review Q Lagoon Evaluation Reason for Visit d Routine Q Complaint Q Fallow up n Emergency Notification p other ❑ Denied Access Facility Number 25 14 13 Permitted ® Certified l] Conditionally Certified © Registered Date of Visit I 2t29/2000 / Not Operational Q Below Threshold I Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: ;�- FarmName:...................................................................................... Owner Name: Robot ..............................••---• Facility Contact: Title: County: Craycla ................. ---........................... .W.HRO......-- Phone No: M-U19008...............•.......•..... Phone No: Mailing Address: 19QU.Sprjng. Ggrdela.Rd.................................. ,~ .eflx. ZI35f6R.............. Onsite Representative: Integrator: Location of Farm: xtlalxs.Ykf;S]t.��.tlte.a>xt�r e�tiA�.bet����a. iC .�9Q1.�rtd NCS t.1 �......................................... ................................................. ................................. M Swine ❑ Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ Horse Design Current twine Uapacity ro utatrors ❑ Wean to Feeder ® Feeder to Finish 2700 Q ❑ Farrow to Wean ❑ Farrow to Feeder ❑ Farrow to Finish ❑ Gilts ❑ Boars Design Current Design Current Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population ❑ Layer I I ❑ Dairy ❑ Non -Layer I I JE1 Non -Dairy ❑ Other Total Design Capacity 2,700 Total SSLW 364,500 Number of Lagoons 3 Holding Ponds 1 Solid Traps Discharges & Stream Impacts 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? El Yes ®No Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes El No b. If discharge is observed. did it reach Water of the State`? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No c. If discharge is observed. what is the estimated flow in gallmin? 1 Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes OR No 3. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ® Yes ❑ No Waste Collection & Treatment Please see attached Lagoon Field Data Sheets Reviewer/Inspector Name Mai" Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: Printed on: 5/12/2000 Facility Number 25 — 14 Lagoon Number .1............ Lagoon Identifier �t.Xear..�f..farm.................................. E Q Active Q Inactive Latitude F357 13 17 Waste Last Added,1-.1.-9&.............................. Determined by: ® Owner ❑ Estimated Surface Area (acres): 1. 3................. I...... Embankment Height (feet): 4.......................... Longitude M 11 05 By GPS or Map? ®GPS ❑ Map GPS file number: L022916A Distance to Stream: Q <250 feet Q 250 feet - 1000 feet QQ >1000 feet By measurement or Map? ❑ Field Measurement ® Map Down gradient well within 250 feet? Q Yes Q No Intervening Stream? Q Yes *No Distance to WS or HQW (miles): 0 < 5 Q 5 - 10 pp > 10 Overtopping from Outside Waters? Q Yes *No O Unknown Spillway Q Yes O No Adequate Marker O Yes O No Freeboard & Storm Storage Requirement (inches): Inspection data 2/29/2000 appearance of Q Sludge Near Surface lagoon liquid a Lagoon Liquid Dark, Discolored 0 Lagoon Liquid Clear Q Lagoon Empty Freeboard [inches]: 8.0 embankment condition D Poorly Built, Large Trees, Erosion, Burrows, Slumping, Seepage, Tile Drains, Etc. Q Construction Specification Unknown But Dam Appears in Good Condition (0 Constructed and Maintained to Current NRCS Standards outside drainage Q Poorly Maintained Diversions or Large Drainage Area not Addressed in Design Q Has Drainage Area Which is Addressed in Lagoon Design ❑ No Drainage Area or Diversions Well Maintained liner status 0 High Potential for Leaking, No Liner, Sandy Soil, Rock Outcrops Present, Etc. Q No Liner, Soil Appears to Have Low Permeability # Meets NRCS Liner Requirements cation equipment fail to make contact and/or Sprayffeld Q Yes © No p Unknown with representative Yes Q No unavailable comments Lagoon walls appear to be in good condition. J ■ ._ State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director July 31, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECIM REQUESTED Robert ]email Dail's Swine Farm Rt 6 Box 287-C Kinston NC 28501 Farm Number: 25 -14 Dear Robert Dail: A iWA NCDENR NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF EN"RQNMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES a N M � 0 W � AUG - 3 1998 WASHINGION REGIONAL OFFICE Qwa� You are hereby notified that Dail's Swine Farm, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.10C, must apply for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm has six 60days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department SHALL NOT OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must he returned within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required may also subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated following the due date of the application. The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal Waste Management Plan Certification Form. if any of the general or operation information listed is incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package. The signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Quality Water Quality Section Non -Discharge Permitting Unit Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Sue Homewood at (919)733-5083 extension 502 or Carl Dunn with the Washington Regional Office at (919) 946-6481. e. cerely, for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. . cc: Permit File (w/o encl.) Washington Regional Office (w/o encl_) P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 5G% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Facility Number: 2�S — J 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on'site which need to be properly closed? Yes ❑ No Structures (Lagoons,11olding Ponds, Flush fits, etc.) 9. is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? KYes ❑ No Structure 1 Structure. 