310039_Application_20220715

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Attached is a copy of the request to transfer permit coverage, along with the permit application and supporting
documentation, for the Benson Farm, AW1310039, from its current Individual Swine Animal Waste Management System
Permit (AWI) to the Swine Farm Digester Waste Management System General Permit (AWG).
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this matter, please contact me.
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Kevin
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NCDEQ Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
M. Kevin Weston
Environmental Resource Specialist II
Smithfield Hog Production
P. O. Box 856
2822 NC Hwy 24 West
Warsaw, NC 28398
[phone] office
[phone] cell
Subject: Request to Transfer Permit Coverage to
Swine Farm Digester Waste Management System General Permit, AWG400000 for
Benson Farm, AWI310039
Duplin County, NC
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter serves as a request to transfer permit coverage of the above -mentioned farm from its current permitted status
as a farm digester system covered by the Individual Swine Animal Waste Management System Permit (AWI) to the Swine
Farm Digester Waste Management System General Permit (AWG). Enclosed is a copy of the permit application form
(AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/07/2022) along with supporting documentation.
Thanks for your consideration of this request. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this
matter, please contact me.
Sincerely,
M. Kevin Weston
Environmental Resource Specialist II
kwestonc smithfeld.com
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Feeding Operations Permit Application Form
(THIS FORMMIY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL/
State Digester General Permit — Farm Digester System
Digested. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility name: Benson Farm
1.2 Print Owner's name: Murphy -Brown. LLC
1.3 Mailing address: P.O. Box 856
City, State: Warsaw NC
Telephone (include area code): ( 910 ) 293 - 3434
Email: kweston(&smithfield.com
1.4 Physical address: 956 Veaches Mill Rd
City, State: Warsaw NC
Telephone number (include area code): (
Zip: 28398
Fax:( 910 ) 293 - 3138
Zip: 28398
Latitude 35. 06171' Longitude -77. 99453' (Decimal Degrees from Google Earth)
1.5 County where facility is located: Duplin
1.6 Facility location (directions from nearest major highway, using SR numbers for state roads): From Warsaw take NC Hwy
117N (N Plank St) go 0.14 miles and turn right on E Hill St, go 0.84 miles until it turns into Revell Rd, continue for 3.24 miles
until it turns into Veaches Mill Rd go 2.9 miles to farm entrance on left
1.7 Farm Manager's name (if different from Landowner): Michael Norris
1.8 Lessee's !Integrator's name (if applicable: circle which type is listed): Murphy -Brown LLC
1.9 Facility's original start-up date: 1984 Date(s) of facility expansion(s) (if applicable):
1.10 Design Contact name:
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1
Facility number: AW1310039
Phone ( ) - Email:
2.2 Operation Description:
Please enter the Design Capacity of the system. The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the
current swine waste management system is permitted.
Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals
❑ Wean to Feeder ['Layer
X Feeder to Finish 6120 ❑ Non -Layer
❑ Farrow to Wean (# sow) ❑ Turkey
❑ Farrow to Feeder (# sow) ❑Turkey Poults
❑ Farrow to Finish (# sow)
❑ Wean to Finish (# sow)
❑ Gilts
❑ Boar Stud
❑ Other Type of Livestock on the farm:
Type of Cattle
❑ Beef Brood Cow
❑ Beef Feeder
❑ Beef Stocker Calf
❑ Dairy Calf
❑ Dairy Heifer
❑ Dry Cow
❑ Milk Cow
No. of Animals:
No. of Animals
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/07/2022 Page 1 of 6

2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 85.2 Acres
Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): 85.2 Acres
Existing Application Area (pre -construction): Acres
Proposed Application Area (post -construction): Acres
Is there a change to the existing WUP? YES or N€ (circle one)
Is the Existing WUP attached? IYES or NO (circle one)
Is the New (if applicable) WUP attached? YES or NO (circle one)
2.4 List and Describe all Storage/Treatment Structures Below:
a. DIGESTER or other PRIMARY TREATMENT: (double click on "Select" for drop down menu box)
Treatment
Unit Type
Existing?
(Y/N)
Name of
Treatment
Unit
Type of
Liner
Material
Surface
Area
Type of
Cover
Material
Ttl Capacity
p y
(cu. Ft.)
Req'd Capacity
q P ty
(cu.ft.)
Digester
Y
2026D
Synthetic
3Q 755
Synthetic t
237,601
195,840
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
a 1 Are engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and details attached?
YES or NO (circle one
b. SECONDARY TREATMENT/STORAGE: (double click on "Select' for drop -down menu box)
Name of Storage
Unit
Existing?
(Y/N)
Type of Liner
Material
Surface Area
Ttl Capacity
(cu. Ft.)
Req'd Capacity
(cu.ft.)
2026
Y
Soil Improved
151,862
1.321,687
1,211,464
Select
Select
Select
2.5 Are KNOWN subsurface drains present within 100' of any application fields?
2.6 Are KNOWN subsurface drains in the vicinity or under the waste management system?
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements?
2.8 Describe Water Movement between Barns. Digesters. and Storage Ponds (double click on
box)
YES or NO (circle one
YES or NO (circle one
YES or NO (circle one
"Select' for drop -down menu
Location
Pump Station or
Gravity
Pipe Size
Minimum Pump
Capacity
Plan Sheet
Reference
GPM
TDH
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/07/2022
Page 2 of 6

3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST:
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
3.1 One completed and signed original of the application for Digester Animal Waste Management
System Application Form.
3.2 A general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and field locations
where animal waste is land applied and a county road map with the location of the facility
indicated.
3.3 Documentation that new digester structure(s) meets the Swine Farm Siting Act, for swine
operations.
Applicant's Initials
/11,42
3.3.1 Site Map. The scale of this map shall not exceed 1 inch = 400 feet.
3.3.2 All proposed digesters to occupied residences > 1500 feet OR no closer than existing setback.
Existing setback = feet
3.3.3 All proposed digesters to schools, hospitals, churches, outdoor recreational facilities, national parks. state
parks, historic properties, or childcare centers > 2500 feet OR no closer than existing setback.
Existing setback = feet
3.3.4 All proposed digesters to property boundaries > 500 feet OR no closer than existing setback.
Existing setback = feet
3.3.5 All proposed digesters to Public Water supply wells > 500 feet.
3.3.6 The map shall show the location of any property boundaries and perennial streams, or rivers located
within 75 feet of waste application areas.
3.4 One copy of all engineering documents, including, but not limited to, calculations,
equipment specifications, plan and profile drawings to scale, construction materials.
supporting equations or justifications.
3.5 A detailed narrative of the Farm Digester Animal Waste Management System.
3.6 A copy of the CAWMP which must include the following components. Some of these
components may not have been required at the time the facility was initially certified but must
be added to the CAWMP for permitting purposes:
3.6.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
produced and utilized by the facility
3.6.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g., irrigation, injection, etc.)
3.6.3 A map of every field used for land application
3.6.4 The soil series present on every land application field
3.6.5 The crops grown on every land application field
3.6.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
3.6.7 The PAN applied to every application field
3.6.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
3.6.9 The required NRCS Standard Specifications
3.6.10 A site schematic
3.6.11 Emergency Action Plan
3.6.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3.6.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3.6.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted
3.6.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). please be sure to include any
site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your
facility
3.6.16 Site Specific Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CA WMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your
submittal. (Composting, waste transfers, etc.)
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/07/2022 Page 3 of 6

4. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION:
1. (P.E. representing Owner's name listed in question 1.2),
attest that this application for (Facility name listed in
question 1.1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required
parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this
application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Signature Date
Engineer's Seal
5. FARM OWNER/PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION:
I, Murphy -Brown. LLC (Owner'Permittee name listed in question 12), attest
that this application for Benson Farm (Facility name listed in question 1.1) has
been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be res. ed as incomplete.
Signature
Date % i 16
6. MAN. GER' CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Farm Owner)
(Manager's name listed in question 1.7). attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1) has
been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS PROGRAM
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION IS ENCOURAGED. EMAIL TO: RAMESH.RAVELLA@a NCDENR.GOV
7. SURFACE WATER CLASSIFICATION:
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/07/2022 Page 4 of 6

7. SURFACE WATER CLASSIFICATION:
This form must be completed by the appropriate DWR regional office and included as a part of the
project submittal information.
INSTRUCTIONS TO NC PROFESSIONALS:
The classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow toward) in
which this animal waste management system will be operated must be determined by the appropriate DWR regional office.
Therefore, you are required, prior to submittal of the application package, to submit this form, with items 1 through 6
completed, to the appropriate Division of Water Resources Regional Operations Supervisor (see page 6 of 6). At a minimum,
you must include an 8.5" by II" copy of the portion of a 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map which shows the location of this
animal waste application system and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the closest
downslope surface waters on the attached map copy. Once the regional office has completed the classification,
reincorporate this completed page and the topographic map into the complete application form and submit the
application package.
7.1 Facility Name & Number:
7.2 Name & complete address of engineering firm:
Telephone: ( ) Fax:
Email:
7.3 Name of closest downslope surface waters:
7.4 County(ies) where the animal waste management system and surface waters are located
7.5 Map name and date:
7.6 NC Professional's Seal (If appropriate), Signature, and Date:
TO: REGIONAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where this animal waste management facility will be or has been
constructed or field located, as identified on the attached map segment(s):
Name of surface waters:
Classification (as established by the Environmental Management Commission):
Proposed classification, if applicable:
Signature of regional office personnel:
(All attachments must be signed)
Date:
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/07/2022 Page 5 of 6

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICES (4/2020)
Asheville Regional WQROS Supervisor
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery Macon
Buncombe Madison
Burke McDowell
Caldwell Mitchell
Cherokee Polk
Clay Rutherford
Graham Swain
Haywood Transylvania
Henderson Yancey
Jackson
Washington Regional WQROS Supervisor
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufort Jones
Bertie Lenoir
Camden Martin
Chowan Pamlico
Craven Pasquotank
Currituck Perquimans
Dare Pitt
Gates Tyrell
Greene Washington
Hertford Wayne
Hyde
Fayetteville Regional WQROS SupervisorMooresville Regional WQROS Supervisor
225 Green Street, Suite 714 610 East Center Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094 Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone] [phone]
Fax [phone] Fax [phone]
Anson Moore
Bladen Richmond
Cumberland Robeson
Harnett Sampson
Hoke Scotland
Montgomery
Alexander Lincoln
Cabarrus Mecklenburg
Catawba Rowan
Cleveland Stanly
Gaston Union
Iredell
Winston-Salem Regional WQROS Supervisor
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance
AI leghany
Ashe
Caswell
Davidson
Davie
Forsyth
Guilford
Rockingham
Randolph
Stokes
Surry
Watauga
Wilkes
Yadkin
Raleigh Regional WQROS Supervisor
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Chatham Nash
Durham Northampton
Edgecombe Orange
Franklin Person
Granville Vance
Halifax Wake
Johnston Warren
Lee Wilson
Wilmington Region WQROS Supervisor
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Brunswick
Carteret
Columbus
Duplin
New Hanover
Onslow
Pender
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/07/2022
Page 6 of 6

Murphy -Brown, LLC 10/28/2021
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
2822 Hwy 24 West
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Grower(s):
Farm Name:
County:
Permit Capacity:
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish
Gilts
Boars
Murphy -Brown, LLC dba smithfield Hog Production
Benson Farm; AWI310039
Duplin
6120
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Storage Period: >180 days
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWR regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H 0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, ft3, tons, etc.):
Capacity Type Waste Produced per Animal Total
6120
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish
Gilts
Boars
3203 gaVyr
3861 gal/yr
10478 gaVyr
191 gaVyr
776 gaVyr
927 gaVyr
1015 gaVyr
2959 gaVyr
gal/yr
gal/yr
gal/yr
gal/yr
gal/yr
5,673 240 gal/yr
gal/yr
gal/yr
Total 5,673,240 gal/yr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (lbs):
Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total
6120
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish
Gilts
Boars
3.84 Ibs/yr
6.95 Ibs/yr
18.86 Ibs/yr
0.34 Ibs/yr
1.4 Ibs/yr
1.67 Ibs/yr
1.83 Ibs/yr
5.33 ibs/yr
10,220
bs/yr
bs/yr
bs/yr
bs/yr
bs/yr
bslyr
bs/yr
bs/yr
Total 10,220 Ibstyr
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage:
Total N Required 1st Year:
Total N Required 2nd Year:
85.2
22755.45
0.00
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 22,755.45
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 10,220.40
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (12,535.05)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Soil 1st Crop Time to lst Crop lst Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ibs N
Acreage Type Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized
2nd Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ibs N
Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized
Total
Lbs N/Ac
Total Ibs N
Utilized
Benson
3
3.87
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
782.22
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
193.50
252.13
975.72
Benson
4
1.60
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
323.40
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
80.00
252.13
403.40
Benson
5
1.88
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
380.00
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
94.00
252.13
474.00
Benson
6
3.46
Autryville
BIC
Mar -Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
815.91
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
173.00
285.81
988.91
Benson
7
3.49
Autryville
B/C
Mer-Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
822.99
K
Se_pt-Apr
1
50
50
174.50
285.81
997.49
Benson
8
3.44
Autryville
B/C
Mar -Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
811.20
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
172.00
285.81
983.20
Benson
9
3.46
Autryville
B/C
Mar -Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
815.91
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
173.00
285.81
988.91
Benson
10
3.92
Autryville
B/C
Mar -Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
924.39
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
196.00
285.81
1120.39
Benson
11
4.23
Autryville
e/C
Mar -Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
997.49
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
211.50
285.81
1208.99
Benson
12
4.23
Autryville
B/C
Mar -Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
997.49
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
211.50
285.81
1208.99
Benson
13
2.84
Autryville
6
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
574.04
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
142.00
252.13
716.04
Benson
14
3.51
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
709.46
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
175.50
252.13
884.96
Benson
15
3.97
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
802.44
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
198.50
252.13
1000.94
Benson
16
4.62
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
933.82
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
231.00
252.13
1164.82
Benson
17
3.07
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
38.75
202.13
620.52
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
153.50
252.13
774.02
Benson
18
3.52
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
711.48
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
176.00
252.13
887.48
Benson
19
4.59
Norfolk
B/C
Mar -Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
1082.38
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
229.50
285.81
1311.88
Benson
20
3.52
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
711.48
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
176.00
252.13
887.48
Benson
Sub1
7.70
Autryville
8
Mar -Sept
5.5
38.75
202.13
1556.36
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
385.00
252.13
1941.36
Benson
Sub2
1.64
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
331.49
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
82.00
252.13
413.49
Benson
Sub3A
3.37
Autryville
B/C
Mar -Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
794.69
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
168.50
285.81
963.19
Benson
Sub3B
3.64
Autryville
e/C
Mar -Sept
5.5
42.88
235.81
858.36
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
182.00
285.81
1040.36
Benson
Sub4A
4.10
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
828.71
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
205.00
252.13
1033.71
Benson
Sub4B
1.53
Autryville
B
Mar -Sept
5.5
36.75
202.13
309.25
K
Sept -Apr
1
50
50
76.50
252.13
385.75
Totals: 85.20 18495.45 4280.00 22755.45
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Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Soli 1st Crop Time to 1st Crop tat Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total lbsN
Acreape Type Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual lAc Utilized
2nd Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ibe N
Code Apply Yield the N/Unl Residual /Ac Utilized
Total
Lbe N/Ac
Total Ibe N
Utilized
Totals: 0
0
0 0
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definitely interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code
Crop Description -Harvested As
A Barley Grain Crop
B Grazed Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture/Grazed
C Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay Hay
B/C Comb. Hybrid Bermudagrass Graze/Hay Combination
D Com - Grain Grain Crop
E Com - Silage Silage
F Cotton Cotton Lint
G Grazed Fescue Pasture/Grazed
H Fescue Hay Hay
I Oats Grain Crop
J Rye Grain Crop
K Grazed Overseed Pasture/Grazed (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
L Overseed Hay Hay (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
M Grain Sorghum Grain Crop
N Wheat Grain Crop
O Soybean Grain Crop
P Pine Trees Pine Trees
S Small Grain Grain Crop/ Hay (After Grain Crop)
CC Cover Crop Not Harvested; Bumed/Disked In
O Millet Hay (H) or Grazed (G)
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may. and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications
PAN/yr/animal Farm Total/yr
Farrow to Wean 0.8
Farrow to Feeder 0.96
Farrow to Finish 3.9
Wean to Feeder 0.07
Wean to Finish 0.27
6120 Feeder to Finish 0.34
Gilts 0.39
Boars 0.55
2080.8
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 2080.8 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year and will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 10404 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 34 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to com at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 83.232 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding (able. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
'This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for >180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Hydrant Type Crop inlhr * inches
Benson 3 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson 4 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson 5 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson 6 Autryville B/C 0.6 1
Benson 7 Autryville B/C 0.6 1
Benson 8 Autryville B/C 0.6 1
Benson 9 Autryville B/C 0.6 1
Benson 10 Autryville B/C 0.6 1
Benson 11 Autryville B/C 0.6 1
Benson 12 Autryville B/C 0.6 1
Benson 13 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson 14 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson 15 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson 16 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson 17 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson 18 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson 19 Norfolk B/C 0.5 1
Benson 20 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson Sub1 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson Sub2 Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson Sub3A Autryville B/C 0.6 1
Benson Sub3B Autryville B/C 0.6 1
Benson Sub4A Autryville B 0.6 1
Benson Sub4B Autryville B 0.6 1
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Additional Comments:
This plan revised 10/5/2020 to show a division of fields 3 & 4 into Sub 3A,
Sub 3B, Sub 4A & Sub 46, the shortening of pull 16, and the inclusion of pull
20 with field 1. All fields are in bermudagrass with overseed. Pulls 6-12 & 19
and Sub 3A & Sub 36 are in a bermudagrass hay/graze combination followed
by overseed grazed.
All subfield acres are optional.
The overseed and small grain crops are to be grazed and are optional, however
some should be planted each year to allow for applications during the winter.
The production and application rates were previously updated to reflect the
current rates as listed on the NCSU Nutrient Management website.
This plan revised 10/28/2021 to show the removal of pull 2 due to the addition
of the new digester. All other parameters remained the same.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: Benson Farm; AWI310039
Owner: Murphy -Brown, LLC dba smithfield Hog Production
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
Uwe understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above- I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWR before the new
animals are stocked_
Uwe understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWR upon request
Name of Facility Owner:
Signature:
mMrpdi_hyy-Brno , LIaC dba smithfield Hog Production
G�'/nul"
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
Date
Name of Technical Specialist:
Affiliation:
Address:
Signature:
Date
M. Kevin Weston
Smithfield Hog Production Division
2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Drawer 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Telephone: [phone]
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.o/za/roy/
Date

NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
1
2
3
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited
There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide
evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the
owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving crop type, or available land.
Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions,
and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications
for other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but less than 10 tons
per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field
(See USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land application field.
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).
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.
Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not
covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from
animal waste should also be considered.
10 Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall 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 wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by
the landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge
or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields
have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist... Animal waste shall not
be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed
waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be
discharged into the animal waste management system.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the
vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, 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 soil shall be monitored
and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be
adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be
kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a
minimum of three years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a
minimum of five years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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Benson Farm
AWS31 0039
Sprayfields
PuII## Acres
3 3.87
4 1.60
5 1.88
6 3.46
7 3.49
8 3.44
9 3.46
10 3.92
11 4.23
12 4.23
13 2.84
14 3.51
15 3.97
16 4.62
17 3.07
18 3.52
19 4.59
20 3.52
Total 63.22
Total Fld 38 = 20.61 Ac.
Wetted = 16.97 Ac.
Sub 3B = 3.64 Ac.
Totol Fld 3A = 17.22 Ac.
Wetted = 13.85 Ac.
Sub 3A = 3.37 Ac.
/ \
// ‘
`x \` �1 1
/� / Total Fld 4A m 19.04 Ac.
�,. i‹ Wetted - 14.94 Ac.
GRAPHIC SCALE \�\ Sub 4A 4.10 Ac.
/
\ /
0 200 400 800
( IN FEET )
1 inch = 400 ft.
`Residences-
w/200' Offsets-- k
10/2021-Redwd to *war iww Dig.atr and Removed pull 2
Total Fld 2 = 5.12 Ac.
Wetted = 3.48 Ac.
Sub 2 = 1.64 Ac.
Specifications: Pulls
3' Trovelers w/Nelson 150
w/1.18" Nozzle ® 50 PSI
205 GPM; 300' WO
Total Fld 1 = 15.09 Ac.
Wetted = 7.39 Ac.
Sub 1 = 7.70 Ac.
Total Fld 48 = 8.12 Ac.
Wetted = 6.59 Ac.
Sub 48 = 1.53 Ac.
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1

AWS310039
Property Line
NHD Flowline
- Connector
Ditch
Pipeline
Stream
Artificial Path
- - Coastline
NRCS Soils
NHD Waterbody
Playa
Ice Mass
Lake/Pond
Reservoir
Swampmarsh
Estuary
Benson Farm
Sr 1307
956 Veaches Mill Rd
Warsaw, NC 28398
Longitude: -77.995299
Latitude: 35.063039
0
440 880 1,760 Feet
I I I ! 1 1 I I
1 in = 0.15 miles 1:9,590
This Map Was Created By Garrett Melvin on 429/2015
Using Data From USDA, USGS, NC OneMap, Duplin County GIS,
NC-DENR, and The Murphy -Brown LLC Engineering Dept.

