820632_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
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PRODUCER:
LOCATION:
TELEPHONE:
Melvin Nursery #2
1280 Parkerburg Road
Garland, NC 28441
[phone]
TYPE OPERATION : wean-feeder
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2600
(Design Capacity)
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to
reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste
should be analyzed before each application cycle . Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged
so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to ~e grown .
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize . Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates , leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities. and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land
eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions , waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when
it is raining. or when the surface is frozen . Either of these conditions may result in runoff to
surface waters which is not allowed under OEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be
considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems . To maximize the value of nutrients for
crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a
growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting . Injecting the
waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems .
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques. preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis .
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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RECEIVED I DENR I DWQ
AQUIFI=R "PRrm:r.TI0N SFCTION
MAR 18 2009
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year (gallons. ft. tons. etc.)
~ animals X 0.42 (tons) waste/animal/year = 1,092.0 (tons) waste/year.
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
2600 animals X 0.48
Guide Std. 633)
lbs. PAN/animaVyear = 1,248.0 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C.
Tech
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and
surface application:
Tract
#
T3893
T3893
T3893
T3893
T3893
T3893
OPTIONAL
T3889
T3889
Pull
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
1-3
1-3
BoB
BoB
BoB
BoB
BoB
BoB
Soil
Type
•see narrative
for cover crop
options
BoB
BoB
Table 1:
Crop
Cover crop rye
Cover crop rye
Cover crop rye
Bermuda( H)
Bermuda( H)
Bermuda( H)
So_ybeans
Wheat
ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Lbs. N Acres
Per Acre
50 4.00
50 4.00
50 4.00
225 2.50
225 2.00
225 2.50
100 12.00
72 12.00
Total 19
Lbs.N
Utilized
200
200
200
562.5
450
562.5
2,175.00
Month of
Application
S~t. -April
March-Sept.
March-Sept.
March-Sept.
April -August
Sept.-April
*This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are
applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some
eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients.
This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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Tract
#
Field
No.
Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see
Required Specification 2])
Soil
Type
Crop Lbs. N Acres
Per Acre•
Total
Lbs.N Month of
Utilized Application
-
·See footnote for Table 1.
Totals from above Tables
Table 1
Table 2
Total
Amount of N Produce
Surplus or Deficit
Acres
19.00
19.00
d
Lbs.N
Utilized
2,175.00
2,175.00
1,248.00
(927.00)
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over
application of nutrient or other elements.
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See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop Application Application
No. Rate (ln!Hr) Amount (ln.)
1 FoA/BuA Row Crops 0 .5 1
2 ,1 SuA Bermuda 0 .65 1
8 LeA Bermuda 0 .65 1
THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEV ER A SIMILAR TABLE
WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage
must be removed on the average of once every .2 MONTHS. In no instance should the
volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation •see lagoon design .
. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or
Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for
assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to
applying the waste.
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Pian shows irrigated acres using a 2 .5" Ag=Rain reel. T 3893 Pulls 1 ,2 ,3 will be partly planted
in tobacco most years . The remaining part of this field will remain in small grain and be
allowed to mature and cut for hay. When allowed to mature, grower can use 100 lb. Rate for
small grain.
Soybeans or wheat may be grown on field 1-3 in the place of the small grain overseed. If
soybeans are grown, 15 lb. Of nitrogen residual should be deducted from the following crop
PAN allowance
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 property 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.
4 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).
5 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.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 .
1 0 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 soils 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 per ennial waters . (See Standard 393-Filter Strips).
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 1 00 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
14 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
discharge or by over-spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist•.
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses , and on other grassed waterways , waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that courses 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.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 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.
18 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.
19 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 propellant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
20 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.
2 1 Waste shall be tested within 69 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 soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels . pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis re co rds 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 .
22 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations .
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:
Owner I Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the
farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new
certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Managemen t (OEM) before the
new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of
animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less
severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on-site at the farm
office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be
available for review by OEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
(Please print)
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Signature: I n~ . .
Thomas Melvin
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Date:
Signature: Date : ---------------------------------
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Name of Technical Specialist: ( Pleese print) Kraig A. Westerbeek
Affiliation : Murphy Family Farms
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Address (Agency): P.O. Box 759 -?
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Signatur:~ ?'~' //(:/ "/<C/ Date'
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
Thomas Melvin
Tommy Melvin Fann #2
300 Reeves Rd
Garland, NC 28441
August 11, 2008
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Subject: Sludge Compliance Requirement Change
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with Condition 111.19 of State General Permit A WG 100000, your facility is
required to maintain compliance regarding sludge accumulation in your animal waste treatment
lagoon(s). As you know, the previous compliance limit was to have a minimum of four (4) feet
of treatment depth between the designed stop pump and the average elevation of the top of the
sludge blanket. This requirement was based on NRCS Standard No. 359, which was recently
modified.
