630005_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
'Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unansweretL Please verify all infortnation and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Farm Number: 63-0005 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS630005
2. Facility Name Loblollh Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Don A. Gibbons
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 3796 Bethlehem Church Rd
City: Carthage State: NC Zip: 28327-7455
Telephone Number. 910-585-1508 Ext. E-mail: porcinepeter?vahoo.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 3796 Bethlehem Church Rd
City: Carthage State: NC Zip: 28327
6. County where Facility is located: Moore
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"): N G Purvis Farms Inc
10. Operator Name (OIC): Don A. Gibbons Jr. Phone No: 910-695-5835 OIC #: 18308
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit:
Operation Tvpes:
Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 2,940
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Tvpes
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep - Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
j vV1'7s
CA4.1.
Zit (51 °'
! L4OX,
19 00
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), sinned by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 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):
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Name: '3 Ci`t 3r��-'S —' - Title:
Signature: w'�� `~` Date:
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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
GaMM'
MICHAEL 5. REGAN Lw
Strnertry `
LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLUM1iA
Director EnrtrorimentatQuaJJty
February 27, 2019
Don A. Gibbons
Loblolly Farm
3796 Bethlehem Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327-7455
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee.
MAR 2 9.2019
OperePseq8Mt,.1.,
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://deu.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-.tuality-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits. you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed ‘ou will find a "Reuuest for Certificate of Coverage Facilio, Currentl► 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 ou must include one ill entry of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and sinned 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
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Moore County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS630005
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1, 6 AL,
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager
gnature of Technical Specialist
Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
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.
II El Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
I l Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
ElEl Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
a a A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
El El In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
El El Any method which, in the professional opinionoof the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
aMass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
3fz7/lla
Date
Date

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Amount of waste produced per year (gallons, cu.ft., tons, etc.)
2 9 440 animals x . 0 28 ac-in waste/animal/year = 8 2.3 ac-in/year
TOTAL AMOUNT OF WASTE: 2, a 3 4., 774. GALLONS WASTE/YEAR.
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
2. 9 lbs. PAN/1000 gals. x 2, 2.3 di-, .774 gals./year = <a 4 $1 lbs. PAN/year
(PAN from NCDA Test Report) or (PAN from N.C. Tech. Guide Std.. 633)
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:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract
#
Field
#
Soil
Type
Crop
Lbs. N*
Per Ac.
Acres
Lbs. N
Utilized
Month of
Application
lobo?
1
MoB
BERooA
m
� )
4:ox50-2o
S.8
t16a
ApwL-AuG.
1
Mo B
CzAn RYE
100
5. 8
680
F .
2
MoD
FEscuE
3.8x50=19q
4.3
817
Seer. - Nov.
Fee. - Amu. _
3
Mop
BERmuoa
3.8 tso =too
6.9
1'311
APRIL- AtG..
'r
MoD
CEREAL RYE
100
4.i
490
SEPT3
_v_- .
v%
3.
MoD
FEsCul~
3.Bx50=1Q0
6.9
1311
r -
4
Mo D
Lora L.ou..Y
PINE
5O
22.4
112O
MAR.`SEPT.
5 LMo B
c(154r Y
PtNE
S0
6.0
300
LM:E!! .�
nA,t1 3
eft. IA— fripg_h3i
_ �-EsFT Jl
V S�� y�
*This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic
yield expectation.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will
require farmers in some eastern counties of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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APPENDIX 1.1A
Animal Waste Application Windows'
For Common Crops Which Receive Animal Waste
These application windows include 30 days prior to planting and greenup of Bermudagrass.
End 30 days before harvest.
Bermudagrass
Small Grain Overseeded
in Bermudagrass
Corn
Cotton
Cucumbers - Direct consumption
- For Processing
(2 seasons)
Rye
Barley, Oats, Triticale
Wheat
Begin March lst
Begin October 1st
Begin February 15th
Begin March 15th
End September 30th
End March 31 st
End June 30th
End August 1st
Begin March lst (100 % at planting)
Begin April 1st
Begin July 1st
Begin September 1st
Begin September 1st
Begin September 1st
Peanuts Begin April 1st
Sorghum/
Sudan Grass Hay
Soybeans
Tobacco - Flue Cured
- Burley
Fescue2
Begin March 15th
Begin April 1st
Begin March 15th
Begin May 15th
Begin August 1st
End May 31 st
End August 31st
End March 31st
End April 15th
End April 30th
End September 30th
End August 31st
End September 15th
End June 30th
End August 15th
End July 31st
Dates shown represent statewide limits. Planting and harvesting dates vary across the state and from year to year. Actual values
shall reflect site specific conditions and in no case allow application more than either 30 days prior to planting/breaking dormancy
or Tess than 30 days before harvest. See General Permit for food crops
2 Mountains — limit N application during June and July / no nitrogen in December and January
Piedmont & Coastal Plain — limit N application during June and July / no nitrogen in Dec and Jan during severe winters.
September 19, 2006

