130010_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

S t a t e o f N o r t h C a r o li n a
D e p a rt m e n t o f E n v ir o n m e n t a l Q u a li ty
D i v is i o n o f W a t e r R e s o u r c e s
A n i m a l W a s t e M a n a g e m e n t S y s t e m s
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non-Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non-Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non-Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered. Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
I. Farm Number:
2. Facility Name:
Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWC130010
George L. Pless & Sons Dairy Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): George L Pless & Sons
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 5901 Pless Ra }422 Pless A
City: Rockwell
Telephone Number:
To4- 79l- 09628
7046-782-2216 x:
State: NC
E-mail:
Zip: 28138
5. Facili ty 's Physical A ddress:
City: Rockwell
r82z_ PTess RA
State:
6. County where Facility is located: Cabarrus
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10. Operator Name (OIC):
5901 Pless Rd
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write ''None"):
Current Permit:
Operation Types:
Swine
Wean to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Boar/Stud
Gilts
Other
John A. Pless
Zip:
Jerry Pless
7047822216 1xt.368%- 764 - 7q4-Do'&
Phone No.: 704.78,2-2216
q 30- 521-/8/9?
OIC #: 21626
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Operations Type
Cattle - Milk Cow
Allowable Count
220
Cattle D ry Poultrv Other Types
Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other
Milk Cow Pullets Sheep - Sheep
Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other
Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Beef Feeder
Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultrv
Other Non Laying Pullet
Layers
13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Design
Estimated Liner Type Estimated Free board
Structure Date (Clay, Synthetic, Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name Built Unknown) (Cubic Feet) (Square Feet) (Inches)
WPI 7/11]4] C la s 675. 413 19.00
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Mail one (l) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CA WM P must include the following components:
I. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP ), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. lnsect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CA WM P includes any components not shown on this list. please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]
I attest that this application 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.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25.000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section I 00 I provides a punishment by a fine of not more than SI 0,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners
corporatio~nature should be by ~ipal executive officer of the corporation):
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all landowners should sign.
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Signature: Date: _
If Landowner is a
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-D WR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: 2019Permit [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL-STATE GENERAL 02/2019
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 26, 2019
George L Pless & Sons
George L. Pless & Sons Dairy Fann
5901 Pless Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non-Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 20 I 9. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non-Discharge General Permits are available
at https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-guality-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1 636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non-Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non-Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed and returned by April 3, 2019
Please note that you must include one (l) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CA WMP ) with the
completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CA WM P can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties ofup to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non-Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9 100.
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Cabarru s County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files -AWCl300l0
North Caro»na Department>fEvronmanta Qua ty [ D vsoof\'ater Resources
512N Sssbury St ]1636Ma\Servoe Center ] Ra=gh.North Carolina 27699-1636
919 707 9000
NCDA & CS M a ss A n im al M o rt ality M an agem ent Plan fo r C atastrophic N atural D isasters
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Introduction:
Owners of livestock and poultry are responsible for the proper disposal of mortality from natural disasters. It is
understood that in times of disasters and disease events, catastrophic mortality may overwhelm the capabilities of
owners/operators and outside assistance may be requested. Owners may choose to dispose of their mortality from
storms and may do so, but catastrophic loss mortality must be reported to the State Veterinarian and the proposed
method of disposal must be approved prior to disposal. Catastrophic mortality would be considered to be losses 20% of
commercial farms {poultry and swine) and greater than ten (10) head in cattle or equine operations.
Requests for Assistance
For owners that need assistance for disposal of catastrophic mortality, assistance as to how to request those resources
will be provided when losses are reported to the State Veterinarian. The State Veterinarian will advise the Incident
Management Team to work with owners to form requests for resources submitted through County Emergency
Operations.
Prioritization of Mortality Disposal Operations: As previously agreed upon by Division of Emergency Management
and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, carcasses from animals that have perished due to natural
disasters will be characterized as debris (i.e. not hazardous waste) and given a higher priority for disposal than other
storm debris except for debris that hinders public safety and essential services.
Disposal Management Options: All options are in consideration for large events but those with three (3) stars are
the primary options as a particular farm/site situation is considered when flooding is an issue. Thus rendering would be
a first option if access to carcasses allows, but landfills and composting also considered. Burial would likely encounter
additional challenges but could be an option as well but may be more likely to be ruled out depending on severity of
flooding. There will likely be use of all options to some degree in a large scale event.
Method Description Resources needed
Rendering Rendering is a preferred off-site 1) Rendering facilities that are fully operational;
option with some limitations due 2) Transportation (typically available through the
to timing challenges and access to renderer); and
carcasses during flooding events. 3) Timely access to carcasses (flooding conditions can
It is low cost and results in a often prevent timely access to animal carcasses,
product of value from rendered causing the carcasses to be unusable for rendering).
carcasses.
