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Home My WebLink About950008_INSPECTIONS_20171231Tll NCDENR North Carolina Department"of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary May 24, 2013 Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 650 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 SUBJECT: Site Visit — Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve Facility No. 95-0008 Watauga County To whom this may concern: This letter is a follow-up to a site visit made to the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve located at 1500 Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock on May 22, 2013 by Division of Water Quality (DWQ) staff members Mr. Patrick Mitchell and Ms. Melissa Rosebrock from the Winston-Salem Regional Office. This site visit occurred as a result of two separate . complaint investigations conducted within the last 12 months concerning horse manure and bedding material mix, reportedly received from the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve, being stock piled improperly. Present for the site visit was Mr, J.C. Shore and Ms. Ladonna Shore (Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve representatives). The purpose of this site visit was to determine the following: 1. If the facility meets the criteria found within NC General Statute 143-215. 10B, and 1OC., which requires'facilities with 75 or greater horses confined on a lot (i.e. a lot or building, or combination of lots and buildings intended for holding horses in which animal waste may accumulate or where established vegetative cover cannot be maintained), that are confined for 45 individual days or more (which may or may not be consecutive) within a 12-month period to obtain an individual permit or general permit from the State of North Carolina. Through discussions with the onsite representatives it was determined that at this time the facility does not meet the above listed criteria requiring a permit. Should you decide to modify future facility activities to include additional events or increased number of resident/weekend horses held at the facility, please contact DWQ to obtain the required permit. 2. If animal waste (horse manure and _bedding mix) is disposed of properly. Through discussions with the onsite representatives it appears that the facility is giving away or distributing animal waste gcnerated at the facility, and is not land applying or storing the waste onsite. In the future should you decide to initiate land application of the animal waste please be aware of the following requirements contained within NC Administrative Code 02T .1303(a): 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One Phone: 336-771-5000 l FAX: 336-7714631 NorthCarolln a Internet: wwwtunity terouality Action ]� ]W 11W//i1 An Equal opportunity 1 AffirmeG've Action Employer �/ y Kb "{� I r Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve May 24, 2013 Page 2 of 2 The animal waste is applied at no greater than agronomic rates; and A vegetative buffer (separation) of at least 25 feet is maintained from a perennial stream or waterbody to animal waste. Please also be aware of the following requirements related to distribution and land application of animal waste contained within NC Administrative Code 02T .1403(a): Persons accepting or purchasing animal waste at a rate of 100 tons or less per year must apply the waste at no greater than agronomic rates; and maintain a setback of at least 25 feet from a perennial stream or waterbody. In addition to the previously listed requirements, persons accepting or purchasing over 100 tons of animal waste per year must also do the following: register with DWQ prior to accepting or purchasing the manure; animal waste shall not be stockpiled within 100 feet of a perennial stream or waterbody; animal waste shall not be stockpiled uncovered for greater than 15 days; along with the other requirements contained within section .1403(a)(2). This office recommends that you inform future persons accepting or purchasing animal waste generated from your facility of these requirements to minimize future complaints and any potential violations. Should you need technical assistance with animal waste management, we urge you to contact the Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation District/Natural Resources Conservation Service office at (828) 264-0842. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. Patrick Mitchell or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, A 1,4-L -) / - e,,- �' � - Sherri V. Knight, P.E. Regional Supervisor, Aquifer Protection Section cc: Mr. Brian Chatham, Watauga County SWCDINRCS DWQ-APS-Confined Animal Feeding Operations Unit WSRO = APS'Fi1es Division of Water Quality ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Facility Number: Facility Status: Active Permit: f--t AWD950008 ❑ Denied Access Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Cgmolaint County: Watauga Region: Winston-Salem Date of Visit: 051,2212013 Entry Time: 11:20 AM Exit Time: 12:30 PM Incident #: Farm Name: Owner Email: Owner: Blowino Rock Charity Hore Show Foundation Inc Phone: Mailing Address: Physical Address: 1500 Laurel Ln Blowina Rock NC 28605 Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator: Location of Farm: Latitude: Longitude: Hwy 321, to Hwy 221, --1.0 miles turn Left onto Laurel Ln., Facility is on Left. Question Areas: Dischrge & Stream Impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat Other Issues Certified Operator: Operator Certification Number: Secondary OIC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone 24 hour contact name J.C. Shore Phone: 828-295-4700 On -site representative Ladonna Shore Phone: 828-295-4700 Primary Inspector: Patrick Mitchell Phone: Inspector Signature: , ter Date: Secondary Inspector(s): Melissa Rosebrock Phone: Inspection Summary: On May 22, 2013 WSRO staff members Patrick Mitchell and Melissa Rosebrock conducted a site visit at the Blowing Rock Equestrian Center. The site visit occurred as result of two separate anonymous complaints (October 2012 and May 2013) received by DWQ concerning improper placement of horse manure stockpiles and potential impact to surface waters on two seperate properties. The horse manure and bedding mix for each of these investigation sites was reportedly received from Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve. The site visit revealed the following details: No horse manure stockpiles were observed onsite during visit. DWQ discussed concerns of proper use, storage, and distribution of animal waste with the onsite facility representatives. The confined (e.g. horses held in stalls or on non -vegetated lots) threshold number of horses in a given year was also discussed with representatives. It was indicated by representatives that the facility does not have 75 or greater confined horses for 45 individual days in any given year. DWQ to send a letter to the facility owner informing the details. Page: 1 ., Permit: AWD950008 Owner - Facility: Blowing Rock Charity Hare Show Foundation Inc Facility Number: 950008 Inspection Date: 05/2212013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Complaint Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population Horses Q Horses - Horses 36 Total Design Capacity: Total SSLW: Page: 2 Permit: AWD950008 Owner - Facility: Blowing Rock Charity Hore Show Foundation Inc Facility Number: 950008 Inspection Date: 05/22/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Complaint Othertssues Yes No NA NE Lagoon 1 Storage Pond Other If Other, please specify 32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? 