310119_Application_20240325

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.
. Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310119
2. Facility Name: J.E. Brice Farm
3. Permittee's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan):
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 725 Old Camp Rd
City: Rose Hill State: NC
Telephone Number: 910-284-9418 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 1312 Brices Store Rd
City: Rose Hill State: NC
6. County where Facility is located: Dupiin
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner):
g. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code):
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write "None"):
10. Operator Name (OIC): James E. Brice
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
James E Brice
Murphy -Brown LLC
Phone No.: 910-284-9418
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine - Feeder to Finish 9,144
Operation Types:
Swine
Cattle
Dry Poultry
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Pullets
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Turkeys
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
Zip: 28458
Zip: 28458
OIC #: 20062
Other Types
Horses - Horses
Horses - Other
Sheep- Sheep
Sheep- Other

13. Waste Treatment Lagoons, Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds (WSP): (Fill/Verify the following information.
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Structure Type
(Lagoon/Digester/
WSP)
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
41
Lagoon
4/13/2002
Full, clay
436,014.00
62,466.00
19.50
42
Lagoon
7/8/1993
Full, clay
745,763.00
19.50
3
Lagoon
1/1/1993
Full, clay
759,141.00
19.50
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:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is
accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be
applicable to your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, solids separators, sludge drying system, waste transfers, etc.)
I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 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 Perm ittee/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): -]� �/S /�
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Signature:
Date:�f�'r ;
Name (Print):
Title:
Signature:
Date:
Name (Print):
Title:
Signature:
Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
E-mail; [e-mail]
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, jR.
Director
James E Brice
J.E. Brice Farm
725 Old Camp Rd
Rose Hill, NC 28458
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 12, 2024
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, sinned 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.operations a.deq.nc.g_ov
phone: [phone]
Please note that you must include one (1) copv of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with the
completed and signed application form. A list of items included in the CAWMP can be found on nacre 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.dea.nc.gov/animalpennits2O24. 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
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Murphy -Brown, LLC 9/18/2019 P.Q. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Arower(s):
Farm dame:
James Eddie Brice
James Eddie Brice Farm
county: f)uplin
Farm Capacit
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish
Feeder to Finish 9,144
storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Anaerobic Lagoon
>180 days
Irrigation
31-119
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water andlor groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under 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, W, tons, etc.):
Capacity !Yee Waste Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean 3203 galtyr galtyr
Farrow to Feeder 3861 galtyr galtyr
Farrow to Finish 10478 galtyr galtyr
Wean to Feeder 191 galtyr galtyr
Wean to Finish 776 galtyr galtyr
9144 Feeder to Finish 927 2altyr 8,476,488 gaVyr
Total 8,476,488 al r
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
Capachy Type
Nitrogen Produced per Animal
Total
Farrow to Wean
3.84 Ibslyr
Ibslyr
Farrow to Feeder
6.95 Ibslyr
Ibslyr
Farrow to Finish
18.86 Ibslyr
Ibslyr
Wean to Feeder
0.34 Ibslyr
Ibslyr
Wean to Finish
1.40 Ibslyr
Ibslyr
91441 Feeder to Finish
1.67 Ibsl r
15,258 Ibslyr
Total
16,268 Itrs r
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 UTILtZATION 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: 89.67
Total N Required 1st Year: 20948.66
Total N Required 2nd Year. 0
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 20,948.56
Total Nitrogen Produced: by Farm: 15,257.68
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (5,690.88)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches_ Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will 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.
CROW CODE LEGEND
Crop Code
Crop
Lbs N utilized I unit yield
A
Barley
1.6 ibs N / bushel
B
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed
50 Ibs N 1 ton
C
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay
50 Ibs N / ton
D
Cam - Grain
1.25 Ibs N 1 bushel
E
Cam - Silage
12 Ibs N I ton
F
Cotton
0.12 Ibs N I Ibs lint
G
Fescue - Grazed
50 Ibs N / ton
H
Fescue - Hay
50 Ibs N / ton
I
Oats
1.3 Ibs N 1 bushel
J
Rye
2.4 Ibs N I bushel
K
Small Grain - Grazed
50 lbs N I acre
L
Small Grain - Hay
50 Ibs N I acre
M
Grain Sorghum
2.5 Ibs N 1 cwt
N
Wheat
2.4 lbs N 1 bushel
O
Soybean
4.0 Ibs N / bushel
P
Rine Trees
40 Ibs N 1 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 studge
Farm Specifications
PAN! rtanimal Farm Total! r
Farrow to Wean
0.84
Farrow to Feeder
1
Farrow to Finish
4.1
Wean to Feeder
0.072
Wean to Finish
0.306
9144 Feeder to Finish
0.36 3291.84
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 3291.84 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 16459.2 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 54 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 131.6736 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