Landfills Landfills have been successfully 1) Leak-proof transport for carcasses (liners or retrofitted
used in past events as an off-site dump trucks can be used if vehicle is not leak-proof);
option. Limiting factors in using 2) Access to animals (time is not a factor as with
landfills include: acceptance of rendering);
carcasses by the landfill, amount 3) Equipment to load carcasses into transport vehicles;
of landfill material available after and
an event to use to cover the 4) Tipping fees at landfill.
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carcasses, and the number of
carcasses to be landfilled. Landfills
willing to accept carcasses should
be identified prior to an event.
Composting*** Composting is the best on-site 1) Site allowing access for heavy equipment to form the
carcass disposal option. There is a compost pile and move carcasses;
possibility that composting, under 2) Dry carbon source- dried sawdust or shavings are
the right conditions, could be used preferred material for compensating for wet litter and
off-site to meet the needs created carcasses;
by a multiple county event. 3) Other coarse and/or fine carbon materials are needed
Composting of poultry can be for proper windrow construction;
accomplished in 28 days or less. 4) Composting Subject Matter Expert to oversee compost
Composting of larger animals windrow construction. NCDA & CS has a list of
takes longer (up to six (6) months). qualified personnel; and
Compost piles may be turned 5) If a community composting off-site option is used,
periodically to facilitate the suitable land for composting operations would need to
process. Dry carbon materials are be identified.
mixed to create the proper ratio
based on moisture content of the
carcasses and litter. Land
application of compost material
will be at recommended
agronomic rates.
Burial* Burial is a limited on site disposal 1) Burial sites for catastrophic mortality are evaluated on
option due to flooded conditions a site to site basis;
and often minimal depth to 2) Heavy-equipment for carcass movement and burial;
seasonal high water table. 3) Personnel and small-equipment to prepare carcasses
Farmers are encouraged to obtain for burial; and
pre-approval for mass burial sites. 4) Above ground burial may require additional soil and
Above ground burial (partial burial other equipment.
with mounding of the cover soil)
has a number of challenges that
must be addressed on a case-by-
case basis.
Alkaline This option is noteworthy and will 1) Fee for service with contractors;
Hydrolysis** be considered as a support option. 2) Site must allow for heavy-equipment use; and
This option is limited by the 3) Resulting effluent must be disposed of properly or
throughput capacity and the land applied.
number of available hydrolysis
units.
Incineration Incineration has many 1) Incinerators rented from contractors and large
disadvantages that makes this amounts of fuel;
option a very low priority for use 2) Environmental permits to incinerate;
in North Carolina. Under the right 3) Transportation to incineration sites;
conditions, this option might be 4) Heavy equipment to load fuel and carcasses; and
used. 5) Requires 24-hour staffing.
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Mortality Management Decision Matrix
(flow also indicates preference order)
Natural Disaster
[ Catastrophic Mortality
Off-site Options On-site Options
Rendering Composting
Landfills
Alkaline
Hydrolysis
Below Ground
Burial
Above Ground
Burial
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E M E R G E N C Y A C T IO N P L AN
PHONE NUM BERS
DWQ
EME RGENCY MA NAGEMENT SYSTEM
SW CD
NR CS
10+- 6635-JILT
104- 20- 266O
7o l-.RZo -3356!
7of- 788-240'7 .g 3
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or runnin g 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. Th e following are some action items you should take.
l. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible.
Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow-possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pum p wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon imm ediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B: Run off from waste application field-actions include:
a. Imm ediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce run off.
d. Evaluate and elimin ate the reason(s) that caused the run off.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where run off occurred.
C: Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to elimin ate furt her discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
December 18, 1996
D: Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators-action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing
leaks - possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a
submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger ( either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office;
Phon&le#_G3_ Il®h,per hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call
should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident from item
2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of the
spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken,
and the seriousness of the situation. 26o0
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone numbe+ 7¥·{20-8
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department. -q20-3350
d. Contact CES, phone numbe+'eY-@0{8l SWCD office phone number '¥ , arid
local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number 70l±188 - 24o e 3
2 December 18, 1996
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your problem to
them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5: Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off-site damage.
a. ('ontractors [Name'
b. Contractors Address: _
c. Contractors Phone.
6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: 18 CS. Area See Eoaia&ec
b. Phone: _
7: Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with
release of wastes from happening again.
