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HomeMy WebLinkAbout820411_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Animal Waste Management Systems Request for Certification of Coverage Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit On September 30, 2019, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019. Please do not leave any question unanswered. Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below. Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee. 1. Farm Number: 82-0411 Certificate Of Coverage Number: 2. Facility Name: P=6 3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Prestaae Farms Inc 4. Landowner's Mailing Address: PO Box 438 City: Clinton State: NC Telephone Number: 910-596-5749 Ext. E-mail: . lennc@prestagefarms.com 5. Facility's Physical Address: 1341 Kerr Complex Rd City: Harrells 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"): 10. Operator Name (OIC): 140 .49#41m 11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): 12. Indicate animal operation type and number: Current Permit: Operations Type Swine - Farrow to Wean 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 Prestaze Farms Inc Phone No.: 910-592-5771 Allowable Count 2,000 AWS820411 Zip: 28329 Zip: 28444 OIC #: 4" Q9&K1(P Dry Poultry 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 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) A 19.00 B(HR) 27.60 P-6A 121,968.00 P-6B % C 1 A 6 Z 6 Sa 78,408.00 Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d) to the address below. The CAWMP must include the following components: 1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing: a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.) b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map) c. The soil series present on every land application field d. The crops grown on every land application field e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP h. The required NRCS Standard specifications 2. A site map/schematic 3. Emergency Action Plan 4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted 5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted 6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist 7.' Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your facility. 8. Operation and Maintenance Plan If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal. (e.g. composting, digesters, waste transfers, etc.) As a second option to mailing paper copies of the application package, you can scan and email one signed copy of the application and all the CAWMP items above to: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for a similar offense.) Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners all landowners should sign. If Landowner is a corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation): Name: 14 de- AI Title: V,,p Signature: Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NCDEQ-DWR Animal Feeding Operations Program 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Telephone number: (919) 707-9100 E-mail: 2019PermitRenewal@ncdenr.gov FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019 Waste Utilization Plan Producer: Prestage Farms Inc. County: Sampson Name of Farm: P-6 Location: P.O. Box 438 Clinton, N.C. 28329 Phone: 910-592-5771 Type of Operation: FAR -WEAN Number of Animal: 2000 Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon Method of Application: Irrigation Amount of waste produced per year: 12188 ton/year Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year: 10800 lbs./year 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 the 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 not be applied to land eroding at more 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 in runoff to the surface waters which is not allowed under DWQ regulations. 5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. 6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are not the same. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which r,-u rage 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 the 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. YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: Tract No. Field No. Soil Type Crop Yield/Ac Lbs. N Acres Lbs N Month to Lbs. N Code unit Used Apply Per Ac. 9188 6A CaB CB -Ha 3.9 50 46 8970 MAR-SEPT 195 9188 6A CaB SG 1 50 46 2300 SEPT-MAR 50 9188 86 CaB Corn 54 1.25 5.81 3921 MAR-JUN 67 Total 51.8 11662 lbs. Available Nitrogen 10800 lbs. Surplus or deficit -862 lbs. 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. APR 0 3 2019 WOWOU811W 1M10pera90n08@dM ,P-6 Page 3 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 bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing, hay and /or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain etc. is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity, 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 the 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 mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best results. Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended. Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters 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 field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables. See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste. SLUDGE APPLICATION: The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 1680 lbs. of plant available nitrogen per year in the sludge. If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately .8400 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 28 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 67 acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application methods. APPLICATION OF WASTE. BY IRRIGATION The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity ti-n rage 4 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 irrrigate the acres shown in tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts. Tract No. I Field No. Soil Type Crop Code Applic. Rate(in/hr) Applic. Amount 9188 6A CaB CB -Hay 1 0.5 9188 6A CaB SG 1 0.5 9188 8B CaB Corn 1 0.5 n, P-6 Page 5 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 limitations. 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 instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm. It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the correct rates 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 have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste. NARRATIVE OF OPERATION ROY COOPER oowmor MIC AEL $. REGAN secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Dircetar NORTH CAROLINA €nvironmenral Quallry February 27, 2019 Prestage Farms Inc P-6 PO Box 438 Clinton, NC 28329 Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit Dear Permittee: APR m 8 2019 Wawausllw Regional operavons on 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 htts:Hde .nc.eov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-re iog 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: (919) 707-9100 In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered b�. an Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed. signed and returned by Agril 3. 2019. Please note that you must include one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan 1CAWMPI with the completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on Vase 2 of the renewal application form. Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty. Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day. If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9100. Sincerely, Jon Risgaard, Section Chief Animal Feeding Operations and Groundwater Section Enclosures cc (w/o enclosures): Fa% etteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District AFOG Section Central Files - AWS820411 Prestage Farms Inc ~ North Carona Deaartmeat of i aVrorrner ta: Qua,:ty I D:vs'o t of Water Rem 1rTSeS �. 512 N. Sa st rry St. 11636 hls. SerVc-- Carter I Ra`e:g , North Cwoe ,na 278199-1EZ6 P-6 Page 6 WASTE 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. 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 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 that runoff does not occur offsite or to the 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. 10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potentual 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 residenrial 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). WN Page 7 n REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 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 he 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 wetlands provided they have been approved as•a land application site by a "technical specialist'. Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site. 16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. 17. A protective cover of appropriate vegtation 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 evidences 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 illigal 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 vegetation 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 the bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years. 23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. Page 8 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT Name of Farm: P-6 Owner/Manager Agreement Prestage Farms Inc. I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce- dures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour storm.The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request. Name of Facility Owner: Prestage Farms Inc. Signature: Name of Manager (If different from owner) Signature: Name of Person Preparing Plan: James L. Lamb Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 438 Clinton, NC 28329 Phone: 910-596-5814 Date: / L owl Date: �° 09 Signature:_; -- :,.:,� ,, Date:- % 3/22/2019 �f •: -.. Find a•:I. r -:.. .... ce Prestage Farms Swine Locations App 600ft SITE M'rf https:llpfi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Webappviewerfindex.html?id=bcd3l c72d7dO4bceac9388b38ba3l6e6 1/1 SAMP.SQN .COUNTY EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN_ DIVISIOIV,OF WATER RESOURCES. (DWR) ;9.10-433-3300 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS).::. 