770005_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1.
Farm Number: 77-0005
Certificate Of Coverage Number:
AWS770005
2.
Facility Name: Neal Grant Farm
3.
Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan):
Neal Grant
4.
Landowner's Mailing Address: 1794 N US Hs% 220
City: Ellerbe State:
NC
Zip: 28338
Telephone Number: E-mail:
5.
Facility's Physical Address: 306 Saron Church Rd
City: Ellerbe State:
NC
Zip: 28338
6.
County where Facility is located: Richmond
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): Neal Ha'. wood Grant
Phone No.: 910-652-2810
OIC #: 987748
11.
Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12.
Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type
Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish
3,520
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle
Dry Poultry
Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow
Pullets
Sheep- Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow
Wet Poultry
Gilts Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers

ROY COOPER
omernor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
3
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
Neal Grant
Neal Grant Farm
1794 N US Hwy 220
Ellerbe, NC 28338
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2019. Copies of the new animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available
at https7// e(inc >?ov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-qualit-_-rep ional-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 N our continued coverage under
the State on-Disch a General
Permits. you must
submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate
of Coverage Faciliiy
CurrenthCovered by an
Expiring State Non-Dischame General Permit" The
application form must be
complete) signed and returned
b� April 3. 2019.
Please note that you must include one tll cop►'
of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)_ with the
completed and signed application form. A list
of items included in the
CAAW can be found
on \a,e 2 of the renewal
apptication form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100.
Sincerely,
G�
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Fa► etteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Richmond County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS770005
N G Purvis Farms Inc
N :ik Cerolne Departmeat of Environmental 4 . e : : -. : . ' , . v Resoumes
M2 N. Saiisbary St. 11g36 Mail Servioe Center I Rakip, Worth Carolina 27699-1.636
_� 919.707.9W0

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)
LOWER
I&Y
/
18.50
UPPER
lfg
4
Z 7 3,
e. 1
12.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. =/The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed bv the owner and a certified technical suecialist. 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
A 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
,,T 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 143-215.613, 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: i(^,+ 1 Title: otoyltl-
Signature: Date:
Name:
Signature:
Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
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

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
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 beat 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).
aAny method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
-� Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
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/Mana er
r
Si"re of Technical Specialist
Date
Date

Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
-.---04-01-2009
This plan has been prepared for: " This plan has been developed by:
Mountain View Farm
Neal Grant
1794 N US 220 HWY
Ellerbe, NC 28338
910-331-6259
Tiffanee Conrad-Acuna
NCCE
PO Box 1358
Rockingham, NC 28380
910-997-8255
f
De, eloper Signature
Type of Plan: Nutrient Management 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) 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:
Teclimcal Specialist Signature Date
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F_
Narrative
This plan was adapted to reflect a change to tract 352 fields 1 & 2 from fescue hay to corn grain. Also
tract 976 was added for fields 2 and 4 to be planted with corn grain. These fields will be broadcasted
from a honey wagon.
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1.
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 3,263,040 gals/year by a 3,520
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 7515
Incorporated 12907
Injected 14214
Irrigated 8169
Max. Avail. Actual PAN PAN Surplus/ Actual Volu ne Volume Surplus/
PAN (lbs) * Applied (lbs) Deficit (lbs) Applied (Gallons) Deficit (Gallons)
Year 1 7,991 8742 -751 3,589,286-326,246
------- - - - - - - - - ----------- - - - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield estimates
-e also provided for each crop, as well as the crop's P205 Removal Rate. The Leaching Index (LI) and the Phosphorous Loss
Assessment Tool (PLAT) Rating are also provided for each field, where available.
If a field's PLAT Rating is High, any planned manure application is limited to the phosphorous removal rate of the harvested plant
biomass for the crop rotation or multiple years in the crop sequence. Fields with a Very High PLAT Rating should receive no
additional applications of manure. Regardless of the PLAT rating, starter fertilizers may be recommended in accordance with
North Carolina State University guidelines or recommendations. The quantity of P205 applied to each crop is shown in the
following table if the field's PLAT rating is High or Very High.
Planned Crops Summary
P205
Total
Useable
Plat
Removal
Applied
Tract
Field
Acres
Acres
Rating
LI
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
(lbs/acre)
(lbs/acre)
352
1
25.24
25.24
Unknown
N/A
Uwharrie
Corn, Grain
122 bu.
54
N/A
352
2
1 8.00
4.87
Unknown
N/A
Uwharrie
Corn, Grain
122 bu.
54
N/A
352
3
10.00
10.00
Unknown
N/A
Uwharrie
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
15
N/A
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
3.4 Tonsl
42
N/A
976
2
20.21
20.21
Unknown
N/A
Wakulla
Corn, Grain
55 bu.
24
N/A
976
1 4
20.3
20.341
Unknown
N/A
Wakulla
Corn, Grain
55 bu.
24
N/A
PLAN TOTALS: 83.79 80.66
Li
Potential Leaching
Technical Guidance
Low.potential to contribute to soluble
None
2
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
>= 2 &
Moderate potential to contribute to
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
soluble nutrient leaching below the
c_ 10
root zone.
High potential to contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be
> 10
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).
PLAT Index
Rating
P Management Recommendation
0 - 25
Low
No adjustment needed; N based application
25 - 50
Medium
No adjustment needed; N based application
51 - 100
High
Application limited to crop P removal
> 100
Very High
Starter P application only
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.
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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 T
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
Source
Total
Use.
Year 1
Applic.
Nitrogen Comm.
PA Fert.
Nutrient Nutrient
Req'd Applied
(lbs/A) (Ibs/A)
Res.
(Ibs/A)
Applic.
Manure Liquid Solid
PA ManureA Manure
Nutrient pplied Applied
Applied (acre) (acre)
(Ibs/A)
1000
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Tract
Field
ID
I Soil Series
Acres
Acres Crop
RYE
Period
N
N
N
Method
N gal/A Tons
1000 gals
tons
352
1
S7
Uwharrie
25.24
25.24 Corn, Grain
122 bu.
2/15-6/30
132
0
0
Irrig.
132 52.73 0.00
1,330.81
0.00
352
2
S7
Uwharrie
8.00
4.87 Corn, Grain
122 bu.
2/15-6/30
132
0
0
Irrig.
132 52.73 0.00
256.78
0.00
352
3
S7
Uwharrie
10.00
10.00 Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/l-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50 19.97 0.00
199.72
0.00
352
3
S7
Uwharrie
10.00
10.00 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
3.4 Tons
3/1-9/30
147
0
0
Irrig.
147 58.72 0.00
587.18
0.00
976
2
S7
Wakulla
20.21
20.21 Corn, Grain
55 bu.
2/15-6/30
69
0
0
Broad.
69 29.96 0.00
605.45
0.00
976
4
S7
Wakulla
20.34
20.34 Corn, Grain
55 bu.
2/15-6/30
697
0
0
Broad.
69 29.96 0.00
609.35
0.00
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
3,589.29
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
3,263.04
Balance, 1000 gallons
-326.25
Total Applied, tons
0.00
Total Produced, tons
0.00
Balance, tons
0.00
Notes:
1. In the tract column,
- symbol means leased, otherwise, owned.
2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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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
352 1 Uwharrie
352 2 Uwharrie
352 3 Uwharrie
Soil
Application Rate
Application Amount
Series
(inches/hour)
(inches)
0.30
1.0
0.30
1.0
0.30
1.0
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.

