260013_Application_20240311

ROY COOPER '
Governor W. ..
ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary WAM RECEIVED
RICHARD E.ROGERS,,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality MAR 112024
February 12,2024
Ricky Smith NG OE`."DWH
Ricky Smith Nursery Centr?l O;lice
13162 NC Hwy 210 S
Roseboro,NC 28382-0307
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.operationsg-deq.nc.gov
phone:[phone]
Please note that rou must include one (1) coin of the Certified Animal Waste Manauement Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and sinned application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on page 2 of the renewal
application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NC G.S. § 143-215.1
and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to$25,000 per day.
Copies of the animal waste operation State Non-Discharge General Permits are available at
www.deq.nc.gov/animalpermits2024.General permits can be requested by writing to the address above.
If you have any questions about the State Non-Discharge General Permits,the enclosed application,or any related matter please
feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9129.
Sincerely,
Michael Pjetraj,Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non-Discharge
General Permit
North Carolina DepurtmimtofEurironaamtalQuality DirisionofWatsrResources
512 North Salisbury*Street 1636 Dail Senice Cent4r Raid1h,NorthCaroline 2T699L-1dW
9195C,9129

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: AWS260013
2. Facility Name: Ricky Smith Nursery
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Rick,, Smith
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 13162 NC Hwy 210 S
City: Roseboro State: NC Zip: 28382-0307
Telephone Number: 910-531-4391 Ext. E-mail: jrsmith491 a itrstar.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 13162 NC Hwy 210 S
City: Roseboro State: NC Zip: 28382
6. County where Facility is located: Cumberland
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): James R.Smith Phone No.: 910-531-3388 OIC#: 18437
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 5,240
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses-Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses-Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep-Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep-Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment Lagoons,Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds.(WSP):(Fill/Verify the following information.
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure Type Estimated Liner Type Estimated Design Freeboard
Structure (Lagoon/Digester/ Date (Clay,Synthetic, Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name WSP) Built Unknown) (Cubic Feet) (Square Feet) (Inches)
1 Lagoon 8/11/1993 Full,clay 130,310.00 22,176.00 19.00
2 Lagoon 8/13/1998 Full,clay 151,104.00 26,021.00 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 143-215.1OC(d),either by mailing to the address below or sending it via
email to the email address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan(WUP),signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist,containing:
Wa. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields(e.g.irrigation,injection,etc.)
k-6. 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
y e. The Realistic Yield Expectation(RYE)for every crop shown in the WUP
ti f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
y g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
"h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
L2.A site map/schematic
-V 3.Emergency Action Plan
V,4.Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
*VS. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
,V6.Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted-Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
*V7.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.
44 8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list,please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g.composting,digesters,solids separators,sludge drying system,waste transfers,etc.)
I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included,this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.

Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18
U.S.C.Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than$10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years,or both
for a similar offense.)
Print the Name of the Permittee/Landowner/Signing Official and Sign below.(If multiple Landowners exist,all landowners
should sign. If Landowner is a corporation,signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name(Print): PTitle: (JGCw el—
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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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lV�iir���y-Brown, LLC Y24 West
P.p. Box 85.6
Warsaw,ViI 28398
• NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Grower(s): Ricky Smith
Farm Name: Ricky Smith Nursery
County: Cumberland
Farm Capacity:
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder 5240
Feeder to Finish
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Storage Period: >180 days
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reducb 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 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 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,ft3,tons,etc.):
Capacity Type Waste Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean 3212 gal/yr gal/yr
Farrow to Feeder 4015 gal/yr gal/yr
Farrow to Finish 10585 gal/yr gal/yr
5240 Wean to Feeder 223 gal/yr 1,168,520 gal/ye
Feeder to Finish 988 gal/yr gal/yr
Total 1,168,520 gal/yr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean 5.4 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr
Farrow to Feeder 6.5 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr
Farrow to Finish 26 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr
5240 Wean to Feeder 0.48 Ibs/yr 2,515 Ibs/yr
Feeder to Finish 2.3 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr
Total 2,515 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: 31.9
Total N Required 1st Year: 7600.63 w
Total N Required 2nd Year: 0.00
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Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 7,600.63 '
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 2,515.20
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (5,085.43)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
dgsignated 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 ,
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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 definately 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 Lbs N utilized/unit yie
A Barley 1.6 lbs N/bushel
B Hybrid Bermudagrass-Grazed 50 lbs N/ton
C Hybrid Bermudagrass-Hay 50 lbs N/ton
D Corn -Grain 1.25 lbs N/bushel
E Corn -Silage 12 lbs N/ton
F Cotton 0.12 lbs N/lbs lint
G Fescue-Grazed 50 lbs N/ton
H Fescue-Hay 50 lbs N/ton
I Oats 1.3 lbs N/bushel
J Rye 2.4 lbs N/bushel
K Small Grain-Grazed 50 lbs N/acre
L Small Grain-Hay 50 lbs N/acre
M Grain Sorghum 2.5 lbs N 1 cwt
N Wheat 2.4 lbs N/bushel
0 Soybean 4.0 lbs N/bushel
P Pine Trees 40 lbs N/acre/yr
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/ r/animal Farm Total/ r
Farrow to Wean 0.84
Farrow to Feeder 1
Farrow to Finish 4.1
5240 Wean to Feeder 0.072 377.28
Feeder to Finish 0.36
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 377.28 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year 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 1886.4 pounds of plant
available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre,you will need 6 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre,you will need 15.0912 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
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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
4219 1 TR Sum Ann 0.45 1
6050 1,2 TR B 0.45 1
4212 1A Wo BC 0.4 1
4212 1 B Wo BC 0.4 1
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Additional Comments:
This plan revised to change crop type in T6050 field 1 from fescue pasture to
bermuda pasture.
Sum Ann-summer annuals
Win Ann -winter annuals
Note: The small carain over-seed is optional due to the large PAN deficit. Also,
the winter annual that follows the soybeans will need to be cut and baled to
make way for the corn to follow.
Tract 6050, field 1,2 which has 4.1 acres is currently written as grazing but
producer has the option of cutting this field for hay. No changes were made
to that yeild or N rate nor to the summer/winter annual rates. This revision
changed the crop on tract 4212 from row crops to bermuda combo hay&graze.
Producer must remove 1/2 of yield produced with haying practices.
This plan is a revision of the plan prepared by Kevin Weston in 2005.
Small Grain continues to be optional
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: Ricky Smith Nursery
Owner: Ricky Smith
Manager:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
I/we understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
Uwe 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 NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: cky Smith
r
Signature:
Date
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature:
Date
Name of Technical Specialist: Toni W. King
Affiliation: Murphy-Brown, LLC
Address: 2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Telephone: [phone]
Signature:
Date
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide
evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the
owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving crop type, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions,
and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications
for other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but less than 10 tons
per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field
(See USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land application field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland.When waste is applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur
during a season prone to flooding (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for
guidance).
7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff
does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor and
flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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.
Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
11 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.
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
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Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
13 owned by the landowner.
Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
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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
15 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.
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
(continued)
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.
Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
19 basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
20 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.
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
21 managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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
22 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.
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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Emergency Management System(EMS) (91 a) 32 1 • 'V'1-3 to
Soil and Water Conservation District(SWCD) (a 10) 484• S y-_I-n Z--+�3
Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) (a10) 484. 6Lf::H eVF.3
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off site.You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave
your property to consider that you have a problem.You should make every effort to ensure that
this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all employees at
the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation,this may or may not be possible.
Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
a. Lagoon overflow-possible solutions are:
1) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
2) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
3) Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
4) Call a pumping contractor.
5) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
b. Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
1) Immediately stop waste application.
2) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
3) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff..
4) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s)that caused the runoff.
5) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
c. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-action include:
1) Stop recycle pump.
2) Stop irrigation pump.
3) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
4) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
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d. Leakage from flush systems,houses, solid separators-action include:
1) Stop recycle pump.
2) Stop irrigation pump.
3) Make sure no siphon occurs.
4) Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
5) 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:
1) Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,put in
a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
2) If holes are caused by burrowing animals,trap or remove animals and fill holes
and compact with a clay type soil.
3) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as
soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger(either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During
,�normal business hours, call your DWR regional office,phone numbekq ld)
33 •ate• After hours, emergency number: 1-800-858-0368. Your phone call
should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident from
item 2 above,the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement
of the spill,weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been
under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS,phone numbCkl 10)
32 - (p-1'3(PInstruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
c. Contact the following for advice/technical assistance:
1) Cooperative Extension,phone numberO W 3Z (00
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2) local SWCD office,phone number��(a� $� ' 8` =M tyf•3
3) local NRCS office,phone number-�a (0) Ll$i4 - SLf9'S -eV+.3
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff s Department and explain your problem
to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off-site
damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone:(-I 10 Gel 0 • 8 2 0 Z
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon(NRCS, Consulting Engineer,
etc.) ��
a. Name:O"H �T??�s
b. Phone: I - Z I ( � .J
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWR and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage,repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems
with release of wastes from happening again.
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Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
a a Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
0 o Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
a A deemed composting system according to 15A NCAC 02T .0113 (a)(12)and the NC
Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services Veterinary Division's Poultry&Swine .
Composter Approval Guidelines. If compost is distributed off-farm, additional requirements
must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services(G.S. 106-549.70).
Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian,would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm-specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&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.
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Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
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MURPHY FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Phone: [phone]
Calculations By: John Lenfestey
Date: 09/21/93
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith Revision No. 1
County: Cumberland
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 2000.0 Feet
INPUT DATA:
Sows (farrow to finish) = 0
Sows (farrow to feeder) = 0
Head (finishing only) _ = 0
Sows (farrow to wean)= 0
Head (wean to feeder)= 2640
Seasonal high water table elevation = — 47.6 Feet
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Storage Volume for sludge accumulation 0.0 Cubic Feet
Treatment volume (Min. = 1 CF/Lb) = 1.0 CF/Lb
Inside top length of dike = 160.0 Feet
Inside top width of dike = 150.0 Feet
Top of Dike Elevation = 54.0 Feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation = 44.6 Feet
Freeboard depth of dike = 1.0 Feet
Side slopes on dike = 3.0 : 1
25 Year — 24 Hour Rainfall = 7.0 Inches
Rainfall in excess of evaporation = 7.0 Inches
Minimum Permanent Storage Depth = 6.0 Feet
CALCULATED DATA:
Minimum treatment volume — livestock = 79,200 Cubic Feet
Vol. of Waste Produced = 19,388 CF
Vol. of Wash Water = 0 CF
Rainfall—Excess Evapor. = 14,000 CF
Rainfall /25 Yr Storm = 14,000 CF
Minimum temporary storage volume = 47,388 Cubic Feet
Total minimum required treatment volume = 126,588 Cubic Feet
Total design volume available = 130,310 Cubic Feet
Total temporary volume avaiiable = 48,239 Cubic Feet
Total Volume at start pumping elevation = 115,221 CF @ 52.3 Feet
Design Volume less 25 Yr — 24 Hr Rainfall = 116,310 Cubic Feet
Minimum Volume for permanent storage = 82,071 CF @ 50.6 Feet
Permanent storage volume is greater than Mimimum treatment
volume for livestock