910-592-8996 SOIL & WATER_CONSERVATION DISTRICT_(SWCD) . , 910-592-7963 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE;(NRCS) : 910=592-7963 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) - 910-592-7161 This plan will be implemented in the event:that waste:frQm your operatiori;ar0eaking, overflowing, or running: offahe srte..You should 1VOT :yvat 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 iri.an accessible location for -all employees :at the facility:; The fc llowmn are some action items you should take.. ; 1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the,:situation, this•;may or may not be possible. Suggested response to problems are listed below: A; La: g oon,overflow-possible.solutions are a: Add Soil, to berm to increase elevation of dam, any permanent: alteration of the dam.should:be approved by a qualified; techiucalapecialist. b. :Pumpwastes ,to field at an scceptable.rate. c:: -Stop all additional :flow to the lagoon,:: hold:wastes, in the house: if ;possible. d Call :a p- M9 contractor: e: Make: sure no surface water i entering lagoon: B. Runoff from wastes application. field-.4etiou include:;` :: a.:,:Immediately stop:wastea:appllcation;: . b. Create a temporary diversion `orberm to :oontam.,the waste.. . c. Incorporate waste to reduce further runoff d..,Eyaluate and;elnnu ate the.reason(s) that caakd the runoff. e Evaluate the; apphcatioxi rates.for. the fields where runoff:occurred. C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinkler -action includes: APR 0 3 2019 a: Stop recycle.(flushing system) pump b. Stop irrigation pump Regior�afOperatiorojSeCtiors c. Close values to.eliminate further discharge. d. ; Repair;all leaks prior to restarting pum. ps. ; D. Leakage from flush system, houses soIjds:°separators-�action:include_s:.. a. Stop recycle (flushing system).pump.,. _ b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Make sure no siphon effect has beeMdreatdd... d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators. e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -possible action: a. Dig a small sump or ditch- to dat&h all 'seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back into lagoon: b. If holes are caused by burrowing annuals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and-, compact with a clay type soil c. - Have a professional evaluatet-he condition- of the sidewalk and-tfie lagoon -bottom as soon: as; posiibk: 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. a. - Did the waste reach anysurface waters? b-- Approximately how much- was rdleased and,what duration? - C., -: Ahrdamage noted, such -as employee mijury, fish kills. ot,pro-pe]ftydaihage?% d. Did the:spill leave. the property? e. Does. the spilt have. the potential to reach- `surface waters? f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters? g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)? h. How much reached surface: waters?. 3. Contact appropriate agencies. a. During normal business hours, call yourDWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office, at.910-433-3300, after-hours; emergency number., 1=800-858- 0368. Your: phone call should include: YOUR NAME ,'FACELITY NUMBER, TELEPHONE` -NUMBER; THE DETAILS OF TR INCIDENT FROM ITEM #2 ABOVE, THE EXACT LOCATION OF THEFACELITY, AND THE LOCATION OR DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OFTHE SPELL, WEATHER AND:WIND CONDITIONS; THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES THAT HAVE BEEN UNDER TAKEN, AND THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE SITUATION. b. If the spill leaves the property or enters -surface waters, caRIO'cal;(EMS) Emergency: Management Services at-910_592-4996.- c. Instruct EMS to contact lodatHealth-i'Department. d. Contact 166al --Soil-afid,-Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service ,office at910-592=7963 and Cooperative Extension Service at 910-592-7161 for advice/technical assistance. 4. If none of the above works call 911 or the sheiiffstl3epartment and explain your problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper'agencies :for you. 5. Contact the contractor of your choice, to begin repairof 'the problem -to minimize off - site damage. a. Contractors Name: b. Contractors Address: � Irm-S --m- 6- - �gk 1! 15 .! Tr-, c _.- c. Contractors Phone: _,910-45'YR.!­5­77/ Page 2 6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon. a. Name: R#40J)DALE N. 9*JZUFcv'r b. Phone: gta . 592 • 5771 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. 8. If you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine company integrator, contact the company representative at 910-592-5771. Page 3 Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Soarcc Cause IlMl's to Cun(rul Lusecls - - Si(c Specific l'racliccs Liquid Systems blush (iultcrs Accumulalian ufsulids O Flush sys(cln.is designed and operalcd sufficiently to reivove accumulated solids from gtrltel•s as designed. 