3 December 18, 1996
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Site Specific Practices BMPs to Control Insects Cause Source
(J Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
imm ediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
ensuring drainage is away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products)
D Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed
D Eliminate low areas that trap moistur e along fences
and other locations where waste accumulates and
distur bance by animals is minimal
J 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)
• Accumulations of feed
residues
Feed storage
Animal holding areas • Accumulations of animal
wastes and feed wastage
(] Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g.,
7- to 10-day interval duri ng summer; 15- to 30-day
interval during winter) where manure is loaded for
land application or disposal
(] Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles
(J Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure
handling areas as needed
Dry manure handling • Accumulations of animal
systems wastes
For more information contact:
Cooperative Extension Service, Departm ent of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC - November 11, 1996, page 2
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Site Specific Practices BM Ps to Contr ol Insects Cause Source
Liquid Systems
□Flush system is design ed and operated sufficiently
to rem ove accum ulated solids from gu tters as
design ed □Rem ove bridging of accum ulated solids at
discharge
Fl ush gu tters • Accum ulation of solids
□M aintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is appar ent to minim ize the cru sting
of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to 8 inches
over m ore than 30 percent of surface
Lagoons and pits • Cru sted solids
□M aintain vegetative control along bank s of
lagoons an d other im poun dm ents to prevent
accum ulation of decaying vegetative matter along
w ater's edge on impoun dm ent 's perim eter.
Excessive vegetative • D ecaying vegetation
gr ow th
Dry Systems
□Design , opera te, and maintain feed system s
(e.g., bunk ers and troughs) to m inim ize the
accum ulation of decaying wastage □Clean up spillage on a ro utine basis (e.g., 7- to 10-
day interv al dur ing summer; 15- to 30-day interval
duri ng w inter)
• Feed spillage Feeders
AMIC - November 11, 1996, page I
Cattle Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Site Specific Practices BMPs to M inimize Odor Cause Source
D Proper disposition of carcasses • Carcass decomposition Dead animals
D Grade and landscape such that water drains away
from facilities
• Improper drainage
• Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
Standing water
around facilities
□Farm access road maintenance • Poorly maintained access
roads
Mud tracked onto
public roads from
farm access
Available From : Additional Information:
NCSU, County Extension Center
NCSU- BAE
NCSU- BAE
NCSU- BAE
NCSU- BAE
Florida Cooperative Extension
Cattle Manure Management; .0200 Rule/BMP Packet
Dairy Educational Unit Manure Management System- Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory; EBAE 209-95
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
Management of Dairy Wastewater; EBAE 106-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
April 18, 2006, page 3
V e r s io n --N o v e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 8
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.
Primary Secondary Routine Morta lity
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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
13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering p!ant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
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.
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).
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).
□M ass Morta lity 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
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Signature of Technical Specialist
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April 18, 2006, page 1
Cattle Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farm stead • Dairy pro duction □V egetative or w ooded buffers
□R ecomm ended best m anagem ent practices
□Good judgm ent and com m on sense
Paved lots or barn • W et m anur e-covered □Scrape or flush daily
alley surfaces surfaces □Pro m ote dry ing with proper ventilation
□R outine checks and m aintenance on waterers,
hydrants, pipes, stock tanks
B edded areas • U rine □Promote dry ing with proper ventilation
• Partial microbial □Replace wet or manure-covered bedding
decomposition
Manure dry stacks • Partial microbial □Provide liquid drainage for stored manure
decomposition
Storage tank or • Partial microbial □Bottom or mid-level loading
basin surface decomposition □Tank covers
• Mixing while filling □Basin surface mats of solids
• Agitation when emptying □Minimize lot runoff and liquid additions □Agitate only prior to manure removal □Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin • Partial microbial □Liquid drainage from settled solids
surfaces decomposition □Remove solids regularly
• Mixing while filling
• Agitation when emptying
Manure, slurry , or • Agitation when spreading □Soil injection of slurry /sludges
sludge spreader • Volatile gas emissions □Wash residual manure from spreader after use
outlets □Proven biological additives or oxidants
April 18, 2006, page 2
Source C ause B M P s to M inim iz e O dor Site Specifi c Practi ces
U ncovered manur e, • V olatile gas em issions w hile □Soil injection of slurry /sludges
slurry , or sludge on dry ing □Soil incorp oration within 48 hour s
field surfaces □Spread in thin unifo rm layers for rapid dry ing □Pro ven biological additives or oxidants
Flush tank s • Agitation of recycled lagoon □Flush tank covers
liquid while tank s are filling □Extend fill lines to near bottom of tank s with
an ti-siphon vents
Outside dr ain • Agitation duri ng w astewater □Box covers
collection or junction conveyan ce
boxes
Lift stations • Agitation duri ng sump tank □Sump tank covers
filling and dr aw down
End of dr ainpipes at • Agitation duri ng w astewater □Extend di schar ge point of pipes undern eath
lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas em ission □Proper lagoon liquid capacity
• Biological m ixing □Correct lagoon startu p procedur es
• Agitation □M inim um surface area-to-volum e ratio
□M inim um agitation when pum ping
□M echani cal aeration
□Pro ven biological additives
Irr igation sprink ler • High pressur e agitation □Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles • W ind dri ft □M inim um recom m ended operating pro cedure
□Pump intak e near lagoon liqui d surface
□Pump from second-stage lagoon
□Flush residual manur e from pipes at end of
slurry /sludge pumpings
Cattle Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Feed storage • Accumulations of feed
residues
Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
imm ediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
ensuring drainage is away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's 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 areas • Accumulations of animal
wastes and feed wastage
□Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences
and other locations where waste accumulates and
/disturbance by animals is minimal
f 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
Dry manure handling • Accumulations of animal
systems wastes
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g.,
7- to IO-day interval during summ er; 15- to 30-day
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
For more information contact:
Cooperative Extension Service, Departm ent of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
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Source Cause BM Ps to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
Flush gutters • Accumulation of solids D 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 D Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to min imize the crusting
of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to 8 inches
over more than 30 percent of surface
Excessive vegetative • Decaying vegetation
growth
(J Maintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along
water's edge on impoundment 's perimeter.