United States Natural Resources 600 West Innes Street
Department of Conservation Salisbury, North Carolina
Agriculture Service 28144
Date : January 28, 1999
Subject: Application No. 63-0005
Additional Information Request
Loblolly Farm (Don A. Gibbons, Jr.)
Animal Waste Operation
Moore County
To: Mr. J.R. Joshi, Soil Scientist
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Division of Water Quality
Raleigh, North Carolina
In response to your letter to Mr. Gibbons dated January 11, 1999, I have revised
the waste utilization plan for his farm. As a part of this revision, I have also
added Fields 4 and 5 which are also available for waste utilization. In the
narrative portion of the plan I have referenced Dr. Greens' memorandum and
have also attached it to the plan. This should give Mr. Gibbons the information
needed to overseed with cereal rye in the winter.
The volumes used in the plan are based on information in NRCS practice
standard 633. The PAN rate used in this plan is an average of the attached
waste analysis. There are six (6) analysis which are representative of the
effluent in this waste facility. The volume of this facility does not meet the
volume required to be considered a lagoon but this system is operated as a
lagoon, i.e., the effluent that is pumped from this facility is only the liquid on the
top two or three feet of the pond surface.
If you have questions concerning this revised plan please call me at 704-637-
2400.
H.J. Pate, Jr.
Civil Engineering Technician
cc: Angela D. Hill

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: 1D o n/ A. G l B eoNs, J R.
Location: 3196 BeTKtENEr4 CHURCH ROAD
Telephone: 9 I o- 9 48 - 3 4�4
Type Operation: Sw, NE FEE,nER_To -Ft N 1SH
Number of Animals: 2.9 4o
(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 planin 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 acre 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 UTILIZATION PLAN
Amount of waste produced per year (gallons, cu.ft., tons, etc.)
2 940 animals x . OZS ac-in waste/animal/year = 82. 3 ac-in/year
TOTAL AMOUNT OF WASTE: 2, 2.34./ 174
Amount of Plant Available Nitro2en t P:t N I Produced Per Year
GALLONS WAST) /YEAR
2. 9 lbs. PAN/1000 gals. x 2 2.3+, 774 gals./year = 4481 lbs. PAN/year
(PAN from NCDA Test Report) or (PAN from N.C. Tech. Guide Std. 633)
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:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract
#
Field
#
Soil
Type
Crop
Lbs. N*
Per Ac.
Acres
Lbs. N
Utilized
Month of
Application
10007
i
MoB
BE.RmUDA
(RYE)
4.oxSo"4zao
5:8
11(00
APRIt.= Atm.
i
Mo13
CE.RsALIRYE
100
5.8
580
SEPT - 0er. ,
Fee.. - MAR.
2
moD
F6scuE
3. %50= 1Ro,
3. to
484
SEPT - NW.
Fee. -ArraL
3
MoD
BeckmoiR
3.8x50= Igo
7.2.
134$
APRtL-Ai*.
3
Mc
CEP,EAL R YE,
100
7.2
720
sE11 - OCT.
FEB.- MAT?...
3
1\11ob
Fescue.
3.9xso= lib
7.2.
136Q_
SEPT. - WM,
tE.B. -APR1L.
4
Mob
Log LbLL.Y
FINE
So
22.0
1100
MAR.- Seor.
5
MoB
p ELLs'
So
7. 5
375
MRR. - SEPT.:1
}This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic
yield expectation.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will
require farmers in some eastern counties of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that" atldra'iseizfaie.Wil plan only addresses Nitrogen.
MAR 2 9 2019
2 Pr11^"'a1 0 ^ ions

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land)
(See Required Specification 21)
Tract
#
Field
#
Soil
Type
Crop
Lbs. N*
Per Ac.
Acres
Lbs. N
Utilized
Month of
Application I
* See Footnote for Table 1.
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM ABOVE TABLES
ACRES Lbs. N Utilized
Table 1
53.3
Table 2
TOTAL 53. 3
Amount of N Produced
Surplus o
7355
"7355
‘481
- 874
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and
will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or
other elements.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
Field No.
Acres
Soil Type
Crop
Maximum
Application Rate
( In./Hr.)amount
Maximum application
per irrigation
( Inches )
1
5 8
MoT3
13E nn)DA
C L R'(E
0.35
0.15
a
3. to
Mo !7
FESCUE
O.
0.75
3
14.4-
MoD
Z
FEscu['z
0.35
0.15
4
22,0
Mob
La Q La t. s
PUNE.S
0.35
0.15
5
7.5
Mots
LOLLY
?Imes
0.35
0.75
THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER, A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
Your facility is designed for 3 20 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every_ 11 MONTHS. In no instance should the
volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed the level of the start pump marker. ELEV. 86. 8
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or
Soil and Water Conservation District office. after you receive the waste analysis report for
assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to
applying the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION:
This operation has a waste storage pond with 320 day of temporary storage. Fields 1,2,
and 3 are established in bermuda grass and fescue as shown in table No. 1. Fields 4 and 5
are established in loblolly pine. Due to field shape, buffers, and irrigation system layout
there is approximately 53.3 acres of effective irrigation coverage. Effluent from the waste
storage pond will be applied by irrigation using a traveling gun system.The bermuda grass
will be overseeded in cereal rye in the winter ( see attached Memorandum from Dr. Jim
Green ). As with any system, the sludge will need to be removed at some point in time.
When that becomes necessary, a waste analysis will need to be run on this material prior to
application and a waste utili7ation plan prepared for the sludge. Additional lands off site
will probably be needed for proper utili7ation.
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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.
Illegal discharges are subject to the assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day
by the Division of Environmental Management for every day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer
either owns or has long term access to adequate land on which to properly apply the
waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he
shall provide NRCS with a copy of a written agreement (sample enclosed) with a
landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land
for waste application for the life expectancy of the production facility. It is the
responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization
Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions,
and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of
application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RS)
or an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be
no greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used
where runoff leaves the field. These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers"
required by DEM. [See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 (Interim)
- Riparian Forest Buffers.]
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when the wind is blowing.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not
occur during a season prone to flooding. [See "Weather and Climate in North
Carolina" in the Technical Reference - Environment file for guidance.]
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATION
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 conditions conducive to odor or flies and provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when
the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall not be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that no
more than 20 to 25 percent of the leaf area is covered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils
with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should
be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released
nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop
on bare soil.
11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to surface water. This distance
may be reduced for waters that are not perennial provided adequate vegetative filter
strips are present. [See Standard 393 - Filter Strips]
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-
ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways or wetlands
by a 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 should 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.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.,
shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and 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.
Lagoon 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.
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 comsumption it should only be applied preplant 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 element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitered
and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive
levels. Ph shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and
waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application
records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all
other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
7

