090209_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered. Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 09-0209
Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS090209
2. Facility Name: Billups Nursery
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Barre D Billups
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 928 Culbreth Smith Rd
City: Elizabethtown State: NC Zip: 28337
Telephone Number: 910-862-4502 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 12395 NC Hw 242 N
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"):
10. Operator Name (OIC): Barry D. Billups
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Oneratoon Types:
Murphy -Brown LLC
Phone No.: 910-588-4807 OIC #: 17943
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Wean to Feeder 6,400
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 Poultr.
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
09-209-1
Estimated
Date
Built
F,91v/at,
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
5C(f00
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
26.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed b‘ 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
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components
(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
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]
is accurate and
applicable to
with your
submittal.
signed copy
of the

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 ap�rincippal executive officer of the corporation):
Name: :54 i —y j 2ter ! I [..; r'--C Title: 0 L'r Pe.
Signature:
Date: 7 1.0 "- %g
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Dirr€tor
Barry D Billups
Billups Nursery
928 Culbreth Smith Rd
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
1r1ORTI CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Pemiit
Dear Permittee:
February 27, 2019
APR042019
WRegional
Regio
Operations Section
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available
at https://deci.nc.kov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-qualit -regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure v our continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits. you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a 'Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, siened and returned by April 3. 2019.
Please note that You must include one (11 copy of the Certified Animal Waste Manaeement Plan 1CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form, A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures):
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Fay etteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS090209
Murphv-Brown LLC
l North Ca rare Depsnm nt of Eartron mertta" Qi a] ty 1 O vz on of Water Resoe roes
512 N. Sa sb;.ry St. 153€114a Serv7oe Center Era fh, North Cardlne 27859-153S
919.7072000

_NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Grower(s):
Farm Name:
County:
Farm Type:
Farm Capacity:
Storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Barry Billups
Nursery
Bladen
Wean -Feed
6400
Anaerobic Lagoon
180 days
Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
APR 0 4 2019
Watareugity
Reg:enar operations Section
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The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type, and surface application.
Tract
Field
Soil
Type
Crop
Code
Yield
/Ac
Ibs N
/unit
Acres
Lk
RI
Un
Un
1
—1
KeA
KeA
B
K
4.1
50.00
50.00
12.6
12.6
N/Ac
idual
Lbs N Ibs N Time to
/Ac R • uired Apply
205.0 2583.00 Mar -Oct
50.0 630.00 S-April
Total 12.6 3213.00
Available N 3072.00
*Difference -141.00
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer
annuals.
*A negative number reflects the total Ibs of additional nitrogen needed to achieve yields on
acreage listed in chart. A positive number means additional acreage is required to utilize the
nitrogen produced by the farm.
NOTE:
This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
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If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 2304.00
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the
'ate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 7.68 acres of land. If you apply
the sludge to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 18.43 acres of land.
Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
applications.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract Field
Un
1
Soil
Type Crop
KeA
C
Application Rate Application Amount
inlhr * inches
0.75
0.75
*This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsiability of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: Barry Billups
Owner/Manager Agreement:
I/we understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be availableat the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
Signature:
Barry Billups
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
Date
Please Print
Date
Name of Technical Specialist: -off
Affiliation: f or hoc.
Address: `s`- 3z
14.1e 2ivd%
Signature:
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet from wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by 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 it has been approved as a land applications site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste applied on grassed waterways shall be at agronomic rates and in a manner that causes no
runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal
waste management system.
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. Lagoon
berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is 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 preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible permanent markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping
volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A
marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Soil tests shall be made every two years, and a liquid waste analysis shall be taken at least twice each year consistent with
waste utilization plan. Poultry litter shall be tested prior to application. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five
years.
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations.

Landowner/Operator Name:
Address:
Telephone:
TABLE' I . Field
Specifications
Approximate
Maximum
Useable Size
of Fields
(acres)
b
IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN
P
ARgMETERS
Table to be
s See attachedcompleted in its entire
Heldneap provided by the by Field Office
otal acreage
'Refer to N. C. minus re Field Office personnel
Irrigation required buffer for field location and forwarded
Guide, Fie) areas. to the Irrigations
d Officer (s),
p Technical Guide Ystern designer.
Irrigation
Maximum
Application
per Irrigation
Cycle<
(Inches)
County 16_ 4
Date: g 8
�"'ber 1995 meters Section 1! G. Annual
application must not exceed the agronomic rates for the soil and crop used
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NLTMBERS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 911
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:This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave
your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that
this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all employees at the
facility. The following are some action items you should take.
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 waste 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.

5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair _
a. Contractors Name: MAU_ (t 6
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b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone: 6/1 D - A7.(I-5 HT,
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagocr.
a. Name• J m rYW K . \l(thok)
.. b. Phone- C1Ib -
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and techni � --- - - - -
damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste manse. —
release of wastes from happening again.