'This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied_ In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for >180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract
Hydrant
Soil
Type
Crop
Application Rate
inthr
Application Amount
' inches
T973
3A
Ra
B
0.4
1
T981
3B
NoA
B
0.5
1
T981
1
NoA
B
0.5
1
T980
2
GoA
8
0.4
1
4
Ra
B
0.4
1
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Additional Comments:
Both of these farms are now under one ownership and have requested that
the permits be combined under one permit. The irrigation system is connected
and either lagoon can be used to pump to any of the land listed in this NUP.
Although small overseed is shown in the NUP, it is "o tional" and not re uii ed
to balance nitrogen produced.
9/18/2019 - NUP revised to show a change in crop for field 4 from Fescue to
Bermuda, no other changes were matte.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: James Eddie Brice Farm
Owner: James Eddie Brice
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. llwe 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.
Itwe 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:
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
date
Name of Technical Specialist: Toni W. Kin
Affiliation: Murph -Brown, iLLC.
Address: 2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Drawer 856
Telephone:
Signature:
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has
an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. if the
producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, helshe 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.
s Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
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 welts.
12
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.
14
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.
si[
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
Zp 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
21 temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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.
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Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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NAME: ,lames _ Brice
ADARESS. Newberr'yy, SC
YFE AND SIZE -1224•
OF OPERATION Topping
CLASS IV
DESIGNED BY B. W. Houston
DATE 4/ 16t9l
APPROVED BY „ 944% .
DATE g-ZL�y
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PERMANENT STORAGE
3672 _�.��
x Ho s �
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TEMPORARY STORAGE
495720 lbs of animal N 1„35 cu. ft. of waste per day
per 1000 I bs of animal wt . x 180 days
RAINFALL LESS EVAPORATION
7" X 1113552 sq. ft. of surface area per 12" per ft.
RAINFALL - 25 YR. I DAY STORM
7 . 5 " X 113552 sq. ft. of surface area per 12" per- ft.
TOTAL STORAGE NEEDED
TOTAL STORAGE AVAILABLE
# AMOUNT OF FILL DIKE
PAD
TOTAL
SETTLEMENT 10%
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FILL
CUT TO FILL RATIO TOTAL EXCAVATION
4.6. 1
* Sludge storage not Computed at landowners request
* Sludge to be removed as needed
DICE FILL REFLECTS ADDITIONAL FILL NEEDED ON
NORTH SIDE OF LAGOON BESIDE EXISTING HOUSES
G vt �o R11 e x c. e,sj i ve af'vc -to a d d t n9 o n to
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120460 Cu Ft ✓
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70'5�70 Cu Ft
753389 Cu Ft
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28118 Cu Yds
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• NAME., Jaynes E. Brice RAGE 3
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
This lagoon isIdesigney for waste treatment with minimum odor
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control. -The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached may vary due to soil conditions, flushing operations, and
the amount of fresh water added to the system.
Land app I i-cat iron of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal . • Irrigation' by using center- pivot, Sun, or
traveler is the preferred and most efficient method to dispose of
the effluent from the lagoon. Care should be taken when applying
waste to prevent damage to the crops and to prevent runoff from
the f ieIds.
The following items are to be carried out.,
1. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches invert
of the outlet pipes or at a pre determined elevation.
1
2. Stop purO-out before the lagoon depth, is less than 6 feet
deep or at a pre -determined depth. (This prevents the loss of
favorable bacteria)
Lam. The recommended amount to apply per irrigation is one inch,
and roax i mum recommended app I i cation rate is 0.5 i n'ch per hour-.
�. .�. It is recommended that the treatment lagoon be precharged to
1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during beginning
stages of the operation. Precharging reduces the concentration of
the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors.
Solids should be covered with water at all times.
5. steep vegetation on the embankment and areas around the lagoon
and buildings mewed.
6. Repair any eroded areas and establish in vegetation.
T. The Clean Dater Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Wastewater
Management Section, has the responsibility for enforcing this
law.
T All surface water is to be diverted from the lagoon to an
adequate and stable outlet.
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that I understand the operation and maintenance
requirements stated above. Furthermore, I understand how many
acres are required in order to land apply the waste and that
the lagoon may have to be pumped 2 or more times a year. This
esign has been explained to me and I agree with all provisions
,Mated in the design. I also certify that there are no residence
other than mine or my tenants' within 750 feet of this operation.
I understand that compliance with this design DOES NOT prevent
someone from suing me because of nuisance or other reasons.
Signature ___Date