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
NAME OF FARM: Lo t3 L o SLY FA R rr>
OWNER/MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specification 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 wasters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour
storm. The approved plan will be filled 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: Lae LOLLY VARrrl - D o n1 A• G t L3B o N S I J R.
(Please print)
Signature:
i
Date: z-/z /‹ 1
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please Print) NO (3E.T J. . Pf1/4-T 1,3 R.
Affiliation: N R C S
Address (Agency): 6 O 0 W. TN NI Es S r,
S,ct L1 s BLH N . C. , 2 g 144
Signature: j 4r . Date: 2- 1 l qcri
8

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
North Carolina State university is a land- Department of Crop Science
grant university and a constituent institution
of The university of North Carolina
Memorandum
TO: North Carolina Certified Technical Specialists
FROM: Dr. Jim Green, Chairman
NC State University Forage Production Workgroup
DATE: June 29, 1998 �/
College of Agriculture and Life Science
Campus Box 7620
Raleigh, NC 27695-7620
919.515.2647
919.515.7959 (fax)
SUBJECT: Crop Management Practices for Select Forages
Used in Waste Management
The following is a four -page summary of suggestions for management practices for some
forage crops that can be used in waste management plans. These suggestions are a result of
discussions within the NC State University Forage Production Workgroup, a group comprised
of NC State faculty and NRCS agency personnel with expertise with the crops.
There are limited documented research responses of some of these practices on the many soils
and environments where these crops are currently being grown. The Forage Production
Workgroup has taken the available data and used the combined experiences and realistic
estimates of key people to come up with suggestions that will allow farmers to incorporate
these crops and practices into waste management plans. As data become available to
substantiate or refute these suggestions, the Forage Production Workgroup will make
appropriate changes.
Bermuda Overseeded With Cereal Rye and Annual Ryegrass
Currently two types of "ryegrass" are being used for winter overseeding in fields used for
animal waste management. Cereal rye is a winter annual smallgrain that looks similar to
wheat, barley and oats. Annual ryegrass is a winter annual grass that looks much like tall
fescue. Both of these grasses, when growing during the winter on bermuda sod, can have
significant impact on subsequent bermuda yields. In effect, the total yields from an acre
growing the combination of bermuda with these winter annuals will usually yield between 1-2
tons more per acre than bermuda growing alone for the year. Therefore, the total amount of
PAN /acre for the year is about 100 lbs more than for bermuda alone. Although cereal rye and
annual ryegrass are suitable crops for overseeding, the management of the crops are different
and thus practices implemented are dependent on the crop selected.

North Carolina State Universty is a land- Department of Crop Science
grant university and a constituent institution
of The Universty cf North Carolina
College of Agriculture and Life Science
Campus Box 7620
Raleigh, NC 27695-7620
919.515.2647
919.515.7959 (fax)
Cereal Rye
The cereal rye should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter
growth. The most consistent stands are obtained from drilling rye into short (less than 3
inches tall) bermudagrass sod. If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short
bermuda sod followed by a light cultivation with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate
for broadcast planting of seeds should be 1.5 times the rate for drilled seeds. The last
application of animal waste is to be applied to the bermuda prior to August 31. An
application of 50 lbs/acre of Plant Available N (PAN) may be applied between September 15
and October 30. An additional 50 lbs/acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If rye
growth is harvested on time and does not significantly shade the bermuda, PAN rates for the
subsequent bermuda crop are based on realistic yields of bermuda. A harvest is required prior
to heading or April 7, which ever comes first. This is necessary to minimize the potential for
shading bermuda and reducing its yields. The PAN rate for grazed systems with bermuda
overseeded with cereal rye must be reduced in accordance with NRCS Technical
Standard #590.
Annual Ryegrass
Annual ryegrass should be planted by October 15 to provide the best opportunity to get winter
growth. The most consistent stands are obtained from drilling ryegrass into short (less than 3
inches tall) bermudagrass sod. If drilling is not possible, the seeds may be broadcast on short
bermuda sod followed by a light cultivation with a disc or tillage implement. The seeding rate
for broadcast planting of seeds should be 1.5 times the rate for drilled seeds. The last
application of animal waste is to be applied to the bermuda prior to August 31. An
application of 50 lbs/acre of (PAN) may be applied between September 15 and October 30.
An additional 50 lbs/acre of PAN may be applied in February -March. If additional PAN is
applied to the ryegrass in April -May, the PAN rate for the bermuda must be reduced by a
corresponding amount. This is necessary because ryegrass growth during April -May will
reduce bermuda yields and shorten the time bermuda can fully utilize the N. A harvest is
required by heading or April 7, which ever comes first to prevent shading of emerging
bermuda during April -May period. To favor the production of the bermuda, additional
harvests of ryegrass will be required when the ryegrass canopy reaches 12 to 15 inches height.
The PAN rate for grazed systems with bermuda overseeded with annual ryegrass must be
reduced in accordance with NRCS Technical Standard #590.

