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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
November 17, 2014
CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 0780 0001 7057 4726
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ralph W Noble
Ralph Noble Farm
5155 Hwy 903 N
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Dear Ralph W Noble:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
RECEIVED
NOV 19 2014
'(".)`-WK-WAR0
Re: Notice of Deficiency- NOD-2014-OP-0014
Failure to Apply for Renewal of Expiring State General Permit
Permit #: AWS400065
Greene County
Your facility was approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge
General Permits, which expired on September 30, 2014.
The State Non -Discharge General Permit, Condition V.9 states:
`If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this General Permit after the
expiration date of this General Permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new COC.
Renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration of the General
Permit.'
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the Division
of Water Resources (DWR) sent you a reminder to submit an application for permit coverage to the
Division in a letter written on March 3, 2014. However, our records indicate that the Division has not
received an application form from your facility_ The form was due April 1, 2014. To avoid possible
enforcement action for a violation of your permit, please submit your application within thirty (30) days
of receipt of this letter to the following address:
NCDENR—DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring
State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed and returned to
DWR with one (1) copy of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan along with the field maps_
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Phone: 91M07- 46411nternet: h11 :/Av".ncdenr.Qovi
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1. If your facility was never built, please indicate so on the application and request to be removed
from the permitted list.
2. If your facility is depopulated and you are waiting to close the lagoon, please send a separate
letter requesting a "zero animals" permit until such time as the lagoons are properly closed
according to the NRCS standards and the permit is rescinded.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may
result in a civil penalty. Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would
constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to
$25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or
any related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at 919-807-
6464.
Sincerely,
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Animal Feeding Operations and
Ground Water Protection Branch
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Unit Central Files - AWS400065

CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
RALPH NOBLE
5155 HIGHWAY 903 NORTH
SHow HILL NC 28580
Dear Ralph Noble:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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JAN 2 0 2004
DWQ-WARD
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
January 14, 2004
Subject: Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment
Ralph Noble Farm
Permit Number: �XWS400065- ")
Greene County 1
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.10G, all animal operations who receive an animal
waste management system permit will be charged in each year of the term an annual permit fee. Annual permit fees are
billed following the issuance of the permit and then annually thereafter on the anniversary of that date. Your animal waste
management system permit was issued on 6/11/1999.
Your annual permit fee for the period of 6/11/2003 - 6/10/2004 is $150.00. Your payment was due 8/13/2003.
Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit,
pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c) (4). and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, the subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Animal Waste Management System Permit fee for your animal operation is received within that time. Operation of an
animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and is
subject to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone] ext. 210.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Non -Discharge Branch Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Washington Regional Office
Greene County Health Department
Permit File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699A617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
7 Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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4 ' Y Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
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December 13, 2001
Mr_ Ralph Noble
5315 Hwy 903 North
Snow Hill, North Carolina 28580
RE: Notice of Recommendation of Enforcement
Ralph Noble Farm
Facility Number 40-65
Greene County
Dear Mr. Noble:
This letter is to notify you that the Washington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering
sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The
recommendation concertos the violations of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. l(a)(1) for discharging animal waste
into waters of the State without a permit and violations of the conditions in your Swine Waste Operation General Permit.
The Ralph Noble Fann, facility no. 40-65 is located on NCSR 1404. approximately 1.0 miles west of its
intersection uith Hwy 903 in Greene County. On December 9. 2001, Ms Lyn Hardison was notified by a representative
of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, who observed wastewater flowing out of the dog box and flowing into
the stormwater diversion areas toward Mussell Run, while conducting the Operation Review. Ms. Hardison and Ms.
Daphne Cullom of the Division of Water Quality investigated the report and observed wastewater in the stonnwater
diversion areas and in the unnauued tribuary to Mussell Run, which is tributary to Contenhnea Creek in the Neuse River
Basin- Most of the wastewater was contained onsite via earthen dams, however some waste product did reach Mussel
Ruin.
Please provide this office with your explanation for this violation and corrective actions taken to prevent such
violations from occurring in the future within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. Your explanation will be
reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director
with the enforcement package for his consideration.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at 252-946-6481, ext_ 214 or Lyn Hardison
at ext. 318.
Sincerely,
!� Jim Mulligan
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Mike Regan, NCCES
NCDSWC-WaRO
Compliance Group
W ntral Files
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943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 252-946-6481 (Telephone) 252-946-9215 (Fax)