33. bid the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewtinspection with on -site representative? 34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? Page: 4 OL Permit: AW0950008 Owner - Facility: Slowing Rock Charity Hore Show Foundation Inc Facility Number: 950008 Inspection Date: 05/22/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Complaint Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Discharge originated at: Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other ❑ a. Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)? d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ ! ❑ ❑ 3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ from a discharge? Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment Yes No NA NE 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑ 5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.e./ large trees, severe ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ erosion, seepage, etc.)? 6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ B. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) 9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? Other Issues Yes No NA NE 28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report Cl ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? 29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Air Quality representative immediately. 30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? (i.e., discharge, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ freeboard problems, over -application) 31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ If yes, check the appropriate box below. Application Field ❑ Page: 3 Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve Page 1 of 2 Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve Ride the Blue Ridge! BR Charity Morse Show Hunter/Jumper Prize List Blowing Rock Equestrian Special Events Calendar Local Accommodations Local Weather Conditions Driving Directions Links Contact Us Special Events in 2013 (4ZY) 1530 t4k(er tn' A-4) Uk `�rr `0 33"00 0 9 The Blowing Rock Charity Saddlebred Show will be held June 6th-9th Come and see the Glitz and Glamour, the Chrome and Polish, of the fancy, high stepping American Saddlebred! They aren't called "The Peacocks of the Horse Show World" for nothing! The gates open at 8 AM. Come see our facility, shop our vendors, and enjoy the beautiful early http://www.blowingrockequestrian.com/specialeventseatendar.html 5/20/2013 Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve Page 2 of 2 mountain Summer. Don't miss it! Please note: The Preserve will not be open to campers and day parkers during the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show. Spectators are, however, welcome to attend. 11 2013 Calendar of Events I I May 1st Open for Camping and Day Parking May 24th-26th Memorial Day Weekend IMay 30-1Ju ne IClosed to campers/dayriders for Saddlebred Show I June 6th-9th Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Saddlebred Classes - Open to Spectators June 15th IReopen for Camping and Day Parking June 17th-23rd Fjord and Friends Fun Fest July Closed to campers/dayriders for Hunter/Jumper Show 16th July 22nd Ticketed warm-up July Hunter/Jumper 1 - Open to Spectators 23rd-2$th 29th July Ticketed warm-up July- 30th-Aug August 4th Hunter/Jumper 2 - Open to Spectators . August 10th Reopen for Camping and dayriding I September I September Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve is Owned and Operated by the Blowing Rock Charity Horseshow Foundation, a 501(c)3 non profit organization For questions or comments concerning this website, please email info@blowingrockequestrian,com http://www.blowingrockequestrian.com/specialeventsealendar.html 5/20/2013 NCDENR cRDept. I o DNi? North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Alvin Rich _- -Post-Office- Box. 645-,------ -._-- Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P. E. Director October 31, 2012 SUBJECT: Animal Waste Stockpile Complaint Dear Mr. Rich: Nov D 2 2012 Dee FreeW,n.5a1em SecrrW15i r'al Office This letter is a follow up to -my complaint investigation conducted October 18, 2012. 1 would like to clarify some points regarding our Rules (North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter 2T) that address the storage and hauling of animal manure. Specifically, rule Section .1400 - Manure Hauler Operations. Manure haulers must register with the Division of Water Quality if they accept and land apply over 100 tons of manure. If they deliver the manure to a land owner for'land application, then the land owner becomes a hauler since he is actually accepting and land applying the waste. In this case, your family would be the manure hauler. If you land apply over 100 tons of manure (any animal source including chicken litter/horse manure, etc.) in a year, you must cover any stockpiles within 15 days. The size of each individual stockpile does not matter as the 100 ton limit is for the total amount received and applied by the 'person' in a calendar year, not the amount in any given pile. In general, any type of material, like horse stall bedding etc. that is mixed with animal waste, becomes animal waste. Any leachate/run-off to surface waters from an animal waste stockpile regardless of the size of the stockpile is prohibited. You indicated in our conversation that you did not know the volume of the waste stockpiled on your property and that this was a one-time event. You also indicated that the waste would be spread over your gardens. At the time of the investigation, I did not observe or see any evidence of runoff from the stockpile of bedding/manure. I could not determine if the stockpile was more than 100 tons. _,One 1 AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION —Asheville Regional Office (ARO) orthCar011rla 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 �aturallr� Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-7043 Internet: www.nwalerqualitv.ora An Equal Opporlunity 1 Affirmalive Aclion Employer r Mr, Rich October 31, 2012 k Page 2 of 2 would recommend that you review this information and contact me at 828-296-4685 if you have any questions. I have enclosed a copy of the regulations for your convenience. We would also ask that if you employ haulers to deliver and land apply waste to the land you own, that they do so in accordance with applicable North Carolina law. Thank -you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Beverly Price Environmental Specialist Cc: Patrick Mitchell, APS WSRO ARO APS Files