550018_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
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.
1. Farm Number: 55-0018 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWC550018
2. Facility Name: Treasure Chest Jerseys
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Kevin E Lutz
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 3514 Hwy 182
City: Lincolnton State: NC Zip: 28092-1751
Telephone Number: 704-735-2264 Ext. E-mail: kIierseysna,earthlink.net
5. Facility's Physical Address: 3514 Hwy 182
City: Lincolnton State: NC Zip: 280921751
6. County where Facility is located: Lincoln
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
3. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10. Operator Name (OIC): Kevin E. Lutz
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Tvpes:
Phone No.: 735-735-2264 OIC k: 21615
Operations Type Allowable Count
Cattle - Dry Cow 43
Cattle - Dairy Heifer 57
Cattle - Milk Cow 170
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep - Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design
Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
24.00
Mail one (1) 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 CAWMP must include the following components:
1. 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. Insect 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 CAWMP 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 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name:
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Title:
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Signature: Date:
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Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which methods) witl 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 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.
171 I , it Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
I 1 13B .0200.
El❑ Rendering at a rendering plant 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).
Mass 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.
Date
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: Kevin Lutz
Location: 3514 HWY 182, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Dairy
Number of Animals: 170 Milk Cows, 57 Heifers, 43 Dry cows_
(Design Capacity) Total 270 Animals.
Storage Structure(s): Waste Storage Pond
Application Method(s): Irrigation and Broadcast
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.
You must have the animal waste analyzed to determine nutrient content
as close to the time of application as practical and at least within
60 days of the date of application before each application cycle.
Soil nutrients in all fields where waste will be applied must be
analyzed at least annually so that all plant nutrients can be balanced
for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Soil test and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste
application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five
(5) years.
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. Lime must be
applied to application fields as recommended by soil test to
maintain the plant uptake of nutrients.
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 tons per acre per year. With special
precautions, (see Required Specification No. 4) waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year.
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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 a violation
of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
.0200 regulations.
5. Wind conditions at the time of field application of waste
should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and
to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be
applied to a growing crop. Otherwise apply waste no
earlier than 30 days prior to planting a crop or prior to
forages breaking dormancy. Injecting or otherwise
incorporating the waste below the soil surface will conserve
nutrients and reduce odor problems.
7. Zinc and copper levels in the soils in all fields where
waste is applied shall be monitored and alternative
application fields shall be used when these metals approach
excess levels.
This plan is based on waste application by irrigation for this is the
manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to
alter the method(s) of application in the future, you need to revise
this plan. Nutrient levels for various waste application methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for dairy systems in North Carolina. Actual
acreage requirements shall be based on waste analysis reports from
storage structures in your waste management system. Attached you will
find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and
transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
Your waste storage pond is designed for 150_days of temporary storage
and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
5 MONTHS. If your facility is unroofed, in no instance should
the volume of waste being stored in your structure be higher than the
maximum storage marker except in the event of a 25 year, 24 hour
storm.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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The waste management system which is covered by this waste utilization
plan shall be operated only by persons which hold a valid certificate
as an operator in charge of an animal waste management system. The
North Carolina Water Quality Commission will provide training and
certification of operators.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 (the .0200 rules) adopted by the
Water Quality Commission.
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ESTIMATE OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN
FROM LIOUID WASTE
See Design for Computations ( a summary of estimates is shown below)
Waste Storage Pond
Storage period for waste storage pond - 150 days
Storage volume in a year — 122,171 cu. Ft. or 914,000 gallons
Estimated nutrient content = 7.7 lbs. PAN per 1000 gallons.
PAN for the year — 7,067 lbs PAN per year
Other manure collected around the farm:
5693 cu. Ft. or 42584 GALLONS OR 176.5 TONS.
Nutrient content : 17.8 lbs. PAN per 1000 gallons.OR 4.3 LBS/TON
= 759 lbs. PAN per year
Total waste collected from waste storage pond and around the farm
=122,171 CU. FT. +42,584 CU. FT.
=164,755 CU. FT.
=1,232,000 GALLONS
Total nutrients collected for one year
= 7,826 lbs. PAN
* Note - Source of estimated nitrogen content from NRCS waste utilization standard. Estimated nutrient content
adjusted using estimated volumes of runoff and milking parlor wash water on the Lutz Farm.
ESTIMATE OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN
FROM SOLID WASTE
Manure around hay rings will be collected periodically and spread on cropland at agronomic rates. 552 lbs of PAN
is collected and spread on the farm. Land is available for this waste application.
* Note - Source of estimated nitrogen content from NRCS waste utilization standard.
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Total animal waste and waste water volume generated in
one year in waste storage pond is approximately 914,000
gallons.
7,067 lbs. PAN per year from liquid waste
+ 759 lbs. PAN per year from solid waste.
= 7,826 Total lbs. PAN per year.
Applying the above amount of waste as calculated above is a big job.
You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste
in a timely manner.
Values used above are based on analysis of waste
from similar livestock operations in North Carolina
(source: USDA-NRCS FOTG Practice Standard 633-Waste
Utilization). Actual nutrient content of the waste
from this system may vary from these values. Waste
analysis should be made of the actual waste as soon
as possible after significant waste accumulates in
the storage structure(s).
