090159_NOV-2021-PC-0209 Enforcement Packet w photos_20210901

NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND/OR
NOTICE OF INTENT

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DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
May 28, 2021
CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1870 0003 4775 0563
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Big Bay Nursery LLC
818 S Poplar St.
Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/NOTICE OF INTENT
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T .1304
NOV-2021-PC-0209
Big Bay Nursery Facility No. 09-159, Permit No. AWS090159
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Steve Campbell:
On February 9, 2021, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional
Operations Section (WQROS), inspected the Big Bay Nursery and the permitted waste disposal system.
We wish to thank Mr. Nathan Bridges, who were present and assisted during the inspection.
As a result of this inspection, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge
permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T .1304, you have been
found to be in violation of your permit as follows:
Violation 1:
Failure to properly operate and maintain the land application equipment and spray fields (Permit No.
A WG 100000 Section II 1).
On February 9, 2021, DWR staff documented that the underground pipe located between hydrant 20 and
21 was broken (leaking), waste was coming to the surface. Waste has collected along the edge of the
spray field and in the woods. The waste was documented by pictures and waste samples taken on
February 10, 2021. The waste did not reach waters of the state based on the water samples.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street. Suite 714 Fayetteville. North Carolina 28301
Q10.433.3300
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Steve Campbell
May 28, 2021
Required Corrective Action for Violation 1:
If you have not done so, repair the irrigation system as noted in the inspection, and in addition, all waste
should have been recovered and returned to the lagoon. In the future, you must maintain your waste
application equipment at all times.
Violation 2:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon as
possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours following first knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the following events:
g. Failure to report an application of waste either in excess of the limits set out in the
CAWMP or where runoff enters ditches, surface waters, or wetlands. (Permit AWG
No.100000 Section III 17 g.).
Your permit specifically requires notification by telephone within 24 hours and a written report
within 5 calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence of a reportable pei iuit
condition. DWR has no record of receiving the 24-hour notification and the 5-day written report
concerning the broken irrigation line.
On February 9, 2021, DWR staff documented the below ground pipe between hydrant 20 & 21 was
leaking below ground, with waste ponded along the edge of the field and in the woods. The leaking pipe
allowed excess waste to enter the spray field which resulted in ponding and runoff.
Required Corrective Action for Violation 2:
In the future, train all of your employees the events that require notification to the Regional
Office. If you observe any of the events noted in the permit, follow the guidance provided in
your permit.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office l 225 Green Street, Suite 714 • Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

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Mr. Steve Campbell
May 28, 2021
Violation 3:
In no case shall land application result in excessive ponding or any runoff during any given application
event [15A NCAC 02T .1304(b)] (Permit AWG100000 Section II 5).
On February 9, 2021, DWR staff documented with pictures that several hydrant locations had excessive
ponding from a recent spray event. In addition, ponding with runoff front the broken pipe was
documented also.
Required Corrective action for Violation 3:
DWR understands the above average rain fall for the year 2020, but you need to review your Waste
Utilization Plan (WUP) and your staff management of crops planted and decisions on when to apply
waste with training of your employees concerning proper waste application and inspections of your entire
Waste collection system and application system.
Violation 4:
Failure of the Operator in Charge (OIC) or a person under the supervision of an OIC to inspect the land
application as often as necessary to ensure that the animal waste is land applied in accordance with the
CAWMP. In no case, shall the time between inspections be more than 120 minutes during the application
of waste. Inspection shall include but not be limited to visual observation of application equipment, spray
fields, subsurface drain outlets, ditches, and drainage ways for any discharge of waste. If neither the OIC
or designated Back-up OIC was present during land application, then the OIC or designated Back-up OIC
shall inspect the land application area within twenty-four (24) hours. (Permit No. AWG100000 Section II
17).
On February 9, 2021 during your routine compliance inspection, DWR staff walked your spray field and
with little effort found the ponded waste and the leaking pipe. The last spray event was on January 23,
2021 which is an indication that you or your employees had not inspected the spray field as required by
your permit. The ponded waste would have been easier to spot during the spray event. In addition, your
Technical Specialist was not aware of this issue prior to the inspection
Department of Environmental oeaf�
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street. Suite 714 Fayetteville. North Carolina 28301
9i0.433.3300

