310251_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: 31-0251 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310251
2. Facility Name: The Pete Smith Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Harold J Smith
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 677 NC 11 E
City: Pink Hill State: NC Zip: 28572
Telephone Number: 252-568-3739 Ext. r e E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: `f % 7 %Grrr im
City: Pink Hill State: NC Zip: 28572
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
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"): Maxwell Foods LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): Harold J. Smith Phone No.: 910-296-3008 OIC #: 26072
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 2,880
Operation Types:
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)
HS2
(Mgt'? 2-
efaii
C7110 SW
71,874.00
19.00
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. 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 shou ' be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
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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: 2019PermitRenewal©ncdenr.gov
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

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

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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
04-25-2014
This plan has been prepared for:
Pete Smith Farm (31-251)
Harold Smith
677NC 11 E
Pink Hill, NC 28572
252-568-3739
This plan has been developed by:
Ronnie G. Kennedy Jr.
Agriment Services, Inc.
PO Box 1096
Beulaville, NC 28518
25
eveloper Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal
waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the
Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with
this plan.
9//1--C/if
I Date
Signature (manager or producer) Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices
adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By:
6772s (-7f
echnical Specialist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S7
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 2,669,760 gals/year by a 2,880
animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation. This production facility has waste
storage capacities of approximately 180 days.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
4812
Incorporated
5775
Injected
5775
Irrigated
4812
Max. Avail.
PAN (lbs) *
Actual PAN
Applied (lbs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit (lbs)
Actual Volume
Applied (Gallons)
Volume Surplus/
Deficit (Gallons)
Year 1
4,812
5584
-772
3,098,079
-428,319
Year 2
4,812
5817
-1,005
3,227,232
-557,472
Note: In source ID, S means standard source, U means user defined source.
* Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source.
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Narrative
FACILITY NUMBER 31-251
FARM NAME: PETE SMITH FARM
OWNER NAME: HAROLD SMITH
DESIGN CAPACITY: 2880 FEEDER TO FINISH
12/14/2000
THIS PLAN IS A REVISION OF THE 6/24/97 PLAN COMPLETED BY JOHNNY LANIER. THIS
PLAN DEPICTS THE WETTABLE ACRES ON THE FARM AND DISPLAYS THE SAME IN THE
CALCULATION TABLES.
FIELD PS2 WILL UTILIZE A HONEYWAGON TO ACCESS 11 OF THE 14.55 ACRES IN THE
FIELD (SEE HONEYWAGON AGREEMENT). THE WETTABLE ACRE DET ASSUMES THIS
FIELD IS UTILIZED BY THE TRAVELER IRRIGATION SYSTEM OWNED BY MR. SMITH. MR.
SMITH WANTED TO UTILIZE THE HONEYWAGON TO ACCESS MORE ACRES OF THIS FIELD
TO REMAIN IN A PASTURE SITUATION. HOWEVER, SOME OF THE ACREAGE WILL HAVE
TO BECOME A BERMUDA HAY ROTATION.
THE APPLICATION RATES FOR BERMUDA PASTURE ARE CONTROLLED GRAZED RATES
SINCE MR. SMITH MOVES THE COWS TO DIFFERENT PADDOCKS AND HAYS PART OF THE
PRODUCTION OF FORAGE.
THE APPLICATION WINDOWS IN THE PLAN ARE GENERAL IN REGARDS TO SMALL GRAIN
OVERSEED. FOR GUIDANCE ON THE WINDOWS AND RATES MR. SMITHH MUST REVERT
TO GUIDANCE MEMO FROM NCSU (INCLUDED).
ALL FIELDS MUST MEET MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WHEN USED.
MR. SMITH PLANS TO APPLY SWINE WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS SPECIFIC WASTE
ANALYSIS NOT TO EXCEED THE HYDRAULIC LOADING OF THE SOILS.
4/25/2014
THIS PLAN CHANGES PS1 AND PS3 TO HAY AND PS2(HONEYWAGON) TO
CORN/WHEAT/SOYBEANS.
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic
Yield estimates are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each field is shown,
where available.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Awes
Leaching
Index (LI)
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
5709
PS1
16.36
7.44
N/A
Foreston
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
6.0 Tons
5709
PS2
14.55
14.55
N/A
Foreston
Corn, Grain
120 bu.
Wheat, Grain
55 bu.
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
34 bu.
5709
PS3
4.57
1.99
N/A
Autryville
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
PLAN TOTALS:
35.48 23.98
LI
Potential Leaching
' ' `Technical Guidance
2
Low potential to contribute to soluble
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
None
>= 2 &
<= 10
Moderate potential to contribute to
soluble nutrient leaching below the root
zone.
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
> 10
High potential to contribute to soluble
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve
the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be
considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based Rotations
(328), Long -Term No-Ti11(778), and edge -of -field practices such as Filter Strips (393) and
Riparian Forest Buffers (391).
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.

