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Chandler, Rebecca D
From: Chandler, Rebecca D
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2018 3:55 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: FW: Follow-up from phone call - new hog operation
From: Chandler, Rebecca D
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2018 1.19 PM
To:'[e-mail]' <[e-mail]>
Subject: Follow-up from phone call - new hog operation
Mr. Smith,
After looking into your property and the files I have from the previous operations there, it looks as though the property
only ever contained about 100 pigs. North Carolina Animal Feeding Operations permits swine facilities that contain 250
or more pigs. Any number less than that would not require a permit, but would rather be "deemed permitted," that is to
say you would be responsible for operating according to the General Statue standards, but would not be required to.
hold an animal waste management permit.
In 2007, North Carolina permanently placed a moratorium on new and expanded swine farms using anaerobic waste
lagoons. Any "new" permitted swine operation (more than 250 pigs) in the state is required by North Carolina General
Statue and Administrative Code to meet five performance standards, which are typically considered "innovative"
systems. Those performance standards can be found here.
If the current houses don't meet the Siting Act, then the new houses may not be any closer than the existing houses.
Siting Act
Required setbacks for new construction of permitted facility:
A swine house or a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be located:
(1) At least 1,500 feet from any occupied residence.
(2) At least 2,500 feet from any school; hospital; church; outdoor recreational facility; national park; State Park, as
defined in G.S. 113-44.9; historic property acquired by the State pursuant to G.S. 121-9 or listed in the North Carolina
Register of Historic Places pursuant to G.S. 121-4.1; or child care center, as defined in G.S. 110-86, that is licensed under
Article 7 of Chapter 110 of the General Statutes.
(3) At least 500 feet from any property boundary.
(4) At least 500 feet from any well supplying water to a public water system, as defined in G.S. 130A-313.
There are a few key points that must be considered for renovation/reconstruction that are found in 106-806(b). They
are:
• It cannot result in an increase in the permitted steady state live weight (unless a new permit is issued subject to
G.S. 143-215.101. and 15A NCAC 02T .1307-1308)
• Renovations do not result in an increase in the capacity of the treatment system.
• ` It,does not result in any portion of the constructed/renovated swine houses being located any closer to the
building/property that is,the object of the siting requirement that the swine house currently fails to meet (if at
all) ..
This one is key..Make sure to check setbacks listed in G.S. 106-803

• Regardless of the original fo� nt, you cannot rebuild in the 100 year f0plain.
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Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Rebecca Chandler
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105-7407
336-776-9705 office
336-354-2284 cell
336-776-9797 fax
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Animal Waste Storaue Pond and Lagoon Closure
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature)
RECE3':;
Report orm
Winston -:•
General Information: Re4lanatoYr,ca
Name of Farm: I-rEzf Facility No:a� - 5
Owner(s) ivatne:
Mailing Address: e- / Phone No:33s'- /6-9/9'
Operation Description LremnininQ animals onivl:
Cl Please check this box if there will be no animals on this farms after lagoon closure. If there will still be animals on the site
after lagoon closure. please provide the following information on the animals that wiill remain.
Operation Description:
Type of Swine NO. of .Animals
�:i Wean to Fecder
J Feeder to Finish
Z) Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder _ad Svc
_i Farrow to Finish
Type of Po+rltry
D Laver
.1 Pullets
No. of Animals
Type of Cattle
Z) Dairy
Z) Beef
No. of Animals
Otltrr Tti'pe of Liti�stack:� rVumoer of ,4nimnls:
Will the farm maintain a number of aidmals greater than the 2H .0217 threshold? Yes 0 No Q9--
Will other lagoons be,in operation at this farm after this one closes? \\ ' Yes lJ No
How many lagoons are left in use on this farm?:
(Marne) rd' S jl of the Water Quality Section's staff in the Division
of Water Quality's _ 4J."J46=3 Regional Office (see map on back)
was contacted on rZ,,�laz- (date) for notification of the pending closure of this on or lagoon.
This notification was at least 24 hours prior to the start of closure which began on r (date).
I verify that the above information is correct and complete. I have followed a closure plan which meets
all NRCS specifications and criteria. I realize that I will be subject to enforcement action per Article 21
of the North Carolina General Statutes if I fail to properly close out the lagoon.
