310624_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: 31-0624 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310624
2. Facility Name: R\ an Weston Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): R' an E Weston
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 1222 Lit;htwood Knot Rd
City: Kinston State: NC Zip: 28504
Telephone Number: 910-340-0333 Ext. E-mail: r aneweston whotmail.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 181 Hope Ln
City: Pink Hill State: NC Zip: 28572
6. County where Facility is located: Dunlin
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is nn,qqt an Inte rator, write "None"): Murnhv-Brown LLC
Kyan W•rsfioti
10. Operator Name (OIC): Phone No.: n.^ ^->w— 4-96 OIC #: —
qio Po 61.0 1005964
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Types:
Operations Type
Swine - Wean to Feeder
Allowable Count
4,763
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf- Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Daily 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
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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)
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(Square Feet)
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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 sspecialistcontaining:
ia. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
sic. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
.d. The soil series present on every land application field
err 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
Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
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.
i8 Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per vi
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign.
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name:
Signature:
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Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019
. I understand that,
attachments are not
any false statement,
olation. (18 U.S.C.
5 years, or both for
If Landowner is a
APR D 2 2019
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Ryan E Weston
Ryan Weston Farm
1222 Lightwood Knot Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear P' rmittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available
at https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure r our continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge_ General Permits. vou must submit an application for
permitcoverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed signed and returned by April 3, 2019.
Please note that vou must include one Ill couv of the Certified Animal Waste Manaeement Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form. A list 2f items included in the CAWMP can be - found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures):
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS310624
Murphy -Brown LLC
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 N. Salisbury St. 11696 Mail Service Center I Raiergh. Nerd) Carr* one 27699-1536
919.707 9000

Version -November 26. 2018
Mortality Management Methods
indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
n El Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.5.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table_ Attach burial location map and plan.
Elt l Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
t 136 .0200.
B/Va Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
riEl Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
(-j [] 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 -fame,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
! t 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).
I t 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).
aMass 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.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager
Signature of Technical Specialist
Date
Date

Affiliation:
.Address(Ageuc ):
Signature:
Tec„iicaI 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 animal waste management system for the farm
named above has an animal waste management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications
of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) as specified in 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and the
USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 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 are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical
specialist who may sign each certification (SD, SI, WUP, RC, I), the technical specialist should only
certify parts for which they are technically competent.
II. Certification o, f Design
A) Coll. '_.n. Storage. Treatment System
Check tl appropriate box
Existing facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capability
waste utilization requirements. p Y consistent with
Cl anded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems,
lagoons and ponds, have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and
specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):_
Affiliation: BILLY 14 HOUSTON
DUPLIN S & 1,1 CONSER ►DISTRICT
Address(Agenc�): PO BOX 277
Signature: �.� /� �]„, 1 p KENANSVILLE NC 28349
TELEPHONE [phone]
) Land Application Site (WUP)
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste
utilization; chosen crop is suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency):
Signature:.6 `W , rq.9 J 94
C) Runoff controls from Exterior Lots
Check the appropriate box
SILLY 11 HOUSTON
JUPLIN S & W CONSER DISTRICT
PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
TELEPHONE [phone]
Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
❑ Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been
designed in accordance with technical standards developed by NRCS.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print)
BILLY W HOUSTON
DUPLIN S & W CONSER DISTRICT
PO BOX 277 —
KENANSVILLE NC' 28349
TELEPHONE [phone]
A WC -- April 24, 1996 2

D) Application and Hand1= - t, Eauinment zCheppropriate box
istin facility existing cili_y with waste avlication equipment (WUP or I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or
evaluated in accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as
necessary to accommodate the waste management plan: (existing application equipment can
cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or
nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of applications has been established; required
buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
plan).
❑ New or expanded facility; or existing facility without existing waste application equipment (1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as
necessary to accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can
cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or
nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications has been established; required
buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
plan).
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agenc ):
Signature: A I!_
i� r) f q/ 94
I tLtrr1Vnt ylu-LJO-Gifu
BILLY ''1 HOUSTON
DUPLIN S & W CONSER DISTRICT
PO BOX 277
KENANSVIL--LE NC 28349
TELEPHONE [phone]
III. Certification of Installation
A) Collection, Storage, Treatment Installation
New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds,
have been installed in accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum
standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofits, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): _ _ Phone No.:
Signature: _ Date:
AWC -- April 24, 1996 3

B) Land Application Site (WUP)
Check the a, -opriate box
The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
❑ Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared for planting; the
cropping system as specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the
owner has committed to establish the vegetation as specified in the plan by
(month/day/year); the proposed cover crop is appropriate for compliance with the waste
utilization plan.
❑ Also check this box if appropriate
if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared
land within- 30 days of this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim
crop for erosion control;
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): SILLY w HOUSTON
Affiliation:
DUPLIN S & W CONSER DISTRICT
PO BOX 277
Address(Agency): •ENANSVILLE NC 28349
Signature:. f3/2,q/ q 4 TELEPHONE [phone]
This following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III. B
above has been, checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste
utilization plan, and if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to
DEM a verification of completion from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date
specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a
violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner :
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
Facility with exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been
installed as specified in the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency):
Phone No.:
Signature: _ _ Date:
AWC -- April 24, 1996 4

D) Annlication and Handlin,_ ,quijment Installation (WUP or I)
Check the appro date block
Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready
for use; calibration and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are
contained as part of the plan.
❑ Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been
installed but the owner has proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a
signed contract; equipment specified in the contract agrees with the requirements of the
plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance have been
provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
❑ ConditionaI approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the
plan has been purchased and will be on site and installed by
(month/day/year); there is adequate storage to hold the waste until the equipment is installed
and until the waste can be land applied in accordance with the cropping system contained
in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and
are contained as part of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): 1
Signature: Q� ' �C v�y�-,,,,, 712a 1 �L
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BILLY W HOUSTON
DUPLIN S & CONSER DISTRICT
PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
TELEPHONE [phone]
The following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III D
above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling
equipment as specified in my (our) waste management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of
delivery and installation from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified
in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the
waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner :
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Management
following address:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division Of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
at the
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete Animal Waste
Management Plan to the local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy in
✓ your files with .your Animal Waste Management Plan.
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PRODUCER CERTIFICATION OF IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT
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(producer)
following irrigation equipment:
TYPE IRRIGATION AND SIZE Soli b SET 1 Rk GRT1 dt�
a�� = , certify that I (own, !hare acts the
AVAILABLE FROM �41'heD j.� e s ILL
(owner of equipment)
I further certify that, through the arrangements I have made concerning irrigation equipment, I
will be able to irrigate as necessary according to my waste management plan.
Signature
Date fuly25)19' LQ
PRODUCER CERTIFICA ONR OFITNIT TO PLANT GRASS FOR
I, , certify that I will plant the specified grasses
(producer)
as outlined in my waste management plan the •xt available seeding date. If this seeding
date is in excess of 6 months from the da - I stock imals, then I will provide a temporary
cover of small grain if needed for irriga on.
Signature _ Date
(producer)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
NC-CPA-1
Rev. 11-91
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When exisling fences are combined with other
symbols, they may be shown es fellows:
fence along both sides
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of dilch - —'
fence to be removed.
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Field or land use boundary and field number may be shown in red.