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 2
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith Revision No. 1
Date: 09/21/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS:
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
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 135 Lbs. = 0 Lbs.
0 sows (farrow to wean) X 433 Lbs. = 0 Lbs.
2640 head (wean to feeder) "X 30 Lbs. = 79,200 Lbs.
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 79,200 Lbs.
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Minimum volume = Lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume (CF/Lb. SSLW)
Minimum volume = 79,200 Cubic Feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Minimum volume = 0.0 Cubic Feet
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length of dike = 160.0 Feet
Inside top width of dike = 150.0 Feet
Top of Dike Elevation = 54.0 Feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation = 44.6 Feet
Freeboard depth of dike = 1.0 Feet
Side slopes on dike = 3.0 : 1
Total design lagoon liquid level elevation = 53.0 Feet
Total design liquid level depth = 8.4 Feet
Determine total design volume using prismoidal formula:
SS / End1 = 3.0 Feet SS / Sidei = 3.0 Feet
SS / End2 = 3.0 Feet SS / Side 2 = 3.0 Feet
Inside Dike Length @ Design Liquid Level = 154.0 Feet
Inside Dike Width @ Design Liquid Level = 144.0 Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 3
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith Revision No. 1
Date: 09/21/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued):
Area of Top = Inside dike length(top) * Inside dike width(top)
Area of Top = 154.0 * 144.0
Area of Top — 22,176 Square Feet
Area of Bottom = Inside dike length(bottom) * Inside dike width(bottom)
Area of Bottom = 103.6 * 93.6
Area of Bottom = 9,697 Square Feet
Area of Midsection = Inside dike length(mid) * Inside dike width(mid)
Area of Midsection = 128.8 * 118.8
Area of Midsection = 15,301 Square Feet
Total design volume = [Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth/6)
Total design volume = 93,079 * 1.40
Total design volume = 130,310 Cubic Feet
4A. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT START PUMPING ELEVATION
Area of Top = 20,942 Square Feet
Area of Bottom = 9,697 Square Feet
Area of Midsection = 14,786 Square Feet
@Start Pump Volume = [Area of Top + (4 *Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth/6)
@Start Pump Volume = 89,783 * 1.28
@Start Pump Volume = 115,221 Cubic Feet
4B. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT END PUMPING ELEVATION
Area of Top = 18,092 Square Feet
Area of Bottom = 9,697 Square..Feet
Area of Midsection = 13,571 Square Feet
@ End Pump Volume = [Area of Top + (4 *Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth/6)
@ End Pump Volume = 82,071 * 1.00
@ End Pump Volume = 82,071 Cubic Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 4
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith Revision No. 1
Date: 09/21/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued):
4C. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT PERMANENT STORAGE ELEVATION
Minimum Permanent Storage Depth = 6.0 Feet
Area of Top = 18,092 Square Feet
Area of Bottom = 9,697 Square Feet
Area of Midsection = 13,571 Square Feet
Permanent Volume = [Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth/6)
Permanent Volume = 82,071 * 1.00
Permanent Volume = 82,071 Cubic Feet
5. TEMPORARY STORAGE VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Design Drainage Area = Area of Lagoon (Top of Dike) + Area of Buildings
Design temporary storage period = 180.0 Days
Area of Lagoon = Length at top of dike * Width at top of dike
Area of Lagoon = 160.0 * 150.0
Area of Lagoon = 24,000 Square Feet
Area of Buildings (roof & lot water) = Length of Buildings * Width of Buildings
Area of Buildings = 0.0 * 0.0
Area of Buildings = 0.0 Square Feet
Design Drainage Area = Area of Lagoon (Top of Dike) + Area of Buildings
Design Drainage Area = :24,000 + 0
Design Drainage Area = 24,000 Square Feet
5A. VOLUME OF WASTE PRODUCED
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136 CF/Lb SSLW
Volume of Waste = Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 Days
Volume of Waste = 79,200 * 0.00136 * 180
Volume of Waste = 19,388 Cubic Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 5
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith Revision No. 1
Date: 09/21/93
TEMPORARY STORAGE VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued)
5B. Volume of Wash Water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Vol. of Wash Water = Gallons per Day * Temporary Storage Period /7.48 Gals./Cubic Foot
Vol. of Wash Water = 0 * 180
Vol. of Wash Water = 0 Cubic Feet
5C. Volume of Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 Inches
Vol. of Excess Rainfall = Design Area * Rainfall Amount
Vol. of Excess Rainfall = 24,000 * 7.0
Vol. of Excess Rainfall = 14,000 Cubic Feet
5D. Volume of 25 Year — 24 Hour Storm
Vol. of Storm Rainfall = Design Area * Rainfall Amount
Vol. of Storm Rainfall = 24,000 * 7.0
Vol. of Storm Rainfall = 14,000 Cubic Feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. Volume of Waste Produced = 19,388 Cubic Feet
5B. Volume of Wash Water - 0 Cubic Feet
5C. Vol. of Rainfall in Excess of Evapor. = 14,000 Cubic Feet
5D. Vol. of Rainfall /25 Yr — 24 Hr Storm = 14,000 Cubic Feet
TOTAL TEMPORARY VOLUME = 47,388 Cubic Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 6
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith Revision No. 1
Date: 09/21/93
6. SUMMARY
Minimum treatment volume — livestock = 79,200 Cubic Feet
Minimum temporary storage volume = 47,388 Cubic Feet
Total minimum required treatment volume = 126,588 Cubic Feet
Total design volume available = 130,310 Cubic Feet
Total temporary volume avaiiable = 48,239 Cubic Feet
Design start pumping elevation = 52.3 Feet
Total Volume at start pumping elevation = 115,221 Cubic Feet
Design Volume less 25 Yr — 24 Hr Rainfall = 116,310 Cubic Feet
Design end pumping elevation = 50.6 Feet
Total Volume at end pumping elevation = 82,071 Cubic Feet
Design min. permanent storage elevation = 50.6 Feet
Total Volume at min. storage elevation = 82,071 Cubic Feet
Vol. of Permanent + Temporary Storage = 129,460 Cubic Feet
NOTE: Bottom of Temporary Storage = 50.6 Feet is above
the water table elevation of 47.6 Feet
7. DESIGNED BY: John Lenfestey
DATE: 09/21/93
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APPROVED BY:
DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 1
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith Revision No. 1
Date: 09/21/93
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
-----------------------
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 soil conditions, flushing
operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system.
The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume based on:
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 7.0 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 the 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 the
minimum treatment depth of 6 feet.
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.

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 2
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Ricky Smith Revision No. 1
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN (continued)
-----------------------
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be precharged to 1/2
of its capacity to prevent excessive odors during start—up. Precharging
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 pump—out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation 52.3 feet
as marked by the permanent marker.
Stop pump—out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation 50.6 feet
or before the fluid depth is less than 6.0 feet deep (this prevents
the loss of favorable bacteria).
The designed temporary storage volume less the 25 year — 24 hour
storm volume is 33,388 cubic feet or 249,743 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 0.3 inches per hour.
5. 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. All 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.
9. The Clean 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 Environmental Management, has the responsibility
for enforcing this law.