Name of Land Own (Please. Print):_ :n� _
Signature — Date: JE"' ,tW4.^�_
The facility has followed a closure plan which meets all requirements set forth in the MRCS Technical
Guide Standard 993. The following items were completed by the owner and verified by me: all waste
liquids and sludges have been removed and land applied at agronomic rate, all input pipes have been
removed, all slopes have been stabilized as necessary, and vegetation established on all disturbed areas.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): lo*e-1 �.L•1� �_ _
Affiliation:_�D,4V lgjyj
Address (Agencv): d r e- .27a.�'Z. Phone vo.:3s�' Z�ae7!
Si —nature: � Date:
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eturn tint in 13 clays tot owtn7 cump[etiun or animal water storage pond or agoon c asure ta:
N. C. Division Of Water Quality- Water Quality Section
Compliance Group
P.U. Box 29535
Raleigh. VC 27h?Fi-0-3-
PLC- l Mav =. 1996

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WASTE STORAGE POND CLOSURE PLAN
NAME: Mr. Larry Smith
676 Helmstetler Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
LOCATION: Helmstetler Rd. off of Tryo Rd.
PHONE: [phone]
MAY 7 ^ 2005
Reaionii, Office
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TRACT # 1760
COUNTY Davidson
LAT./LONG. 3 5 48' 18"
80 19' 42"
Winston-Salem* Reg. Division of Water Quality
Phone [phone]
H.U. # 030401.3020010
Facility # N/A
Plan prepared by: Lloyd Phillips Jr.
District Resource Specialist
Davidson S WCD
336-242-2076
NOTE: NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE OR DAVIDSON SOIL
& WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT PERSONNEL MUST BE ON SITE WHILE
THE STORAGE POND/LAGOON IS BEING CLOSED OUT IN ORDER TO
CERTIFY THE CLOSURE,
GENERAL INFORMATION
The waste storage lagoon was constructed in 1988 with design assistance from the
Natural Resource Conservation Service and the Davidson Soil & Water Conservation
District to contain and store animal waste from a 100 sow farrow to feeder operation.
This facility was in operation until 2002, at which time the owner ceased production.
The landowner has no plans to restock this operation.
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The facility has not received a Notice of Violation from the Division of Water Quality.
Mr. Smith intends to have the dam breached upon completion of liquid and sludge being
removed.
The anticipated time of closure is summer of 2005. The waste applicator will be
responsible for keeping records for volumes of liquid removed and for field application
records on forms provided by the Davidson SWCD. The landowner is to notify Davidson
SWCD or NRCS personnel at least 48 hours prior to commencement of closure.
CLOSEOUT SPECIFICATIONS
The closure of the waste storage lagoon will be completed in accordance with the
standards and specifications outlined in the Closure of Waste Impoundments, (360)
Section IV of the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG). The waste storage pond
will be agitated with a PTO driven chopper pump for sufficient time to create slurry from
the sludge. At least two agitation locations will be required. The structure has a bottom
that is located above the water table. The bottom should be capable of supporting earth-,
moving equipment such as a track loader. Liquid is to be agitated well, before any
pumping is to begin. Once material is agitated properly, pumping into liquid transfer
tanks (honey wagons) will begin. Waste is to be Iand applied to designated fields in such
a manner not to exceed the hydraulic loading capacity of the soil and the crop nitrogen
requirements. After all liquids have been pumped out and side slopes washed down, pool
bottoms are to be scraped to remove any existing sludge. This material is to be hauled to
application fields in dump trucks and land applied with track loader or tractor and blade.
Waste application must be made uniformly and the application rates and amounts
described in the closure plan must not be exceeded.
After sludge is removed embankment is to be breached a minimum of 10 feet wide at the
bottom and side slopes graded to a 3:1 slope or flatter. No additional soil from off site
areas is to be placed into pool areas. Grading will be done in such a manner that no
surface waters are impounded. After grading is completed, all disturbed areas are to be
seeded with tall fescue , fertilized, limed and mulched with the following materials and
amounts:
Tall fescue seed 60 lbs./acre
2 tons lime/acre
1,000 lbs. 10- 10- 1 0/acre
60 — 80 bales of straw/acre
After grading is complete, certifying technical specialist will determine the acreage to be.
seeded and total amount of materials required.

REMOVAL OF INFLOW DEVICES
No inflow devices exist. In the event that the landowner elects to convert waste storage
pond to fresh water farm pond, MRCS standards and specifications for practice code 378
(pond) are to be adhered to.
DESCRIPTION OF BUFFERS AND SETBACKS
The custom waste applicator will be informed of all applicable setback distances and
buffers to insure that water quality and closure procedures are properly followed.
