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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090006_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Animal Feeding Operations Permit Application Form (THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) State General Permit - Existing Animal Waste Operations 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1.1 Facility name nA\-<,, \ \ tkx rv") 1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Mp\V rThQ 1.3 Mailing address:: C\ \) hL }� �� 0--5. - City, State?CrZi Telephone number (include area code): (Q1) ft11n - 1 t `bO 1.4 Physical address: 13 10 0 I c( pG {a r. urx t. •.\ • City, State: e_r•,>c3 a O Zip: mac/ - j �- 0 Telephone number (include area code): (C W ) ) B1fo- H. 0c;O 1.5 County where facility is located: �Qr-, 1.6 Facility location (directions from nearest major highway, using SR numbers for state roads): 1.7 Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):-1�, \Y or, 1\ \e _\ n 1.8 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; circle which type is listed): x-�-�1rNC-o-�. 1.9 Facility's original start-up date: Date(s) of facility expansion(s) (if applicable): 2. OPERATION INFORMATION: 2.1 Facility number: Cr- 2.2 Operation Description: Please enter the Design Capacity of the system. The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste management structures were designed. Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals E, WeanWe�to Feeder ❑ Layer ❑ Beef Brood Cow lyr•eeder to Finish Y l7 ❑ Non -Layer ❑ Beef Feeder ❑ Farrow to Wean (# sow) ❑ Turkey ❑ Beef Stocker Calf ❑ Farrow to Feeder (# sow) ❑ Turkey Poults ❑ Dairy Calf ❑ Farrow to Finish (# sow) ❑ Dairy Heifer ❑ Wean to Finish (# sow) ❑ Dry Cow ❑ Gilts ❑ Milk Cow ❑ Boar/Stud ❑ Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals: FORM: AWO-STATE-G-E 10/31/18 Page 1 of 5 2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application system): rO I As Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): 2.4 Number of lagoons: \ Total Capacity (cubic feet): Required Capacity (cubic feet): Number of Storage Ponds: Total Capacity (cubic feet): Required Capacity (cubic feet): 2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES o NO circle one) 2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the waste management system? YES or circle one) 2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? YES or O (circle one) 3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST: Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each item. A.. 'cants Initials 3.1 One completed and signed original and two copies of the application for State General Permit - Animal Waste Operations; 3.2 Three copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and field locations where animal waste is land applied and a county road map with the location of the facility indicated; 3.3 Three copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a permit application for animal waste operations. The CAWMP must include the following components. Some of these components may not have been required at the time the facility was certified but should be added to the CAWMP for permitting purposes: 3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility 3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.) 3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application 3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field 3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field 3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP 3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field 3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP 3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications 3.3.10 A site schematic 3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan 3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted 3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted 3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted 3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.); please be sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your facility 3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal. (Composting, waste transfers, etc.) FORM: AWO-STATE-G-E 10/31/18 Page 2 of 5 4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION: 1, (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that this application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be retumecj to me as incomplete. 1 Signature Date ( 37/9 5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner) (Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature Date THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION, MATERIALS, AND ANY DESCRIPTION OF THE FACILITY OR MODIFICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS & GROUNDWATER PROTECTION SECTION ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS PROGRAM 1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 707-9129 FAX NUMBER: (919) 807-6496 FORM: AWO-STATE-G-E 10/31/18 Page 3 of 5 6. SURFACE WATER CLASSIFICATION: This form must be completed by the appropriate DWR regional office and included as a part of the project submittal information. INSTRUCTIONS TO NC PROFESSIONALS: The classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow toward) in which this animal waste management system will be operated must be determined by the appropriate DWR regional office. Therefore, you are required, prior to submittal of the application package, to submit this form, with items 1 through 6 completed, to the appropriate Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor (see page 6 of 10). At a minimum, you must include an 8.5" by 11" copy of the portion of a 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map which shows the location of this animal waste application system and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the closest downslope surface waters on the attached map copy. Once the regional office has completed the classification, reincorporate this completed page and the topographic map into the complete application form and submit the application package. 