760051_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231

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
David Wright
Wright Farm
1228 Grantville Lane
Asheboro NC 27203
Dear David Wright:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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May 30, 2000 N.C. Dept. of EHNF1
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Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Application No. AWC760051
Additional Information Request
Wright Farm
Animal Waste Operation
Randolph County
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application.
Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by June 29, 2000:
1. Lagoon capacity documentation (design, as -built calculations, etc.) is missing. Be sure to include any site
evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable.
2. Please contact your technical specialist to fill out the enclosed emergency action plan. Keep a copy for your
reference and submit two copies to be included with your permit package.
3. Operation and Maintenance Plan for your storage pond is missing.
Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information.- All information
should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this
letter must be submitted on or before June 29, 2000 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance
with 15A N.C.A.C. 21-1.0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal -waste management system without a valid permit is a violation
of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental
Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely,
JR Joshi
Soil Scie tist
Non-D' charge Permitting Unit
cc:Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality
Permit File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Caroli
Department of Enviro ment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
David Wright
Wright Farm
1228 Grantville Lane
Asheboro NC 27203
Dear David Wright:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December30, 1999 RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of EHNR
JAN 0 5 2000
Winston-Salem
Subject: Fertilizer Appl22i'a Aor'Ztl!'efe�T%
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 76-51
Randolph 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. IRR1, IRR2, DRYI, DRY2, DRY3, SLUR], 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. 1
Sincerely
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
Randolph 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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State of North Carolina
Department of Environme
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RTTURN RE=PT MQUESTED
Ravi Wright
Wright Farm
1228 Grantvitle Lane
Asheboro NC 27203
Farm Number: 76 - 51
Dear David Wright:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 14, 1999 RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of EHNR
MAY 1 9 1999
Win:.ton- aalerrt
Regional Office
You are hereby notified that Wright 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 60 days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance
with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or
operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department SHALL NOT
OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must 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 Sox 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call J R Joshi at [phone] extension
363 or Ron Linville with the Winston-Salem Regional Office at [phone].
for
cc: Permit File (w/o encl.)
Winston-Salem Regional Office (w/o encl.)
Sincere]
Kerr T. Stevens
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0635 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolinll
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Attn: David Wright
Wright Farm
1228 Grantville Lane
Asheboro NC 27203
Dear David Wright:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL. RESOURCES
August 20, 1998
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. OfEHNR
AUG 2 4 1998
Re
0iOr)al ()ffice
Subject: Special Agreement
Facility Number: 76-51
Wright Farm
Randolph County
Attached for your records is a copy of the signed Special Agreement approved by the
Environmental Management Commission.
The terms and conditions of the Special Agreement are in full effect. If you have any
questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Shannon Langley, of our staff, at (919) 733-
5083, extension 581.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E
ATTACHMENTS
cc: WSRO Regional Office
Randolph County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
Central Files
Shannon Langley
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626.0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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; NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIR MENTAL MANAGEMENT CONASION
COUNTY OF RANDOLPH
IN THE MATTER OF
SPECIAL AGREEMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 76-51
DAVID WRIGHT
Pursuant to provisions of North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.2(a) this
Special Agreement is entered into by David Wright, hereinafter referred to as "OWNER",
and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State
of North Carolina created by G.S. 143B-282, and hereinafter referred to as the
Commission:
1. "OWNER" and the Commission hereby stipulate the following:
(a) "OWNER" has previously been deemed permitted in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0217 for the operation of an animal waste treatment works, but was
unable to comply with 15A NCAC2H .0217 (a)(1)(E) requiring an approved
animal waste management plan to be submitted by December 31, 1997.
(b) Failure to obtain and implement a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E) is a violation of State Water
Quality Regulations -and "OWNER" is within the jurisdiction of the Commission
as set forth in G.S. Chapter 143, Article 21.
(c) "OWNER" desires to continue to operate the animal waste treatment works as a
Non -Discharge system.
(d) "OWNER" has secured assistance from a certified technical to develop animal
waste management system which, once certified, will meet or exceed all
applicable guidelines and standards and will be able to comply with all aspects of
the Commissions animal waste general permit.
(e) During the term of this Agreement there will be no increase in Steady State Live
Weight (SSLW) at the facility. Any new construction will be designed to
accommodate only the SSLW for which the facility was registered in accordance
with 15ANCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(D).
(e) Since this Special Agreement is by Consent, neither party will file a petition for a
contested case or for judicial review concerning its terms.
(f). Nothing in this Special Agreement shall be taken as absolving or relieving
"OWNER" from any responsibility or liability for discharges of animal waste to
surface waters of the State of North Carolina.
2. "OWNER" desiring to comply with the Permit identified in paragraph 1(a) above,
hereby agrees to do the following:
(a) Undertake all necessary activities in order to obtain and implement a certified
animal waste management plan by October 1,1998.