Dry Systems
Feeders • Feed spillage J Design, operate, and maintain feed systems
(e.g., bunk ers and troughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage
C lean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to IO-
day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day interval
during winter)
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Waste Storage Pond
The purpose of this plan is to provide guidelines for
carrying out the routine maintenance work needed to keep the
waste storage pond operating as planned. Routine maintenance
is considered to be normal good care of the waste storage
pond and the surrounding area. Good maintenance adds to the
usefullness and permanence of the facility,
The routine maintenance of this waste storage pond involves
but is not limited to the following:
1. Maintenance of a vegetative cover on the embankment and
the surrounding areas: fi5cu© is being established on
these areas. Beginning inea lg {&( and each year thereafter,
the embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized
with -lgl/ogtBounds of /Q-lg-uQ or inch of effluent I
from the waste storage pond per acre to maintain a vigorous
stand.
2. Control of weeds, brush and trees in the grassed spillway
and on the embankment: This may be done by mowing, spraying,
or chopping, or a combination of all three. This will be
done at least once each year and possibly twice in those
years favorable to a heavy growth of vegetation. The local
Extension Agent or SCS office can supply the latest
information on spray materials and the best time to apply
them.
3. Protection of the grass on the embankment and surrounding
areas: Uncontrolled vehicular traffic can create trails or
ruts. Runoff from storms can enlarge these ruts into
gullies. If ruts appear to be forming, stop the traffic
doi.ng the damage.
4. At the end of the designed storaged period 55 2 days,
it will be necessary to completely empty this storage
facility. This will be accomplished by agitating, hauling
and applying the effluent onto designated areas as noted on
the Waste Utilization Plan Map. Spring and early fall
applications will maximize the fertillizer benefit of the
effluent. A marker will be used in the waste storage pond to
show when the maximum liquid level is reached.
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during the initial filling, at least annually, and after
every major storm event.
1. Embankment
a. settlement, cracking or "jug" holes
b· side slope stability- slumps or bulges
c· erosion and/or wave action
d. rodent damage
e· seepage or other leakage
f. condition of vegetative cover
2. Reservoir Area
a· undesirable vegetative growth
b· undesirable floating debris
c. check liquid level to determine if
disposal of effluent is needed
3. Fences and Gates
a. loose or damaged posts
b. loose or broken wires
c· open or damaged gates
6. Additional specific items of importance for the
maintenance this structure are:
Cattle Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Dead animals • Carcass decomposition □Proper disposition of carcasses
Standing water
around facilities
• Improper drainage
• Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
□Grade and landscape such that water drains away
from facilities
Mud tracked onto
public roads from
farm access
• Poorly maintained access
roads
□Farm access road maintenance
Additional Information: Available From :
Cattle Manure Management; .0200 Rule/BMP Packet
Dairy Educational Unit Manure Management System- Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory; EBAE 209-95
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE I 03-83
Management of Dairy Wastewater; EBAE 106-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
NCSU, County Extension Center
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Capacity: 625,113 Gal, Gallons
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Normal Liguid Level Elev. g T 5 ✓
Storage for normal Precip. (+) 0.5 Ft .
Maximum Liquid Level Elev. 70.0 L
25 yr. Storm Storage (+) 5 Ft.
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One equation for calculating the volum e of a trapezoidal pit is:
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An other equation for determining the volume of a trapezoidal
excavated pit with constant side slopes is:
V = wdL + gd(±/s Zd - w - L)
where:
V @ total volume of the pit in ft.
w = width of the pit at top in feet.
d = depth of the pit at top in feet.
L = length of the pit at top in feet.
Z = side slope
for 2 to 1 use Z = 2
for 212 to 1 use Z = 21/2
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Dimensions used must be constructable. Always check for narrow,
deep pits. For correct results the follow ing must be true .''
w must be greater than 22d
L must be greater than 2Zd
Producer:
Facility Number:
A NI MAL W A STE U TIL IZA TIO N PLA N
GEORGE PLESS & SONS DAIRY
13-10
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Telephone:
Type Operation:
Number of Animals:
(Design Capacity)
Storage Structure:
Application Method:
5901 Pless Road
Rockwell, NC 28138
704-782-2216
Existing Dairy Milk Cows
220.00 head
Waste Storage Structure
Irrigation and Broadcast (surface and incorporated)
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 needed 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.
