820699_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Divisiou 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 Permitted
1. Farm Number: 82-0699 Cenlflcats Of Coverage Number:
AWS820699
2. Facility Name: TOM 30(Best Bras.)
3. Landowners Name (same as on the Waste Management Pl�ant): James B Best
3y 1J
4. Landowner'sMailing Address: L1J wasos` Rra
City: 'Ctintua. NEWJmrI Carou2 State: NC zip:
28326 as.74(a
Telephone Number: 910-567-5106 Ear. E-mail: dniemondiQlar slet com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 911 Jr.. Rd
City: Newton Grove State: NC Zip:
28366
6. County where Facility is located: Seems.
7. Farm Managers Name (if different from Landowner):
8. Farm Managers telephone number(include area code):
9. Integrators Name(ifthere is not an loegcamy write"None"): TOM Farms Inc
10. Operator Name(OIC): Douglas Alan Niemaad Phone No.: 910-590-6137
OIC 4: 18417
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): Douglas Alan Niemand
12. Indicate annual operation type and number:
Current Permit. Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Farrow to Wean 2,600
Swine
Cattle
Dry Poultry
Other Ames
Wean to Fwsh
Pairs Calf
Non Laying Chickeus
Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish
Idle Cow
Pullets
Sheep - Sheep
Feederto Finish
Dry Co.
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Farow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pulled
Farrowto Feeder
BeefFeeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
Wet Poaltry
Gills
Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers

13. Wash Treatment and Storage Lagoons (Verify the following information is s,cumte and complete. Make all necessary
corrections and provide missing data)
Stmenue
Nerve
Fatimewd
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay. Symbetic,
Unlaown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Emmand
9urfice Area
(5q. Fea)
Desiga Fuctoavd
"kedline°
(hehei) _:..
Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this cumpleted ..ad signed 'uI p icadon
n required by INC Geneiul Statatesk143 215.1kid)id the addra. below.
The CAWMP most include the following components:
1. The "A recent Wash Utilvstion Plan(WUP), sieved by the owner and rtified.•h'cal arvacittlist containing:
_ a The method by which waste is applied to the dkposat fields (e.g. irrigation, injection; em)
b. A map ofevery field ured fer land application (for example: imgath map) - - -
c. The soil series present o, every. land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
c. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown to the WUP
f. She maximma PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. Ilse waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site maphebernme - -
3. Emergency Action Plan
1- lasect Control Checklist with chosen best management pmcticas noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management posed. noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted -Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lsgoodstma c pond capacity documentation (design,calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is accurate and
complete. Alan provide any she evaluations, wetlanddeterminations, or hazard classification that may be applicable to
yourfacility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this Hal, 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 scam and email use signed copy of the
appliesdoa mad rag the CAWMP items above to: [e-mail]

I attest that this application bas 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 said 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 Gertilmation in, anyapplication 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 thin $10,000 or imprisonment of not more Nan 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 ofthe corporation): ?
Name: �teVVO�OTitic;re:Date: 3
Name: Title:
Signature: Data:
Name:
Signature:
Title:
Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
-NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 29699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
E-mail: 2019PermftRwwwalQncdencgov
FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02a019

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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal WasteUtilization
07-30-2001
This plan has been prepared for: This plan has been developed by:
Best Brothers Doug Niemand
Robin. and Jimmy Best TDMFarms-
4230Church Rd. Box 300
Clinton, NC 28328 - Newton Grove, NC28366
910-567 5106 910-559944-0219
Dcvcloper Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance r
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste
utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required
Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan.
Signature (owner) Date
Signature (manager or producer) Date
This. plan meets the. minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices adopted
by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By: 141 v
T ical Spectalist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in aee9rdance'with this plan will be supplied from the
followingsource(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
' S9
Swine Farrowing-Weaiiling Lagoon Liquid waste generated 8,327,800
gals/year by a 2,600 animal Swine Farrowing Weanling Lagoon Liquid
operation. This production facility has waste storage, capacities of
approximately 180 days.- -
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
" 12827
Incorporated
22029
Injected
24259:
Irrigated
- 13942
Actual PAN Applied
Year 1
14389
Notes:
In source ID, S means standard source, U means user defined source.
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Narrattve
- This plan was written as a result of changing a portion of the crop from bermuda hay to bertnuda pasture
The existing irrigation plan remains in effect Additional land can now be applied on through the. use of
honey wagon. The specs of the honey wagon have been included with this. plan. Buffers on the application
fields have been deducted and this is reflected in thewUP. -
DougNiembnd
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The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation This plan provides an estimate of the number ofacres of cropland .
needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements, and proper
timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by thecrop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or other
by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previouscrops An estimate. of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in order to
supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included:
A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization ofthe manure
generated by the operation. Animal operations that generate liquid waste and,utilizewaste storage facilities (lagoons or holding ponds) may. apply more or less waste,
many given year than is annually generated by the facility. In order to determine whether the plan adequately utilizes the waste produced by the facility, the storage
capacity table included in this plan should be.reviewed. to ensure that the design capacity of the storage facility is not exceeded during the planning period.
Depending on the requirements of the crop and the nutrient content of the waste, some nutrients will likely be over or under applied if animal waste is being utilized.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests are required if animal waste is being applied,. Soil tests should be used to balance the
nutrient application amounts with the realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Nutrient management plans may require that the application of animal waste be IhRited
sous to prevent over application of phosphorous when excessive levels of this nutrient are detected in afield.
Waste Utilization Table - Year
Nitrogen Comm.. `Res. Maevre `liquidN'l,udLiquid
Solid,..
PA
Fart.
PA
MenuManureM'on-NuMentNuvienrNutremApplied
Applied
Appliedeq'dAlladApplied
Feld
SourdeTend
IID
Sad Series
Acre
Use:
Acres
Co
RYE
RYE
Unit
Aplic.
period
N
Applic.
Method'
(rare)(Field)
(Fuld)
N
N
Ibs/A
1000Trace
al/A1000
on,
tans
91001 1
11001 1.
I IDOf 3.
'59.
S9
S9
Wa ram
Wa rem
Wa am
41.8
41.5
- 138
99.3Small
39.T
13.&Small
Grain Overseed
Bennoda rass.Pasture
Grain Ovecseed
LOTons
5.5
1.0
Tons
.Tons
10/1-3/31
3/1-9/30
'10/1-3/31
50
202
501
0
9
0
0
0
0 1
Igig
Irzi .
Irzi.
50
202
50
29.9
120.T
29.9
0.0
0.0
0,01
I,III]
_ 4j41 8
412.11
0:0
D.0,
0.0