North Carolina State University is a land- Department of Crop Science
grant university and a constituent institution
of The University of North Carolina
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Campus Box 7620
Raleigh, NC 27695-7620
919.515.2647
919.515.7959 (fax)
Eastern Gamagrass
Limited data are available on the response of gamagrass to various levels of N and soil types
in North Carolina. However, until further data is collected, the following guidelines may
be used.
1. On sandy textured soils that are well drain or excessively well drained, gamagrass may
yield similar to hybrid bermudagrass at similar PAN rates.
2. On heavy textured soils that are poorly to somewhat poorly drained, gamagrass may yield
1.5-3 times more than hybrid bermuda.
Gamagrass establishes slowly and will not usually produce much harvestable forage during
the establishment year. It is best to allow the growth during the seedling year to accumulate
for most or all season; if it is to be harvested, it should be done after full seedhead formation
on a majority of the plants. Therefore, PAN for the seedling year should be modified
accordingly. Overseeding gamagrass with winter annuals is not currently advised because the
harvesting or grazing management of the winter annual crops during February -April would be
detrimental to the survival of gamagrass. Gamagrass should not normally be harvested or
grazed below 6-8 inches stubble.
Application rates are to be based on the realistic N rates that address the N needs per ton of
hay, a realistic yield and an appropriate application window. When harvested as hay in the 24-
36 inch stage of growth, the N rate ranges from 40-50 lbs/ton of dry matter. The PAN rate for
grazed systems must be reduced in accordance with NRCS Technical Standard #590.
The application window for gamagrass is slightly earlier than for bermuda; gamagrass starts
growing about 3-4 weeks earlier than Coastal bermudagrass and about 2-3 weeks earlier than
Tifton 44. Gamagrass is dormant from frost to March. The last application of PAN in the
summer should be prior to August 31.
Rescuegrass (i.e. Mania)
Rescuegrass is a cool season grass and makes most of its growth from March -June and
September -November. It should receive most of its N during the September -October and late
February through May months. Limited data are available for realistic yields of rescuegrass
on various soils and at various N levels in North Carolina. However, until further data is
collected the following suggestions may be useful.
1. On sandy, well drained to excessively drained soils, rescuegrass may yield 1.5- 3 times
fescue, assuming a uniform and dense stand of grass is present.

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
North Carolina State University is a land- Department of Crop Science
grant university and a constituent institution
of The Universty of North Carolina
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Campus Box 7620
Raleigh, NC 27695-7620
919.515.2647
919.515.7959 (fax)
2. On wet or poorly drained soils, rescuegrass may yield .75 -1.0 times as much as fescue.
3. On soils where both are well adapted the yields of rescuegrass may be 1-1.5 times more
than fescue.
The above RYE estimates assume that stand density is maintained through natural reseeding
every year. Although rescuegrass is a "perennial" it does not maintain dense, satisfactory
stands unless it is allowed to reseed every year. Even under this management it is likely that
disease will affect one or more growths in some years.
Application rates are to be based on the realistic N rates that address the N needs per ton of
hay, a realistic yield and an appropriate application window. When harvested as hay, the N
rate is similar to other cool season grasses such as fescue, ranging from 40-50 lbs/ton.
Rescuegrass may also continue some growth in June -August if moisture is available. During
these off-seasons, rescuegrass should not receive more than about 25 lbs N/acre/month. Only
apply 25 lbs N/acre in June -August if the equivalent of 1-inch of water can be applied at the
same time. If the crop does not respond with at least a 1000 lbs of growth within a 3-5 week
period do not make another application until the plants have had the opportunity to use the
previous application.

