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820415_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410
State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Animal Waste Management Systems Request for Certification of Coverage Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit On September 30, 2019, the ?North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2019. Please do not leave any question unanswered. Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below. Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee. 1. Farm Number: 82-0415 Certificate Of Coverage Number: 2. Facility Name: P=1 3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Prestage Farms Inc 4. Landowner's Mailing Address: PO Box 438 City: Clinton State: NC Telephone Number: 910-596-5749 Ext. E-mail: lg ennc6Dprestagefarms.com 5. Facility's Physical Address: 2490 Wilbur Pridgen 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): AIAN F4VU4101 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 Prestage Farms Inc Phone No.: 910-592-5771 Allowable Count 2,000 AWS820415 Zip: 28329 Zip: 28444 OIC #: 9910 ut(o 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 19.00 P-lA 1905e,�,a 6goo108,900.00 P-113 9 (o 5ga 133 82,764.00 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 143-215.613, 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: L AuUA/ Title: V, Signature:Y*40::: Date: 4-01 Name: Signature: Title: 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: Name of Farm: Location: Phone: Type of Operation: Number of Animal: Prestage Farms, Inc. P-1 P. 0. Box 438 Clinton NC 28329 910-569-5771 Farrow -Wean 2000 County: Sampson 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 P-1 Page 2 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 Code Yield/Ac Lbs. N unit Acres Lbs N Used Month to Apply Lbs. N Per Ac. 10986 1 CaB CB -Hay 3.9 50 45 8775 MAR-OCT 195 10986 1 CaB CB -Hay 1 50 45 2250 SEP-APR 50 Total 45 11025 lbs. Available Nitrogen 10800 lbs. Surplus or deficit -225 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. P-1 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 P-1 Page 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. Field No. Soil Type Crop Code Applic. Rate(in/hr) Applic. Amount 10986 1 CaB CB -Hay 0.6 1.0 10986 1 CaB CB -Hay 0.6 1.0 APR �, � ?91- WeterQua ft Regional Operations SecOm P-1 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 SrMt � ROY COOPER RECEIVE6W"" MICHAELS.REGAN - �. •��; A PR 0 3 Nil 2019 s��r LCULPEPPER RviroutQa1A W �i��ll j►' "1�i4! Dirtaor anmenatry R40W10p&0t0n5 February 27, 2019 Prestage Farms Inc P-1 PO Box 438 Clinton, NC 28329 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 hUs://d2g.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-civaliregional-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 ermi�ge to the Division. Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The gpplication form must be completed, signed and returned by April 3. 2019. Please note that you must include one (1) cop. of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) 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): Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District AFOG Section Central Files - AWS820415 Presta, ee Farms North Caro-na Departmentof Erc+rrovnerts.' Qua -ty I DvsonofWater Ressurces BU N. Sa sbury St. 1163S Me 8 Serv"ce canter I Ra a gh, Nort?t Carona 27 93-1S36 319.707 2WO P-1 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN Page 6 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 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). P-1 Page 7 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-1 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: p2rEs A6E FPR►tiS INC. C- 4 Name of Manager (If different from owner) Signature: Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 438 Clinton, NC 28329 Signature: , r; (,.,.__ CL J- -6', Phone: 910-596-5749 Date: 9/ i i /o8 Date: Date: 9 i' 19 I v 8 3/22/2019 Prestage Farms Swine Locations App 5 itky 6 1,0S 0.2mi https://pfi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=bcd3l c72d7d04bceac9388b38ba316e6 $AMPSQN.COUNTY EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN. D.IVISION,:OF WATER RESOURCES. (DWR) . 910433-3300 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES. '(EMS) .. 910=592-8996 SOIL & WATER:_CONSERVATIQN DISTRICT E(SWCD) '.910=592-7963 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICR (NRCS) - . 