Landowner/Operator Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Table 1 - Field Specifications
Field
Number
Approximate
Maximum
Useable Size
of Field
(acres)
Soil Tvpe
Sheetl
IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS
Murphy -Brown, LLC - Benson Farm;
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
[phone]
Slope
Croo(s
AWS310039
Wetted Acre
Recalcualtion
(Divided fields
Digester Add't.
Maximum
Application
Rate
(In/hr)
County. Duplin
Date: 10/5/2020
for aerway)
Revised: 10/27/2021
Maximum
Application
per Irrigation
Cycle
(inches)
1
7.39
Autryville
0-3
Bermuda / Overseed
0.5
1
Pulls 3, 20
2
3.48
Autryville
0-3
Bermuda / Overseed
0.5
1
Pulls 4, 5
3A
13.85
Autryville
0-4
Bermuda / Overseed
0.5
1
Pulls 6-9
3B
16.97
Autryville
0-5
Bermuda / Overseed
0.5
1
Pulls 10-12, 19
4A
14.94
Autryville
0-6
Bermuda / Overseed
0.5
1
Pulls 13-16
46
6.59
Autryville
0-7
Bermuda / Overseed
0.5
1
Pulls 17-18
63.22

Sheet2
TABLE 2 - Travelling Irrigation Gun Settings
Make, Model and Type of Equipment: 3" Travelers w/Nelson 150 Big Gun Sprinklers
Field No.
and
Hydrant No
Travel Application
Speed Rate
ft/min) (in/hr.)
TRAVEL LANE
Effective Effective
Width(ft.) Len ath(ff
Wetted Nozzle Operating Operating
Diameter Diameter Pressure Pressure Arc
(feet) (Inches) at Gun(psi) at reel(psi) Pattern Comments -
3
5.48/2.99
0.69/0.38
207/270
290/295
300
1.18
50
90
180/330
3.87
4
3.59
0.38
250
50
300
1.18
50
90
330
1.60
5
5.26
0.56
151
330
300
1.18
50
90
220
1.88
6
2.99
0.38
270
332
300
1.18
50
90
330
3.46
7
2.99
0.38
270
337
300
1.18
50
90
330
3.49
8
2.99
0.38
270
329
300
1.18
50
90
330
3.44
9
2.99
0.38
270
333
300
1.18
50
90
330
3.46
10
2.99
0.38
270
407
300
1.18
50
90
330
3.92
11
2.99
0.38
240
528
300
1.18
50
90
330
4.23
12
2.99
0.38
240
529
300
1.18
50
90
330
4.23
13
5.48/2.99
0.69/0.38
120/270
258/118
300
1.18
50
90
180/330
2.84
14
2.99
0.38
240
398
300
1.18
50
90
330
3.51
15
2.99
0.38
240
481
300
1.18
50
90
330
3.97
16
2.99
0.38
270
520
300
1.18
50
90
330
4.62
17
3.59
0.38
250
305
300
1.18
50
90
330
3.07
18
5.26/3.59
0.56/0.38
167/250
150/283
300
1.18
50
90
220/330
3.52
19
2.99
0.38
270
514
300
1.18
50
90
330
4.59
20
2.99
0.38
270
372
300
1.18
50
90
330
3.52
TOTAL
63.22

Sheet3
TABLE 3 - Solid Set Irrigation Gun Settings
Make, Model and Type of Equipment N/A
Field No
and
Line No.
Wetted Hydrant Spacing(ft) Application
Number of Diameter Along Between Rate
Hydrants (feet) Pipelines Pipelines (in/hr)
Operating Parameters
Nozzle Operating Operating
Diameter Pressure Time
(inches) at Gun(psi) at Hydrant(hr.)
Comments -Acres per zone
0
TOTAL
0.00

Sheet4
TABLE 4 - Irrigation System Specifications
Traveling
Solid Set
Irrigation Gun
Irrigation
Flow Rate of Sprinkler (gpm)
205
0
Operating Pressure at Pump (psi)
90.9
#DIV/0!
Design Precipitation Rate (in/hr)
0.34
0.00
Hose Length (feet)
1000
XXXXXXXX
Type of Speed Compensation
Mechanical
XXXXXXXX
Pump Type (PTO, Engine, Electric)
Engine
Engine
Pump Power Requirement (hp)
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
TABLE 5 - Thrust Block Specifications
6"
4"
2"
THRUST BLOCK
THRUST BLOCK
THRUST BLOCK
LOCATION
AREA (sq. ft.)
AREA (sq. ft.)
AREA (sq. ft.)
90 degree bend
8.8
4.3
1.1
Dead End
6.2
3.0
0.8
Tee
4.4
2.1
0.5
Gate Valve
6.2
3.0
0.8
45 degree bend
4.7
2.3
0.6
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Sheet5
IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGNER
Name: Micah Kevin Weston, CID
Company: Murphy -Brown, LLC dba Smithfield Hog Production
Address: 2822 Hwy 24 West, P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398
Phone: [phone]
Required Documentation
The following details of design and materials must accompany all irrigation designs:
1. A scale drawing of the proposed irrigation system which includes hydrant locations, pipelines, thrust block locations and buffer areas where applicable.
2. Assumptions and computations for determining total dynamic head and horsepower requirements.
3. Computations used to determine all mainline and lateral pipe sizes.
4. Sources and/or calculations used for determining application rates.
5. Computations used to determine the size of thrust blocks and illustrations of all thrust block configurations required in the system
6. Manufacturer's specifications for the irrigation pump, traveler and sprinkler(s).
7. Manufacturer's specifications for the irrigation pipe and/or USDA-NRCS standard for IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE.
8. The information required by this form are the minimum requirements. It is the responsibility of the designer to consider all relevant factors at a particular site and
address them as appropriate.
9. Irrigation pipes should not be installed in lagoon or storage pond embankments without the approval of the designer.
NOTE: A buffer strip of 25' or wider must be maintained between the limits of the irrigation system and all
perennial streams and surface waters per NC Statutes.

Sheet6
Narrative of Irrigation System Operation
This design is a "wetted acreage" determination for an existing facility. The acres were calculated based on
the equipment specified and the charts created by NCSU for calculating Area Allowances for Hard Hose
Traveler Systems.
This recalculation of wetted acres dated 5/30/2018 is done due to obtaining a new GPS map of the fields.
Refer to owners manual and irrigation dealer for information on maintenance, winterization, and operation of
system.
This revision dated 10/5/2020 done to reflect the division of fields 3 & 4, the shortening of pull 16, and the
inclusion of pull 20 with field 1.
This revision dated 10/27/2021 done to reflect the removal of pull 2 due to the addition of the digester_ All
other parameters remained the same.