Technical specialist on site will review the closure plan with applicator and discuss
locations of fields to receive animal waste. Waste applicator will be given a complete
copy of the closure plan with field maps. Application maps will have perennial streams
and fresh water impoundment's noted on the maps. Approximate property boundaries
will also be shown on map to prevent waste from being applied too close to property
lines. Setbacks and buffers distances are as follows: no closer than 25 feet from perennial
waters or streams, 100 feet from wells, 200 feet from dwellings not associated with the
farm. Waste is to be applied in such a manner not to reach property and public right-of-
ways.
VOLUMES TO BE REMOVED
Refer to attached calculations on volumes on the respective waste storage pond. The
volumes are based on site conditions at the time of closure plan development. The liquid
level of the structures is subject to change based on climatic conditions.
LAND APPLICATION OF ANIMAL WASTE
The effluent will be land applied to nearby cropland fields that will be planted to
soybeans. Waste must be applied in such a manner that no runoff of effluent occurs.
Waste is not to be applied while it is raining or when soil conditions are saturated.
Applying waste prior to predicted rainfall events is also to be avoided.
Refer to waste analysis data sheets attached for nutrient concentrations and analysis.
Land application data, fields, soil types, RYE and acres are contained in the attached data
sheets. The Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) has been applied to all fields to
insure that phosphorus is not being over applied. Since application fields are maintained
as established tall fescue, soil erosion is not expected to be a concern.
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I AGREE TO CLOSE THE WASTE STORAGE POND ACCORDING TO THE
ABOVE CLOSURE PLAN, WHICH MEETS THE USDA/NRCS STANDARDS &
SPECIFICATIONS. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT TECHNICAL STAFF OF
THE DAVIDSON SWCD AND NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY MUST BE
NOTIFIED 48 HOURS BEFORE CLOSURE ACTIVITIES ARE TO BEGIN.
LANDOWNER: -124
DATE:
PLAN PREPARED BY:
TITLE:;
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SCS -CPA - 15
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
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CONSERVATION PLAN MAP
Owner 5;"+ Jk Operator.R ZA nr 3.. S.y
County gV/{j-c3 _ State A16 Date . 4-//dS T_
Approximate acres Approximate scale / = v2o,0
Cooperating with QAVInSod .sd;/ 'Y'4�A%_ _ Conservation District
Plan identification il.1P Photo number.
Assisted by ZZ% ,:z 5 T _ USDA Soil Conservation Service
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VOLUME TO BE REMOVED
Length (Top)
Width (Top)
Total Depth
Side Slopes
Liquid Depth (ft)
Sludge Depth (ft)
Freeboard (ft)
Lagoon Dims. @ Liquid Level
Lagoon Dims. @ Sludge Level
Lagoon Dims. @ Bottom
Length
225.00
195.00
190.00
Width
88.00
58.00
53.00
QuWc Feet Gaupns
Liquid Depth 92430.00 691376.40
Sludge Depth 10685,83 79930.03
Total 103115.83 771306.43

WASTE ANALYSIS DATA
Date of Analysis
Nitrogen Concentration (Broadcast & Irrigation)
Copper Concentration
Zinc Concentration
0.01 ppm Copper Mixed Volume Concentration
0.02 ppm Zinc Mixed Volume Concentration
Liquid
Nitrogen (99ni) Conversion
' , '6
Factor
lba. NIAc-In,
1.67
Availability
Coeff•
0.50
PAN/Ac-ln
0.83
0.2266
Sludge
0.2266
0.00
0.46
0.00

p or1 •1 r1 • r •' 1 r ••
.Liquid
7.36
0.2266
1.67
0.78
1.30
Sludge
0
0.2266
0.00
0.60
0.00

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I I LAND APPLICATION OF WASTE (COPPER) I
Date of Last Tract #
Soil Test
Field #
Waste Cu
Applied (ppm)
Application
Amount (in.)
Conversion
Factor
Cu Index
Adjustment
Soil Test Cu New Soil Cu
Index Index
&C' O'f2M-5 2191
0_470,1`{2005 2191
2
1 0.01
0.44
6.297
0.01 MIN1'11"116.01
0.01 2( 8v,_ 208.01
1 3 1
0.01
0.44 1
6.297 1
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LAND APPLICATION OF WASTE (ZINC)
Date of Last Soil Tract # Field # Waste Zn Applied Application Conversion Zn Index Soil Test Zn New Soil
Test (ppm) Amount (in.) Factor Adjustment Index Zn Index
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NCDA Agronomic Division 4300 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607-6465 [phone]
Report No: W06672 W
Grower: Van Oak Farm
Copies To: Phillips, Lloyd
Yn.