NAME: -'Jarnes E. Brice
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL NITROGEN (N) AND PHOSPHORUS (P) PRODUCTION
i N : 86850 LB P : 25331 LB
TONS OF WASTE STORED; 7228
BEFORE ANY EFFLUENT IS!APPLIED TO THE LAND IT SHOULD BE ANALYZED
TO DETERMINE THE EXACT NUTRIENT CONTENT. THE NCDA LABORATORY
IN RALEIGH PERFORMS WASTE ANALYSES. YOU SHOULD CONTACT
AGRONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION
NCDA, BLUE RIDGE ROAD CENTER
RALEIGH N.C. 27611
PHONE: 919-7 =;3-2655
WHEN APPLYING THE EFFLUENT TO CROPLAND IT SHOULD BE DISK AND A
COVER CROP SEEDED OR A ROW CROP PLANTED TO PREVENT EROSION.
SOME OF THE EFFLUENT COULD DE USED FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES
DURING THE GROWING SEASON.
LAND REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE APPLICATION
i
3672 capacity Feeder- to Finish operation:
Land Avail. Land Required
74.2 55.1 ac. of cropland planted to corn
0.0 31.2 ac. of coastal berrnudagrass--grazed
4.0 21.3 ac. of coastal berrnudagrass--hay
C).O 4.4.1 ac. of fescue --grazed
t. 153.6, percent of land required is available
0 sow Farrow to Feeder operation:
Land Avail. Land Required
O 0.0 at. of cropland planted to corn
O 0.0 ac. of coastal bermudaSr-ass--grazed
0 0.4 ac. of coastal berrnudagr-ass--hay
0 0.0 ac. of fescue --grazed
ERROR percent of land required is available
0 sow Farrow to Finish operation:
Land AvaTI.- Land Required
0 0.0 ac. of cropland planted to corn
0 0.0 ac. of coastal berrnudagrass---grazed
0 O.Cf ac. of coastal hermudagrass--fray
0 0.,0 ac. of fescue --grazed
ERROR percent of l and ' r-equ i r-ed is available
BEGIN PUMPING THE EFFLUENT WHEN
THE FLUID LEVEL REACHES ELEV. 48.5 TOP OUTLET PIPE
------------------------------
DO NOT LOWER THE FLUID ANY
LOWER THAN
ELEV. 45.5 3 FT. BELOW PIPE
------------------------------
THE EFFLUENT SHOULD BE APPLIED AT A RATE THAT WILL NOT CAUSE ANY
RUNOFF ONTO SURROUNDING AREAS OR LEACHING INTO THE GROUND WATER
RECOMMENDED APPPLICATION RATE IS 0.5 INC:HES PER HOUR AND THE
MA);IMUM RECOMMENDED APPLICATION AMOUNT IS 1 INCH PER IRRGATION