Water features may be shown in blue.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PAGE 1 OF 1
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 07/23/96
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SOIL MAP LEGEND
Romeo N. Weston - Weston, Romeo N
Soil name
Autryvitte loamy fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes

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NONTECHNICAL SOILS DESCRIPTION REPORT
Romeo N. Weston - Weston, Romeo N
Soil name and description
Autryville loamy fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes
These nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well
drained soils are on uplands. They formed in Loamy
marine sediments. The surface and subsurface layers are
sandy and range from 20 to 40 inches thick. The subsoil
is loamy. Permeability is moderately rapid and
shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water
table is within a depth of 4.0 to 6.0 feet.
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NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 02/21/96
Kenansville [phone]
CONSERVATION PLAN
Client: Weston, Romeo N Romeo N. Weston
Assisted By: abq
LAND UNITS 1 PLANNED
TRACT FIELD 1 AMOUNT I MONTH' YEAR I PLANNED CONSERVATION TREATMENT
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Nutrient management
Apply fertilizer and/or animal waste in accordance with the attached nutrient
management recommendations.
Pasture and hayland management 4
Mow hayland at proper cutting height and time for the hay species. Maintain hayland
in good cover with seed mixture which suits drainage limitations of the soil. Lime
and fertilize by soil test.
See Job Sheet 102.
Pasture and hayland planting
Disk and prepare firm seed bed, lime and fertilize according to a soil test and
sprig with coastal bermuda at the rate of 10 to 12 bushels per acre if set in rows
or 25 bushels per acre if broadcast.
See Job Sheet 101.
1992 Waste management system
Develop a waste handling system, taking into consideration storage, equipment, and
spreading. Storage should be consistant with farm needs, equipment types, field
availability and length of time needed.
1992 Waste utilization
1992 Utilize swine waste by pumping lagoon effluent on cropland or grassland. Wast
should be analyzed for nutient cdntent and fields should be soil tested. Waste
should be applied at a rate determined by the waste analysis and the soil test.
See Job Sheet 130.

S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Page 2 of 2
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 02/21/96 `
enansville [phone]
Client: Weston, Romeo N
lssisted By: abq
CONSERVATION PLAN
Romeo N, Weston
LAND UNITS i PLANNED
TRACT FIELD f AMOUNT I MONTH1 YEAR ! PLANNED CONSERVATION TREATMENT
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Lagoon
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Critical area planting
On the steep eroding area noted on the conservation plan map establish a perennial
grass, legume, or legume -grass mixture.
See Job Sheet 111.
Waste treatment lagoon
Construct animal waste treatment lagoon for the biological treatment of animal
waste. Construct according to SCS standards and specifications.

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NUTRIENT 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 property dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide
evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the
owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Uttlizatlon Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving crop type, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for
other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but Tess than 10 tons
per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the Meld (See
USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Stripa).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land application field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur
during a season 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 and dies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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NU IREENT UTIELIZAti011
Amendment
for
Romeo W Eton Fin
Facility Number: 31-624
This amendment allows the producer to apply animal waste onto the small grain
winter crop at a rate of 50 lbs. N/Ac. instead of the 75 lbs. N/Ac. as listed in the plan
dated 7/30/2002. This rate change will allow more flexibility in the time of application of
animal waste to both the bermuda and the small grain winter crops. Please follow the
application windows and PAN rates shown below:
Fields Crop FAN/Ac. Time to Apply
1 -12 Bermuda (Grazed) 205 lbs. N/Ac. March - September
1 - 12 Small Grain (Grazed) 50 lbs. NIAc. September - April
When applying waste on the fields at the above listed facility, the Required
Specifications and the Operation and Maintenance Procedures established by the original
approved Nutrient Utilization Plan will be followed and implemented. This amendment
shall be attached to the original Nutrient Utilization Plan and filed on -site at the farm and
be available for review upon request.
Name of Facilij Owner: Romeo & Willette Weston
Signature: ,,,_ Date: ? — O 5
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature: / #4 Date: .2 - 9- d 5
Name of Technical Specialist: M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation: Murphy -Brown. LLC
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856
Warsaw. NC 28398
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of
erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal
waste during the crop season.
21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. 'Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
nutrient. unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients,
resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in
the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals
approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop
production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years.
Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a minimum of five
years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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NUTRIENT 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 Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils
with a high potential for leaching. Wastelnutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients.
Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that Is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and canal. Animal waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1,
1995, shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 10D 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 cropland
provided the fields have been approved as a land application site by a "technical
specialist". Animal waste shaft not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge
directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the anima' waste management system.
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Murphy -Brown, LLC 7/30/02 2822 Hwy 24 West
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28$98
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Grower(s): Romeo & Wiilette Weston
Farm Name: Romeo Weston Farm
County: Dublin
Farm Capacity:
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
4763
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Storage Period: >180 days
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities_
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, -the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made far the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A t' CAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, fta, tons, etc.):
Capacity
4763
}
Tye Waste Produced per Animal
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
3212 gal/yr
4015 gaVyr
10585 gaVyr
223 gal/yr
986 gaVyr
Total
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
Total
gal/yr
gaVyr
g�Yr
1,062,149 gal/yr
gal/yr
1,062,149 gal/yr
I
Capacity Tkpe Nitrogen Produced per -nir,aI Total
4763
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
5.4 Ibsfyr
6.5 lbs/yr
26 lbs/yr
0A8 ibstyr
2.3 (bsfyr
lbs/yr
lyr
lbs/yr
2,286 lbs/yr
lbs/yr
Total 2,286 lbsfyr
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under Irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage:
Total N Required 1 st Year:
Total N Required 2nd Year.
9
2520
0
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 2,520.00
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 2,286.24
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (233.76)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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Reception Area Specifications
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses ail nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda). forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. in fields where small grain, eto, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain. etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code Crop ! Lbs N utilized 1 unit yield
A Barley 1.6 !be N / bushel
B Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed 50 Ibs N / ton
C Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay 50 lbs N 1 ton
O Corn - Grain 1.25 lbs N / bushel
E Corn - Silage 12 Ibs N / ton
F Cotton 0.12 tbs N f !be lint
G Fescue - Grazed 50 Ibs N / ton
H Fescue - Hay 50 lbs N / ton
I Oats 1.3 Ibs N / bushel
J Rye 2.4 lbs N / bushel
K Small Grain - Grazed 50 ibs N / acre
L Small Grain - Hay 50 ibs N / acre
M Grain Sorghum 2.5 lbs N 1 cwt
N Wheat 2.4 ibs N 1 bushel
O Soybean 4.0 Ibs N / bushel
P Pine Trees 40 ibs N / acre / yr
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres In the fields
listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications PANtyrfanimal
Farrow to Wean 0.84
Farrow to Feeder 1
Farrow to Finish 4.1
4763 Wean to Feeder 0.072 342.936
Feeder to Finish 0.36
Farm Totalfyr
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. 'Your production facility will produce
approximately 342.936 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 1714.68 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass haytand at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you wvill need 5 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 13.71744 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop* and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION: 1
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is Limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, Boll texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer'to ensurelhat an irrigation system is installed to properly
Irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates end
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
;This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop Is not ever applied. to many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for >180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Hydrant Type Crop inlhr * inches
8087 1 AuB B 0.6 1
6087 2 AuB B 0.6 1
6087 3 AuB B 0.6 1
6087 4 AuB B 0.6 1
6087 5 Au6 6 0.6 1
6087 B AuB B 0.6 1
6087 7 AuB B 0.6 1
6087 8 AuB B 0.6 1
6087 9 AuB B 0.6 1
6087 10 AuB B 0.6 1
6087 11 AuB B 0.6 1
6087 12 AuB B 0.6 1
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Additional Comments:
This plan revised to show a change in animal type from 330 sows Farrow -Wean
to 4763 Wean -Feeder. All other parameters remained the same as in the plan
written by Billy W. Houston, Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District, dated
11/4/98.
