260013_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: 26-0013 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS260013
2. Facility Name: Ricky Smith Nursery
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Ricky Smith
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 13162 NC Hwy 210 S
City: Roseboro State: NC Zip: 28382-0307
Telephone Number: 910-531-4391 Ext. E-mail: frsmith491itrstar.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 13162 NC Hwv 210 S
City: Roseboro State: NC Zip: 28382
6. County where Facility is located: Cumberland
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): James R. Smith Phone No.: 910-531-3388 OIC #: 18437
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Types:
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Wean to Feeder 5,240
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep - Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
eaI1I 193
Cic j
l3J, 310
2Z1 ► 1-to
19.00
2
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2101 O21
19.00
1
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), sia ned 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 snap/schematic
• 3. Emergency Action Plan
. 4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
• 6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
• 7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
. 8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and• 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up' to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature shouldb
eby a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name: Jf3art eS �lYl f Title: QLeM/E/e
Signature: ram''"` 1! Ae:1/ Date: e).3 - - 11
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
Director
4747
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental -Qualify
February 27, 2019
Ricky Smith
Ricky Smith Nursery
13162 NC Hwy 210 S
Roseboro, NC 28382-0307
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
MAR 2 E ?('
Dear Permittee:
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 hops://deq.nc.eov/aboutldivisions/water-resources/water-auality_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 vour continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, You must submit an application for
perniit 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, signed and returned by April 3. 2019.
Please note that you must include one (11 copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan CAWMP 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
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS260013
Murphv-Brown LLC
North Cara4<na Department of Envr•*nmental grra:'ty D tisaOnofWatarResaurons
512 N. Salsbury St.] 1638 Mail SerVoe. Center I Raft, North CaroNna 27699-1£36
519.707.9000
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Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
El El Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
El 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.
7 Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
El El A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
El El 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).
El
El Any method which, in the professional opiniorticf 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).
ElMass 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 eve of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
addition emporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
o3-026- /9.
Signture of Farm Owner/Manager Date
a3.2D•161
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
_ Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids
(J 1 Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
( ) Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
(1,Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (1)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage () Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
() Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed
residues
() Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal () Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
MIC — November 11, 1996
10

Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal ( ) Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
() Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
( ) Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked () pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
(La/}6ovy er Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC -- November 11, 1996
11

SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source
Cause
_ Farmstead
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Swine production (v )Vegetative or wooded buffers:
( ►4Recommended best management
practices;
(4Good judgment and common sense
Animal body
surfaces
Dirty manure
covered animals
( )Dry floors
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered
floors
Manure collection
pits
Urine
(jSlotted floors;
( )Waterers located over slotted floors;
( )Feeders at high end of solid floors;
( )Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Partial microbial
decomposition
()Frequent manure removal by flush, pit
recharge or scrape
( )Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation
exhaust fans
Volatile gases (✓)Fan maintenance;
Dust (✓)Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces
Dust
(/)Washdown between groups of animals
( )Feed additives;
( }Feeder covers;
( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks
Agitation of recycled ( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks (v)Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during waste ( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge
points
Agitation of recycled (+)1`xtend recharge lines to near bottom of
lagoon liquid while pits pits with anti -siphon vents
are filling
Lift stations
Agitation during sump (v)'Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain
collection or
junction boxes
Agitation during waste ( )Box Covers
water conveyance
End of drain
pipes at lagoon
Lagoon surfaces
Agitation during waste
water
Volatile gas emissions
Biological mixing
Agitation
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation
nozzles Wind draft
(Vxtend discharge point of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
/
( ')Proper lagoon liquid capacity
( ✓jCorrect lagoon startup procedures
(✓ lini um surface area -to -volume
ratio (Minimum agitation when
pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( Proven biological additives
( t/ Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
( inimum recommended operation pressure
( Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
(ump from second -stage lagoon
AMOC — November 11, 1996
12

Storage tank or
basin surface
Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading
decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers
filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin
surface
Partial microbial decom- ( )Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
position Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or
sludge spreader
outlets
Agitation when spreading
Volatile gas emissions
( )Soil injection of slurry/sludges
( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
Carcass decomposition ("jProper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal
disposal pits
Carcass decomposition ( )Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
( )Proper location / construction of disposal pits
Incinerators
Incomplete combustion (vlSecondary stack burners
Standing water
around facilities
improper drainage ( ✓)Farm access road
maintenance Microbial decomposition of away from
fagiitiesmatter
_ Manure tracked Poorly maintained access
onto public roads roads
from farm access
( )Farm access road maintenance
Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule / BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge —Lagoon Treatment:EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management actices ha been
reviewed with me.
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USDA United States
Department of Agriculture Cumberland County, North Carolina
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Farm 5430
Tract 6050
2019 Program Year
CLU
1
Acres I HEL
6.15 NHEL
Crop
Page Cropland Total: 6.15 acres
Map Created November 06, 2018
Base Image Layer flown in 2016
Common Land Unit
Cropland
Tract Boundary
Wetland Determination Identifiers
dM Restricted Use
✓ Limited Restrictions
0 Exempt from Conservation
Compliance Provisions
USDA FSA maps are for FSA Program administration only. This map does not represent a legal survey or reflect actual ownership; rather it depicts the information provided directly from the producer and/or the NAIP imagery. The producer
accepts the data 'as is' and assumes all risks associated with its use. The USDA Farm Service Agency assumes no responsibility for actual or consequential damage incurred as a result of any user's reliance on this data outside FSA Programs.
Wetland identifiers do not represent the size, shape, or specific determination of the area. Refer to your original determination (CPA-026 and attached maps) for exact boundaries and determinations or contact NRCS.