Grower: Gary Usher Designed By: JNT
Address: ' 1312 Brices Store Rd. Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13/02
County: Du lin Sheet 1 of 7
ANAEROBIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN
FARM INFORMATION
Farm Population:
Nursery: -------------------
Finishing: ----------------- -
Farrow to weanling: -------------------
Farrow to feeder: -------------------
Farrow to finish: -------------------
Boa rs: -------------------
Storage Period: -------------------
25 Yr. / 24 Hr Storm Event -------------------
"Heavy Rain" Factor Not Applicable
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation -------------------
Additional Water Usage: -------------------
Additional Drainage Area: ------------ ------
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)------------ y
Seasonal High Water Table Elev: -------------------
Freeboard: -------------------
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth: Not Applicable
Side Slopes: -------------------
Top of Dike Elevation:
Finished Bottom Elevation:
Start Pump Elevation:
Stop Pump Elevation:
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contour areas see sheet 2 of 7...
-------------- Depth
-------------- 10.30 Ft.
-------------- 20.04In.
-------------- 51.6In.
0
1800 Hd.
0
0
0
0
180 Days
7.5 In.
7.5 In.
7.0 In.
0
0
93.00 R.
1.0 Ft.
0.3 Ft.
3 :1 (}�:V)
0.0
0.0
97.70 Ft.
87.40 Ft.
96.03 Ft.
93.40 Ft,
LAGOON VOLUME
REQUIRED VOL,
DESIGN VOLUMES
% REO'D.
Storm Stor =
39041
(Cu.Ft.)
39,469
(Cu.Ft.)
101.10%
Temporary =
134765
(Cu.Ft.)
141,251
(CuXt.)
104.81%
Permanent =
243000
(Cu.Ft.)
255,294
(Cu.Ft.)
105.06%
Total Volume =
416,806
(Cu.Ft.)
436,014
(Cu.Ft.)
104.61%
Min. Required Liner Thickness -------------------
Lagoon Surface Area: (Inside TOD)-------------------
1.5 Ft.
62,466 S.F.
Murphy -Brown, LLC Engineering P.O. Box 856, Warsaw, NC 28398 [phone]

Grower: Gary Usher Designed By: JNT
Address: • 1312 Brices Store Rd. Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13/02
County: Duplin Sheet 2 of 7
ACTUAL DESIGN VOLUME CALCULATIONS
LAGOON STAGE -AREA VOLUMES
Contour
Elevation FT.
Area SF
Incr. Vol. (Cu. ET)
87.40
35,243
88.00
36,618
21,558
89.00
38,969
37,794
90.00
41,392
40,181
91.00
43,886
42,639
92.00
46,454
45,170
93.00
49,093
47,774
94.00
51,805
50,449
95.00
54,589
53,197
96.00
57,445
56,017
97.00
60,373
58,909
97.70
62,466
42,994
Cumul. Vol. (Cu. FT)
21,558
59,352
99,532
142,171
187,341
235,115
285,564
338,761
394,778
453,687
496,680
These volumes were calculated using the vertical averaae end area method.
TOTAL REQD VOL
416,806
CF
CUMULATIVE VOL.
ZONE VOL.
104.61%
END PUMP = = =
93.40
FT
255,294 CF TWMT
255,294
105.06%
START PUMP = =
96.03
FT
396,545 CF TEMP
141,251
104.81%
MAX STORAGE =
96.70
FT
436,014 CF STORM
39,469
101.10%
Murphy -Brown, LLC Engineering P.O. Box 856 , Warsaw, NC 28398 [phone]

Grower: Gary Usher Designed By: INT
Address: 1312 Brices Store Rd. Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13/02
County: Duplin Sheet 3 of 7
MINIMUM REQUIRED VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Permanent Storage:
Required Treatment Volume:
Animal Type Capacity * ALW * (cu.ft./ib) = Total
Nursery
0
30
1.00
0
Finishing
1,800
135
1.00
243,000
Farrow to weanling
0
433
1.00
0
Farrow to feeder
0
522
1.00
0
Farrow to finish
0
1 1,417
1.00
0
Boars
0
1 400
1.00
0
Total Required Treatment Volume (cu. ft.)= 243,000
Sludge Storage Volume:
Animal Type Capacity * ALW * (cuft/lb) W Total
Nursery
0
30
0.00
0
Finishing
1,800
135
0.00
0
Farrow to weanling
0
433
0:00
0
Farrow to feeder
0
522
0.00
0
Farrow to finish
0
1,417
0.00
0
Boars
0
L 400
0.000
0
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume (cu. ft.)=
Temporary Storage Volume:
Manure Production:
0
Animal Type Capacity * Sto. Period ./day) = Total
Nursery
0
180
0.30
0
Finishing
1,800
180
1.37
443,880
Farrow to weanling
0
180
4.39
0
Farrow to feeder
0
180
5.30
0
Farrow to finish
0
180
14.38
0
Boars
0
180
4.06
0
Total Manure Production (gals.)=
Total Manure Production (cu.ft.)=
Excess Fresh Water:
443,880
59,342
Animal Type Capacity * Sto. Period ./day) = Total
Nursery
0
180
0.20
0
Finishing
1,800
180
0.90
291,600
Farrow to weanling
0
180
2.90
0
Farrow to feeder
0
180
3.50
0
Farrow to finish
0
180
9.50
0
Boars
0
180
1 2.70
0
Total Fresh Water Excess (gals.)=
Total Fresh Water Excess (cu.ft.)=
Engineering P.O. Box 759. Rose Hill NC 28458
291,600
38,984
[phone]