Sheet7
CALCULATIONS
Sprinkler Specifications
Sprinkler Type: Nelson 150
Nozzle Size: 1.18 inches
Sprinkler Pressure: 50 psi
Flowrate(GPM): 205 gpm
Wetted Diameter: 300 feet
Lane Spacings
Desired Spacing (%):
Design Spacing(feet):
Actual Spacing (feet):
Actual Spacing (%):
Application Rate
Application Rate =(96.3xFlowrate)/(3.1415x(.9xradius)squared)
Design App. Rate = 0.34 in/hr
300 degree arc =
220 degree arc =
180 degree arc =
Traveller Speed
70 %
210 'PVC irrigation pipe normally comes in 20' pieces,
so round to the nearest multiple of 20.
240 feet
80 %
0.41 in/hr
0.56 in/hr
0.69 in/hr
330 degree arc = 0.38 in/hr
Travel speed = 1.605 x Flowrate / Desired application amount x Lane Spacing
Desired app. (in.) =
300 degree arc =
220 degree arc =
180 degree arc =
Mainline Velocity
0.5 inches
3.29 fUmin
4.39 f/min
5.48 ft/min
360 degree arc = 2.74 ft/min
330 degree arc = 2.99 ft/min
Velocity = .408 x Flowrate / pipe diameter squared feet/sec.**
**For buried pipelines, velocity should be below 5 feet per second
Pipe size: 6 inches
Velocity= 2.32 fUsec.
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Sprinkler Specifications
Sprinkler Type: Nelson 150
Nozzle Size: 1.18 inches
Sprinkler Pressure: 50 psi
Flowrate(GPM): 205 gpm
Wetted Diameter: 300 feet
Lane Spacings
Desired Spacing (%):
Design Spacing(feet):
Actual Spacing (feet):
Actual Spacing (%):
Sheet7
CALCULATIONS
70 %
210 `PVC irrigation pipe normally comes in 20' pieces,
so round to the nearest multiple of 20.
200 feet
67 %
Application Rate
Application Rate =(96.3xFlowrate)/(3.1415x(.9xradius)squared)
Design App. Rate = 0.34 in/hr
300 degree arc =
220 degree arc =
180 degree arc =
Traveller Speed
0-41 in/hr
0.56 in/hr
0.69 in/hr
330 degree arc = 0.38 in/hr
Travel speed = 1.605 x Flowrate / Desired application amount x Lane Spacing
Desired app. (in.) =
300 degree arc =
220 degree arc =
180 degree arc =
Mainline Velocity
0.5 inches
3.95 ft/min
5.26 ft/min
6.58 fUmin
360 degree arc = 3.29 ft/min
330 degree arc = 3.59 ft/min
Velocity = .408 x Flowrate / pipe diameter squared feet/sec."
**For buried pipelines, velocity should be below 5 feet per second
Pipe size: 6 inches
Velocity= 2.32 ft/sec.
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Sheet8 (2)
Benson Farm; AWS310039
Stop End
Acreage Calculations 10/05/2020
(Removed pull 2 - 10/27/2021)
Width
Length
Acres
Total Acres
Start End
Total
Pull #
(ft.)
Jft. )
(midsection)
(midsection)
Jac.)
fac.)
Pull Acres
3
4
207
270
250
290
295
1.378
3.207
0.660
0.000
3.87
1.829
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
50 0.287
0.287
0.728
0.588
1.60
5
151
330 1.144
1.144
0.440 0.294
1.88
6
270
332 2.058
2.058
0.770 0.630
3.46
7
270
337 2.089
2.089
0.770
0.630
3.49
8
270
329 2.039
2.039
0.770
0.630
3.44
9
270
333 2.064
2.064
0.770
0.630
3.46
10
270
407
2.523
2.523
0.770
0.630
3.92
11
12
240
528
2.909
2.909
0.730
0.590
4.23
240
529
2.915
2.915
0.730
0.590
4.23
13
120
258
0.711
1.442
0.770
0.630
2.84
270
118
0.731
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
14
240
398
2.193 _
2.193
0.730
0.590
3.51
15
240
481
2.650
2.650
0.730
0.590
3.97
4.62
3.07
3.52
0.00
4.59
16
270
520
3.223
3.223
0.770
0.630
17
250
305
1.750
1.750
0.728
0.588
18
19
20
167
150 0.575 2.199
0.728
0.588
0.000
250
283 1.624 0.000
0.000
270
270
0
0
0
514
372
0
0
0
3.186
2.306
0.000
0.000
0.000
3.186
2.306
0.770
0.660
0.630
0.550
3.52
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
0
0
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
0.00
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
0
0
0
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
0
0
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.00
Total Acres
63.22
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400 0 200 400 800
( IN FEET )
1 inch = 400 ft.
Benson Farm
AWS31 0039
Sprayfields
Pull# Acres
3 3.87
4 1.60
5 1.88
6 3.46
7 3.49
8 3.44
9 3.46
10 3.92
11 4.23
12 4.23
13 2.84
14 3.51
15 3.97
16 4.62
17 3.07
18 3.52
19 4.59
20 3.52
Total 63.22
Total FId 38 = 20.61 Ac.
Wetted = 16.97 Ac.
Sub 38 = 3.64 Ac.
Total Fld 3A = 17.22
Wetted = 13.85 Ac.
Sub 3A = 3.37 Ac.
GRAPHIC SCALE •`
•
Ac.
Totol FId 4A = 19.04 Ac.
Wetted = 14.94 Ac.
Sub 4A = 4.10 Ac.
Total Fld 2 = 5.12 Ac.
Wetted = 3.48 Ac.
Sub 2 = 1.64 Ac.
\Residences _ _1_ _ _ 1
w/200' Offsets- 1 !
10/2021-Revised to snow new Digester ond Remo`ed_pull 2
Specifications: Pulls
3' Trovelers w/Nelson 150
w/1.18" Nozzle 10 50 PSI
205 GPM; 300' WD
Total FId 1 = 15.09 Ac.
Wetted = 7.39 Ac.
Sub 1 = 7.70 Ac.
Total FId 48 = 8.12 Ac.
Wetted = 6.59 Ac.
Sub 48 = 1.53 Ac.

BENSON FARM
RED LINES ARE PROPOSED LAGOON DIMENSIONS
GREEN LINES ARE IMPACTED SPRAY AREA
51.U88S.F/1.17ACRES) INSIDE GREEN LINE

Animal Waste Management Plan Certification
(Please (type or ()riot all information that does not reuuire a si?nawrci
or New or Expanded : (please circle one)
eneral Information:
Name of Farm: �je r\5or sA
Facility No: 3 ( --�
Owner(s) Name: ��x M V\ SL r t S Phore No: C9101Z9i3-4737
Mailing .Address:06I.0 \Je4c.-h•e5 to to II Rd. Warsaw
DC .8 &
Farm Location: County Farm is Located in: f J11
Latitude and Longitude:3S 03 43 / `IT Y 5a. Integrator:
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road
names, directions, milepost. etc.):Sr\ uSere nC.24 -lc50 Mere —)-ire. \300 L
-Fv`r \e5 •--v.rr \e4 o+t St? -Far 1.0 ►A le ' t. sn r kk--ken SX )3o5
( °< \-y 64- 1205 1-I301 OM\AO SA 1301 -Eon •3 M1er 1es-'o
Operation esc toff n:lei'
Type of Swine ,Vo. of Animals Type of Poultry ;to. of Animals
• Wean to Feeder 3 Layer
id' ceder to Finish (DI -O 3 Pullets
▪ Farrow to Wean
• Faro to Feeder
J F,^_row to Finish
• Gi. is
3oa.rs
Type nr. Cattle
Dairy
:1 3eet
,Vo. of Animals
Otter Type of Livestock: vestock: .Vuuther or.;nienals:
E.pendetig•:.t CpererreorcPrtlrPre t-corfs-DF.riCi:n.-relglancfr.,:..
'lilditran¢i Des�en Crvdc -e: Tordl:Des•m Caoacfn9.
Ac:eace Available for Aoolicadcm: ` ' S Required Acreage:
Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds : ' Total Capacicv:1�284) 335 Cubic Fee:(tr)
Are subsurface drains present on the faro: YES or NO (please circle one)
If YES: are subsurface drair.s present in the area of the LAGOON or SPRAY FIELD (please circle one)
'18.5
Owner / Manager Agreement
1 (sue) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand die operation
and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the faro named above and will
implement these procedures. I (wei know chat any expansion to the existing design capacity of Uie waste treatment and
stora4e system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (•-vie) understand that theca= must be ao discharge of
animal waste from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made
conveyance or from a storm event less severe than the 25-year. 2-4--hour storm and there must not be run-off from the
application of animal waste. I (we) understand that run•off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be
minimized using technical standards developed by the Natural Resources Consen'adon Serif. The approved plan will be
tiled at the farm and at the office of the focal Sod and Ware: Conservation District. I (we) know that any modification
must be approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Soil and Water Conserancn District prior to
icapleme^cation. A change in land ownership requires written notification to DEM or a new certification (if the approved
plan is chi razed) within 60 days of a tide transfer.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature:
Name of ).(f nj;er(if different from owner
Signature:
SING -- August I, 1997
M00401010019

Technical Specialist Certification
1 As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A
NCAC 6F .0005. I certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste
management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management
(DEMO as specified in I5A NCAC 2E10217 and the USDA -Natural Resources Consen.ation Service (NRCS) and/or the
North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 1SA NCAC 2H.0217 and tiA NCAC 6F .0001.
.0005. The following elements an included in the plan as applicabte. While each category designates a technical specialist
who may sign each certification (SD. S[. WUP. RC. I), the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are
technically competent.
IL Certification of Design
A) Collection. Storage. Treatment System
Check the appropriate box
Exiscins facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity: storage capability consistent with waste utilization
requirements.
New. exnanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures. such as but not limited to colkctiorp1tanatt4eons and ponds.
have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and