Waste Utilization Table - `vo.,. i
Tract
Field
Source
LID.
Soil Series
Total
Arre
Use..
Acres
4ry
RYE
RYE _
Unit
APplic
Period
Nitrogen
PA:
Nmrient
Req'd
N
Comm.
Fe¢.
Nutrient
APPiied
Res.
(lbs/A)
N
"Plia .
McNod
Manure
PA'.
Nutrient
Applied
:Lig4id
Mannre
Applied
(acre)
Solid,
Manure
Applied
(acre) ;.
Liquid
"'Meru',
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
-Ibs/A
1000
cli
tons
Moderate
Ions
HOW
3
$9
.
,
.
one
0
Ini
2751
164.3
00
2668
pA.
'
_ -
Lagoon Liquids
Total Applied, 1000 Sellers
8,594
Total Produced, 1000 shuns
8,328.
Balance 1000 mature.
-267
Manure Solids
Total APPI edtons.
0.
Totd Produced,, tons
0
Balaime, tons
0
Notes: I. In the tract column, yarbal — papers eased, otherwise, owned 2. Symbol mours user entered data. -
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each Meld �n this plan areswn in the following table Infiltration
rate varies with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you ;must apply at a rate that will not result in runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may he applied to
each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the maxlmureapplication amount that each field may
receive in any one application event
Irri ation Application Factors
rnF .
ac Tri
Field
Soil Senex
Apphcationitate._
incAexmour)
ApplicaiionAmoum
(inches)
11001
1
Wa
0.60
072
11001
3 -
W.mm -
0.60
072

The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Dtilizatlon'table pioy"adel an Lsbmate of the number of acres needed for sludge
utilization for the indicated accumulation period These estimams-are based on average. nitrogen concentrations for
each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates shown in the
second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent At
clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and appliedatagronomic rates Inmost cases, the. priority
nutrient is nitrogen but otherautrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since nutrient
levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be
used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water'.
moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be a
concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
lb/ac
Maximum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 al/ac
Minimum Acres
1 5 Years Accumulation "
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation'
Swine Farrowing Weanling Lagoon Sludge Standard
Corn 120 bu
150
13.17
76.99 153.95
230.97
Hay 6 ton AYE.
300
2634
38.49. ]699
-115.48
S,bea�40 bu
1 160
1 14.051
72,18 14435
1 216.53
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The Available Waste Storage Capacity tablepraVides'`am es�i' nai�e'o�fthe number of days of storage capacity
available at the end of each month of the plad. Available storage. capacity is calculated as the design storage
capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated The start date is a value
entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in the plan at which
storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design
storage capacity of the facility. If available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of
accumulated waste exceeds the design storage volume of the structure. This indicates that -the planned
application interval in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage
capacity.. -
Available Waste Stora e Capacity
Source Name
Swine Farrowing-Weanling Lagoon Liquid -
Design Storage Capacity (Days)
Start Date
9/30
180
Plan Year
Month -
Available Stora e Capacity (Daysd
1
1.
99
1.
2
85
1.
3
99.
1
4..
115
1
5
130
1
7
161
_ 1
8
_ 176 .
1
10
163
1
11
_ 147
1
12
123
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Required Specifications ForiAnii",f Waste Management
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 that reaches surface
water is prohibited. .
2. There must be documentation in the design fold that the producer either
owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly
apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly
dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a
landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use
of the land for waste application. Itis the responsibility of the owner of the
waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Management
Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of application, receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
forrealistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre
per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips
are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office
Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from
the land. application field. - -
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will
be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland; the waste may
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina', for guidance).
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate
such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method
which does not cause drift from the site during application. No pending
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should occur in order to cohtrol odor'Wndfffies.
8.
Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events,
or when the soil 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.
Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring
planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient
loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable
winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be
applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11.
Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1,1995 shall comply with
the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least
50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste,
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1,1995,
`
shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters. -
12.
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13.
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned, by the landowner.
14.
Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public
right-of-ways. ` -
15.
Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or
wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied
to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been approved as a
land application site by a "technical specialist'Animal waste shall not be
applied on grassed waterways that discharge. directlyinto water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates
in a manner that causes not runoff or drift from site.
16.
Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
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system:
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shag
be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees,
shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and
accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for
evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"
which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and
erosion.
19. Waste handling structures; piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected
on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on
crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level
between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at
least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than 'a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the
soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for
optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall
be maintained for a minimum of three years. Waste application records
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for all other waste shall be' aintimn a for a minimum of rive years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.

