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Home My WebLink About800016_Alternative closure plan_20220330G&M Milling Inc Alt Closure 3/24/2022 This plan has been prepared for: G&M Milling Jeff McNeely 4000 Taylorsville HWY Statesville, NC 28625 This plan has been developed by: NCDA&CS DSWC Michael Shepherd 191 S. Main St Mocksville, NC 27028 336-940-8901 Developer Signature Type of Plan: Nutrient Management with Closure Cleanout Only Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and operation and maintenance procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan. Signature (manager or producer) Date Date This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S.Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Plan Approved By: Technical Specialist Signature 3/24/2022 Date G&M Milling Inc Alt Closure 3/24/2022 Type of Plan: Nutrient Management with Closure Cleanout Only Narrative: This closure plan is to address the alternative closure of the dairy waste storage pond located at the former Osborne Dairy owned by G & M Milling Co., Inc. NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Water Resources (DWR) determined that the waste storage pond was closed improperly (NOD-2022-PC-0016) and stated that the waste pond should be excavated and any remaining manure shall be land applied appropriately according to the closure plan. On April 22, 2021, core samples of the area where the waste pond was previously located were taken and the core samples indicated that potentially up to two feet of manure remains in the waste storage pond. Core samples were sent to the NCDA&CS Agronomics lab by Mr. McNeely but samples were sent to be analyzed as soil samples instead of waste samples. NCAD&CS Agronomics lab soil testing methodologies differ from waste testing methodologies, hence the nutrient content of the manure in the waste storage pond is unknown. To develop the closure plan, manure volume and nutrient estimates were determined to provide estimates for land application. For manure volume determination, the dimensions from the design of the bottom of the waste storage pond along with the potential depth of two feet of manure was used and it was determined approximately 100,245 gallons or 419 tons of manure potentially needs to be land applied. For manure nutrient concentration, the total nitrogen rate for dairy milk cow was used instead of the plant available nitrogen rate. Both estimates developed are conservative estimates to cover determined volume and nutrient values of manure present in the waste storage pond. A representative waste sample of the manure excavated from the waste storage pond shall be sent for nutrient analysis to determine amount of nutrient land applied. DWR SOLID-1 and SOLID-2 forms shall be completed to document amount of manure and nutrient contents land applied from the waste storage pond. At a minimum, 24 hours prior to beginning any excavation of the waste storage pond, Michael Meilinger, (DWR, Michael.Meilinger@ncdenr.gov, 984-789-0173) shall be notified of your intent to start excavation. After initial notification, DWR staff shall be notified every time/day of excavation to confirm DWR personnel will be present to observe. Prior to excavation, the boundaries of waste storage pond should be marked to confirm excavation is conducted in accordance with the location of the waste storage pond. In addition to DWR being present everyday excavation is preformed, it is recommended that the Technical Specialist or Professional Engineer you intend to have certify that all the waste has been removed from the waste storage pond and properly land applied according to the closure plan is onsite during all excavation events. Once DWR staff determines that all animal waste has been removed to the maximum extent practicable, an animal waste storage pond closure form shall be submitted to DWR within 15 days. 3/24/2022 12:23:58 PM 1 / 1 Waste Storage Closure Source Description G&M Milling Inc Alt Closure SOURCE: G&M Milling Inc. Alternative Closure Date Measured: 04/12/2018 Lagoon Dimensions: TOP - 183 X 93; BOTTOM - 134 X 50; SIDE SLOPES - 2:1 Sludge Depth: 2.00 ft.; Sludge Volume: 100,245 gallons. Waste Sample #: W00000 S 1027 G&M Milling Inc. Alternative Closure is an animal waste storage structure that is no longer in operation and is being closed as part of a closure plan. There are an estimated 100,245 gals in this structure prior to closure. Estimated Plant Available Nitrogen Application Method (Ibs N/1000 gals) Source Total (Ibs) Injected 25.05 2,508 Incorporated-4 wks or less following application 25.05 2,508 Incorporated-5 wks to 3 mos following application 16.70 1,672 Broadcast 16.70 1,672 Irrigated 16.70 1,672 Max. Available PAN (Ibs)* Actual PAN Applied (Ibs) PAN Surplus / Deficit (Ibs) Actual Volume Applied (Gallons) Volume Surplus/ Deficit (Gallons) 1,672 55,067 (53,395) 3,301,547 (3,201, 302) Note: In Source ID, S means standard source, U means user defined source. * Maximum PAN Available is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source. 3/22/2022 9:54:11 PM 1 / 1 G&M Milling Closure Field Tract 18877 Field 9 G • ogle Earth G&M Milling Inc Legend Back Field G&M Milling Inc 0 Mt Vernon Third Creek 1000ft G&M Milling Co. Inc Waste Storage Pond Location Location of pond prior to closure Google Earth Legend G&M Milling Inc Waste Storage Pond 400 ft G&M Milling Co. Inc Waste Storage Pond Location Location of pond after improperly closed .11, ": :..111,'‘.2111eVeir Legend G&M Milling Inc Waste Storage Pond Waste Utilization Table G&M Milling Inc Alt Closure The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements, and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake. This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation. Waste Utilization Table Year 1 Tract ID Field ID Source ID SMU Total Acreage Wettable Acreage Crop Name RYE Applic. Period Nitrogen PA Nutrient Req'd (Ibs/A) N Comm. Fert. Nutrient Applied (Ibs/A) N Res. (Ibs/A) N Applic. Method Manure PA Nutrient Applied (Ibs/A) N Liquid Manure Applied (acre) 1000 gal/A Solid Manure Applied (acre) tons Liquid Manure Applied (Field) 1000 gals Solid Manure Applied (Field) tons 18877 9 * 1027 CeB2 41.50 41.50 Corn, Silage 21.9 Tons 2/15-6/30 239 0 0 Broad. 239 79.56 0 3,301.55 0 Total Applied, 1000 gallons 3,301.55 Total Produced, 1000 gallons 100.25 Balance, 1000 gallons (3,201.30) Total Applied, tons 0.00 Total Produced, tons 0.00 Balance, tons 0.00 Notes: 1. In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 1. Symbol * means user entered data. 3/22/2022 9:54:41 PM 1 / 1 Land Application Table G&M Milling Inc Alt Closure Tract Field Source ID SMU Total Acres Wettable Acres PLAT Rating Crop RYE Crop Applic. Period Applic. Method PAN Req'd (Ibs/A) N Manure PAN Applied (Ibs/A) N Liquid Manure Applied 1000 gal/Acre Applic. Amount (Inches/ Acre) 18877 9 1027 CeB2 41.5 41.5 Medium Corn, Silage 21.9 Tons 2/15 - 6/30 Broadcast 239 239 79.56 2.93 NOTE: * indicates user defined value G&M Milling Inc Alt Closure Summary: Source Volume Available: 100,245 gals Source Volume Applied: 3,301,547 gals Excess Volume Remaining: (3,201,302) gals 3/22/2022 9:55:06 PM 1 / 1 Soil Metal Indices G&M Milling Inc Alt Closure Lagoon sludge often contains high concentrations of zinc and copper. High levels of these metals in soils can adversely affect plant growth. The following table provides a conservative(maximum potential) estimate for increase in soil index values.