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HomeMy WebLinkAbout540141_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Animal Waste Management Systems Request for Certification of Coverage Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate 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: 54-0141 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS540141 2. Facility Name: Clarence Smith Finishing 3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Clarence L Smith 4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 2422 Nathan Hill Rd City: Deep Run State: NC Zip: 28525-2422 Telephone Number: 252-568-4715 Ext. E-mail: 5. Facility's Physical.Address: 2604 Arbie Ln City: Deep Run State: NC Zip: 28525 6. County where Facility is located: Lenoir 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 not an Integrator, write "None"): J C Howard Farms 10. Operator Name (01C): Clarence L. Smith Phone No.: 919-568-4715 OIC #: 17292 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 Allowable Count Swine - Feeder to Finish 7.040 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 Vet 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 / Clef C% 125,017.00 19.40 2 Pi C,i ‘z /y 66,647.00 19.40 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 oust include the following components: 1. :Che most recent Wash_ Utilization Plan (WI JP).. signed by the owner and a certified technical speciafrst, containing: a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.) b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map) c. The soil series present on every land application field d. The crops grown on every land application field e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP f The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP h. The required NRCS Standard specifications 2. A site map/schematic 3. Emergency Action Plan 4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted 5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted 6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist 7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your facility. 8. Operation and Maintenance Plan If your CAWIvIP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal. (e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.) As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the application and all the CAWMP items above to: 2019PermitRenewal n ncdenr,gov t attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 understand that, if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.) Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation): Name: L,j,9 `/[A:C . Sot '� H Title: CJGJ 111C .l^ Signature: �-C.v�C- s-I ck i�fy� . / Date: Name: Title: . Signature: Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: TI-IE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NCDEQ-DWR Animal Feeding Operations Program 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Telephone number: (919) 707-9100 E-mail: 2019PermitRenewal tr ncdenr.gov FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER 0frecror Clarence L Smith Clarence Smith Finishing 2422 Nathan Hill Rd Deep Run, NC 28525-2422 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality February 27, 2019 Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Pennit 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.eov/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: (919) 707-9100 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 (CAWN1P) with the completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal application form. Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty. Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100. Enclosures cc (w/o enclosures): Sincerely, Jon Risgaard, Section Chief Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section Lenoir County Soil and Water Conservation District AFOG Section Central Files - AWS540141 i C Howard Farms North Car. aJepatmer..tErtvrcmments`cr .t, { }, s:= ftc'sterRfoes 512 N.. Ss ==bury, St. 1 16-3£ ire.; Serv^ Center I i;gh, northCsra r.e 2Th: -ie36 919.70i am0 Operator:CLAR.ENCE SMITH County: Lenoir Distance to nearest residence (other 1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) 0 sows (farrow to finish) 0 sows (farrow to feeder) 1760 head (finishing only) 0 sows (farrow to wean) 0 head (wean to feeder) Describe other than owner): x 1417 lbs. x 522 lbs. x 135 lbs. x 433 lbs. x 30 lbs. Date: 08/28/96 2200.0 feet Total Average Live Weight = 2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON 0 lbs 0 lbs 237600 lbs 0 lbs 0 lbs 0 237600 lbs Volume = 237600 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW Volume = 237600 cubic feet 3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 0.0 cubic feet (OcvweR REQUE.sT 4/b 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. cuDGE .S70/2A66, 466.0 142.8 52.3 42.3 1.0 3.0 : 1 SS/END1 SS/END2 SS /SIDE 1 SS /S IDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 460.0 136.8 9.0 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 460.0 136.8 AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH = 406.0 82.8 AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 433.0 109.8 62928 (AREA OF TOP) 33617 (AREA OF BOTTOM) 190174 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. = EAREA TOP + 62928.0 (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] 190173.6 33616.8 �;. • ' !-•.!,-, DEPTH/6 1.5 1 "()n rl t'TT fj' 5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length * Width = 466.0 142.8 66544.8 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) 0.0 square feet TOTAL DA 66544.8 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 Describe this area. Volume = 237600 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days Volume = 434016 gals. or 58023.5 cubic feet 5B. Volume of wash water This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A. Volume = 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 11.8 inches Volume = 11.8 in * DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 65435.7 cubic feet 5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm Volume = 7.4 inches / 12 inches per foot Volume = 41036.0 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 58024 cubic feet 5B. 0 cubic feet 5C. 65436 cubic feet 5D. 41036 cubic feet TOTAL 164495 cubic feet 6. SUMMARY * DA Temporary storage period > 180 days Rainfall in excess of evaporation > 11.8 inches 25 year - 24 hour rainfall > 7.4 inches Freeboard------ > 1.0 feet Side slopes- > 3.0 , 1 Inside top length------ -- > 466.0 feet Inside top width- ---- > 142.8 feet Top of dike elevation- > 52.3 feet Bottom of lagoon elevation----- > 42.3 feet Total required volume > 402095 cu. ft. Actual design volume > 430078 cu. ft. * Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===> 46.3 feet Stop pumping elev. -- - > 48.3 feet * Must be > or = to the SHWT elev. > 46.3 feet Must be > or = to ruin. req. treatment el.