090022_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 Pernuts 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: 09-0022 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS090022
2. Facility Name: 14t gsl!ugs ¢ eivid, C- e k
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3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): ..R ak14/1"H5jl-eV w ~"
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: ..P0-43,,,c-908_ ee 6
City: Elizabethtown
Telephone Number: 910-862->45 GSA.
PO I.
State: NC Zip: 28337414
E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 476 Hues Hogs Farm Dr
City: Elizabethtown State: NC Zip: 28337
6. County where Facility is located: Bladen
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): $uuald add. 1•Iuggyns Phone No.: 910-86 -4511f OIC #: 11128 —1"
5iev>',,.w.72.+tiIA•• 4/0 r 2-tP29 k`rr131
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Types:
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 5,280
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
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13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
1
1
NEW
OLD
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
/09as Y3
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
/2.-etVO
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
19.00
444.
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: lil'./ •r Title:
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Signature: slJILk\r_iAJ,,� r
Date:
Name: Title:
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Signature:
Title:
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Date:
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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

Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
12-22-2000
This plan has been prepared for:
Hugs Hogs, Inc. ,9 U wiU1 C 4 L 1 k--
Ronald Huggins 'tcv.—
P.O. Box 908
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
910-862-4556
This plan has been developed by:
Samuel G. Warren
NRCS/Bladen SWCD
122 Agriculture Service Center
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
910-862-3179 Ext. 3
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste
utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required
Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan.
1--o (
Signature (owner) Date
Signature (manager or producer) Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices
adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By:
Technical Specialist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in 'accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S7
Broadcast
Incorporated
Injected
Irrigated
Year 1
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 4,894,560 gals/year
by a 5,280 animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation. This
production facility has waste storage capacities of approximately 180 days.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
11280
19372
21334
12261
Actual PAN Applied
12417
Notes:
In source ID, S means standard source, U means user defined source.
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Narrative
Refer to Crop Notes for Overseeding Crop removal. 25% reduction of N on pasture fields reflected in "N
Utilization". In dry years or periods short of nutrients, producer may elect to not plant portions of fields
to overseeding, using negative "N" balance in order to "rotate" overseeding.
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The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of
cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements,
and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or
other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in
order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included.
A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the
manure generated by the operation. Animal operations that generate liquid waste and utilize waste storage facilities (lagoons or holding ponds) may apply more or
less waste in any given year than is annually generated by the facility. In order to determine whether the plan adequately utilizes the waste produced by the facility,
the storage capacity table included in this plan should be reviewed to ensure that the design capacity of the storage facility is not exceeded during the planning
period.
Depending on the requirements of the crop and the nutrient content of the waste, some nutrients will likely be over or under applied if animal waste is being
utilized. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests arc required if animal waste is being applied. Soil tests should be used to
balance the nutrient application amounts with the realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Nutrient management plans may require that the application of animal
waste be limited so as to prevent over application of phosphorous when excessive levels of this nutrient are detected in a field.
Waste Utilization Table
Year 1
Tract
Field
Source
I.D.
Soil Series
1
Total
,_ Acre 1
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
RYE
Unit
Applic.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
flbs/rll
Comm.
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A1
Res.
(lbs/A)
N
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
lbs/A
1000
gal/A
tons
1000 gals
tons
.
,
4053
10
S7
Lynchburg
2.7
1.5
Cereal/Annual Rye
1.5
Tons
10/1-3/31
75
0
0
lrrig.
75
29.9
0.0
44.9
0.0
0/S, Graze, 4/7
_)-larvest
4053
10
S7
Lynchburg
2.7
1.5
13ermudagrass Pasture
5.5
Tons
3/1-9/30
* 206
0
0
Irrig.
206
82.2
0.0
123.4
0.0
4053
2
S7
Foreston
6.9
5.8
Cereal/Annual Rye
2.0
Tons
10/1-3/31
100
0
0
Img.
100
20.0
0.0
115.8
0.0
n/S, Hay-4/7 Harvest
4053
2
S7
Foreston
6.9
5.8
l3ermudagrass Hay
6.0
Tons
3/1-9/30
* 300
0
0
Irrig.
300
119.8
0.0
694.6
0.0
4053
3
S7
Goldsboro
13.9
11.8
Cereal/Annual Rye
2.0
Tons
10/1-3/31
100
0
0
Irrig.
