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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
CER'TIMED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Howard Norton
Rt. lbox 13-A
Stony Point, NC 28678
Dear Mr. Norton:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 15, .1997
Subject: Notice of Violation
Animal Operation Site Inspection
NCGS 143-215.1 (a)
Howard Norton Dairy, Facility #: 2-22
Alexander County, NC
Enclosed is a copy of the Animal Operation Site Inspection report for the inspection conducted
by Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office at your dairy on April 9, 1997. The report should be self.
explanatory.
Mr. Johnson observed several points of discharge, from the facility. One was located in the area
where manure was stockpiled. A second was at the rear of the facility where milk parlor
wastewater was discharged. Also a conveyance used to divert surface runoff from above the
facility appeared to receive runoff from the paved area. These discharges are a violation• of the
deemed permitted status pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 (a) and
Administrative Code Section 15A NCAC 2H .0217.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this office by May 7, 1997 indicating the
actions taken to correct the noted problem. Please address your response to Mr. Johnson. For
technical assistance please contact the local Soil and Water Conservation District representative.
919 North Main Street, �y� FAX .[phone]
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 I An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Howard Norton
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Be advised that this notice does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking
enforcement actions for this or any other violations. Also, be advised that North Carolina General
Statutes provide for penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation for noncompliance with state
environmental laws and regulations.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either D. Rex
Gleason, Water Quality Regional supervisor, or Mr. Johnson at [phone].
Sincerel
ith Overcash, P. E.
Ro ional Supervisor
cc: Alexander County Soil & Water Conservation District
Compliance/Enforcement File
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Location of Farm:
Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection
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1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ)
. c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
maintenance/improvement?
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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
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DEHNR - :WATER QUALITY
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE NC '28115
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Az NATURAL RESOURCg
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permit.
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o. is racuity not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria?
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after 1/1/97)?
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (Lavoons and!or Holding Ponds) 1/14
9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Freeboard (ft): Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2 Lagoon 3 Lagoon 4
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
' 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
(Itany of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping levels?
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence'of over application? •
(If in excess of WMP, "or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type
16. Do the active crpps differ with those designated in the Animal,Waste Management Plan?
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? .3 6
18. Does the cover crop need improvement?
19. Is there a lack of available irrigation equipment?
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20. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
21. Does the facility fail to comply with the Animal Waste Management Plan in any way?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
24. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with owner or operator in charge?
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cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section( acility Assessment Unit
11/14/96

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Howard Norton
Howard Norton Dairy Farm
Rt 1 Box 13-A
Stoney Point NC 28678
Dear Mr. Norton:
April 3, 1997
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APR 7 1997
.DlVIS!GN OF ENVIR °1EGTAl fatlAEEzt]EtiT
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
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Designation of Operator in Charge
Howard Norton Dairy Farm
Facility Number 02--22
Alexander County
You were notified by letter dated December 5, 1996, that you were required to designate a certified animal waste
management system operator as Operator in Charge for the subject facility by January 1, 1997. Enclosed with that
letter was an Operator in Charge Designation Form specifically for your facility, Instructions for Completing
Application for Temporary Certification as an Animal Waste Management System Operator, and an Application for
Temporary Certification as an Animal Waste Management System Operator. Our records indicate that these '
completed Forms have not yet been retumed to our office.
As was explained in the previous letter, a training and certification program is not yet available for animal waste
management systems involving cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry (with a liquid waste system). Therefore owners of
these systems were allowed to request that they be issued temporary certifications until December 31, 1997. All that
was required to receive this temporary certification was the completion of the Application Form.
For you convenience, we are sending you additional copies of the Operator in Charge Designation Form specifically
for your facility, Instructions for Completing Application for Temporary Certification as an Animal Waste
Management System Operator, and an Application for Temporary Certification as an Animal Waste Management
System •Operator. Please return this completed Form to this office as soon as possible but in no case later than April
25, 1997. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need assistance in locating a certified
operator.
Please note that failure to designate an Operator in Charge of your animal waste management system, is a violation
of N.C.G.S. 90A-47.2 and you will be assessed a civil penalty unless an appropriately certified operator is designated.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving you of the responsibility and liability for
any past or future violations for your failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact our Technical Assistance and Certification Group at
[phone].
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Facility File
Enclosures
P.O. Box 29535,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Telephone [phone]
Sincerely,
1. trostm,
for
Steve W. Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
N�`�e FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina wruTr47
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor DEHINIR.
