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Facility Number 3 Q 1 5
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Steve Foster Dair
Owner Phone Number
Ro Foster 998-2780
Manager Lessee
Steve Foster
Address
Rt. 3 Box 616
Mocksviile NC 127028
Location
Hwy. 158 7 miles east of Mocksville on Dulin Rd. farm is on left. 4
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State of North Caro&
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
Steve Foster
Steve Foster Dairy
147 Howardtown Rd
Mocksville NC 27028
Dear Steve Foster:
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NORTH CAROLINA ktffAWVLJ
ENVIRONMENT AND NAJU�ALLFt8$OURGE Nr±
March 5, 1999 MAR z 4 1999
Winston-Salem
Regional office
Subject: Removal of Registration
Steve Foster Dairy
Facility Number 30-15
Davie 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 receive approval from the Division of Water Quality prior to stocking animals
to that level. Threshold numbers of animals are as follows:
Swine
250
Confined Cattle
100
Horses
75
Sheep
1,000
Poultry with a liquid wastes stem
30,000
If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sonya Avant of our
staff at [phone] ext 571.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Winston-Salem Water Quality Regional Office
Davie Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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This is to confirm that the following farm does not meet the 2H .0200 registration
requirements.. Please inactivate this facility on theregistration database.
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Facility Number.
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Farm Name: lo'/?rz
'Owner:
Mailing Address:
County:
Comments:
Operation
below threshold `
out of business/no animals on site
closed out per NRCS standards
Signature. -7O�i'�����fC
Agency: r
Please'return completed form to: DEHNR-DWQ
Water Quality Section
Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
PIA-3/97

To: [e-mail]
Copies to: N1ew452
Subject: Removal Confirmation.
Date sent: Thu,15 Oct 1998 10:05:25
The following Davie County animal operations are below threshold
and need to be removed from the list of registered facilities:
Hobar Dairy, Inc., 30-11, current population is 60.
Steve Foster Dairy, 30-15, current population is 46.
H. T. Crotts & Sons, 30-29, current population is 65.
Previously, e-mail was sent to Sue H. on 9/25/97 requesting that the
Hobar and Foster dairies be removed. Removal for Crotts & Sons was
recommended in the inspection dated 9/23/97. I hope this info will.,
suffice to get these facilities off the list. MMM. .
Mike Mickey 1 -- Thu, 15 Oct 1998 10:05:27

This is to confirm that the following farm does not meet the 2H .0200 registration
requirements. Please inactivate this facility on the registration database. '
Facility Number: /
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Farm Name: �>✓� / V/��
Owner:
Mailing Address:' /� ��l�l�'�s� �✓%�
County:
Comments:
Operation
below threshold
out of business/no' animals on site
closed out per MRCS standards
Signa
Agenc
Please'return completed form to: DEHNR-DWQ
Water Quality Section
Compliance Group
P.O. Dox 29535
Faleigh, NC 27626-0535
RR-3/97
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To: [e-mail]
Copies to: Nlew452
Subject: Removal Confirmation.
Date sent: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 10:05:25
The following Davie County animal operations are below threshold
and need to be removed from the list of registered facilities:
Hobar Dairy, Inc., 30-11, current population is 60.
Steve Foster Dairy, 30-15, current population is 46.
H. T. Crotts & Sons, 30-29, current population is 65.
Previously, e-mail was sent to Sue H. on 9/25/97 requesting that the
Hobar and Foster dairies be removed. Removal for Crotts & Sons was
recommended in the inspection dated 9/23/97. I hope this info will
suffice to get these facilities off the list. MMM.
Mike Mickey 1 -- Thu, 15 Oct 1998 10:05:27