The following crop note applies to field(s): 3
Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained.
Adaptation: Well -adapted.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to. Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1:5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and wind.
For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a rate. of
30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing conditions.
Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced. l' to. 1.5' in row. For
broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60.bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus, potassium and
micronutrients to apply preplarn and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 Ib/ac N in the establishment
year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240 War N annually in split
applications;: usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts. Reduce N rates by 25% for.
gazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of Pastures and Forages in
North Carolina for more: information or consult your regional agronomist or extension agent for assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 1, 3
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leachable -
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from October
- 15-November. 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each week
seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate. -
modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate
- by at least 10% when planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and rye at I-1 1/2
bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is essential. Review the
NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding
variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 Ibs/acre N at
planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The remaining
N should be applied during the months of February -March.
- The following crop note applies to field(s)! I
Becaudagrass:.CP, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained. -
Adaptation: Wcll-adapted: -
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5 optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and wind.
For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally arate of
30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full.groundcover in one or two years under good growing conditions
Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40.bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced P to 1.5' in row. For
broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus, potassium and
micronutrients to apply preplantand for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in the establishment
year in split applications in April and July. For. established stands apply 180 to 2401b/ac N annually in split
.applications, usually to April and following the first and second hay cuts. Reduce N rates by 25% for
grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin305 Production and Utilization 'of Pastures and Forages in
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North Carolina for more information or consult yomr r6j oral a ongmist or extension agent for assistance.
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LIQUID MANURE SPREADER
FIELD DATA SHEET
Make and Model
Balzer 3350
Capacity,
3350 gallons
Loading
Vacuum Pump
Discharge
Surface Broadcast
Application Rate *
2580 gal./acre @ 2 mph
Application Width *
25 feet
* Determined by field
calibration

JIMMY & ROBIN BEST
2600 FARROW TO WEAN
SWINE FARM
APPROVED ANAEROBIC LAGOON DESIGN
GRID SURVEY
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
RELATED MAPS
IRRIGATION PLAN
DESIGNED BY:
AGRIM'ENT SERVICES INC.
P.O. BOX 1096
BEULAVILLE, NC 28518
[phone], [phone]
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SWINE FACILITY SITE EVALUATION
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'iEI.EPIIOtJF,p, Sf.7- SI?.F OPERATION
(n / ZLj/
- LOCATION DATA
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST RESIDENCE, N01' OWNED BY PRODUCERFi.
.DISTANCE FROM NEAREST PUBLIC FACILITY (school, church, etc.)
3 o / FT.
-
IS SITE WITIIIN100-YEAR. FLOOD PLAIN?
YES
NO
IS SITE AT LEAST100 FT. FROM A "BLUE LINE" PERENNIAL STREAM?
YES
(/
NO
IS SITE WITHIN L MILE ZONING JURISDICTION OF A MUNICIPALITY?
YES
NO ✓
..ARE. UTILITIES IN CONSTRUCTION. AREA?
YES
NO.
HAS SITE REFN. CIIFCRFD FOR UNDFRrROCIND TILE?
YES
NO
WETLANDS
WILL SITE INVOLVE CLEARING WOODLAND OR ANY NON -CROPLAND?
YES.
NO _
WILL ACTION RESULT IN SWANPRUSTING?
YES
NO �✓
ODOR CONTROL
PAS 01Y?R CONI'ROL BEEN DISCUSSED WI711 PRODUCER.:
PREDOMINANT NTND DIRECTION?
YES
Y
NC* "
RRFCIIARGING LAGOON WITT! FRESH WATER TO AT LEAST iI
OF THE CAPACITY?
- YES
NO..
OSTYG'GOOD SOUND JULY;MFNT IN iAND APPLICATION OF WASTE?
YES
NO
_
C. HER ENIP0NMENTAL FACTORS
IS c ,,VA'GEP.ED AND/OP. TFIRFATFNFP SPECIES HABITAT PRESEI'P?
YES
_
NO
IS r PES-`-MATED NATITAL SCENIC AREA INCLUDED IN THE PLANNING
aril nP WILL PLANNING ArTm.NS IMPACT ON AN ADJACENT. NATURAL
SCENIC AP.F.Ar -
YES-
NO �..
IS Al �PCHTEO[nc ICAL nR IS'ICIRICAT, AITF LOCATED IN TIME PLANNED.
YES
r _ - EPF. FP.INE, UNJOCF, STATE OR CFY'ACLY IPfPORTANT FARMLANDS
IN
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T-.r ')PECAINC 'IWIIT,.. -
I'FS
(`
WT 7,!r ACTTm PFg4-1 RI SnpgUST'IN�?
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WASTE MANAGEMENT ,.
DOES PRODUCER OWN ENOUGH LAND TO PROPERLY LAND APPLY
ALL WASTE INCLUDING SLUDGE, ALTHOUGH SLUDGE MAY ONLY
BE APPLIES INFRFOUFNTLY? - YES NO _
IF NO, DOES PRODUCER HAVE ACCESS TO MORE LAND, YES NO
IF. LAND IS NOT OWNED BY PRODUCER, CAN :PRODUCER GET AGREEMENT
ON LTND ON WHICH TO APPLY WASTE? (ATTACH WASTE UTILIZATION -
PLAN TO SITE EVAL.) YES _� NO
SOL* IN✓ESTIGATION
IS SOIL SUITARLE FOR LAGOON? YES NO
IS A LINER REOUIRED?. YES k�' NO
TYPE OF LINER TO BE USED: CLAY ✓ SENTONITE SYNTHETIC _
'IF CLAY LINER IS TO HE USED, IS SUITABLE CLAY AVAILABLE
ON SITE? YES_ `. NO
IF CLA4' IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE, DOES LANDOWNER HAVE
ACCESS TO. CLAY?
YES N0
IS A CORE. TRENCH RFOUIRED? - YES V' Np
IS SUBSURFACE DRAIN TILE PRESENT?
YES NO [�
SITE APPROVED
- YES- NO CONDITIONAL
aa—r a ./ e�..y� u. 4-44'<:G ,A 5 �
wclle..C/ YG.# c.,�lf l•t c./ca•-./. 7L�-<`+ZTat ac.eo ef' nan
zc.ss of 70 ac.+.s �-•/ oc �._: z:%:. 74< us.
TFIi.S SITE INVESTIGATION IS VALID FOR TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE DATE SHOWN BELOW. IFy{�';
CONS7PUCTION HAS: NOT BEEN STARTED. WITHIN T-,ELVE MONTHS; A NEW SITE INVESTIGATION WILL BE
REC�'IRED.
SICdATLU?•F _ DATE
"I'llEC Sl LCl 7 ibl/ENR31NEEP i