The Nutrient Management Recommendations table shown below provides an annual summary of the nutrient management
plan developed for this operation. This table provides a nutrient balance for the listed fields and crops for each year of the
plan. Required nutrients are based on the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements and soil test
results. The quantity of nutrient supplied by each source is also identified.
The total quantity of nitrogen applied to each crop should not exceed the required amount. However, the quantity of other
nutrients applied may exceed their required amounts. This most commonly occurs when manure or other byproducts are
utilized to meet the nitrogen needs of the crop. Nutrient management plans may require that the application of animal waste
be limited so as to prevent over application of phosphorous when excessive levels of this nutrient are detected in a field. In
such situations, additional nitrogen applications from nonorganic sources may be required to supply the recommended
amounts of nitrogen.
Nutrient Management
Recommendations
Test
YEAR
Q
N
P205 K20 Mg
Mn Zn Cu
Lime
(lbs/A)
(lbs/A) (lbs/A) (lbs/A)
(lbs/A) (lbs/A) (lbs/A)
(tons/A)
352 3
Req'd Nutrients
50
1000 0
0 0 0
0
FTracEtteld
10.00 10/1-3/31
Supplied By:
CROP
Small Grain Overseed
Starter
0
0 0 0
0 01 0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0
Soil Series
Uwharrie
Residual
0
0 0 0
0 0 01
0
RYE I Sample Date
1.0 Tons 05-10-06
Manure
50
27 68 6
0 1 0
P Removal Rating
I S Ib/ac. Unknown
BALANCE
0
73 68 6
0 1 0
101
NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.
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Nutrient Management Recommendations Test
YEAR
1
N
(lbs/A)
P205
(lbs/A)
K20
(lbs/A)
Mg
(lbs/A)
Mn
(1bs/A)
Zn f
(lbs/A)
Cu
(Ibs/A)
Lime
(tons/A)
Tract
I Field
352 1
Req'd Nutrients
132
100
0
0
0
0
0
1
Acres I App. Period
25.24 2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
CROP
Corn, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Uwharrie
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE I Sample
Date
122 bu.
05-10-06
Manure
132
72
181
16
1
3
1
0
P Removal
Rating
54 lbs/ac.
Unknown
BALANCE
0
-28
181
16
1
3
1
-1
Tract
Field
352
2
Req'd Nutrients
132
130
0
0
0
6
0
1
Acres App.
Period
4.87
2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
CROP
Corn, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
01
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Uwharrie
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE i Sample
Date
122 bu.
05-10-06
Manure
132
72
181
16
1
3
I
0
P Removal
Rating
54 Ibs/ac.
Unknown
BALANCE
-58
181
16
1
-3
1
-1
Tract
Field
352
3
Req'd Nutrients
1147
100
00
0
0
0
0
es A
Acrpp.
Period
10.00
3/1-9/30
Supplied By:
CROP
Hybrid Bermudagrass
Hay
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Uwharrie
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample Date
3.4 Tons
05-10-06
Manure
147
80
201
18
1
3
1
0
P Removal
Rating
42 lbs/ac.
Unknown
BALANCE
0
-20
201
18
1
3'
1
0
Tract
Field
976
2
Req'd Nutrients
69
0
100
0
0
0
0
1
Acres App. Period
20.21
2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
CROP
jCorn, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Wakulla
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE I Sample
Date
55 bu.
03-17-09
Manure
69
41
103
9
01
2
0
0
P Removal
Rating
24 lbs/ac.
Unknown
BALANCE
0
41
3
9
0
2
0
-1
Tract
Field
976
4
Req'd Nutrients
69
0
60
0
0
0
0
1
Acres App.
Period
20.34
2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
CROP
Corn, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Wakulla
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE I Sample
Date
55 bu.
03-17-09
Manurel
69
41
103
9
0
2
0
0
P Removal
IRating
24 lbs/ac.
jUnknoWn
I BALANCE
01
411
43
9
0
2
0
-1
NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Required Soil Test Values shown in the following table provide a summary of recommended actions that should be taken if soil tests indicate excessive levels
of copper or zinc. Fields that receive manure must have an annual soil analysis for these elements. High levels of zinc and copper can adversely affect plant
growth. Alternative crop sites must be used when the concentration of these metals approach excessive levels. Site life can be estimated by dividing the amount
of copper and zinc to be applied in lbs/acre by 0.036 and 0.071, respectively and multiplying the result by 0.85. By adding this quantity to the current soil index
for copper or zinc, we can predict life of the site for waste disposal.
In addition to copper and zinc indices, this table also provides a summary of lime recommendations for each crop based on the most recent soil sample.
Application of lime at recommended rates is necessary to maintain soil pH in the optimum range for crop production .
Renuired Soil Test Values
Tract
Field
Crop
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Cu-I
Copper Recommendation
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Zinc Recommendation
352
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352
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5.3
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94
None
25
None
352
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6.4
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None
25
None
352
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25
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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
44.13
88.26
132.38
Hay 6 ton R.Y.E.
300
26.32
22.06
44.13
66.19
Soybean 40 bu
160
14.04
41.37
82.74
124.11
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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 Stora-2e Cai,aciw
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
39
1
2
11
1
3
24
1
4
151
1
5
180
1
6
150
1
7
119
1
8
88
1
9
91
1
10
71
41
10
1
11
1
12
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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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).
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): 2, 4
Corn CP, Mineral Soil, highly 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. Apply 20-40 lbs/acre sulfur; 1/4 at planting and the remainder with the rest of the N. 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): 1, 2
Corn Piedmont
In the Piedmont, 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
plaints. An accepted practice is to apply 20-30 lbs/acre N and 20-30 lbs/acre phosphorus banded as a
starter and the remaining N behind the planter. 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.
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The following crop note applies to field(s): 3
Bermudagrass: Piedmont
Adaptation: Moderate to Well -adapted.
In the Piedmont, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Winter -kill is a frequent problem in the Upper Piedmont; Coastal is not adapted there. Tifton 44 is the
most cold -hardy cultivar. Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305
Production and Utilization of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult
your regional agronomist or extension agent for assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 3
Small Grain: Piedmont
In the Piedmont, oats and barley should be planted from October 1-October 25; and rye from October
15-November 10. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot 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. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and rye at 1-1 1/2
bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2 deep. Adequate depth control 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 301bs/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.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Water ® Wastewater - Sludge - Agricultural - Industrial - Civil
Mike Williams
549 West Highway 73
Ellerbe, N.C. 28338
July 12, 1994
Re: Construction situation
of swine waste treatment
lagoon at the new farm in
Dear Mike,
Ellerbe, N.C.
This letter shall serve to update you on my most recent
findings related to your new swine effluent lagoon. I will list
the items in outline form to same time and space. Keep in mind
that this information is preliminary and may change a little when
all is complete.
1) Preliminary calculations show the following design parameters
related to your anaerobic lagoon.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN SUMMARY
Planned Construction Criteria (best est. at this time):
1. Number of hogs = 3520 --
2. Type of facility = finishing operation.
3. Type of lagoon = one stage anaerobic.
4. 25 year 24 hr. storm intensity = 5.84 inches.
5. Estimated run-off from surrounding land into the lagoon =
6. Waste storage period = 6 months.
7. Design criteria = adequate odor control.
8. Estimated maximum dam height of first stage = 14.5 feet.
9. Inside side slopes = 2 to 1 (clay soil).
10. Sludge accumulation criteria = irrigate solids, no long
solids accumulation.
11. Average animal weight = 135 lbs.
12. Volumes:
* 5 year sludge accumulation ( 1 1
0.
term
ca cu ated) .............. 0 gal.
* Design treatment volume ...................... 3,554,851
* 6 month storage (plus excess rain) ........... 1,777,248 gal.
* 25 year 24 hr. storm ......................... 354,865 gal.
TOTAL ESTIMATED VOLUME (less freeboard) .........
86—
TOTAL MINIMUM VOL. PER ENGINEER'S OPINION ....... gal
5,12020,000 gal .
00 .
* Top dimension (approx.) .............
* Bottom dimensions ..• Irregular
* Maximum liquid depth Irregular
ND
* Minimum liquid depth to maintain ............. 8 feet
* Emergency spillway elevation off floor ....... ND
* Lagoon floor elevation from bench mark To vary
* Planned dam front and back slope ratio 5:1
* Top width of dam 15 feet
* Freeboard ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 foot
ND = Not determined at this time.
5647 N.C. HIGHWAY 211, WEST END, N.C. 27376-9001 . [phone]
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These preliminary lagoon design numbers are what we were
trying for from a pure design standpoint. These numbers are being
presented here only for reference. The most important items are:
[A] For the dam height not to exceed 15 feet unless we have a
permit form the N.C. Dam Safety Engineers.
IB] For the lagoon volume to be sufficient to allow adequate
anaerobic treatment and hold the volume for severe storm
surges.
2) The attached drawing shows a topographic representation of
your (empty) lagoon as it now exists. Calculations on the liquid
holding capacity of this structure when full (i.e. water level at
1 foot below the top of the dam) were made after I developed this
contour map. This full volume figures to be approximately
4,100,000 gallons. As you can see, this volume is about 1,000,000
gallons less than the minimum volume I would consider as needed
for design. From a practical standpoint, the actual 4,100,000
volume allows you to store about 2 months of wastewater instead
of the 6 month normally used. This is not enough storage in my
opinion.
3) I am satisfied that the lagoon dam has been constructed with
suitable clay, has a suitable core, and has been compacted prop-
erly throughout its construction. I am also satisfied that the
lagoon floor has been properly lined with clay and packed with. a
cheeps foot roller. This portion of the project looks very good.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1) In order to safeguard the lagoon dam and afford you the proper
anaerobic waste treatment and odor control with your lagoon, its
volume should be increased. Due to the rock formations
encountered in certain places, I do not think going deeper is an
option. I would suggest we apply to the N.C. Dam Safety Engineers
to obtain a permit to go higher with your dam. Right now I would
think 4 or 5 feet more should be enough. Since you own the land
below the Dam and around the site we might can get an exemption
from needing a permit. I will explore this in more detail ASAP.
2) When -we settle on a final dam height and volume you will need
to install an emergency overflow spillway. However I would wait
and do that after we finalize the dam height.
3) You should plan to build stormwater diversions around your
lagoon when construction nears completion. Plan to do'this just
before planting grass and getting all disturbed soil stabilized.
2