The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies
with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply at a rate that will not result in
runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to
receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application
event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Tract
Field
Soil Series
Application Rate
(inches/hour)
Application Amount
(inches)
5709
PS 1
Foreston
0.50
1.0
5709
PS2
Foreston
0.50
1.0
5709
PS3
Autryville
0.60
1.0
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for
sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application
rates shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At
clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since
nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be
used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water
moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also
be a concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
lb/ac
Maximum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 gal/ac
Minimum Acres
5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard
Corn 120 bu
150
14.69
32.35
64.70
97.06
Hay 6 ton R.Y.E.
(Soybean 40 bu
300
160
29.38
15.67
16.18
30.33
32.35
60.66
48.53
90.99
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rIN
rt
The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the
design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated. The start
date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in
the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design
storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage
capacity, this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated.
If available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design
storage volume of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval
in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity.
Source Name
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid
Design Storage Capacity (Days)
Start Date
9/1
180
Plan Year
Month
Available Storage Capacity (Days) *
1
1
51
1
2
56
1
3
76
1
4
111
1
5
125
1
6
160
1
7
149
1
8
157
1
9
166
1
10
159
1
11
149
1
12
136
2
1
123
2
2
115
2
3
128
2
4
178
2
5
180
2
6
180
2
7
180
2
8
180
2
9
180
2
10
154
2
11
131
2
12
105
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during
operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches surface
water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design 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 Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application,
receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre
per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per
acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter
strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift
from the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste
will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season p ron e
to flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance).
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7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration
rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a
method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No
ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall
events, or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit
growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be
considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring
planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient
loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable
winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not
be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1,1995 shall comply with
the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least
50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste,
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1,1995,
shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and
public right-of-ways.
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15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be
applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been
approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal
waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly
into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be
applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas
shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as
trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and
accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for
evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"
which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and
erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected
on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on
crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level
between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested
at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the
soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when
these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and
maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five
(5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): PS2
Corn 1: CP, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, corn is normally planted when soil temperatures reach 52 to 55 degrees fahrenheit.
Review the Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high
yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 1-2" deep. Plant
populations should be determined by the hybrid being planted. Increase the seeding rate by 10% when
planting no -till. Phosphorus and potassium recommended by a soil test can be broadcast or banded at
planting. When planting early in cool, wet soil, banded phosphorus will be more available to the young
plants. An accepted practice is to apply 20-30 lbs/acre N and 20-30 lbs/acre phosphorus banded as a
starter and one-half the remaining N behind the planter. The rest of the N should be applied about 30-40
days after emergence. The total amount of N is dependent on soil type. When including a starter in the
fertilizer program, the recommended potassium and any additional phosphorus is normally broadcast at
planting. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status
of the corn. Timely management of weeds and insects are essential for corn production.
The following crop note applies to field(s): PS1
Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
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The following crop note applies to field(s): PS3
Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained.
Adaptation: Well -adapted.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): PS1
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from
October 15-November 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for
each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable
seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the
initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and
rye at 1-1 1/2 bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is
essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to
select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more
than 30 lbs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at
this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March.
The following crop note applies to field(s): PS3
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from
October 15-November 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for
each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable
seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the
initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and
rye at 1-1 1/2 bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is
essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to
select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more
than 30 lbs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at
this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March.
644273 Database Version 4.1 Date Printed: 04-25-2014 Crop Note Page 2 of 3