AGRIMENT SERVICES INC.
Soils Investigation
NAME .Roby �Sn+...r. RR r DATE
ADDRESS �( z30 cz, ,41 Roc/
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Remarks:

U. S. Department of Agriculture NC-ENG 34
Soil Conservation Service September IPSO
File Code: 21J
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMS
Landowners „yn y % h'eh.'' 51Z Count
fia c.z% y
Community or Group No.oaas odoLoyoo a a Conservation Plan No.
Estimated Depth of Water to Top of Dam _ Ft. Length of Flood Pool - Ft.
Date of Field Hazard. Investigation y�CDI97
.Evaluation by reach of flood. plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect
from sudden dam failure..
' Est. Elev. st.. evasion
Kind of :Improvements: of Breach
Reach: Length. Width: Slope: Land Use Improvements Above :Floodwater Above
Flood Plain: Flood Plain
Ft.. Ft. % Ft. Ft..
2
Describe potential. for loss of life
/Sdid�afwace tfo zis/Y/i�nfg bo b�l fe/ tre downstream
Sf/mprovementsfrom a sudden breachfuoo
a// Sfi it T J ✓cn /l �r ,Jui nP /� s /pt`]�//K-F' 7�/ {�oSS ol/ /�. �'F
Hazard Classification of Dam.Ob, c).(see NEM-Part_ 52D.21) /'9-
.Dam Classificatio �I(,OII, III, IV, V) l
By /�' ��GL cc Date
name title.---`7`--�`---
Concurred By7��21� Date
name - title
NOTE: 1.
2.
Instructions on reverse side,
Attach additional sheets as needed.

NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Based upon the letter dated May 1, 1997 from Dennis Ramsey to
Jimmy/Robin Best the population of this facility has been reduced. Senate
Bill 1217 refers strictly to animal population to depict the setbacks for the
operation or to term the facility an "expansion". The population for this site
was locked at 7344 feeder to finish swine on September 13, 1996 by a site
evaluation completed by Technical Specialist, William H. Farmer Jr.
As a result of the May I' letter a'conversion factor supplied by North
Carolina State University was used to alter the population of this site. The
new population of this site is: 2660 farrow to wean * 2.5 animal conversion
factor 6500 animal population. As a result, there has been no increase of
population in accordance with Senate Bill 1217. Therefore, the setbacks that
were in place at the time of the site evaluation have been applied to this
design.
Ronnie G. Kennedy��f'�r
Vice -President of Operations
Agriment Services Inc.