=> 48.3 feet Required minimum treatment volume------- > 237600 cu. f t . Volume at stop pumping elevation > 257083 cu. ft. Start pumping elev. > 50.6 feet Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr rainfall Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24. hr. rainfall== > 389042 cu. ft. Volume at start pumping elevation > 386901 cu. f t . Required volume to be pumped > 123459 cu. ft. * Actual volume planned to be pumped > 129818 cu. ft. * Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.5 feet 7. DESIGNED APPROVED BY: DATE: 8-28-96 DATE: NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN COMMENTS: USDA United States j----- Department of Agriculture Lenoir County, North Carolina Farm 6793 Tract 5097 2019 Program Year CLU Acres HEL Crop 1 24.06 NHEL 2 1.67 NHEL 3 7.68 NHEL 4 6.2 NHEL 5 7.61 NHEL 6 28.65 NHEL 7 51.04 UHEL ' Noncropland 8 12.61 NHEL 9 9.58 UHEL Noncropland Page Cropland Total: 88.48 acres Map Created October 23, 2018 Base Image Layer flown in 2016 Common Land Unit Cropland Non -Cropland Tract Boundary Wetland Determination Identifiers • Restricted Use V Limited Restrictions • Exempt from Conservation Compliance Provisions USDA FSA maps are for FSA Program administration only. This map does not represent a legal survey or reflect actual ownership; rather it depicts the information provided directly from the producer and/or the NAIP imagery. The producer accepts the data 'as is' and assumes all risks associated with its use. The USDA Farm Service Agency assumes no responsibility for actual or consequential damage incurred as a result of any user's reliance on this data outside FSA Programs. Wetland identifiers do not represent the size, shape, or specific determination of the area. Refer to your original determination (CPA-026 and attached maps) for exact boundaries and determinations or contact NRCS. USDA United States ter--- Department of Agriculture Jones County, North Carolina Farm 2498 Tract 143 2019 Program Year CLU Acres HEL Crop 1 2.64 NHEL 2 5.44 NHEL 3 1.79 NHEL 4 14.16 NHEL 6 0.94 UHEL Noncropland Page Cropland Total: 24.03 acres Map Created November 01, 2018 Base Image Layer flown in 2016 Common Land Unit Cropland Non -Cropland Tract Boundary Wetland Determination Identifiers • Restricted Use V Limited Restrictions Exempt from Conservation ▪ Compliance Provisions USDA FSA maps are for FSA Program administration only. This map does not represent a legal survey or reflect actual ownership; rather it depicts the information provided directly from the producer and/or the NAP imagery. The producer accepts the data 'as is' and assumes all risks associated with its use. The USDA Farm Service Agency assumes no responsibility for actual or consequential damage incurred as a result of any user's reliance on this data outside FSA Programs. Wetland identifiers do not represent the size, shape, or specific determination of the area. Refer to your original determination (CPA-026 and attached maps) for exact boundaries and determinations or contact NRCS. USDA United States ;�. Department of Agriculture Lenoir County, North Carolina Farm 6793 Tract 5176 2019 Program Year CLU Acres HEL Crop 1 1.25 UHEL Noncropland 2 10.24 NHEL 3 32.33 NHEL 5 10.61 UHEL Noncropland 6 7.99 UHEL Noncropland Page Cropland Total: 42.57 acres Map Created October 23, 2018 Base Image Layer flown in 2016 Common Land Unit Cropland Non -Cropland QTract Boundary Wetland Determination Identifiers • Restricted Use V Limited Restrictions • Exempt from Conservation Compliance Provisions USDA FSA maps are for FSA Program administration only. This map does not represent a legal survey or reflect actual ownership; rather it depicts the information provided directly from the producer and/or the NAIP imagery. The producer accepts the data 'as is' and assumes all risks associated with its use. The USDA Farm Service Agency assumes no responsibility for actual or consequential damage incurred as a result of any user's reliance on this data outside FSA Programs. Wetland identifiers do not represent the size, shape, or specific determination of the area. Refer to your original determination (CPA-026 and attached maps) for exact boundaries and determinations or contact NRCS. Version —November 26, 2018 Primary Secondary n ality ana• a ent Methos 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. Routine Mortality Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water (G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal high water table. Attach burial location map and plan. Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC 13B .0200. Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7. Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102. A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con- sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm, additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ. In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70). Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health. (Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached). Mass Mortality Plan Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man- agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup- ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance. o 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. o 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 f. Al ature of Technical Specialist } �z 3 - j Date Date Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Farmstead Cause • Swine production BMPs to Minimize Odor O Vegetative or wooded buffers ecommended best management practices ® Good judgment and common sense Site Specific Practices Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure -covered animals O Dry floors Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors 2Slotted floors Waterers located over slotted floors O Feeders at high end of solid floors O Scrape manure buildup from floors O Underfloor ventilation for drying Manure collection • Urine pits • Partial microbial decomposition to Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge, or scrape O Underfloor ventilation Ventilation exhaust • Volatile gases fans • Dust FFan maintenance ®' Efl-icient air movement Indoor surfaces • Dust Washdown between groups of animals O Feed additives O Feeder covers O Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers Flush tanks Flush alleys • Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid while tanks are filling • Agitation during wastewater conveyance O Flush tank covers O Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with anti -siphon vents O Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 1 Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Pit recharge