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HomeMy WebLinkAbout780020_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Animal Waste Management Systems Request for Certification of Coverage Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019. Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below. Application must be signed and dated by the Pernuttee. 1. Farm Number: 78-0020 Certificate Of Coverage Number: 2. Facility Name: Georee McLean Farm 3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Shirr J McLean 4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 3120 J W Rd City: Fairmont State: NC Telephone Number: 910-628-9601 Ext. E-mail: 5. Facility's Physical Address: 3138 J W Rd City: Fairmont State: 6. County where Facility is located: Robeson 7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner): g, Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code): 9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): 10. Operator Name (OIC): Anthom Dean McLean 11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): 12. Indicate animal operation type and number: Current Permit: Operations Type Swine - Wean to Feeder Swiue Wean to Finish Wean to Feeder Farrow to Finish Feeder to Finish Farrow to Wean Farrow to Feeder Boar/Stud Gilts Other Cattle Dairy Calf Dairy Heifer Milk Cow Dry Cow Beef Stocker Calf Beef Feeder Beef Broad Cow Other NC Anthony Dean McLean 910-628-0830 Ext. Murphy -Brown LLC Phone No.: 910-628-0830 Allowable Count 7,104 AWS780020 Zip: 28340-9735 Zip: 28340 OIC #: 24137 Dry Poultry Other Non Laying Chickens Horses - Horses Laying Chickens Horses - Other Pullets Sheep- Sheep Turkeys Sheep- Other Turkey Pullet Wet Poultry Non Laying Pullet Layers 2019 Mass Renewal Checklist Facility No.: - ��iC2p Reviewer. OUP[GProcessor: •: Operation type's am (klmo- ju Number -1 I CA, Application , -Vgeed by Owner-. Not? Add -info 1pclud VVU, P ,Er Included - Legible Site Map/Schematic Included - Emergency Action Plan Included - Insect Control C e t 0"-included - Odor Control I Checklist, ,0", . 1 7 _. i, Included - NEW Mortality Mgmt. Checklist - Add -info if new one not submitted 0-1*' Included O&M Plan 0 Included- Lagoon Capacity Docs/Specs Included - Irrigation rigation Design (if provided) 0vi ded) send to Christine if a change to irrigation design provided Facility Info: Ownership - set aside for A E3 Facility Name Change 0 Physical- Loc tion 0 Affiliations- Owner 0 AfOlations.- Co-owner 0 Affiliations- Facility contact Farm manager 0 Affiliationsw Integrator contact CI Aff iliations- inations- Technical specialist Consolidate Person/owner Facility No.: QNS - _� ?'_Cow Reviewer: zJ O Processor: S1 N1Y Date: 41WH Permit Info: ❑ Details 1— Check permit type ❑ Details 2 — Signature and title ❑ Billing contact ❑ Classification-OIC — Changes? Refer to Beth(beth.buffington air icdenrgov) Events — review, add -info, issue dates ❑ Regulated Operations ----- set aside for d ❑ Reviewer ❑ Fields — ---------- ---- exist or entered 13 Lagoons/Structures------- exist or entered ❑ Wells- set aside for special condition 0 Add -info required: L A—M 80c,"SVED) , 0 Special conditions: ❑ Ready to issue ROY COOPER O'ovennor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secrnrary LINDA CULPEPPER vita t" NORTH CAROLINA Environmentat Quality February 27, 2019 Shirley J McLean George McLean Farm 3120 J W Rd Fairmont, NC 28340-9735 Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit Dear Permittee: MAR 8 7 2019 4 "6 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 hens://deQ.nc.eov/aboutidivisions/water-resources/water-QualiN,-regional-operations/afo or by writing or calling: NCDEQ-DWR Animal Feeding Operations Program 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Telephone number: (919) 707-9100 In order to assure your continued covera c under the State Non -Discharge General Permits - ou must submit an aMlication for permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed You will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed and returned bv. April 3. 2019. Please note that You must include one 1 cony of the Certified Animal Waste Manazement Plan CAWMP with the completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal application form Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty. Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100. Sincerely, Jon Risgaard, Section Chief Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section Enclosures cc (w/o enclosures): Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section Robeson County Soil and Water Conservation District AFOG Section Central Files - A_WS780020 MUrPhv -Brown LLC ti Nora€ Caroiina Deparument of Environmentsi QuE3ity I Daus an of WMar Resotmes EYE' 512 N. Salisbury St. 11636 W&P Sery m Center I Rs9e.e , North Caroline 27699-163£ r�•rE. •__ `�'' a19.7D7-.9D'Ja 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) l j2 3 Ci . <_ 5:1!!-0 I ;-2 000 19.00 r 19.00 c� Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below. The CAWMP must include the following components: 1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specki Ii,t containing: a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.) / b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map) c. The soil series present on every land application field d. The crops grown on every land application field e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP h. The required NRCS Standard specifications 2. A site map/schematic v- 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 i 7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your facility. 8. Operation and Maintenance Plan i 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: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any, application may, be .subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a 'punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.) Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation): Name: -a -Leap, Title: Ow n "lZp Signature: r Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NCDEQ-DWR . Animal Feeding Operations Program 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Telephone number: (919) 707-9100 E-mail: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN/d Producer: Location: Telephone: Type Operation: Number of Animals: (Design Capacity) STORAGE STRUCTURE: APPLICATION METHOD: R,F v is i o Al GEORGE MCLEAN 3120 J.W.RD. FAIRMONT NC 28340 910-628-9601 Exist LnQ Wean to Feeder Swine -, 7104.00 igs Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon Irrigation The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner: 1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. 2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. 3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established. 4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DWQ regulations. Page: 1 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN 5. wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. 6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the same. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. - •Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management -Commission. AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.) 