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NUTRIENT UTILtZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: Romeo Weston Fami
Owner: Romeo & Willette Weston
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
l/we understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
Ifwe understand that l must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
In the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the and
according to This plan at the appropriate timesand at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soft and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Romeo & Wiilette Weston ,
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
d - -10,
Date
Name of Technical Specialist:
Affiliation:
Address:
Signature:
Date
M. Kevin Weston
Murphy -Brown, t LC.
2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Drawer 856
Warsaw, NC 28898
Telephone: [phone]
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Date

Onerator:Romeo Weston County: Duplin
/1 stance to nearest residence (other than owner):
Date: 07/23/96
0 feet
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT.(ALW)
O sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. 0 lbs
O sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs
O head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 0 lbs
330 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 142890 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 0 lbs
Describe other : OD3 � 0 0 lbs
hi am A, �10 4, h`74
Total Average Live Weight = 142890 lbs
MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 142890 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume 142890 cubic feet
STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume
TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
0 cubic feet
Inside top length (feet)
Inside top width (feet)
Top of dike elevation (feet)
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)
Freeboard (feet)
Side slopes (inside lagoon)
Total design volume using prismoidAl formula
Sv3 : ENn 1 SS/END? SS IS TDE 1 SS /SI D22 LENGTH
i A A ,, 2. 0 121.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
121.0 326.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
85.0 290.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH j WIDTH f 4
103.0 308.0
125.0
330.0
50.0
40. 0
1.0
2.0 . 1
WIDTH
326.0 9.0
39446 (AREA OF TOP)
24650 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
126896 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = EAREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) : DEPTH/6
39446.0 126896.0 24650.0 1.5
Total Designed Volume Available = 286488 CU. FT.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width
125.0 330.0 41250.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 41250.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 142890 lbs. ALW/135 lbs ALW * 1.37 gal/day
Volume = 261012.4 gals. or 34894.7 cubic feet
Volume of wash water
Describe this area.
180 days
This is the amount of fresh grater used for washing floors or Volume
of fresh water used for a flush system or tom: cess •water. Flush systems
that recirculate the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = e.0 gallons/day x' 180 days st
orage/7.48 gallons
Vol . ae 0.0 cubic feet
V:.'_ of r...t fall in excess of evaporation
Use Ue period of time when rainfall •� 1 M=!-ecd:, evaporation by largest
180 days excess rainfall 7.0 =_.h gin:.._.:.
Volume - 7.0 inches . DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume
_ 24062.5 cubic feet
5D. Volume of- 25 year - 24 hour store;'.
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches
per foot * DA
Volume = 25781.3 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
5B.
34395 cubic feet
0 cubic feet
24063 cubic Eeet
p�1 CF

TOTAL
84738 CUk{C feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period
Rainfall in excess of evaporation > 180 days
0
25 year - 24 hour rainfall 7.5 inches
7. Freeboard > inches
Side slopes > 1.0 feet
Inside top length > 2.0 1
Inside top width ? 125.0 feet
Top of dike elevation > 330.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation > J0.0 feet
Total required volume-> 4feet
Actual design volume- > 227628 cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SH+,4T)===> 0.0 f286488 fe. ft.
Stop pumping elev. - eet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev. > 0.0 feet
Must be > or > 0.0 feet
to min. req. treatment el. => 46.0 feet
Required minimum treatment volume--
Volurne at stop pumping elevation 142890 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev.-- .----------12700 cu. ft.
t
M st be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
0.0 e
Actual volume less 25 yr - 24. hr rainfall===> ?
Yclurr;e at s• 60, 0�` cu. ft
tart pumping elevation >-127333 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped-------.- > 5oS57
Actual volume to be pumped cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 10 f,- tft.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary
due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for: tl) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall dfter evaporation Also included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the lOcation.
The volume of wastegenerated from a given number of animals will be
fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess
rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will cc:A
be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cyl.:.1e, but this struge
iolur.7e must always be available.
A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet -invert -of pipets) from
Luildingts). If the outlet pipe is. not 1r:stalled at the elevation.to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
t..) stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depi
Ppg atopt an.een these twumincn bdoytiebetw
elevations for opeating convenience az site -,:onditions permit, 'such as
weather, soils, crop, dnd eq.,ipent in LIff2: to apply waSte without
runoff or leaching.
Land applfcatiun uf waste water recc..g,dz.e
meth,.,d dispnul. Methods f appliation sli! et,
Qenter; p ivut, guns, and tra...e.: ingq gun irrigatz.e;.. 7.u:e
ta'e:en when applyi2g waste to fee1tu
The following ites are to be ca:.-ied L.
1. It is .i;tr,ngly :ecumendei that treat.:.,e4A lug -Lon -
ch,rged 1/2 ito odpucity tu preve:-.t e.::oessiv du.ving
LU.Pz,,--r-harging redu-.e-• the of the initial
was,te entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids h,.:uld be ouvs:ed with effluent at all time6:. When pre....hurging is oomplete,
-clush building with yuied laguon liquid. Fresh water should not be uzsd for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attuchetf waste utilition plan ---,hall b followA-d. Tiz
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste tsee attachent)
before land application.
3, Segin temporary storage p-out of the lagoon when fluid levol
th;, 0.0 as ;,:arked by permanent markei. Stop pupp-
cut when the fluid level reaches elevation 0.Z . This temic.ary storage, les.,J 25 yr- 24 lir sto;,, ccntai:.,s :8957.2 feet
geiiu"s.
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4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further detail.
'I Keep
vegetation on the embankment and area*: ,id jac,? 1 to the
1lagoon :::'• ed ar.iudiiy. Vegetation :Olo ld f' y 7,- � r
to '•.-i..tairi it - 1 be tC l.i �ii.CU �. itE�JL e_
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects
Site Specific Practices
Flush Gutters
• Accumulation of solids
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids
Excessive Vegetative • Decaying vegetation
Growth
Liquid Systems
O Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed.
O Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
O Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 -
8 inches over more than 30% of surface.
O" 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 0 Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage.
0 Clean up spillage on,a routipa basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day interval during summer'; 15-30 day interval
during winter). •
Feed Storage • Accumulations of feed residues 0 Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by insuring drainage away from site
and/or providing adequate containment (e.g.,
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain products).
0 Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed.
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source ' Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor
Farmstead • Swine production ❑ Vegetative or wooded buffers;
O Recommended best management practices;
ID Good judgment and common sense
• Dirty manure -covered animals 0 Dry floors
Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors 0 Slotted floors;
Animal body surfaces
Site Specific Practices
❑ Waterers located over slotted floors;.