91,0=592-7963 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 910-592-7161 This plan will be implemented in the event,that w:aste:from your operatioxi;are:Jeaking, overflowing, or running; off .the site.: Youshould NOT: wait until wastes reach surface waters or;leave your,property to:.eonsider that you have a; -problem. ; You; should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This..,plan_should be:posted u :an accessible location for --all _employees at the: facility- The followuig are some' action: items you should take._ 1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the s tuation, this,may or may not be possible. Suggested response to problems are listed below: A; La goon.overflow-possible.solutions are Add soil to berm t%increase elevation..of dam; any permanent: alteration of the dam should .e approved by a quahfied;technical-specialist. . b Pump -wastes to field at an: acceptable rate. c:; Stop all additional;flow tolhelagoon -hold' Wastes. in the house. f=possible. d:' Call app :g. .um in contractor:. e. Make sure no surface watt,.isl entenig lagoon: B. Runoff from wastes application field-action:.nclude: a Immediately stop wastes application:: - b. Create a temporary ;divers on or -berm t61 contain .the: -waste.: : c. Incorporate waste to reduce furtl er.;runoff d. Evaluate and;elimiriate :the reasons-):tl at caused the runoff..: . e. Evaluate the: appl. ication rates .for the. fields .where runoff : occurred.'. C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinkler -action includes: a:. Stop recycle;.(flushulg system) .pump b. Stop irrigation pump c. Close values to.eliminate further discharge. d ; Repair a111eaks prior to restarting pumps D. Leakage from flush system, Houses,: solids_separators=action:includes: . a. Stop recycle (flushing system)_ pump... b. Stop irrigation pump. . : c. Make sure no siphon effect has been created, 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 t-lo-;catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back into lagOon: b. If holes are caused by burrowing an als, trap or remove anima s and` Alfh6ies and compact with a clay type soil: c.- Have a professional evaluatethe do ifibne of "the sidd w"alls a nd Ifielagbon bottom as soon as poiss--ible 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. & Did the waste reach any 'surface waters? b,- Approximately -how inuchWas released andwhat duration? - C. Any damage noted, such, as employee injury.; fish kills brpropertydainagd?: d. -D-idthe-.spill,.IoaLvethe :pr.ope-4 . y? e. Does the spill. have the potential to -reach surfacavaters? 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- your DWQ(Division of Water Quality) regional office, at,910-433-3300, afterhours, emergency number:, 1--800-858- 0368. Yourphone call should -include, YOUR 'NAMEE, FACILITY: i NUMBER, TELEPHONE-NUMEBERI:THE DETAILS OF TEINCIDENT FROM ITEM #2 ABOVE, THE EXACT LOCATION OF TFMFACELITY, AND THE LOCATION OR DIRECTION OF -MOVEMENT OFTHE - SPILL, 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 ors enwgsurface waters,- call 10''cal-(EMS) Emergency Management Services' it-910-592 8996. c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health',Department, d. Contact lobal;Soitaiid Water- Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service office. at 9 10-592;;7963 and Cooperative'Ext.e.*n'sion Service at 910-592-7161 for advice/technical assistance. 4. If none of the above works call 911 or the -sheriffs' Department and explain your problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper -agencies for you. - problem 5. Contact the contractor of your choicatot begin repair of the; rdbl ' tof-mitiftnize off - site damage. a. Contractors Name: b. Contractors Address: c. Contractors Phone: _9/0-:5:9R;-f77/ Page 2 6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon. a. Name: N . &.41Z Fo�7 b. Phone: ?la . 02.57V 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. ff 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 Source Cause �� IIAIPs to Control 1115CCIS — — , Site Specific I I. actices Liquid S)'slen►s 11►.ISh Gutters • Accnnnrlation u!"solids O I-Itrsh system.is designed and operate(( sufficiently to remove accumulated solids front gutters as designed. 0 (remove bridging oraccumulatcd solids at discharge La,uons and Pits Crusted Solids --115 Maintain lagoons, SCIIIIng basins an(I pil:5 where Pest brMling.is apparew to n••inin►izc the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 - __ _ 3 inches Overmore than 30% of surface. ;I.U%Vsth ive Vegetative s Uccayinb i'ebclaliun -- ■ Maintain vegetative control along hanks or — lagoons lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter — along miler's edge on impoundment's perimctcr. 1 UI'y Syslelils Iced Spillage i Uesig", operale and maintain feed systems (e.g., - bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumtrlalion of decaying wastage. w Clean ujl spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - IU (lay interval during summer; 15-30 day inlcrval during winter). feed Slorage -- Accumulations o!