310849_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 Pemits 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: 31-0849 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS3 10849
2. Facility Name: Sidney Cavenaugh Farrar
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): ,fis istv-Foline 5jet he i Jo-r-c xt t;'Q.J ,,e3Ll
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4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 1t4 6 Sidney Cavenaugh Ln
City: Wallace State: NC Zip: 28466
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Telephone Number: 940 285 5264 Ext E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 387 Bear Pond Rd
City: Richlands State: NC Zip: 28574
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner): Sidney Jordan Cavenaugh
8. Fann Manager's telephone number (include area code): 910-271-5264 Ext.
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Mu.plrv-Brown LLC 9Ce3 -QCrt EoCr�x-C
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10. Operator Name (OIC): Therm heDur4-8r J Phone No.: OIC H: -20i2o
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): 99, o g a-i
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 2,880
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep - Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
'Redline"
(Inches)
I
IR911
0-lat'
6/49511
56,628.0
19.50
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
S. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

1 attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be retumed to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name: S C vu43, )0.cd n NA/ estj\ Title: 0Iil�yl P.7(
Signature: 7 r t��''y 6"� �—✓ Date: 4 —I —
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
Name: Title:
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Christy Elmer Cavenaugh
Sidney Cavenaugh Farm
136 Sidney Cavenaugh Ln
Wallace, NC 28466
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
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-uuality-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-D W R
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will 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 you must include one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Sincerely,
lJ�
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS310849
Murphy -Brown LLC
D �. North Caroline 0epertment of Environmental Quality a 0ivison of Water Resources
``i�1 512 N. SalisburySt. 1 1636 Me I Service Center 1 Raleigh, North Caroline 27699.1636
"' - " * 919.707 9000

Operator: Theron Sheppard` County: Duplin
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish)
0 sows (farrow to feeder)
2880 head (finishing only)
0 sows (farrow to wean)
0 head (wean to feeder)
Describe other:
x 1417lbs.
x 522 lbs.
x 135 lbs.
x 433 Ibs.
x 30 Ibs.
Total Average Live Weight =
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
vate: 09/28/94
1200.0 feet
0 lbs
0 lbs
388800 Ibs
= 0lbs
0 lbs
0
Volume = 388800 Ibs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. ALW = 1 CF/Ib. ALW
Volume = 388800 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
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
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
271.0 254.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
205.0 188.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH *4
238.0 221.0
388800 Ibs
R4 O° / J t'P w rne02 o o free
277.0
260.0
49.0
37.0
1.0
3.0:1
LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
271.0 254.0 11.0
68834 (AREA OF TOP)
38540 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
210392 (AREA OF MIDSECTION *4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
68834.0 210392.0 38540.0
1.8
Total Designed Volume Available = 582571 CU. FT.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE ,,eQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
277.0 260.0 72020.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 72020.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 Ib. ALW
Volume =
Volume =
5B. Volume of wash water
180 days.
1.37
388800 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
710208 gals. or 94947.6 cubic feet
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume =
0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 42011.7 cubic feet
7.0 inches

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 45012.5 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 94948 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 42012 cubic feet
5D. 45013 cubic feet
TOTAL 181972 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period > 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation > 7.0 inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall > 7.5 inches
Freeboard > 1.0 feet
Side slopes > 3.0 : 1
Inside top length > 277.0 feet
Inside top width > 260.0 feet
Top of dike elevation > 49.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation > 37.0 feet
Total required volume > 570772 cu. ft. *
Actual design volume > 582571 cu. ft. " A
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===> A9:0 feet LSO C l °.J
Stop pumping elev. > 45.0, feet "
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev. > 46. feet- 1.0.1, 7
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 43.0 feet
Required minimum treatment volume > 388800 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation > 389920 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev. > 47.2 feet - "
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==> 537559 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation > 528506 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped > 136959 cu. ft. "
Actual volume planned to be pumped > 138586 cu. ft. "
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.8 feet
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7. DESIGNED BY: 4LC?r�F�t�� it, �G-2f;.�'< <'-"APPROVED BY: F. Et i
DATE: 7- -JS 7 /
DATE: /6//7/ 7 n
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:
BEFORE BEGINNING EXCAVATION
LANDOWNER IS ADVISED TO
CONTACT ULOCO TO ASSURE THAT
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE NOT
DESTROYED 1-800-632-4949
SCS DOES NOT CERTIFY THAT
EXCAVATION AND FILL
VOLUMES ARE CORRECT