676 Hemstetler Rd.
Lexington. NC 27295
r�Sten�sZseOe
Farm:
3/ 1/05
Davidson County
Sample info.
Laboratory Results (pa per million unless otherwise noted
Sample ID.
N
P K Ca og
S Fe Mn Zn
Cu
B
Mo Cl C
SMITLO
Total 7.36
19.1 55.8 96.6 25.3
8.95 1.71 0.17 0.77
0.08
0.21
IN -N
Waste Code:
-NH4
ALS
-NO3
Na Ni Cd Pb
Al Se Li PH
SS
C:N
DM% CCE% ALE K al
32.3
6.63
Description:
OR-N
Swine Lagoon Li .
Urea
Recommendations:
Nutrients Available for First Crop
lbs11000 gallons
Other Elements
lbs11000 allons
Application Method
N P205 K20 Ca Mg S Fe Mn
Zn CU B Mo Cl
Na
Ni
Cd Pb Al Se Li
Broadcast
0.03 0.25 0.45 0.56 0.15 0.05 0.01 T
0.01 T T _
0.27
Soi I I ncorp
0.05 0.29 0.50 0.64 0.17 0.06 0.01 T
0.01 T T
0.27
the pH of the lagoon liquid is below the ideal range for bacterial action and waste treatment. Gradually adjust pH by adding 1 lb, of agricultural lime per 1000 cu. ft. of liquid remaining in the lagoon. Sample the lagoon
monthly and continue to adjust pH until it is within the desired range of 7.0-8.0.
Sam le Info.
Laboratory Results (pa per million unless otherwise noted)
Sample ID:
N
P K Ca Mg
S Fe Mn Zn
Cu
B
Mo Cl C
SMITSL
Total 22265
12310 2619 26061 3094
7773 11262 784 929
412
0.00
IN -N
Waste Code:
-NH4
ASS
-NO3
Na Ni Cd Pb
At Se Li pH
SS
C.•N
DM% GCE% ALF tons
386
'
9.25
Description:
OR N
Swine Lagoon Sludge
I Urea
Recommendations:
Nutrients Available for First Crop
lbs/ton (wet basis)
Other Elements
lbs/ton (wet basis)
Application Method
N P205 K20 Ca Mg S Fe Mn
Zn Cu B Mo CI
Na
Ni
Cd Pb Al Se Li
Broadcast
1.9 3.7 0.47 3.4 0.40 1.0 1.5 0.10
0.12 0.05 0.00
0.07
Soil Incorp
2.5 4.2 0.52 3.9 0.46 1.2 1.7 0.12
0.14 0.06 0.00
0.07

NCANAT Version: 1.84 •
PLAT Results For: Davidson 04/14/2005
Calendar Year:
County:
Producer Identifier:
Tract Number:
Field Number:
Soil Series:
Crop:
minimum residue
BMPs:
Fertilizers:
applications
Soil Loss:
Receiving Slope Distance
Soil Test 0" - 4"
WV Factor (DATABASE)
Hydrologic Condition:
PARTICULATE P =
5
SOLUBLE P =
0
LEACHATE P =
0
SOURCE P -
15
TOTAL, P RATING = 20 (LOW)
INPUTS
9:21:45 AM
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2005 .
Davidson
Larry Smith
2191
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DaB: Davidson loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
Soybeans (Full Season - Manured) : Conservation Tillage -
Vegetative Buffer Width = 10 ft.
Swine -Lagoon sludge
Yearly Applied Amount: 8.2 1000 gal
Lb P205: 49.67 lb
Application Method: All other surface
5 t/.ac/yr
10-19 ft
20
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GOOD
OUTPUTS

NCANAT Version: 1.84
PLAT Results For: Davidson 04/14/2005
Calendar Year:
County:
Producer Identifier:
.Tract Number:
Field Number:
Soil Series:
Crop:
minimum residue
BMPs:
Fertilizers:
applications
.Soil Loss:
Receiving Slope Distance
Soil Test 0" - 4"
WV_Factor (DATABASE)
hydrologic -Condition:
PARTICULATE P = 3
SOLUBLE P = 0
LEACHATE P = 0
SOURCE P = 12
TOTAL P RATING = 15 (LOW)
INPUTS
01W.SirL•ilui
2005
Davidson
Larry Smith
2191
2
CcB: Cecil sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
Soybeans (Full Season - Manured) : Conservation Tillage
Vegetative Buffer Width = 10 ft.
