310015_Application - Swine Digester General Permit_20220720

July 20, 2022
Christine Lawson
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
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Subject: Magnolia III, DM Section 4 Sites 1-4, Section 3 Sites 4-5
Facility #31-15
AW 1310015
State Digester General Permit
Dear Ms. Lawson,
Per your email sent to AJ Linton on July 11, 2022, Cavanaugh & Associates, P.A., on behalf of Ironside
Investment Management LLC, is requesting to amend the new digester application for Magnolia III, DM
Section 4 Sites 1-4, Section 3 Sites 4-5 that is currently under review to request coverage under the
Digester General Permit; please see the attached for the 'State Digester General Permit' application
form.
Please do not hesitate to contact our office should you have any questions, comments, or require any
additional information.
Regards,
Cavanaugh & Associates, P.A.
if cu� ri t.
Jeff P. Cappadona, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Ironside Investment Management LLC
Cavanaugh & Associates, P.A. PO Box 11197 Winston-Salem, NC 27116, 1-877-557-8923, www.covanaughsolutions.com

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Feeding Operations Permit Application Form
(THIS FORMM4YBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
State Digester General Permit — Farm Digester System
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility name: Magnolia III DM Section 4 Sites 1-4, Section 3 Sites 4-5
1.2 Print Owner's name: Ironside Investment Management LLC
1.3 Mailing address: PO Box 1139
City, State: Wallace, NC Zip: 28446
Telephone (include area code): (21-0) 285-1005 Fax:
Email:
1.4 Physical address: 185 Turkey Road
City, State: Magnolia, NC Zip: 28453
Telephone number (include area code):
Latitude 34.88750 Longitude-78.1314' (Decimal Degrees from Google Earth)
L5 County where facility is located: Duplin
1.6 Facility location (directions from nearest major highway, using SR numbers for state roads): From the intersection of NC 24
and Union Rd in Turkey NC (off of Exit 364 on I-40)head southeast on Union Rd for 0.3 miles turn left onto Wilmington
Rd and an 2.2 miles turn right onto Cornwallis Rd and go 4.4 miles continue onto Golden Pond Rd and go 1.5 miles, the
farm entrance is on the left
1.7 Farm Manager's name (if different from Landowner): AJ Linton
1.8 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; circle which type is listed): Smithfield Foods
1.9 Facility's original start-up date: 1993 Date(s) of facility expansion(s) (if applicable):
1.10 Design Contact name: Gus Simmons Phone [phone] Email: [e-mail]
OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility number: 31_15
2.2 Operation Description:
Please enter the Design Capacity of the system. The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the
current swine waste management system is permitted.
Tyne of Swine
❑ Wean to Feeder
No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Tyne of Cattle No. of Animals
❑ L er fl Reef RYnnd Cow
Z Feeder to Finish 47520
❑ Farrow to Wean (# sow) _
❑ Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
❑ Farrow to Finish (# sow)
❑ Wean to Finish (# sow) _
❑ Gilts _
❑ Boar/Stud _
ay
❑ Non -Layer
❑ Turkey
❑ Turkey Poults
❑ Beef Feeder
❑ Beef Stocker Calf
❑ Dairy Calf
❑ Dairy Heifer
❑ Dry Cow
❑ Milk Cow
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❑ Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): See attached Waste Utilization Plan Acres
Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): See attached Waste Utilization Plan Acres
Existing Application Area (pre -construction): 634.3 Acres
Proposed Application Area (post -construction): 634.3 Acres
Is there a change to the existing WUP? YES or NO (circle one)
Is the Existing WUP attached? YES or NO (circle one)
Is the New (if applicable) WUP attached? YES or NO (circle one)
2.4 List and Describe all Storage/Treatment Structures Below:
a. DIGESTER or other PRIMARY TREATMENT: (double click on "Select" for drop -down menu box)
Treatment
Existing?
Name of
Treatment
Type of
Liner
Surface
Type of Cover
Tt1 Capacity
Req'd
Capacity
Unit Type
(Y/N)
Unit
Material
Area
Material
(cu. Ft.}
(cu.ft.)
Digester
Y (Lagoon
Conversion
Digester A
xistin 4-4
Soil in situ
183,616
Synthetic (80 mil)
1,651,034
761,157
Digester
Y (Lagoon
Converson
Digester B.g
Existin 3-5
Soil in situ
219,736
Synthetic (80 mil)
1,541,552
759,240
Select
Select
Select
a.I Are engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and details attached? YES or NO (circle one)
b. SECONDARY TREATMENT/STORAGE: (double click on "Select" for drop -down menu box)
Name of Storage
Unit
Existing?
(YIN)
Type of Liner
Material
Surface Area
Ttl Capacity
(cu. Ft.)
Req'd Capacity
(cu.ft.)
4-1
Y
Soil in situ
182,816
1,569,244
1,558,107
4-2
Y
Soil in situ
201,056
1,702,160
1,631,278*
4-3
Y
Soil in situ
203,658
1,658,280
1,627,049*
3-4
Y
Soil in situ
2I9,961
1,760,463
1,653,715*
111MU. JL11C 1 veue �_.upucr1y unu .1ceq a c apaei{y is given per the existing lagoon calculations for this :farm (`4-l'
approved by John Lenfestey on 1993-11-19, `4-2' approved by Neal Tucker on 1995-3-24, `4-3' approved by Neal Tucker
on 1994-12-16, and `3-4' approved by Neal Tucker on 1994-10-4)
2.5 Are KNOWN subsurface drains present within 100' of any application fields? YES or NO (circle one)
2.6 Are KNOWN subsurface drains in the vicinity or under the waste management system? YES or NO (circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? YES or NO (circle one)
2.8 Describe Water Movement between Barns, Digesters, and Storage Ponds (double click on "Select" for drop -down menu
box)
Location
Pump Station or
Pipe Size
Minimum Pump
Ca a ity
Plan Sheet
Gravity
Reference
GPM
TDH
Barns to Digester
Pump Station (IPS-A)
8"
63
C.2.15.1
each4 um
Barns to Digester
Pump Station (IPS-B)
8"
550
56
C,2,15.1
1
Digester to Secondary
Pump Station (EPS-A)
6"
1 4tu0m
30
C.2.15.1
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3.
Secondary to Tertiary
Pump Station (TP-A)
6"
350
35
C.2.15.1
Barns to Digester
Pump Station (IPS-C)
8"
1 810
41
C.2.15.1
Barns to Digester
Pump Station (IPS-D)
101.
each am
59
C.2.15.1
Digester to Secondary
Pump Station (EPS-B)
6"
13900'
32
C.2.15.1
Secondary to Tertiary
Pump Station (TP-B)
6"
310
39
C.2.15.1
REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST:
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
Applicant's Initials
3.1 One completed and signed original of the application for Digester Animal Waste Management
System Application Form.
3.2 A general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and field locations
where animal waste is land applied and a county road map with the location of the facility
indicated.
see cover letter
Documentation that new digester structure(s) meets the Swine Farm Siting Act, for swine
operations.
3.3.1 Site Map. The scale of this map shall not exceed 1 inch = 400 feet.
3.3.2 All proposed digesters to occupied residences >_ 1500 feet OR no closer than existing setback.
Existing setback = _ feet
3.3.3 All proposed digesters to schools, hospitals, churches, outdoor recreational facilities, national parks, state
parks, historic properties, or childcare centers >_ 2500 feet OR no closer than existing setback.
Existing setback = _ feet
3.3.4 All proposed digesters to property boundaries >_ 500 feet OR no closer than existing setback.
Existing setback = _ feet
3.3.5 All proposed digesters to Public Water supply wells> 500 feet.
3.3.6 The map shall show the location of any property boundaries and perennial streams, or rivers located
within 75 feet of waste application areas.
3.4 One copy of all engineering documents, including, but not limited to, calculations,
equipment specifications, plan and profile drawings to scale, construction materials,
supporting equations or justification.
3.5 A detailed narrative of the Farm Digester Animal Waste Management System.
3.6 A copy of the CAWMP which must include the following components. Some of these
components may not have been required at the time the facility was initially certified but must
be added to the CAWMP for permitting purposes: 9
3.6.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
produced and utilized by the facility
3.6.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g., irrigation, injection, etc.)
3.6.3 A map of every field used for land application
3.6.4 The soil series present on every land application field
3.6.5 The crops grown on every land application field
3.6.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
3.6.7 The PAN applied to every application field
3.6.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
3.6.9 The required NRCS Standard Specifications
3.6.10 A site schematic
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3.6.11 Emergency Action Plan
3,6.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3.6.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3.6.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted
3.6.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.); please be sure to include any
site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your
facility
3.6.16 Site Specific Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your
submittal. (Composting, waste transfers, etc.)
4. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION:
1, (P.E, representing Owner's name listed in question 1.2),
attest that this application for Ma olia III DM Section 4 Sites 1-4 Section 3 Sites 4-5 (Facility name listed in question 1.1) 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.
Signature
Engineer's Seal
5. FARM OWNER/PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION:
Date
1, (Owner/Permittee name listed in question 1.2), attest
that this application for Magnolia III, DM Section 4 Sites_ 1-4, Section 3 Sites 4-5 (Facility name listed in question 1.1) 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 as incomplete,
Signature
Date
6. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Farm Owner)
I, T L 1 I _ (Manager's name listed in question 1.7), attest that this
application for _Magnolia III, DM Section 4 Sites 1-4, Section 3 Sites 4-5 (Facility name listed in question 1,1) 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
as incomplete.
Signature Date 7 — /9 — a� ;t,
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
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New Swine Digester Animal Waste Management System
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS PROGRAM
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
SURFACE WATER CLASSIFICATION:
This form must be completed by the appropriate DWR regional office and included as a part of the
project submittal information.
INSTRUCTIONS TO NC PROFESSIONALS:
The classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow toward) in
which this animal waste management system will be operated must be determined by the appropriate DWQ regional office.
Therefore, you are required, prior to submittal of the application package, to submit this form, with items I through 6
completed, to the appropriate Division of Water Resources Regional Operations Supervisor (see page 5 of 5). At a minimum,
you must include an 8.5" by I I" copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS Topographic Map which shows the location of this
animal waste application system and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the closest
downslope surface waters on the attached map copy. Once the regional office has completed the classification,
reincorporate this completed page and the topographic map into the complete application form and submit the
application package.
7.1 Farm Name: Magnolia III, DM Section 4 Sites 1-4, Section 3 Sites 4-5
7.2 Name & complete address of engineering firm: Cavanaugh, 1213 Culbreth Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405
Telephone: [phone] Fax: (_) - Email: [e-mail]
7.3 Name of closest downslope surface waters: Sikes Mill Run
7.4 County(ies) where the animal waste management system and surface waters are located: Duplin
7.5 Map name and date: Rose Hill, 1962
7.6 NC Professional's Seal (If appropriate), Signature, and Date: On map
TO: REGIONAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where this animal waste management facility will be or has been
constructed or field located, as identified on the attached map segment(s):
Name of surface waters: Sikes Mill Run - C;Sw & UTs to Stewarts Creek - C;Sw
Classification (as established by the Environmental Management Commission): C_SW
Proposed classification, if applicable: _
Signature of regional office
,,p(errsonnnel/: _ Date:
(All attachments must be signed) V3 r R/ C V W �� 03/23/2020
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(SEC 3 & 4)
UNNAMED
ITARY TO
NAME OF STREAM
ISTREAM CLASS
STREAM INDEX
1
SIKES MILL RUN
I C;Sw
8-68-2-10-4
2
UT TO STEWARTS CREEK
I C;Sw
1 18-68-2-10
LATITUDE:
LONGITUDE:
BASIN:
MAP NAME & #:
34'53'25.0"N
78'07'55.0"W
CAPE FEAR
ROSE HILL, NC 1962
WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION MAP
BF GRADY BIOGAS COLLECTION
MAGNOLIA 3- DM (SECTIONS 3 & 4)
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Wilmington, NC 28403
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