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February 12,2024
Ronnie Hester
Pineland Grain Co Farm
786 Hester Mill Rd
Bladenboro,NC 28320-8336
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non-Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2024. In order to ensure your continued coverage under the State Non-Discharge General
Permits,you must submit an application for permit coverage to the Division of Water Resources (DWR)by April 3,2024.
Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State_
Non-Discharge General Permit."The application form must be completed, signed by the 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.merationsndeame. og_v
phone: [phone]
Please note that you must include one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and shined application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on cage 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.no.gov/animali)ermits2O24.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: AWS0901 l2
2. Facility Name: Pineland Grain Co Farm
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Ronnie Hester
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 786 Hester Mill Rd
City: Bladenboro State: NC Zip: 28320-8336
Telephone Number: 910-876-1750 Ext. E-mail:
5• Facility's Physical Address: 801 Pineland Grain Rd
City: Elizabethtown State: NC Zip: 28337
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(OIC): Jacob Nye King Phone No.: 910-876-1514 OIC#: 1005954
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"): h@fflff§ft& FaSTMe rTpom, Xk,
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Farrow to Wean 752
Operation TYnes:
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses-Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses-Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep-Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep-Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment Lagoons,Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds(WSP):(Fill/Verify the following information.
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure Type Estimated Liner Type Estimated Design Freeboard
Structure (Lagoon/Digester/ Date (Clay,Synthetic, Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name WSP) Built Unknown) (Cubic Feet) (Square Feet) (Inches)
' -46 Lagoon 12/29/1992 Full,clay 499,608.00 72,000.00 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),signed by-the owner and a certified technical specialist,containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields(e.g.irrigation,injection,etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application(for example:irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation(RYE)for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3.Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6.Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted-Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7.Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation(design,calculations,etc.) Please be sure the above table is
accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations,wetland determinations,or hazard classifications that may be
applicable to your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list,please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g.composting,digesters,solids separators,sludge drying system,waste transfers,etc.)
I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included,this application package will be returned to 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):
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Name(Print): Title:
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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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Waste Utilization Plan j
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Producer: Ronnie Hester County: Bladen
Name of Farm: Pineland Grains Co. Farm (P-46)
Location: 542 Hester f,,4ill Rd.
Bladenboro, N.C. 28320
Phone: [phone]
Type of Operation: FAR-WEAN
Number of Animal: 752
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year: 4563 ton/year
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year: 4061 lbs./year I
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,
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. Sol[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
prior to planting a crop or forages 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
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could al'ow 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
2H ,0217 adapted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No. Field No. Soil Type Crop Yield/AC Lbs. N Acres Lbs N Month to Lbs. N
Code unit Used Apply Per Ac.
10620 4A GbA Corn 130 1.14 2.64 376 MAR-JUN 148
10620 4A GbA Wheat 65 2.09 2.54 345 SEP-APR 136
10620 4A GbA Soybeans 38 3.91 2.54 377 JUN-AUG 149
10620 4B GbA Corn 130 1.14 0.67 991 MAR-JUN 148
10620 4B GbA Wheat 65 2.09 0.67 91 SEP-APR 136
10620 4B GbA Soybeans 38 3.91 0.67 100 JUN-AUG 149
10620 4C GbA Corn 130 1.14 1.89 280 MAR-JUN 148
10620 4C GbA Wheat 65 2.09 1.89 257 SEP-APR 136
10620 1 4C GbA Soybeansl 38 3.91 1.89 281 JUN-AUG 149
10620 4D GbA Corn 130 1.14 2.32 3441 MAR-JUN 148
10620 41) GbA Wheat 65 2.09 2.32 3151 SEP-APR 136
10620 4D GbA Soybeans 38 3.91 2.32 M1 JUN-AUG 149
10620 4E GbA Corn 130 1.14 1.77 2621 MAR-JUN 148
10620 4E GbA Wheat 65 2.09 1.77 240 SEP-APR 136
10620 4E GbA Soybeans 38 3.91 1.77 263 JUN-AUG 149
10620 417 Pe Corn 135 1.11 1.13 169 MAR-JUN 150
10620 4F Pe Wheat 60 2.01 1.13 136 SEP-APR 121
10620 4F Pe Soybeans 42 3.89 1.13 185 JUN-AUG 163
10620 4G Pe Corn 135 1.11 1.34 2011 MAR-JUN 150
10620 4G Pe Wheat 60 2.01 1.34 162 SEP-APR 121
10620 4G Pe Soybeans Soybeansl 42 3.89 1.34 219 JUN-AUG 163
10620 4H GbA Corn 130 1.14 1.28 190 MAR-JUN 148
10620 4H GbA Wheat 65 2.09 1.28 174 SEP-APR 136
10620 4H GbA Soybeans 38 3.91 1.28 190 JUN-AUG 149
10620 41 GbA Corn 130 1.14 0.82 1221 MAR-JUN 148
10620 4[ GbA Wheat 65 2.09 0.82 1111 SEP-APR 136
10620 1 41 GbA ISoybeans 38 3.91 0.82 1221 JUN-AUG 149
Total 27.52 5956lbs.
Available Nitrogen 4061 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -1895 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.
In interplanted fields (l,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 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 to reach materity,
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 silagejust 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 fisted 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 632 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 3158 Ibs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 11
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 25
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates 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
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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 property irrrigate 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 Na. Field No. Soil Type C —rop Applic. Applic.
Code Rate(irdhr Amount
4A GbA Corn 0.4 1
4A GbA Wheat 0.4
4A GbA Soybeans 0.4 1
4B GbA Corn 0.4 1
4B GbA Wheat 0.4 1
4B GbA Soybeans 0.4 1
4C GbA Corn 0.4 1
4C GbA Wheat 0.4 1
4C GbA Soybeans 0.4 1
4D GbA Corn 0.4 1
4D GbA Wheat 0.4 1
4D GbA Soybeans 0.4 1
4E GbA Corn 0.4 1
4E GbA Wheat 0.4 1
4E GbA Soybeans 0.4 1
4F Pe Corn 0.4 1
4F Pe Wheat 0.4 1
4F Pe Soybeans A 1
4G Pe Corn 0.4 1
4G Pe Wheat 0.4 1
4G Pe Soybeans 0.4 1
4H GbA Corn 0.4 1
4H GbA Wheat 0.4 1
4H GbA Soybeans 0.4 1
41 GbA Corn 0.4 7
41 GbA Wheat 0.4 1
41 GbA Soybeans 0.4 1

