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HomeMy WebLinkAbout820722_Permit Renewal Application 2019_20190410State of North Carolina :iJV J Y Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources APR ®�i 2�1g 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: 82-0722 Certificate Of Coverage Number: 2. Facility Name: South River Farm 3. Landowner's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): James C Moore 4. Landowner's Mailing Address: PO Box 1 City: Hanells State: NC Telephone Number: 910-532-4729 Ext. E-mail: 5. Facility's Physical Address: 681 Jeff Anders Ln City: Ivanhoe 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): James C. Moore 11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"): 12. Indicate animal operation type and number: Current Permit: Operations Type Swine - Feeder to Finish Operation Types: Swine Cattle Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Gilts Other Other Murph■ -Brown LLC Phone No.: 910-532-4729 Allowable Count 2,400 AWS820722 Zip: 28444 Zip: 28447 OIC #: 22400 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 ROY COOPER covernor K41CHAEL S. R.EGAN Secrrrary LINDA CULPEPP'ER Director StA i, F - ' ,eru+' NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality February 27, 2019 James C Moore South River Farm PO Box 1 Harrells, NC 28444 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 https://deg.nc.2ov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-regional-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 flour continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permits. You must submit an application for permit coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a 'Request for Certificate of Coverage Facilir� Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed. signed and returned by April 3, 2019. Please note that you must include one lli cony 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 page 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, A P_ �' 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 - AWS820722 Murby-Brown LLC ateir 3 512 N. �a sbury St. I lr3z N,,art S—rvne vent*r I I3a %gh,�N0rth Ca�r•0 1a 27e9 i£ c3 _- v '919.73 09000 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) —7 9% 3� 19.00 Mail one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(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 suecialist, 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 bey by principal executive officer of the corporation): Name: J Q, Ao" C' r " A'e— � Title: Signature:qwwM+ C �. Date: l6 Name: Title: Signature: Date: 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 27699-1636 Telephone number: (919) 707-9100 E-mail: 2019PermitRenewal@nedenr.gov FORM: RENEWAL -STATE GENERAL 02/2019 Version —November 26, 2018 Mortality Management Methods Indicate which method(s) will be implemented. When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option. Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian. Primary Secondary Routine Mortality ® Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water (G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal high water table. Attach burial location map and plan. Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC 13B .0200. F] 7 Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7. FComplete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102. _ ® A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con- sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm, additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ. In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70). aAny method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health. (Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached). Mass Mortality Plan Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm -specific mortality man- agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS. Veterinary Division sup- ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance. • A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State Veterinarian. • Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary Division regulations and guidance. • Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal waste management system permit). • In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency, the State Veterinarian may enact additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4. Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Signaturk of Technical Specialist Date Date Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utiliz This plan has been prepared for: South River Farm .James Carroll Moore PO Box 1 Harrells, NC 28444 (910) 532-4729 11-26-2003 This plan has been developed by: Greer Moore Sampson Soil & Water 82 County Complex Rd Clinton, NC 28328 (910 59� 7�63 Vj� ✓�GvL � � L!?lc,t Developer 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 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: y Technical Specialist Signature -------------------------------------------- 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date ------------------------- Date Printed: 11-26-2003 Cover Page 1 Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the following source(s): Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan. ---------------- -- ____________________ __ ------------------------------------------------------------- -- -- Note: In source ID, s means standard source, U means user defined source. 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 11-26-2003 Source Page Page 1 of 1 The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield estimates are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each field is shown, where available. Planned Crops Summary Total Useable Leaching Tract Field Acres Acres Index (LI) Soil Series Crop Sequence RYE 12528 Pull IA 1 3.19 3.19 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons 12528 Pull 113 3.19 3.19 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons 12528 Pull 2A 2.63 2.63 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons 12528 Pull 213 2.63 2.63 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons 12528 Pull 3A 2.63 2.63 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons 12528 Pull 313 2.12 2.12 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons 12528 Pull 4A 2.65 2.65 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3. 