240015_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: 24-0015 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS240015
2. Facility Name: Owen Farm. Inc.
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): John Andrew Owen
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: PO Box 438
City: Clinton
Telephone Number:
IMEWRSOM
910 ' 594.5-77/
State: NC
E-mail:
Zip: 28329
5. Facility's Physical Address: 7855 Old Stage Rd
City: Rie«elwood State: NC Zip: 28456
6. County where Facility is located: Columbus
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"): Prestage Farms Inc
10. Operator Name (OIC): Sidney W. Taylor Phone No.: 910-271-5532 OIC #: 18446
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): Randall N Barefoot
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Operation Types:
Swine - Feeder to Finish 2,940
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep - Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
7
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
r
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
/9-9a
Cl4v
gyaaba
130,680.00
20.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and
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
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per vi
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign.
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name: �) ,:),A1(, 8 l N Title: 0 c4 Y2
Signature: J _ Date: 312q/24/9
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]
. I understand that,
attachments are not
any false statement,
olation. (18 U.S.C.
5 years, or both for
If Landowner is a
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

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LINDA CULPEPPER NORTW CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
John Andrew Owen
Owen Farm, Inc.
PO Box 438
C 0 Glen Clifton
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Perniit
Dear Permittee:
RECEIVEDNC:7 =^1D»R
DPP 3 2019
\'lateTQuality l
Regional Orations Section
February 27, 2019
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://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-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 your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will fmd a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The assplication form must be completed. signed and returned by April 3, 2019.
Please note that von must include one (11 cool' of the Certified Animal Waste Manaeement Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and sieved 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
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS240015
Prestage Farms Inc
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Waste Utilization Plan
Producer: John Owen (Leased by Prestage Farms, Inc.) County: Columbus
Name of Farm: Owen Farm
Location: 7775 Old Stage Rd
Riegelwood NC 28456
Phone: [phone]
Type of Operation: Feed -Finish
Number of Animal: 2940
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year: 5586 ton/year
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year: 6762 Ibs./year
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 the 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 not be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
Tess 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 in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which

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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 bermudagrass), 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 to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the 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 the normal
situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage
two to three times during the season, depending on the time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc. is late September or early October . Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters strips along
ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full application rates due to
equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates.
The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients
or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 1058 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 5292 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 Ibs. of nitrogen per acre you will need
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
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
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could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
7669
R1
WaB
CB -Hay
5.4
48.9
3.5
924
MAR-SEP
264
7669
R1
WaB
OS -Hay
1.0
50
3.5
175
SEP-MAR
50
7669
R2
WaB
CB -Hay
5.4
48.9
1.9
502
MAR-SEP
264
7669
R2
WaB
OS -Hay
1.0
50
1.9
95
SEP-MAR
50
7669
R3
WaB
CB -Hay
5.4
48.9
4.1
1082
MAR-SEP
264
7669
R3
WaB
OS -Hay
1.0
50
4.1
205
SEP-MAR
50
7669
R4
WaB
CB -Hay
5.4
48.9
4.3
1135
MAR-SEP
264
7669
R4
WaB
OS -Hay
1.0
50
4.3
215
SEP-MAR
50
7669
R5
NoA
CB -Hay
6.5
45.6
4.4
1302
MAR-SEP
296
7669
R5
NoA
OS -Hay
1.0
50
4.4
220
SEP-MAR
50
7669
R6
NoA
CB -Hay
6.5
45.6
4.1
1214
MAR-SEP
296
7669
R6
NoA
OS -Hay
1.0
50
4.1
205
SEP-MAR
50
7669
R7
NoA
CB -Hay
6.5
45.6
4.0
1184
MAR-SEP
296
7669
R7
NoA
OS -Hay
1.0
50
4.0
200
SEP-MAR
50
Total 26.3
Available Nitrogen
Surplus or deficit
OPTIONAL PULLS
8658 lbs.
6762 lbs.
-1896 lbs.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
7669
R8
Ra
Corn
110
1.05
3.7
427
FEB15-JUN
115.5
7669
R8
Ra
Small Grain
1
50
3.7
185
SEP-MAR
50
7669
R8
Ra
Soybeans
40
4
3.7
592
APR-SEP15
160
7669
R9
GyB
Corn
80
1.05
2.4
202
FEBI5-JUN
84
7669
R9
GyB
Small Grain
1
50
2.4
120
SEP-MAR
50
7669
R9
GyB
Soybeans
28
4
2.4
269
APR-SEP15
112
Total
6.1
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner

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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 irrrigate the acres shown in tables.
Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan
invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate(in/hr)
Applic.
Amount
7669
R1
WaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0
7669
R1
WaB
OS -Hay
0.6
1.0
7669
R2
WaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0
7669
R2
WaB
OS -Hay
0.6
1.0
7669
R3
WaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0
7669
R3
WaB
OS -Hay
0.6
1.0
7669
R4
WaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0
7669
R4
WaB
OS -Hay
0.6
1.0
7669
R5
NoA
CB -Hay
0.5
1.0
7669
R5
NoA
OS -Hay
0.5
1.0
7669
R6
NoA
CB -Hay
0.5
1.0
7669
R6
NoA
OS -Hay
0.5
1.0
7669
R7
NoA
CB -Hay
0.5
1.0
7669
R7
NoA
OS -Hay
0.5
1.0
OPTIONAL PULLS
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate(in/hr),
Applic.
Amount
7669
R8
Ra
Corn
0.35
1.0
7669
R8
Ra
Small Grain
0.35
1.0
7669
R8
Ra
Soybeans
0.35
1.0
7669
R9
GyB
Corn
0.4
1.0
7669
R9
GyB
Small Grain
0.4
1.0
7669
R9
GyB
Soybeans
0.4
1.0

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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 limitations. 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 instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates 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 have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1.
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste , he/she shall provide a copy 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 facility to
secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation,
increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level
of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application 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 that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG
standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland,
the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season
prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the 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 or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual 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 residenrial property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal
waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be
applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 he 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
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be 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 vegtation 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 evidences 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 illigal 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 vegetation 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 the bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Owen Farm
Owner/Manager Agreement John Owen (Leased by Prestage Farms, Inc.)
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour
storm.The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: John Owen (Leased by Prestage Farms, Inc.)
Signature: P�a444_ e�n.wa _ 1 CD-6fA-
Name of Manager (If a different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature: 4.
Phone: [phone]
Date: II 1 oti
Date:
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES (DWR)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES)
910-796-7215
910-640-6610
910-642-2348
910-642-2348
910-640-6605
This plan will be implemented in the event that waste from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off the 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 response to problems are listed below:
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam, any permanent alteration of
the dam should be approved by a qualified technical specialist.
b. Pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all additional flow to the lagoon, hold wastes in the house if possible.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from wastes application field -action include:
a. Immediately stop wastes application.
b. Create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce further 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 sprinkler -action includes:
a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close values to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush system, houses, solids separators -action includes:
a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon effect has been created.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
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E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing Teaks -possible action:

a. Dig a small sump or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump,
and pump back into 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 sidewalls and the 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 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 DWR (Division of Water Resources)
regional office, at 910-796-7215, after hours, emergency number: 1-800-
858-0368. Your phone call should include: YOUR NAME , FACILITY NUMBER,
TELEPHONE NUMBER, THE DETAILS OF TE INCIDENT FROM ITEM #2 ABOVE,
THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE FACILITY, AND 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 the spill leaves the property or enters surface waters, call local (EMS)
Emergency Management Services at 910-640-6610.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact local Soil and WaterConservation District, Natural Resources
Conservation Service office at 910-642-2348 and Cooperative Extension
Service at 910-640-6605 for advice/technical assistance.
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 the problem to minimize off -
site damage.
a. Contractors Name: »t11/166 ffivic Za.
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone: 9/0• SY2.577/
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6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon.
a. Name: 1?An1Aµwu f(. g-?Y
b. Phone: /D•S $'2 • S77!
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWR 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.
8. If you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine company integrator,
contact the company representative at 910-592-5771.
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Flush Gutters
• Accumulation of solids
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids
Ixccssivc Vegetative Decaying Vegetation
Growth
Feeders
IIMI's lu Controlinsects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
O Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids front
gutters as designed.
O Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
fi Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest brccding.is apparent to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 -
3 inches over more than 30% of surface.
N Maintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
—along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
• Feed Spillage
Feed Storage • Accumulations of fccd residues
Ah1JC - November I I, 1996, Page 1
Dry Systems
Design, operate and maintain fccd systems (e.g.,
bunkers and (roughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage.
i Clean ujt spillage on a routine basis (c.g., 7 - 10
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter).
O Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of fccd storage
areas by insuring drainage away from site
and/or providing adequate containment (e.g.,.
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain products).
O Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around fccd storage as
r►ccdcd.

