310351_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: 31-0351 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310351
2. Facility Name: Iron Mine Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Charles F Knowles
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 189 Powell Page Rd
City: Wallace State: NC ,�ppQ Zip: 28466-8177
Telephone Number: 910-532-2320 Ext. E-mail: Q%nh knowkfv.0 +yl t�.0n
5. Facility's Physical Address: 8141 S NC 41 Hwy a 0
City: Wallace State: NC Zip: 28466
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner): Charles G Knowles
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code): 910-289-1318 Ext.
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): Charles G. Knowles Phone No.: 910-289-1318 OIC #: 18760
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): Nen e
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation T% ues:
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 3,648
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
e er o mis 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
(CubicyFeet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Squarer�Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
/ 9 g1
Ontao
��j1,SVO
6 T. 3s-0
19.50
2
aoO2
0nenAt,.")
,;173,9"7
39:.000
23.60
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 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
S. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name: h lies / Title: 0GUJ Ot 1�
Signature: Date:
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
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NORTH CAROLINA
Fnvinanmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Charles F Knowles
Iron Mine Farm
189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace, NC 28466-8177
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
MAR 2 6 2019
Rer 'rrl ..'7'peTeors
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available
at https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-qualiiv-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will fmd a "Reuuest for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State No 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 (CAWMPI 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
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS31035
Murphy-Brown LLC
North Gamine Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 N. Salisbury St. 11636 Mail Service Center i Raley, North Carolina 27899-1636
919.707 9000

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PRODUCER:
LOCATION:
TELEPHONE:
WASTE, UTILIZATION PLAN
Iron Mine Farm
189 Powell Page Rd (�fll-
Wallace, NC 28466
910-289-1318
TYPE OPERATION: Feeder to Finish, Swine
3,648 (U.b4, 0- €. 12oo009w4eI))
NUMBER OF ANIMALS:
(Design Capacity)
6141,2A-
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of
surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the
amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before
each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the
fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally. safe manner. 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. Soil types are important as they have different
infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding
capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per
year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. 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 DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the
value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be
applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting
the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this
type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste
management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation,
and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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WASTE UTILIZATION: PLAN..
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year (gallons. ft. tons, etc.r
3,648 animals 927 (gals) waste/animal per year= 3,381,696 (gals) waste/year - 7• 2 UG- ?
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
3,381,696 gallons x
Guide Std. 633)
1.8 ib.s PAN/1000 gallons
6,087 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Tech
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
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface application:
Tract
Field
Soil
Tvoe
Table 1
ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
Per Acre
Utilized Application
1268
2.00
NoA
bermuda graze
224.25
4.65
1042.7625
March 1-Sept 30
1267
10, 9
NoA
bermuda graze
224.25
14.32
3211.26
March 1-Sept 30
_
1267
10A
NoA
bermuda graze
224.25
4.13
926.1525
March 1-Sept 30
1267
11.00
NoA
bermuda graze
224.25
0.73
163.7025
March 1-Sept 30
0
1268
2.00
NoA
overseed rye
50
4.65
232.5
Oct 1-Mar 31
1267
10, 9
NoA
overseed rye
50
14.32
716
Oct 1-Mar 31
1267
10A
NoA
overseed rye
50
4.13
206.5
Oct 1-Mar 31
1267
11.00
NoA
overseed rye
50
0.73
36.5
Oct 1-Mar 31
0
0
0
Total
6,535.38
*This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they
must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning
in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
If haying is used as an option, the PAN recommendation on each field is 299 Ibs PAN/acre.
zA
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NARRATIVE
Realistic yield expectations
All fields RYE soil series
Bermuda 6.5 t/ac NoA
small grain 1 t/ac NoA
Maximum application rates and amounts
All fields .50 in/hr maximum rate 1.0 inch application amount maximum
Assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed is not over -applied. Be sure that weather conditions are
considered to ensure permit conditions are met.
This WUP is a revision of the previous plan prepared by Duplin Soil & Water. Acres &
soil types used are according to previous irrigation design by Floyd Adams, engineer.
Summary of crops that can receive effluent during each month:
January: Small grain r
February: Small grain
March: Small grain Bermuda
April: Bermuda
May: Bermuda
June: Bermuda
July: Bermuda
August: Bermuda
September: Bermuda
October: Small grain
November: Small grain
December: Small grain
Estimated Sludge Accumulation:
33 gallons of sludge/pig/year x 3,648 animals = 120,384 gallons sludge produced/year
Approximately 10.2 Ibs PAN/1,000 gallons sludge (broadcast or irrigate)
Approximately 12.24 Ibs PAN/1,000 gallons sludge (soil incorporated or injected)
At 120,384 gal sludge/yr and 12.24 Ibs PAN/1,000 gal sludge = 1,473.5 Ibs PAN in sludge/year
If applied to corn at 150 Ibs PAN/ac, need about 9.9 acres of land for application.
**Refer to current state general permit for guidelines**
Data to write this plan was taken from http://nutrients.soil.ncsu.edu/ which meets current
NRCS standards (590)