5 Tons 12528 Pull 4B 0.65 0.65 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons 12528 Pull 5A 2.86 2.86 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons 12528 Pull 6A 2.98 2.981 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons 12528 Pull 7A 1.49 1.49 N/A Cainhoy Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 3.5 Tons PLAN TOTALS: 26.99 26.99 LI I Potential Leaching I Technical Guid=ce < 2 Low potential to contribute to soluble INone nutrient leaching below the root zone. >- 2 & Moderate potential to contribute to Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. <= 10 soluble nutrient leaching below the root zone. High potential to contribute to soluble Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve nutrient leaching below the root zone. the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be > 10 considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Term No -Till (778), and edge -of -field practices such as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391). 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed 11/26/2003 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data. PCS Page Page 1 of 1 The Waste -Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres 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 t maximize nutrient uptake. iming of applications to V This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. 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 of the manure generated by the operatyon. Waste Utilization Table TracttField Source ID Soil Series. Total Acres Use. Acres Crop 12528 S7 Cainhoy 3.19 3.19 Small Grain Overseed 12528 S7 Cainhoy 3.19 3.19 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 12528 Pull 1B S7 Cainhoy 3.19 3.19 Small Grain Overseed 12528 Pull 1B S7 Cainhoy 3.19 3.19 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 12528 Pull 2A S7 Cainhoy 2.63 2.63 Small Grain Overseed 12528 Pull 2A S7 Cainhoy 2.63 2.63 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 12528 Pull 2B Cainhoy 2.63 2.63 Small Grain Overseed 12528 Pull 2B qS7Cainhoy Cainhoy 2.63 2.63 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 12528 Pull 3A 2.63 2.63 Small Grain Overseed 12528 Pull 3A S7 Cainhoy 2.63 2.631 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 12528 Pull 3B S7 Cainhoy 2.12 2.12 Small Grain Overseed 12528 Pull 3B S7 Cainhoy 2.12 2.12 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 12528 Pull 4A S7 Cainhoy 2.65 2.65 Small Grain Overseed 12528 Pull 4A S7 Cainhoy 2.65 2.65 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 12528 Pull 4B S7 Cainhoy 0.65 0.65 Small Grain Overseed 12528 Pull 4B S7 Cainhoy 0.65 0.65 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay Year 1 T f �& Nitrogen PA Comm. Res. Manure Liquid Solid I Liquid I Solid Nutrient Fert. Nutrient (lbs/A) PA NutrientA ManureA Manure Applied Manure Manure Req'd Applied plied pplied (acre) (acre) Applied (Field) Applied (Field) (lbs/A) (lbs/A) (lbs/A) Applic. Applic. 1000 RYE Period N N N Method N gaUA Tons ] 000 gals tons 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 brig. 50 19.97 0.00 63.61 0.( 3.5 Tons *311-10115 175 0 0 Irrig. 175 69.90 0.00 222.64 OX 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0.00 63.61 O.0 3.5 Tons *311-10115 175 0 0 Irrig.175 69.90 0.00 222.64 0.0 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 hrig. 50 19.97 0.00 52.47 0.0 3.5 Tons *3/1-10/15 175 0 0 Irrig. 175 69.90 0.00 183.63 0.0 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 irrig. 50 19.97 0.00 52.47 0.0 3.5 Tons *311-10115 175 0 0 hrig. 175 69.90 0.00 183.63 0,0 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0.00 52.47 1 0.01 3.5 Tons *3/1-10/15 175 0 0 Irrig. 175 69.90 0.00 183.63 0.01 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 hrig. 50 19.97 0.00 42.24 0.0( 3.5 Tons *311-10115 175 0 0 brig. 1751 69.90 0.00 147.84 0.0( 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 brig. 50 19.97 0.00 52.95 0.0( 3.5 Tons *3/1-10/15 175 0 0 Irrig. 175 69.90 0.00 185.31 0.0( 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 hrig. 50 19.97 0.00 12.94 O.00 3.5 Tons *3/1-10/15 175�00brig. 175 69.90 0.00 45 an n nn 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 11/26/2003 WUT Page Page 1 of 2 Waste Utilik . Table Source Tract Field ID 12528 Pull SA S7 12528 Pull5A S7 12528 Pull6A S7 12528 Pull6A S7 12528 Pull7A S7 12528 Pull7A S7 Total Use. Soil Series Acres Acres Crop hoy 2.86 2.86 Small Grain Overseed hoy 2.86 2.86 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay hoy 2.98 2.98 Small Grain Overseed hoy 2.98 2.98 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay loy 1.49 1.49 Small Grain Overseed loy 1.49 1.49 Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay Notes: 1. In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data. -figen Comm. Res. I Manure Liquid Solid PA Fert. (lbs/A) PA ManureA Manur, Nutrient Nutrient NutriencA pplied Applie, Req'd Applied pplied (acre) (acre) (lbs/A) (lbs/A) (lbs/A) Applic. Applic. 1000 RYE Period N N N Method N gal/A Tons 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0.01 3.5 Tons *3/1-10/15 175 0 0 Irrig. 175 69.90 0.01 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0.01 3.5 Tons *3/1-10/15 175 0 0 Irrig. 175 69.90 0.01 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0.01 3.5 Tons *3/1-10/15 175 0 0 Irrig. 175 69.90 0.01 Total Applied, 1000 gallon. Total Produced, 1000 gallon: Balance, 1000 gallons Total Applied, tons Total Produced, tons Balance, tons Liquid Solid Manure Mariuie Applied Applied (Field) (Field) 1000 gals tons 57.10 0.00 199.85 0.00 59.44 0.00 208.03 0.00 29.72 0.00 104.01 0.00 2,425.53 2,224.80 -200.