LJ5 DA United States
Department of
Agriculture Cumberland County, North Carolina
Cumberland
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USDA ESA maps are for FSA Program administration only. This map does not represent a legal survey or reflect actual ownership; rather it depicts the information provided directly from the producer and/or the NAIP imagery. The producer
accepts the data 'as is' and assumes all risks associated with its use. The USDA Farm Service Agency assumes no responsibility for actual or consequential damage incurred as a result of any users reliance on this data outside FSA Programs.
Wetland identifiers do not represent the size, shape, or specific determination of the area. Refer to your original determination (CPA-026 and attached maps) for exact boundaries and determinations or contact NRCS.
Farm 7654
Tract 4212
2019 Program Year
CLU
Acres
H EL
Crop
1
29.03
NHEL
2
22.16
NHEL Noncropland
Page Cropland Total: 29.03 acres
Map Created November 06, 2018
Base Image Layer flown in 2016
0 175 350 }" 700
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Common Land Unit
Cropland
Non -Cropland
Tract Boundary
Wetland Determination Identifiers
4 Restricted Use
0 Limited Restrictions
Exempt from Conservation
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Compliance Provisions

Grower: RICKY SMITH NURSERY Designed By: CHB
Address: RT. 1 BOX 36 Checked By: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] Date: 08/13/98
County: CUMBERLAND Sheet 1 of 7
ANAEROBIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN
FARM INFORMATION
Nursery:
Finishing:
Farrow to weanling:
Farrow to feeder:
Farrow to finish:
Boars:
Storage Period:
25 Yr. / 24 Hr Storm Event
"Heavy Rain" Factor
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation
Additional Water Usage:
Additional Drainage Area:
Farm Population:
Not Applicable
LAGOON INFORMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as.n Irregular Shape?
Does Operator Want Emergency Spillway?
Is This Design for an Existing Farm?
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT?
Seasonal High Water Table Elev:
Freeboard:
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth:
Top of Storm / Spillway Buffer:
Side Slopes:
Top of Dike Elevation:
Finished Bottom Elevation:
Start Pump Elevation:
Stop Pump Elevation:
LAGOON VOLUME
Storm Stor =
Temporary =
Permanent =
Total Volume =
(Y/N)
(Y/N)
(Y/N)
(Y/N)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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contour areas see sheet 2 of 7...
REQUIRED VOL.
16263 (Cu.Ft.)
46740 (Cu.Ft.)
78000 (Cu.Ft.)
141,004 (Cu.Ft.)
Min. Required Liner Thickness
Lagoon Surface Area: (Inside TOD)
Y
N
Y
N
2600 Hd.
0
0
0
0
0
180 Days
7.5 In.
7.0 In.
0
0
96.00 Ft.
1.0 Ft.
3 :1 (H:V)
105.50 Ft.
95.00 Ft.
103.70 Ft.
101.00 Ft.
DESIGN VOLUMES % REQ'D.
18,659 (Cu.Ft.)
54,294 (Cu.Ft.)
78,151 (Cu.Ft.)
151,104 (Cu.Ft.)
114.73%
116.16%
100.19%
107.16%
1.5 Ft.
26,021 S.F.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

Elevation (FT.)
95.00.
96.00
97.00
98.00
99.00
100.00
101.00
102.00
103.00
104.00
105.00
105.50
Grower:
Address:
County:
RICKY SMITH NURSERY
RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
CUMBERLAND
Designed By: CHB
Checked By: DSE
Date: 08/13/98
Sheet 2 of 7
ACTUAL DESIGN VOLUME CALCULATIONS
LAGOON STAGE -AREA VOLUMES
Contour
Area (SF)
8,828
10,114
11,474
12,908
14,416
15,998
17,654
19,384
21,188
23,066
25,018
26,021
Incr. Vol. (Cu. FT)
9,471
10,794
12,191
13,662
15,207
16,826
18,519
20,286
22,127
24,042
12,760
These volumes were calculated using the vertical avera
TOTAL REQD VOLUME: 141,004
CF
Cumul. Vol. (Cu. FT)
9,471
20,265
32,456
46,118
61,325
78,151
96,670
116,956
139,083
163,125
175,885
e end area method.
CUMULATIVE VOL.
ZONE VOL 107.16
END PUMP ====>
START PUMP = = = >
MAX STORAGE = = >
Murphy Family Farms Engineering
101.00 FT
103.70 FT
104.50 FT
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
78,151 CF TR'MT
132,445 CF TEMP
151,104 CF STORM
78,151 100.19%
54,294 116.16%
18,659 114.73%
[phone]