The following crop note applies to field(s): PS2
Wheat: Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, wheat should be planted from October 20-November 25. Plant 22 seed/drill row foot
at 1-1 1/2" deep and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each week seeding is delayed beyond the
optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU
"Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting
no -till. Adequate depth control when planting the wheat is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety
"green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the
characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 lbs/acre N at planting.
Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The remaining N
should be applied during the months of February -March. The total N is dependent on the soil type. Plant
samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the wheat. Timely
management of diseases, insects and weeds are essential for profitable wheat production.
The following crop note applies to field(s): PS2
Double -Crop Soybeans, Coastal Plain: Mineral Soil, low -leachable
Double -crop soybeans should be planted as early in June as possible with planting completed by July 4th.
When no -tilling soybeans in small grain straw, it is essential to manage the straw to achieve adequate
plant populations. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private
companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions.
Plant 2-4 seed/row foot for 7-8" drills; 4-6 seed/row foot for 15" rows; 6-8 seed/row foot for 30" rows
and 8-10 seed/row foot for 36" rows. Increase the seeding rate by at least 10% for no -till planting.
Seeding depth should be 1-1 1/2" and adequate depth control is essential. Phosphorus and potash
recommended for the soybeans can be applied to the wheat in the Fall. Soybeans produce their own
nitrogen and are normally grown without additions of nitrogen. However, applications of 20-30 lbs/acre
N are sometimes made at planting to promote early growth and vigor. Tissue samples can be analyzed
during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status of the soybeans. Timely management of
weeds and insects is essential for profitable double crop soybean production.
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Harold Smith (Pete Smith Farm)
Page 1 of 1
0.50"RING
Stationary & Hard Hose Traveling Gun System
Wettable Acre Computations
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Number
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• (Feet'
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Harold Smith (Pete Smith Farm) Page 2 of 2
Existing Stationary Gun Irrigation System
Field PSI
• # of Total Guns 18
• # of Guns w/ 360° Spray 11
• # of Guns w/ 270° Spray 0
• # of Guns w/ 180° Spray 5
• # of Guns w/ 60° Spray 2
Using table 6-G and knowing that the wetted diameter is 220 feet, the design area of each
excessively spaced gun is 0.531 acres.
• # of Guns w/ 360° Spray(Design Area) = Total Acres of Guns w/ 360° Spray
• 11 Guns (0.531 acres) = 5.84 Total Acres of Guns w/ 360° Spray
• # of Guns w/ 180° Spray(Design Area x .5) = Total Acres of Guns w/ 180° Spray
• 5 Guns (0.531 acres x .5) = 1.33 Total Acres of Guns w/ 180° Spray
• # of Guns w/ 60° Spray(Design Area x .25) = Total Acres of Guns w/ 60° Spray
• 2 Guns (0.531 acres x .25) = 0.27 Total Acres of Guns w/ 60° Spray
Total Acres of Guns w/ 360° Spray + Total Acres of Guns w/ 180° Spray + Total Acres of Guns
w/ 60° Spray = Total Wettable Acres of Field PS1
5.84 Total Acres of Guns w/ 360° Spray + 1.33 Total Acres of Guns w/ 180° Spray + 0.27 Total
Acres of Guns w/ 60° Spray = 7.44 Total Wettable Acres of Field PS1
New Hard Hose Traveler Gun Irrigation System
.Feld PS2
• # of Exterior Lanes 3
• # of interior Lanes 3
• # of Total Lanes 6
• Lane Spacing 176'
• Wetted 0 265'
• Lane Spacing as a % 66%
Lane 1
> Start End Area [Table NE6S - B] 0.38 ac.
> Middle Area [75'(265'/2 + 176'/2)/43,560] 0.38 ac.
> Stop End Area [Table NE6S - G] 0.32 ac.
> Total Area [0.38 ac. + 0.38 ac. + 0.32 ac.] 1.08 ac.