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A� MIN. DESIGN VOLUME
6 MO.STORAGE PLUS
25 YR.-24 HR. STORM SURGE
FREEBOARD
NOTE:
IND—ROWS FOR SEDIMENT CONTROL
THIS DOCUMENT IS TO BE USED FOR THE
BEGINNING OF LAGOON CONSTRUCTION. CHANGES
WILL NEED TO BE MADE ACCORDING TO ON SITE
CONDITIONS AND SOIL DEPTHS. AS —BUILT
DRAWINGS WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF THIS DRAWING
WHEN CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE.
(NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause 13MPs to (Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead
a Swine Production
f"3
Vegetative or wooded buffers;
7
Recommended best management practices:
7
r`ioocijudgement and common sense
Animal body surfaces
a Dirty manure -covered animals
7
Dry floors
]'hoar surfaces
a Wet manure -covered floors
7
Slotted floors;
-1
Waterers located over slotted floor:
7
Feeder at high end of solid floors;
7
Scrape manure buildup from floors:
7
Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits
a Brine.;
O
frequent manure removal byyflush, pit recharge, or
a Partial microbial decomposition
scrape;
7
Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans a Volatile gases:
a Dust
Indoor surfaces a DUSt
(=lush tanks a Agitation ofrecycled lagoon liquid
while tanks are filling
7 Fan maintenance;
7 I'Mcient air movement
7 Washdovrn between groups of animals;
7 Feed additives;
7 Feed covers:
7 Deed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers
1 Flush tank covers;
7 Lxtend till to near bottom of tanks with anti -siphon
vents
Flush alleys aAgitation during wastewater 7 I :nderfloor Rush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Pit rechar« e points a .Agitation; of- recycled lagoon liquid r7 Extend recharge lintel. to near bottom of pits with,
while pits are filling anti -siphon vents
Lift stations a Agitation during sump tank filling, 7 Sump tank covers
and drawdnwn W
Outside drain; collection, or a Agitation during wastew.ttcr 7 Box covers
Junction boxes conveyance
AN[(')( November I 1. 1996, I'a:•e 3

soilrce Cause B.-NIPs to N9inimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Fn;d of drainpipes at lagoon • Agitation Burin, %vasie� ater n Extend discharge point of pipes .inderricath
conveyance lae.aor: liquid level
L,a;ooll Suraces 0 Volatile gas emission, ❑ Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
• Biological mixing; ❑ Correct lagoon startup procedures;
• Agitation t7 Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
❑ Minimum agitation when pumping;
Mechanical aeration;
❑ Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler nozzles •
} ligh pressure agitation;
❑
Irrigate on drydays with little or no wind:
•
Wind drift
❑
Minimum recommended operating pressure:
71
Pumn intake near lagoon liquid surface;
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Pump From second stage lagoon
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Partial microbial decorlposition;
❑
Bottom or midlevel Inading:
surface 0
Mixing �%fhilc filling;
1
bank covets;
•
Agitation when ernptyin<
7
Basin surface mats orsolids:
17 Proven biological additives or oxidants _
5enlirl basin surface a Partial microbial decomposiliou 1 I_xtcnd drainpipe: outlets underneath liquid Icvel;
• Mixing while filling';
S Agitation when emptying ❑ Remove settled solids regularly
Manure. slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading; 7 Soil injection ofslurrvisludges;
Sprc•rderoutlets 0 Volatile gas emissions ❑ Wash residual manure front spreader after u.e;
Uncovered rRaDUle, Slurry, a Volatile gas emissions while drying
or sludge on field surfaces
7 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Soil injection of siurrvisiudges;
❑ Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
❑ Spread in thin unitbrm layers fol rapid drving:
7 _Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead anirla s Carcass decomposition ❑ Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead anirbal disposal pits • Carcass decomposition ❑ Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
:71 Proper locatlonlcoiistructlon of disposal pits
lncmeratc,rs • Incomplete combustion ❑ Secondary stack burners
A1\10C - November : 1, } 99ti, Pacre 4

source Cause BJNJPS to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Standing wafer around ® improper drainage; 7) Grade and landscape such that water drains away
facilities • Microbial decomposition oforganic I•rom ttcilities
matter
Mud tracked onto public 4) Poorly maintained access roads Farm access toad maintenance
roans from faun access
Additional Information:
;Available Front:
Svvir,e N4anure Management-, .0200 RUle/BMP Packet
NCSU. Countv Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSt - BAE
5wme Production Facility Mant.tre Management: Pit Recharge: - Lagoon Treatment. ER.AE I?MR
\!CSL BAtr
Swine Production Facility N,fanurc Management: Unde!Iloor Flush - Lagoon Treamlent; I BAL• 129-88
NCU - BAI
Lagcmrt Design and Nianagernent for Livestock Manure t-reattnent and Storage: EBAE 101-88
`tCSI - RAF_
Calibration of tiia!t.ure and Vi"astewater Application Equipment; EB AE Fact Sheet
NC:SL - BAE
Contrntling Odors from Swme Buildings; Plfl-33
NCSI: Swine Extension
Envirortmentat Assurance Program: NPPC Manual
NC' Pork Producers .Assoc.
Options for Ntanaging Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Fask: Force
NCSLI -Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Vlanure \-Ianagement- Odors and Flies; PRO ?07, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Florida Cooperative Extension
, N10C November I :', 1996, Page

Source
Cause
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
BMPs to Minimize Insects
Liquid Systems
Flush Gutters • Accumulation of Solids 7 Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to
remove accumulated solids fi-om gutters as designed;
7 Remove bridging of accumulated solids at discharge.
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids 1 ;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 - S inches over
more than 30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative 0 Decaying vegetation 71 \9aintain vegetative control along hanks of lagoons
Growth and other impoundments to prevent accmnulation of
decaying vegetative matter along warer`s edge on
impoundment's perimeter.
Site Specific Practices
Dry C
Feeders • feed Spillage.
❑
Design, operate and maintain `ieed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to mirtintizc the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
-1
Clean up spillage on a ruurine basis (e-a.. 7 - 10 day
interval during summer; 1 -30 day interval during
winter).
Feed Storalge • ;kCCmYlUiation of feed residues
711
Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for brewer's
drain and similar high moisture grain products).
I
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
('Animal (folding Areas 0 A.ccutrulations I ainirnai wastes
Q
Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fence,
and feed wastage
and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
:71
Nlainlain fence rows and filter strips around aniinal
holding? areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and removee or break up
accumulated -solids as needed.
AMIC Noventbe- 11, 1;996, Page I

Source Cause BNIPs to Minimize Insects Site Specific Practices
DIN 2+•ianure hardline ® Accumulations of ,animal wastes O RMOVe spillage nn a routine basis (e.g., 7-10 day
vStemS interval during summer: 1 4;-30 day interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
L Provide fo adeeuate drainage around manure
stockpiles-
7 Inspect for an remove or break up accumulated
wastes in Filter strips around stockpiles and manure
handlinb areas as needed.
Ear more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomolos v. Box 7613. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
2769576! i
;1,M1(". November 11, 1996, Page

f urtn 1R1l 1
Lagoon Liquid Irrigation Field Record
For l\ecordiny lrrigation events on Different Fields
Farm OV,mer Facilii; Numher
Spreader Operator
Date Field Size Irrigation Time urnher of -
Tract Field 4' (mm/dd/yr) Crop Ty c
p' (acres) Start Time End Time Total Minutes Sprinklers Operating

t orm IR.R-z
"Tract 4-
Field size (acres) = (A)
Faun Owner
Owner's Address
Owner's Phone
Lagoon Liquid Irrigation Field Record
One Form for Each Field Per Crop Cycle
Fai:ilii\ Number
Irrigation Operator
Irrigation Operator's
Address
Operator's Phone k
Front'rVaste utilization Plan
Crop "type Recommended PAN
Loading (lb/acre) = (B)
Date
(inm/dd/yr)
Irrigation
Waste Analysis
PAN 1
(lb/ 1000 gal)
PAN Applied
(lb ;'acre)
(K) x (9)
1000
Nitrogen Balance'-?
(lb/acre)
(B) - (10)
Start Time
(hr-min)
End Time
(hr:nrin)
Total Minutes
(3) - (2)
i' of Sprinklers
Operating
Flovi rate
(gal/min)
Total Volume
(gallons)
(4) x (j) x (6)
Vohame per Acre
(gal/acre)
(7)
(A)
Crop Cycle'Totals
( ,wr)er's Signature
Certified Operator (Print)
Operator's Signature
Operator Certification
1 N. ,CDA Waste Analysis or EquiV alent or NRCS Estidate, "Technical Guide Section 633.
2 Enter the .value received by subtracting column (10) frorn (I3). Continuc subtracting col_;n-.n 1 10) Gone column (1 1) each application event.