EARTHWORK
CALCULATIONS

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LUNIZIUR
POST OFFICE BOX 759 • ROSE HILL,NORTH CAROLINA 28458
gr-AH [phone]
September 22, 1993
Mr. Ricky Smith
Rt. 1, Box 36
Roseboro, NC 28382
Re: Ricky Smith 2640 Wean to Feeder Farm, Revision No. 1
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am enclosing a copy for your use of the revised project design
and site location for the above wean to feeder farm. This revision
raised the final elevation of the pad and Lagoon.
This project was designed based on the guidelines established by
the SCS office.
Please contact me at (919) -289-2111, ext. 524 if you have comments
and/or questions concerning this package.
Sincerely,
MQRPUY QFARMS, IN
John R. Le f stet', P.E.
Project Engineer
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Enclosures

CERTIFICATION OF ENGINEER
The undersigned, an engineer duly registered to practice under the laws of
the State of North Carolina, hereby certifies that these plans and calculations
entitled " Ricky Smith 2640 Wean to Feeder, Revision No. 1 "
are an accurate copy of the work to be performed on this project.
These plans fully and accurately depict the layout, location and dimensions of
the project site.
The design volume calculations are based on the guidelines established by the
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service.
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Total Volumes
Grid cell size: 3. 76 by 3. 74
Original drawing scale: 50. 00 ft/in
Project: Ricky Smith
Drawing: Ricky Smith - Rev. *i
Number:
Location: Cumberland county
Bid Date:
Engineer: John Lenfestey
Owner: Ricky Smith
Estimator:
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Date: 09/21/93 Time: 15:58:58
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Final surface: Proposed
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Tight Volumes Expansion M Expanded Volumes
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7. Grower: RICKY SMITH NURSERY -Designed By: CHB
Address: RT, 1 BOX 36 Checked By: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 (910) 531 -3388 Date: 08/13/98
County: CUMBERLAND Sheet 1 of 7
ANAEROBIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN
FARM INFORMATION
.Farm Population:
Nursery: ——————————————————— 2600 Hd.
Finishing: ——————————————————— 0
Farrow to wean Iing: ——————————————————— 0
Farrow to feeder: ——————————————————— 0
Farrow to finish: -------------------- 0
Boars: -----------------°-- 0
Storage Period: ——————————————————— 180 Days .
25 Yr. /24 Hr Storm Event —————————————------- 7.5 In.
"Heavy Rain" Factor Not Applicable
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation ---------=--------- 7.0 In.
Additional Water Usage: ——————————————————— 0
Additional Drainage Area: ——————————————————— 0
LAGOON INFORMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape? (Y/N) ----------Y
Does Operator Want Emergency Spillway? (Y/N) ——————————N
Is This Design for an Existing Farm? (Y/N) ——————————Y
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT? (Y/N) ——————————N
Seasonal High Water Table Elev: ——————————————————— 96.00 Ft.
Freeboard: - -—————————————————— 1.0 Ft.
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth: Not Applicable
Top of Storm / Spillway Buffer: Not Applicable
Side Slopes: ——————————————————— 3 :1 (H:V)
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contour areas see sheet 2 of 7...
Top of Dike Elevation: ——————————————————— 105.50 Ft.
Finished Bottom Elevation: ——————————————————— 95.00 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation: ——————————————————— 103.70 Ft.
Stop Pump Elevation: —————————————————— 101.00 Ft.
LAGOON VOLUME REQUIREDVOL. DESIGN VOLUMES % REQ'D.
Storm Stor = 16263 (Cu.Ft.) 18,659 (Cu.Ft.) 114.73%
Temporary= 46740 (Cu.Ft.) 54,294 (Cu.Ft.) 116.16%
Permanent= 78000 (Cu.Ft.) 78,151 (Cu.Ft.) 100.19%
Total Volume = 141,004 (Cu.Ft.) 151,104 (Cu.Ft.) 107.16%
Min. Required Liner Thickness ——————————————————— 1.5 Ft.
Lagoon Surface Area: (Inside TOD) ——————————————————— 26,021 S.F.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 26458 [phone]

Grower: RICKY SMITH NURSERY Designed By: CHB
Address: RT. 1 BOX 36 Checked By: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] Date: 08/13/98
Coun : CUMBERLAND Sheet 2 of 7
ACTUAL DESIGN VOLUME CALCULATIONS
LAGOON STAGE-AREA VOLUMES
Contour
Elevation (FT.) Area SF Incr. Vol. (Cu. FT) Cumul. Vol. (Cu. FTC
95.00. 8,828
96.00 10,114 9,471 9,471
97.00 11,474 10,794 20,265
98.00 12,908 12,191 32,456
99.00 14,416 13,662 46,118
100.00 15,998 15,207 61,325
101.00 17,654 16,826 78,151
102.00 19,384 18,519 96,670
103.00 21,188 20,286 116,956
104.00 23,066 22,127 139,083
105.00 25,018 24,042 163,125
105.50 26,021 12,760 175,885
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These volumes were calculated usin the vertical average end area method.
TOTAL REQD VOLUME: 141,004 CF � CUMULATIVE VOL. ZONE VOL 107.16%
END PUMP = _ _ _ > 101.00 FT 78,151 CF TR'MT 78,151 100,19%
START PUMP = _ _ > 103.70 FT 132,445 CF TEMP 54,294 116.16%
MAX STORAGE _ _ > 104.50 FT 151.104 CF STORM 18,659 114.73%
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P,0. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28456 [phone]

Grower: RICKY SMITH NURSERY Designed By: CHB
` Address: RT. 1 BOX 36 Checked By: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] Date: 08/13/98
Coun : CUMBERLAND Sheet 3 of 7
MINIMUM REQUIRED VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Permanent Storage:
Required Treatment Volume:
Animal Type Capacity * ALW * (cu.ft./lb) = Total
Nursery 2,6001 30 1.00 78,000
Finishing 0 135 1.00 0
Farrow to weanling 01 433 1.00 0
Farrow to feeder 0 522 1.00 0
Farrow to finish 1 0 1,417 1.00 0
Boars 1 0 4001 1.001 0
Total Required Treatment Volume (cu. ft.)= 78,000
Sludge Storage Volume:
Animal Type Capacity * ALW * (cu.ft./lb) = Total.
Nursery 2,6001 301 OW7 0
Finishing 01 1351 0.001 0
Farrow to Veanling 01 433 0.00 0
Farrow to feeder 0 522 0.00 0
Farrow to finish 01 1,417 0.00 0
Boars 01 400 0.000 0
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume (cu. ft.)= 0
Temporary Storage Volume:
Manure Production:
Animal Type apacity * to. Period * (gals/Hd./day) = otal
Nursery 2,600 1801 0.30 142,480
Finishing 0 180 1.37 0
Farrow to weanling 0 180 4.39 0
Farrow to feeder 01 180 5.30 0
Farrow to finish 01 180 14.381 0
Boars 01 180 4.061 0
Total Manure Production (gals.)= 142,480
Total Manure Production(cu.ft.)= 19,048
Excess Fresh Water:
Animal Type Capacity * Sto. Period * (pals/Hd./day) = Totallj
Nursery 2,600 1801 0.20 93,600
Finishing 0 1801 0.90 0
Farrow to weanling 0 180 2.90 0
Farrow to feeder 0 180 3.50 0
Farrow to finish 01 180 9.50 0
Boars 01 180 2.701 0
Total Fresh Water Excess (gals.)= 93,600
Total Fresh Water Excess (cu.ft.)= 12,513
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