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 Identifier: ................. uV o ........................ ............. t.................................................................. Freeboard (f):...............3 ...L.............. 41. 10. is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes [ZNo 11. Is erasion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes CKNo 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? JR Yes ❑ No (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? xYes ❑ No Waste Application 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes No (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) f ' 15. Crop type ................ . !'^st........cre................................. .................. ............... .................. .,................ ................................. 15. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ Yes q No 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Y❑ No 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes )SI No 19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes )a No 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? P Yes ❑ No 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes EffNo 22. Does record keeping need improvement? Yes ❑ No For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only 23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes )d No 24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes RNo 25, Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No []- No violations or deficiencies were noted during this:visit:� You_ :will receive no ftirtlier correspOndeizce about this:visit:•: : ;., ........_,W .. _. Comments:trefet-:.ta question #�: Expiaur,auy:YES hnswers o nidlor `auy recomnrendatiails' or ii" orb ec"cal inaniettts ... ....:aria.. ' Use.:drawitn 5:of.facrhtrta. better rx lain srtuattnus use'addtttonal; ii es as°frecessa u �~� i, 14 V KA 0,., ►r ,tic.• t,,acv. w� 4w C)t • 7/25/97 _» _.._. Reviewer/Inspector Dame : • .:. �.:; ..... ..;',: r:3'ii Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: .. ;�— :T „r••..�=` ^ � .._ a ��,y-,.v S'.H t - - a..'W". ri`a� rv_ - ..�: .• .� ._ r y� ... mow- •yy ..i ... .n .. ... Facility Number: 25 — f + 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? [%Yes ❑ No Structures (I,goons,fiolding Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.) 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? KYes ❑ No Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 Identifier: r p �� 0.) r t ... cu................................•.............. k�................ .................................. ........ ...................................................................... •r Freeboard (ft): ................3........ ..... 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes F'No 1 1. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes ❑'No 12. Do any of the structures need maintenancelimprovernent? Yes ❑ No (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? ►],Yes ❑ No Waste Application 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes 0 No (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) r• 15. �a� • V - �., % .......................... Crop type .................. ............. 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ Yes ® No 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Ye/❑ No 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes © No 19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes El No 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ® Yes ❑ No 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes lg No 22. Does record keeping need improvement.) E Yes ❑ No For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only 23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes 'RJ No 24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certitie3kAWMP? ❑ Yes 0 No 25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit? El Yes ❑ No 0 No'viOlutions'or deficiencies. were nate'd•du6ng this:visit..You 'wili reeei've na further Orrespondence about this:visit: ' : C0 . MMeats.. er:to:queshon;#) :Explain anyiYES'answers antllor;any reconut ndatr<ans'.or any: atJffer coiitmenis, b , Use. dr"s of factlrt .to:ltetter a &iifsituatt�ns' use addthonal' ,v h P 5 4, o. �y ��.. ! 4M1 a -d ,,l 4 wj old. ; 7/25/97 r lNameP Reviewe r ns ectnr Name . Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary November 13, 1996 Robert Dail Dail's Swine Farm Rt 6 Box 287-C Kinston NC 28501 SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation Facility: Dail's Swine Farm Facility ID#: 25-14 Craven County Dear Mr. Dail: RECEIVED WASHINGTON OFFICE NOV 1 9 1996 QEM- Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly, requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H .0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty. If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office. Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 919/733-0026. Si2Preston AHoward, Jr., . .,Director Division of Water Quality Enclosure cc: Washington Regional Office Water Quality Files rW P,O. Box 27687, 1 * FAX 919-715-3060 Raleigh. North Carolina 2761 1-7687 rf An Equal Opportunity/ATfirmative Action Employer Voice 919-715-4100 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Site Requires Immediate Attention: Facility No. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD Date: 11 - -Z 6 , 1995 Time: l .00 FA Design Capacity: No. of Animals on Site: DEM Cert if ica Aion No .: ACE DE§ Certification No.: ACNEW Latitude: .i�� Longitude: qrY 1L JJW Elevation: Ft Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freebo d of 1 Ft + 25 year 24 hour storm event? (approximately 1 Ft + 7 my Yes v No Actual Freeboard: Ft d — y Inch was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes o <NDO Was any erosion observed? Yes or No Is adequate land available for spray? Yes ar No Is the cover crop adequat ? Yes v No Crop(s) toeing utilized: — I I L /kin n5L 0 11A Does the facility meet SC rnimum setback criteria 200 Ft from Dwellings? Yes or No 100 Ft from Wells? Yes)or No Is the ATrimal waste stockpiled within 100 Ft of USGS Slue Line Stream? Yes or No Is animal wasteland applied or spray irrigated within 25 Ft of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes or/Ho Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state -man-made ditch, flushing system, or other similar man-made devices? Yes v No If Yes, please explain: Does the facility maintain adequate waste management records (volumes of manu land applied, spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop)? Yes a Ho 0 Inspector Name I Signature cc: Facility Assessment unit Comments & Sketch on Back of Sheet DEM SITE VISITATION RECORD Page Two Comments: KWAAE W ��r7��r[�:T.��it'�■ ���t � l�t.rT�f1�!'►+;L-'�►ri r^[iT State of North Carolina Department of Environment. Health and Natural Resources A a;h- James DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MA12 Water Quality Section August 1, 1995 Mr. Robert Dail 1930 Spring Garden Rd. New Bern, North Carolina 28560 Subject: Dail's Swine Farm Animal Waste Lagoon Facility No. 25-14 Craven County Dear Mr. Dail: On July 25, 1995 staff from the Washington Regional Office of the Division of Environmental Management inspected the lagoon serving your animal feeding operation. It was observed that the lagoon had an insufficient amount of freeboard, water level in relation to the lowest point of your dike wall. You should maintain a minimum of nineteen inches of freeboard in the lagoon. This letter is written to bring your attention to this situation and to ask you to, begin spray irrigating wastewater or take the appropriate action necessary to reduce the level of your lagoon(s) immediately. Please note that a buffer of twenty-five feet must be maintained while spray irrigating from any drainage system (ditch, Swale, canal, stream, etc.). Please be aware that it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes to discharge wastewater to the surface waters (farm ditches, creeks streams, etc) of the State without a permit. The Division of Environmental Management has the authority to levy a fine of not more than $10,000 per day for the unpermitted discharge of wastewater into the surface waters of the State. At some point in the future, staff will reinspect your facility. Lagoon dikes should be mowed so they can be visually inspected. If you have any questions in regard to this letter I can be contacted at (919) 946-6481. Sincerely, (�t&6 ►VL Daphne Cullom Environmental Technician cc: Dianne Wilburn t#tO files 1421 Carolina Avenue. Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper OPERATIONS RWU - WQ Fax : 919-715-6048 Jul 24 '95 1?:29 P. 13116 VM& MA, VIVI 9ULUoL 1 . 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Howes, Secretary Mr. Robert Dail 1930 Spring Garden Road New Bern, North Carolina 28560 IVA f*• C�EHNF=?L Division of Soil & Water Conservation May 6, 1997 _ WASHNG70EfMD N OFF ice MAY 0 7 1997 SUBJECT: Operation Review Summary and Corrective Action Recommendation IQ E N, Dail's Swine Farm Facility No. 25-14 Craven County Dear Mr. Dail: On April 18, an Operation Review was conducted at the Dail's Swine Farm Operation in Craven County. This Review, undertaken in accordance with G.S, 143-215.10D, is one of two visits scheduled for all registered livestock operations during the 1997 calendar year. The Division of Water Quality may conduct a second site inspection. During the Review, it was determined that waste was not being discharged to the waters of the State, and that a portion of the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and disposal system were maintained and operated under the responsible charge of a certified operator. The remaining portion has been abandoned. Please see first item listed below. A copy of the completed review form is enclosed for your information. The :'c1L,1.r: questions, and management deficiencies were discovered and noted for corrective action or response: • It was noted that the two of the swine houses and their respective lagoons have been out of operation for some time and there are no plans to reopen this portion of the facility. These lagoons (one closest to the state road and the middle structure) have been partially filled and need to be maintained to avoid potential discharge. Contact the Craven Soil & Water Conservation District for technical assistance that will ensure the waste lagoons are properly closed. I have attached the current Natural Resource Conservation Service standard for the Closure of Abandoned Waste Treatment Lagoons and a copy