100
39.9
0.0
471.1
0.0
o/S, Hay-4/7 Harvest
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Waste Utilization Table
Year 1
Traci
Field
Source
I.D. __
Soil Series
'total
Acrc
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
RYE
Unit
Applic.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Rcq'd
fibs/AI
Comm.
Pert.
Nutrient
Applied
iIbgA1
N
Res.
(lbs/A)
N
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
lbs/A
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
1000-
ual/A
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
tons
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
1000 . als
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
tons
N
4053
3
S7
Goldsboro
?
13.9
11.8
Dermudagrass Hay
6.5
Tons
3/1-9/30
*
325
0
0
Irrig.
325
129.7
0.0
1,530.9
0.0
4053
4A
S7
Goldsboro
9.5
7.2
.'crcal/Annual Ryc
1.5
Tons
10/1-3/31
75
0
0
Irrig.
75
15.0
0.0
107.8
0.0
0/S, Graze, 4/7
Harvest
_
4053
4A
57
Goldsboro
9.5
7.2
Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5
Tons
3/1-9/30
*
244
0
0
Irrig.
244
97.4
0.0
701.3
0.0
4053
4B
S7
Lynchburg
3.5
3.2
Cereal/Annual Rye
1.5
Tons
10/1-3/31
75
0
0
Irrig.
75
29.9
0.0
95.8
0.0
D/S, Graze, 4/7
_
Harvest
4053
411
S7
Lynchburg
3.5
3.2
2.0
Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5
Tons
3/1-9/30
*
206
75
0
0
0
In-icr
g.
206
82.2
0.0
263.2
0.0
4053
6
S7
Rains
3.0
rereal/Annual Rye
1.5
Tons
_
10/1-3/31
0
Irrig.
75
29.9
0.0
59.9
0.0
-
i.1/S, Graze, 4/7
1
I larvest
4053
6
S7
Rains
3.0
2.0
I3ermudagrass Pasture
4.5
Tons
3/1-9/30
*
169
0
0
_
Irrig.
169
67.5
0.0
134.9
0.0
4053
9
S7
Rains
4.8
4.0
Cereal/Annual Rye
1.5
Tons
10/1-3/31
75
0
0
Irrig.
75
29.9
0.0
119.8
0.0
0/S, Graze, 4/7
Harvest
4053_ 9
S7
Rains
4.8
4.0
Bermudaerass Pasture
4.5
Tons
3/1-9/30
*
169
0
0
Irrig..
169
67.5
0.0
269.9
0.0
Lagoon Liquids
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
4,733
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
4,895
Balance. 1000 gallons
161
Manure Solids
Total Applied, tons
0
Total Produced, tons
0
Balance, tons
0
Notes: 1. In the tract column, symbol - means leased, otherwise, owned.
2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table.
Infiltration rate varies with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply
at a rate that will not result in runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may
be applied to each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that
each field may receive in any one application event.
Irrigation A ication Factors
Tract
—
Field
Soil Series
Application Rate
(inches/hour)
Application Amount
(inches}
4053
10
Lynchburg
0.50
0.96
4053
2
For stop
0.50
0.96
4053
3
Goldsboro
0.50
0.96
4053
4A
Goldsboro
0.50
0.96
4053
E
Lynchburg
0.50
0.96
4053
6
Rains
0.40
0.96
4053
9
Pains
0.40
0.96
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for
sludge utilization for the indicated ace : ,iulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations for each source, the nu: er of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application
rates shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At
clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other :,•::rients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since
nutrient levels are generally very hig1 •.;,plication of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their Lability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be
used for sludge application. If this is riot possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so tli:; • additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water
moving to streams and lulces, phosphc ;us is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be
a concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilizatic: able
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
, lblac
I Maximum
Applicatio
1000 ga
` Sw
Corn 120 bu
1 5,1
Hay 6 ton R.Y.E.
300 j
Soybean 40 bu
1601
•
clge
.ate
f
Minimum Acres
5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard
13.16
66.19
132.38
198.58
26-32
33.10
66.19
99.29
14.04
62.06
124.11.