As of July 2008, Standard No. 359 does not us e the 4-foot requirement. Sludge compliance is
now to be based on the sludge volume as a percentage of the total treatment volume. The revised
Standard states that sludge accumulat ion in the permanent treatment zone must be less than 50%
of the planned treatment volume. Also, there must be a minimum of 2 .5 feet ofliquid above the
sludge at the pump intake location. If either ofthese conditions is not met then sludge must be
removed or managed in accordance with an approved Plan of Action for Lagoon Sludge
Reduction (POA). A new sludge survey worksheet has been developed to calculate sludge and
treatment volumes to determine compliance.
Our r e cords indicate that you have filed a Sludge POA for one or more of the lagoons at your
facility. Based on the changes to the sludge requirements in Standard No. 359, your lagoon(s)
may already be in compliance without any sludge removal. Using your lagoon design (or as -
built information) and current sludge survey measurements, complete the N EW sludge survey
worksheet. If you have any difficulty in locating or understanding your lagoon design
information, please contact your technical specialist or county Soil & Water office.
One . North Carolina
}Vaturall!l
Aquifer Protectio n Section 1636 Mail Servi ce Center
Internet : www.ncwatergualitv.org Location : 2728 Capital Boulevard
Raleig h . NC 27699-1 6 36
Raleigh. NC 2 7604
Telephone:
Fax 1:
Fax 2:
{919) 7 33-3221
(9 19) 7 15 -{)58 8
(9 19 ) 7 15-6048
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmativ e Action Employer-50% Recyded/10% Post Consume r Pape r
Send both sludge survey worksheets, OLD and NEW, to the address below if you feel that your
lagoon(s) is in compliance and wish to withdraw your POA. Our staff will review the
information and notify you of our decision.
NCDENR-DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center •
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
If you have any questions about the new sludge requirement, sludge survey worksheet, or any
related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-
3221.
Enclosures
Sincerely,
Keith Larick, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
. Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files -A WS820632
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E .. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 1, 2004 HECEIVEO
OCT 1 5 23[Jt1 Tommy Melvin
Tommy Melvin Farm #2
300 Reeves Rd
Garland NC 28441
Dear Tommy Melvin:
DENR-FAYElTEVlllE REGIONAL OffiCE
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. A WS820632
Tommy Melvin Farm #2
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
On June II, 2004, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued a revised State General
Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued in accordance with the directive of Senate Bill
733 (Session Law 2003-28).
In accordance with your application received on February 27, 2003 and in accordance with the directive
of Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Tommy
Melvin, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system in accordance with General Permit A WG I 00000. The issuance of this COC
supercedes and terminates your previous COC Number A WS820632 which expires October 1, 2004.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Tommy Melvin Farm #2, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity
of no greater than an annual average of 2600 Wean to Feeder swine and the application to land as
specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CA WMP). If this is a Farrow to
Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are
unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced
by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009. Pursuant to this COC,
you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CA WMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CA WMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Since this is a revised State
General Permit, it contains new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained in the
previous State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keeping
and monitoring conditions in this permit.
Aquifer Protection Section-Animal Feeding OperaUons Unit
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
Phone: [phone]/ FAX: 919-715-D588/Inlemet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
ofthe facility.
~er 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
~ wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CA WMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Duane Leith at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit A WG 1 00000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File AWS820632
APS Central Files
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
TOMMY MELVIN
TOMMY MELVIN FARM
1280 PARKERSBURG RD
GARLAND NC 28441
Dear Mr. Melvin:
April 3, 2001
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. A WS820632
Tommy Melvin Farm ·
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
In accordance with your application received on January 16, 2001, we are forwarding this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Tommy Melvin, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
A WG 100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the Tommy Melvin Farm, located in Sampson County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than 2600 Wean to Feeder swine and the application to land as specified in
the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CA WMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Pursuant to this COC,
you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations
as specified in the General Permit , the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and
operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than
the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by
this COC will require a modification to the CA WMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General
Permit or the CA WMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS
143-215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties , and injunctive relief
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Certificate of Coverage A WS820632
Tommy Melvin Farm
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Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration , you shall apply for its renewal. This
request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you hav e the
right to apply for an individual non-discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding.
