310489_HISTORICAL_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Envimnmental Qual

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PLAN OF ACTION (PoA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
30 DAY DRAW DOWN PERIOD
1. TOTAL PAN TO BE LAND APPLIED PER WASTE STRUCTURE 9/29/201
I. Structure NamelIdentifier (ID): WD Thigpen (WD Farm)31489
2. Current liquid volume in 25 yr.124 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker
b. designed 25 yr./24 hr. storm & structural freeboard
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) =
d. top of dike surface area according to design
(area at below structural freeboard elevation)
e. line c/12 x line d x 7.48 gallonslW
3. Projected volume of waste liquid produced during draw down period
f. temporary storage period according to structural design
18. inches
19. inches
1.0 inches
1 407:7:0�] 1 ft 2
25413 gallons
1 18 days
g. volume of waste produced according to structural design 167400 Jft3
h, current herd # F-7-2740 certified herd #1
actual waste produced = current herd #, x line g
certified herd #
i. volume of wash water according to structural design
j. excess rainfall over evaporation according to design
k, (lines h + 1 + j) x 7.48 x 30 days/line f=
4. Total PAN to be land applied during draw down period
1. current waste analysis dated 1 6110/2
m. ((lines e + k)/1000) x line I =
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE.
(Click on the next Structure tab shown below)
167400 ft'
01 ft3
3111 ft'
247478 gallons
I 2.001Ibs/1000 gal.
545.8 lbs. PAN
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OCT 0 1 2010
BY
PoA (30 Day) 2/21100
9/30/2010

11. TOTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD AND/OR 25 YRJ24
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES
FOR FACILITY
1.
Structure ID: ) Thigpen (WD Farm)31 89
line rn =
545.8 lb PAN
2.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
3.
Structure ID:
line rn =
lb PAN
4.
Structure ID:
line rn =
lb PAN
5.
Structure ID:
line rn =
lb PAN
6.
Structure ID:
line rn =
lb PAN
n. lines 1 +2+3+4+5+6= 545.8 lb PAN
111. TOTAL PAN BALANCE REMAINING FOR AVAILABLE CROPS DURING 30 DAY DRAW DOWN
PERIOD. DO NOT LIST FIELDS TO WHICH PAN CANNOT BE APPLIED DURING THIS 30 DAY PERIOD.
2 PAN balance
(Iblacre)
l7l- I �0 I I
vappllcatlonwjndm�
'State current crop ending application date or next crop application beginning date for available
receiving crops during 30 day draw down period.
v. Total PAN available for all fields (sum of column t) 1848.0 lb. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section 11) =
x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section 111)
y. overall PAN balance (w - x) =
545.8 lb. PAN
1848.0 lb. PAN
-1302 lb. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2121/00 9/30/2010

Line y must show as a deficit. If line y does not show as a deficit, list course of action here including pump and
haul, depopulation, herd reduction, etc. For pump & haul and herd reduction options, recalculate new PAN basei
on new information. If new fields are to be included as an option for lowering lagoon level, add these fields to the
PAN balance table and recalculate the overall PAN balance. If animal waste is to be hauled to another permitted
facility, provide information regarding the herd population and lagoon freeboard levels at the receiving facility.
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00 9/30/2010

