400012_Waste Utilization Plan_20210218

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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Grower(s): Nelson Creech
Farm Name: Nelson Creech Farm
County: Greene
Permit Capacity:
Farrow to Wean
Fan-ow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish 7043
Feeder to Finish
Gilts
Boars
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Storage Period: >180 days
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to 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:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. 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 DWR regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. 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 not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future,you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made,which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization 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.):
Capacity Type Waste Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean 3203 gaVyr gal/yr
Farrow to Feeder 3861 gaVyr gaVyr
Farrow to Finish 10478 gaVyr gal/yr
Wean to Feeder 191 gal/yr gal/yr
7043 Wean to Finish 776 gal/yr 5,465,368 gal/yr
Feeder to Finish 927 gaVyr gal/yr
Gilts 1015 gaVyr gal/yr
Boars 2959 gal/yr gal/yr
Total 5,465,368 gal/yr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (lbs):
Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean 3.84 lbs/yr lbs/yr
Farrow to Feeder 6.95 lbs/yr lbs/yr
Farrow to Finish 18.86 lbs/yr lbs/yr
Wean to Feeder 0.34 lbs/yr lbs/yr
7043 Wean to Finish 1.4 lbs/yr 9,860 lbs/yr
Feeder to Finish 1.67 lbs/yr lbs/yr
Gilts 1.83 lbs/yr lbs/yr
Boars 5.33 lbs/yr lbs/yr
Total 9,860 lbs/yr
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.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage: 117.07
Total N Required 1st Year: 22979.75
Total N Required 2nd Year: 28542.83
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 25,761.29
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 9,860.20
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (15,901.09)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics,and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Soli 1st Crop Time to 1st Crop 1st Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total lbs N 2nd Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total lbs N Total Total lbs N
Acreage Type Code Apply Yield lbs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized Code Apply Yield lbs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized Lbs N/Ac Utilized
4075 1A 5.85 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 585 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 585.585 200.1 1170.585
4075 1B 5.5 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 550 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 550.55 200.1 1100.55
4075 2A 5.46 Ex WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 546 C Mar-Jul 15 125 0.73 91.25 498.225 191.25 1044.225
4075 28 2.75 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 275 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 275.275 200.1 550.275
4075 2C 5.46 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 546 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 546.546 200.1 1092.546
4075 2D 0.88 No WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 88 C Mar-Jul 15 110 0.78 85.8 75.504 185.8 163.504
4075 2E 5.46 Ex WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 546 _ C Mar-Jul 15 125 0.73 91.25 498.225 191.25 1044.225
4075 2F 3.09 Ex WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 309 C Mar-Jul 15 125 0.73 91.25 281.9625 191.25 590.9625
4075 4A 5.85 Ex WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 585 C Mar-Jul 15 125 0.73 91.25 533.8125 191.25 1118.813
4075 4B 6.54 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 654 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 654.654 200.1 1308.654
4075 5A 6.88 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 688 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 688.688 200.1 1376.688
4075 58 3.44 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 344 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 344.344 200.1 688.344
4075 5C 2.64 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 264 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 264.264 200.1 528.264
4075 5D 2.06 Ex WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 206 C Mar-Jul 15 125 0.73 91.25 187.975 191.25 393.975
4075 6A 5.14 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 514 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 514.514 200.1 1028.514
4075 6B 1.83 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 183 C Mar-Jul15 130 0.77 100.1 183.183 200.1 366.183
4075 10A 2.41 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 241 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 241.241 200.1 482.241
4075 20A 2.75 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 275 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 275.275 200.1 550.275
4075 30A 2.41 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 241 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 241.241 200.1 482.241
4075 40A 4.13 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 413 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 413.413 200.1 826.413
1656 1A 6.02 No WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 602 C Mar-Jul 15 110 0.78 85.8 516.516 185.8 1118.516
1656 1B 5.16 No WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 516 C Mar-Jul 15 110 0.78 85.8 442.728 185.8 958.728
1656 1C 3.61 No WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 361 C Mar-Jul 15 110 0.78 85.8 309.738 185.8 670.738
1656 1D 1.95 No WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 195 C Mar-Jul 15 110 0.78 85.8 167.31 185.8 362.31
972 100A 4.05 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 405 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 405.405 200.1 810.405