The subject farm is loc~ted in the Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office Water
Quality Staff may be reached at~(91 0) 486-1541. If you need additional information concerning this
COC or the General Permit, please contact Theresa Nartea at [phone] ext. 375.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resour~~~~C
D. . . f w Q l"t .,"£_,;,0, E:t v I VISion o ater ua 1 y ·' ~<10·)}: JI D
Non-Discharge Permit Application Form 0_f.:; . 8t:CiJc,y
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL ) . J 6 2{J!JJ
General Permit -Existing Animal Waste OpiV~ations
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The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Di~ion. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections that are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility Name: Tommy Melvin Farm
1.2 PrintLandOwn~~name:~T~owm~mey~M~e~lv~i~n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1.3 Mailing address: ~1!.,;2~8~0_.,_P.';!;ar~ko'"!er!.i!s.!:!:bu~r..="...!R~d!.._~~~~~~~-~~~~~~-~~~~~~--~--~­
City, State: Garland NC ,~ Zip: ....::2~8 4::!:4!..!1!...._ _____________ _
Telephone Number (include area code): .... 5~2:2:9~-lt..=2::..!729~~~~~~~~-~~-~--~--------
1A Countywherefucili~islocued:~S~awm~s~on~-----~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-
1.5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please includ e SR n umbers fo r state roads . Please include a copy
of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): -1o!!ffL-2.SRn,...!ld.5~25.J____~---~~~~~~~~~~-
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):-~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~--~~-
1.7 Lessee's I Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is li sted): Murph v Famil y Farms
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: _::,.>.._~~~~V\.J.:'""~..c..""=,!:, .. .!..'l~"""""'\..---~BP-9~\.p:!!._~~~-~~-~~--~~~-
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable): -~~~~~~~~~-~-~~~~~~~~~~~-
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 82 (county number); 632 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation
Wean to Feeder
2600-Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? Dyes; D no. If no, correct be low us in g th e des ign capacit y of the fa c ility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste manag eme nt s tructures we re des igne d.
Type of Swine
0 Wean to Feeder
0 Feeder to Finish
0 Farrow to Wean(# sow)
0 Farrow to Feeder(# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (#sow)
No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of A nimals
0 Layer
0 Non-Layer
0 Turkey
T v pe of C attle No. of Animal s
0 Dai ry
0 Beef
Other Type of Livestock on the farm:-~~~--~~~~~~~-No. of A nimal s : ---------
FORM: AWO-G-E 7/7/99 Page 1 of4 82-632
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): ~ · Required Acreage (as listed in the A WMP): _ _,6'------
2.4 Number of lagoons/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable): _ __.1_ __ _
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields?
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the Iagoon(s)?
YES or ~please circle one)
YES or ~please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act~N Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
YE or NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? ___ t_q_g_..=:.. ____________ _
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? ___ \._~ __ C\--=5=--------------
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit-Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CA WMP). If the facility
does not have a CA WMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
The CA WMP must include the following components. Some of these components may not
have been required at the time the facility was certified but should be added to the
CA WMP for permitting purposes:
3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation.
injection, etc.)
3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications.
3.3.! 0 A site schematic.
3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3. 14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CA WMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
FORM: AWO-G-E 7/7/99 Page 2 of4 82.632
~ts Initials
Facility Number: 82-632
Facility Name: Tommy Melvin Farm
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, L ~I.D V"V'\C.o.-S. S . {'{\Q_\ IJ \ "-(Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for __ ....::\:...:o:....~.:.._.:..~--..:.~-~~~~,__--=~~~~c:::l,_-~~~~·.:.......:..:"""-:.....::.... __ (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurat and complete to the best of my knowledge. I unders tand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomplete.
Signature~~ J(.Mk Date __ ,-L\ _-_L:\_-_0-=--\:,__ ____ _
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land owner)
I, (Manager's name listed in question 1 .6), attest that this
application for (Facility name 1 is ted in question l.l)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I unders tand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and at tachments are not included, this application package
will be returned as incomplete.
Signature -------------------------Date --------------
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS :
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON·DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
FORM: A WO-G·E 717/99
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699·1617
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: (919) 733·0719
Page 3 of 4 82-632
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ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR NEW OR EXPANDED FEEoC6~s~;~~D
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Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Management at the address on the reverse s1de of ~h 1d 1t
form. · ..Vol7-[).· '{I!JJ
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''<~'lJa ~~-Name of fann (Please print): Tom my Melvin Sampson Farm {New)
Address: Route 2. Box 504 Garfand. NC 28441 1210 .. ,,iii •· fJllg
Phone No.: County: ~s~a!.!.m~p:.2.so~n"--------:------::----:--­
Farm location:. Latitude and Longitude: 34 ° 51' 3Z'/ 78° 25' 43" (required). Also, please attach a copy of a county road
map with location identified. Type of operation (swine. layer, dairy, etc.): -=Swi=·n'-"e _____________ _
Design capacity (number of animals): __ .::.2600=:::..· __,_,N.,.u:..::rs~e!.JI)'~-------------------­
Average size of operation (12 month population avg.): ...:2600~!::--------------------­
Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres): _ _.J./!------------------
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Technical Specialist Certification
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to
15A NCAC 6F .0005. I certify that the new or expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named
above has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction, operation and maintenance standards
and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA-Soil Conservation S.ervice and/or the North
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following
elements and their corresponding minimum criteria have been verified by me. or other designated technical specialists and
are induded in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or equivalent for lagoons or waste storage
ponds; waste storage capacity: adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utiliZation (or use of third party): aocess or
ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications: application rates; loading rates: and
the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm.