IN,' Michael F, Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen Ff. Sullins Director
Division Of Water Quality
October 23, 2007
Eugene Whaley
Eugene Whaley Farm
366 Jackson Store Rd
Beulaville, NC 28518
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Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310189
Eugene Whaley Farm
Animal Waste Management System
Duplin County
Dear Eugene Whaley:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on October
22, 2007. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement
for the two lagoons at the Eugene Whaley Farm facility not to be required until 2009. Due to the
amounts of treatment volume available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed
both lagoons until 2009. The results of the. 2009 sludge survey are to be submitted by March 1,
2010.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please call me at (919)
715-6937. 1
Sincerely,
Miressa D. Garoma
Soil Scientist
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William G. Rossjr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural. Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 1, 2003
W.D. Thigpen
W.D. Thigpen Farm
4019 E NC 24
Beulaville NC 28518
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310489
W.D. Thigpen Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
Dear W.D. Thigpen:
On April 28, 2003, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 733 which directs the
Division of Water Quality (Division) to extend the expiration date of the Swine Waste Operation General
Permit AWG100000. Therefore, the General Permit has been re -issued by the Division to extend the
expiration date to October 1, 2004. During the period of this extension the Division will be working with
all interested parties on the development of a new version of the Non -Discharge General Permit.
In accordance with your application received on January 16, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of
Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to W.D.
Thigpen, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. The issuance of this COC
supercedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS310489 which expired on April 30, 2003.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the W.D. Thigpen Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than an annual average of 1240 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified in
the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAW-fsV). 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 October 1, 2004. 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.
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. vow,
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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 pfior to restocking
of the facility.
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 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 Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality -Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
Sincerely,
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for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit AWGIOOOOO)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Duplin County Health Department
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File AWS310489
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: WD THIGPEN
Location: 4019 NC HWY 24 EAST
BEULAVILLE NC 28518
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 1240.00 hogs
(Deuign Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
k 1A
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 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 be applied to land eroding at less 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
result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and toreduce 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 application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H
Management Commission.
carried out, meets the requirements
.0217 adopted by the Environmental
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
1240 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 2356 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
1240 hogs x 4.6 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5704 lbs. PAN/year
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. I
The following acreage will be needed for waste application
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
1-1� /Z1
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
or
-------
APPLY�
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
7588
1
NOA
C
110
122.5
15
15.4
1886.5
I
+MAR-
�.Iljej
7588 �-1 I NOA I W 160 1120 1 115.4 11848
I +OCT-
MAR
7588 1-1 1 NOA DSB 133 1132 10 __115.4 12032.8
1 1 +JUN-
SEPT 15
TOTAL15767.3
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e.
interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
appilcation may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and Kmay 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.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE,& CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
Comm N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
A
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
application may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the..crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
C
CORN
BUSHELS
1.25
DSB
DOUBLE CROPPED SOYBEANS
BUSHELS
4
W
WHEAT
BUSHELS
2
TOTALS FROM TABLES I AND 2
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TABLE I
TA13 LE 2
TOTAL
WETTABLE
—ACRES
15.4
LBS AW N USED
5767.3
0
0
15.4
5767.3
BALANCE
-63.3
This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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This number must be less than ' or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to.equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields 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 458.8 pounds of plant available -nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 2294
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass. hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 7.64666666667 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 18.352 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.
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 of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the'producer and irrigation designer to ensure
\,-./that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failur� to apply the recommended rates and
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.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.
jApplication
RatelApplic. Amount
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
(in/hr)
(inches)
7588
1
.50
*1.0
NOA
C
7588
-1
.50
*1.C)
NOA
DSB
7588
-1
.50
*1.0
NOA
W
This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6.00 months. In no instance 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 &Vent of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables I and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate pri6r to applying the waste.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
THIS PLAN IS WRITTEN BASED ON A TWO YEAR CROPPING ROTATION. THE ACRES USED
ARE THE APPROXIMATE EFFECTIVELY IRRIGATED ACRES. THESE ACRES ARE BASED ON
INFORMATION FURNISHED BY MR. THIGPEN. MINIMAL BUFFERS AND IRRIGATION
DEFICIENCIES HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR ON THIS FIELD. THIS FACILITY BEGAN
OPERATION IN 1989.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the 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 forlother 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 such that''runoff does not occur offsite or to
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.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential 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 residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or ri:ver (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).
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 the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
1-5. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agrbnomic 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 vegetation 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 evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 illegal 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 vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consqmption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
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 soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Fax7n:WD THIGPEN(31-489)
OwnerlManager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implem ' en't the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to 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: WD THIGPEN
(Please print)
Signature: Date: 2
2
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)BILLY W. HOUSTON
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address.(Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
Signature: Date.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr,, Govemw
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
W.D. Thigpen
W.D. Thigpen Farm
4019 E NC 24
Beulaville NC 28518
Dear W.D. Thigpen:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONIVIEN-r AND NATURAL RESOURCES
February 11, 2000
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310489
W.D. Thigpen Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
In accordance with your application received on October 18, 1999, we are forwarding this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to W.D. Thigpen, authorizin - the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
AWGIOOOOO. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the W.D. Thigpen Farm, located in Duplin County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than 1240 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as specified in the
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. 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 Pen -nit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and
operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than
the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by
this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General
Penrlit or the CAWMP may resultin 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
Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This
request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal. Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

Certificate of Covera,,e AWS310489
W.D. Thigpen Farm
Page 2
This COC is not automatically transferable., A name/ownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a narne. change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or lim�itations contained -in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding,
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water
I
Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this
COC or the General Permit, please contact JR Joshi at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Duplin County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
C.
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files

State of North Carolina 'tf . 71"SECrI01V
Department of Environment and Natural Resources iOC7, 1999
Division of Water Quality A10P-,Disc�
Non -Discharge, Permit Application Form. _fta Perrnily
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) 1?9
General Permit - Existing Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections that are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility Name: W.D. Thigpen &PAh"
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: W.D. Thigpen
1.3 Mailing address: 4019 E NC 24
City, State: Beulaville NC Zip: 2851.8
Telephone Number (include area code):. 298-4478
1.4 County where facility is located: -Duplin
1.5 Facility 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): On West sideof SR 1723, 1 mile North oh Hwy. 24.
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): Mft ___
1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Carroll's Foods, Inc.
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 01/01/89
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable): 0
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 31 (county number); 489 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Description: -Swine operation
Feeder to Finish
1240- Certified acity
Is the above information correct? =no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste management structures were designed.
jyMof Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
• Wean to Feeder - Layer - Dairy
• Feeder to Finish - Non -Layer - Beef
• Farrow to Wean (# sow) - Turkey
• Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
• Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 1 of 4 31-489

2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 2D;09, -. Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 15.62
2.4 Number o Llagoon 'torage ponds (circle which is applicable):
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100'of any of the application fields? YES oK—NQ�'(plcase circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES o<9) (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
�-� 'IN
(YES )or NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited?
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited?
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components. Some of these components may not
have been required at the time the facility was certified but should be added to the
CA WMP for permitting purposes: I .
3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
3.3.9 'Me required NRCS Standard specifications.
3.3.10 A site schematic.
3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal,
Applicants Initials
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FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 31-489