Grower: Gary Usher Designed By: JNT
Address: 1312 Brices Store Rd. Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13/02
County: Duplin Sheet 4 of 7
Temporary Storage Volume: Cont,
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surface Area + Additional Drainage Area) * Rainfall / 12in./ft
Vol.= (62466 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) * 7 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall in Excess of Evap. (cu.ft.)= 36,439
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'I Drainage Area) * 25Yr./24Hr. Storm(in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (62466 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for 2SYr.-24Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft)= 39,041
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'l Drainage Area) * "Heavy Rain" Factor (in) / 12in./ft.
Vol.= (62466 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 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") = 39,041 (CU.FT)
Total Required Temporary Storage
(Manure Prod. + Excess Fr. Water + Rainfall Excess) = 134,765 (CU.FT)
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment + Sludge) = 243,000 (CU.FT)
TOTAL REQUIRED VOLUME = 416806 (CU.FT.)
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

Grower: Gary Usher Designed By: INT
Address: 1312 Brices Store Rd. Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13/02
County: Duplin Sheet 5 of 7
LAGOON DESIGN SUMMARY
Top of Dike Elevation -------------------
97.70
Fr.
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation -------------------
Not
Applicable
Top of 25 yr/24 hr Storm Storage -------------------
96.70
FT.
Top of "Heavy Rain" Storage -------------------
Not
Applicable
Start Pump Elevation -------------------
96.03
FT.
End Pump Elevation -------------------
93.40
FT.
Top of Sludge Storage -------------------
Not
Applicable
Seasonal High Watertable Elev.-------------------
93.00
FT.
Finished Bottom Elevation -------------------
87.40
Fr.
Inside Top Length -------------------
Not
Applicable
Inside Top Width -------------------
Not
Applicable
Side Slopes -------------------
3:1
H:V
Lagoon Surface Area -------------------
62,466
SF
Min. Liner Thickness (if required) -------------------
1.5
FT.
Freeboard Depth -------------------
1.00
FT.
Temporary Storage Period -------------------
180
Days
Zone Depths:
Murphy
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME = 436014 (CU.Fr.)
Treatment / Sludge Storage Zone Depth ----------- 6.0 Fr.
Temporary Storage Zone Depth ----------- 2.6 FT.
Freeboard / Storm Storage Zone Depth ----------- 1.7 FT.
Total Lagoon Depth ----------- 10.3 FT.
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
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Address: 1312 Brices Store Rd. Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13/02
County: Duplin 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.
SHWT:
Subsurface drain tile will be installed adjacent to the lagoon as shown on the site
drawing. The tile is being installed to keep the seasonal high water table adjacent
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accounted for and that storage volumes calculated represent actual
conditions regardless of the shape.
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Volume - 7.5 inches / 1.2 inches per foot DA
Volume - 57812.5 cubic feet
ToTnt. REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
SA. 121352 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic •Feet
C. 53958 cubic feet
5D. 57813 cubic feel±
TOTAL 233123 cubic feet
Total •requi•red vca1.ume "728843 cubic feet
Total des>:i.11n volume avail. '745763 cubic feet r/
Min. req. treatment volume plue> sludge accumulation 495720 �
1 At elev. 44.7 feet ; Volume is 498583 cubic -feet (end pun
'Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 687951 cubic feet
At elev. 47.0 feet ; Vglume is 685240 cubic -feet (start I.
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Operator: _________ _______ JE Brice
County:__ Duplin
Date:==== 04/15/02
Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner): 0
sows (farrow to finish):==_
sows (farrow to fe eder) : ___
head (finishing only):===
sows (farrow to wean):=____
head (wean to feeder):_____
Ave. Live Weight for other operations(lbs.)=>
Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft.):=>
Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft./lb.)===_=__>
25 Year - 24 Hour Rainfall
Rainfall in excess of evaporation (in.)===__>
Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft.)=>
Volume of wash water (gallons/day)====______>
Temporary storage period (days)=== _______>
Freeboard
Side slopes {inside lagoon):=m=______=______>
Inside top length
Inside top width
Top of dike elevation
Bottom of lagoon elevation
Seasonal high water table(SHWT) elev.(ft.):=>
t Total required volume:====_ 728549
Actual design volume:______ _________ 772244
Stop pumping el.(> or = to 40.0 ft.SHWT)>
(> or = to 43.0 ft.Min.)
Required minimum treatment volume: 495720
Volume at stop pumping elevation: 498583
Start pumping
Volume at start pumping elevation: 693778
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 714432
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate:
Req. volume to be pumped:====> 175017
Actual volume to be pumped:==> 195195
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Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should beat least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture & Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off -farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
Q Any method which, in the professional opiniontof 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 guidanrP
• 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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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES)
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d) Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a) Immediately stop waste application.
b) Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c) Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d) Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e) Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.

