820116_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019.
Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permiltee.
I . Farm Number: 82-0116 Certificate Of Coverage Number:
2. Facility Name: Michael Carter Farm
3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Michael A Carter
4. Landowner's Mailing Address: 3118 Ozzie Rd
City: Clinton State: NC
Telephone Number: 910-3954694 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 1801 Ozzie Rd
City: Clinton State: NC
6. County where Facility is located: Sampson
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): Wayne CW:�s Watts Phone No.: 910-590-3456
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 3,672
Operation Types;
Swine
Cattle
Dry Poultry
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Pullets
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Turkeys
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
Wet Pouitrx
Gilts
Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers
AWS82Q 116
Zip: 28328
Zip: 28328
OIC #: 24149
Other Typq�
Horses - Horses
Horses - Other
Sheep- Sheep
Sheep - Other

13. Waste Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is accurate and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
2107
19.00
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application
as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d) to the address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most rece Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a cerdfied 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
It. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to
your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWNP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.)
As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the
application and all the CAWMP items above to: 2019PermitRenewal*ncdenr.gov

I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for
a similar offense.)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a
corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name: Title: 0-� a r
Signature, Date:
Name:
Signature:
Name:
Signature'
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019

Ploy COOPER
(;,.wffnor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrvfdry
LINDA CULPEPPER
01re"ar
NORTH CAROLINA
En4roamental QuolJry
February 27, 2019
Michael A Carter
Michael Carter Farm
3118 Ozzie Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
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 bttRs:/Ideg.ne.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-regional-operationVafo 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 continu
gd coverape
under
the State
Non -Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for
permit coverage to_&z Division. Enclosed
you will
find a "Reguest
for Certificate or Covawc Facility
Currently Covered by an
Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The
Uplicadon rorm must be compieted. signed and
retumed by April 3, 2019.
Please note that you must include one (1)
copy
of the
Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWrVIP) with the
completed and signed application form.
A list
of items
included in the CAWMP can be found
on page 2 or the renewal
golication 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 919-707-9 100.
Sincerely,
A 4�_ �_
Jon Risgaard, Section Chief
Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): rayettevili Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
AFOG Section Central Files - AWS820116
Murphy -Brown LLC
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North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Sampson County Center
369 Rowan Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-71G1
(910) 592-.9SI3 (fax)
Farm Owner: Michael Carter
Facility No.: '? Z' - //,�P
Subject: Wettable Acre Determination - along with a revised VV-UP
Technical Specialist: Danny Bailey
Own6r's—Sig-nature Technical �cialist Sig�ne��
/a -Ig - 0o
Date
/ 0 � 16 - �' o
Date
Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S, Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

