780024_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

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: 78-0024 Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS780024
2. Facility Name: Ward Farms. Inc.
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): John R Ward
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: Jb Z a i -,tr qV - ► op- - '
City: EMer#eri MOP,, *-X+ /lyrOL 19 State: 449 5 C. Zip: 2 Z19.: Y-1
Telephone Number: 910-738-5038 Ext. E-mail: irward629(aaaol.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 387 Robert Bessie Rd
City: Lumberton State: NC Zip: 28358
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"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OTC): John R. Ward Phone No.: 910-258-9911 OTC #: 18716
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): David Walton, Owner
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type
Swine - Feeder to Finish
Operation Types:
Swine
Cattle
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
Gilts
Other
Other
Allowable Count
6,500
Dry PonitrV
Other Types
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Pullets
Sheep - Sheep
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Turkey Pullet
Wet Poultry
Non Laying Pullet
Layers

corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
19.00
78-024
27,00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical_ specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
C. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum. PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
S. 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: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdcnr,gov

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if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
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TBE CO1v1PLETED 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: RENEIVAL-STATE GENERAL 02I2019
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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. (19 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation);
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THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR J
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenrgov
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02l2019

NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
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Name of Farm:
Owner:
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
Ward Farms, Inc„ AWS780024
John Ward
Ifwe understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. f/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWR before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This 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 NCDWR upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: John Ward
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
N
Date
Warne of Technical Specialist:
M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation:
Smithfield Hog Production Division
Address:
282Z__Kwy 24 West, PO Drawer 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Telephone:
[phone]
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ROY COOPER
Cavernpr
MICHAEL S. REGAN
sectTrary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Dirlyuxr
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2019
John R Ward
Ward Farms, Inc.
307 Londonderry Dr
Lumberton, NC 28358
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 httys:Hdeg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-reaional-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State_ Non -Discharge Genera Permits, you must submit an application for
permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility_ Currently-, Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed and returned by April 3, 2019.
Please note that you must include one (1) cony of the Certified Animal Waste Manasement 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
a lica tion 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,
A 41� �'
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 - AWS780024
Murphy -Brown LLC
R�rnh Ce107.ra Depwm*nt -if Envir�ratrental Qu 1rtu Div s �s� of Y'.'s2er Rz mta s
Q512 N. Salsbury St. 1 1636 marl Sarv:.- Center G ^ns3e-gh, Nortta Carolina 27SSO-MS

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 be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
n Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
gee rde; i� i~y at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7. PAt,ti 7�j;_ P Ic 11 —iA 5
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
❑ a
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.
j� In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
U NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
❑ Any method which, in the professional opiniontof 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/Manager
Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

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OGIt PAGE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUWFY OF ROBESON May 4 33 Fib
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of'March 15,
1995, by and between DAVID WALTON and wife, VIRGINIA WALTON,
hereinafter referred to as "OWNERS"; and JOHN R. WARD and
wife, MEGAN W. WARD, hereinafter referred to as "OPERATORS",
all of the County of Robeson, State of North Carolina;
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Owners have a tract of land located in Ste
Pauls and West Howeilsville Township consisting of 761.83
acres and being Tract #1 of Floyd land according to map
J
recorded in Book of Maps 34, Page 13, Robeson County
Registry; and
WHEREAS, Operators plan to buy Tracts #3 and #4
consisting of 28.37 acres and 23 acres, respectively, of
Floyd land fs shown on the same map, which tracts join Tract
#1 and contains barns and a lagoon used in operation of
raising pigs.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual agreements
hereinafter stated, Owners and Operators agree as follows:
Operators agree to do the following:
1. Operate the raising of .pigs, including barns and
lagoon with an up to date management plan staying
.in compliance with environmental issues.
2. That 23 acre tract is'not used in the pig
operation and operators shall allow Owners to
raise crops on it .and keep proceeds from sale of
crops.
3. Oporator's will pay for winter wheat seed to be
planted and disposed of_hy Owners in a border area
60 feet wide on Operators side of ditches dividing
land of Owners from land of operators.