WASTE .UTILIZATION PLAN: .
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in thedesign 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 waste, he/she shall provide a copy of an
agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of
the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an
update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the
number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of
management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding Tess than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may
be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but Tess than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard
393 - Filter Strip).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking`after waste application. Waste should
not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on
conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the
waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate 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 or flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface
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WASTE' UTILIZATION PLAN ..
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 Waste nutrients 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
12 the landowner.
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 from any
perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than
25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
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
13 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
14
Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water.
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
15 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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WASTE: UTILIZATION PL4
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 basis to
19
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
human consumption. However,. if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
20 consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications 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
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark
21 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 element.
Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used
when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop
22 production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years.
Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste
application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
MAR 26 2019
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WASTE. UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Iron Mine Farm
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 utilization plan for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste
treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to
be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are
stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this
system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office ofthe local
Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
(Please print)
Signature: el
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
014 R zEs ow Ars
' Date:
614,45" 6-7AV tploulAS
Date: J //` 4J`
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Amanda Hatcher
Affiliation: NCCES-Duplin County Center
Address (Agency): PO Box 949
Kenansville, NC 28349
910) 296-2143
Signature.3 Date:
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SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
AREA TO BE SEEDED: 3.5 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS.--
0.0 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
0.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
0.0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15
28.0 LBS. HUL|ED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 8 LBS./ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
0.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE
SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
0.0 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRF (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATESP DECEMBER I TO MARCH 30
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
3500.0 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
7.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
350.0 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
LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER
UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED.

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
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.
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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 opinioneof 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.
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DDRESS:
W'les Know/es
PAGE 2
YPE AND SIZE 2-1224
F OPERATION a~ Murphy Topping
LASS III
ESIGNED BY
ATE
:DPROVED BY
kTE
]RMAMENT STORAGE
2448 Hogs x
Johnny Lanier
`
135 1bs per hog 1 Cu Ft per /b. 330480 Cu Ft
EMPORARY STORAGE
330480 |bs of animal x 1.35 cu. ft. of waste per day
per 1000 |bs of animal wt. x 180days
_
WFALL LESS EVAPORATION
' X �71588 sq. ft. surface area per 12"per~ft
.INFALL - 25 YR. I.DAY STORM
5" X
-�
80307 Cu Ft
41760 Cu Ft
71588 sq. ft. of surface area per 12" per ft. 44743 Cu Ft
TOTAL STORAGE NEEDED
TOTAL STORAGE AVAILABLE
AMOUNT OF FILL DIKE
d includes (33 x205 x 18» ) times 2 houses PAD
19200 cu ft.
[ TO FILL RATIO
TOTAL
' SETTLEMENT 10%
\
TOTAL EXCAVATION
497289 Cu Ft
18418 Cu Yds
'
�
504500 CFt
�
18685 Cu Yds
113400 Cu Ft
179288 Cu Ft
---------
292688 Cu Ft
29269 Cu Ft
---------
321957Cu Ft
11924 Cu Yds
456660 Cu Ft
1.4: 1 16913 Cu Yds