0 Remove bridging ol'accunwlalcd solids at La-tions and fits - discharge Crusted Solids a Maintain lagoons, scllling basills aild pits whel'e pcsl breeding.is apparcnl to nrininlize the crusting ofsolids to a depth of no more than G - _ 3 inches over more than 30% of sul-!'ace. lixccssivc Vegetative Decaying i'_cgclaliun - - - - Growill ® Maintain vegetative control along baulks of lagoons aiut other impoundanents to prevent accunrtd:dion of decaying vegetative matter -- --- - along tvatcr's edge on impoundment's perimeter. I�ccdcrs - - �l'y Syslcnls "� • Feed Spillage YM Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g., bunkers and Iroughs) to minimize (he accun)(llalioll of decaying wastage. Clcal►110 spillage on a Milli= basis (e.g., 7 - IU clay interval during summer; 15-30 day interval fccd Slurs e - -- during winter). g AccunnrlaGons ul fccd residues - Cl I�cducc nloislurc accuuudatioil within and - - - - - - - -� -- around immediatc perimeter of fccd storage areas by insuring drainage away from site and/or providing adequate containment covered bin fur breivet''s grain and similar high Moislurc grain products). D InSpcct for and reinove or break up accumulated solids in filter ships around fccd storage as needed. AMIC- November 11, 1996, page I i. Source . Cause BWV es to —Control Insects. Anima! T`Iolding Areas • Accumulations ofanimal wastes Site Specific Practices ® Eliminate loW areas that -trap moisture. along and -feed wastage fences and other,.: lo-cg{ons. *hare wag b accumulates and disturbance by animals is minimal. ® Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal holding areas.to minimize accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as Dry 11%anure Handling . needed). ; Systems Accumulations of animal wastes ® Remove spillage on a routine basis (e. 7 -.10 day -interval during summer _30 d y interval during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal. O Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles. 13 Inspect for. and remove or break up accumulated wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and - _ manure handling areas as needed. For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7.613, North Carolina State-Universi Raleigh, NC, 27695-7613. h,, AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page 2 l 7_ Source Ftumatead Animal body surfaces .' Swine Farrel. Waste Management ®d®r C®ntrol Checklist Cattsc . [IMPs:lo lVtlnlinlzo Odor nrndurttnn ■ Vegetative:orwooded buffers; ■ ; Recommended. best an practices; ■ Qood judgment and common sense ■ Drj floors W Slatted floors; . ■ ' Waterers• located over slotted floors; O Fccders at, high. end of solid floors; O . Scrapc maiturc7Wildup from floors; Underfloor ventilation for drying . c collection pits • Urine; ■ Frequent minureremoval by flush, pit recliarge, • Partial microbial -decomposition or.scrape; ■ .Underfloor vcntllalion itlon exhaust fans Volatile gases; ■ ..run -maintenance; Dust Dust ■ Efficient air movement surfaces • ■ Waslidown-between groups of animals; ■ Feed -additive's; 13 Feeder covers; ®. Feed delivery downspout extenders .to feeder Flush tanks Agitation of recycicd lagoon covers ff Flush tank covers; ' liquid while tanks arc filling p Extend (ill lines to near bottom of'tanks with Flush alleys Y Agitation during wastewater anti-sl p hop• vents .. � ... ! Underfloor hush with . undcr(loor conveyance ventilation Pit recharge points liquid gtation of recycled lagoon while pits area. ®i Extend recharge litres to near bolto m of ptts Lift stations • Agitation during sump tank with tinCt-sipfton vent9 _ _' filling and.drkwdown .. 13 Sumptank covers' Outside drain collection • .or junction boxes Agitation during wastewater U. llox covers cone ance Y : AMOC - November'] 1,1996, Page 3 Me&- Practices ' Source End of drainpipes at •. Cause Agitation duringwastewater ® gIHPx to Minimize, Odor Site Specltle Practices Extendpoint of i es.•undemeath goon .!....:... i%agoon ey_ -_ -- dish surfaces ® Volatile gas emissions, IR Proper lagoon liquid capacity; • Biological mixing;. 9�o Correct lagoon startup procedures;. • Agitation O Minimum surf m area=to-volume ratio, W Minimum agitation when,pumping; ® Mechanical aeration; 13 Proven biological additives Irrigation sprinkler nozzles • Nigh pressure agitation; ■ . Irri ate on �— g dry d$ys with little or no wind; • Wind drift ® Minimum recommended operating pressure; 10 Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface; l3 - Pump from second -stage lagoon Storage tank or basin surface a Partial mierobial-deconiposition; ® Bottom or midlevel loading; �_ - -- -- -- -- • Mixing while filling, ® Tank covers; • Agitation when. -emptying 13 Basin surface mats of solids; Proven biological additives or oxidants • Settling basin surface Partial microbial