972 200A 4.19 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 419 C Mar-Jul 15 130 0.77 100.1 419.419 200.1 838.419
972 300A 11.56 Ay WA Sept-Apr 1.0 100 100 1156 C Mar-Jul15 130 0.77 100.1 1157.156 200.1 2313.156
Totals: 117.07 11707 11272.75 22979.75
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Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Soil 1st Crop Time to 1st Crop 1st Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total lbs N 2nd Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total lbs N Total Total lbs N
Acreage Type Code Apply Yield lbs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized Code Apply Yield lbs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized Lbs N/Ac Utilized
4075 1A 5.85 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 400.14 SB 'Apr-Sept 1 f 45 3.89 175.05 1024.043 243.45 1424.183
4075 1B 5.5 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 376.2 SB 'Apr-Sept if 45 3.89 175.05 962.775 243.45 1338.975
4075 2A 5.46 Ex W Sept-Apr 55.0 1.06 58.3 318.318 SB \pr-Sept 1E 50 3.84 192 1048.32 250.3 1366.638
4075 2B 2.75 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 188.1 SB Apr-Sept if 45 3.89 175.05 481.3875 243.45 669.4875
4075 2C 5.46 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 373.464 SB \pr-Sept 1f 45 3.89 175.05 955.773 243.45 1329.237
4075 2D 0.88 No W Sept-Apr 68.0 1.19 80.92 71.2096 SB \pr-Sept 1f 40 3.91 156.4 137.632 237.32 208.8416
4075 2E 5.46 Ex W Sept-Apr 55.0 1.06 58.3 318.318 SB \pr-Sept 1f 50 3.84 192 1048.32 250.3 1366.638
4075 2F 3.09 Ex W Sept-Apr 55.0 1.06 58.3 180.147 SB \pr-Sept if 50 3.84 192 593.28 250.3 773.427
4075 4A 5.85 Ex W Sept-Apr 55.0 1.06 58.3 341.055 SB 'Apr-Sept 1E 50 3.84 192 1123.2 250.3 1464.255
4075 4B 6.54 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 447.336 SB Apr-Sept 1E 45 3.89 175.05 1144.827 243.45 1592.163
4075 5A 6.88 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 470.592 SB ,Apr-Sept 1E 45 3.89 175.05 1204.344 243.45 1674.936
4075 5B 3.44 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 235.296 SB Apr-Sept 1f 45 3.89 175.05 602.172 243.45 837.468
4075 5C 2.64 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 180.576 SB \pr-Sep/1 f 45 3.89 175.05 462.132 243.45 642.708
4075 5D 2.06 Ex W Sept-Apr 55.0 1.06 58.3 120.098 SB \pr-Sept 1E 50 3.84 192 395.52 250.3 515.618
4075 6A 5.14 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 351.576 SB \pr-Sept 1f 45 3.89 175.05 899.757 243.45 1251.333
4075 6B 1.83 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 125.172 SB pr-Sept 1f 45 3.89 175.05 320.3415 243.45 445.5135
4075 10A 2.41 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 164.844 SB Apr-Sept 1f 45 3.89 175.05 421.8705 243.45 586.7145
4075 20A 2.75 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 188.1 SB \pr-Sept 1f 45 3.89 175.05 481.3875 243.45 669.4875
4075 30A 2.41 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 164.844 SB \pr-Sept 1f 45 3.89 175.05 421.8705 243.45 586.7145
4075 40A 4.13 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 282.492 SB \pr-Sept 1ff 45 3.89 175.05 722.9565 243.45 1005.449
1656 1A 6.02 No W Sept-Apr 68.0 1.19 80.92 487.1384 SB \pr-Sept 1f 40 3.91 156.4 941.528 237.32 1428.666
1656 1B 5.16 No W Sept-Apr 68.0 1.19 80.92 417.5472 SB Apr-Sept 1f 40 3.91 156.4 807.024 237.32 1224.571
1656 IC 3.61 No W Sept-Apr 68.0 1.19 80.92 292.1212 SB _Apr-Sept if 40 3.91 156.4 564.604 237.32 856.7252
1656 1D 1.95 No W Sept-Apr 68.0 1.19 80.92 157.794 SB Apr-Sept 1f 40 3.91 156.4 304.98 237.32 462.774
972 100A 4.05 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 277.02 SB apr-Sept 1f 45 3.89 175.05 708.9525 243.45 985.9725
972 200A 4.19 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 286.596 SB \pr-Sept 1E 45 3.89 175.05 733.4595 243.45 1020.056
972 300A 11.56 Ay W Sept-Apr 60.0 1.14 68.4 790.704 SB \pr-Sept 1E 45 3.89 175.05 2023.578 243.45 2814.282
Add crop
4075 1A 5.85 Ay CO March15-Auc 750.0 0.08 _ 60 351
4075 1B 5.5 Ay CO March15-Auc 750.0 0.08 60 330
4075 10A 2.41 Ay CO March15-Auc 750.0 0.08 60 144.6
4075 20A 2.75 Ay CO March15-Auc 750.0 0.08 60 165
4075 30A 2.41 Ay CO March15-Auc 750.0 0.08 60 144.6
4075 40A 4.13 Ay CO March15-Auc 750.0 0.08 60 247.8
1656 1A 6.02 No CO March15-Auc 700.0 0.08 56 337.12
1656 1B 5.16 No CO March15-Auc 700.0 0.08 56 288.96
1656 1C 3.61 No CO March15-Auc 700.0 0.08 56 202.16
1656 1D 1.95 No CO March15-Auc 700.0 0.08 56 109.2
Totals: 156.86 10327.24 20536.03 28542.83
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definitely interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code Crop Description-Harvested As
A Barley Grain Crop
B Grazed Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture/Grazed
C Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay Hay
B/C Comb. Hybrid Bermudagrass Graze/Hay Combination
C Corn -Grain Grain Crop
E Corn -Silage Silage
CO Cotton Cotton Lint
G Grazed Fescue Pasture/Grazed
H Fescue Hay Hay
Oats Grain Crop
J Rye Grain Crop
K Grazed Overseed Pasture/Grazed (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
L Overseed Hay Hay(Seeded in Bermudagrass)
M Grain Sorghum Grain Crop
W Wheat Grain Crop
SB Soybean Grain Crop
P Pine Trees Pine Trees
S Small Grain Grain Crop/Hay(After Grain Crop)
CC Cover Crop Not Harvested; Burned/Disked In
SWG Swithgrass Biomass Crop
Acres shown in the preceding table 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.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications PAN/yr/animal Farm Total/yr
Farrow to Wean 0.8
Farrow to Feeder 0.96
Farrow to Finish 3.9
Wean to Feeder 0.07
7043 Wean to Finish 0.27 1901.61
Feeder to Finish 0.34
Gilts 0.39
Boars 0.55
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1901.61 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year and will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 9508.05 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre,you will need 31 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 76.0644 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or 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.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