Grower: RICKY SMITH NURSERY Designed By: CHB
Address: RT. 1 BOX 36 Checked By: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] Date: 08/13/98
County: CUMBERLAND Sheet 4 of 7
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Temporary Storage Volume: (Cont.)
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surface Area + Additional Drainage Area) * Rainfall / 12in./ft
Vol.= (26021 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) * 7 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall in Excess of Evap. (cu.ft.)= 15,179
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'I Drainage Area) * 25Yr./24Hr. Storm(in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (26021 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volumefor 25Yr.-24Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft)= 16,263
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'I Drainage Area) * "Heavy Rain" Factor (in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (26021 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 0.0 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain" (cu.ft.) = 0
(for-Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Additional Water Storage:
No Additional Water Storage is Required
Total Required Storm Storage
(25 Yr. / 24 Hr. Storm + "Heavy Rain") = 16,263 (CU.FT)
Total Required Temporary Storage
(Manure Prod. + Excess Fr. Water + Rainfall Excess) = 46,740 (CU.FT)
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Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment + Sludge) = 78,000 (CU.FT)
TOTAL REQUIREDVOLUME = 141004 (CU.FT.)
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28456 [phone]

Grower: RICKY SMITH NURSERY Designed By: CHB
Address: RT. 1 BOX 36 Checked By: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] Date: 08/13/98
County: CUMBERLAND Sheet 5 of 7
LAGOON DESIGN SUMMARY
Top of Dike Elevation ------------------- 105.50 FT.
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation------------------- Not Applicable
Top of 25 yr/24 hr Storm Storage ------------------- 104.50 FT.
Top of "Heavy Rain" Storage ------------------- Not Applicable
Start Pump Elevation ------------------- 103.70 FT.
End Pump Elevation ------------------- 101.00 FT.
Top of Sludge Storage ------------------- Not Applicable
Seasonal High Watertable Elev. -------------------- 96.00 FT.
Finished Bottom Elevation ------------------- 95.00 FT.
Inside Top Length ------------------- Not Applicable
Inside Top Width ------------------- Not Applicable
Side Slopes ------------------- 3:1 H:V
Lagoon Surface Area-- ------------------- 26,021 SF
Min. Liner Thickness (if required) ------------------- 1.5 FT.
Freeboard Depth ------------------- 1.00 FT.
Temporary Storage Period ------------------- 180 Days
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME = 151104 (CU.FT.)
Zone Depths:
Treatment/ Sludge Storage Zone Depth ----------- 6.0 FT.
Temporary Storage Zone Depth ----------- 2.7 FT.
Freeboard / Storm Storage Zone Depth ----------- 1.8 FT.
Total Lagoon Depth ----------- 10.5 FT.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

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Grdwer: RICKY SMITH NURSERY Designed By: CHB
Address: RT. 1 BOX 36 Checked By: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 (910) 531 -3388 Date: 08/13/98
County: CUMBERLAND Sheet 7 of 7
This livestock waste treatment lagoon is designed in accordance with the North Carolina
Natural Resources Conservation Service PRACTICE STANDARD 359— WASTE TREATMENT
LAGOON, revised prior to June, 1996.
Emergency Spillway:
An Emergency Spillway is not required.
NOTE: See attached Waste Utilizatio
DESIGNED: �� ,� -� _ SEAL 4
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DATE:
COMMENTS: The lagoon has been designed as an irregular shape.
Actual contour areas taken from the lagoon design are used to calculate
the surface area and storage volume characteristics of the lagoon.
This approach insures that rainfall capture on the lagoon is fully
accounted for and that storage volumes calculated represent actual
conditions regardless of the shape.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
' ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36 CHECKED BY: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 (910) 531 -3388 DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND SHEET 1 OF 2
Emergency Action Plan
Using this outline as guidance, you should develop a specific emergency action plan for your
waste handling system.. This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your
operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off the site. You should NOT wait until wastes
reach surface water 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 available to all
employees at the facility, as accidents, leaks, and breaks could happen at any time. Your
plan should follow this format:
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to problems are listed below:
A. Lagoon overflow—possible solutions are:
add soil to berm to temporarily increase elevation of dam—any permanent
alteration of the dam should be approved by a qualified professional engineer
or qualified technical specialist
pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate
stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waters)--hold waste in house if possible
call a pumping contractor
make sure no surface water is entering lagoon
NOTE: The above listed activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded
the temporary storage level.
B. Runoff from waste application field—actions include:
immediately stop waste application
create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on the field
incorporate waste to reduce further runoff
C. Leakage from the waste distribution system:
pipes and sprinklers—actions include:
— stop recycle (flushing system) pump
— stop irrigation pump
— close valves to eliminate further discharge
— separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
flush system, houses, solids separators—actions include:
— stop recycle (flushing system) pump
— stop irrigation pump
— make sure no siphon effect has been created
— separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
D. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often these are seepage as opposed to
flowing leaks—possible action*:
dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage; put in a submersible
pump, and pump back into lagoon
if holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and
fill holes and compact with a clayey soil
other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36 CHECKED BY: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 (910) 531 -3388 DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND SHEET 2 OF 2
*Lagoon problems require the consultation of an individual experienced in the
design and construction of lagoons for permanent repair measures.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
A. Did the waste reach any surface water?
B. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
C. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
A. During normal business hours, call your DWQ regional office, at 919-486-1541
after hours, emergency number: 910-733-3942. Your phone call should
include: your name, name and exact location of facility, telephone number,
the details of incident from item 2 above, and the location or direction
of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions, what corrective
measures have been undertaken, and the seriousness of the situation.
B. If spill leaves, or is likely to leave, property or enters surface waters, call
u ERR
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
D. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District Natural Resources Conservation
Service office at 910-484-8939 for advice/technical assistance. The
Extension Service can be reached 910-484-7156 for advice/technical assistance.
E. Contact Murphy Family Farms Land and Nutrient Management Department at 910-
289-2111 for advice/technical assistance.
4. 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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
AGRICULTURAL EXPO, PO BOX 270, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306
910-484-7156
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
CHARLIE ROSE AGRI—EXPO CENTER SUITE 229
121 EAST MOUNTAIN DRIVE, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306-3422
910-484—8939/910—484—8479
CUMBERLAND COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
131 D STREET, FAYETTIVELLE, NC 28301-5750
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WACHOVIA BUILDING SUITE 714
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301 -5043
919-486-1541
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