• feed residues O lteduce Itloisture accumulation wilhin and-- — -- — -- al'otlnd intnlcdiatc perimeter of feed storage areas by insuring drainage away from site and/or providing adequatc containn►enl (e.g.,. covered bits for brewer's grain and similar high nloislurc grain products). Cl Inspect for and reinove or break up acculnulaled solids in filler strips around fee([ storage as needed. AM IC - November t I, 1996, Page I f. Source Animal Holding Areas ause • � Accun utlatio s ofanimal wastes ® � Mh to Control Insects. Site Specirc Practices Elimigate low areas tbat,trap moisture, along and -feed wastage . fences and other :locatiotys where waste accumulates and disturbance by animals is minimal. ® Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as Dry Manure Handling Systems ® --ni- Accumulations of amal wastes ® needed). , Remove spillage on a joutine basis (e g., daiinterval during summer,15-30 day interval during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal. ,O Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles. ® Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes in filter .strips around stockpiles and manure handling areas as needed. For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Depadment of Entomology, Box 7013, North Carolina State-universi , _ l Raleigh, NC, 27695-7613. h AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page 2 rxa iit ` JI .. \ - J 1 J Swine Farm Waste Management Odor. Control Checklist ""'%'° Cause amps"' NinimlleOdor Farmatt:ad � Swine produaction on � Site Specific Practices Vegctative.or wooded buffers; ■ , Recommended. -best management practices; ■ Goo_ d judgment and common sense Animal body surfaces Dirty manure-covercd animals ■. Dry floors Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered floors ® Slotted floors; ■ Waterers located over slotted floors; f] Feeders at high. end of solid floors; IT. Scrape manure:buildup from floors; 0 Underfloor ventilation for drying - Manure collection pits • Urine; ■ Frequent immure removal by- flush, pit recharge, :. • Partial microbial decomposition orscrape; ■ .Underfloor t chlilation Ventllatlon exhaust fans Volatile gases; g ■ ..Fan maintenance; - Dust ■ Efficient air: ovement Indoor aurfaccs Dust ■ Wasltdown bctvrecn groups of animals; ■ Fced�additives; . O Fecder.covers; ■ Feed delivery downspout extenders.to feeder covers Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon O Flush tank covers; — -- -- r� liquid while tanks arc filling p Extend fill lincs.to near bottom 'of. tanks with rium aueys Agitation di conveyance VMS.' wamcwatcr ! Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation Pit recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon ®' Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits liquid while pits are -filling %, .. !III anti -siphon vents Lift stations • Agitation during sump tank O Sump tank covers' tilling and.drawdown . outside drain collection • Agitation during wastewater O Box covers or junction boxes conveyance AMOC- November 11, 1996, Page 3 t Source Cause BWs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices End of drainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater 11 Extend discharge point of pipes. underneath lagoon conveyance:.. -. lagoon liquid level. Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emissions; ■ Proper lagoon liquid capacity; • Biological mixing;- R Correct lagoon startup procedures;. • Agitation 0 Minimum surface area to -volume ratio; 6 Minimum agitation when.pumping; ® Mechanical aeration; 0 Proven biological additives Irrigation sprinkler • High pressure agitation; a Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind; nozzles ® Wind drift 0 Minimum recommended operating p g pressure; Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface; ® Pump from second -stage lagoon Storage tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition; 0 Bottom or midlevel loading; surface • Mixing while fillin g+ 0 Tank covers; • Agitation when emptying t3 Basin surface'mats of solids; 0 Proven biological additives or oxidants Settling basin surface : Partial microbial decomposition; a Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid • Mixing while filling; level; • Agitation when emptying 0 Remove settled solids regularly Manure, slurry or sludge • Agitation when.spreading; O -Soil injection of slurry/sludges; spreader outlets . Volatile gas emissions O Wash residual manure from spreader after use; 0 Proven biological additives or oxidants Uncovered manure, o Volatile gas emissions while O Soil injection of slurry/sludges slurryor sludge on field surfaces drying ® Soil incorporation within 49 hrs.; 0 Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying; 0 Proven'biological additives or oxidants Dead. animals , • Carcass decomposition ■ Proper disposition of carcasses Dead animal disposal • Carcass decomposition. 0 Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits; pits 0 Proper location/construction of disposal pits Incinerators • Incomplete combustion 0 Secondary stack burners AK._'.'