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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 11, 1997
Robert B. Fleming
Robert B. Fleming Farm
Rt 2 Box 337
Whittakers NC 27891
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Dear Robert B. Fleming:
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Removal of Registration
Facility Number 42-36
Halifax County
This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that your facility no longer be registered as an animal waste
management system per the terms of 15A NCAC 2H .0217. The information you provided us indicated that your
operation's animal population does not exceed the number set forth by 15A NCAC 2H .0217, and therefore does not
require registration for a certified animal waste management plan.
Under 15A NCAC 2H .02 17, your facility is deemed permitted if waste is properly managed and does not
reach the surface waters of the state. Any system determined to have an adverse impact on water quality may be
required to obtain a waste management plan or an individual permit. You are reminded that a discharge of wastes to the
surface waters of the state will subject you to a civil penalty up to $ 10,000 per day.
Should you decide to increase the number of animals housed at your facility beyond the threshold limits listed
below, you will be required to obtain a certified animal waste management plan prior to stocking animals to that level.
Threshold numbers of animals which require certified animal waste management plans are as follows:
Swine 250
Confined Cattle 100
Horses 75
Sheep 1,000
Pouln with a liquid wastes tem 30,000
If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sue Homewood of our staff
at (9 19) 733-5083 ext 502.
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Halifax Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources ` • 0
James B. Hurst, Jr„ Governor IDEEHNF;Z
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman December 5,1996
Robert B. Fleming
Robert B. Fleming Farm
Rt 2 Box 337
Whittakers NC 27891
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Robert B. Fleming Farm
Facility ID #: 42-36
Halifax County
Dear Mr. Fleming:
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on
Agricultural Waste, was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 21, 1996. This bill
requires that a certified operator be designated as the Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997, for each animal
waste management system that serves 250 or more swine, 100 or more confined cattle, 75 or more horses,
1,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more confined poultry with a liquid animal waste management system. Our
records indicate that your facility is registered with the Division of Water Quality and meets the requirements
for designating an OIC.
A training and certification program is not yet available for animal waste management systems involving
cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry. Owners and operators of these systems will be issued temporary animal waste
management certificates by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC). The temporary certificates. will expire December 31, 1997, and will not be renewed. To obtain
a permanent certification, you will be required to complete ten hours of training and pass an examination by
December 31, 1997. A training and certification program for operators of animal waste management systems
involving cattle, sheep, horses, and poultry is now being developed and should be available by the spring of
1997. The type of training and certification required for the operator of each system will be based on the nature
of the wastes to be treated and the treatment process(es) primarily used to treat the animal waste.
As the owner of an animal operation with an animal waste management system, you must designate an
Operator in Charge and must submit the enclosed designation form to the WPCSOCC. If you do not intend to
operate your animal waste management system yourself, you must designate an employee or engage a contract
operator to be the Operator in Charge. The person designated as the Operator in Charge, whether yourself or
another person, must complete the enclosed application form for temporary certification as an animal waste
management system operator. Both the designation form and the application form must be completed and
returned by December 31, 1996.
If you have questions about the new requirements for animal waste management system operators, please call
Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt at 9191733-0026.
Sincerely,
FOR
Steve W. Tedder
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State of North Carolina
i Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Boyce A. Hudson, Regional Manager
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Division of Environmental Management
September 18, 1995
Mr. Robert Flemming
Route 3, Box 337
Whittakers, North Carolina 27891
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Robert Flemming Cattle Operation
SR 1338 Halifax County
Dear Mr. Flemming:
On September 13, 1995, Mr. Buster Towell from the Raleigh
Regional Office conducted a compliance inspection of the subject
animal facility. This inspection is part of the Division's efforts
to determine potential problems associated with liquid waste
collection/disposal systems.
Mr. Towell's site visit determined that wastewater from your
facility was not discharging to the surface waters of the state,
nor were any manmade conveyances (for the purpose of willfully
discharging wastewater) observed. As a result, your facility was
found to be in compliance during this visit.
Effective wastewater treatment and facility stewardship are a
responsibility of all animal facilities. The Division of
Environmental Management is required to enforce water quality
regulations in order to protect the natural resources of the State.
