090148_Application_20240318

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 12, 2024
Kenneth Kinlaw #4
3160 Horseshoe Rd
Bladenboro, NC 28320
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
RECEIVED
MAR 18 202,a
NC DEQ/DW:':
Central Offic
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 "Reguest for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State
Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be com leted. si gAed by the Permittee and returned to the DWR b
April 3, 2024.
Mailing Address: NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 1636
Email: animal.onerations(a,deq.nc.gov
phone: [phone]
Please note that you must include one (1) copY of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan tCAWMP1 with the
completed and siened 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.gov/animalpertnits2024. 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,
t
Michael Pjetraj, Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currenth Covered b. an Expiring State Non -Discharge
General Permit
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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: AWS090148
2. Facility Name: *enmeth Kinlaw-#4
3. Permittee's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Kenneth Kinlaw
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 3160 Horseshoe Rd
City: Bladenboro State: NC
Zip: 28320
Telephone Number: 910-872-1303 Ext. E-mail:
5.
Facility's Physical Address: 3003 Horseshoe Rd
City: Bladenboro State: NC
Zip: 28320
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"):
Murphy -Brown LLC
10.
Operator Name (OIC): Travis Lee Sellers
Phone No.: 910-648-4816
OIC #: 996437
11.
Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12.
Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type
Allowable Count
Swine - Wean to Feeder
2,600
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle
Dry Poultry
Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow
Pullets
Sheep- Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow
Wet Poultry
Gilts Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers

13. Waste Treatment Lagoons, Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds (WSP): (Fill/Verify the following information.
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Structure Type
(Lagoon/Digester/
WSP)
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
'Redline"
(Inches)
. 1
Lagoon
10/24/1994
Full, clay
134,292.00
25,300.00
19.00
LAGOON 1
Lagoon
Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed
application as required by NC Ge era a u es -43--215.l C(d; either by mailing to the address below or sending it via
email to the email address below.
Th�,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
£ 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
✓ A site map/schematic
V 3. Emergency Action Plan
V4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
M1. 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.
1% 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 as principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name (Prot): _ 1C�� L Title: � (�
Name (Print):
Signature:
Name (Print):
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Title:
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