PAGE 3
|AME: Charles Kn/w|es
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
his lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor.
ontro|. The time required for the planned fluid lever t7o be
eached may vary due to soi| conditions, flushing operations, and
he amount of fresh water added to the system.
and application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
ethod of disposal. Irrigation by using center pivot, gun, or
rav|er is the preferred and most efficient method to dispose of
he effluent from the lagoon. Care should be taken when applying
aste to prevent damage to the crops and to prevent runoff from
he fields.
he following items are to be carried out:
~
. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when f|uid leve| reaches invert
f the out/et pipes or at a pre -determined elevation.
~ ~
. Stop pump -out before the lagoon depth is less than 6 feet
sep or at a pre -determined. depth. (This prevents the loss of
avorab}e bacteria)
. The recommended amount th apply p irrigation is one inch,
id maximum recommended application rate is 0.5 inch per hour.
)
/
. It is recommended that the treatment lagoon be prechar8ed to
12 its capacity to- prevent excessivb odors during beginning
7a8es of the operation. Prechar8inS reduces the concentration of
ie initial waste entertpa,jhe lagoon thereby reducing odors.
Hids should be covered with water at all times.
Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas around the lagoon
/d bui|dihSs mowed.
Repair any eroded areas and establish in \xp8etati6n.
The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the' dilwharge of
l}utants into waters of the United States. The Department of
tura| Resources and Community Development (DNRCD), Wastewater
na8ement Section, has the responsibility for,enforcinS this
W.
All surface water is to be diverted from the lagoon to an
equate and stable outlet.

lAME:
.Charles Knowles PAGE 4
,PPROXIM 'E NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS THAT WILL BE PRODUCED PER
'EAR ^
/ITROGEN (N)174457.15LBS TONS OF WASTE STORED
»� 245.33TONS
'HOSPHORUS (P) 50883.34LBS
T IS ESTIMATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 25 % OF THE NITROGEN WILL BE
VAILA8LE FOR USE AS FERTILIZER
HE FOLLOWING AMOUNT CAN BE APPLIED ON THE LAND
43614.29 LBS.
F APPLIED AT THE RATE OF 200 LBS PER ACRE ON CROPLAND OR FESCUE
218.07 ACRES WILL BE NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
F APPLIED AT THE RATE OF 400 LBS PER ACRE ON COASTAL 8ERMUDA
109.04 ACRES WILL BE NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
EFORE ANY EFFLUENT IS APPLIED TO THE LAND IT SHOULD BE ANALYZED
] DETERMINE THE EXACT NUTRIENT CONTENT. THE NCDA LABORATORY
A RALEI8H IS MAKING SOME TEST ON A LIMITED BASIS. YPU SHOULD
jNTACT
AGRONOMIC SERVICES.DIVISION
NCDA, BLUE RIDGE ROAD CENTER
RALEI8H N.C. 27611
PHONE: [phone]`
AEN APPLYING THE EFFLUENT TO CROPLAND -IT SHOULD BE DISK AND A
)VER CROP SEEDED OR0 ROW CROP PLANTED TO PREVENT EROSION
)ME OF THE EFFLUENT COULD BE USED FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES
JRING THE GROWING SEASON
115 AC OF LAND AVAILABLE FOR APPLICATION OF EFFLUENT
AC OF CORN WILL UTILIZE
AC OF FESCUE WILL UTILIZE
115AC OF BERMUDA WILL UTILIZE
O LBS. OF NITROGEN
0 LBS, OF NITROGEN
000p LBS. OF NITROGEN
:GIN PUMPING THE EFFLUENT WHEN Bottom of out4pt pipe
NOT LOWER THE FLUID ANY 3 ft. be|ow.out|et pipe
WER THAN Elev. 50.0'
E EFFLUENT SHOULD BE APPLIED AT A RATE THAT WILL NOT CAUSE ANY
NOFF ONTO SURROUNDING AREAS OR LEACHING INTO THE GROUND WATER
T
M NDED APPPLICATION RATE IS 0.5 INCHES PER HOUR AND THE
te: For the total operation of Charles and Alvin Knowles, 115
acres of Coastal Bermuda will be needed. The total operation
consists of 7376 topping hog (4-1224 Murphy and 4-620 Missouri
houses).

