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Governor
ELIZABETH S.B1SER
Secretary gUAM
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
February 12,2024
Jerry L Graham
Graham Farms
8945 Hwy 87 E
Council,NC 28434-8856
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)+yAApril 3,2024.
Enclosed you will find a "Reauest 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 DWRby
April 3,2024.
Mailing Address: NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699 1636
Email:animal.o erations de .nc. ov
phone:[phone]
Please note that you must include one 1 copy 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.deo.nc.gov/animalpermits2024.General permits can be requested by writing to the address above.
If you have any questions about the State Non-Discharge General Permits,the enclosed application,or any related matter please
feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9129.
Sincerely,
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.
1. Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS090054
2. Facility Name: Graham Farms
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Jerry Graham
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 8945 Hwy 87 E
City: Council State: NC Zip: 28434-8856
Telephone Number: 910-592-5771 Ext. E-mail: randy boxe4i l a cow
5. Facility's Physical Address: 1748 Brighten Rd
City: Riegelwood State: NC Zip: 28456
6. County where Facility is located: Bladen
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"): Prestaee Farms Inc
10. Operator Name(01C): Iriil>l111rN11014" Phone No.: OIC#:
RIACIT A. 31404ey Rlu-591-s7-ll ID)171Q
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"): MENEENNOM Flt657496 ,4 mL ,At.
12, Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Feeder to Finish 2,940
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Tvoes
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)
I Lagoon 7/20/1993 Full,clay 580,586.00 71,820.00 19.00
Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed
application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(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),sinned 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 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): R"DALL fi•GAPsPboT r/O2 6PANhwA gayn Title: biall%04`/ 0 # JVtAJA1#i-r
Signature: 4W d. 44t Date:
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

Waste Utilization Plan
Producer: Jerry Graham County: Bladen
Name of Farm; Graham Farms
Location: 8945 Hwy 87 E
Council NC 28434
Phone: [phone]
Type of Operation: Feed-Finish
!Number of Animal: 2940
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year: 5586 ton/year
Amount of plant available N (PAN)produced/year: 6762 lbs./year
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 the 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,
7. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste.Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates,leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities,and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more 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 in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
5.Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6.To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution,the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
priorto planting a crop orforages breaking dormancy.Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above.If you choose to change methods
in the future,you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications 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.Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some eases you may want to have plant analysis made,which
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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 the 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
21H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN 15 BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No. Pull No. Soil Type Crop Yield/Ac Lbs. N Acres Lbs N Month to Lbs.N
Code unit Used Apply Per Ac.
10916 2A Ln Fescue/Hay 4.5 43 2.75 534 AUG-JUL 194
10920 3A GbA CB/Ha 6.5 46 3.89 1151 MAR-OCT 296
10920 3A GbA SG/Hay 1 50 3.89 195 SEP-MAR SO
10920 3B GbA CB/Hay 6.5 46 2.90 858 MAR-OCT 296
10920 313 GbA SG/Hay 1 SD 2.90 145 SEP-MAR 50
10920 3C GbA CB/Hay 6.5 46 2.40 710 MAR-OCT 296
10920 3C GbA SG/Hay 1 50 2.40 120 SEP-MAR 50
10879 4A GbA CB/Hay 6.5 46 3.89 1151 MAR-OCT 296
10879 4A GbA SG/Hay 1 50 3.89 1951 SEP-MAR 50
10879 4B Ln CB/Hay 5.5 43 2.15 510 MAR-OCT 237
10879 4B Ln SG/Hay 1 50 2.15 108 SEP-MAR 50
5801 5A1 GbA CB/Hay 6.5 46 2.15 636 MAR-OCT 296
5801 5A1 GbA SG/Hay 1 s0 2.15 108 SEP-MAR 50
5801 531 GbA CB/Ha 6.5 46 1.51 447 MAR-OCT 296
5801 561 GbA SG/Hay 1 50 1.51 76 SEP-MAR 50
5801 5A2 GbA CB/Hay 6.5 46 3.18 941 MAR-OCT 296
5901 5A2 GbA SG/Hay 1 s0 3.18 159 SEP-MAR 50
5801 5B2 GbA CIB/Hay. 46 1.81 536 MAR-OCT 296
5901 5132 GbA SG/Hay 1 50 1.811 91 SEP-MAR 50
Total 29.53 8669lbs.