Source
Animal Holding Areas
Cause BMPs to Control Insects.
e Accumulations of animal wastes ® Eliminate lbw areas that trap moisture along
and feed wastage fences and other :Walden; where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal.
•
O Maintain fence rows and filter strips around
animal holding areas to minimize
accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and
remove or break up accumulated solids as /
Dry Manure Handling • Accumulations of animal wastesneeded),
Systems 0 Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 -10
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter) where manure is loaded for land
applicationor disposal.
.0 Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles.
0 Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and
manure handling areas as needed.
Site Specific Practices
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7613.
AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page 2

•
Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Cause
• Swine production
Source
Farmstead
BMPs to Minimize Odor
■ Vegetative or wooded buffers;
■ Recommended best management practices;
• Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure -covered animals ! Dry floors
Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors ■ Slotted floors;
Site Specific Practices
■ Waterers located over slottedfloors;
O Feeders at high end of solid floors;
O Scrape manure buildup from floors;
O Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits • Urine; • Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,.
• Partial microbial decomposition or scrape;
. 0 Underfloor. ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans • Volatile gases; • Fan maintenance;
Dust
indoor surfaces • Dust
• Efficient air movement
Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon
Flush alleys
• Washdown between groups of animals;
• Feed additives; •
O Feeder covers;
i/ Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
O Flush tank covers;
O Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon. vents
• Agitation during wastewater 0 Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
liquid while tanks are filling
Pit recharge points • Agitation of recycled lagoon 1! Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits
liquid while pits are filling,• with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations '
Outside drain collection
or junction boxes conveyance
• Agitation during sump tank 0 'Sump tank covers '
filling and drawdown
Agitation during wastewater 0 Box covers
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 3

pits.
Source Cause
End of drainpipes at o Agitation during wastewater
lagoon conveyance:.:.
Lagoon surfaces
BMPs to Minimize idor
CI Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon liquid level
• Volatile gas emissions;
• Biological mixing;
• Agitation
E4. Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
Correct lagoon startup procedures; .
O Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
tM Minimum agitation when.pumping;
O Mechanical aeration;
0 Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler • .• High pressure agitation;
nozzles ..
• Wind drift
Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial decomposition;
surface
o Mixing while filling;
• Agitation when emptying
Site Specific Practices
Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
O Minimum recommended operating pressure;
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
CI Pump from second -stage lagoon
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0
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0
Bottom or. midlevel loading;
Tank covers;
Basin surface mats of solids;
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface : Partial microbial decomposition;
o Mixing while filling;
• Agitation when emptying
Manure, slurry or sludge ® Agitation when spreading;
spreader outlets
• Volatile gas emissions
O Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
level;
O Remove settled solids regularly
Uncovered manure, • Volatile gas emissions while
slurry or sludge on field drying
surfaces
Dead. animals
.0 Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
O Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
0 Proven biological additives or oxidants
O Soil injection of slung/sludges
O SOH incorporation within 48 hrs.;
O Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
O Proven" biological additives or oxidants •
• Carcass decomposition ■ Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal • Carcass decomposition. 0 Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
C] Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators
• Incomplete combustion • 0 Secondary stack burners
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Source
Standing water around
facilities
Manure tracked onto
public roads from farm
access
Additional Information :
Cause.
i
• Improper drainage;
• Microbial decomposition of
organic Matter
• Poorly maintained access roads
BMPs to Minimize •Odor
• Grade and landscape such that water drains
away from facilities
Site Specific Practices
O Farm access road maintenance
•
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; EBAE Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 128-88
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:'Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 129-88
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treattirent and Storage ; EBAE 103-83
Calibration• of Manure. and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings ; PIH-33
Environmental Assurance 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 11, 1996, Page 5
Available From :
NCSU, County Extension Center
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - Swine Extension
NC Pork Producers Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension

Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
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 beat 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.
Ber ing a-rendering4alant lice►+ _ under_G-S�106-1�8.J:_.� _----.-.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted lijr 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 methodwhich, in the professional opinionkof the State Veterinarian, would.make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommendedfor 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 bedone 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.
3i 25ZO/
Sig ature of Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist
s/25,1"i19®9
Date

tor:John Owen .:,,,,.1nt
Columbus Date:
stance to nearest res i Bence (other than owner):
STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
1200.0 feet
O sows (farrow to 'finish) x 141 7 lbs. = r lbs
O sows (farrow to feeder-) :: 522 Its. .= U Its f
1.35 I hs . = -:969r0 lbs
_
2940 head (finishing only) x- lbs
• sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = r� I ts
O head (wean to feeder) ., 30 lbs. = 0 lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 296906 i lbs
MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = =96900 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Vo l urne (C:F) /Its , SSLN
Treatment. Vo 1 umt (CF) / l b . SSLW= 1 C•F/ I b S SLW
V„lurne = .396900 cubic feet .
STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME -
Inside top length 448.0 feet ; Inside top width 2 =3.0 feet
Top -of dike at elevation 50.0 feet
Freeboard 1 .0 ' f eet ; Side slopes 3.1 : 1 ( Inside 1 aqoo'r, )
Total design lagoon liquid level at ele
vation =i''.r? feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 40.0 feet
Seasonal high water •tat I e elevation 40.0 feet
Total design volume using prisrnoida1 formula
SS!END1 SS/END2 SS'SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
.1 3.1 3.1 S.1 441.8 266.8 9.0
AREA. OF TOP
LENGTH - WIDTH =
441.= ter:, ._
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
6.0 211.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH -r 4
2:38. -
11 r 87..: (AREA OF TOP)
81446.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
95522 . _ (AREA CIF MIDSECTION 4)
C:U. `FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM]
117872.2 395522.881446.0
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL =
DEPTH/6
1.5

