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RICHARD E.ROGERS,,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality MAR 12 2024
February 12,2024
Daniel T Alford NC DEQ/DWI
A&H Hog Farm,LLC Central Office
6317 Lisbon Rd
Clarkton,NC 28433
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 Apri13.2024.
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 Permittee,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.operationsAdeq.nc.gov
phone:[phone]
Please note that you must include one (1) cony of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of 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.deg.nc.govlaniDalpernuts2024.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 Pjetraj,Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non-Discharge
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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: AWS090040
2. Facility Name: A&H Hoc Farm,LLC
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Daniel T Alford
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 6317 Lisbon Rd
City: Clarkton State: NC Zip: 28433
Telephone Number: 910-991-6178 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 320 Duncan Rd
City: Clarkton State: NC Zip: 28433
6. County where Facility is located: Bladen
7. Farm Manager's Name(if different from Landowner): JdsAu u 1n/ f-f u yy ►�
8. Farm Manager's telephone number(include area code): 9 f o-e 7 q- 2 9
9. Integrator's Name(if there is not an Integrator,write"None"): Murphy-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name(OIC): Phone No.: 910_f q-Z�t Z OIC#: <18A+36&'
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11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write None"): fG('J9y�Z
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Feeder to Finish 3,672
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):(FillNerify 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 9 r 19.00
1 Lagoon 778,203.00 106,750.00 19.50
1 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 143-215.1OC(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 b% 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 me as incomplete.

Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or 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): Jold,u�• �✓ //G� f'✓1 S Title: ltle.4k., —
Signature: / � Date: 3_ 7 1/
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

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AN121" WASTE MANAGRFDrNx PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR NEW OR EXPANDED FEEDLOTS
Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Hnnagement at
the addrean on the reverse aide of thin form.
Name of farm (Please rant) :— Douglas A. Bordeaux Farm
Address: Rt. Box140
t'1 i 7ahct-ht ni n, AT(' 28317 Phone NO. : 9 0 -
County: R1arlPn
Farm location: Latitude and Longitude:W _3j '-25't--U°-37-'_5Qre
please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified.d) . Also,
Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc. ) : SWine
Design capacity (number of animals) :_ 367? Feeder to Finish
Average size of operation' (12 month population avg.) : _3672
Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres) : 2_,
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Technical SPecialiat Certification
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to iSA NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the new or
expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above
has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction,
operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of
Environmental Management and the USDA-Soil Conservation Service and/or the North
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 1SA NCAC 2H.0217 and
15A NCAC 6F .0001-,0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum
criteria have-been.verified by me or other designated technical specialists and
are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers) ; liners or
equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate
quantity and amount of and for waste utilization (or use of third party) ; access
or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of
applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge
of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm.
Name of Technical. specialist (Please Print) : M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation:_ Murphy Farms, Inc.
Address (Agency) : PO Box 759 Rose Hlll NC 28458 Phone No(910) 289-2711 Ext 592
Signature: /?)`!• u�c.- ' Date:
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Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste management plan for,the farm named above and will implement
these procedures. I (we) know that any additional 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 Division of
Environmental Management 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 either through a man-made conveyance or through
runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The
approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and
Water Conservation District.
Name of Land Owner (Please Print) : Douglas A. Bordeaux
Signature: Date:_ /O f 1- f z'
Name of manager, if different from owner (Please print)
Signacure: Date-
XQte: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification
(if the approved Dian is changed) to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer.
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Murphy-Brown, LLC 6/8/2022 2822 Hwy 24 West
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Grower(s): A&H Hog Farm, LLC
Farm Name: A&H Hog Farm Facility 9-40
County: Bladen
Permit Capacity:
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish 3672
Gilts
Boars
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Storage Period: >180 days
Application Method: Irrigation
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 strongly encouraged 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 be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons 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 DWR regulations.