GR5WER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36 CHECKED BY: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND SHEET 1 OF 3
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be cleared of
trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders, sod, and rubbish. Satisfactory disposition
will be made of all debris. The topsoil from the lagoon and pad area should be stripped
and stockpiled for use on the dike and pad areas. After stripping, the foundation area
of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior to placing
the first lift of fill material to get a good bond.
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT
The completed excavation and earthfll shall conform to the lines, grades, and elevations
shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen
soil, stones over 6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent they
are suitable, excavated material may be used as fill. The fill shall be brought up in
approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9 inches in thickness when loose and prior
to compaction. Each layer will be compacted by complete coverage-with the hauling and
spreading equipment or standard tamping roller or equivalent method. Compaction will
be considered adequate when fill material is observed to consolidate to the point that
settlement is not readily detectable. NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION.
The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using the more impervious materials from
the required excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for settlement.
Dikes over 15 feet in height with an impoundment capacity of 10 acre—feet or more fall
under the jurisdiction of the NC Dam Safety Law and require permitting by the NC Dept. of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section. The height is defined
as the difference in elevation from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dike.
Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive erosion and
sedimentation.
LINER:
THE MINIMUM REQUIRED CLAY LINER THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.5 FT.
NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN INDICATED ON THE
DRAWINGS OR WHEN MATERIAL IS ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION THAT
WILL NOT PROVIDE THE PERMEABILITY LIMITS AS STATED LATER IN THIS SECTION.
SUCH MATERIAL IS CONSIDERED UNSUITABLE WITH RESPECT TO LINING. ATYPICAL
CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER IS INCLUDED IN THE DRAWINGS WHEN LINERS
ARE REQUIRED,
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GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
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ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND SHEET 2 OF 3
When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be overexcavated below
finish grade to the specified depth as measured perpendicular to the finish grade. The
foundation shall be backfiiled as specified to grade with a material approved by the
engineer or his representative.
REFER TO THE DRAWINGS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The minimum moisture
content of the liner material shall be optimum 'moisture content which relates to that
moisture content when the soil is kneaded in the hand it will form a ball which does not
readily separate. Water shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture
content during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner material shall not
be less'than optimum moisture content during placement. The maximum moisture
content relates to the soil material being too wet for-efficient use of hauling equipment and
proper compaction. Proper compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and
compacted to at least 95 percent of the Standard Proctor Maximum Dry Density
(ASTM D698) of the liner material. When smooth or hard; the previous lift shall be scarified
and moistened as needed before placement of the next lift.
The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted permeability of a clay
liner, other than the type of clay used for the liner, is the efficient construction processing
of the compacted liner. The sequence of equipment in an.established pattern helps
assure uniformity in the entire placement and compaction process. For most clay soils, a
tamping or sheepsfoot roller is the preferred type of compaction equipment.
In accordance with NRCS South National Technical Center (SNTC) Technical Note 716
(revised September.1993) the maximum allowable specific discharge of the liner is
1.0 x 10-5 cm/sec. This specific discharge is dependant on the permeability of the
liner material, the liner thickness, and the hydrostatic pressure on the liner. With the
minimum required liner thickness stated earlier and the maximum liquid depth in the
lagoon, the maximum permeability of the compacted liner is 1.25 x 10-6 cm/sec. Upon
completion of the liner, undisturbed samples will be taken and tested for actual
permeability. Any permeability tests indicating a higher permeability than stated above
will be considered as failing. Failing tests will require recompaction of the liner material
and retesting.
For lagoons being built in soils which do not require clay lining the same permeability
requirements apply as for clay liners and testing of the in—situ material will be conducted.
During the excavation process, soils at the excavated surface are loosened as adjacent
material is being removed. As a result, the permeability of these surface soils is increased.
To insure proper compaction and minimum soil permeability, when lagoon excavation is
complete the inner side slopes and bottom shall be rolled thoroughly prior to testing.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NO 28458 [phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36 CHECKED BY: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 (910) 531 -3388 DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND i SHEET 3 OF 3
The soil liner shall be protected from scour produced by the discharge from waste outlet
pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator: concrete flumes,
concrete blocks laid tightly together, or using flexible pipe outlets on waste pipes.
Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant. When these are
specified, additional construction specifications are included with this Construction
Specification or are shown on the drawings.
CUTOFF TRENCH:
A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when called for in the
notes on the drawings or as shown on a typical cross section on the drawings. The final
dimensions of the cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation
materials during construction.
VEGETATION:
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded to the
planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construction according to the
seeding specifications. Topsoil, if available on site should be placed on areas of the dike
and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch shall be used if recommended
permanent vegetation is out of season dates for seeding. Permanent vegetation should
be established as soon as possible during the next period of approved seeding dates.
REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE DRAINS:
An observation trench shall be dug along the perimeter of the lagoon 25 feet outside the
proposed embankment toe to verify that no subsurface drain tile lines are present in the
lagoon area. The trench shall be dug to a minimum depth of five feet and shall have a width
adequate to accommodate equipment used for backfill and compaction. Trench side
slopes shall be 1:1 or flatter. Trench backfill shall be compacted as stated in the
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT section of the specification.
When tile'drains are encountered, the tile will be removed to a minimum of 25 feet beyond
the outside toe of slope of the dike. The the trench shall be backfilled and compacted with
material approved by the engineer or his representative. Tile drains that are not removed
shall be either capped off or rerouted around the lagoon, as directed by the engineer or
his representative.
SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
All operations shall be carried out in a safe, skillful, and workmanlike manner. All safety and
health regulations shall be observed and appropriate personal safety and health measures
used at all times during construction.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.0. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28456 [phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36 CHECKED BY: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 (910) 531 -3388 DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND SHEET 1 OF 2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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 of temporary storage for:
(1) manure production of animals, (2) excess fresh water storage, (3) rainfall in
excess of evaporation, (4) storage for the 25 year/24 hour storm for the location,
(5) and, if applicable, an additional "heavy rain" storage volume for chronic rainfall
events. Allocation for any additional fresh water usage is also included in the
temporary storage. The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals
will be fairly constant throughout the 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 staff gauge must be4nstalled in the lagoon that indicates the start pumping and stop
pumping levels. The start pumping level is the maxium liquid level under normal operating
conditions. The stop pumping level is the minimum liquid level under normal
operation to maintain required treatment volume and depth. Pumping can be started
and stopped anywhere 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. However, it is recommended that the lagoon be kept
pumped down as much as possible.
Land application of wastewater is recognized as an acceptable method of disposal.
Methods of application include solid set, center pivot, guns, and traveling guns. Care
should be taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops or runoff to surface
waters.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is required that the treatment lagoon be precharged to one—half the treatent volume
or as otherwise specified on the lagoon design drawings before wastes are introduced.
The purpose is to prevent excessive odors during start—up. Precharging 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. The plan recommends
sampling and testing of waste before land application.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 284M [phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
ADDRESS: RT. 1 BOX 36 CHECKED BY: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 (910) 531 -3388 DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND SHEET-2 OF 2
3. Begin temporary storage pump—out of the lagoon when the fluid level reaches the
elevation 103.70 as marked by the staff gauge. Stop pump—out when the fluid level
reaches elevation 101.00. This temporary storage, less 25 year/ 24 hour storm,
contains 54294 cubic feet or 406118 gallons.
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one (1) inch and the
recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 inches per hour. Refer to the waste
utilization plan for further details.
5. 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 or damaged areas and establish in vegetation.
7. All 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 such that waste will not reach other property or public
rights—of—way.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waters
of the United States. Waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by either discharge or by over—spraying. The Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, has the responsiblilty for
enforcing this law.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