186.17
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
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 that reaches
surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design fold that the producer either
owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly
apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly
dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a
landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the
use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner
of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient
Management Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the
number of animals, method of application, receiving crop type, or
available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre
per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per
acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter
strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift
from the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied_ on -acres subject to flooding, waste
will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is ---
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be --
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone -I-
to flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance)
Liquidwasteshall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration'
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rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a
method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No
ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall
events, or when the soil 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. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be
considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring
planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient
loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable
winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not
be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with
the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at
least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal
waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1,
1995, shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and
public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be
applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been
approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal
waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly
into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be
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applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas
shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such
as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and
accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for
evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"
which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and
erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected
on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used
on crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied
pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste during the crop
season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid
level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the
maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested
at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
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waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the
soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when
these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and
maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a
minimum of five years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): 6, 9
Bermudagrass CP, Mineral Soil, Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of
Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
Cereal/Annual Rye Overseeded — Grazed
CEREAL RYE
The following crop note applies to field(s): 6, 9
The cereal rye should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter growth. The
most consistent stands are obtained from drilling rye into short (less than 3 inches tall) bermudagrass sod.
If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short bermuda sod followed by a light cultivation
with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate for broadcast planting of seeds should be 1.5 times the
rate for drilled seeds. The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the bermuda prior to August
31. An application of 501bs/acre of Plant Available N (PAN) mav be applied between September 15 and
October 30. An additiona150 lbs.acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If rye growth is
harvested on time and does not significantly shade the bermuda, PAN rates for the subsequent bermuda
crop are based on realistic yields of bermuda. A harvest is required prior to heading or April 7, which
ever comes first. This is necessary to minimize the potential for shading bermuda and reducing its yields.
The PAN rate for grazed systems with bermuda overseeded with cereal rye must be reduced by 25%.
ANNUAL RYEGRASS
Annual ryegrass should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter growth.
The most consistent stands are obtained from drilling ryegrass into short (less than 3 inches tall)
bermudagrass sod. If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short bermuda sod followed
by a light cultivation with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate for broadcast planting of seeds
should be 1.5 times the rate for drilled seeds. The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the
bermuda prior to August 31. An application of 50 lbs/acre of PAN may be applied between September
15 and October 30. An additional 50 lbs. acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If additional
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PAN is applied to the ryegrass in April -May, the PAN rate for the bermuda must be reduced by a
corresponding amount. This is necessary because ryegrass growth during April -May will reduce
bermuda yields and shorten the time bermuda can fully utilize the N. A harvest is required by heading or
April 7, which ever comes first to prevent shading of emerging bermuda during April -May period. To
favor the production of the bermuda, additional harvests of ryegrass will be required when the ryegrass
canopy reaches 12 to 15 inches height. The PAN rate for grazed systems with bermuda overseeded with
annual ryegrass must be reduced by 25%.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 10, 4B
Bennudagrass CP, Mineral Soil, Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of
Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
Cereal/Annual Rye Overseeded — Grazed
CEREAL RYE
The following crop note applies to field(s): 10, 4B
The cereal rye should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter growth. The
most consistent stands are obtained from drilling rye into short (less than 3 inches tall) bermudagrass sod.
If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short bermuda sod followed by a light cultivation
with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate for broadcast planting of seeds should be 1.5 times the
rate for drilled seeds. The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the bermuda prior to August
31. An application of 50 lbs/acre of Plant Available N (PAN) may be applied between September 15 and
October 30. An additional 50 lbs.acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If rye growth is
harvested on time and does not significantly shade the bermuda, PAN rates for the subsequent bermuda
crop are based on realistic yields of bermuda. A harvest is required prior to heading or April 7, which
ever comes first. This is necessary to minimize the potential for shading bermuda and reducing its yields.
The PAN rate for grazed systems with bermuda overseeded with cereal rye must be reduced by 25%.
ANNUAL RYEGRASS
Annual ryegrass should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter growth.
