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November 7, 2017
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Joyce Hog Farm
Robert and Dorothy Joyce Combined Trust
383 Cyros Pollard Rd
Newport, North Carolina 28570
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2017-PC-0691
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T .1304
Joyce Hog Farm 16-1, Permit No. AWI160001
Carteret County
Dear Robert and Dorothy Joyce Trustee:
On August 7, 2017, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) inspected the Joyce
flog Farm and the permitted waste management system. We wish to thank Mr. Robert Joyce for
being present and assisting us during this inspection.
You are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge permit for the
subject animal waste management system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T .1304, you have been
found to be in violation of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the
Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG100000 as follows:
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Failure in inspecting and documenting, waste collection, treatment and storage structure and
runoff control measures, at a frequency to insure proper operation but at least monthly and after
all storm events of greater than one (1) inch in 24 hours in accordance with Condition IIl. 1, of
the Swine Waste System Individual Permit No. AWI160001.
During compliance inspection, permittee did not have any one (1) inch rainfall lagoon
inspections documentation available.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161 I
919-707-9000
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November 7, 2017
Joyce Hog Farm, No. 16-1
NOV-2017-PC-0691
Violation 2:
Failure in monitoring and recording freeboard levels in accordance with Condition III. 2. of the
Swine Waste System Individual Permit No. AWI160001.
During compliance inspection, permittee did not have freeboard records for lagoon available.
Required Corrective Action for Violations:
Option 1: Apply for renewal of the Swine Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge
Individual Permit "Zero Animal Permit' No. AWI160001. All required documentation and
requirements stated in the permit must be up to date.
Option 2: Close out the Lagoon associated with this permit to meet all NRCS specifications and
criteria and in accordance with Swine Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge Individual
Permit No. AWI160001 Section V.3.
You may wish to contact your County Soil & Water Conservation District Office, County
Extension office, a qualified technical specialist, and/or a professional engineer for any
assistance they may be able to provide.
Failure to comply with the required corrective actions specified in this Notice may result in an
additional Notice of Violation with the recommendation for enforcement action including the
Assessment of Civil Penalties.
If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Ji� Gregson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: WORDS CAFO Unit
Todd Kelly, Carteret County Soil and Water Conservation District
DWR Wilmington Animal Files 16.1
Enclosure: Copy of AW1160001 State Swine Permit 2009 - 2014
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