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 11/26/2003 WUT Page Page 2 of 2 The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown 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 maximurn application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application event. Irrigation Application Factors 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed 11/26/2003 IAF Page Page 1 of 1 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data. The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates 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 applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients 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 Maximum Maximum Sludge Crop PA-N Rate Application Rate Minimum Acres Minimum Acres Minimum Acres lb/ac 1000 gal/ac 5 Years Accumulation 10 Years Accumulation 15 Years Accumulation Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard Coin 120 bu 150 13.16 30.09 60.17 90.26 Hay 6 ton R.Y.E. 300 26.32 15.04 30.09 45.13 Soybean 40 bu 160 14.04 28.21 56.41 84.62 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 11-26-2003 Sludge Page Page 1 of The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. 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 the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage capacity, this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated. If available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design storage volume of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity. Source Name I Swine Feeder -Finish Start Date 9/1 Plan Year 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Month * Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month. 180 Available Storage Capacity (Days) 1 81 2 71 3 89 4 90 5 121 6 153 7 180 8 180 9 180 10 167 11 155 12E 133 ---------- -------------------------- --- --- -- - - -- 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 11-26-2003 Capacity Page Page 1 of 1 Required Specifications For Animal 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 folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient 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 for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients. 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 be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance). 7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies. ------------------------------------------------------- _ 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 11/26/2003 Specification Page 1 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 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. --------------------------------------------------- ____ ----------------------------------------- 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 11/26/2003 Specification Page 2 17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge. 18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and erosion. 19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season. 21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least 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 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. -------------------------------- --- -- - - -- 167027 Database Version 3.1 - - - - - - ----------"'---------------"---------- -- - - - Date Printed: 11/26/2003 Specification Page 3 Crop Notes The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull IA, Pull 1B, Pull 2A, Pull 2B, Pull 3A, Pull 3B, Pull 4A, Pull 4B, Pull 5A, Pull 6A, Pull 7A Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Well Drained to Excessively Drained Adaptation: Well -adapted In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mara 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 1' 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 preplant and for annual maintenance. Sulfur will be needed on deep sands with high leaching. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240 lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts. For better soils the N rate can be increased to 300 lb/ac. Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. 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 tield(s): Pull 1A, Pull 1B, Pull 2A, Pull 2B, Pull 3A, Pull 3B, Pull 4A, Small Grain: Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, highly leachable Pull 4B, Pull 5A, Pull 6A, Pull 7A 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 1-1 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 301bs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus recommended by a soil test report can also be applied at this time. The recommended rate of potash should be split with 1/2 applied at planting and the other 1/2 applied when the N is topdressed in the Spring. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March. The total N needed is dependent on the soil type. Apply sulfur at the rate of 5 lbs/acre at planting and another 20 lbs/acre with the topdress N. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the oats, barley and rye. Timely management of diseases, insects and weeds are essential for profitable oat, barley and rye production. ------------------------ ---------------------------------- ---- -- -- - -- - 167027 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 11-26-2003 Crop Note Page Page 1 of 1 Conservation Map South River Farm Clinton James C. Moore SWCD Sampson Soil & Water Greer Moore Re: 11/20/2003 s A ti A.; ' a, - i r �` �- i zit. � •~, T - - y# ;� ��. z. s civir-ti"L GY tit; I lUN PLAN PHONE NUMBERS DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) y/o_ yo`_ i5Y( EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) a5z �y42 COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking, overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave 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 on the 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 contain waste. c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff. d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff. e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred. C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include: a. Stop recycle pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge. d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include: a. Stop recycle pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. C. Make sure siphon occurs. d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators. E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -possible action: a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon. Y b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil. c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon as possible. 