`�\
B) Land Application Site (WUP)
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers): adequate amount of land for waste utilization: chosen crop is
suitable for waste management: hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
`i� Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): lif.(St C LI )E (
Affiliation �u tO Pn- \1 tricelt a..cc Date Work Completed:
Address (ASe s , �. _. -_. �_ ! Phone No.:2$9 —24l t
Signature: Date: /0/9 7
C) Runoff f ontrols from Exterior Lots
Check the a propriore box
x Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
Facility with exterior lots (RC)
D.tethods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed in
accordance with technical standards developed by NRCS.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): hlCPtQS be-e-k_
Affiliation Vet .tr 3 'Ps 4 ti-pa_rws O Date \4-urk Completed:
Address (A2e, ► . �I�• e t—ct Phone ; io.: 229 -Zits
Sicznamre: Date:
Ass C -- Aug t 1, 1997
M00401010020

D). Application and Handling Equipment
Clreckk appropriate box
_I rsisting nr expanding facility with existing waste aonlicatinn equipment (VVLP or )
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either tied calibrated or evaluated in
accordance with existing design charts and tables and Ls able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the
waste management plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to
exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates. a schedule for tinting of applications has been
established: required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as pan of
the plan).
Cl New. expanded. nr existing facility without existing waste nnnlicitinn equipment for cony irri°abort. (D
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan: (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or Nutrient loading rates: a schedule for timing of
applications has been established: required buffers can be maintained: calibration and adjustment guidance are
contained as part of the plan).
,J New expanded nr existing facility without existing waste aortic -ulna equipment for land spreading nnt using
spray irrigation (WUP or 1)
Aninsal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan: (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates: a schedule for timing of
applications has been established: required buffers can be maintained: calibration and adjustment guidance are
-contained as pan of the plan). \L'
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): !\g_A1 C \k D Vk(
Affiliation hr\r"e Date Work Com?ie:ed:_
Address (Arz Phone No.: Z°►—Zl t t
Si o nature: . Da:e: ))-//6//e/ 7
E) Odor ontrol. inset Control. Mortality Management and Emeraencv Action Plan (SD.
SI. WUP. RC o I)
The waste management plan for this facility includes a Waste Management Odor Control Cbecdist. an Insect
Control Checklist. a Morality Management Checklist and an Emergency Action ?Ian. Sources of both odors and
insects have been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best
Management Practices to Control Insects have been selected and included in the waste management plan. Both the
Mortality Management?Ian and the Emergency Action Plan are complete and can be implemented by this facility.
t.
Name of TechnicalSpecialist(PI 1 r )1 ‘nee
Affiliation Ib .T.1k
Address (A°
Signac re:
Date Work CumnIe:ed:
t
Phone N0.:a1 -Z tl
Date: / tyke r
F) \Vrittep{ Notice o New or Exoandina Swine Farm
The following signature block is only to be used for new or expanding swine farms that begin construction after June
21, 1996. If the facility as built before June 21. 1996, when seas it constructed or last
expanded ('let o
I (we) certify that I (we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining progeny owner and all property owners
who owm property located across a public road_ street. or highway from this new or expanding swine farm. The notice was
in compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners notified is
attached.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature:
Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
A\VC -- August 1, 1997 3
Date:
M00401010021

III. Certification of Installation
A) Collection. Storaue. Treatment Installation
New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures. such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds. have been installed
in accordance with the approved plan co meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofits, nocertification isnecessary.
oit'

C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
Facllicv wjch exterior lets
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified
in the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
D) Application and Handling Eouipment installation (WUP or I)
Check the a apriare block
Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use:
calibration and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are conuined as pan of the plan.
Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been insulted but die owner
has proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract: equipment specified in
the contract agrees with the requiremenu of the plan: required buffers can be maintained: calibration and
adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as Dart o(the pl;tn.
Conditional approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has
been purchased and will be on site and installed by (month/day/year): theft is adequate
storage to hold the waste until the equipment is installed and until the waste can be land applied in
accordance with the cropping system contained in the plan; and calibration and adjusmteac guidance have
been provided to the owners and are contained as pan of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): \L"-W-RI L1 SPS4ec bee
filiation 1. -� Date Work Completed:
Address (Agen Phone \o.:71:1-Z11 1
Signature: /
The follows r g signatu e block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III D
above has • een check d.
I (we) cer- .- that 1 (we have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling equipment as
specified in my (our) w re management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of delivery and installation
from a Technical -Specialist within 15 calendar days following the dace specified in the conditional certification. I
(we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me
(us) to an enforcement action tom DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
E) Odor Control. insect Control and Mortality hiananement (SD. SI. WIP. RC or I)
Mtechec's to control odors and insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operational. The
mortality management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
Name ofTechnical Specialist (Please Print): ptC We54tCbt`e-,`
Affiliation 0 Dace Work Completed:
Address (Age PhoneNo.: ZVal—Z111
Signature- Date:fd7/079,
A\VC .-
gust 1, 1997
5
M00401010023

Please return the completed form to the Division of Water Quality at the following address:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division Of Water Quality
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Please also remember to submit a copy of' this form along with the complete Animal Waste
Management Plan to the Local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy
in your files with your Animal Waste ?vfanagement Plan.
A\vC -- .august 1. 1997
6 M00401010024

J ONES,
COUNTY
M00401010025

Facility Number: 31-039
Grower: Benson Farm Designed By: BH'iV
Address: PO Box 856 Checked By: JEO
Warsaw. NO 28398 Date:
County: Duphn Sheet 1 of 6
11/23/21
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER DESIGN (Volume Check)
FARM INFORMATION
Farm Population:
Wean to Finish:
Finishing:
8120 Hd.
Recycle Flush Water Volume: 0
DIGESTER INFORMATION
Is Digester Designed as an Irregular Shape? (Y/N) ----
Was This Facility Built Prior to 9/96? (Y/N) Ni
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT? (Y/N) Ni
Seasonal High Water Table Elev: UPMK
Freeboard:
10. Ft.
Side Slopes: — --- 3 :1 (H:V)
250.0 Ft.
125.0 Ft.
Top of Dike Elevation: Depth 136.50 Ft.
Finished Bottom Elevation: 16.50 Ft. 120.00 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation: 24 In. 134.50 Ft.
Stop Pump Elevation: 24 In. 34.50 Ft.
DIGESTER VOLUMES REQUIRED VOL.
Freeboard =
Temporary =
Treatment =
Total Volume =
DESIGN VOLUMES % REQ'D.
0 (Cu.Ft.) 27,646 (Cu.Ft.)
0 (Cu.Ft.) 0 (Cu.Ft.)
195840 (Cu.Ft.) 209,955 (Cu.Ft.)
195,840 (Cu.Ft.) 237,601 (Cu.Ft.)
107.21 %
121.32%
Lagoon Surface Area: (Inside TOD)------------- 30,755 S.F.
Smithfield Hog Production Engineering
P.O. Box 856 ,Warsaw, NC 28398
[phone]