Murphy -Brown, LLC
Grower(s):
Farm Name:
1/4/2022 2822 Hwy 24 West
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Kenneth Kinlaw
Kenneth Kinlaw #4, AWS090148
County: Bladen
Permit Capacity:
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder 2600
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish
Gilts
Boars
Storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Anaerobic Lagoon
>180 days
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.):
Capacity Type Waste Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean
3203 gal/yr
gal/yr
Farrow to Feeder
3861 gal/yr
gal/yr
Farrow to Finish
10478 gal/yr
gal/yr
2600
Wean to Feeder
191 gal/yr
496,600 gal/yr
Wean to Finish
776 gal/yr
gal/yr
Feeder to Finish
927 gal/yr
gal/yr
Gilts
1015 gal/yr
gal/yr
Boars
2959 gal/yr
gal/yr
Total 496,600 gal/yr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean
3.84 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Farrow to Feeder
6.95 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Farrow to Finish
18.86 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
2600
Wean to Feeder
0.34 Ibs/yr
884 Ibs/yr
Wean to Finish
1.4 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Feeder to Finish
1.67 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Gilts
1.83 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Boars
5.33 Ibs/yr
Ibs/yr
Total 884 Ibs/yr
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: 11.52
Total N Required 1st Year: 2623.45
Total N Required 2nd Year: 1488.80
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 2,066.13
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 884.00
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (1,172.13)
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
A
Barley
B
Grazed Hybrid Bermudagrass
C
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
B/C
Comb. Hybrid Bermudagrass
D
Com - Grain
E
Corn - Silage
F
Cotton
G
Grazed Fescue
H
Fescue Hay
I
Oats
J
Rye
K
Grazed Overseed
L
Overseed Hay
M
Grain Sorghum
N
Wheat
O
Soybean
P
Pine Trees
S
Small Grain
CC
Cover Crop
Description -Harvested As
Grain Crop
Pasture/Grazed
Hay
Graze/Hay Combination
Grain Crop
Silage
Cotton Lint
Pasture/Grazed
Hay
Grain Crop
Grain Crop
Pasture/Grazed (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
Hay (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
Grain Crop
Grain Crop
Grain Crop
Pine Trees
Grain Crop/ Hay (After Grain Crop)
Not Harvested; Bumed/Disked In
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/yr/animal Farm Total/yr
Farrow to Wean
0.8
Farrow to Feeder
0.96
Farrow to Finish
3.9
2600 Wean to Feeder
0.07 182
Wean to Finish
0.27
Feeder to Finish
0.34
Gilts
0.39
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 182 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 5 years, you will have approximately 910 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 3 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 7.28 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
in/hr
* inches
T959-F6
B
Woodington
D
0.4
1
T959-F6
C
Torhunta
D
0.45
1
T959-176
D
Torhunta
D
0.45
1
T959-F5
A2
Goldsboro
D
0.4
1
T959-F5
B2
Goldsboro
D
0.4
1
T959-F5
C2
Woodington
D
0.4
1
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Additional Comments:
This plan revised 1/4/2022 to reflect the removal of pull A, the recalculation
of pulls B, C & D, and the addition of pulls A2, B2 & C2. The new pulls will
be made by using the existing hydrants and pulling in the opposite direction
of the existing pulls. Also, the production and application rates have been
updated to match the current rates as listed on the NCSU Nutrient Management
website. The plan is written as a two vear crop rotation of corn. wheat and
S.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm:
Owner:
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
Kenneth Kinlaw #4, AWS090148
Kenneth Kinlaw
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: Kenn—effl KinlaW
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Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist:
Affiliation:
Address:
Telephone:
:1-mul-S L SArs
M. Kevin Weston
Smithfield Hog Production Division
2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Drawer 856
Warsaw. NC 28398
10) 293-3434
Signature:y' //y/X;r-o z
Date
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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.
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).
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.
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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1. SELECT A COUNTY:
Blades County, NC
2_ SELECT YOUR SOIL:
I GbA: Goldsboro sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
SLOPE
OO Use Representative Slope Typical of the Soil Map Unit
O Use My Slope:
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CROP
YIELD
NITROGEN
FACTOR
REALISTIC
NITROGEN
RATE
(LBS/ACRE)
ESTIMATED
PHOSPORHUS
REMOVAL
P=O5/AC/ACRE)
Bahiagrass(Hay)
5 Tons
46
230
57
Barley (Grain)
88 Bushels
1.51
133
33
Caucasion/Old World Bluestem (Hay)
5.3 Tons
46
242
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Common Bermudagrass (Hay)
5 Tons
46
230
61
Corn (Grain)
186 Bushels
0.79
147
82
Corn (Silage)
24 Tons
11.1
266
82
Cotton
925 Pounds
0.08
74
19
Dallisgrass (Hay)
5 Tons
46
230
66
Fescue (Hay)
4 Tons
46
184
63
Hybrid Bermudagrass (Hay)
6.5 Tons
46
299
80
Hybrid Bermudagrass overseeded with Rescuegrass (Hay)
8.3 Tons
46
380
112
Mixed Cool Season Grass (Hay)
2.8 Tons
46
127
39
Oats (Grain)
110 Bushels
1.17
129
28
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YIELD
NITROGEN
FACTOR
NITROGEN
RATE
REMOVAL
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P20SIACRE)
Orebardgrass(Hay)
2.8 Tons
46
127
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Peanuts
4000 Pounds
0
0
22
Pearl Millet (Hay)
5.5 Tons
51
281
73
Rescuegrass(Hay)
4 Tons
46
184
45
Rye (Grain)
65 Bushels
2.09
136
21
Small Grain (Silage)
10.5 Tons
11.4
120
57
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65 CWT
1.78
116
49
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20.5 Tons
7.8
160
62
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6.3 Tons
51
319
87
Soybeans (Double Cropped - Manured)
38 Bushels
3.91
149
30
Soybeans (Double Cropped)
38 Bushels
0
0
30
Soybeans (Full Season - Manured)
45 Bushels
3.91
176
36
Soybeans (Full Season)
45 Bushels
0
0
36
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0 Tons
46