1 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 to reach surface waters? g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)? h. How much reached surface waters? 3 Contact appropriate agencies. a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone - -. After hours, emergency number: 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 advice/technical assistance phone number - -. 4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain you problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you. 5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize off - site damage. a. Contractors Name: b. Contractors Address:— c. Contractors Phone: 6 Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) a. Name: d G b. Phone:_- 7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment plan to keep problems with release of wastes from happening again. Y 2 INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices (Liquid Systems) el Flush Guitars Accumulation of solids Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated s Ids from gutters as designed. Remove bridging of accumulated solids at discharge Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids i r Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6-8 inches over more than 30 of surface. Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation Maintain vegetative control along banks of Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter. (Dry S x6ms) - Feeders ad Storage Animal Holding Areas r IC --November 11, 1996 Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation of eying wastage. I spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day int el during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter). Accumulations of feed residues Reduce moisture accumulation within and around immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by insuring drainage away from site end/or providing adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain produyts). ( spect for and remove or break up accumulated solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed. Accumulations of animal wastes Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and and djsturbance by animals is minimal. f,r? is stain fence rows and filter strips around animal r" holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes (i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as needed). Feed Spillage Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal waste@ Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day Systems interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during wint a where manure is loaded for land application diapasal. Pr de for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles. Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling areas as needed. The issues checked () pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applyin6 insect control measures as practical. I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me. (Landowner Signature) For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613. AMIC--November 11, 1996 Y 0 SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices Farmstead Swine production ) Vegetative or wooded buffers; -- — Recommended best management ,PjAclicas; ,41 Good judgment and common sense Animal body surfaces Dirty manure -covered animals (► Dry floors Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered floors ttt SI ted floors; Waterers located over slotted floors; (�ers at high and of solid floors; Sc pe manure buildup from floors; Underfloor ventilation for drying Manure collection pits Urine raquent manure removal by flush,pit rec arge,or scrape Perital micorbiel decomposition Underfloor ventilation Ventilation exhaust fans Volatile gases; Fan maintenance; Dust ficient air movement Indoor surfaces Dust Washdown between groups of animals (1 Feed additives; () Feeder covers; f) Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers Flush tanks Agitation of recycled lagoon () Flush tank covers liquid whiles tanks are filling {) Extend fill lines to near bottom of tank with anti -siphon vents lush alleys Agitation during wastewater Underfloor flush with underfloor conveyanance % ventilation Pit recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon () Extend rechard lines to near bottom of liquid while pits are filling pits with anti -siphon vents Lift stations Agitation during sump tank filling () Sump tank covers and drawdown Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater ()Box covers or junction boxes conveyance End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater () Extend discharge point of pipes underneath lagoon liquid level Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions ( oper lagoon liquid capacity Biological mixing orr et lagoon startup procedures Agitation ( i um surface area -to -volume ratio Minimum agitation when pumping ( ) Mechanical aeration _ ( I Proven biological additives Irrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation Irri 'eon dry days with little or no wind Wind draft Minimum recommended operation pressure (1 Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface () Pump from second -stage lagoon 'AOC-- ovember 11, 1996 I Storage tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition surface Mixing while filling Agitation when emptying Settling basin surface Partial micobial decomposition Mixing while filling Agitation when emptying Manure, Blurry or sludge Agitation when spreading spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying or sludge on field surfaces Dead animals Dead animal disposal pits Incinerators Carcass