Swine -Lagoon sludge
Yearly Applied Amount: 8.2 1000 gal
Lb P205: 49.67 lb
Application Method: All other surface
7 t/ac/yr
0-9 ft
14
1.2
GOOD
OUTPUTS

NCDA Agronomic Division 4300 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607-6465 [phone]
Report No: 31052
Grower.-
Smith, Larry
Copies to: County Extension Director
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67fi Helmstet! r Rd
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Lexington, NC 27295
Farm: VAN OAK FARM
411105
SERVING N.C. CITIZENS FOR OVER 50 YEARS
Davidson County
Agronomist Comments:
A 3. $
Field Information
Applied Lime
Recommendations
Samp a Last
Crop
Mo Yr T A
Crop or Year Lime N
WS W
Mg Cu
Zn
B
Mn
See Note
01
1st Crop: Soybeans 0, 0
80-100 0
0 0
0
pH$
II
3 i
2nd Crop:
Test Results
Soil Class HM%
WN CEC BS% Ac pH P-1 K-1 Ca% Mg% Mn-1 Mn-Al (1)Mn-AI (2) Zn-1
Zn-AI
Cu-1
S-1
SS-1
Na-N NIi-N Na
MIN 0.51
1.03 11.7 95.0 0.6 6.7 20 195 60.0 26.0 1467
880 167
167
189
32
0.1
Field information
pplied Lime
Recommendations
SampISN. Last
Crop
Mo Yr TIA
Crop or Year Lime N
W5 *0
Mg Cu
Zn
B
Mn
See Note
020
i
1st Crop: Soybeans 0 0
90-110 0
0 0
0
pH$
3
2nd Crop:
Test Results
Soil Class HM%
WN CEC BS% Ac pH P-1 K-1 Ca% Mg% Mn-1 WAI (1)WAI (2) Zn-1
Zn-Al
Cu-1
S-1
SS-1
Na-N NH,-N Na
MIN 0.41
1.03 14.7 96.0 0.6 6.8 16 178 63.0 21.0 1216
727 177
177
208
28
0.1
Field Information
Applied Lime
Recommendations
Sample^ Last
Crop
Mo Yr T A
Crop or Year Lime N
P205 100
Mg Cu
Zn
B
Mn
See Note
03
1st Crop: Soybeans 0 0
80-100 0
0 0
0
pH$
3 '
2nd Crop:
Test Results
Soil Class HM%
W/V CEC BS% Ac pH P-1 K-1 Ca% Mg% Mn-1 Mn-Al (1) Mn-Al (2) Zn-1
Zn-Al
Cu-1
S-1
SS-1
NCB-N NHrN Na
MIN 0.56
1.05 9.7 93.0 0.7 6.5 20 109 60.0 27.0 759
458 164
164
109
48
0.1
Field Information
Applied Lime
Recommendations
Samp Last Crop
Mo Yr T A
Crop or Year Lime N
P105 W
Mg Cu
Zn
B
Mn
See Note
04 .3
1st Crop: Soybeans 0 0
90-110 0
0 0
0
pH$
3
2nd Cro :
Test Results
Soil Class HM%
WN GEC BS% Ac pH P-1 K-1 Ca% Mg% Mn-1 Mn-Al (1)Mn-Al (2) Zn-1
Zn-AI
Cu-1
S-1
SS-1
Na-N N14-N Na
MIN 0.76
1.05 9.5 93.0 0.7 6.6 16 192 58.0 25.0 1218
732 150
150
163
39
0.1
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NCDA Agronomic Division 4300 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607-6465 [phone] Grower: Smith, Larry Report No: 31052 P2 2
Field Information Applied Lime Recommendations
Sample o. Last Crop Mo Yr T/A Crop or Year Lime N W5 ffi0 Mg Cu Zn B Mn See Note
05
1st Crop: Soybeans
0
0 100-120 0
0 0
0
0
3
2nd Crop:
Test Results
Soil Class HM%
WN CEC
BS%
Ac pH P-1
K-1
Ca%
Mg%
Mn-1 Mn-Al (1) Mn-AI (2) Zn-1
Zn-AI
Cu-1
S-1
SS-1
Na-N N1 h-N
Na
MIN 0.36
1.08
8.1
85.0
1.2 6.0 12
88
53.0
27.0
1071 653 127
127
71
55
0.1
Field Information
lied Lime
Recommendations
Sample Last Crop
Mo
Yr T A
Crop or Year
Lime
N W 5 1¢0
Mg Cu
Zn
B
Mn
See Note
06
1 st Crop: Soybeans
0
0 100-120 0
0 0
0
0
3
2nd Crop:
Test Results
Soil Class HM%
WN CEC
BS%
Ac pH P-1
K-1
Ca%
Mg%
Mn-1 W AI (7)Mn-AI (2) Zn-1
Zn-Al
Cu-1
S-1
SS-1
Ala -Al NHr-N
Na
MIN 0.46
1.04
9.7
92.0
0.8 6.4 14
130
56.0
29.0
631 383 233
233
116
58
0.1
Field Information
lied Lime
Recommendations
Sample No. Last Crop
Mo
Yr T A
Crop or Year
Lime
N WS 1¢0
Mg Cu
Zn
B
Mn
See Note
07
1st Crop: Soybeans
0
0 70-90 0-20
0 0
0
0
3
2nd Crop:
Test Results
Soil Class HM%
WN CEC
BS%
Ac pH P-1
K-1
Ca%
Mg%
Mn-1 Mn-Al (1)Mn-Al (2) Zn-1
Zn-Al
Cu-1
S-1
SS-1
Na-N Nf-b-N
Na
MIN 0.6
1.12
5.9
85.0
0.9 6.3 26
73
53.0
25.0
212 133 262
262
46
31
0.0
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EXHIBIT A-8
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. 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.