GROWER: RICKY SMITH NURSERY DESIGNED BY: CHB
yADDRESS: FIT. 1 BOX 36 CHECKED BY: DSE
ROSEBORO, NC 28382 [phone] DATE: 08/13/98
COUNTY: CUMBERLAND SHEET 1 OF-1
SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
ACREAGE TO BE SEEDED: 1.5 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS:
90 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30
FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
45 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
150 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 100 LBS./ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
15-LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS.JACRE
SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
60 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
1500 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
3 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
150 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE ALL
DISTURBED AREAS IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH SMOOTH
SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER OR SIMILAR
DEVICE. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH AN ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
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OPERATION&MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon.mah;wment t
goo. . - - should be,a year-round priordy- it is especially Important to marip.9 e
levels-so that You do, not have proble M- riS du i ng�extendled rainy wet pe�iodls,
Ma3drn'Umstor0ge capacity should be available in the lagoon 0 for period,s whenthe receiving crop is
dormant(such as-vinterfifiie f i� .
4ermt4da§raSs)or-when are:extended rainy spells such as a
M
thunderstonn season N the suM6rQt7m&. This*means.that of the sign of Piant growth in the
later winter 1 early spring, i"M_q afidn actqoing to:-a fa ri-sho d
farm waste management p'I'a pl. be done
-w- he-n#Ver the land in­dry enough to receive lagoon liquid- This will make sto
age:space ave
in the 1dgobn'f&fufure wet pe�ods. ' " . . �r ilabJe
In the Lgi�summer I early fijil the lagoon should be pumped
met
down to the low market (see
e Figure 2-1)to allow f0f winter storage. Every affbitl-':shculd be made
to m,7inf*n the lagoon closel to the minimum
1 .9 inimum liquid level as .0 9 I h' as the weather' and waste
utilization Milan will allow� .
Waiting urdil the lagoon has reached its maximum storage Ca ity befpre starting to irrigated does,
.pad
00t-ledve room fir storing e?.xes,5 water eluting-extended wet-periods. OverfloWfrom the lagoon for
.-.any reason :except a 257year, 2-4-hout otor
a-m is violation of state law and:subject q0 c1t. Vo penaIty
The routine maintenance of,a lagoon involves theifollowing-
• Maintenance-,of a Vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common,bermudagrass
are the rnoqt c om''Mon vegetative covers. The vegetdtibn should be fertilized each
year. if needed, to'maintain a vigorous stand- The athount of fertilized applied
thJ661d be based on-el soils test, but i P.i event that it is not practical to obtain
soils test each year, the lag6o'n embankm'Or!..and surrounding areas should be
t
fertilized with 860 ijbundi§peracte of 1 orl Cl-
16,.or piquivalent,.
Brush and trees 6n the mbankMent must be controlle. . ..d, This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, ch' rhbinafi6n.of
pppirio, 6r a c.o these pi-actices. This
should'be done at least .once a year-and possibly twice in, years that weather
conditions are f4vorable for heavy vegetative growth-
NOTE: If vegetation on is controlled
by spraying, the herbiblde must not be allowed to enter the,
ttigo,on-water- .Such chemicals:0ouid harm the baGteria in the-lagoon that are treating the Waste-
Maintenance-.Inspections of the entire lagoon shoUld be Made during the ini6al'fillilns.of the lagoon
and at least mbiAbly and after major rainfall and storm everit§, items to be checked should:
include,as A min-Imu"
M,theoldliowing:
Waste Inlet Pil—j,Recycling Pil
. Pipes,, - ipes,and Overflow Pipes--look for.
separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3- accumulation of salts or minerals.
4. overall condition.of 1
pipes
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Lagoon surface._,look for.,
1, undesiral le-vegetative growth
2. f-loatirrg or lodged debris
Ebaraicent lc look �r
settlement, cracking, or."jug"holes
2 side slope stability--slumps o,r bulges
3. wet or damp.areas on the back slope
4. erosion clue"to'lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
S. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be 'subject to liner damage due to.wave action caused by:strong.
winds. Those waves can .erode the lagoon :sidewa(is:, thereby weakening :the lagoarr.
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 impaots.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has'any of these features,you should call an appropriate expert familiarvv[tlr design and
consti uction of waste lagoons. You may need to. provide a.temporary'fix if there is a
threat of a waste elischarge. However, a permanent sol.utioh 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 condubted unlesa
recorrimended by an appropriate:technical expert.
Transfer'P.rdrops—check for proper opei ation.of.
4. recycling pumps
2. irrigatlon pumps
Check for leak., loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noi5e., or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that-the pump is in need'of repair of
replacement.
NOTE:. Pumping systems should. be inspected and .o.perated frequently enough so that
YOU .are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a.Utnp when your lagoon is at its low level. This will.
allow, some safety`tiYne should major repairs be required... Having a nearly full lagoon.is
not the time to think.about switching; repairing, or borrorrving primps_ Probably; if your
lagoon `is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full. also. You sho.did eonSider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pUM10s..
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such:a$.rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot.
runoff) away front 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 far the
following;
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge'berm beight.
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fdentifii6d problems should be correctedadvisable to spe 9
pr6motly. It i's- inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If tec[Tn i .is neeced' to
. . ical assistance
determine-Proper solutions, consult with approptiate ekperts-
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is Predicted, and then.
record-the.level a after the.gain.4 to 6 hbu�s rain (assumes there
is no pu.mp.In9' );-
This will
give e you an idea of how much your lagoon level :will dse- With a certain
a rn
in rainfall amount.
I t.
(you must also be recording your,rainfall for thib to work). Know ng.This should_h' .help in
s 0
Planning irrigation appll.cations and storage- if your lagoon rises excessively; you may