Name ofTechnical Specialist (Please print): ...:.M'"".'""'K_,ev~=·n.,.;W:...:..:::.est=on~-----------------
Affiliation: Murphy Family Fanus. Inc
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Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan
for the fann named .above and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any additional expansionJo·the existing
design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to
be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new an imals are stocked. I (we) also understa nd
that there .must be no disCharge of ·animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state either through a man-
made conveyance or through runoff froni a stonn event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour stonn. The approved plan .
will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District.
Name of Land Owner (Please Print): __ ...:.T..:.::h.=.o:..:.m.:..:a:..:;s-.M'"'"e""'lvi.:..:'::..:.n ____________________ _
Signature:~CI:> ~te--'
Name of Manager, if different from owner (Please print): ---------------------
Signature: ----------------------Date:
Note: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) tc be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer.
OEM USE ONLY: ACNEW# -------
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Conditional Approval Verification Form
Facility Name: ___;-.S::::::::::a=~IY'JJ~ot::.s~o!£tu~...!.::J~a7Q::.J<!()'\..-=:=--tt'-· a.il.;-1 _____ Facility No .: ~3 K1
Owner(s) Name: _:Th-L.._ .......... o'-Lf\t\~~~......,....(Y)--!....-',_...o"""\"""'u:::....:....:i N __ '--=-----
Mailing Address: I d. 8'o~'"?o..,etF:es btA@1 Rd . Phone No.: 5~9-l{).ICj
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The facility has satisfactorily completed acUVlttes needed to meet the conditions of the
conditional certification submitted for this facility . The following items have been completed
and v~rified by me: .
0" All land application equipment has been purchased and properly installed and calibrated to
the correct specifications. Date of installation of equipment: :111a.Ati.. t'i1t.,
[1(' The cropping system is in place on all l~}'ecified in the animal waste management
plan. Date cropping sys tem in place: -----"~041-~·::1...-----!..../ 1_.____,1!..:lf:L.-----------
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): 'fS&·, <:::::;:: \ r-.Je.::._}.,ei 'o ~~K._
Agency: '0£\ U-( ~ ""'-~ ~ ~~ \ .__ '5£i... '~' & "S Addre~s (Agency): ~. D .~-o"":A., \.S~ Phone No.: 'd--'iot-~ \\ \
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Signature: ~ ' c;; 5 ;:z:; D a te : \-<;) -Oo
I verify that the above information is correct and has been satisfactorily completed. I realize that
I will be subject to enforcement if I failed to complete my conditional certification by the date
specified in my Certified Animal Waste Management Plan Certification. I also realize that
failure to meet the conditional certification date is grounds for rev ocation of my permit or
deemed permit status.
Name of Land Owner (Please P ri nt): _JhL-LuD.!.!m!..!..l.!t)::.LS..:;l_____!_aJ..:...J..!2..!0::J/t...::v::..!J~-~~~=------------
Signature: JlurmM f'YG J..M -v Date: /-y -.;?o D l>
April 5, 1999
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Return wi thin 30 days fpllowing receipt to :
NC Division of Water Quality-Non-Discharge Compliance
and Enforcement Unit
Attention: Sonya Avant
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N .C. 27699-1617
[phone] extension 571
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
January 19, 1996
i PRODUCER: THOMAS MELVIN
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LOCATION: 1280 PARKERSBURG RD
PAGE 1
/ GARLAND NC 28441
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION: Wean to Feeder Swine
NUMBER OF ANIMALS : 2600 pigs design capacity
The· waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified
rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant
nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of
commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where waste
is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the
limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application
cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistis_yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner . Always
apply waste based on the needs of the crop ·to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can
utilize. Soil types are important as they have 'different infilitration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange .capacities, and available
water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land
eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre-
cautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons.per
acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is
raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM
regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift
and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of the nutrients
for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the
waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground
not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the wast~ or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. --.
This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this
is the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you
choose·to inject the wast~ in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels· for.injecting waste and irrigating waste are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage require-
ments should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste
management facility. Attached you will find information on proper
sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste S(lrnples to
the ·l~b for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the ~equirements
for compliance with lSA NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 2 .
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2600 pigs x .40 tons waste/pigs/year = 1040 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2600 pigs x .48 lbs PAN/pigs/year = 1248 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time
and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner .
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
TABLE 1: ACRES OWN ED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE & CLASS-CROP YIELD LBS COMM N ** * LBS
DETERMINING PHASE COD~, AW N PER ACRES AW
PER AC AC USED
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APPLIC.
TIME
3893 1 BoB BP 3 .4 17 0 6 .0 1020
MAR-OCT
3893 1300 SEP-MAY
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TOTAL j13 20.
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Indicate s that this field is being ove r s eeded (i.e . interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annua ls.