6.1 Farm Name: 6.2 Name & complete address of engineering firm: Telephone number: ( ) 6.3 Name of closest downslope surface waters: 6.4 County(ies) where the animal waste management system and surface waters are located 6.5 Map name and date: 6.6 NC Professional's Seal (If appropriate), Signature, and Date: TO: REGIONAL WQROS SUPERVISOR Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where this animal waste management facility will be or has been constructed or field located, as identified on the attached map segment(s): Name of surface waters: Classification (as established by the Environmental Management Commission): Proposed classification, if applicable: Signature of regional office personnel: (All attachments must be signed) Dale: FORM: AWO-STATE-G-E 10/31/18 Page 4 of 5 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICES (10/2018) Asheville Regional WQROS Supervisor 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 (828) 296-4500 Fax (828) 299-7043 Avery Macon Buncombe Madison Burke McDowell Caldwell Mitchell Cherokee Polk Clay Rutherford Graham Swain Haywood Transylvania Henderson Yancey Jackson Washington Regional WQROS Supervisor 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 (252) 946-6481 Fax (252) 975-3716 Beaufort Jones Bertie Lenoir Camden Martin Chowan Pamlico Craven Pasquotank Currituck Perquimans Dare Pitt Gates Tyrell Greene Washington Hertford Wayne Hyde Fayetteville Regional WQROS Supervisor Mooresville Regional WQROS Supervisor 225 Green Street, Suite 714 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 100 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094 (910) 433-3300 Fax (910) 486-0707 Anson Moore Bladen Richmond Cumberland Robeson Harnett Sampson Hoke Scotland Montgomery Mooresville, NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Fax (704) 663-6040 Alexander Lincoln Cabarrus Mecklenburg Catawba Rowan Cleveland Stanly Gaston Union Iredell Winston-Salem Regional WQROS Supervisor 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone (336) 776-9800 Fax (336) 776-9797 Alamance Rockingham Alleghany Randolph Ashe Stokes Caswell Surry Davidson Watauga Davie Wilkes Forsyth Yadkin Guilford Raleigh Regional WQROS Supervisor 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 (919) 791-4200 Fax(919)571-4718 Chatham Nash Durham Northampton Edgecombe Orange Franklin Person Granville Vance Halifax Wake Johnston Warren Lee Wilson Wilmington Region WQROS Supervisor 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 (910) 796-7215 Fax (910) 350-2004 Brunswick Carteret Columbus Duplin New Hanover Onslow Pender FORM: AWO-STATE-G-E 10/31/18 Page 5 of 5 Animal Waste Management Plan Certification (Please t •e or print all information that does not require a signature) or, Ersanded.::'{oGleaSeditiebridafflonni.am General Information: Name of Farm: ,A AL; \` \-\ o\ rr Owner(s) Name: W t \kaA.4l C a ln.,, s um -- Mailing Address: /a 9 / 9uj6 /94P c6/4.eu...40-r-o/ Facility No: 09 -- O 6 Phone No: 9/D - 6'73 - ianti Ate . 283 2 a Farm Location: County Farm is located in: e/aI--e'fr, Latitude and Longitude: 3`F� 1.1 4" / 71 ` S/' 30 " Integrator: (i arro /vocar Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road Jake 4104/2 S 1 -n /ems -en. Vo S2 kqin names, directions, milepost, etc.): Operation Description: Type of Swine No. of Animals O Wean to Feeder XFeeder to Finish g g O 6 O Farrow to Wean 0 Farrow to Feeder O Farrow to Finish G Gilts Boars Acreage Available for Application: Type of Poultry ❑ Layer 0 Pullets No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. ofArimals 0 Dairy 0 Beef Other Type of Livestock: Number of Animals: arofialitaRtat otaw IIes gtanacut3 7.2-' / Required Acreage: i 2 . ) Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds : / Total Capacity: /7 3736 0 Cubic Feet (ft3) Are subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or (please circle one) If YES: are subsurface drains present in the area of the LAGOON or SPRAY FIELD (please circle one) xxKKxx x xxxxxxxxxx.x .. xx. x..xx x :xxx .xx xxxx.A******* x.xx xxKx> Owner / Manager Agreement I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement these procedures. 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 Division of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyancebr from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the application of animal waste. I (we) understand that run-off of pollutants from Lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. I (we) know that any modification must be approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. A change in land ownership requires written notification to DEM or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) within 60 days of a title transfer. Name of Land Owner n 1 I c Signature: t4��rr,,y!/ / AO 6 6 t2.y 37; s ok ��JJ Date: 1 Z % Name of' Manager(if differ frortYot4iSer): Signature: Date: AWC -- August 1, 1997 1 4"vt_-./ Technical Specialist Certification N" 4 I. As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) as specified in 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001- .0005. The following elements are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical specialist who may sign each certification (SD, SI, WUP, RC, I), the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are technically competent. IL Certification of Design A) Collection. Storage, Treatment System Check the appropriate box Existing facility without retrofit (SD or WUP) Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capability consistent with waste utilization requirements. ❑ New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SD) Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems, lagoons and ponds, have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Samuel G. Warren, DC Affiliation USDA • Natural Resources Conservation EeiLiC ork Completed: 9/-7/93 Address (Agency) 122 Ag, Service Center, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Phone -No.: 910-862-6938 Signature: ec-t-5: /c • 44Date: /Z -/-! 7 B) Land Application Site (WUP) The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste utilization; chosen crop is suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading rates. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): 88rPfu8l G. Warren, CC Affiliation USDA - Natural Resources Conservation §g rirk Completed: .7 -7 9 3 Address (Agency):122 Ag. -Service Center, Elizabethtown, NC 202/ Phone No.: 5i tiji$:e g Signature: c� 6- �U --- -.b C Date: /Z-/ Y 7 C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots Check the appropriate box Vc Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC) This facility does not contain any exterior lots. ❑ Facility with exterior lots (RC) Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed in accordance with technical standards developed by NRCS. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Samuel G tAbl•,-- Cr Affiliation USDA - Natural Reseurcr,s Conserntion Oate;-WorkCompleted: Address (Agency) 22 Ag, Service Eiizah thto nrr. nu- 1 Phone No.: - - . oGI-b736 Signature: �e� �_ Yx 1ThC Date: /Z-R 9'7 2 AWC -- August 1, 1997 7C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC) Facility with exterior lots Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified in the plan. / or facilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Affiliation Date Work Completed: Address (Agency): Phone No.: Signature: Date: D) Application and HandlingEquipment Installation (WUP or I) Check the Appropriate block JK Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use; calibration and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan. ❑ Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been installed but the owner has proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract; equipment specified in the contract agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan. Conditional approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has been purchased and will be on site and installed by (month/day/year); there is adequate storage to hold the waste until the equipment is installed and until the waste can be land applied in accordance with the cropping system contained in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): a .; C. W&I;tit DC Affiliation — "_:;u al R=sau;czs Cons2rv;;r._4 &.w,rkCompleted: // 97 Address (Agency): 1 `- Ad. ac't`H t`: , - ah t t ..,vn, i,C >7Phone No.: 910.3S2-6�3R Signature: d P G• Gt- ... QC. Date: /2--/— P7 The following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III D above has been checked. I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling equipment as specified in my (our) waste management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of delivery and installation from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM. Name of Land Owner: Signature: Date: Name of Manager (if different from owner): Signature: Date: E) Odor Control, Insect Control and Mortality Management (SD. SI. WUP. RC or I) Methods to control odors and insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operational. The mortality management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Samuel G. Warren, Mr Affiliation t DA - Natural Resources Conservation1 a pwgrk Completed: /A i 7 Address (Agency): 122 Ag, Service Center, Elizabethtown NC 2eSal 'hone No.: 8 f 0.8$2=gggB Signature: e---Sa.4.--e • - °I) C Date: / 2-- /—q AWC -- August 1, 1997 5 D). Application and Handling Equipment Check the appropriate box Existing or expanding, facility with existing waste application equipment (WUP or I) Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or evaluated in accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the waste management plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of applications has been established; required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the plan). 0 New. expanded, or existing facility without existing waste application equipment for spray irrigation (I) Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the plan). Q New expanded. or existing facility without existing waste application equipment for land spreading not using spray irrigation. (WUP or I) Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the plan). Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Samuel fl Minim De Affiliation USDA - Natural Resources Conservatinnl ,tpiWerk Completed: I I-4 Address (Agency): 122 Ago Service Center. Elizabethtown, NC 28v37Phone No.: 0 e Signature: Q G. C Date: 12-1- q r E) Odor Control, Insect Control. Mortality Management and Emeraencv Action Plan (SD. SI. WUP, RC or I) The waste management plan for this facility includes a Waste Management Odor Control Checklist, an Insect Control Checklist, a Mortality Management Checklist and an Emergency Action Plan. Sources of both odors and inseefs have been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best Management Practices to Control Insects have been selected and included in the waste management plan. Both the Mortality Management Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are complete and can be implemented by this facility. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Samuel G. Warren, DC Affiliation USDA - Natural Resources ConservationSatV rk Completed: (2-- I `9 l Address (Agency): 122 Ag. Servige Center, Elizabethtown, NC 28337Phone No.: 910-862-6936 Signature: (Q . ^� )O - - `� < Date: 12 - F) Written Notice of New or Expanding Swine Farm The following signature block is only to be used for new or expanding swine farms that begin construction after June 21, 1996. If the f cility was built before June 21, 1996, when was it constructed or last expanded 9/9, I (we) certify that I (we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and all property owners who own property located across a public road, street, or highway from this new or expanding swine farm. The notice was in compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners notified is attached. Name of Land Owner: Signature: Date: Name of Manager (if different from owner): Signature: Date: AWC •• August 1, 1997 3 III. Certification of Installation A) Collection. Storage. Treatment Installation New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SI) Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds, have been install in accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications. For existing facilities without retrofits, no certification is necessary. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Affiliation Date Work Completed: Address (Agency): Phone No.: Signature: Date: B) Land Application Site (WUP) Check the appropriate box The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan. o Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared for planting; the cropping system as specified in the waste utilization plan bas not been established and the owner has committed to establish the vegetation as specified in the plan by (month/day/year); the proposed cover crop is appropriate for compliance with the wasteutilization plan. ❑ Also check this box if appropriate if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared land within 30 days of this certification, the owner bas committed to establish an interim crop for erosion control; Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Samuel G. Warren. DC Affiliation USDA - Natural Resources ConservationBersiiii8ork Completed: //-g7 Address (Agency):122 Ag. Service Center, Elizabethtown. NC 28337 Phone No.: 910-382.69.38 Signature: .