. November 11, 1996, Page 4 "-"` Source Cause BMPs to Minimize. Odor Site Specific Practices Standing water around Improper drainage; 0 Grade and landscape such that water drains facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities organic matter Manuro tracked onto Poorly maintained access roads O Farm access -road maintenance public roads from farm access Additional Information : Available From : Swine Manure Management ; 0200 RuIcBMP Packet NCSU, County Extension Center Swine Production Faun Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU -BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pat Recharge - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 NCSU - BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 129-88 NCSU - BAE Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; EBAE 103-83 NCSU - BAE Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU - BAE Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU - Swine Extension Environmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual 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; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative E.xtcnsion AMOC -November 11, 1996, Page 5 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 a D 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 1burial pit should beat least one foot above the seasonal high water table. Attach burial location map and plan. Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC 13B .0200. JRPndwdna.xendedn"tant .--- Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102. © A composting system approved and permitted 6'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. Q In the: case of dead,poultry.only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70). Any method.which, in the professional opinion�pf 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 tobe. used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division. sup- port& 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. i4 Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date -9 it 2-Pi Signature of Tech ical pecialist Date PRESTAGE FEEDS Please review the attached plan and specifications carefully. Retain this plan for your use and records. It is strongly recommended that you, your contractor and Soil Conservation Service personnel are in agreement as to how the waste lagoon is to be constructed . SCS personnel will meet with all concerned parties and walk over the site to explain all flags and markings. It is important that everyone understand what is expected so that final construction meets plans and specification and the job can -be certified for payment (if ACP cost sharing is involved). Contact: Soil Conservation Service 303-D East Rowan ST. Clinton, N.C. 28-928 Phone 592-7963 1�. C'&A5 5 G 4,A)Qe 17 r Wig, 3-79 4 . �. USDA-SCS Raleigh, N. C. Rev. 2182 ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Engineering Design Work Sheet Field Office Clinton Design H. '.Hobson Date 12-17-$5 by — - Owner's Hamer Prestage Feeds Location Approximately mile SW of SR 1121 and approximately 2 miles NW of SR 1007 attach .watershed location sketch) Popu hato.n'(est) within'1/4 mi. 0 Mo. of inhabited houses within 1/4 mi.` 0 Distance -to no arest.inhabited-house'other than operator's 32001 T-nn ^f iivpctnck Hogs Type of op:eration,(check one) Farrow :to-fl Aish Farrow to:feeder pig x Finish Other �ouse'9s, pe t facility (flush, pit, number of houses, dimension.of etc. )- i- F! Type of waste treatment: Anaerobic lagoon & holding pond Anaerobic lagoon with holding volume x holding pond Pit or tank --, other Method.of.handling waste when design.capacity is reached (i.e., pump & irrigation, honeywagon, etc.)Irrigation (center pivot planned) Lagoon & Storage Design Data Type, number, and sizes of .li'vestock:- 1248. sows, x 522�1bs 651,456 lbs boars x. lbs = lbs 4 pigs x lbs = lbs _ pigs.x lbs lbs Total No. for design or: Total lbs for design 651,456 lbs. RFCEIVED;ti APR201J . w6wQualfty [ mvdonsSecdon -z- s.i�n Ca achy for Anaerobic La oon Treatment and Odor Control De cu. ft./animal. 1 cu. ft./lb. or Use _ - ft/animal) = ( 1. (lbs) or (animals) X �� cu.ft./lb) or cu,. 651 456 Cu.-ft. ss x 2. Estimate size of lagoon': ength d h Cu. ft. D_es i ' n _for Pond days,. (Longest anticipated period„ before pumpout) Des i gn period. 90 Zb-year storm 7 i:nches..Normal precipitation less evaporation for design period 4 _ inches. -Waste production = 0.00135 lbs/day/lb. live 456'bs. live A. x .00135 3. Volume of waste=��65�,_�.1 X g�days 7 cu . ft. al/da 7animal x animals 4. Volume of wastewater = 7,5 gal cu ft, days 0 cu. ft.: n-surface for.design period evaoration on lagoon = 5. Normal precipitation less p 34,816 cu. ft. ft. X 204 eft: = in. x 512 - -� width- �n/ft_ en t213 cu: ft and surface for design pE 33 x 80,x 80) 6. Normal precipitation less evapora ion on holding p � ft. x ft. _ �� cu•` ft. inches x length width 1.2 in/ft 7; Storage_req.uired-for.25-year storm ft. on.lagoon surface ft. x .. ft... = Cu. i n . X. t�- ength 12�t pond surface',_ a. Storage required for 25-year storm on holding ,_.. Cu f leng;ft. x :'ft: _ in. x th width 12 in/ft -3- 9. Total capacity needed for holding pond (add #'s 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8) _ 114,181 1 qu: ft. 10. Total capacity needed for treatment lagoon (add #'s 1 & 9 when treatment lagoon & holding pond are one component) = 765,637 Cu. ft.