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The most consistent stands are obtained from drilling ryegrass into short (less than 3 inches tall)
bermudagrass sod. If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short bermuda sod followed
by a Light cultivation with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate for broadcast planting of seeds
should be 1.5 times the rate for drilled seeds. The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the
bermuda prior to August 31. An application of 50 lbs/acre of PAN may be applied between September
15 and October 30. An additional 50 lbs. acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If additional
PAN is applied to the ryegrass in April -May, the PAN rate for the bermuda must be reduced by a
corresponding amount. This is necessary because ryegrass growth during April -May will reduce
bermuda yields and shorten the time bermuda can fully utilize the N. A harvest is required by heading or
April 7, which ever comes first to prevent shading of emerging bermuda during April -May period. To
favor the production of the bermuda, additional harvests of ryegrass will be required when the ryegrass
canopy reaches 12 to 15 inches height. The PAN rate for grazed systems with bermuda overseeded with
annual ryegrass must be reduced by 25%.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 2, 3
Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts. Reduce
N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of
Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 4A
Bermudagrass CP, Mineral Soil, Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
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lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of
Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
Cereal/Annual Rye Overseeded — Hay
CEREAL RYE
The following crop note applies to field(s): 2, 3
The cereal rye should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter growth. The
most consistent stands are obtained from drilling rye into short (less than 3 inches tall) bermudagrass sod.
If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short bermuda sod followed by a light cultivation
with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate for broadcast planting of seeds should be 1.5 times the
rate for drilled seeds. The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the bermuda prior to August
31. An application of 50 lbs/acre of Plant Available N (PAN) may be applied between September 15 and
October 30. An additional 50 lbs.acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If rye growth is
harvested on time and does not significantly shade the bermuda, PAN rates for the subsequent bermuda
crop are based on realistic yields of bermuda. A harvest is required prior to heading or April 7, which
ever comes first. This is necessary to minimize the potential for shading bermuda and reducing its yields.
ANNUAL RYEGRASS
Annual ryegrass should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter growth.
The most consistent stands are obtained from drilling ryegrass into short (less than 3 inches tall)
bermudagrass sod. If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short bermuda sod followed
by a light cultivation with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate for broadcast planting of seeds
should be 1.5 times the rate for drilled seeds. The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the
Bermuda prior to August 31. An application of 50 lbs/acre of PAN may be applied between September
15 and October 30. An additional 50 lbs. acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If additional
PAN is applied to the ryegrass in April -May, the PAN rate for the bermuda must be reduced by a
corresponding amount. This is necessary because ryegrass growth during April -May will reduce
bermuda yields and shorten the time bermuda can fully utilize the N. A harvest is required by heading or
April 7, which ever comes first to prevent shading of emerging bermuda during April -May period. To
favor the production of the bermuda, additional harvests of ryegrass will be required when the ryegrass
canopy reaches 12 to 15 inches height.
Cereal/Annual Rye Overseeded — Grazed
CEREAL RYE
The following crop note applies to field(s): 4A
The cereal rye should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter growth. The
most consistent stands are obtained from drilling rye into short (less than 3 inches tall) bermudagrass sod.
If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short bermuda sod followed by a light cultivation
with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate for broadcast planting of seeds should be 1.5 times the
rate for drilled seeds. The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the bermuda prior to August
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31. An application of 50 lbs/acre of Plant Available N (PAN) may be applied between September 15 and
October 30. An additional 50 lbs.acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If rye growth is
harvested on time and does not significantly shade the bermuda, PAN rates for the subsequent bermuda
crop are based on realistic yields of bermuda. A harvest is required prior to heading or April 7, which
ever comes first. This is necessary to minimize the potential for shading bermuda and reducing its yields.
The PAN rate for grazed systems with bermuda overseeded with cereal rye must be reduced by 25%.
ANNUAL RYEGRASS
Annual ryegrass should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter growth.
The most consistent stands are obtained from drilling ryegrass into short (less than 3 inches tall)
bermudagrass sod. If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short bermuda sod followed
by a light cultivation with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate for broadcast planting of seeds
should be 1.5 times the rate for drilled seeds. The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the
bermuda prior to August 31. An application of 50 lbs/acre of PAN may be applied between September
15 and October 30. An additional 50 lbs. acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If additional
PAN is applied to the ryegrass in April -May, the PAN rate for the bermuda must be reduced by a
corresponding amount. This is necessary because ryegrass growth during April -May will reduce
bermuda yields and shorten the time bermuda can fully utilize the N. A harvest is required by heading or
April 7, which ever comes first to prevent shading of emerging bermuda during April -May period. To
favor the production of the bermuda, additional harvests of ryegrass will be required when the ryegrass
canopy reaches 12 to 15 inches height. The PAN rate for grazed systems with bermuda overseeded with
annual ryegrass must be reduced by 25%.