Harold Smith (Pete Smith Farm) Page3of3
Field PS2 Cont
laane 2
> Start End Area [Table NI65 - B] 0.37 ac.
> Middle Area [121' (176')/43,560] 0.49 ac.
➢ Stop End Area [Table NI65 - G] 0.30 ac.
> Total Area [0.37 ac. + 0.49 ac. + 0.30 ac.] 1.16 ac.
Lane 3
➢ Start End Area [Table NI65 - B] 0.37 ac.
➢ Middle Area [216'(176')/43,560] 0.87 ac.
> Stop End Area [Table N165 - G] 0.30 ac.
> Total Area [0.37 ac. + 0.87 ac. + 0.30 ac.] 1.54 ac.
Lane 4
> Start End Area [Table NI65 - B] 0.37 ac.
> Middle Area [289'(176')/43,560] 1.17 ac.
> Stop End Area [Table NI65 - G] 0.30 ac.
➢ Total Area [0.37 ac. + 1.17 ac. + 0.30 ac.] 1.84 ac.
Lane 5
> Start End Area [Table NE65 - B] 0.38 ac.
> Middle Area [272'(265'/2 + 176'/2)/43,560] 1.38 ac.
> Stop End Area [Table NE65 - G] 0.32 ac.
> Total Area [0.38 ac. + 1.38 ac. + 0.32 ac.] 2.08 ac.
Lane 6
> Start End Area [Table NE65 - B] 0.38 ac.
> Middle Area [23'(265'/2 + 176'/2)/43,560] 0.12 ac.
> Stop End Area [Table NE65 - G] 0.32 ac.
> Total Area [0.38 ac. + 0.12 ac. + 0.32 ac.] 0.82 ac.
Total Area of Lane 1 + Total Area of Lane 2 + Total Area of Lane 3 + Total Area of Lane 4 + Total
Area of Lane 5 + Total Area of Lane 6 = Total Area of Field PS2
1.08 ac. Total Area of Lane 1 + 1.16 ac. Total Area of Lane 2 + 1.54 ac. Total Area of Lane 3 +
1.84 ac. Total Area of Lane 4 + 2.08 ac. Total Area of Lane 5 + 0.82 ac. Total Area of Lane 6 =
8.52 ac. Total Area ofField PS2