Farm Number: 76-51
Special Agreement
Page 2
(b) "OWNER" shall comply with all terms and conditions of the North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the relevant riles promulgated thereunder
except 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E).
(c) No later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the date identified in 2(a) above,
submit to the Director of DWQ written notice of compliance or noncompliance
therewith. In the case of noncompliance, the notice shall include a statement of
the reason(s) for noncompliance, remedial action(s) taken, and a statement
identifying the extent to which subsequent dates or times for accomplishment of
listed activities may be affected.
3. "OWNER" agrees that unless excused under paragraph four (4), "OWNER" will pay
the Director of DWQ, by check payable to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, stipulated penalties according to the following
schedule for failure to meet the deadline set out in paragraph 2(a) above.
Failure to obtain and fully implement a Certified $100.00 for the first seven days
Animal Waste Management Plan by the date past the date identified in 2(a)
identified in 2(a) above: $500.00 for each additional
day
4. "OWNER" and the Commission agree that stipulated penalties are not due if
"OWNER" satisfies the Division of Water Quality that noncompliance was caused
solely by:
a. An act of God;
b. An act of war;
c. An intentional act or omission of a third party, but this defense shall not be
available if the act or omission is that of an employee or agent of the defendant
or if the act or omission occurs in connection with a contractual relationship
with the "OWNER";
d. An extraordinary event beyond the "OWNER'S" control. Contractor delays or
failure to obtain funding will not be considered as events beyond the
"OWNER's" control; or
e. Any combination of the above causes.
Failure within thirty (30) days of receipt of written demand to pay the penalties, or
challenge them by a contested case petition pursuant to G.S. 150B-23, will be grounds
for a collection action, which the Attorney General is hereby authorized to initiate.
The only issue in such an action will be whether the thirty (30) days has elapsed.
5. This Special Agreement and any terms and conditions contained herein, hereby
supersedes 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E).
6. Noncompliance with the terms of this Special Agreement are subject to enforcement
action in addition to the above stipulated penalties, including injunctive relief pursuant
to G.S. 143-215.6(C).

Farm Number: 76-51 •
Special Agreement
Page 3
7. The "OWNER", upon signature of this Special Agreement, will be expected to
comply with all schedule dates, terms; and conditions of this document.
8. This Special Agreement shall expire upon owners submittal of a certified animal
waste management plan.
For Wright Farm
Print Name of Owner
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Date
ignature of weer
For the North Carolina En ' onmental Management Commission:
Date
Chairman of the Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
David Wright
1228 Grantville Lane
Asheboro NC 27203
Dear David Wright:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 17, 1998 RECEIVED
N.C. Dept, of EHNR
J U L 2 2 1998
Wins.1on--SaIRm
Regional Office
Subject: Special Agreement ,
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
Wright Farm
Facility Number: 76-51
Randolph County
As per Senate Bill 1217, which was ratified on June 21, 1996, and your application for Special
Agreement which was received on March 20, 1998, the Environmental Management Commission
(EMC) hereby proposes to enter into a special agreement with David Wright in order to allow
additional time for David Wright to obtain and implement a certified animal waste management
plan (CAWMP) for the subject facility.
Please find enclosed the proposed Special Agreement. If you agree to abide by the dates and
terms of the attached schedule, you must sign, date and return the enclosed documents to the
attention of "Shannon Langley" at the letterhead address within fourteen (14) calendar days of
your receipt of this letter.
If you have already implemented your CAWMP or do not wish to enter into the Special
Agreement, please provide us with a response to Mr. Shannon Langley within fourteen (14)
calendar days of your receipt of this letter.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the
responsibility or liability for failure to comply with all terms and conditions of the North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the relevant rules promulgated thereunder. All dates and
conditions of this agreement that are not met shall be subject to civil penalties, criminal penalties,
injunctions and all other enforcement tools available to the Division of Water Quality.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Therefore, in order to avoid such enforcement actions, l urge you to read the Agreement
carefully, make sure you understand your commitments under the Agreement, and contact Mr.
Langley, if you do not understand or are confused about any condition of the agreement.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Shannon Langley at [phone] ext. 571 or Ms. Sonya Avant at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E.
Attachment
cc: Facility File — Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
DWQ Regional Office
Dewey Botts — Division of Soil and Water
Shannon Langley
Central Files