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;rower: Gibbons Jr., Don A. Copies To: County Extensio►. rector
Wste Analysis Report Farm: 3767
10/23/95
Sam 1e Info ='S`:; `:l.aborator Results (parts per iiliiain:: iu]ess_otherwtse noted
.�............_ Sa Dh % N P Ca
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1LS
)escription
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i'ample ID:
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)ascription:
;wine Lagoon Liqui
on
T:air(ir toiry Rr,ults [parts rer inilLion- u ilrss-otl er se noted)
DM% N P K
462 53.0 829
Ca
98.3
Mg
S Fe Mn
30.4 18.1 3.04 0.63
3796 Bethlehem Ch. Rd.
Carthage, NC 28327
Moore County
Mo CI
00 0.00
u 0.00
Kirby, Ruth
Britt, Tyrell
Other-Eleme s " lbs/1000 gallons
Na Ni \ Cd Pb
0.00 0 00 0.00
,r:
Zn
0.30
Nutrients Available for First Crop lbs/1000 gallons
Application Method N P205 K2 0 Ca Mg S. Fe Mn Zn
Irrigation 1.7 0.71 6.6 0.57 0.18 0.11 0.02 T T
Soillncorp 3.1 0.81 7.5 0.66 0.20 0.12 0.02 T T'
0.18
Cu B Mo Cl Na Ni
1.13 300
Cu B Mo CI
T 0.01 0.00 0.00
T 0.01 0.00 0.00
Cd Pb
Other Elements lbs/1000 gallons
Na Ni Cd Pb
2.5 0.00 0.00 0.00
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8/27/96
Wste A naly sisp
Re ort Farm:
rower: Gibbons Jr., Don A.
3796 Bethlehem Ch. Rd.
Cartila
ge, NC 28327
Moore County
Copies To: County Bxtensiot. ,sector
Kirby, Ruth
USDA-NRCS-Moore
Sautpie.litl'o.
Sample ID:
Waste Code:
tLS
7escription:
Laboratory Results (parts per million unless otherwise. noted)
DM% N P R Ca Mg S Pe Mn Zn Cu B Mo CI Na Ni Cd PG
798 139 1292 93.5 72.3 29.4 7.94 1.50 11.9 2.20 1.33 398
Nutrients Available for First Crop lbs/1000 tr.allons
Application Method N P205 R20 Ca Mg S Fe Mn Zn Cu B
Irrigation 3.0 1.9 10.3 0.55 0.42 0.17 0.05 0.01 0.08 0.01 0.01
Swine Lagoon Litt. Soil Incorti 5.3 2.1 11.6 0.62 0.48 0.20 0.05 0.01 0.09 0.02 0.01
Recomnieudations:
tuti-ierits ayis l:thlr, for the first crop ife Iti,tsed on estimates of 11 11'-r.lii7. ttiOII races and projec[+!11 os:, for iin_ ;1ppliestion niethodfisied_ .Cenceritraiitiil5 Ill
:ruse prurit]Ctien I. r L`rVlron.rneittal problems if utilized according 1 1 rei:orriiiic, L1ted,practices. ]Monitor nutrient Inli[1.iup with ari a iiliial'.soil iest.
1s;Sk Owelibv, A rliru nhist
Other Elements lbs/1000,gallons
Mo CI
Na Ni Cd Pb
3.3
iIL ;L i.4)1;[L. 111!.'i:l[.`• :1ri- 111 111e. a;!of ]i,11

512 8/97
ic Division 4300, Reedy Creek Road Anleigh, NC.-.27607-6465. -1) 733-2655
Report '049- ,
Grower: Gibbons Jr., Don A. Copies To: County bctetision Director
Wste Analysis Report Fann
Sautple. Into. -.
Sample ID:
ION!
Laboratory Results (parts per million oialeotherwise noted)
Total
IN-N
Waste Code: . -NH4
ALS _No
Description: OR-N
Swine Lagoon 1,4[. Urea
Reeduatheiidati oils:
Appiiciition-methurt
hrigaiiou.
N
896 H
Moore County
Ca MI?S Fe Mn Zn Cu
3796 Bethlehem Ch. Rd. USDA-NRCS-Moore
Carthage, NC 28327
58.3 930 106 29.0 21.3 7.69 0.44 0.56 1.64 0.76
M H M M M M M M M M
GI
Na Ni Cd Pb Al Se Li pH SS C:N DM% CCE% .ALE(Icgao
434 7.74
VH
Nutrients Available for first Crop lbst100kgallons, •
N frOs KtJ :a 41p, S Zn Cu Mo CI
3_4 0 '38 7 t) 17 0 :? T
Qtlier Elmils 114/1000 gqiions
Na N Cri Pb' _ Al Su
3 6

Carthage, NCDA A' r !nicDivisioin 4300 •Reetlyr.Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607-6465 '.9) 7.33-2655
Grower Gibbons Jr., Don A.
3796 Bethlehem Ch. Rd.
Carthage, NC 28327
6/ 8/98
Sample Info.:
Sample ID:
1.
Wste Fat�nal sis Report„n:
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Waste Code:
ALS
Description:
Swine Lagoon Liq.
Rey: o iuuue nda.ti o ns:
Laboratory Results (parts. per million unless otherwise noted)
N
Total 1162 H
IN -N
NH4
-NO3
OR-N
Urea
Moore County
Report No 05406 -NV
Copies To: County Extension Director
USDA-NRCS-Moore
P K Ca M:; S _ Fe Mn Zn Cu B Mo Cl C
107 1204 119 40.1 48.3 9.84 0.81 1.41 3.21 1.06
H VH M M H M M M H M
Na Ni Cd Pb Al Se Li pH SS C:N DM% CCE% ALE(Kga1)
517 7.73
VH
Nutrients -Available (or first Crop lbsll000 gallons,.
Application :Melhod " . N P'205 K20 Ca • ,S; e Mn Zn Crc I3 Mo Cl
Irrigation • 4. 9 1.4 9.6 0.70 0.23 0.28 0.06 1' 0.01 0.02 .0.01
Other Elements
Na....
4-3:
lbs/1000-gallons:•
Al Se Li