-«-e 6e . i . C Date: /Z-/-- 97 This following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in M. B above has been checked. I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste utilization plan, and if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to DEM a verification of completion from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM. Name of Land Owner: Signature: Date: Name of Manager (if different from owner): Signature: Date: AWC -- August 1, 1997 4 Operator:GREG JOHNSON County: BLADEN Distance to nearest residence (other than owner)? Date: 07/27/93 1800.0 feet 1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT O sows (farrow to finish) x 141 lbs. = 0 lbs O sows (farrow to feeder) x 521 lbs. = 0 lbs 8800 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 1188000 lbs O sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs O head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 0 lbs TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT. (SSLW) 1188000 Ilse 2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = 1188000 lbs. SSLW x TreatmentIVolume(CF)/lb. SSLW lb. SSLW F C Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= 1 / Volume = 1188000 cubic feet �',I 3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION e torage. Volume = 0.0 cubic feet ; Sludge rwill sbe removed ts no gassneeded." 4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME Inside top length 930.0 feet ; Ins de top width 230.0 feet Top of dike at elevation 53.5 feet Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 1 3.0 : 1 (Inside lagoon) Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 52.5 feet Bottom of lagoon elevation 42.5 feep Seasonal high water table elevation 37.0 feet Total design volume using prismoidal fo%mula SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 924.0 224.0 10.0 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 924.0 224.0 AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH = 864.0 164.0 206976.0 (AREA OF TOP) 141696.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM) AREA OF MIDSECTION �. LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 894.0 194.0 693744.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. = $.AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOMU * DEPTH/6 206976.0 693744.0 141696.0 1.7 VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUIDi!LEVEL = 1737360 CU. FT. 5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length * Width = 930.0 230.0 213900.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) Length * Width = 0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet TOTAL DA 213900.0 square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days. 5A. Volume of waste produced Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136 Volume 1188000 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Was a/Lb./Day * 180 days Volume 290117 cubic feet Volume of wash water This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A. Volume = Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 0.0 cubic feet 180 days storage/7.48 gallons per CF 5c. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation Use period of time when rainfall exceed evaporation by largest amount. 180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 124775.0 cubic feet 5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA Volume = 124775.0 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 290117 cubic feet 5B. 0 cubic feet 5C. 1247,75 cubic feet 5D. 124775 cubic feet TOTAL 539667 cubic feet 6. SUMMARY Total required volume' 1727667 cub c feet Total design volume avail. 1737360 cub c feet C Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge ccumulation 1188000 cubic feet oK9 /1 090 7 'Ke At elev.'l.7-59vt feet ; Volume is cubic feet (end pumping) Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 1612585 cubic feet DK6 / al 0356 DKE At elev.,$/,q ego feet ; Volume is .1636fifet cubic feet (start pumping) 4'1.T �i A,,..v Seasonal high water table elevation 7. DESIGNED BY:� APPROVED B 1)-1-1-S% 1,\ DATE: 37.0 feet DATE: 9-i`93 $-27- j3 NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN SCS -Job Gras T JJ ppm, ✓!' CO/00/7/ Tf�� s v4s/ o i /- z .,_,t/ j.0 ') #4/N/a44 O/ / "or 0,= a-.,1 AOYgo eL,ay 2 - ?'-InI/°/, ,c 4r1 di217. N✓ Ci1/24'- -f 4 i 3- SnD , -✓ s, do kc 144 in< 4crDsE Terfs/eg.ey s/rttD/A/C sAlr7; in PP& its S - S.. -4 cs ,e I ,O rT,4 i, 0-ms ginr ,G t9 y�eo� (-6K/NB/er 49 gAL 14ef°49 T,,e AL[e,.1/4.1, 3g, & A4 PAST oe WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Producer : Farm Name : Telephone # : Type of Operation : Number of Animals : Melvin Swine Production, LLC Sandhills Farm 9-6 4912 NC87W Elizabethtown,NC 28337 (910) 876-1680 Feeder to Finish Swine 8800 hogs design capacity Application Method: Irrigation The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface 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 waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient contents of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre -cautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. 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. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. 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 to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating waste are not the same. The estimated 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. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 of 9 AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.) 8800 hogs X 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 16720 tons AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR 8800 hogs X 2.3 Ibs PAN/hogs/year = 20240 PAN/year Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner. The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown, soil type and suface application. TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES DETERMINING PHASE CODE N/ACRE N/ACRE 1127A 1 'LAKELAND 0-5% BH 3.9 196.17 0 43.6 1127A 1 LAKELAND 0-5% SG 1 50 0 43.6 1127A 3 LAKELAND 0-5% BP 3 150 0 35.9 'i: 1127A �- 3 �LAKELAND 0-5% SG 1 50 0 35.9 TOTALS: LBS AW APPLIC. USED TIME 8553.01: MAR-SEP 2180 SEP-MAY 5385, MAR-SEP 1795 SEP-MAY 17913.0 — Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals. * Indicates a Crop Rotation NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 of 9 TABLE 2 : ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.) TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC. DETERMINING PHASE CODE NIACRE N/ACRE USED TIME 1130 1 NORFOLK 0-2% BH 6.5 299 0 22.11 6607.9 MAR-SEP 1130 - 1 NORFOLK 0-2% SG 1 50 0 22.1 1105 SEP-MAY TOTALS: 7712.9 Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals. * Indicates a Crop Rotation * Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field due to overseeding. **Lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied. The following legend explains the crop codes used in TABLES 1 and 2 above: CROP CODE CROP UNITS LBS NIUNIT [BH ! HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY TONS 50 !BP HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-PASTURE TONS 50 'SG SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED AC 50. Page 3 of 9 TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2 ACRES LBS AW N USED TABLE 1 79.5 17,913 TABLE 2 22.1 7,713 TOTALS: 101.6 25,626 AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 20,240 *** BALANCE -5,386 *** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N produced. Acres show in each of the preceeding tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables. NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 3256 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge. See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop. Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure be within 1.7 feet of the top of the dike. If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsiblity of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts. APPLICATION APPLICATION CROP RATE (in/hr) AMT (inches) TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE 1127A -13 LAKELAND 0-5% 1127A 3 LAKELAND 0-5% 1127A 1 LAKELAND 0-5% 1130 -I NORFOLK O-2% •1130 _. i.... NORFOLKO-2% SG BP BH SG BH 0.75 *1 0.75 *1 0.75 *1 0.50 *1 0.50 * This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot be applied because the nitrogen limitation. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions. Page 4 of 9 NARRATIVE OF OPERATION RYE's are grandfathered from the previous WUP executed on 5/10/06 for tract 1127A, field 1. The other fields have changed from graze to hay and rates are based on the current RYE table. There is a tremendous nutrient deficit on this farm. In the event any hay land is grazed exclusively, nitrogen rates would be as follows: Lakeland soils- 150 Ibs/N/ac and Norfolk soils- 224 Ibs/N/ac. Page 5 of 9 PLANS & 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 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 long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy of a written agreement 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. 4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil Toss 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 DEM. (See FOTG Stantard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers). 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the 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 NRCS Technical Reference - Environment file for guidance.) *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 to provide uniformity of application. 8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. 9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. 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. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil. 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 anv Perennial stream or river (other that an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste Page 6 of 9 other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips) 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 landownwer. 14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right - of ways. 15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted croplands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application 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. *17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon 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 areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. *18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. *19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied as a preemergence with no other applications of animal waste during the crop season. *21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume fpr 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. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production amd 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 North Carolina Department of Agriculture regulations. * Liquid Systems Page 7 of 9 NAME OF FARM: Sandhills Farm 9-6 OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance precedures estalished 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/or storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new utilization plan and a new certification to be submitted to DEM before the new animals are stocked. I (we) understand that I must own or have acces to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs. NAME OF FACILITY OWNER: Melvin Swine Produc i n, LLC SIGNATURE: 'i'� '-�A11 Tc+ t 'DATE: n //()' Ib NAME OF MANAGER (if different f otn' owner): A _ Y 5yC0n ple ee print SIGNATURE: DATE: (i l(, NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick AFFILIATION: Barwick Ag Services ADDRESS (AGENCY): 103 Country Club Circle Clinton, NC 28328 SIGNATURE: DATE: Page 9 of 9 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN TEMPORARY AMENDMENT Grower(s): Melvin Swim Padkch n Farm Name: SQrti$hl llS fafnn a-& County: MUM Permit Capacity: Farrow to Wean Farrow to Feeder Farrow to Finish Wean to Feeder Wean to Finish Feeder to Finish B BOO Storage Structure: Storage Period: Application Method: Anaerobic Lagoon >180 days Irrigation Temporary amendment to extend bermuda crop pumping application window to to October 31, 2016 for this year only. Applies only to fields with a window that expired on September 30, 2016. The application of waste during this extended period shall not exceed the specified PAN rates for each field. See attached for guidance document. This amendment allows a one year temporary modification of waste application rates for bermudagrass fields oversown with winter annual forage. This modification is in effect and available for the 2016-17 oversown winter annual crop. The following conditions apply to this modification. 1. The temporary wup modification must have records maintained in compliance with the facility's permit. 2. Bermudagrass hayfield or pasture can use the 100 Ib/A PAN rate, which requires a split application window. The non-applicationoperiod is December and January. This farm overseed is 7q'S7 acres resulting in a PAN balance of 950 The total PAN increase is 3g7S . See attached for guidance document. Grower Signature: Name of Technical Specialist: Affiliation: Address: Telephone: Signature: i � 7 !o/31 /ii Date Becky Spearman NC Cooperative Extension - Bladen County PO Box 249 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 (910) 862-591 io/3i/l& Date PAT MCCRORY Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL DUALITY MEMORANUDUM October 19, 2016 To: Animal Waste Technical Specialists Animal Operation Permit Holders From: Jon Risgaard, Section Chief Water Quality Regional Opeka itQra'Section Re: Application Window for Bermuda - Extension Go.emor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secr ar : S. JAY ZIMMERMAN lhreclor Due to heavy rainfall events in North Carolina in recent weeks, and additional impacts from Hurricane Matthew, which necessitated Executive Order No. 107 — Declaration of a State of Emergency, many