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Water Resources
Environmental Quality
January 4, 2019
G & M Milling Co., Inc.
Osborne Dairy
4000 Taylorsville Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
Re: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
Osborne Dairy/Facility 80-16
General Permit AWC800016
Rowan County
Dear G & M Milling Co., Inc.:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
On November 15, 2018, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water
Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS), inspected the Osborne Dairy and the permitted
waste disposal system. We wish to thank Jeffrey C. McNeely, who was present and assisted during
the inspection.
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please contact Mr. Bealle or me at (704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
EA
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Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report dated November 15, 2018
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704-663-1699
Division of Water Resources
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 800016 Facility Status: Active
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Permit: AWC800016 ❑ Denied Access
Inactive Or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: Rowan Region: Mooresville
Date of Visit: 11/15/2018 Entry Time: 02:30 pm Exit Time: 4:00 pm Incident #:
Farm Name: Osborne Dairy
Owner: G & M Milling Co Inc
Mailing Address: 4000 Taylorsville Hwy
Physical Address: 385 Hamps Dairy Rd
Owner Email:
Phone: 704-873-5758
Statesville NC 286251842
Cleveland NC 270139190
Faahty Status. 11111111 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 35° 46' 31" Longitude: 80' 38' 09"
From intersection of Cool Springs Rd. (SR 1003) and Hobson Rd (SR 1971), travel approximately 3/4 mi south on Hobson Rd.
Look for sign on left. General location: north of Cleveland.
Question Areas:
Dischrge & Stream Impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator: Jeffrey Carrol McNeely Operator Certification Number: 1000643
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Jeffrey C. McNeely 704-873-5758
On -site representative Jeffrey C. McNeely 704-873-5758
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Primary Inspector:
Inspector Signature:
Secondary Inspector(s):
James Bealle
Inspection Summary:
04/19/18 > Waste Analysis > N = 1.27 Lbs/1000 Gallons
09/20/15 > Waste Analysis > N = 0.77 Lbs/1000 Gallons
04/23/18 > Soil Analysis
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Phone: 704-663-1699 Ext.2
Date: 1/3/2019
Facility Operator is currently in the process of coordinating with Rowan SWCD/NRCS to develop and implement a plan for closure.
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Permit: AWC800016 Owner: G & M Milling Co Inc Facility Number: 800016
Inspection Date: 11/15/18 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations
Cattle
Design Capacity
Current promotions
Cattle - Dairy Calf
20
0
Cattle - Dairy Heifer
50
0
Cattle -Dry Cow
20
0
Cattle - Milk Cow
200
0
Total Design Capacity: 290
Total SSLW: 365,000
Waste Structures
Effective Built Closed Designated Observed
Type Identifier Date Date Date Freeboard Freeboard
Waste Pond WP1 07/11/2005 19.00 48.00
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Permit: AWC800016 Owner: G & M Milling Co Inc
Facility Number:
800016
Inspection Date: 11/15/18 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts
Yes
No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
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Discharge originated at:
Structure
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Application Field
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Other
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a. Was conveyance man-made?
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❑ 0
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b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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❑ 0
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c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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❑ 0
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2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
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0 ❑
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3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters
of the ❑
0 ❑
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State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes
No NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
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0 ❑
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If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
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5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large
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0 ❑
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trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
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waste management or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
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8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
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0 ❑
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to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
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0 ❑
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maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
Yes No NA NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
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Hydraulic Overload?
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Frozen Ground?
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Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
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PAN?
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Is PAN > 10%/10 lbs.?
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Total Phosphorus?
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Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
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Outside of acceptable crop window?
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Evidence of wind drift?
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Application outside of application area?
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Crop Type 1
Corn (Silage)
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Permit: AWC800016 Owner: G & M Milling Co Inc
Facility Number:
800016
Inspection Date: 11/15/18 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Waste Application
Yes
No NA NE
Crop Type 2
Fescue (Hay)
Crop Type 3
Small Grain
Cover
Crop Type 4
Timothy,
Orchard, &
Rye
Grass
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste
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0 ❑
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Management Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
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0 ❑
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16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre
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❑ 0
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determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
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0 ❑
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18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
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0 ❑
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Records and Documents
Yes
No NA NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
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0 ❑
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20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
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0 ❑
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
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Checklists?
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Design?
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Maps?
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Lease Agreements?
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Other?
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If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
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Weekly Freeboard?
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Waste Analysis?
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Soil analysis?
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Waste Transfers?
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Weather code?
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Rainfall?
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Stocking?
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Permit: AWC800016 Owner: G & M Milling Co Inc Facility Number:
Inspection Date: 11/15/18 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:
800016
Routine
Records and Documents
Yes
No NA NE
Crop yields?
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120 Minute inspections?
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Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections
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Sludge Survey
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22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
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0 ❑
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23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment
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❑ 0
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(NPDES only)?
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
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25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the
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appropriate box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
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Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
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Non -compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
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List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
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27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
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❑ 0
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Other Issues
Yes
No NA NE
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document
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and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes,
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contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
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0 ❑
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(i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility?
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0 ❑
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field
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Lagoon / Storage Pond
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Other
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If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or
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0 ❑
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CAW M P?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
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0 ❑
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34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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0 ❑
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