* Due to inherit variability of waste and soil sampling, it is recommended that conservative soil target levels be set for copper (e.g. Cu-I < 700-1000) and zinc (e.g. Zn=1 < 300 for land where peanuts may be grown; for other cropland Zn-I < 700-1000). Alternative application sites should be selected if the following table indicates that concentrations of these metals may approach excessive levels. For maximum copper and zinc soil index limits, see the NRCS Nutrient Management Standard (Code 590). Estimated Soil Metal Concentrations Tract Field Soil Sample Number Date Crop Source ID Applic Inches Waste Cu ppm Waste Zn ppm Soil Test Cu-I Soil Test Zn-I Cu-I Adj. Zn-I Adj. Estimated New Soil Cu-I Soil Zn-I 18877 9 SL028446 001 03/17/2022 Corn, Silage 1027 2.93 8.00 35.00 90 83 148 327 238.00 410.00 18877 9 SL028446 001 03/17/2022 Corn, Silage 1027 2.93 2.93 6.47 90 83 54 61 144.00 144.00 * NOTE: The equilibrated post application soil index may be less than the projected maximum value. Practical methodology for more precise estimation is not available. 3/22/2022 9:55:20 PM 1 / 2 Planned Crops Summary G&M Milling Inc Alt The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in the plan for each field. Realistic Yield estimates and Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) recommendations are also provided for each crop as well as the crop's P205 Removal Rate. The Leaching Index (LI) and the Phosphorous Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) Rating are also provided for each field, where available. If a filed's PLAT Rating is High, any planned manure application is limited to the phosphorous removal rate of the harvested plant biomass for the crop rotation or multiple years in the crop sequence. Fields with a Very High PLAT Rating should receive no additional applications of manure. Regardless of the PLAT rating starter fertilizers may be recommended in accordance with North Carolina State University guidelines or recommendations. The quantity of P2O5 applied to each crop is shown in the following table if the field's PLAT rating is High or Very High. Tract Field Total Acres Wettable Acres SMU LI Crop Name RYE Recom- mended PAN PLAT Rating P205 (lbs/acre) Crop Removal Applied 18877 9 41.5 41.5 CeB2 10 Corn, Silage 21.9 Tons 239 Medium 74 NA Totals: 41.50 41.50 Notes: 1. In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. LI Potential Leaching Technical Guidance <2 Low potential to contribute to soluble nutrient leaching below the root zone. None > = 2 & < = 10 Moderate potential to contribute to soluble nutrient leaching below the root zone. Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. > 10 High potential to contribute to soluble nutrient leaching below the root zone. Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve available water holding capacity of soil and improve nutrient use efficiency should be considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Term No -Till (778), and edge -of -field practices such as Filter Strips(393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391). P Loss Index Rating P Management Recommendation 0 - 25 Low No adjustment needed; N based application 26 - 50 Medium No adjustment needed; N based application 51 - 100 High Application limited to crop P removal > 100 Very High Starter P application only 3/22/2022 9:54:24 PM 1 / 1 Required Soil Test Values G&M Milling Inc Alt Closure The Required Soil Test Values shown in the following table provide a summary of recommended actions that should be taken based off information provided at time of soil tests. Fields that receive manure must have a soil analysis conducted at least once every three years. High levels of zinc and copper can adversely affect plant growth. Alternative crop sites must be used when the concentration of these metals approach excessive levels. Site life can be estimated by dividing the amount of copper and zinc to be applied in Ibs/acre by 0.036 and 0.071, respectively and multiplying the result by 0.85. By adding this quantity to the current soil index for copper or zinc, we can predict life of the site for waste disposal. In addition to copper and zinc indices, this table also provides a summary of lime recommendations for each crop based on the first crop listed on the most recent soil sample. Application of lime at recommended rates is necessary to maintain soil pH in the optimum range for crop production. If the first crop or rotation changes, these recommendations may need to be reevaluated to ensure optimal ranges ofr crop production are maintained. Tract ID Field ID Crop(s) pH Lime Recom. for Crop(s) (tons/acre) Cu-I Copper Recommendation Zn-I Zinc Recommendation 18877 9 Corn silage, Small Grain (SG) 5.6 0.5, 0 90 0, 0 83 0, 0 Zinc and Copper Toxicity Levels in Soils Metal Soil Test Index Recommended Action Zn 300 Limit application on peanuts. Maintain soil pH >= 6.0. 500 Cease application on peanut land. Maintain soil pH >= 6.0. 2000 Caution: seek alternative site (all crops). Maintain soil pH >= 6.0. 3000 Cease application (all crops). Maintain soil pH >= 6.0. Cu 2000 Caution: seek alternative site (all crops). Maintain soil pH >= 6.0. 3000 Cease application (all crops). Maintain soil pH >= 6.0. 3/22/2022 9:55:29 PM 1 / 1 NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: (919) 733-2655 Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/ Report No. FY22-SL028446 5 {•LTDR, cr ,. Predictive } Soil Report Mehlich-3 Extraction ',.,.....,...A'' Links to Helpful Information Client: Jeff McNeely G & M Milling 4000 Taylorsville Hwy Statesville, NC28625 Sampled County : Rowan Client ID: 408269 Advisor: Advisor ID: Sampled: Received: 03/07/2022 Completed: 03/17/2022 Farm: AWC 800016 Sample ID: 001 Lime History: Recommendations: Lime Nutrients (lb/acre) More Information Note: 3 Crop (tons/acre) N P2O5 1 -Corn, silage 0.5 180-220 70 2 -Small Grain (SG) 0.0 80-100 40 K2O Mg S Mn Zn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cu 0 0 B 0 0 Note: 3 Test Results [units - W/V in g/cm3; CEC and Na in meq/100 cm3; NO3-N in mg/dm3]: HM% W/V CEC BS% Ac pH P-I K-I Ca% Mg% S-I 0.22 0.80 7.0 83 1.2 5.6 36 155 48 25 244 Soil Class: Mineral Mn-I Mn-AI1 Mn-Al2 Zn-I Zn-AI 82 66 59 83 83 Cu-I Na 90 0.1 ESP 1 SS -I NO3-N North Carolina IStfw44U Trust Fiord Commisslan Reprogramming of the laboratory -information -management system that makes this report possible is being funded through a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. Thank you for using agronomic services to manage nutrients and safeguard environmental quality. - Steve Troxler. Commissioner of Agriculture NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: (919) 733-2655 Website: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/ Report No. FY22-SL028446 Jeff McNeely Page 2 of 2 Understanding the Soil Report: explanation of measurements, abbreviations and units Recommendations Lime Report Abbreviations Ac exchangeable acidity B boron BS% % CEC occupied by basic cations Ca% % CEC occupied by calcium CEC cation exchange capacity Cu-I copper index ESP exchangeable sodium percent HM% percent humic matter K-I potassium index K20 potash Mg% %CEC occupied by magnesium MIN mineral soil class Mn manganese Mn-AI1 Mn availability index for crop 1 Mn-Al2 Mn-availability index for crop 2 Mn-I manganese index M-0 mineral -organic soil class N nitrogen Na sodium NO3-N nitrate nitrogen ORG organic soil class pH current soil pH P-I phosphorus index P205 phosphate S-I sulfur index SS -I soluble salt index WN weight per volume Zn-AI zinc availability index Zn-I zinc index If testing finds that soil pH is too low for the crop(s) indicated, a lime recommendation will be given in units of either ton/acre or Ib/1000 sq ft. For best results, mix the lime into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil several months before planting. For no -till or established plantings where this is not possible, apply no more than 1 to 1.5 ton/acre (50 Ib/1000 sq ft) at one time, even if the report recommends more. You can apply the rest in similar increments every six months until the full rate is applied. If MG is recommended and lime is needed, use dolomitric lime. Fertilizer Recommendations for field crops or other large areas are listed separately for each nutrient to be added (in units of lb/acre unless otherwise specified). Recommendations for N (and sometimes for B) are based on research/field studies for the crop being