animal waste lagoons are still at or near their freeboard limits. Animal operations are no longer able to apply waste on their Bermuda crops due to expiration of the associated application windows. By and through this memo, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) will further extend the application window for Bermuda grass until October 31, 2016 for all North Carolina counties, provided the site has not experienced a frost prior to that date. Please refer to the attached memo for the conditions of this extension. If you have any questions related to this extension and how it may apply, please contact J.R. Joshi at (919) 807-6341. ### State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality Water Resources 1636 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 919 707 9219 Water Resources LNVINONMENTAL QUALITY October 11, 2016 MEMORANUDUM To: Animal Waste Technical Specialists Animal Operation Permit Holders From: Jay Zimmerman, Director Division of Water Resources Re: Application Window for Bermuda PAT MCCRORY DONALD R. VAN DER VAART S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Due to heavy rainfall events in North Carolina in recent weeks and additional impacts from Hurricane Matthew, which necessitated Executive Order No. 107 — Declaration of a State of Emergency, many animal waste lagoons are at or near their freeboard limits. Animal operations are no longer able to apply waste on their Bermuda crops due to expiration of the associated application window on September 30, 2016. By and through this memo, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) will allow the application window for Bermuda to be extended until October 22, 2016 for all North Carolina counties, provided the site has not experienced a frost prior to that date. The following conditions apply to this extension. Please be sure to follow all of these conditions in order to avoid a violation of' your Animal Waste Permit: 1. This extension applies only to Bermuda crops with an application window that expired on September 30, 2016. 2. The owner of the animal operation must have the Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) amended by a Technical Specialist to reflect the extended application window. The owner must keep this temporary amendment with the WUP for review during the farm's annual inspection. 3. The application of waste during this extended period shall not exceed the specified PAN rates for each field. 4. The extended application window must end no later than October 22, 2016 and is valid for this year only. For animal operations that are interested in other land application windows extensions, consult with a licensed agronomist in accordance with Appendix 1,20 of the 9a' 1217 Guidance Document. If you have any questions related to this extension and how it may apply, please contact JR Joshi at (919) 807-6341. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 1 Water Resources 1636 Mail service Center 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 919 767 9219 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY October 14, 2016 MEMORANUDUM To: Animal Waste Technical Specialists Animal Operation Permit Holders From: Jon Risgaard, Section Chief i Water Quality Regional Oper:..ns Section PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secreiary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Re: Amendment to October 11, 2016 Memo on Temporary Overseed Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Rate Modifications due to Extended Heavy Rainfall Due to extended heavy rainfall events in North Carolina in recent weeks and additional impact from Hurricane Matthew, many animal operations face challenges with maintaining sufficient freeboard levels in waste lagoons. By and through this memo, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) will allow a one- year temporary modification of waste application rates for Bermudagrass fields oversown with winter annual forage. This memo expands allowances covered in an October 11a' memo on the same subject, and replaces the October 11's memo. This modification is in effect and available for all North Carolina counties for the 2016-17 oversown winter annual crop. The following conditions apply to this modification. Please be sure to follow all of these conditions and the attached October 7, 2016 letter from Tim Hall, NCDA&CS Regional Agronomist in order to avoid a violation of your Animal Waste Permit: 1. The temporary waste utilization plan modification must be documented by a certified technical specialist and records maintained in compliance with the facility's permit. 2. Allow a one-year conversion via conditional amendment to WUPs for farms under the 50 lb/A PAN rate on winter annual cereals oversown on bermudagrass hayfields to use the 100 lb/A PAN rate, which requires a split application window. In this case, it is suggested that the non - application period — currently November, December, and January — be shortened to December and January, allowing waste application to continue into November, and that this special provision be also permitted for pastured bermuda-WA sites as well as hayfields. The permittee may apply up to 75 lbs of the total of 100 lb/A in the fall application window (before December and January). 3. On row -cropped application sites, extend the pre -plant application period for PAN on small grains from the current regulatory 30 days to allow waste applications for 45 days prior to the planting of wheat or other small grains. 4. On row -cropped application sites, increase the deductible PAN rate for small grain cover crops (non -harvested winter crops where PAN applied is deducted from the following harvested crop) from the current 35 lb/A to allow 50 lb/A to be applied and deducted, and waive any restrictions on the species of winter annual small grain sown as the cover crop. Page 1 of 2 SANDHILL HOG FARM 243.0402' 193.1959' 193.1959' 193.1959' 193.1959" 193.1959' 193.1959' 193.1959' 193.1959' 216.7541' T-1127 (F3) 42.31 AC. +/- SPRAY FIELD 1/23/2015 1:33:40 PM, 1:450 System Calibration Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter. You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity. For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring. For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance. *Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual 1 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods. Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum' liquid level as long as the weather and waste utilization plan will allow it. Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty action. The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following: • Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent. • Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth. NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste. Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should include, as a minimum, the following: Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes -- look for: 1. separation of joints 2. cracks or breaks 3. accumulation of salts or minerals 4. overall condition of pipes 2 Lagoon surface -- look for: 1. undesirable vegetative growth 2. floating or lodged debris Embankment -- look for: 1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes 2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges 3. wet or damp areas on the back slope 4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action 5. rodent damage Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be used to reduce the wave impacts. Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless recommended by an appropriate technical expert. Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of: 1. recycling pumps 2. irrigation pumps Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or replacement. NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare parts or pumps. • Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the following: 1. adequate vegetation 2. diversion capacity 3. ridge berm height 3 Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts. You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount (you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the lagoon from the surrounding land. Lagoon Operation Startup: 1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil surfaces to avoid erosion. 2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes. 3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining. 4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather). 5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of wastewater. 6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0. 7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season. Loading: The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained and recharged each day, also work well. 4 • Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water conservation. • Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon. Management: • Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full temporary storage level. • Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1). • Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter. • The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the dam or embankment. • Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless you are removing sludge. • Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible. • Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon. • Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or wherever they are installed. • Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges. • Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment. • Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume. • If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge. Sludge Removal: Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by: 5 • proper lagoon sizing, • mechanical solids separation of flushed waste, • gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or • minimizing feed wastage and spillage. Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will: • have more nutrients, • have more odor, and • require more land to properly use the nutrients. Removal techniques: • Hire a custom applicator. • Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large - bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate. • Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. • Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3. When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as possible. Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value. 6 The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site. Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which could increase the concern of neighbors. Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include: • Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.) • Lagoon liquid levels -- high levels are a safety risk. • Failure to inspect and maintain the dam. • Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon. • Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table. NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure. 7 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PHONE NUMBERS DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) a\ tt1/4\0 - SU' - l01!4,(7) A{totv3`-1511 c\ o '-t5°1 t This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking, overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take. 1. 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) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate. c) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately. d) Call a pumping contractor. e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon. B. Runoff from waste application field -actions include: a) Immediately stop waste application. b) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste. c) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff. d) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff. e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred. C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include: a) Stop recycle pump. b) Stop irrigation pump. c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge. d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include: a) Stop recycle pump. b) Stop irrigation pump. c) Make sure siphon occurs. d) Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators. E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks - possible action: a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon. b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil. c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon as possible. 8 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. a. Did the waste reach surface waters? b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration? c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage? d. Did the spill leave the property? e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters? f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters? g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)? h. How much reached surface waters? Contact appropriate agencies. a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours, emergency number: (919) 733-3942. Your phone call should include: your name, facility number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation. b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number. c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department. d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS office for advice / technical assistance phone number. 