4. operator shall9sl�ply suffrQQZ� pipe to properly
Irrigate spray fields large enough to satisfy
environmental. requirements.
5. Operator shall allow Owners to use water from well
in the event of an emergency caused by drought.
6. operator shall share in cost of maintaining
bordering drainage ditches.
Owners agree to do the following:
1. Allow Operators to spray waste from lagoon over
sufficient cropland to be in compliance with
environmental regulations, provided that spraying
shall be done at such times as needed for crops
according to Owners and be it further provided
that Operators shall be liable .if pig farm or
spraying waste causes nitrate Levels to exceed
safe levels in ground water.
2. Owners forfeit any and all rights granted to them
i,n,agreement dated August 1.4, 1995, and recorded
in Book 875, Page 630, Robeson County Registry to
purchase Tracts #3 and #4 as described in
agreement.
3. Owners shall disk winter wheat seed and dispose
of grown wheat and leave border area 30 feet wide
inside ditches on Operators' land. Operator shall
pay to spread winter wheat.
4. Owners shall maintain drainage ditches dividing
Owners' land and Operators' land.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Owners and Operators have
executed this contract in duplicate originals, one of which
is retained by each this the day and year first above
written.
OWNERS
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DAVID WA TON!!----
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VIRG142A WALTON
OPERA RS
j0H R. WAR-5
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ROBESON
�;.'- •',a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid,
; �r that DAVID WALTON and wife, VIRGINIA WALTON,
' ,perami-11 r� appeared before me this day and acknowledged the
� k-hklttig4 g he foregoing i str ment. Witness my hand and
' S�b4]01. 0% day of 1996.
in 1)14 " NOTARY PU L I C
Niy Commission Expires:
STATE OF'NORTH CAROLINA
COUN`" OF ROBESON E
a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid,
i, esiti Ft,that JOHN R. WARD and wife, MEGAN W. WARD,
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�`:r� ,,pWP9tSslakl:y appeared before me this day and acknowledged the
�..ie7'ogwtEOA of e foregoing meet. Witness my hand and
this i day of , 1996.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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Most likely only agricultural fields would be flooded should the lagoon empty to grade level. Damage to crops
would be the most likely consequence.
2. State Road 1933 lies directly adjacent to the farm and could be impacted by a complete dike failure.
However, it is not likely that a dike failure would damage the road or make A impassable. The engineer does
not know of any bridge or highway structure that would likely be damaged due to a dike breach.
3. The potential for loss of life due to a dam falure should be confined to farm labor (at worst), Overali the
potential hazzard for loss of life would be minimal.
4. No towns or municipalities are known to get their water from near -by streams which would be immediately
impacted by a dam breach. Water supply intakes were discussed earlier in this document.
5. Any lagoon dam breach or failure is serious from an environmental standpoint. Should such a failure occur
stream aquatic life would suffer and some fish would be lost. However such a loss would not be catastrophic
or prolonged.
Overall the engineer believes the Ward Farm lagoon dike would likely be ranked as intermediate hazard by N.C.
Dam Safety law.
TABLE 3
ANIMAL POPULATION DATA
Type of facility
Finishing
Description of animals
Grow Out Hogs
Number of hags for design-
6,500 head
Avery a animal weight assumed:
135 pounds
Is this a new or expanding farm?
No
Steady State Live Weight-
877,500 pounds
ANAEROBIC LAGOON INFORMATION
Type Of Treatment
An anaerobic lagoon system is now in use at the Ward Farm. Reports are that the lagoon is working
nitrogen removal and odor control.
Lagoon and waste storage pond design documents and research reports often give numbers related M —_
design process. These numbers vary depending on which publication is reviewed. One fact remains -�
throughout literature; Farm Management Has As Much To Do With Odor Minimization As floes ?7
Lagoon Design! However since teaching comprehensive farm management (including all aspvct.s
management) is beyond the scope of this document, discussions will be limited to the basic volumetric r.s-a-s a;
the embankment repairs. The engineer has used design data accepted and used by the N.C_
Extension Service at NCSU for basic design parameters as well as NRCS published
Lagoon (Or Lagoony Shape and Flows
-o one special shape required for the design of anaerobic lagoons
_ s a -^tire important criteria than is shape. Very Shallc . vi -a!-z. de
was constructed a drag line
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the lagoon. The middle area was more or less left at grade. The lagoon contractor reported to have made a V cut
in the soil directly under the dike to act as a cut-off trench. The old dike was not reported to have been
compacted via mechanical means. Today the total surface area of the Ward Farm lagoon is estimated to be 12
acres. The existing dike top width varies in width. The lagoon was not lined with an imported clay material.
The inside and outside slopes of the Ward Lagoon dike vary from 4.1 in some places to as steep as 1:1 in other
places. This has resulted in some erosion of dike side slopes, especially in the steep areas. Due to the difficulty
of draining the entire Ward Farm lagoon, the engineer does not plan to modify much of the lagoon's interior.
Trying to after the interior lagoon walls without emptying the lagoon would be futile and could do more harm than
good. Where possible the new inside side slopes (i.e. above the water fine) will be made 3.5:1 or less steep and
the outside sloples will be made 4.1 or less steep.
Lagoon Sizing and Review Methodology
The main purpose of this design effort is to make the Ward Farm la
volumes will influence final dike height. Therefore it is prudent to look at the necen 6ke ssary sastable.
lagoon volumes tolagoon
p
make decisions on dike repairs. The engineer has taken measurements inside and outside the lagoon and from
this data has made assumptions on things like interior floor shapes, sludge blanket thickness, etc. He will use
will manage his water levels and sludge levels as regulations dictate. In additithese estimates below to develop a case for lagoon volume requirements. The engineer must assume the farmer
on the farmer must follow his
certified animal waste management plan for irrigation opportuniffes, water level managment, etc.
Sludge Holding Capacity
Unless raw manure solids screening is used at a hog farm, Significant quantities of sludge can build up on its
anerobic lagoon floor. This sludge is typically removed either via an irrigation program or a pump and Haul
routine. Ether way it must be occasionally managed. Design protocol suggests removing lagoon sludge every 5
years. Ward Farms has never removed sludge per reports to the engineer, nor does this farm have solids
removal equipment.
The engineer has estimated existing sludge volume in the Ward Farm lagoon based on topographic
measurements. He has also made the assumption that Mr. Ward will remove this accumulated sludge within he
next 1 to 2 years, thus preventing it from taking up required liquid volume space. Thereafter the farmer will
remove sludge on a 5 or 6 year schedule as recommended. Table 4 shows the existing estimated sludge
volume. It should be noted that this existtng volume is
ulation
allowance (also shown in Table 4). Thus for safety the engineer will usr than e theexistingvolumeical 5 yearign of sludgeaccuas the
design volume. The predicted 5 year sludge accumulation volume was derived from a formula developed at the
NCSU Agricultural Engineering Department by L.M. Safley from on -farm research, and agrees with BRCS design:
criteria. Removal of solids more often will reduce the necessary sludge storage volume, however NRCS
standards now require a 5 year minimum for design. A typiclal value for sludge accumulation from a tope:
operation is 0.25 cu. ft./lb of animal weight.
SLUDGE STORAGE VOLUMES F !ABLE
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4 Skid Volume D FARM LAGOON Estim
— _ - 6,QQQ QQQ alions 8Q2139 cubic fek;
Slud e Accumulaticn Volume 1,64Q,636 affons 218.33E e� to
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QDesi Treatment Vafume
_ e
The design treatment volume (sometimes called Minimum Design Volume) is the volume of wastewater needed to
maintain optimum conditions for bacterial growth in lagoons. It does not apply to waste storage ponds.
Once in operation, the operator should always strive to maintain a liquid depth of 6 feet in first or single stage
lagoons to control excessive odors. However, if there are deep areas and shallow areas within the same lagoon
(like in the Ward Farms lagoon), 4 feet of water depth can be the minimum depth over sludge blankets (per
opinion of NCSU Cooperative Extension Specialist).
Researchers at NCSU have conducted geld work on hundreds of lagoons and seen many types of operations.
The general consensus is that lagoon management makes more difference than size in minimizing lagoon odors,
provided that the lagoon is not grossly undersized. Even lagoons of very large size can produce abnormal
amounts of odor if improperly managed. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in North Carolina
uses research data developed at NCSU for designing anerobic swine effluent lagoons. Through out this
document the engineer chose to use design guidelines commonly accepted in North Carolina by the NRCS. Most
of this design criteria was obtained from published articles of researchers and extension specialists at North
Carolina State University.
Design Treatment Volume =1 cu.ft./lb. animal wt.
1 cu.ft.11b. x 135 Ibs.lanimal x 6,500 animals = 877,500 cu.ft.
' or
877,500 cu.ft. x 7.48 gal.icu.ff. = 6,563,700 gallons
Six Month Wastewater And Rainfall Storage
Excess water will accumulate in the lagoon due to water produced by the hogs and due to rainfall amounts
exceeding evaporation. Wastewater may be pulled off of the top of the lagoon and recycled to the confinement
buildings for routine waste removal. Excess water accumulation will eventually be spray irrigated to crops.
Naturally the farmer will not desire to irrigate every week. Likewise there will be extended time periods when the
weather will not permit responsible irrigation. This requires there to be storage volume built into the lagoon
system to give the farmer safety and flexibility in the irrigation routine. The time period for this part of the design
can vary between three and six months, with six months being the most conservative value.
Six months of storage will be planned in the Ward Farm lagoon. However the engineer wishes to explain that
North Carolina there can be crops grown 9 or 10 months out of the year, thus allowing for less excess water
storage withouttaking unnecessary risk. The sic month storage volume includes excess wastes produced by th,
animals, spillage or wasted water, clean-up water, and excess rainfall (less evaporation) directly into the lam
system. This does not include rainfall run-off water from outside the lagoon system since that will be
earthen embankments, drainage ditches, and grass water ways.
Six Month Storage Needed:
0.5 cu.ft.lfb. x 135 lbs.lanimal x 6,500 animals = 438,750 cu.ft.
or
438,750 cu.ft. x 7.48 gal.lcu.ft. = 3,281,850 gallons
�.�ansions and depths are shown on below in Table 5 and in-�—
_ be reasonable estimates. ~- -

24 Year - 24 Hour Storm Storage
At any time in North Carolina there can occur a severe rain producing storm which can deposit considerable
amounts of water quickly. This fact: should be considered when designing a lagoon system and allowances made
to accommodate this extra water.
The standard storm surge allowed in a lagoon system design (i.e for single stage lagoons, final stage lagoons or
waste storage ponds) is the 25 year - 24 hour rainfall event. This storm event is historically different between the
Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal plain and can even vary between neighboring cifies.
Climatic data from the U.S. Weather Bureau was available to give the designer reasonably accurate information
about such rainfall events. The 25 year - 24 hour storm for the Saint Paufs area is around 6.8 inches (taken from
the Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States, Technical Paper No. 40).
The design engineer is only considering the rainfall failing within the interior of the lagoon system. There Should
Be No Surface Run -Off From Surrounding Areas Allowed To Enter The Lagoon System Or Lagoon. All
Run -Off Shall Be Diverted Around The Lagoon System Via Earthen Embankments, Grass Water Ways, Or
Similar Water Diversion Techniques.
The 25 year - 24 hour storm volume for the Ward Farm is calculated to be approximately:
Severe Storm Volume:
Total lagoon system acreage = Assumed 4
2 acres swrfoce gaaiq
6.8 inches x 12 acres = 81.6 ac-in or 6.8 ac-
6.8 ac-ft x 43,560 cu.ft.fac-ft = 296,208 cu.ft.
or
296,208 cu.ft. x 7.48 gallcu.ft. = 2,215,636 gallons
Normal Freeboard (Second Storm Allowance)
The most recent design criteria established by the MRCS suggests that a second 25 year - 24 hour storm
allowance be made inside the lagoon system before an overflow would occur. The reader should understand that
this second storm allowance is a voluntary allowance for exisitng lagoons not being expanded or increasing tr e r
Steady State Live Weight (SSLW). The second storm allowance acts as an additional safety net against e,:ue.7-
overlow in emergency situations or in extremely wet weather. While the engineer does not disagree u� auae�
safety, he also understands that when water levels are allowed to get within a foot or less of overflow there
to be a close look at wastewater management rather than added lagoon volumes. The erg�- =
recommending Ward Farms add the second 25 year - 24 hour storm allowance into their program for sE =-; .
Second 25 year - 24 Hour Storm Volume:
2,215,636 gallons (296,208 cu.ft)
Emergency Freeboard
Emergency freeboard is the extra depth added to a lagoon (or holding structure) --
embankment overflow or overtopping). This extra depth is a safety measure~-
c.er tire dam, resulting in dam erosion and complete or partial faifure- _-: • =-, _ -----_�- -
tine Jaz:-n overflow to the top of the dam. This zone never contaTr:s '.v_---
S8k -d r, t�_ ' ,t but can be 2 feet in some cases. Freer= ::- 14-
Emergency Freebcar1- f ~N

Emergency Spillway Or Overflows
The discharge or overflow of swine effluent to the surface waters of N.C. is prohibited. In the engineer's
opinion, if the water level inside a lagoon should exceed the maximum high water level it should have a
predetermined path of overflow in order to safeguard the darn regardless of surface water inflow or the lack there-
of. This emergency spillway should be located on undisturbed, firm soil not easily eroded or on a very solid
surface like bedrock, away from the lagoon dam if possible, or in a position where minimal dam height is found.
Either overflow pipes or earthen overflows may be used, but earthen structures are preferred.
The amount of water to be safely passed by an emergency overflow will depend on several factors and the
degree of safety the designer requires. The emergency spillway should pass the overflow water with
topping the embankments or dam. out over -
The engineer feels that an intense short duration storm is the appropriate
re
the engineer decided to use a 100 year -1 hour storm for emergency sp lI apyrdesgn. Weoach tolaatherddata fotheesign.rSaa t
Pauls area suggests rainfall during this storm event at:
100 year -1 hour storm = 3.8 inches
Average flow calculates to be:
3.8 in./hr. x 12 acres x 3,630 cu.ftlac.-in.=165,528 cu.fVhr.
165,528 cu.ft.lhour 13,600 seconds/hour = 46 cu.ft.fsec. (cfs)
It is a wise practice to allow for sudden surges or peak flows when designing emergency overflows. However the
earthen overflows are only for emergencies. Without presenting the calculations for peak flows it is safe to say
that the above flow could be increased by 50 percent to account for a almost any peak flow situation. The
engineer has assumed an almost instantaneous flow out of the spillway.
Estimated Peak Flow: 69 cubic feet per second (cfs)
The contractor shall use a flat overflow cut into the rim of the lagoon to convey the overflow. Earthen overflows
shall have sufficient vegetation maintained to prevent scouring of the soil. Where earthen overflows are used the
spillway shall have an outlet a minimum of 4 feet wide and level across the width no matter how small the lagoon
structure is designed. Normally a wider earthen overflow will be required. Recommendations on emergency
overflow width appear in Exhibit 3.
If the emergency overflow is earthen, a good grass cover shall be maintained along its length. The spillway
should be designed so that any overflows would be conveyed well passed the lagoon construction area and toe
of any embankments. A combination of grass, rock rip rap, etc. may be used for the control i erosion in the
event of an emergency overflow for earthen overflows. KEEP IN MIND, THE EMERGENCY OVEPFLOW
SHOULD NEVER BE USED IF IT CAN BE AVOIDED.
The Ward Farms emergency lagoon overflow shall be earthen. Its size has been based on information obt _
ir. the manual titled "Erosion And Sediment Control Planning And Design Manual", publ:sf:ed :;y the Nor ---
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Land Quality Secv�.
ovebe
rflow entrance for the lagoon overflow be 1 foot below the ! y -_���
�Jund the la perimeter. ."k = --
_ „ v elevations should be verified with a trans -­:_
1=

TABLE 5
A SUMMARY OF CALCULATED LAGOON SIZE AND VOLUME ESTIMATES
ADDED
TOTAL DEPTH
ADDED VOLUME
TOTAL VOLUME
DEP 16)EET)
(FE
GAL
(GAL)
SLUDGE (existing)
7.6
7,6
6,000,000
6,000,000
12,223,178
ZONE OF SEPARATION
2.2
9.8
6,223,178
BETWEEN TOP OF SLUDGE
AND MINIMUM DESIGN VOLUME
(used for lagoons with existing
sludge blankets)
MINIMUM DESIGN VOLUME
2.0
11.8
6,563,700
18,786,878
SIX MONTH STORAGE
1.0
12.8
3,281,850
22,068,728
SURFACE INFLOW
0
12.8
0
22,068,728
25 YEAR - 24 HOUR STORM
0.6
13A
2,215,636
24,284,364
NORMAL FREEBOARD
0.6
14.0
2,215,636
26,500,000
(SECOND STORM) *
EMERGENCY FREEBOARD
1.0
15.
NA
NA
(from the emergency overflow to
the top of the dike)
NOT RE
QUiRED FOR THIS FARM 14. SINCE IT IS NOT EXPANDING. BEING ADDED FOR EXTRA SAFETY. ALSO SEE EXHIBIT
-
Lagoon Water Level Markers
�w"yQ, N
A permanent type water level marker shall be installed inside the lagoon to mark important liquid levels. i rre
farmer may install a pole inside the lagoon so the operator can tell at a glance the current water level and volume.
This measuring device should be well marked and be of a design which best serves the operator's purpose. An
example would be a 2 or 3 inch PVC pipe with tees positioned at important water levels. As an altemar,-� e Te
farmer may set a pressure treated post in the lagoon and install wooden or galvanized markers at
lagoon levels. Each important marker point should be distinct to easily identify the various levels.
should show the top of dike or the emergency overflow level), the n��lev�1 and the um ' ,,- -
p =
mini um. Apo a shall be anchored in a fixed posfion and not vary with water level. _
Embankment Repair details
General
The lagoon embankment is now earthen and shall remain so, The new elevatc^
designed to be at the 107 feet contour based on a 100 feet reference set by t-'-e
more or less level. Bench marks were placed on a telephone pole and o G �- -«__ _- - - - _ _
moot
side c 41— lagoon. These bench marks are tagged for easy iota c-.
haig�= Ysd from the highest top -of -dam point to the outside -_ _ = _ y ~ - -
ski _�= —y _ _ � _ ,'r" fcr 2 to 5 percent settf n . .
least 12
13

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide mussing data.)
RBI+
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
I
I CW0
19.00
78-024
C:f
Q
pLl 131
27.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this con leted 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 by the owner and a certified technical speeigfig containing:
of the method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
vb. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
,x. The soil series present on every land application field
6-d. The crops grown on every land application field
A. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
Ff. 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 NIZCS Standard specifications
A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect ontrol eel ist with chosen best management practice�noted
5.Odor Control Chcklist wi chosen best mana ent racticeM Control Checkli t with selected method noted -Use tsed updated Mortality Control Checklist
(fl. Lagoonistorage 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
our facili
8. Operation and Maintenance PIan
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]

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 flaw 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 tran.sect 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 concerns
You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
*Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
6�

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.
s 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 Dare 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 leading 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 1 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:

• 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 sail 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 finer 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 darn_
• 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.

EMERGENCY ACTION FLAN
PHONE NUMBERS N 11 (Cl K-1006- (A'fl
3 t&vE. GAY jib 3u3-ci S-1
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) lc)--' , - `~ -
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) C �
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) o ~ 2 3- 5 `f 7<9 ,3
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) i (> - Y' - Ll7 � t , z
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) RID- byt),- ��106,
h';�kF:> to, ) 73J -Ji1,9,
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.
9.
Stop the release ofwastes_ 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 oantractor.
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 muse 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.
e)
Make sure siphon occurs.
d)
Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E.
Leakage from base or sidewali 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 toles 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.
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2_ Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]_ Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c_ Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice f technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's 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: Murphy Brown. LLC
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 856 Warsaw NC 28398
c . Contractors Phone: [phone]
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (MRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraiq Westerbeek
b. Phone: a9l0) 293 - 5330
7. implement procedures as advised by DWO 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.
b]

INSECT CONTROL. CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids {✓) 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
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (-/) tntain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundments perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage
(} Design, operate and maintain feet! 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; 1 b-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
(} Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage
and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal_
() Maintain fence rows and fitter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(.e, inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
M1C —November 11, 1996
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal () Remove spillage an a routine basis (e.g_ 7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer, 1"0 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
() Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner f 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 rile,
Landowner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State university, Raleigh. NC 27695-7613.
AM IC — November 11, 1996

SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause 6MP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead Swine production ()Vegetative or wooded buffers:
()Recommended best management
pracices;
(-')Good judgment and common sense
Animal body Dirty manure ( )Dry floors
surfaces covered animals
Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered (V)Slotted floors;
floors (✓)Waterers located over slotted floors;
(✓)Feeders at high end of solid floors;
(v)Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection Urine (-")Frequent manure removal by flush, pit
pits recharge or scrape
Partial microbial ( )Underfloor ventilation
decomposition
Ventilation Volatile gases (-/)Fan maintenance;
exhaust fans Dust (✓)Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust (✓)Washdown 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 wailer 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 (ie)Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation ( )Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
(V)Minimum agitation when pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( )Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation (✓)Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Wind draft (✓)Minimum recommended operation pressure
(+/)Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second -stage lagoon
AMOC -- November 13, 11996

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 decor- (
)Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
surface
position Mixing while filling
level
Agitation when emptying (
)Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, Slurry or
Agitation when spreading (
)Soil injection of slurrylsludges
sludge spreader
Volatile gas emissions (
)Wash residual manure from spreader after use
outlets
(
)Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition ( )Proper disposition of careasserS
[lead animal Carcass decomposition ( )Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
disposal pits ( )Proper location 1 construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion ( )Secondary stack burners
Standing water improperdrainage (-)Farm access road maintenance
around facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked Poorly maintained access (V)Farm access road maintenance
onto public roads roads
from farm access
Additional Information:
Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule ! SMP Packet
NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies. EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge —Lagoon Treatment:EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management; Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment t 29-BBNCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; ESAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
NCSUSwine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual
NC Pork Producers
Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the SuArte Odor Task Force
NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRo101,
Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner 1 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.
lvg�, &&V
Landowner Signature)

Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
Whet? 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 be at least one foal above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan,
El 1:1 Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEO under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
PF-1 Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
11E�
l ❑ 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.
�
J I D In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
j _ 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
U 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 Flan
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 NGDA&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/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist
Date
i

Murphy -Brown, LLC
Grower(s):
Farm Name:
4/17/2017 2822 Hwy 24 West
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
John Ward
Ward Farms, Inc,; AWS780024
County: Robeson
Permit Capacity:
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish 6500
Gilts
Boars
Storage Structure: Anaerobic
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Lagoon
>180 days
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 DWR regulations.
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.
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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. 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, ft', tons, etc.):
Capacity Type Waste Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean
3203 gal/yr
gal/yr
Farrow to Feeder
3861 gal/yr
gal/yr
Farrow to Finish
10478 gal/yr
gal/yr
Wean to Feeder
191 gal/yr
gal/yr
Wean to Finish
776 gal/yr
gal/yr
6500
Feeder to Finish
927 gal/yr
6,025,500 gal/yr
Gills
1015 gal/yr
gal/yr
Boars
2959 gal/yr
gal/yr
Total 6,025,500 galtyr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean
3.84 lbs/yr
Ibs/yr
Farrow to Feeder
6.95 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Farrow to Finish
18.86 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Wean to Feeder
0.34 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Wean to Finish
1.4 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
6500
Feeder to Finish
1.67 Ibs/yr
10,855 Ibs/yr
Gilts
1,83 lbs/yr
Ibs/yr
Boars
5.33 lbs/yr
Ibs/yr
Total 10,855 Ibs/yr
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.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage: 579.16
Total N Required 1st Year: 93867.36
Total N Required 2nd Year: 0.00
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 93,867.36
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 10,855.00
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (83,012.36)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Soil 1st Crop Time to 1st Crop 1st Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ibs N
Acreage Type Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilizetl
2nd Crop Time to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total Ibs N
Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual /Ac Utilizetl
Total
Lbs N/Ac
Total Ibs N
Utilized
T35233
X2
35.48
GoA
D
Feb15-June
196.8
0.9
1 15
162.08
5750.42
0.00
0.00
162.08
5750.42
T35233
X3
161.49
By
D
Feb15June
196.8
0.9
15
162.08
26173.49
0.00
0.00
162.08
26173.49
35557-35559
X5
61.39
GOA
D
Feb15June
196.8
0.9
15
162.08
9949.78
0.00
0.00
162.08
9949.78
T35558
X6
53.86
Co
D
Feb15June
196.8
0.9
15
162.08
8729.36
0.00
0.00
162.08
8729.36
T5874
X7
67.90
Ly
D
Feb15June
196.8
0.9
15
162.08
11004.89
0.00
0.00
162. 88
11004.89
T35558
X8
92.16
Ly
D
Feb15June
196.8
0.9
15
162.08
14936.83
0.00
0.00
162.08
14936.83
3555355875
X9
106.88
Ra
D
Feb15June
196.8
0.9
15
162.08
17322.58
0.00
0.00
162.08
17322.58
O tional
Cro
Any
Any
By
N
Sept -Apr
74.0
1.94
143.56
0.00
Any
Any
Co
N
Sept -Apr
74.0
1.94
143.56
0.00
Any
Any
GoA
N
Sept -Apr
74.0
1.94
143.56
0.00
Any
Any
Ly
N
Sept -Apr
74.0
1.94
143.56
0.00
Any
Any
Re
N
Sept -Apr
74.0
1.94
143.56
0.00
Any
Any
By
O
Apr-Sept15
56.6
3.87
219.08
0.00
Any
Any
CO
O
Apr-Sept16
56.6
3.87
219.08
0.00
Any
Any
GoA
O
Apr-Sept17
56.6
3.87
219.08
0.00
Any
Any
Ly
O
Apr-Sept18
5 ..6
3.87
219.08
0.00
An
An
Re
O
Apr-Sept19
56.6
3.87
219.08
0.00
An
An
By
F
Marl5July
1023.0
0.07
71.61
0.00
Any
Any
Co
F
Mar15Jul
1023.0
0.07
71.61
0.00
Any
Any
GOA
F
Marl5July
1023.0
0.07
71.61
0.00
An
Any
L
F
Mar15Jul
1023.0
0.07
71.61
0.00
An
Any
Re
F
Mar15-July
1023.0
0.07
71.61
0.00
An
Any
By
R
Sept -Apr
1.0
140
140.00
0.00
An
Any
Co
R
Sept -Apr
1.0
140
140.00
0.00
Any
Any
GOA
R
Sept -Apr
1.0
140
140.00
0.00
Any
Any
Ly
R
Sept -Apr
1.0
140
140.00
0.00
Any
Any
Re
R
I Sept -Apr
1 1.0
140
140.00
0.00
Any
Any
Any
CC
Sept
-Apr
1 1.0
30
30.00
0.00
Note. Amount applied
to cover crop must be deducted from following
crops starting
PAN rate.
Totals: 579.16 93867.36 0.00 93867.36
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,Reception Area Specifications
Tract Field Irrigated Soil Ist Crop Timeto IstCmp IstCrop LbsNIAG LbSN Tota�
IMP. Emr=
Acreage Type Code App!t___ Yield lbs N/Unit Residual
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
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.
In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), 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 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 the
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 cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code Crop
A
Barley
B
Grazed Hybrid Bermudagrass
C
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
B/C
Comb. Hybrid Bermudagrass
D
Corn - Grain
E
Corn - Silage
F
Cotton
G
Grazed Fescue
H
Fescue Hay
I
Oats
J
Rye
K
Grazed Overseed
L
Overseed Hay
M
Grain Sorghum
N
Wheat
O
Soybean
P
Pine Trees
S
Small Grain
Description -Harvested As
Grain Crop
Pasture/Grazed
Hay
Graze/Hay Combination
Grain Crop
Silage
Cotton Lint
Pasture/Grazed
Hay
Grain Crop
Grain Crop
Pasture/Grazed (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
Hay (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
Grain Crop
Grain Crop
Grain Crop
Pine Trees
Grain Crop/ Hay (After Grain Crop)
CC Cover Crop Not Harvested, Burned/Disked In
R Rapeseed (Canola) Grain Crop
Acres shown in the preceding table 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.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications
PAN/ r/animal Farm Total/ r
Farrow to Wean
0.8
Farrow to Feeder
0.96
Farrow to Finish
3.9
Wean to Feeder
0.07
Wean to Finish
0.27
6500 Feeder to Finish
0.34 2210
Gilts
0.39
Boars
0.55
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 2210 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year and will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 11050 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 36 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 88.4 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
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 the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
'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 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste 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 the tables. 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 prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided
as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil
Application Rate
Application Amount
Tract Hydrant
Type
Crop
in/hr
*inches
T35233 X2
GoA
D
0.4
1
T35233 X3
By
D
0.4
1
35557-3555 X5
GoA
D
0.4
1
T35558 X6
Co
D
0.35
1
T5874 X7
Ly
D
0.65
1
T35558 X8
Ly
D
0.65
1
35558&587! X9
Ra
D
0.4
1
Optional Crol
Any Any
By
N
0.4
1
Any Any
Co
N
0.35
1
Any Any
GoA
N
0.4
1
Any Any
Ly
N
0.65
1
Any Any
Ra
N
0.4
1
Any Any
By
O
0.4
1
Any Any
Cc
O
0.35
1
Any Any
GoA
O
0.4
1
Any Any
Ly
O
0.65
1
Any Any
Ra
O
0.4
1
Any Any
By
F
0.4
1
Any Any
Co
F
0.35
1
Any Any
GoA
F
0.4
1
Any Any
Ly
F
0.65
1
Any Any
Ra
F
0.4
1
Any Any
By
R
0.4
1
Any Any
Co
R
0.35
1
Any Any
GoA
R
0.4
1
Any Any
Ly
R
0.65
1
Any Any
Ra
R
0.4
1
Any Any Any CC 0.5
r crop must be deducte
1
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Additional Comments:
This plan revised to reflect the addition of several fields under pivot irrigation,
changes the field numbering to match numbers used by the farmer, updates
the production rates to match those listed on the NCSU Nutrient Management
website, and updates the application rates based on the farms actual yields.
A copy of the yield data summary is attached.
Any crop may be utilized at any time and in any acreage desired. It is
recommended that a combination of crops be utilized to ensure a crop is
available for application at any time of the year.
NOTE: Any crop that follows soybeans must reduce its starting PAN rate by
15 Ibs N/ac to account for the residual N from soybeans. This plan shows
the residual N from soybeans being taken from the PAN rate of corn. If corn
does not follow soybeans, this residual amount may be added back to the
corn's PAN rate.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm:
Owner:
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
Ward Farms, Inc,; AWS780024
John Ward
I/we understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWR before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This 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 NCDWR upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: John Ward
Signature:
Date
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature
Date
Name of Technical Specialist: M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation: Smithfield Hog Production Division
Address: 2822 Hwv 24 West. PO Drawer 856
Telephone:
Signature:
293-3434
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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 Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving crop type, or available land.
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.
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).
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 land application field.
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).
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.
Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 than 25 feet to perennial waters.
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by
the landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by 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.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the
vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas
where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and
structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal
discharge, pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to
prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human
consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption, it should
only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary
storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least once every three
years 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 soil 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 a minimum of five years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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PAN/Yield Comparison
4/17/2017
Farm: Ward Farms, Inc. (Floyd Farm Pivot Fields)
Permit No.: AWS780024
Total Row Crop Acres: 579.16
Com
Wheat
Soybeans
Cotton
Soils
Acres
%
Yield - bu
N -factor
Ibs N/ac
Yield - bu
N -factor
Ibs N/ac
Yield - bu
N - factor
Ibs N/ac
Yield - Ibs
N -factor
Ibs N/ac
Goldsboro
96.87
16.7
156
0.95
148.2
65
2.09
135.85
38
3.91
148.58
925
0.089
82.325
Byars
161.49
27.9
132
0.88
116.16
55
1.86
102.3
34
3.84
130.56
750
0.066
49.5
Cozville
53.86
9.3
144
0.9
129.6
55
1.93
106.15
34
3.87
131.58
750
0.073
54.75
Lynchburg
160.06
27.6
150
0.9
135
55
1.93
106.15
39
3.87
150.93
850
0.073
62.05
Rains
106.88
18.5
150
0.9
13S
55
1.93
106.15
37
3.87
143.19
800
0.073
58.4
0.0
0
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0
579.16
100.0
AVG: 145.43 0.90 131.45 56.67 1.94 110.04 36.60 3.87 141.63 816.13 0.07 60.59
AVG Ibs N/Ac/Yr: MOOMM
Com Wheat Soybeans Cotton
Yield - bu N -factor Ibs N/ac Yield - bu N - factor Ibs N/ac Yield - bu N - factor Ibs N/ac Yield - Ibs N - factor Ibs N/ac
3 of 5 Year AVG: 196.75 0.90 177.62 74 1.94 143.36 56.61 3.87 218.99 1023 0.07 75.42
AVG Ibs N/Ac/Yr: 269.98