EIIPOR.AR`r STORAGE REQUIF:ED
DRAINArGE AF:EA:
Lagoon ( top of dike)
Length * Width _ / k4".0)
448.0 273.0 1' '-.".-,—._-=4. _} square feet
Buildings (r-r_r=_rf and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
/61'901 :rw,zF.vox �. E, ` e.�:,✓:�.: '�,2 �� �;a ra 6oCN lc%af
TOTAL DA :' s q tie✓e`;.'l .r-4 t ;Svc - air: Di,v6- 0,9Q 3/Z4P.�
Design temporary storage period to be i
i.� ? days..
Volume r_if ' waste Produced
Approximate daily production of manure i n CF; Lr, SS+L1d
Volume =
Volume =
94900 Lbs. SSLIJ * OF of Waste/Lb./Day *
9492F cubic feQt
Vo I ume of wash water.
0.001:=,4
• 180 days
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or vT' 1 uMe
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Vcr 1 ume
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/ .4:3 ;gal l ons
p e r OF
• Volume of -f rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when r-a i rrfa l 1 exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
120 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA ! 12 inches s rFe r foot
r_r
r
: I u rn }y
e = r J. am :�'� _1 cub 1 c feet

Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume =
Volume
7.5 inches / 12 inches per fc'ot * DA
/03"3
= .164.441,j) cubic feet
TOTAL REQIUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
-SA. 96925 cubic feet l/
5B. 0 cubic feet
-Fey. �JGj9 "-� cubic feet
FD. /o30l3-i- zr cubic feet
SUMMARY
TOTAL --`117:; cubic feet
39G9e.a
Total required volume ;-T =' cubic feet
Total e j fir, ,,. I erne avail.( i 1 r ub, feet
c?3,e9F,0 �T 3
r-3 / --,'‘7-.
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation ;;00 cubic feel•
At elev.
46.0 feet F Volume is F58069 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr- storm is S15822.cubic feet
At elev. 40.'~ feet ;VcIune is lO _2 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal high water table elevation 40.0 feet
?DESIGNED BY:
DATE :4
APPROVED BY:
•
DATE:
/ -AG/ i ga d?C�
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED `GIA TE UTILIZATION PLAN
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
This lagoon is designed for wash- treatment (permanent storage) with
min. odor control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached (permanent + temporary storage) may vary due to soil conditions
flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system,
The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume
based on: 1) waste from animals; 2) excess rainfall after evaporation;
and 3) the largest 24 hour (one day) rainfall that occurs on the
average of once every 25 years. The volume of waste generated from
a given number of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year -
and from year to year= This estimate is based on 7 inches of excess
rainfall which' is equal to or exceeds the highest 6 months excess in
a year. The average annual excess s rainfall is approximately 8 inches.
Therefore, an average of 8 inches• of excess rainfall will need to be
pumped each year. The 25 year rainfall will not be a factor to consider
in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must always be
available. A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this,is usually the outlet invert of pipe(=) from
building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed on the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed on this elevation
to indicate when pumping shor=rid begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain minimum treatment depth (6 feet).
Pumping can be started or Stopped at any time 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. Itis strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -char -ring reduces the concentration of the initial
.waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odor'-s.. Solids ds should be
covered with effluent at all times. When brecharg.inL_ is complete
flush buildings with recycled lagoon i.7 i!'d Fresh water sho=.ld not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall he followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of Waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 40.3 marked ma ed by permanent marker. Stop pump -out when
the fluid level reaches elevation Ailv.0 orbefore the fluid depth _s
less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the l n s of favorable
bacteria).
The design temporary strrage_ less 25 year st
nrm
is 193, Si7 cubic feet or 1yyy,S,5 gallons. As stated
before this
volume will vary considerably from year to year.

4Themaximum. Amount to apply per irrigation is
��� t�e rns �aximUm application r��tx� iwa0-3
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to -',-him
lagoon mlcwwed annually. Vegetation should. be fertilized as needed
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.
S. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will
not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well.
9. 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.