❑ Feeders at high end of solid floors;
❑ Scrape manure buildup from floors;
O Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits • Urine; 0 Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
• Partial microbial decomposition or scrape;
O Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans • Volatile gases; 0 Fan maintenance;
Dust
Indoor surfaces • Dust
❑ Efficient air movement
Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid while tanks are filling
Flush alleys
Pit recharge points
❑ Washdown between groups of animals;
❑ Feed additives;
❑ Feeder covers;
❑ Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
O Flush tank covers;
O Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
• Agitation during wastewater 0 Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Agitation of recycled lagoon 0 Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits
liquid while pits are filling with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations • Agitation during sump tank
tilling and drawdown
O Sump tank covers
Outside drain collection • Agitation during wastewater 0 Box covers
or junction boxes conveyance
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 3

Source
Cause
End of drainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater
lagoon
Lagoon surfaces •
•
BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
O Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
conveyance lagoon liquid level
Volatile gas emissions;
Biological mixing;
Agitation
❑ Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
❑ Correct lagoon startup procedures;
❑ Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
❑ Minimum agitation when.pumping;
O Mechanical aeration;
❑ Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler
nozzles
• High pressure agitation;
• Wind drift
• Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
0 Minimum recommended operating pressure;
O Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
O Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin
surface
• Partial microbial decomposition; 0 Bottom or midlevel loading;
• Mixing while filling; 0 Tank covers;
• Agitation when emptying 0 Basin surfac mats of solids;
O Proven biological additiveser oxidants
Settling basin surface
• Partial microbial decomposition; ❑ Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
• Mixing while filling; level;
• Agitation when emptying 0 Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge ! Agitation when spreading;
spreader outlets • Volatile gas emissions
O Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
O Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
slurry or sludge on field
surfaces
• Volatile gas emissions while
drying
❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
O Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
❑ Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
• Carcass decomposition 0 Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal
pits
Carcass decomposition 0 Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
❑ Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators
• Incomplete combustion ❑ Secondary stack burners
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Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor
Standing water around
facilities
• Improper drainage;
• Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
I 1 Grade and landscape such that water drains
away from facilities
Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained access roads D Farm access road maintenance
public roads from farm
access
Site Specific Practices
Additional Information :
Available From :
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies k 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 ; P1H-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 ; PRO 107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
NCSU, County Extension Center
NCSU -BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU -.BAE
NCSU -BAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - Swine Extension
NC Pork Producers Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
A[v1OC - November 11, 1996, Page 5

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ-
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SWCD ;"
NRCS - 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 sparators-action include:
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 flowing
leaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a
submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as
soon as possible.
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. Are 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 number . 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 - v. . local SWCD office phone
nuihber :: - _ and local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance
phone number
4. If none of the above works, call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your
problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site
damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address:_
c. Contractors Phone:

6.technical specialist who certified the lagoon (MRCS, Consulting
etc.)
a.
Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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Pat McCrory
Governor
Willette E Weston
Romeo Weston Farm
273 Willard Edwards Rd
Beulaville, NC 28518-9434
Dear Willette E Weston:
John E. Skvarla, HI
Secretary
October 1, 2014
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310624
Romeo Weston Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
In accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to Willette E Weston, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management
system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for Romeo Weston Farm, located in Duplin County, with a swine animal capacity of no
greater than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: 4763 ;/ Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be
replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS310624 that was previously issued to this facility. Pursuant to this
COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and
limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be
established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or
increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to
the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or
number of animals.
Please read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pay careful attention to the
record keening and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keening forms are unchan::ed with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keeping forms.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any
lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition 11.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You
may fmd detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Newport/Morehead City, NC
National Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at:
http://www.weather.tiov/mhx/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 910-796-7215. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General
Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Thomas A. Reeder
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Duplin County Health Department
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWS310624)
AFO Notebooks
Murphy -Brown LLC

Permit Number AWG100000
3. The facility's COC and its CAWMP are hereby incorporated by reference into this General
Permit. The CAWMP must be consistent with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and
standards (federal, state and local) in effect at the time of siting, design and certification of the
facility.
The Permittee must assess and record, on an ongoing basis, the effectiveness of the
implementation of the CAWMP. The Permittee must make "major changes," "revisions," or
"amendments" to the CAWMP, as defined in Section VII, "Defmitions," of this General Permit,
in order to address any changes needed to maintain compliance with the facility's COC and this
General Permit. "Major changes," "revisions," and "amendments" to the CAWMP must be
documented, dated, and included as part of the CAWMP. "Major changes " and "revisions" to
the CAWMP shall be submitted to the appropriate Division Regional Office within thirty (30)
calendar days of the "major change" or "revision." "Amendments" are not required to be
submitted to the Division Regional Office unless specifically requested by the Division. If field,
riser or pull numbers are changed, an explanation shall also be submitted and include a
description of how the new numbers relate to the old numbers.
Any violation of the COC or the CAWMP shall be considered a violation of this General Permit
and subject to enforcement actions. A violation of this General Permit may result in the Permittee
having to take immediate or long-term corrective action(s) as required by the Division. These
actions may include but are not limited to: modifying the CAWMP; ceasing land application of
waste; removing animals from the facility; or the COC being reopened and modified, revoked and
reissued, and/or terminated.
4. Any proposed increase or modification to the annual average design capacity from that authorized
by the COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and the COC prior to modification of the
facility. All new and expanding operations must demonstrate that waste management system will
satisfy the requirements of G.S. § 143-215.10.I. No collection, treatment or storage facilities may
be constructed in a 100-year flood plain.
5. Facilities located in watersheds sensitive to nutrient enrichment may be notified by the Division
to conduct an evaluation .of the facility and its CAWMP to determine the facility's ability to
comply with the NRCS nutrient management standard as it relates to phosphorous. This
evaluation will not be required until such time as the permittee is notified by the Division. The
evaluation must be documented on forms supplied by or approved by the Division and must be
submitted to the Division. This evaluation must be completed by existing facilities within twelve
(12) months of receiving notification from the Division.
For facilities located in watersheds sensitive to nutrient enrichment, all fields with a "HIGH"
phosphorous -loss assessment rating shall have land application rates that do not exceed the
established crop removal rate for phosphorous. There shall be no waste application on fields with
a "VERY HIGH" phosphorous -loss assessment rating.
6. If prior approval is received from the Director of the Division (Director), facilities that have been
issued a COC to operate under this General Permit may add treatment units for the purpose of
removing pollutants before the waste is discharged into the lagoonslstorage ponds. Prior to any
approval, the Permittee must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director that the new treatment
unit will not interfere with the operation of the existing treatment system and that a process is in
place to properly manage and track the pollutants removed.
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7. If prior approval is received from the Director, facilities that have been issued -a COC to operate
under this General Permit may add innovative treatment processes to the systems on a pilot basis
in order to determine if the innovative treatment process will . improve how the waste is .treated
and/or managed. Prior to any approval, the Permittee must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Director that the innovative treatment process will not interfere with the operation of the existing
treatment system and that a process is in place to properly manage and track the pollutants
removed.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied within 100 feet of any well with the exception of monitoring
wells. The allowable distance to monitoring wells shall be established on a case -by -case basis by
the Division.
9. Existing swine dry lots may remain in wetlands as long as the wetlands uses are not removed or
degraded as a result of the swine. The swine however may not be confined within 100 feet of an
adjacent surface water or a seasonally -flooded area. The swine also must not cause a loss of more
than '10% of the existing tree canopy. Where trees do not exist, the area must be managed to
include crop rotation.
IL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REOIJTREMENTS
1. The collection, treatment, and storage facilities, and the land application equipment and fields
shall be properly operated and maintained at all times.
2. A vegetative cover shall be maintainedas specified in the facility's CAWMP on all land
application fields and buffers in accordance with the CAWMP. No waste shall be applied upon
areas not included in the CAWMP or upon areas where the crop is insufficient for nutrient
utilization. However, if the CAWMP allows, then waste may be applied up to thirty (30) days
prior to planting or breaking dormancy.
3. Soil pH on all land application fields must be maintained in the optimum range for crop
production.