have an -overflow problem from a-surface.water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surroundirting land.
La9 09n Operation
.
Startup:
'I Immediately -after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil,
surfaces to avoid erosion,
2- Fill new lagoon design
Ca esign treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
'loading begins,taking r4-hot,to erode lining
ining or bank slopes_
C
3.. Drainpipps,into the [agpon should have a fle)(ibie p1pip extender an the end of the
p I Jp6 to discharge near.ir the bottom of the lagoon.-during Mitialfillirio or another
means of sloigng the incoming water to avoid erosion of.the linffig.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in,the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment(due to Warmer vveather)-
5- It is reccimtn6n' ded that anew lagoon be. .seeded With sludge from a healthy
working -swine laggon in thie amount Of 025 percent of the full .lagoon liquid.
volume. This seeding-should occur at least two weeks prior 10 'the addition of
wastewater.
6- Maintain a.penodld check on the lagoon liquid 1 f the pH falls below 7.0, add
aigricult -ate
agricultural limb: at the r : of 1 1 pound per 1.000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7-0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.6.
7. A dark ddlof, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals i. adequate n biological
activity: Consultation With a technical. specialist s I recommended if these
i
conditions-occur for profon0ed period',espectally-during the Warm season..
L,cadlngw-
The more frb uently and..regularly that waste the better the
water is added to a lagoon,
lagoon.. q
! oon will-function. Flush syste ms that wash waste into the lagoon s-'eve' tdi 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 — minimizebuilding, water usage a
leaking
i.ng..w qq spillage from.
waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water Wnservatfon.
• Mlnirni2e feed Wastage and .gPillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce
the,amount.of solids entering-the lagoon.
Mgnagement:-
W 'Maintain lagoon liqu
id laVel between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
* Race visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to liquid.level
p show the mini.rhum i Uid e
AN the makimurn liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
Is Start 3ifigathig 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 surnraer I early fall to
provide maxitaurn' lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid.level should never be closer than I fbot to the lowest point of the
darn orambankment.
• Dan not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the:permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate floatpu(iip intakes approximately 18 inches Urideerreath the liquid surface and
as far away frorn the drainpip
e inlets as possible._
• Prevent.additions.of bedding Materials, long-stemmed forage or vOgOtatioft, molded
feed, plastic syringes,or other foreign materials into the 1.
• Frequently rernove solids from catch 'basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation; rodent,and varmint control
I near lagoon edges,..
• Do Obt;alloW trees ot.large bushes to grow on lagoondarh or embankment.
Remove sludge
from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills.50 percent offhe'i permanent storage volume..
• If animal production'is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
I.mplerriehf.frig a clo§bre plan to eliminate.the possibility. (it.a pollutant discharge,.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,.
• gravity settiing'of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin,.or
minimizing feed wastage and spillage,
lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will_
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more(arid to properly use the nutrients:
Removal..techniques:
• Hire 2 custom applicator._
Mix the stodge and lagoon liquid with.a chopper-.agitator impeller pump through large
-bare:spripAler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;and soil incorporate.
Dewater the tipper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge appf cator .haul and spread onto cropland tT
forageland;Nand soil incorporate.
r Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge.sludge.from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge;berm an arekbeside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge.to
denrater, haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method., you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient:and metal,values from the liquid: The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application mates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
W-hen removing. sludge., you trust also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage..
Close attention by the pumper-or drag-line operator wilt ensure that the..lagoon liner
remains intact, If you see soil t riaterial o.r'the synthetic liner material being distur6.ed, 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 ffbM the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and Heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this .it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus.and metal levels;.as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil-test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates :equal to the crop removal of phosphorus:,
As with other wastes, always have your-lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
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The application of sludge will increa$etho Efmomnt of odor at the was
te. application site.
Extra precaution shQpjd, be used to observe the wind direction,and other conditions
which codid increase the concern.of neighbors.
Poo$lble Cau$es Of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater frorn. the structure.
T,O,as of failufes include leakage through the bottom or sides, oVerbpping, and breach
of the.dam. Assuming proper design and construction the owner has the responsibility
foransuring structure safety. Items which may lead to.lagoon failures.include!
• Mbdifid.atibri. of.the lagoon structure — an th
example is ,
_ e placement of a pipe in the
Obm withbUt proo.erdesign P
and construction. (Qbri.sult an expertAh lagdon design
b46re placing any-g
. . pipes in-dams.)
Lagoon 14110 levels—bigh,levels;are a safety risk..
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
Ucess suftbG:wdter.flowing into the lagoon.
4! Liner. integrity -- protect from inlet'
. . . . pipe scouring; damage during sludge removal, or
ruptbrd from.lowering lagoon liquid-level below groundWater table..
NOTE,. If lagoon water is allowed:W over-top the dam, the mo.ving.-water will soon cause
guirlet to form 1h the. d6fri. -Once this, damage 5tarts, 'i.t 09'. quickly cause a large
w . car
discharge Of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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