Grower: RICKY SMITH NURSERY Designed By: CHB
Address: RT. 1 BOX 36 Checked By: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] Date: 08/13/98
County: CUMBERLAND Sheet 3 of 7
MINIMUM REQUIRED VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Permanent Storage:
Requir
Sludge
Animal Type Capacity * ALW * (cu.ft./Ib) = Total
Nursery
2,600
30
1.00
78,000
Finishing
0
135
1.00
0
Farrow to weanling
0
433
1.00
0
Farrow to feeder
0
_ 522
1.00
0
Farrow to finish
0
1,417
1.00
0
Boars
0
400
1.00
0
Total Required Treatment Volume (cu. ft.) = 78,000
Animal Type Capacity * ALW * (cu.ft./Ib) = Total,
Nursery
2,600
30
0.00
0
Finishing
0
135
0.00
0
Farrow to yeanling
0
433
0.00
0
Farrow to feeder
0
522
0.00
0
Farrow to finish
0
1,417
0.00
0
Boars
0 400
0.000
0
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume (cu. ft.) =
Temporary Storage Volume:
Manure Production:
0
Animal Type Capacity * Sto. Period * (gals/Hd./day) = Total
Nursery
2,600
180
0.30
142,480
Finishing
0
180
1.37
0
Farrow to weanling
0
180
4.39
0
Farrow to feeder
0
180
5.30
0
Farrow to finish
0
180
14.38
0
Boars
0
180
4.06
0
Total Manure Production (gals.) =
Total Manure Production (cu.ft.)=
Excess Fresh Water:
142,480
19,048
Animal Type
Capacity * Sto. Period * (gals/Hd./day) = Total
Nursery
2,600
180
0.20
93,600
Finishing
0
180
0.90
0
Farrow to weanling
0
180
2.90
0
Farrow to feeder
0
180
3.50
0
Farrow to finish
0
180
9.50
0
Boars
0
180
2.70
0
Total Fresh Water Excess (gals.) =
Total Fresh Water Excess (cu.ft.) =
93,600
12,513
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
[phone]

Grower: RICKY SMITH NURSERY
Address: RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
Coun : CUMBERLAND
Temporary Storage Volume: (Cont.)
Designed By: CHB
Checked By: DSE
Date: 08/13/98
Sheet 4 of 7
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surface Area + Additional Drainage Area) * Rainfall / 12in./ft
Vol.= (26021 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) * 7 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall in Excess of Evap. (cu.ft.)=
15,179
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'l Drainage Area) * 25Yr./24Hr. Storm(in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (26021 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for 25Yr.-24Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft) = 16,263
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
VoI. = (Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt' I Drainage Area) * "Heavy Rain" Factor (in) / 12in./ft.
VoI. = (26021 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 0.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain' (cu.ft.) = 0
(for -Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Additional Water Storage:
No Additional Water Storage is Required
Total Required Storm Storage
(25 Yr. / 24 Hr. Storm + "Heavy Rain") =
Total Required Temporary Storage
(Manure Prod. + Excess Fr. Water + Rainfall Excess) =
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment + Sludge) =
16,263 (CU.FT)
46,740 (CU.FT)
78,000 (CU.FT)
TOTAL REQUIRED VOLUME = 141004 (CU.FT.)
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P. 0. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

Grower:
Address:
County:
RICKY SMITH NURSERY
RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
CUMBERLAND
Designed By: CHB
Checked By: DSE
Date: 08/13/98
Sheet 5 of 7
LAGOON DESIGN SUMMARY
Top of Dike Elevation
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation
Top of 25 yr/24 hr Storm Storage
Top of "Heavy Rain" Storage
Start Pump Elevation
End Pump Elevation
Top of Sludge Storage
Seasonal High Watertable Elev.
Finished Bottom Elevation
Inside Top Length
Inside Top Width
Side Slopes
Lagoon Surface Area-
Min. Liner Thickness (if required)
Freeboard Depth
Temporary Storage Period
Zone Depths:
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME =
Treatment / Sludge Storage Zone Depth
Temporary Storage Zone Depth
Freeboard / Storm Storage Zone Depth
Total Lagoon Depth
105.50 FT.
Not Applicable
104.50 FT.
Not Applicable
103.70 FT.
101.00 FT.
Not Applicable
96.00 FT.
95.00 FT.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
3:1 H:V
26,021 SF
1.5 FT.
1.00 FT.
180 Days
151104 (CU.FT.)
6.0 FT.
2.7 FT.
1.8 FT.
10.5 FT.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
[phone]

Grower: TRICKY SMITH NURSERY Designed By: CHB
Address: RT. 1 BOX 36 Checked By: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] Date: 08/13/98
County: CUMBERLAND Sheet 6 of 7
ZONE ELEVATIONS
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 105.50
/ 1 — TOP OF STORM ELEV = 104.50 / 1
/ 1 / 1
1 /
STRT PMP EL.= 103.70 1
1
END PMP EL. = 101.00 1 TOP OF TREAT ELEV = 101.00 / SHWT = 96.00
1 /
1 /
1 /
1 /
FINISHED BOTTOM ELEV = 95.00
2319
TOP OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV = 103.70
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