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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 not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 ton{ 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 DEM regulations.
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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.
Injection the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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 established acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management 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 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 150 DAYS (gallons)
220 head x 14.6 gal/head/day x 150 days x 18 hrs on lot/24 hrs/day= 361,350 gals /150 days
WASTE WATER PER 150 DAYS (gallons)
200 gal/day x 150 days = 30,000 gals /150 days
NORMAL RUNOFF (gallons)
0.2 ac x 16.1" = 3.22 acre-inch/12/ft = 0.268 ac-ft x 43,560 ft/ac = 11688.6 ft
11688.6 ft3 x 7.48 gal/ft3 = 87,431 gals/ 150 days
HEAVIEST 5 MONTHS OF RAINFALL (gallons)
21.5" Rain- 16.67 Evap = 4.83°/12per ft.= 0.403 ft x 17072 f S.A.=6880 ft
6880 ft x 7.48 gal/ft = 51,462 gals / 150 days
VOLUME OF 25 YEAR/ 24 HOUR STORM EVENT (gallons)
Runoff Area
5.8" x 0.2 ac / 12"per ft.= 0.97 ac-ft. x 43,560 ft3 / ac-ft = 4225 ft3 = 31,605 gals
Pond Surface
6.0" x 0.4 ac / 12"per ft.= 0.2 ac-ft. x 43,560 ft3 / ac-ft = 8712 ft3 x 7.48 gal/ft3 = 65,166 gal.
TOTAL WASTE STORAGE NEEDED PER 150 DAYS (gallons)
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36 1,350 gals A.W . + 30,000 gals Parl or+ 87,431 gals R.O . + 51,462 gals Precip +
31,605 gals 25/24 R.O . + 65,166 gals 25/24 Pond SA = 627,014 gal s
T O T A L "A S B U IL T " ST O RA G E A V AI L AB L E (gallons)
W aste H olding pond size - 675,413 gallons (90,055 cubic fe et)
AM O UN T O F PL A N T A V AI L AB L E N IT R O G E N (PA N) PR O DU CE D PE R YE AR
627,014 gals/ 150 D ays x 365 days/year x 15.4 lbs N /l000gal = 19,870 lbs N / year
A pplying the above am ount of w aste is a big job. Y ou should plan tim e an d have appro priate
equipm ent to apply the w aste in a tim ely m ann er.
The fo ll ow in g acreage w ill be needed fo r w aste application based on the cro p to be gr own , soil
ty pe an d sur fa ce application .
TAB L E 1. A C RE S O PE RA TE D B Y PR O D U C E R :
TRA CT FIE LD SOIL CROP RYE LBS NI ACRE S LBS N M ONTH
TON, TON , USED TO
BU . BU. AP PLY
473 1 C h PA ST U RE 4.0 30 3.1 372 MAR -
Fescue JUN E
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473 2b C h C O RN SIL / 22 10 4.5 990 AP R -
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TON, TON, USED TO
BU. BU. APPLY
473 3 Ch PASTURE 4.0 30 4.4 528 MAR -
Fescue JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
473 4 Ch BARL EY/ 35 1.5 9.6 504 SEPT-
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R YE / 4.0 30 11 52 FEB-
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SUDAN 4 45 1728
473 5 CcB2 CORN SIL / 18 10 7.7 1386 AP R -
JUL Y
R YE 4.0 30 924 SEPT-
NOV
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473 6 CcB2 PASTURE 4.5 30 5.3 715 MAR -
Fescue JUN E
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DEC
473 7 CcB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 4.9 882 AP R -
JULY
BARL EY 35 1.5 257 SEPT-
NOV
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473 8 Ch PASTURE 4.0 30 10 .0 1200 MA R -
CcB2 Fescue JUN E
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DEC
473 9 Ch CORN SIL/ 20 10 2.9 580 AP R -
ApB JUL Y
R YE / 4.0 30 348 SEPT-
NOV
SUD AN 4.0 45 522 FEB-
AP R
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TRA CT FIE LD SOIL CROP RYE LBS NI ACRE S LBS N M ONTH
TON, TON , USED TO
BU . BU. AP PLY
5531 1 CcB 2 CO RN SIL / 18 10 11.0 1980 AP R-
JUL Y
BA RL EY 45 1.5 742 SEPT-
NOV
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5531 2 CcB 2 CO RN SIL / 18 10 19.0 3420 AP R-
JUL Y
BARL EY 45 1.5 1282 SEPT-
NOV
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5531 3 CcB 2 CO RN SIL / 18 10 10 .3 1854 AP R-
JU LY
BA RL EY 45 1.5 695 SEPT-
NOV
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5531 4 CcB 2 PA STU RE 4.5 30 5.2 702 MAR -
Fescue JUNE
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CO RN SIL / 20 10 1480 AP R-
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SMA LL 45 1.0 333 SEPT-
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773 2 H w B CO RN SIL / 20 10 3.0 600 AP R-
JUL Y
BARL EY 50 1.5 225 SEPT-
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TON, TON, USED TO
BU. BU. APPLY
773 3 HwB ALFALFA 6.0 0 5.7 0 NA
CcB2
CORN SIL/ 20 10 1140 APR-
JULY
SMALL 45 1.0 256 SEPT-
GRAIN NOV
FEB-
APR
773 5 HwB CORN SIL/ 20 10 2.6 520 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 50 1.5 195 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
773 8a HwB ORCHARD 4.5 40 2.0 360 MAR -
GRASS JUNE
Hay SEPT-
NOV
773 8b HwB CORN SIL/ 21 10 9.9 2079 APR-
CuB2 JULY
BARLEY 50 1.5 743 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
773 9 HwB PASTURE 3.5 30 4.3 451 NAR-
EnB Fescue JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