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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 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 appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
The acres on pulls 4A-41 have been divided by one-half so the computer can calculate the PAN used
each year.
Use the following table for total acres in each pull.
Pull Acres
4A 4.84
48 1.33
4C 3.77
4D 4.63
4E 3.54
4F 2.25
4G 2.67
4H 2.56
41 1.64
Total 27.23

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
i. 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, allowing him/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 tons 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 soll 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 fail or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual 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 residenrial 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 per REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells, l
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, d41nageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over-spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands t
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.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system_
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegtation 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.
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 illigal 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: Ronnie Hester
Owner/Manager Agreement
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. 1 (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 Ronnie Hester
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
Date: —/-O
Name of Manager(If different from owner))
Signature: - - " Date=aQ
Name of Person Preparing Plan: James L. Lamb Phone: [phone]
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Date:
Signature:

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BLADEN COUNTY
DIVISION OF WATER QU�TTy ENCY ACTION PLAN
EMERGENCY MANAGEM�T SERVICES (EMS) 910-433-3300
SOIL&WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT(SWCD) 910-862-6760
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE NRCS 910-862-3179
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE(CBS) ( ) 910-862-3179
910-862-4591
Ms plan will be implemented in the event that waste from your operation are leaking,
ovaowing, 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 ma not be
Possible. Suggested response to problems are listed below: y
A. Lagoon overllow_possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam, any permanent n alteratio of the
darn 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 reason(s)that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff 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:

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pump back into 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 sidewalls 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 DWQ(Division of Water Quality)
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 DETAIIS OF TE INCIDENT
FROM ITEM#2 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 local Soil and Water Conservation District,Natural Resources
Conservation Service office at 910-862-3179 and Cooperative Extension
Service at 910-862-4591 for adviceltechnical 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: ffimmc 9&!a , zic.
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone: 910 'S12. 5r77
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6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon.
a. Name: RAnl-hu N. A&W
b. Phone: M ? O- 59a-S771
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.
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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M® ality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented,
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S,106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should beat least one-foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
130 .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C.0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture&Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off-farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only,placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services(G.S. 106-549.70).
® Any method which, in the professional 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 NPDSS 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.
e A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions(refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency,the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date