Grower:
Address:
County:
RICKY SMITH NURSERY
RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
CUMBERLAND
Designed By:
Checked By:
Date:
Sheet 7 of 7
CHB
DSE
08/13/98
This livestock waste treatment lagoon is designed in accordance with the North Carolina
Natural Resources Conservation Service PRACTICE STANDARD 359— WASTE TREATMENT
LAGOON, revised prior to June, 1996.
Emergency Spillway:
An Emergency Spillway is not required.
NOTE: See attached Waste Utilization1"'��«g'''
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Actual contour areas taken from the lagoon design are used to calculate
the surface area and storage volume characteristics of the lagoon.
This approach insures that rainfall capture on the lagoon is fully
accounted for and that storage volumes calculated represent actual
conditions regardless of the shape.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
[phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DESIGNED BY: CHB
CHECKED BY: DSE
DATE: 08/13/98
SHEET 1 OF 2
Emergency Action Plan
Using this outline as guidance, you should develop a specific emergency action plan for your
waste handling system.. This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your
operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off the site. You should NOT wait until wastes
reach surface water 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 available to all
employees at the facility, as accidents, leaks, and breaks could happen at any time. Your
plan should follow this format:
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to problems are listed below:
A. Lagoon overflow —possible solutions are:
add soil to berm to temporarily increase elevation of dam —any permanent
alteration of the dam should be approved by a qualified professional engineer
or qualified technical specialist
pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate
stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waters) --hold waste in house if possible
call a pumping contractor
make sure no surface water is entering lagoon
NOTE: The above listed activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded
the temporary storage level.
B. Runoff from waste application field —actions include:
. immediately stop waste application
. create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on the field
. incorporate waste to reduce further runoff
C. Leakage from the waste distribution system:
. pipes and sprinklers —actions include:
— stop recycle (flushing system) pump
— stop irrigation pump
— close valves to eliminate further discharge
— separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
flush system, houses, solids separators —actions include:
— stop recycle (flushing system) pump
- stop irrigation pump
- make sure no siphon effect has been created
— separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
D. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often these are seepage as opposed to
flowing leaks —possible action*:
dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage; put in a submersible
pump, and pump back into lagoon
. if holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and
fill holes and compact with a clayey soil
other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
[phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
-ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36 CHECKED BY: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND SHEET 2 OF 2
*Lagoon problems require the consultation of an individual experienced in the
design and construction of lagoons for permanent repair measures.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
A. Did the waste reach any surface water?
B. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
C. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
A. During normal business hours, call your DWQ regional office, at 919-486-1541
after hours, emergency number: 910-733-3942. Your phone call should
include: your name, name and exact location of facility, telephone number,
the details of incident from item 2 above, and the location or direction
of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions, what corrective
measures have been undertaken, and the seriousness of the situation.
B. If spill leaves, or is likely to leave, property or enters surface waters, call
ERR
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
D. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District Natural Resources Conservation
Service office at 910-484-8939 for advice/technical assistance. The
Extension Service can be reached 910-484-7156 for advice/technical assistance.
E. Contact Murphy Family Farms Land and Nutrient Management Department at 910-
289-2111 for advice/technical assistance.
4. 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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
AGRICULTURAL EXPO, PO BOX 270, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306
910-484-7156
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
CHARLIE ROSE AGRI—EXPO CENTER SUITE 229
121 EAST MOUNTAIN DRIVE, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306-3422
910— 484— 8939/910— 484— 8479
CUMBERLAND COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
131 D STREET, FAYETTIVELLE, NC 28301-5750
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WACHOVIA BUILDING SUITE 714
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301-5043
919-486-1541
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DESIGNED BY: CHB
CHECKED BY: DSE
DATE: 08/13/98
SHEET 1 OF 3
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be cleared of
trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders, sod, and rubbish. Satisfactory disposition
will be made of all debris. The topsoil from the lagoon and pad area should be stripped
and stockpiled for use on the dike and pad areas. After stripping, the foundation area
of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior to placing
the first lift of fill material to get a good bond.
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT
The completed excavation and earthfill shall conform to the lines, grades, and elevations
shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen
soil, stones over 6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent they
are suitable, excavated material may be used as fill. The fill shall be brought up in
approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9 inches in thickness when loose and prior
to compaction. Each layer will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and
spreading equipment or standard tamping roller or equivalent method. Compaction will
be considered adequate when fill material is observed to consolidate to the point that
settlement is not readily detectable. NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION.
The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using the more impervious materials from
the required excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for settlement.
Dikes over 15 feet in height with an impoundment capacity of 10 acre—feet or more fall
under the jurisdiction of the NC Dam Safety Law and require permitting by the NC Dept. of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section. The height is defined
as the difference in elevation from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dike.
Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive erosion and
sedimentation.
LINER:
THE MINIMUM REQUIRED CLAY LINER THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.5 FT.
NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN INDICATED ON THE
DRAWINGS OR WHEN MATERIAL IS ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION THAT
WILL NOT PROVIDE THE PERMEABILITY LIMITS AS STATED LATER IN THIS SECTION.
SUCH MATERIAL IS CONSIDERED UNSUITABLE WITH RESPECT TO LINING. A TYPICAL
CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER IS INCLUDED IN THE DRAWINGS WHEN LINERS
ARE REQUIRED.
Murphy Fainily Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DESIGNED BY: CHB
CHECKED BY: DSE
DATE: 08/13/98
SHEET 2 OF 3
When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be overexcavated below
finish grade to the specified depth as measured perpendicular to the finish grade. The
foundation shall be backfilled as specified to grade with a material approved by the
engineer or his representative.
REFER TO THE DRAWINGS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The minimum moisture
content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture content which relates to that
moisture content when the soil is kneaded in the hand it will form a ball which does not
readily separate. Water shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture
content during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner material shall not
be less than optimum moisture content during placement The maximum moisture
content relates to the soil material being too wet for efficient use of hauling equipment and
proper compaction. Proper compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and
compacted to at least 95 percent of the Standard Proctor Maximum Dry Density
(ASTM D698) of the liner material. When smooth or hard, the previous lift shall be scarified
and moistened as needed before placement of the next lift.
The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted permeability of a clay
liner, other than the type of clay used for the liner, is the efficient construction processing
of the compacted liner. The sequence of equipment in an. established pattern helps
assure uniformity in the entire placement and compaction process. For most clay soils, a
tamping or sheepsfoot roller is the preferred type of compaction equipment.
In accordance with NRCS South National Technical Center (SNTC) Technical Note 716
(revised September 1993) the maximum allowable specific discharge of the liner is
1.0 x 10-5 cm/sec. This specific discharge is dependant on the permeability of the
liner material, the liner thickness, and the hydrostatic pressure on the liner. With the
minimum required liner thickness stated earlier and the maximum liquid depth in the
lagoon, the maximum permeability of the compacted liner is 1.25 x 10-6cm/sec. Upon
completion of the liner, undisturbed samples will be taken and tested for actual
permeability. Any permeability tests indicating a higher permeability than stated above
will be considered as failing. Failing tests will require recompaction of the liner material
and retesting.
For lagoons being built in soils which do not require clay lining the same permeability
requirements apply as for clay liners and testing of the in —situ material will be conducted.
During the excavation process, soils at the excavated surface are loosened as adjacent
material is being removed. As a result, the permeability of these surface soils is increased.
To insure proper compaction and minimum soil permeability, when lagoon excavation is
complete the inner side slopes and bottom shall be rolled thoroughly prior to testing.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

— GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DESIGNED BY: CHB
CHECKED BY: DSE
DATE: 08/13/98
SHEET 3 OF 3
The soil liner shall be protected from scour produced by the discharge from waste outlet
pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator: concrete flumes,
concrete blocks laid tightly together, or using flexible pipe outlets on waste pipes.
Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant. When these are
specified, additional construction specifications are included with this Construction
Specification or are shown on the drawings.
CUTOFF TRENCH:
A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when called for in the
notes on the drawings or as shown on a typical cross section on the drawings. The final
dimensions of the cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation
materials during construction.
VEGETATION:
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded to the
planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construction according to the
seeding specifications. Topsoil, if available on site should be placed on areas of the dike
and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch shall be used if recommended
permanent vegetation is out of season dates for seeding. Permanent vegetation should
be established as soon as possible during the next period of approved seeding dates.
REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE DRAINS:
An observation trench shall be dug along the perimeter of the lagoon 25 feet outside the
proposed embankment toe to verify that no subsurface drain tile lines are present in the
lagoon area. The trench shall be dug to a minimum depth of five feet and shall have a width
adequate to accommodate equipment used for backfill and compaction. Trench side
slopes shall be 1:1 or flatter. Trench backfill shall be compacted as stated in the
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT section of the specification.
When tile drains are encountered, the tile will be removed to a minimum of 25 feet beyond
the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile trench shall be backfilled and compacted with
material approved by the engineer or his representative. Tile drains that are not removed
shall be either capped off or rerouted around the lagoon, as directed by the engineer or
his representative.
SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
All operations shall be carried out in a safe, skillful, and workmanlike manner. All safety and
health regulations shall be observed and appropriate personal safety and health measures
used at all times during construction.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND
DESIGNED BY: CHB
CHECKED BY: DSE
DATE: 08/13/98
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 of temporary storage for:
(1) manure production of animals, (2) excess fresh water storage, (3) rainfall in
excess of evaporation, (4) storage for the 25 year / 24 hour storm for the location,
(5) and, if applicable, an additional "heavy rain" storage volume for chronic rainfall
events. Allocation for any additional fresh water usage is also included in the
temporary storage. The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals
will be fairly constant throughout the year, but excess rainfall will vary from year to 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 staff gauge must benstalled in the lagoon that indicates the start pumping and stop
pumping levels. The start pumping level is the maxium liquid level under normal operating
conditions. The stop pumping level is the minimum liquid level under normal
operation to maintain required treatment volume and depth. Pumping can be started
and stopped anywhere 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. However, it is recommended that the lagoon be kept
pumped down as much as possible.
Land application of wastewater is recognized as an acceptable method of disposal.
Methods of application include solid set, center pivot, guns, and traveling guns. Care
should be taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops or runoff to surface
waters.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is required that the treatment lagoon be precharged to one—half the treatent volume
or as otherwise specified on the lagoon design drawings before wastes are introduced.
The purpose is to prevent excessive odors during start—up. Precharging 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. The plan recommends
sampling and testing of waste before land application.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
[phone]