.",,. .. .,, r� y el.. y.:20 r. �liiJl
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources Alf
Division of Water Quality - ;
James B.. Hunt, Jr, Governor®
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary..
A: Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director G
A4 ac 1. 1997
Jimmy/Robin Best
B esf Bros. Firm #2
4230 Church Road
Clinton: NC 28308
.Dear Mr. Best:....
During our maanng this we is you as'.<ed that we advise you. whether it would be
acceptable to switch from the 7,344 head feeder to finish operation that had been sited on
your land prior to October 1, 1996 to a 2,600 head farrow to wean operation.
Under current Statutes and Regulations there isnot-hing to pre%ent the construction of
either the 7,344 head feeder to finish operation of the 2,600 head farrow to wean operation as
long as a Certified Animal waste Man:igeri plan can be developed in a-'urduace with all.
relevant State and Federal criteria and the aorropriate perm t coh: i_. can be r_ ti,%:d from
the. Division of Water Quality.
The main issue seems to be whether you can switch to the 2.600 head furrow to wean
operation and not have to comply with the _0)0 foot .buffer requirement from the swine
houses or the lagoon(s) to all property lines This buffer- requirerunit was established by
Senate Bill 1217 for all swine facilities sited arcer October 1. 1996.
The Senate Bill 1115 Interagency Group has previously r view d these type e ngc% and
had developed guidance as to what should• be appropriate in these types o ei �hRuances.
The Group agreed that a producer should be able to change operation tyl s and still retain
their previous status wader Senate Dill 1217 as long as the total number of animals at the
facility does not increase. lining information supplied by N. C. State university, toe Group
adopted conversion (actors for various types of opoia[ions. To detemane the number of sous
allowed in a farrow to wean operation, you would divide the number bf head sired for a
.fi"
feeder to Finish operation by 2.5. In. your case you would divide 7,344 by 25 and get 2,937
as the total allowable number of sows Thcrefora your request for a 2,600 read farrow to
wean operation should be acceptable.
please note that Senme Bill 1217 Guidance Grou9 has not been riven the authority to
administer provisions of the Swine Farm Siting Act. The interpretations given above reflect
internal policies for administering the animal waste management system program. Ir there
arequestions retarding individual rights or responsibilities. under the ec sidenrion
should be liven to obnrining appropriate leard counsel..
Tf you have any further questions, please feel Pee to call me at 91 )'._ 08; ext. 52:5 or
Sue Homewood of ourstaff at 919/733.5083 ext. 502"
Sin/cer�/ely.
Dennis R. R:unscy "
A ssetain Chief for Opeinuons
Water Quality Section
cc: -Tonuac. Stevens
Sue Homewood.
P.O Sox 29535,Raleigh. North Carolina 27626-0535Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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AGRIMENT- SERVICES INC.
235 Pineview. Cemetery Road
Mount Olive, N.C. 28365 -
PHONE: [phone] MOB [phone] -
April 30, 1997 -
Mssrs. Jimmie and Robin. Best
4330Church Road
..Clinton, N.C. 28308
Dear Sirs:
Reference your question pertaining to the environmental impact of yourswine facility
options on the tract sited by the September 13, 1996 Site Evaluation, our findings
are as follows:
1., The, tract sited is located about 1. mile from NO 13 and about .4 mile E. of
SR 1808, in Sampson County,. N.C. As of September 13, 1996,1 this site was
.evaluated and deemed satisfactory for 6,i 1,224 finishing houses or total
of 7,044 .feeder to finish animals. These 7,344 animals, using criteria
established by the State of North Carolina, et al, would produce 2.3 pounds
-. of plant available nitrogen per animal per. year, or a total of 16-,891 lbs.
of total PAN annually. Using the'same criteria, soils information, and
planned land cover of Coastal Bermudagrass and winter overseed with small
grains,-theamount of application land needed was determined to be about
52.0 acres, plus needed areas for buffers, irrigation efficiencies, etc..
2. Option # 2,; consisting of afacility with 2,600 sows, farrow to wean, based
again, on the above referenced criteria, would produce 5.4.Ihs. of plant
available nitrogen (PAN) per year for .each of the 2,600 sow units, or a
total of 14,.040 pounds of PAN annually. Using the same soils information.
planned land cover, etc in the September 13, 1996 Site Evaluation, the
amount of application land needed would be about 44acres, plus needed
areas for buffers, irrigation efficiencies, etc.
3. Other data, related to feed differences, lagoon function efficiencies, and
-other management differences 'between afeeder to finish and a sow, farrow
to wean operation; indicates a measurable difference between these two
types of operations, with a much higher management level being required
by the sow operation. A higher management level often times, indicates
a cleaner and more environmentally sound operation. -
In summary, a 2,600 head., farrow towean sow operation on this .site would reduce the
PAN by about 2,850 pounds annually. The waste application acreage would be reduced
by about 8.acres on a comparative basis. These reductions wouldreduce impacts to
the environment simply on: the basis of volumes and application areas and seem to
comply with the intent of the laws governing swine operations in N.C.
If we can be of further assistance, please. advise.
William H. �Fa ernj'. Pres.
AORIMENT SERVICES TNC. _ _

Operator:) & R.. BEST County: SAMPSON. Date: 05/04/97
.Distance to near .;t residence (other than owner): 1500.0 feet.
I. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) -
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. _ D It's -
sows .(farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. _ 0 its
0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs.. _ 0 lbs
200O sows (farrowto wean) x 433. lbs. = 1i255C0 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. _ 0 lbs
Describe other 0
.Total Average Live Weight = 112i5800 lbs
1.
M,N ,UM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 11250800 Its. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/ib. ALW.
Treatment Volume(CF)/1b. ALW = 1 CF/lb:. ALW
Volume = 1125800 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 207200.0 cubic feet.
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet).--------------------- 514.0
Inside top width (feet) ---------------------- 424.0
Top of dike elevation (feet)---------------
-- 54.5
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------ 41.5
Freeboard (feet)----------------------------- 1.5
Side slopes .(inside.lagoon) ------------------ 3.0 1.
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
--.SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2. LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3..0 3.0 3.0 3.0 '505.0 415.0 Ii.S
AREA OF TOP -
LENGTH' WIDTH =
415:0 209575 (AREA OF TOP) -
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH — -
.0 ..50856 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
.^-..REP. OF P'iiD5EC.1ON
- LENGTH WIDTH '.@
711610,. (AREA OF MiDSECTION 4i
CU.. FT. [AREA TOP + (4*AREA iIIDSECTION.) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
109575.0 ,:1.o1C1.0 15C^c SE.^ i,.g
Total Designed Volume Available = 1O63353 CU. F

5 TEMPORARY STORAGE. REQUIRED
-
- DRAINAGE AREA.
Lagoon .(top of dlke).
Length ' Width
514.b 924.0 217936.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
- 0.0 square feet
Describe this area. '
- TOTAL DA 217936.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to. be
180 days..
SSA. Volume of waste produced
-
Feces & urine production in gal./day per135
lb. ALW. -1.37
Volume .= 11258800 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW
1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 2056461 gals. or 274928.0 cubic feet
SB. Celune of wash water
-
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush. system.
Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in SA.
" Volume = 0.0 gallons/day *..
180 days storage/7.48 gallons
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
". per C.
'SC. Volume ofrainfall in. excess of evaporation
Use period of .time when rainfall exceeds
evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall _
8.6 inches
volume = 88.6 in DA / 12 inches per
foot
Volume-= 156187.5 cubic feet
3D.. Volume of 215 year - 24 hoar storm.
Voiiu6e`.= 15.0 inches / 12 inches per
foot * DA -
✓olume = 272420.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED: TEMPORARY STORAGE
- -
- SA. 274928 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
_ SC. 156187 cubic feet
SD. 17.,420"cubic feet-
TOTAL` - 703535 cubic feet-