of the Lagoon Closure Report Form for your information. Once these structures are closed, the Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) and certification can be revised to reflect the farm's actual design capacity. ■ Concrete at corner of the occupied swine house has been undermined by rodents and is leaking animal waste to the middle lagoon. Mr. Daughety has agreed to repair this item by July 1, 1997. ■ Reshape, stabilize, and vegetate areas around lagoon and swine houses as documented in the review report. • Install maximum and minimum pumping marker in the lagoon. • Irrigation system not fully installed as shown in WUP. System requirements may change based on any WUP revision. Ensure the acreage documented on the land application field maps and the WUP for the farm is for wettable or usable acres as opposed to total acres. ■ Planning to reseed irrigation fields and remove old stump pile. • Records lacked calibration information for spray irrigation equipment. Contact your Technical Specialist or the manufacturer to obtain this information. • Though not required at the time of the review, the farm will need to obtain an emergency action plan as well as ❑dor, insect, and mortality checklists in preparation for obtaining general permit. Your Technical Specialist can provide these checklists. ■ A revisit will be scheduled sometime the first week of June 1997 to ascertain the farm's status. r 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone 9191946-6481 FAX 9191975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Robert Dail May 6, 1997 Page 2 Even though no animals were in the abandoned portions of the facility at the time of review, excess rainfall exceeding evaporation will cause the structures to periodically discharge if they are not properly pumped and managed through a waste management plan or decommissioned through a closure plan. You are strongly encouraged to contact your certified technical specialist for assistance as soon as possible. Your decision to close this portion of the operation will require technical resources which are in high demand this year. You may want to also contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District Office since they may be able to provide you with additional technical and/or financial assistance to implement corrective best management practices. Please remember that in order for your facility to be in compliance with environmental regulations, animal waste cannot be discharged into waters of the State, and the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and disposal systems must be properly sized, maintained and operated under the responsible charge of a certified operator. The Division of Soil and Water Conservation appreciates your cooperation with this Operation Review. Please do not hesitate to call me at (919) 946-6481 if you have any questions, concerns, or need additional information. Sincerely; n Environmental Specialist II cc: Mr. Tommy Daughety, Operator Craven Soil and Water Conservation District Division of Water Quality - WARO DSWC WARO Files Yv 1 plm State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Washington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard Jr., P.E., Director July 24, 1997 Mr, Robert Dail Rt 6 Box 287-C Kinston, NC 28501 Subject: Lagoon Closure Facility Number 25-14 Dail's Swine Farm Craven County Dear Mr. Dail: A&I71rA 00 �EHNFX.XA On June 27, 1997, Carl Dunn from the Washington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality conducted an inspection of the Dail intensive livestock operation for compliance with proper lagoon closure. Proper lagoon closure is the responsibility of the land owner, however it is the responsibility of a technical specialist to certify that the lagoon has been properly closed and to complete and submit the appropriate forms to DWQ. The filling of a lagoon prior to proper removal of sludge is an unacceptable form of closure. Improperly closed lagoons could lead to possible civil penalties. In your case, you have partially filled in your lagoon before removal of sludge, which, as previously stated is unacceptable. You are advised to contact a technical specialist at your local NRCS office to determine an acceptable method of closure for your lagoon. This method must include the assurance that the partially filled portion of your lagoon meets NRCS Technical Standard Number 998. Thank you for your cooperation in this inspection. If you have any questions in regard to this letter I can be contacted at (919) 946-6481 ext. 208. Sincerely, Carl Dunn Environmental Engineer cc: WaRO Files DSWC - WaRO Craven County NRCS Compliance/Enforcement Group Central Files 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919-946-6481 FAX 919-975-3716 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Washington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary I ffl:!;VA E--�>EHNF==?L Division of Soil and Water Conservation WASHN� pN OMCE June 19, 1997 Mr. Robert Dail la t* U. 1930 Spring Garden Road New Bern, North Carolina 28560 SUBJECT: Follow-up operation Review Summary and Corrective Action Recommendation Dail's Swine Farm Facility No. 25-14 Craven County Dear Mr. Dail: On June 5'h, an Operation Review follow-up visit was conducted at the Dail's Swine Farm operation in Craven County. This second visit was scheduled to determine what corrective actions had been implemented following the initial Review and to discuss proper lagoon closure for a portion of the