4AME: Chrr|es Knowles PA8E 5
�
3EEDIN6 SPECIFIdATIONS
\REA TO BE SERED 2.5 AC.
tPPLY THE FOLLOWING
2500 LBS. 8-8-8FERTILIZER
5 TONS DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE
250 BALES SMALL GRAIN STRAW
SE THE SEED MIXTURE
NDICATED
( > 125 LBS. FESCUE GRASS
( ) 87.5 LBS. OATS
`~
( ) 125 LBS. BAHIA GRASS
( ) 10 Q8S. WEEPING LOVE GRASS
( ) 30 LBS. HULLEDBERMUDA GRASS
( ) 50 LBS. UNHULLED BERMUDA GRASS
EVERT ALL WATER TO A STABLE OUTLET
-lE NEAREST RESIDENCE IS 1200 FT.
B.M. 50 ELEVATION
:SCRIPTION 1 ft. off ground in 12/' pine tree
northeast of sta. A+400 `.
\
VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY \
E LAGOON AND THE AREA AROUND THE HOG HOUSES MUST BE SEEDED WITH
THER A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT GRASS, DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF THE
AR, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE TIME THE BUILDINGS ARE COM-
ETED AND READY FOR USE. (WE RECOMMD THAHAT THE LAGOON AREA, SIDE
OPES, DRAINS AND ETC.. AS WELL AS THE SIDE SLOPES OF THE PAD BE
EDED WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER CONSTRUCTION. THE SOIL WILL
T DRY OUT AS MUCH IF SEEDED WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME WHICH WILL
SULT.INA MUCH BETTER STAND OF CRASS.)

,I A[-lE: Cha. '/es Know/es
/OLUME =
PAGE 6
DEPTH' [AREA OF TOP + AREA OF BOTTOM + 4 X AREA OF MIDSECTION]
------- --------------------------------------------------
m6.0 27
DEPTH [ L X W + L X W + 4 X L X W ]
------- ---------------------------------------
6 27
10.0 [ 325 X 200 + 265 X 140 + 4 X 295 X 1703
'OLUME = --------- ----------------------- ----------------------
6. 0 27
10.0 [ 3027001
OLUME = --------- --------
6.0 27
504500.0 CU. FT.
OLUME = ---------
27.0
71444.0 sq.ft.
497288.8 cu. ft. needed
ME SLOPES 3:1

rower
Address: 189 Powell
as
Co °well Pa
untY: Wallace, wce NC 284 6�
Nurser
Finishing:
Farrow to
Farrow to weanling.
Story Soars:
to finish:
S r ge Period:
/24 Hr
St
m Ev
Rainfal/yiR Excess
Factor ent
Additional Water Usage:
Additional DaiEvaporation
n69e Area:
A
/
Is Lagoon
Designed
De ray as an Irreg
ular
Shape? ?�sOperator SpilwaylTh Design for an Existing Perin?
le rwer Freeboard:
yaeTable Elev.'
Side Slopes:cy Flow Depth:
Inside Top Length:
To e Top Width:
p of Dike
Finished Bottom
Elevation:
Stop Start Pm p Ele atronvation:
p Elevation.
Storm Stor c
anrl'
24375
(Cu•
)emrnt = 88082 t.)Total Volume c 161460 (Cu.Ft.)(n' Required binT�sness273,917
boon Surface A Liner
T OD)
Charles Knowles
"•���1 Page Rd
Not Applicable.
(YiN)
(Y/N) ..... -- -
REQUIREDn//ni
Not Applicable
Depth
12.20 Ft.
20.16 1n.
56.4 In.
24,603 (Cu.
Ft.)
Ft.)
(Cu.Ft.) 162,97 (Cu.Pt.)
2(CU.Ft)
83,728
(Curt.)
designed �y'
CheckedY B
Date
hstgne y.
C
ecked 8y: DSE
Date:
Sheet 1 of 7
N
N
_N
\\0
0
1196 Hd.
0
0
180 Days
7.5 !n-
7.0 In
0
0
102.00 Ft.
1.p` Ft
0.3 Ft.
3 :1 (H: V)
200.0 Ft.
195.0 Ft.
104.60 Ft.
92.40 Ft.
102.92 Ft.
99.90 Ft.
100.93%
109. 16 0
100.94 %
103.58%
She'
_5/
11/
1-8 Ft.
39,000 S. F