points Cause • Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid while pits are filling BMPs to Minimize Odor O Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with anti -siphon vents Site Specific Practices Lift stations • Agitation during sump tank O Sump tank covers filling and drawdown Outside drain collection or junction boxes • Agitation during wastewater conveyance O Box covers End of drainpipes at lagoon • Agitation during wastewater conveyance O Extend discharge point of pipes underneath I.goon liquid level Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emissions • Biological mixing • Agitation 117 Proper lagoon liquid capacity O Correct lagoon startup procedures O Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio O Minimum agitation when pumping O Mechanical aeration O Proven biological additives Irrigation sprinkler nozzles • High pressure agitation • Wind drift Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind 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 • Mixing while filling • Agitation when emptying O Bottom or midlevel loading O Tank covers O Basin surface mats of solids O Proven biological additives or oxidants AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 2 Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Settling basin surface Cause • Partial microbial decomposition • Mixing while filling • Agitation when emptying BMPs to Minimize Odor O Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level O Remove settled solids regularly Site Specific Practices Manure, slurry, or sludge spreader outlets • • Agitation when spreading Volatile gas emissions 0 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 O Soil injection of slurry/sludges O Soil incorporation within 48 hours O Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying O Proven biological additives or oxidants Dead animals • Carcass decomposition O Proper disposition of carcasses Dead animal disposal • Carcass decomposition pits O Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits O Proper location/construction of disposal pits Incinerators • Incomplete combustion O Secondary stack burners Standing water around facilities • Improper drainage • Microbial decomposition of organic matter O Grade and landscape such that water drains away from facilities Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained access public roads from roads farm access O Farm access road maintenance AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 3 Additional Information: Available From: Swine Manure Management; .0200 Rule/BMP Packet Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 Environmental Assurance Program; NPPC Manual Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings NCSU, County Extension Center NCSU—BAE NCSU—BAE NCSU—BAE NCSU—BAE NCSU—BAE NCSU—Swine Extension N.C. Pork Producers Assoc. NCSU Agricultural Communications Florida Cooperative Extension AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 4 Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices Flush gutters Liquid Systems • Accumulation of solids ©' Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from gutters as designed CI Remove bridging of accumulated solids at discharge Lagoons and pits • Crusted solids Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to 8 inches over more than 30 percent of surface Excessive vegetative • Decaying vegetation GT'Maintain vegetative control along banks of growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter. Dry Systems Feeders • , Feed spillage ® Design, operate, and maintain feed systems (e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation of decaying wastage ® Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to 10- day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day interval during winter) AMIC - November 11, 1996, page 1 Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Feed storage • Accumulations of feed Witeduce moisture accumulation within and around residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by ensuring drainage is away from site and/or providing adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain products) ® Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed Animal holding areas • Accumulations of animal ® Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and disturbance by animals is minimal El 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) Dry manure handling • Accumulations of animal O Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., systems wastes 7- to 10-day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day interval during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal O 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 Site Specific Practices For more information contact: Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613. AMIC - November 11, 1996, page 2 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PHONE NUMBERS Division of Water Resources (DWR) Emergency Management System (EMS) Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 9 I1 4 523 /01 C� 52.3 "701 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: 1) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam. 2) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate. 3) Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately. 4) Call a pumping contractor. 5) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon. b. Runoff from waste application field -actions include: 1) Immediately stop waste application. 2) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste. 3) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff. 4) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff. 5) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred. c. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include: 1) Stop recycle pump. 2) Stop irrigation pump. 3) Close valves to eliminate further discharge. 4) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. 1 November 23, 2016 d. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include: 1) Stop recycle pump. 2) Stop irrigation pump. 3) Make sure no siphon occurs. 4) Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators. 5) 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: 1) Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon. 2) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil. 3) 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 DWR regional office, phone number: . After hours, emergency number: 1-800-858-0368. 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: . Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department. c. Contact the following for advice/technical assistance: 1) Cooperative Extension, phone number: 232 5521 ( 70(.0 2 November 23, 2016 2) local SWCD office, phone number: 3) local NRCS office, phone number: 4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you. 5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site damage. a. Contractors Name: 1F ntoncci eq U b. Contractors Address: c. Contractors Phone: 6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) a. Name: b. Phone: N RC 5 523"7oi0 7. Implement procedures as advised by DWR and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with release of wastes from happening again. 3 November 23, 2016 Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization 05-03-2005 This plan has been prepared for: This plan has been developed by: Clarence Smith Hog Farm David Anderson Clarence L Smith Lenoir Soil & Water 2422 Nathan Hill Rd,. 2026 Hwy 11 / 55 Deep Run, NC 28525 Kinston, NC 28504 252-568-4715 25, 23-7010 awe Developer Signature Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan. Signature (owner) .fir 3 .-- Date Signature (manager or producer) Date This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Plan Approved By: 40-e4---i -3 - o Technical Specialist Signature Date 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-03-2005 Cover Page I Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the following source(s): Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan. S7 Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 6,526,080 gals/year by a 7,040 animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation. This production facility has waste storage capacities of approximately 180 days. Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year Broadcast 15031 Incorporated 25814 Injected 28428 Irrigated 16338 Max. Avail. PAN (lbs) * Actual PAN Applied (lbs) PAN Surplus/ Deficit (lbs) Actual Volume Applied (Gallons) Volume Surplus/ Deficit (Gallons) Year 1 16,338 18936 -2,598 7,563,716 -1,037,636 Year 2 16,338 19546 -3,208 7,807,295 -1,281,215 Note: In source ID, S means standard source. U means user defined source. * Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-03-2005 Source Page Page 1 of 1 The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield estimates are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each field is shown, where available. Planned Crops Summary Tract Field Total Acres Useable Acres Leaching Index (LI) Soil Series Crop Sequence RYE 143 Pull # 2 4.15 4.15 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Com, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 143 Pull #3 5.85 5.85 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Corn, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 2832 5 solid se 7.10 7.10 N/A Stallings Wheat, Grain 50 bu. Com, Grain 110 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 2832 Pull #10 1.44 1.44 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Com, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 2832 Pull #4 6.23 6.23 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Corn, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 2832 Pull 45 5.39 5.39 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Com, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 2832 Pull #6 4.21 4.21 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Com, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 2832 Pull 47 3.97 3.97 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Corn, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 2832 Pull #8 4.88 4.88 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Com, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 2832 Pull 49 3.97 3.97 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Com, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 2846 Pull 41 7.31 7.31 N/A Pocalla Wheat, Grain 35 bu. 841917 Database Version 3.1 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data. Date Printed 5/3/2005 PCS Page Page 1 of 2 Planned Crops Summary Tract Field Total Acres Useable Acres Leaching Index (LI) Soil Series Crop Sequence RYE Corn, Grain 75 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 25 bu. 2847 2 30.00 24.68 N/A Norfolk Wheat, Grain 60 bu. Corn, Grain 115 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4709 Pull #11 5.06 5.06 N/A Stallings Wheat, Grain 50 bu. Com, Grain 110 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4709 Pull # I2 5.68 5.68 N/A Stallings Wheat, Grain 50 bu. Corn, Grain 110 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4709 Pull # 13 7.68 7.68 N/A Stallings Wheat, Grain 50 bu. Corn, Grain 110 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4709 Pull # 14 3.18 3.18 N/A Stallings Wheat, Grain 50 bu. Corn, Grain 110 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4709 Pull # 15 3.84 3.84 N/A Stallings Wheat, Grain 50 bu. Corn, Grain 110 bu. Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. PLAN TOTALS: 109.94 104.62 LI Potential Leaching Technical Guidance 2 Low potential to contribute to soluble nutrient leaching below the root zone. None 2 & <= 10 Moderate potential to contribute to soluble nutrient leaching below the root zone. Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. l High potential to contribute to soluble nutrient leaching below the root zone. Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Term No -Till (778), and edge -of -field practices such as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391). 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed 5/3/2005 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data. PCS Page Page 2 of 2 The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements, and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake. This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation. Waste Utilization Table Tract Field Source ID Soil Series Total Acres Use. Acres Crop RYE Applic. Period Nitrogen PA Nutrient Req'd (lbs/A) Comm. Fert. Nutrient Applied (lbs/A) Res. (Ibs/A) Applic. Method Manure PA NutrientA pplied (Ibs/A) Liquid ManurcA pplied (acre) Solid Manure Applied (acre) Liquid Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied (Field) N N N N 1000 gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons 143 Pull # 2 S7 Norfolk 4.15 4.15 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 lrrig. 63 24.97 0.00 103.61 0.00 143 Pull # 2 S7 Norfolk 4.15 4.15 Corn, Grain 115 bu. 2/15-6/30 131 0 0 Irrig. 131 52.33 0.00 217.16 0.00 143 Pull #3 S7 Norfolk 5.85 5.85 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 146,05 0.00 143 Pull #3 S7 Norfolk 5.85 5.85 Corn, Grain 115 bu. 2/15-6/30 131 0 0 Irrig. 131 52.33 0.00 306.11 0.00 2832 5 solid se S7 Stallings 7.10 7.10 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 Irrig. 48 19.17 0.00 136.13 0.00 2832 5 solid se S7 Stallings 7.10 7.10 Corn, Grain 110 bu. 2/15-6/30 119 0 0 Irrig. 119 47.53 0.00 337.49 0.00 2832 Pull # 10 S7 Norfolk 1.44 1.44 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 35.95 0.00 2832 Pull # 10 S7 Norfolk 1.44 1.44 Corn, Grain 115 bu. 2/15-6/30 131 0 0 Irrig. 