facility, The Division of Water Quality may conduct a separate site 'inspection later this year. Concurrent with the first visit, it was determined that waste was not being discharged to waters of the State, and that the active portion of the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and disposal system remains under the responsible charge of a certified operator. A copy of the completed review form is enclosed for your information. The following observances, questions, and management deficiencies still require some type of corrective action or response: • Farm's certification and Waste Utilization Plan (W[UP) need to be revised to reflect actual production design status at the farm. According to our discussion, the design will likely be limited to the amount of waste the spray irrigation system can accommodate. ■ A closure plan is required for the abandoned waste structures at the site. All dumping and filling activities should be ceased until representatives from the Craven Soil &. Water District, Division of Water Quality, and Division of Soil & Water Conservation can determine the requirements to achieve proper closure. A meeting will be scheduled within the next two weeks to assess the situation. In the meantime, contact the Craven District and register for lagoon closure technical assistance. • Repair eroded area along new dike wall where discharge pipe routed from the swine house. Reshape, stabilize, and maintain vegetation around waste structures in accordance with operation and Maintenance Plan. • Records lacked calibration information for spray irrigation equipment. Contact your Technical Specialist or the manufacturer to obtain this information. • Trough not required at the time of the review, the farm will need to obtain an emergency action plan as well as odor, insect, and mortality checklists in preparation for obtaining general permit. Your Technical Specialist can provide these checklists. 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone 919/946-5481 FAX 919/975-3716 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer It Mr. Robert Dail June 18, 1997 Page 2 Please remember that in order for your facility to be in compliance with environmental regulations, animal waste cannot be discharged into waters of the State, and the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and disposal systems must be properly sized, maintained and operated under the responsible charge of a certified operator. The Division of Soil and Water Conservation appreciates your cooperation with this Operation Review. Please do not hesitate to call me at (919) 946-6481 if you have any questions, concerns, or need additional information. Sincerely; Scott Jones Environmental Specialist 11 cc: Mr. Tommy Daughety, Operator Craven Soil and Water Conservation District Division of Water Quality - WARO DSWC WARD Files p Routine p Complatont p Follow-up of DWQ inspection 9 Follaw-up of USWC review p other Date of Inspection Facility Number Time of Inspection ® 24 hr. (hh:mm) Farm Status: o Registered p Applied for Permit N Certified p Permitted in Not 0perattona Date Last Operated: Farm Name: Dail's Swine Farm County: Craven ............................................... .W..a.RQ........ Owner Name: Roher.L................................. Dad ............................ ................................. . Phone No: 9I9-521,2tlb.3 .......... ......................... --...... .......... Facility Contact: ..T.otm y...Daugh,ety.........................................Title: operator............................................ Phone No: 919.-5S9-S:18a.............. ......... Mailing Address: Rt.G..Box.28.T.-C........................ .......... ................................. ................. 1S,insxon..NC-.........................---.......................- 2850.1....... --- Onsite Representative: Raherl.Dail,.Tommy.IIa.ughety......................................... Integrator: Cargill. ............................................... .................. ...... Certified Operator:.T.iwtz u.B.---------------------------- Datioety ......................................... Operator Certification Number:1707................... -.......... Location of Farm: -Wi Latitude ©+ ©° ©" Longitude ©■ �� �° Type of Operatkon ':Design' Current '_ _ Design F .., :Current Design Current Swine = Capacity::=Populatton T -Poultry - Capacity Population= Cattle Capacity Population ® pyp Wean to Feeder Layer on-ayer gu Feeder to Fin —is Non -Dairy p Farrow to Wean p Farrow io ee er Natal Design rapacity p Farrow to Finis Other TotaISSLW - m v M Nt>mbere f I:agi o Holding'Ppads.. ' p u sur ace rains resent p agooRArea 13 pray ie rea General 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes ® No 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes H No I Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes ® No b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify D WQ) p Yes N No c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? Not Applicable d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes ®Na 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes N No 4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? p Yes ®No 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require p Yes ® No 4130/97 maintenance/improvement? Facility Number: 25_14 6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? p Yes ® No �1 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Structures (Lagoons and/or Holding Ponds 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 closesL.tsa.5B f2� ........ middle.-1.f3........ .......1 e ar..l..fZ2.k......................----.- 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? Waste Application 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type ...... CjaasuLRe=dar.Gxass.... .. Yes ® No ® Yes p No p Yes ❑ No Structure 5 .............................................. Structure 6 ......... p Yes H No ® Yes p No 17 Yes H No p Yes ® No p Yes R No 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? 19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? For Certified Facilities Only 22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? 23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? 24. Does record keeping need improvement? and/or.. any recommenuationsor: any p Yes H No ® Yes p No p Yes ®No N Yes p No ® Yes p No p Yes H N❑ Yes N No ® Yes p No i] Yes ® No o subsurface drains are present at the tarm according to Mr. Dail. This is a tollow-up visit tar a review that was conducted � I18/97. jhe following items still need to be resolved. items 17, 19; & 20. , Farm's certification and Waste Utilization Plan need to be revised to reflect what is actually being produced at e 'facility. '•According to our discussion the design population -will be limited based on available spray field. As of the date of this review' there is a lack of irrigarion equiptrient an+3 acreage"for'the 2700 animals listed on the existing certification. 11: Eroded areas along -new lagoon dike_ wallneed to be repaired. See comments f nu 4/18/97 review. Items 8 & 23. ' Closure plan needs to be obtained for two old lagoon. As discussed on site 6/05/97, no more material should be dumped ill old lagoons until representatives from the Craven Soil & Water District, Division of Water Quality, -and Division of Soil Water Conservation can detemunc requirements for proper closure. In the meantime, contact the Craven District and register for hnical assistance to properly �lose'the lagoons. A revisit will be scheduled later this month with the aforementioned agencies. _.. Reviewerllnspector Name Scott Jones..:w Reviewer/Inspector Signature: �� r � _ ��� Date: Ci -7QOCI a tc� Division of Environmental Management December 2, 1992 MEMORANDUM TO: CAF❑ File Washington Regional Office FROM: Scott Jonessl c.—,-v� J� Environmental Technician, WARO SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Robert Dail Swine Operation Craven County On November 17, 1992, Scott Jones, DEM Staff of the Washington Regional Office, visited the Robert Dail Swine Operation. The purpose of this visit was to determine whether or not the aforementioned facility was in compliance with its CAFO Designation effective July 12, 1990. As a result of this inspection it has been found that the Leon Calhoun Swine Operation was in compliance at the time of inspection. However, there was strong evidence that periodic discharges were occurring from the old lagoons. Periodic revisits will be made to this operation over the next three months to better ascertain the situation. Currently, Mr. Dail is in the process of scaling back the operation and shutting down two houses which are in poor repair. Additionally, the operation has lost its contract buyer within the past three months and the economic outlook for the facility is uncertain. In the mean time a "new" house will continue to operate and its effluent shall be sent to a new lagoon. The old houses are served by individual lagoons. These lagoons are in the process of being pumped over to the new lagoon and abandoned. Presently, vegetation growth around these old lagoons makes it nearly impossible to properly inspect. msj/REVISIT/RAIL 921202 . 6� CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED State of North Carolina Department of ErMronment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Govemor George T. Everett, Ph.D. William W. Cobey, Jr., secretary July 12, 1990 Director KpSNING-roj �O FrGE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 1JtiL 1 8 19SL. aem Mr. Robert F. Dail 1930 Spring Garden Road New Bern, NC 28562 Subject: Designation Concentrated Animal Craven County Dear Mr. Dail: Feeding operation This letter is to notify you that the Robert R. nail Swine operation is hereby designated a concentrated animal feeding operation in accordance with Title 15, North Carolina Administrative Code 2N .0123, and adopted Federal Regulations 40 CFR 122.23. The designation of your swine facility was based on an inspection conducted on May 18, 1990 by members of the staff of the Washington Regional office. This inspection showed that you had established a concentrated animal feeding operation requiring such designation based on the following facts: 1. The facility discharges wastewater into an unnamed tributary of Stony Creek which is a Class "C, Swp, NSW" stream and is located in the Neuse River Basin. 2. The facility maintains approximately 3000 Swine. 3. The animal waste is discharged directly from the facility's lagoons to unnamed tributaries to Stony Branch. Poffiudon fterdtdm Pays P.Q. Box 27687, RalelgK North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opporhailty Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Robert F. Dail -2- it A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for discharges of waste to the surface waters of the State. However, if you can permanently eliminate the discharge by implementing changes within sixty (60) days of your receipt of this notice, including, but not limited to, modifications to lagoons and the implementation of a final waste disposal plan, a permit application will not be required. if compliance has been achieved, you must notify us in writing within sixty (60) days describing, in detail, the changes or modifications you made. If the discharge of waste to the surface waters of the State is not permanently eliminated within sixty (60) days of receipt of this notice, an NPDES permit application must be submitted within that time. Permit applications should be submitted, in duplicate, to the Director, Division of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611. Assistance, if desired, can be obtained by contacting Mr. Roger Thorpe, Water Quality Supervisor, PO Box 1507, Washington N.C. 27889, phone number 919/946-6481. The applications should be accompanied by construction plans for the non -discharging animal waste management system. For your information, the following items are enclosed: 1. ❑ne copy of the Federal Register - Concentrated Animal Feeding operations, 40 CFR 122.23. 2. Three copies of NPDES Discharge Permit application - short Form B. If you need advice or technical assistance with regard to managing animal waste, you should contact your county extension chairman or North Carolina State University's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at (919)-737-2675. If you wish to contest this Designation, you must request an administrative hearing within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this Notice. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. A copy of the Petition should be filed with this office. Mr. Robert F. Dail -3-- If you do not request an administrative hearing, this Designation will become final in thirty (30) days. A copy of this letter is being sent to Mr. Andy Metts, District Conservationist, for information and to aid them in providing cooperative assistance. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. sincerely, George T. Everett Director Enclosures cc: Mr. Roger Thorpe Mr. Andy Metts DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT May 20, 1990 MEMORANDUM TO: Steve Tedder water Quality Section chief THROUGH: Jim Mulligan, Regional Supervisor Washington Regional office THROUGH: Roger K. Thorpe, Water Quality Supervisor Washington Regional office From: Dick Denton, Environmental Tech. Water Quality Section, WARD SUBJECT: Concentrated Animal. Feeding operation Mr. Robert F. Dail Swine Operation Craven County INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this memo is to request that the Robert F. Dail Swine facility be designated as a Concentrated Animal Feeding operation. A summary of the investigation conducted on May 18, 1990 by Dick Denton DEM, is enclosed as follows: Date of the inspection: May 18, 1990 NAME OF THE PROPERTY OWNER: Mr. Robert F. Dail Name of operator: same 0 Address: 1930 Spring Garden Rd. New Bern NC 28562 Phone Number: 633-0602 Description of Facility Location: The facility is located off SR 1401 approximately 1 mile north from the intersection of SR 1401 and 1425. Type of operation (Examples: •farrow to finish, topping, dairy, swine, cattle, chickens -layers or broilers, turkey production, ets.): The facility is a farrow to finish pig operation. Number and type of animals units: The facility houses approximately 3000 animals which includes sows, feeder pigs, and topping hogs. Length of Time Animals Have been, Are, or Will Be Stabled, or Confined and Fed or Maintained in Any 12 Month Period: The animals are housed greater than 9 months during any 12 month period. Are Crops, Vegetation Forage Growth, or Post -Harvest Residues Sustained in the Normal Growing season over Any Portion of the Lot or Facility? No crops are grown on any portion of the lot or the animal facility. Description of other Animal operations in Immediate vicinity ❑r Proximity to Same or Other surface Waters: No other animal operations were noticed in the immediate area. Proximity of Facility to Neighboring Houses, Wells, etc.: The nearest home and well is approximately 500 feet from the facility. Approximate Depth ❑f Groundwater Table in the Area of the Facility or discharge: The seasonal high water table appeared to be approximately 7 feet. Proximity of Facility to Surface waters (provide name and class of surface waters): The facility is located approximately 1.0 mile from Stony Branch, "Class C Swp, NSW" creek and located in the Neuse River. Are Pollutants Discharged into the waters of the state? If so, How? (directly or by man-made ditch, flushing system, or. other similar man-made device): Small ditches have been dug from the lagoons to a network of ditches which eventually drain into Stony Branch. The lagoons overflow into the small ditches and thereby discharge to the surface waters of the state. Do or Have Discharges occurred in Response to a Storm Event of Less Than a 25-year, 24-hour Intensity? (if yes, include a brief listings of incidents and suspected causes.): Discharges occur regardless of rainfall events. The facility uses fresh water to wash the sloped Concrete floors in the animal houses. The wash water flows from the houses to the lagoons. The lagoons are presently full. Any wastewater or rain which goes into the lagoon will cause the lagoon to discharge to the ditches. Type of waste Management (Examples: type of confinement, free stall barns, sheltered or limited shelter dirt lots, paved or dirt open lots, swine houses, pasture: type of waste handling -direct