Wste Anal sis Reporty
8/19/98
Saiiple Info_ -
Sample ID:
•O0;pL
Waste Code:
ALS
Description:
Swine Lagoon Liq.
Recommendations:
p1rc�rtiry+ Mi.tbwi
Ir; ig.,iiiL?L!
Laboratory Results (Bans per nhiLlion uuless otherwise noted)
Total
IN -N
-NH4
-NO3
OR-N
Urea
N
530 M
NCDAAgr; ink ;Divisia1i A390.Reetiy Creek Road `Raleigh, NC 27607-6445,,. ,9).733 2655
Grower: Gibbons Jr., Don A.
3796 Bethlehem Ch. Rd.
Carthage, NC 28327
Farm:
Moore County
Report No. 00974 1
Copies To: County Extension Director
Kirby, Ruth
USDA-NRCS-Moore
P K Ca Mg S Fe Mn Zn Cu B
Cl
77.5 966 91.1 29.8 47.1 3.97 0.63 0.87 1.78 0.98
M H M M H M M M H M
Na Ni Cd Pb Al
403
VH
Nutrients Available_ for first Crop lbsiN • Other Elements.: • l0s11000 gallotLs •
!1' P_i.}-, K:;7 • t.�r :i f B ;;. :::,'•;C1 Al I.
!� ,5' ;'r Ain � Grr � - .. `�Yrt Ni' f,i! `I'�i . Ss; z
2.2 IA] 7.7 O. • iY 17 0.27' 0.02. • ']' 1).i)] . O,Ot 0.01 54. •
.
Li pH SS C.•N DM% CCE% ALE(Kgal)
7.65

NCIM Agri
nic Division°°;4300 -Reedy Creek;Road. Raieigb; i-276Q7-6465
Report No: 02063
Wste Analysis Report Farm:
10/20/98
Sample lufo:
511mjile 1D:
0061
Waste Code:
ALS
Description:
Swine Lagoon Lig.
Laborat try Results (
Total
IN -N
-NH4
-NO3
OR-N
Urea
Recemiiendatis:
Application MCthod
Irrigation
N
526 M
r' i�illivQ': ioiless_otlzcr ise noted)
P K Ca
115 992 158 60.5
H H H H
Carthage, Grower: Gibbons Jr., Don A.
3796 Bethlehem Ch. Rd.
Carthage, NC 28327
Moore County
S Fe
62,6 5.78
H M
Mn Zn
0.99 2.15
M M
Cu
2.04
H
Copies To.' County Extension Director
USDA NRCS-Moore
B
1.08
H
Cl
Na
Ni Cd Pb Al
Li pH SS C:N DM% CCE% ALE(. al)
413
YH
Nutrients for First Crop_
h' }'2o5 Kzo `ca hfsI S Fe 31n
•?2 1.;5 7 , 09 �.. 0.35 0:57 0.0; 1:s.01
7n C 1.4
[i Sit 41 li i
7.55
lbs1IOOO gallons -
ti '
0 01
Other E.lenierns
Na w Cd
A
ibsl.1000 gallons .- _ _
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NORTH CAROLININ DON A- G t as oos , 3"R.
Nz'P I/IS
ACR G•E s rotz w u P 1 1
TRAC-r NO. 10001
F{ELD gel. AGRES IRRIGATED AcR,I:.S
1 10.0 5.. 8
2. 7.5 3. l
3 20.0 14.4
4 3o.0 22. O
5 12.4 ?.5
TO-rpiL. 79.9 53.3

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
PROJECT/FARM: -Don) A . G + asaws - i„qa LOLL'( R i
DATE: /21 q7
• A 4" X 4" treated post, painted white or a 4" diameter schedule 40 PVC pipe with cap
shall be placed at the maximum liquid level at elevation 86.523 . At no time should
the effluent level rise above the maximum liquid level marker.
• A visual inspection of the waste storage pond or -lagoon will be performed at least
twice a year. The inspector should check the condition of the dam and the emergency
spillway. The inspector will need to look for signs of slope failure and seepage on the
back slope and at the toe of the darn. Also, a very close look will need to be made to
check for signs of damage due to varmint (ground hogs, muskrats, etc.) burrows. A
visual inspection should also be made after heavy rainfall events to ensure that the
structure is not experiencing erosion rills or gullies. Any problems found should be
brought to the attention of the technical specialist for repair recommendations.
• The waste storage pond or lagoon will need to be mowed twice a year. All eroded
areas shall be repaired and stabilized. Areas that do not have an adequate ground
cover shall be reseeded to provide a vegetative cover sufficient restrain erosion. The
dam and all constructed slopes will need to be fertilized annually with 500 pounds of
10-10-10 per acre or its equivalent.
• Maintain all waste handling equipment —pumping, loading, hauling, spreading, etc. —
in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
• All waste application shall be completed in accordance with the waste utilization
plan. The waste storage pond or lagoon will be pumped at the end of each design
storage period ; 3 Z.O days or I I months) or as needed due to excess rainfall.
See the attached NC Agricultural Extension Service Agri -Waste Management
Publication by Dr. James C. Barker for information on sampling and testing of the
effluent.