grown, not on soil test results. K-I and P-I values are based on test results and should be > 50. If they are not, follow the fertilizer recommendations given. If Mg is needed and no lime is recommended, 0-0-22 (11.5% Mg) is an excellent source; 175 to 250 lb per acre alone or in a fertilizer blend will usually satisfy crop needs, SS -I levels appear only on reports for greenhouse soil or problem samples. Farmers and other commercial producers should pay special attention to micronutrient levels. If $, pH$, $pH, C or Z notations appear on the soil report, refer to $Note: Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrients In general, homeowners do not need to be concerned about micronutrients. Various crop notes also address lime fertilizer needs; visit ncagr.gov/agronomi/pubs.htm. Recommendations for small areas, such as home lawns/gardens, are listed in units of Ib/1000 sq ft . If you cannot find the exact fertilizer grade recommended on the report, visit www•ncaor.pov/agronomi/obpart4.htm1s{ind information that may help you choose a comparable alternate. For more information, read A Homeowner's Guide to Fertilizer. Test Results The first seven values [soil class, HM%, W/V, CEC, BS%, Ac and pH] describe the soil and its degree of acidity. The remaining 16 [P-I, K-I, Ca%, Mg%, Mn-I, Mn-AI1, Mn-Al2, Zn-I, Zn-AI, Cu-I, S-I, SS -I, Na, ESP, SS -I, NO3-N (not routinely indicate levels fertility Visit www•ncapr.pov/apronomi/uyrst.htm available)] of plant nutrients or other measurement. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PHONE NUMBERS DWQ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SWCD NRCS 704-235-2183 704-216-8918 704-216-8999 704-637-1602 This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take. 1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below. A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are: a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam. b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate. c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately. d. Call a pumping contractor. e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon. B: Runoff from waste application field -actions include: a. Immediately stop waste application. b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste. c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff. d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff. e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred. C: Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include: a. Stop recycle pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge. d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. 1 December 18, 1996 D: Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include: a. Stop recycle pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Make sure no siphon occurs. d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators. e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. E: Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks- possible action: a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon. b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil. c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon as possible. 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. a. Did the waste reach any surface waters? b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration? c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage? d. Did the spill leave the property? e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters? f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters? g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)? h. How much reached surface waters? 3: Contact appropriate agencies. a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office; Phone - - . After hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation. b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number - c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department. d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number , and local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - - 2 December 18, 1996 4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you. 5: Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site damage. a. Contractors Name: b. Contractors Address: c. Contractors Phone: 6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) a. Name: b. Phone: 7: Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with release of wastes from happening again. 3 December 18, 1996 360 - 1 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE CONSERVATION PRACTICE STANDARD WASTE FACILITY CLOSURE (No.) CODE 360 DEFINITION The decommissioning of facilities, and/or the rehabilitation of contaminated soil, in an environmentally safe manner, where agricultural waste has been handled, treated, and/or stored and is no longer used for the intended purpose. PURPOSE • Protect the quality of surface water and groundwater resources. • Mitigate air emissions. • Eliminate a safety hazard for humans and livestock. • Safeguard the public health. CONDITIONS WHERE PRACTICE APPLIES This practice applies to agricultural waste facilities or livestock production sites that are no longer needed as a part of a waste management system and are to be permanently closed or converted for another use. These facilities include liquid/dry waste storage facilities, confined animal housing, feedlots, livestock yards, or composting facilities. This practice applies where impoundments that are to be converted to fresh water storage meet current NRCS standards. Where structures that include agricultural waste storage, such as confined animal housing, are to be decommissioned, this practice will apply to the removal of the waste and rehabilitation of soil within the facility. This practice applies to remediation of soil contaminated by agricultural wastes that have been stored on -site. It does not apply to sites contaminated by materials that require the issuance of a hazardous waste permit, such as fuel or pesticides. CRITERIA General Criteria Applicable to All Purposes The closure shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations including national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) requirements. Existing waste transfer components that convey to waste facilities or provide drainage from the facility area shall be removed and replaced with compacted earth material or otherwise rendered unable to convey waste. Remove manure, agricultural waste, and contaminated soil to the maximum extent practicable. All manure and agricultural waste that could negatively impact water and/or air quality or pose a safety hazard shall be removed as deemed practicable. All liquid, slurry, sludge, solid waste, and soil removed from the facility shall be utilized in accordance with NRCS Conservation Practice Standards, Nutrient Management, Code 590 and/or Waste Recycling, Code 633. Precautions (fencing and warning signs) shall be used where necessary to ensure that the facility is not used for purposes incompatible with the facility modification. Erosion and Pollution Control. All disturbed areas shall be re -vegetated or treated with other suitable measures used to control erosion and restore the aesthetic value of the site. Sites, not suitable for re -vegetation through normal cropping practices, shall be vegetated in accordance with NRCS Conservation Practice Standard, Critical Area Planting, Code 342. Conservation practice standards are reviewed periodically and updated if needed. To obtain the current version of this standard, contact your Natural Resources Conservation Service State Office or visit the Field Office Technical Guide. NRCS, NC April 2012 360 - 2 Liquid and Slurry Waste Removal. Liquid and slurry wastes shall be agitated and pumped to the maximum extent practicable. Water shall be added as necessary to facilitate the agitation and pumping. The wastewater shall be utilized in