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Mr. Steve Campbell
May 28, 2021
Required Corrective action for Violation 4:
In the future, you as the OIC or a person under the supervision of the OIC are required to inspect the land
application site as often as necessary to ensure that the animal waste is land applied in accordance with
the CAWMP. In addition, as the OIC you are required to inspect all waste application events within 24
hours of the event if you were not on site during the inspection. You may want to consider having your
employee acquire their OIC License.
The Division of Water Quality requests that, in addition to the specified corrective action above, please
submit the following items within 30 days of receipt of this letter:
1. An explanation from the OIC for this farm regarding how these violations occurred.
2. A list from the OIC concerning the steps that will be taken to prevent these violations from
occurring in the future.
3. Provide documentation that the irrigation has been repaired.
You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above violations on or before 30 days
from receipt of this letter and to provide a written response. Please include in your response all
corrective actions already taken and a schedule for completion of any corrective actions not addressed.
Please note that assessment of civil penalties may have already been recommended for violations
described within this Notice of Violation. Failure to comply with the States rules, in the manner and
time specified, may result in the assessment of additional civil penalties and/or the use of other
enforcement mechanisms available to the State.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office j 225 Green Street. Suite 714 Fayetteville. North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

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Mr. Steve Campbell
May 28, 2021
Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to
the Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that
twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance
with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A.
If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Steve Guyton at [phone]
cell No. or at steve.guyton'a ncdenr.aov.
Sincerely,
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Trent Allen
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 1 225 Green Street. Suite 714 Fayetteville. North Carolina 28301
910.433.3300

INSPECTION REPORT / NOTES

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Type of Visit: &Compliance Inspection 0 Operation Review 0 Structure Evaluation 0 Technical Assistance
Reason for Visit: eKoutine 0 Complaint 0 Follow-up 0 Referral 0 Emergency 0 Other 0 Denied Access
Date of Visit: 1,-9'A/ Arrival Time:
Farm Name:
Owner Name:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Facility Contact:
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Departure Time:
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Owner Email:
Phone:
County:
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Certified Operator;
Back-up Operator:
Location of Farm:
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Title: �, Phone:
Latitude:
Integrator: nr4--e -
Certification Number:
Certification Number:
Longitude:
416
Swine
Design Current
Capacity Pop.
Wean to Finish
Wean to Feeder
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Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Gilts
Boars
Other
Other
Design Curren
Wet Poultry Capacity Pop.
Layer
Non -Layer
Dry Poultry
Design Current
Capacity Pop.
Layers
Non -Layers
Pullets
Turkeys
Turkey Poults
Other
Cattle
Design Current
Capacity Pop.
Dairy Cow
Dairy Calf
Dairy Heifer
Dry Cow
Non -Dairy
Beef Stocker
Beef Feeder
Beef Brood Cow
Discharges and Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Structure Et<pplication Field ❑ Other:
a. Was the conveyance man-made? [ 1'es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
b. Did the discharge reach waters of the State? (If yes, notify DWR) ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA P NE
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?% r�7�r�s,04,47/
d. Does the discharge bypass the waste management system? (If yes, notify DWR) Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ®No ❑ NA ❑ NE
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the waters 0 Yes IZ-No ❑ NA ❑ NE
of the State other than from a discharge?
Yes El No ❑NA ❑NE
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2/4/2015 Continued