Agri -Waste Management
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
North Carolina State University
LIVESTOCK WASTE SAMPLING, ANALYSIS AND.CALCUL TION
OF LAND APPLICATION BATES
James C. Barker*
I. SAMPLE COLLECTION
A. Semi -Solid Lot Manure
i. Scraped directly from lot into spreader
a. From loaded spreader, collect about 2 lbs of manure from
different locations using nonmetallic collectors.
ii. From storage
a. Collect about 2 lbs of manure from under the surface crust
avoiding bedding materials and using nonmetallic collectors.
B. Liquid Manure Slurry
i. Under -slotted -floor pit
a. Extend a 1/2" nonmetallic conduit open on both ends into
manure to pit floor.
b. Seal upper end of conduit (e.g., by placing a thumb over end
of conduit) trapping manure that has entered lower end, remove
and empty slurry into plastic bucket or nonmetallic container.
c. Take subsamples from 5 or more locations or at least 1 quart.
d. Mix and add about 3/4 pint to nonmetallic sample container.
ii. Exterior storage basin or tank
a. Make sure manure has been well mixed with a liquid manure
chopper -agitator pump or propeller agitator.
b. Take subsamples from about 5 pit locations, from agitator pump
or from manure spreader and place in a plastic bucket.
* Professor and Extension Specialist, Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

II. SAMPLE PREPARATION AND TRANSFER
A. Place sample into an expandable container that can be sealed. Rinse
residues from container with clean water but do not use disinfectants,.
soaps, or treat in any other way.
B. Pack sample in ice, refrigerate, freeze, or transfer to lab quickly.
C. Hand -delivery is most reliable way of sample transfer.
D. If mailed, protect sample container with packing material such as
newspaper, box or package with wrapping paper, and tape..
E. Commercial sample containers
and mailers
i. AFL Eastern Agricultural Lab, Inc.
7621 Whitepine Road
Richmond, VA 23237
Ph: [phone]
ii. Fisher Scientific Co.
3315 Winton Road
Raleigh, NC 27604
Ph: [phone]
F. Private analytical labs are available,
are also available. Contacts:
iii. Polyfoam Packers Corp.
2320 S. Foster Avenue
Wheeling, IL 60090
Ph: [phone]
iv. MASCO
901. Janesville Avenue
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Ph: [phone]
but sample analyses are costly.
G. The NCDA provides this service for North Carolina residents.
i. Address: North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Agronomic Division
Plant/Waste/Solution Advisory Section
Blue Ridge Road Center
P.O. Box 27647
Raleigh, NC 27611
Ph: [phone]
Attn: Dr. Ray Campbell
ii. Forward $4 along with the sample.
iii. Include the following identification information with sample:
a. Livestock species (dairy, swine, turkey, etc.)
b. Livestock usage (swine -nursery, finishing; turkey -breeders,
brooderhouse, grower, number flocks grown on litter; etc.)
c. Waste type (dairy -lot scraped manure, liquid slurry; swine -pit
slurry, lagoon liquid, sludge; broiler -house litter, stockpile
iv. Routine analyses performed on all samples:
v. Additional analyses performed upon request:
N, P, R, Ca, Mg, Na,
S, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B
DM, Mo, Cd, Ni, Pb