Temporary storage period -____> 180.da'ys
Rainfall in excess ofevaporation=====______> inches
_5 year - 24hour rainfall- _________________> 15.0 inches.
Freeboard =====_____—___________--------- _.__.> 1.1'feet
..Side ------------- 3.0 :
Inside top length-===._________ ------- _______> Sis". D feet - ..Inside top width===== --- _------------- ______> 424.0 feet
Top. ofdike elevation =-===- -=--------- ---- > 54.5 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevatimn=______________--- > 41.5 feet.
Total required 'volume=== ____- - 203o535 cu. ft.
Actual design volume==== ____------- _____> 2063353 cu.. It.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT).===> 44.0-feet
Stop pumping bled.' -____ _____ ________> 44.0 feet
Must be >'or = to the _SHWT elev.====___--- > 44.0 -feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 47,5 feet
Required minimum treatment volume-====___===> 1333000 cu. ft,
Volume at stop pumping elevation=== --- ______> 391990 cu. ft.
.Start pumping elev.====______ _____ _> 51.7 feet
Must be atbottom of freeboard s 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==>. 1790933 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation-====___ --- > 1795544 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped____ --- 431115 cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped=====_____> 1403554 cu. ft. '
,. Mira. thickness of soli liner when Yequired==> 1.9 feet
7. DESIGNED BY: ryO'btra �. FJx Si. V.F-APPROVED BY.:
e `ZH CARP "'
DATE: >�`iQ'.�E$$IO G+/'.e' DATE:
CLVpE
.OTE: .SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
-.ENTS. _

JI M 6 ROBIN BEST - SAMPSON
HOC WASTE LAGOON
EXCAVATION VS £ILL
COUNTY
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'04/04/97
14: 44
SECTION
STATION
EXCAVATION
FILL
FILL
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
AREA
AREA
AREA NO.
2
EXCAVATION
FILL NO
1
FILL NO 2
B
100.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
C
200.00
- 0.00
2182.60
0.00
0.00
109130,00
0.00
" D
- 300.00.
- 0.00
1760.50
181.60
0.00
306285.00
9080.00
E
400.00
0.00
1157.30
201.70
0.00
452175.00
28245.00
F
500.00.
0.00
780.80
191.80
0.00
549080.00
47920.00
G -
600.00
5296.60
432.5G
459.50
-264330.00
609745.00
80485.00
H
700.00
-5162.00
180.80
229.90
786760.00
640410.00
114955.00
I
800.00
5443.90
22.30
92.30
1317055.00
650565.00
131065.00
J
900.00
5131.40
84.60
41.50
1845820.00
655910.00
137755.00
N
1000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2102390.00
660140.00
139830.00

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INSECT CONTROL ChJEC.KLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source
Cayse
BMP'S to Mu,mr ize Odor Site Speuf c Pra011ce5
(Liquid systems)
Flush Guvers
gccumularion of zolitls
1 { Flush sysmm is designed and operated
sullinen, y no remove a umulamtl
soilds I:nm 9uuers as designed. -
11 Remove bridging of accumulated solids an
Lis Marge
Lagoons and Pits
Crunetl Solitls
( aintai l Boons, Bolding bas'ms and
Pits where pest breeding is apparent to
n: imrae the crusting of solids id a cool,
of n mot Iran 6.1 inches aver mom than
E sshm \'egeta Gva
0 eying vegeta OPn
G +th
I alnmin. q aeve mnbgl along banks of
lagoons and other unpountlments to prevem
ace mulation of eecayhig vegetadbe n
along w r s atlge on impoundment's Perimeter. -
IDrv.S ystemsl
Feeders
:Feed Spillage
11 pesian, opera¢ and m6ntain teed s Ysmms (e.9..
-
bunkers and ooughsl to m., ..e the accumulatiori.
of tlecaying wastage.
( 1 Clean UP sPillage im a r u a bass e.9, 7-10 day
-
interval dying s o15-30 day interval during w o ed.
'' Feed 6mcaee
Accumulations o1 leetl residues
(1 Reduc ois tore accumulation
within and around
m a Penmeler of food storage s by
In9
su tlramage way from site o'di., Providing
adequate containment (e.gmcoviled bin for
brevrer's grain and similar high moisture grain
produmsl.
-
(I Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around teed smragc as needed.
A al Holcing A
Accumuldljons of anmal wastes.
I Eliminate low area that va mo'nme
p along fenc,..
end Y d wastage
.and other locabpns where waste accumulates antl
and disturbance by an mall is minimal.
(1 Maintain fence rows and ('It ipsaround animal
holtling unds, i tut a mulai ons of w - "
6ulaed
li.e. insPac( for and removecor break uP acc -
solids as needed).
1MIFNovemter 1 i, 1996

Cry Manure Handling Ascen bons of animal wastes 11 Remove spillage an a routine basis (e.g. 7 10 day
systems imeival during summer: 15-30 days interval du/mg
win erl where manure n limdrod for land annf<mlon
or d,sidii
O Provide for adequate drainage around manure smckpiles.
11 Inspect for and remove or break no accumulamd wastes
In filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked F 1 pertain to this operation.. The. landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying -
insect control measures as practical.
I .certify the aforementioned insect. control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me.
(L 01
owner Signature)
TDN 30 l/k;� Riaz.)
(Farm Name)
(Facility Number)
r For mare inl .mii he Cooperative E.mmar.d Servi a Department of Entomology, Be. 7613, North Caroline state Uri Raleigh. NC
27695-7613.
h MIC--Navember 71, 1556--