Elevation (FT.)
120.00
121.00
122.00
123.00
124.00
125.00
126.00
127.00
128.00
129.00
130.00
131.00
132.00
133.00
134.00
135.00
136.00
136.50
Facility Number: 31-039
Grower: Benson Farm
Address: PO Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
County: Duplin
Designed By: BHW
Checked By: JEO
Date: 11/23/21
Sheet 2 of 6
ACTUAL DESIGN VOLUME CALCULATIONS
BASE VOLUME: I 4 /lijCu. Ft.
DIGESTER STAGE -AREA VOLUMES
Contour
Area (SF) Incr. Vol. (Cu. FT)
1,647
5,724 3,685
7,019 6,372
8,204 7,612
9,444 8,824
10,752 10,098
12,129 11,440
13,575 12,852
15,090 14,333
16,675 15,882
18,328 17,501
20,050 19,189
21,841 20,946
23,701 22,771
25,631 24,666
27,629 26,630
29,696 28,662
30,755 15,113
Cumul. Vol. (Cu. FT)
470
4,155
10,527
18,139
26,963
37,060
48,501
61,353
75,685
91,568
109,069
128,258
149,203
171,975
196,640
223,270
251,932
267,045
These volumes were calculated using the vertical average end area method.
TOTAL REQD VOL 195,840 CF
END PUMP = = = = 134.50
START PUMP = = 134.50
MAX STORAGE = 135.50
FT
FT
FT
CUMULATIVE VOL.
209,955 CF TR'MT
209,955 CF TEMP
237,601 CF STORM
ZONE VOL. 121.32%
209,955 107.21%
0
27,646
Smithfield Hog Production Engineering
P.O. Box 856 ,Warsaw, NC 28398
[phone]

Grower: Benson Farm
Address: PO Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
County: Duplin
Designed By: BHW
Checked By: JEO
Date: 11/23/21
Sheet 3 of 6
MINIMUM REQUIRED VOLUME CALCULATIONS DIGESTER
Permanent Storage:
Required Treatment Volume:
nimal Type Capacity * (cu.ft./hd) = Total
Wean to Finish
0
32.00
0
Finishing
6,120
32.00
195,840
Total Required Treatment Volume (cu. ft )_
Sludge Sto age Volume:
195,840
!Animal Type Capacity * ALW * (cu.ft./Ib) = Total
riursery
0
30
0.25
0
Wean to Finish
0
115
0.00
0
Finishing
6,120
135
0.00
0
,J i.
423
0.47
F=_r r ow — feeder
G
527
G.1
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume (cu. ft.)=
No Storm Storage Unless a Partial Cover Digester:
Vol.=(Digester Surf. Area + Addfl Drainage Area) * 100Yr./24Hr. Storm(in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (30755 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 0.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for 100YrJ24Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft)=
No "Heavy Rain" Storage Unless a Partial Cover Digester:
Vol.=(Digester Surf. Area + Addt'1 Drainage Area) * "Heavy Rain" Factor (in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (30755 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 0.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain" (cu.ft.) =
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
0
Total Required Storm Storage
(100Yr. / 24Hr. Storm + 'Heavy Rain')= 0 (CU.FT)
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment+ Sludge) = 195,840 (CU.FT)
TOTAL REQUIRED DIGESTER VOLUME = 195840 (CU.FT.)
0
0
Smithfield Hog Production Engineering
P.O. Box 856, Warsaw NC 28398 [phone]

Grower: Benson Farm Designed By: BHW
Address: PO Box 856 Checked By: JEO
Warsaw, NC 28398 Date: 11/23/21
County: Duplin Sheet 4 of 6
DIGESTER DESIGN SUMMARY
Top of Dike Elevation --- 136.50 FT.
Start Pump Elevation
End Pump Elevation
Top of Sludge Storage
Seasonal High Watertable Elev.
Finished Bottom Elevation
Inside Top Length
Inside Top Width
Side Slopes
Lagoon Surface Area
UNK
134.50 FT.
134.50 FT.
Not Applicable
120.00 FT.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
3.0:1 H:V
30,755 SF
Freeboard Depth 1.00 FT.
Zone Depths:
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME = 237601 (CU.FT.)
Treatment/ Sludge Storage Zone Depth
Temporary Storage Zone Depth
Freeboard Depth
Total Digester Depth
14.5 FT.
0.0 FT.
2.0 FT.
16.5 FT.
Smithfield Hog Production Engineering
P.O. Box 856, Warsaw NC 28398 [phone]

Grower: Benson Farm Designed By: BHW
Address: PO Box 856 Checked By: JEO
Warsaw, NC 28398 Date: 11/23/21
County: Duplin Sheet 5 of 6
ZONE ELEVATIONS DIGESTER
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 136.50
/ \ /\
/ \ / \
/ \ TOP OF TREATMENT ELEV = 134.50 / \
\ /
\ /
START PUMP EL.= 134.5 \ /
\ /
END PUMP EL. = 134.50 \ SHWT = 0.00
\ /
\ /
\
FINISHED BOTTOM ELEV = 120.00
Smithfield Hog Production Engineering
P.O. Box 856, Warsaw NC 28398
[phone]

Grower: Benson Farm Designed By: BHW
Address: PO Box 856 Checked By: JEO
Warsaw, NC 28398 Date: 11/23/21
County: Duplin Sheet 6 of 6
This Anerobic Digester is designed in accordance with the North Carolina Natural Resources Conservation
Service PRACTICE STANDARD 366- ANEROBIC DIGESTER, revised in September, 2018.
The Waste Storage Pond is designed in accordance with the North Carolina Natural Resources Convservation
Service PRACTICE STANDARD 313- WASTE STORAGE FACILITY, revised in December, 2017.
DATE: 11/23/2021

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COMMENTS: The lagoon has been designed as an irregular shape.
accounted for and that storage volumes calculated represent actual
conditions regardless of the shape.
Effluent from the digester will be transferred to the existing lagoon treatment
and storage system.
I certify, to the best of my professional knowledge, judgement, and belief, this design calculation
is in accordance with the applicable NRCS standards.
Smithfield Hog Production Engineering
P.O. Box 856, Warsaw NC 28398
[phone]

System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear tends
to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in an
increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the
wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will
alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging
of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines
will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the
coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the
application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On a
windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern.
You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in
the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped down
to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste utilization
plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
• Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the mast common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon
water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should include,
as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes -- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
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Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be corning from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.
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• Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water
conservation.
• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce the
amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
• minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large -
bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can
be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and
metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion.
Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphors, it should be
applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other wastes,
always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of
the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for
ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam
without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before
placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels — high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity — protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES)
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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.
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.
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 flow 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 cause 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.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
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 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 the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
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2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c Any damage notes, 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 the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice / technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Brown, LLC
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 856, Warsaw, NC 28398
c . Contractors Phone: [phone]
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: (910) 293 - 5330
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.
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
(v) Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
() Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids
(1) Maintain lagoons. settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (v)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage () Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
() Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed
residues
() Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewers grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal () Eliminate low area that trap moisture along Fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
MIC — November 11, 1996
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal () Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
( ) Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
( ) Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked () pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to use
sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
(Landowne Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC -- November 11, 1996