decomposition Carcass decomposition Incomplete combustion f 1 Bottom or midlevel loading I I Tank covers ( I Basin surface mats of solids ( ) Proven biological additives or oxidants 1) Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level () Remove settled solids regularly I) Soil injection of slurry/sludges ( ) Wash residual manure from spreader after use ( ) Proven biological additives or oxidants ( I Soil infection of slurry/sludges ( ) Soil incorporation within 48 hours I ) Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying () Proven biological additives or oxidants Proper disposition of carcasses () Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits ( ) Proper location/construction of disposal pits ( ) Secondary stack burners Standing water around Improper drainage rode and landscape such that water drains facilities Microbial decomposition of away from. facilities organic matter Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads Farm access road maintenance roads from farm access kdditional Information: a Swine Manure Management; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 Swine Production'Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Fluse--Legoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 Lagoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Available From: NCSU-County Extension Center NCSU-BAE NCSU-BAE NCSU-BAE NCSU-BAE NCSU-BAE NCSU-Swine Extension NC Pork Produces Assoc NCSU Agri Communications 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 with me. (Landowner Signature) y +10C--November 11, 1996 System Calibration Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, Pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in an increase in thenozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter. You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity. For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a graduated -scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring. For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction Of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all i nonuniformity of the application. On a windless day, variation between contaners of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should dealer or technical specialist for assistance. contactyour irrigation 'Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual Y 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 (such as 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 a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty action. The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following: Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent. Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth. NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste. Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should include, as a minimum, the following: • Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes ---look for: 1. separation of joints 2. cracks or breaks 3. accumulation of salts or minerals 4. overall condition of pipes Y Lagoon surface ---look for: 1. undesirable vegetative growth 2. floating or lodged debris Embankment ---look for: 1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes 2. side slope stability ---slumps or bulges 3. wet or damp areas on the back slope 4. erosion due to lack 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 with design and construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless recommended by an appropriate technical expert. Transfer Pumps ---check for proper operation of: 1. recycling pumps 2. irrigation pumps Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need 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, our neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should 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, and parking lot runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the following: 1. adequate vegetation 2. diversion capacity 3. ridge berm height Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts. You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount (you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the lagoon from the surrounding land. Lagoon Operation Startup: 1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil surfaces to avoid erosion. 2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes. 3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining. 4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather). 5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid volume. This seeding should 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 lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0. 7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season. Loading: The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained and recharged each day, also work well. Practice water conservation ---minimize building water usage and spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water conservation. Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon Management: Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full temporary storage level. Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid 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. Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon. Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or wherever they are installed. Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges. Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment. Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume. If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge. Sludge Removal: Y Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by- proper lagoon sizing, mechanical solids separation of flushed waste, gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or minimizing feed wastage and spillage. Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will: have more nutrients, have more odor, and require more land to properly use the nutrients. Removal techniques: Hire a custom applicator Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper -agitator impeller pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate. Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3. When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as possible. Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test 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 observe the wind direction and other conditions which ,could increase the concern of neighbors. Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include: Modification of the lagoon structure ---an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.) Lagoon liquid levels ---high levels are a safety risk. Failure to inspect and maintain the dam. Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon. Liner integrity ---protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table. NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure. Y harrells,nc - Google Maps Page 1 of 1 E-T Goo'lle maps, use the "Print link next to the map. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=harrells,nc&um=1 &ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89... 9/30/2010 �erator:South River Farm County: Sampson Date: 04/24/97 Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 3000.0 feet I. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) 0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. - 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. - 0 lbs 2400 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. - 324000 As 0 wows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. - 0 lbs 0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. - 0 lbs Describe other -- _ 0 Total Average Live Weight = 324000 lbs 2� MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = 324000 lbs. ALW x Trea.tment. Volume(CF)/lb. ALW Treatment Volume( CF)/lb . ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW Volume = 324000 cubic feet .. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 0.0 cubic feet 1 TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME i Inside top length (feet) --------------------- 360.0 Inside top width (feet)---------------------- 270.0 Top of dike elevation (feet) ----------------- 48.5 Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) ------------ 38.5 Freeboard (feet) ----------------------------- 1.0 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 3.0 354.0 264.0 9.0 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 354.0 264.0 93456 (AREA OF TOP) AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH 300.0 210.0 63000 (AREA OF BOTTOM) AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH WIDTH * 4 327.0 237.0 309996 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6 93456.0 309996.0 63000.0 1.5 Total Designed Volume Available = 699678 CU. FT. �8 . TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE. AREA: Lagoon ( top of dike) Length * Width = 360.0 270.0 97200.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) 0.0 square feet Describe this area. TOTAL DA 97200.0 square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days Volume of waste produced Faces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1 37 Volume = 324000 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days Volume = 591840 gals. or 79123.0 cubic feet Volume 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 5A. Volume = 21.60.0 gallons/day 180 days storage/7.48 gallons Volume = 51978.6 cubic feet per CF Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation 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 = 56700.0 cubic feet 5D Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm Volume = 7.0 inches J .12 inches per fact DA Volume = 56700.0 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 79123 cubic feet 58. 51979 cubic feet 5C. 56700 cubic feet 5D. 56700 cubic feet TOTAL 244502 cubic feet I( 6SUMMARY Temporary storage period====-===============> 180 days Rainfall in excess of evaporation========_==> 7.0 inches 25 year - 24 hour rainfall= _�_ Freeboard=========-==-================_=====} 7.0 inches,. -- Side slopes===n=__________ 1.0 feet Inside top length_�-� 3.0 1 Inside top width=====�� �-��- - 270.0 feet ele�at -- �> 270.0 feet Top of dike ion=======================} Bottom of lagoon elevation=============-===- 48,5 feet Total required v - > olume q ====_-_________^======= 38.5 feet Actual design volume=======================_> 568502 cu. ft, Seasonal high watertable elevation SHWT = > 6940.0 ce. ft. Stop Pumping Q _ ____� ) -=> 40.0 feet O lee, Must be > or - totheSHWT'elev.-_W_____...__^} 43,2 feet Must be > ar = to min. req. treatment -el.=> 44.5 feet Required minimum treatment volume=========- 3 44.5 feet Volume at stop pumping elevation============> `24000 cu. ft Start Pumping elev. - > 331144 cu. ft. Must be at bottom `of- freeboard -&-25} 46.8 feet Actual volume less 25 yr. rainfall Yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==> 642978 cu. ft. Volume at start pumping elevation=========== Required volume to be > 635163 cu, ft, 4 pumped -______________> 187802 cu. ft. Actual volume Manned to be pumped=======n==> 304020 cu. ft. 1j Min thic.ness of soil liner when �required==> 1.5 feet APPROVED BY DATE: DATE: NOTE: SEE" ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN COMMENTS. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN SHEET 1 OF 2 ------------------------------ This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) and 180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system. The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for: (�) 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 volume must always be available. ma;<1mum elevation is determined in each design to begin Pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipes) from 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 leaching. Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set, center pivot.., guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops. The following items are to be carried out: 1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre- c-barged to 112 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during start. -up. Pre --charging reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete, flush bu.ildirrgs with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not be used for- flushing after initial filling. 