SWINE FARM WASTE MRNAGEMENT OR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source
Cause
BMP'S to Minlmlze Dde, Site Specific Pfachces
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Swma Producnan
l I Vegetative or wooded duties;
(1 Racom d it beer ma ee"un i
-.
Pr
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Animal body surfaces
Dirty manure covered animals
11 Dry fees,
Floor -surfaces
Wet marine covered floors
lot tea floors;
Waterers located over slotted floors;
1 Feeders at high end of solid floors:
-
(( Scrape braoure buildup from Il oor s;
O Underfloor venriatlan for drying
Man collet n pro
Urine
1 reGuent manure r val by. Ilush.plt -
rachar cra r spe
Panel re.p.m al decoraposaion
(.1 Underfloor vantaaran
Verrillation. exhaust Yens
V letile gases,
I1 Fa - ce.
Dust
ff� Vus nt _
looser surfaces
Oust
Mrsis ashdown between groups of animals
f 1 read additives;
PFeeder covers;
- -
-
( I Fried delivery downspout extenders m
fat ass
Flush tanks
Agitafon of recycled lagoon
( I Flush tank covers -
liqoitl whiles tanks a e lilting
(1 Extend fill lines to bear botmm of
tanks with anti siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation tluring wastewater
( I Underfloor flush with underfloor
veyanance
ventilation -
Pit recharge points.
'Agitation of recycled lagoon
1 Extend rechard lines he near reform of
liquid while pits are filling
she with anti -siphon vents
Lift stanons
Agitation during sump tank filling
11 Sump tank covers -
and drawdown
Outside drain collection
Agitation during wastewater
O Be. en _
or junction bdxea
inner,ance.
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End of drainpipesat lagoon
Agitation during wastewater
(I Exmnd discharge point of pipes -
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underneath lagoon li,utd.I.evel
Lagoon surfaces
Valet,g. emissionsy��
lagoon lgotl cap -ty.
Biological miring
1.!'Eorrecl lagoon nartup poeedures
Agitation
Cl Murunburry surface. area-area-ho volume ratio
(1 Minimum agitation when pumping
LMechanical aeration
I1 Prr'veny ological atlditives
ligation sprinkler nazzles ..
High pressor agitation
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( «igate n tlry days with Floe o wind
Wind draft -
- 11 M. �'''^um recommended co pressure
F-1 Pump intake near lagoon liquid rii
l ) Pump from second -stage lagoon
AMOS -November 11, 1996

Slq,age on, or basin
Pan of m crob ld mpos
( i Ran— a, n idlaval loading
surface
Mixing while filling
1 I Tank cavern
Agiuitary-when emOrVing
O Basin surface mots of -solids
(1 Proven biological adddives or oxidants
Sent, bas.0 striae
Parual mmohiai deco mposilion
( I Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
Mixing while filling
level
Agitation when emptying
1 7 Remove settled solids mgularly -
Manure. slurry ar. sludge
Agitation when spreading
O Sail injection of slurry/sludges. -
spreader outlets
Volatile gas emissions
t I Worth residual manure from spreader alit, use
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
e, slurry
Uncovered manure,
Volatile gas emissions while drying
11. Soil infection of slurry/sludges
or sludge on fieldsurfaces
O Soil incorporation within 48 hours
(1 Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
( ) Proven biological additives a, oxidants
Octal amended oe omposman ( Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal Carcass decornposmmur (1 Complete covering of carcass iu burial pits
Pits O Proper location/construction of dlspgcal fails
�eroi rnpmte. combecio O secondary stack burners
Standing vvarer around Improper drainage Grade and lantlscape such that vaster drains
facilitixs Microbial hicomposiban of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked ono public Poorly maintained access roads arm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
Additional Information.. Available From:
Swine Manure Management; 0200 Rule IBMP Packe,. NCSU County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Co., Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment-, EBAE 128-88 NCSU-RAE
Swine. Production Facility Manure Management Underfloor Ruse -Lagoon Treatment; ERAE 129-as NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Deals and. Management for Livestock Manure Treatment. and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet' - NCSU SAC
Controlling Odors from Swine: Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assure no Program: OPEC Manual - NC Park Produces Assoc
Optical for Managing Odor, a report from the Swine Odor Task Force - NCSU Agri Commuo cafons
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this Operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
odor control measures aS practical:
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed//ntthoh m
{Land rignature)
AMCC-November 11, 1996

MORTALITY MAPIAGEME T METHODS
(check whichmethod(s) are being implemented}
(. ) -Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours
after knowledge of the death. The burial be at least 300 feet from
an fl ing steam or public body of water. -
Llr Rendering at rendering plant licensed under G. S. 706-768.7
1 ) Complete incineration r
( ) In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and
design approved by. the Department of Agriculture
( I Any method .which in the professional opinion of the State
Veterinarian would make possible the salvage. of part of a dead
animal's value without endangering human or animal health. (Written
approval of the State Veterinarian must be attached)

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Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
' When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the. State Veterinarian
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403).. The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan..
Q ❑ Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
138.0200.
�._. _. Rendering at rendering plantlicensed under G.S. 106-163,7.-- -
n 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 DEC.
- 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 opiniorkof the State Veterinarian, would make possible
IJ 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).
OMass 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: _
• Bunal must be,done in accordance with NO 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
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) 4G"135'l (8�
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) 5_x�2-E5" "
.SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) —79E3�
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-NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)S;?-W13(9- 1
COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) -)/6/
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking
overflowing or running off site. You should notwait until wastes reach, surface waters
or leave you property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every
effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take. - -
;1. Stop: the release of wastes. Depending onthe situation, this may ore may not be..
possible Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are: _
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b Pump wastes to fields at an. acceptable rate
c:. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. -Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface :water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field -actions include.
a.. Immediately stop waste application. -
b. Create a temporary diversion to containwaste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. .Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e... Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action -include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
`b Stop, irrigation pump.
a. Close valves to eliminate further discharge
d.: Repair allleaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators action include:
a Stop recycle pump...
_...b Stop irrigation pump -
c. Make sure siphon occurs.
Id. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or. solid separators
E. Leakage from base or sidewallof lagoon. Often this is seepage. as opposed
to flowing leaks -possible action:.
a Dig a small sump. or ditch from the embankment tocatch all
seepage, put In a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b.. ;If holesare causedby burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil. _
C. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the. side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.. - -