State of North Carol
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Wlnston-Salem Reglonal Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
October 1, 1997
Mr. Steve Foster
147 Howardtown, Road
Mocksville, N.C. 27028
SUBJECT: Steve Foster Dairy
Facility No. 30-15
Davie County
Dear Mr. Foster:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
The purpose of this letter is to summarize the required inspection of your dairy
operation that was performed by Beth Morton and me on September 23, 1997. Attached is
a finalized copy of the Animal Operation Site Inspection form that was forwarded to Raleigh.
The main problem noted.during the inspection involved the discharge from the milking
parlor. Currently, the milking parlor waste is piped directly to a tributary to Cub Creek. Please
be advised that the discharge of any type of wastewater to the waters of the State is a
violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1(a)(1). This discharge must be ceased
to bring your operation into compliance. You should contact the local Soil and Water
Conservation office for assistance in eliminating the discharge.
Previously, you had submitted a request to be removed from the list of registered
animal operations. Our inspection revealed a current population of 60 cattle. Since you are
below the threshold number of 100 head of cattle established by the 2H .0200 Regulations,
our office will support your request to be removed. However, it is still imperative that you
eliminate the milking parlor discharge since the Director of the Division 'of Water Quality can
require and animal operation to become certified, on a case by case basis, if existing or
projected environmental impacts are found on farms below the threshold number.
Please contact me on or before October 31, 1997, with an update on the status of your
efforts to correct the problem. Your cooperation in this matter would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Michael M. Mickey
Environmental Specialist II
cc: Fred Alexander, NRCS
Central Files
WSRO
585 Waughtown Street, FAX [phone]
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107-2241 �� An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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19 Routine p Complaint p Follow-up o ►nspec ►on p o ow -up of VSWC review p Other
Date of Inspection- 7:
Facility Number
Time of Inspection © 24 hr. (hh:mm)
■ Registered p Certified p Applied for Permit p Permitted in Not 0perat►ona Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: Stex➢e.F.oxter..Daiiny........................ I........................ County: Davie WSRO
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Owner Name: Stems ....................................... Frifeir.......................................................... Phone No:(9.1.p).99S-4820......................... .............................
FacilityContact: same ................................................. ...................Title:............................................................... Phone No:....................................................
Mailing Address:.1.4..7-Hawa.rdtakyu.Rd.........................................................................J.1']<o,Cksvitle...NC.............................................. .,..... 271328 ..............
OnsiteRepresentative: S.t,exeThster................................................................................ Integrator:.......................................................................................
Certified Operator:N,A......................................................................,.................................... Operator Certification Number:.........................................
Location of Farm:
Latitude 44 Longitude ®� ®� ®64
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esign -. Current- � Design r urrcn � - esign° urren
fie , `E Capacity Population' ,.Poultry' •i.Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
Wean o Feeder
13 Feeder to mis
p Farrow to Wean
p Farrow to Feeder
p Farrow to inis
p Guts
p Soars
p ayer IM Dairy 102
" p Non -Layer I EED 113 Non - airy
F'r
„.. 0 Other
Total?'Degigh,Capacity, ")
Total SSLW' 142,800
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1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field N Other
a, If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water'? (Ifyes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
on Area
113apray r►e►a Area 4 ,
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p Yes
p No
®Yes
p No
® Yes
p No
N Yes
p No
unknown
p Yes
® No
® Yes
p No
p Yes
® No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than iagoons/holding ponds) require
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
p Yes N No
p Yes ® No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
7/25/97
Yes p No

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act i Number: 3 _.15 •
8� Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (La2oons,Hold ing Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Identifier
Freeboard (ii):
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
(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?
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
Structure 5
p Yes N No
❑ Yes p No
Strumire 6
p Yes p No
(3 Yes p No
p Yes p No
p Yes 0 No
p Yes ® No
15. Crop type........Corn..(SUage,.&.&atirL)....... bnaAL.Grai>zE.(Wookteax,.Bar�ey,.......................................................................................................................
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the .4mmal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? p Yes p No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
p Yes
® No
18.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
p Yes
N No
19.
Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
p Yes
® No
20.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
M Yes
p No
21.
Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
p Yes
®No
22.
Does record keeping need improvement?
p Yes
p No
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
p Yes
p No
24.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
p Yes
p No
25.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
p Yes
p No
Z. No.vi ions.or arcren.cies•were.noo using this visit: . You. will .receive no further .: .
�orresponO nef✓ aWtt this visit: ........:.:.:....:.:..... .
^° irefer"t6 uestian # : Fz lain an LS answers �ndlot'raii "r'eeornmen attatts or an of zer commauts.
Use drawings of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary,):
Questions (�2, 3) Facility discharges parlor water directly to surface waters..L�tter to be sent to Steve Foster advising that this
problem needs to be resovled. `:� •,
Questions (8-13r) No holding pond present. Manure handled by scrape and
Questions (16, 22-25} Facility not required to have CAWMP since below threshold far cattle. °'
Question (�16) Follow-up inspection is necessary to see that parlor waste problem resolved. rr�i�' .
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To: Sue—[e-mail]
Subject: Below threshold
Date sent: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 09:01:48
The following dairy facilities are below the threshold number of 100.
Although water quality problems exist at each, it is my understanding
that we have no choice but to honor their request for removal. The
info. is as follows:
Hobar Dairy, Inc., 30-11, current population is 60.
Steve Foster Dairy, 30-15, current population is 46.
Please call if you need anything else. Thanks.