decomposition; ® Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid -�-""— • Mixing whole filling; level;. • Agitation when emptying ® itemoYe settled solids regularly Manure, slurry or sludge ® Agitation whea.spreading; X3 -Soil injection of slurry/sludges;— spreader outlets ® -Volatile gas emissions ® Wash residual manure from spreader after use; ® Proven biological additives or oxidants Uncovered manure, • Volatile gas emissions while ® Soil injection of slurry/sludges-- slurry or sludge on field surfaces drying ® Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.; ® Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying; ® Proven'biological additives or oxidants Dead. animals ® Carcass decomposition N Proper disposition of carcasses Dead animal disposal • Carcass decomposition. ® Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits; pits. . Proper location/construction of disposal pits Incinerators. . Incomplete combustion ® Secondary stack burners AN(._*. '-November 11, 1996, Page 4 r"� ._ ouree Cause _ • ItMPs to Minimize. Odor _�� Site Specific Practices Standing water around • Improper drainage; N. Grade and landscape such that water drains facilities . Microbial decomposition of away from facilities organic matter. . Manure tracked onto . Poorly maintained access roads O Farm acccss'road maintenancepublic roads from farm access Additional Information : Available From: Swine Manure Management ; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU, County Extension Center Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; EBAE Fact.Sheet NCSU - BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Managertient:' Pit Recharge -Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-$8 NCSU - IIAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU - BAE Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU - BAE Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; ESAE'Fact Sheet NCSU - BAE Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU - Swine Extension Environmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communications Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies ; 11110107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Exicnsiun AMOC -November 11, 1996, Page 5 Verslon—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 :i7e 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 bottomof the jbutial 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. - Ser+d in a randering dank lice�secl under.-G.S.._ .1.06-1C8,Z_� Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102. A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con- sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach.copy of permit). If compost is.distributed off -farm, additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ. In the case of dead. poultry.only,. placing in a disposal pit of,a size and design approved by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70). Any method.which, in the professional opinionipf 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. C - Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date 3 is 20/ Signature of ethnical Specialist Date !oca�e� �n a tract "f |..d adJace:t �o t�'e or�gina| farm. ��ere a'p no hones w/thin oxim1� Topo3rap�,y is s/opin8 w/to �andy s"./�' 'Ca/.�^ �,|� be constructed �o acce|erate the r6. of sea�`n8. TYP� A�D SIZE F.RR�� - FEE�ER 0F UF'ER�TION 1248 Sow C�«SS 1V DESIGNED BY Howard Hobson DATE 11/21/89 APPROVED BY DATE ^ 5|0RA6� per ho8Ft per !b" 6�1456 Cu Ft DL TEMPORARY STORA8E 651456 }bs of anima| x 1.35 cu. ft. of waste per day 158304 Cu Ft per 1000 |bs of anima| wt. x 180 days TH RAINFALL LESS EVAPORATION surface area per 12"per f� °�����-Cu Ft ' LO RAINFALL - 25 YR. 1 DAY STORM .1-1���4 sq. �t. of surface area per 12" tt TOTAL STORAGE AVAILABLE MANUHE AND URINE PRODUCTION 1248 ho8s x 7.9 tons per year PLAN OF EXCAVATED WASTE -STORAGE POND NAME Zk� rA6e A_44f 5 - - - ACP # LENGTH DATE j�z DI STRICT S.A/ &,a N JI SIDE SLOPE '3 TO 1 / / AVE. TOP ELEV. /, -- ------ - - - ° �° MID SECTION —/ — .4r I LENGTH / / 0 / ! AVE. BOTTOM ELEV. i Volume depth [area of top) + (area of bottom) + (4 x area midsection] _ A_ 5dca Cu.Ft. 6 Use of facility T,?fi;q AetwT ;4A6eea/ Capacity 61 6/11 Soo Gallons Volume Cost -sharing Cu. Ft. Soil type L Ak64.4W D B. M. description l k",C /iy Ayx nw SL A' iy ocy .AF�/1oX• ,4,550ry or D Elev. vro. o v 4 SUMMARY Bottom Elev. 9:0 Normal liquid level Elev. .34. a Storage for normal precip.(Ft) + Maximum liquid level Elev. Storage for: 25 yr..freq. precip. (Ft.) + /• a Crest ESW Elev. Stage (Ft.) + Freeboard (Ft.) + /. o Top of Dam Elev. 4/. B 4-7 L-5 f LIW4�- Tod EL, .190 Iveealf, 5:aet4ollf 0' �,4 S,4-9 3q, MPTICE MEETS ST, k A. SPIEC FICATIONS. 