L3/7
rower: ar es now es
Address: 189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace, NC 28466
County: Duplin
❑esigned By: KBW
Checked By: DSE
Date:
Sheet 1 of 7
11 /12/02
ANAEROBIC
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:
WASTE LAGOON
Farm Population:
Not Applicable
LAGOON INFORMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as an 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: Not Applicable
Side Slopes:
Inside Top Length:
Inside Top Width:
Top of Dike Elevation:
Finished Bottom Elevation:
Start Pump Elevation:
Stop Pump Elevation:
(Y/N)
(Y/N)
(Y/N)
REQUIREDIWWWIII
LAGOON VOLUME REQUIRED VOL.
Storm Stor =
Temporary =
Permanent =
Total Volume =
24375 (Cu.Ft.)
88082 (Cu.Ft.)
161460 (Cu.Ft.)
273,917 (Cu.Ft.)
Min. Required Liner Thickness
Lagoon Surface Area: (Inside TOD)
Depth
12.20 Ft.
20.16 In.
56.4 In.
DESIGN VOLUMES
24,603 (Cu.Ft.)
96,146 (Cu.Ft.)
162,979 (Cu.Ft.)
283,728 (Cu.Ft.)
DESIGN
N
N
y
N
0
1196 Hd.
0
0
0
0
180 Days
7.5 !n.
7.0 In.
0
0
102.00 Ft.
1.0C3
0.3 Ft.
3 :1 (H:V)
200.0 Ft.
195.0 Ft.
104.60 Ft.
92.40 Ft.
102.92 Ft.
99.90 Ft.
% REQ'D.
100.93%
109.16%
100.94%
103.58%
1.8 Ft.
39,000 S.F
Murphy -Brown, LLC Engineering P.O. Box 856 ,Warsaw, NC 28398

-Grower:
•
Address:
Charles Knowles
189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace, NC 28466
County: Duplin
Designed By: KBW
Checked By: DSE
Date: 11/12/02
Sheet 4 of 7
Temporary Storage Volume: (Cont.)
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surface Area + Additional Drainage Area) * Rainfall / 12in./ft
Vol.= (39000 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) * 7 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall in Excess of Evap. (cu.ft.)=
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'l Drainage Area)* 25Yr./24Hr. Storm(in) / 12in./ft..
Vol.= (39000 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for 25Yr.-24Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft)=
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'l Drainage Area) * "Heavy Rain" Factor (in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (39000 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain" (cu.ft.) =
(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) =
Murphy Family Farms Engineering
TOTAL REQUIRED VOLUME = 273917 (CU.FT.)
22,750
24,375
24,375 (CU.FT)
88,082 (CU.FT)
161,460 (CU.FT)
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]
0

• .7rower:
Address:
County:
Charles Knowles Designed By: KBW
189 Powell Page Rd Checked By: DSE
Wallace, NC 28466 Date: 11/12/02
Duplin 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 = 283728 (CU.FT.)
104.60 FT.
Not A Applicable
103.60 FT.
Not Applicable
102.92 FT.
99.90 FT.
Not Applicable
102.00 FT.
92.40 FT.
200.00 FT.
195.00 FT.
3:1 H:V
39,000 SF
1:8 FT.
1.00 FT.
180 Days
Treatment / Sludge Storage Zone Depth 7.5 FT.
Temporary Storage Zone Depth 3.0 FT.
Freeboard / Storm Storage Zone Depth 1.7 FT.
Total Lagoon Depth 12.2 FT.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 (91 ) 289_2111

Grower:
Address:
County:
Charles Knowles
189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace, NC 28466
Duplin
STRT PMP EL.= 102.92
END PMP EL. = 99.90
Murphy Family Farms Engineering
1
1
ZONE ELEVATIONS
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 104.60
TOP OF STORM ELEV = 103.60
TOP OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV = 102.92
1
1
1
1
TOP OF TREAT ELEV = 99.90
FINISHED BOTTOM ELEV = 92.40
Design KBW
Checke DSE
Date: 11/12/02
Sheet 6 of 7
SHWT = 102.00
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

Grower: Charles Knowles Designed By: KBW
Address: 189 Powell Page Rd Checked By: DSE
Wallace, NC 28466 Date: 11/12/02
County: Duplin Sheet 7 of 7
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 Utilization Plan
DESIGNED:
DATE: I// Vaz_
COMMENTS: Xy, &" 4 2 R..,,� aZe7:2-, r
•rohy Family Farms Engineering
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISI014 OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES)
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
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 you 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 ore may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo.
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. Calf a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon'.
B. Runoff from waste applicatipn 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 cause the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
• b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed
to flowing leaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all
seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
1