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To: Sue—[e-mail]
Subject: Below threshold
Date sent: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 09:01:58
The following dairy facilities are below the threshold number of 100.
Although water quality problems exist at each, it is my understanding
that we have no choice but to honor their request for removal. The
info. is as follows:
Hobar Dairy, Inc., 30-11, current population is 60.
Steve Foster Dairy, 3 0-1S, current population is 46.
Please call if you need anything else. Thanks.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Mr. Steve Foster
147 Howardtown Road
Mocksville, North Carolina 27028
Dear Mr. Miller
IDEHNR
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
RECEIVF.D
June 20, 1997 N.C. Dept. of ERNR
JU N 2 4 1997
SUBJECT: Operation Review `Notice=of kefFrFQ
Steve Foster Dairy
Facility No. 30-15
Davie County
Winston-S Ef?m
Regionals Office
On June 18, an Operation Review was conducted of Steve Foster Dairy, facility no. 30-15. This Review,
undertaken in accordance with G.S..143-215.10D, is one of two visits scheduled for all registered livestock
operations during the 1997 calendar year. The Division of Water Quality will conduct a second site inspection.
During the Review, wastewater was observed discharging from the milk parlor through a pipe to a drainage
ditch in the pasture behind the dairy. Since it is illegal to discharge animal waste into the waters of the State, your
operation along with supporting documentation was referred to the Division of Water Quality for further
investigation and possible enforcement action. G.S. 143-215.10E requires me to notify Division of Water Quality
and the owner/operator of this observed violation.
As discussed during the Review, it is imperative that something be done about this discharge. You are
strongly encouraged to contact your certified technical specialist for help. You may also want to contact your local
Soil and Water Conservation District Office since they may be able to provide you with additional technical and/or
financial assistance to implement corrective best management practices.
Please remember that in order for your facility to be in compliance with environmental regulations, animal
waste cannot be discharged into the waters of the State, and the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and
disposal systems must be properly sized, maintained and operated under the responsible charge of a certified
operator.
Also remember that all registered livestock operations are required to obtain and implement an approved
animal waste management plan by the end of this year, and to gain certification as a animal waste system operator.
The animal waste management plan must be certified by either a designated technical specialist or a professional
engineer. For additional assistance with the plan, please contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District
Office or local Cooperative Extension Service Office.
919 North Main Street, lft;
FAX [phone]
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Mr. Steve Foster
June 20,1997
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The Division of Soil and Water Conservation appreciates your cooperation with this Operation Review.
Please do not hesitate to call me at 704/663-1699 ext. 277 if you have any questions, concerns or need additional
information.
Enclosure
cc: Davie Soil and Water Conservation District
Abner Braddy, DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
DSWC Regional Files

10 Routine Q CompIaint O Follow-up of DWO inspection O Follow-up of DSWC review O Other
Date of Inspection 6/18197
Facility Number 30 i5
Time of Inspection 16:00 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status: ® Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:1.25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Review 2.5
13 Certified ❑ Permitted or Inspection (includes travel and processing)
© Not Operation Date Last Operated:................................................................................................................................................
FarmName: Stexe.Fustex.Dairt....................................................................................... County: Dayle .................................................. ! SR.0........
OwnerName: Ray ........................................... F.Qatea:.......................................................... Phone No: 99.8: z.7. Q.......................................
Facility Contact: Steyo.1.QStel:.................... .......................Title:
Phone No: 91Q-99.8.:9.8ZQ.......................
Mailing Address: X47.jjaW.ar.dxa..ex.lid...................................................... .................. UQCkjyMjQ..NC .................................................... 2.7.Q28..............
Onsite Representative: Stexe.Faster................................................................................ Integrator:
Certified Operator: ..................................................
Location of Farm:
Operator Certification Number:
Latitude 35 • 57 4 4tl GG Longitude 80 • + Ufl 61
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Type of Operation Design Current . �, Design „;,Current Design Current
Swine pacity .Population ,..,_Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean
Lj Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to FIFEY,
❑ Other
MI -A,
Number of Lagoons I, Bolding Ponds;0 TO Subsurface Drains Present ❑Lagoon Area I[] Spray Field Area
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ® Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
4/3{}197 maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes ® No
® Yes ❑ No
® Yes ❑ No
® Yes ❑ No
small
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
Cl Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
Continued on back

Facility Number: 30-15 I
`6. Is facility not in compliance with any a0pable setback criteria in effect at the time of do? ❑ Yes ® No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes ® No
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes ® No
Structures (Laeoons and/or Holding Ponds)
9. is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes ® No
Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
...................................... ................................ I...... ........................... ......... ......................................... ...................................... ....................... I.......
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ 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? ❑ Yes ® 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
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type ....................... fts&=............... ....... ................................................................................................. ..................... ..................................................
.
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? ❑ Yes ® No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes ® 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 ® No
For Certified Facilities Only
22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes ❑ No
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes ❑ No
24. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Y' J- ii f s a - i -- S -
Comments (refer fo question #) =Ezplln any,YES answers_andlot any recommendations or ary Other Comments
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Use drawings of facrli! Ito better ezplain situations (use addi#iona[pages as necessary)
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Question 2: Operation discharges parlor wash water and waste through a pipe to a field drainage ditch. This ditch works its way to
a farm pond. Pond overflow will reach waters of the state. Operation is will below .0200 threshold and has requested to be
removed from the register. DWQ will need to make a final determination on this request.
Reviewer/Inspector Name
IV
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
cc: Division of Water Quality, Water
Date:
ry Assessment Unit i 4/30/97

State of North Carcea
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Ms. Sue Homewood
DEHNR - DWQ
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Dear Sue,
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IDEF.HNF;Z
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
June 19, 1997
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept.,of EHNR
JUN250
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
The following operations have requested to be removed from the register or have gone out of business in
Davie county. While doing the operations reviews in Davie county on June 16 - 18, 1997, I appraised the status of
these operations.
Facility No. 30-01 Ketchie Creek Hog: I have include Mr. Thomas Williams signed request for removal
from the register. This operation is out of business and there are no swine present on the site. Mr. Williams does
not plan on going back into the swine business. I can confirm that this operation_can_be removed from the register,
Facility No. 30-05 Charlie Barnes Farm: This is a small swine operation that is out of the commercial
swine business. Mr. Barnes currently has 1 sow, 7 piglets, l boar, and 3 Vietnamese Potbelly pigs in his facility.
He says he plans to keep these few hogs for family use, but does not plan to commercially raise again. Isin
confirm that this operation can be removed from the register.
Facility No. 30-09 Reavis & Hendrics Dairy: Mr. Reavis is out of business, he sold out on 3/26/97. He
has. some replacement heifers on pasture, but is well below the threshold. I can confirm that this operation can be
removed from the register,
Facility No: 30-11 Hobar Dairy, Inc.: This dairy is below the threshold, however their pond is currently
in violation due to lack of adequate freeboard and discharge over the dike. I can confirm this operation to be
removed from the register only after this problem is corrected to the satisfaction of the Division of Water
Quality.
Facility No. 30-12 Eaton Farms: I have included Mr. Eaton's signed request for removal: This operation
sold out in August 1995. Lean confirm thig this operation can be removed from the register.
Facility No. 30-13 Gilmer Allen Farm: I talked with Mrs. Allen while doing the operations review. This
operation is below the threshold and is planing to sell out by the end of July. I call g Tafirrn Ihat this Wergj' can
be removed from the aegister oace DWQ Iecg,ivgs The operations signed request.
Facility No. 30-14 Gemini Branch Farms: This operation is below the threshold and has requested to
come off the register, however this operation discharges parlor waste into the field in front of the barn. 11g
Division of Water Quality must make the determination on this farm's status.
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Facility No. 30-15 Steve Foster Dairy: This operation is below the threshold and has requested to be
removed from the register. However, this dairy discharges parlor waste directly into a field drainage ditch in the
pasture behind the bam. The Division of Water Quality must makethdgtermjngtjpn on this farm's status.
Facility No. 30-19 White Bros. Dairy: This operation is below the threshold and has requested to be
removed. The operations parlor waste goes to a small pond, but the operations lot run-off goes to a settling basin
that discharges to a grass filter strip. The Division of Water Quality must make the determination Qn this
farm's statu -
Facility No. 30-23 C.W. Philips Farm: This operation is below the threshold and 1 have included Mr.
Philips signed request for removal. 1 can confirm that this operation can be removed form the regime.
Facility No. 30-24 Williams Dairy: This operation is currently below the threshold and has no immediate
plans to increase number. I have included Mr. Williams' signed request for removal. Due to the level of waste in
the holding pond, I cannot confirm this request for removal. Thu Division ofWater Qualitymust make the
determination on this farm's status.
Facility No. 30-30 William Seats Farm: This operation is out of the dairy business. There are some beef
cattle present on the lot, but they are well below threshold numbers. I can confirm that this operation can be
remov;d
Facility No. 30-32 D.W. Spach Farm: This operation has sold out and there are no dairy cattle present. j
can con_fIM that this operation can be removed from ft I@g3,=.
If you have any questions on these operations, please give me a call.
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Enclosure
cc: C. Dewey Botts, Director for Division of Soil and Water
Abner Braddy, DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Davie Soil and Water Conservation District
Ralston James, Jr., DSWC Regional Coordinator
DSWC Regional Files

State of North Carol
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman December 5, 1996
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Steve Foster Dairy
147 Howardtown Rd
MocksviIle NC 27028 �� 6
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Stev DFoster
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Facility
Davie County
Dear Mr. Foster:
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 919n33-0026.
Sincerely,
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FOS ve W. Tedder
Enclosures
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