accordance with NRCS Conservation Practice Standard, Nutrient Management, Code 590 and/or Waste Utilization, Code 633. If the bottom of the lagoon or structure is above the water table at the time of closure and will support earth -moving equipment, it must be scraped. A qualified technical specialist must determine the soil stability for earth moving equipment. For lagoons or structures that are not to be scraped and those with bottoms documented to be below the water table at the time of closure, the depth of "agitated" waste material remaining in the lagoon or structure at the time of closure may not exceed a maximum depth of one (1) foot. Sludge Removal. During sludge removal operations, the integrity of the liner, if one is present, shall be maintained. Sludge shall be removed to the maximum extent practicable and utilized in accordance with NRCS Conservation Practice Standard, Nutrient Management, Code 590 and/or Waste Utilization, Code 633. Impoundment Closure. Three options are associated with the decommissioning of liquid waste impoundments. One of the following will be used. 1. Embankment impoundments (those with a depth of water at the design water level of three feet or more above natural ground) may be breached so that they no longer impound water. The embankment material can then be graded into the impoundment area, and the area vegetated for another use. Or the embankment may remain if the impoundment area surface has been sufficiently cleaned so that runoff leaving the site would not be considered as contaminated by the wastes. 2. Excavated impoundments may be backfilled so that these areas may be reclaimed for other uses. 3. Impoundments may be converted to fresh water storage. Embankment Impoundments. Waste and sludge shall be removed from the impoundment before the embankment is breached. Concrete NRCS, NC April 2012 and flexible membrane liners shall be removed or rendered unable to impound water and properly disposed of. The slopes and bottom of the breach shall be stable for the soil material involved; however, the side slopes shall be no steeper than three horizontal to one vertical (3:1). Excavated Impoundments. Concrete and flexible membrane liners shall be removed or rendered unable to impound water and properly disposed of. The backfill height shall exceed the height to the design finished grade by a minimum of 5 percent to allow for settlement. The top one foot of the backfill shall be constructed of the most impervious soil material readily available and mounded to shed rainfall runoff. Incorporate available topsoil where feasible to aid establishment of vegetation. Conversion to Fresh Water Storage. The converted impoundment shall meet the requirements as set forth in the appropriate NRCS practice standard for the intended purpose. Where the original impoundment was not constructed to meet NRCS standards, the investigation for structural integrity shall be in accordance with National Engineering Manual (NEM) 501.23. When it is not practical to remove the sludge from a waste impoundment that is being converted to fresh water storage, the impoundment shall not be used for fish production, swimming, or livestock watering until the water quality is adequate for these purposes. Alternate Method of Closure: There are existing impoundments that may be closed by the following alternate method. This alternative closure process consists of vacuum dredging the sludge and leaving the liquid. Impoundments which have a liquid waste analysis of more than 40 parts per million of total N before sludge removal cannot be closed by this alternate method. Locations on the lagoon bottom where sludge is 0.2 foot or greater must be dredged. Where the sludge is less than 0.2 foot in depth, dredging is not required. Sludge must be removed to the fullest extent practical on the slopes, but in no case shall there be more than 0.2 ft. of sludge in the bottom when finished. 360 - 3 The impoundment must be converted to fresh water storage. Spillways, if required under this standard, must meet the requirements of the Pond Conservation Practice Standard (Code 378). Required documentation for the above criteria includes: A liquid waste analysis performed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) or other accredited lab. The sample shall be taken by Division of Soil and Water Conservation (DSWC) staff, Division of Water Quality (DWQ) staff, or NRCS staff with a WUP designation as a technical specialist. A survey of the lagoon showing the bottom elevation and depth of sludge before and after dredging using a "sludge judge" or other measuring device made for this purpose, on a 25 foot grid, or closer, if needed to show true size and volume of sludge. The survey and volume computations shall be signed by a technical specialist with the SD or SI designation. A representative from Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Division of Soil and Water Conservation (DSWC), or an NRCS Engineer or Civil Engineering Technician must verify that the sludge has been satisfactorily removed. Lagoons which have a liquid waste analysis of more than 40 parts per million of total N before sludge removal cannot be closed by this alternate method. Fabricated Liquid Waste Facilities. If fabricated structures are to be demolished, disassembled or otherwise altered, it shall be done to such an extent that no water can be impounded. Disassembled materials such as pieces of metal shall be temporarily stored in such a manner that they do not pose a hazard to animals or humans until their final disposition. Demolished materials shall be buried on -site or moved off -site to locations designated by state or local officials. If buried on -site, the materials are to be covered with soil to a settled depth of at least one foot. The backfill height shall exceed the height to the design finished grade by a minimum of 5 percent to allow for settlement, and the backfill be sufficiently mounded such that runoff will be diverted from the site after the backfill settles. Dry Waste Storage or Treatment Facilities. The soil at dry waste facilities such as confined animal housing, feedlots, livestock yards, or composting facilities with earthen floors must be evaluated. The evaluation shall include laboratory analyses of the soil profile for any nutrients for which specific information is needed to determine the required depth of rehabilitation. Soil samples shall be taken at multiple locations and depths within the facility. One sample per depth interval per acre of the area being decommissioned with a minimum of 3 samples per depth interval shall be taken. Samples taken for each specified sampling depth interval may be consolidated into a single set (e.g., 3 samples taken at the 0 to 6 inch depth interval may be consolidated into a single sample for testing). The samples shall be collected, prepared and tested in accordance with NRCS Conservation Practice Standard, Nutrient Management, Code 590. The results of the soil analysis will be used to prepare a plan to recover the site for its intended use. The following site appropriate options shall be utilized, if needed: • Adjust pH to restore desired crop growing conditions. • Plant salt tolerant plants to restore the site to desired crop conditions. The harvested vegetation quality should be monitored for N, P, and K removal. • Select plants and erosion control practices to minimize phosphorus transport from the site and facilitate remediation of excessively high phosphorus levels. Although in -situ processes are the preferred method for adjusting the soil conditions, removal of a portion of the soil may be necessary. The removed soil shall be land applied in accordance with NRCS Conservation Practice Standard, Nutrient Management, Code 590 and/or Waste Utilization, Code 633. Excavated areas shall be graded and or backfilled to shed rainfall and prevent ponding of runoff. Where feasible, available topsoil should be used to