a. 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 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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• • EXHIBIT A-9
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
r— REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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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 sous 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.
la. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. 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 inton 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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EXHIBIT A-10
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 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 Go 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 thes
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 requlations.
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CALIBRA'nON OF MANURE SPREADERS
Effective utilization of manure is not possible if you do not know how much is being spread over a
given area. Calibration of your spreader is a simple and effective way of improving utilization of
'.. nutrients in manure more effectively. Only by knowing the application rate of your spreader can you
correctly apply manure to correspond to your crop needs and prevent water quality problems through
` the over application of animal manure.
Applicators can apply rnanure, at varying rates and patterns: depending on fonvard tra','el and/or
PTO speed, ;ear box settings, gate openings, operating pressures, spread widths and o,.•erlaps.
Calibration defines the combination of settings and travel speed needed to apply manure, bedding
or wastewater at a desired rate and to ensure uniform application.
Spreader Capacity
Liquid spreader capacities are normally rated by the manufacturer in gallons. Multiply by 0.0042
to get tons.
Solid and semi -solid spreaders are rated by the manufacturer either in bushels or cubic feet
(multiply bushels by 1.24 to get cubic feet). Most spreaders have two rating capacities: (1) struck
or level full, and (2) heaped. Calibration of solid manure spreaders based on its capacity
(volume) is difficult to estimate accurately because the density of solid and semi -solid manures
are quite variable. Density is the weight of the manure per volume of manure ( pounds per cubic
foot). Manure density varies depending on the type and amount of bedding used as well as its
storage method. Therefore, if you estimate spreader application rates as the volume of the
manure the spreader holds you are overlooking the fact that some manure weighs more than other
manure. This can cause a significant error when calculating manure application rates.
Since manures and litters have different densities, an on -farm test should be done. To determine
the load (tons) of a manure spreader:
I. Weigh an empty 5-gallon bucket.
2. Fill the bucket level full with the material to be spread. Do not pack the material in the
bucket but ensure that it settles similar to a loaded spreader.
3. Weigh the bucket again. Subtract the empty bucket weight from this weight to calculate
the weight of the contents.
4.. Multiply weight of contents by 1.5 to calculate pounds per cubic feet, density.
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5. NNW* the manure densiN_by.the cubic feet capacity of the spreader and divide by 2000
to get the tons of material in a ipread& load.
r Spreader Load (tons? `neigh[ of 5 gal manure x 1.5 x spreader capacity (ft
3000
Solid and Semi -Solid Manure Spreaders
In order to calibrate a spreader for solid manure (20 percent or more solids), the following
materials are needed:
1. Bucket
2. Plastic sheet, tarp or old bedsheet. An even size, 3 feet by 3 feet, 10 feet by 10 feet, or 12 feet
by 12 feet, will make calculations easier...
3. Scales
Calibration method.
1. Locate a large and reasonably smooth, flat area where manure can be applied.
2. Spread the plastic sheet, tarp or bed sheet smoothly and evenly on the ground.
3. FiIl the spreader with manure to the normal operating, level. Drive the spreader at the
normal application speed toward the sheet spread on the ground, alloying the manure to
begin leaving the spreader at an even, normal rate.