Facility Number:
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Date of Inspection:/— ��`—, Z (
❑ Rainfall n Stocking [ rop Yield n 120 Minute Inspections n Monthly and I" Rainfall Inspections
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (structural plus storm storage plus heavy rainfall) less than adequate? ❑ Yes laNO ❑ NA ❑ NE
a. If yes, is waste level into the structural freeboard?
Identifier:
Spillway?:
Designed Freeboard (in):
Observed Freeboard (in):
Structure 1 Structure 2
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Structure 3 Structure 4
❑Yes ❑No El NA ❑NE
Structure 5 Structure 6
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes 13— to ❑ NA ❑ NE
(i.e., large trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a ❑ Yes No ❑ NA 0 NE
waste management or closure plan?
If any of questions 4-6 were answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWR
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ Yes Er< ❑ NA ❑ NE
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? n Yeslo ❑ NA ❑ NE
(not applicable to roofed pits, dry stacks, and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require 0 Yes n No ❑ NA ❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need �jes► • 0 NA ❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect land application? If yes, check the appropriate box below. Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Excessive Ponding ❑ Hydraulic Overload n Frozen Ground n Heavy Metals (Cu, Zn, etc.)
n PAN ❑ PAN > 10% or 10 lbs. ❑ Total Phosphorus n Failure to Incorporate Manure/Sludge into Bare Soil
n Outside of Acceptable Crop Window ❑ Evidence of Wind Drift n Application Outside of Approved Area
12. Crop Type(s): l zk4J/ d c!► _ /0iyriJ
13. Soil Type(s):
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the CAWMP? n Yes E1 o 0 NA ❑ NE
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ®-(es ❑ No 0 NA ❑ NE
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable ❑ Yes 2- !(o ❑ NA ❑ NE
acres determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? n Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? es ❑ No ❑ NA 0 NE
Required Records & Documents
19. Did the facility fail to have the Certificate of Coverage & Permit readily available? ❑ Yes 121lo ❑ NA ❑ NE
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? If yes, check ❑ Yes []‹o ❑ NA ❑ NE
the appropriate box.
nWUP El Checklists ❑ Design ❑ Maps ❑ Lease Agreements ❑Other:
21. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Waste Application ❑ Weekly Freeboard n Waste Analysis n Soil Analysis ❑ Waste Transfers ❑ Weather Code
❑ Sludge Survey
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? ❑ Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
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Date of Inspection: �: �- "f��/
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check
the appropriate box(es) below.
❑ Failure to complete annual sludge survey ❑ Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑ Non -compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
❑ Yeslo ❑ NA ❑ NE
Li Yes [lo ❑NA ❑NE
26. Did the facility fail provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorus loss assessments (PLAT) certification?
Other Issues
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals with 24 hours and/or document ❑ Yes 12No ❑ NA ❑ NE
and report mortality rates that were higher than normal?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? ❑ Yes Et<Io ❑ NA ❑ NE
If yes, contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify the Regional Office of emergency situations as required by the es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
permit? (i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
❑ Yes Io ❑NA ❑NE
❑ Yes D<lo ❑ NA ❑ NE
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes allo ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Application Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other:
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the permit or CAWMP? ❑ Yes �No ❑ NA 0 NE
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with an on -site representative? ❑ Yes 10 ❑ NA ❑ NE
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by the same agency? Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Comments (refer to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or any additional recommendations or any other comments.
Use drawings of facility to better explain situations (use additional pages as necessary).
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Reviewer/Inspector Name:
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
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Phone:
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Division of Water Resources
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 090159
Facility Status: Active
Permit: AWS090159 ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Inactive Or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine
County:
Bladen
Date of Visit: 05/21/2021 Entry Time: 01:00 pm Exit Time: 3:00 pm
Farm Name: Big Bay Nursery
Owner Email:
Region: Fayetteville
Incident #:
[e-mail]
Owner: Big Bay Nursery LLC Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: 818 S Poplar St
Elizabethtown NC 283370535
Physical Address: 1748 Burney Rd Bladenboro NC 28320
Facility Status:
❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Integrator: Prestage Farms Inc
Location of Farm: Latitude: 34° 33' 06"
Longitude: 78° 42' 53"
From Clarkton, take Hwy 211 west to Wright Road, turn right, go to the stop sign turn right and farm on left approx. lmile.
Question Areas:
▪ Dischrge & Stream Impacts
▪ Records and Documents
▪ Waste Col, Stor, & Treat
▪ Other Issues
Waste Application
Certified Operator:
Secondary OIC(s):
Charles M Hardee
Operator Certification Number: 16284
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Steve Campbell
On -site representative Nathan Bridges
Primary Inspector:
Inspector Signature:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Steve Guyton
Phone: [phone]
Date:
Inspection Summary:
Note: Broken line between two sprinklers was repaired. I did not see any ponding of waste fields were dry
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Permit: AWS090159
Owner: Big Bay Nursery LLC
Inspection Date: 05/24/21 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Facility Number: 090159
Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Structures
Type
Identifier
Effective
Date
Built
Date
Closed Designated Observed
Date Freeboard Freeboard
Lagoon
09-159-01
04/19/2005
D6/12/1995
19.00
Lagoon
1
10/31/2005
19.00
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Permit: AWS090159
Inspection Date: 05/24/21
Owner: Big Bay Nursery LLC
Facility Number: 090159
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at:
Structure
Application Field
Other
a. Was conveyance man-made?
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the
State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.e./ larc
trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
waste management or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicablE
to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
Hydraulic Overload?
Frozen Ground?
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
PAN?
Is PAN > 10%/10 lbs.?
Total Phosphorus?
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
Outside of acceptable crop window?
Evidence of wind drift?
Application outside of application area?
Crop Type 1
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: AWS090159
Inspection Date: 05/24/21
Owner: Big Bay Nursery LLC
Facility Number: 090159
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application
Crop Type 2
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste
Management Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre
determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
Records and Documents
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
Checklists?
Design?
Maps?
Lease Agreements?
Other?
If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
Weekly Freeboard?
Waste Analysis?
Soil analysis?
Waste Transfers?
Weather code?
Rainfall?
Stocking?
Crop yields?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: AWS090159
Inspection Date: 05/24/21
Owner: Big Bay Nursery LLC
Facility Number: 090159
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents
120 Minute inspections?
Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections
Sludge Survey
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipmen
(NPDES only)?
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the
appropriate box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
Non -compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
Other Issues
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document
and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes,
contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit
(i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field
Lagoon / Storage Pond
Other
If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or
CAW M P?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
Yes No NA NE
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VIOLATORS RESPONSE AND NOTES