aid the establishment of permanent vegetation. CONSIDERATIONS Conduct pre -closure soil and water (surface and subsurface) testing to establish base line data surrounding the site at the time of closure. NRCS, NC April 2012 360 - 4 Establishing baseline data can be used in the future to address soil and water issues. Where the surface is covered by a dense mat of floating vegetation, pumping effort to empty waste impoundments may be reduced by first applying herbicide to the vegetation and then burning the residue. Appropriate permits must be obtained before burning. When burning is conducted, take necessary actions to ensure that smoke is managed to minimize impacts to downwind populations. Alternative methods of sludge removal may be required where the impoundments contain large amounts of bedding, oyster shells, soil, or other debris. Minimize the impact of odors associated with land applying dry wastes and with agitation, emptying, and land applying wastewater and sludge from a waste impoundment by conducting these operations at a time when the humidity is low, when winds are calm, and when wind direction is away from populated areas. Adding chemical and biological additives to the waste prior to agitation and emptying can reduce odors. Odor impacts from land application can also be mitigated by using an incorporation application method. Minimize agitation of the wastes to only the amount needed for pumping to reduce the potential for release of air emissions. Soil to fill excavated areas should not come from important farmlands (prime, statewide, local, and/or unique). Waste facility closure may improve utilization and aesthetics of the farmstead. Breached embankments may detract from the overall aesthetics of the operation. Embankments should be removed and the site returned to its original grade. Disassembled fabricated structures may be suitable for assembly at another site. Care should be taken during closure to minimize damage to the pieces of the facility, particularly coatings that prevent corrosion of metal pieces. Measures should be taken during contractors' activities to minimize site erosion and pollution of downstream water resources. This may include such items as silt fences, hay bale barriers, temporary vegetation, and mulching. NRCS, NC April 2012 To minimize potential impacts to livestock, such as nitrate poisoning, initiate a testing and monitoring program of nutrient levels in crop products, particularly livestock feeds, harvested from sites of closed animal confinement facilities. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Plans and specifications for the decommissioning of abandoned waste facilities and the rehabilitation of contaminated soil shall be in keeping with this standard and shall describe the requirements for applying the practice to achieve its intended purpose. At a minimum, include the following: 1. A plan view showing the location and extent of the practice. 2. Pertinent elevations of the closed facility and excavation limits. 3. Number, capacity, and quality of facility(ies) and estimate of soil volume to be moved. 4. Location of known utilities. 5. Requirements for salvage and disposal of structural materials. 6. Vegetative requirements. 7. Utilization Plan for animal wastes and soil. 8. Odor management or mitigation requirement. 9. Safety plan requirements. Note: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confined space entry protocol, personnel shall not enter confined space of an enclosed waste facility without breathing apparatus or taking other appropriate measures. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Per The proper decommissioning and rehabilitation of a waste facility should require little or no operation and maintenance. However, if it is converted to another use, such as a fresh water facility, operation and maintenance shall be in accordance with the needs as set forth in the appropriate NRCS conservation practice standard for the intended purpose. REFERENCES Rice, J.M., D.F. Caldwell, and F.J. Humenik. Ed. 2006. Closure of Earthen Manure 360 - 5 Structures in Animal Agriculture and the Environment: National Center for Manure and Animal Waste Management White Papers, pp. 263-282. ASABE. Pub. Number 913C0306. NRCS, NC April 2012 RCS United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION N.C. Practice Job Sheet: NC-590 Prepared for: G&M Milling Inc By: Michael Shepherd Farm: WHAT IS NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT? Nutrient Management is applying nutrients from all sources with the right placement, in the right amount, at the right time, and from the right source to minimize nutrient losses to surface and groundwater. This practice is accomplished through development and implementation of a Nutrient Management Plan, which can be part of a broader Conservation Plan or CNMP that addresses multiple resource concerns. PURPOSE OF NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT A nutrient management plan is intended to accomplish one or more of the following objectives: • To budget, supply, and conserve nutrients for plant production. • To minimize agricultural nonpoint source pollution of surface and groundwater resources. • To properly utilize manure or organic by- products as a plant nutrient source. • To protect air quality by reducing odors, nitrogen emissions (ammonia, oxides of nitrogen), and the formation of atmospheric particulates. • To maintain or improve the physical, chemical, and biological condition of soil. CONTENTS OF THE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The following components are included in nutrient management plan specifications typical of more 'traditional' Tract(s): 18877 Date: 3 / / 2022 fertilizer and manure application methods. When precision ag/variable rate application technology is utilized, see the next section of this Job Sheet for additional guidance on plan requirements. • aerial site photograph(s)/imagery or site map(s), and a soil survey map of the site, • Sufficient soils information —such as dominant soil map until for each planned field —needed to apply nutrients at RYE and Soil Test Report determined rates as appropriate; and to not exceed rates determined by nutrient risk assessment planning criteria. • location of designated sensitive areas and the associated nutrient application restrictions and setbacks, • results of approved risk assessment tools for any necessary evaluations for nitrogen, phosphorus, and erosion losses. • current and/or planned plant production sequence or rotation, • soil, water, compost, manure, organic by- product, and plant tissue sample analyses applicable to the plan. Where non-NCDA soil testing labs are used, nutrient recommendations must be made using NCDA- similar guidelines and methodologies. Note: high levels of soil copper and zinc may be toxic to production crops. Land application of these nutrients must be accordance with NCSU/NCDA crop toxicity guidelines. • Realistic yield goals for the crops planned for nutrient application, NC-590 Job Sheet May 2015 page 1 • Planned nitrogen application rates based on NC Realistic Yield Expectations (RYEs) or sufficiently documented yield records, • The Nitrogen Leaching Index for planned fields, • Planned P & K application rates based on soil test results (see next section where P & K applied through variable rate technology). • listing and quantification of all nutrient sources and form, including starter fertilizer applications and legume -based cover crop mixes. • in accordance with the nitrogen and phosphorus risk assessment tool(s), specify the recommended nutrient application source, timing, amount (except for precision/variable rate applications specify method used to determine rate), and placement of plant nutrients for each field or management unit, and • guidance for implementation, operation and maintenance, and recordkeeping as specified by the CNMP or applicable NC DWQ or NDPES permit. Where