Available Nitrogen 6762 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -1907 lbs.
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.
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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. i
In interplanted fields(i.e.small grain,etc.interseeded In bermudagrass),forage must be removed through
grazing,hay and/or silage.Where grazing,plants should be grazed when they reach a height of sixto nine i
inches.Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches.In fields where small grain I
etc.is to be removed for hay or silage,care should be exercised not to let small grain to 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 the 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 mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions.Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock.Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers,filters 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 field 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.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
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 5292 lbs.of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 26460 lbs.of PAN to utilize.Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 88
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs.of nitrogen per acre you will need 212
acres of land.Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and the land needed.Actual
requirements could vary by 25%depending on the sludge waste analysis,soil types,realistic yields,and
application methods.
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
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of the soli 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 tables.
Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan
invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract No. Field No. Soil Type Crop Applic. Applic,
Code Rate(in/hr) Amount
10916 2A Ln Fescue/Hay 0.5 1.D
10920 3A GbA CB/Hay 0.5 1.0
10920 3A GbA SG/Hay 0.5 1.D
10920 3B GbA CB/Hay D.5 1.0
10920 3B GbA SG/Hay 1 0.5 1 1.0
10920 3C GbA CB/Hay 0.5 1.0
10920 3C GbA SG/Ha 0.5 1,0
10879 4A GbA CB/Hay 0.5 1.0
10879 4A GbA SG/Hay 0.5 1.0
10879 4B Ln CB/Hay 0.5 1.0
10879 413 Ln SG/Hay D.5 1.0
5901 5A1 GbA CB/Ha D.5 1.0
5901 5A1 GbA SG/Hay 0.5 1.0
5801 5131 GbA CB/Hay 0.5 1.0
5801 5131 GbA SG/Ha 0.5 1.0
5901 5A2 GbA CB/Hay 0.5 1.0
5801 SA2 GbA $G/Hay 0.5 1.0
5801 S82 GbA CB/Hay 0.5 1.0
5801 5B2 GbA SG/Hay 0.5 1.0

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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amou nt of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied.In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations.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 Instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates 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 have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 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 waste.If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste,he/she shall provide a copy of
an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity,allowinghim/her the
use of the land for waste application.It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to
secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation,
increase in the number of animals,method of utilization,or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet,but not exceed,the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type,available moisture,historical data,climatic conditions,and level
of management,unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application 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 that is eroding at 5 or more tons,but less than 10 tans per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field.(See FOTG
standard 393-Filter Strip).
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 irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding,it will be soil Incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland.When 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 that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the 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 or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils,during rainfall events,or when the
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. Waste nutrients 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 orforages 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 from any perennial stream or river(other than an irrigation ditch or 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.(See Standard 393-Filter Strips).

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 he 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,drainage ways,or wetlands by
discharge or by over-spraying.Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they 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.
15. Domestic and industrial waste from wash down facilities,showers,toilets,sinks,etc.,shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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 evidences of
erosion,leakage or discharge.
is. 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 vegetation 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 the 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
element.Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels.pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained.Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five(5)years.Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three(3)
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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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Graham Farms
owner/Manager Agreement Jerry Graham
I(we)understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above.I(we)know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
before the new animals are stocked.I(we)also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year,24 hour
storm.The approved plan will be filed on-site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Jerry Graham AEA%b )Fly M
Signature: PWIAbilf FAA" 1JC. ba A. �.• "}'+ Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner)
Signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G.Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms,Inc. Phone: [phone]
Address: P.O.Box438
Clinton,NC 28329
� Date:
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BLADEN COUNTY
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES (DWR) 910433-3300
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) 910-862-6760
SOIL&WATER CONSERVVATION DISTRICT(SWCD) 910-862-3179
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE(MRCS) 910-862-3179
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE(CES) 910-862-4591
This plan will be implemented in the event that waste from your operation are leaking,
overflowing,or running off the 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 response to problems are listed below:
A. Lagoon overflow-possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam, any permanent alteration of the
dam should be approved by a qualified technical specialist.
b. Pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all additional flow to the lagoon,hold wastes in the house if possible.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from wastes application field-action.include:"
a. Immediately stop wastes application.