Permit Number A.WG1.00000
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF EM71RONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SWINE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM GENERAL PERMIT
This General Permit is issued pursuant to North Carolina G.S. §143-2.15 et seq., may apply to any swine facility in
the State of North Carolina, and shall be effective from October 1, 2014 until September .30, 2019.
All activities authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this General Permit.
Holders of Certificates of Coverage (COC) under this General Permit shall comply with the following specified
conditions and limitations.
:PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Any discharge of waste that reaches surface waters or wetlands is prohibited except as otherwise
provided in. this General Pen -nit and associated statutory and regulatory provisions. Waste shall
not reach surface waters or wetlands by runoff, drift, manmade conveyance, direct: application,
direct discharge or through ditches, terraces, or grassed waterways not otherwise classified as
state waters.
The waste collection, treatment, storage and application system operated under this General
Permit shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge systern to prevent the
discharge of pollutants to surface waters or wetlands. Application of waste to terraces and
grassed waterways is acceptable as long as it is applied in accordance with Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) Standards and does not result in a discharge of waste to surface
waters or wetlands.
Facilities must be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all waste plus the
runoff frorn a 25-year; 24-hour rainfall event for the location of the facility. A facility that has a
discharge of waste that results because of a storm event more severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm will not be considered to be in violation of this General Permit if the facility is otherwise in
compliance with its Certified Anirnal Waste Management Plan (C.r'1.WMP) and this General
Permit.
Any discharge or application of waste to a ditch that drains to surface waters or wetlands is
prohibited except as follows: (a) discharges from the ditches are controlled by best management
practices (BMPs) designed in accordance with NRCS standards; (b) the BMPs have been
submitted to and approved by the Division of Water Resources (Division); (c) the BN&s were
implemented as designed to prevent a discharge to surface waters or wetlands; (d) the waste was
removed immediately from the ditch upon discovery; and (e) the event was documented and
reported in accordance with Condition 111.13. of this General Permit. Nothing in this exception
shall excuse a discharge to surface waivers or wetlands except as may result because of rainfall
from a storm event more severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm.
This General Pennit does not allow the Permittee to cause a violation of any of the water quality
standards established pursuant to Title 15A., Subchapter 2B of the North Carolina Administrative
Code and Title 15A., Subchapter 2L of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
March 7. 2014

Permit Number AWN .11(p000
'l'he i' cilitv's COC and its CAWMP are hereby incorporated by reference into this General
Permit.. `l'he CAWMP must be consistent with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and
standards (federal, state and local) in effect at the time of siting, designt and certification of the
ability.
The Pennittec must assess and record, on an ongoing basis, the effectiveness of the
'rhe Pe.rmittee must make "major changes," "revisions," or
implementation of the f::AWMP.
"an.erlchnents" to the CAWMP. as defined in Section VII, "Definitions," of this General Pennit,
in order to address airy changes needed to maintain compliance with the facility's COC and this
General Permit. "Major changes." "revisions," and "amendments'' to the CA vNrM-P must be
documented, dated, and included as part of the CAWMP. "Ma.jor changes " and "revisions'" to
the CAWMP shall be submitted to the appropriate Division Regional Office within thim (30)
calendar days of thu "major change" or "revision." "Amendments" are not required to be
submitted to the Division Regional Office sinless specifically requested by the Division. If field -
riser or pull .numbers are changed, an explanation shall also be submitted and include a
description of how the new numbers relate to the old numbers.
Any violation of the COC: or the CAWMY shall be considered a violation of this General Permit
and subject to enforcement actions. A violation of this General Permit may result in the Permittee
having; to take immediate or long-term corrective action(s) as required by the Division. These
actions may include but are not lirnited to: modifying the CA.WMP; ceasing land application of
waste; rernovirig animals fi-r:usi the: facility; or the COC being reopened and modified, revoked and
reissued. and/or terinlriated.
4. Any proposed increase or modification to the annual average design capacity from that: authorized
by the COC will require a modification to the CAW.MI' and the COC prior to modification of the
facility. All neNv and expanding operations must demonstrate that waste management syst:ein will
satisfy the requirements of G.S. § 143-215.10.1. No collection, treatment or storage facilities may
be constructed in a I00-year flood plain.
Facilities located in watersheds sensitive to nutrient enrichment inay be notified by the Division
to conduct an evaluation of the facility and its CAWMP to determine fire facility's ability to
ctaizipl.y dvitfl the NRCS nutrient management standard as it relates to phosphorous_ This
evaluation will not be required until such time as the perrnittee is notified by the Division_ The
evaluation must be documented on folTns supplied by or approved by 'the Division and must be
submitted to the Division. I'his evaluation must be completed by existing facilities Within twelve
(l ?) rTianths of -receiving notification from the Division.
For facilities located in watersheds sensitive to nutrient enrichment, all fields with a "HIGH"
phosphorous -loss assessment rating shall have land applicationi rates that do not exceed the
established crop removal rate Vor phosphorous. 'i here shall he no waste application on Fields with
a "VERY HIGH" phosphorous -ions asscssnient a'a.tiOr
n"I
If prior approval is received from the Director of the Civision (Director), facilities that have been
issued a C:OC. to operate under this General Permit may add treatment units for the ptirposc of
removing; pollutants beforc the waste is discharged into the lagoonsktorage ponds. Prior to any
approval, the Perrnittee must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director that the new treatment
unit will not interfere with the operation of the existing treatment system and that a process is in
place to properly manage and track the pollutants removed.
March 7. 2014.

Permit Number A.WG100000
If prior approval is received from the Director, facilities that have been issued a COC to operate
under this General Permit may add innovative treatment processes to the systems on a pilot basis
in order to determine if the innovative treatment process will improve how the waste is treated
and/or managed. Prior to any approval, the Permittee must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Director that the innovative treatment process will not interfere with the operation of the existing
treatment system and that a process is in place to properly manage and track the pollutants
removed.
S. Animal waste shall not be applied within 100 feet of any well with the exception of monitoring
wells. The allowable distance to monitoring wells shall be established on a case -by -case basis by
the Division.
9. Existing swine dry lots may remain in wetlands as long as the wetlands uses are not removed or
degraded as a result of the swine. The swine however may not be confined within 100 feet of an
adjacent surface water or a seasonally -flooded area. The swine also must not cause a loss of more
than 10% of the existing tree canopy. Where trees do not exist, the area must be managed to
include crop rotation.
H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ].2EO UWEMLNTS
The collection, treatment, and storage facilities, and the land application equipment and fields
shall be properly operated and maintained at all times. -
A vegetative cover shall be maintained as specified in the facility's CAWMP on all land
application fields and buffers in accordance with the CAWMP. No waste shall be applied upon
areas not included in the CAWMP or upon areas where the crop is insufficient for nutrient
utilization. However, if the CAWMP allows, then waste may be applied up to thirty (30) days
prior to planting or breaking dormancy.
Soil pH on all land application fields must be mainta�fined in the optimum range for crop
production.
4. Land application rates shall be in accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall land application
rates exceed the agronomic rate of the nutrient of concern for the receiving crop.
5. I.n no case shall land application rates result in excessive ponding or any runoff during any given
application event.
6. Animal waste shall riot be directly applied onto crops for direct human consumption that do not
undergo further processing (e.g., strawberries, melons, lettuce, cabbage, apples, etc.) at any time
during the growing season, or in the case of fruit bearing trees, following breaking dormancy.
Application of animal wastes shall not occur within thirty (30) days of the harvesting of fiber and
food crops for direct human consumption that undergoes further processing.
If manure or sludges are applied on conventionally tilled bare soil, the waste shall be incorporated
into the soil within two (2) days after application on the land, or prior to the next rainfall event,
whichever occurs first. This requirement does not apply to no -till fields, pastures, or fields where
crops are actively growing.
No material other than animal wastes of the type generated on this facility shal I be disposed of in
the animal waste collection, treatment, storage, or application systems. This includes but is not
limited to pesticides, toxic chemicals and petroleum products.
March 7, 2014