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. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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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 estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of 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 and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum 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 YEAR (gallons,ft',tons,etc.):
Ca aci Type Waste Produced perAnimal Total
Farrow to Wean 3203 gaUyr gal/yr
Farrow to Feeder 3881 gaUyr gal/yr
Farrow to Finish 10478 gal/yr galtyr
Wean to Feeder 191 gal/yr galtyr
Wean to Finish 776 galtyr gal/yr
3672 Feeder to Finish 927 gaUyr 3,403,944 galtyr
Gilts 1015 gaUyr gaUyr
Boars 2959 gaUyr gaUyr
Total 3,403,944 galtyr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (lbs):
Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced perAnimal Total
7Feeder
ean 3.84 Ibstyr Ibstyr
eder 6.95 Ibstyr Ibstyr
inish 18.86 Ibstyr Ibstyr
eder 0.34 Ibstyr Ibstyr
ish 1.4 Ibstyr Ibstyr
3672inish 1.67 Ibstyr 6,132 Ibstyr
Gilts 1.83 Ibstyr Ibstyr
Boars 5.33 Ibs/yr Ibstyr
Total 6,132 Ibstyr
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.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage: 18.99
Total N Required 1st Year: 6592.32
Total N Required 2nd Year: 0.00
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 6,592.32
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 6,132.24
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (460.08)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics,and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
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.
In interplanted fields(i.e.small grain,etc,interseeded in bermuda),forage must be removed
through grazing,hay,and/or silage. Where grazing,plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain,etc,is to be removed for hay or silage,care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity,especially late in the season(i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definitely interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation,you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season,depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain,etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code Crop Description-Harvested As
A Barley Grain Crop
B Grazed Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture/Grazed
C Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay Hay
B/C Comb. Hybrid Bermudagrass Graze/Hay Combination
D Corn-Grain Grain Crop
E Corn-Silage Silage
F Cotton Cotton Lint
G Grazed Fescue Pasture/Grazed
H Fescue Hay Hay
I Oats Grain Crop
J Rye Grain Crop
K Grazed Overseed Pasture/Grazed (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
L Overseed Hay Hay(Seeded in Bermudagrass)
M Grain Sorghum Grain Crop
N Wheat Grain Crop
O Soybean Grain Crop
P Pine Trees Pine Trees
S Small Grain Grain Crop/Hay(After Grain Crop)
CC Cover Crop Not Harvested; Burned/Disked In
SWG Swithgrass Biomass Crop
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers,filter strips along ditches,odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may,and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications PAN Nanimal Farm Totals r
Farrow to Wean 0.8
Farrow to Feeder 0.96
Farrow to Finish 3.9
Wean to Feeder 0.07
Wean to Finish 0.27
3672 Feeder to Finish 0.34 1248.48
Gilts 0.39
I Boars 0.55
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1248.48 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year and will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 6 years,you will have approximately 6242.4 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre,you will need 20 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre,you will need 49.9392 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type,crop,and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
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.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
*This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations,the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for>180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables 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 prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Hydrant Type Crop inlhr " inches
T3235 Feld 1 NoB C 0.5 1
T3235 Field 2 GbA C 0.5 1
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Additional Comments:
This NUP revision takes out NPDES setbacks. Grower is not using the pulls.
These fields will be applied on using a honeywagon or an Aerway machine.
Rates have been updated. No other changes have been made.
Grower has the option of utilizing 100 Ibs overseed following the guidance
included.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: A&H Hog Farm Facility 9-40
Owner: A&H Hog Farm,LLC
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
I/we understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system,or construction of new facilities,will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWR before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWR upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: A& H Hog Farm, LLC
Signature:
Date
Name of Manager>(iferent 0from owner):
Signature:
Date
Name of Technical Specialist: Toni W. King
Affiliation: Murphy-Brown, LLC.
Address: 2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Drawer 856 _
Warsaw, NC 28398
Telephone: [phone]
Signature: ZZ-
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 which 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 Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving 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 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.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 than 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 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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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 soil 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 a
minimum of five years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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Updated Crop Management Practices for Bermuda Winter Overseed
This document, as approved by the Interagency Nutrient Management Committee on
October 10, 2017, hereby modified the July 13, 1998 Memorandum "Crop Management
Practices for Select Forages Used in Waste Management". This modification updates
the application window protocol for the 100 lb Nitrogen PAN rate for both Cereal Rye
and Annual Ryegrass, as well as winter small grains.