NOTE: The applicat o r is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirments. Beginning in 199 6 the Coastal Zone
Management Act will r equire farme rs in some e aste r n c ounti e s of NC to
have a nutrient man a gement plan that add r e s se s all nutrients. This
plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached :)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate
land. See required specification 2.)
SOIL TYPE & CLASS CROP YIELD LBS COMM N ** DETERMINING PHASE CODE AW N PER ACRES
PE R AC AC
END
PAGE 3
* LBS
AW
USED
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TIME
TOTAL 0
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Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e . interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches . · Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May) . Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with the stand of
.bermudagrass . This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or.
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in tpe fall ~
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late .
September or early October. Drilling is . recommended over·
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results .
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
** lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 4
ing legend explains the c~op codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-PASTURE
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW N USED
TABLE 1 12 1320
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TABLE 2 0 0
TOTAL 12 1320
AMOUNT 0 F N PRODUCED 1 248
* ** BALANCE -72
UNITS
TONS
AC
*** This number must be less than or equal to .0 in order to
fully utilize the animal wa ste N produced:
PER UNIT
so
so
Acres shown in each of the preceding table s are conside red to be the
u sable acres excluding required buff.ers, fi·lter strips along ditches,
o~d areas unabl e to be irrigated, and perimeter areas n ot receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than
th~ acres shown in the tables.
N ~'T E: The Was te Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic
l~~d application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be
n::::rient rich and will require precautionary measure~ to prevent
OY~r application of nutrients or other e lements. Your production
f ~~ility will produce approximately 197 .6 pounds of plant .
aY:i l able nitrogen (PAN) per year in the sludge that will need to be
r=~oved on a periodic ba s~s. This figure is PAN when broadcasting
t~: sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well
s~c ial equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 5
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
waste water .
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of
the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or pending occurs.
This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure,
soil texture, water droplet s 'ize, and organic solids. The application
amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the
soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen
applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage
and the tempora.ry storage must be remove d on the average of once every
6 months. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in
your structure be within 1 .7 feet of the ~top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, ·
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis repor t
for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper
application rate prior to applying the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION:
None.
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Plans and Specificatior.::s PAGE 6
waste shall not reach ~urface waters of the state by runoff
manmade conveyances, d~rect application . or direct discharg~
during operation or la~d appl~c~ti~n. Any dis~harge of waste which
reaches surface wa~e~ lS proh~bltec. Illegal ~ischarges are subject
to assessment of c1v1l penalt1es of $10,000 pe r· day by the Division
of Environmental Management for every day the ~ischarge continues.
The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that
the producer either owns or has lo~g term acces.s to adequate
land to properly dispose of waste . If the procucer does not own
adequate land to properly dispose cf waste, he shall provide NRCS
with a copy of a written agreement with a landc·wner who is within
a reasonable proximity, allowing h im/her the us ,~ of the land for
waste application for the life expe=tancy of tt·~ production
~,..~: !.ity. It is the responsibilit y of the owne :-of t~-· :aci lity
to secure an update of the Waste U ~~lization P:3n when there is
a change in the operation, increas s in the num t-~r of animals,
method of utilization, or availabl : land.
·3. Animal waste shall be applied to me ~~, but not ~xceed, the
Nitrogen needs for realistic crop yie lds based . .:m soil type,
available moisture , historical data, climate cc~ditions, and
leVel of management, unless there are regulatic~1s that
restrict the rate of application fer other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a ~esource
Management Syscem \RMS) or an Alternative Corise~vation System
{ACS) . If an ACS is used the soil loss shall t~ no greater
than 10 tons pe~ acre per year and appropriate fi lter strips
will be used where runoff leaves the field . Th~se filter
strips will be in addition to "Buffers" require 3 by DEM.
(See FOTG Standa rd 39 3 -Filter Strips and Stan~ard 390
Int erim Riparian Forest Buffers) .
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting t~e waste or ~isking after
waste application. Waste should n o~ be applied when the
wind is blowing.
6. When animal waste is to be applied ::m acres subi ect to
flooding, it will be soil incorpora::ed on convei1tionally.
tilled cropland. When applied to c~nservation ::illed crops
or grassl and, the waste may b e broajcast prov id~d t he
application does not occur during a season pron~ to
flooding. (See "Weather and Climat-:= in North C1rolina" in
the NRCS Technical Reference -Environment file for guidance _.
7. Liquid. waste shall be applied at ra::es not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff :5.oes not occur offsite or
to surface \~·aters and in a method ... ,.~ich does not cause drift
from the site during application. ~\io pending should occur
in order to control conditions conc::..1cive. to odor or flies
and to provide uniformity of appli c.:t ion.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied t ::> saturated :.~oils, during
rainfall events, or when the surfac~ is frozen .
9. Animal waste shall be applied on ac-:. i vely growi11g crops in
such a mann er that no more than 20 ::o 25 percent of the leaf
area is covered.
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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 lo~ding rates on these so~ls
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 a
crop on bare soil.