Permit Number AWGIOOOOO
Domestic and/or industrial wastewater from showers, toilets, sinks, etc. shall not be discharged
into the animal waste collection, treatment, storage, and application system. Washdown of stock
trailers owned by and used to transport animals to and from the facility only, will be permissible
as long as the system has been evaluated and approved to accommodate the additional volume.
Only those cleaning agents and soaps that are EPA approved according to their label, will not
harm the cover crop, and will not contravene the groundwater standards listed in 15A NCAC 2L
may be utilized in facilities covered by this General Permit. Instruction labels are to be followed
when using cleaning agents and soaps.
10. Disposal of dead animals resulting from normal mortality rates associated with the facility shall
be done in accordance with the facility's CAWMP and the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Veterinary Division's Statutes and regulations.
Disposal of dead animals whose numbers exceed normal mortality rates associated with the
facility shall also be done in accordance with the facility's CAWMP and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division's Statutes and regulations provided that: 1) burial of such animals shall be done in
consultation With the State Veterinarian of the NCDA&CS Veterinary Division's Statutes and in
compliance with NCDA&CS regulations; 2) all such burial sites must be mapped, and the dates
and numbers of the animals buried by species and type must be recorded; and 3) the map is
submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days of burial to the Water Quality Regional Operations
Section located within the appropriate .Regional Office.
In the event of a state of emergency declared by the Governor, disposal of dead animals shall be
done .in accordance with requirements and guidelines dictated by the State Veterinarian according
G.S. § 106-402.1 _ The Division may require groundwater monitoring when there is massive burial
of animals. All burial sites of such animals must be mapped, and the dates and numbers of the
animals buried by species and type must be recorded.
ll Unless accounted for in temporary storage volume, all uncontaminated runoff" from the
surrounding property and buildings shall be diverted away from the waste lagoons/storage ponds
to prevent any unnecessary addition to the .liquid volume in the structures.
12. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen lagoon/storage
pond embankments (outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe
rums, and diversions to surface waters or wetlands. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation
shall not be allowed to grow on the lagoon/storage pond embankments. All trees shall be
removed in accordance with good engineering practices. Lagoon/storage pond areas shall be
accessible, and vegetation shall be kept nnowed.
1.3. At the time of sludge removal from a lagoon/storage pond, the sludge must be managed in
accordance with the CAWMP. When removal of sludge fronn the lagoon is necessary, provisions
mast be taken to prevent damage to the lagoon dikes and liner.
14. Lagoons/storage ponds shall be kept fi-ee of foreign debris including, but not limited to, tires,
bottles, light bulbs, gloves, syringes or any other solid waste.
15. The facility must have at least one of the following items at all times: (a) adequate animal waste
application and handling equipment, (b) a lease, or other written agreement, for the use of the
necessary equipment, or (c) a contract with a third party applicator capable of providing adequate
waste application.
March 7, 2014

Permit Number AWG100000
16. The Permittee shall designate a. certified animal waste management system operator with a valid
certification to be in charge of the animal waste management system. The waste management
system shall be operated by the Operator in Charge (OIC) or a person under the OIC's
supervision.
17 In accordance with 15A NCAC 8F .0203(b)(2), the OIC or a designated back-up OTC of a Type A
Animal Waste Management System shall inspect, or a person under the supervision of an OTC or
designated back-up OTC shall inspect, the land application site as often as necessary to insure that
the animal waste is land applied in accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall the time
between inspections be more than 120 minutes during the application of waste. A record of each
inspection shall be recorded on forms supplied by, or approved by, the Division and shall include
The (late, time, sprayfield number and name of the operator for each inspection. Inspection shall
include but not be limited to visual observation of application equipment, spray fields, subsurface
drain outlets, ditches, and drainage ways for any discharge of waste.
The Permittee may assert as an affirmative defense in any enforcement action alleging
noncompliance with the requirements imposed in this condition that such noncompliance was due
to circumstances beyond the Permittee's control. A notation shall be made on the form indicating
the inspection affected by such circumstance and an explanation setting forth the circumstances
claimed to have been beyond the Permittee's control shall be submitted with the forth.
18. The Director may require any permittee to install and operate flow meters with flow totalizers
based on the facility's violations and/or incomplete or incorrect record keeping events.
19. No waste shall be applied in wind conditions that might reasonably be expected to cause the mist
to reach surface waters or wetlands or cross property lines or field boundaries.
20. The Permittee shall maintain buffer strips or other equivalent practices as specified in the
facility's CA.WMP near feedlots, manure storage areas and land application areas.
21. Waste shall not be applied on land that is flooded, saturated with water, frozen or snow covered at
the time of land application.
22. Land application of waste is prohibited during precipitation events. The Permittee shall consider
pending weather conditions in making the decision to land apply waste and shall document the
weather conditions at the time of land application on forms supplied by or approved by the
Division.
Land application of waste shall cease within four (4) hours of the time that the National Weather
Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, or a Flood Watch associated with a
tropical system including a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression for the county in
which the permitted facility is located. Watches and warnings are posted on the National
Weather Service's website located at: www.weather. ov. More detailed website information can
be found on Page 2 of the Certificate of Coverage. Watch and warning information can also be
obtained by calling the local National Weather Service Office that serves the respective county,
which can be found on Page 2 of the Certificate of Coverage.
The Director may require any permittee to install, operate and maintain devices on all irrigation
pumps/equipment designed to automatically stop irrigation activities during precipitation_ This
decision will be based on the facility's compliance history for irrigation events.
23. Land application activities shall cease on any application site that exceeds a Mehlich 3 Soil Test.
Index for Copper of greater than 3,000 (108 pounds per acre) or Zinc of greater than 3,000 (213
pounds per acre).
March 7, 2014

Permit Number AWGI00000
24. All waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once every two years. The
results must be documented on forms provided by, or approved by, the Division.
25. Any major structural repairs to lagoons/storage ponds must have written documentation from a
technical specialist certifying proper design and installation. However, if a piece, of equipment is
being replaced with. a piece of equipment of the identical specifications, no technical specialist
approval is necessary [i.e. piping, reels, valves, pumps (if the gallons per minute (gpm) capacity
is not being increased or decreased), etc.] unless the replacement involves disturbing the
lagoon/storage pond embankment or liner.
26. Crops for which animal waste is land applied must be removed from the land application site and
properly managed and utilized unless other management practices are approved .in the CAWMP.
27. In accordance with MRCS North Carolina Conservation Practice Standard No. 359 "Waste
Treatment Lagoon", an operator may temporarily lower lagoon levels to provide irrigation water
during drought periods and to provide additional temporary storage for excessive rainfall during
the hurricane season and in preparation for the following winter months. All conditions of NRCS
NC Standard No. 359 must be satisfied prior to lowering lagoon levels below designed stop pump
levels.
M. MONITORING AND REPORTING RE{ iUIE2EMENTS
An inspection of the waste collection, treatment, and storage structures, and runoff control
measures shall be conducted and documented at a frequency to insure proper operation but at
least monthly and after all storm events of greater than one (1) inch in 24 hours. For example,
lagoons/storage ponds, and other structures should be inspected for evidence of erosion, leakage,
damage by animals or discharge. Inspection shall also include visual observation of subsurface
drain outlets, ditches, and drainage ways for any discharge of waste.
2. Monitoring and Recording Freeboard Levels
a. Highly visible waste -level gauges shall be maintained to mark the level of waste in each
lagoon/storage pond that does not gravity feed through a free flowing transfer pipe into a
subsequent structure. The gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings.
The waste level in each lagoon with a waste level gauge shall be monitored and recorded
weekly on forms supplied by or approved by the Division.
The Director may require more frequent monitoring and recording of waste levels based on
the facility's compliance history for freeboard violations.
b. Any facility which experiences freeboard violations in any two consecutive years following
the issuance of this General Permit, or as determined necessary by the Director, shall
monitor and record waste levels as follows:
March 7, 2014

Permit Number AWGI-00000
In addition to the facility's existing lagoon waste -level gauges, automated lagoon/storage
pond waste -level monitors and recorders (monitored and recorded at least hourly) must be
installed on all treatment and storage structures covered by a COC issued under this
General Permit to measure and record freeboard. This equipment must be properly
maintained and calibrated in a manner consistent with manufacturer's operation and
maintenance recommendations. This automated equipment must be in place no later than
ninety (90) days following notification from the Director. The Director may determine that
installation of automated waste level monitors is not required if the Permittee can
demonstrate that preventative measures were taken to avoid the violations and that the
violations resulted from conditions beyond the Permittee's control.
If an automated level monitor(s) becomes inoperable, the Permittee shall:
i. report the problem by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon
as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours following first knowledge of the
problem; and,
ii. make any needed repairs to the equipment as quickly as possible, and take and record
daily waste levels at the same time every day until such time as the automated
equipment is placed back into operation.
C. The Director may require new or modified waste -level gauges at any facility if it is
determined that the existing gauges are not adequate to accurately indicate actual lagoon
levels, or the various lagoon levels required to be maintained by this General Permit or the
facility's CAWMP.
Monitoring and Recording Precipitation Events
a. Precipitation events at facilities issued a COC to operate under this General Permit shall be
monitored and recorded as follows:
A rain gauge must be installed at a site that is representative of the weather conditions at
the farm's land application site(s) to measure all precipitation events. The precipitation
type and amount must be recorded daily for all precipitation events and maintained on site
for review by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Department).Daily
records do not need to be maintained for those days without precipitation events.
b. The Director may require that an automated rain gauge and. recorder must be installed on
site to measure and record all precipitation events. This equipment must be properly
maintained and calibrated in a manner consistent with manufacturer's operation and
maintenance recommendations. This automated equipment must be in place no later than
ninety (90) days following receipt of notice from the Director.
If an automated rain gauge(s) becomes inoperable, the Permittee shall:
report the problem by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon
as possible, but in no case more than twenty four (24) hours following first
knowledge of the problem; and,
ii. make any needed repairs to the equipment as quickly as possible, and take and record
all rainfall events until such time as the automated equipment is placed back into
operation.
March 7, 2014