The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
® Lagoon liquid levels -- high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
e Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.

c1 Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice / technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address:
c . Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name:
b. Phone:
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon. liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty
action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes -- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear
tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in
an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while
decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design
will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle.
Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of
mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly
reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout
the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On
a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for
concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
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proper lagoon sizing,
mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
o minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
o have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
o require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
o Hire a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large
- bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.

• Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water conservation.
o Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce
the amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
© Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
® Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
S9udge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experis.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon '' operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare -soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. if the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.

Lagoons surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment �- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
o Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
(Liquid tems)
( Flush system is designed and operated
suffi ' ntly to remove accumulated
s s from gutters as designed.
() emove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids i aintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (✓)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry System
Feeders Feed Spillage ( ) esign, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
(eclean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed ( )-Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
p ducts).
( nspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage an ther locations where waste accumulates and
turbance by animals is minimal.
Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal () Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
() Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC -- November 11, 1996

SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead Swine production
(p#lVotative or wooded buffers:
( ecommended best management
p tices;
• ood judgment and common sense
Animal body Dirty manure
( floors
surfaces covered animals
Floor surfaces
( lotttpd floors;
Wet manure -covered
floors
(
)Waterers located over slotted floors;
()Feeders
at high end of solid floors;
(• );drdpe manure buildup from floors;
( „Anderfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collect- on
Urine
( requent manure removal by flush, pit
pits
re harge or scrape
Partial microbial
( 0tj derfloor ventilation
decomposition
Ventilation
Volatile gases
.jOan maintenance;
exhaust fans
Dust
( )Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces
Dust
(56ashdown between groups of animals
()Feed additives;
Ofeeder covers;
( )Fed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks
Agitation of recycled ( )Flush tank coversmm
lagoon liquid while tanks ( xtend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys Agitation during waste ( nderfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge
points
Lift stations
Outside drain
collection or
junction boxes
Agitation of recycled ( )Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
lagoon liquid while pits pits with anti -siphon vents
are filling
Agitation during sump
tank filling and drawdown
Agitation during waste
water conveyance
( )Sump tank covers
( )Box Covers
End of drain Agitation during waste
( tend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon water
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions
( , oper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing
( )Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation
(-)Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
( )Minimum agitation when pumping
}�Aechanical aeration
(!!)Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation
nozzles Wind draft
AMOC -- November 11, 1996
(•)irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
(!)Minimum recommended operation pressure
i Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( ,)Pump from second -stage lagoon
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Standing water improper drainage
around facilities Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
Manure tracked Poorly maintained access
onto public roads roads
from farm access
Additional Information:
Storage tank or Partial microbial ( ) ottom or midlevel loading
basin surface decomposition Mixing while ( Tank covers
filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids
(roven biological additives or oxidants'
Settling basin Partial microbial decom- ( xtend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
surface position Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or
Agitation when spreading
(oil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader
Volatile gas emissions
( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use
outlets
( Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
Carcass decomposition
( roper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal
Carcass decomposition
( 'Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
disposal pits
( )Proper location 1 construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion ondary stack burners
,arm access road maintenance
away from facilities
access road maintenance
Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule / BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Cent
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment:EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIN-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.