7104 pigs x .40 tons waste/pigs/year = 2841.6 tons AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR 7104 pigs x .48 lbs PAN/pigs/year = 3409.92 lbs. PAN/year Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner. The following acreage will be.needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application. Page: 2 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE & CLASS- CROP YIELDFPAW DETERMINING PHASE CODE �M 2639 4 NOB 2639 f5 WaB 2639 6 JVaf 2639 -ALL i APPLY METH BP 4.6 230 I BP 4.6 I 1230 BP77� II BP 4.1 I 1205 SG 1 I 150 END I COMM N ** * LBS PER ACRES AW N AC USED or------- RESID. APPLIC N TIME 0 3 .1 713 APR-SEP 0 7 1610 APR-SEP 0 2 14-10 APR-SEP 0 J2.7 1553.5 APR-SEP 0 114.8,J740 SEP-APR TOTAL14026.5 - Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals. NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient -management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen. Page: 3 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN TRACT TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specification 2.) IFIELD SOIL TYPE & CLASS - DETERMINING PHASE CROP YIELD LBS COMM N ** * LBS CODE AW N PER ACRES AW N PER AC AC USED ----- or ------- APPLY RESID. APPLIC METH N TIME TOTALIO Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals. In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing, hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed. when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be. removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definitely interfere with stand of bermudagrass. This loss. of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on time small grain is planted in the fall. The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best results. Page: 4 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN ** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to overseeding. * lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied. The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above: CROP CODE CROP BP HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-PASTURE SG SMALL GRAIN-OVERSEEDED TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2 UNITS PER UNIT TONS 50 Ac. 50 ACRES LBS AW -N USED TABLE 1 14.8 4026.5 TABLE 2 0 0 TOTAL 14.8 4026.5 *** BALANCE-616.58 *** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N produced. LIAR 2 7 2019 Page: 5 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN *** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N produced. Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables. See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste. SLUDGE APPLICATION: The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 539.904 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the sludge. If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 2699.52 pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 8.9984 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 21.59616 acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 2511 depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil types; realistic yields, and application methods. APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture. content, soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop. If surface irrigation is the method of land application• for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system 'is installed to properly irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and Page: 6 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. The following table is provided'as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts. Tract Field Soil Type Crop Application Rate (in/hr) Applic. Amount (inches) 2639 3 NoB BP 0.5 *1.0 2639 4 NoB BP 0.5 *1.0 2639 5 WaB BP 0.60 *1.0 2639 6 WaB BP 0.60 *1.0 2639 -ALL SG 0.40 *1.0 * This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions Your facility is designed for'180.00 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm. It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. Call your technical specialist after you.receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. NARRATIVE OF OPERATION Page: 7 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS 1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. 2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/.she shall provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land. 3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other nutrients. 4.. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at 5«or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip) 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field. 6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or. grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.) 7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies. 8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events,. or when the 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. Page: 8 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS 10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on'soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these. soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to .take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days.prior to planting of the crop 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 from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard.393 - Filter Strips). 12. Animal waste shall not -be applied closer than 100 feet to wells . - 13. Animal waste shall.not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other -than those owned by the landowner. 14. Waste shall be applied in a tanner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharges 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. Page: 9 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED PECIFICATIONS 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 preplant with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season. 21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment' lagoons . Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between -the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining element.. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these -metals approach excessive levels. pH,shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years. 23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a'manner that meets North Carolina regulations. Page: 10 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT Name of Farm:GEORGE MCLEAN Owner/Manager Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the -farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters'of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request. Name of. Facility Owner: GEORGE MCLEAN (Please print) Signature:XDate: Name of Manager(2 different from owner): Signature: Date: Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print) -David W. Hedgpeth Affiliation:NRCS Phone No. 910 739-5478 Address (Agency): 440 Caton Rd. Lumberton NC 28358 Signature: Date: Ipa. 40d Page: 11 PC tilt I J4 fr y + ..