Permit Nuinher A'WGIOOOOO
4 A representative Standard Soil Fertility Analysis, including pH, phosphorus, copper, and zinc,
shall be conducted on each application field receiving animal waste in accordance with G.S. §
143-215.IOC(c)(6). As of the effective date of this General Permit, the Statute requires that the:
analysis be conducted at least once every three years.
An analysis of a representative sample of the animal waste to be applied shall be conducted in
accordance with recommended laboratory sampling procedures as close to the time of application
as practical and at least within sixty (60) days (before or after) of the date of application. Every
reasonable effort shall be made to have the waste analyzed prior to the date of application and as
close to the time of waste application as possible. This analysis shall include the following
parameters:
Nitrogen Zinc
Phosphorus Copper
6. The Permittee shall record all irrigation and land application event(s) including hydraulic loading
rates, nutrient loading rates and cropping information. The Permittee shall also record removal of
solids and document nutrient loading rates if disposed of on -site, or record the off -site location(s).
These records must be on forms supplied by, or approved by, the Division.
7. A record shall be created and maintained of all transfers of waste between waste structures on the
same site not typically operated in series. Such record shall include at least the identity of the
structure from which the waste was transferred, the identity of the structure receiving the waste,
the date and time of transfer and the total volume of waste transferred.
The Permittee must maintain monthly stocking records for the facility and make the records
available to the Department.
If, for any reason, there is a discharge from the waste collection, treatment, storage and
application systems (including the land application sites), to surface waters or wetlands, the.
Permittee is required to make notification in accordance with Condition 111. 13. The discharge
notification shall include the following information:
a. Description of the discharge: A description of the discharge including an estimate of the
volume discharged, a description of the flow path to the receiving surface waters or
wetlands and a site sketch showing the path of the waste.
Time of the discharge: The length of time of the discharge, including the exact dates and
times that it started and stopped, and if not: stopped, the anticipated time the discharge is
expected to continue.
Cause of the discharge: A detailed statement of the cause of the discharge. If caused by a
precipitation event, detailed information from the on -site rain gauge concerning the inche,
and duration of the precipitation event.
d. All steps being taken to reduce, stop and cleanup the discharge. All steps to be taken to
prevent future discharges from the same cause.
C. Analysis of the waste: A copy of the last waste analysis conducted as required by Condition
III. 5. above_
f. A waste sample, obtained within seventy-two (72) hours following first knowledge of the
discharge to surface waters or wetlands, from the source lagoon/storage pond, shall be
analyzed for the following minimum parameters:
March 7, 2014