S. (BET 1 OF 2
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be
cleared of trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders,sod and rubbish.
Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The topsoil from
the lagoon and pad area should be stripped and stockpiled for use on
the dike and pad areas. After stripping, the foundation area of the
lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior
to placing the first lift of fill material to get a good bond.
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT:
The completed excavation and earthfill shall conform to the lines,
grades, and elevations shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall
be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over
6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent
they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill
shall be brought up in approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9
inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer
will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading
equipment or standard tamping roller or other equivalent method.
Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed
to consolidate to the point that settlement is not readily detectible.
NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER
SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be
installed using the more impervious materials from the required
excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for
settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an impoundment
capacity of 10 acre-feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC
Dam Safety Law. The height is defined as the difference in elevation
from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dike.
Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE
NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS
INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS
ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LIN
IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPOR'
When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over -
excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured
perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled
as specified to grade with a SCS approved material (ie - CL,SC,CH).
REFER TO THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION IN THE PLANS FOR SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS.

EET 2 OF 2
Soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The
minimum water content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture
content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded
in the hand it will form a ball which does not readily separate. Water
shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture content
during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner
material shall not be less than optimum water content during placement.
The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet
for efficient use of hauling equipment and proper compaction. Proper
compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and
compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM D698 Dry Unit
Weight of the liner material. When smooth or hard, the previous lift
shall be scarified and moistened as needed before placement of the next
lift.
The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted perme-
ability of a clay liner, other than the type of clay used for the
liner, is the efficient construction processing of the compacted liner.
The sequence of equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab-
lished pattern helps assure uniformity in the whole placement and
compaction process. For most clay soils, a tamping or sheepsfoot
roller is the preferable type of compaction equipment.
The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet
pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator(rocks)
or using flexible outlets on waste pipes.
Altematives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant.
When these are specified, additional construction specifications are
included with this Construction Specification.
CUTOFF TRENCH:
A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when
shown on a typical cross section in the plans. The final depth of the
cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation
materials.
VEGETATION:
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded
to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construc-
tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed
on areas of the dike and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch
shall be used if the recommended permanent vegetation is out of season
dates for seeding. Permanent vegetation should be established as soon
as possible during the next period of approved seeding dates.
REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE DRAINS
When tile drains are encountered, the tile will be removed to a minimum
of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile
trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as
SC, CL, or CH.

SHEET 1 OF 2
OPERA - NI AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also
included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the location.
The volume of waste generated 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 not
be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage
volume must always be available.
A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed 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
to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin temporary storage pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches the
elevation 47.2 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 45.0 . This temporary
storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 136959 cubic feet or
1024455 gallons.

SHEET 2 OF 2
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 details.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will
not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a
manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.

SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
AREA TO BE SEEDED: 6.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS:
3 60.0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30
FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
0.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
0.0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15
0.0 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 8 LBS./ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
40.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE
SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
160.0 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
LBS.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
6000.0 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
12.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
600.0 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE
ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH
SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER
OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH
ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
1. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON
BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8
LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER
UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED.

DOGWOOD FARMS, INC.
Clinton, North Carolina
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TYPICAL VIEW OF A ONE -STAGE LAGOON SYSTEM
Confinement Building
Top Width 42, i ' ,
/ Settled Top Elevation (/�f,Q
Pit
" Pipe (Needs to be adequately
supported)
OUTLET PIPE ELEV. 97,2
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II
�1I SS 93 : SS 3'
/ \4 TREATMENT
11
Bottom Elevation 3 y, n
LAGODNI
Depth = /4,a
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty
action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes -- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
2

System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear
tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in
an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while
decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design
will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle.
Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of
mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly
reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout
the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On
a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent. is cause for
concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
*Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
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o proper lagoon sizing,
o mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
o gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
o minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
o have more nutrients,
o have more odor, and
o require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
o Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large
- bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
o Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
o Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
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o Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water conservation.
o Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce
the amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
o Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
o Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
o Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
o The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
O Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
© Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
o Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
o Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
o Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
o Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
o Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
o If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalis, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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c MERGE CY ACTOON RAH
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) q10 • rtl' 15
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) a li --
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) ► -nI o
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) �f0 _.aa- lap-°
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) D,- 'l " y 3
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
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 flow 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 cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks
possible action: rsible
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a subrne
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.
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application sae.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels -- high levels are a safety risk.
o Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice / technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: '2re.S' eXOf 'av1VV\S
b. Contractors Address:
c . Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name:
b. Phone:
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
«I Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
() Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids
I^ 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.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (✓)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage pc) Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
$ Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed
residues
Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
jQ Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal ()' Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
NIA
MIC -- November 11, 1996
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal ( ) Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
I
or disposal.
' V I ( ) Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/ integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
Landowner Sig
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC -- November 11, 1996

SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead Swine production Vegetative or wooded buffers:
)Recommended best management
practices;
)Good judgment and common sense
Animal body
surfaces
Dirty manure '(4Dry floors
covered animals
Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered
floors
(;z)Slotted floors;
(sk)Waterers located over slotted floors;
(()Feeders at high end of solid floors;
(- )Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection Urine ()(IFrequent manure removal by flush, pit
pits recharge or scrape
Partial microbial ( )Underfloor ventilation
decomposition
Ventilation Volatile gases
exhaust fans Dust
lFan maintenance;
( Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust (' 3Washdown between groups of animals
t )Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers;
(*Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks
Agitation of recycled ( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks ( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during waste ( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge Agitation of recycled'Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points lagoon liquid while pits pits with anti -siphon vents
are filling
Lift stations Agitation during sump ( )Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain
collection or
junction boxes
Agitation during waste ( )Box Covers
water conveyance
End of drain Agitation during waste thExtend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon water underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces
Volatile gas emissions CrkProper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing *Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation )Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
)Minimum agitation when pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( )Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation (Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Wind draft (Minimum recommended operation pressure
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second -stage lagoon
AMOC -- November 11, 1996
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Storage tank or
basin surface
Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading
decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers
filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants'
Settling basin Partial microbial decom- ( )Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
surface position Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or
sludge spreader
outlets
Agitation when spreading
Volatile gas emissions
( )Soil injection of slurry/sludges
( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
Carcass decomposition ?)()Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal
disposal pits
Carcass decomposition ( )Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
( )Proper location / construction of disposal pits
Incinerators
Incomplete combustion ( )Secondary stack burners
Standing water
around facilities
improper drainage (`)Farm access road maintenance
Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked Poorly maintained access (giFarm access road maintenance
onto public roads roads
from farm access
Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule / BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment:EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
l an ( andowner Sig ure)
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31 84 01
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.
Version —November 26, 2018
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
El 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.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
El El Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
El
El Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
El
El A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
El ❑ 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).
0 ❑ Any method which, in the professional opinionof the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be.done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
ignature of Farrrl'owner/Manager
CAr k >Q�ItQ,t
Date
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Signature of Technical Specialist Date