- B. HALL Lj{ Private iVILLIAM Designated Tech. Spec. f Mainor Tile and Irrigation, Inc, Office (910) 285-5581- Fax (910) 2M5186 Home (91 o) 289.2326 l,� „ • `� , Post Office Box 489 .. -�'. WaNace,NC28g66 Nc w�z�� Gr E�Iti �k Cz + a TABLE 2 - Traveling Irrigation Gun Settings � • � p�� v %yG-� Make, Model and Type of Equipment: EQUIPMENT SETTINGS Field No' Travel Application TRAVEL LANE wetted Noale Operating Operating and Speed Rate Effective Effective Diameter Diameter Pressure Pressure Arc Hvdrant No= (ftiminl (in/hrl Width Iftl Lenath (ft) (feet) (inches) 0 Gun (nsil ® Reel losil Patterns COmmAntt -3 I v I .S 7 -Go 1 r/,O 13 ;1a 3a / a l , W7 37l z: 1, !-;L- I I I I = 2 #3 I Irg6 I �3v i � � 1 9� _ I f85 � � IaG I � II Yx �L t5"' K r a /I/- rr g7 ;I1yK Gp L, F3 'See attached map provided by the SWCD Field Office for field location(s). 2Show separate entries for each hydrant location in each field. 'Use the following abbreviations for various arc patterns: F (full circle), TQ (three quarters), TT (two thirds), H (half circle), T (one third), Q (one quarter). May also use degree of arc in degrees. r Irrigation Parameters USDA-NRCS October 1995 page-2 North Carolina Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices Flush gutters Lagoons and pits ® Accumulation of solids ® Crusted solids excessive vegetative o Decaying vegetation growth Feeders ® Feed spillage J Liquid Systems 0' Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from gutters as designed 0 Remove bridging of accumulated solids at Cal Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to 8 inches over more than 30 percent of surface 0 Maintain vegetative control along banks of lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter. Dry Systems 0 Design, operate, and maintain feed systems (e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation of decaying wastage Ef Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to 10- day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day interval during winter) Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Feed storage • Accumulations of feed Site Specific Practices Reduce moisture accumulation within and around residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by ensuring drainage is away from site and/or providing adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain products) Cd( Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed Animal holding • Accumulations of animal 0 Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and disturbance by animals is minimal 0 Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as needed) Dry manure • Accumulations of animal 21 Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., handling systems wastes 7- to 10-day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day interval during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal 21 Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles 0 Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling areas as needed For snore information contact: Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613. Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Farmstead Cause • Swine production El BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices Vegetative or wooded buffers 0 Recommended best management practices 17 Good judgment and common sense Animal body • Dirty manure -covered Dry floors surfaces animals Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors 19 Slotted floors 0 Waterers located over slotted floors 13 Feeders at high end of solid floors 0 Scrape manure buildup from floors m Underfloor ventilation for drying Manure collection • Urine Cat Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge, pits • Partial microbial or scrape . decomposition 0 Underfloor ventilation Ventilation exhaust • Volatile gases 0 Fan maintenance fans • Dust 0 Efficient air movement Indoor surfaces • Dust Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid while tanks are filling 0 Washdown between groups of animals 0 Feed additives CQ Feeder covers 14 Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers 0 Flush tank covers 0 Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with anti -siphon vents Source Flush alleys Pit recharge points Lift stations Outside drain collection or junction boxes End of drainpipes at lagoon Lagoon surfaces Irrigation sprinkler nozzles Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist' Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices • Agitation during wastewater Q Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation conveyance • Agitation of recycled lagoon CX Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with liquid while pits are filling anti-siplion vents. • Agitation during sump tank 13 Sump tank covers filling and drawdown • Agitation during wastewater Of Box covers conveyance • Agitation during wastewater 0 Extend discharge point of pipes underneath conveyance lagoon liquid level • Volatile gas emissions Cr Proper lagoon liquid capacity • Biological mixing Correct lagoon startup procedures • Agitation 13 Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio 0 Minimum agitation when pumping © Mechanical aeration 0 Proven biological additives • High pressure agitation © Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind • Wind drift 0 Minini un recommended operating pressure la Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface 0 Pump from second -stage lagoon Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor _ _ Site Specific Practices Manure tracked onto Poorly maintained access 0- Farm access road maintenance public roads from roads 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; EBAE 128-88 NCSU—BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU—BAE Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU—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 N.C. Pork Producers Assoc. Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agricultural Communications Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension System Calibration Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter. You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating _below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity. For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in the application area. Any number 'of containers can be used to collect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring. For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance. "Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual 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. G 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. 4 o Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water conservation. • Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon. Management: • Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full temporary storage level. • Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1). • Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter. • The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the dam or embankment. • Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless you are removing sludge. • Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible. • Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon. • Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or wherever they are installed. • Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges. • Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment. • Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume. • If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge. Sludge Removal: Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by: 5 • proper lagoon sizing, • mechanical solids separation of flushed waste, • gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or • minimizing feed wastage and spillage. Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will: • have more nutrients, • have more odor, and • require more land to properly use the nutrients. Removal techniques: • Hire a custom applicator. • Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large - bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate. • Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. • Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3. When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as possible. Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value. The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site. Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which could increase the concern of neighbors. Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include: • Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.) • Lagoon liquid levels — high levels are a safety risk. • Failure to inspect and maintain the dam. • Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon. • Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table. NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure. 7 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN DIVISION WATER QUALITY 910 486-1541 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 910 671-3150 ROBESON SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 910 739-5478 USDA -NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 910 739-5478 This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take. 1. Stop'the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below. A. Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are: a.. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam. b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate. c. Stop all flows to the lagoon, immediately. d. Call a pumping contractor. e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon. B. Runoff from waste application field —actions include: a. Immediately stop waste application. b.. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste. c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff. d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff. e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred. C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - actions 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 - actions include. a. Stop recycle pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Make sure no siphon occurs. d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators. e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. Page 1 AMERGENCY ACTION PLAN E. Leakage from base or.sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks - possible actions: a. Dig a'small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump and pump back to lagoon. b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil. c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon as possible. 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. A. Did the waste reach any surface water? B. Approximately how much waste was released and for'what duration? C. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property? D. Did the spill leave the property? E. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters? F. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters? G. Are potable water wells in danger. (either on or.off of the property)? H. How much reached the surface waters? 3. Contact appropriate agencies. A. During -normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office, 910 486-1541; after hours emergency number is 919 733-3942.. Your phone call should include: your name, facility, phone number, the details of incident from item ##2 above, the exact location of facility, the location of direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions, the corrective measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation. B. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS, (Emergency Management Services) 910 671-3150. C. Instruct.EMS to contact -local Health Department. D. Contact CES (County Extension Service) 910 671-3276, Robeson SWCD (Soil and Water conservation District) 910 739-5478, and USDA-NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) 910 739-5478 for advice and technical assistance. 4. If none of the above can be reached call 911 or the Sheriff's .Department 910 671-3100 and explain your problem to them and ask.that person to contact the proper agencies for you. 5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin -repair of problem to minimize off -site damage. A. Contractor Name: LOCKLEAR CONSTRUCTION CO. B. Contractor Address: 1253 JONESVILLE RD. C. Contractor Phone: 910-628-7534 Page 2 `9MERGENCY. ACTION PLAN 6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (USDA-NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) A. Name DAVID HEDGPETH B. Company:NR_QS C. Address:440_CATION.RD. LUMBERTON NC 28358 D. Phone: 10-73 -54 8 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 problem with release of wastes from happening again. Other notes: Page 3 Version —November 26, 2018 Mortality Management Methods ��or l')cL-Pgrn Indicate which method(s) will be implemented. When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option. Q Yj'}�) Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian. Primary Secondary Routine Mortality 7?-a® ❑ 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. 0 Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7. dComplete 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. a a In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70). Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health. (Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached). aMass Mortality Plan Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man- agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup- ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance. • A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated o when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State Veterinarian. "" • Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary Division regulations and guidance. • Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal waste management system permit). • In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4. Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Rfate VSign'Are of Technical Specialist Date ROY COOPER Governor hUCHAEL S. REGAN Seawary UNDA CULPEPPER Wector Shirley J. McLean George McLean Farm 2925 J W Rd Fairmont NC 28340-9735 Dear Mrs. Shirley J. McLean, NORTH CAROLINA ilwftW 1 alid Qtta(tty April 22, 2019 Subject: Additional Information Request Application No. AWS780020 George McLean Farm Robeson County The Animal Feeding Operation Program of the Division of Water Resources (Division) has completed a preliminary review of your renewal permit application package. Additional information is required before we may continue our review. Please address and submit the following item(s) within 30 (thirty) days of receipt of this letter: 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. Please reference the subject application number when providing the requested information. All revised 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 2019PermitRenewal uincdenr.Lov Please feel free to contact me at 919-707-3702 if you have any questions regarding this letter, Sincerely, Ramesh Ravella Animal Feeding Operations Program cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section AFOGS Section Files — AWS780020 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources D� E QJ 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1636 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 �"�' - - 919.707.9000 - - - - - .. ' - 14R Jperator:GEORGE MCLEAN County: wS 78oa a d ROBESON Date• 1 Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT 2/03/93 'P'1 feet F00 , a 0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. - 0 lbs 0 0 sows (farrow to feeder) x head (finishing only) 522 lbs. - 0 lbs 0 x sows (farrow to wean) x 135 433 lbs. = lbs. - 0 lbs 7104 --, head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 0 213120 lbs lbs TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 213120 lbs 2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume.= 213120 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW Volume = 213120 cubic feet 1 CF/lb. SSLW 3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 0.0 cubic feet S!u � 9 t A c ` cetI ;4/2p- � �d r-ypw7�r C 4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME , Inside top length 400.0 feet ; Inside top width 130.0 feet Top of dike at elevation 47.9 feet Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 3.0 : 1 (Inside lagoon) Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 46.9 feet Bottom of lagoon elevation 36.9 feet Seasonal high water table elevation 41.8 feet Total design volume using prismoidal formula SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 394.0 124.0 10.00 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 394.0 124.0 48856 (AREA OF TOP) AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH = 334.0 64.0 21376 (AREA OF BOTTOM) AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH . * WIDTH * 4 364.0 94.0 136864 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. = AAREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOMU * DEPTH/6 48856.0 136864.0 21376.0 1. VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = 345160 CU. F"' 5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length * Width = 400.0 130.0 52000.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) Length * Width = 0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet TOTAL DA 52000.0 square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days. 5A. Volume of waste produced Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136 Volume = 213120 Lbs.'SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days Volume = 52172 cubic feet 5B. Volume of wash water This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate the lagoon water are accounted for in.5A. Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * Volume = 0.0 cubic feet 180 days storage/7.48 gallons per CF 5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount 180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 30333.3 cubic feet :,0� "WW0 {WO" 610Z G i AM 5D. Volume of 25 year.- 24 hour storm Volume = 7.0 inches /.12 inches per foot * DA Volume = 30333.3 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 52172 cubic feet<' 5B. 0 cubic feet 5C. 30333 cubic feet 5D. 30333 cubic feet TOTAL 112838 cubic feet 6. SUMMARY Total required volume 325958 cubic feet Total design volume avail. 345160 cubic feet Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 213120 cubic fe At elev. 44.3 feet ; Volume is cubic feet (end pumping) Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 314827 cubic feet At elev. 46.2 feet ; Volume is 311718 cubic feet (start pumping) Seasonal high water tabl elevation 41.8 feet 3Z 91 7. DESIGNED BY : j!/�f APPROVED BY: DATE: J i�, / v, �DATE: NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN COMMENTS: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN ------------------------------ This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) with t min. odor control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be reached (permanent + temporary storage) may vary due to soil conditions flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system. The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume based on: 1) waste from animals; 2) excess rainfall after evaporation; and 3) the largest 24 hour (one day) rainfall that occurs on the average of once every 25 years. The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year. This estimate is based on 7 inches of excess rainfall which is equal to or exceeds the highest 6 months excess in a year. The average annual excess rainfall is approximately 8 inches. Therefore, an average of 8 inches of excess rainfall will need to be pumped each year. The 25 year rainfall will not be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must always be available. A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed on the elevation to begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed on this elevation to indicate when pumping should.begin. An elevation must be established to stop pumping to.maintain minimum treatment depth (6 feet). Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without runoff or leaching. Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set, center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops. The following items are to be carried out: I. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre - charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete, flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not be used for flushing after initial filling.' 2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment) before land application. 3. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva- tion 46.2 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -out when the fluid-Te--vel reaches elevation r44.3 or before the fluid depth is less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable bacteria). The design temporary storage, less 25 year storm is 82505 cubic feet or 617138 gallons. As stated before, this volume will vary considerably from year to year. 4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 inch per hour. 5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed to maintain a vigorous stand. 6. Repair any eroded areas or.areas damaged by rodents and establish in vegetation. 7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable outlets. S. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will not be applied in open ditches. D.o not pump within 200 feet'of a residence or within 100 feet of a well. 9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ- mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.