5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site damage.
a. Contractors Name: lfl. 6 odSr,
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone: q10 - 7+u, 51J
b. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: .1 I m + 5 R . \i(IJSai gegg �
b. Phone: I0 - }93-2'?-+ 5o - 27D3
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.

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are bein2 implemented)
0 Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing_
,� stream or public body of water.
v-1 Rendering. at a rendering. plant licensed under G.S. 106- 163.7
Complete incineration
0
U
Flush (Idlers • Accumulation of solids
In the case of dead poultry only, placing. in a disposal pit of a size and'desian
approved by the Department of Agriculture
Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Lagoons and fits • Crusted Solids
Excessive Vegetative
c is uwtlt
• Decaying vegetation
O
Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed.
CI Remove bridging of accumulated solids ;It
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 -
8 inches over more Ilan 30% of surface.
•
Site Specific Practices
Maintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along watcr's edge on impoundment's perimeter.

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source
Cause l HMI's to Minimize Odor. Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Swine production
Vegetative or wooded buffers;
%teconuncnded best management practices;
,,el Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces
• Dirty manure -covered annuals Ei Dry floors
Flour surfaces
Alanurc collection pits
• Wet manure -covered Iloors
• Urine;
• Partial microbial decomposition
el Slotted Iloors;
IF( Waterers located over slotted floors;
Cl Feeders at high end of solid floors;
\pit Scrape manure buildup from floors;
CI Underfloor ventilation for drying
1 Frequent manure removal by flush, it rechar
or scrape;
0 Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans • Volatile gases;
Dust
Fan maintenance;
Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces • Dust
O Washdown between groups of animals;
I J Peed additives;
O Feeder covers;
n Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid while tanks are tilling
O Flush lank covers;
O Extend fill lines to near bolos► of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Mush alleys
• Agitation during wastewater O Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
ILcharge points
• Agitation of recycled lagoon 0 Extend recharge lines to near bouoni of pits
liquid while pits are filling with anti -siphon vents
I.ilt si shuns
• Agitation during sump tank CI Sump lank covers
tilling and drawdown
Outside drain collection • Agitation during wastewater Cl [lox covers
or junction boxes conveyance
Ah1OC - November 11, 1996, Page 3

Lagoon surfaces
Source�_�...........�_�,.._�...�.-....-.--..-...-......,_- -----------••-----•-----•--
Cause HMI's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
End of drainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater I Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Irrigation sprinkler
nozzles
Storage tank or basin
surface
Sellling basin surface
• Volatile gas emissions;
• Biological mixing;
• Agitation
• l ligh pressure agitation;
• Wind drift
�C] Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
;,IJI ,Correct lagoon startup procedures;
I Minimum surface arca-to-volume ratio;
.E Minimum agitation when pumping;
❑ Mechanical aeration;
n �froven biological additives
• Partial microbial decomposition;
• Mixing while tilling;
• Agitation when emptying
• __1 Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
,Minimum recommended operating pressure;
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
❑ Pump from second -stage lagoon
CI Bottom or midlevel loading;
❑ Tank covers;
❑ Basin surface mats of solids;
Cl Proven biological additives or oxidants
• Partial microbial decomposition; 0 Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
• Mixing while filling; level;
• Agitation when emptying
Ivtanure, slurry or sludge •
spreader outlets •
Uncovered nuuutre,
slurry or sludge on field
surfaces
I)ead animals
Agitation when spreading;
Volatile gas emissions
Dead animal disposal
pits
Incinerators
❑ Remove settled solids regularly
• Volatile gas emissions while
drying
• Carcass decomposition
• Carcass decomposition
❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
❑ Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
Cl Proven biological additives or oxidants
❑ Suil injection of slurry/sludges
1] Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
f-1 Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
CI Proven biological additives or oxidants
Proper disposition of carcasses
• Incomplete combustion
AMOC - November 1 1, 1996, Page 4
❑ Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
❑ Proper location/construction of disposal pits
fl Secondary stack burners
•
1

Source _ Cause MIN to Minimize Odor ,
Standing water around • Improper drainage; Si1c. Specific 1 t.�clices
Grate and landscape such that water drains
facilities • Microbial decomposition of away front facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained access roads 1Farm access road maintenance
public roads Iiont form
access
Additional Information :
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 Rule/13MP Packet
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; FAME Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 128-88
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flash - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 129-88
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; E13A1i 103-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIII-33
Environmental Assnrancc Program ; NPPC Manual
Options for Managing Odor ; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and flies ; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
AMOC - November I I, 1996, Page 5
Available From :
NCS11, County Extension Center
NCS11 - BAE
NCSU - UAI:
NCS11-11AI'.
NCSIJJ - 11A1i
NCSIJ - 11AE
NCSU - Swine Extension
NC Pork Producers Assoc
NCS11 Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative 1?xlelIsinn

W)°1 , ' �J MortalityMena S Nkil 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
Version —November 26, 2018
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
Any method which, in the professional opiniontof the State Veterinarian, wouldmake possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be,done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
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ignature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Technical Specialist
"RG 1 / .
Date