Nutrient Management in North Carolina: Crop Recommendations Page 2 of 3
management. It was suggested to make sure that the NRCS standard did not prohibit legumes in
waste plans. (Last Modified: 22 March 2012)
Bermudagrass (Seeded Superior Lines) — Click for PDF (Last Modified: 28 August 2006)
Biomass Crop Agronomic Nitrogen Rates — Recommendation of the Interagency Group
Establishing Agronomic Rates for Energy Crops for Utilization by Biofuels Facilities. Final Report as
required by Session Law 2011-198 — Click for PDF (Last Modified: December 1, 2014)
Canola — The NRCS 590 standard allows for N fertilization rates "recommended by NCSU
specialists" if no crop yield data or established RYE values exist. This would be an applicable
statement regarding canola in NC. However, the NCSU-produced 2011 canola production guide
recommends N application at 140-160 lbs/ac regardless of soil type. Based on the production guide
recommendations (from NCSU Crop Science), there is indeed an N rate that is `recommended by
NCSU specialists" that would thus meet 590 standard requirements. At this point, the INMC
recommends using the `low' range rate of 140 lbs N/acre for use in waste management planning on an
interim basis. This rate will remain `interim', and thus subject to change, until the next INMC meeting
in November, where this recommendation will be discussed by the entire group. Also, the `interim'
application window recommended by the group for canola is September 1—April 30, which is also
based on crop information provided in the NCSU canola production guide.
In using the interim rate and application window in waste management planning, the INMC also
advises that as with any `new' crop, the plan technical specialist makes sure the proposed canola field
is a site that can produce the crop at a yield level that will support the N rate. In short, it needs to be a
good site to grow canola in order to justify the N application rate. It may be advisable to have an NC
CES crop specialist or NCDA agronomist visit the site to assist you with that determination. Or, the
productivity level of the canola site may be evident to you without further assistance. (Last Modifeid:
19 November 2012)
Clary Sage Production Guide from Avoca, Inc. — Click for PDF
Forage Fertilization in North Carolina: Concepts & Guidelines — Click for PDF
Forestland Click for PDF (Last Modified: 29 February 2008)
Tillage Radish — It was determined 30lbs/acre could be applied but the N rate for the subsequent
crop must be reduced by 30 lbs/acre. (Last Modified: November 19, 2012)
Turf Sods — Click for PDF (Last Modified: 03 March 2008)
Additional information about forage management in North Carolina is available at
http://www.forages.nesu.edu
Agency Partners
Numerous governmental agencies are involved in nutrient management in North Carolina. To provide
uniform nutrient recommendations, the North Carolina Interagency Nutrient Management Committee
http://nutrients.soil.ncsu.edu/crops/ 4/17/2017

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ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrerary
LINDA CULPEPPER.
Diyollc.lor
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NORTH CAROLIN.A
Envlronmenral Quality
February 27, 2019
John R Ward
Ward Farms, Inc.
307 Londonderry Dr
Lumberton, NC 28358
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 httys://de(i.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-re ioig nal-operations/afo or by writing or calling:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General_ Permits,vou must submit an application for
permit covera a to the Division. Enclosed ou will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed and returned by April 3, 2019,
Please note that you must include one 1 copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan CAWMP with the
completed and signed apiplication form. A_list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
a lication 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 (wlo enclosures): Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Robeson County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS780024
Murphy -Brown LLC
North Caro -ma Qus:ay J Divs.7n D 14ster €tes ices
612 N_ -gaRsbr..ry ;=t_ J 1536 N', &I SUV"DE CIRMST I R8�a fl NOT7h Carolina 276 1636