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.
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The irrigation application rate should not exceed the infiltration
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.
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 tables 1 through 3. Failure to apply the recommended
rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan
invalid.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying forage plants under
stress condition. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock. Sampling
forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
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WASTE APPLICATION TABLES
The crop fields shown in the Waste Application Tables that follow are
available for waste application. It will not be necessary and may not
be desirable to apply waste to each of these fields in any given year.
The Lbs. of Nitrogen Per Acre shown in the tables are estimated annual
nitrogen (N) requirements of the crop to be grown based on the
potential productivity of the soil and assuming no double cropping.
The Recommended Lbs. of N to be Applied per acre indicates the
Nitrogen that can be reasonably applied to the crop and used by the
crop in a timely manner using animal waste alone. It will not be
practical to meet all the nutrient needs of some crops with animal
waste. Supplemental applications of commercial fertilizer may be
required during the growing season in order to meet all crop nutrient
needs. It is assumed that for certain row crops only a fraction of
the total annual nitrogen requirement can be applied using animal
waste.
The landowner shall record the actual waste application volume made on
each field on the Department of Water Quality Waste Application Record
Form.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in the field
application tables:
NITROGEN
CROP
CROP
PRODUCT'N
REQUIREM'T
CODE
UNITS
LBS./UNIT
CS
SG
SGS
PCS
SO
B
CORN - SILAGE
SMALL GRAIN
SMALL GRAIN SPRING TOP TOPDRESSED
PASTURE COOL SEASON
SORGHUM
BERMUDAGRASS GRAZED
TONS
CROP
CROP
Tons
TONS
Tons
10.0
60.0
60.0
37.5
37.5
37.5
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The following legend explains the soil codes which represent the
specific soil types that are found in the fields which are available
for animal waste application:
SOIL
CODE
SOIL
TYPE
COMMENTS REGARDING SUITABILITY
OF SOILS FOR WASTE APPLICATION
CeB2
Cecil sandy loam, 2-8% eroded
PeC2
Pacolet sandy loam, 8 to
15%, eroded
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Table 1: WASTE APPLICATION FIELDS OWNED BY PRODUCER
WETTABLE ACRES
Tract
No.
Field
No.
Soil
Type
Code
Crop
Code
Realistic
Anticipated Acrest
Yield Useable
Recommended
Lbs. N Lbs. N to
Required to be
Per Ac. Applied2
IRRIGATED
A
AS
2279
1
CeB2
PCS
3.5 tons
24.0
131.0
3144
NON IRRIGAT
I
D AREAS
2279
1
CeB2
PCS
3.5 tons
19.0
131.0
2489
2
PeC2
PCS
2.7 tons
1.4
101.0
141
3
CeB2
PCS
3.5 tons
5.5
131.0
721
4
PeC2
PCS
2.7 tons
4.1
101.0
414
5
CeB2
PCS
3.5 tons
2.7
131.0
354
6
CeB2
PCS
3.5 tons
1.1
131.0
144
OTHER
CROPS
AY BE SUBSTITUTED
T.2279
1
CeB2
CS
14
24.0
140
3360
SG
CROP
24.0
60
1440
SGS
CROP
24.0
60
1440
SO
3 TON
24.0
112.5
2693
B
4 TON
24.0
150.0
3600
T.2279
1
CeB2
CS
14
19.0
140
2660
SG
CROP
19.0
60
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SGS
CROP
19.0
60
1140
SO
3 TON
19.0
112.5
2138
B
4 TON
19.0
112.5
2138
TOTALS THIS TABLE :
1
2
The useable acreage represents the total acreage of the field minus
the required buffer areas which border streams or residential
areas. Actual total acres in the fields listed may, and most
likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources
such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted
for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation.
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Table 2: WASTE APPLICATION FIELDS WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT
OR LONG TERM LEASE
Tract
(NAME AND LOCATION OF LEASED OR AGREED PROPERTY)
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own
adequate land [see Required Specification 2])
Soil
Field Type
Crop
Recommended
Lbs. N Lbs. N to
Anticipated Acresl Required to be
Yield Useable Per Ac. Applied2
NON IRRIGATED
2280
1
CeB2
CS
14
52.4
140
7336
2276
1
CeB2
CS
14
10.4
140
1456
2
PeC2
CS
11
24.5
110
2695
OTHER
CROPS
MAY BE SUBSTITUTED
T. 2280
1
CeB2
SG
CROP
52.4
60
3144
SGS
CROP
52.4
60
3144
SO
3 TON
52.4
113
5921
T 2276
1
CeB2
SG
CROP
10.4
60
624
SGS
CROP
10.4
60
624
SO
3 TON
10.4
113
339
TOTALS THIS TABLE :
1
The useable acreage represents the total acreage of the field minus
the required buffer areas which border streams or residential
areas. Actual total acres in the fields listed may, and most
likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
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2 This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources
such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted
for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation.
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Table 3 presents a summary of all nitrogen requirements and the total
nitrogen to be applied using animal waste for all fields which are
available for waste application.