GROWER:
ADDRESS:
COUNTY:
RICKY SMITH NURSERY
RT. 1 BOX 36
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone]
CUMBERLAND
DESIGNED BY: CHB
CHECKED BY: DSE
DATE: 08/13/98
SHEET 2 OF 2
3. Begin temporary storage pump —out of the lagoon when the fluid level reaches the
elevation 103.70 as marked by the staff gauge. Stop pump —out when the fluid level
reaches elevation 101.00. This temporary storage, Tess 25 year / 24 hour storm,
contains 54294 cubic feet or 406118 gallons.
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one (1) inch and the
recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 inches per hour. 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 or damaged areas and establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable outlets.
8. 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. Waste shall
be applied in a manner such that waste will not reach other property or public
rights —of —way.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waters
of the United States. Waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by either discharge or by over —spraying. The Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, has the responsibility for
enforcing this law.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
[phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36 CHECKED BY: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND SHEET 1 OF 1
SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
ACREAGE TO BE SEEDED: 1.5 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS:
90 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30
FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
45 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
150 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 100 LBS./ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
15.4BS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE
SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
60 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
1500 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
3 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
150 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE ALL
DISTURBED AREAS IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH SMOOTH
SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER OR SIMILAR
DEVICE. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH AN ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

;MURPHY FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Phone: [phone]
Calculations By: Laurie Benton
Date: 08/11/93
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith
County: Cumberland
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
INPUT DATA:
Sows (farrow to finish) =
Sows (farrow to feeder) =
Head (finishing only) _
Sows (farrow to wean)_
Head (wean to feeder)_
0
0
0
0
2640
Seasonal high water table elevation =
Storage Volume for sludge accumulation =
Treatment volume (Min. = 1 CF/Lb) =
Inside top length of dike =
Inside top width of dike =
Top of Dike Elevation =
Bottom of lagoon elevation =
Freeboard depth of dike =
Side slopes on dike =
25 Year — 24 Hour Rainfall =
Rainfall in excess of evaporation =
Minimum Permanent Storage Depth =
CALCULATED DATA:
Minimum treatment volume
Vol. of Waste Produced =
Vol. of Wash Water =
Rainfall —Excess Evapor. =
Rainfall / 25 Yr Storm =
— livestock =
19,388 CF
O CF
14,000 CF
14,000 CF
Minimum temporary storage volume =
Total minimum required treatment volume =
Total design volume available =
Total temporary volume avaliable =
Total Volume at start pumping elevation =
Design Volume less 25 Yr — 24 Hr Rainfall =
Minimum Volume for permanent storage =
Permanent storage volume is
2000.0 Feet
47.6 Feet
0.0 Cubic Feet
1.0 CF/Lb
160.0 Feet
150.0 Feet
51.0 Feet
41.6 Feet
1.0 Feet
3.0 : 1
7.0 Inches
7.0 Inches
6.0 Feet
79,200 Cubic Feet
47,388
126,588
130,310
48,239
115,221
116,310
82,071
greater than
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
CF @
Cubic Feet
49.3 Feet
CF @ 47.6 Feet
Mimimum treatment
volume for livestock

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith
Date: 08/11/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS:
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 sows (farrow to finish) X
0 sows (farrow to feeder) X
0 head (finishing only) X
0 sows (farrow to wean) X
2640 head (wean to feeder) X
1417 Lbs. =
522 Lbs. =
135 Lbs. =
433 Lbs. =
30 Lbs. =
0 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
79,200 Lbs.
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 79,200 Lbs.
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2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Minimum volume = Lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume (CF/Lb. SSLW)
Minimum volume = 79,200 Cubic Feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Minimum volume = 0.0 Cubic Feet
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length of dike = 160.0 Feet
Inside top width of dike = 150.0 Feet
Top of Dike Elevation = 51.0 Feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation = 41.6 Feet
Freeboard depth of dike = 1.0 Feet
Side slopes on dike = 3.0 : 1
Total design lagoon liquid level elevation = 50.0 Feet
Total design liquid level depth = 8.4 Feet
Determine total design volume using prismoidal formula:
SS / End1 =
SS / End2 =
3.0 Feet
3.0 Feet
Inside Dike Length @ Design Liquid Level =
Inside Dike Width @ Design Liquid Level =
SS / Side1 =
SS / Side 2 =
154.0 Feet
144.0 Feet
3.0 Feet
3.0 Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith
Date: 08/11/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued):
Area of Top =
Area of Top =
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection =
Area of Midsection =
Area of Midsection =
Total design volume =
Total design volume =
Total design volume =
Inside dike length(top) * Inside dike width(top)
154.0 * 144.0
22,176 Square Feet
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Inside dike length(bottom) * Inside dike width(bottom)
103.6 * 93.6
9,697 Square Feet
Inside dike length(mid) * Inside dike width(mid)
128.8 * 118.8
15,301 Square Feet
[Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth
93,079 * 1.40
130,310 Cubic Feet
4A. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT START PUMPING ELEVATION
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection =
@Start Pump Volume =
@Start Pump Volume =
@Start Pump Volume =
20,942 Square Feet
9,697 Square Feet
14,786 Square Feet
[Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth
89,783 * 1.28
115,221 Cubic Feet
4B. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT END PUMPING ELEVATION
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection =
18,092 Square Feet
9,697 Square Feet
13,571 Square Feet
@ End Pump Volume = [Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth
@ End Pump Volume = 82,071 * 1.00
@ End Pump Volume = 82,071 Cubic Feet

NIURPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith
Date: 08/11/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued).
4C. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT PERMANENT STORAGE ELEVATION
Minimum Permanent Storage Depth = 6.0 Feet
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection =
Permanent Volume =
Permanent Volume =
Permanent Volume =
18,092 Square Feet
9,697 Square Feet
13,571 Square Feet
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[Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth
82,071 * 1.00
82,071 Cubic Feet
5. TEMPORARY STORAGE VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Design Drainage Area = Area of Lagoon (Top of Dike) + Area of Buildings
Design temporary storage period = 180.0 Days
Area of Lagoon =
Area of Lagoon =
Area of Lagoon =
Length at top of dike * Width at top of dike
160.0 * 150.0
24,000 Square Feet
Area of Buildings (roof & lot water) = Length of Buildings * Width of Buildings
Area of Buildings = 0.0 * 0.0
Area of Buildings = 0.0 Square Feet
Design Drainage Area = Area of Lagoon (Top of Dike) + Area of Buildings
Design Drainage Area = 24,000 + 0
Design Drainage Area = 24,000 Square Feet
5A. VOLUME OF WASTE PRODUCED
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136 CF/Lb SSLW
Volume of Waste = Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 Days
Volume of Waste = 79,200 * 0.00136 * 180
Volume of Waste = 19,388 Cubic Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith
Date: 08/11/93
TEMPORARY STORAGE VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued)
5B. Volume of Wash Water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Vol. of Wash Water =
Vol. of Wash Water =
Vol. of Wash Water =
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Gallons per Day * Temporary Storage Period / 7.48 Gals./ Cubic Fo
0 * 180
0 Cubic Feet
5C. Volume of Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall =
Vol. of Excess Rainfall =
Vol. of Excess Rainfall =
Vol. of Excess Rainfall =
7.0 Inches
Design Area * Rainfall Amount
24,000 * 7.0
14,000 Cubic Feet
5D. Volume of 25 Year — 24 Hour Storm
Vol. of Storm Rainfall =
Vol. of Storm Rainfall =
Vol. of Storm Rainfall =
Design Area * Rainfall Amount
24,000 * 7.0
14,000 Cubic Feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. Volume of Waste Produced =
5B. Volume of Wash Water =
5C. Vol. of Rainfall in Excess of Evapor. =
5D. Vol. of Rainfall / 25 Yr — 24 Hr Storm =
TOTAL TEMPORARY VOLUME =
19,388 Cubic Feet
0 Cubic Feet
14,000 Cubic Feet
14,000 Cubic Feet
47,388 Cubic Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith
Date: 08/11/93
6. SUMMARY
Minimum treatment volume — livestock =
Minimum temporary storage volume =
Total minimum required treatment volume =
Total design volume available =
Total temporary volume avaliable =
Design start pumping elevation =
Total Volume at start pumping elevation =
Design Volume less 25 Yr — 24 Hr Rainfall =
Design end pumping elevation =
Total Volume at end pumping elevation =
Design min. permanent storage elevation =
Total Volume at min. storage elevation =
Vol. of Permanent + Temporary Storage =
NOTE: Bottom of Temporary Storage =
the water table elevation of
7. DESIGNED BY: Laurie Benton
DATE: 08/11/93
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
79,200
47,388
126,588
130,310
48,239
49.3
115,221
116,310
47.6
82,071
47.6
82,071
129,460
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Feet
Cubic Feet
Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
47.6 Feet is above
47.6 Feet
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS: L.,) r
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
2822 Hwy 24 West
P.O. Box 855
Warsawv,C 28398
Grower(s): Ricky Smith
Farm Name: Ricky Smith Nursery
County: Cumberland
Farm Capacity:
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
5240
Storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
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 iris 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.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied 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.
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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 application
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. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which 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 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.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, ft3, tons, etc.):
Capacity Type Waste Produced per Animal Total
5240
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
3212 gaVyr
4015 gal/yr
10585 gal/yr
223 gal/yr
986 gaVyr
gal/yr
gal/yr
gal/yr
1,168,520 gaVyr
gal/yr
Total 1,168,520 gal/yr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (lbs):
Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total
5240
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
5.4 lbs/yr
6.5 Ibs/yr
26 lbs/yr
0.48 Ibs/yr
2.3 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
lbs/yr
2,515 lbs/yr
Ibs/yr
_ Total 2,515 Ibs/yr
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.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage:
Total N Required 1st Year:
Total N Required 2nd Year:
31.9
7600.63
0.00
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 7,600.63
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 2,515.20
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (5,085.43)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
`soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
-facility.
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Receptiion Area Specifications Year 1 of a 2 year rotation
Ricky Smith Nursery
5/3/2013
Tract Field Irrigated Soil 1st Crop Time to 1st Crop 1st Crop Lbs N/Ac bs N Total Ibs N 2nd Crop Time to
Acreage Type Code Apply Yield Ibs WUnit Residual
4219 1 3.4 TR
6050 1,2 4.1 TR
4212 1A 12.2 Wo
4212 1B 12.2 Wo
Sum Ann Mar-Juiv 1.0 100
8 Mar -Sept 3.4 50
BC Mar -Sept 4.5 43.75
BC Mar -Sept 4.5 43.75
/Ac Utilized Code Ap.ly
100 340 Win Ann Sepl-Nov;Feb-Mar
168.75 691.88 K Sept -April
196.875 2401.875 K Sept -April
196.875 2401.875 K Sept -April
Totals: 31.9
5835.625
nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs Total Ibs N
Yield
Total
Total Ibs N
Ibs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized
Lbs N/Ac
Utilized
-i
1
100
100
340
200
680
1
50
50
205
218.75
896.88
1
50
50
610
246.875