784 lb CcB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 4.5 810 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 50 1.5 338 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
784 5 HwB CORN SIL / 20 10 9.9 1980 APR-
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BARLEY 50 1.5 742 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
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TRACT FIELD SOIL CROP RYE LBS N/ ACRES LBS N MONTH
TON, TON, USED TO
BU. BU. APPLY
5577 1 CcB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 7.7 1386 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 50 1.5 578 SEPT-
NOV
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APR
2645 1 EnB CORN SIL/ 16 10 7.6 1216 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 45 1.5 513 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
2645 3a VnB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 12.5 2250 APR-
CeB2 JULY
BARLEY 50 1.5 938 SEPT-
NOV
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2645 3b VnB2 ORCHARD 5.0 40 0.7 140 MAR-
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DEC
Small Grain 8 50 320 SEPT-
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CORN SIL 18 10 144 APR-
JULY
2645 4 VnB2 CORN SIL/ 17 10 8.7 1479 APR-
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APR
2645 5 CeB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 4.4 792 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 50 1.5 330 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
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TRACT FIELD SOIL CROP RYE LBS NI ACRES LBS N MONTH
TON, TON, USED TO
BU. BU. APPLY
2645 6 CeB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 8.2 1476 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 50 1.5 615 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
2687 1 EnB PASTURE 3.3 30 16.2 1604 MAR-
EnC Fescue JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2687 2 CeC2 PASTURE 4.5 30 11.5 1552 MAR-
CeB2 Fescue JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2687 3 CeB2 ALFALFA 6.0 0 4.8 0 NA
CORN SIL/ 18 10 864 APR-
JULY
SMALL 45 1.0 216 SEPT-
GRAIN DEC
FEB-
APR
2687 4 CeB2 PASTURE 4.5 30 2.4 324 MAR -
Fescue JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2687 5 CeB2 ORCHARD 5.3 40 12.6 2761 MAR-
GRASS JUNE
Hay SEPT-
DEC
2687 6 CeB2 PASTURE 4.5 30 4.5 608 MAR -
CeC2 Fescue JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2712 1 DoA BARLEY/ 60 1.5 16.6 1494 SEPT-
MeB NOV
2 OATS 60 1.0 996 FEB-
APR
CORN SIL 19 10 3154 APR-
JULY
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TRA CT FIELD SOIL CROP RYE LBS NI ACRE S LBS N MONTH
TON, TON, USED TO
BU. BU. APPLY
2712 3 ChA PASTURE 4.0 30 5.0 600 MAR-
Fescue JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2712 4 ChA PASTURE 4.5 30 9.5 1282 MAR-
CeC2 Fescue JUNE
CeB2 SEPT-
DEC
2712 5 CeB2 PASTURE 4.5 30 2.0 270 MAR-
Fescue JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2712 6 CeB2 PASTURE 4.5 30 6.8 918 MAR-
CeC2 Fescue JUNE
SEPT-
NOV
2712 7 CeB2 BARLEY/ 45 1.5 4.1 277 SEPT-
NOV
OATS 45 1.0 184 FEB-
APR
CORN SIL 23 10 943 APR-
JULY
2712 8 CeB2 ALFALFA 6.0 0 1.8 0 NA
CORN SIL/ 17 10 306 APR-
JULY
SMALL 45 1.0 81 SEPT-
GRAIN NOV
FEB-
APR
2712 9a CeB2 CORN SIL/ 17 10 5.0 850 APR-
EnB JULY
BARLEY 45 1.5 338 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
2712 9b CeB2 CORN SIL/ 17 10 9.5 1615 APR-
EnB JULY
BARLEY 45 1.5 641 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
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3342 1 CeB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 2.8 504 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 45 1.5 189 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342 2 CeB2 CORN SIL/ 17 10 12.4 2108 APR-
VnB2 JULY
BARLEY 40 1.5 744 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342 3 CeB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 3.4 612 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 45 1.5 230 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342 4 VnB2 CORN SIL/ 17 10 6.1 1037 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 40 1.5 366 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342 5 VnB2 CORN SIL/ 17 10 2.7 459 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 40 1.5 162 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342 6 CeB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 3.2 576 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 45 1.5 216 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342 7 CeB2 CORN SIL/ 18 10 0.9 162 APR-
JULY
BARLEY 45 1.5 61 SEPT-
NOV
, FEB-
APR
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4716 2 HwB CORN SIL/ 20 10 20.9 4180 APR-
JULY
SMALL 45 1.0 941 SEPT-
GRAIN NOV
FEB-
APR
472 1 ApB Com Sil/ 25 10 10.0 2500 APR-
JULY
Small Grain 11.5 1.0 115 SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
TOTAL: 372.2 30,661 lbs
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to overseeding (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals following summer annuals.