• Farms utilizing the 100 lbs./ac PAN rate for the overseed are allowed to apply no
more than 50 lbs./ac PAN from October 1 through December 31 and no more than
50 lbs./ac PAN from January 1 through March 31.
• Applications made during the months of December and January cannot exceed the
combined total of 25 lbs./ac PAN for the two-month period.
• The last application of animal waste is to be applied to the bermuda crop prior to
September 30.
• The PAN rate for grazed systems must be reduced by 25%.
All other requirements of the July 13, 1998 Memorandum continue to apply. Those
requirements include but are not limited to:
• Cereal rye and annual ryegrass should be planted by October 15 to provide the best
opportunity to get winter growth.
• A harvest is required prior to heading or April 7, whichever comes first, for both
cereal rye and annual ryegrass. This is necessary to minimize the potential for
shading of emerging bermuda and reducing its yield. To favor the production of
bermuda, additional harvest of annual ryegrass will be required when the ryegrass
canopy reaches 12-15 inches height.
These management requirements shall also apply to overseeded winter small grain.
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PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) ZU'A- (p-jc�o
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT(SWCD) 3t15-1
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) n - C41 -34Is"I
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 1g�-cis
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 flow to the lagoon immediately.
d) Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
a) Immediately stop waste application.
b) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s)that cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred-
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump_
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps-
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses,solid separators-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house,flush systems,or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks-
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump,and pump back to lagoon.
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 the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
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2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury,fish kills,or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger(either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. if the spill leaves property or enters surface waters,call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice/technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name; Murphy Brown ILLG
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 856, Warsaw, NC 28398
c. Contractors Phone: [phone]
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon(NRCS,Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: [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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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids (✓)Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed,
( } Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids (/)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 Decaying vegetation (,/)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage () Design,operate and maintain feed systems(e.g..
bunkers and troughs)to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
(} Clean up spillage on a routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
interval during summer;1530 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed () Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues 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).
{) Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal () Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() 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).
MIC—November 11, 1996
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal ()Remove spillage on a routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer;15-30 days interval during
winter)where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
{}Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
()Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in Ater strips around slocIVIes and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use
sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
X `/
ner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC--November 11, 1996
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.: `t'4 0
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Date: —q INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Owner Signatu4
•Odor Control Checklist is required by General Statute 143.21S.10C(e)(1)
•Check any/all the BMPS you will Implement on this facility. Items checked/selected become a reouirement of the CAW MP.
• Items in bold or pre-selected are required.
•Add any site-specific details related to the selected BMPS
• Include any other odor control measures not listed
♦NOTE: Not all BMPS maybe cost-effective for every facility. Evaluate each BMP prior to selecting for your facility.
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
FARMSTEAD
•Swine Production ❑Maintain vegetative or wooded buffers at or •Traps dust and gases,provides dilution
near property boundary and visual screening
•May require third party input/approval
r Improper drainage ❑Grade and landscape so water drains away •Reduce odors and vectors that occur
from facilities and prevent ponding with stagnant conditions
❑Maintain farm access roads and prevent traffic •Prevents spillage during transport and
in waste application area tracking of waste onto public roads
❑Other BMPS—please describe
MORTALITY MANAGEMENT
•Carcass ® Dispose of mortality using method approved •Required by statute and permit
Decomposition by NCDA&CS State Veterinarian.Manage •May require third party inputtapproval
According to CAWMP(Mortality Management
Cheddist)and permit(s).
❑ Put carcasses in refrigerated(or freezer)dead
boxes within 24 hours for short-term mortality
storage.
♦incomplete Incineration ❑ Use incinerators with secondary burners for .Reduce odors by complete incineration
complete combustion.
