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PLAN OF ACTION (PoA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
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Facifity Number: 14D - } 4b County: keep{
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Name
Certified Operator Name: P _ Operator
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1. Current liquid level(s) in inches as measured from the current liquid level in the lagoon to the
lowest point on the top of the dam for lagoons without spillways, and from the current liquid level in
the lagoon to the bottom of the spillway for lagoons with spillways.
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Lagoon Namelldentfier (ID): 90 -1%0
Spillway (Yes or No): N o
Level (inches): I
2. Check all applicable items
Liquid level is within the designed structural freeboard elevations of one or more structures. give
and 30 day Plans of Action are attached. Hydraulic and agronomic balances are within
acceptable ranges.
✓ Liquid level is within the 25 year 24 hour storm elevations for one or more structures. A 30 day
Plan of Action is attached. Agronomic balance is within acceptable range.
Waste is to be pumped and hauled to off site locations. Volume and PAN content of waste to
pumped and hauled is reflected in section III tables. Included within this plan is a list of the
proposed sites with related facility number(s), number acres and receiving crop information.
Contact and secure approval from the Division of Water Resources prior to transfer of
waste to a site not covered in the facility's certified animal waste management plan.
v Operation will be partially or fully depopulated.
- attach a complete schedule with corresponding animal units and dates for depopulation
- if animals are to be moved to another permitted facility, provide facility number, lagoon
freeboard levels and herd population for the receiving facility
3. Earliest possible date to begin land application of waste's sao+0 _E�49� t (a.�2s
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the information listed above and included within the attached Plan
of Actipq, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information is accurate and correct.
Phone: �S�` 7S3` L6-7
FacilAy Owner/Manager (print)
PoA Cover Page 2121100

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PLAN OF ACTION (PoA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
THIRTY (30) DAY DRAW DOWN PERIOD
i. TOTAL PAN TO BE LAND APPLIED PER WASTE STRUCTURE
1. Structure Name/Identifier (ID): LIZ) ` 146
2. Current liquid volume in 25 yr.124 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker /8 inches
b. designed 25 yr.124 hr. storm & structural freeboard i d inches
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) = I inches
d, top of dike surface area according to design r7,. ft2
(area at below structural freeboard elevation)
e. line c x line d x 7.48 alg to � gallons
12 ft
3. Projected volume of waste liquid produced during draw down period
f. temporary storage period according to structural design C days
g. volume of waste produced according to structural design '141 770 ft3
h. actual waste produced = 0 current herd # x line g = 0 ft3
Op 0 certified herd #
i. volume of wash water according to structural design [] ft3
j_ excess rainfall over evaporation according to design `7 W4 ft'
k. (lines h + i +i) x 7.48 x 30 days - �� gallons
line f
4. Total PAN to be land applied during draw down period
I. current waste analysis dated
m. (lines e + k) x line I =
1000
0- "71 W1000 gal.
lb PAN
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE
il. TOTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD AND/OR 25 YR.124
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
POA J30 Day) 2121/00 1

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1.
structure ID: 14
fine m = lb PAN
2.
structure ID:
line m = lb PAN
3.
structure ID*
line m = lb PAN
4.
structure ID:
line m = lb PAN
S.
structure ID:
line m = lb PAN
5.
structure ID:
line m = lb PAN
n.
lines 1+2+3+4+5+g
;Zt lb PAN
III. TOTAL PAN BALANCE REMAINING FOR AVAILABLE CROPS DURING 30 DAYDRAW DOWN
PERIOD.
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NOT LIST FIELDS TO WHICH PAN CAN NOT BE APPLIES DURING THIS 30 DAY PERIOD.
o. tract #
p. field #
q. crop
r_ acres
s. remaining
IRR-2 PAN
balance
(lb/acre)
t TOTAL PAN
BALANCE
FOR FIELD
(Ibs.)
column r x s
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' State current crop ending application date or next crop application beginning date for available receiving crops
during 30 day drawn down period �
v. Total PAN available for all fields (sum of column t) _ ��-9 Ib. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
PoA (30 Day) 2/21100 2

w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section 11) _ lb. PAN
x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section 111) 16D. !r' Ib. PAN
y. Overall PAN balance (w - x) _ .{ 15'8.a y 1b. PAN
Line y must show as a deficit. If line y does not show as a deficit list course of action here
including pump and haul, depopulation, herd reduction, etc. For pump & haul and herd
reduction options, recalculate new PAN based on new information. If new fields are to be
included as an option for lowering lagoon level, add these fields to the PAN balance table and
recalculate the overall PAN balance. If animal waste is to be hauled to another permitted
facility provide information regarding the herd population and lagoon freeboard levels at the
receiving facility.
NARRATIVE:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
March 12, 2015
Vanrack Inc.
Vandiford Swine #3
8642 Willow Green Road
Snow. Hill, North Carolina 28580
Subject: Freeboard Level
Vandiford Swine #3, Farm #40-146
A W S400146
Greene County
Dear Mr. Vandiford;
Donafd R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Thank you for your recent notification regarding the freeboard levels at your facility. On March 3,
2015, during a site visit by staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), you reported a
high freeboard level (18 inches) in the primary lagoon.
Please be advised that failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon storage ponds in accordance
with the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and with Condition V. 2. of NC Swine
Waste System General Permit could result in the issuance of a Notice of Violation.
If you have not already submitted a 30 day Plan of Action, please do so as soon as possible. Take.
all necessary additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2. of your
permit.
On March 3, 2015, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 18 inches of freeboard at the
primary lagoon. A level of 19 inches is the maximum level allowed by your permit and Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan.
Division of Water Resources -Water Quality Regional Operations Section - Washington Regional Offce
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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March 12, 2015
Vandiford Swine #3
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If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (252)-948-3846 or David May
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Marlene D. Salyer
Environmental Senior Specialist
Washington Regional Office
Cc. WaRO Compliance Animal Files
rods Files

Salyer, Marlene
From: Keith Vandiford <[e-mail]>
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2016 8:49 PM
To: Salyer, Marlene
Subject: Lagoons
Hello Mrs. Marlene
Wanted to inform you that the lagoons at farm 2,3 are at 19". 1 will fill out the report and email that to you. If you have
any questions please let me know.
Thanks
Keith Vandiford
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,Facility Number ®- / O Division of Soil and Water Conservation
O Other Agency 1 �✓
type of Visit: 0 Compliance Inspection 0 Operation Review p Structure Evaluation Q Technical Assistance
teason for Visit: O Routine O Complaint O Follow-up O Referral O Emergency O Otber O Denied Access
Date of Visit: Arrival Time: .'0 0 Departure Time: County: Region: L�zQ
Farm Name: �� r� Owner Email:
Owner Name: ���.���,� Phone:��
Mailing Address: �1��r✓ lC �f� ��
Physical Address:
Facility Contact:
Onsite Representative:
Title:
Integrator:
Phone:
Certified Operator: Certification Number:
Back-up Operator:
Location of Farm:
Swine
Certification Number:
Latitude:
Design Current Design Current
Capacity Pop. Wet Poultry Capacity Pop.
Wean to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish DDO
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Gilts
Boars
Other
Other
Layer
]Non -Layer
Pullets
Turkeys
Turkey Poults
Other
Design Current
Discharizes and Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other:
a. Was the conveyance man-made?
b. Did the discharge reach waters of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does the discharge bypass the waste management system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the waters
of the State other than from a discharge.'
Longitude:
Design Current
Cattle Capacity Pop,
jDairy Cow
Dairy Calf
Dairy Heifer
Dry Cow
Non -Dairy
Beef Stocker
Beef Feeder
Beef Brood Cow
[:]Yes U(No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes �o
El yes o
❑ Yes �rNo
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑NA ONE
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ NA ❑ NE
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Facili.Number: Date of Inspection: 3 - -3
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (structural plus storm storage plus heavy rainfall) less than adequate?
a. If yes, is waste level into the structural freeboard?
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
1'e 11 Identifier:
Spillway?:
Designed Freeboard (in):
Observed Freeboard (ia):
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
(i.e., large trees, severe erosion, seepage; etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
waste management or closure plan?
[r/ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes 6/No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Structure 5 Structure 6
❑ Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes Ed'/No ❑ NA ❑ NE
If any of questions 4-6 were answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ Yes ONo ❑ NA ❑ NE
$. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? [:]Yes Uf No ❑ NA ❑ NE
(not applicable to roofed pits, dry stacks, and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require ❑ Yes EdNo ❑ NA ❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need ❑ Yes U/No ❑ NA ❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect. land application? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes [ig No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Heavy Metals (Cu, Zn, etc.)
❑ PAN ❑ PAN > 10% or 10 lbs_ ❑ Total Phosphorus ❑ Failure to. Incorporate. Manure/Sludge into Bare Soil
❑ Outside of Acceptable Crop Window ❑ Evidence of Wind Drift ❑ Application Outside of Approved Area
12. Crop Type(s): C,!!57 — 171YI/ = j"Z5— :iz = ��
I3. Soil Type(s):
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the CAWMP?
❑ Yes
o
❑ NA
❑ NE
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ Yes
No
❑ NA
❑ NE
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable
❑ Yes
Fdlo
❑ NA
❑ NE
acres determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
[l6 0
0 NA
❑ NE
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
[No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Required Records & Documents
19. Did the facility fail to have the Certificate of Coverage & Permit readily available?
❑ Yes
i No
❑ NA
D NE
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? If yes, check
❑ Yes
ff No
❑ NA
❑ NE
the appropriate box.
❑ WUP ❑ Checklists ❑ Design ❑ Maps ❑ Lease Agreements ❑ Other:
21. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Waste Application ❑ Weekly Freeboard ❑ Waste Analysis ❑ Soil Analysis ❑ Waste Transfers ❑ Weather Code
❑ Rainfall [] Stocking [] Crop Yield ❑ 120 Minute Inspections ❑ Monthly and I" Rainfall InspectiojNo
❑ Sludge Survey
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? ❑ Yes ❑ NA ❑ NE
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment? ❑ YesNo ❑ NA ❑ NE
Page 2 of 3 21412011 Continued

Facility Number: Q - Date of Inspection: 3 — —3
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? � /.3 ❑ Yes E N ❑ NA ❑ NE
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check ❑ Yes Q No ❑ NA ❑ NE
the appropriate box(es) below. ldl.; I5` ; 5 T- /. -/'.3 -Tz = (p,Sy
❑ Failure to complete annual sludge survey ❑ Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑ Non -compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
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? ❑ Yes o ❑ NA ❑ NE
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorus loss assessments (PLAT) certification? [:3Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Other Issues
28. Dad the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals with 24 hours and/or document
and report mortality rates that were higher than normal?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern?
If yes, contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to�notify the Regional Office of emergency situations as required by the
permit? (i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility? if yes, check the appropriate box below_
❑ Application Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other:
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the permit or CAW1v1P?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewlinspection with an on -site representative?
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by the same agency?
[]Yes
dNo
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
['No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
U�No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
[dNo
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes9No
No
❑ Yes
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑NA ❑NE
❑ NA ❑ NE
Comments (refer to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or any additional recommendations or any other comments.
Use drawings
d/r/7awings of facility to better explain situations (use additional pages as necessary)..
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Reviewer/Inspector Name:
Phone: '717f — 3
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
Page 3 of 3
Date:��/S�
21412014

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April 25, 2016
Vanrack Inc.
Vandiford Swine #3 Farm
8642 Willow Green Road
Snow Hill, North Carolina 28580
Subject: Notice of Deficiency - Freeboard Level
Vandiford Swine #3 Farm #40-146
AWS400146
Greene County
NOD-2016-PC-00 10 1
Dear Mr. Vandiford:
PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
We have noted chronic rainfall events in North Carolina that are historic rainfall totals in some
areas. Thank you for your -recent call regarding the freeboard levels at your facilities On
February 7, 2016, during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR), you reported a high freeboard level (18 inches) in the primary lagoon.
Please be advised that failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in
accordance with the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and with Condition V.
2. of NC Swine Waste System General Permit could result in other actions being taken by the
Division in response to compliance matters.
Deficiency 1: On February 7, 2016, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 18 inches of
freeboard at the primary lagoon. A level of 19 inches is the maximum level allowed by your
permit and Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
Thank you for submitting a 30-day Plan of Action on February 8, 2016. Take all necessary
additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your permit.
Please work to ensure that your facility is managed in a way to maintain compliance with permit
and animal waste management plan requirements. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit
may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources —Water Quality Regonal Operations —Washington Regional ofte
943 Washington Square Mail, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481

April 25, 2016
Vandiford Swine #3 Farm
Cont. Page Two
Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand
($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. To minimize the
potential for any possible future compliance matters attributable to prolonged wet weather
conditions, you may wish to review your animal waste management system design, as well as the
waste plan itself, for any potentially beneficial modifications and/or improvements.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (252)-948-3939.
Sincerely,
David May
Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
Cc: DWR-WQROS-CAFO Unit -Central Office
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
NCDSWC - WaRO
WaRO Compliance Animal Files
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B Mack Farms, LLC
B Mack Farms, LLC #2
308 Parker Heath Road
Pink Hill, NC 28572
PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
secroif':
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS400146
B Mack Farms, LLC #2
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Greene County
Dear B Mack Fames, LLC:
In accordance with your Notification of Change of Ownership received August 1, 2016, we are hereby
forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to B Mack Farms, LLC, authorizing the
operation of the subject animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
(CAWMP) for B Mack Farms, LLC #2, located in Greene County, with a swine animal capacity of no
greater than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 4000 Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be
replaced by gilts at a rate of gilts for every 3 sows.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS400146 dated October 1, 2014. 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. 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 CAWMP and this COC and
must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pay careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keeping, forms.
If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1636 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1636
919 807 6464

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 federaI), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
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 CAWMP 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 any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the AnimaI Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition 11.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Waring, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You may
find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Newport/Morehead City, NC
National Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at:
http://www.weather.gov/mhx/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Washington Regional Office. The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 252-946-6481. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General
Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
�'-
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Greene County Health Department
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWS400146)
Smithfield Food Production

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pal McCrory
Governor
March 12, 2015
Vanrack Inc.
Vandiford Swine 43
8642 Willow Green Road
Snow Hill, North Carolina 28580
Subject: Freeboard Level
Vandiford Swine 93, Farm ##40-146
AWS400146
Greene County
Dear Mr. Vandiford:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Thank you for your recent notification regarding the freeboard levels at your facility. On March 3,
2015, during a site visit by staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), you reported a
high freeboard level (18 inches) in the primary lagoon.
Please be advised that failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in accordance
with the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and with Condition V. 2. of NC Swine
Waste System General Permit could result in the issuance of a Notice of Violation.
If you have not already submitted a 30 day Plan of Action, please do so as soon as possible. Take
all necessary additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your
permit.
On March 3, 2015, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 18 izzches of (freeboard at the
primary lagoon. A level of 19 inches is the maximum level allowed by your permit and Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan.
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Regional Operations Section —Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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March 12, 2015
Vandiford Swine #3
Cont. Page Two
If you have any questions concerning this Ietter, please contact me at (252)-948-3846 or David May
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Marlene D. Salyer
Environmental Senior Specialist
Washington Regional Office
Cc: WaRO Compliance Animal Files
ends Files

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura{ Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Vanrack Inc
Vandiford Swine 93
8642 Willow Green Rd
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Dear Vanrack Inc:
John E. Skvarla. ill
Secretary
October 1, 2014
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS400146
Vandiford Swine #3
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Greene County
In accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to Vanrack Inc, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management system
in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for Vandiford Swine 43, located in Greene County, with a swine animal capacity of no
greater than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 4000 Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, 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.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS400146 that was previously issued to this facility. 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. 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 CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or
number of animals.
Please read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pv careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keeping forms.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP 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.
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 CAWMP 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 any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and. binding.
In accordance with Condition II.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You
may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Newport/Morehead City, NC
National Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at:
bttp://www.weather.gov/mhx/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Washington Regional Office. The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 252-946-6481. If you need additional information concerning this CDC or the General
Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Thomas A. Reeder
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000)
cc_ (Certificate of Coverage only for all ees)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Greene County Health Department
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWS400146)
AFO Notebooks
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coieen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Govemor Director Secretary
February 18, 2010
Vanrack, Inc.
8642 Willow Green Rd.
Snow Hil], NC 28580
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS400146
Vandiford Swine 4-13
Animal Waste Management System
Greene County
Dear Vanrack, Inc.:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on
January 14, 2010. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey
requirement for the lagoon at the Vandiford Swine #3. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, the Division agrees that an extension is appropriate -
The next sludge survey for the lagoon at Vandiford Swine #3 should be performed before
December 31, 2014. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please call me at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Larry W. Wade PE
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Permit File AWS400146
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 2728 Capital Blvd- Raleiah, Nortn Carolina 276N'
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Governor
Vanrack Inc
Vandiford Swine #3
8642 Willow Green Rd
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Dear Vanrack Inc:
Division of Water Quality
Co€een H. Sullins
Director
October 1., 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS400146
Vandiford Swine #3
Swine Waste. Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application. System
Greene County
In accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to Vanrack Inc, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management system.
in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the Vandiford Swine #3, located in Greene County, with a swine animal capacity of
no greater than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 4000 Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, 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, 2014, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AW S400146 that was previously issued to this facility. 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. 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 CAWMP 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. Please nav careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keepingf.orms.
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1635
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If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP 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 federaI), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per 15A NCAC 2T .0I05(h) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per MRCS 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 CAWMP 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 theexpiration date of the
General Permit, then 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 Animal Feeding Operations Unit for information on this.
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition I1-22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You
may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Newport/Morehead City. NC
National Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at:
www.erh.noaa.gov/er/mhx/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Washington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information
concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Aa
. for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Greene County Health Department
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
APS Central Files (Perinit No. AW S400146)
AFO Notebooks
Murphy -Brown, LLC

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross ir., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007
Vanrack Inc
Vandiford Swine 43
8642 Willow Green Rd
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AW S400146
Vandiford Swine #3
Animal Waste Management System
Greene County
Dear Vanrack Inc:
In accordance with your application received on 22-Jan-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Vanrack Inc, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the Vandiford Swine #3, located in Greene County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 4000 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
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 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition II1.I 9 does not apply.
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. 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 CAWMP 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. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. - .PleacP pav
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in thispermit. _
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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephohi'._ "__ 919.)-711-3221LJ
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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
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(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.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAW MP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 1437
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 Washington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 252-946-6481. if you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Greene County Health Department.
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit file AWS400146

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
December 1, 2006
CERTIF'iED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Vanrack Inc
Vandiford Swine #3
8642 Willow Green Rd
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring'NPDES General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non -Discharge General Permits are available at hqp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ar)s/afou/downtoads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under one of these two types of e�permits, you must submit an application for permit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a `Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned by January 2, 2007. Please note. you must include
two (2) copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-2I 5.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
r
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 400146
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
'C Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
- Division of Water Quality
June 30, 2004
Mr. Ben T. Harper, Jr. RECEIVED
309 West Greene St.
Snow Hill, NC 28580 AUG 1 9 2004
RE: Payment Schedule for Civil Penalty D WQ-WARD
Case DV 03-016
Farm # 40-146
Greene County
Dear Mr. Harper:
As we discussed yesterday, the Civil Penalties Committee of the Environmental
Management Commission considered your request for remission of the civil penalty and granted
partial remission of the penalty on February 12, 2004. The penalty was reduced from S4,508.39
to $3,008.39. You have requested a schedule for making partial payments toward the reduced
civil penalty. DWQ is agreeable to a twelve (12) month payment schedule beginning on
September 1, 2004 and continuing to August 1, 2005. There will be eleven (11) payments of two
hundred fifty dollars and seventy cents (S250.70) beginning on September 1, 2004 and one final
payment of two hundred fifty dollars and sixty-nine cents ($250.69).
Please sign the attached payment schedule and send it back with your first payment.
Make a copy of the payment schedule for your records. Please make the payments by check
pavable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and mail them so they are -
received by the 1st of each month.
Failure to make the monthly payments in accordance with this schedule will cause
the entire unpaid balance of the civil penalty to be due and payable and subject to
collection through a civil action in Superior Court.
NCDENR
Customer Service: Mailing Address: Telephone [phone] Location:
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Mail your payments to the address shown below to make sure that they are properly
recorded.
Mr. Steve Lewis
DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please call Mr. Steve Lewis at [phone], ext. 539 or Mr.
Keith Larick at [phone], ext. 571.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Jim Mulligan, Washington Regional Supervisor w/o attachment
Lyn Hardison, WARO w/o attachment
Frank Crawley, AGO
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Michael F_ Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
August 1, 2005
Vanrack, Inc./Charles Ray Vandiford
Vandiford Swine #3
8642 Willow Green Rd.
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Alan W. Klimek, P.E- Director
Division of Water Quality
E U r�
AUG - 8 2005
WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE.
DWO
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA240146
Vandiford Swine #3
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Greene County
Dear Vanrack, Inc./Charles Ray Vandiford:
In accordance with your Notification of Change in Ownership Name received on July 19, 2005, we are
hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Vartrack, Inc./Charles Ray
Vandiford, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and Iand
application system in accordance with General Permit NCA200000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Vandiford Swine #3 facility, located in Greene County, with an animal capacity
of no greater than an annual average of 4,000 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as
specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). 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 July 1, 2007, and shall hereby void Certificate
of Coverage Number NCA240146 dated April 9, 2003, and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations as specified therein. 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. 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 CAWMP 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 General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current State general permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please nay careful attention to the record ]seeping
and monitoring conditions in this permit. The Devices to Automaticallv Sto1, Irrilration Events Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than 120 days following receipt of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Quality by no later than March 1st of each year.
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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
of the facility.
Per 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 CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 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 Washington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information
concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Keith Larick at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Greene County Health Department
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
APS Central Files (Permit No. NCA240146)
AFO Files

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Notification of Change of Ownership
Animal Waste Management Facility
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature)
'43rdance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(11)(xii) this form is official notification to the Division of
,ster Quality (DWQ) of the transfer of ownership of an Animal Waste Management Facility. This form must be submitted to
DWQ no later than 60 days following the transfer of ownership.
General Information:
Name of Farm: Q A."'0j S m; d z XL-3 Facility No
Previous Owner(s) Na
New Owner(s) Name:.
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No:_2S.t • `jh7?--6 7S-
No: � - 7P3- 02
Mail in -Address: JJLV WstkoL.-) -&oy%io RoA $A*w tit Gk M Cy A191-50
Farm Location: Latitude and Longitude: 3 5" 30 �a / 7`? 36 110 County:. G Itlift z
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road names, directions,
milepost, etc.): FRa� SAOW N* _tkfeE11C-! i N �C7 1-:��: �, Gi�DSS �. ��.LI►� rl1�If,�
Ov. Nam{ J.25 440 _ !.t V - or,. 0116" (62tt^-C_ P. �w[�
Oaeration Description:
7T1-pe of Swine No. of Anintals
❑ Wean to Feeder
& eeder to Finish
0 Farrow to Wean
• Farrow to Feeder
O Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
O Boars
Type of Poult)y, No. of Animals
❑ Layer
❑ Non -Layer
Tppe of Beef No. of Animals
© Brood
© Feeders
0 Stockers
Other Type of Livestock:
Acreage Available for Application: 10 Required Acreage:
0
Type of Dain,
No.
Anint is
❑ Milking_
❑ Dry
• Heifers
• Calves
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MI-`"
Number of Aninials:
v
Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds : Total Capacity: t 1 :53ACubic Feet (ft3)
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon chaneina. I (we) understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will
implement these procedures. 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 DWQ before the new animals are
stocked. I (we) understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from the storage or application system to surface
waters of the state either directly throuch a man. -made conveyance or from a storm event Icss severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm and there must not be run-off from the application of animal waste. I (we) understand that run-off of pollutants from
lounaina and heavy use areas must be minimized using. technical standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation
Service. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. I (we)
know that any modification must be approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Soil and Water Conservation
District prior to implementation. A change in lagd ownership requires written notification to DWQ or a new certification (if
the approved plan is changed) within 60 days of a title transfer. J�
Name of New Lgnd Owner: ��►�-ti S. *t- (.�A0.�S �� i�A� "��
Signature: w&%4n
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NC Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Compliance & Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
July, 1S, 2000