=28,357 cu. yds. Planned Capacity for Treatment Lagoon 500 ft. x 192 ft. 10 ft. w/ 3 1 ss = avg. length avg. width avg. depth 764,400 cu. ft. = 28,311 cu. yds. PLUS x 10 w/3:.1 = 1,068 cu. yds. Total Planned Capacity for Holdin4_Pond 29,379 cu* yds. ft. x ft. x ft. w/ ss = avg. length avg. width avg. depth o cu. ft. Design for Disposal Area Annual nitrogen production in fresh waste = I -VILS Sows 92 l bs N/l b/day x 1,poe,_ }kCA�t. x xWOudaM _ _ 1 bs. N / i'R Assume 75 % N loss during anaerobic lagoon treatment, storage & land application. Estimated N available for crop =-92-j-&N 1 bs x_?5% 1 bs . Type of vegetation or crop to be grown at the disposal. site coastal Timing and rate of application 600 lbs/ac Estimated acres needed for effluent disposal -39 -ac• S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Soil ConservationService LOCATION CODE Z o -7O PLAN.OF EXCAVATED WASTE STORAGE POND i i NAME 57-Aa E F2-7eD5 ACP # NC-ENG-40 5/83 DATE /Z- /8-85 DISTRICT �,pM�salV LENGTH 5E)C>I r=NSt0a rLL)I1�) SI DE SLOPE 3 TO 1 / C,q 1 c O AYE, TOP ELM � ,� �/—_�-----MAID SECTION / I \ Uj // 1 I f � f � o AYE. BOTTOIA ELEY. / LENGTH �1 Volume depth [(area of top) + (area of bottom) + (4 x area midsection = 7_� Cu. Ft. 6 SUMMARY Use of facility W As7-E 7W0,4-r-,WGA 7" Capacity $ 7 / 7 7/2- Gallons Volume Cost -sharing Cu. Ft. Soil type Zg -CA VD 455-01-110 W Soils B. M. description A1.416 /M BAilz o;- ��Wc 2 DoG �oc.a - 2oX• ST,4 m*c o L ,,y aF' v m 6 t) Elev. `7 a -a o Bottom Elev. 3.8•0 Normal liquid level Elev. li$ v _ Storage for normal precip.(Ft) + _ Maximum liquid level Elev..y Storage for: 25 yr. freq. precip.' (Ft.) + /, O Crest ESW Elev. Stage (Ft.) + Freeboard (Ft.) + /•� Top of Dam Elev. �50 i7 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN This lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be reached may vary due to soil conditions, flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system. Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable method of dis- posal* Methods of application include honey wagons (sprayer or injection) and irrigation (center pivot, guns, or travelers). Care needs to be taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops or runoff from the field. The following items are to be carried out: 1. Begin pump -out of th.e lagoon when fluid level is 1 foot below the outlet pipes. 2. Stop pump -out before fluid depth is less than 3 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable bacteria). 3. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be prechar.ged to i its capacity to prevent excessive odors during startup. Pre - charging reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. 4. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the lagoon mowed. 5. Repair any eroded areas and establish in vegetation. 6. Recommend that a suitable fence be constructed around the lagoon for safety purposes. 7. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of Natural Resources and Community Development (.DNRCD) - Wastewater Management Section has the responsibility for enforcing, this law:' NOTE: An analysis of -the waste water can be obtained at commercial laboratories or at a fee of $3 per sample at: N.C. Department of Agriculture Plant Analysis Lab Agronomic Division Blue Ridge Road Center Raleigh, N.C. 27611 Ph. (919) 733-2655 LAGOON DESIGN rator:PRESTAGE FARMS County: SAMPSON Date:08/30/96 P-1 ��stance to nearest residence (other than owner>: . AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) NN � 0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = Cl lbs 0 head (finishing only> x 135 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs NN 0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 0 lbs Describe other : 350880 NN Total Average Live Weight = 350880 lbs MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON �~ Volume = 350880 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW NN � Volume = 350880 cubic feet � `. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION SLUDGE ACCUMULATION NOT COMPUTED N0 Volume = 0.0 cubic feet AT OWNERS REQUEST. REMOVE SLUDGE AS NEEDED. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME mw Inside top length (feet>--------------------- 235.0 Inside top width (feet)---------------------- 330.0 Top of dike elevation (feet)----------------- 45.0 Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------ 35.0 Freeboard (feet>----------------------------- 1.0 Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------ 3.0 : 1 - Total design volume using prismoidal formula � � � SS/END! SS/EN1D2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 H WIDTH 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 /229.0 324.0 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 229.0 324.0 74196 (AREA OF TOP) AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH = 175.0 270.0 AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 , 202.0 297.0 47250 (AREA OF BOTTOM DEPTH 9.0 239976 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6 74196.0 239976.0 47250.0 1.5 . Total Designed Volume Available = 4 ------- TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED v DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length * Width = 235.0 330.0 77550.