Permit Number AWG1.00000
Fecal coliforrn bacteria Five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5)
Total suspended solids Total phosphorous
Ammonia nitrogen (NH; N) Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN)
Nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N)
Monitoring results must be submitted to the Division within thirty (30) days of the
discharge event.
10. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c), the Division may require any monitoring and
reporting (including but not limited to groundwater, surface water or wetland, waste, sludge, soil,
lagoon/storage pond levels and plant tissue) necessary to determine the source, quantity, quality,
and effect of animal waste upon the surface waters, groundwaters or wetlands. Such monitoring,
including its scope, frequency, duration and any sampling, testing, and reporting systems, shall
meet all applicable Division requirements.
11. A. copy of this General Permit, the facility's COC, certification forms, lessee and landowner
agreements, the CAWMP and copies of all records required by this General Permit and the
facility's C,AWMP shall be maintained by the Permittee in chronological and legible form for
three (3) years. Records include but are not limited to: soil and waste analyses, rain gauge
readings, freeboard Ievels, irrigation and land application event(s), past inspection reports and
operational reviews, animal stocking records, records of additional nutrient sources applied
(including but not limited to sludges, unused feedstuff leachate, milk waste, septage and
commercial fertilizer), cropping information, waste application equipment testing and calibration,
and records of removal of solids to off -site location(s). These records shall be maintained on
forms provided or approved by the Division and shall be readily available at the facility (stored at
places such as the farm residence, office, outbuildings, etc.) where animal waste management
activities are being conducted.
12. Within fifteen (15) working days of receiving the request from. the Division, the Permittee shall
provide to the Division one (1) copy of all requested information and reports related to the
operation of the animal waste management system. Once received by the Division, all such
information and reports become public information, unless they constitute confidential
information. under G.S. § 1.32-1.2, and shall be made available to the public by the Division as
specified in Chapter 132 of the General Statutes,
13. Regional Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon as
possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours following first knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the following events:
a. Failure of any component.of the animal waste management system resulting in a discharge
to ditches, surface waters, or wetlands.
b. Any failure of the waste treatment and disposal system that renders the facility incapable of
adequately receiving; treating, or storing the waste and/or sludge.
c_ A spill or discharge from a vehicle transporting waste or sludge to the land application field
which results in a discharge to ditches, surface waters, or wetlands or an event that poses a
serious threat to surface waters, wetlands, or human health and safety.
d. Any deterioration or leak in a lagoon/storage pond that poses an immediate threat to the
environment or human safety or health.
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e_ Failure to maintain storage capacity in a lagoon/storage pond greater than or equal to that
required in Condition V.2. of this General Permit.
Failure to maintain waste level in a lagoon/storage pond below that of the designed
structural freeboard (twelve (12) inches from top of dam or as specified in lagoon/storage
pond design). Note that this notification is in addition to the report required by Condition
111.13.e above.
An application of waste either in excess of the limits set out in the CAWMP or where
runoff enters ditches, surface waters, or wetlands.
Any discharge to ditches, surface waters, or wetlands or any discharge that poses a serious
threat to the environment or human health or safety.
For any emergency, which requires immediate reporting after normal business hours, contact
must be made with the Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368.
The Permittee shall also file a written report to the appropriate Division Regional Office within
five (5) calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to correct the problem and to ensure that the problem
does not recur. In the event of storage capacity violations as described in Condition I11.13.e,
the written report shall outline the actions proposed to be taken to restore compliance within
thirty (30) calendar days. The requirement to file a written report. may not be waived by the
Division Regional Office.
In the event the waste level in a lagoon/storage pond is found to be within the designed
structural freeboard, the Perinittee shall file a written report to the appropriate Division
Regional Office within two (2) calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence_
This report shall outline actions taken or proposed to be taken to reduce waste levels below the
designed structural freeboard within five (5) calendar days of first knowledge of the
occurrence.
144. The Director may require any permittee to file an annual certification report or other
reports/certifications based on the compliance history of the facility. If required, the report must
be filed on forms provided by the Division.
15. In the event of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of animal waste to surface waters or
wetlands, the Perrnittee must issue a press release to all print and electronic news media that
provide general coverage in the county in which the discharge occurred setting out the details of
the discharge. The press release must be issued within forty-eight (48) hours after it is
determined that the discharge has reached the surface waters or wetlands. A copy of the press
release and a list of the news media to which it was distributed must be kept for at least one (1)
year after the discharge and must be distributed to any person upon request.
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1.6. In the event of a discharge of 15,000 gallons or more of animal waste to surface waters or
wetlands, a public notice is required in addition to the press release described in Condition 11115.
The public notice must be placed in a newspaper having general circulation in the county in
which the discharge occurred and the county immediately downstream within ten (10) days of the
discharge. The notice shall be captioned "NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF ANIMAL WASTE".
The minimum content of the notice is the name of the facility, location of the discharge, estimated
volume of waste entering state waters, time and date discharge occurred, duration of the
discharge, identification water body that was discharged into including creek and river basin if
applicable, actions taken to prevent further discharge, and a facility contact person and phone
number. The owner or operator shall file a copy of the notice and proof of publication with the
Department within thirty (30) days after the notice is published. Publication of a notice of
discharge under this Condition is in addition to the requirement to issue a press release under
Condition 111.15.
17. If a discharge of 1,000,000 gallons or more of animal waste reaches surface waters or wetlands,
the appropriate Division Regional Office must be contacted to determine in what additional
counties, if any, a public notice must be published. A copy of all public notices and proof of
publication must be sent to the Division within thirty (30) days after the notice is published.
18. All facilities, which are issued a COC to operate under this. General Permit, shall conduct a
survey of the sludge accumulation in all lagoons every year. The survey report should be written
on forms provided or approved by the Division and shall include a sketch showing the depth of
sludge in the various locations within each lagoon. This survey frequency may be reduced if it
can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Division that the rate of sludge accumulation does
not warrant an annual survey.
If the sludge accumulation is such that the structure does not satisfy the criteria set by NRCS NC
Conservation Practice Standard No. 359, a sludge removal or management plan must be
submitted to the appropriate Division Regional Office within ninety (90) days of the
determination. The plan shall describe removal and waste utilization procedures to be used.
Compliance regarding sludge levels must be achieved within two (2) years of the determination.
YV. INSPECTIONS AND ENTRY
The Permittee shall allow any authorized representative of the Department, upon the presentation
of credentials and other documents as may be required by law and in accordance with reasonable
and appropriate biosecurity measures, to:
a. Enter the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records must be kept under the conditions of this General Permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this General Permit;
C. Inspect, at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this General Pen -nit; and,
Sample or monitor, at reasonable times, for the purpose of assuring permit compliance, any
substances or parameters at any location.
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V. GENERAL CONDITIONNS
The issuance of a COC to operate under this General Permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the
responsibility for compliance with all applicable surface water, wetlands, groundwater and air
quality standards or for damages to surface waters, wetlands or groundwaters resulting from the
animal operation.
2. The maximum waste level in lagoons/storage ponds shall not exceed that specified in the
facility's CAWMP. At a minimum, maximum waste level for lagoons/storage ponds must not
exceed the level that provides adequate storage to contain the 25-year, 24-hour storm event plus
an additional one (1) foot of structural freeboard except that there shall be no violation of this
condition it. (a) there is a storm event more severe than a 25-year, 24-hour event, (b) the
Permittee is in compliance with its CAWMP, and (c) there is at least one (1) foot of structural
freeboard.
In addition to the above requirements, for new and expanding farms with lagoon and storage pond
designs completed after September 1, 1996, storage must also be provided for the heavy rainfall
factor for the lagoons/storage pond. In case of lagoons/storage ponds in series that. are gravity
fed, the 25-year, 24-hour storm event and/or the heavy rainfall factor storage requirement for the
system may be designed into the lowest lagoon/storage pond in the system. However, adequate
freeboard must be designed into the upper lagoons/storage ponds to allow sufficient storage to
prevent the waste level from rising into the structural freeboard while the stone water is draining
into the lowest structure in the system.
Any containment basin, such as a lagoon or a storage pond, used for waste management shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of this General Permit until properly
closed. When the containment basin is properly closed in accordance with the NRCS NC
Conservation Practice Standard No. 360 "Closure of Waste Impoundments," February 2008 or
any subsequent amendment, the containment basin shall not be subject to the requirements of this
General Permit. The Permittee must submit a letter to the Division to request rescission of the
COG by providing documentation of closure of all containment basins.
Closure shall also include a minimum of 24 hours pre -notification of the Division and submittal
of the Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure Report Form to the address identified on
the form within fifteen (15) days of completion of closure.
4. This General Permit allows for the distribution of tip to four (4) cubic yards of manure per visit to
individuals for personal use. The maximum distribution of manure per individual for personal
use is ten (10) cubic yards per year. The Permittee must provide the recipient(s) with information
on the nutrient content of the manure. Distribution of greater quantities must be to individuals or
businesses permitted to distribute the waste, or to be land applied to sites identified in the
Permittee's CAWMP.
The Permittee must inform the recipients) of his/her responsibilities to properly manage the land
application of manure. Record keeping for the distribution of manure up to four (4) cubic yards
per visit or ten (10) cubic yards per year to individuals for personal use is not required.
The annual permit fee shall be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly constitutes grounds for revocation of its COC to
operate under this General Permit.
6. Failure of the Permittee to maintain, in full force and effect, lessee and landowner- agreements,
which are required in the CAWM..P, shall constitute grounds for revocation of its COC to operate
under this General Permit.
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Permit Number AWGI00000
7. A COC to operate under this General Permit is not transferable. In. the event there is a desire for
the facility to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a Notification of
Change of Ownership form must be submitted to the Division, including documentation from the
parties involved and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. This request shall be
submitted within sixty (60) days of change of ownership. The request will be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
8. A COC to operate under this General Permit is effective only with respect to the nature and
volume of wastes described in. the application and other supporting data. The Permittee shall
notify the Division immediately of any applicable information not provided in the permit
application.
Any proposed modification to an animal waste management system including the installation of
lagoon covers shall require approval from the Division prior to construction.
9. If the Permittee wishes to Continue an activity regulated by this General Permit after the
expiration date of this General Permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new COC.
Renewal applications must be Filed at least 180 calendar days prior to the expiration of the
General Permit.
10. The issuance of a COC to operate under this General Permit does not prohibit the Division from
reopening and modifying the General Permit or COC, revoking and reissuing the General Permit
or COC, or terminating the General Pennit or COC as allowed by the appropriate laws, rules, and
regulations.
11. The Director may require any person, otherwise eligible for coverage under this General Permit,
to apply for an individual pen -nit by notifying that person that an application is required.
12. The Groundwater Compliance Boundary is established by 15A NCAC 2L .0102 and 15A NCAC
2T .0103. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance
Boundary is subject to the requirements of 15A NCAC 2L and the Division in addition to the
penalty provisions applicable under the North Carolina General Statutes.
13. Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to
restocking of the facility.
Vt. PENALTIE, S
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this General Permit; the facility's
COC; the facility's C.ANYMP; and/or applicable state law; may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division including but not limited to the modification of the animal
waste management system, civil penalties, criminal penalties and injunctive relief.
2. The Permittee must conQply with all conditions of this General Permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of state law and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit coverage termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit
coverage renewal application.
3. it shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action to claim that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
conditions of this General Permit.
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ert1. DEFLNiTIONS
25_year, 24-hour rainfall or storm event means the maximum 24-hour precipitation event with a
probable recurrence interval of once in 25 years, as defined by the National Weather Service in Technical
Paper Number 40, "Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States," May 1961, and subsequent
amendments, or equivalent regional or state rainfall probability information developed therefrom.
Agronomic rates means the amount of animal waste and/or other nutrient sources to be applied to lands
as outlined in NR.CS NC Conservation Practice Standards No. 590 "Nutrient Management's or as
recommended by the NCDA&CS and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service at the time of
Management Plan by the appropriate certified technical specialist,
certification of the Animal Waste
uires that
Amendment to the CAWMP means
a tihi-rent applicablee and/or tion to a standards. s) of the The followingplan,
are gexamples the
of
change and/or addition
amendments to the CAWMP:
1n an existing CAWMP, a change in crops and/or cropping pattern that utilizes 25% or less of the N
generated is considered a plan amendment. Additional acreage needed to facilitate the change in crops
and/or cropping pattern is permissible and considered part of the amendment.
The addition of winter crops and/or interseeded perennial crops are considered. amendments to an
existing CAWMP when the operation does not require additional acreage and/or crops for N
utilization, and does not exceed the 25% criteria stated above.
When a CAWN4J) cannot meet N utilization requirements due to land Iost to irrigation inefficiency
(useable versus total acres), then the CAWMP may be amended to increase available acreage and/or
change the crop for N utilization. This is the only exception to the 25% N criteria for plan revision.
Inclusions of emergency action plans, and insect, odor and mortality checklists are considered
CAWMP amendments.
a Including additional acreage for land application beyond what is required in the existing CAWMP is
considered a plan amendment.
Animal feeding operation means a lot or facility (other than an aquatic animal production facility) where
the following conditions are met: (i) animals (other than aquatic animals) have been, are, or will be
stabled or confined and fed or maintained for a total of forty five (45) days or more in any twelve (12)
month period, and (ii) crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post -harvest residues are not sustained in the
normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility. Two or more animal feeding operations
under common ownership are considered to be a single animal feeding operation if they adjoin each other,
or if they use a common area or system for the disposal of wastes.
Certification means technical specialist certification of the CAWMP in accordance with the requirements
of 15A NCAC 02T .1304. It is unrelated to terms "Annual Certification" as used in Condition 111.14 of
this General Permit, and the "Nq Discharge Certification Option" allowed by the November 200E FPA
CAFO Rule.
Ditch means any man made channel for the purpose of moving water off a site to the surface waters.
Excessive Ponding means any area of the application field where visible liquid waste is ponded on the
surface of the land application site more than four (4) hours following the application of waste. Excessive
ponding also means any areas where the ponding of waste has resulted in crop failure.
Groundwaters means any subsurface waters, as defined in 15A NCAC 2L .0102_ March 7, 2014
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Land application means the application of wastewater and/or waste solids onto or incorporation into the
soil.
Major changes to the CAWMP means changes in the number of animals, type of operation (feeder to
finish to wean to feeder), retrofit of a lagoon, installation of a new irrigation system, and similar type
changes. Recertification is only required for major changes to the CAWMP. Major changes to a facility
must first be approved by the Division. The new CAWMP and the certification shall be submitted with a
request that the COC be amended to reflect the changes. The facility may not make the changes until a
new or amended COC has been issued.
Revision to the CAWMP means a change to an entire CAWMP to meet current applicable standards. A
CAWMP must be revised if the operation caimot utilize all N nitrogen generated by the animal production
in accordance with the existing CAWMP, except for the specific conditions noted in the CAWMP
amendment criteria as previously defined. For an existing CAWMP, a change in crops and/or cropping
pattern that utilizes more than 25% of the N generated by the operation is considered a plan revision. Any
change to an existing CAWMP, whether an amendment or revision, must be signed and dated by both the
producer and a technical specialist for the new CAWMP to be valid. A revision of the CAWMP does not
require recertification.
State Waters means all surface waters, wetlands, groundwaters and waters of the United States located in
the State.
Surface Waters means any stream, river, brook, swamp, lake, sound, tidal estuary, bay, creek, reservoir,
waterway, or other surface body or surface accumulation of water; whether public or private, or natural or
artificial, that is contained in, flows through, or borders upon any portion of the State of North Carolina,
including any portion of the Atlantic Ocean over which the State has jurisdiction as well as any additional
Waters of the United States which are located in the State.
Waste means manure, animal waste, process wastewater and/or sludge generated at an animal feeding
operation.
Wetlands means areas that are inundated or saturated by art accumulation of surface or groundwater at a
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support a prevalence of
vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, as defined in l 5A NCAC 2B .0202.
This General Permit issued the 7th day of March, 2014.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Director
Thomas A. Reeder
North Carolina Div)Aon of Water Resources
By Authority of the 1=.iivironmental Management Commission
Permit Number AWG 100000
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Neal -Grant
Neal Grant Farm
1794 N US Hwy 220
EllerbeNC 28338
Dear Mr. Neal Grant,
NORTH 4AROLINA
Envlranm(ntal Quality
June 04, 2019
JUN 19�019
%kv:el ty
Sermon
Subject: Additional Information Request
Application No. AWS776005
T1e9 `Grant Fdihi-_.
Richmond County
The Animal Feeding Operation Program of the Divis.•. sources (Division) has completed a
preliminary review of your renewal permit application pa. Aditional information is required
before we may continue our review. Please address and submit she following item(s) within 30 (thirty)
days of receipt of this letter:
Insect Control Checklist withlioseri best management practices noted
61 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
Emergency Action Plan
Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Also provide any site
evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your
facility.
Operation and Maintenance Plan
Please.reference:tbe. subject application number when r c,?= dinb tha-requiPstPd information. A-11 re::€ed
and/or additional documentation shall be signed, dated and sent to my attention at the address below. The
Information can also be submitted electronically at ramesh.ravell ncdenr. ov
Please feel free to contact me at 919-707-3702. if you have any questions regarding this letter,
Sincerely,
Animal Feeding Operations Program
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
AFOGS Section Files — AWS770005
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1636 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Water *Wastewater *Sludge *Agricultural
July
Mike Williams
549 West Highway 73
Ellerbe, N.C. 28338
Dear Mike,
- Industrial - Civil
12, 1994
Re: Construction situation
of swine waste treatment
lagoon at the new farm in
Ellerbe, N.C.
This letter shall serve to update you on my most recent
findings related to your new swine effluent lagoon. I will list
the items in outline form to same time and space. Keep in mind
that this information is preliminary and may change a little when
all is complete.
1) Preliminary calculations show the following design parameters
related to your anaerobic lagoon.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN SUMMARY
Planned Construction Criteria (best est. at this time):
1. Number of hogs = 3520
2. Type of facility = finishing operation.
3. Type of lagoon = one stage anaerobic.
4. 25 year 24 hr. storm intensity = 5.84 inches.
5. Estimated run-off from surrounding land into the lagoon = 0.
6. Waste storage period = 6 months.
7. Design criteria = adequate odor control.
8. Estimated maximum dam height of first stage = 14.5 feet.
9.
Inside side slopes = 2 to 1 (clay soil).
10.
Sludge accumulation criteria = irrigate
solids, no long
term
solids accumulation.
11.
Average animal weight = 135 lbs.
12.
Volumes:
*
5 year sludge accumulation (calculated)
.............. 0
gal.
*
Design treatment volume ......................
3,554,851
gal.
*
6 month storage (plus excess rain) ...........
1,777,248
gal.
*
25 year 24 hr. storm .........................
354,865
gal.
TOTAL ESTIMATED VOLUME (less freeboard) ......... 5,686,965 gal.
TOTAL MINIMUM VOL. PER ENGINEER'S OPINION ....... 5,120,000 gal.
* Top dimension (approx.) ...................... Irregular
* Bottom dimensions ........................... Irregular
* Maximum liquid depth ......................... ND
* Minimum liquid depth to maintain ............. 8 feet
* Emergency spillway elevation off floor ....... ND
* Lagoon floor elevation from bench mark ....... To vary
* Planned dam front and back slope ratio ....... 5:1
* Top width of dam ............................. 15 feet
* Freeboard .................................... 1 foot
ND = Not determined at this time.
5647 N.C. HIGHWAY 211, WEST END, N.C. 27376-9001 - [phone]
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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
_ Farmstead Swine production (­JVegetative or wooded buffers:
( )Recommended best management
practices;
( dood judgment and common sense
Animal body
surfaces
Floor surfaces
Manure collection
pits
Dirty manure ry floors
covered animals
Wet manure -covered ( fled floors;
floors (, Waterers located over slotted floors;
( )Feeders at high end of solid floors;
( )Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Urine requent manure removal by flush, pit
recharge or scrape
Partial microbial ( )Underfloor ventilation
decomposition
Ventilation Volatile gases ( )Fan maintenance;
exhaust fans Dust ( )Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust ( ashdown between groups of animals
(')Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers;
( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks
Agitation of recycled ( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks ( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during waste
( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge
Agitation of recycled ( )Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points
lagoon liquid while pits
pits with anti -siphon vents
are filling
Lift stations
Agitation during sump
( )Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain
Agitation during waste
( )Box Covers
collection or
water conveyance
junction boxes
End of drain
Agitation during waste
( )Extend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon
water
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces
Volatile gas emissions
( )Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing
( )Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation
( )Minimum surface area -to -volume
ratio ( )Minimum agitation when
pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
)PSger biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler
High pressure agitation
( igate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles
Wind draft
( )Minimum recommended operation pressure
( )Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second -stage lagoon
AMOC -- November 11, 1996
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Storage tank or Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading
basin surface decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers
filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin Partial microbial decom- ()Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
surface position Mixing while filling vel
Agitation when emptying (­fRemove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or Agitation when spreading
sludge spreader Volatile gas emissions
outlets
Dead animals Carcass decomposition
Dead animal
disposal pits
Incinerators
Carcass decomposition
Incomplete combustion
( )Soil injection of slurry/sludges
( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
,Proper disposition of carcasses
( )C mplete covering of carcasses in burial pits
(oper location / construction of disposal pits
( )Secondary stack burners
Standing water improper drainage ( )Farm access road
around facilities maintenance Microbial decomposition of away from
6rigifities matter
_ Manure tracked Poorly maintained access ()Farm access road maintenance
onto public roads roads
from farm access
Additional Information:
Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule / BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment: E BAE 1 28-88N CSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me. lij,
(Landowner Signature)
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids ( o- Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
() Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
_ Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids (`') Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
Excessive
Vegetative Growth
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Decaying vegetation (✓)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage
(_YDesign, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
() Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed
() Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
(� Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal
liminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage
and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
(} Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
MIC -- November 11, 1996
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal PI Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
disposal.
( Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
(�4nspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC -- November 11, 1996
it