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0 Pounds
0.06
0
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Tobacco (Flue Cured)
3400 Pounds
0.02
68
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91 Bushels
1.53
139
30
Tropical Corn (Silage)
1 24 Tons
6.7
161
82
Wheat (Grain)
110 Bushels
1.23
135
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1. SELECT A COUNTY:
Bladen County, NC
2. SELECT YOUR SOIL:
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Tr. Torhunffi mucky sandy loam
SLOPE
O Use Representative Slope Typical of the Soil Map Unit
O Use My Slope: 0 -
CALCULATE chevron right
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NITROGEN
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REALISTIC
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RATE
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ESTIMATED
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REMOVAL
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3.8 Tons
44
165
43
Barley (Grain)
74 Bushels
1.49
110
28
Caucasion/Old World Bluestem (Hay)
4 Tons
44
176
48
Common Bermudagrass (Hay)
3.8 Tons
44
165
45
Corn (Grain)
180 Bushels
0.76
137
79
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0 Tons
10.9
0
0
Cotton
800 Pounds
0.08
64
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Dallisgrass (Hay)
3.8 Tons
44
165
49
Fescue (Hay)
4.5 Tons
44
198
71
Hybrid Bermudagrass (Hay)
5 Tons
44
220
62
Hybrid Bermudagrass overseeded with Rescuegrass (Hay)
6.3 Tons
44
275
85
Mixed Cool Season Grass (Hay)
3.3 Tons
44
143
46
Oats (Grain)
94 Bushels
1.13
106
24
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NITROGEN
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REALISTIC
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RATE
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3.3 Tons
44
143
47
Peanuts
2667 Pounds
0
0
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Pearl Millet (Hay)
4.3 Tons
49
208
57
Rescuegrass (Hay)
3.3 Tons
44
143
37
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55 Bushels
2.01
111
18
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9 Tons
11.1
100
49
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60 CWT
1.72
103
45
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0 Tons
7.6
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4.8 Tons
49
233
66
Soybeans (Double Cropped - Manured)
35 Bushels
3.89
136
28
Soybeans (Double Cropped)
35 Bushels
0
0
28
Soybeans (Full Season - Manured)
42 Bushels
3.89
163
34
Soybeans (Full Season)
42 Bushels
0
0
34
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0 Tons
44
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0 Pounds
0.06
0
0
Tobacco (Flue Cured)
2000 Pounds
0.02
40
10
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77 Bushels
1.52
117
25
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0 Tons
6.5
0
0
Wheat (Grain)
100 Bushels
1.1
110
50
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1. SELECT A COUNTY:
Bladen County, NC
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Wo: Woodington loamy sand
SLOPE
O Use Representative Slope Typical of the Soil Map Unit
O Use My Slope: 0
CALL 1-L=-,TE chevron_right
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YIELD
NITROGEN
FACTOR
NITROGEN
RATE
REMOVAL
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(LBS
P2O5/ACRE)
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3.5 Tons
43
151
40
Barley (Grain)
68 Bushels
1.47
100
26
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3.5 Tons
43
151
42
Common Bermudagrass (Hay)
3.5 Tons
43
151
42
Com (Grain)
162 Bushels
0.73
118
71
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0 Tons
10.7
0
0
Cotton
725 Pounds
0.07
51
15
Dallisgrass (Hay)
3.5 Tons
43
151
46
Fescue (Hay)
4 Tons
43
172
63
Hybrid Bermudagrass (Hay)
4.5 Tons
43
194
55
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5.8 Tons
43
247
78
Mixed Cool Season Grass (Hay)
2.8 Tons
43
118
39
Oats (Grain)
85 Bushels
1.1
94
21
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NITROGEN
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REALISTIC
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ESTIMATED
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2.8 Tons
43
118
40
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2667 Pounds
0
0
15
Pearl Millet (Hay)
3.8 Tons
48
180
50
Rescuegrass(Hay)
2.8 Tons
43
118
31
Rye (Grain)
50 Bushels
1.93
97
17
Small Grain (Silage)
8.5 Tons
10.8
92
46
Sorghum (Grain)
50 CWT
1.67
84
38
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0 Tons
7.5
0
0
Sorghum Sudan (Hay)
4.3 Tons
48
204
59
Soybeans (Double Cropped - Manured)
29 Bushels
3.87
112
23
Soybeans (Double Cropped)
29 Bushels
0
0
23
Soybeans (Full Season - Manured)
35 Bushels
3.87
135
28
Soybeans (Full Season)
35 Bushels
0
0
28
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0 Tons
43
0
0
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0 Pounds
0.06
0
0
Tobacco (Flue Cured)
1800 Pounds
0.02
36
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70 Bushels
1-5
105
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PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
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NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES)
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This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location
for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
t. 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 soli 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 diversionlo contain waste.
c) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d) Evaluate and eliminate the reasons) 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, Bush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sldewall 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 day type soil.
c) Have a professional evaluate the condition Lion of the side walls 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 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 oil' 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 MRCS
office for advice 1 technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff s Department and explain your problem to
them and ask 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:
b. Contractors Address:
c . Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name:
b. Phone:
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems
with release of wastes from happening again.