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) 0.0 square feet Describe this area. � � TOTAL DA 77550.0 square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days. !A. Volume of waste produced Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37 Volume = 350880 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days I Volume = 640941 gals. or 85687.3 cubic feet �B. Volume of wash water This is the amoqnt of fresh water used for washing floors or volume � of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A. � Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons - per CF- I Volume = 0.0 cubic feet in evaporatior\ Volume of rainfell excess of Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount. 180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches � Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 45237.5cubic feet 5 . Volume of 25 year..., 24 hour storm Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA ' N� Volume = 45237.5 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE ~� 5A. 85687 cubic feet 52. 0 cubic feet 5C. 45238 cubic feet U� 5D. 45238 cubic feet TOTAL 176162 cubic feet ' SUMMARY Temporary storage period====================> 180 days Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========> 7.0 inches 25 year - 24 hour rainfall==================> 7.0 inches Freeboard=================================�==> 1.0 feet Side N� Inside top length===========================> Inside top width============================> 235.0 330.0 feet feet Top of dike0 feet Bottom of lagoon 35.0 feet U� Total required volume=======================> 527042 cu. ft. � ~� Actual design volume========================> 542133 cu. ft. Seasonal high wat feet Stop pumping 41.3 feet NN Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.==========> ��6.71 feet Must be > or = tomin. req. treatment el.=> 41.0 feet Required minimum treatment volume===========> 350880 cu. ft. NN Volume at stop pumping elevation============> 353662 � Start pumping 43.3 feet Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==> 496896 cu. ft. U� Volume at start pumping elevation===========> 491005 cu. ft. Required volume to be pumped================> 130925 cu. ft. N� � uped=========> Actual volume planned to be pm = Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 137343 1.5 cu. feet ft. /*� DESIGNED BY:=.N ^��M* ' APPROVED BY: �� �mG�� ^ 41E � . »� DATE: �13019jr.. DATENOT-! SEE ATTACHED WASTE \.UTILIZATION PLAN COMMENTS: * * * * 6 SHEET 1 OF 2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) and 180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned fluid level (perm�nent 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. The 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 year - 24 hour storm for the location. 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 25 year rainfall will not be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volumemust always be available. A maximum elevation is determined Jr, each design to begin pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from building(s>. If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation to indicate when,pumping should begin. An elevation must be established to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth. Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste. without runoff or leachin9. Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable meth�d 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. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre�- charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing~pdors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is'complete� flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not be used for flushing after initial filling. 2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This NN pl^�n recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment) before land application. U� 3^ Begin temporary storage pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level NN reaches the elevation 43.3 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump - out when the fluid level reaches e.levation 41.3 . This temporary storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 130925 cubic feet or 979317 galions , I .. SHEET 2 OF 2 4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is cme (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 �r inch per hour. 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. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable outlets. 8. Keepa minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around N� waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a residence or within 100 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a .anner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of N� pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ- mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.