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 1, 2005
Charles Ray Vandiford
Vandiford Swine #3
8642 Willow Green Rd.
Snow Hill, NC 28580
RE: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Facility # 40-146
Greene County
Dear Charles Ray Vandiford:
Alan W. Klimek, P.L. Director
Division of Water Quality
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your sludge survey information on
August 25, 2005. With your results you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement
for the lagoon at the Vandiford Swine #2 farm. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, DWQ agrees that a sludge survey extension is not needed until 2007. The results of
the 2007 sludge survey are to be submitted with the Annual Certification Form that will be due
on March 1, 2008.
Thank you for your attention to this platter. If you have any questions, please call me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Keith Larick
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: File# 40-146
Marlene Salyer, Washington Regional Office
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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Brian Tingen Company
Monday, October 03, 2005
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Producer: VANRACK, INC.
Farm Name:
Telephone # :
Type of Operation
VANDIFOR #3
WILLOW GREEN RD.
SNOW HILL,NC 25580
[phone]
Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals : 4000 hogs design capacity
Application Method: Irrigation
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 realistic 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
contents 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 avaialable 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 waste 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 waste
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 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 ananlysis. This waste
utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
RECEIVED ! DENR I DWQ Page 1
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
4000 hogs X 1.9 tons wastelhogslyear = 7600 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
4000 hogs X 2.3 Ibs PAN/hogs/year = 9200 PANlyear
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 suface application.
TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE NIACRE NIACRE USED TIME
1061
10A INORFOLK
0-2%
SG
1
50
01 4.08
204
SEP-MAY
1061
10A INORFOLK
0-2%
BH
6.5
325
0
4.08
1326
MAR-SEP
1061
10B INORFOLK
0-2%
BH
6.51
325
0
3.21
1043.25
MAR-SEP
1061
- 10B
NORFOLK 0-2%
SG
11
50
0
3.21
160.5
SEP-MAY
1061
* 11A
NORFOLK 0-2%
C
1151
123.75
201
5.98
740.025
MAR-JUN
1061
* 11A
NORFOLK 0-2%
W
601
1241
201
5.98
741.52I SEP-APR
1061
+ 11A
NORFOLK 0-2%
W
601 1201
01
5.98
717.61 SEP-APR
1061 `* 11A
NORFOLK 0-2%
5B
421 1681
01
5.98I
1004.64f APRSEP 15
1061 * 118 INORFOLK
0-2°k
C
115j 123.753 20
4.13
511.088
MAR JUN
1061 '* 11B INORFOLK
0-2%
W
601 1201 0
4.13
495.E
SEP-APR
1061
118
NORFOLK 0-2%
SB
42. 1681 0
4.13
693.84
APR-SEP 15
1061
* 12A
NORFOLK 0-20/6C
115 123.751 20
4.96
613.8
MAR-JUN
1061 I* 12A
NORFOLK 0-2%
w
601 1201 0
4.96
595.2
SEP-APR
1061 j* 12A INORFOLK
0-2%
SB
421 1681 0
4.96
833.28
APR-SEP 15
1061 * 128 INORFOLK
0-2%
C
115• 123.75j 201
4.96
613.81
MAR-JUN
1061 !* 12B INORFOLK
0-2%
W
66 120I 0
4.96
595.21
SEP-APR
1061
126
NORFOLK 0-2%
513
42i
168I 01
4.96
833.28
APR-SEP 15
1061
j* 13A
NORFOLK 0-2%
I C
115
123.75
20
3.86
477.675
MAR-JUN
1061
• 13A
NORFOLK 0-2%
W
60
120
0
3.86
463.2
SEP-APR
1061
13A
NORFOLK 0-2%
SB
42
168
0
3.86
648.48
APR-SEP 15
1061
136
NORFOLK 0-2%
C
115 123.75 20
5.37
664.538
MAR-JUN
1061
* 13$
NORFOLK 0-2%
W
601 1201 0
5.37
644.4
SEP-APR
1061
I* 13$
NORFOLK 0-2%
SB
42. 168` 0
5.37
902.161APR-SEP
15
1061
14A
INORFOLK 0-2%
C
1151
123.751
201
3.03
374,963
MAR-JUN
1061
14A
INORFOLK 0-2%
W
601
120
Oj
3.03
363.6
SEP-APR
1061
* 14A
INORFOLK 0-2%
SB
421
168
01
3.03
509.04
APR-SE:P 15
1061
14B
NORFOLK 0-2%
C
1151
123.75
201
5.37
664.538
MAR-JUN
1061
14B
NORFOLK 0-2%
W
601
1201
01
5.37
644.4
SEP-APR
1061
14B
NORFOLK 0-2%
SB
421.
168
0, 5.37
902.16
APR-SEP 15
1061
15A
NORFOLK 0-2%
BH
6.5:
3251
01 2.04
663
MAR-SEP
1061
INORFOLK 0-2%
SG
11 501
01
2.04
1021
SEP-MAY
1061
158
NORFOLK 0-2%
BH
6.5'325'
0
5.69
1849.251
MAR-SEP
1061 15B
I NORFOLK 0-2%
SG
11
50
0
5.69
284.5
SEP-MAY
1061
16
NORFOLK 0-2%
BH
6.5
325
Q
4.31
1400.75
MAR-SEP
1061
16
NORFOLK 0-2%
SG
1
50
0� 4.31
215.5
SEP-MAY
TOTALS: 15372.8
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
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ivv i r- i ne app icator 15 cauuonea tna[ r ana r\ may oe over applies wnife rneeung me Fv
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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TABLE 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEAS
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.)
There are no Acres Leased
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
• Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field due to overseeding.
*Lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial
nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in TABLES 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE CROP UNITS LBS NIUNIT
CORN
BUSHELS
1.25
3H I HYBRID BURMUDAGRASS-HAY
TONS I
50
3G SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
50
3B I SOYBEANS
BUSHELS
4
N I WHEAT
BUSHELS___L
2A
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW
N USED
TABLE 1 1 56.99 15,373
TOTALS: 56.991 15,373
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 9,200
-BALANCE -6,173
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced.
Acres show in each of the preceeding tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter
areas not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the
fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 1480 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the 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 soul at the time of
irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture
content, soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, 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 0 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be
removed on the average of once every 0 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 responsiblity 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.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
APPLICATION APPLICATION
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE CROP RATE (inlhr) AMT (inches)
1061
1B, *12A, *12B, *13A,'13B
NORFOLK 0-2%
w
0.50
'1
1061
' 10A,--1013, -i 5A, -15B, -16
NORFOLK 0-2%
5G
0.50
"1
1061
*12A, *12B, *13A, *13B, *1
NORFOLK 0-2%
5B
I 0.50
*1
1061
•12A, *12B, *13A, *13B,'1
NORFOLK 0-2%
C
0.50
'1
1061
1OA, 14B, 15A, 15B, 16
NORFOLK 0-2%
BH
0.50
'1
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of
nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
1. 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. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility. 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, climate conditions, and level of
management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no greater
than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff leaves
the field. These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by DEM. (See FOTG
Standard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
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.
fi. 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" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file 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 conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
S. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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.
10. Waste nutrients shalt 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 a crop on bare soil.
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
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component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other that 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 perennial waters. (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 by the landownwer.
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 croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
x16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.,
shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
"17. 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 where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge.
*18. 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.
*19. 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.
20. 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 as a preemergence with no other applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
`21. 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 fpr waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 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 soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production amd maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for
five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years.
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Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina Department of
Agriculture regulations.
* Liquid Systems
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NAME OF FARM: VANDIFOR #3
OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance precedures estalished 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/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 (we) understand that I must own or have acces to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also certify 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 FAC1L O NE !!::r�NRACK, INC.
SIGNATURE: DATE: ro-3-v5
NAME OF MANAGER (' different from owner):e;�-
please print
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: BRIAN TINGEN
AFFILIATION: PRIVATE TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 404 PEAKBRANCH RD
SNOW HILL, NC 28580
[phone]
SIGNATURE: J- DATE: C 'S
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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
of the facility.
Per 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 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 CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 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 NPDES 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 Washington 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 Michelle Barnett at [phone] ext. 544.
Sincerely,
v
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Greene County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File NCA240146
Permit File AWS400146
NDPU Files