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plaxoMortality Management Methods
Indicate which ffmOod(s) l be kWkmented
i When sefeddrng mtd4ok methods indicate a primary versus sec, ndary option.
Afethdlds odw than Uxm listed must be approved by the State Veterrnanan.
Primary Secondary Routine MorlaftEy
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
El F-1 death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.10% 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.
(� El Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NGAC -
El 13B .0200_
Rendering st a rendering plant licensed under G.S.106-168.7.
F1 Complete incineration 2=rding to 02 NCAC 62C .0102.
Q{ A composting system approved and permitted ay the NC Department of Agriculture & con -
El 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.
j� 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),
(� �1 Any method which, in the professional opinionvof the State Veterinarian, would_rnake possible
U [l 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).
r"{ 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- 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 penTd conditions (refer to faclity'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 ner/Manager Date
aignatuJ of Techniml Speclalist D to
Ot uy-,e v- w -bebra i iviketw

#perator:K. GRAHAM KINLAW, County: BLADEN
Date:
10/24/94
Distance to nearest residence (other
than owner):
2680.0
feet
2. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish)
x 1417
lbs. =
0
lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder)
x 522
lbs. —
0
lbs
0 head (finishing only)
x 136
lbs. —
0
lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean)
x 433
lbs. —
0
lbs
2600 head (wean to feeder)
x 30
lbs. =
78000
lbs
Describe other _ —
--- -_
—
0
Total Average Live Weight =
78000
lbs
_. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME
OF LAGOON
Volume = 78000 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(DF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 78000 cubic feet
STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
►. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet)---------------------
110.0
Inside top width (feet)----------------------
230.0
Top of dike elevation (feet)-----------------
102.5
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)-------------
93.0
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 3.0 104.0
224.0 8.5
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
104.0 224.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
63.0 173.0
23296 (AREA OF TOP)
9169 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
78.5 198.5 62329 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) -- AREA BOTTOM] DEPTH/6
23296.0 62329.0 9169.0 1.4
Total, nRAi nnPd uni cimo - 4 12A III I.I --

S. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
110.0 230.0 25300.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 25300.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
sA. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 78000 lbs. ALW1135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 142480 gale. or 19048.1 cubic feet
3B. 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 * 1BO days storage/7.48 gallons
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet per CF
iC. 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 = 14758.3 cubic feet