*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 of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for>180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of 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 the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Hydrant Type Crop in/hr * inches
4075 1 A Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 1 B Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 2A Ex WA 0.4 1
4075 2B Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 2C Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 2D No WA 0.4 1
4075 2E Ex WA 0.4 1
4075 2F Ex WA 0.4 1
4075 4A Ex WA 0.4 1
4075 4B Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 5A Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 5B Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 5C Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 5D Ex WA 0.4 1
4075 6A Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 6B Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 10A Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 20A Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 30A Ay WA 0.6 1
4075 40A Ay WA 0.6 1
1656 1A No WA 0.4 1
1656 1 B No WA 0.4 1
1656 1C No WA 0.4 1
1656 1D No WA 0.4 1
972 100A Ay WA 0.6 1
972 200A Ay WA 0.6 1
972 300A Ay WA 0.6 1
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Additional Comments:
Crops and PAN rates in this plan have been transferred from the past plan.
This update reflects name change and change to wean-finish.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: Nelson Creech Farm
Owner: Nelson Creech
Manager: Jerry Creech
Owner/Manager Agreement:
I/we understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capac
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWR before the r
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the I�
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the I�
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWR upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Nelson Creech
Signature: ..CSC
Name of Manager (if different from owner): Jerry Creech
Signature: \.4 U
Name of Technical Specialist: Eve H. Honeycutt
Affiliation: NC Cooperative Extension
Address: 1791 Hwy 11 55
Kinston, NC 28504
Telephone: [phone]
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Signature:
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED 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.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence
of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the
use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the waste
production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan when there is a change
in the operation,increase in the number of animals, method of application, recieving crop type,
or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based upon soil type,available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of
management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other
nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may
be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre
per year provided grass filter strips are estalled where runoff leaves the field (See USDA,
NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393-FilterStrips).
5 Odors can be reduced by ejecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should
not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land application field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is 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"forguidance).
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 occurin orderto control odor and flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils,during rainfall events, or when the surface
is frozen.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered
with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste
should also be considered.
10 Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall orwinterfor spring planted crops on soils with a high
potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient loa ding rates on these soi Is should be he Id to a minim urn and a
suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer
perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine
farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and 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.
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
landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,drainageways,or wetlands by discharge or
by over-spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have
been approved as a land application site by a"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied
on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways,
waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be
discharged into the animal waste management system.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced,as necessary,to protect the vegetation.
Vegetation such as trees,sh rubs,and other woody species,etc.,are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. 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 "clos ure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge,
pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures,piping,pum ps, reels,etc.,should be inspected on a regula r 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 pre-plant with no further 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 for
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 nutrient, unless other
restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate
than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop
sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained
for optimum crop production.Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years.
Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years. Waste
application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a minimum of five years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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