Facility Number: 31 - 489
Facility Name: W.D. Tbigpen,
4. APPLICANT'S
1,
CATION:
t%_p
04Aif
(Land Owner's name listed in question '171), attest that
this application for __jAZ,.0 / hAet^_ 17.;ror� acility name listed in question I - 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accur�te and c o-mplete 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 to me as incomplete.
Signature Date
d000z
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
(Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1. 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 FOLLOWIN6 ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 31-489

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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Producer: WD THIGPEN
Location: 4019 NC HWY 24 EAST
BEULAVILLE NC 28518
Telephone: [phone]
Type operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 1240.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
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 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 be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more t ' ons 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
result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
5. wind conditions should also be considered to.avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a 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 application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied. .
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and 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.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, -etc.)
1240 hogs x 1.9 tons-waste/hogs/year = 2356 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
1240 hogs x 4.6 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5704 lbs. PAN/year
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.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
7588
1
NOA
C
110
122.5
15
15-4
1886.5
I
+MAR-
JUN
7588 1
MAR
NOA
7588 1-1 INOA
SEPT 15
END
W 60 120
1 1 1
DSB 133 1132
I
I
15.4 11848
+OCT-
0 15.4 12032.8
1 +JUN-
TOTAL15767.3
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e.
interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
appilcation may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and Kmay 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.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LES
COMM N
**
* LES
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL 10
indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
application may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
C
CORN
BUSHELS
1.25
DSB
DOUBLE CROPPED SOYBEANS
BUSHELS
4
W
WHEAT
BUSHELS
2
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
WETTABLE
ACRES
LBS AW N USED
15.4
5767.3
0
0
15.4
5767.3
BALANCE
-63.3
This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields 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 458.8 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 2294
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 7.G4666666667 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 18.352 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.
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 of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the'producer and irrigation designer to ensure
,that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failurb to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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 Field
1-1
7588 1
1-1
7588 -1
1-1
7588 -1
Soil Type
NOA
NOA
NOA
lApplication RatelApplic. Amount
Crop (in/hr) (inches)
C ..50 *1.0
�DSB .50 *1.0
W .50 *1.0
This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6.00 months. In no instance 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'&Vent of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate pri6r to -applying the waste.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
THIS PLAN IS WRITTEN BASED ON -A TWO YEAR CROPPING ROTATION. THE ACRES USED
ARE THE APPROXIMATE EFFECTIVELY IRRIGATED ACRES. THESE ACRES ARE BASED ON
INFORMATION FURNISHED BY MR. THIGPEN. MINIMAL BUFFERS AND IRRIGATION
DEFICIENCIES HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR ON THIS FIELD. THIS FACILITY BEGAN
OPERATION IN 1989.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN '
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the 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.
G. 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 such that" -runoff does not occur offsite or to
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.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential 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 residential
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).
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 the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
1S. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges 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 vegetation 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 evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 illegal 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 he kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
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 soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall he used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Fa=:WD THIGPEN(31-489)
OwnerlManager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a"new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before' the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to 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: WD THIGPEN
(Please print)
'I %
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner):_
.2-/,2 -3,7
Signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)BILLY W. HOUSTON
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address.(Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 283,49
Signature: Date:
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County:=====================================>Duplin
D,ate:=======================================>02/07/96
Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner):
ft.
IQOWS (farrow to finish):====================>
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h4d (finishing
1240
sows (farrow to wean):======================>
head (wean to feeder):======================>
Ave. Live Weight for other operations(lbs.)=>
Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft.):=>
Treatment Volume (min. I cu. ft./lb.)=======>
1.0
25 Year - 24 Hour Rainfall
7.5
Rainfall in excess of evaporation (in.)=====>
7.0
Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft.)=>
Volume of wash water (gallons/day)==========>
Temporary storage period (days)==-=========>
180
Freeboard
1.0
Side slopes (inside lagoon):================>
2.5 1
Inside top length
138.0
Inside top width
390.0
Top of dike elevation
51.4
Bottom of lagoon elevation
40.5
Seasonal high water table(SHWT) elev.(ft.):=>
Total required volume:=============> 273313 cu.
ft.
Actual design volume:==============> 388092 cu.
ft.
Stop pumping el.(> or = to 0.0 ft.SHWT)>
46'�1-ft.
(> or = to 46.5 ft.Min.)
Required minimum treatment volume: 167400 cu.
ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation: 191193 cu.
ft.
.'tart pumping
49.6-ft.
\---)lume at start pumping elevation: '347953 cu.
ft.
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 354455 cu.
ft.
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate:
Req. volume to be pumped:====> 72275 cu.
ft.
Actual volume to be pumped:==> 156760 cu.
ft.
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ADDRESS:
TYPE AND SIZE
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PERMANENT STORAGE
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TEMPORARY STORAGE
167400 lbs of animal x 1.35 cu.-ft. of waste per day
per 1000 lbs of animal wt.'x 180 days
RAINFALL LESS EVAPORATION
7" X 41285 sq. ft. surface area per 12"per ft
RAINFALL - Z5 YR. I DAY STORM
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PAD
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TOTAL AMOUNT OF FILL
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24083 Cu Ft
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PAGE 21
NAME: Uj Tk
-his lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor
1,,_,,ntrol. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reac7hed may vary' due to soil conditions, flushing operations, and
the amount of fresh water added to the system.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Irrigation by using center pivot, gun, or
travler is the preferred and most effi;ient method to dispose of
the effluent from the lagoon. Care should be taken when applying
waste to prevent damage to the crops and to prevent runoff from
the fields.
The following items are to be carried out,
1. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches invert
of the outlet pipes or at a pre -determined elevation. I
2. Stop pump -out before the lagoon depth is less than 6 feet
deep or at a pre -determined depth. (This prevents the loss of
favorable bacteria)
3. The recommended amount to apply per irrigation is one inch,
and maximum recommended application rate is 0.5 inch per hour.
4. It is recommended that the treatment lagoon be precharged to
1/2 its capacity to prevent encessive odors during beginning
mes of the operation. Precharging reduces the concentration of
Yle initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors.
Solids should be covered with water at all times.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas around the lagoon
and buildinGs mowed.
6. Repair any eroded areas and establish in vegetation.
7. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department o.f
Natural Resources and Community Development (DNRCD), Wastewater
Management Section, has the responsibility for enforcing this
law.
8. All surface water is to be diverted from the lagoon to art
adequate and stable outlet.
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PAGE 4.
APPROXIMATE NITROGEN AND
YEAR
HOSPHORUS THAT WILL BE PRG-JCED PER
NITROGEN (N) 29328.48LBS
\t�,-iOSPHORIJS (P) 8554.14LBS
TONS OF WASTE STORED
41.24TONS
IT IS FGTTMATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 25 % OF THE NITROGEN WILL BE
AVAILABLE FOR USE AS FERTILIZER
THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT CAN BE APPLIED ON THE LAND
7332.12 LBS.
IF APPLTED AT THE RATE OF 200 LDS PER ACRE ON CROPLAND OR FESCUE
36.66 ACRES WILL BE NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
IF AFPLIEO AT THE RATE OF 400 LBS PER ACRE ON COASTAL BERMUDA
18.12 ACRES WILL BE NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
BEFORE ANY EFFLUENT IS,APPLIED TO THE LAND IT SHOULD BE ANALYZED
TO DETERMINE THE EXACT NUTRIENT CONTENT. THE NCDA LABORATORY
IN RALEIGH IS MAKING SOME TEST ON A LIMITED BASIS. YOU SHOULD
CONTACT
AGRONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION
NCnA, BLUE RIDGE ROAD CENTER
RALEIGH N.C. 27611
PHONQ 919-733-2655
WHEN APPLYING THE EFFLUENT TO CROPLAND IT SHOULD BE DISK AND A
OVER CROP SEEDED OR A ROW CROP PLANTED TO PREVENT EROSION
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SOME OF THE EFFLUENT COULD BE USED FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES
DURING THE GROWING SEASON.
AC OF LAND AVATLABLE FOR APPLICATION OF EFFLUENT
01AW OF CORN WILL UTIL10E 'WO LOS. OF NITROGEN
AC OF FESCUE WILL UTILIZE 0 LBS. OF NITROGEN
AC OF BERMUDA WILL UTILIZE '36vO LES. OF NTTRIDGEN
BEGIN PUMPING THE EFFLUENT WHEN
THE FLUID LEVEL REACHES outlet Pi
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DO NC-,T T[..IE FLUID ANY
LOWER 1HAN 4.0 ft.
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THE EFPLUENT SHOULD BE APPLIED AT A RATE THAT WILL NOT CAUSE ANY
RUNOFF 1-34TO SURROUNDING AREAS OR LEACHING INTO THE GROUND WATER
RECOMMENDED APPPLICATION RATE IS 0.5 INCHES PER HOUR AND THE
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED APPLICATION AMOUNT IS I INCH PER IRKOAT101\1
21
Landowner has 24 acres of cropland available for effluent irrigation. He plans to clear
an additional 9 acres and establish coastal bermuda on this area. By signature below, the
landowners agrees to clear this additional acreage for irrigation purposes.
Signature- Date

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SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
PAGE 5
IREA TO BE SEEDED 3 AC.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING
Av
3000 LBS. 8-8-8 FERTILIZER
6 TONS DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE
300 BALES SMALL GRAIN STRAW
USE THE SEED MIXTURE
INDICATED
(X ) 150 LBS. FESCUE GRASS
(X ) 105 LDS. OATS
160 LDS. BAHIA GRASS
Q LBS. WEEPING LOVE GRASS
26 LOS. HULLED BERMUDA GRASS
c 60 LOS. UNHULUED BERMUDA GRASS
DIVERT ALL WATER TO A STABLE OUTLET
HE NEAREST RESIDENCE IS 1300 FT.
N__1
T.B.M. 3000 ft ELEVATION
DESCRIPTION, Nail set in 10" oak approximately
55' SW of Sta. B, 5+00, '
VERY !MPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
THE LAGOON AND THE AREA AROUND THE HOG HOUSES MUST BE SEEDED WITH
EITHER A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT GRASS, DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF THE
YEAR, WITHIN THIRTY C30) DAYS FROM THE TIME THE BUILDINGS ARE COM-
PLETED AND READY FOR USE. (WE RECOMMD THAHAT THE LAGOON AREA, SIDE
SLOPEST DRAINS AND ETC.. AS WELL AS THE SIDE SLOPES OF THE PAD BE
SEEDED WTTHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER CONSTRUCTION. THE SOIL WILL
NOT DRY OUT AS MUCH IF SEEDED WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME WHICH WILL
RESULT IN A MUCH BETTER STAND OF GRASS.)
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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source
Cause
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead
Swine production
Vegetative or wooded buffers,
Recommended bast management
tic
p p tic 'a 8;
(-rG.,d judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces
Dirty manure -covered animals
Dry floors
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered floors
WASOlotted floors;
WIN"aterers located over slotted floors,
Feeders at high end of solid floors;
Scrape manure buildup from floors;
Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits Urine ( ) Frequent manure removal by flush,pit
racharge,or scrape
Parital micorbial decomposition Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans Volatile gases; ( ) Fan maintenance;
Dust (401rificiont air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust 75tshdown between groups of animals
Food additives,
Feeder covers;
Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush tanks Agitation of recycled lagoon Flush tank covers
liquid whiles tanks are filling Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti -siphon vents
Flush allays Agitation during wastewater ( ) Underfloor flush with underfloor
convoyanance ventilation
Pit recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon ( ) Extend rechard lines to near bottom of
liquid while pits are filling pits with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations Agitation during sump tank filling Sump tank covers
and drawdown
Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater Box covers
or junction boxes conveyance
End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater I I Extend discharge point of pipes
h lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions Pir"Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation Minimum surface area-lo-volume ratio
Minimum agitation when pumping
Mechanical aeration
Proven biological additives
irrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation (;?rprigate on dry days with little or no wind
Wind draft ( ) Minimum recommended operation pressure
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
Pump from second -stage lagoon
AMOC--November 11, 1996

Storage tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition Bottom or midlevel loading
surface Mixing while filling Tank covers
Agitation when ampt-ying Basin surface mate of solids
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface Partial micobial decomposition ( ) Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptong Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading Soil injection of slurry/sludges
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions Wash residual manure from spreader after use
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas omissions while drying Soil infection of slurrylsludges
or sludge on field surfaces Soil incorporation within 4a hours
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition [40Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal Carcass decomposition Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion I ) Secondary stack burners
Standing water around Improper drainage ) Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads H"'Farm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet
NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet
NC$U-SAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Undorfloor Fluse--Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88
NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment, EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSU-13AE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
NCSU-Swina Extension
Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual
NC Pork Produces Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed with me.
P11" 40 1
(Landowner Signdv6re)
AMOC--Novembet 11, 1996

INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BIVIP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Uquid Systems)
11
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids Woorusth system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
scilds from gutters as designed.
Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where past brooding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation
Growth
Feeders Food Spillage
Food Storage Accumulations of food residues
Animal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes
and lead wastage
AMIC—November 11, 1998
(409aintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Design, operate and maintain food systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Eliminate iow area that trap moisture along fences
and other locations where waste accumulates and
and disturbance by animals is minimal.
Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).

4
Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles,
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation, The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me.
IV,,) Jr
(Land own ertl`gna tu re)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
27695-7613.
AMIC--Novembar 11, 1996

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
e
Using this outline as guidance, you should deVelop a specific emergency action plan for
your waste handling system. This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from
your operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off the Site.L You should NOT wait
until wastes reach surface waters or leave your property to consider that you have a
problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan
should be available to all employees at the facility, as accidents, leaks, and breaks could,
happen at any time. Your plan should follow this format:
Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or
may not be possible. Suggested responses to problems are listed below:
a. Lagoon overflow —possible solutions are:
add soil to berm to temporarily increase elevation of dam —any
permanent alteration of the dam should be approved by a
qualified technical specialist
pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate
stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waterers) —hold waste in
house if possible
call a pumping contractor
make sure no surface water is entering lagoon
NOTE: These activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded the
temporary storage level.
b. Runoff from waste application field —actions include:
immediately stop waste application
create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on
the field
incorporate waste to reduce further runoff
C. Leakage from the waste distribution system:
pipes and sprinklers —actions include:
— stop recycle (flushing system) pump
— stop irrigation pump
— close valves to eliminate further discharge
— separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
flush systein, houses, solids separators —actions include:
— stop recycle (flushing system) pump
— stop irrigation pump
— make sure no siphon effect has been created
— separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
d. Leakage from base or sidewal I of lagoon. Often these are seepage as
opposed to flowing leaks —possible action*:
di a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a
sutmersible 'Pump, and pump back into lagoon
if holes are caused by burrowing animals,trap or remove
animals and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil
other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil
*Lagoon problems require the consultation of an individual
experienced'in the.-desigq and installation of lagoons for permanent
repair measures-.