Steve Campbell
Big Bay Nursery LLC
818 S Poplar St.
Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337
June 28, 2021
Trent Allen
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
Dear Mr. Trent Allen:
RECEIVED
DEQIDWR
AUG - 4 2021
FAYE`fTEVJ WQROS
t F REGIONAL OFFICE
In regards to the Notice of Violation dated May 28, 2021, I am now aware of the concerns
brought to my attention by Mr. Steve Guyton. I have made all efforts to correct the violations
and prevent them from reoccurring. I recently had to have back surgery due to a back injury
that prevented me from taking care of the farm appropriately. This resulted in me having to
hire the work to be done.
Violation 1 stated that I had broken a broken underground pipe that was causing ponding.
was unaware of this issue prior to inspection. I hired Bridges Irrigation to complete the
inground repair immediately before operating again. I will attach photos to this email to show
that the repairs have been made. Also, Mr. Steve Guyton did return to the farm on May 21,
2021 and also noted all repairs have been made.
Violation 2 I was unaware of the field condition and ponding due to my injury preventing me
from inspecting. I have also outlined all violations with my staff in an effort to make sure the
violation does not happen again. In the event that it does happen again, they know to contact
me so that I can appropriately report the event.
Violation 3 as stated above I have retrained my staff. The rainfall made pumping very difficult
but they know that there are guidelines that must be adhered too. We are making all necessary
efforts to avoid the problem from reoccurring.
Violation 4 As the OIC, I was unaware of the problems stated in the inspection report. I have
made all efforts to repair fields, repair sprinklers, and retrain staff. Someone will be onsite now
to inspect in a timely manner.
Sincerely, Steve Campbell

SAMPLE RESULTS/DATA

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC
P.O. BOX 1037
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480
Voice: 910-392-0223
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Bill To:
NCDENR - DWQ - FAYETTEVILLE
225 GREEN STREET
SUITE 714
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301
Quantity
PLEASE USE THE P.O. BOX FOR
ALL REMITTANCES. THANK YOU.
INVOICE NUMBER
179622
Invoice Date:
Feb 19, 2021
Page:
Customer ID Customer PO Payment Terms
19020022 9-159 BIG BAY Net 30 Days
ENVIROCHEM'S FEDERAL ID # Ship Date Due Date
56-1894379 2/10/21 3/21/21
Description Unit Price Amount
REPORT #2021-02364
WATER: 9-159 BIG BAY - DOWNSTREAM, RODE DITCH, SOURCE
DATE SAMPLED: 02/10/2021
CONTACT - TRENT ALLEN, STEVE GUYTON, KATIE FONTENOT, KENT WHITE
3.00 FECAL COLIFORM
1.00 PICKUP @ WHITE LAKE, NC
EMAIL INVOICE
REPORT HAS BEEN EMAILED.
PLEASE REFERENCE INVOICE NUMBER ON ALL
REMITTANCES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY APPLY TO
YOUR ACCOUNT. CALL TERESA WOLFE OR FRAN
GODLEY @ 910-392-0223 FOR QUESTIONS.
Subtotal
Payment/Credit Applied
Total Amount Due
35.00 105.00
75.00 75.00
180.00
180.00
0.00

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