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
COUNTY OF RANDOLPH
IN THE MATTER OF
SPECIAL AGREEMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 76-51
DAVID WRIGHT
Pursuant to provisions of North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.2(a) this
Special Agreement is entered into by David Wright, hereinafter referred to as "OWNER",
and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State
of North Carolina created by G.S. 143B-282, and hereinafter referred to as the
Commission:
1. "OWNER" and the Commission hereby stipulate the following:
(a) "OWNER" has previously been deemed permitted in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0217 for the operation of an animal waste treatment works; but was
unable to comply with 15A NCAC2H .0217 (a)(1)(E) requiring an approved
animal waste management plan to be submitted by December 31, 1997.
(b) Failure to obtain and implement a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H A217(a)(1)(E) is a violation of State Water
Quality Regulations -and "OWNER" is within the jurisdiction of the Commission
as set forth in G.S. Chapter 143, Article 21.
(c) "OWNER" desires to continue to operate the animal waste treatment works as a
Non -Discharge system.
(d) "OWNER" has secured assistance from a certified technical to develop animal
waste management system which, once certified, will meet or exceed all
applicable guidelines and standards and will be able to comply with all aspects of
the Commissions animal waste general permit.
(e) During the term of this Agreement there will be no increase in Steady State Live
Weight (SSLW) at the facility. Any new construction will be designed to
accommodate only the SSLW for which the facility was registered in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(D).
(e) Since this Special Agreement is by Consent, neither party will file a petition for a
contested case or for judicial review concerning its terms.
(f). Nothing in this Special Agreement shall be taken as absolving or relieving
"OWNER" from any responsibility or liability for discharges of animal waste to
surface waters of the State of North Carolina.
2. "OWNER" desiring to comply with the Permit identified in paragraph I (a) above,
hereby agrees to do the following:
(a) Undertake all necessary activities in order to obtain and implement a certified
animal waste management plan by October 1, 1998.

y Farm Number: 76-51 1
Special Agreement
Page 2
(b) "OWNER' shall comply with all terms and conditions of the North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the relevant rules promulgated thereunder
except 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E).
(c) No later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the date identified in 2(a) above,
submit to the Director of DWQ written notice of compliance or noncompliance
therewith. In the case of noncompliance, the notice shall include a statement of
the reason(s) for noncompliance, remedial action(s) taken, and a statement
identifying the extent to which subsequent dates or times for accomplishment of
listed activities may be affected.
3. "OWNER" agrees that unless excused under paragraph four (4), "OWNER" will pay
the Director of DWQ, by check payable to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, stipulated penalties according to the following
schedule for failure to meet the deadline set out in paragraph 2(a) above.
Failure to obtain and fully implement a Certified $100.00 for the first seven days
Animal Waste Management Plan by the date past the date identified in 2(a)
identified in 2(a) above: $500.00 for each additional
day
4. "OWNER" and the Commission agree that stipulated penalties are not due if
"OWNER" satisfies the Division of Water Quality that noncompliancewas caused
solely by:
a. An act of God;
b. An act of war;
c. An intentional act or omission of a third party, but this defense shall not be
available if the act or omission is that of an employee or agent of the defendant
or if the act or omission occurs in connection with a contractual relationship
with the "OWNER";
d. An extraordinary event beyond the "OWNER'S" control Contractor delays or
failure to obtain funding will not be considered as events beyond the
"OWNER's" control; or
e. Any combination of the above causes.
Failure within thirty (30) days of receipt of written demand to pay the penalties, or
challenge them by a contested case petition pursuant to G.S. 15013-23, will be grounds
for a collection action, which the Attorney General is hereby authorized to initiate.
The only issue in such an action will be whether the thirty (30) days has elapsed.
5. This Special Agreement and any terms and conditions contained herein, hereby
supersedes 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E).
6. Noncompliance with the terms of this Special Agreement are subject to enforcement
action in addition to the above stipulated penalties, including injunctive relief pursuant
to G.S. 143-215.6(C).

Farm Number: 76-51
Special Agreement
Page 3
7. The "OWNER', upon signature of this Special Agreement, will be expected to
comply with all schedule dates, terms, and conditions of this document.
8. This Special Agreement shall expire upon owners submittal of a certified animal
waste management plan.
For Wright Farm
Print Name of Owner
Date
Signature of Owner
For the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission:
Date
Chairman of the Commission