131 52.33 0.00 75.35 0.00 2832 Pull #4 S7 Norfolk 6.23 6.23 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 155.53 0.00 2832 Pull #4 S7 Norfolk 6.23 6.23 Corn, Grain 115 bu. 2/15-6/30 131 0 0 Irrig. 131 52.33 0.00 326.00 0.00 2832 Pull #5 S7 Norfolk 5.39 5.39 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 134.56 0.00 2832 Pull #5 S7 Norfolk 5.39 5.39 Corn, Grain 115 bu. 2/15-6/30 131 0 0 lrrig. 131 52.33 0.00 282.04 0.00 2832 Pull #6 S7 Norfolk 4.21 4.21 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 lrrig. 63 24.97 0.00 105.10 0.00 2832 Pull #6 S7 Norlolk 4.21 4.21 Corn, Grain 115 bu. 2/15-6/30 131 0 0 Irrig. 131 52.33 0.00 220.30 0.00 2832 Pull #7 S7 Norfolk 3.97 3.97 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 99.11 0.00 2832 Pull #7 S7 Norfolk 3.97 3.97 Corn, Grain 115 bu. 2/15-6/30 131 0 0 Irrig. 131 52.33 0.00 207.74 0.00 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 5/3/2005 WUT Page Page 1 of 5 Waste Utilization Table Tract Field Source ID Soil Series Total Acres Use. Acres Crop RYE Applic. Period Nitrogen PA Nutrient Req d (Ibs/A) Comm. Pert. Nutrient Applied (Ibs/A) Res. (Ibs/A) Applic. Method Manure PA NutrientA pplicd (lbs/A) Liquid ManureA pplicd (acre) Solid Manure Applied (acre) Liquid Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied (Field) N N N N 1000 gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons 2832 Pull #8 S7 Norfolk 4.88 4.88 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 121.83 0.00 2832 Pull #8 S7 Norfolk 4.88 4.88 Corn, Grain 115 bu. 2/15-6/30 131 0 0 Irrig. 131 52.33 0.00 255.36 0.00 2832 Pull 49 S7 Norfolk 3.97 3.97 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 99.11 0.00 2832 Pull #9 S7 Norfolk 3.97 3.97 Corn, Grain 115 bu, 2/15-6/30 13.1 0 0 Irrig. 131 52.33 0.00 207.74 0.00 2846 Pull ill S7 Pocalla 7.31 7.31 Wheat, Grain 35 bu. 9/1-4/30 81 0 0 Irrig. 41 16.18 0.00 118.26 0.00 2846 Pull #1 S7 Pocalla 7.31 7.31 Corn, Grain 75 bu. 2/15-6/30 92 0 0 Irrig. 92 36.75 0.00 268.63 0.00 2847 2 S7 Norfolk 30.00 24.68 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 616.14 0.00 2847 2 S7 Norfolk 30.00 24.68 Corn, Grain 115 bu. 2/15-6/30 131 0 0 lrrig. 131 52.33 0.00 1,291.43 0.00 4709 Pull # 1 1 S7 Stallings 5.06 5.06 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 Irrig. 48 19.17 0.00 97.02 0.00 4709 Pull # 1 1 S7 Stallings 5.06 5.06 Corn, Grain 110 bit. 2/15-6/30 119 0 0 lrrig. 119 47.53 0.00 240.52 0.00 4709 Pull # 12 S7 Stallings 5,68 5.68 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 '0 0 Irrig. 48 19.17 0.00 108.90 0.00 4709 Pull # 12 S7 Stallings 5.68 5.68 Corn, Grain 110 bu. 2/15-6/30 119 0 0 Irrig. 119 47.53 0.00 269.99 0.00 4709 Pull 413 S7 Stallings 7.68 7.68 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 Irrig. 48 19.17 0.00 147.25 0.00 4709 Pull # 13 S7 Stallings 7.68 7.68 Corn, Grain 110 bu. 2/15-6/30 119 0 0 Irrig. 119 47.53 0.00 365.06 0.00 4709 Pull #14 S7 Stallings 3.18 3.18 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 lrrig. 48 19.17 0.00 60.97 0.00 4709 Pull # 14 S7 Stallings 3.18 3.18 Corn, Grain 110 bu. 2/15-6/30 119 0 0 Irrig. 119 47.53 0.00 151.16 0.00 4709 Pull #15 S7 Stallings 3.84 3.84 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 lrrig. 48 19.17 0.00 73.63 0.00 4709 Pull # 15 S7 Stallings 3.84 3.84 Corn, Grain 110 bu. 2/15-6/30 119 0 0 lrrig. 119 47.53 0.00 182.53 0.00 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 5/3/2005 WUT Page Page 2 of 5 Waste Utilization Table Tract Field Source ID Soil Series Total Acres Use. Acrcs Crop RYE Applic. Period Nitrogen PA Nutrient Req'd (Ibs/A) Comm. Fert. Nutrient Applied (lbs/A) Res. (lbs/A) Applic. Method Manure PA NuirientA pplicd (Ibs/A) Liquid ManureA pplied (acre) Solid Manure Applied (acre) Liquid Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied (Field) N N N N 1000 gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons Total Applied, 1000 gallons 7,563.72 Total Produced, 1000 gallons 6,526.08 Balance, 1000 gallons -1,037.64 Total Applied, tons 0.00 Total Produced, tons 0.00 Balance, tons 0.00 otes: 1. In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 5/3/2005 WUT Page Page 3 of 5 Waste Utilization Table Year 2 Tract Field Source ID Soil Series 'total Acres Use. Acres Crop RYE Applic. Period Nitrogen PA Nutrient Req'd (Ibs/A) Comm. Fert. Nutrient Applied (Ibs/A) Res. (lbs/A) Applic. Method Manure PA NutrientA pplied (Ibs/A) Liquid ManureA pplied (acre) Solid Manure Applied (acre) Liquid Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied (Field) N N N N 1000 gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons 143 Pull # 2 S7 Norfolk 4.15 4.15 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 103.61 0.00 143 Pull # 2 S7 Norfolk 4.15 4.15 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 Irrig. 137 54.72 0.00 227.10 0.00 143 Pull #3 S7 Norfolk 5.85 5.85 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 I25 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 146.05 0.00 143 Pull #3 S7 Norfolk 5.85 5.85 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 lrrig. 137 54.72 0.00 320.13 0.00 2832 5 solid se S7 Stallings 7.10 7.10 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 Irrig. 48 19.17 0.00 136.13 0.00 2832 5 solid se S7 Stallings 7.10 7.10 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4/1-9/15 124 0 0 lrrig. 124 49.53 0.00 351.67 0.00 2832 Pull # 10 S7 Norfolk 1.44 1.44 Wheat, Grain b. 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 35.95 0.00 2832 Pull #10 S7 Norfolk 1.44 1.44 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 Irrig. 137 54.72 0.00 78.80 0.00 2832 Pull #4 S7 Norfolk 6.23 6.23 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 155.53 0.00 2832 Pull #4 S7 Norfolk 6.23 6.23 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu, 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 Irrig. 137 54.72 0.00 340.93 0.00 2832 Pull #5 S7 Norfolk 5.39 5.39 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 134.56 0.00 2832 Pull #5 S7 Norfolk 5.39 5.39 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 lrrig. 137 54.72 0.00 294.96 0.00 2832 Pull #6 S7 Norfolk 4.21 4.21 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 105.10 0.00 2832 Pull #6 S7 Norfolk 4.21 4.21 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 lrrig. 137 54.72 0.00 230.39 0.00 2832 Pull #7 S7 Norfolk 3.97 3.97 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 99.11 0.00 2832 Pull #7 S7 Norfolk 3.97 3.97 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 Irrig. 137 54.72 0.00 217.25 0.00 2832 Pull #8 S7 Norfolk 4.88 4.88 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 121.83 0.00 2832 Pull #8 S7 Norfolk 4.88 4.88 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 Irrig. 