HomeMy WebLinkAbout130010_Application_20240222State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2024, the North Carolina State Nan -Discharge General Pen -nits 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, 2024.
Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verifi' all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application mast be signed and dated by the Permittee.
I. Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWC130010
?. Facility Name: Georrre L. Pless & Sons Dairy Farm
3. Pennittee's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan). George L Pless & Sons
1. Permittee's Mailing Address: 4422 Pless Rd
City: Rockwell State: NC
Telephone Number: 704-791-0968 Ext. E-mail:
S. Facility's Physical Address: 4422 Pless Rd
City: Rockwell State: NC
6. County where Facility is located: Cabarrus
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner): Jerry. Pless
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code): 704-792-2216 Ext.368
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
Zip: 28138
Zip: 28138
10. Operator Name (OIC): John A. Pless Phone No_: Ito ► 5:Z I • 1013 OIC 9: 21626
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Cattle - Milk Cow 220
Operation Types:
Swine
Cattle
Dry Poultry
Other Tvpes
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Pullets
Sheep - Sheep
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
Wet Poultry
Gilts
Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers
ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
George L Pless & Sons
George L. Pless & Sons Dairy Farm
4422 Pless Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qualfty
February 12, 2024
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Pernttee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
wbicb expire on September 30, 2024. In order to ensure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General
Permits, you must submit an application for DMTlit coverage to the Division of Water Resources (DWR) by April 3, 2024.
Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State_
Non -Discharge General Permit," The application form must be completed, siLmed by the Permittee, and returned to the DWR by
April 3, 2024.
Mailing Address. NCDEQ-D WR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 1636
Email• animal.operations cr deq.nc.Qov
phone: (919) 707 9129
Please note that you must include one (I) couv of the Certified Animal Waste Mana%ement 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 NC G.S. § 143-21 S. l
and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
Copies of the animal waste operation State Non -Discharge General Permits are available at
www.deq.nc.gov/animalpermits2024. General permits can be requested by writing to the address above.
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 919-707-9129.
Sincerely,
A
Michael Pjetrai, Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non -Discharge General
Permit
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13. Waste Treatment Lagoons, Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds (WSP): (Fill/Verify the following information_
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Structure 'Type
(Lagoon/Digester/
WSP)
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
WPI
Waste Pond
7!17/1991
Full, clay
90,055.00
17,072.00
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Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed
application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.14C(d), either by mailing to the address below or sending it via
email to the email address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing.
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, iniection, 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 drown 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.
S. 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, solids separators, sludge drying system, waste transfers, etc.)
I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 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 tine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both
for a similar offense.)
Print the Name of the PermitteeiLandownerlSigning Official and Sign below. (If multiple Landowners exist, all landowners
should sign. If Landowner is a corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name (Print): �1r► : -�C SS Title: 5
Signature: ley / C� Date: �CA 3/_ z
Name (Print):
Signature:
Name (Print):
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
E-mail: animal.operations@deq.ne.gov
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
If you have any questions regarding this application or the general permits, please call (90) 707-9t29.
NCDA & CS Mass Animal Mortality Management Plan for Catastrophic Natural Disasters
October 2016
Introduction:
Owners of livestock and poultry are responsible for the proper disposal of mortality from natural disasters. It is
understood that in times of disasters and disease events, catastrophic mortality may overwhelm the capabilities of
owners/operators and outside assistance maybe requested. Owners may choose to dispose of their mortality from
storms and may do so, but catastrophic loss mortality must be reported to the State Veterinarian and the proposed
method of disposal must be approved prior to disposal. Catastrophic mortality would be considered to be losses 20% of
commercial farms (poultry and swine) and greater than ten (10) head in cattle or equine operations.
Requests for Assistance
For owners that need assistance for disposal of catastrophic mortality, assistance as to how to request those resources
will be provided when losses are reported to the State Veterinarian. The State Veterinarian will advise the Incident
Management Team to work with owners to form requests for resources submitted through County Emergency
Operations.
Prioritization of Mortality Disposal Operations: As previously agreed upon by Division of Emergency Management
and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, carcasses from animals that have perished due to natural
disasters will be characterized as debris (i.e. not hazardous waste) and given a higher priority for disposal than other
storm debris except for debris that hinders public safety and essential services.
Disposal Management Options: All options are in consideration for large events but those with three (3) stars are
the primary options as a particular farm/site situation is considered when flooding is an issue. Thus rendering would be
a first option if access to carcasses allows, but landfills and composting also considered. Burial would likely encounter
additional challenges but could be an option as well but may be more likely to be ruled out depending on severity of
flooding. There will likely be use of all options to some degree in a large scale event.
Method
Description
Resources needed
Rendering***
Rendering is a preferred off -site
1) Rendering facilities that are fully operational;
option with some limitations due
2) Transportation (typically available through the
to timing challenges and access to
renderer); and
carcasses during flooding events.
3) Timely access to carcasses (flooding conditions can
It is low cost and results in a
often prevent timely access to animal carcasses,
product of value from rendered
causing the carcasses to be unusable for rendering).
carcasses.
Landfills***
Landfills have been successfully
1) Leak -proof transport for carcasses (liners or retrofitted
used in past events as an off -site
dump trucks can be used if vehicle is not leak -proof);
option. Limiting factors in using
2) Access to animals (time is not a factor as with
landfills include: acceptance of
rendering);
carcasses by the landfill, amount
3) Equipment to load carcasses into transport vehicles;
of landfill material available after
and
an event to use to cover the
4) Tipping fees at landfill.
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carcasses, and the number of
carcasses to be landfilled. Landfills
willing to accept carcasses should
be identified prior to an event.
Composting***
Composting is the best on -site
1) Site allowing access for heavy equipment to form the
carcass disposal option. There is a
compost pile and move carcasses;
possibility that composting, under
2) Dry carbon source- dried sawdust or shavings are
the right conditions, could be used
preferred material for compensating for wet litter and
off -site to meet the needs created
carcasses;
by a multiple county event.
3) Other coarse and/or fine carbon materials are needed
Composting of poultry can be
for proper windrow construction;
accomplished in 28 days or less.
4) Composting Subject Matter Expert to oversee compost
Composting of larger animals
windrow construction. NCDA & CS has a list of
takes longer (up to six (6) months).
qualified personnel; and
Compost piles may be turned
5) If a community composting off -site option is used,
periodically to facilitate the
suitable land for composting operations would need to
process. Dry carbon materials are
be identified.
mixed to create the proper ratio
based on moisture content of the
carcasses and litter. Land
application of compost material
will be at recommended
agronomic rates.
Burial*
Burial is a limited on site disposal
1) Burial sites for catastrophic mortality are evaluated on
option due to flooded conditions
a site to site basis;
and often minimal depth to
2) Heavy -equipment for carcass movement and burial;
seasonal high water table.
3) Personnel and small -equipment to prepare carcasses
Farmers are encouraged to obtain
for burial; and
pre -approval for mass burial sites.
4) Above ground burial may require additional soil and
Above ground burial (partial burial
other equipment.
with mounding of the cover soil)
has a number of challenges that
must be addressed on a case -by -
case basis.
Alkaline
This option is noteworthy and will
1) Fee for service with contractors;
Hydrolysis**
be considered as a support option.
2) Site must allow for heavy -equipment use; and
This option is limited by the
3) Resulting effluent must be disposed of properly or
throughput capacity and the
land applied.
number of available hydrolysis
units.
Incineration
Incineration has many
1) Incinerators rented from contractors and large
disadvantages that makes this
amounts of fuel;
option a very low priority for use
2) Environmental permits to incinerate;
in North Carolina. Under the right
3) Transportation to incineration sites;
conditions, this option might be
4) Heavy equipment to load fuel and carcasses; and
used.
5) Requires 24-hour staffing.
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Mortality Management Decision Matrix
(flow also indicates preference order)
Natural Disaster
Catastrophic Mortality
Off -site Options On -site Options
Rendering
Landfills
Composting
Alkaline
Hydrolysis
Below Ground
Burial
Above Ground
Burial
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ 10 0 - 1469q
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ^t D y - ci2p — 21.00
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NRCS Toy- 7$9'-Zlo7 3
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
your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that
this does not happen. This plan should be posted 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 or may not be possible.
Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
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 caused 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.
December 18, 1996
D: Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing
leaks- possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a
submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
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.
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 noted, 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 of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. Durin normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office;
Phone fI 16`9After hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call
should include: your name, facility, 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 situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health _D�epartment.CV_3r�o
d. Contact CES, phone numbers 4to V a SWCD office phone number ray.9� and
local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number � 10" ex 3
2 December 18, 1996
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5: Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Addres
c. Contractors Phone:
6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (MRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name:-9 A CS Area C417,o-Q Eb! iAg _r-
b. Phone:
7: Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with
release of wastes from happening again.
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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.106403). 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.
r7, iI Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
Any method which, in the professional opiniontof 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).
aMass 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.
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The purpose of this plan is to provide guidelines for
carrying out the routine maintenance work needed to keep the
waste storage pond operating as planned. Routine maintenance
is considered to be normal good care of the waste storage
pond and the surrounding area. Good maintenance adds to the
usefullness and permanence of the facility.
The routine maintenance of this waste storage pond involves
but is not limited to the following:
1. Maintenance of a vegetative cover on the embankment and
the surrounding areas: F£scuc is being established on
these areas. Beginning in r and each year thereafter,
the embankment and surroundi.ng areas should be fertilized
with? /.Il,, 1cboApounds of IU -/d -/O or inch of effluent
from the. waste storage pond per acre to maintain a vigorous
stand.
2. Control of weeds, brush and trees in the grassed spillway
and on the embankment: This may be done by mowing', spraying,
or chopping, or a combination of all three. This will be
done at least once each year and possibly twice in those
years favorable to a heavy growth of vegetation. The local
Extension Agent or SCS office can supply the latest
information on spray materials and the best time to apply
them.
3. Protection of the grass on the embankment and surrounding
areas: Uncontrolled vehicular traffic can create trails or
ruts. Runoff from storms can enlarge- these ruts .into
gullies. If ruts appear to be forming, stop the traffic
doing the damage.
4. At the end of the designed storaged period 35�- days,
it will be necessary to completely empty this storage
facility. This will be accomplished by agitating, hauling
and applying the effluent onto designated areas as noted on
the waste Utilization Plan Map. Spring and early fall
applications will maximize the ferti.11izer benefit of the
effluent. A marker will be used in the waste storage pond to
show when the maximum liquid level is reached.
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S. Maintenance inspections of this facility should be made
during the initial filling, at least annually, and after
every major storm event.
1. Embankment
a. settlement, cracking or "jug" holes
b. side slope stability— slumps or bulges
c. erosion and/or wave action
d. rodent damage
e. seepage or other leakage
f. condition of vegetative cover
2. Reservoir Area
a. undesirable vegetative growth
b. undesirable floating debris
c. check liquid level to determine if
disposal of effluent is needed
3. Fences and Gates
a. loose or damaged posts
b. loose or broken wires
c. open or damaged gates
6. Additional specific items of importance_ for the
maintenance this structure are:
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PLAN OF EXCAVATED WASTE STORAGE PIT
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Soil Type: C-e c l
Bench Mark Description
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Normal Liquid Level
Storage for normal Precip.
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25 yr. Storm Storage
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Volume - de2th ((area of top) + (area of bottom) + (4 � area
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Another equation for determining the volume of a trapezoidal
excavated pit with constant side slopes is:
V - wdL + Zd2(4/3 Zd - w - L)
where:
V - total volume of the pit in W.
w - width of the pit at top in feet.
d - depth of the pit at top in feet.
L - length of the pit at top in feet.
Z - side slope
for 2 to 1 use Z - 2
for 21n to 1 use Z - 21n
Dimensions used must be constructible. Always check for narrovr.
deep pits. For correct results the following must be true.
w must be greater than 2Zd
L must be greater than 2Zd
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Producer:
Facility Number:
Location: a
Telephone:
Type Operation:
Number of Animals:
(Design Capacity)
Storage Structure:
Application Method:
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
GEORGE PLESS & SONS DAIRY
13-10
5901 Pless Road
Rockwell, NC 28138
704-782-2216
Existing Dairy Milk Cows
220.00 head
Waste Storage Structure
Irrigation and Broadcast (surface and incorporated)
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to
reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is
to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are needed so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manner.
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates; leaching ,
potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tonj per acre
per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre
annually, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is
not allowed under DEM regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the
potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied
not more than 30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injection the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The established acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made,
which could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area
receiving waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content range for
specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER 150 DAYS (gallons)
220 head x 14.6 gal/head/day x 150 days x 18 hrs on lot/24 hrs/day = 361,350 gals /150 days
WASTE WATER PER 150 DAYS (gallons)
200 gal/day x 150 days = 30,000 gals /150 days
NORMAL RUNOFF (gallons)
0.2 ac x 16.1" = 3.22 acre -inch / 12"/ft = 0.268 ac-ft x 43,560 ft3/ac = 11688.6 ft3
11688.6 ft3 x 7.48 gal/ft3 = 87,431 gals / 150 days
HEAVIEST 5 MONTHS OF RAINFALL (gallons)
21.5" Rain—16.67' Evap = 4.83" / 12"per ft. = 0.403 ft x 17072 ft2 S.A. = 6880 ft3
6880 ft3 x 7.48 gal/ft3 = 51,462 gals / 150 days
VOLUME OF 25 YEAR / 24 HOUR STORM EVENT (gallons)
Runoff Area
5.8" x 0.2 ac / 12"per ft. = 0.97 ac-ft. x 43,560 ft3 / ac-ft = 4225 ft3 = 31,605 gals
Pond Surface
6.0" x 0.4 ac / 12"per ft. = 0.2 ac-ft. x 43,560 ft3 / ac-ft = 8712 ft3 x 7.48 gal/ft3 = 65,166 gal.
TOTAL WASTE STORAGE NEEDED PER 150 DAYS (gallons)
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
361,350 gals A.W. + 30,000 gals Parlor + 87,431 gals R.O. + 51,462 gals Precip +
31,605 gals 25/24 R.O. + 65,166 gals 25/24 Pond SA = 627,014 gals
TOTAL "AS BUILT" STORAGE AVAILABLE (gallons)
Waste Holding pond size - 675,413 gallons (90,055 cubic feet)
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
627,014 gals/ 150 Days x 365 days/year x 15.4 lbs N /1000gal = 19,8701bs N / year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown, soil
type and surface application.
TABLE 1. ACRES OPERATED BY PRODUCER:
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FIELD
SOIL
CROP
RYE
LBS N /
ACRES
LBS N
MONTH
TON,
TON,
USED
TO
BU.
BU.
APPLY
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1
Ch
PASTURE
4.0
30
3.1
372
MAR -
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
473
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Ch
CORN SIL I
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10
0.5
110
APR-
JULY
RYE
4.0
30
60
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
473
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Ch
CORN SIL /
22
10
4.5
990
APR-
JULY
RYE
4.0
30
540
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
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FIELD
SOIL
CROP
RYE
LBS NI
ACRES
LBS N
MONTH
TON,
TON,
USED
TO
BU.
BU.
APPLY
473
3
Ch
PASTURE
4.0
30
4.4
528
MAR -
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
473
4
Ch
BARLEY /
35
1.5
9.6
504
SEPT-
CcD2
NOV
RYE /
4.0
30
1152
FEB-
APR
SUDAN
4
45
1728
473
5
CcB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
7.7
1386
APR-
JULY
RYE
4.0
30
924
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
473
6
CcB2
PASTURE
4.5
0
5.3
715
MAR -
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
473
7
CcB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
4.9
882
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
35
1.5
257
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
473
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Ch
PASTURE
4.0
30
10.0
1200
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Fescue
JUNE
CcD2
SEPT-
DEC
473
9
Ch
CORN SIL /
20
10
2.9
580
APR-
ApB
JULY
RYE/
4.0
30
348
SEPT-
NOV
SUDAN
4.0
45
522
FEB-
APR
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SOIL
CROP
RYE
LBS N /
ACRES
LBS N
MONTH
TON,
TON,
USED
TO
BU.
BU.
APPLY
5531
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CcB2
CORN SIL/
18
10
11.0
1980
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
45
1.5
742
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
5531
2
CcB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
19.0
3420
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
45
1.5
1282
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
5531
3
CcB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
10.3
1854
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
45
1.5
695
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
5531
4
CcB2
PASTURE
4.5
30
5.2
702
MAR -
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
NOV
773
1
HwB
ALFALFA
6.0
0
7.4
0
NA
CORN SIL /
20
10
1480
APR-
JULY
SMALL
45
1.0
333
SEPT-
GRAIN
NOV
FEB-
APR
773
2
HwB
CORN SIL /
20
10
3.0
600
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
50
1.5
225
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
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TRACT
FIELD
SOIL
CROP
RYE
LBS N /
ACRES
LBS N
MONTH
TON,
TON,
USED
TO
BU.
BU.
APPLY
773
3
HwB
ALFALFA
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0
5.7
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NA
CcB2
CORN SIL /
20
10
1140
APR-
JULY
SMALL
45
1.0
256
SEPT-
GRAIN
NOV
FEB-
APR
773
5
HwB
CORN SIL /
20
10
2.6
520
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
50
1.5
195
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
773
8a
HwB
ORCHARD
4.5
40
2.0
360
MAR -
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JUNE
Hay
SEPT-
NOV
773
8b
HwB
CORN SIL /
21
10
9.9
2079
APR-
CuB2
JULY
BARLEY
50
1.5
743
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
773
9
HwB
PASTURE
3.5
30
4.3
451
NAR-
EnB
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
784
lb
CcB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
4.5
810
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
50
1.5
338
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
784
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CORN SIL /
20
10
9.9
1980
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
50
1.5
742
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
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ACRES
LBS N
MONTH
TON,
TON,
USED
TO
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BU.
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CORN SIL /
18
10
7.7
1386
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
50
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578
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
2645
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10
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513
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18
10
12.5
2250
APR-
CeB2
JULY
BARLEY
50
1.5
938
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APRIL
2645
3b
VnI32
ORCHARD
5.0
40
0.7
140
MAR-
Ce132
GRASS
JUKE
Hay
SEPT-
DEC
Small Grain
8
50
320
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
CORN SIL
18
10
144
APR-
JULY
2645
4
VnB2
CORN SIL /
17
10
8.7
1479
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
40
1.5
522
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
2645
5
Ce132
CORN SIL /
18
10
4.4
792
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
50
1.5
330
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
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TRACT
FIELD
SOIL
CROP
RYE
LBS N /
ACRES
LBS N
MONTH
TON,
TON,
USED
TO
BU.
BU.
APPLY
2645
6
CeB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
8.2
1476
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
50
1.5
615
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
2687
1
EnB
PASTURE
3.3
30
16.2
1604
MAR-
EnC
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2687
2
CeC2
PASTURE
4.5
30
11.5
1552
MAR-
CeB2
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2687
3
CeB2
ALFALFA
6.0
0
4.8
0
NA
CORN SIL /
18
10
864
APR-
JULY
SMALL
45
1.0
216
SEPT-
GRAIN
DEC
FEB-
APR
2687
4
CeB2
PASTURE
4.5
30
2.4
324
MAR -
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2687
5
CeB2
ORCHARD
5.3
40
12.6
2761
MAR -
GRASS
JUNE
Hay
SEPT-
DEC
2687
6
CeB2
PASTURE
4.5
30
4.5
608
MAR-
CeC2
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2712
1
DoA
BARLEY /
60
1.5
16.6
1494
SEPT-
MeB
NOV
2
OATS
60
1.0
996
FEB-
APR
CORN SIL
19
10
3154
APR-
JULY
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL
CROP
RYE
LBS N /
ACRES
LBS N
MONTH
TON,
TON,
USED
TO
BU.
BU.
APPLY
2712
3
ChA
PASTURE
4.0
30
5.0
600
MAR -
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2712
4
ChA
PASTURE
4.5
30
9.5
1282
MAR-
CeC2
Fescue
JUNE
CeB2
SEPT-
DEC
2712
5
CeB2
PASTURE
4.5
30
2.0
270
MAR -
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
DEC
2712
6
CeB2
PASTURE
4.5
30
6.8
918
MAR-
CeC2
Fescue
JUNE
SEPT-
NOV
2712
7
CeB2
BARLEY /
45
1.5
4.1
277
SEPT-
NOV
OATS
45
1.0
184
FEB-
APR
CORN SIL
23
10
943
APR-
JULY
2712
8
CeB2
ALFALFA
6.0
0
1.8
0
NA
CORN SIL/
17
10
306
APR-
JULY
SMALL
45
1.0
81
SEPT-
GRAIN
NOV
FEB-
APR
2712
9a
CeB2
CORN SIL /
17
10
5.0
850
APR-
EnB
JULY
BARLEY
45
1.5
338
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
2712
9b
CeB2
CORN SIL /
17
10
9.5
1615
APR-
EnB
JULY
BARLEY
45
1.5
641
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
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3342
1
CeB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
2.8
504
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
45
1.5
189
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342
2
CeB2
CORN SIL /
17
10
12.4
2108
APR-
VnB2
JULY
BARLEY
40
1.5
744
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342
3
CeB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
3.4
612
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
45
1.5
230
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342
4
VnB2
CORN SIL /
17
10
6.1
1037
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
40
1.5
366
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342
5
VnB2
CORN SIL /
17
10
2.7
459
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
40
1.5
162
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342
6
CeB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
3.2
576
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
45
1.5
216
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
3342
7
CeB2
CORN SIL /
18
10
0.9
162
APR-
JULY
BARLEY
45
1.5
61
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
4716
2
HwB
CORN SIL/
20
10
209
4180
APR-
JULY
SMALL
45
1.0
941
SEPT-
GRAIN
NOV
FEB-
APR
472
1
ApB
Corn Sil/
25
10
10.0
2500.
APR-
JULY
Sinall Grain
11.5
1.0
115
SEPT-
NOV
FEB-
APR
TOTAL:
372.2
30,661lbs
* Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to overseeding (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals following summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the
N.requirements. In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of
North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients.
This plan only addresses nitrogen.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in Table 1:
Crop RYE (Realistic Yield) unit lbs N per yield unit
Corn Silage ton/acre 10 lbs/ton
Barley bushel/acre 1.5 lbs/bu
Pasture (grazed)
Sudex
Alfalfa
Rye Grass
NITROGEN PRODUCED:
NITROGEN USED (AW):-
ton/acre
301bs/ton
ton/acre
451bs/ton
ton/acre
0 lbs/ton
ton/acre
30 lbs/ton
19,870 LBS
30,661 LBS
***BALANCE-10,791 LBS
* * * This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced. A negative number indicates more N needed than supplied by the waste.
For this Animal Waste Utilization Plan, fields with multiple crops listed for that field, the crop
requiring the least amount of nitrogen on that field for one calendar year was used to determine
the nitrogen needs of the farm.
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SEE ATTACHED MAPS SHOWING THE FIELDS TO BE USED FOR THE UTILIZATION
OF ANIMAL WASTE.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Your facility is designed for 150 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be
removed on the average of once every 5 months. The "as built" volume of the waste holding
pond is 637,413 gallons or 23.5 acre inches. In no instance should the volume of the waste be
stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the application
equipment is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in table 1. Failure to
apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen may make this plan invalid. Call your
technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
Animal waste disposal will be completed by two methods, irrigation and broadcast application
for this dairy operation. The irrigation system is a solid set design and is installed on Tract 473
with hydrants in fields 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8. The farm operation has a self-propelled 3600 gallon
Slurry Tank applicator. The remaining fields listed in table 1 will receive waste through
broadcast applications.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of
irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content,
soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should
not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
The irrigation system was designed and built to have three 1.62 acre guns operating at one time.
The application rate of the system is 0.36 acre inches/hour/head. At this application rate, the
system will be removing 1.08 acre inches per hour from the holding pond. This will require a
minimum of 21.76 hours to empty the waste holding pond's 637,413 gallons of storage.
By operating the three guns for 2 hrs per period, there will be an application of .72 acre inches
per gun. After the system has operated for 2 hrs at a riser, each gun will be moved down the line
to the next riser. 16.32 periods will be required, with the guns moved every 2 hours, to
completely empty the waste holding pond. The total nitrogen applied each time the lagoon is
emptied (based on waste sample results of 02/16/99, 3.51bs N A000 gal) will be approximately
2230.9 lbs.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY SLURRY TANK
The operator has a 3600 gallon Slurry Tank applicator and will use this to apply animal waste on
fields not covered by the waste irrigation system. Animal waste is scraped and pushed into a
holding pit which drains into the waste storage pond. There is available access to this pit which
allows the operator to load animal waste into the slurry tank for land application.
MANAGEMENT OF WASTE APPLICATION
No matter what method is used, waste is to be applied to crops and/or pasture. during the growing
season when needed for nitrogen benefits or as needed for irrigation water as long as nitrogen
limits and infiltration rates are not exceeded.
The waste storage pond levels will be pumped down prior to November to allow storage during
the winter months when the ground may be saturated or frozen and crops are not actively
growing to take up nutrients. The waste is to be applied to the fields and crops listed in Table 1
within the nitrogen limits listed. Waste will not be applied in such a manner that results in waste
runoff or over application of nutrients.
Application rates must be based on current waste analysis and applied to actively growing crops.
Waste must be analyzed as close to the time of each application as practical and at least within
60 days (before or after) of the date of application. Additionally, a representative Soil Fertility
Analysis shall be conducted annually on each application site receiving animal waste. The
results of these test shall be maintained on file for a minimum of three years. Proper records,
including maintenance, repair and irrigation (waste application) records, shall also be maintained
on site and in chronological and legible form for a minimum of three years.
The Division of Water Quality Regional Office in Mooresville will be notified at 704-663-1699
as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours following first knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the following events:
a. Failure of any component of the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system resulting in a discharge to surface waters.
b. Spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting animal waste to the
application sites which results in, or may result in, a discharge to surface waters.
c. Any deterioration or leak in a storage pond. .
d. Failure to maintain adequate storage capacity in a storage pond that poses an immediate
threat to public health or the environment.
e. Overspraying animal waste either in excess of the limits set forth in this plan or where
runoff enters waters of the State.
f. Any discharge that bypasses a storage pond.
Also, refer to Required Specifications, Irrigation Calibration, and Waste Sampling. (attached)
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Name of Farm: GEORGE L. PLESS & SONS DAIRY, INC.
Facility Number: 13-10
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specification and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste
treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to
be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new animals
are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this
system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25 year, 24 hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on site at the farm office and afthe office of the local Soil
and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: George Pless & Sons Dairy Inc.
Signature:
Date:
Name of Manager (If different from owner): John Pless
Signature: OeIX4- Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan:
Daniel McClellan
Resource Conservation Spec.
Cabarrus SWCD
Person Certifying Plan: Daniel McClellan
Affiliation: Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District
Phone No.: 704-920-3301
Address (Agency): 715 CABARRUS AVENUE WEST, Room 301
CONCORD, NC 28027-6214
Signature: D M S. u,&.,„ Date:/ / /
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Conservation Plan Map Legend
Tract/field
Total Field
Available Field
Land Use
Number
Acres
Acres for Animal
Waste Application
473
1
3.5
3.1
PASTURE
2
7.4
5.0
CROPLAND
3
4.4
4.4
PASTURE
4
10.1
9.6
CROPLAND
5
8.2
7.7
CROPLAND
6
5.8
5.3
PASTURE
7
4.9
4.9
CROPLAND
8
10.7
10.0
PASTURE
9
3.3
2.9
CROPLAND
5531
1
11.6
11.0
CROPLAND
2
20.1
19.0
CROPLAND
3
10.3
10.3
CROPLAND
4
5.8
5.2
PASTURE
773
1
7.4
7.4
CROPLAND
2
3.8
3.0
CROPLAND
3
6.5
5.7
CROPLAND
5
2.6
2.6
CROPLAND
8
11.9
8a
2.0
PASTURE
8b
9.9
CROPLAND
9
4.9
4.3
PASTURE
784
1
17.7
1 b
4.5
CROPLAND
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Conservation Plan Map Legend
Tract/Field
Total Field
Available Field
Land Use
Number
Acres
Acres for Animal
Waste Application
784
5
10.3
9.9
CROPLAND
5577
1
7.7
7.7
CROPLAND
2645
1
7.6
7.6
CROPLAND
3
13.8
3a
12.5
CROPLAND
3b
0.7
HAYLAND
4
9.4
8.7
CROPLAND
5
4.5
4.4
CROPLAND
6
8.2
8.2
CROPLAND
2687
1
16.2
16.2
PASTURE
2
11.7
11.5
PASTURE
3
4.8
4.8
CROPLAND
4
2.8
2.4
PASTURE
5
13.2
12.6
HAYLAND
6
4.8
4.5
PASTURE
2712
1
16.6
16.6
CROPLAND
3
5.3
5.0
PASTURE
4
9.9
9.5
PASTURE
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
5
2.0 2.0
PASTURE
6
7.3 6.8
PASTURE
7
4.4 4.1
CROPLAND
472
1
10.0 10.0
CROPLAND
Conservation Plan Map
Legend
Tract/Field
Total Field
Available Field
Land Use
Number
Acres
Acres for Animal
Waste Application
2712
8
1.8
1.8
CROPLAND
9
15.6
9a
5.0
CROPLAND
9b
9.5
CROPLAND
3342
1
3.1
2.8
CROPLAND
2
12.4
12.4
CROPLAND
3
3.4
3.4
CROPLAND
4
6.1
6.1
CROPLAND
5
2.7
2.7
CROPLAND
6
3.2
3.2
CROPLAND
7
0.9
0.9
CROPLAND
4716
2 21.3 20.9 CROPLAND
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The attached chart represents the fields that are in the waste utilization plan. This chart includes
tracts, fields, soil types, and acres. Each field is represented by a soil type and associated with the
corresponding realistic yield expectation chart for that soil type. This plan will allow for some
flexibility in crops chosen for waste application. It is applicators responsibilty to document waste
application for the fields to assure that waste is not over applied.
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