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CAWMP IARDaHQSJFL TRAVELER F" L, LD J)ATA 8 EET *
I - Make and model number
2. Hose length and hose inside diameter (ID)
3. Gun make and model number
4. Gun nozzle size �7 inch, ___A�rhig orifice, taper bore orifice.
5. Hydrant spacing / (May need to measure nozzle diame—ter) ' -
-�ro /,yc) fect. Indicate whether uniform
Number of exterior hydrants L--'-r-andom.
Number of interior hyd —rants- -7
6. Operating pressure at hose reel
observed at working gauge, _ provided by owner.
7. Owl wetted diameter feet.
8. Gun pressure ----measured, _based on gun chart.
____psi.
---�observed at working gauge, based oil calculations (show calculations),
— determined from gun charts.
**9. Supply line size inch (from pump to last hydrant).
**10. Supply line length _ feet (maximum pumping distance),
**Il. Supply line type PVC, aluminum.
**12. Pump make and r�-o—delnurnber —
**13. Pump capacity, __opm—
**14. Engine make and model number
**15. Electric motor horsepower and f—pm----- or
jlP --l-pill
Note: It is strongly recommended that operating pressure at the reel and gun wetted
diameter be field determined.
Locate each hydrant on a copy of the niap. Indicate the start and stop of the sprinkler cart for
each travel laiie and show distance traveled. Also indicate the normal are angle of (he gtili for
each pull through a field. Show the location of the supply line. Irrigated acres will be
determined by travel lane
Optional data, furnish where possible.
* * * Information famished by
Printed Name of wner or Facility Rqp—r—esenwtive
Date_Z(2_��( )
Wid/C::���
sig1ja e
Printed name of Technical Sp�ecialist
Date I o - 16 - c, L-)
* * * Only the person or persons collecting the data should sign the data sheet.
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CAWMP WETTABLE ACRE COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
1. Farm Number (Identification) _ Y 2 - 25-.0 Field Number (Identification)
-2. Irrigation System Designation
3. Type of Irrigation System
4. Number of Stationary Sprinklers
Number of Travel Lanes
Existing Irrigation System
New / Expanded Irrigation System
Stationary Sprinkler/6�w—ef--- Hard -Hose Traveler
Center Pivot Linear -move System
Interior sprinklers # Exterior sprinklers
Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes
5. Wetted Diameter 5-0 [feet] From field data sheet Length of pull [feet)
6. Spacing 41' Lateral / Hydrant Spacing [feet] V [as percentage of wetted diameter]
Sprinkler spacing along lateral [feet] [as percentage of wetted diameter]
7. Sprinkler or Hydrant Layout Multiple Laterals/Hyd rants
— Single Laterafflydrant Excessively spaced Sprinklers/Hydrants
8. Read the irrigated area per sprinkler/travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate tabale
and colurrin based on pattern, spacing, and sprinkler/travel lane location.
Stationary Sprinlders
Acres per Interior sprinkler from Table Column
Acres per Exterior sprinkler from Table Column
Traveler: Interior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length [feet] X Wetted Width [feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Interior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
Traveler: Exterior Hydrant (travel lane)
�ze (a) Acres start end of pull from Tabler-Z--,;a Column—R—
�;.2- (b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length_;&,_ [feet) X Wetted Width ;2/2— [feet])/ 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Exterior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
9- Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per sprinkler or travel pull by the number of sprinklers or pulls
of each category in the field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
(a) Acres per Interior Sprinkler or Pull X #Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
(b) Acres per Exterior Sprinkler or Pull X ff Sprinklers or Pulls = — Acres
Total Wettable Acre for field (Sum: 9a + 9b)
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Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: -2", x--' le� Date:

CAWMP WETTABLE ACRE COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
1. Farm Number (Identification) Y? Field Number (Identification)
2. Irrigation System Designation Existing Irrigation System
New / Expanded Irrigation System
3. Type of Irrigation System Stationary Sprinkler/6�wy Hard -Hose Traveler
Center Pivot Linear -move System
4. Number of Stationary Sprinklers # Interior sprinklers # Exterior sprinklers
Number of Travel Lanes # Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes
5. Wetted Diameter [feet] From field data sheet 3 Lf-- Length of pull [feet]
6. Spacing Lateral / Hydrant Spacing [feet] ;d [as percentage of wetted diameter]
Sprinkler spacing along lateral [feet] — [as percentage of wetted diameter]
7. Sprinkler or Hydrant Layout -------Multiple Laterals/Hyd rants
— Single Lateral/Hydrant Excessively spaced Sprinklers/Hydrants
8. Read the irrigated area per sprinkler/travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate tabale
and colurrui based on pattern, spacing, and sprinkler/travel lane location.
Stationary Sprinklers
Acres per Interior sprinkler from Table Column
Acres per Exterior sprinkler from Table Column
Traveler: Interior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length_ [feet] X Wetted Width [feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Interior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
Traveler: Exterior Hydrant (travel lane)
,�4t (a) Acres start end of pull from Table,&ECa Column
gw I (b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length 32- �r—[feet] X WettedWidth /,z— [feet])/ 43,5 60
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
2. o6l Total acres for Exterior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
9, Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per sprinkler or travel pull by the number of sprinklers or pulls
of each category in the field. Sum all of these and th=is is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
(a) Acres per Interior Sprinkler or Pull X # Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
(b) Acres per Exterior Sprinkler or Pull X #Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
Total Wettable Acre for field (Sum: 9a + 9b)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: Date:—P(�T,