137 54.72 0.00 267.05 0.00 2832 Pull #9 S7 Norfolk 3.97 3.97 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 Irrig. 63 24.97 0.00 99.11 0.00 2832 Pull #9 S7 Norfolk 3.97 3.97 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 Irrig. 137 54.72 0.00 217.25 0.00 2846 Pull # 1 S7 Pocalla 7.31 7.31 Wheat, Grain 35 bu. 9/1-4/30 81 0 0 Irrig. 41 16.18 0.00 118.26 0.00 2846 Pull #1 S7 Pocalla 7.31 7.31 Soybeans, Manured; Double Crop 25 bit. 4/1-9/15 100 0 0 Irrig. 100 39.94 0.00 291.99 0.00 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 5/3/2005 WUT Page Page 4 of 5 Waste Utilization Table Tract Field Source ID Sod Series Total Acres Use. Acres Crop RYE Applic. Period Nitrogen PA Nutrient Req'd (lbs/A) Comm. Fert. Nutrient Applied (Ibs/A) Res. abs/A) Applic. Method Manure PA NutrientA pplied (lbs/A) Liquid ManureA pplied (acre) Solid Manure Applied (acre) Liquid Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied (Field) N N N N 1000 gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons 2847 2 S7 Norfolk 30.00 24.68 Wheat, Grain 60 bu. 9/1-4/30 125 0 0 brig. 63 24.97 0.00 616.14 0.00 2847 2 S7 Norfolk 30.00 24.68 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 35 bu. 4/1-9/15 137 0 0 Irrig, 137 54.72 0.00 1,350.57 0.00 4709 Pull #11 S7 Stallings 5.06 5.06 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 Irrig. 48 19.17 0.00 97.02 0.00 4709 Pull # 11 S7 Stallings 5.06 5.06 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4/1-9/15 124 0 0 lrrig. 124 49.53 0.00 250.63 0.00 4709 Pull # 12 S7 Stallings 5.68 5.68 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 Irrig. 48 19.17 0.00 108.90 0.00 4709 Pull #12 S7 Stallings 5.68 5.68 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4/1-9/15 124 0 0 Irrig. 124 49.53 0.00 281.33 0.00 4709 Pull #13 S7 Stallings 7.68 7.68 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 Irrig. 48 19.17 0.00 147.25 0.00 4709 Pull # 13 S7 Stallings 7.68 7.68 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4/1-9/15 124 0 0 Irrig. 124 49.53 0.00 380.40 0.00 4709 Pull #14 S7 Stallings 3.18 3.18 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 0 0 Irrig. 48 19.17 0.00 60.97 0.00 4709 Pull #14 S7 Stallings 3.18 3.18 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4/1-9/15 124 0 0 [rrig. 124 49.53 0.00 157.51 0,00 4709 Pull #15 S7 Stallings 3.84 3.84 Wheat, Grain 50 bu. 9/1-4/30 96 '0 0 lrrig. 48 19.17 0.00 73.63 0.00 4709 Pull # 15 S7 Stallings 3.84 3.84 Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop 32 bu. 4/1-9/15 124 0 0 Irrig. 124 49.53 0.00 190.20 0.00 Total A plied, 1000 gallons 7,807,29 Total Produced, 1000 gallons 6,526.08 Balance, 1000 gallons -1,281.21 Total Applied, tons 0.00 Total Produced, tons 0.00 Balance, tons 0.00 . 1. to the react column, symbol means 2. Symbol * means user entered data. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 5/3/2005 WUT Page Page 5 of 5 I 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 (inches/hour) Application Amount (inches) 143 Pull # 2 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 143 Pull #3 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 2832 5 solid se Stallings 0.50 1.0 2832 Pull #10 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 2832 Pull #4 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 2832 Pull #5 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 2832 Pull #6 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 2832 Pull #7 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 2832 Pull #8 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 2832 Pull #9 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 2846 Pull #1 Pocalla 0.60 1.0 2847 2 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 4709 Pull #11 Stallings 0.50 1.0 4709 Pull #12 Stallings 0.50 1.0 4709 Pull #13 Stallings 0.50 1.0 4709 Pull #14 Stallings 0.50 1.0 4709 Pull #15 Stallings 0.50 1.0 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed 5/3/2005 IAF Page Page 1 of 1 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data. 1! The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates shown in the second column. Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied. Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be a concern. Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table Crop Maximum PA-N Rate lb/ac Maximum Sludge Application Rate 1000 gal/ac Minimum Acres 5 Years Accumulation Minimum Acres 10 Years Accumulation Minimum Acres 15 Years Accumulation Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard Corn 120 bu 150 13.16 88.26 176.51 264.77 Hay 6 ton R.Y.E. 300 26.32 44.13 88.26 132.38 Soybean 40 bu 160 14.04 82.74 165.48 248.22 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-03-2005 Sludge Page Page 1 of The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated. The start date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero. Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage capacity, this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated. If available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design storage volume of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity. Available Waste Stara e Capacit Source Name Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid Design Storage Capacity (Days) Start Date 9/1 180 Plan Year Month • Available Storage Capacity (Days) * 1 1 175 1 2 180 1 3 180 1 4 180 1 5 180 1 6 180 1 7 149 1 8 118 1 9 88 1 10 57 I 11 27 1 12 -4 2 1 -35 2 2 -63 2 3 -94 2 4 -94 2 5 -64 2 6 -33 2 7 -34 2 8 -4 2 9 80 2 10 75 2 11 71 2 12 66 * Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-03-2005 Capacity Page Page 1 of 1 Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management 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 that 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 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 Management Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, receiving 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 less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by 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 flies. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 5/3/2005 Specification Page 1 8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the soil surface is frozen. 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. Waste/nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters. 12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by a 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 shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site. 16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 5/3/2005 Specification Page 2 i J 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 soils 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 five (5) years. 