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Washington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
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CDERFORROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRc Nommc r ANr> MacruRA- RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 26, 1999
Mr. Ralph Noble
Ralph Noble Farm
Rt. 1, Box 173
Snow Hill, North Carolina 28580
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
Ralph Noble Farm
Facility No. 40-65
Greene County
Dear Mr. Noble
On May 28, 1998, 1 conducted an Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection at
the Ralph Noble Farm in Greene County. A copy of the inspection report is
attached for your review.
In general, this inspection included verifying that: (1) the farm has a Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the General Permit; (2) the farm
is complying with requirements of the State Rules 15 NCAC 2H.0217, Senate Bill
1217, the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the General Permit; (3)
the farm operation's waste management system is being operated properly under
the direction of a Certified Operator; (4) the required records are being kept; (5)
there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or runoff. The following deficiencies
were observed during the inspection.
Failed to have the required waste analysis. The wastewater must be
sampled within sixty (60) days of application. It is suggested to
collect a sample for analysis every 120 days to meet the
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Ralph Noble Farm
Facility No. 40-65
January 26, 1999
requirement. You must have a current waste analysis to have
accurate irrigation records.
It is very important as the owner and the Operator in Charge that you resolve
these aforementioned deficiencies and any other problems that may arise, as
soon as possible. For additional assistance, please contact your Technical
Specialist. Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the
responsibility and liability of any violations that have resulted or may result from
these deficiencies.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during the inspection. Should
you have further questions or comments regarding this inspection, do not
hesitate to call at [phone], ext. 321.
Sincerely,
Daphne B. Cullom
Environmental Specialist
cc: Greene County SWCD Office
Greene County NCCES Office
DSWC-WaRO
Dr. Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms
Compliance Group
t/WaRO

Facility Number
p Registered N Certified p Applied for Permit p Permitted
Farm Name: Ralph.Nable.Farm....................................
Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection � 24 hr. (hh:mm)
in Not Operatrona Date Last Operated:
......... County: Greene WARO
OwnerName: Ralph ...................................... Nable .......................................................... Phone No:.7.46 51ii6—........................... .....................................
Facilitv Contact:
Title: ............................................................... Phone No:
MailingAddress: Rt.X.Box.17-1.......................................................................................... Snow.Hill—N.0 ....................................................... 28S811..............
Onsite Representative: W—ayne.Nobl� .............................. ..... . Integrator:Murphy, Famlly.Farms................ ............ ............................. ......................
Certified Operator: Ralph.... ............................... Noble ................................................. Operator Certification Number:18610.
Location of Farrg:
Latitude •® ©1• Longitude ©• ®4
Swine Capacity Population
p Wean to ee er
® Feeder to mis
p Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars
Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
p Layer ❑ Dairy
p Non -Layer p on- airy
❑ Other
Total Design Capacity 2,200
Total SSLW I 297.OMT--1
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Number of Lagoons / Holding Ponds_
JE3
Subsurface
Drains
resent agoonArea
p SpraT�eea
-
p
No
Liquid Waste
Management
Svstem
General
I. Are there anv buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
[]Yes
® No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
p Yes
® No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed. was the conveyance man-made?
❑ Yes
❑ No
b. If discharge is observed. did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ)
❑Yes
p No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If ves, notify DWQ)
Yes
p No
3- Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
H No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
❑ Yes
® No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
p Yes
11 No
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
® No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
❑ Yes
® No
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aci ity Number: 40_65 Date of Inspection
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
4
Structures Lagoons Holding Ponds Flush Pits etc.
9. Is stora# capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Identifier:
Freeboard (ft): 1.6 ft.
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
Structure 5 Structure 6
.............................L-- ... ........ .... ........
p Yes ® No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes ® No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? 7 ❑ Yes H No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? ❑ Yes ® No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes ® No
4 (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type ............... Rye.(Grazed).................................... Soybrans.................... .......................Wheat..................................................................................
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ Yes ® No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
p Yes
N No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
p Yes
N No
19. is there a lack of available waste application equipment? /
❑ Yes
® No
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
® No
21. Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
❑ Yes
R No
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
p Yes
® No
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
® No
24. Were any additional .problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
® No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
❑ Yes
❑ No
1...o vio tions.or erencies*were .note - s rOng t is visit.. Yea will .receive no further.: .
Reviewer/Inspector Name 1Daphne $ Cullom a '
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Reviewer%Inspector Signature: Date: ��