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HomeMy WebLinkAbout310516_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410State 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 NoniDistcharge 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 unv necessary corrections below. Application must be signed and dared by the Permittee. 1. Fann Number: 3 i-0516 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310516 2. Facility Name: Jamie Dail Farm 3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Jamie L. Dail 4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 5825 S NC Hwy 50 City: Wallace State: NC Zip: 28466-7486 Telephone Number: 910-376-4227 Ext. E-mail: 5. Facility's Physical Address: 5825 S NC 50 City: Wallace State: NC Zip: 28466 6. County where Facility is located: Duplin 7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner): g. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code): 9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Murphy -Brown LLC 10, Operator Name (OIC): Jamie L. Dail Phone No.: 910-376-4227 OIC #: 18033 1. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): lJ 12. Indicate animal operation type and number: Current Permit: Operation Tvnes: Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Tvnes 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 Operations Type Allowable Count Swine - Wean to Finish 2,347 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 n - 13 11 cal 143 131 `! I 1 `t ff- 19.50 Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d) to the address below. The CAWMP must include the following components: I. 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: 2019PermitRenewata.nedenr.go. 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 I43-215.6B, 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:d""' e �^' Title: Signature: 'L /7 Date: 3/2S/i I ci 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: (919) 707-9100 E-mail: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 0212019 Version—Navcmber 26, 201A Primary Secondary on a LI 11 Mortality Management Methods Indicate which method(s) will be implemented. When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus r ue State secondary option. Methods other than those listed must be approved Routine Mortality Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water (G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal high water table. Attach burial location map and plan. Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC 13B .0200. Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7. Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102. A composting system approved and permitted by the eNC Department rtment of Adigriculture off-farm, Con- sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy permit). 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 opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health, (Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached). Mass Mortality Plan Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man- agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup- ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance, • A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State Veterinarian. ▪ Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary fJiViz iCm rcyulotiona and guidnnco. • 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. coIAiL Signature of Farm Owner/Manager /I/ Signature of Technical Specialist Date Date EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PHONE NUMBERS DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) (910) 796-7215 1910) 296-2160 (910) 296-2160 (910) 296-2120 (910) 296-2143 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 !sled 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 flow to the lagoon immediately. d) Call a pumping contractor. o) 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 roason(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. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include: a) Stop recycle pump. b) Stop irrigation pump. c) Make sure siphon occurs d) Stop ait flow 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: 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 the lagoon bottom as soon as possihle 1 12 5 2007 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. a. Did the waste reach 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 the movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation. b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number. G. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department. d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the 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 your problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you. 5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage, a. Contractors Narne: Murphy Brown LLC b. Contractors Address: P Q. Box 856, Warsaw, NC 28398 c . Contractors Phone. (910)293-3434 6, Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek b. Phone: (910) 293 - 5330 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. 