2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages,
a Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b Approximately how :much was. released and for what duration?
" c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill toreach surface waters?
g. Are potable waterwells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters? -
3. Contact. appropriate agencies.
a.. ,During normal. business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone - -. After
hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call should include: your
name, facility .number, telephone number, the details. of the incident from item 2
above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of
the: spill,weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been
under taken, and the seriousness of the sitution.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Helath Department.
d. Contact CEs,phone number - ,.local SWCD office phone number- -, and. local
NRCS office for adviceltechnical assistance phone number.
4. df none of the above works call 911 or the. Sheriff's Department and explain you
problem to them and ask the person 4o contact the proper agencies for. you
S. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize off -
site damage.
a. Contractors Name: r,r,,,
b. Contractors Address: �,�/ buvo.. Nc
c. Contractors "Phone:-tdv'6v-S6"
6.: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: riJJc�ryG Fx Jr.
-. It.. Phone.yio 74.d
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage,repair thesystem, and reassess the waste managment plan to
keep problems with release pf wastes from happening again.
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
-Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended :rainy and.
wet periods..
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
.receiving crop is dormant(suchas wintertime for bermudagrass) or when. there are -
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to.
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to. '
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer. appliedshould be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
asoils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas -
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may. be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of.
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE:. If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not beallowed to enter
the lagoon water, Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste..
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a. minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes —look for.
separation of joints
2 cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes '

Lagoon surface —look for: -
I. undesirable vegetative growth_:
2. floating or dodged debris
Embankment --look for
I. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2, side slope stability —slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features,you should call an appropriate expert familiar withdesign and
..construction of waste lagoons. You mayneed to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be. conducted unless
recommended: by an appropriate technical expert.
. Transfer Pumps --check for proper operation of:
1, recycling pumps -
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding -
noise, or a large. amount of vibration., may. indicate that the pump is. in need or repair or
replacement.
_ NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not. completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should. perform your pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full. lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowing pumps. -Probably, if your lagoon is full;
your neighbor'slagoon is full also.. Youshould consider maintaining an inventory of spare
parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry. all surface
drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets,
andparkinglot runofp away from your lagoon and other waste
treatment.or storage structures. The only water that should be -
coming From your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing.
(washing) systempipes and the rainfall that hits the. lagoon directly.
You should inspect your diversion system for. the following:
f. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3, ridge berm height -

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It isadvisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult withappropriate experts
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). ,This will
give you an idea of how muchyour lagoonlevel will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for thisto work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there maybe seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup: _
1, Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion. -
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taking carenot to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial
filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It isrecommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon
liquid volume. This seeding. should occour at least two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid'pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lir:;a at the rate of 1. pound per . J00 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above-7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
biological activity. Consultation with a. technical specialist is. recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm
season; -
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the.
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are
.'optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in. which one or more buildings are drained
andrecharged each day, also work well.

Practice water conservation —minimize building water usage and.
spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation.
Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon
Management:
Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and
the full temporary storage level.
Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the
minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2-1),
Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on
nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly,
irrigate in the late summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon
- storage for the winter.
The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest
point of the dam or embankment. _
Do not pump the lagoon. liquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge.
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
Preventadditions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation,
molded feed,plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
Maintain strict. vegetatie,, rodent, and varmint contr l near lagoon edges.
Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
full or before it fills50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge,
Sludge Removal: -
Rate of. lagoon. sludge buildup can be reduced by -

proper lagoon sizing,
.mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling of flushed wastesolids. in an appropriately designed basin, or
minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoonsludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term. will
have more nutrients; have more odon and
require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom. applicator..
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with chopper -agitator impeller
pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;
and soil incorporate_
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul
and spread onto cropland or forageland;. and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by: irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater, hauland spread with manure. spreader
onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as wellasany previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement Waste application rates will be discussed. in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing. sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close
attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the: lagoon liner remains
intact. If you see soilmaterial or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should
stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be
removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be. applied to land with low phosphorus
and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, it
should be. applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste. application site -
Extra precaution should be used to ol_erve the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.

Possible: Causes of Lagoon Failure. _
Lagoon failures result in theunplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types
of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the
dam. Assuming proper design and construction, -the owner has the responsibility for-
. ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
Modificationof the lagoon structure —an example -is the placement of pipe
in the dam without proper design and construction. ;Consult an expert in
lagoon design before. placing any pipes in darns.)
. .Lagoon liquid levels —high levels are a safety risk.
Failure to inspect andmaintain the dam.
. Excess surface. water flowing into the lagoon.
Liner integrity —protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during. sludge
removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed torrertop the dam, the moving water will sooncause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge
of wastewater andpossible dam failure.

System 'Ca'iifj�"afibh""'
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation.
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates andapplicationrates
change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular,
pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use,
nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the
discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the.
design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the
application uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure.
results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the
sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged
intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating
below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application
uniformity..
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to
ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every
three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at
several locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to
collect. flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because
..they already have a graduated sca'e from which to read the application amount
without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets,
jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used providea
the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container. for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly
throughout the application area at several distancesfromsprinklers. For traveling
guns, sprinklers should be located along a transact perpendicular to the direction of
pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of.
the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all
nonuniformity of the application. On windless day,. variation between containers
of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You shouldcontact your irrigation
dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
Reprinted 1, Certification Training for Operations of Animal Wasts Management Systems Manual