Swine Farm Waste Management — Odor Control Checklist
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Own
• Odor Control Checklist is required by General Statute 143-215.10C(e)I1I
• Check any/all the BMPs you will implement on this facility. Items checked/selected become a requirement of the CAWMP.
• Items in bold or pre -selected are required.
• Add any site -specific details related to the selected BMPs
• Include any other odor control measures not listed
• NOTE Not all BMPs may be cost-effective for every facility. Evaluate each BMP prior to selecting for your facility.
Permit No.:
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Cause/Source
BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments
Site Specific Practices
FARMSTEAD
• Swine Production
• Improper drainage
❑ Maintain vegetative or wooded buffers at or
near property boundary
❑ Grade and landscape so water drains away
from facilities and prevent ponding
❑ Maintain farm access roads and prevent traffic
in waste application area
❑ Other BMPs — please describe
• Traps dust and gases, provides dilution
and visual screening
• May require third party input/approval
• Reduce odors and vectors that occur
with stagnant conditions
• Prevents spillage during transport and
tracking of waste onto public roads
MORTALITY MANAGEMENT
• Carcass ® Dispose of mortality using method approved • Required by statute and permit
Decomposition by NCDA&CS State Veterinarian. Manage • May require third party input/approval
According to CAWMP (Mortality Management
Checklist) and permit(s).
❑ Put carcasses in refrigerated (or freezer) dead
boxes within 24 hours for short-term mortality
storage.
• Incomplete Incineration [] Use incinerators with secondary burners for • Reduce odors by complete incineration
complete combustion.
❑ Other BM Ps — please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Permit No.: 3 k - 3 9
Cause/Source
BMP Option to Minimize Odor
Comments
Site Specific Practices
HOUSE / BARN - WASTE HANDLING
• Flush tanks ❑ Install flush tank covers
• Odorous Gases ❑ Flush pits at least 4 times per day
• Partial microbial Empty pits at least once every 7 days
decomposition ❑ Underfloor flush with pit ventilation
• Agitation of wastes ❑ Install/extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti -siphon vents
❑ Install covers on outside waste collection or
junction box
❑ Install sump tank covers for lift stations
• Ammonia ❑ Flush/recharge with treated effluent
❑ Treat waste in pits with proven biological or
chemical additive
❑ Other BMPs-please describe
• Pit -flush systems
• Pit -flush systems
• Pit -recharge or "pull -plug" systems
• Monitor for any solids accumulation in pit
HOUSE/BARN - FLOOR AND INDOOR SURFACES
• Manure covered floors ❑ Scrape manure from alleys into pens daily
❑ Install fully slotted floor system
❑ Install waterers over slotted floor area
❑ Install feeders at high end of solid floors
• Odorous Gases ❑ Scrape manure buildup from floors and walls
❑ Keep floors dry
❑ Install underfloor ventilation for drying
❑ Replace bedding/scrape at frequency to
keep bedding dry
❑ Other BMPs- please describe
• Will move with other manure via pits
• Where applicable
• Aids in animal cleanliness
• Aids in animal cleanliness
• Solid floor/bedding systems
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Swine Farm Waste Management — Odor Control Checklist
Permit No.: 3 k - 3q
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE / BARN — VENTILATION
• Dust
♦ Volatile/odorous gases
0 Clean fans regularly — specify frequency
❑ Efficient air movement
❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors to
control ventilation
❑ Treat barn exhaust
0 Other BMPs —please describe
• Examples: biofilters, wet scrubbing. windbreaks
• May reduce ventilation rate depending on method
HOUSE / BARN — FEED
• Dust
♦ Adsorbed Gases
• Ammonia
❑ Install feed covers
® Keep outdoor feed storage covered except • Required by rule ISA NCAC 02D .1802
When necessary to add/remove feed
❑ Minimize free -fall height of dry feed
❑ Install feed delivery downspout extenders
to the feed covers
❑ Remove spoiled/unusable feed on regular basis
O Feed pellets instead of dry meal • May require third party input/approval
❑ Use feed additives • May require third party input/approval
❑ Use feed -reduced crude protein diet • May require third party input/approval
❑ Other BMPs —please describe
HOUSE / BARN — GENERAL
• Dust
• Odorous Gases
❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors
to control ventilation
❑ Use ultraviolet light to treat indoor air
❑ Use indoor or outdoor electrostatic space
charge system
❑ Other BMPs — please describe
• Maintain relative humidity at 40 to 65%
• Can be used to treat exhaust air
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Swine Farm Waste Management —Odor Control Checklist Permit No.: 3 — 3q
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAGOON / WASTE STORAGE STRUCTURE
• Volatile Gases ® Maintain proper lagoon volume
❑ Minimize free -fall height of waste from
discharge pipe to lagoon surface
❑ Extend discharge point of pipe to below lagoon • Use caution not to scour or damage lagoon liner
liquid level
❑ Maintain proper surface area -to -volume ratio
❑ Use correct lagoon start-up procedures
0 Aerate for odor control
® Manage sludge levels based on annual sludge
survey as required by permit
❑ Keep spilled feed or foreign debris out of lagoon
to prevent excess sludge accumulation
❑ Install/use solids separation system
❑ Use proven biological or chemical additives • Monitor for any increase in rate of solids accumulation
❑ Use permeable lagoon covers (not a digester)
❑ Use impermeable lagoon cover or • Methane can be flared if not utilized
anaerobic digester
❑ Other OMPs — please describe
• Sufficient liquid volume/depth is required
for proper anaerobic treatment
LAND APPLICATION
• Odorous gases
• Wind drift
Ni Perform land application in accordance with
CAWMP
® Pump intake near lagoon surface
❑ Pump from second stage lagoon
❑ Follow good neighbor policy
O Operate at minimum recommended pressure
O Increase setbacks beyond those required by
statute, rule, or permit
• Required by rule 1SA NCAC 02D .1802
• Avoid application on known weekends,
special days, or holidays/eves if possible
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Swine Farm Waste Management —Odor Control Checklist
Permit No.:
Cause/Source
BMP Option to Minimize Odor
Comments
Site Specific Practices
LAND APPLICATION (CONTINUED)
O Apply during favorable wind conditions,
(especially for traveling guns or impact
sprinklers)
O When practical, apply waste on sunny days
rather than cool, overcast days
❑ When possible, apply waste mid morning to
late -afternoon
❑ For traveling guns, use taper -ring or taper -bore
nozzles
Q For traveling guns, use largest -available nozzle
that provides acceptable application uniformity
D Replace impact sprinklers with low -drift nozzles
on center pivots and linear move systems.
❑ Use hose -drag system
❑ Use injection method for waste application
❑ Other BMPs - please describe
• Recommend checking predicted average hourly
wind speed within 24 hours prior to
anticipated start
• Allows for vertical dissipation of odor
• Allows for better vertical dissipation of odor
• Less odor and drift than ring nozzles
SLUDGE DISPOSAL
• Odorous gases
❑ Transport sludge in covered vehicles or tankers
❑ Apply in thin, uniform layers
❑ Incorporate land -applied sludge as soon as
practical after application, and in accordance
with permit.
❑ Use injection method for sludge application
❑ Dewater sludge prior to application
❑ Use alternatives to land application, such as
compost, gasification, energy generation, etc.
❑ Other BMPs - please describe
• Speeds drying and prevents ponding
• Required within 48 hours or prior to next rain event,
whichever is first, for conventionally tilled
hare soils
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AVAILABLE FROM:
Air Management Practices Assessment Tool (AMPAT)
AHG-538-A Certification Training for Animal Waste Management Systems: Type A
EBAE 103-83 — Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage
EBAE 128-88 — Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge -Lagoon Treatment
EBAE 129-88 — Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush -Lagoon Treatment
EBAE Fact Sheet — Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment
EBAE Fact Sheet — Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies
NC NRCS Standard 359 — Waste Treatment lagoon
NC NRCS Standard 380— Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment
NC NRCS Standard 422 — Hedgerow Planting
NC NRCS Standard 442 —Sprinkler System
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107 1995 Conference Proceedings
Options for Managing Odor: A Report from the Swine Odor Task Force
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Swine AMOC Page 6 of 6 APPROVED — 7/25/2019

Version —November 26, 2018
Primary Secondary
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Routine Mortality
❑ ^ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
I 13B .0200.
fJElRendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
El El A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
0 El In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
0 ❑ Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
ElMass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
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Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialis Date