precision/variable rate nutrient application applications are planned and made, some required planning components of the preceding section may be provided by the overall conservation plan. In addition, the following components are required in nutrient management planning. • The geo-referenced field boundary and data collected that was processed and analyzed as a GIS layer or layers to generate nutrient or soil amendment recommendations. • Planned nitrogen application rates based on NC RYEs or sufficiently documented yield records • The Nitrogen Leaching Index for planned fields. • The nutrient recommendation guidance and recommendation equations used to convert the GIS base data layer or layers to a nutrient source material recommendation GIS layer or layers. • Soil testing documentation that crop Phosphorus (P205) and Potassium (K20) nutrient or soil amendment application will be made per soil test results similar to NCDA guidelines. Where P & K will not be applied via variable rate application technology, but by basic GPS guidance, recommended P & K NC-590 Job Sheet May 2015 rates must be provided as specifications prior to application. • Note —where Diammonium phosphate (18-46- 0) is the primary variable rate P fertilizer source applied on legume crops, additional N will likely be needed to achieve RYEs. The plan was developed based on the current NRCS 590 standard and Federal, state, or local regulations or policies. Changes in laws or regulations may require a plan modification. This Job Sheet is a required supplement to the Nutrient Management Plan. NC Permitted Animal Operations: For NC DENR-DWR or NPDES permitted animal operations, the waste utilization portion of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) must meet requirements specified by the Permit. The NC 1217 Interagency Group provides guidance on the required minimum elements of a CAWMP. This guidance is found in Sec 1.1 of the latest 1217 Guidance Document, located at: http://www.ncagr.gov/SWC/tech/guidancedocumen ts.html. Nitrogen Leaching Index Values Nitrogen Leaching Index values, obtained through use of current Soil Hydrologic Group (SHG)-based LI index maps in Sec II of the NC FOTG or RUSLE 2 field -specific soil loss calculations, are included in the Nutrient Management Plan. SHGs per soil map unit are available through selection of the Soil Data Explorer and Soil Properties and Qualities (then select "Soil Qualities and Features") tabs once an Area of Interest has been defined in NRCS Web Soil Survey. If the Nitrogen Leaching Index > 10 for planned fields, appropriate conservation practices must be included in a conservation plan to prevent nitrogen from leaving the field via surface or subsurface runoff. Below are conservation crop management techniques and practices recommended for mitigation of nitrate losses (practices also documented in conservation plan): page 2 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT The nutrient management plan has been developed to meet nutrient application rate criteria for all sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium as specified by NRCS 590 Nutrient Management standard criteria. In addition to NCDA Agronomic Division soil test recommendations, or soil test recommendations made through similar guidelines, the plan is based on NC INMC approved values for realistic yield goals, nitrogen factors, phosphorus removal rates, default nutrient values for animal waste, plant availability coefficients for N, P, and K, and animal waste generation volumes where applicable. Approved values are found at: http://nutrients.soil.ncsu.edu/index.htm Where manure is applied, farm records may also be used through a procedure provided in SB 1217 Interagency Group guidance, available at: http://www.ncagrgov/SWC/tech/1217committee.ht ml For NC permitted animal operations, planning requirements for Plan "Amendments" (minor modifications) and "Revisions" (Major Modifications) are clarified by SB 1217 Interagency Group Guidance. ADDITIONAL PHOSPHORUS -RELATED PLAN INFORMATION (Applicable when increases in Soil Test P are expected on the planned area) In NC, a field -specific Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) evaluation is completed in accordance with 590 Nutrient Management standard General Criteria requirements, and phosphorus must be applied in accordance with 590 standard Manure Phosphorus Application Rates. In addition to the basic plan components, plan information on PLAT categorical ratings, P drawdown strategies, and conservation practices to reduce P loss risk is required when increases in Soil Test P are expected on the planned area. Typically, this could occur when manure is consistently applied at Nitrogen -based rates. High levels of phosphorus in the surface soil layer have been linked to increasing risk of P loss through surface runoff and leaching. ❑ Increases in Soil Test P are expected on the planned area (not typical if P application made per soil test results). PLAT Categorical Ratings Information When soil test phosphorus continues to increase on a long term basis, PLAT may produce results that require P-based manure application planning and planning for no additional manure P. Conditions that will require P-based or no-P planning will be based on site specific resource conditions, which will facilitate data input into PLAT. PLAT categorical ratings that will require enhanced P application planning are: HIGH: P-based manure application is required (limited to P uptake in harvested crop biomass) VERY HIGH: No additional manure P or starter P application to be specified in nutrient management plan. Phosphorus Drawdown Strategy Information: Implementation of a phosphorus `drawdown' strategy may be a consequence of PLAT results, or may be requested in order to lower soil test phosphorus levels. Should a reduction in soil test P be desired or necessary, the only currently proven method of substantial P 'drawdown' is to not apply manure - based P and to plant and harvest crops that utilize P currently present in the soil surface. Crop specific estimated annual P removal amounts are available on the NCSU Nutrient Management in NC website: http://nutrients.soil.ncsu.edu/yields/index.php Conservation Practices and Management Techniques to Reduce P Loss Potential: Conservation practices, especially those that prevent soil particle detachment and trap sediment at field edges are effective in preventing phosphorus movement from the planned site. Manure application techniques can also be applied to reduce P loss risk. These practices must be included in the conservation plan where determined PLAT risk = HIGH for planned fields. Consult the conservation plan developed in conjunction with the nutrient management plan for information on practices recommended to reduce phosphorus AND nitrogen loss risks. Application management techniques to reduce nutrient loss risk may be prescribed below: NC-590 Job Sheet May 2015 page 3 Long Term Strategy for Reduction of Soil P Levels: As noted in the P drawdown strategy section, the only currently proven method for reducing high levels of soil P is not applying P, paired with producing crops on the planned site that use existing soil P. Where soil P and PLAT evaluations indicate an increasing risk to water quality, substantially reducing soil P levels through crop uptake can take many years of implementation. When P is not applied, and existing soil P is used by crops, eventually, soil will become P deficient. Consult CES or NCDA Regional Agronomy specialists for additional information soil test P reduction timelines. Manure P produced in excess of crop requirements: Consult the nutrient management plan for a quantification of manure generated by the animal feeding operation that may exceed crop P requirements. "Manure Hauler" Information All manure waste applied on land owned by or controlled by the Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) owner or