Harold Smith (Pete Smith Farm)
Page 4 of 4
Existing Stationary Gun Irrigation System
Field PS3
• # of Total Guns 5
• # of Guns w/ 360° Spray 2
• # of Guns w/ 270° Spray 1
• # of Guns w/ 180° Spray 2
• #ofGunsw/60°Spray 0
Using table 6-G and knowing that the wetted diameter is 220 feet, the design area of each
excessively spaced gun is 0.531 acres.
• # of Guns w/ 360° Spray(Design Area) = Total Acres of Guns w/ 360° Spray
• 2 Guns (0.531 acres) = 1.06 Total Acres of Guns w/ 360° Spray
• # of Guns w/ 270° Spray(Design Area x .75) = Total Acres of Guns w/ 270° Spray
• 1 Guns (0.531 acres x .75) = 0.40 Total Acres of Guns w/ 270° Spray
• # of Guns w/ 180° Spray(Design Area x . 5) = Total Acres of Guns w/ 180° Spray
• 2 Guns (0.531 acres x .5) = 0.53 Total Acres of Guns w/ 180° Spray
Total Acres of Guns w/ 360° Spray + Total Acres of Guns w/ 270° Spray + Total Acres of Guns
w/ 180° Spray = Total Wettable Acres of Field PS3
1.06 Total Acres of Guns w/ 360° Spray + 0.40 Total Acres of Guns w/ 270° Spray + 0.53 Total
Acres of Guns w/ 180° Spray = 1.99 Total Wettable Acres of Field PS3
Total Wettable Acres of Field PS1 + Total Wettable Acres of Field PS2 + Total Wettable Acres of
Field PS3 = Total Stationary & Hard Hose Traveling Gun System Acres on Farm
7.44 Total Wettable Acres of Field PS1 + 8.52 Total Wettable Acres of Field PS3 + 1.99 Total
Wettable Acres of Field PS3 = 17.95 Total Stationary & Hard Hose Traveling Gun System
Wettable Acres on Farm
Prepared by Agriment Services Inc.
P.O. Box 1096 - Benlaville . NC - 28518
Phone [phone] - Fax [phone]
07‘14?)1144
Signature of owner or facility representative
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Wettable Acres Determination Certification
Name of Facility: �T►r� 4 5,�,f� / a' " Facility Number:3- a S I
Owner(s) Name: �u�� / / $n,'pI Phone No: 66 /1- 3 735
Mailing Address: 77 AUG- /I ,&e ` /? A / i N C 02sS 7 ?
By signing this form, the facility owner and Technical Specialist acknowledge the completion of the
Wettable Acres Determination. All necessary Wettable Acre Determination Field Data Sheets and
calculations were completed to conduct a Wettable Acre Determination. The facility's Waste
Utilization Plan has been amended as necessary to reflect actual wetted acreage. A copy of all
worksheets, calculations, and other Wettable Acres Determination documents, along with the
applicable Waste Utilization Plan and Wettable Acre Determination Certification will be filed with
the local Soil and Water Conservation District. A copy will also be kept on site with the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan. Any future modifications must be approved by a technical
specialist and filed with the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. If any
modifications to the existing irrigation system or any new irrigation equipment was required to
adequately address the waste management needs of this facility, an Irrigation Specialist or
Professional Engineer has certified the design and installation below.
Owner Name:
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Owner Signature: Date: / 2— / f — da
Agriment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 1096
Technical Specialist Name: /2wiellwBeulaville, NC 28518
Technical Specialist Signature: 7 E % Date: 02
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If assisted by an Irrigation Specialist or Professional Engineer please read and sign below:
Animal waste application equipment has been designed or modified to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan and according to NRCS Standards. Animal waste
application equipment has been installed according to NRCS Standards and is ready for use.
Irrigation Specialist/PE Name:
Irrigation Specialist/PE Signature: Date:
Submit this form to:
Attn: Sonya Avant
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
WADC — 7/99

PRODUCER/CONTRACTOR VERIFICATION OF WASTE
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
I, Joirn c� n N CERTIFY THAT MY COMPANY CAN
PROVIDE WSTE APPLICATION EQUIPMENT TO FULFILL THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFIED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN. THE
EQUIPMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CLIENTS REQUEST IF WE ARE
NOTIFIED AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE.
TYPE OF WASTE APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND SIZE
9000 10 a 2; crcad.
AVAILABLE FROM
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FACILITY NUMBER 2/ - 2 5 /
I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT, THROUGH THE ARRANGEMENTS I HAVE MADE
CONCERNING WASTE APPLICATION EQUIPMENT I WILL BE ABLE TO
FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF MY WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN.
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Operator:Harold Smith County: Duplin
Date: 11/18/92
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 0.0 feet
er
- 1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
O sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs
O sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs
2880 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 388800 lbs
O sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs
O head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 0 lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 388800 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 388800 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= 1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 388800 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet ; "Owner requests no sludge storage.
Sludge will be removed as needed."
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length 175.0 feet ; Inside top width 410.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 46.6 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 2.5 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 45.6 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 35.1 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 38.8 feet
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 170.0 405.0 10.5
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
170.0 405.0 68850.0 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
117.5 352.5 41418.8 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
143.8 378.8 217781.3 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/
68850.0 217781.3 41418.8 1
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = 574088 CU. FT

1
5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
175.0 410.0 71750.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 71750.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 388800 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 94947 cubic feet
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 recircula
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume =
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallon
per CF
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amoun
180 days excess rainfall
Voluble = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 41854.2 cubic feet
7.0 inches