spreading in solid form, slotted floors with lagoon or pit, single or multi -cell lagoon, aerated lagoon, land application of liquid manure, spray irrigation, contractor disposal, etc.) The facility utilizes sloped concrete floors with flush gutters, and fresh water which drains into three (3) lagoons. Two of the lagoons discharge via small ditches which have been dug from the lagoon to a network of ditches which discharge to Stony Branch. Condition of Waste Management Facility (rate as poor -good, no discharge, sufficient freeboard in lagoon, etc. Include weather conditions during inspection.) The condition of the waste management facility is rated as poor. Animal Waste Discharge (including photos and witness names, addressed, telephone numbers and statements of fact) . No photos. Water Quality Assessment: (Include description of sampling, field measurements, visual observations and slope and vegetative cover of land adjacent to water, extent of,rainfall and other factor relative to the likelihood or frequency of discharge of animal wastes and process wastewaters). No Field measurements were taken. Recommendations Made to owner/operator: Mr. Dail was advised to contact his local SCS representative to develop a comprehensive waste -management program and to eliminate the present discharges to the surface waters. Recommendations for Further DEM Actions: (Re -inspect, designate) The Regional Office recommends that the Robert F. ]ail Swine Operation be designated as a Concentrated animalFfeeding operation. Other comments: NONE CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED r 1.� 17, State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Frnrironmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Govemor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Mr. Robert F. Dail 1930 Spring Garden Road New Bern, NC 28562 Subject: Designation Concentrated Animal Feeding operation Craven County Dear Mr. Dail: George T Everett, PhD. Director This letter is to notify you that the Robert R. Dail Swine operation is hereby designated a concentrated animal feeding operation in accordance with Title 15, North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0123, and adopted Federal Regulations 40 CFR 122.23. The designation of your swine facility was based on an inspection conducted on March 18, 1990 by members of the staff of the Washington Regional Office. This inspection showed that you had established a concentrated animal feeding operation requiring such designation based on the following facts: 1. The facility discharges wastewater into an unnamed tributary of Stony Creek which is a Class "C, Swp, NSW" stream and is located in the Neuse River Basin. 2. The facility maintains approximately 3000 Swine. 3. The animal waste is discharged directly from the facility'-s lagoons to unnamed tributaries to Stony Branch. Pollutioe Pmven&m Pays P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, [North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity AtTimuove Action Employer Mr. Robert F. Dail -2- A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination'System (NPDES) permit is required for discharges of waste to the surface waters of the State. However, if you can permanently eliminate the discharge by implementing changes within sixty (60) days of your receipt of this notice, including, but not limited to, modifications to lagoons and the implementation of a final waste disposal plan, a permit application will not be required. If compliance has been achieved, you must notify us in writ'writina within sixty (60) days describing, in detail, the -changes or modifications you made. If the discharge of waste to the surface waters of the State is not permanently eliminated within sixty (60) days of receipt of this notice, an NPDES permit application must be submitted within that time. Permit applications should be submitted, in duplicate, to the Director, Division of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611. Assistance, if desired, can be obtained by contacting Mr. Roger Thorpe, Water Quality Supervisor, Po Box 1507, Washington N.C. 27889, phone number 919/946-6481. The applications should be accompanied by construction plans for the non -discharging animal waste management system. For your information, the following items are enclosed: 1. one copy of the Federal Register - concentrated Animal Feeding operations, 40 CFR 122.23. 2. Three copies of NPDES Discharge Permit application - short Form B. If you need advice or technical assistance with regard to managing animal waste, you should contact your county extension chairman or North Carolina State University's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at (919)-737-2675. If you wish to contest this Designation, you must request an administrative hearing within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this Notice. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the office of Administrative Hearings, Post office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. A copy of the Petition should be filed with this office. Mr. Robert F. Dail -3- If you do not request an administrative hearing, this Designation will become final in thirty (30) days. A copy of this letter is being sent to Mr. Andy Metts, District Conservationist, for information and to aid them in providing cooperative assistance. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us - sincerely, George T. Everett Director Enclosures cc: Mr. Roger Thorpe Mr. Andy Metts