SD. Volume of 25 year -- 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot k DA
Volume = 14758.3 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
19048
cubic
feet
58.
fib
cubic
feet
5C.
14758
cubic
feet
50.
IA758
cubic
feet
TOTAL 48565 cubic feet
SUMMARY
Temporary storage period=====_____.__________> 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation=====______> 7.0 inches
25 year -- 24 hour rainfall=====_____________> 7.0 inches
1.0 feet
Side slopes_________________________________) 3.0 . 1
Inside top length=== =_—____—_—___=_____=__$} 110.0 feet
Inside top width=___________________________) 230.0 feet
Top of dike 102.5 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation=====_________=___> 93.0 feet
Total required volume====___________________> 126565 cu. ft.
Actual design volume=====______ _____________> 134292 cu. ft. "
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SNWT)===) 96.6 feet
Stop pumping slew. _____________ ____________} 99.0 feet
Must be } or = to the SHWT elev.=-==______) 96.6 feet
Must be } or = to min. req. treatment el.=} 99.0 feet
Required minimum treatment volume=====______> 78000 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation=====_______> 82014 cu. ft.
Start pumping elEv.=====--=—=---=—==---=---=) 100.8 feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.— 24 hr. rainfall==) 119533 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation=====______> 118462 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped====—___________> 33806 cu. fit.
Actual volume planned to be pumped=====_____) 36448 cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soul liner when required==) 11_4feet
[DESIGNED a APPROVED BY:
DATE: /�/�DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION FLAK!
COMMENTS:

SHEET 1 OF 2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary
due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. ,also
included is storage for the 25 year — 2.4 hour storm for the location.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be
fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess
rainfall will vary from year to 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 at the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order 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 damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that 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 precharging is complete,
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)
before land application.
3. Begin temporary storage pump —out of the lagoon when fluid level
reaches the elevation 100.8 as marked by permanent marker. atop pump --
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 99.0 . This temporary
otorage, less 25 yr— 24 hr storm, contains 33806 cubic 'feet or
252872 gallons.

SHEET 2 OF 2
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details.
S. Keep vegetation on the 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. R11 surface runoff 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 be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a
manner not to reach other property and public right—of—ways.
9. The Glean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ—
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.

System Calibration
Information presented in manufactureras charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear in particular, pump wear tends
to reduce operating pressure and flow With continued use,, nozzle wear results in an
increase in the nozzle opening which wig increase the discharge rate while decreasing the
wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will
alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For -example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging
of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainfines
will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure grw fy reduces the
coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended'. Calibration involves collecting, and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number -of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transfe►Ted to a scaled container for measuring_
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the
application area at several distances from sprinklers_ For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull_ Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cars You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformify of the application_ On a
windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern.
You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority_ It is especially important to manage
levels so chat you do not Dave 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 ImW in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in
the lagoon for future wet periods_ In the late summer! eady fall the boon should be pumped down
to the low trarker (see Figure 2-1) to alkw for winter storage Every effort should be made to
malrifain the lawn dose to the minimum. kluid level as long as the weather and waste utilization
plan will allow it
Wai'b'ng 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
fertifizecd with SM 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 possthly 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 iblk Mng:
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
Z floating or Lodged debris
Embanlunent — look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or W 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 tail an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fat 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:
I- 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
[VOTE: 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 rare. tf technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with ante experts,
Youshould 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 time may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
I _ 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 liming.
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
unto 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 washdo wn 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 irrigaiirig 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 1 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 avny from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent .additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or outer 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 fibs 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.

• proper lagoon sing,
• 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 #fiat is removed annually rather than stoner# long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large -
bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge-, pump into liquid sludge applicator, haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate_
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragiine.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 Melds 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 finer 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 charms 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 nutnerd value-
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste apprication site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and ofiw conditions which
could increase the concem of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wad from the structure.
Types of iWIuress include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of
the dam. Assumkrg 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 io inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface- water flowing into the boon.
Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scx wbxj, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture foam lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
MOTE_ 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 quicidy, cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure-
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