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ LtSb- i5't l
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM q i I
SWCD 1 y 7- 5183
NRCS 9 q 7- S 18 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 effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of darn.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the Iagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B: Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C: Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D: Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
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e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to •
flowing leaks- possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,
put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regional office; Phone - - . After hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942.
Your phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details
of the incident from item 2 above, the exact Iocation of the facility, the location or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number -
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number - -
and local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - - .
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your
problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5: Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site
damage.
a. Contractors Name: 1£u B o u L Dr ))
b. Contractors Address: P o. t3ox 3 ui sr fu a, NC
c. Contractors Phone: 67.'� — 1
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6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: N 08 E .T
b. Phone: '7 04 —ta3 7 — 2$00
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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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Solute
Cause
.tn'lilslcnd
nini:d body surf:ices
• Swine production
IIh7I's to Minimize Odor
0---"Vegetative or wooded buffers;
RecunnnentleJ best management practices;
GJtiood judgment and common sense
• Ditty tnanutc-coveted animals
LI)ry (louts...
loot surfaces
•
tamale collection pits
'cnlilaliun exhaust Tints
'dour surfaces
lush Tanks
lush alleys
it recharge points
• Wet maim' floors
• Urine;
• Pat tint ntictubial decomposition
• Vul:dilc gases;
uttsl
• Dust
Site Specific I'raadtices
1f1-Hulled flouts;
(U-alcrcrs located over slotted flours;
CI Feeders at highs end of solid floors;
CI Scrape mantic buildup Iiutu floors;
0 Uuderlloor.vcnlilnliun for drying
CI frequent minim c tetnuval by (lush, pit recharge,
• or scrape;
d Underfloor ventilation
C�Yrutt mnintenam:e;
lEJ--rfficienl air movement
E — Vashdown between groups of animals;
(ecd additives;
CI Feeder coveys;
8---teed delivery downspout extctltiki -111MINITIT
Ms
• Agitation of rccycled lagoon
liquid while hanks arc Tilling
• Agitation during %v:tstcwatcr
conveyance
O Mush tank covers;
CI L'xtend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
U Undciflour (lush %villa uidcrllooi ventilation
• Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid %chile pits ate filling
.ill stations
• Agitation dining sump lank
tilling and thatvdo%vn
Cl Extend rccll:ligc lines to near bottom of pits
with anti -siphon vents
O Sump hunk covers
iutsidc drain collection
'junction boxes
• Agitation during wastewulcr
conveyance
Ci Box covers
o LD sD(LIi
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Source
End of drainpipes at
lagoon
Lagoon sur(hccs
Cause
• Agitation during wastewater
CVIIVC)'aIICC
I1R91:3 to 11'lininnize Odur
Ig--11.xtentl discharge point of pipes 'inclement!'
lagoon liquid level
Site Specific Practices
• Volatile gas emissions;
• Biological mixing;
• Agitation
Irrigation sprinkler
nozzles
❑ Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
O Correct lagoon slat lup procedures;
liuiuluin sot face atea-Io-vulttltic !Min;
1>3 'tvlinimum agitation when pumping;
❑ Mechanical ncralion;
❑ Proven biological additives
• Iligit pressure agitation;
• Wind chill
rrigntc on dry days with little or no wind;
Er -Minimum recommended updating pressure;
t uulp intake near lagoon liquid surface;
O I'unlp front second -stage lagoon
Slot age lank or basin
sot lime
• Partial nlicrubial decomposition;
• Mixing while filling;
• Agitation when emptying
O Bottom or midlevel loading;
O Tank covers;
0 Basin surface mats of solids;
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface
• 1'attial microbial decomposition;
• Mixing tvhilc filling;
• Agitation when emptying
❑ Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
level;
O Remove settled solids rcguLaly
Ivhmtuc, slurry or sludge
spreader outlets
• Agitation when spreading;
• Volatile gas emissions
Uncovered manure,
slurry or sludge on field
surfaces
• Volatile gas emissions while
drying
❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
O Wash residual Manure from spreader alter use;
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
❑ Soil injection ofslutry/sludges
O Soil incurpot ;Ilion wilhin 48 his.;
O Spread in thin uniform layers fur rapid drying;
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
Ucatl annual disposal
pits
Carcass decomposition
• Carcass decomposition
113--"ffuper disposition of carcasses
❑ Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
CI Proper location/construction of disposal pits
!ncine'aturs
• Incomplete combustion
O Secondary slack burners
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Source Cause IJ1111's to Minimize Udor Sile Specific 1'racIiccs
Standing ►v;dcr alumni • hnptoper drainage; lr t iadc and landscape such (dial lvater drains
facililics • Jvlicrubial decomposition of utvay trout facilities
organic nuttier
14lanurc Irackcd unto
public roads from farm
access
• Pool ly maintained access roads iu►u access road maintenance
Additional Inlormaliun :
Swine Ivi;uunrc Management ; 112UU Rule/TINT Packet
Swine Production Tartu Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; 131)AL Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Ivianagentent: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; IiUA13 128-83
Swine Production I ncilily Mtunuc Management: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon 'Treatment ; I3BA13 129-83
Lal.'unn Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; I3UA13 103-83
Calibration of Manure and 1Vnslewalcr Application Equipment ; EUAI3 Facl Sltcct
Controlling Odor;; from Swine Buildings ; I'II1-33
Environmental Assurance Program ; NI'I'C Manual
Options for Managing Odor ; ;► Rpm I lion) the Swine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies ; 1'I(OI07, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Available I rom :
NCSU, (:minty Extension (:enter
NCSU - !)Ali
NCSU - I.IA(3
NCSU - BAI;
NCSU - !JA13
NCSU - IJAI3
NCSU - Swine Extension
NC Potk Producers Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
AMOC '' ""ember 11, I9'Hi, fate 5

insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source
(.;t1115C IIMI's to Control Insects Site Specific ['indicts
Liquid Systems
ush (iiilleis
• Accumulation of solids
f7 Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids Hum
gullets as designed.
CI Remove be dging of accumulated solids at
lllscllai ge
goons and Pits • Crusted Solids
CI Maintain lagoons, settling basins and hits lvllcic
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
unsling uf solids to a depth of nu mere than 6 -
8 inches over inure than 30% of sin face.
.cessivc Vegetative • Decaying vegetation
utvllt
1laintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
• accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along \vatcl's edge an impoundment's pc' imeter.
Dry Systems
cders • Feed Spillage CI Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and !toughs) to ntinitnizc the
accumulation of decaying Avasingc.
d Clean up spillage on n routine basis (c.g., 7 - IU
day interval during summer; I5-30 day interval
during tvinlcr).
Storage
• Accumulations of teed residues CI Reduce Ittuisture 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 fur brewer's grain mid similar high
moisture grain products).
CI Inspect IQr and icinovc or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed.
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Mortality Management Methods
(check which methods) are being implemented)
C1 Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
( Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
C.2 Complete incineration
,1 In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
�1 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 of the Scare Veterinarian must be
attached)
December [S. 1996