2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. 'bid the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone - -. After
hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call should include: your
name, facility number, 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 sitution.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Helath 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 Sheriff's Department and explain you
problem to them and as.k the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your chgrce to begin repair or problem to minimize off -
site damage.
a. Contractors Name: 1.l12,phy Farn't FeuenMS
b. Contractors Address: Pb de . 759 kps'e H ( n jC a gLS g
c. Contractors Phone: gm— y_a yi I
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.) T
—�-' '
a. Name: �J: Nett.I I U CX•eit
b. Phone: ',It— as q _a I1 I
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify th.e damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste rimanagment plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
2

SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source
Cause
BMP's-to Minimize Odor
Farmstead
Swine production
( Vsgetative or wooded buffers;
(LJecom ended best management
pr ices;
ood gment and common sense
Site Specific Practices
Animal body surfaces
Dirty manure -covered animals
Dry flpors
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered floors
floors;
atere
aterers located over slotted floors;
() Fe rs at high end of solid floors;
(iy�Sc a manure buildup from floors;
( nderfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits
Urine
Parital micorbial decomposition
Frequen nanure removal by flush,pit
re arge,or scrape
nderfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans
Volatile gases;
Dust
an ntenance;
i. ficient air movement
Indoor surfaces
Dust
Flush tanks
(shdown between groups of animals
() Feed additives;
() Feeder covers;
() Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid whiles tanks are filling
() Flush tank covers
() Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tank anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys°
Agitation during wastewater
conveyanance
t7nderfloor flush with underfloor
ventilation
Pit recharge points
Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid while pits are filling
() Extend rechard lines to near bottom of
pits with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations
Agitation during sump tank filling
and drawdown
() Sump tank covers
Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater
or junction boxes
conveyance
() Box covers
End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater
tend discharge paint of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces
Volatile gas emissions
Biological mixing
Agitation
l,) Pty,per lagoon liquid capacity
( t lago startup procedures
( in• m surface area -to -volume ratio
( inimum agitation when pumping
() Mechanical aeration
() Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation
Wind draft
(`f Ir ' ate o dry days with little or no wind
Mi • um recommended operation pressure
( ump intake near lagoon liquid surface
() Pump from second -stage lagoon
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Storage tank or basin
surface
Partial microbial decomposition
Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
() Bottom or midlevel loading
() Tank covers
( ) Basin surface mats of solids
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface
Partial micobial decomposition
Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
() Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
level
()Rem settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions
oil ' . ction of slurry/sludges
/ash residual manure from spreader after use
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying
or sludge on field surfaces
Dead animals
Carcass decomposition
Soi ection of slurry/sludges
rporation within 48 hours
pread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
(1 Proveru'ological additives or oxidants
,*TProper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal
pits
Carcass decomposition
() Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
(1 Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion
O Secondstack burners
Standing water around
facilities
Improper drainage
Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
trade and landscape such that water drains
away from facilities
Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads t farm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
Additional Information:
Available From:
Swine Manure Management; 0200Rule/BMP Packet
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Fluse--Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88
Lagoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual
Options for Managing Odor; a report fromtheSwine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure�k6nagement: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
NCSU-County Extension Center
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-Swine Extension
NC Pork Produces Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
The issues checked 4,jfpertain 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 Managment Practices have been reviewed with me.
ddwZ
(Landowner Signature)
AMOC--November 11, 1996

INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause
BMP's to Minimize Odor
Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
(..(Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
s s from gutters as designed.
Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
dis rge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids
(TMaintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no mo than 6-8 inches over more than
30° f surface.
Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation
Growth
(441aintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments 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 Accumulations 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 Areas Accumulations of animal wastes
and feed wastage
() Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and other locations where waste accumulates and
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).
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes ( ) Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems 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 stripes 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.
certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me.
2t4
(Landowner `ignature)
�RbN rnwes yaks
(Farm Name)
31- 351
(Facility Number)
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

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 sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and Weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
• of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solufion 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 br 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.

Management:
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
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:

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.