2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
C. Any damage notes, such as employee injury,fish kills, or property
damage?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DEM regional office, at
910-395-3900, after hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942.
Your phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone
number, the details of incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, and the location or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind
conditions, what corrective measures have been under taken,
and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves, or is likely to leave, property or enters surface
waters, call local emergency management services (EMS) at 910-296-
2160.
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District
Natural Resources Conservation Service office at 910-296-2121,
and Cooperative Extension Service at 910-296-2143for
advice/technical assistance.
e. If you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine company
integrator, contact the company representative.
4. Implement procedures as advised by DEM and technical assistance
agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the
waste management plan to keep problems with release of wastes from
happening again.
DUPLIN COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
PO BOX 458
KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28349
910-296-2143
DUPLIN COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28349
910-296-2121
DUPLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
PO BOX 909
KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28349
910-296-2160
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
127 CARDINAL DRIVE EXT
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28405-3845
910-395-3900

lWortality Management Tvlethods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the -round within 24 hours after
0
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
74d"'O' Renderine at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-16S.7
Q Complete incineration
10 In the case of dead poultry only'. placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
Q Anv method which in the professional opin I on of the Stare Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
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human or animal healtf�. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
December 18. 1996

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System Calibration
information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates
change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular,
pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use,
nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the
discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the
design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the
application uniformity. For examp,e, operating the system with excessive pressure
results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the
sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged
intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating
below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application
uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to
ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every
three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at
several locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to
collect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because
they already have a graduated scate from which to read the application amount.
without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets,
jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided
the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly
throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling
guns, sprinklers should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of
pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of
the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all
nonunifo'rmity of the application. On a windless day, variation between containers
of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation
dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
'Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Wave Management Systems Manual

ANIMAL WASTE tTILIZATION PLAN
N,
Producer% WD THIGPEN
Location: 4019 NC HWY 24 EAST
BEULAVILLE NC 28518
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of -Animals- 1240.00 hogs
(Design'capacity)
.STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: irrigation
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 iises nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
-analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
waste should be
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients carl be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste'and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown
and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more
nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are ' important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less 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 wa:ste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or
when the.surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may
result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
-downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste app�ication method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if
.N.
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H
Management Commission.
carried out, meets the requirements
.0217 adopted by the Environmental
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
1240 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 2356 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
1240 hogs x 4.6 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5704, lbs. PAN/year
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.
The following acreage will be.needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
Comm N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
7588
1
NOA
C
110
122.5
15
15.4
1886.5
I
+MAR-
112M
7588
�-1
INOA
JW 160
1120
1
�15.4
�1848
+CCT-
MAR
7588
DSE
15 _44F2
0 3 2 . 8
1-1
INOA
1
1132 10
1
+j
+JUN-
SEPT 15
UGIK�'
I
END
TOTAL15767.3
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e.
interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients, Waste
appilcation may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
NOTE: 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.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2:- ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached,)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.�
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
application may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and exten ' d-past optimum dates shown if
plant.growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables I and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
C
CORN
BUSHELS
1.25
DSB
DOUBLE CROPPED SOYBEANS
BUSHELS
4
W
WHEAT
BUSHELS
2
_( lit
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
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TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
WSTTABLE
ACRES
LBS AW N USED
15.4
5767.3
0
.0
15.4
5767.3
BALANCE
-631.3
This number must be less than or equal to 0 in'order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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This number must be less ' than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields 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 �itilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
applicdtion 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 458.8 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
® 'T,
N
RD If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 2294
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 7.64666666667 acres of land.. If -you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 18.352 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 2511 depending on your
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 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,
is the responsibility of the' producer and irrigation designer to ensure
'ie acres
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate tl
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failur6 to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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 I Field
758B 1
7588
7588 -1
jApplication
RatelApplic. Amount
Soil Type
crop,
(in/hr)
(inches)
NOA
C
.50
*1.0
NOA
DSB�
.50
NOA
W
.50
This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6.00 months. In no instance 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 6Vent of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report or assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate pri6r to -applying the waste.*
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
NARRATIVE OF OPEP-TiTION
THIS PLAN IS WRITTEN BASED ON A TWO YEAR CROPPING ROTATION. THE ACRES USED
ARE THE APPROXIMATE EFFECTIVELY IRRIGATED ACRES. THESE ACRES ARE BASED ON
INFORMATION FURNISHED BY MR. THIGPEN. MINIMAL BUFFERS AND IRRIGATION
DEFICIENCIES HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR ON THIS FIELD. THIS FACILITY BEGAN
OPERATION IN 1989.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, (direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited,
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has ar� agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the 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 a-%.railable land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for,other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
S. odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast: provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
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 an actively growing crops in such
a manner that the'crop is not� co ' vered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
2. f- REQUIREDSPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste n " utrient 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 afte:�'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 residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or cana ' 1. 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),
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 the landowner.,
14. Waste shall be applied in a mariner riot to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discliarged into surface waters,
drairiageways, or wetlands by -a discharge or by over--sprZ�Lying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges 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 vegetation will he
established on�all disturbe� 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 evidence
of erosion, leakage or'distharge.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 illegal 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 in6ludes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However-, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consL;mption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season..
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pufnping shall he' 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 annu'ally at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Fa=:WD THIGPEN(31-489)
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 capalcity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a'new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to 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: WD THIGPEN
(Please prl=t)
Signature; Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner): —
Signature:
Date:
,2—/,2 ­99
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)BILLY W. HOUSTON
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address.(Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 283-49
Signature: Date:
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Revised April 20, 1999
JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION
Facility Number �11 - 0;N Operation is flagged for a wettable
Farm Name: 01) T�upg,= acre determination due to failure of
On -Site Representative-J. L) Part H eligibility item(s) F1 F2 F3 F4
A Z__�
InspectorlReviewer's Name:. Bda, LLqy�
Date of site visit:— 5"&,�JQ9
Date of most recent WUP: 21il-05
eration not required to secure WA
determination at this ti based on
exemption El E2 Z3 E4
Operation pended for wettable acre
determination based on Pi P2 P3
Annual farm PAN deficit: 1, g, pounds
Irrigation System(s� - circle 1. hard -hose tr-avele , 2. center-pivo't system; 3. linear -move system;
4. stationary sprinkler system w stationary sprinkler system w/portable pipe;
I w pipe. stz
6. stationary gun system w/permanent pipe; 7. stationary gun system w/portable pipe
PART 1. WA Determination Exemptions (Eligibility failure, Part 11, overrides Part I exemption.)
El Adequate irrigation design, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete
and signed by an I or PE.
E2 Adequate D, and D2/D3 irrigation operating parameter sheets, including map
depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by an I or PE.
E 3 Adequate D, irrigation operating parameter sheet, including map depicting
wettable acres, is complete and signed by a WUP.
E4 75% rule exemption as verified in Part Ill. (NOTE:75 % exemption cannot be
applied to farms that fail the eligibility checklist in Part 11. Complete eligibility
checklist, Part Ill - F1 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part 111).
PART [1. 75% Rule Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination
Requirements. WA Determination required because operation fails one of the eligibility
requirements listed --below: . . �1.
_F1 , Lack of :acreage which Tesulted in -over-mpplication Mf wastewater --(PAN) on. -Spray
field (s):accord inotolarm'slast two -years:of Irrigabon -xecord s.-.
. F2 Unclear,: -illegible, -or lack of inform ation/ma p.
F3 ObviousJield -limitations -(numerous ditches jdail ure:to:ded uct Tequ ired -_
bufferlsetback:acreage;:or.25%'.0f.tot,il.acreageidentffied:in'CAWMP.--includes.-
small ' -Irregularly shaped -fields z-fields. less 1han-5 travelers -or less Ihan
2 acres lorstationary sprinklers).
F4 WA determination required because CAWMP credits fjeld(s)'s acreage in excess
of 75% of the respective field's total acreage as noted in tablein Part Ill.