8 -4-9 CWFICATION MADE BX-ZL, 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN V's designed for waste treatment with minimum .odor control. The c+ed for the planned fluid level to be reached may vary due to soil �. flushing- ,o-perations, and. the amount .of :fresh water addeel to the cation of waste water is recognized as an acceptable method. of. di-s• ,thods of application include honey wagons (sprayer or injection) and. i (center.pivot, guns, or travelers). Care needs to be taken when caste to prevent damage to crops or runoff from the field. f'7.:'T1ie:.:-fo.l1:owing .items. ate to be carried out: Begin pump -out of the lagoon -when fluid level is 1 foot below the •,. .'..-Outlet pipes.. �,,::.... this .;;.r:.:. to um "out before fluid depth''is less than 3 feet dee p prevents• the doss of favorable bacteria). 3. It .is stirongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be p.recharg•,ed ',to. its capacity to prevent excessive odors during startup.. .Pre '. charging reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering :the lagoon thereby reducing -odors. Solids should be covered with ':•.r.effluent at. all times. vegetation on the embankment aura 71:e1s adjacent to the lagoon :,mowed* air any eroded areas and establish in vegetation. _ tire... Recommend that a suitable fence be cc �nstructed around the lagoon .safety purposes. lean waters Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of polluttznL-s waters of the -United States. The Department of -Natural :Reeoutees and .Cormnunity Development -(DN11CD) -- Wastewater Management Seetion has Ih•e respon,si:bility for enforcing; this laws 8 All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to adequate outlets. -NdTE:. An analysis of the waste water can he obtained at cocecnerci al laboratories or at a fe-e of $3 p,-r sample at: N.C. Department of Agriculture Plant Analysis Lab Agronomic Division Slue Ridge Road Center Raleigh, N.C. 27611 Ph. (919) 733-2655 LAGOON DESIGN P k DIJ Operator:PRESTAGE FARMS County: SAMPSON Date: CO2/14/97.,-, las P-6 the site evaluation been completed & approved: YES AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) 0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. 0 lbs 0 head (wean to feeder) x 3Q lbs. = 0 lbs Describe other : Zoe- Sows 281600 lbs ' Total Average Live Weight = 281600 lbs MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = 281600 cubic ft (includes 0 cu. ft. add. treat. vol.) 4. 1 i i STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 71244.8 cubic feet TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME Inside top length (feet) --------------------- Inside top width (feet) ---------------------- Top of dike elevation (feet) ----------------- Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) ------------ Freeboard (feet) ----------------------------- Emergency spillway depth of flow(feet)------- Side slopes (inside lagoon) ------------------ Total design volume using prismoidal formula 415.0 190.0 45.50 33.50 1.00 0.00 3.0 : 1 SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 409.0 184.0 11.00 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 409.0 184.0 AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH = 343.0 118.0 AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 376.0 151.0 75256 (AREA OF TOP) 40474 (AREA OF BOTTOM) 227104 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6 75256 227104 40474 1.83 Total Designed Volume Available = 628529 CU. FT.'), i i 5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED ' DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) _ ( Length * Width ) + Surface area of connecting waste facility 415.0 190.0 0.0 78850.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) or impervious area 0.0 square feet' Describe this area. TOTAL DA 78850.0 square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days. r.. Volume of waste produced Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37 Volume = 281600 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 18.0 days Volume = 514389 gals. or 68768.6 cubic feet 13. Volume of excess water Volume = 1887.9 gallons/day * .180 days storage/7.48 gallons. per OF Volume = 45431.5 cubic feet ��. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount. 180 days evaporation = 13.3 inches 180 days rainfall 21.7 inches Volume = 21.7 in * DA / 12 in. per"ft. = 142587 cubic feet runoff Volume = 13.3 in * lagoon DA/12 inL /ft = 87392'cubic feet evap. Volume = 55195 cubic feet i i I �D. Volume of 25 year 24 hour storm 7.0 in. Volume of "Heavy Rain" 7.0 in. Volume = 14.0 inches / 12 inches -per foot * DA Volume = 91992 cubic feet 11:71'. Additional volume as follows: TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 68769 cubic feet 5B. 45431 cubic feet 5C. 55195 cubic feet 5D. 91992 cubic feet 5E. 0 cubic feet TOTAL 261387 cubic feet 6. SUMMARY ' Temporary storage period____________________> 180 days Rainfall during wettest period of storage===> 21.7 inches Evaporation during storage period=====______> 13.3 inches 25 year - 24-hour rainfall__________________> 7.0 inches ' Heavy rain==-==__________________�___--_____> 7.0 inches Freeboard====-------------------------------> ------- ------- 1.00 feet Side slopes_________________________________> 3.0 : 1 ' Inside top length==_________________________> 415.0 feet Inside tap width=====_______________________> 190.0 feet Emergency spillway elevation(if planned)====> 44.50 feet ,-N,3T Top of dike elevation_______________________> 45.50 feet ' Bottom of lagoon elevation__________________> 33.50 feet Top of sludge elevation_____________________> 35.20 feet ' Total required volume______________________=> Actual design volume________________________> 614232 628529 cu. ft. ft. Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===> 38.00 cu. feet Stop pumping elev.__________________________> 40.50 feet Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.====______> 38.00 feet Must be > or = to min. req. treatment'el.=> 39.50 feet Min. Required treatment volume______________> 281600 cu. ft. Volume at stop pumping elevation===_=_______> 282339 cu. ft. Start pumping elev.====_____________________> 43.20 feet Must be at bottom of F.B. & 25 yr. rainfall & heavy rain Act. vol-. less 25 yr. and heavyrainfall====> 536537 cu_ ft. ' Volume at start pumping elevation=====______> 533676 cu. ft. Required volume to be pumped-----------------> 169395 cu_ ft. Actual volume planned to be pumped=====_____> 178475 cu. ft. ' Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.6 feet DESIGNED BY: �(. (p,,,,�,, APPROVED BY: LIX,DATE w+ PA,�`` i : 11 r 9 / 97 DATE: 31 Sl�I PLANNeo N ' SHEET 1; OF 2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) g ) and 180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary due to site conditions, weather; flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system. iThe designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for: (1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also included is storage for the 25 yr - 24 hr storm for the location and a ' heavy rain factor. The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess rainfall will vary from year to year. The heavy rain factor and 25 yr rainfall will not be a factor to consider in an annual Pumping cycle, but this storage volume must.always'be available. The waste produced by the animals shall be utilized in accordance with an approved waste utilization plan. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the upper and lower elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume). Pumping shall be doneas necessary to ' maintain the liquid level between these markers. Pumping can be started or stopped at any time betweenthese two elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit,, such as weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without runoff or leaching. Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set, center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops. The following items are to be carried out: 1. Before wastes are introduced,. the waste treatment lagoon shall be charged to 1/2 its treatment volume to prevent.excessive odors during start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete, flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not be used for flushing after initial filling- 2. SHEET 2 OF 2 4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation and recommended maximum application rate is shown in the waste utilization plan. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details. 5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed to maintain a vigorous stand. 6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and establish in vegetation. 7. Repair areas of the embankment that settle below the design settled height or areas where cracking, sloughing, or "jug" holes develop. 8. Repair waste inlet pipes that develop cracks or.separate at the joints. 9. Remove undesirable vegetative growth and floating or lodged debris. 10. All surface runoff is to be diverted -from the lagoon to stable outlets when not included as part of the design temporary storage. 11. After five years the waste treatment lagoon shall be checked for sludge accumulation annually. If sludge has encroached into the treatment volume, the sludge will be removed and applied at•agronomic rates based on analysis of the sludge. Treatment volume must have a minimum of 4 feet of depth free of sludge'at all times. 12. In December 1992, the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) in North Carolina revised water quality regulations that address animal operations. These rules became effective on February 1, 1993.(15A NCAC 2H .0200). This animal operation shall be operated within the requirements of these rules and regulations_ 13. Pipes that are used for recycling effluent to use as flush water and irrigation intakes must be placed 18 inches below the surface and as far from the inlet discharge pipes as possible in order to provide a cleaner effluent for flushing and to reduce odors when irrigating on land. When these pipes are placed through the embankment, they should be installed no more than two feet below top of embankment and not in the highest section of fill. The pipe trepich shall be -compacted with clayey material or other material as approved by an engineer.