CAWMP WETTABLE ACRE COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
1. Farm Number (Identification) 2,yg/ Field Number (Identification)
2. Irrigation System Designation Existing Irrigation System
New / Expanded Irrigation System
3. Type of Irrigation System
Stationary Sprinkler/64�,,Y Hard -Hose Traveler
Center Pivot Linear -move System
4. Number of Stationary Sprinklers # Interior sprinklers # Exterior sprinklers
Number of Travel Lanes # Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes
5. Wetted Diameter .2)—b [feet] From field data sheet 5-VC) Length of pull [feet]
6. Spacing -7,; Lateral / Hydrant Spacing [feet] 70 [as percentage of wetted diarrieter]
Sprinkler spacing along lateral [feet] [as percentage of wetted dimneter]
7. Sprinkler or Hydrant Layout Multiple Laterals/Hyd rants
Single Lateral/Hydrant Excessively spaced S p rinklers/Hyd rants
8, Read the irrigated area per sprinkler/travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate tabale
and column �ased on pattern, spacing, and sprinkler/travel lane location.
Stationary Spritilders
Acres per Interior sprinkler from Table Column
Acres per Exterior sprinkler from Table Column
Traveler: Interior Hydrant (travel lane)
.1/4 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table Z::F9'D COlUrrin
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length 5 �-o [feet] X Wetted Width / 7a [feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
;54-1 Total acres for Interior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
Traveler: Exterior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Colunin
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length [feet] X Wetted Width [feet])/ 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Exterior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
9. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per sprinkler or travel pull by the number of sprinklers or pulls
of each category in the field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
(a) Acres per Interior Sprinkler or Pull X Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
(b) Acres per Exterior Sprinkler or Pull - X Sprinklers or Pulls = — Acres
9 - �- �/ Total Wettable Acre for field (Sum: 9a + 9b)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: Date: c9(�r. e-,

CAWMP WETTABLE ACRE COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
1. Farm Number (Identification)
2. Irrigation System Designation
3, Type of Irrigation System
2- 2- S 5' Field Number (Identification)
Existing Irrigation System
New / Expanded Irrigation System
1-'�4
Stationary Sprinkler/i�wff Hard -Hose Traveler
Center Pivot Linear -move System
4. Number of Stationary Sprinklers # Interior sprinklers # Exterior sprinklers
Number of Travel Lanes # Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes
5. Wetted Diameter �_p [feet] From field data sheet 0 10 Length of pull [feet)
6. Spacing 7� I Lateral / Hydrant Spacing [feet] 70 [as percentage of wetted diameter]
Sprinkler spacing along lateral [feet] [as percentage of wetted diameter]
I
7. Sprinkler or Hydrant Layout _____�Multiple Laterals/Hydrants
Single Lateral/Hydrant Excessively spaced Sprinklers/Hyd rants
8. Read the irrigated area per sprinkler/travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate tabale
and column Uased on pattern, spacing, and sprinkler/travel lane location.
Stationary Sprinklers
Acres per Interior sprinkler from Table Column
Acres per Exterior sprinkler from Table Column
Traveler: Interior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length [feet] X Wetted Width [feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Interior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
Traveler: Exterior Hydrant (travel lane)
.51 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table,!�_,!��_ oColumn-5L_
/,,/( a (b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length joo [feet] X Wetted Width.2/,?— [feet])/ 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
.I.F*7 Total acres ror Exterior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
9. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per sprinkler or travel pull by the number of sprinklers or pulls
of each category in the field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
(a) Acres per Interior Sprinkler or Pull ' X #Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
(b) Acres per Exterior Sprinkler or Pull X # Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
Total Wettable Acre for field (Sum: 9a + 9b)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: Date:

CAWMP WETTABLE ACRE COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
1. Farm Number (Identification) '0
. g I - 21 SS-' Field Number (Identification)
2. Irrigation System Designation Existing Irrigation System
New / Expanded Irrigation System
3. Type of Irrigation System Stationary Sprinklerl6,�,w Hard -Hose Traveler
Center Pivot Linear -move System
4. Number of Stationary Sprinklers # Interior sprinklers # Exterior sprinklers
Number of Travel Lanes # Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes
5. Wetted Diameter Fo [feet] From field data sheet �eljl- Length of pull [feet]
6. Spacing if Q . Lateral / Hydrant Spacing [feet] [as percentage of wetted diatneter)
Sprinkler spacing along lateral [feet] [as percentage of wetted diarneterl
7. Sprinkler or Hydrant Layout Multiple Lateral s/Hydrants
Single Laterafflydrant Excessively spaced Sprinklers/Hydrants
8. Read the irrigated area per sprinkler/travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate tabale
and column based on pattern, spacing, and sprinkler/travel lane location.
Stationary Sprinlders
Acres per Interior sprinkler from Table Column
Acres per Exterior sprinkler from Table Column
Traveler: Interior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length_ [feet] X Wetted Width [feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Interior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
Traveler: Exterior Hydrant (travel lane)
, 5'/ (a) Acres start end of pull from Table Z7�-7o Column /3
:2.olq (b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length z//,f—[feet] X Wetted Widthaz/ z- [feet])/ 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
5-2? Total acres for Exterior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
9, Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per sprinkler or travel pull by the number of sprinklers or pulls
of each category in the field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
(a) Acres per Interior Sprinkler or Pull X #Sprinklers or Pulls Acres
(b) Acres per Exterior Sprinkler or Pull X #Sprinklers or Pulls Acres
.;2. !; 2---7 Total Wettable Acre for field (Sum: 9a + 9b)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: j��w Date:,::�7,

CAWMP WETTABLE ACRE COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
1. Farm Number (Identification) -?2- — 2g�� Field Number (Identification)
2. Irrigation System Designation Existing Irrigation System
New / Expanded Irrigation System
3. Type of Irrigation System
Stationary Sprinkler/6�-_,,Y Hard -Hose Traveler
Center Pivot Linear -move System
4. Number of Stationary Sprinklers # Interior sprinklers # Exterior sprinklers
Number of Travel Lanes # Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes
5. Wetted Diameter '2 -ro [feet] From field data sheet
Length of pull [feet)
6. Spacing Lateral / Hydrant Spacing [feet] ZV [as percentage of wetted diameter]
Sprinkler spacing along lateral [feet] [as percentage of wetted diameter]
I
7, Sprinkler or Hydrant Layout --Multiple Laterals/Hyd rants
Single Lateral/Hydrant Excessively spaced Sprinklers/Hydrants
8. Read the irrigated area per sprinkler/travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate tabale
and column based on pattern, spacing, and sprinkler/travel lane location,
Stationary Sprinlders
Acres per Interior sprinkler from Table Column
Acres per Exterior sprinkler from Table Column
Traveler: Interior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length_ [feet] X Wetted Width [feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Interior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
Traveler: Exterior Hydrant (travel lane)
. je(, (a) Acres start end of pull from TableZi,,7- Column 13
j. e��4 1b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Lengthq3—r [feet] X WettedWidth /7) '[feet])/43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Colurrin
V16 Total acres for Exterior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
9, Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per sprinkler or travel pull by the number of sprinklers or pulls
of each category in the field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
(a) Acres per Interior Sprinkler or Pull X #Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
(b) Acres per Exterior Sprinkler or Pull X #Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
Z, �(j � Total Wettable Acre for field (Sum: 9a + 9b)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: -,� ,q Date:,2,f
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CAWMP WETTABLE ACRE COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
1. Farm Number (Identification)
" 2. Irrigation System Designation
3. Type of Irrigation System
4. Number of Stationary Sprinklers
Number of Travel Lanes
Z 2- 9,7' Field Number (Identification)
Existing Irrigation System
New /Expanded Irrigation System
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Stationary SprirAder/,;iw_ -,--���ard-Hose Traveler
Center Pivot Linear -move System
Interior sprinklers # Exterior sprinklers
Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes
5. Wetted Diameter [feet] From field data sheet J­C' Length of pull [feet]
6. Spacing /,�-O Lateral / Hydrant Spacing [feet]
__ , a [as percentage of wetted diameter)
Sprinkler spacing along lateral [feet] [as percentage of wetted diameter]
7. Sprinkler or Hydrant Layout Multiple Lateral s/Hyd rants
Single Lateral/Hydrant Excessively spaced Sprinklers/Hydrants
8. Read the irrigated area per sprinkler/travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate tabale
and colunui based on pattern, spacing, and sprinkler/travel lane location.
Stationary Sprin1ders
Acres per Interior sprinkler from Table Column
Acres per Exterior sprinkler from Table Column
Traveler: Interior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length_ [feet] X Wetted Width [feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Interior pull (Suin: a + b + c)
Traveler: Exterior Hydrant (travel lane)
,f-, (a) Acres start end of pull from Tablee��-74 - Column /3
2__p�g (b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Lengthsoo [feet) X Wetted Width /dV [feet])/ 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Exterior pull (Suin: a + b + c)
9. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per sprinkler or travel pull by the number of sprinklers or pulls
of each category in the field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
(a) Acres per Interior Sprinkler or Pull X # Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
(b) Acres per Exterior Sprinkler or Pull' X # Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
,?. v2- c. Total Wettable Acre for field (Sum: 9a + 9b)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: 13,e - I-, Date: ec-7%