NOTE: 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.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in Table 1:
Crop RYE (Realistic Yield) unit lbs N per yield unit
Com Silage ton/acre 10 lbs/ton
Barley bushel/acre 1.5 lbs/bu
Pasture (grazed) ton/acre 30 lbs/ton
Sudex ton/acre 45 lbs/ton
Alfalfa ton/acre 0 lbs/ton
Rye Grass ton/acre 30 lbs/ton
NITROGEN PRODUCED:
NITROGEN USED (AW):
***BALANCE
19,870 LBS
30.661 LBS
-10,791 LBS
k k k This number must be less than or equal to O in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced. A negative number indicates more N needed than supplied by the waste.
For this Animal Waste Utilization Plan, fields with multiple crops listed for that field, the crop
requiring the least amount of nitrogen on that field for one calendar year was used to determine
the nitrogen needs of the farm.
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SEE ATTACHED MAPS SHOWING THE FIELDS TO BE USED FOR THE UTILIZATION
OF ANIMAL WASTE.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Your facility is designed for 150 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be
removed on the average of once every 5 months. The "as built" volume of the waste holding
pond is 637,413 gallons or 23.5 acre inches. In no instance should the volume of the waste be
stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the application
equipment is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in table 1. Failure to
apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen 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 rate prior to applying the waste.
Animal waste disposal will be completed by two methods, irrigation and broadcast application
for this dairy operation. The irrigation system is a solid set design and is installed on Tract 4 73
with hydrants in fields 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8. The farm operation has a self-propelled 3600 gallon
Slurry Tank applicator. The remaining fields listed in table 1 will receive waste through
broadcast applications.
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 ex_ceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
The irrigation system was designed and built to have three 1.62 acre guns operating at one time.
The application rate of the system is 0.36 acre inches/hour/head. At this application rate, the
system will be removing 1.08 acre inches per hour from the holding pond. This will require a
minimum of21.76 hours to empty the waste holding pond's 637,413 gallons of storage.
By operating the three guns for 2 hrs per period, there will be an application of .72 acre inches
per gun. After the system has operated for 2 hrs at a riser, each gun will be moved down the line
to the next riser. 16.32 periods will be required, with the guns moved every 2 hours, to
completely empty the waste holding pond. The total nitrogen applied each time the lagoon is
emptied (based on waste sample results of 02/16/99, 3.5 lbs N /1000 gal) will be approximately
2230.9 lbs.
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APPLICATION OF WASTE BY SLURRY TANK
The operator has a 3600 gallon Slurry Tank applicator and will use this to apply animal waste on
fields not covered by the waste irrigation system. Animal waste is scraped and pushed into a
holding pit which drains into the waste storage pond. There is available access to this pit which
allows the operator to load animal waste into the slurry tank for land application.
MANAGEMENT OF WASTE APPLICATION
No matter what method is used, waste is to be applied to crops and/or pasture during the growing
season when needed for nitrogen benefits or as needed for irrigation water as long as nitrogen
limits and infiltration rates are not exceeded.
The waste storage pond levels will be pumped down prior to November to allow storage during
the winter months when the ground may be saturated or frozen and crops are not actively
growing to take up nutrients. The waste is to be applied to the fields and crops listed in Table 1
within the nitrogen limits listed. Waste will not be applied in such a manner that results in waste
runoff or over application of nutrients.
Application rates must be based on current waste analysis and applied to actively growing crops.
Waste must be analyzed as close to the time of each application as practical and at least within
60 days (before or after) of the date of application. Additionally, a representative Soil Fertility
Analysis shall be conducted annually on each application site receiving animal waste. The
results of these test shall be maintained on file for a minimum of three years. Proper records,
including maintenance, repair and irrigation (waste application) records, shall also be maintained
on site and in chronological and legible form for a minimum of three years.