Notification of Change of Ownership
Animal Waste Management Facility
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature)
In accordance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .1304(c) and 15A NCAC 2T .1305(d) this form is official notification
to the Division of Water Resources (DWR) of the transfer of ownership of an Animal Waste Management Facility. This
form must be submitted to DWR no later than 60 days following the transfer of ownership.
General Information: I n i +q
Previous Name of Farm: ' 1C11 1,e 1 ("A_vyeA �C Fa-'�►' n Facility No:
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Ch KI s�-�/ lit V G k Phone No:"! 1 b 0 q-�19'�
Previous Owner(s) Name: ��,,//�� ! � 1
New Owner(s) Name: S i t" Vl t Y V Pal Phone No: 9/0 `- A-71- c O L
New Farm Name (if applicable): S i(1t V1(_ c1O. k/ e--Cr11 .F-c-r0/1
Mailing Address: 1,VA �l i .3`VC-Via—Li— if) L-17i , k }1 110 0-e-'1 !NfC �� -Ili' (-0P
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Farm Location: Latitude and Longitude: _„757 cl - TT to? J 77 0 County: Du� II r/i
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified, and provide the location address and driving directions
below (Be specific: road names, directions, milepost, etc.): 1.26CC C be_a 'r G-A_
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Operation Description:
Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
❑ Wean to Feeder ❑ Gilts 0 Dairy
❑ Wean to Finish 0 Boars 0 Beef
i. Feeder to Finish (A88 Q
❑ Farrow to Wean Type of Poultry No. of Animals
❑ Farrow to Feeder 0 Layer
❑ Farrow to Finish 0 Pullets
Other Type of Livestock: Number of Animals:
Acreage Available for Application: 115 Required Acreage: MeeiS Pi-1N ► etzi /re Grefrl+.5
Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds: 1 Total Capacity: Cubic Feet (ft3)
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Owner / Manager Agreement operation and
I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the op
maintenance procedures established in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) for the farm named above
and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any modification or expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a permit modification before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from the storage or application
system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or from a storm event less severe than
the 25-year, 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the application of animal waste. I (we) understand that this
facility may be covered by a State Non -Discharge Permit or a NPDES Permit and completion of this form authorizes the
Division of Water Resources to issue the required permit to the new land owner.�
Name of Previous Land Owner: ( Cr"(er4%rd' 5717'
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Signature: �.v...;- t4. / � Date: 1 _ ti
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Name of New Land Owner: S i(iriz (at/en uv7 {
Signature: 5
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Date: "7-'
Signature: Date:
Please sign and return this form to: Animal Feeding Operations
N. C. Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
NITROGEN ONLY & ANIMAL WASTE ONLY PLAN
PRODUCER: Sidney Cavenaugh
LOCATION:
Cavenaugh Farm Facility 31-849, Bear Pond Rd.
TELEPHONE: [phone] Sidney Cavenaugh Lane, Wallace, NC 28466
TYPE OPERATION: Swine Finishing
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2,880
(Design Capacity)
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of
surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the
amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before
each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the
fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always
apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do
not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different
infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding
capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per
year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do
not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these
conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the
value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be
applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting
the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this
type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste
management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation,
and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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WASTE UTILIZATIONPLAN
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year (gallons, ft, tons, etc.)
2,880 animals X 927 (gal) waste/animal per year= 2,669,760 (gal) waste/year
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
2,669,760 gallons x
Guide Std. 633)
1.8 Ib.s PAN/1000 gallons irrigated or broadcas 4,806 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Tech
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a
timely manner
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface application:
Tract
Field
No.
Soil
Tvae
Table 1:
Crop
ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Lbs. N
Per Acre
Acres
Lbs. N
Utilized
Month of
Application
72435
1
FoA
Bermuda (G)
207
2.15
445.05
3/1-9/30
72435
1
FoA
Small Grain (G)
75
2.15
161.25
see attached
72435
2
FoA
Bermuda (G)
207
1.56
322.92
3/1-9/30
72435
2
FoA
Small Grain (G)
75
1.56
117
see attached
72435
Pivot
AuB
Bermuda (G)
202.5
8.83
1788.075
3/1-9/30
72435
Pivot
AuB
Small Grain (G)
75
8.83
662.25
see attached
72435
8
AuB
Bermuda (G)
202.5
2.97
601.425
3/1-9/30
72435
8
AuB
Small Grain (G)
75
2.97
222.75
see attached
72435
9
AuB
Bermuda (G)
202.5
1.99
402.975
3/1-9/30
72435
9
AuB
Small Grain (G)
75
1.99
149.25
see attached
Total
4,872.95
PAN Surplus/Deficit
*This N is from animal waste only. if nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer ate applied, they must be accounted
for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the
Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan
that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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Updated Crop Management Practices for Bermuda Winter Overseed
This document, as approved by the Interagency Nutrient Management Committee on
October 10, 2017, hereby modified the July 13, 1998 Memorandum "Crop Management
Practices for Select Forages Used in Waste Management". This modification updates
the application window protocol for the 100 lb Nitrogen PAN rate for both Cereal Rye
and Annual Ryegrass, as well as winter small grains.
• Farms utilizing the 100 lbs./ac PAN rate for the overseed are allowed to apply no
more than 50 lbs./ac PAN from October 1 through December 31 and no more than
50 lbs./ac PAN from January 1 through March 31.
• Applications made during the months of December and January cannot exceed the
combined total of 25 lbs./ac PAN for the two -month period.
• The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the bermuda crop prior to
September 30.
• The PAN rate for grazed systems must be reduced by 25%.
All other requirements of the July 13, 1998 Memorandum continue to apply. Those
requirements include but are not limited to:
• Cereal rye and annual ryegrass should be planted by October 15 to provide the best
opportunity to get winter growth.
• A harvest is required prior to heading or April 7, whichever comes first, for both
cereal rye and annual ryegrass. This is necessary to minimize the potential for
shading of emerging bermuda and reducing its yield. To favor the production of
bermuda, additional harvest of annual ryegrass will be required when the ryegrass
canopy reaches 12-15 inches height.
•
These management requirements shall also apply to overseeded winter small grain.
Approved by 1217 Interagency Committee
Nov 16, 2017

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of an
agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of
the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an
update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase ih the
number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of
management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may
be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard
393 - Filter Strip).
5 Odors can be reduced by ejecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should
not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on
conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the
waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. (See "Weatherand 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 orderto control odor orflies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during raihfall events, or when the surface
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not
covered with waste to a depth that would inhbit growth. The potential for salt damage from
animal waste should also be considered.
10
11
12 the landowner.
13 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
14
Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days priorto planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The
outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component
of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and from any
perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than
25feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393- Filter Strips).
Animal waste shall not be applied closerthan 100 feet to wells.
Animal waste shall not be applied cbser than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by
Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly nto water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
15 mannerthat causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16
Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, snks, etc., shall not
be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the
vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to
areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or
discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible
for obtaining and implementng a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal
discharge, pollution and erosion.
Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to
19 prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kepton site.
Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
20 consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintan the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark
21 the maximum storage volume forwaste storage ponds.
Waste shall be tested withn 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least once every
three years at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -
determining element. Zinc and copper levels n the soil shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
22 optimum crop production and mantained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for
three years for state general permits. Poultry dry waste application records shall be
maintained for three (3) years. Waste applicatbn records for all other waste shall be
maintained forthree (3) years.
23
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Fame:
Owner/ Manager Agreement
Cavenaugh Farm Facility 31-849
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste
treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to
be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are
stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this
system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local
Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Sidney Cavenaugh
(Please print)
Signature:
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Date:
Signature: Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Pleaseprint)
Amanda Hatcher
Affiliation: NCCES-Duplin County Center
Address (Agency): PO Box 949
Kenansville, NC 28349
[phone]
Signature:
Date: 7/30/19
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NARRATIVE
Realistic yield expectations
Fields 1 & 2
Bermudagrass 6 tons/acre
Small grain overseed 1 ton/acre
Pivot, Fields 8 & 9
Bermudagrass 5.5 tons/acre
Small grain overseed 1 ton/acre
This WUP is written based on an irrigation design completed by Mr. Billy Hall and
Greg Swain.
If any of these fields are cut for hay, the following nitrogen rates apply:
Fields 1 & 2
Bermudagrass 276 Ibs N/acre
Small grain overseed 100 Ibs N/acre
Pivot, Fields 8 & 9
Bermudagrass 270 Ibs N/acre
Small grain overseed 100 Ibs N/acre
Estimated Sludge Accumulation:
135 gallons of sludge/animal/year x 2,880 animals = 388,800 gallons sludge produced/year
Approximately 10.2 Ibs PAN/1,000 gallons sludge (broadcast or irrigate)
Approximately 12.24 Ibs PAN/1,000 gallons sludge (soil incorporated or injected)
At 388,800 gal sludge/yr and 10.2 Ibs PAN/1,000 gal sludge = 3,966 Ibs PAN in sludge/year
If applied to corn at 150 Ibs PAN/ac, need about 27 acres of land for application.
**Refer to current state general permit for guidelines**
Data to write this plan was taken from http://nutrients.soil.ncsu.edu/ which meets current
NRCS standards (590)

The irrigation application factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table.
Infiltration rate varies with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system,
you must apply at a rate that will not result in runoff. This table provides the maximum
application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to receive wastewater.
It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one
application event.
IRRIGATION APPLICATION FACTORS
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL SERIES
APPLICATION RATE (in/hr)
APPLICATION AMOUNT (in
72435
1
Foreston (FoA)
0.5
1
72435
2
Foreston (FoA)
0.5
1
72435
Pivot
Autryville (AuB)
0.6
1
72435
8
Autryville (AuB)
0.6
1
72435
9
Autrvville (AuB)
0.6
1

Wendover Ln
910-590-5179
DATE:7/7/2019

WETTABLE/EFFECTIVE WETTABLE ACREAGE FOR
SIDNEY CAVANAUGH CENTER PIVOT
7/8/2019
NEW CENTER PIVOT IN EXISTING SPRAYFIELD
PIVOT #
Type
Spk
Coverage
Length
Full Spk
Ac.
Pivot Off Ac.
Net Spk Ac.
Full
Endgun @
90%
Endgun
Off Ac
Net
Endgun
Ac.
Total Wettable
Ac.
1
1 Tower +
Endgun
300
6.49
0.00
6.49
3.01
0.67
2.34
8.83
NOTES: 1. Calculations based on layout information from Brock Equipment Co. and verified w/Sampson GIS Data.
Center Pivot Information provided by Brock Equipment via Reinke Irrigation design.
2. Wetted Acreage based on machine/sprinkler length and 90% of endgun radius
for active spray areas only.
3. Operator must take precautions and observe irrigation evente to prevent runuoff from overapplication, spray drift,
etc. Application should not occur in over 5 mph winds or on frozen or saturated soils.
4. OPERATOR MUST VERIFY REQUIRED SETBACKS AND VERIFY CORRECT START/STOP LOCATIONS OF
ENDGUN OPERATION.
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