1,
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURC-FS,.,
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May 12, 1998 N.C. Dept. of Ll-:WNR
David Wright MAY 15 1998
Wright Farm � : t • ; � _ "S a ! V, M
1228 Grantville Lane y3
Asheboro NC 27203
SUBJECT: Designation of a Certified Operator in Charge
Wright Farm
Facility # 76-51
Randolph County _
Dear Mr. Wright:
North Carolina General Statute 90 A-47.2 requires the owner of 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, to designate a properly certified operator as the
Operator in Charge (OIC). Our records indicate that the OIC you previously
designated is no longer a certified animal waste management system operator.
As the owner of a registered animal operation with an animal waste management
system, you must designate a certified animal waste management system operator as
the Operator in Charge. Enclosed is an Operator in Charge Designation Form
specifically for your facility. Please return this completed form to this office by
June 12, 1998. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as
absolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for
your failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge.
If you have any questions regarding the certification of an operator, or need assistance
in locating a certified operator in your area, please contact
Cindy Dudley with the Technical Assistance and Certification Unit at
[phone] ext. 309.
Sincerely,
)I� -#. x-74�
Joseph B. McMinn, Supervisor
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
cd/Desig. of certified OIC
Enclosure
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Water Quality Files
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATORS CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
P.O.BOX 29535, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27620.0535
PHONE [phone] FAX O I G-733-1338
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WINSTON-SAL F-m REGIONAL, OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
5 February 1998
Mr. David Wright
Wright Dairy Farm
1228 Grantville Lane
Asheboro, NC 27203
SUBJECT: Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
Wright Dairy Farm #76-51
Randolph County
Dear Mr. Wright:
In the next few days, you will be receiving a certified
letter from our Raleigh Office informing you that your
facility was not certified by the December 31, 1997
deadline. In the letter, you will be asked to respond in
writing back to the Raleigh Office informing them of the
reasons why your facility was not certified by the deadline.
Attached to the letter will be an application for a
"Special Agreement". This agreement will allow you to set a
schedule for you to follow to complete the necessary
improvements or construction activities required in your
waste management plan prepared by NRCS or Soil and Water
Conservation. The Environmental Management Commission in
Raleigh will review and approve the schedule you propose.
Please complete the application when you receive it and
return it to the address found on the last page of the
Raleigh letter.
If you do not understand what you need to do, or need
any assistance completing the application form, please call
me at [phone] and we will work together to make sure
all the necessary paperwork is completed.
Th ks,
W. Corey Basinger
Environmental Engineer
CC.* Randolph Co. NRCS/SWCD
Central Files
Tk 0-
585 WAUGHTOWN 3YREEY, WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 27107
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman
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EDEHNF1
November 6, 1997 RECEIVED
David R. Wright
N.C. Dept. of EHNF
1228 Grantville Lane N O V 10 1997
Asheboro NC 27203
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Dear Mr. Wright:
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission
on Agricultural Waste, was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 21, 1996.
This bill required that a properly certified operator be designated as the Operator in Charge 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.
The deadline for designating an Operator in Charge for animal waste management systems
involving cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry was January 1, 1997. Because a training and
certification program was not yet available for these systems, you were allowed to apply for and
were issued a temporary animal waste management certificate from the Water Pollution Control
System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC). Because you applied for and were
issued a temporary certificate, you were allowed to be designated as the Operator in Charge of an
animal waste management system.
Your temporary certificate expires December 31, 1997, and is not renewable. Our records indicate
that you have not obtained a permanent animal waste management system operator certification. If
you intend to remain the Operator in Charge of the facility for which you were designated, you must
obtain a permanent animal waste management system operator certification of the appropriate type
before your temporary certification expires on December 31, 1997. To obtain a permanent
certification, you must be 18 years of age, complete ten hours of approved training, and pass an
examination. If you do not intend to remain the Operator in Charge, a properly certified animal
waste management system operator must be designated as Operator in Charge of the facility prior to
the expiration of your temporary certification.
This year's final training program for both Type A and Type B animal waste management systems
is scheduled for December 10 and 11, 1997, at the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh. If you would
like information about this training program, please contact your local cooperative extension agent
or call Dee Ann Cooper at 919/515-6968. For those enrolled in this training and registering with
Ms. Cooper prior to December 1, an exam will be offered at the Hunt Horse Complex on December
11, beginning at 1:00 pm.
Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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In addition to the training and testing at the Hunt Horse Complex, examinations for permanent
certification will be offered on December 11, 1997, in Williamston, Kenansville, Raleigh
(Wake Tech), Wentworth, Salisbury and Morganton. This examination date will be the last
opportunity to obtain permanent certification before your temporary certification expires. If you
need additional information or have questions concerning the examinations for certification, please
call Beth Buffington at 919/733-0026. For additional information about other training
opportunities, please contact your local cooperative extension agent or call David Crouse at
919/515-7302.
Sincerely,
Joseph B. McMinn, Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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