b. Create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce further runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reasou(s)that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where rartoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinkler-action includes:
a. Stop recycle(flushing system)pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close values to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush system,houses,solids separators-action includes:
a. Stop recycle(flushing system)pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon effect has been created.
d. Stop all flows in the house,flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon.Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing leaks-possible action:

a. Dig a small sump or ditch to catch all seepage,put in a submersible pump,and
pump back into lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals,trap or retnove animals and fill holes
and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the sidewaIls and the 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 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 DWR(Division of Water Resources)
regional office,at 910-433-3300, after hours, emergency number: 1-800-858-
0368.Your phone call should include:YOUR NAME,FACILITY
NUMBER,TELEPHONE NUMBER,THE DETAILS OF TE INCIDENT
FROM ITEM#ABOVE,THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE FACILITY,
AND 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 the spill leaves the property or enters surface waters,call local(EMS)
Emergency Management Services at 910-862-6760.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact Iocal Soil and Water Conservation District,Natural Resources
Conservation Service office at 910-862-3179 and Cooperative Extension
Service at 910-862-4591 for advice/technical assistance_
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the sheriffs Department and explain your
problem to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of the problem to minimize off-
site damage.
a. Contractors Name: �tr c.
b. Contractors Address: il►EDUC-yw 11�,
c. Contractors Phone: 91P- Vet•f771 APR OF 2019
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6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon.
a. Name: Nojamu. n!. AegftT
b. Phone: ?/0.M- 5*77 J
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWR 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.
8. If you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine company integrator,
contact the company representative at 910-592-5771.
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Version—November 26,2o18
Mortality Management Methods,
Indicate which methods)will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods Indicate a primaty versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary secondary Routine Mortality
® Burial three feet beneath•the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should beat least one foot above the seasonal
high wafer table.Attach burial location map and plan.
® Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under G5 15A NCAC
13B.0200.
® Complete Incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C.0102. -
® ® A composting system approved and permitted bjt-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 then case of dead:poultry.cnly,placing In a disposal pit of-a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services(G.S. 106-649,70).
® Any method which,in the professional opinioniaf 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 CAVVNIP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
.=Lt ;;; ^.�''".,;4 "-� Veterinarian.
• Burial must be-done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
s Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions(refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
wowoualhf 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.
Si mature of Farm Owner/Manager ate
Signature of Tec nical Specialist Date

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I..perator,.7ERRY rF:AHAKI County, lht�=IE Date. %�,"'C1/9
Distancet nearest residence t'�itl-tGr than r ;,er) n 1€=a00.0 feet
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 soars (farrow to finish) X 1417 lbs. - €'a t b5
0 souls (farrow to feeder) ,t 522 lbs. _. 0 05
2940 head (finishing only) X 135 lbs. lbs-
0 sows (farrow to paean) X 433 l bs< - €, j ba
s_r head (wean to feeder) X 250 l lbs n 0=
TO" rr, SlEyDv STATE LIP WEIGHT
EIGriT ({SL+ ) = 396900 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME Or LAGOON
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v6l mane �":.?:9f,900 lbs. SSL 3 x Treatment €Jo 1 ume(Cr' ,, / J.b-
Treatme,nt Volume(CF)/lb< SS?>a!=
Volume = 396900 i slbi c feet
3. STORAGE VC_1i.,f...1ME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Slolurs:e 0..0 t!rbic feet SLUDGE ACCUMULATION NOT COMPUTED
AT OWNERS REDUEST, REMOVE SLUDGE
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AS NEEDED.
Inside top Length 280.0 feet Inside top width 256.5 feet
Top of dike at elevation 53.0 feet
Freabear-d 1.0 -feet ; Side slopes 3.0 . 1 ( Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid lave) at elevation 52.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 41.0 feet
Season all high wager table elevation r'-9.1 -Feet
Total design vo 7 urne using pri-sm.oida l fo!"'r_ll n
PRF:A OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH
274.0 250.5 T,96 7 (F3REPI TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WID`rH
AREA, [IF MIDSECTION
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241.0 f.Lf <,.. 209670 (AREA OF - J .