4. Land application rates shall be in accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall land application
rates exceed the agronomic rate of the nutrient of concern for the receiving crop.
5. In no case shall land application rates result in excessive ponding or any runoff during any given
application event.
6. Animal waste shall not be directly applied onto crops for direct human consumption that do not
undergo further processing (e.g., strawberries, melons, lettuce, cabbage, apples, etc.) at any time
during the growing season, or in the case of fruit bearing trees, following breaking dormancy.
Application of animal wastes shall not occur within thirty (30) days of the harvesting of fiber and
food crops for direct human consumption that undergoes further processing.
7. If manure or sludges are applied on conventionally tilled bare soil, the waste shall be incorporated
into the soil within two (2) days after application on the land, or prior to the next rainfall event,
whichever occurs firstThis requirement does not apply to no -till fields, pastures, or fields where
crops are actively growing.
8. No material other than animal wastes of the type generated on this facility shall be disposed of in
the animal waste collection, treatment, storage, or application systems. This includes but is not
limited to pesticides, toxic chemicals and petroleum products.
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9 Domestic and/or industrial wastewater from showers, toilets, sinks, etc. shall not be discharged
into the animal waste collection, treatment, storage, and application system. Washdown of stock
trailers owned by and used to transport animals to and from the facility only, will be permissible
as long as the system has been evaluated and approved to accommodate the additional volume.
Only those cleaning agents and soaps that are EPA approved according to their label, will not
harm the cover crop, and will not contravene the groundwater standards listed in 15A NCAC 2L
may be utilized in facilities covered by this General Permit. Instruction labels are to be followed
when using cleaning agents and soaps.
10. Disposal of dead animals resulting from normal mortality rates associated with the facility shall
be done in accordance with the facility's CAWMP and the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Veterinary Division's Statutes and regulations.
Disposal of dead animals whose numbers exceed normal mortality rates associated with the
facility shall also be done in accordance with the facility's CAWMP and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division's Statutes and regulations provided that: 1) burial of such animals shall be done in
consultation with the State Veterinarian of the NCDA&CS Veterinary Division's Statutes and in
compliance with NCDA&CS regulations; 2) all such burial sites must be mapped, and the dates
and numbers of the animals buried by species and type must be recorded; and 3) the map is
submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days of burial to the Water Quality Regional Operations
Section located within the appropriate Regional Office.
In the event of a state of emergency declared by the Governor, disposal of dead animals shall be
done in accordance with requirements and guidelines dictated by the State Veterinarian according
G.S. § 106-402.1. The Division may require groundwater monitoring when there is massive burial
of animals. All burial sites of such animals must be mapped, and the dates and numbers of the
animals buried by species and type must be recorded.
11. Unless accounted for in temporary storage volume, all uncontaminated runoff from the
surrounding property and buildings shall be diverted away from the waste lagoons/storage ponds
to prevent any unnecessary addition to the liquid volume in the structures.
12. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen lagoon/storage
pond embankments (outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe
runs, and diversions to surface waters or wetlands. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation
shall not be allowed to grow on the lagoon/storage pond embankments. All trees shall be
removed in accordance with good engineering practices. Lagoon/storage pond areas shall be
accessible, and vegetation shall be kept mowed.
13. At the time of sludge removal from a lagoon/storage pond, the sludge must be managed in
accordance with the CAWMP. When removal of sludge from the lagoon is necessary, provisions
must be taken to prevent damage to the lagoon dikes and liner.
14. Lagoons/storage ponds shall be kept free of foreign debris including, but not limited to, tires,
bottles, light bulbs, gloves, syringes or any other solid waste.
15. The facility must have at least -one of the following items at all times: (a) adequate animal waste
application and handling equipment, (b) a lease, or other written agreement, for the use of the
necessary equipment, or (c) a contract with a third party applicator capable of providing adequate
waste application.
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16. The Permittee shall designate a certified animal waste management system operator with a valid
certification to be in charge of the animal waste management system. The waste management
system shall be operated by the Operator in Charge (OIC) or a person under the OIC's
supervision.
17. In accordance with 15A NCAC 8F .0203(b)(2), the OIC or a designated back-up OIC of a Type A
Animal Waste Management System shall inspect, or a person under the supervision of an OIC or
designated back-up OIC shall inspect, the land application site as often as necessary to insure that
the animal waste is land applied in'accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall the time
between inspections be more than 120 minutes during the application of waste. A record of each
inspection shall be recorded on forms supplied by, or approved by, the Division and shall include
the date, time, sprayfield number and name of the operator for each inspection. Inspection shall
include but not be limited to visual observation of application equipment, spray fields, subsurface
drain outlets, ditches, and drainage ways for any discharge of waste.
The Permittee may assert as an affirmative defense in any enforcement action alleging
noncompliance with the requirements imposed in this condition that such noncompliance was due
to circumstances beyond the Permittee's control. A notation shall be made on the form indicating
the inspection affected by such circumstance and an explanation setting forth the circumstances
claimed to have been beyond the Permittee's control shall be submitted with the form.
18. The Director may require any permittee to install and operate flow meters with flow totalizers
based on the facility's violations and/or incomplete or incorrect record keeping events.
19. No waste shall be applied in wind conditions that might reasonably be expected to cause the mist
to reach surface waters or wetlands or cross property lines or field boundaries.
20. The Permittee shall maintain buffer strips or other equivalent practices as specified in the
facility's CAWMP near feedlots, manure storage areas and land application areas.
21. Waste shall not be applied on land that is flooded, saturated with water, frozen or snow covered at
the time of land application.
22. Land application of waste is prohibited during precipitation events. The Permittee shall consider
pending weather conditions in making the decision to land apply waste and shall document the
weather conditions at the time of land application on forms supplied by or approved by the
Division.
Land application of waste shall cease within four (4) hours of the time that the National Weather
Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, or a Flood_ Watch associated with a
tropical system including a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression for the county in
which the permitted facility is located. Watches and warnings are posted on the National
Weather Service's website located at: www.weather.aov. More detailed website information can
be found on Page 2 of the Certificate of Coverage. Watch and warning information can also be
obtained by calling the local National Weather Service Office that serves the respective county,
which can be found on Page 2 of the Certificate of Coverage.
The Director may require any permittee to install, operate and maintain devices on all irrigation
pumps/equipment designed to automatically stop irrigation activities during precipitation. This
decision will be based on the facility's compliance history for irrigation events.
23. Land application activities shall cease on any application site that exceeds a Mehlich 3 Soil Test
Index for Copper of greater than 3,000 (108 pounds per acre) or Zinc of greater than 3,000 (213
pounds per acre).
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24. All waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once every two years. The
results must be documented on forms provided by, or approved by, the Division.
25. Any major structural repairs to lagoons/storage ponds must have written documentation from a
technical specialist certifying proper design and installation. However, if a piece of equipment is
being replaced with a piece of equipment of the identical specifications, no technical specialist
approval is necessary [i.e. piping, reels, valves, pumps (if the gallons per minute (gpm) capacity
is not being increased or decreased), etc.] unless the replacement involves disturbing the
lagoon/storage pond embankment or liner.
26. Crops for which animal waste is land applied must be removed from the land application site and
properly managed and utilized unless other management practices are approved in the CAWMP.
27. In accordance with NRCS North Carolina Conservation Practice Standard No. 359 'Waste
Treatment Lagoon", an operator may temporarily lower lagoon levels to provide irrigation water
during drought periods and to provide additional temporary storage for excessive rainfall during
the hurricane season and in preparation for the following winter months. All conditions of NRCS
NC Standard No. 359 must be satisfied prior to lowering lagoon levels below designed stop pump
levels.
