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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Kelly V Bowman
8158 Spearman Rd
Browns Summit, NC 272149651
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
May 19, 2010
Subject: Notice of Deficiency #NOV-2010-PC-0589
Oakmere Farms
Permit No. AWC410009
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Bowman:
During the Fall or Winter of 2009-2010, a representative of your animal operation informed the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Winston-Salem Regional Office that there was inadequate freeboard in
the waste pond(s) or lagoon(s) serving the facility, The Animal Waste Management Permit (Section Ili, No,
13) states that the "Permittee shall report by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon
as possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours following first knowledge of the ... failure to
maintain storage capacity in a lagoon/storage pond greater than or equal to that required in. , , this General
Permit." We appreciate the fact that you reported the problem of high waste level as required by your
permit and have worked with our staff to manage the problem once it occurred.
While we recognize the extraordinary weather conditions existing at the time, the lack of adequate
freeboard reported to our office still represents non-compliance with the Certificate of Coverage issued to
your facility. As you are aware, this non-compliance is subject to appropriate enforcement action by DWQ.
The factors that lead to non-compliance, efforts to notify DWQ of the problem, efforts made to resolve the
problem once identified, and efforts proposed to prevent future problems have all been factors in our
decision regarding enforcement. Upon review and consideration of the information submitted and/or
discussed with DWQ staff, the Winston-Salem Regional Office has determined that a Notice of Deficiency
(NOD) is appropriate and that no further compliance/enforcement actions will be taken by the Division for
the high waste levels occurring between October 2009 and March 2010.
In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range,
This may include, but is not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional application sites,
updating your cropping systems, adding additional and 1 or more flexible application equipment, and main-
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
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High Freeboard NOD
May 19, 2010
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taining the waste pond or lagoon levels at the lowest allowable and appropriate levels throughout the year.
Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your Technical Specialist to evaluate and
implement any needed changes to your system.
Thank you again for your cooperation. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not
hesitate to contact the Winston-Salem Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, P.E.
Regional Supervisor, Aquifer Protection Section
CC: WSRO Faciiity File
DWQ-APS-Anima! Feeding Operations Unit
Joseph Hudyncia — DSWC WSRO
APS Central Files — Permit No. AWC410009

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Control Number
Region
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Inundated
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Water on
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State of North Carol*
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
V.I. Bowman
Oakmere Farm
8151 Spearman Road
Brown Summit NC 27214
Dear V.I. Bowman:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer App it canon Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 41-9
Guilford 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, DRY], DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement,
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
Guilford County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 9I9-733-5083 Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environn.
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
April 6, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
V.I. Bowman
Oakmere Farm
8151 Spearman Road
Brown Summit NC 27214
Farm Number: 41 - 9
Dear V.I. Bowman:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RECEIVED
N.C. Deft. of EHNR
APR 12 1999
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
You are hereby notified that Oakmere Farm, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 OC, must apply
for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm
has six 64 days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance
with Chapter 676 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
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Dianne Thomas at [phone]
extension 364 or Ron Linville with the Winston-Salem Regional Office at [phone].
Sincere]
S
for Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Permit File (w/o encl.)
Winston-Salem Regional Office (w/o encl.)
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
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman
December 5, 1996
V.I. Bowman
Oakmere Farm
8151 Spearman Road
Brown Summit NC 27214
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Oakmere Farm
Facility ID #: 41-9
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Bowman:
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 919/733-0026.
Sincerely,
FOR
Steve W. Tedder
Enclosures
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Water Quality Files
Water Pollution Control System 7W ® Voice 919-733-0026 FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Winston-Salem Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor 1DEHHNFZ
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Leesha Fuller, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
November 22, 1995
CERTIFIED MAIL #P-536-316-604
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mr. V. I. Bowman
8151 Spearman Rd.
Browns Summit, NC 27214
SUBJECT: Farm Inspection Notice of Concern
Bowman Dairy Farm
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Bowman:
Due to recent concerns about agricultural impacts to waters of the State,
the Division of Environmental Management conducted inspections of all registered
farming operations involving livestock. Mr. Ron Linville of this office in
conjunction with Mr. John Andrews, District NRCS Conservationist visited your
animal operation on July 25, 1995.
Observations at your facility have been categorized as follows:
16 Category -I. NOTICE OF VIOLATION
A wastewater lagoon at your facility has overflowed.
Adequate freeboard (minimum of 1911) is not being maintained in the
lagoon.
A pipe, ditch, pad or other conveyance can contribute to waste being
discharged from the animal operation.
Operational and Maintenance concerns exist which are likely to cause
animal waste runoff in a manner that is detrimental to water
quality.
Category II . NOTICE_ OF CONCERN
Parlor wash, calf feeding or other activities could contribute
negative impacts to water quality.
Loafing areas have the potential to release waste intermixed with
rainfall to the extent that water quality could be negatively
impacted.
Existing apparatus for controlling waste need repair or replacement.
Other: Milk wash junction box and piping needs repair.
Category III. NO OBSERVED PROBLEMS
No observed wastewater deficiencies at the time of the site visit.
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If your facility has any Category I NOTICE OF VIOLATION item indicated, it
is necessary that you notify this office in writing by December 8, 1995 as to the
steps you have initiated or will be taking to.rectify the condition(s). Please
be advised that any non -permitted discharge of any type of wastewater to the
waters of the State is illegal per North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1.
Discharges from the lagoons and feedlots must cease immediately. Until
compliance is achieved with the regulations, your Farm will be considered in
violation of GS: 143-215.1 and could be subject to enforcement action with the
possible assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation.
If your facility has any Category II NOTICE OF CONCERNS, you should notify
the Winston-Salem Regional Office by phone at [phone] to discuss your
progress in resolving water quality concerns by December 8, 1995.
For both Category I and II above, this office recommends that you seek the
advice of the Guilford Soil and Water Conservation District at 910/333-5400 prior
to providing a written or verbal response to this office. Your cooperation in
this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have abandoned waste lagoons or
storage ponds, you should consider proper closure of the structures. Operations
below threshold limits may be removed from the registry providing a written
request is submitted to the Division. If you believe that this notification is
in error or if you have any questions about this letter, please do not hesitate
to contact Mr. Ron Linville or Steve Mauney, Water Quality Supervisor at (910)
771-4600.
Sincerely, Q
Larry . Coble
Regional Supervisor
CC: Guilford County S&W Conservation District
Central Files
WSRO
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