�F WATFW�,
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
0 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
t- Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
4 Division of Water Quality
April 9, 2003
Ben Harper, Jr.
Harper Swine Farm
309 West Greene Street
Snow Hill NC 28580
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA240146
Harper Swine Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Greene County
Dear Ben Harper, Jr.:
On March 14, 2003, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued to enable swine facilities in North Carolina to
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on January 6, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Ben Harper, Jr., authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with NPDES General
Permit NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your COC Number
AWS400146 to operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Harper Swine Farm, located in Greene County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than an annual average of 4000 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified in
the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). 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 July 1, 2007. 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. 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 certif ed design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP 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 General Permit Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current 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. The Devices to Automatically Stop Irrigation Events Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than 120 days following receipt of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Quality by no later than March Ist of each year.
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_- William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
t/3 ; 7 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
} Division of Water Quality
Memorandum
To: Sue Homewood
From: Lyn Hardison
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Harper Swine Farm
Fac. No. 40-146
Greene County
Date: January 6, 2003
I receive this application in the mail along with the most recent Waste Utilization Plan. The
WUP was both signed by the owner and the Tech. Specialist. Mr. Harper was expecting a
Certified letter from me and he mistakenly sent this application to me_ I will keep the WUP but
am forwarding the application to you for processing. If I can be of any assistance, please let me
know.
943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 252-946-Wl (Telephone) 252-945-9215 (Fax)

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ANIlIIA.L FACILITY �NAL CE RTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number A- LL�S 4CV / 4�_ County ., kE 1= A✓�G Year 200J
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)
Operator in Charge for this Facility Ak hl I A RPgzoe 3 2 Certification # A-LJ - 1
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
_ YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Facility Information:
Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls 1� (please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): 9 Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
-19,q
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls-Q (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: Total Acres on which waste was applied U(J. z—
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
11 )- I
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit:: Q') 89 _T
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year -- 0 - tons © or gaIlons ® (please check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
A 4vvc
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest _ q 00D - _ ,—
Smallest - D --
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's integrator if applicable:
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during ® Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
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2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from I Yes E, No
A facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past Yes KI No
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
levels specified in this facility's CA�VMP during the past calendar year.
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did n
was designed or reduce the lagoon's mini
for which the lagoon was designed.
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Fori
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on f
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the
11. All required monitoring and reporting was
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requiremei
the past calendar year or, in the case of a dt
from the Division of Water Quality.
Lo k t-+- 13 S_
Cz-0 f3Y
Mh the lagoon
:s than the volume
❑ Yes R No
[]Yes Z No
❑ Yes 'A No
❑ Yes 9 No
o this Certification. ❑ Yes W No -*
aste during the
lar Year?
h the facility's
td with during
7as received
13. Crops as specified in the CAWMP were ma UEZ119M-NOTE SnX- idar year on all
sites receiving animal waste and the crops g . _ .. , ., .,:Luu vea m accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
150 Yes ❑ No
0 Yes ❑ No
M Yes ❑ No
M Yes ❑ No
K Yes ❑ No
Yes ❑ No
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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ignature of
14 i2 � ►2,
Title (type or print)
a
Signature of Operator in Charge
(if different from Permittee)
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Date
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ben Harper, Jr.
Harper Swine Farm
PO Box 295
Snow Hill NC 28580
Dear Ben Harper, Jr.:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT Or
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REsouRCEs
December 8, 1999 , �7 -
DEC 1 'A
Subject: Conditional Approval
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 40-146
Greene County
Our records indicate that your facility was conditionally certified in order to fulfill the requirements of
completion of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan Certification. This letter is to inform you of your
unresolved conditional approval status. Any facility receiving a conditional approval must notify Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) in writing within 15 days after the date that the work needed to resolve the conditional certification
has been completed. Any failure to notify DWQ as required, subjects the owner to an enforcement action. As of
December 7, 1999, we have no record of any information from you, advising us of the status of your conditional
approval. Therefore, please fill out the attached form and have your technical specialist and landowner sign the form
in the appropriate areas.
The completed form must be submitted to this office on or before 45 days of receipt of this letter. Please be
advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to
provide DWQ with proper notification of your conditional certification status or possible failure to comply with the
requirement to develop and implement a certified animal waste management plan by December 31, 199T
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone]
extension 571,
Sincerely,
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Sonya L. Avant
Environmental Engineer
cc: Washington Regional Office
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Ben Harper, Jr.
Harper Swine Farm
PO Box 295
Snow Hill NC 28580
Dear Ben Harper, Jr.:
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NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIFtoNMENT AND NAiuRAL RE50URCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 40-146
Greene County
This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you
must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen
from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers_
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i_e. IRRI, IRR2, DRY], DRY2, DRYS, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLDI, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Washington Regional Office
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 6,1999
Ben Harper, Jr.
PO Box 295
Snow Hill NC 28580
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Harper Swine Farm
Facility Number 40 - 146
Greene County
Dear Ben Harper, Jr.,
On 6/24/99, Carl Dunn from the Washington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
conducted an inspection of your animal operation. Please review the enclosed inspection form. This
inspection form should be maintained as part of the records for your facility. Please note any items that
may be marked with a yes answer and make every effort to correct these deficiencies. You are advised
that you must maintain a freeboard of at ]east one foot in your lagoon(s) plus a storage volume sufficient
to accommodate the rainfall and subsequent runoff from a 25 year 24 hour storm event to remain in
compliance. You should consult your lagoon design for the exact freeboard requirement. Please
remember that you must follow your waste management plan at all times.
Thank you for your cooperation in this inspection. If you have any further questions in regard to this
matter or if I may be of any assistance, I can be contacted at [phone] ext. 208.
Sincerely,
Car] Dunn
Environmental Engineer
cc: WaRO
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943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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C] Division of Soil and Water Conservation - Compliance Inspection
Division of Water Qualify - Compliance Inspection
© Other Agency - Operation Review
tD Routine Q Corn laint Q Follow -no of DWQ inspection Q Follow-up of DSWC review 0 Other
Facility Number P hate of Inspection
A Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
® Permitted Q Certified © Conditionally Certified [3 Registered [] Not Operational Date Last Operated
++ �`'� ._.�� ... C
Farm Name: .......................{---1(�v�.---..........---.• � .......... County:.....::..........G/e
Owner Name: ...................... " H"'- Q� Phone No•
FacilityContact: .............................................. ........ Title:.................... - .-. ..... Phone No:....:: =.............................
MailingAddress: .............................................. ................................................................................................. .......................................... -_. ..........................
Onsite Representative: �C�n �� e r .... .... Integrator; ..)-..L........ t `rRk.-
......................................................................... ...........
Certified Operator: ................................. ......... � ..................................................... Operator Certification Number:..........................................
Location of Farm:
............................... ..................... ................. ................ .................................... ..... ...................---........................................ ..................-- .. . -
............................................................................................................................................................�.---..................-----.---..................-- .............................., -
Latitude Longitude �• �� ��
Design Current
Swine Capacity Population
❑ Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
'10 VO
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts.
❑ Boars
Design Current Design Current
Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
❑ Layer I Dairy
❑ Non -Layer I Non -Dairy
❑ Other
Total Design Capacity
Total SSLW
Number of Lagoons ® ❑ Subsurface Drains Present 110 Lagoon Area ❑ Spray Field Area
Holding Ponds / Solid Traps ❑ No Liquid Waste Management System
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yesf No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notily DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
e. If discharge is observed. what is the estimated flow in gaVmin'?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system'? (If ycs, notify DW .) ❑Yes ❑ No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes P(No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes`j No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway El Yes No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard(inches): .:....... ............--•............................................................................ ................ ..................................
5- Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, ❑ Yes 21 No
seepage, etc.)
3/23/99 Continued on back

. FaciliV Number: y 0 Date of ]nspection
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan'?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
8. Does any part of the waste man agement.system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
Waste application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
11. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN
12. Crop type C , d-117 •• bs- .. d , SG
13. Dothe receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)?
I4. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
Required Records & Documents
17- Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available?
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
0: Io yielatitiris:or- &Aii. ciet�ci� -were inoled dig fihis;visiL - Yoe wili•rebd*ce iio fuf~ther
e6rresp6ndertce. A' ' f this visit_ .
❑ Yes M No
Yes P .No
❑ Yes 9 No
❑ Yes V§No
Fj Yes §9 No
❑ Yes 2i No
❑ Yes n No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes IM No
❑ Yes rq No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes 0 No
❑ Yes 91 No
❑ Yes En No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes ® No
Comments refer to uestion #1 Explain.'any YES. answers andlor' an recommendations or.:an other:ccuments.
( qy y:
Use drawings of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary):
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Reviewer/inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature
C.,
Date: & •2 1- 1
3123/99

- Faciliity,Numher: -to — 146 Date of Inspection
Odor Issues
26.
Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge atlor below
❑ Yes
�§ No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27.
Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours?
❑ Yes
1A No
28.
Is there any evidence.of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt,
El Yes
Q No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29.
Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon?
❑ Yes
® No
30.
Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc_)
❑ Yes
10 No
3.1.
Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover?
❑ Yes
No
32.
Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover?
❑ Yes
j No
Additional omments and/or Drawmgs:
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3/23/99

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Ben Harper, Jr.
Harper Swine Farm
PO Box 295
Snow Hill NC 28580
Subject:
Dear Ben Harper, Jr.:
June 26, 1998
Reissuance of Certificate of
No.AWS400146
Harper Swine Farm
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL R—ouRCEs
raaPNGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and
Application System
Greene County
The Division of Water Quality modified the Swine Waste Operation General Permit originally issued to
this facility on November 14, 1997. In accordance with the issuance of the revised General Permit, we
are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Ben Harper, Jr., authorizing the operation of the
subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with
General Permit AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but
not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Harper Swine Farm, located in Greene County,
with an animal capacity of no greater than 4000 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as specified
in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003, and shall hereby void
COC No AWS400146 dated November 14, 1997. The COC shall hereby incorporate by reference any
specific conditions of the previous COC issued to this facility. The purpose of this COC is to allow
coverage under the revised General Permit. Please review the revised General Permit (enclosed) and pay
particular attention to Condition II.10 regarding tree removal from lagoon embankments, Condition II1.1
regarding inspection frequency of the waste treatment, storage and collection system and Condition III.6
regarding notification requirements for system failures, spills and emergencies. 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 CAWMP 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 CAWMP 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 AWS400146
Harper Swine Farm
Page 2
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 have 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 located in the Washington 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 Mike Lewandowski at [phone] ext. 362.
Sincer ,
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for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Greene County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Ben Harper, Jr.
Harper Swine Farm
PO Box 295
Snow Hill NC 28580
Dear Ben Harper, Jr.:
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WASHINGTtM OFFICE
NOV 1 8 1997
D. E. M.
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS400146
Harper Swine Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage
and Application System
Greene County
In accordance with your application received on September 29, 1997, we are forwarding this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Farm No. 40-146, authorizing the operation of an animal waste
collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with the State's General Permit
(attached). This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the
management of animal waste from the Harper Swine Farm, located in Greene County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than 4000 Feeder to Finish and the application to a minimum of 66 acres of land as
specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2001. 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 CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to actual
increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
In accordance with General Statue 143-215.10C, Animal Waste Management Plans shall include
the following components:
- A checklist of odor sources and best management practices to minimize these sources.
- A checklist of insect sources and best management practices to minimize these sources.
- Provisions set forth for acceptable methods of disposing of mortalities.
- Provisions regarding emergency action plans.
Your existing Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must include the above elements, by
December 31, 1998.�Documentation of the certification must be available to inspectors onsite. Submittal
of the amended certification statement shall be required upon renewal of your permit coverage in 2001.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and Conditions specified in this COC, the General
Permit or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC.
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Certificate of Coverage AWS400146
Harper Swine Farm
Page 2
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 have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
information on dus process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding.
The subject farm is located in the Washington 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 JR Joshi at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincerely,
. Preston Howard, Jr., P-E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Greene County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
STCF� �01Fftict Division of Water Quality
S�►r� Non --Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey Sf9 r ,997
2 99� ' (THIS FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
GN�D
W" Norl-D'Scbi=rreq 0arrr•it4int�
p. %, General Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the
Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections
which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, please
complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question unanswergdl ,
�P1ATirF,
Application Date: q
1. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLISTlon Di�ch�rar; pe.mlittirc,
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
Applicants Initials
1. One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
2. Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is disposed;
3. Two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does
not have a CAWMP, one must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Farm's name: Harper Swine Farm
2. Print Land Owner's name: Ben Harper J .
3. Land Owners Mailing address: PO Box 295
City: Snow Hill NC Zip: 28580
Telephone Number: 747-2191
4. County where farm is located. Greene
5. Farm Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads_ Please include a copy
of a county road map with the location of the farm identified):
6. Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
7. Lessee's ntegrator' name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): L.L. Muzeh e_q Co�
40 - 146
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III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
1. Farm No.: 40-1!L6
2. Operation Description: Swine operation
Feeder to Finish
4000 - Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? yes; ED no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
TyW of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poulta No. of nimals Tvne of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
3. Acreage cleared and available for application: �4 Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): S$ 640
4. Number of Lagoons: _� ; Total Capacity: Cubic Feet (ft3)
Number of Storage Ponds: ; Total Capacity: Cubic Feet (ft3)
5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains? YES or (please circle one)
6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon? YES or (please circle one)
IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, 2eii 4 prepez -,A. (Land Owner's name listed in question IL2), attest that
this application for ram. S E (Farm name listed in question II. I)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand 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
Date Ll- Z` -17
V . MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
1, (Manager's name listed in question I1.6), attest that this
application for (Farm name listed in question 11.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand 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 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
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97
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Producer-: BEN HARPER JR.
Location: P.O. BOX 295 +fie
SNOW HILL NC: 2e58i � C P T 1w
Telephone: 919 - 747 -'Z 19 1 Nan-Dischn,nR
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number- of Animals: 4000.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD; Irrigation
The waste from your animal fac i I i ty must be i and app I i ed at a
specified rate to prevent po I l ut i on of surface water- and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fer-t i I i zer 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 app I i cation cycle. Annual sus i I
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for r-ea I i st i c yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order- to maximize the f er-t i l i zer- value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner-:
I. Always apply waste based can the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can ut i I i ze.
2. So i I types are important as they have different i of i I trat i on
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available .eater holding capacities.
1. Normally waste sha I l be app I i ed to land eroding at less than
F tens per acre per year. Waste may be app I i ed to land
eroding at bf or more tons per acre a.nnua l l y, but less than
10 tans per acre per year providing that adequate f i I ter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated so i l s, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface welters which is not a I l owed
under- Deli=; regu i at i ons.
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`_'. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
€Can
and to reduce the potential for po I l ut l on, the waste should
be app l i ed to a growing crop or app I i ed not more than X)
days prior to planting a crap or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking wi I I conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is teased on the waste app l i cation method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different app l i cat i on methods are not the
same.
The estimated acr-es needed to apply the animal waste is teased on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be teased on the waste analysis report from your
waste management fac i I i ty. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be app l i ed.
Provisions sha I l be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
sly as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be app I i ed to; maintain pH in the optimum range for _.pec i f i c
crop production.
This waste ut i I i zat i ion plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
4000 hags x 1.9 tens waste/hogs/yeas- = 7600 tlon=.
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN ( PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
4000 hogs „ 2.3 I bs PAN/hogs/year = 9200 I Iwos. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste € s 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 app I € cat i oin teased on the
crop to be grown, so i l type and surface app l i cation.