TABLE 3 : SUMMARY OF WASTE APPLICATION
ACRES
USEABLE
TOTAL CROP
NITROGEN
REQUIREMENT
IN POUNDS
RECOMMENDED
LBS. N TO
BE APPLIED
USING WASTE
SUPPLEMENTAL
OR RESIDUAL
LBS. OF N
REQUIRED
FROM TABLE 1
57.8
7407
7,407
FROM TABLE 1A
FROM TABLE 2
87.3
11,487
419
11,068
FROM TABLE 2A
FROM TABLE 2B
TOTAL ALL TABLES145.1
18,894.0
7,826
11,068
This summary indicates that only about 41_ percent of the total annual
nitrogen requirements can be provided for the crops as listed for the
fields available using animal waste produced on this livestock
operation.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Manure collected daily in waste storage pond. The pond stores
approximately 150 days of manure accumulation.
The Waste Storage Ponds are emptied by irrigation when crop and
soil conditions are suitable.
Manure not irrigated is truck hauled to nonirrigated fields shown
above.
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Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field No.
Tract No.
Soil Type
Crop
Application
Rate
(in./hr.)
Application
Amount
(inches)
Application
Time
(hours)
1
2279
CECIL
FESCUE
0.4
MAX 0.6 AS
REQUIRED
THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL
FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
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FIELD OFFICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. The waste utilization plan will include all the animal waste generated on the farm.
2. Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures must be maintained below the
maximum operating level to provide adequate storage for a 25-year, 24-hour storm event
in addition to the one (1) foot mandatory freeboard.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land
application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
Illegal discharges are subject to the assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day
by the Division of Water Quality for every day the discharge continues.
2. (The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer
either owns or has a notarized long term 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 waste, he/she shall provide MRCS with a copy of a
notarized agreement (sample enclosed) with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application
for the life expectancy of the production facility. It is the responsibility of the
owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
utilization, or available land).
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions,
and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of
application for other nutrients. Actual yields may be used in lieu of realistic yield
tables at the discretion of the planner.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System
(RMS) or an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If a RMS or ACS is used the
soil loss shall be no greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips
will be used where runoff leaves the field. These filter strips will be in addition to
"Buffers" required by DWQ. [See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard
392 - Riparian Forest Buffer.'
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when the wind is blowing or any other condition exists which
may cause a danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When 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" in the Technical Reference - Environment file for zuidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not
cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to
control conditions conducive to odor or flies and provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when
the surface is frozen.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the
crop is not damaged by burning or smothering of the plant. This is an important
consideration where swine, poultry or other ammonia rich waste is being surface
applied. Surface broadcast solids or slurries may damage crops if leaf surfaces are
matted. Generally waste should be applied such that no more than 20 to 25 percent of
the leaf area is covered. This should not normally be a concern where diluted, low
nutrient waste is irrigated or surface broadcast from a liquids holding structure.
Where crops are severely damaged due to waste application, the plants cannot
assimilate the nutrients and discharge of pollutants to surface waters is likely to occur.
The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients 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. On soils with a high potential for leaching, multiple application at lower
rates should be used. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production &
reduce the potential for pollution, the waste shall not be applied more than 30 days
prior to planting of the crop on bare soil, or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the
waste or disking will conserve nutrients.
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 from any perennial stream or river (other than an
irrigation ditch or 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 surface water.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 392 - Riparian Forest Buffer)
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 a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted
wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical
specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways which discharge
directly into water courses. If animal waste is to be applied on other grassed
waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates and 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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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon/holding pond embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special
vegetation shall be provided for these areas and 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/holding pond areas
should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon/holding pond 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 an "approved 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 preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible permanent 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 element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and
alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. Soil
pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records
shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste
shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations. North
Carolina General Statute 106-403 requires that dead animals be disposed of within 24
hours in a manner approved by the state veterinarian.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Kevin Lutz
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
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.
I (we) understand that I (we) must own or have access to irrigation
or other equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in
this Waste Utilization Plan. The equipment must be available at
the appropriate time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon,
holding pond, tank, or other unroofed storage structure in a 25
year, 24 hour storm event. I (we) also certify that the waste will
be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate
times and at rates that no run-off occurs.
Name of Facility Owner: Kevin Lutz
(Please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Rick H. McSwain
Affiliation: Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District
Address (Agency): _115 West Main Street
Lincolnton N.C. 28092
Signature: Date:
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Kevin Lutz
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
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.
I (we) understand that I (we) must own or have access to irrigation
or other equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in
this Waste Utilization Plan. The equipment must be available at
the appropriate time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon,
holding pond, tank, or other unroofed storage structure in a 25
year, 24 hour storm event. I (we) also certify that the waste will
be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate
times and at rates that no run-off occurs.
Name of Facility Owner: Kevin Lutz
(Please print)
Signature: �C7�``, -� Date: 2 2_
Nameof Manager(If diffoent from owner):
Signature: Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Rick H. McSwain_
Affiliation:_Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District
Address (Agency): _115 West Main Street
Lincolnton N.C. 28092
Signature:
Date: %-/3 i2_

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