11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to
surface water. This distance may be reduced for waters that
are not 'perennial provided adequate vegetative filter strips
.. are present. (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 t:.· ~ ~e landowner.
14. 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 discharge or by over-spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site
by a 11 technical specialist". Animal waste should not be
applied on grassed waterways that discharge into water
cours~s, except when applied at agronomic rates and 'the
application 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 . Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures
must maintain a maximum operating level to provide adequate
storage for a 25 -year, 24 -hour storm event in addition to
one ·(1) foot mandatory freeboard.
18. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments,
berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation
shall be provided for these areas and shall be fenced, as
necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as
trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to
areas wh ere cons idered appropriate. Lagoon areas should b e
kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms and structures
should be inspec ted regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage
or discharge.
19. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and imple-
menting a "closure plan" which will eliminate the.possibility
of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
20. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., sho~ld
be inspec ted on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept
on site.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN -PAGE 8
NAME OF FARM: MELVIN FARMS
OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the ap-
proved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and/or storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new utilization plan and a new certification
to be submitted to DEM before the new animals are stocked.
I Cwe) understand that I must own or have access to equipment,
primarily irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste
described in this waste utilization plar:. T~': ·;uipment must be
available at the appropriate pumping time such that no di~r.harge
occurs from the lagoon in a 25-year 1-day storm event . 1 also cer-
tify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this
plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY OWNER : THOMAS MELVIN
SIGNATURE:~ f'Y\..J_;.'-' DATE: I -~J.. -_jLp
NAME OF MANA GBtt llf dit~erent from owner}:
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SIGNATURE: DATE=--~-----------
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Wilson Spencer
AFF ILIATION: NR CS
ADDRESS (AGENCY) : 84 County Complex Rd.
Clinton NC 28328
DATE:
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Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average ~p~Pation~
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change.ye Pef!r:it~
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear tends "·7
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to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in an
increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the
wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will
alter the application rate, diameter of coverage , and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging
of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines
will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the
coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used· to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations . However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the
application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart . You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On a
windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern.
You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
·Reprinted for Certification Training for Opera tions of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods .
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter I early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in
the lagoon for future wet periods . In the late summer I early fall the lagoon should be pumped down
to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste utilization
plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods . Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
• Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers . The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied should
be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a soils test
each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized with
800 pounds per acre of 10-1 0-10, or equivalent.
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled . This may be done by
mowing, spray ing, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices . This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth .
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon
water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should include,
as a minimum, the following :
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes --look for:
1. separation of joints
2 . cracks or breaks
3 . accumulation of salts or minerals
4 . overall condition of pipes
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Lagoon surface -look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability --slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action . If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure . You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching , repairing, or borrowing pumps . Probably , if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also . You should cons i der maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pump s.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outle ts, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes .
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe ex tender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7 .0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1 000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation w ith a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well .
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• Practice water conservation --mm1m1ze building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water
conservation.
• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted . This will reduce the
amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1 ).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer I early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanen t storage level unless
you are removing sludge .
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume .
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
• minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper-agitator impeller pump through large-
bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby-t:ropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland ; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader on to cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag-line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed , you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can
be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid . Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and
metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion.
Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil-test phosphors, it should be
applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other wastes,
always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value .
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site .
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.
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Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure .
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides , overtopping , and breach of
the dam. Assuming proper design and construction. the owner has the responsib ility for
ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam
without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before
placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels -high levels are a safety risk .
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon .
• Liner integrity -protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge remov al , or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam. the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES)
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan shqt,Jid be posted in an access ible location
for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take .
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to benn to increase elevation of dam.
b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d) Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
a) I mmediately stop waste application.
b) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C . Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge .
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Lea kage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action incl ude :
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house, flush systems , or solid separators.
E. leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to fl owing leaks-
possi ble action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to ca tch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove an imals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
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2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger {either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location
of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and wind
conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of
the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface w9ters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice I technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Family Farms
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 759. Rose Hill. NC 28458
c. Contractors Phone: {910)289-2111
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consultin g Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: [phone]
7 . Imp lement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems
with release of wastes from happening again.
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids
Excessive Decaying vegetation
Vegetative Growth
Feeders
Feed Storage
Animal Holding
Areas
Feed Spillage
Accumulation of feed
residues
Accumulation of animal
wastes and feed wastage
M IC -November 11, 1996
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Uquid Systems)
(.I) Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
) Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
(w') Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
(-')Maintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
() Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g ..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
() Clean up spillage on a routi ne bas is (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summe r; 15-30 day interval during winter).
( ) Reduce moisture accumul ation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
( ) Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filler strips around feed storage as needed.
( ) Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
( ) Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspec t for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
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Dry Manure Handling
Systems
Accumulations of animal
wastes
()Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
( ) Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
( ) Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner I integrator agrees to use
sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
-rl~M .6. ~:_
(Landowner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613 ..