Accordingly, illegal discharges of wastewater to the surface waters
of the State are subject to the assessment of civil penalties and
may also result in the loss of deemed permitted status, requiring
immediate submission of a waste management plan.
This office would also like to take the opportunity to remind
you that you are required to have an approved animal waste
management_ plan in place by December 1997. This plan must be
Certified by either a designated technical specialist or a
professional engineer. For a listing of certified technical
specialists or assistance with your waste management plan you
should contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District
office.
3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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this matter. If you have
please call Buster Towell
Office appreciates your cooperation in
any questions regarding this inspection
at [phone].
Sincerely,
9ludy E. Garrett
Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Halifax County Health Department
Fishing Creek Soil and Water Conservation District (Halifax)
Steve Bennett--DSWC, RRO
RRO File Copy

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, ILWA
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Raleigh Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor T
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID E' ---N F1
Boyce A. Hudson, Regional Manager
Division of Environmental Management
September 18, 1995
Mr. Robert Flemming
Route 3, Box 337
Whittakers, North Carolina 27891
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Robert Flemming Cattle Operation
SR 1338 Halifax County
Dear Mr. Flemming:
On September 13, 1995, Mr. Buster Towell from the Raleigh
Regional Office conducted a compliance inspection of the subject
animal facility. This inspection is part of the Division's efforts
to determine potential problems associated with liquid waste
collection/disposal systems.
Mr. Towell's site visit determined that wastewater from your
facility was not discharging to the surface waters of the state,
nor were any manmade conveyances (for the purpose of willfully
discharging wastewater) observed. As a result, your facility was
found to be in compliance during this visit.
Effective wastewater treatment and facility stewardship are a
responsibility of all animal facilities. The Division of
Environmental Management is required to enforce water quality
regulations in order to protect the natural resources of the State.
Accordingly, illegal discharges of wastewater to the surface waters
of the State are subject to the assessment of civil penalties and
may also result in the loss of deemed permitted status, requiring
immediate submission of a waste management plan.
This office would also like to take the opportunity to remind
you that you are required to have an a22roved animal waste
management_ plan in place by December 1997. This plan must be
Certified by either a designated technical specialist or a
professional engineer. For a listing of certified technical
specialists or assistance with your waste management plan you
should contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District
office.
38M Barrett Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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this matter. If you have
please call Buster Towell
Office appreciates your cooperation in
any questions regarding this inspection
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Judy E. Garrett
Water Quality Supervisor
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cc; Halifax County Health Llepartment
Fishing Creek Soil and Water Conservation District (Halifax)
Steve Bennett---DSWC, RRO
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Facility No.
DMSION OF'ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: 9 - 13 " , 1995
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On Site Representative: - - - - — Phone: 7 3 2—
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Type of Operation: Swine Poultry Cattle
Design Capacity: _ �j2 b _ Number of Animals on Site. _ -! 0 s) _T
DEM Certification Number: ACE DFM Cerificarion Number: ACNFW
Laurude: J f U� r7 -7 • Longitude: 91 c/ 9. 2.3 Elevation: Feet
Circle Yes or No
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sttfficienrfreeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
(appro)dmately i Foot +7 inches) Yes or No GV4A=al Freeboard: __T-Yt. Inches
Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(&)? Yes or No Was any erosion observed? Yes or No
Is adequate laud available for spm ? Yes or No Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No
Crap(s) being udlized. �7 Lt.✓
Does the facility meet S S minimum setback criteria? 2003 Feet from Dwellings? Yes or No
100 Feet from Wells? Yes or No
-he animal waste stockpiled within 140 Feet of USGS Blue Linc-Strcam? Yes or No
', animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes or No
'; aminal waste discharged into wa=s of the state by tna.n- ade ditch, flushing system, or other
•Iirr:i,a_r man-made devices? Yes or No If Ycs. Please Explain.
��+ s clic ra�ility maintain adequate waste management .records (volumes of manure, land applied_
spray irrigated on Specific acreage with Dover crop)'' Yes or No
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