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 44843.8 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 94947 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 41854 cubic feet
5D. 44844 cubic feet
TOTAL 181645 cubic feet
. SUMMARY
Total required volume 570445 cubic feet
Total design volume avail. 574088 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 388800 cubic
At elev. 42.8 feet ; Volume is 392395 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 529244 cubic feet
At elev. 44.8 feet ; Volume is
Seasonal high water
7. DESIGNED BY:
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DATE: t 2/5/7,_
519923 cubic feet (start pumpin
table elevation 38.5 feet
APPROVED BY :O
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NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN UrbewNle, �`-
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
Clearing:
All trees and brush shall be removed from the construction area
before any excavating or fill is started. Stumps will be removed
within the area of the foundation of the embankment and fill areas
and all excavated areas. All stumps and roots exceeding one (1)
inch in diameter shall be removed to a minimum depth of one (1)
foot. Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The
foundation area shall be loosened thoroughly before placement of
embankment material.
Cut-off Trench:
A cut-off trench (when specified) shall be installed as shown in
the plans.
Construction:
Construction of excavated and earthfill areas shall be performed to
the neat lines and grades as planned. Deviations from this will
require prior approval of the SCS. Earthfill shall not be placed
in standing•water and reasonable compaction of the fills shall be
performed by the construction equipment or sheeps-foot roller during
placement. The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using
the more impervious materials. Construction of fill heights shall
include ten (10) percent for settlement. To protect against seepage,
when areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will need to
be excavated a minimum of one (1) foot below grade and backfilled and
compacted with a suitable material (ie-CL,SC,CH). Refer to the soils
investigation information in the plans for special considerations.
Precautions should be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
Vegetation:
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be
seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after
construction.

SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS
AREA TO BE SEEDED: 3.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED:
O LBS. FESCUE GRASS @ 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 30
O LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS @ 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 30
24 LBS. HULLED BERMUDA GRASS @ 8 LBS./AC.
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
O LBS. RYE GRAIN @ 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
O LBS. RYE GRASS @ 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
LBS.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
3000 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
6 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
300 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE
ALL DISTURBED AREA 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 EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH
ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
1. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON
BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8
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UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor
control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached may vary due to soil conditions,flushing operations, and
the amount of fresh water added to the system.
Land application of
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waste water is recognized as an acceptable
Methods of application include solid set,
and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
waste to prevent runoff from the field or damage
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see Attachment B)
before land application.
3. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 44.8 as marked by permanent markers. Stop pump -out when
the fluid level reaches elevation 42.8 or before fluid depth is
less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable
bacteria) .
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.4
inch per hour.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.
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This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all
employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible.
Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
1 December 18, 1996

a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowi;
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage, put
in a submersible pump, and pump back to the lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes
and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom
as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Ate potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office;
Phone - - . After hours, emergency number. 919-733-3942. Your phone call
should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident from item
2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of the spill,
weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number , and
local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number -
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem
to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
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5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site
damage.
a. Contractors Name: Aoc: ``'-Y Se C •
b. Contractors Address: " (IC.- a)4 % 144 f+AdC Him
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6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.
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7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes ---look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface ---look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment ---look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability ---slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalis, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps ---check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full,
your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare
parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface
drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets,
and parking lot runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste
treatment or storage structures. The only water that should be
coming from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing
(washing) system pipes and the rainfall that hits the lagoon directly.
You should inspect your diversion system for the following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial
filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon
liquid volume. This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm
season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are
optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
and recharged each day, also work well.

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Practice water conservation —minimize building water usage and
spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation.
Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon
Management:
Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and
the full temporary storage level.
Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the
minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2-1).
Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on
nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly,
irrigate in the late summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon
storage for the winter.
The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest
point of the dam or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge.
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation,
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
. Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
;full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:

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proper lagoon sizing,
mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
. minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper -agitator impeller
pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;
and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul
and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close
attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains
intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should
stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be
removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus
and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, it
should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.

Possible Causes of Lagoon' Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types
of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the
dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for
ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
Modification of the lagoon structure ---an example is the placement of a pipe
in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in
lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.)
Lagoon liquid levels ---high levels are a safety risk.
Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
Liner integrity ---protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge
removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge
of wastewater and possible dam failure.