4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you. 5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage. a. Contractors Name: Murphy Brown LLC b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 c . Contractors Phone: (910)293-3434 6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek b. Phone: (910) 293 - 5330 7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with release of wastes from happening again. 9 INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices (Liquid Systems) Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids (✓) 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 (✓) Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6-8 inches over more than 30% of surface. Excessive Decaying vegetation (1)Maintain vegetative control along banks of Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter. (Dry Systems) Feeders Feed Spillage () Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.. bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation of decaying wastage. () Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter). Feed Storage Accumulation of feed residues () Reduce moisture accumulation within and around immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by insuring drainage away from site and/or providing adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for 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 Accumulation of animal () Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and disturbance by animals is minimal. () Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes (i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as needed). MIC - November 11, 1996 10 Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal () Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal. () Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles () Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling areas as needed. The issues checked () pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical. I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me. (Landowner Signature) For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613. AMIC -- November 11, 1996 1.1 SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices Farmstead Swine production (V)Vegetative or wooded buffers: (J)Recommended best management practices; (v)Good judgment and common sense Animal body surfaces Dirty manure ( )Dry floors covered animals Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered floors (v)Slotted floors; (1)Waterers located over slotted floors; (1)Feeders at high end of solid floors; (1)Scrape manure buildup from floors; ( )Underfloor ventilation for drying Manure collection Urine pits Partial microbial decomposition (V)Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge or scrape ( )Underfloor ventilation Ventilation Volatile gases exhaust fans Dust (v)Fan maintenance; (v)Efficient air movement Indoor surfaces Dust (✓)Washdown between groups of animals ( )Feed additives; ( )Feeder covers; ( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers Flush Tanks Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid while tanks are filling ( )Flush tank covers ( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with anti -siphon vents Flush alleys Agitation during waste ( )Underfloor flush with underfloor water conveyance ventilation Pit recharge Agitation of recycled points lagoon liquid while pits are filling ( )Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with anti -siphon vents Lift stations Agitation during sump ( )Sump tank covers tank filling and drawdown Outside drain collection or junction boxes Agitation during waste ( )Box Covers water conveyance End of drain Agitation during waste pipes at lagoon water ( )Extend discharge point of pipes underneath lagoon liquid level Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions (V)Proper lagoon liquid capacity Biological mixing (V)Correct lagoon startup procedures Agitation ( )Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio (v)Minimum agitation when pumping ( )Mechanical aeration ( )Proven biological additives Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation (V)Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind nozzles Wind draft (1)Minimum recommended operation pressure (V)Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface ( )Pump from second -stage lagoon AMOC — November 11, 1996 12 Storage tank or basin surface Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids ( )Proven biological additives or oxidants Settling basin Partial microbial decom- ( )Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid surface position Mixing while filling level Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly 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 Dead animals Carcass decomposition ( )Proper disposition of carcasses Dead animal Carcass decomposition ( )Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits disposal pits ( )Proper location / construction of disposal pits Incinerators Incomplete combustion ( )Secondary stack burners Standing water around facilities improper drainage (v)Farm access road maintenance Microbial decomposition of away from facilities organic matter Manure tracked Poorly maintained access onto public roads roads from farm access (1)Farm access road maintenance Additional Information: Available From: Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule / BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment:EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension 1995 Conference Proceedings The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical. I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me. (Landowner Signature) 13 Version —November 26, 2018 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 Mortality El El 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. a /171 Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC 13B .0200. l l Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7. ElO Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102. I�l El A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con- sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -fame, additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ. 171 j 1 In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the I NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70). (1 Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible J 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. Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date \c)--1`) Signature of Technical Specialist Date