AMIC --November 11, 1996
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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause
Fannstead Swine production
Animal body Dirty manure
surfaces covered animals
Floor surfaces Wet manur~vered
floors
Manure collection Urine
pits
Partial microbial
decomposition
Ventilation Volatile gases
exhaust fans Dust
Indoor surfaces Dust
Flush Tanks Agitation of recycled
lagoon liquid while tanks
are filling
BMP's to Minimize Odor
(.~')Vegetative or wooded buffers:
(.~")Recommended best management
practices ;
( .I')Good judgment and common sense
()Dry floors
("')Slotted floors;
( .I')Waterers located over slotted floors ;
(,/')Feeders at high end of solid floors;
(.I')Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Site Specific Practices
(,/')Frequent manure removal by flush, pit
recharge or scrape
( )Underfloor ventilation
(.I')Fan mainte nance;
( .I')Efficlent air movement
(.I')Washdown between groups of animals
( )Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers ;
( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
)Flush tank covers
)Extend fill l ines to near bottom of tanks
with anti-siphon vents
Flush alleys Agitation during waste
water conveyance
( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
ventilation
Pit recharge
points
Uft stations
Outside drain
collection or
junction boxes
End of drain
pip es a! lagoon
Lagoon surfa ces
Agitation of recycled
lagoon liquid while pits
are filling
Agitation during sump
tank filling and drawdown
Agitation during waste
water conveyance
Agitation during waste
water
Volatile gas emissions
Biological mixing
Agitation
Irrigation sp rinkler High pressure agitation
nozzles Wind draft
AMOC -November 11 , 1996
( )Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
pits with anti-siphon vents
( )Sump tank covers
( )Box Covers
( )Extend discharge point of pi pes
underneath lagoon liquid level
(,/')Proper lagoon liquid capacity
(,/')Correct lagoon startup procedures
( )Minimum surface area-to-volume ra tio
(.I')Minimum agitation when pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( )Proven biological additives
( .l')lrrigate on dry days with little or no wind
(,/')Minimum recommended operation pressure
(.I')Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second-stage lagoon
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Storage tank or
basin surface
Settling basin
surface
Manure, slurry or
sludge spreader
outlets
Dead animals
Dead animal
disposal pits
Incinerators
. '
Partial microbial
decomposition Mixing while (
filling Agitation when emptying(
Partial microbial decom-
position Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
Agitation when spreading
Volatile gas emissions
Carcass decomposition
Carcass decomposition
Incomplete combustion
(
)Bottom or midlevel loading
)Tank covers
)Basin surface mats of solids
)Proven biological additives or oxidants
)Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
level
)Remove settled solids regularly
)Soli injection of slurry/sludges
)Wash residual manure from spreader after use
)Proven biological additives or oxidants
)Proper disposition of carcasses
)Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
)Proper location I construction of disposal pits
)Secondary stack burners
Standing water improper drainage
around facilities Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
(.~')farm access road maintenance
away from facilities
Manure tracked Poorly maintained access (.~')Farm access road maintenance
onto public roads roads
from farm access
Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule I BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies . EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge-Lagoon Treatment:EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facil ity Manure Management:Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 12S-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for U vestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manu re and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Od ors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers
As soc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management Odors and Flies; PR0101,
1995 Confe ren ce Proceedings
NCSU Agri Communication
Florida Cooperative Extension
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation . The landowner I integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been rev iewed
with me .
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{Landowner Signature)
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MORTALITY MANAGEMENT METHODS
(Check which method(s) are being implemented)
) Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial will be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
( ./ ) Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G. S. 106 -168 .7
) Complete incineration
( ) In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture .
) Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
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.er~tor :T. ~ELVIN SITE #2 County: SAMPSON Date:
.stance to nearest residence <other than o~neriJ
AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT ( AL\4'1
0 90~9 (:farr-ow t.o .finish} X l-117 ~hs . "
0 •o-ws < .fa:r·ro-w t.o :ft?e<ier J ,. 522 , '"·~ ........... a . =
head (finishino only} :;: .135 lbs. ..
0 SOVS Cfarrov t.o wean) X 433 lbs. '"
2600 head ("Wean to :feeder~ :A 3~ lbs.