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Swine production
Vegetative or wooded buffers
Recommended best management practices
Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure -covered animals
Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors
X
Manure collection pits • Urine
Ventilation exhaust
fans
Indoor surfaces
• Partial microbial decomposition
• Volatile gases
• Dust
• Dust
Dry floors
Slotted floors
Waterers located over slotted floors
Feeders at high end of solid floors
Scrape manure buildup from floors
Underfloor ventilation for diying
X
Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
or scrape
Underfloor ventilation
Fan maintenance
Efficient air movement
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 alleys • Agitation during wastewater
conveyance
Flush tank covers
Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
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Source
Pit recharge points
Lift stations
Outside drain
collection or junction
boxes
End of drainpipes at
lagoon
Lagoon surfaces
Irrigation sprinkler
nozzles
Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Cause
BMPs to Minimize Odor
Site Specific Practices
• Agitation of recycled lagoon Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with
liquid while pits are filling anti -siphon vents
• Agitation during sump tank Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
• Agitation during wastewater
conveyance
Box covers
• Agitation during wastewater
conveyance
• Volatile gas emissions
• Biological mixing
• Agitation
pI1 Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon liquid level
Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Correct lagoon startup procedures
Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
Minimum agitation when pumping
Mechanical aeration
Proven biological additives
• High pressure agitation
• Wind drift
Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
Minimum recommended operating pressure
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin
surface
• Partial microbial decomposition
• Mixing while filling
• Agitation when emptying
Bottom or midlevel loading
Tank covers
Basin surface mats of solids
Proven biological additives or oxidants
AMOC — November 11, 1996, page 2

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source
Settling basin surface
Manure, slurry, or
sludge spreader outlets
Uncovered manure,
slurry, or sludge on
field surfaces
Dead animals
Cause
• Partial microbial decomposition
•
•
Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
• Agitation when spreading
• Volatile gas emissions
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• Volatile gas emissions while
drying
• Carcass decomposition
Dead animal disposal
pits
Incinerators
Standing water around
facilities
Manure tracked onto
public roads from farm
access
• Carcass decomposition
• incomplete combustion
• Improper drainage
• Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
• Poorly maintained access roads
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BMPs to Minimize Odor
Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level
Remove settled solids regularly
Soil injection ofslury/sludges
Wash residual manure from spreader after use
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Soil injection of slurry/sludges
Soil incorporation within 48 hours
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
Proven biological additives or oxidants
(X 1 Proper disposition of carcasses
II
Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
r-� Proper location/construction of disposal pits
1 Secondary stack bumers
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Site Specific Practices
Grade and landscape such that water drains away
from facilities
Farm access road maintenance
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Source _ - Cause _
Feed storage • Accumulations of feed residues
Animal holding areas • Accumulations of animal wastes Eliminate ._w areas that trap moisture
- - —
and feed wastage fences and other locations where waste along
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal
Maintain fence rows and filter strips around
animal holding areas to minimize accumulations
_ of wastes (Le., inspect for and remove or break up
Dry manure handling • Accumulations of animal wastes accumulated solids as needed"
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to 10-
I I day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day
interval during winter) where manure is loaded
for land application or disposal
Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and
manure handy areas as needed
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
BMPs to Control Insects
Reduce moisture accumulation within and Site S ecific Practices
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by ensuring drainage is away from site
and/or providing adequate containment (e.g.,
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain products)
inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed
For more information contact:
Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
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f
Source
Flush gutters • Accumulation of solids
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Cause BMPs to Control Insects
Site S ific Practices
Liquid Systems
Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed
Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
Lagoons and pits • Crusted solids discharge
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 to
Excessive vegetative . — 8 inches over more than 30 rcent of surface
Decaying vegetation I X I Maintain vegetative control along banks of
growth
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along
water's ed ,e on imun odment's erimeter.
Feeders
1
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• Feed spillage S stems
II 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- to
10-day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day
interval durin winter)
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHO NUMBERS
DWQ 9/9-e{f(G
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 9/ 9- 86 a- G 9 G O
SWCD 9/o46.2-e s'9/
NRCS goo - w-- 6 73_G
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 flows 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 caused 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 no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
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e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to •
flowing leaks- possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,
put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regional office; Phone - - After hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942.
Your phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details
of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number -
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number -
and local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - - .
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your
problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5: Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site
damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone:
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6; Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
)
a. Name: —wrTr% 1JG.&jr�l�
b. Phone: ; to - 3 r.s--/oOJ
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.
APR 0 3 2019 .
