310369_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: 31-0369 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310369
2. Facility Name: Evelyn Basden Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Evelyn Basden
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 4331 E NC 24
City: Beulaville State: NC Zip: 28518
Telephone Number: 910-298-4794 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 4336 E NC Hwv 24
City: Beulaville State: NC Zip: 28518
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner): Brian L Welch
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code): 910-298-3729 Ext.
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Murphv-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): Brian L. Welch Phone No.: 910-298-4794 OIC #: 18183
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Tvnes:
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 3,672
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep - Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
1fti/93
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19.50
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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: 2019PermitRenewal®ncdenr.gov

• 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
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Version —November 26, 2018
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by•the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
El El In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
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Any method which, in the professional opinion;sof 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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Signature of T ` nicai Specialist
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Date
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Date

PRODUCER:
LOCATION:
TELEPHONE:
TYPE OPERATION:
NUMBER OF ANIMALS:
(Design Capacity)
Evelyn Basden Farm
4331 NC24E
Beulaville, NC 28518
[phone]
Feeder - Finish
3672
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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Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see
Required Specification 2])
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
No. Type Per Acre* Utilized Application
* See footnote for Table 1.
Total
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1
Table 2
Total
Amount of N Produced
Surplus or Deficit
24.69
8,889
0.00
24.69
8,889
8,446
(443)
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over
application of nutrient or other elements.
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MURPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
Date: 07/27/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS:
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
. 0 sows (farrow to finish) X
0 sows (farrow to feeder) X
3672 head (finishing only) X
0 sows (farrow to wean) X
0 head (wean to feeder) X
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1417 Lbs. =
522Lbs.=
135 Lbs. =
433Lbs.=
30Lbs.=
0 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
495,720 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
0 Lbs.
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 495,720 Lbs.
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2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Minimum volume = Lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume (CF/Lb. SSLW)
Minimum volume = 495,720 Cubic Feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Minimum volume = 0.0 Cubic Feet
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length of dike =
Inside top width of dike =
Top of Dike Elevation =
Bottom of lagoon elevation =
Freeboard depth of dike =
Side slopes on dike =
Total design lagoon liquid level elevation =
Total design liquid level depth =
400.0 Feet
250.0 Feet
52.0 Feet
41.6 Feet
1.0 Feet
3.0 :1
51.0 Feet
9.4 Feet
Determine total design volume using prismoidal formula:
SS / End1 = 3.0 Feet
SS / End2 = 3.0 Feet
Inside Dike Length © Design Liquid Level =
Inside Dike Width @ Design Liquid Level =
SS / Side1 =
SS / Side 2 =
394.0 Feet
244.0 Feet
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3.0 Feet
3.0 Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
Date: 07/27/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued):
Area of Top = Inside dike length(top) * Inside dike width(top)
Area of Top = 394.0 * 244.0
Area of Top = 96,136 Square Feet
Area of Bottom =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Bottom =
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Inside dike length(bottom) * Inside dike width(bottom)
337.6 * 187.6
63,334 Square Feet
Area of Midsection = Inside dike length(mid) * Inside dike width(mid)
Area of Midsection = 365.8 * 215.8
Area of Midsection = 78,940 Square Feet
Total design volume =
Total design volume =
Total design volume =
[Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth
475,228 * 1.57
744,524 Cubic Feet
4A. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT START PUMPING ELEVATION
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection =
93,474 Square Feet
63,334 Square Feet
77,723 Square Feet
@Start Pump Volume = [Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth
@Start Pump Volume = 467,699 * 1.45
@Start Pump Volume = 678,163 Cubic Feet
4B. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT EN
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection =
86,063 Square Feet
63,334 Square Feet
74,294 Square Feet
@ End Pump Volume = [Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth
@ End Pump Volume = 446,574 * 1.12
@ End Pump Volume = 498,674 Cubic Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 4
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
Date: 07/27/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued):
4C. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT PERMANENT STORAGE ELEVATION
Minimum Permanent Storage Depth = 6.7 Feet
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection =
Permanent Volume =
Permanent Volume =
Permanent Volume =
86,063 .Square Feet
63,334 Square Feet
74,294 Square Feet
[Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth
446,574 * 1.12
498,674 Cubic Feet
5. TEMPORARY STORAGE VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Design Drainage Area = Area of Lagoon (Top of Dike) + Area of Buildings
Design temporary storage period = 180.0 Days
Area of Lagoon = Length at top of dike * Width at top of dike
Area of Lagoon = 400.0 * 250.0
Area of Lagoon = 100,000 Square Feet
Area of Buildings (roof & lot water) = Length of Buildings * Width of Buildings
Area of Buildings = 0.0 * 0.0
Area of Buildings = 0.0 Square Feet
Design Drainage Area = Area of Lagoon (Tcp of Dike) + Area of Buildings
Design Drainage Area = 100,000 + 0
Design Drainage Area = 100,000 Square Feet
5A. VOLUME OF WASTE PRODUCED
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136 CF/Lb SSLW
Volume of Waste = Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 Days
Volume of Waste = 495,720 * 0.00136 * 180
Volume of Waste = 121,352 Cubic Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
Date: 07/27/93
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TEMPORARY STORAGE VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued)
5B. Volume of Wash Water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Vol. of Wash Water =
Vol. of Wash Water =
Vol. of Wash Water =
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Gallons per Day * Temporary Storage Period / 7.48 Gals./ Cubic Fo
0 * 180
0 Cubic Feet
5C. Volume of Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 Inches
Vol. of Excess Rainfall =
Vol. of Excess Rainfall =
Vol. of Excess Rainfall =
Design Area * Rainfall Amount
100,000 * 7.0
58,333 Cubic Feet
5D. Volume of 25 Year — 24 Hour Storm
Vol. of Storm Rainfall =
Vol. of Storm Rainfall =
Vol. of Storm Rainfall =
Design Area * Rainfall Amount
100,000 * 7.5
62,500 Cubic Feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. Volume of Waste Produced =
5B. Volume of Wash Water =
5C. Vol. of Rainfall in Excess of Evapor. =
5D. Vol. of Rainfall / 25 Yr — 24 Hr Storm =
TOTAL TEMPORARY VOLUME =
121,352 Cubic Feet
0 Cubic Feet
58,333 Cubic Feet
62,500 Cubic Feet
242,186 Cubic Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC. • Page 6
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
Date: 07/27/93
6. SUMMARY
Minimum treatment volume — livestock =
Minimum temporary storage volume =
Total minimum required treatment volume =
Total design volume available =
Total temporary volume available =
Design start pumping elevation =
Total Volume at start pumping elevation =
Design Volume Tess 25 Yr — 24 Hr Rainfall =
Design end pumping elevation =
Total Volume at end pumping elevation =
Design min. permanent storage elevation =
Total Volume at min. storage elevation =
Vol. of Permanent + Temporary Storage =
NOTE: Bottom of Temporary Storage =
the water table elevation of
7. DESIGNED BY: John L= fes ey, P.E.
DATE:
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
495,720 Cubic Feet
242,186 Cubic Feet
737,906 Cubic Feet
744,524 Cubic Feet
245,850 Cubic Feet
50.3 Feet
678,163 Cubic Feet
682,024 Cubic Feet
48.3 Feet
498,674 Cubic Feet
48.3 Feet
498,674 Cubic Feet
740,860 Cubic Feet
48.3 Feet is above
45.0 Feet
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN( Br ��
COMMENTS:

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN (continued)
The following items are to be carried out:
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1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be precharged to 1/2
of its capacity to prevent excessive odors during start—up. Precharging
reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon, thereby
reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times. When
precharging is complete, flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water
should not be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin pump —out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation 50.3 feet
as marked by the permanent marker.
Stop pump —out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation 48.3 feet
or before the fluid depth is less than 6.7 feet deep (this prevents
the loss of favorable bacteria).
The designed temporary storage volume less the 25 year — 24 hour
storm volume is 179,686 cubic feet or 1,344,048 gallons.
As stated before, this volume will vary considerably from year to year.
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one (1) inch
and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 inches per hour.
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. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around waste utilization
fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will not be applied in open ditches.
Do not pump within 200 feet of a residence or within 100 feet of a well.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waters
of the United States. The Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Environmental Management, has the responsibility
for enforcing this law.

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
Date: 07/27/93
SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Acres of Fescue Grass:
Acres of Bahia Grass:
Acres of Hulled Bermuda Grass:
Acres of Rye Grain:
Acres of Rye Grass:
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5.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Total Area to be seeded: 5.0 Acres
Use the following seed mixtures indicated:
300.0 Lbs. Fescue Grass @ 60 Lbs./Acre
(Best suited on clayey or wet soil conditions)
Seeding Dates: September 15 To November 30
0.0 Lbs. 'Pensacola' Bahia Grass @ 60 Lbs./Acre
(See Footnote No. 1)
Seeding Dates: March 15 to June 30
0.0 Lbs. Hulled Bermuda Grass @ 8 Lbs./Acre
(Suited for most soil conditions)
Seeding Dates: April 1 to July 31
0.0 Lbs. Rye Grain @ 30 Lbs./Acre (Nursery for Fescue)
0.0 Lbs. Rye Grass @ 40 Lbs./Acre (Temporary Vegetation)
Seeding Dates: December 1 to March 30
300.0 Total Lbs. seed mixture are required for this application
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MURPHY FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
Date: 07/27/93
SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
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Apply the following to the seeded area:
5,000.0 Lbs. of 10-10-10 Fertilizer @ 1000 Lbs./Acre
10.0 Tons of Dolomitic Lime @ 2 Tons/Acre
500.0 Bales of small grain straw @ 100 Bales/Acre
All surface drains should be installed prior to seeding. Shape all disturbed
areas immediately after earl" i 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 w: h a mulch anchoring tool or netting.
Note 1: Pensacola Bahia Grass 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 the
Bahia Grass is established.
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EARTHWORK
CALCULATIONS

Total Volumes
Grid cell size: 4.70 by 4.68
Original drawing scale: 50.00 ft/in
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Drawing: PAD AND LAGOON
Number:
Location:
Bid Date:
Engineer: JOHN LEMFESTEY
Owner:
Estimator:
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Date: 07/26/93 Time: 11:04:35
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22934. 21
ifference : 4914.04
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MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 2
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
Date: 07/27/93
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION (Continued)
To protect against seepage, when areas of unsuitable material are
encountered, they will need to be excavated to a minimum of one (1) foot
below grade and backfilled and compacted with a SCS approved material
(ie — CL, SC, CH). Refer to the soil investigation information in the plans
for special considerations. Precautions should be taken during construction
to prevent excessive erosion and sedimentation.
SECTION 4: VEGETATION
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded
to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construction
according to seeding specifications sheet.

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 1
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Vance Baysden
County: Duplin
Date: 07/27/93
Soil Investigation to Determine Suitability of Proposed Lagoon Site
A total of three (3) soil borings were taken on this site by Mr. Boyce Boyette, SCS,
to determine if the existing soils would be suitable for embankment material for the lagoon.
All three (3) borings were made in the vicinity of the proposed lagoon and all borings
were dug to a minimum depth of 18"-24" below the proposed bottom elevation
of the lagoon.
Using the Unified Classification System, the results of the borings are as follows:
Boring #1: 0 Ft. — 1 Ft. — SM material (silty sand)
1 Ft. — 4 Ft. — GC material (clayey gravels; gravel —sand —clay mixtures)
4 Ft. — 8 Ft. — SC material (clayey sands; sand —clay mixtures)
8 Ft. — 10 Ft. — GC material (clayey gravels; gravel —sand —clay mixtures)
Boring #2: 0 Ft. — 1 Ft. — SM material (silty sand)
1 Ft. — 2 Ft. — SC material (clayey sands; sand -clay mixtures)
2 Ft. — 7 Ft. — GC material (clayey gravels; gravel —sand —clay mixtures)
7 Ft. — 10 Ft. — SC material (clayey sands; sand —clay mixtures)
Boring #3: 0 Ft. — 6 Ft. — SM material (silty sand)
6 Ft. — 7 Ft. — SC material (clayey sands; sand —clay mixtures)
7 Ft. — 9 Ft. — GC material (clayey gravels; gravel —sand —clay mixtures)
9 Ft. — 10 Ft. — SC material (clayey sands; sand —clay mixtures)
Based on the results of these borings, the soils available on this site are suitable
to be used as embankment material for the lagoon site.

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CERTIFICATION OF ENGINEER
The undersigned, an engineer duly registered to practice under the laws of
the State of North Carolina, hereby certifies that these plans and calculations
entitled " Vance Baysden — Finisher Addition " are an accurate
copy of the work to be performed on this project
These plans fully and accurately depict the layout, location and dimensions of
the project site.
The design volume calculations are based on the guidelines established by the
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service.
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ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR NEW OR EXPANDED FEEDLOTS
Please return the completed fora to the Division of Environmental Xanagement at
the address on the reverse aide of this form.
Name of farm (Please print): Vance Basden
Address: 4111 R_ NC 24 APii1avi11P, NC 7RS1R
Phone No.: [phone]
County: Dilpl i n
Farm location: Latitude and Longitude: 5A.24_ /11 41 0fi. (required). Also,
please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified.
Type of operation -(swine, layer, dairy, etc.): wing, rinighrr
Design capacity (number of animals): 3672
Average size of operation (12 month population avg.): 3672
Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres) : 10.74 Ac,rea
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Tsc'. :icai Specialist Certification
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the new or
expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above
has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction,
operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of
Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the North
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and
15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum
criteria -have beeverified by me or other designated technical specialists and
are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or
equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate
quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party) ; access
or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of
applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge
of pollutants from stornwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): J. Neal Tucker
Affiliation: Nhrhy Farms Inc_
Address (Agency) : P_ _ Rex 759, ROSP Hill, NC 7R45R Phone No. 91 n_7R9.7111 Fxt 717
Signature: i Date: M7)94,
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Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement
these procedures. I (we) know that any additional 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
Environmental Management 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 either through a man-made conveyance or through
runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The
approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and
Water Conservation District.
Name of Land Ow" (Please Print) :
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Vance Basden
Signature :
Date:
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Name of Manager, if different from owner (Please print):
Signature: • Date:
ote: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification
(if the approved plan is changed) to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer.
DEM USE ONLY:ACNEW#

Baysden 3-1224 Finisher Duplin County
Typical View of a One —Stage Lagoon System
High End Pad Elevation:
56.50 ft
Low End Pad Elevation: 53.50 ft
Confinement
Building
Pit
Top of Dike Elevation: 52.0, ft
Top width: 12'
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12 " pipe (Needs to be
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Bottom Elevation: 41.6 ft
Maximum Fluid Elevation: 51.0 ft
Discharge Pipe Invert Elevation: 50.3 ft
Treatment Lagoon
Maximum Depth: 9.4 ft
Inside Side Slopes: 3:1
Outside Side Slopes: 3:1
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
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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
c. Contractors Phone: ZA'2.- 5%6 - 2- `F -
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.
a. Name:
b. Phone:
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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.
3 December 18, 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 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.