The Division of Water Quality Regional Office in Mooresville will be notified at 704-663-1699
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours following first knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the following events:
a. Failure of any component of the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system resulting in a discharge to surface waters.
b. Spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting animal waste to the
application sites which results in, or may result in, a discharge to surface waters.
c. Any deterioration or leak in a storage pond.
d. Failure to maintain adequate storage capacity in a storage pond that poses an immediate
threat to public health or the environment.
e. Overspraying animal waste either in excess of the limits set forth in this plan or where
runoff enters waters of the State.
f. Any discharge that bypasses a storage pond.
Also, refer to Required Specifications, Irrigation Calibration, and Waste Sampling. (attached)
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Name of Farm:
Facility Number:
GEORGE L. PLESS & SONS DAIRY, INC.
13-10
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specification and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste
treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to
be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new animals
are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this
system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25 year, 24 hour
storm. The approved 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 NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: George Pless & Sons Dairy Inc.
5ignaluIc. [)atc;
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signahrre: ~- ~
John Pless
Dae 6Zar/a
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Name of Person Preparing Plan: Daniel McClellan
Resource Conservation Spec.
Cabarrus SWCD
Person Certifying Plan: Daniel McClellan
Affiliation: Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District
Phone No.: 704-920-3301
Address (Agency): 715 CABARRUS AVENUE WEST, Room 301
CONCORD, NC 28027-6214
signature; D.2, @81£ &
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Date: a/z8/1l 1
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Conservation Plan Map Legend
Tract/Field Total Field Available Field Land Use
Number Acres Acres for An imal
Waste Application
473
1 3.5 3.1 PASTURE
2 7.4 5.0 CROPLAND
3 4.4 4.4 PASTURE
4 IO.I 9.6 CROPLAND
5 8.2 7.7 CROPLAND
6 5.8 5.3 PASTURE
7 4.9 4.9 CROPLAND
8 10.7 10.0 PASTURE
9 3.3 2.9 CROPLAND
5531
1 11.6 11.0 CROPLAND
2 20.1 19.0 CROPLAND
3 10.3 10.3 CROPLAND
4 5.8 5.2 PASTURE
773
1 7.4 7.4 CROPLAND
2 3.8 3.0 CROPLAND
3 6.5 5.7 CROPLAND
5 2.6 2.6 CROPLAND
8 11.9
8a 2.0 PASTURE
8b 9.9 CROPLAND
9 4.9 4.3 PASTURE
784
1 17.7
lb 4.5 CROPLAND
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Conservation Plan Map Legend
T ra ct/F ield T otal F ield A vailable Field L and U se
N u m b er A cres A cres fo r Ani m al
W aste A pplication
784
5 10.3 9.9 CROPLAND
5577
1 7.7 7.7 CROPLAND
2645
1 7.6 7.6 CROPLAND
3 13.8
3a 12.5 CROPLAND
36 0.7 HAYLAND
4 9.4 8.7 CROPLAND
5 4.5 4.4 CROPLAND
6 8.2 8.2 CROPLAND
2687
1 16.2 16.2 PASTURE
2 11.7 11.5 PASTURE
3 4.8 4.8 CROPLAND
4 2.8 2.4 PASTURE
5 13.2 12.6 HAYLAND
6 4.8 4.5 PASTURE
2712
1
3
4
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5.3
9.9
16.6
5.0
9.5
CROPLAND
PASTURE
PASTURE
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5
6
7
2.0
7.3
4.4
2.0
6.8
4.1
PASTURE
PASTURE
CROPLAND
472
1 10.0 10.0 CROPLAND
Conservation Plan M ap Legend
T ra ct/F ield T otal Field A vailable Field L and U se
N u m b er A cres A cres fo r An im al
W aste A pplication
2712
8 1.8 1.8 CROPLAND
9 15.6
9a 5.0 CROPLAND
9b 9.5 CROPLAND
3342
1 3.1 2.8 CROPLAND
2 12.4 12.4 CROPLAND
3 3.4 3.4 CROPLAND
4 6.1 6.1 CROPLAND
5 2.7 2.7 CROPLAND
6 3.2 3.2 CROPLAND
7 0.9 0.9 CROPLAND
4716
2 21.3 20.9 CROPLAND
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T he att ached chart represents the fields that ar e in the w aste utilization plan . Thi s chart in cl udes
tr acts, fi elds, soil ty pes, an d acres. Each field is represented by a soil typ e and associated w ith the
corr esponding realistic yield expectation chart fo r that soil typ e. Thi s plan w ill allow fo r som e
fl exibility in cro ps chosen fo r w aste application . It is applicators responsibilty to docum ent w aste
application fo r the fi elds to assur e that w aste is not over applied.
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