WeterQuelity
.'vrrnaF (;aerationsSection
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Primary Secondary
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ortaIity Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be
Who,'se-leo;l,7g multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methors o;her than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Rouf:ine Mortality
S„" = r""ee feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body
(G.S.'' 0�-4 p of animal
03). The bottom of the burial it should be at least one foot above the seasonal
hig,- `•''"= e- table. Attach burial location map and plan.
of water
Land il; at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13E
Rerce";,v at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Cor:olete 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,
additionel 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 a
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70), pproved by the
Any -ie -od which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the sa,ivage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Vtlritte- aoprovai by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality pans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also 7ecommended 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
'e- rumbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
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• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
D°vision regulations and guidance.
Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• 'n 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,
Signatte of Farm Owner/Manager
Signature or Technical Specialist
Date
Date

Operator:RONNIE HUGGINS County: BLADEN Date: 11/05/92
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 1200.0 feet
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
O sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs
O sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs
5280 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 712800 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) = 712800 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 712800 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= 1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 712800 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet ; "Owner requests no sludge storage.
Sludge will be removed as needed."
.. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
AVgAWAS
Inside top length 700.0 feet ; Inside top width 185.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 55.0 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 2.5 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 54.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 44.0 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 0.0 feet
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 695.0 180.0 10.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
695.0 180.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
645.0 130.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
670.0 155.0
125100.0 (AREA OF TOP)
83850.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
415400.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = 2AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOMt) * DEPTH/6
125100.0 415400.0 83850.0 1.7

VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL =
1040583 CU. FT.
5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
700.0 185.0 129500.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 129500.0 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 = 712800 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 174070 cubic feet y
5B. 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 =
0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
per CF
SC. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot,/
Volume = 75541.7 cubic feet

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 75541.7 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 174070 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 75542 cubic feet
5D. 75542 cubic feet
TOTAL 325153 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Total required volume 1037953 cubic feet
Total design volume avail. 1040583 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 712800 cubic feet
At elev. 51.3 feet ; Volume is 718596 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 965042 cubic feet
At elev.
53.3 feet ; Volume is 954082 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal high water table elevation 0.0 feet
7. DESIGNED BY: I
APPROVED BY:
DATE: 11,4 SO__ DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor
control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached may vary due to soil conditions,flushing operations, and
the amount of fresh water added to the system.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent runoff from the field or damage
to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see Attachment B)
before land application.
3. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 53.3 as marked by permanent markers. Stop pump -out when
the fluid level reaches elevation 51.3 or before fluid depth is
less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable
bacteria) .
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.4
inch per hour.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid 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 the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is 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
irrigate 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 fertilizer 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 Iagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3, accumulation of salts or minerals
4, overall condition of pipes
made during the initial filling of
and storm events. Items to be
Overflow Pipes ---look for:

• 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 of 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 or 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

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 inflow 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 occour 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.

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 lever (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 Ievel should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest
point of the darn or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that 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 clam 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:

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 phosphores, 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.
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
darn, 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.

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Steven W. Tatum
Brown's Creek
PO Box 1416
Elizabethtown, NC 28337-1416
Dear Steven Tatum:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
May 15, 2019
Subject: Additional Information Request
Application No. AWS090022
Brown's Creek
Bladen County
The Animal Feeding Operation Program of the Division of Water Resources (Division) has completed a
preliminary review of your renewal permit application package. Additional information is required
before we may continue our review. Please address and submit the following item(s) within 30 (thirty)
days of receipt of this letter:
1. Change in Ownership: The owner name for this facility in our records is different than the person
signing the application package. Please fill out a change of ownership form if there has been a
change on ownership of this facility. A blank copy of the Change of Ownership form attached
and can also be found at:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-
branch/animal-feeding-operation permits/applications
2. Change in OIC/Phone Number/etc.: Our record show that the name of the OIC/ phone
number/etc. changed in your permit application. Please fill out the attached Operator Designation
form.
Please reference the subject application number when providing the requested information. All revised
and/or additional documentation shall be signed, dated and sent to my attention at the address below. The
Information can also be submitted electronically at miressa.garoma�usncdenr.gov
Please feel free to contact me at 919-707-3665. if you have any questions regarding this letter,
Sincerely,
Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Program
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
AFOGWS Section Files — AWS090022
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11636 Mall Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919.707.9000