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CU. �"-i. ._ s REA TOP P � (4*AREA ��I1�-ECv-L Jh!i t;f =:�!' r3It;TTtj ;} �k r
8637.C) 20 670,ra 38376.0 1,:7
VOLUME OF . 1.:;3:a �1" TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID __ __

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DRAINAGE AREA: �
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Lagoon ( top of dike) .
Length * Width = ^
7 4 9-244 square feet '
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width = '
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 71820.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SGLW 0.00136
Volume = 396900 Lbs. GSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 97161 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 rec1rculate �
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.4-8 gallons
per ur
Volume = O.� cubic feet
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5C. Volume of raimfaIl in excess of evaporation
L!se period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by lurgest amoun�
180 days ex,Cess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per fomt
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5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
+LZ33.0
.Volume = 4+Ga4.;.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE `
5A 97161 cubic feet
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5B. 0 cubic feet `
5C 4±8405-15 cubic feet '
^ 5D. 4 Z L3,4 cubic feet �
TOTAL cubic feet
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6. SUMMARY
Total required volume &F9igg cubic feet
Total design volume avail . 58-0586 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 396900 cubic ft
At elev. 49.1 feet ; Volume is 394479 cub-ic' feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 538691 cubic feet
At elev. 51 .8 feet ; Volume is 566921 cubic feet (start pumping)
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Seasonal high water table elevation 49.1 feet
7. DESTONED, BY: c*e— `r. APPROVED BY:
DATE: Z7~V,4
NCDITE, SEE .ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS....—
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FLAN
This. lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) with
min . odor control . They time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached (permanent + temporary storage) may vary due to sail conditions
flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system.
The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume
based on: i) waste* from animals; 2) excess rainfall after evaporation;
and 3) the largest 24 hour (one day) rainfall that occurs on the
average of once every 25 years. The volume of waste generated from
a given number of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year '
and from year to year. This estimate- is based an 7 inches of excess
rainfall which is equal to or exceeds the highest 6 months excess in
a year. The average annual excess rainfall is a.ppraximat-ely 8 inches.
There'forex an average of 9 inches- of excess rainfall will need to be
pumped each year. -the 25 year rainfall will not be a factor to consider~
in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must always be
available. A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipes) from
buil.ding(s) . if the outlet pipe is not installed on the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed on this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain minimum treatment depth (b feet) .
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating conveniences as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crops and equipment in order to apply waste withcx.tt
ru.nof f or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal . Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops,
The following i•terms are to be carried o_tty
x„ It •i s strongly that the treatment lagoon be pre--
charge-d t-o 11.I2 its Cx?paci f_y '1.o prevent tmxce:;sive odors during
start-up. Pre-charging reduces the conContratlon of they in'tia:l
waste en'111:e ring the 1ago1-in thereby r•er,°t.tcinc! odor F�. Sol i.£J5 should be
covered with effluent at a,,I times. ixl{'en precharging is i_oMpl,3'te.
flutsh buildings 4-444th recyc-lei lagoon liquid. F=esh water should not
he used for flushing after .ini.tial filling.
2. The attached waste uti',ization plan s1ha 1 be fo ;,owed;, f'r<is
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see a,ttachmerlt)
before land app,li-ationx
y. Begin, pi_tmp-out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 51.8 as marked by permanent marker-. Stop pump-out when
the f laid level reacher,er, elevation 49.1 or before the -fluid depth is
lass than 6 feet deep (thJ-5 11rc-E•ve llts 'th ? l rss!5 off' favorablf:
bacteria). The design temporary storarie, less 25 year storiil
•s���s_r'_t- nr,j-zip. As ata-j_d before, this
is ��� cubic feat, run --r g+al �,on:.,.
volumes will vary considerably from year to year.
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.4. The r- cr;im crd i :maxi-mGrm artdunt to apply Per irrigation is
and tht rectidf fOndod- tnaxiftfm applitation ratp, is*, O.S
inch 'per Mice.
5. Keep vegetation can the ethbankment and areas adjacent to 'the
l,ag6an mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
b. Repair -any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runaff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8, Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams= Waste will
not to .applied in open ditches. Do. not pump within 2001 feet of a
residence or Within 100 feet of a well.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1-977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of EnVirLnn-
Merrtal Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.