Revi5ed April 20, 1999
Facility Number -t j -
Hart Ill. Fiela
ny i-mia uetermination OT io-/o txemption
Kum Tor VVA Lieterminauon
TRACT
NUMBER
FIELD
NUMBER' .2
TYPE OF
IRRIGATION
SYSTEM
TOTAL
ACRES
CAWMP
ACRES
FIELD
COMMENTS3
HELD NUMBER' - hydrant pull, zone, or -point numbers -may be used in place of fieJd numbers depending on CAWMP
and type of irrication -system. - If pulls, etc. cross -more than one field, inspector/reviewer will have to combine fields to
calculate 75% field by field determination for exemption; -otherwise operation will be subject to WA determination.
FIELD NUMBER2 -must be clearly delineated DnTnap. - '
COMMENTS' - back-up fields with CAWMP.acreage�exceeding 75% of its total acres and havinOTeceived less than 50%
of its annual PAN as -documented in the -farm's previous -two years' (1997 & 1998) of irrigatiOnTecords; cannot serve as -the
sole basisfor requiring a WA Determination. -.:Back-up fields -must -benoted in the -comment section -and must be accessible
by irrigation system.,
Part IV. Pending WA Determinations -
Pi Plan 1acks 1ollowing -.information:
P2 Plan -revision may-satisfy75% rule based on adequate overall PAN deficit -and by
adjusting -all field -acreage-to below 75% use rate
P3 Other (ielin process of installing new irrigation system):