❑Other BMPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.: 1_40
"use/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE/BARN—WASTE HANDLING
Flush tanks ❑Install flush tank covers .Pit-flush systems
•Odorous Gases ❑Flush pits at least 4 times per day •Pit-flush systems
♦Partial microbial ❑ Empty pits at least once every 7 days •Pit-recharge or"pull-plug"systems
decomposition ❑Underfloor flush with pit ventilation
+Agitation of wastes ❑ Install/extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti-siphon vents
❑ Install covers on outside waste collection or
junction box
❑Install sump tank covers for lift stations
a Ammonia ❑Flush/recharge with treated effluent
❑Treat waste In pits with proven biological or •Monitor for any solids accumulation in pit
chemical additive
❑Other BMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—FLOOR AND INDOOR SURFACES
r Manure covered floors ❑Scrape manure from alleys into pens daily •Will move with other manure via pits
❑Install fully slotted floor system
❑Install waterers over slotted floor area
❑Install feeders at high end of solid floors •where appl Ica ble
•Odorous Gases ❑Scrape manure buildup from floors and walls &Aids in animal cleanliness
❑Keep floors dry •Aids in animal cleanliness
❑Install underfloor ventilation for drying
❑ Replace bedding/scrape at frequency to •Solid floor bedding systems
keep bedding dry
❑Other BMPs—pleasedescribe
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.: ~4�
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE/BARN—VENTILATION
•Dust ❑Clean fans regularly—specify frequency
♦ Volatile/odorous gases ❑ Efficient air movement
❑Install temperature and humidity sensors to
control ventilation
❑Treat barn exhaust •Examples:biofihers.wet scrubbing,windbreaks
•May reduce ventilation rate depending on method
❑Other BMPs—pleasedescribe
HOUSE/BARN—FEED
•Dust ❑ Install feed covers
♦Adsorbed Gases ®Keep outdoor feed storage covered except •Required by rule]SA NCAC 02D.1902
When necessary to add/remove feed
❑Minimize free-fall height of dry feed
❑Install feed delivery downspout extenders
to the feed covers
❑ Remove spoiled/unusable feed on regular basis
❑Feed pellets instead of dry meal •May require third party input/approval
❑Use feed additives •May require third party Input/approval
• Ammonia ❑Use feed-reduced crude protein diet •May require third party input/approval
❑Other BMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—GENERAL
a Dust ❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors •Maintain relative humidity at 40 to 65%
•Odorous Gases to control ventilation
❑ Use ultraviolet light to treat Indoor air
❑Use indoor or outdoor electrostatic space •Can be used to treat exhaust air
charge system
❑Other BMPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit NO.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAGOON/WASTE STORAGE SrRUCrURE
• Volatile Gases ®Maintain proper lagoon volume a Sufficient liquid volume/depth is required
for proper anaerobic treatment
❑ Minimize free-fall height of waste from
discharge pipe to lagoon surface
❑Extend discharge point of pipe to below lagoon •Use caution not to scour or damage lagoon liner
liquid level
❑Maintain proper surface area-to-volume ratio
❑Use correct lagoon start-up procedures
❑Aerate for odor control
®Manage sludge levels based on annual sludge
survey as required by permit
❑Keep spilled feed or foreign debris out of lagoon
to prevent excess sludge accumulation
❑ Install/use solids separation system
❑ Use proven biological or chemical additives •Monitor-for any increase in rate of solids accumulation
❑ Use permeable lagoon covers{not a digesterl
❑ Use impermeable lagoon cover or a Methane can be flared if not utilized
anaerobic digester
❑Other BMPs—pleasedescribe
LAND APPLICATION
•Odorous gases ® Perform land application in accordance with
CAWMP
♦Wind drift ®Pump intake near lagoon surface Required by rule 1SA NCAC 02D.1802
❑Pump from second stage lagoon
❑ Follow good neighbor policy •Avoid application on known weekends,
special days,or holidays/eves if possible
❑Operate at minimum recommended pressure
❑ Increase setbacks beyond those required by
statute,rule.or permit
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.: q`40
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAND APPLICATION(CONTINUED)
❑Apply during favorable wind conditions, •Recommend checking predicted average hourly
(especially for traveling guns or impact wind speed within 24 hours prior to
sprinklers) anticipated start
❑When practical,apply waste on sunny days •Allows for vertical dissipation of odor
rather than cool,overcast days
❑When possible,apply waste midmorning to •Allows for better vertical dissipation of odor
late-afternoon
❑For traveling guns,use taper-ring or taper•bofe 6 Less odor and drift than ring nozzles
nozzles
❑For traveling guns,use largest-available nozzle
that provides acceptable application uniformity
[I Replace impact sprinklers with low-drift nozzles
on center pivots and linear move systems.