CAWMP WETTABLE ACRE COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
1. Farm Number (Identification)
2- — 24',9" Field Number (Identification)
'I'm
2. Irrigation System Designation
3. Type of Irrigation System
4. Number of Stationary Sprinklers
Number of Travel Lanes
Existing Irrigation System
New / Expanded Irrigation System
Stationary Sprinkler/( Hard -Hose Traveler
Center Pivot Linear -move System
Interior sprinklers # Exterior sprinklers
Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes
5. Wetted Diameter '2-'--6 [feet] From field data sheet -) —0 Length of pull [feet]
6. Spacing 115-0 . Lateral / Hydrant Spacing [feet] ('0 [as percentage of wetted diameter]
— Sprinkler spacing along lateral [feet] [as percentage of wetted diameter]
7. Sprinkler or Hydrant Layout — Multiple Laterals/Hyd rants
Single Lateral/Hydrant Excessively spaced Sprinklers/Hydrants
8. Read the irrigated area per sprinkler/travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate tabale
and colurrui based on pattern, spacing, and sprinkler/travel lane location,
Stationary Sprinlders
Acres per Interior sprinkler from Table Column
Acres per Exterior sprinkler from Table Column
Traveler: Interior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length_ [feet] X Wetted Width [feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Interior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
Traveler: Exterior Hydrant (travel lane)
, Y8' _ (a) Acres start end of pull from TableZ-&-C- Column
.2. frL (b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length [feet] X Wetted Width ' .2-oeD [feet])/ 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
VC v- Total acres for Exterior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
9. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per sprinkler or travel pull by the number of sprinklers or pulls
of each category in the field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
(a) Acres per Interior Sprinkler or Pull X #Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
(b) Acres per Exterior Sprinkler or Pull X # Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
3, YC )-' Total Wettable Acre for field (Sum: 9a + 9b)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: d,. , �� Date:ecF-, -,',