23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 5/3/2005 Specification Page 3 ( Crop Notes The following crop note applies to field(s): 5 solid se, Pull #11, Pull #12, Pull #13, Pull #14, Pull #15 Corn 1: CP, Mineral Soil, low -leachable In the Coastal Plain, corn is normally planted when soil temperatures reach 52 to 55 degrees fahrenheit. Review the Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 1-2" deep. Plant populations should be determined by the hybrid being planted. Increase the seeding rate by 10% when planting no -till. Phosphorus and potassium recommended by a soil test can be broadcast or banded at planting. When planting early in cool, wet soil, banded phosphorus will be more available to the young plants. An accepted practice is to apply 20-30 lbs/acre N and 20-30 lbs/acre phosphorus banded as a starter and one-half the remaining N behind the planter. The rest of the N should be applied about 30-40 days after emergence. The total amount of N is dependent on soil type. When including a starter in the fertilizer program, the recommended potassium and any additional phosphorus is normally broadcast at planting. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status of the corn. Timely management of weeds and insects are essential for corn production. The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull # 2, Pull #3, 2, Pull #10, Pull #4, Pull #5, Pull #6, Pull #7, Pull #8, Pull #9 Corn: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leaching In the Coastal Plain, corn is normally planted when soil temperatures reach 52 to 55 degrees fahrenheit. Review the Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 1-2" deep. Plant populations should be determined by the hybrid being planted. Increase the seeding rate by 10% when planting no -till. Phosphorus and potassium recommended by a soil test can be broadcast or banded at planting. When planting early in cool, wet soil, banded phosphorus will be more available to the young plants. An accepted practice is to apply 20-30 lbs/acre N and 20-30 Ibs/acre phosphorus banded as a starter and one-half the remaining N behind the planter. The rest of the N should be applied about 30-40 days after emergence. The total amount of N is dependent on soil type. When including a starter in the fertilizer program, the recommended potassium and any additional phosphorus is normally broadcast at planting. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status of the corn. Timely management of weeds and insects are essential for corn production. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-03-2005 Crop Note Page Page 1 of 4 The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull #1 Corn: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leaching In the Coastal Plain, corn is normally planted when soil temperatures reach 52 to 55 degrees fahrenheit. Review the Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 1-2" deep. Plant populations should be determined by the hybrid being planted. Increase the seeding rate by 10% when planting no -till. Phosphorus and potassium recommended by a soil test can be broadcast or banded at planting. When planting early in cool, wet soil, banded phosphorus will be more available to the young plants. An accepted practice is to apply 20-30 Ibs/acre N and 20-30 lbs/acre phosphorus banded as a starter and one-half the remaining N behind the planter. The rest of the N should be applied about 30-40 days after emergence. The total amount of N is dependent on soil type. When including a starter in the fertilizer program, the recommended potassium and any additional phosphorus is normally broadcast at planting. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status of the corn. Timely management of weeds and insects are essential for corn production. The following crop note applies to field(s): 5 solid se, Pull #11, Pull #12, Pull #13, Pull #14, Pull #15 Wheat: Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, low -leachable In the Coastal Plain, wheat should be planted from October 20-November 25. Plant 22 seed/drill row foot at 1-1 1/2" deep and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no -till. Adequate depth control when planting the wheat is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 Ibs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March. The total N is dependent on the soil type. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the wheat. Timely management of diseases, insects and weeds are essential for profitable wheat production. The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull # 2, Pull #3, 2, Pull #10, Pull #4, Pull #5, Pull #6, Pull #7, Pull #8, Pull #9 Wheat: Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, medium leachable In the Coastal Plain, wheat should be planted from October 20-November 25. Plant 22 seed/drill row foot at 1-1 1/2" deep and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no -till. Adequate depth control when planting the wheat is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 Ibs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test report can also be applied at this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March. The total N is dependent on the soil type. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the wheat. Timely management of diseases, insects and weeds are essential for profitable wheat production. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-03-2005 Crop Note Page Page 2 of 4 The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull #1 Wheat: Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, medium leachable In the Coastal Plain, wheat should be planted from October 20-November 25. Plant 22 seed/drill row foot at 1-1 1/2" deep and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no -till. Adequate depth control when planting the wheat is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 Ibs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test report can also be applied at this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March. The total N is dependent on the soil type. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the wheat. Timely management of diseases, insects and weeds are essential for profitable wheat production. The following crop note applies to field(s): 5 solid se, Pull #11, Pull #12, Pull #13, Pull #14, Pull #15 Double -Crop Soybeans, Coastal Plain: Mineral Soil, low -leachable Double -crop soybeans should be planted as early in June as possible with planting completed by July 4th. When no -tilling soybeans in small grain straw, it is essential to manage the straw to achieve adequate plant populations. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 2-4 seed/row foot for 7-8" drills; 4-6 seed/row foot for 15" rows; 6-8 seed/row foot for 30" rows and 8-10 seed/row foot for 36" rows. Increase the seeding rate by at least 10% for no -till planting. Seeding depth should be 1-1 1/2" and adequate depth control is essential. Phosphorus and potash recommended for the soybeans can be applied to the wheat in the Fall. Soybeans produce their own nitrogen and are normally grown without additions of nitrogen. However, applications of 20-30 lbs/acre N are sometimes made at planting to promote early growth and vigor. Tissue samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status of the soybeans. Timely management of weeds and insects is essential for profitable double crop soybean production. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-03-2005 Crop Note Page Page 3 of 4 The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull # 2, Pull #3, 2, Pull #10, Pull #4, Pull #5, Pull #6, Pull #7, Pull #8, Pull #9 Double -Crop Soybeans, Coastal Plain: Mineral soil, medium leachable Double -crop soybeans should be planted as early in June as possible with planting completed by July 4th. When no -tilling soybeans in small grain straw, it is essential to manage the straw to achieve adequate plant populations. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 2-4 seed/row foot for 7-8" drills; 4-6 seed/row foot for 15" rows; 6-8 seed/row foot for 30" rows and 8-10 seed/row foot for 36" rows. Increase the seeding rate by at least 10% for no -till planting. Seeding depth should be 1-1 1/2" and adequate depth control is essential. Phosphorus and potash recommended for the soybeans can be applied to the wheat in the Fall. Soybeans produce their own nitrogen and are normally grown without additions of nitrogen. However, applications of 20-30 Ibs/acre N are sometimes made at planting to promote early growth and vigor. Tissue samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status of the soybeans. Timely management of weeds and insects is essential for profitable double crop soybean production. The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull #1 Double -Crop Soybeans, Coastal Plain: Mineral soil, medium leachable Double -crop soybeans should be planted as early in June as possible with planting completed by July 4th. When no -tilling soybeans in small grain straw, it is essential to manage the straw to achieve adequate plant populations. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 2-4 seed/row foot for 7-8" drills; 4-6 seed/row foot for 15" rows; 6-8 seed/row foot for 30" rows and 8-10 seed/row foot for 36" rows. Increase the seeding rate by at least 10% for no -till planting. Seeding depth should be 1-1 1/2" and adequate depth control is essential. Phosphorus and potash recommended for the soybeans can be applied to the wheat in the Fall. Soybeans produce their own nitrogen and are normally grown without additions of nitrogen. However, applications of 20-30 lbs/acre N are sometimes made at planting to promote early growth and vigor. Tissue samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status of the soybeans. Timely management of weeds and insects is essential for profitable double crop soybean production. 841917 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 05-03-2005 Crop Note Page Page 4 of 4 Narrative Producer has requested that Sorghum be added to Pulls 3,6,7,8,14,15 and Pivot A,B&C Pulls 3,6,7,8 can apply 981bs from 3/15-8/31 Pulls 14&15 can apply 841bs from 3/15-8/31 Hydrant A,B&C can apply 981bs from 3/15-8/31 CAVOTJAI . "'AWING EliCA WciDERGROLIN .10. A.M. /MO ammo 11•111 aZCAVATIC% ' iiti4tWilGROUND .4,YrtiffIr‘ - 11 Put. 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 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 3 Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system during or immediately following a heavy rain. if technical assistance is needed to determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts. You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount (you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the lagoon from the surrounding land. Lagoon Operation Startup: 1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil surfaces to avoid erosion. 2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes. 3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining. 4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather). 5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of wastewater. 6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0. 7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season. Loading: The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained and recharged each day, also work well. 4 • Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water conservation. • Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon. Management: • Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full temporary storage level. • Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1). • Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter. • The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the dam or embankment. • 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. • Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon. • Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or wherever they are installed. • Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges. • Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment. • Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume. • If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge. Sludge Removal: Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by: 5 • proper lagoon sizing, • mechanical solids separation of flushed waste, • gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or • minimizing feed wastage and spillage. Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will: • have more nutrients, • have more odor, and • require more land to properly use the nutrients. Removal techniques: • Hire a custom applicator. • Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large - bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate. • Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. • Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3. When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as possible. Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test 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. 6 The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site. Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which could increase the concern of neighbors. Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include: • Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.) • Lagoon liquid levels — high levels are a safety risk. • Failure to inspect and maintain the dam. • Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon. • Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table. NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure. 7