HI. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. - An inspection of the waste collection, treatment, and storage structures, and runoff control
measures shall be conducted and documented at a frequency to insure proper operation but at
least monthly and after all storm events of greater than one (1) inch in 24 hours. For example,
lagoons/storage ponds, and other structures should be inspected for evidence of erosion, leakage,
damage by animals or discharge. Inspection shall also include visual observation of subsurface
drain outlets, ditches, and drainage ways for any discharge of waste.
2_ Monitoring and Recording Freeboard Levels
a. Highly visible waste -level gauges shall be maintained to mark the level of waste in each
lagoon/storage pond that does not gravity feed through a free flowing transfer pipe into a
subsequent structure. The gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings.
The waste level in -each lagoon with a waste level gauge shall be monitored and recorded
weekly on forms supplied by or approved by the Division.
The Director may require more frequent monitoring and recording of waste levels based on
the facility's compliance history for freeboard violations.
b. Any facility which experiences freeboard violations in any two consecutive years following
the issuance of this General Permit, or as determined necessary by the Director, shall
monitor and record waste levels as follows:
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In addition to the facility's existing lagoon waste -level gauges, automated lagoon/storage
pond waste -level monitors and recorders (monitored and recorded at least hourly) must be
installed on all treatment and storage structures covered by a COC issued under this
General Permit to measure and record freeboard. This equipment must be properly
maintained and calibrated in a manner consistent with manufacturer's operation and
maintenance recommendations. This automated equipment must be in place no later than
ninety (90) days following notification from the Director. The Director may determine that
installation of automated waste level monitors is not required if the Permittee can
demonstrate that preventative measures were taken to avoid the violations and that the
violations resulted from conditions beyond the Permittee's control.
If an automated level monitor(s) becomes inoperable, the Permittee shall:
i. report the problem by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon
as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours following first knowledge of the
problem; and,
ii. make any needed repairs to the equipment as quickly as possible, and take and record
daily waste levels at the same time every day until such time as the automated
equipment is placed back into operation.
c. The Director may require new or modified waste -level gauges at any facility if it is
determined that the existing gauges are not adequate to accurately indicate actual lagoon
levels, or the various lagoon levels required to be maintained by this General Permit or the
facility's CAWMP.
3. Monitoring and Recording Precipitation Events
a. Precipitation events at facilities issued a COC to operate under this General Permit shall be
monitored and recorded as follows:
A rain gauge must be installed at a site that is representative of the weather conditions at
the farm's land application site(s) to measure all precipitation events. The precipitation
type and amount must be recorded daily for all precipitation events and maintained on site
for review by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Department).Daily
records do not need to be maintained for those days without precipitation events.
b. The Director may require that an automated rain gauge and recorder must be installed on
site to measure and record all precipitation events. This equipment must be properly
maintained and calibrated in a manner consistent with manufacturer's operation and
maintenance recommendations. This automated equipment must be in place no later than
ninety (90) days following receipt of notice from the Director.
If an automated rain gauge(s) becomes inoperable, the Permittee shall:
i. report the problem by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon
as possible, but in no case more than twenty four (24) hours following first
knowledge of the problem; and,
ii. make any needed repairs to the equipment as quickly as possible, and take and record
all rainfall events until such time as the automated equipment is placed back into
operation.
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4. A representative Standard Soil Fertility Analysis, including pH, phosphorus, copper, and zinc,
shall be conducted on each application field receiving animal waste in accordance with G.S. §
143-215.10C(e)(6). As of the effective date of this General Permit, the Statute requires that the
analysis be conducted at least once every three years.
5. An analysis of a representative sample of the animal waste to be applied shall be conducted in
accordance with recommended laboratory sampling procedures as close to the time of application
as practical and at least within sixty (60) days (before or after) of the date of application. Every
reasonable effort shall be made to have the waste analyzed prior to the date of application and as
close to the time of waste application as possible. This analysis shall include the following
parameters:
Nitrogen Zinc
Phosphorus Copper
6. The Permittee shall record all irrigation and land application event(s) including hydraulic loading
rates, nutrient loading rates and cropping information. The Permittee shall also record removal of
solids and document nutrient loading rates if disposed of on -site, or record the off -site location(s).
These records must be on forms supplied by, or approved by, the Division.
7. A record shall be created and maintained of all transfers of waste between waste structures on the
same site not typically operated in series. Such record shall include at least the identity of the
structure from which the waste was transferred, the identity of the structure receiving the waste,
the date and time of transfer and the total volume of waste transferred.
8. The Permittee must maintain monthly stocking records for the facility and make the records
available to the Department.
9. If, for any reason, there is a discharge from the waste collection, treatment, storage and
application systems (including the land application sites), to surface waters or wetlands, the
Permittee is required to make notification in accordance with Condition III. 13. The discharge
notification shall include the following information:
a. Description of the discharge: A description of the discharge including an estimate of the
volume discharged, a description of the flow path to the receiving surface waters or
wetlands and a site sketch showing the path of the waste.
b. Time of the discharge: The length of time of the discharge, including the exact dates and
times that it started and stopped, and if not stopped, the anticipated time the discharge is
expected to continue.
c. Cause of the discharge: A detailed statement of the cause of the discharge. If caused by a
precipitation event, detailed information from the on -site rain gauge concerning the inches
and duration of the precipitation event.
d. All steps being taken to reduce, stop and cleanup The discharge_ All steps to be taken to
prevent future discharges from the same cause.
e. Analysis of the waste: A copy of the last waste analysis conducted as required by Condition
III.5. above.
f. A waste sample, obtained within seventy-two (72) hours following first knowledge of the
discharge to surface waters or wetlands, from the source lagoon/storage pond, shall be
analyzed for the following minimum parameters:
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Fecal coliform bacteria
Total suspended solids
Ammonia nitrogen (NH3 N)
Nitrate nitrogen (NO3 N)
Monitoring results must be
discharge event.
Permit Number AWG100000
Five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5)
Total phosphorous
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN)
submitted to the Division within thirty (30) days of' the
10. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c), the Division may require any monitoring and
reporting (including but not limited to groundwater, surface water or wetland, waste, sludge, soil,
lagoon/storage pond levels and plant tissue) necessary to determine the source, quantity, quality;
and effect of animal waste upon the surface waters, groundwaters or wetlands. Such monitoring,
including its scope, frequency, duration and any sampling, testing, and reporting systems, shall
meet all applicable Division requirements.
11. A copy of this General Permit, the facility's COC, certification forms, lessee and landowner
agreements, the CAWMP and copies of all records required by this General Permit and the
facility's CAWMP shall be maintained by the Permittee in chronological and legible form for
three (3) years. Records include but are not limited to: soil and waste analyses, rain gauge
readings, freeboard levels, irrigation and land application event(s), past inspection reports and
operational reviews, animal stocking records, records of additional nutrient sources applied
(including but not limited to sludges, unused feedstuff leachate, milk waste, septage and
commercial fertilizer), cropping information, waste application equipment testing and calibration,
and records of removal of solids to off -site location(s). These records shall be maintained on
forms provided or approved by the Division and shall be readily available at the facility (stored at
places such as the farm residence, office, outbuildings, etc.) where animal waste management
activities are being conducted.