Describe-other ;
ictal Average Live ~eight =
~INI~UM RE~UIRED TRE ATME NT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume "' 7~00 lba. AL.W :1\: T~·eat.mant V•::>lume \ CF >I lb. AU(
Tr~atment VclumeCCF>/lh. ALW = l CF/lb. A~W
Volume = 7B000 cubic feet
STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUM~LATION
0.0 cubic :feet
TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
lnsid~ tep l~ft9th (~eet)--------------------­
Jneide top ~idth <feet>----------------------
Top o% dike elevation (fe~t)-----------------
3ottom o~ lggocn elevation (feet>------------
Fr~eboard t .feet.>-----------------------------
S~de ~lopes Cinsid~ lagoon>------------------
Total d~sign volume using pr~emo~dal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SStSIDEl SS15I~E2
3.~ 3.0 3.~ 3.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH • WIDTH =
LENGTH
lf.5.Ql
172.0
150.0
100.0
90.3
l-0
3.0
WlDTii
1 4 4.0
lcE..0 144.0 2390~ <AREA OF TOF>
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH • WIDTH =
1 1 3 .e 91.8
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH • ~1DTH * 4
1~447 (A~EA OF BOTTO~)
1
0 lbs
782)0~ lbs
(ZI
78~00 lbs
DEPTH
8.7
139.9 117 .9 65977 CAREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP •
23904.0
(4•AREA niDSECTlONl
65575.8
• AREA SOTTOMJ
10446.8
* ::)E?T.H /b
1.4
T o ta l D~sign~d Vo l um~ Available = 1~5~7~ CU . FT.
. . ' .
TEMPGRARY STORAuE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon <top of dik~l
Length • Width =
172.0 150.0 25800.0 square feet
Building~ <roof and lot water)
0.0 square-i'eet
TOTAL DA 25800.0 square feet
Design t~mporary ~t~rage per~od to be
Vol~me of waste produc~~
Describe this area.
180 days.
Feee~ & urine prod ~~ti on ~n g•l./d•y pwr 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume =
Volume "'
78000 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW 4 1.37 gal/day
142~80 gals. or 19048.1 euhic ~~~t
Volume o£ wash water
1B0 deys
7h1~ is the amoun~ o1 fresh water used 1or vashing flo~rs cr vol u ~~
o£ fr~sh ~ater U9~d !or a ilush 5yst~m. Flu•h 5ystems that recirculate
the-~agoon water are accounta-d for ir; 5A.
0.0 gallcns/day ~
Volume • 0.1ZJ cubic ft>et
Voluma o£ rain!a~l in ~xcess of ~va~orati o n
180 cieys ~to:r ·~ge/7. ~8 ga1lon3
per CF'
Use period o£ time Yhen rainfall exceeds evaporation by large5t a~ou~t.
180 days eY-ces3 rainfall
7.0 in • DA ! 12 inches pe~ ioot
Volume z 15~50.0 cubic f~et
• • t '
Vo:ume oi 25 year -24 hour storm
Volum~ = 7.~ inch~s I 12 inches per foot • DA
Volume "' 1505~.0 cwoic fe~t
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 19048 cubic feet
5B. 0 cub i.e feet
sc. 15050 cubi~ .feet
50. 15050 cubic :feet
TOTAL 49148 cubi.~ £~-..t
SUl"lHARY'
T~mporary ~torage peri~d=====•2 ••;:;=;==~•a===j 1S0 d•y~
R~infa~l in excess ~f ~vapor~tio n ========~~=> 7.0 inches
25 year-24 hour rain~all==•g========~====~> 7.0 inchee
Freeboard==~========~===•======•••=="'==•;===> 1 .0 ~-·~
Sid• slopes"'="'==••=====-~=====•=====~;="'"'==~> 3.0 ; 1
!:"l:S:id~ top lengt.h"C<=====o a .::;:;:::=:;;:======::.==="> 172.0 !~et
Ins i de top wioth====a~~==-==;===•••======•==> 150.0 tevt
Top of dike el~vaticn=======;====~•======·z~~ 100.0 ieet
Botto~ of l~gcon ~l@vation========•====:~;;:> 90.3 ieet
Total r~q~ir~d volu~~·"'==••••======~~====~==> 127:~5 c~. ft. •
Actual de~~gn volume==~~=====e-~====~~=;====> 145~75 cu. ft. •
Seasonal high wat~r~able elevation <SHWT )===> 93.0 f•~t
Stop pumping elev.~·-=====2••=====:;•======;> 95.4 ieet *
Must be> ore to the SHWT el~v.==~======~> 93.0 ieet
Mu~t be> o~ = to min. req. tr~•~m~nt el.=> 96.3 !~et
Requ~red mini~um tr~atment volu~e=;;=====~==> 78000 cu. ft.
Vol~me 4t Etop pu~p~n9 el~vation ======~=====> 89401 cu. !t.
Start pumping ~lev.~•=====•====z============~ 98.2 feet •
M~st be •t bottom of f~eebo~rc & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume l~ss 25 yr.-24 hr. "•in!all==> 130425 cu. it.
Volume at start pu~ping el~vativn~~=========> 12694 1 cu. ft.
R~quired volume to be pumped=~=;====••====~·> 34098 cu. !t. *
Actu•l valume planned ~o h& pump~d;===~~=~==~ 375~0 cu. ft. *
~in. thickn~ss of ~oil line~ wh~n r~quirwd==> 1.4 £~et
D£SIGNED EY: APPROVED BY :4 -~R_ ~
DATE: DATE : ~ fp;fq 'j
NOTE: SEE A7TACHZD WASTE UTILIZATION ~LAN
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