2. The attached wast6 utilization plan shall be followed. This Plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment) before land application. 3. Begin temporary storage g pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches the elevation 46.8 as marked by permanent marker. Sto out when the fluid level reaches elevation 43.2 p pump storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 187802 cubicxfeetmoarary 1404756 gallons. � � F SHEET 2 OF 2 4. The recommended maximum amount to a 1 cane (i) inch and the recommended maximumpapplicationy per gatirateniss0.3 inch Per hour-. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details S. 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- Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around 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 1.00 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right--of-ways. 9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of Pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ- Ment.al Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law. SHEET 1 OF 2 SPECIFICATIONS �FOR �- - �w CONSTRUCTIONOFWASTETREATMENTLAGOONS FOUNDATION PREPARATION: ------------------------ The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be cleared of trees! Jogs, stumps, roots, Satisfactory brush, boulders,sod and rubbish. fM3ctor�r disposition will be made of all debris. The topsoil from the ,Lagoon and pad area should be stripped and stockpiled for use on the dike and ;gad areas. After stripping, lagoon embankment and building the foundation area of the to Placing the first lift of fill dmateriall to be thoroughly go loosened prior get a good bond. EXCAVATION ANDEART�HFILLPLACEMENT: - - The completed excavation and earthfill s conform to the lines, grades, h a l l and elevations Shown on the plans. Eart.hfill material shall be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over 6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill shall be brought up in approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9 inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading equipment or standard tamping roller or other equivalent method. Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed to consolidate to the point that settlement is not readily detectible. NOTE THE SPECIAL_ REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using the more impervious materials from the required excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an impoundment capacity of 10 acre --feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC Darn Safety Law. The height is defined as the difference from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dikeleVation Precautions shall taken be � ken during construction to prevent excessive erosion and sedimentation. LINER THE MINIMUM -REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.5 ft. NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPORT. When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over - excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured Perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled as specified to grade with a SCS a ie _ REFER TO THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION tIN�THEeral(PLANSrFORCSPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS. SHEET 2 OF 2 Soil liner- material shall come from an approved borrow area. The mini.inum rater content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded in the hand it will form a ball which does not readily separate. Water shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture content during Placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner material shall not be less than optimum water content during placement. The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet frrr -:efficient use of hauling equipment and proper compaction. Proper .:compaction of the liner includes placement i n 9 inch lifts and compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM D698 Dry Unit Weight of the Liner material. When smooth or hard, the previous lift shall be scarified and moistened as needed before placement of the next lift. The, •=,i nolo most :. mportant factor affecting the overall compacted perme- ability of a clay liner, other than the type of clay used for the liner, is the efficient construction processing of the compacted liner. The sequence of equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab- lished pattern helps assure uniformity in the whole placement and compaction process. For roller most clay soils, a tamping or sheepsfoot is the preferable type of compaction equipment. The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet pj.pes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator(rocks) or using flexible outlets on waste pipes. Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant. When these are specified, additional construction specifications :included with this Construction Specification, are CUTCIFF TRENCH: A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when r>hoG.-jn on a typical cross section in the plans. The final depth of the cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation mater ials _ �11EGETATION: All o')iPose.d embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construc- tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed ("n =ta areas of the dike and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch be used if the recommended date::, for .see permanent vegetation is out of season ding. Permanent vegetation should be established as soon as Possible,during the next Period of approved seeding dates, REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE DRAINS When tile -trains are encountered, the the will be removed to a minimum Of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The the trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as SC, CL, or CH.