12. Within fifteen (15) working days of receiving the request from the Division, the Permittee shall
provide to the Division one (1) copy of all requested information and reports related to the
operation of the animal waste management system. Once received by the Division, all such
information and reports become public information, unless they constitute confidential
information under G.S. § 132-1.2, and shall be made available to the public by the Division as
specified in Chapter 132 of the General Statutes.
13. Regional Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon as
possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours following first knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the following events:
a. Failure of any component of the animal waste management system resulting in a discharge
to ditches, surface waters, or wetlands.
b. Any failure of the waste treatment and disposal system that renders the facility incapable of
adequately receiving, treating, or storing the waste and/or sludge.
c. A spill or discharge from a vehicle transporting waste or sludge to the land application field
which results in a discharge to ditches, surface waters, or wetlands or an event that poses a
serious threat to surface waters, wetlands, or human health and safety.
d. Any deterioration or leak in a lagoon/storage pond that poses an immediate threat to the
environment or human safety or health.
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e. Failure to maintain storage capacity in a lagoon/storage pond greater than or equal to that
required in Condition V.2. of this General Permit.
f. Failure to maintain waste level in a lagoon/storage pond below that of the designed
structural freeboard (twelve (12) inches from top of dam or as specified in lagoon/storage
pond design). Note that this notification is in addition to the report required by Condition
III.13.e above.
An application of waste either in excess of the limits set out in the CAWMP or where
-runoff enters ditches, surface waters, or wetlands.
h. Any discharge to ditches, surface waters, or wetlands or any discharge that poses a serious
threat to the environment or human health or safety.
For any emergency, which requires immediate reporting .after normal business hours, contact
must be made with the Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368.
The Permittee shall also file a written report to the appropriate Division Regional Office within
five (5) calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to correct the problem and to ensure that the problem
does not recur. In the event of storage capacity violations as described in Condition M.13.e,
the written report shall outline the actions proposed to be taken to restore compliance within
thirty (30) calendar days. The requirement to file a written report may not be waived by the
Division Regional Office.
In the event the waste level in a lagoon/storage pond is found to be within the designed
structural freeboard, the Permittee shall file a written report to the appropriate Division
Regional Office within two (2) calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
This report shall outline actions taken or proposed to be taken to reduce waste levels below the
designed structural freeboard within five (5) calendar days of first knowledge of the
occurrence.
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14. The Director may require any permittee to file an annual certification report or other
reports/certifications based on the compliance history of the facility. If required, the report must
be filed on forms provided by the Division.
15. In the event of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of animal waste to surface waters or
wetlands, the Permittee must issue a press release to all print and electronic news media that
provide general coverage in the county in which the discharge occurred setting out the details of
the discharge. The press release must be issued within forty-eight (48) hours after it is
determined that the discharge hasreached the surface waters or wetlands. A copy of the press
release and a list of the news media to which it was distributed must be kept for at least one (1)
year after the discharge and must be distributed to any person upon request.
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16. In the event of a discharge of 15,000 gallons or more of animal waste to surface waters or
wetlands, a public notice is required in addition to the press release described in Condition III 15.
The public notice must be placed in a newspaper having general circulation in the county in
which the discharge occurred and the county immediately downstream within ten (10) days of the
discharge. The notice shall be captioned "NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF ANIMAL WASTE".
The minimum content of the notice is the name of the facility, Location of the discharge, estimated
volume of waste entering state waters, time and date discharge occurred, duration of the
discharge, identification water body that was discharged into including creek and river basin if
applicable, actions taken to prevent further discharge, and a facility contact person and phone
number. The owner or operator shall file a copy of the notice and proof of publication with the
Department within thirty (30) days after the notice is published. Publication of a notice of
discharge under this Condition is in addition to the requirement to issue a press release under
Condition III.15.
17. If a discharge of 1,000,000 gallons or more of animal waste reaches surface waters or wetlands,
the appropriate Division Regional Office must be contacted to determine in what additional
counties, if any, a public notice must be published. A copy of all public notices and proof of
publication must be sent to the Division within thirty (30) days after the notice is published.
18. All facilities, which are issued a COC to operate under this General Permit, shall conduct a
survey of the sludge accumulation in all lagoons every year. The survey report should be written
on forms provided or approved by the Division and shall include a sketch showing the depth of
sludge in the various locations within each lagoon. This survey frequency may be reduced if it
can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Division that the rate of sludge accumulation does
not warrant an annual survey.
If the sludge accumulation is such that the structure does not satisfy the criteria set by NRCS NC
Conservation Practice Standard No. 359, a sludge removal or management plan must be
submitted to the appropriate Division Regional Office within ninety (90) days of the
determination. The plan shall describe removal and waste utilization procedures to be used.
Compliance regarding sludge levels must be achieved within two (2) years of the determination.
IV. INSPECTIONS AND ENTRY
ent, .upon the
tion
1. ofThc Permitteeandlother allow
mauthorized
n o s may be required by law and inaccord accordance with reasonable
credentials
and appropriate biosecurity measures, to:
a. Enter the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records must be kept under the conditions of this General Permit
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this General Permit;
c. Inspect, at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this General Permit; and,
d. Sample or monitor, at reasonable times, for the purpose of assuring permit compliance, any
substances or parameters at any location.
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V. GENERAL cores TINS
1. The issuance of a COC to operate under this General Permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the
responsibility for compliance with all applicable surface water, wetlands, groundwater and air
quality standards or for damages to surface waters, wetlands or groundwaters resulting from the
animal operation.
2 The maximum waste level in lagoons/storage ponds shall not exceed that specified in the
facility's CAWMP. At a minimum, maximum waste level for lagoons/storage ponds must not
exceed the level that provides adequate storage to contain the 25-year, 24-hour storm event plus
an additional one (1) foot of structural freeboard except that there shall be no violation of this
condition if: (a) there is- a storm event more severe than a 25-year, 24-hour event, (b) the
Permittee is in compliance with its CAWMP, and (c) there is at least one (1) foot of structural
freeboard.
In addition to the above requirements, for new and expanding farms with lagoon and storage pond
designs completed after September 1, 1996, storage must also be provided for the heavy rainfall
factor for the lagoons/storage pond. In case of lagoons/storage ponds in series that are gravity
fed, the 25-year, 24-hour storm event and/or the heavy rainfall factor storage requirement for the
system may be designed into the lowest lagoon/storage pond in the system. However, adequate
freeboard must be designed into the upper lagoons/storage ponds to allow sufficient storage to
prevent the waste level from rising into the structural freeboard while the storm water is draining
into the lowest structure in the system.
3. Any containment basin, such as a lagoon or a storage pond, used for waste management shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of this General Permit until properly
closed. When the containment basin is properly closed in accordance with the NRCS NC
Conservation Practice Standard No. 360 "Closure of Waste Impoundments," February 2008 or
any subsequent amendment, the containment basin shall not be subject to the requirements of this
General Permit. The Permittee must submit a Ietter to the Division to request rescission of the
COC by providing documentation of closure of all containment basins.
Closure shall also include a minimum of 24 hours pre -notification of the Division and submittal
of the Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure Report Form to the address identified on
the form within fifteen (15) days of completion of closure.
4. This General Permit allows for the distribution of up to four (4) cubic yards of manure per visit to
individuals for personal use, The maximum distribution of manure per individual for personal
use is ten (10) cubic yards per year. The Permittee must provide the recipient(s) with information
on the nutrient content of the manure. Distribution of greater quantities must be to individuals or
businesses permitted to distribute the waste, or to be land applied to sites identified in the
Permittee`s CAWMP.
The Permittee must inform the recipient(s) of his/her responsibilities to properly manage the land
application of manure. Record keeping for the distribution of manure up to four (4) cubic yards
per visit or ten (10) cubic yards per year to individuals for personal use is not required.
5. The annual permit fee shall be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly constitutes grounds for revocation of its COC to
operate under this General Permit.
6. Failure of the Permittee to maintain, in full force and effect, lessee and landowner agreements,
which are required in the CAWMP, shall constitute grounds for revocation of its COC to operate
under this General Permit.
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7. A COC to operate under this General there
is noatm�e hangetof tthhe Permitter Notificationre is a desire for of
the facility to change ownership,
Change of Ownership form must be submitted to the Division, including documentation from the
parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. This request shall be
submitted within sixty (60) days of change of ownership. The request will be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
to the
and
8. A COC to operate under this General Permit ianeffective
� r supporting data.e The Permitteeshall
volume of wastes described in theapplication
notify the Division immediately of any applicable information not provided in the permit
application.
Any proposed modification to an animal waste management system including the installation of
lagoon covers shall require approval from the Division prior to construction.
9. If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this General Permit after the
expiration date of this General Permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new COC.
Renewal applications must be filed at least 180 calendar days prior to the expiration of the
General Permit.
t the Division
10. The issuance of a COC to operateGeneraldPermit orGeneral
COC,trevoit does not king and reissuinghthe General Permit
reopening and modifying the
or COC, or terminating the General Permit or COC as allowed by the appropriate laws, rules, and
regulations.
11. The Director may require any person, otherwise eligible for coverage under this General Permit,
to apply for an individual permit by notifying that person that an application is required.
12. The Groundwater Compliance Boundary is established by 15A NCAC 2L .0102 and 15A NCAC
2T .0103. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance
Boundary is subject to the requirements
id r thne North Carolina GeneralStatutes.d the Division in addition to the
penalty provisions applicable
the Perrnittee must
it
13. Upon abandonment odivision demoon nstrating that all current NRCSa period of four years or ,standards are met prior nto
documentation to the Division
restocking of the facility.
VI. PENALTIES
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitationsapplicable
jrcablecstateined law;nthis may subject theit the ermitteeactotyan
COC; the facility's CAWIVJP, pP
enforcement action by the Division including but not limited to the modification of the animal
waste management system, civil penalties, criminal penalties and injunctive relief.
2. The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this General Permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of state law and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit coverage termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit
coverage renewal application.
3. It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action to claim that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
conditions of this General Permit.
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yII. DEFINITIONS
25 year, 24-hour rainfall or storm event means the maximum 24-hour precipitation event with a
probable recurrence interval of once in 25 years, as defined by the National Ma the9 S1 rvandice s u� equcal
Paper Number 40, "Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States,"y
amendments, or equivalent regional or state rainfall probability information developed therefrom.
Agronomic rates means the amount of animal wastetanandar others nutrient sources
tNlanage applied
entto or as outlined in MRCS NC Conservation Practice
recommended by the NCDA&CS and the North Plan
�e Cooperative a certified techni al speciahst�e of
certification of the Animal Waste ManagementY
Amendment to the CAWMP means a change and/or addition to a part(s) of the plan, and requires that the
change and/or addition adhere to current applicable standards. The following are examples of
amendments to the CAWMP:
• In an existing CAWMP, a change in crops and/or cropping pattern that utilizes 25% or less of the N
generated is considered a plan amendment. Additional acreage needed to facilitate the change in crops
and/or cropping pattern is permissible and considered part of the amendment.
o The addition of winter crops and/or interseeded perennial crops are considered amendments to an
existing CAWMP when the operation does not require additional acreage and/or crops for N
utilization, and does not exceed the 25% criteria stated above.
ost
o
® When a CAWMP cannot meet N utilization CAmay be amended to incrleasetayailable acreage and/or
gation inefficiency
(useable versus total acres), then the CAWMP
change the crop for N utilization. This is the only exception to the 25% N criteria for plan revision.
o Inclusions of emergency action plans, and insect, odor and mortality checklists are considered
CAWMP amendments.
o Including additional acreage for land application beyond what is required in the existing CAWMP is
considered a plan amendment.
Animal feeding operation means a lot or facility (other than an aquatic animal production facility) where
the following conditions are met: (i) animals (other than aquatic animals) have been, are,
y t o r will ve 2e
stabled or confined and fed or maintained
fora e total
o� postrty l harveste (45) residueays ors are not ore in sustained in the
)
month period, and (ii) crops, vegetation, g growth,
normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility. Two or more animal feeding operations
under common ownership are considered to be a single animal feeding operation if they adjoin each other,
or if they use a common area or system for the disposal of wastes.
Certification means technical specialist certification of the CAWMP in accordance with the requirements
of 15A NCAC 02T .1304. It is unrelated�to terms "Annual on Option" allowed by the Novembercation" as used in on 111.14 of
2008 EPA
this General Permit, and the "No Discharge
CAFO Rule.
Ditch means any man made channel for the purpose of moving water off a site to the surface waters.
d waste is
ded on the
Excessive Ponding means any area of thean four�4oho hours following the appliceld where visible lation of wasters Excessive
surface of the land application site more(4)
ponding also means any areas where the ponding of waste has resulted in crop failure.
Groundwaters means any subsurface waters, as defined in 15A NCAC 2L .0102. March 7, 2014
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Land application means the application of wastewater and/or waste solids onto or incorporation into the
soil.
Major changes to the CAWMP means changes in the number of animals, type of operation (feeder to
finish to wean to feeder), retrofit of a lagoon, installation of a new irrigation system, and similar type
changes. Recertification is only required for nmajor CAhanges to the WMP and the certificationrshall be submitted with a
Major changes to a facility
must first be approved by the Division. Th
request that the COC be amended to reflect the changes. The facility may not make the changes until a
new or amended COC has been issued.
able standards. A
Revision to the CAWMP means a changeoot utin lize all CAWMPe ogen generated byto meet current �thecanimal production
CAWMP must be revised if the operation
in accordance with the existing CAWMP, except for the specific conditions noted in the CAWMP
amendment criteria as previously defined. For an existing CAWMP, a change in crops and/or cropping
pattern that utilizes more than 25% of the N generated
m ndment oy rie zevis'omnhmust be on is considered
and dated byion. Any
both the
change to an existing CAWMP, whether an
producer and a technical specialist for the new CAWMP to be valid. A revision of the CAWMP does not
require recertification.
State Waters means all surface waters, wetlands, groundwaters and waters of the United States located in
the State.
Surface Waters means any stream, river, brook, swamp, lake, sound, tidal estuary, bay, creek, reservoir,
waterway, or other surface body or surface accumulation of water, wh a he of the Stater public or e ivateoNorth , or natural
or
artificial, that is contained in, flows through, or borders upon any p
including any portion of the Atlantic Ocean over which the State has jurisdiction as well as any additional
Waters of the United States which are located in the State.
Waste means manure, animal waste, process wastewater and/or sludge generated at an animal feeding
operation.
Wetlands means areas that are inundatedorsaturatedunder normaly an circumstances do supportmulation of surface orgroundwater
prevalence of
frequency and duration sufficient to support,
vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, as defined in 15A NCAC 2B .0202.
This General Permit issued the 7th day of March, 2014.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Thomas A. Reeder
North Carolina Divi ion of Water Resources
By Authority of the`lnvironmental Management Commission
Permit Number AWG100000
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, Director
March 7, 2014