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TABLE 1. ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
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1 Y I E.LD 1 LDS
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1
DETERMINING PHASE
:CODE ODE
1
1 AGd
N 1 PER
AC RES
1 A N
1
1
1
1
1 PER
A(_. 1 AC
1
1 USSED
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1
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1
1
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1
1 REST D.
1
APPL I C:
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1
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1
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1 T T ME
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1 40
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I nd i sates that th i s f i e l d i s be i ri:a overseeded ( i s e. i nterp I anted 3 c:Ir"
w i rater - annl!a I s fo I I ilw :,urnmer annua I s..
Ni-1TE: The app I i eator- i s taut i oned that P and F",: rna.y tie Over app I i ed wh i I e
meet i nc-1 the N requirements. In the future, regulations may require
farmers i r, sorne parts of North C:ar-a I i na tl,l have a nutrient manage-ment
plan that addresses a I 1 nutrients. This plan only addresses ri i tr .--.geri .
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TABLE t: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT IDR LONG TEEM LEASE
(Agreement wi thl adjacent Iandowrlers must be attached. )
(R e cl u i red on I y if operator d 1_I FA G. n i_! t own adequate I and.
See required spec i f i +gat i on .-. )
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:FIELD! SCI I L TYPE -_: CLASS- I CR1-JP :YIELD: LDS 1 L:,OMM N 1 *#
;* LDS
1 1 DETERMINING PHASF !CODE 1 1 AW N 1 PER :ACRES:
AID N
1 1 1 1 :PER Au: 1 AC- 1
1 USED
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i 1 :APPLY! 1 1 RES I D. 1
1 '- PPL I C:
1 1 ;METH 1 1 1 N
1 I i 1 I 1
1 TIME
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1 `_._ 1 1 SG :1 1 5€,) ; 0 1 45
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Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interpIanted)
or wi
annua I s f cl I I ow surnmer- annua I s.
In inter -planted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseedecl
in berrnudagrass) , forage must t,e r-emC.ved thr ough grazing,
Flay andiclrL s i I age. Where grazing., plants should be ;hazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height cof four
inches. I n f i e I ifs where srna I I •grain, etc, i s to be removed
f or- hay _Ir- s i i age, care shrLul d Lie exer-c i sed not to let sma I
grain tci reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
Apr- 1 1 or May) . Shading may result if sma I I grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
berrnudagrass. Th i s 111ss :if stand will result i n reduced
yields and less n i trogen being ut i I i Z ed . Rather- than
cutting sma.l I -.;r-a. i n for hay or- s i I aAc- ,just before heading as
is the nr,rrnal ItLlcl.tIIen, you are encouraged to cut. the smal I
grain earl I er . Y,_Iu may want to cons I der" harvest 1 ng hay or
G i I age tW0 to three t i rues d u r i ng the s�Fascln, depending on
t i me srna I I gr-a i n i s p I anted i r, t1-1e fa l I.
The i dea I t i me to interplant srna I I -brain, etc, is late
Septerrrbpr- or early I_lctober-. Dr I I ing is recommended over
broadcast i n-. Bermuda- rass should be grained or mowed to a
height of about two inches before dr- i 1 l i ns. for- best rasu l ts.
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#. Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in f i e l ds due to over -seed i ng.
I bs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less
any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supp I i ed.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and L above-
-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CROP CODE I GF;OP
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1 SB SOYBEANS
I SG I SMALL GRAIN CIVERSEEDED
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND
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1
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1
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1 4490 1
1 1
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* This number- must be less than or equal to 0 in order" to
fu I l y utilize the animal waste N produced.
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Th i s. number must tie I ess than or e-jua I to C) i rr order to fu # I y Lit i I i ze
the ariirnaI waste N F-rocluced.
Acres shown € n each of the F-receding tables are ci,ris i dered to be the usable
acres excluding required buffers, f i I ter str i ps a 1 oricg ditches, odd areas
unable to Lie irrigated, and [:ier i rneter areas not receiving f u I 1 a.FiF, I € cat € tin
rates due to equipment 1 i m i tat i c,r,s. Actual total acres in the f i e f ds
l i sted may, and most l i I!:e i y wilt be, rnor-e than the acres shown in the
tables.
See show i rig the f i e I ds to be used f sir the tat i I i zat i':in of. attached rnaFi
animal waste.
,L.UDGE APPL I CAT I CIN:
The waste ut i I € .'_at i on Fi 1 arr must contain Prov € s i iir,s for Periodic land
app I r cat € on of s I ud ge at argroriom i c rates. The s I udge w i I I be nutr € +ant
r i ch and w i l l r-equ i re precaut i unary measures to F-r-event over ar,p l i c at i -:in
,:if nutr- i ents or other- e I ements. Your product i on fac € I i ty wi I I produce
ap,prox i mate I y 148,C) Firiurids :if F, I ant ava i I ab I e r, i trogen Fier- year i n the
s 1 Udge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you w i l l have aFiFirox i mate l y 7 ()0
pounds f PAN to ut i I i zP. Assumi rig you aF,F, I y th i s PAN to hybr- i ij
bermuclagr-as-s hay I and at the rate _i f. =.0C) P,ounds of n i trogen F-tr- acre, you
wi i I need .r_.r,r.w. . .r.f.r. acres j:=f land. If you aF,F,I, the s l ud3e to corn at
the rate of 125 p+iurids of nitrogen Fier- acre, you wi I] need .2 acres
of
I and . Please tie aware that these are only est i mates --- F the PAN and
I ani:l r,eeded. Actrta I requi r-ernents c o u I d vary by 25% deF,end i rig or: your -
I edge waste area I ys i s, so i I tyFies., r-ea I i st i s y i e I ds, and aFip, I i cat i in
rnethods.
APPL I C-AT I € IN OF WASTE BY I RR I GAT I € IN
The i rr i gat i on aF,p, I i cat i :in rate shou I d not exceed the i ntak:e rage of the
sr, i I at the t ime of i rr i gat i on such that runoff or- Fi,-ind i ng occurs. T h i s
r-a.te i s I i ra i t e d b-}` i n i t i a l so i I rrso i s t u r e cor,tent, so i I str-uctllr-e, s i€ I
to ;ture, water- drop I et s i ze, and organ i c so I i ds. The aF,Fi I i cat i on amount
shou I d not exceed the ava. i I ab I e water- ho I d i rig caF,a.t i ty ,:if the so i I at the
t i me of i rr i ;fat i on nor" shoo I d the Fi i ant ava € I ab I e r, i trogen aF'F, I i ed e.-:ceed
the nitrogen needs of the cr-up.
If surface i rr i ga.t i on i s the rnethod of I and ar,Fi I i ca.t i orr fir - th i s F, I ar,,
i t i s the r-espons i b i l i ty of the producer and i rr i ;gat i ort ivies i grrer- to ensure
that art i rr- i gat- i yin system i s i rista I I ed to Fir -:,Fier- I y i rr i gate the ac res
shown i rr Tab I es i and 2. F=a. i I Lire to aFiFi I y the recornmended rates and
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amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan i nva I i d.
The fo l l owi n,g table is provided as a guide for estate l i sh i,ng app I i cation
rates and amounts.
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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
app I i elf. In many situations, the apt, I i cation amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen I i m i tat i on. The maximum
app l i cation amount shown can be applied under- optimum so i l
conditions.
Your fac i 1 i ty is designed for 160.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00 months.
In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except
in the event 1_If the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure
that the spreader- equipment is operated properly to apply the correct rates.
to 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
i nva I i d .
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report
for assistance In determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper
application rate prior- to applying the waste.
U RRAT I A E i IF'ERAT I1-1N
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REgU I BED_SPECIFICATIONS
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�., Art ima.i waste shaI I ncFt reachr surface waters cc the state by
runic-ff, dr- i ft, manmade conveyances, direct app, I i cat i F_rn, cFr-
d i rest �J i s c h a r 9 e dir- i n9 ccperat i on F_,r- I arrd apra I i cat i rFrt. Any
d i schare _f waste wht i ch reaches surface water is pr"F,h i b i ted.
2. There Trust be dcFc umentat i on i rt the design folder that the
producer either- owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which tc, properly apply the waste. If the producer- does
not own adequate I and to properly dispose of waste, he/she shta I I
provide a copy of an agreement with a l arrrdCFF. ner" whF_F is within a
reascFna.b l e pro>: i m i ty, a. 1 1 -l-w i ng h i rn/her the use of the lard for -
waste app I i cat i on. I t i s the respcFns i b i I i ty cc thte owner F_Ff the
f a c i I i ty to secure art update of the Waste Lit i I i zat i ort P 1 art when
there i s. a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utiIization, car avaiiable lane.
_. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but nit e„ceed, the
nitrogen rteeds for
r-ea l i st i c crop yields based c,r, so i I type,
available moisture, historical data, cIimatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of app I i cat i on for other riutr- i ents .
4. Art imaI waste shaII Lie app Iied to Iand erodin9 Iess than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may Lie app I i ed to land that i s erod i ng
at F Or more tans, but I ess than 10 tries per acre per year
pr-ovi d i rig grass f 1 1 ter- str i ps are i rrsta I I ed where runoff I eaves
the f i e I d. (See FC1TG Standard :3,P -Fi I ter- Str i p )
F. Odors cart be reduced by i nject i Fig the waste or d i s1-.. i ng after -
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger cc dr i ft from the i rr i gat i F_F rr f i e I d .
C.. When, art i ma I waster i s to be app I i ed on acres subject to
f I c-od i ng, it will Lee see i t i rrcorporated on convent i ona I I y t i I I ed
c r F_ip I and. When app I i ed to conservat i cin t i l l ed craps or
grass I and, the waste may Lie broadcast pr-ovi ded the app I i cat i on
dCcE,s rtF_rL: occur dur i Fig a seasc1rt prone tiF f I ccod i rl(See "Weather -
and Cl imate in North C:arcFl ina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shalI be applied at rates not to exceed the soiI
i of i I tr-at i on rate such that runoff does ricFt occur- offs i to or- to
surface w-aters and i ri a method wh I ch does not Ca.LI5e dr I ft from
the s i to dur- i n9 app 1 i cat i Fart. No pund i Fig shau I d occur i n order
tcc contra I odcrr or f I i es.
_ . An i ma I waste sha I I not Lie app I i c to saturateej scF i I s, dun i n.3
r-airifaI I events, or_ wher, the surf are is frozen.
Animal waste shall Lie applied can actively growing cropFs in such
a mariner- that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
wau I d i nht i LF i t grcFwth . The patent i a l f cjr_ sa I t dama.3e frc,m art i ma I
waste =hou I d a I sr, Lie c,.,ns i dered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN
BEiQU I RED_SPECIFICATIONS
1C1. Waste nutr- i ent5 s h a I I not be app l i ed in f a l l or winter- for
spring planted crops cPri so i Is with a high potential for
1 efiCh i n . Waste nutr- i e n t I c ad i rig rates on these so i Is should Lie