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$p � a Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Avtuftm 3VWW (919) 862-6936 P_y�
Date: / q
Operator:���s
This is your animal waste system design and specifications.
Please review it carefully. Retain this plan for your use
and records. It is strongly recommended that you, your
contractor and Soil Conservation Service personnel are in
agreement as to how the waste lagoon is to be constructed.
SCS personnel will meet with all concerned parties and walk
over the site to explain all flags and markings. If further
layout is required by the contractor than is provided, feel
free to contact us. It is. imOortant that everyone
understand what is expected so that final
construction/seeding meets plans and specifications for
certification.
As you requested, this design contains no added volume for
sludge (solids) that will accumulate over time. Sludge will
be removed as needed, however to maintain the efficient
operation of the system.
A review has been made of the site for cultural resources.
None are apparent but you may wish to observe the excavation
for possible finds. If so, contact our office.
The actual amount of material required for pads and dam may
vary from the estimates. The design will attempt to balance
cuts and fills as close as possible. If additional material
is required after construction is complete on the lagoon,
the contractor and owner will negotiate on the price and
location of borrow areas. Any movement of topsoil is in
excess of amounts specified below:
Note: Design Capacity 3
(excludes 1 ' freeboard)
Excavation Estimate - 3
Embankment Estimate
Estimation of Fad Fill = 30 7�S p 3
/4,4 Cut-Fill Ratio CxeAr 7io,u
JOB CLASS ` DATE ` Z
Designed
Design Approval ate:
The ScH Co.,auvat1w Service
fa an agency of the
Department of Agricuth"
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Operator:Ronnie Hester County: BLADEN Date: 12/23/92
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 2800 feet
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 Sows (farrow to finish) X 1417 lbs. = 0
624 Sows (farrow to feeder) X 522 lbs. = 325728
0 Head (finishing only) X 135 lbs. — 0
0 Sows (farrow to wean) X 433 lbs. — = 0
0 Head (wean to feeder) X 30 lbs. — 0
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 325728
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 325728 lbs. SSLW X Treatment Volume CF/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume CF/lb. SSLW= 1.0 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 325728 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top: length 300 feet ; width 240 feet
Top of dike at elevation 53.50 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet Side slopes 3.0:1(inside)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 52.50 feet
Bottom of lagoon at elevation 43.50 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 47.00 feet
Total design volume using prismoidal formula:
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/EN02 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 294.0 234.0 9.00
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH X WIDTH
294 234 68796 (Area of Top)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH X WIDTH =
240 180 43200 (Area of Bottom)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH X WIDTH X 4
267 207 221076 (Area of Midsection X 4)
CU. FT. = [Area top+(4XArea Midsection)+Area Bottom) X Depth/6
68796 221076 43200 2
VOL. OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = 499608 CU. FT.
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5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
Drainage Area:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length X Width =
300 240 72000 Square Feet
Buildings (roof and lot water) i
Length X Width =
0 0 0 Square Feet
TOTAL DA 72000 Square Feet
> Design temporary storage to be 180 days.
A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/11-I3 SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 325728 Lbs. SSLW X CF of waste/lb/day X 180
Volume = 79738 Cubic feet
B. 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 Gallons/day X 180 days storage/7.48
gallons per CF
Volume = 0 Cubic feet
C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
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Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by j
largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 Inches X DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 42000 Cubic feet
D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot X DA
Volume = 42000 Cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 79738 Cubic feet
513. 0 Cubic feet
5C. 42000 Cubic feet
5D. 42000 Cubic feet
TOTAL 163738 Cubic feet
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6. SUMMARY
Total required volume = 489466 Cubic feet
Total design volume avail.= 499608 Cubic feet
Min. reqrd. trtmnt. vol. plus sludge accum. W 325728 Cu. Ft.
At elev. 49.90 Ft; Val= 331235 Cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm = 457608 Cu. Ft.
At elev. 51.80 Ft; Vol= 452223 Cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal high water table elevation is 47.00 Feet, which must
be lower than the elevation of top of treatment volume 49.90
DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE: Iz-12 DATE: z z
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) with
minimum odor control. The time required for the planned fluid level
to be reached (permanent + temporary storage) may vary due to
flushing operations and the amount of fresh water to be added to the
system.
The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume
based on : 1) 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 on 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 approximately 8 inches.
Therefore, an average of 8 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 pipe(s) from building(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
(6 feet). Pumping can be started or stopped any time between
these two elevations for operating convenience as site
conditions permit (weather, soils, crop, and equipment to apply
waste without runoff 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 runoff from the field
or damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out: i
1. It is strongly recommended tha the treatment lagoon be pre-
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre-charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids
should be covered with effluent at all times. When pre-
charging is completed, flush buildings with recycled lagoon
liquid. Fresh water should not be used for flushing after
initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed.
This plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see
Attachment B) before land application.
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3. Begin pump-out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 51 .80 as marked by permanent markers. Stop pump-out
when the fluld level reaches elevation 49.90 or before
fluid depth is less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of
favorable bacteria). The design temporary storage, less 25 year
storm is 121738 cubic feet or 910602 gallons. As stated
before, this volume will vary considerably from year to year.
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one
(1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.4.
inches per hour.
5. Keep vegetation on embankment and areas adjacent to the lagoon
mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed to
maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to
stable outlets.
8. Keep a minimum of 100 feet cropland buffer or 25 feet of grass
vegetated buffer around waste utilization fields, particularly adjacent
to ponds, lakes, streams, open ditches, etc. Do not pump within
300 feet of a residence or within 100 feet of a well.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of i
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law. i
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