Operator:Hilton/Jenkins County: Bladen
Date: 12/24/96
Has the site evaluation been completed & approved: yes
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
o sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs.
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. _ 0 lbs
0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. =
0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. 0 lbs
6400 head (wean to feeder) x = 0 lbs
Describe other : 30 lbs. = 192000 lbs
0 lbs
Total Average Live Weight = 192000 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 192000 cubic ft (includes 0 cu. ft. add. treat. vol.)
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 48000.0 cubic feet
TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet)
Inside top width (feet) 330.01
Top of dike elevation (feet) 523. 0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) 00
42.00
Freeboard (feet)
Emergency spillway depth of flow feet 0.00
Side slopes flow(feet0.00
p (inside lagoon) 3.0 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 324.0 174.0 10.00
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
324.0 174.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
264.0 114.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
294.0 144.0
56376 (AREA OF TOP)
30096 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
169344 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM]
56376 169344 30096
* r-

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
( Length * Width ) + Surface
330.0 180.0 0.0
59400.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water) or impervious area
0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 59400.0 square feet
Design temporary storage
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production
area of connecting waste facility
Describe this area.
period to be 180 days.
in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW
Volume = 192000 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day
Volume = 350720 gals. or 46887.7 cubic feet
5B. Volume of excess water
Volume = 1287.2 gallons/day *
Volume = 30976.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of
180 days
180 days
Volume =
Volume =
Volume =
1.37
180 days
180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount
evaporation = 0.0 inches
rainfall = 7.6 inches
7.6 in * DA / 12 in. per ft. = 37521 cubic feet runt'
0.0 in * lagoon DA/12 in./ft = 0 cubic feet e•
37521 cubic feet

Must be > or = -co min. req. treatment el.=> 48.00 feet
Min. Required treatment volume > 192000 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation > 192296 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev. > 50.74 feet *
Must be at bottom of F.B. & 25 yr. rainfall & heavy rain
Act. vol. less 25 yr. and heavy rainfall====> 357060 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation > 357674 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped > 115385 cu. ft. *
Actual volume planned to be pumped > 117307 cu. ft. *
Min. th' kness of soil liner when required==> 1.5 feet
7. DESIGNED B
DATE
APPROVED BY:
DATE:

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 Iagoon 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'egetative 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 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

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
Targer 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 v..ith 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 level should never be closer than I foot to the lowest
point of the dam 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 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:

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 properlyuse 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 pail: 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.

SHEET 1 OF 2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary
due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also
included is storage for the 25 yr - 24 hr storm for the location and a
heavy rain factor. The volume of waste generated from a given number
of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year and from year to
year, but excess rainfall will vary from year to year. The heavy rain
factor and 25 yr rainfall will not be a factor to consider in an annual
pumping cycle, but this storage volume must always be available.
The waste produced by the animals shall be utilized in accordance with
an approved waste utilization plan. Highly visible markers shall be
installed to mark the upper and lower elevations of the temporary
storage (pumping volume). Pumping shall be done as necessary to
maintain the liquid level between these markers.
Pumping can be started or stopped at anytime between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
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 damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. Before wastes are introduced, the waste treatment lagoon shall be
charged to 1/2 its treatment volume 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. When precharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin temporary storage pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level
reaches the elevation 50.74 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 48.36 . This temporary
storage less 25 yr and heavy rain contains 117307 cubic feet or
877453 gallons.

SHEET 2 OF 2
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation and
recommended maximum application rate is shown in the waste utilization
plan. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details.
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. Repair areas of the embankment that settle below the design settled
height or areas where cracking, sloughing, or "jug" holes develop.
8. Repair waste inlet pipes that develop cracks or separate at the
joints.
9. Remove undesirable vegetative growth and floating or lodged debris.
10. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets when not included as part of the design temporary storage.
11. After five years the waste treatment lagoon shall be checked for
sludge accumulation annually. If sludge has encroached into the
treatment volume, the sludge will be removed and applied at agronomic
rates based on analysis of the sludge. Treatment volume must have
a minimum of 4 feet of depth free of sludge at all times.
12. In December 1992, the Environmental Management Commission (EMC)
in North Carolina revised water quality regulations that address
animal operations. These rules became effective on February 1,
1993 (15A NCAC 2H .0200). This animal operation shall be operated
within the requirements of these rules and regulations.
13. Pipes that are used for recycling effluent to use as flush water
and irrigation intakes must be placed 18 inches below the surface and
as far from the inlet discharge pipes as possible in order to provide
a cleaner effluent for flushing and to reduce odors when irrigating on
land. When these pipes are placed through the embankment, they should
be installed no more than two feet below top of embankment and not in
the highest section of fill. The pipe trench shall be compacted with
clayey material or other material as approved by an engineer.

Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types
of failures include Ieakage 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 rupturefrom lowering Iagoon 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 darn. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a Iarge discharge
of wastewater and possible dam failure.