4. Drive over the sheet at the normal application speed and settings while continuing to
apply manure. If a rear discharge spreader is used, three passes should be made: fast,
drive directly over the center of the sheet, the other two on opposite sides of the center at
the normal spreader spacing overlap.
5. Weigh the empty bucket and plastic sheet, tarp, or blanket.
6. Collect all manure spread on the sheet and place it into the bucket.
7. Weigh bucket and manure and subtract the weight of the empty bucket and ground sheet.
This will give you the pounds of manure applied to the sheet.
3. Repeat zhe procedure three times to get a reliable average.
9. -Determine the average weight of the three manure anolications.

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IT Calculate the application rate usingVtiie ow ag fotni#i a�or Table"5-
Application rate (tons/acre) - Ib manure collected x 21.78
sheet length ((t) x sheet width (ft)
11. Repeat the procedure at different speeds and/or spreader settings until the
application rate is achieved. Y
Example:
What is the application rate (tons per acre) if you collect 8.5 pounds of manure on a 10-foot by
10-foot tarp during a calibration run?
Application rate (tons/acre) d 3•5 lb manure x 21.73 1.85 tons/acre
loft x loft ----
Table 5-3. Calibration of Solid Manure Spreaders
Pounds of Manure
Tons of Manure Applied/Acre
Applied to Sheet
Size of Ground Sheet
81x8.
10'x 10' 12'x 12'
_1 -.,.
0.34
0.222
0.15 T
2
0.68
0.44
0.30
3
1.02
0.65
0.45
4
1.36
0.37
0.61
5
1.70
1.09
0.76
6
2.04
1.31
0.91
7
2.38
1.52
1.06
8
2.72
1.74
1.21
9
3.06
1.96
1.36
10
3.40
2.13
1.51
15
5.10
3.27
2.27
20
6.81
4.36
3.03
Many times it may be necessary to adjust the rate in which waste is applied from the wav it is
normally spread. Changes in application rate dan easily be done by increasing or decreasing the
speed in which the waste is being applied. in order to perform these calculations, the spreader
load (tons), duration, of application (minutes), and the average width (feet) of a normal
application needs to be known. The application rate and travel speed can be found using the
following equations:
Application rate (tons/acrc) = spreader load (tons) x 495
time (min) x width (ft) x travel speed (mph)
Travel speed (mph) = spreader load (tons) x 495
time (min) x width (ft) x application rate ttonsiacre)
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What speed should you run if you wish to apply4 tons of manure per acre with a 3-ton spreader?
Your spreader application width is 20 feet and your spreader empties in 6 minutes.
Travel speed (mph) = 3 tons x 495 = 3.1 mph
6 min x 30 ti x 4 tonstacre
Spreader Pattern Uniformity
To determine the uniformity of spread and the amount of overlap needed, place a line of small
pans or trays equally spaced (2 to 4 feet) across the spreader path. The pans should be a
minimum of 12 inches by 12 inches (or 15 inches in diameter), but no more than 24 inches by
24 inches; and 2 inches to 4 inches deep. Make one spreading pass directly over the center pan.
Weigh the contents caught. in, each pan or pour the contents into equally sized glass cylinders or
clear plastic tubes and compare the amount in each.
The effective spread width can be found by locating the point on either side of the path center
where manure contents caught in the containers is half of what it is in the center. The distance
between these points is the effective spreader width. The outer fringes of the coverage area
beyond these points should be overlapped on the next path to ensure a uniform rate over the
entire field. "Flat -top," "pyramid," or "oval" patterns are most desirable and give the most
uniform application. "I1," "W," "steeple," or "lopside" patterns are not satisfactory and one or
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Field Calibration Procedures for Semi -Solid
Animal Waste Application Equipment
LOAD -AREA Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operat-
METHOD
ing conditions for relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application
SPREADER SYSTEM rates change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. For
pump and haul application equipment, application rates and patterns may
vary depending on forward travel and/or PTO speed, gear box settings, gate
openings, operating pressures, spread widths, and overlaps.
Equipment should be calibrated on a regular basis to ensure proper appli-
cation rates and uniformity. Calibration is a simple procedure involving col -
letting and measuring the material being applied at several locations in the
application area. Calibration helps ensure that nutrients from animal waste
are applied efficiently and at proper rates.
Pump and Haul Application Systems
Liquid applicators and tank spreaders are an alterna-
tive to irrigation systems for transporting and apply-
ing liquid lagoon effluent, liquid manure slurries, and
lagoon sludges. Proper location and design of'pump-
ing and loading pads are necessary to protect equip-
ment and operators and avoid damaging the lagoon
dike or embankment. Care should be taken to mini-
mize spills during loading and transport.