❑Use hose-drag system
❑Use injection method for waste application
[]Other BMPs—please describe
SLUDGE DISPOSAL
•Odorous gases ❑Transport sludge in covered vehicles or tankers
❑Apply In thin,uniform layers •Speeds drying and prevents ponding
❑Incorporate land-applied sludge as soon as •Required within 48 hours or prior to next rain event,
practical after application,and in accordance whichever is first,for conventionally tilled
with permit. bare soils
❑Use injection method for sludge application
❑Dewater sludge prior to application
❑Use alternatives to land application,such as
compost,gasification,energy generation,etc.
❑Other BMPs—please describe
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM:
Air Management Practices Assessment Tool(AMPAT) www.extension.iastate.edu/ampat/
AHG-539-A Certification Training for Animal Waste Management Systems:Type A NC Division of Water Resources
E8AE 103-83—lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage www.bae.ncsu,edu
EBAE 128-88—Swine Production Facility Manure Management;Pit Recharge-Lagoon Treatment www.bae.rtcsu.edu
EBAE 129-88—Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Flush-Lagoon Treatment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE Fact Sheet—Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE Fact Sheet—Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies www.bae.ncsu.edu
NC MRCS Standard 359—Waste Treatment Lagoon www.nrc3.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 380=Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment www.nres.udsa_gov
NC MRCS Standard 422—Hedgerow Planting www.nres.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 442—Sprinkler System www.nrcs.udsa.gov
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management:Odors and Flies;PRO107199S Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension Service
Options for Managing Odor:A Report from the Swine Odor Task Force NC State University
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verston--November 26,2018
Mortality Management Methods
indicate which method(s)will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Q ❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS I SA NCAC
13B.0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Comprete 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 opinion of the State Veterinarian,would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm-specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options;contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&GS 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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g a o rm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

Ope jr:D. BORDEAUX County: BLADEN Date: 08/10/94
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 2000_0 feet
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs
3672 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 495720 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 0 lbs
Describe other e
Total Average Live Weight = 495720 lbs
2_ MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 495720 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb_ ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 495720 cubic feet
3_ STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
4_ TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet) -- - --- 350.0
Inside top width (feet) - 305.0
Top of dike elevation (feet) — 95.7
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) - 85.7
Freeboard (feet)- - 1.0
Side slopes (inside lagoon) 3.0 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3_0 3.0 3.0 3.0 344.0 299.0 9.8
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH ' WIDTH =
344.0 299.0 102856 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
290_0 245_0 71050 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH WIDTH 4
317_0 272.0 344896 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU_ FT. _ [AREA TOP. + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] DEPTH/6
102856.0 344896_0 71050.0 1_5
Total Designed Volume Available = 778203 CU. FT.
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5. fEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
350.0 305.0 106750.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 106750.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 495720 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 905515 gals. or 121058.2 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
Volume = 0.0 cubic fleet per CF
5C. Volume of .rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 62270.8 cubic feet

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 66718.8 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 121058 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 62271 cubic feet
5D. 66719 cubic feet
TOTAL 250048 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period==-- -- -=) 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation==-- —) 7.0 inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall- -- ) 7.5 inches
Freeboard- _ - ) 1.0 feet
Side slopes ) 3.0 _ 1
Inside top length— - -- _ ) 350.0 feet
Inside top width - -- ) 305.0 feet
Top of dike elevation=-- - -- ) 95.7 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation-- - - ) 85.7 feet
Total required volume =_ -_- -- ) 745768 cu. ft. *
Actual design volume ) 778203 cu. ft. *
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)=) 90.0 feet
Stop pumping elev. ) 91.8 feet
Must be ) or = to the SHWT elev- -__ �) 90.0 feet
Must be ) or = to min. req. treatment el.=) 91.7 feet
Required minimum treatment volume- --__) 495720 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation— -_ - -_) 495851 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev. _- _-- --_ *
94_0 feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall=) 711484 cu_ ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation --) 707145 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped =— ---- ---) 183329 cu. ft. *
Actual volume planned to be pumped- ---- ) 211294 cu. ft. *
Min. thickness of soil liner when required=) 1.5 feet
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DATE: g/l0/9 I DATE: Q �¢
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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OPERATION S 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 I 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:
• dire 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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