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24 Year - 24 hour Storm Storagecan sit considerable
At any time in North Carolina there can occur a severe rain producing storm s ich stem m dpallowances made
amounts of wager quickly This fact should be considered when designing a lagoonY
to accommodate this extra water system design (i.e for single stage lagoons, final stage lagoons or
The standard storm surge allowed in a lagoony between the
waste storage ponds) is the 25 year - 24 hour rainfall event. This storm event is historically drfferent
Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal plain and can even vary between neighboring cities. accurate information
Climatic data from the U.S. Weather Bureau was available to give the designer reasonably ken from
about such rainfall events. The 25 year - 24 hour storm for the Saint pawls area is around 6.8 inches (taken
the Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States, Technical Pape ) There Should
The design engineer is only considering the rainfall falling within the interior of the lagoon sy The Lagoon Systern or Lagoon. All
Be No Surface Run -Off From Surrounding Areas Allowed E ortlEtet Embankments, Grass Water Ways,
Run -Off Shall Be Diverted Around The Lagoon System
Via or
Similar Wafer Diversion Techniques.
The 25 year - 24 hour storm volume for the Ward Farm is calculated to be approximately:
Severe Storm Volume: pc�ycE aarw
Total lagoon system acreage = Assumed a 2 acres
6.8 inches x 12 acres = 81.6 ac-in or 6.8 ac-
6.8 ac-ft x 43,560 cu.ft.lac-ft = 296,208 MI.
or
296,208 cu.ft. x 7.48 gallcu.ft. = 2,215,636 gallons
Normal Freeboard (Second Storm Allowance)
The most recent design criteria established by the NRCS suggests that a second 25 year - 24 hour storm
allowance be made inside the lagoon system before an overflow would occur. The reader should understand that
this second storm allowance is a voluntary allowance for exisitng lagoons not being expanded or increasing their
Steady State Live Weight (SSLW). The second storm allowance acts as an additional safety net against effluent
overflow in emergency situations or in extremely wet weather. While the engineer does not disagree with added
safety, he also understands that when water levels are allowed to get within a foot or less of overflow there needs
recommending
e beading Ward at Farmsa add theesecond 25 year - 244 hour nt rather Than
alowanceeiinto their program for safety. engineern volumes. The is
recommend g
Second 25 year - 24 Hour Storm Volume:
2,215,636 gallons (296,208 cu.ft)
Emergency Freeboard
Emergency freeboard is the extra depth added to a lagoon (or holding structure) for safety against a random
embankment overflow or overtopping). This extra depth is a safety measure and prevents water from spilling
over the dam, resulting in dam erosion and complete or partial failure. Emergency freeboard is measured from
the design overflow to the top of the dam. This zone never contains water. This amount of added depth is usually
selected to be i foot but can be 2 feet in some cases. Freeboard was selected to be 1 foot for this lagoon,
Emergency Freeboard: # foot'.
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TABLE 5
A SUMIARY OF CALCULATED tbA(AZE AND VOLUME ESMMATES
PL){lCf3 GlAt FnH tQ jy ti
tr
SttiOGE 7..6 f� t9i7 ,ria1 6,C tldU
70NEOFSEPArRATIV4 � 22 �$.S 6.=-178 12.223178
BF7WEEN TOP OF SbZr+
1114D AAIrAMUMDFS:31.1!O, =VF
PkW for 4V(kv1: W. fro #1f -t-; s
SIX MONTH STORAGE 1.6 12.8 �.2 224'�1
S4 iFt1GE f lFLflh 0 12.8 i! 22,t�fi8 2S
_ z� ?sa
2S YEAR- 24 hiQtiR STt1RFd _ — �L 6 — 13.A ! 22i5� _
Do
I�?".t GENCY f Ft 1 G tea, WSW -0W
! 1A
offIc
_ l 10of ft d ke
f%GT REQUIRED FOR THS FAW SINCE IT IS NOT E)rt�i'+NDM- BERG f100E4� FO WRA SAFETY. ALSt� SEE �16tT
it
upon Wator L." UP*0x
A p6rnanefri We � � marker shall be ff� WL-d inside the � 10 k nYt 0dartt Wd T11e
UMW nW insWil a pale ms4e ttta laMn so the OWaW can 1e11 at a $I'm tcdent WaW reset W volume
T* mea5tfft &*m shoW be wew mid aid be of a design whit beO seMS the operOft per• An
would be a 2 or 3 ink pVC pipe with im po$iboned al impost water levels. As an Anag a the
j farm may set a premue treated post in the 6-Won and install wooden or Ovaiized markers ,at lm�rrt
■ duels. Each irT�l marker point shod be distinct t4 ea* Wen* ttte vadous i ds,
TM Dole
Sf1d show ihra #opof i�e(or .the Qfrer'errC Q� level), ttte�.vel and the pig a
r. 1e andin a t� ah rto� nary WOVearet.
EiftbankMent ftzir Details
GWWW 'The o ernes is earthert and, re wn so, site new Y the 0f ft tart dam isdzjgwd .
[ nch ply to be at the 107 het txt*ur bait on a 100 tit refer set byibe eng t r dam fop wilt 0
mom or , less level, nwhs were on a teiephOrd pole 9Md On a house fan rousing,on we
mom .use t4 marks are t d for easy I n The darn Shalt low re Weel 15 feet kn
ode WgN rt enured from the tigliest top-d-dam Ont M ft OutSfe�.- trx}6 J .. _ fr $ t .". ( , ..
be m9de to adulttr 2 to 5 percent seting.
The dsln tp width sha : r at to 12 feet tie
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