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
September 15, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
W.D. Thigpen
W.D.Thigpen
4019'E NC 24
Beulaville NC 28518
Farm Number: 31 - 489
Dear W.D. Thigpen:
IT __V_T
1ING-5
N'CDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENvIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE5
You are hereby notified that W.D. Thigpen, 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 sixty (60) da-va to submit the attached
application and all support - ing 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 be
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
1617Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Susan Cauley at [phone] extension 546 or Brian
Wrenn with the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Kerr T. Stevens
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Wilmington Regional Office (w/o encl.)
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
W,D. Thigpen
W.D. Thigpen
4019 E NC 24
Beulaville NC 28518
Dear W.D. Thigpen:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE50URCES
December 3 0, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 31489
Duplin 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. IRRI, IRR2, DRYI, DRY2, DRY3, SLURI, SLUR2,
SLDI, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincere
err T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
W.D. Thigpen
W.D. Thigpen
4019 E NC 24
Beulaville NC 28518
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: W.D. Thigpen
Facility ID#: 31489
Duplin County
Dear Mr, Thigpen:
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 pemdty. .
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 at91gn33-0026.
Sincerely,
A. Ire4ston Howard, Jr., P. ., Director
Division of Water Quality
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ANRAA)L WASTE MANAGF--. `NT PLAN CERTIRCATION FOR NEW 0--.XPANDED FEEDL01S
Please return the completed form to the Division of Environrnental Management at the address on the reverse side
of this form.
Name" of farm (Please print):---
Address:..q-10 19 A/ C- H W
-D , -7- t� ; 6 � e, �4
2- 17L E A _r 7 , -t�, E_ U L A U ' 1-1- LF , 14, 44. 2- &S
Phone No: 9 j o - '1'] & - V- i�- 7 '9
County: Z)v P L ; N
Farm location: Latitude and Longitudei3��!��&"/22V�R '(required). AI;6, please attach a copy of county road
map with location identified.
Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.) fe
Design capacity (number of animals): 10 71—%
Average size of operation (12 month population avg.):
Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres)
Technical Specialist Certification
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commis4fi-bursuimt to­--t , j
the 15A N CAC 6F .0005, 1 certify that the new or expanded animal waste management system as j��ed !�r
farm named above has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction;!ppe4rati6ft
maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and 65 USDMW'. ,
Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A Nt-:X-C"
2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F.0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria h . ave
been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: -minimum
separations (buffers); liners or equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; access. or
ownership or proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application rates; loading
rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants ftom, stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year,
24-hour storm.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): MICHAEL E. SUGG
Affiliation: USDA, NAT. RES. CONS. SERV.
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277 KENANSVILLE NC
Q; natim— A4 c c_ 7/ ,, & TELEPHONE [phone]
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management
plan for the farm named'above and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any additional expansion
to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of newfacilities will
require a new certification , to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new animals
are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface
waters of the state either through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe than
the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and
Water Conservation District.
Name of Land Owner (Plwe Print)
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Name of Managerjf differ�rdt from owner (Please print):
Signature: Date:
Note: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new -certification, (if the approved plan is. changed)
to be submitted to the Division of Envirom-nental Management within 60 days of a title transfer.--- .......... ..
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If the animal waste management system for your feedlot operati 5
designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of cattle, 75
horses, 250 swine, 1fOOO sheep, or 30,000 birds that are served by
a liquid waste systemf then this form must be filled out and mailed
by De'cember 31 f 19 93 pursuant to'-15A. NCAC. 2H. 0217 (c) in order. to be
deemed -permitted by DEM. Please print clearly.
Farm Name: VV
Mailing Address:
County:
owner (s) Name:
manager (s) Name.:
Lessee Name:
Farm Location (Be as specific as possible: road names, direction
milepostr ptc.) :. 14 1-n f, le-6 eas 42 Z>4- 8 e" ic, U., He- + 0 lydlqt�
Latitude/Longitude if known:
Design capacity of animal waste management system (Number and type
of confined animal(s)): /2"V-0 A - -
Average animal. population on the farm (Number and type of anima�i(s)
raised) : A2, Vz2 — -57 ku --, Al 9 , `,`k
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Year Production Began.-/q 81. ASCS Tract No.:
Type of Waste Management System Used:,
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Acre's Available for Land Application of Wjste:
owner (s) Signature (s).: 14-,/ 4 DATE: Al-,21-1-3
'DATE: -

State of North Carolina
Department of Envirownent, Health, and Naftu-al Resources
512.North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt� Jr., Governor March 9, 1993 Jonathan B. Howes, Se=tary
W.D. Thigpen
RL 3 Box 204
Beulaville NC 28518
Dear Mr. Thigpen,
This is to inform you that your completed registration form required by the recently
modified nondischarge rule has been received by the Division of Environmental Management
(DEM), Water Quality Section.
On December 10, 1992 the Environmental Management Commission adopted a water
quality rule which governs animal waste management systems. The goal of the rule is for animal
operations to be managed such that anim ' al waste is not diScharged to surface waters of the state.
The rule allows animal waste systems to be "deemed permitted" if certain minimum criteria are
met (15A NCAC 2H.0217). By submitting this registration you have met one of the criteria for
being deemed permitted.
We would like to remind you that existing feedlots which meet the size thresholds listed
in the rule, and any new or expanded feedlots constructed between February 1, 1993 and
December 31, 1993 must submit a signed certification form to DEM by December 31, 1997.
New or expanded feedlots constructed after December 31, 1993 must obtain signed certification
before animals are stocked on the farm. Certification of an approved animal waste
management plan can be obtained after the Soil and Water Conservation Commission adopts
rules later this year.
We appreciate you providing us with this information. If you have any question about
the new nondischarge rule, please contact David Harding at [phone].
Sincerely,
"teve Tedder,��
Water Quality Section
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REGISTRATION FORM FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPE(RATION-S7
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Department of Environment, Health and Natur R
Division of Environmental M'anageme
Water Quality Section
If the animal waste management system for your feedlot operation is
designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of cattle, 75
horses, 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are served'by
a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and mailed
by December 31, 1993 pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217(c) in order to be
deemed permitted by DEM. Please print clearly.
Farm Name*. -
Mailing Address:, 84- 3 Ll c,
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County: -7�L,�krx Phone No. a 9 S' -
Owner(s) Name: , C,
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Manager(s) Name: W.-b.—D A
Lessee Name: '.) I
Farm Location (Be as specific,as possible: road names, directi n,
milepost, et,c.): 'q 02iLga— eciz-A
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Latitude/Longitude if known:
Design capacity of animal waste manag.�ment syst (Number nd type
of confined animal(s))- )'a�j 6,,10 JEI-4,,��
Average animal popula n on the farm (Number and type of animal (s)
raised):-. n
Year Production Began: ASCS Tract No.: -
Type of Waste Management System Used: L44mo-
Acres Available for Land Application of Waste:
Owner (s) Signature (s)
I DATE.
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