Semi -solid (slurry) applicators can be calibrated by
one of two methods: load -area method, and weight -
area method (see AG-553-4). Liquid applicators are
best calibrated by the load -area method.
Load -Area Method
To use the load -area method, you must know the
spreader capacity. Spreader capacity is normally rated
by the manufacturer and often is indicated on the
application equipment. Liquid spreaders are normally
rated in gallons while semi -solid spreaders are rated in
either bushels or cubic feet.
As the name implies, the load -area method
involves applying a full load to a measured area. For
ease of measurement, it is best to use a rectangular
field pattern. For PTO -driven spreaders, application
rate is dependent on ground speed so a uniform
speed must be maintained throughout the swath
length. Ground -driven applicators apply reasonably
uniform rates independent of ground speed.
Load -Area Method Calibration
Procedure
1. Spread at least one full load of manure in a
rectangular field pattern.
2. Measure the length and width of coverage. Do
not include the outer fringe areas of the coverage
which receive much lighter applications than the
overlapped areas.
3. Multiply the length (feet) by the width (feet) and
divide by 43,560 to determine the coverage area in
acres.
4. Divide the weight or volume of load of manure in
the spreader by the acres covered to determine the
application rate in tons or gallons per acre.
5. If the application rate (Item 4) is not acceptable,
repeat the procedure at different spreader settings,
speeds, or both until the desired application rate
(tons or gallons per acre) is achieved.

LOAD -AREA METHOD
SPREADER SYSTEM
CALIBRATING LIQUID MANURE SPREADERS USING THE LOAD -AREA METHOD
1. Determine the capacity of the manure spreader,
a. gallons
2. Spread at least one full load using the regular spreading patterns of the applicator.
Trial Trial Trial
b. Forward speed, gear, or
throttle setting
c. PTO speed or setting
d. Spreader gate setting
3. Measure the area of spread.
e. Spread area width
ft
f. Spread area length
ft
g. Spread area (e X f)
ftz
h. Spread area (g + 43,560)
acre
4. Compute the manure application rate.
L .Number of loads spread
j. Capacity per load (a)
gallons
k. Total manure spread (I X j)
gallons
I. Application rate (k + h)
gal/acre
5. Compute the nutrient application rate.
m. Manure analysis. N
Ibs/1000 gallons
P205
Ibs/1000 gallons
K20
Ibs/1000 gallons
n. Application rate N Ibs/acre
(I X manure P205 Ibs/acre
analysis number +
1000) K20 Ibs/acre
6. If the application rate is not acceptable, repeat the procedure at different spreader settings, speeds (Item 2),
or both, until the desired application rate is achieved,

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Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool Completion
Name of Facility:--srr,i 75+ _ Facility Number v;- q_- .2.5
Owner(s) Name:. ZIVrr4 s„ .; _ Phone No: 336— "F f6 /dX6
Mailing Address: G 76 /f:/_fit- rt
Check the appropriate box below, and sign at the bottom:
�o fields received a high or very high rating.
❑ Yes, the fields Iisted below received a high or very high rating:
Field Number Size (Acres) Rating (Hgh or Very High)
Please use as many additional attachment forms (PLAT-A-10-31-03) as needed for additional fields.
By completing the above section and any additional attachments and by signing this form, the facility
owner and Technical Specialist acknowledge all application fields were evaluated using the Phosphorus
Loss Assessment Tool. All necessary calculations were completed to conduct the Assessment. A copy will
be kept on site with the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. Any future modifications must be
approved by a technical specialist and filed with the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to
implementation. Waste plans with fields having a high or very high rating will have to be modified to
address phosphorus loss by the next permit cycle beginning July, 2007.
jVr--� s ��
Owner Name: � 0 ,G
Owner Signature:
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Technical Specialist Name:
Technical Specialist Signature: %r, i��J// , Date:
Affiliation: /1 V/y.s'a J��C1� Phone No:
Submit this form to:
Attn: Keith Larick
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
PLAT-12-11-03

1
State of North Carolis
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth Smith
676 Helmstetler Rd
Lexington NC 27295
Dear Elizabeth Smith:
October 24,1997 RECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of EHNR
OCT 2 9 i997
Winston-Salem
Subject: Removal of Registr t, '�gional office
Facility Number 29-25
Davidson 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 .0217, 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
Poula with a liquid waste system 30.000
If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sue Homewood of our staff
at [phone] ext 502.
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Da vt son oil an aa— e Cora e&vatioti'District
Facility File
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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