CAWMP WEfrABLE ACRE comrUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
1. Farm Number (Identification) F 2 — 2� Fe Field Number (Identification)
2. Irrigation System Designation Existing Irrigation System
New / Expanded Irrigation System
3. Type of Irrigation System Stationary Sprinkler/6t-1—
Center Pivot
4. Number of Stationary Sprinklers # Interior sprinklers
Number of Travel Lanes # Interior Lanes
W;
Hard -Hose Traveler
Linear -move System
# Exterior sprinklers
# Exterior Lanes
;? 5-0 '* 00
5. Wetted Diameter [feet] From field data sheet Length of pull [feet]
6. Spacing Lateral /Hydrant Spacing [feet] [as percentage of wetted diameter]
Sprinkler spacing along lateral [feet] [as percentage of wetted diameter]
7. Sprinkler or Hydrant Layout Multiple Laterals/Hyd rants
Single Laterafflydrant Excessively spaced Sprinklers/Hydrants
8. Read the irrigated area per sprinkler/travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate tabale
and column based on pattern, spacing, and sprinkler/travel lane location.
Stationary Sprinlders
Acres per Interior sprinkler from Table Column
Acres per Exterior sprinkler from Table Column
Traveler: Interior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Length_ [feet] X Wetted Width — (feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Interior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
Traveler: Exterior Hydrant (travel lane)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table ��o/- Column /3
(�2.f le�?ol (b) Acres middle portion of pull
(Pull Leiigth��, [feet] X Wetted Width.2 S6 [feet])/ 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
,Z.:O
� Total acres for Exterior pull (Sum: a + b + c)
9. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per sprinkler or travel pull by the number of sprinklers or pulls
of each category in the field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
(a) Acres per Interior Sprinkler or Pull ' X #Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
(b) Acres per Exterior Sprinkler or Pull X # Sprinklers or Pulls = Acres
.2, Total Wettable Acre for field (Sum: 9a + 9b)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: 7 Date:e-r—

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9, Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops,in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly.into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within Go days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all.other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES)
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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.
I - Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
C) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d) Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B, Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a) Immediately stop waste application.
b) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
C) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
C) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
C) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.

C) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side w'alls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
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 / technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address:
c . Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: 10A)f kpo-a�e�
b. Phone: 0 qqq,
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause
BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Feed storage Accumulations of feed M
Reduce moisture accumulation within and arou-nd
residues
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
ensuring drainage is away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products)
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Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed
Animal holding areas Accumulations of animal 13
Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences
wastes and feed wastage
and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal
0""Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e,, inspect for and remove or break up
accumulated solids as needed)
Dry manure handling Accumulations of animal 0
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g.,
systems wastes
7- to 10-day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day
interval during winter) where manure is loaded for
land application or disposal
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Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles
M
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure
handling areas as needed
For more information contact:
Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC - November 11, 1996, page 2

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Flush gutters Accumulation of solids
Lagoons and pits Crusted solids
Excessive vegetative Decaying vegetation
growth
Liouid Svstems
M,"Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently
to remove accumulated solids from gutters as
designed
0 Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
— discharge
0 Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting
of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to 8 inches
,9ver more than 30 percent of surface
Maintain vegetative control along banks —of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along
water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Dry Svstems
Feeders Feed spillage 0 Design, operate, and ma . i . ntain feed systems
(e.g., bunkers and troughs) to rninirnize the
accumulation of decaying wastage
C3 Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to 10-
day interval during summer; IS- to 30-day interval
during winter)
AMIC - November 11, 1996, page I

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source
Cause
I BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead
Swine production
MW/ e getative or wooded buffers
,,V
KY Recommended best management practices
;/ �(_2od judgment and common sense
Ani ial body
Dirty manure -covered
M/Dry floors
surfaces
animals
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered floors
01/,�*tted floors
9/Waterers located over slotted floors
;C3 at high end of solid floors
/S'deders
Scrape manure buildup ftrn floors
0 Ynderfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection
Urine
M/Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
pits
Partial microbial
or scrape
decomposition
C3 Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust
Volatile gases
09/Tan maintenance
fans
Dust
t9*1c ient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust �Y Washdown between groups of animals
0 Feed additives
C3 Feeder covers
C3 Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks a Agitation of recycled lagoon C3 Flush tank covers
liquid while tanks are filling 0 Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys a Agitation during wastewater C3 Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
AMOC - November 11, 1996, page I