12 5 ;2 Oil- Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices Liquid Systems Flush gutters • Accumulation of solids Lagoons and pits • Crusted solids Excessive vegetative • Decaying vegetation growth 1 Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from gutters as designed Remove bridging of accumulated solids at discharge X X Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to 8 inches over more than 30 percent of surface Maintain vegetative control along banks of lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter. Dry Systems Feeders • Feed spillage El AM1C — November 11, 1996, page 1 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- to 10-day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day interval during winter) Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Feed storage Cause • Accumulations of feed residues Animal holding areas • Accumulations of animal wastes and feed wastage Dry manure handling • Accumulations of animal wastes systems 1l [1 BMPs to Control Insects Reduce moisture accumulation within and around immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by ensuring drainage is 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 Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences and other locations where waste accumulates and disturbance by animals is minimal Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as needed) Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to 10- day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day interval during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling areas as needed For more information contact: Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613. AMIC —November 11, 1996, page 2 Site Specific Practices Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Farmstead Cause • Swine production SMPs to Minimize Odor Vegetative or wooded buffers Recommended best management practices Good judgment and common sense Site Specific Practices Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure -covered animals Dry floors Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors Slotted floors Waterers located over slotted floors Feeders at high end of solid floors Scrape manure buildup from floors Underfloor ventilation for drying Manure collection pits Ventilation exhaust fans Indoor surfaces Flush tanks • Urine • Partial microbial decomposition • Volatile gases • Dust • Dust • Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid while tanks are filling 1XI X X l Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge, or scrape Underfloor ventilation Fan maintenance Efficient air movement Washdown between groups of animals Feed additives Feeder covers Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers Flush tank covers Flush alleys AMOC — November • Agitation during wastewater conveyance 11, 1996, page 1 Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with anti -siphon vents Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Pit recharge points Lift stations Outside drain collection or junction boxes End of drainpipes at lagoon Lagoon surfaces Irrigation sprinkler nozzles Cause • Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid while pits are filling • Agitation during sump tank filling and drawdown • Agitation during wastewater conveyance n BMPs to Minimize Odor Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with anti -siphon vents Sump tank covers Box covers Site Specific Practices Storage tank or basin surface • Agitation during wastewater conveyance • Volatile gas emissions • Biological mixing • Agitation • High pressure agitation • Wind drift • Partial microbial decomposition • Mixing while filling • Agitation when emptying AMOC — November 11, 1996, page 2 x 1 n n Extend discharge point of pipes underneath lagoon liquid level Proper lagoon liquid capacity Correct lagoon startup procedures Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio Minimum agitation when pumping Mechanical aeration Proven biological additives Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind Minimum recommended operating pressure Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface Pump from second -stage lagoon Bottom or midlevel loading Tank covers Basin surface mats of solids Proven biological additives or oxidants Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Settling basin surface Manure, slurry, or sludge spreader outlets Uncovered manure, slurry, or sludge on field surfaces Dead animals Cause • Partial microbial decomposition • Mixing while filling • Agitation when emptying • Agitation when spreading • Volatile gas emissions • Volatile gas emissions while drying • Carcass decomposition Dead animal disposal pits • Carcass decomposition BMPs to Minimize Odor Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level Remove settled solids regularly Soil injection of slurry/sludges Wash residual manure from spreader after use l l Proven biological additives or oxidants X Soil injection of slurry/sludges Soil incorporation within 48 hours Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying Proven biological additives or oxidants Proper disposition of carcasses Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits Proper location/construction of disposal pits Site Specific Practices Incinerators • Incomplete combustion Standing water around facilities Manure tracked onto public roads from farm access • Improper drainage • Microbial decomposition of organic matter • Poorly maintained access roads x X Secondary stack burners Grade and landscape such that water drains away from facilities Farm access road maintenance AMOC —November 11, 1996, page 3 Additional Information: Swine Manure Management; .0200 RuleBMP Packet Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge— Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush— Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 Environmental Assurance Program; NPPC Manual Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings AMOC — November 11, 1996, page 4 Available From: NCSU, County Extension Center NCSU— BAE NCSU— BAE NCSU— BAE NCSU— BAE NCSU— BAE NCSU— Swine Extension N.C. Pork Producers Assoc. NCSU Agricultural Communications Florida Cooperative Extension WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PRODUCER: Jamie Dail Finisher LOCATION: 5823 NC Hwy, 50 S. Wallace, NC 28466 TELEPHONE: (910) 285-7131 TYPE OPERATION: wean -finish NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2347 (Design Capacity) 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. Page 1 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN Amount of Waste Produced Per Year (gallons, ft, tons, etc.) 2,347 animals X 1.618 (tons) waste/animal/year = 3,797 (tons) waste/year. Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 2,347 animals X 1.959 Guide Std. 633) lbs. PAN/animal/year = 4,598 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 No. Soil Type Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Per Acre Utilized Month of Application 6801 3,7 & 8 FoA Bermuda (G) 225 15.05 3386.25 March -Sept 6801 -3,7 & 8 FoA Small Grain (G) 50 15.05 752.5 Sept - April 7811 1 (13) FoA Bermuda (G) 225 2.77 623.25 March -Sept 7811 -- 1 (13) FoA Small Grain (G) 50 2.77 138.5 Sept - April Total 17.82 4,900.50 *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. Page 2 Tract Field No. WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN Table 2: ACRES OWNED B ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Soil Type Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Per Acre* Utilized Month of Alication 6801 _ 4 FoA Bermuda (G) 225 3.00 675 March -Sept 6801 —4 FoA Small Grain (G) 50 3.00 150 Sept - April 6801 5 FoA Bermuda (G) 225 4.79 1077.75 March -Sept 6801 —5 FoA Small Grain (G) 50 4.79 239.5 Sept - April 6801 6 FoA Bermuda (G) 225 3.81 857.25 March -Sept 6801 —6 FoA Small Grain (G) 50 3.81 190.5 Sept - April See footnote for Table 1. Total Totals from above Tables 11.60 Acres Lbs. N Utilized 3,190.00 Table 1 Table 2 Total Amount of N Produced Surplus or Deficit 17.82 4,901 11.60 3,190 29.42 8,091 4,598 (3,493) 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. Page 3 111111111.0* WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. Application of Waste by Irrigation Crop Field No. Soil Type Application Rate (In/Hr) Application Amount (In.) All FoA All 0.5 5-1.0 THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation *see lagoon design. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. Narrative of operation: Acres shown are "irrigated acres". All land in the plan will be planted each year with millet and followed by small grain. All land will be grazed. Page 4 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS 1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. 2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply 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 less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip). 5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field. 6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.) 7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate 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 is frozen. Page 5 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 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). 12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways. waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that courses 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. Page 6 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. 18 if animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste during the crop season. 21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five 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. Page 7 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT Name of Farm: Jamie Dail Finisher 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 of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner: Jamie Dail (Please print) Signature: Name of Manager (If different from owner): Date: Signature: Date: Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Toni King Affiliation: Murphy - Brown Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Signature: Warsaw, NC 28398 vJ K Date: (� — ( 2.005' Page 8 John R. Lenfestey, P.E. Castle Hayne, North Carolina Operator: Jamie Dail Finisher FarrrCounty: Duplin Date: 07/13/97 Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 1,500.0 feet 1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) 0 sows (farrow to finish) X 1417.0 lbs. 0 sows (farrow to feeder) X 522.0 lbs. )3'47-2 000 head (finishing only) X i l J 135.0- lbs. 1 0 sows (farrow to wean) X 433.0 lbs. G- 0 head (wean to feeder) X 30.0 lbs. a1-1-)PGA 0 head (other than swine) X 20.0 lbs. Describe other : 0 lbs. 0 lbs. 270,000 lbs. 0 lbs. 0 lbs. = 0 lbs. Total Average Live Weight = 270,000 lbs. 2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = 270,000 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF) / Ib. ALW Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1.00 CFIIb. ALW Volume = 270,000 Cubic Feet 3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 0.0 Cubic Feet (As Per Owner's Request ) 4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME Inside Top Length: Inside Top Width: Top of Dike Elevation: Bottom of Lagoon Elevation: Freeboard Height: Side Slopes (Inside Lagoon): Total design volume using prismoidal formula ====> ====> ====> 270.00 Feet 152.50 Feet 52.50 Feet 39.00 Feet 1.00 Feet 2.50 1 SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE SS/SIDE2 LENGTI- WIDTH DEPTH 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 265.00 147.50 12.50 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 265.00 147.50 = AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH = 202.50 85.00 = 39,088 Sq. Ft. (Area of Top) 17,213 Sq. Ft. (Area of Bottom) • John R. Lenfestey, P.E. Castle Hayne, North Carolina Operator: Jamie Dail Finisher Farrr County: Duplin Date: 07/13/97 AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 233.75 116.25 = 108,694 Sq. Ft. (Area of Midsection * 4) Cu. Ft. = [Area Top + (4*Area Midsection) + Area Bottom] * Depth/6 Cu. Ft. = ( 39,088 + 108,694 + 17,213 ) * Total Designed Volume Available = 343,737 Cu. Ft. 5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length * Width = 270.00 152.50 = 41,175.0 Sq. Ft. Buildings (roof and lot water) 0.0 Sq. Ft. Describe this area: Total Drainage Area = 41,175 Sq. Ft. Design temporary storage period to be 60 days. 5A. Volume of waste produced 2.08 0 sows (farrow to finish) X 23.0 GPD = 0 GPD 0 sows (farrow to feeder) X 8.0 GPD = 0 GPD 2,000 head (finishing only) X 2.3 GPD = 4,600 GPD 0 sows (farrow to wean) X 7.2 GPD = 0 GPD 0 head (wean to feeder) X 0.5 GPD - 0 GPD 0 head (other than swine) X 1.0 GPD = 0 GPD Describe other : Total Volume of Waste = 4,600 GPD Volume = 4,600 GPD * 60 days in pumping cycle Volume = 276,000 Gals. or 36,898 Cu. Ft. John R. Lenfestey, P.E. Castle Hayne, North Carolina Operator: Jamie Dail Finisher FaraCounty: Duplin Date: 07/13/97 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. Volume = Volume = 0.0 Gallons / day * 60 days storage / 7.48 gal per CF 0.0 Cubic Feet 5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount. 60 days excess rainfall Volume = Volume = = 2.33 Inches 2.33 In. * DA / 12 Inches per Foot 8,006 Cubic Feet 5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm Volume = Volume = 7.50 In. * DA / 12 Inches per Foot 25,734 Cubic Feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 36,898 Cubic Feet 5B. 0 Cubic Feet 5C. 8,006 Cubic Feet 5D. 25,734 Cubic Feet TOTAL 70,639 Cubic Feet John R. Lenfestey, P.E. Castle Hayne, North Carolina Operator: Jamie Dail Finisher FarrrCounty: Duplin Date: 07/13/97 6. SUMMARY Temporary Storage Period: ___=> 60 Days Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation: ----__> 2.33 Inches 25 Year - 24 Hour Rainfall: ____> 7.50 Inches Freeboard Height: ___-> 1.00 Feet Side Slopes (Inside Lagoon): -____> 2.50 : 1 Inside Top Length: :____> 270.00 Feet Inside Top Width: --==_> 152.50 Feet Top of Dike Elevation: _=__> 52.50 Feet Bottom of Lagoon Elevation: :____> 39.00 Feet Total Required Minimum Volume: :____> 340,639 Cu. Ft. Actual Design Volume: :-__=> 343,737 Cu. Ft. Seasonal High Watertable Elevation(SHWT): =__=> 45.00 Feet Stop Pumping elevation: -__-> 49.55 Feet Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.: ____> 45.00 Feet Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.: 45.00 Feet Required Minimum Treatment Volume: --__> 270,000 Cu. Ft. Volume at Stop Pumping Elevation: --__> 271,376 Cu. Ft. Start Pumping Elevation: -__=_> 50.80 Feet Must Be at Bottom of Freeboard & 25 Yr. Rainfall: Actual Volume Less 25 Yr.- 24 Hr. Rainfall: ====> 318,003 Cu. Ft. Volume at Start Pumping Elevation: ==__> 316,878 Cu. Ft. Required Volume to be Pumped: --__> 44,905 Cu. Ft. Actual Volume Planned to be Pumped: --_-> 45,502 Cu. Ft. Min. Thickness of Soil Liner When Required: ____> 7. Designed By: John Lenfestey, P.E. Approved By* DATE: 7Hq7 DATE: NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION • 1.5 Feet 2.294 iN� III ll1Illl g/v 270,00 Feet House #2 House #1 1 1 1 0.80 Miles to Dupliniew County Line-.COE.4_ NC Highway 50 Vicinity Map Lagoon Area of Top = 36,243 Sq. Feet in Perimeter = 870 Feet Site Layout Plan Scales 1' = 801--0' John R, Lenf estey, RE, RE OESCRIPUUI]N APIs DATE E s ing Farr 4'{Gp.yout Plan idr)/ . iF10 r- : Vwae:, North caroling PREL.ECT No. 9709 OESIEN DRAVN DTI iiL CHECKED J1-/J0 DAM 97/19/97 SCALE. As Sham SHEET 1 OF 1 THE WELL 3ETVdEfr1 FIELDS 1 r 8 SHALL r3F TWOFER vy C -c ED Ps -IT Awlp TN. PrreH FIELD 3 f 1Atc 13E FrcIED A.m.) CoOAruE,zr(Ta A tNATFg wAY , PITLII GCaS;ouLS Ls+ILL 11,0i•sr nP ,l lay Sr-eevE If 0. I.:1FJif pvC AFII} iM MLt) Ijt vim }[IT DN $cP1 rI'(f PF f1f( DrrC+f .Jy 'foML 7-Y r 6F ,pk-ZpiA cur Aief ;e, +lx+r rosy, ® - PR - 713 - AV - SL�i RAmirflI _ Ri 5E THrufr 1iccc.4 AID I/EMT 11CLASS read 7vL IA" ALLL,ML,IUM PIPE ` r .� 70 �1 I De to ID Co ! FEFeRE 71-ArrJN� G1r.CAVATl»FI CHEe-K F0,X- 1-17,4DEP Lrri - TI£ 5 • a r, r 4� 1 R' Tract 6801 Farm 1724 Duplin County FSA Office (H)= Highly Erodible Land CLU Boundary MaPrinted:November 15 2005 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 utili7)Ltion 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 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 corning 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 aq_aietance 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 loaning 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 incorning water to avoid erosion of the lining. 4. When possible, begin Ioading 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, Iack 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 betterthe lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several tunes 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 ,eater 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 aid surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible. Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetazion, 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 an 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. SIudge 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. T agoon 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 bark 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 derail 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 Iagoon 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 phosphorus, 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. Passible 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 rick. Failure to inspect and maintain the dam. Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon. Liner integrity—protert from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table. NO Lb: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause g allies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.