operator must be included in the nutrient management plan. The volume difference in total manure waste generated by the AFO and waste applied to land not owned or controlled by the producer must be accounted for in a nutrient management plan. General information on manure waste generated by an AFO to be applied to land not owned or controlled by the AFO owner or operator may be recorded as specified in the NC CNMP Certification Sheet and Documentation Checklist or other supplemental documentation to the nutrient management plan. NRCS CNMP technical criteria require documentation of manure exports off the farm (this can be done below). The AFO owner/operator should provide the third party applicator with a current waste analysis in order to facilitate agronomic crop application of the facility's generated waste. Should land not owned or controlled by the AFO owner or operator be included in a nutrient management plan, the complete plan must meet 590 criteria. Type and Quantity of Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) manure generated by the facility: Dairy Milk Cow Solids Quantity of AFO manure generated to be exported off the farm for third party application: RECORDKEEPING Waste reports from the NCDA & CS Agronomic Division, or equivalent, are acceptable sources of information for determining applied manure nutrient amounts for recordkeeping or crop budgeting purposes. Records must be maintained for at least 5 years, or for time and manner required by Permit for animal operations to document plan implementation and maintenance. As applicable, records include: • soil, plant tissue, water, manure, and organic by-product analyses resulting in recommendations for nutrient application, • quantities, analyses and sources of nutrients applied, • dates, and method(s) of nutrient applications, source of nutrients, and rates of application, • weather conditions and soil moisture at the time of application; lapsed time to manure incorporation; rainfall or irrigation event, • crops planted, planting and harvest dates, yields, nutrient analyses of harvested biomass, and crop residues removed, • dates of plan review, name of reviewer, and recommended changes resulting from the review, and • all enhanced efficiency fertilizer products used. Additional records for precision/variable rate sites must include: • maps identifying the variable application source, timing, amount, and placement of all plant nutrients applied, and • GPS-based yield maps for crops where yields can be digitally collected. • Documentation per field nitrogen application rates do not exceed RYE - based recommended rates • Documentation that applied phosphorus and potassium recommendations do not exceed recommended rates specified by soil tests. • For non -variable rate application of P & K, provide applied map with field boundaries indicating source, timing, method, and rate of all applications. • Where 'chlorophyll reader' technology is utilized, application records that nitrogen rates match RYE -based N rates as closely as possible. NC-590 Job Sheet May 2015 page 4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The producer is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of this practice, including all equipment. Review the plan periodically to determine if adjustments or modifications to the plan are needed. In NC, animal operations permitting provisions may specify more frequent review periods. Adhere to the following operation and maintenance provisions: • Protect fertilizer and organic by-product storage facilities from weather and accidental leakage or spillage. • Properly calibrate application equipment to ensure uniform distribution of material at planned rates. • Workers should be protected from and avoid unnecessary contact with inorganic fertilizers and organic by-products. Extra caution must be taken when handling ammonia sources of nutrients, or when dealing with organic wastes stored in unventilated enclosures. • The disposal of material generated by the cleaning of nutrient application equipment should be accomplished properly. Excess material should be collected and stored or field applied in an appropriate manner. Excess material should not be applied on areas of high potential risk for runoff or leaching. • Disposal or recycling of nutrient containers should be done according to state and local guidelines or regulations. NC-590 Job Sheet May 2015 page 5 Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management 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 that 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 Management Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, receiving 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, storical 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 installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by 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" for guidance). 7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies. 8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the soil 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. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and 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 a well. 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, drainage ways, or wetlands by a 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 wash down 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.). Areas 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. 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 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 soils 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 five (5) years. 23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. APPENDIX 3.1 Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure Report Form (Please type or print all information that does not require a signature) General Information: Name of Farm: Osborne Dairy Facility No: 80 - 16 Owner(s) Name: G & M Milling Co. Inc Mailing Address: 4000 Taylorsville Hwy Phone No: 704-902-4958 Statesville, NC 28625 Rowan County: Operation Description (remaining animals only): o Please check this box if there will be no animals on this farm after lagoon closure. If there will still be animals on the site after lagoon closure, please provide the following information on the animals that will remain Operation Description: Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Dairy No. of Animals o Wean to Feeder o Layer o Milking o Feeder to Finish o Non -Layer o Dry o Farrow to Wean Type of Beef No. of Animals o Heifers o Farrow to Feeder o Brood o Calves o Farrow to Finish o Feeders o Gilts o Stockers o Boars Other Type of Livestock: Number of Animals: Will the farm maintain a number of animals greater than the 2H .0217 threshold? Yes o No 0 Will other lagoons be in operation at this farm after this one closes? Yes o No 0 How many lagoons are left in use on this farm?: (Name) of the Water Quality Section's staff in the Division of Water Quality's Regional Office (see map on back) was contacted on (date) for notification of the pending closure of this pond or lagoon. This notification was at least 24 hours prior to the start of closure, which began on (date). I verify that the above information is correct and complete. I have followed a closure plan, which meets all NRCS specifications and criteria. I realize that I will be subject to enforcement action per Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes if I fail to properly close out the lagoon. Name of Land Owner (Please Print): Signature: Date: The facility has followed a closure plan which meets all requirements set forth in the NRCS Technical Guide Standard 360. The following items were completed by the owner and verified by me: all waste liquids and sludges have been removed and land applied at agronomic rate, all input pipes have been removed, all slopes have been stabilized as necessary, and vegetation established on all disturbed areas. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Affiliation: Address (Agency): Phone No.: Signature: Date: Return within 15 days following completion of animal water storage pond or lagoon closure to: N. C. Division Of Water Quality Animal Feeding Operations Unit 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 PLC - 1 March 18, 2002 FORM SOLID-1 Farm Owner Spreader Operator Manure Solids Application Field Record For Recording Manure Solids Applicaton Events on Different Fields G & M Milling Co. Inc Facility Number 80 16 Tract & Field # Date (mm/dd/yr) ***Weather Code Crop Type Field Size (acres) Application Method* Number of Loads per Field Volume of each Load** (tons) * SI = soil incorporated (disked); BR = broadcast (surface applied). ** Can be found in operator's manual for the spreader. Contact a local dealer if you do not have your owner's manual. *** Weather Codes: C-Clear, PC -Partly Cloudy, CI -Cloudy, R-Rain, S-Snow/Sleet, W-Windy 3/14/2003 FORM SOLID-2 Manure Solids Application Field Records One Form for Each Field per Crop Cycle Tract # Field Size (Acres) = (A) Farm Owner Owner's Address Owner's Phone # Crop Type (1) 18877 41.5 G&M Milling Co. Inc. 4000 Taylorsville HWY, Statesville, NC 28625 704-902-4958 Field # Facility Number Spreader Operator and Address Operator's Phone # From Animal Waste Management Plan Corn Silage (2) (3) (4) (5) Recommended PAN Loading (lb/acre) = (B) (6) 9 80 16 239 (7) (8) ****Nutrient Source Date (mm/dd/yr) Number of Loads per Field Weight of each Load* (tons) Total Weight (tons) (2) x (3) Weight per Acre (tons/acre) (4) / (A) Waste Analysis PAN** (lb/ton) PAN Applied (lb/acre) (6) x (5) Nitrogen Balance*** (lb/acre) (B) - (7) B= 239 Owners Signature Certified Operator (print) Crop Cycle Totals: Spreader Operator's Signature Operator Certification No. * Can be found in operator's manual for the spreader. Contact a local dealer if you do not have your owner's manual. ** See your waste management plan for sampling frequency. At a minimum, waste analysis is required within 60 days of land application events. ***Enter the value received by subtracting column (7) from (B). Continue subtracting column (7) from column (8) following each application event. ***Enter nutrient source (ie. Lagoon/Storage Pond ID, commerical fertilizer, dry litter, etc.) 12/20/2006 Form AD-9 (2017) SAMPLE TYPE (Circle ONE) WASTE/COMPOST SAMPLE INFORMATION Predictive ($8) • Diagnostic ($8) ❑ Research ($12) ❑ Out of State ($25) ❑ SAMPLE INFORMATION NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Plant/Waste/Solution/Media Section Mailing Address: 1040 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1040 Physical Address (UPS/FedEx/DHS): 4300 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 Phone: (919) 733-2655 For lab results go to: www.ncagr.gov/agronomi PAYMENT GROWER INFORMATION (please write legibly) OFFICE USE ONLY REPORT # DATE REC'D INITIAL AGENT OR ADVISOR FARM ID 80-16 FEE TOTAL $ LAST NAME FIRST NAME McNeely Jeff LAST NAME FIRST NAME AMT PAID $ METHOD OF PAYMENT: ❑ CASH /CHECK El INVOICE Grower Advisor/Consultant SAMPLING DATE ADDRESS 385 Hamps Dairy Lane ADDRESS SAMPLED BY o Grower o Advisor ❑ Reg.Agronomist CITY STATE ZIP Cleveland NC 27013 CITY STATE ZIP EMAIL ADDRESS gmmillingco@bellsouth.net EMAIL ADDRESS ❑ ESCROW ACCOUNT: (provide Account Name or Number) COUNTY (WHERE COLLECTED) Rowan PHONE (704 ) 902-4958 PALS # (If known) 485900 PHONE ( ) PALS # (If known) NUMBER OF SAMPLES *Reports willappear as "Payd Now" until Payment is applied* LAB NUMBER (LEAVE BLANK) SAMPLE ID required WASTE CODE (see p. 2) SAMPLE DESCRIPTION/ COMMENTS APPLICATION METHOD(S) required CORRESPONDING SAMPLE ID ❑ Soil ❑ Solution o Plant o Media SPECIAL TESTS NO3, Heavy NH4 Metals CCE other LAB USE ONLY p H EC DM% C SSD Dairy Solid Manure BR I I I I I I I I I I SAMPLE TYPE does not affect the type or number of tests that will be performed in the standard analysis. Predictive tests are for rou- tine monitoring and Diagnostic tests are for troubleshooting samples collected in N.C. Re- APPLICATION METHOD (S) Select 1-2 application methods for an estimate of total or available nutrients. LIQUID WASTE (lb/1000 (Kl) SPECIAL TESTS are nonstandard, optional tests that can be added to any sample for an additional fee. • Nitrate (NO3-N) & ammonium (NH4-N) nitrogen:$10 (Note: TOTAL nitro - gen is included in the standard analysis.) • Heavy metals (lead, nickel, cadmium, arsenic, selenium chromium): $20 • Calcium Carbonate Equivalence (CCE): $10—used to determine liming value/alkalinizing effect and reported as Agricultural Liming Equivalency • Molybdenum (Mo): $2 IR = Waste applied through irrigation system and left uncovered more than 2 days IN = Waste injected directly into the soil SOLID WASTE (Ib/ton) search is defined as samples submitted by N.C.- based private and university research facilities. An approved research agreement is required BR = Waste broadcast on soil surface and left uncovered more than 2 days SI = Waste broadcast on soil surface & soil incorporated within 2 days (lb/ton) prior to submission. Out of state is for samples submitted by or for non -North Carolina resi- dents, businesses or researchers. Thank you for using agronomic services to manage nutrients and safeguard environmental quality. — Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Agriculture NON -COMPOSTED ANIMAL MANURE Lagoon Liquid ALS Swine (except farrow to wean) ALF Swine (farrow to wean) ALP Poultry ALO Other Lagoon Sludge Slurry ASP Poultry ASS Swine ASO Other LSB Beef LSD Dairy (storage pond) LSS Swine LSO Other Surface Scraped/Stockpiled SSB Beef SSD Dairy SSH Horse SSS Swine SSO Other Poultry Litter HBB Broiler breeder HBP Broiler pullet HLB Broiler HLL Layer COMPOST CODES Composted Manure FCB Beef FCD Dairy FCH Horse FCP Poultry FCS Swine FCO Other Other Composted Materials FPM Compost, poultry mortality FSM Compost, swine mortality FCW Compost, plant material FCX Compost, mixed materials FCV Vermicompost TIPS • Submit liquids in a one -pint clean, plastic (NO GLASS) bottle. Leave a couple of inches of headspace in the bottle to allow for sample expansion. • Submit solid samples in a clean, sealable plastic bag, —1 quart. • Keep the samples cool. If they are stored for more than one day, they should be refrigerated. • Indicate type of waste in the SAMPLE DESCRIPTION / COMMENTS section. • For detailed sampling instructions, go to www.ncagr.gov/ agronomi/uyrwaste.htm STANDARD TEST — All samples are analyzed for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, aluminum and sodium. Composted samples are also analyzed for electrical conductivity, pH, and carbon to nitro- gen ratio. INDUSTRIAL / MUNICIPAL / COMMERCIAL CODES Non -Composted Raw Materials NCR Raw plant material/crop residues NBS Wood waste/sawdust NSF Food and/or beverage by-products (solid) NLF Food and/or beverage by-products (liquid) GTL Grease trap water (liquid only) NSA Animal by-products (solid) NLA Animal by-products (liquid) IOC Paper fiber/pulp IOL Lime by-products *CCE test required ($10) NSO Solid, other (specify) NLO Liquid, other (specify) Combustion/Thermal by-products CSW Wood ash (domestic or industrial) CSC Coal ash CSB Biochar CSO Ash, mixed or other Waste Treatment By -Products Untreated sewage sludge/septage is not accepted. Samples treated by aerobic or anaerobic digestion, com- posting, alkaline stabilization, or thermal drying/ dewatering are accepted. BID Domestic septage, (specify treatment) BCO Biosolids, composted BIO Biosolids, other treatment (specify) BIX Biosolids, mixed BLL Leachates/effluents or reclaimed water The NCDA&CS Agronomic Division laboratory is certified by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality perform nutrient analyses for animal waste operations only. NCDA&CS is not cer- tified to analyze industrial or domestic (municipal) wastes for regulatory compliance. Liquid samples are also analyzed for pH.