held to a rn i n i rnurn and a suitable winter- cover crop planted tO
take up re 1 earyed riutr- i ents. W�--ste sha I I not Lie ap p I i ed more
than 30 days pr i c,r- to planting of the crop, c,r- forages breaking
d ri r maricy.
11 . Any new sw i rie fac i I i ty s i ted on; or after - October 1, 1995 sha I I
temp I wi th the fr= I I ow i nq: The outer- per imeter- ---if the I and area
ante, wh i ch waste i = a p p I i ed f r om a I a 9 o o n, that i s a cornF,onerit of
a swine farm sha I I be at least 50 feet frurn 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 fact l ities sited on or- after October 1, ,
shalI not be appIied closer - thar, '5 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard - F i I ter Str i ps) .
12. Animal waste steal I not be app l i ed closer- than i(-)tf feet to
wel is.
1 Animal waste sha I I not Lie app I i ed c I oser- than 'Zo(--) feet of
dwe I I i ngs other- than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste µha 1 I Lie app I i ed in a manner- not to reach ether- property
and put, I i c r- i ght-cif-ways.
15. Animal waste stealI not be discharged into surface waters,
dr-a i nageways, or wetlands by a discharge or_ by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be app I i ed to prior converted cropland pr o--; i ded
they have been approved as a land appiicati„n site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shaII not Lie applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water- courses,
acid on other- grassed waterways, waste shall be app I i ed at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
if_,. Domestic and i ndustr- i a l waste from washdc,wri facilities,
showers, to i lets, s i nk:s, etc . , sha I 1 not Lie discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (I agorin embankments.. berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
prc,tect th,e v e 9 e t a t i con. Vegetat i or, such as trees, shrubs, and
other „_„d-y spec i es, etc . , are I i rn i ted to areas where cans i dered
appr 0r.'r- i ate. La9c,on areas s h o u I d be kept rnc,wed and access i b I e.
L;erms and structures shou I d Lie i nspeCted regu I ar I y for ev i dence
c,f e r o s i or,, I eak:.a-�e or d i schar-ge.
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F�E!�U I F�ED�SPEC I F I C:Ai' I riNS
18. 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
posy i b l l i ty of an I I I ega l discharge, po l l ut i on and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and sp i I i s. A regular maintenance chEeck: l i st should be kept on
5lte.
,,O. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and anther crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further- applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to nark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage ( pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid I eve I between the markers. A marker- will
be required to mark: the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crap sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. -inc and copper- levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crap sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for -
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste app 1 i cation records for all other- waste shall be
maintained for_ five (5) year's.
2. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILI ATIQN PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:HARPER SWINE
+caner-/Mar,aGer-_A;�reerner,t
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the spec i f i cations
and the operation and maintenance procedures. esta.b I i shed in the
approved animal waste ut i l i zat i ern 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
North Carolina Division of Water- Quality (NC:DI--Q) before the new
animals are stocked- I (awe) also understand that there must be nr.,
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 f i I ed on -site at the farm office
and at the office of the 1 oca l Sri i I and Water Conservation District
and will be ava i I ab I e for review by NC:DWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: BEN HARPER JR.
(F' I ease_Dr_ i nt )
Signature: - l/ 1 , +-_�. !"f o? I _- Date : - -- ------------------
Name of Manager -(If different from owner):
Signature: __________________________ Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan:__(Please_Erint)Br-ian Tingen
Aff i I i at i on:Greene SWC:D Phone No. 919-747-S705
Address (Agency) : 3 Professional Drive
Snow Hill NC: 28580
Signature : __ - -----�`------------- Date : _1- 2y'%
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Adjacent Landowne Date_����~���
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State of North Carolina 'T
Department of Environment, L771;VA
Health and Natural Resources 4 • s
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N F�
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 30, 1997
Ben Harper
WASH INGN"J 'OFFICE
Harper Swine Farm 0 C T 0 6 1997
P.O. Box 295
Snow Hill NC 28580
D.EM�
Subject: Farm No. 40-146
Additional Information Request
Greene County
Dear Ben Harper:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject
application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review. The land lease
agreement with the third party should be notarized and two copies of such land agreement must be
submitted to this office by October 30,1997 as part of the Certified Animal Waste
Management Plan required in item 1(3) of the General Permit Application Form.
Please reference the subject farm number when providing the requested information. All
information should be signed and submitted to my attention at the address below. Please note that failure
to provide this additional information on or before the above requested date can result in your application
being returned as incomplete.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely,
J.R. Joshi
Soil Scientist
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
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Permit File
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 11, 1997
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ben Harper
Harper Swine Farm
PO Box 295
Snow Hill NC 28580
Farm Number: 40-146
Dear Ben Harper:
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OfifiIC E
SEP 1 5 1997
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You are hereby notified that Harper Swine Farm, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.10C, must
apply for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your
farm has thirty (30) days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In
accordance with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section
19(c)(2), any owner or operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified
by the Department SHALL NOT OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified
date. Your application must be returned within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit
the application as required may also subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions
for each day the facility is operated following the due date of the application.
The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal
Waste Management Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is
incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package. The
signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location map, and
two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the application
package. The completed package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Permits and Engineering Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any question concerning this letter, please call J R Joshi at [phone] extension
363 or Carl Dunn with the Washington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr_, P.E.
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Washington Regional Office (w/o encl.)
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr,, Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Ben Harper, Jr.
Harper Swine Farm
PO Box 295
Snow Hill NC 28580
Dear Ben Harper, Jr.:
D
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ID E N R
November 14, 1997
RECEIVE13
WASWNGTnN OFFICE
NOV 1 8 1997
D. E. M.
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS4O0146
Harper Swine Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage
and Application System
Greene County
In accordance with your application received on September 29, 1997, we are forwarding this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Farm No. 40-146, authorizing the operation of an animal waste
collection- treatment. storage and land application system in accordance with the State's General Permit
(attached). This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the
management of animal waste from the Harper Swine Farm, located in Greene County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than 4000 Feeder to Finish and the application to a minimum of 66 acres of land as
specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2001- 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 CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to actual
increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
In accordance with General Statue 143-215.1OC, Animal Waste Management Plans shall include
the following components: 4 _
- A checklist of odor sources and best management practices to minimize these sources.
- A checklist of insect sources and best management practices to minimize these sources.
- Provisions set forth for acceptable methods of disposing of mortalities.
- Provisions regarding emergency action plans.
Your existing Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must include the above elements, by
December 31, 1998, Documentation of the certification must be available to inspectors onsite. Submittal
of the amended certification statement shall be required upon renewal of your permit coverage in 2001.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and Conditions specified in this COC, the General
Permit or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC.
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Certificate of Coverage AWS400146
Harper Swine 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 have 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 located in the Washington 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 JR Joshi at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincerely,
Cam'
T"-. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Greene County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr_ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
Ben Harper
Harper Swine Farm
PO Box 295
Snow Hill NC 28580
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Harper Swine Farm
Facility ID#: 40-146
Greene County
Dear Mr. Harper:
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RECEIVED
WASHfNGTON OFFICE
Nov 19 1996
aLM.
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study
Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly,
requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more
swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a
designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an
Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be
submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a
certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H
.0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty.
If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please
contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office.
Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for
the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please
call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 91gn33-0026.
Sincere
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosure
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