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 19, 1997
Horward Norton
Rt. 1 Box 13A
Stony Point, NC 28678
Subject: Removal from State Registry
Howard Norton Dairy, Facility #: 2-22
Alexander County, NC
Dear Mr. Norton:
Your facility is currently on the state register for animal facilities. The Division of Water
Quality has been informed that your dairy is no longer in operation and should be removed from the
register. However, to remove the facility from the register we must have a request from you. With that
in mind, enclosed is a form that needs to be completed and forwarded to Raleigh. The address is on the
form. Please send it to the attention of Sue Homewood at your earliest convenience.
Be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to $10,000 per
day per violation as well as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws and
regulations. If you have any questions conceming this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Alan Johnson or me at [phone].
Enclosure
cc: Alexander SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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919 North Main Street,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Voice 704-663-1699
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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FAX [phone]
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BRANCH - WQ Fax:[phone] Apr 21 '97 14:13 P.02/02
REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF REGIST.RATION
The following farm does not meet the 2H .0200 registration requirements. Please inactivate this -
facility on the registration databrse.
Facility Number.
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C3117 ttc...a—il.:
Owner:
County:
This Operation is:
pasture only (no confinement)
dory litter poultryoperation
Out of usinessino z. im71s on site
closed out per MRCS standards
0—t}le--tail.i-eS.aold--(lets—*haM2s.0 aciner I0nfoonfincd_Sau?a_ 5•horscs000-51leed or
Comments:
30,000-2ou1try with a liquid animal waste management STite :l)
Chet should e number of a..:.�als increase beyond the threshold limit cr the
Ern fully '+ t r� �+, , a g -i
_ L.'it':�'� v y
Z * eg a •- reason, 1 will be :e ru:L.a.d 1:o
operation i :c�.� tL� ?2� .�•���J r..a_St..L:.0 � 2'eaLu zr1 IIL . any
notify and re -register with the Division of Water Quality.
Signature:
Please return completed form to: DEHNR DWQ
Watt Quality Scctioa
Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Date:
R R-4/97

State, of, .North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary.:
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman Decembers, 1996
Howard Norton .
Howard Norton Dairy Farm
Rt 1 Box 13-A
Stoney Point NC 28678.
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Howard Norton Dairy Farm -
Facility ID #: 2-22
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Norton:
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N.C. DEFT: OF
_ ENVIRONMENT,'HEALTI
& NATURAL RESOURCES
DEC 17 1996
DIVISION OF .ENVIflM MEUTAL FIIIIIAGEMENT
MOORESVILLE OEOIO1IAL OFFICE
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon,Study Commission on
Agricultural Waste, was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 21,-1996. This. bill
requires, that a certified operator be designated as the Operator in Charge by January-1, -1997, for each animal
waste management system that serves -250 or more swine,.100 of -more confined cattle, 75 or more horses,
1,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more, confined poultry with a,liquid animal waste management system. Our
records indicate that your facility is registered with the Division of Water Quality and meets the requirements
for designating. an OIC.
A training and certification program is not yet available for animal waste management systems involving
- cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry. Owners and operators of these systems will be issued temporary animal waste -
management -certificates by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. -
(WPCSOCC). The temporary certificates will expire December 31, 1997, and will riot be renewed.- To obtain
a permanent certification, you will be required -to complete ten hours of training, and pass an examination by
December 31, 1997: A training and certification program for operators of animal waste management systems,'
involving cattle, sheep, horses, and poultry is now being -developed and should be available by the spring of
1997. The type of training and certification -required for the operator of each system will be based -'on the nature
of the wastes to be treated and the treatment process(es) primarily used to treat the animal waste.. : . --
,As the owner of an animal operation with an animal waste management system, you must designate an
- Operator in Charge and must submit the enclosed designation form to' the WPCSOCC. If you do not -intend to ' '
operate your animal waste management system yourself,, you must designate an employee or engage a contract
operator to be the Operator -in 'Charge. The person designated as the Operator in Charge, whether yourself or
another person, must complete the enclosed -application form for temporary, certification as an animal -waste
management.system operator.- Both the designation form and,the application form must be'completed and ,
returned by December 31, 1996. =
If you -have questions about the new -requirements for animal waste management system operators, please call
Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt at 919/733-0026., -
Enclosures
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Files•
WaterPoilution Control System,: -
:Operators Certification Commission
-P.O. Box 29535'Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Sincerely,
' ' Steve W. Tedder -
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