3011.875
1
50
50
610
246.875
3011.875
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r
l
1765
7600.625
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Reception Area Specifications Year 2 of a 2 year rotation
Ricky Smith Nursery
5/3/2013
Tract Field Irrigated Soil 1st Crop Time to 1st Crop 1st Crop Lbs WAc Lbs N Total Ibs N 2nd Crop
Time to
Acreage Type Code Apply Yield Ibs WUnit Residual /Ac Utilized _ Code Apply
2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs WAc Lbs N Total Ibs N
Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilized
Total Total lbs N
Lbs N/Ac Utilized
Totals; 0
0
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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 Toss 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 cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code Crop Lbs N utilized / unit yie
A Barley 1.6 Ibs N / bushel
B Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed 50 Ibs N / ton
C Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay 50 lbs N / ton
D Corn - Grain 1.25 Ibs N / bushel
E Corn - Silage 12 lbs N / ton
F Cotton 0.12 Ibs N / Ibs Tint
G Fescue - Grazed 50 Ibs N / ton
H Fescue - Hay 50 Ibs N / ton
I Oats 1.3 Ibs N / bushel
J Rye 2.4 Ibs N / bushel
K Small Grain - Grazed 50 Ibs N / acre
L Small Grain - Hay 50 Ibs N / acre
M Grain Sorghum 2.5 Ibs N / cwt
N Wheat 2.4 Ibs N / bushel
O Soybean 4.0 Ibs N / bushel
P Pine Trees 40 Ibs N / acre / yr
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications
PAN/yr/animal Farm Total/yr
Farrow to Wean 0.84
Farrow to Feeder 1
Farrow to Finish 4.1
5240 Wean to Feeder 0.072
Feeder to Finish 0.36
377.28
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 377.28 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 1886.4 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 6 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 15.0912 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
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.
*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 responsibility 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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determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Hydrant Type Crop in/hr * inches
4219 1 TR Sum Ann 0.45 1
6050 1,2 TR B 0.45 1
4212 1A Wo BC 0.4 1
4212 1B Wo BC 0.4 1
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Additional Comments:
This plan revised to change crop type in T6050 field 1 from fescue pasture to
bermuda pasture.
Sum Ann - summer annuals
Win Ann - winter annuals
Note: The small grain over -seed is optional due to the large PAN deficit. Also,
the winter annual that follows the soybeans will need to be cut and baled to
make way for the corn to follow.
Tract 6050, field 1,2 which has 4.1 acres is currently written as grazing but
producer has the option of cutting this field for hay. No changes were made
to that yeild or N rate nor to the summer/winter annual rates. This revision
changed the crop on tract 4212 from row crops to bermuda combo hay & graze.
Producer must remove 1/2 of yield produced with haying practices.
This plan is a revision of the plan prepared by Kevin Weston in 2005.
Small Grain continues to be optional
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: Ricky Smith Nursery
Owner: Ricky Smith
Manager:
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 available at 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:
icky Smith
r;
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
Date
Name of Technical Specialist:
Affiliation:
Address:
Signature:
Date
Toni W. King
Murphy -Brown, LLC
2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Telephone: [phone]
2_01�
Date
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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 the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide
evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the
owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving crop type, or available land.
Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions,
and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications
for other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but Tess than 10 tons
per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field
(See USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land application field.
When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur
during a season prone to flooding (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for
guidance).
Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff
does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor and
flies.
Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10 Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils
with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients.
Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
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Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property
boundary and canal. Animal waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after
October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
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 cropland
15 provided the fields have been approved as a land application site by a "technical
specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge
directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be 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.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of
erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
19 basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
20 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.
Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
21 managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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
22 nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients,
resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in
the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals
approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop
production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years.
Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a minimum of five
years.
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Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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