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) ' 307 Cg'3ek-3
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) /o A (0a54
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) 510 i 9 7 8P4/
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) 1/0 '�f I ? 3a z l
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) g1t, Gyp JaK
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1.
Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A.
Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are:
a)
Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b)
Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c)
Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d)
Call a pumping contractor.
e)
Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B.
Runoff
from waste application field -actions include:
a)
Immediately stop waste application.
b)
Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c)
Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d)
Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e)
Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C.
Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a)
Stop recycle pump.
b)
Stop irrigation pump.
c)
Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d)
Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D.
Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a)
Stop recycle pump.
b)
Stop irrigation pump.
c)
Make sure siphon occurs.
d)
Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E.
Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a)
Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b)
If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.

c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice / technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: S-'ev en We 6 b
b. Contractors Address:
c . Contractors Phone: (7/© 'o-nin Q: .
6. Contact the �t-e[chnical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: 1 6,wp' ce,nraJ
b. Phone: 810 ITAO
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.

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

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 sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need 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

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.

• 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:
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• 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.
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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.
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Neal Grant
Neal Grant Farm
1794 N US Hwy 220
Ellerbe, NC 28338
Dear Neal Grant:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 31, 2020
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS770005
Neal Grant Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Richmond County
In accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to Neal Grant, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management system in
accordance with General Permit AWG100000. Please read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit
carefully.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
(CAWMP) for Neal Grant Farm, located in Richmond County, with a swine animal capacity of no greater
than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 3520 Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be
replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issue until September 30, 2024 and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS770005 that was previously issued to this facility. Pursuant to this
COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and
limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established
for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in
number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP
and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
You are encouragedpdate your Swine Odor Control Checklist using the enclosed form. If you do so,
you must send a copy of the updated form to the Animal Feeding Operations Program at the address below.
D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1636 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
m )ry rN cmo:. i
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Please pay careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Stocking and
Mortali Form(STOCK-1) has been updated; all other record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please use the most current record keepin forms.
orms.
If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1304 and NRCS standards a 100-foot separation shall be maintained between water
supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any land application of waste.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition II.23 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within twelve (12)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch/Flash Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility
is located. You may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Raleigh, NC
National Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at: www.weather.gov/rah/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 910-433-3300. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General
Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
IDocuSigned by:
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for S. Daniel Smith
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Richmond County Health Department
Richmond County Soil and Water Conservation District
Central Files (Permit No. AWS770005)