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Miuimize Odor Site Spe Aric Practices
Pit recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon 0 Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with
liquid while pits are filling anti -siphon vents
Lift stations Agitation during sump tank El Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain a Agitation during wastewater C1 Box covers
collection or junction conveyance
boxes
End of drainpipes 0 Agitation during wastewater C3 Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
at lagoon conveyance �gooi) liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions SY Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing 0 Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation 0 Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
C3 Minimum agitation when pumping
0 Mechanical aeration
13 _�foven biological additives
irrigation sprinkler a High pressure agitation &r Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles 0 Wind drift C3 Minimum recommended operating pressure
6/p-ump intake near lagoon liquid surface
0 Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage tank or Partial microbial 0 Bottom or midlevel loading
basin surface decomposition C3 Tank covers
• Mixing while filling
• Agitation when emptying
C3 Basin surface mats of solids
0 Proven biological additives or oxidants
AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 2

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Settling basin surface 0 Partial microbial C3 Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level
decomposition 0 Remove settled solids regularly
0 Mixing while filling
a Agitation when emptying
Manure, slurry, or * Agitation when spreading 0 Soil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader a Volatile gas emissions 0 Wash residual manure from spreader after use
outlets 0 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, a Volatile gas emissions while 0 Soil injection of slurry/sludges
slurry, or sludge on drying
field surfaces
C3 Soil incorporation within 48 hours
0 Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
71 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition n roper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal * Carcass decomposition C3 Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits 0 Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators a Incomplete combustion 0 Secondary stack burners
Standing water a Improper drainage 0 Grade and landscape such that water drains away
around facilities 0 Microbial decomposition of from facilities
organic matter I/
Manure tracked onto a Poorly maintained access "arm access road maintenance
public roads from roads
farm access
AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 3

Additional Information:
Swine Manure Management; .0200 Rule/B MP Packet
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
Environmental Assurance Program; NPPC Manual
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO 107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Available From:
NCSU, County Extension Center
NCSU—BAE
NCSU—BAE
NCSU—BAE
NCSU—BAE
NCSU—BAE
NCSU— Swine Extension
N.C. Pork Producers Assoc.
NCSU Agricultural Communications
Florida Cooperative Extension
AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 4

Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
A71 Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
F] El Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
El NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options,- contact the Division for guidance.
• 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
A 3/:�/ 1 (1
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

-Total CpPacity of Storage Lagoon Structure Calculator
NOTE: Use your Lagoon Design Documentation to fill the Permit renewal table for total Design capacity, der
and redline Freeboard. This calculator is ONLY AN ESTIMATE of these entries in cases where no lagoon
design documentation exist. Using this calculator when design documentation exists is considered supplyinc
false information and any relevant penalties will be applicable.
[A] If irrigularly shaped lagoon or total depth and side slopes unknown, leave following 4 cells blank
Lagoon Length
300
Lagoon Width
270
Total lagoon Depth
14
Lagoon Side Slope (HorizontaVVertical)
3
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F. Lagoon Surface Area -->
1.86
1. At time of Sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Present Liquid Level (measure
at the lagoon gauge pole) --- >
0.1
J. Determine the distance from the top of the bank to the Maximum Liquid Level --- >
1.6
M. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the lagoon bottom (use
lagoon management plan or other lagoon records) —>
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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 bermuclagrass
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.
Is Surface water diversion features are designed to carry a// 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:
Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
It is recommended that a ne
working swine lagoon in the
volume. This seeding should
wastewater.
iv lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.

• Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water conservation.
• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce
the amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
0 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:
6�1

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:
a Hire a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large
- bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.

The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
* Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
* Lagoon liquid levels -- high levels are a safety risk.
Failure to inspect and maintain the dam -
Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.

System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear
tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in
an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while
decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design
will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle.
Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of
mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly
reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout
the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On
a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for
concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
*Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual