040014_Application_20240402

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non-Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2024, 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 3,2024.
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.
l. Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWSO40014
2. Facility Name: Jones Creek Farm
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Anson County Farms LLC
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: PO Box 429
City: Monroe State: NC Zip: 28111
Telephone Number: 704-975-2200 Ext. E-mail: A lex , _boC.lne.$t e e`J I p"f loc 1k. Cc
5. Facility's Physical Address: 1704 Beck Rd
City: Wadesboro State: NC Zip: 28170
6. County where Facility is located: Anson
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"): /CV)e-
10. Operator Name(01C): A Phone No.: OIC 9: 1002847
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I I. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Feeder to Finish 880
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
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

13. Waste Treatment Lagoons,Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds(WSP):(Fill/Verify the following information.
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure Type Estimated Liner Type Estimated Design Freeboard
Structure (Lagoon/Digester/ Date (Clay,Synthetic, Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name WSP) Built Unknown) (Cubic Feet) (Square Feet) (Inches)
1 Lagoon 1/1/1994 Full,clay 133,526.00 34,650.00 18.30
] Lagoon
Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed
application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10('(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,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,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. 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 the as incomplete.

Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or 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.)
Print the Name of the Permittee/Landowner/Signing 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): rran Ahn a Title: 45'1 r er-
Signature: Date: 3- ,?g - 2e 24
Name(Print): Title:
Signature: Date:
Name(Print): Title:
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
E-mail: [e-mail]
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1636

ROY COOPER
Governor ,r
ELIZABETH S.BISER �`• %7 �=�s
Secretary
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
February 12,2024
Anson County Farms LLC
Jones Creek Farm
PO Box 429
Monroe,NC 28111
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, 2024. In order to ensure your continued coverage under the State Non-Discharge General
Permits,you must submit an application for permit 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, signed by the Pennittee,and returned to the DWR by
April 3,2024.
Mailing Address: NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699 1636
Email:animal.operations(cbdeg.nc.gov
phone: [phone]
Please note that you must include one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Manaeement 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. § 143-215.1
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.lic.Qov/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,
Michael Pjetraj,Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered b an n Expiring State Non-Discharge
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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
4/1/2024
This plan has been prepared for: This plan has been developed by:
Anson County Farms,LLC Richard Goforth
PO Box 429 NC Cooperative Extension
Monroe,NC 28111 3230-D Presson Road
Monroe, NC 28112
704-283-3 743
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nutrient Management with Both Manure and Fertilizer
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
01) 4/2/2024
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:
Date
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.
S34 Swine Feeder-Finish Liquid Manure Slurry waste generated 0 gals/year by a 0 animal
Swine Feeder-Finish Liquid Manure Slurry operation.This production facility has
waste storage capacities of approximately 180 days. C/M t/-7 516 dey
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast 8332
Incorporated 13413
Injected 15852
Irrigated 6910
Max.Avail. Actual PAN PAN Surplus/ Actual Volume Volume Surplus/
PAN(lbs) * Applied(lbs) Deficit(lbs) Applied(Gallons) Deficit(Gallons)
Year 1 6,910 0 -5,409 0 -517,348
Year 2 6,910 0 -8,556 0 -818,321
Year 3 6,910 0 -837 0 -80,045
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Note: In source ID,S mcans standard source,U means user defined source.
*Max.Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source.

Narrative
This Facility was purchased from Aaron Burleson(AWSO40014).It is an 880 feeder to finish swine
operation.Anson County Farms, LLC plans to shutter the facility and will not operate the facility.There
is no plans to change application or cropping systems at this time the owner will maintain adequate
crop acreage and planting strategies to allow for agronomic waste applications to maintain
compliance, but the lagoon itself will not be put into production.The plan itself is being established
for compliance purposes, only.

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
1402 1 25.50 25.50 0.4 Badin Com,Grain 114 bu.
Wheat,Grain 52 bu.
Soybeans,Manured,Double Crop 1 36 bu.
Cotton 665 lbs.
1402 2 24.80 24.80 0.4 Badin Com,Grain 114 bu.
Wheat,Grain 52 bu.
Soybeans,Manured,Double Crop 36 bu.
Cotton 665 lbs.
1402 3 16.80 16.00 0.4 Badin Com,Grain 114 bu.
Wheat,Grain 52 bu.
Soybeans,Manured,Double Crop 36 bu.
Cotton 665 lbs.
1402 4 22.50 22.00 0.4 Badin Com,Grain 114 bu.
Wheat,Grain 52 bu.
Soybeans,Manured,Double Crop 36 bu.
Cotton 665 lbs.
PLAN TOTALS: 89.60 88.30
LI Potential Leaching Technical Guidance
Low potential to contribute to soluble None
<2 nutrient leaching below the root zone.
>—2& Moderate potential to contribute to soluble Nutrient Management(590)should be planned.
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
<=10
High potential to contribute to soluble Nutrient Management(590)should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve the soils
nutrient leaching below the root zone. available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be considered.
> 10 Examples are Cover Crops(340)to scavenge nutrients,Sod-Based Rotations(328),Long-Teri
No-Till(778),and edge-of-field practices such as Filter Strips(393)and Riparian Forest Buffers
(391).
NOTE: Symbol*means user entered data.

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 timing of applications to
maximize nutrient uptake.
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 operation.
Waste Utilization Table Year 1
Nitrogen Comm. Res. Manure Liquid Solid Liquid Solid
PA Fert, (lbs/A) PA ManureA Manure Manure Manure
Nutrient Nutrient NutrientA pplied Applied Applied Applied
Req'd Applied pplied (acre) (acre) (Field) (Field)
(lbs/A) (lbs/A) (lbs/A)
Source Total Use. Applic. Applic. 1000
Tract Field ID Soil Series Acres Acres Crop RYE Period N N N Method N gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons
1402 1 S34 Badin 25.50 25.50 Corn,Grain 114 bu. 2/15-6/30 123 0 0 Irrig. 123 11.76 0,00 299.99 0.00
1402 1 S34 Badin 25.50 25.50 Wheat,Grain 52 bu. 9/1-4/30 100 0 0 Irrig. 100 9.56 0.00 243.89 0.00
1402 1 2 S34 Badin 24.80 24.80 Com,Grain 114 bu. 2/15-6/30 123 0 0 Irrig. 123 11.761 0.00 291.75 0.00
1402 2 S34 Badin 24.80 24.80 Wheat,Grain 52 bu. 9/1-4/30 100 0 0 Irrig. 100 9.56 0.00 237.20 0.00
1402 3 S34 Badin 16.80 16.00 Cotton 665 lbs. 3/15-7/31 20 Irrig. 29 2.77 0.00 44.38 0.00
1402 4 S34 Badin 22.50 22.00 Cotton 665 lbs. 3/15-7/31IEOO20 brig. 29 2.77 0.00 61.02 0.00
Total Applied,1000 gallons 1,178.23
Total Produced,1000 gallons 660.88
Balance,1000 gallons -517.35
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Total Applied,tons 0.00
Total Produced,tons 0.00
Balance,tons 0.00
Notes: 1. In the tract column,-symbol means leased,otherwise,owned. 2. Symbol*means user entered data.
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Waste Utilization Table Year 2
Nitrogen Comm. Res. Manure Liquid Solid Liquid Solid
PA Fert. (Ibs/A) PA ManureA Manure Manure Manure
Nutrient Nutrient NutrientA pplied Applied Applied Applied
Req'd Applied pplied (acre) (acre) (Field) (Field)
(lbs/A) (lbs/A) (Ibs/A)
Source Total Use. Applic. Applic. 1000
Tract Field ID Soil Series Acres Acres Crop RYE Period N N N Method N gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons
1402 1 S34 Badin 25.50 25.50 Wheat,Grain 52 bu. 9/1-4/30 100 0 0 Irrig. 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1402 1 S34 Badin 25.50 25.50 Soybeans,Manured,Double Crop 36 bu. 4/1-9/15 139 0 0 Irrig. 139 13.30 0.00 339.01 0.00
1402 2 S34 Badin 24.80 24.80 Wheat,Grain 52 bu. 9/1-4/30 100 0 0 Irrig. 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ;
1402 2 S34 Badin 24.80 24.80 Soybeans,Manured,Double Crop 36 bu. 4/1-9/15 139 1 0 0 Irrig. 139 13.30 0.00 329.70 0.00
1402 3 S34 Badin 16.80 16.00 Corn,Grain 114 bu. 2/15-6/30 123 0 0 Irrig. 123 11.76 0.00 188.23 0.00
1402 3 S34 Badin 16.80 16.00 Wheat,Grain 52 bu. 9/1-4/30 100 0 0 Irrig. 100 9.56 0.00 153.03 0.00
1402 4 S34 Badin 22.50 22.00 Corn,Grain 114 bu. 2/15-6/30 123 0 0 Irrig. 123 11.76 0.00 258.81 0.00
1402 4 S34 Badin 22.50 22.00 Wheat,Grain 52 bu. 9/1-4/30 100 0 0 Irrig. 1001 9.561 0.00 210.42 0.00
Total Applied,1000 gallons 1,479.20
Total Produced,1000 gallons 660.88
Balance,1000 gallons -818.32
Total Applied,tons 0.00
Total Produced,tons 0.00
Balance,tons 0.00
Notes: 1. In the tract column,-symbol means leased,otherwise,owned. 2. Symbol*means user entered data.

Waste Utilization Table Year 3
Nitrogen Comm. Res. Manure Liquid Solid Liquid Solid
PA Fert. (lbs/A) PA ManureA Manure Manure Manure
Nutrient Nutrient NutrientA pplied Applied Applied Applied
Req'd Applied pplied (acre) (acre) (Field) (Field)
(lbs/A) (lbs/A) (lbs/A)
Source Total Use. APPIic. Applic. 1000
Tract Field ID Soil Series Acres Acres Crop RYE Period N N N Method N gal/A Tons 1000 gals tons
1402 1 S34 Badin 25.50 25.50 Cotton 665 lbs. 3/15-7/31 49 -60 1 *60 1 Irrig. 1 49 4.69 0.00 119.51 0.00
1402 2 .S34 Badin 24.80 24.80 Cotton 665lbs. 3/15-7/31 49 1 -100 1 *100 Irrig. 1 49 4.69 0.00 116.23 0.00
1402 1 3 1 S34 Badin 1 16.80 16.00 Wheat,Grain 52 bu. 9/1-4/30 100 1 0 1 0 1 Irrig. 1 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1402 3 S34 Badin 16.80 16.00 Soybeans,Manured,Double Crop 36 bu. 4/1-9/15 139 0 0 Irrig. 139 13.30 0.00 212.71 0.00
I402 4 S34 Badin 22.50 22.00 Wheat,Grain 52 bu. 9/1-4/30 100 0 1 0 1 Irrig. 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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1402 1 4 1 S34 Badin 1 22.50 22.00 Soybeans,Manured,Double Crop 36 bu. 4/1-9/15 139 0 1 0 Irrig. 1 139 13.30 0.00 292.48 0.00
Total Applied,1000 gallons 740.93
Total Produced,1000 gallons 660.88`
Balance, 1000 gallons -80.05
Total Applied,tons 0.00
Total Produced,tons 0.00
Balance,tons 0.00
Notes: 1. In the tract column,-symbol means leased,otherwise,owned. 2. Symbol*means user entered data.
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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
maximum 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
Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Field Soil Series (inches/hour) (inches)
1402 1 Badin *0.40 1.0
1402 1 2 113adin *0.40 1 1.0
1402 1 3 Badin *0.40. 1.0
1402 1 4 113adin 0.30 1.0
NOTE: Symbol*means user entered
data.

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.
Available Waste Storage Capacity
Source Name I Swine Feeder-Finish Liquid Manure Slurry Design Storage Capacity(Days)
Start Date 9/1 180
Plan Year Month Available Storage Capacity(Days)
1 1 28
1 2 180
1 3 180
1 4 150
1 5 119
1 6 89
1 7 58
1 8 27
1 9 180
1 10 149
1 11 119
1 12 88
2 1 57
2 2 180
2 3 149
2 4 180
2 5 149
2 6 119
2 7 88
2 8 57
2 9 180
2 10 149
2 11 119
2 12 88
3 1 57
3 2 29
3 3 128
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Available Waste Storage Capacity
Source Name I Swine Feeder-Finish Liquid Manure Slurry Design Storage Capacity(Days)
Start Date 9/1 180
Plan Year Month Available Storage Capacity(Days)
3 4 180
3 5 149
3 6 119
3 7 88
3 8 57
3 9 27
3 10 -4
3 11 -34
3 12 -65
*Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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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.
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S. 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.
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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.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): 1,2, 3, 4
Corn Piedmont
In the Piedmont, corn is normally planted when soil temperatures reach 52 to 55 degrees fahrenheit.
Review the Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high
yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions.Plant 1-2" deep.Plant
populations should be determined by the hybrid being planted. Increase the seeding rate by 10%when
planting no-till. Phosphorus and potassium recommended by a soil test can be broadcast or banded at
planting. When planting early in cool,wet soil,banded phosphorus will be more available to the young
plants.An accepted practice is to apply 20-30 lbs/acre N and 20-30 lbs/acre phosphorus banded as a
starter and the remaining N behind the planter. The total amount of N is dependent on soil type. When
including a starter in the fertilizer program, the recommended potassium and any additional phosphorus
is normally broadcast at planting. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor
the overall nutrient status of the corn. Timely management of weeds and insects are essential for corn
production.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 1,2, 3,4
Cotton Piedmont
In the Piedmont,cotton is normally planted from April 15-May 5 when warm(above 65 F)temperatures
and dry weather are present and predicted to remain for at least 5 to 7 days after planting. Avoid planting
after May 20 if at all possible.Review the NCSU Official Variety"green book" and information from
private companies to select a high yielding variety with characteristics needed for your area and
conditions.Plant 4-6 seed/row foot at a depth of 1/2-1".Adequate depth control is essential.Phosphorus
and potash recommended from a soil test can be broadcast or banded at planting. When planting early in
cool,wet soils, banded phosphorus will be more available to the young plants.Apply 20-25 lbs/acre N as
a starter and the remaining recommended N as a sidedress application 2 to 3 weeks after first square.An
option is to apply the 20-25 lbs/acre N as a starter and the remainder of the total N behind the planter.
When cotton is drilled(UNR) all the N is broadcast before planting. The total N needed is dependent on
soil type. Apply 1.0 lb/acre actual boron either at planting or at sidedress; or, foliar apply 1/2 lb/acre
actual boron with 1/4 lb/acre applied at early bloom and the other 1/4 lb/acre about 2 weeks later. The
boron needs to be available to the cotton during fruiting. Tissue samples can be analyzed during the
growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the cotton. Timely management of insects,weeds, and
excessive vegetative growth are essential for profitable cotton production.
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The following crop note applies to field(s): 1,2, 3, 4
Wheat: Piedmont
In the Piedmont,wheat should be planted from October 10-November 3. Plant 22 seed/drill row foot at
1-1 1/2" deep 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.
Adequate depth control when planting the wheat is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green
book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics
needed for your area and conditions.Apply no more than 30 lbs/acre N at planting. Increase the N at
planting to 40 lbs/acre in no-till wheat. Apply phosphorus and potash according to soil test
recommendations at this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February-March.
The total N is dependent on the soil type.Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to
monitor the nutrient status of the wheat. Timely management of diseases, insects and weeds are essential
for profitable wheat production.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 1,2, 3, 4
Double-Crop Soybeans,Piedmont
Double-crop soybeans should be planted as early in June as possible with planting completed by July 4th.
When no-tilling soybeans in small grain straw, it is essential to manage the straw to achieve adequate
plant populations. 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.
Plant 4-6 seed/row foot for 7-8" drills and 6-8 seed/row foot for 15" rows. Seeding depth should be 1-1
1/2" and adequate depth control is essential. Phosphorus and potash recommended for the soybeans can
be applied to the wheat in the Fall. Soybeans produce their own nitrogen and are normally grown without
additions of nitrogen.However, applications of 20-30 lbs/acre N are sometimes made at planting to
promote early growth and vigor. Tissue samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor
the overall nutrient status of the soybeans. Timely management of weeds and insects is essential for
profitable double crop soybean production.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - 33—39&
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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.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators-action include:
1 December 18, 1996

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
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,put
in a submersible pump, and pump back to the 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. During normal business hours,call your DWQ(Division of Water Quality)regional office;
Phone - - . After 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 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 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
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damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon(MRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.
a. Name:
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.
3 December 18, 1996

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source
Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Swine Production O Vegetative or wooded buffers;
0 Recommended best management practices;
O Good judgement and common sense
Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure-covered animals O Dry floors
Floor surfaces • Wet manure-covered floors O Slotted floors;
0 Waterers located over slotted floors;
O Feeders at high end of solid floors;
O Scrape manure buildup from floors;
O Underfloor ventilation for drying
O Frequent manure removal by flush,pit recharge,or
Manure collection pits • Urine;
• Partial microbial decomposition scrape;
O Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans • Volatile gases; O Fan maintenance;
• Dust O Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces • Dust O Washdown between groups of animals;
Feed additives;
O Feed covers;
O Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers
Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid O Flush tank covers;
while tanks are filling D Extend fill to near bottom of tanks with anti-siphon
vents
Flush alleys • Agitation during wastewater O Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Pit recharge points • Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid O Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with
while pits are filling anti-siphon vents
Lift stations • Agitation during sump tank filling O Sump tank covers
and drawdown
Outside drain collection or • Agitation during wastewater O Box covers
junction boxes conveyance
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Source
Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
End of drainpipes at lagoon • Agitation during wastewater lagoon iqu d Extend al rge Dint of pipes underneath
level
conveyance
Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emission; O Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
• Biological mixing; O Correct lagoon startup procedures;
•. Agitation O Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio;
O Minimum agitation when pumping;
D Mechanical aeration;
O Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler nozzles • High pressure agitation;
O Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
• Wind drift O Minimum recommended operating pressure;
O Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
O Pump from second stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial decomposition; O Bottom or midlevel loading;
surface • Mixing while filling; O Tank covers;
• Agitation when emptying O Basin surface mats of solids;
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface • Partial microbial decomposition; O Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level;
• Mixing while filling;
0 Remove settled solids regularly
• Agitation when emptying
Manure,slurry or sludge • Agitation when spreading; O Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
spreader outlets • Volatile gas emissions O Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,slurry • Volatile gas emissions while drying O Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
or sludge on field surfaces O Soil incorporation within 48 firs.;
i7 Spread in thin uniform lavers for rapid drying;
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals • Carcass decomposition O Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal pits • Carcass decomposition O Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
Cl Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators • Incomplete combustion O Secondary stack burners
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Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Standing water around • Improper drainage; O Grade and landscape such that water drains away
facilities • Microbial decomposition of organic from facilities
matter
Mud tracked onto public • Poorly maintained access roads O Farm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
Available From:
Additional Information:
Swine Manure Management;.0200 RuleBMP Packet NCSU,County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies;EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge-Lagoon Treatment;EBAE 128-88 NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Flush-Lagoon Treatment;EBAE 129-88 NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage;EBAE 103-88 NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment;EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings;PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program:NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc.
Options for Managing Odor;a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU-Agri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management:Odors and Flies;PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
AMOC-November 11, 1996,Page 5

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause
BMPs to Minimize Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
Flush Gutters • Accumulation of Solids O Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to
remove accumulated solids from gutters as designed;
O Remove bridging of accumulated solids at discharge
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids O 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 0 Maintain vegetative control along banks of lagoons
Growth and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of
decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on
impoundment's perimeter.
Feeders • Feed Spillage O Design,operate and maintain feed systems(e.g.,
bunkers and troughs)to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
O Clean up spillage on a routine basis(e.g.,7- 10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during
winter).
Feed Storage • Accumulation of feed residues O Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment(e.g.,covered bin for brewer's
grain and similar high moisture grain products).
O Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Areas • Accumulations of animal wastes O Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences
and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
O Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e.inspect for and remove or break up
accumulated solids as needed.
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Source
Cause BMPs to Minimize Insects Site Specific Practices
Dry Manure Handling • Accumulations of animal wastes O Remove spillage on a routine basis(e.g.,7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during
Systems winter)where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
O Provide fo adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles.
O Inspect for an remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure
handling areas as needed.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service,Department of Entomology,Box 7613,North Carolina State University,Raleigh,NC
27695-7613
AMIC- November 11, 1996,Page 2

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after knowledge of
the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body
of water.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
a Complete incineration
❑ In the case of dead poultry only,placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved
by the Department of Agriculture.
❑ Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would make
possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or
animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be attached)
December 18, 1996

Form SLUR-1
Slurry and Sludge Application Field Record
For Recording Slurry and Lagoon Sludge Application Events on Different Fields
Facility Number
Farm Owner
Spreader Operator
PP
Date Field Size
Application it of Loads Volume of Loads(')
(l) Per Field eallons
Tract# Field# mm/dd/ r Crop Tv e acres
(i)SI=soil incorporated(disked);BR=broadcast(surface applied)
(2)Can be found in operators manual for spreader. Contact a local dealer if you do not have your owners manual.

Form SLUR-2 Slurry and Sludge Application Field Record
One Form for Each Field Per Crop Cycle
Tract# Field# Facility Number
Field size(acres)=(A)
Spreader Operator
Farm Owner
Spreader Operator's
Owner's Address Address
Owner's Phone# Operator's Phone#
From Waste Utilization Plan
Recommended PAN
Crop Type
Loading(lb/acre)_(B)
6 S)
1 2 3
4 5
Total Volume Volume per Acre PAN Applied Nitrogen Balance(3)
(2) lbs/acre (lbs/acre)
Date (gLx(3
) (gals/acre) Waste Analysis PAN ( )
(mm/dd/yr) #of Loads Per Field Volume of Loads
(1) 2 4 - A (Ibs/1000 gals) 6 x 5 _ 1,000 B)-(7)
Crop Cycle Totals
Owner's Signature Operator's Signature
Operator Certification#
Certified Operator(Print)
(1)Can be found in operator's manual for the spreader.Contact a local dealer if you do not have your owners manual.
(2)See your animal waste management plan for sampling frequency. At a minimum,waste analysis is required within 60 days of land application events.
(3)Enter the value received by subtracting column(7)from(B).Continue subtracting column(7)from column(8)following each application event.

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Received: 03/28/2012 Completed: 04/04/2012 Links to Helpful Information Anson County
Sample Information Laboratory Results(parts per million unless otherwise noted) C
p g Ca Mg S Fe Mn Zn Cu B Mo Cl
Sample 1D: N
32312 Total 501 77.6 958 226 80.1 46.9 9.35 1.22 3.06 1.52 1.31
IN-N
Waste Code: NH4 Pb Al Se Li p H Ss C.•N DM% CCE% ALEICjall
ALS -NO3r-�232
Na Ni Cd
Description: OR-N
7.44
Swine Lagoon Li . Urea lbs/1000 allorts
Recommendations:
Nutrients Available for First Croplbs/1000 allons Other Elements
Ca M S Fe Mn Zn Cu B Mo Cl Na Ni Cd Pb Al Se
Application Metbod N F205 K20 g 1.9
Irrigation 2.1 1.0 7.7 1.3 0.47 0.27 0.05 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.01
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Your sample arrived 14 the Agronomic Division addressed to the Soil Testing lab.They were almost placed in a soil cart. In addition to the appropriate address,please write to the attention of the Waste Analysis L or
the PWSM Analysis Lab on your package when submitting waste samples.This will provide a much better turnaround time on the requested analysis. If you have questions,please give me a call at 919/733 2655•
BrendaR.Cleveland,Agronomist
Completed ril 3,2012
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through a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission.
Thank you for using agronomic services to manage nutrients and safeguard environmental quality.
-Steve Troxler, Commissioner of Agriculture
lobacco (rust Fund Commission

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NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Phone: [phone] Web site:www.nc ov/agrGrower: Tucker,James A Copies To:
8405 Martin Tucker Rd
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Soil Test Report Farm: 3 708
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SERVING N.C.RESIDENTS FOR OVER 60 YEARS
Received: 04/03/2012 completed: 04/13/2012 Links to Helpful Information Anson Coun
Agronomist Comments
Field Information Applied Lime Recommendations S Cu Zn B Mn See Note
Lime N P2O5 Kz0 Mg
Sample No. Last Crop Mo Yr T/A Crop or Year 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2 2012 1.0 1st Crop: Soybeans 0 0
14&15 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0
2nd Crop: Cotton 0 50-70 0
Test Results Zn-I Zn-AI Cu-I S-1 SS-I NO3-N NH4-N Na
H P-I K-I Ca% Mr
MU
Mgt-AI(1) Mn-AI(2)
Soil Class MP16 W/V CEC BSS6 Ac p 193 193 411 411 302 52 0.2
MIN 0.60 0.90 9.1 87.0 1.2 5.5 126 101 65.0 17.0 293
Field Information ApplieTi.01st
mendations K20 Mg
Lime N PzOs S Cu Zn B Mn See Note
Sa ple No. Last Crop No r Year 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
K 23&24 2 2p: Soybeans0 0 0
op: Cotton 0 50 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 1
Test Results Zn-1 Zn-AI Cu-I S-I SS-1 NO3-N NH4-N Na
Soil Class MP/0W/V CEC BS% Ac pH P-1 K-I Ca% Mg-,6 Mn-1 Mn-Ag(1) Mn-AI(2)
512 512 485 43 0.2
MIN 0.51 0.88 10.9 88.0 1.3 5.6 203 113 69.0 14.0 336
Field Information Applied Lime Recommendations S Cu Zn B Mn See Note
Lime N PzOs Kz0 Mg
Sample No. Last Crop Mo Yr T/A Crop or Year 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2012 1.0 1st Crop: Soybeans
16 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0
2nd Crop: Corn Grain 0 120-160 0
Test Results
Soil Class HM% W/V CEC BS-.6 Ac pH P-1 K I Ca% Mg-,6 Mn-I Mn-AI(1) Mn-AI(2) Zn-1 Zn-AI Cu 1 S-I SS I NO3-N NH4-NNa
18.0 313 193
200 703 703 518 47
MIN 0.60 0.90 14.3 94.0 0.8 6.3 214 197 70.0 0.2
Field Information Applied Lime Recommendations Lime N PzOS KzO Mg Cu Zn B Mn See Note
Sample No. Last Crop Mo Yr T/A Crop or Year
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i
17 2 2012 1.0 1st Crop: Soybeans
2nd Crop: Corn Grain 0 120-160 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0
Test Results
Zn-I Zn-AI Cu-I S-I SS-1 NO3-N NH4-NNa
Soil Class HM% W/V CEC BS76 Ac pH P-1 K-1 Ca% Mg--A dfn-I Mn-AI(1) Mn-AI(2) 445 - 0.2
�gIN 0.60 0.87 13.5 92.0 1.1 6.1 226 132 70.0 17.0 200 128 135 595 595

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Agronomist Comments
Field Information Applied Lime Recommendations
Lime N PzOs K20 Mg S Cu Zn B Mn See Note
Sample No. Last Crop Mo Yr T/A Crop or Year 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
1st Crop: C.Berm/Bahia 0 100-150
20 �zl 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 12nd Crop: Corn Grain 0 120-160 0
Test Results -AI(2) Zn4 Zn-AI Cu-1 S-I SS-1 NO3-N NH4-N Na
Soil Class HM% W/V CEC BS1.6 Ac pH P-1 K-I Ca% blg% Mn-1 Mn AI(1) Mn273 402 402 428 43 0.2
MIN 0.46 0.88 13.2 95.0 0.7 6.3 189 269 67.0 18.0 435 273
Field Information Applied Lime Recommendations Lime N P205 K20 Mg S Cu Zn B Mn See Note
Sample No. Last Crop No Yr T/A Crop or Year p 0 0 0 0 0 12
1st Crop: C.Berm/Bahia 0 100-150 0
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Soil Class HM% W/V CEC BS% AC p H P-I K 1 Ca% Mg'� Mn-1 hfn-Al(1) Mn ZAl(2)41 487 487 322 59 0.4
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APPENDIX 8.1
ANIMAL WASTE LAND APPLICATION SETBACKS*
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
SB 1217 INTERAGENCY GROUP
Setbacks for swine waste land application areas vary according to permit,the date of facility siting
and/or the date the waste application field is placed in use. Setbacks for other types of operations
with coverage under State General Permits and as defined in G.S. 143-215.1013,have a single setback
requirement. The following outline provides setback requirements by time periods and legislation.
I. All operations meeting the G.S. 143-215.10B definitions (formerly 211.0200 thresholds),
including swine farms sited or expanded before September 30, 1995 are required to have from
the outer perimeter of the waste application area the following:
A. A 25-foot vegetative buffer from perennial water(21-1.0217 (h)(iii))
B. A 200-foot distance to dwelling not owned by the producer(MRCS Standard Code 633)
C. A 100-foot distance to a well(MRCS Standard Code 633 Standard)
For swine farms with a waste application field put in place after August 27, 1997 category IV applies:
II. Swine farms sited after September 30, 1995 and constructed or expanded before August 27,
1997 must meet items I A,B,and C and have from the outer perimeter of the waste application
area the following:
A. A 50-foot distance to perennial stream/river other than an irrigation ditch or canal (Senate
Bill 1080)
B. A 50-foot distance to a residential property boundary (Senate Bill 1080)
For waste application fields put in place after August 27, 1997 category IV applies:
III. Swine farms sited or expanded after August 27, 1997 must meet the requirements of items I A,
B, and C and must have from the outer perimeter of the waste application area the following:
A. A 75-foot distance to a perennial stream/river other than an irrigation ditch or canal
(House Bill 515)
B. A 75-foot distance to a residential property boundary (House Bill 515)
IV. Any swine farm regardless of siting date must meet the 75-foot requirements of item III for any
new waste application field put in use after August 27, 1997 which:
A. As of August 27, 1997, the waste application field was not within the property boundary
where the waste was generated or
B. As of August 27, 1997,the waste application field was not within the property boundary
where waste was previously applied from the operation.
Other new waste application fields within the property boundary where the waste is generated or has
been previously applied are not required to meet the 75-foot buffer,but must comply with items I and
II.
* Guidance does not reflect Neuse,Tar-Pam and Jordan Lake Rule requirements

APPENDIX 8.1
V. All farms renewing NPDES permits after that date must implement one or a combination
of the following waste application setbacks from surface waters inch, in streams, lakes,
and other surface waters, and conduits to those waters (40 CFR 412.4).
A. 100 foot setback(no closer than 100 feet to any down-gradient surface waters, open
tile line intake structures sinkholes a ricultural well heads or other conduits to
surface waters);
B. 35 foot wide vegetated buffer can be substituted for the 100-foot setback specified in
A
C. 20 foot wide vegetated setback with water table control structures to trap particulate
nutrient losses,or any other compliance alternative approved by the Director of
DWO that provides pollutant reductions equivalent or better than reductions
achieved by the 100-foot setback specified in A.

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 the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the
wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will
alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging
of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines
will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the
coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated 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 nonuniformity of the application. On a
windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern.
You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
"Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon 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 a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in 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 irrigated 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 fertilized 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
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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 or 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 of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor'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
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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 overflow 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 occur 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.
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• 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 level. (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.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than 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;
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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• 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 phosphors, 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.
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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.
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