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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER Y
Secretory
RICHIARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH C RA OLINA
Director Environmental Quality
Nicholas Herring
February 12,2024
N.H.Swine Farm#3
306 Alum Springs Rd
Mount Olive,NC 28365
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-Disch ge General
Permits ou must submit an a lication for permit coverage to the Division of Water Resources DWR by April 3 2024.
Enclosed u will find a "Re Quest for Certificate of Covers a for Facili Currently Covered b an Ex irin State
Non-Disc*a a General Permit."The a lication form must be completed,si ned b the Permittee and returned to the DWR b
April 3.2024.
Mailing Address:
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699 1636
Email:animal.operations@deq nc gov
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 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.dea.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.
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Sincerely,
Michael Pjetraj,Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring;State Non Discharge
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non-Discharge General Pennit
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 que lion unanswered. Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
APPlication must be signed and dated b},the Permitter
1. Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310180
2. Facility Name: N.H.Swine Farm#3
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Nicholas Herrin
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 306 Alum Springs Rd
City: Mount Olive State: NC
Zip: 28365
Telephone Number: 919-922-2854 Ext. E-mail:
5• Facility's Physical Address: 802 Church Rd
City: Pink Hill State: NC Zip: 28572
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
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): Nicholas Ryan Herring Phone No.: 919-922-2854 OIC#: 1007697
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"): At
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Wean to Feeder 3.552
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle Dn,Poultn
Other"li pes
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses-I lorses
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 Vet Poultn
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Lavers

13. W'aste 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 (LagooNDigester/ Date (Clay.Synthetic. Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name WSP) Built Unknown) (Cubic Fect) (Square Feet) (Inches)
#1 Lagoon 7/4/1994 Full.clay 181. 660.00 29.000.00 19.00
Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CA%NMP) 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:
I. 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 MRCS 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.
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Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
s.atement. 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 belo%,,.(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): N l(V1V*3 R FtL41V4 Title: ptvNM
Signature: L�� ��- _ Date: 'L- I({- 14 2q
Name(Print): r\. Title: �V
Signature:
Date:
Name(Print): _ Title:
Signature:
_ Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
E-mail: animal.operations(&deq.nc.go%,
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 276"-1636
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' WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Goldsboro Hog Farms,Inc.
Friday,May Is,2018 updated: 5I18J20T8
Producer: Nick Herring
Farm Name; N.Ei.Swine Farm 03
306 Alum Springs boar].
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Telephone#: [phone]
Type of.Qperatlon Wean to Feeder Swine
Number of Animals: 3552.pigs design capaaly
Application Method: irrigation
The waste from your animal faictiity-must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the amount Hof commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
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
I1 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 erasure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contents of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching:potenilaIs cation exchange
capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
land,eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre-cautions,waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 1©tons per acre per year.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 DEM regulations.Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems: To
maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for
pollution,the waste should be applied to a 1grovying crop.or applied to bare ground not more
than 3a days prior to planting.Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have:chosen to apply yourwaste. If-you choose to inject the waste
in the future,you need,to revise.this plan.. Nutrient levels for injecting waste sand.irrigating
waste are`Rot the same.
The estimated acres heeded to,apply the animal waste is based on typical nub ie"nt edritent for'
this type of facility:Acreage requirements Should be.based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management faci14.Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation,and"transfer of waste samples-to the lab-for ananlysis. This-waste
utilization plate, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.1f217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR(gaUons,ft3,toes;,etc.)
3552 pigs X 0.4 tons wastelpigslyear=1420.0 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN(PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
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3552 pigs X OA8 Ibs PANE I p g P gslyear=17EI4;05 PANlyear
Applying the above amount of waste is a big.job. You'should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to'apply4he waste in a timely manner:
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The following acreage will be heeded"for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type and suface application.
TABLE,t:ACRES'OWNED BY PRODUCER
Comm 7xm Las .
DETERMINING PHASE CODE WACRE WACRE USED TIME
- ji, 3710-1 NOB00002% 1'1 _ 1.11;1 20 2:6>4 2931 MAR-JUN
3716 * 3716-1 INIO8000.a2% W 60 1X0 0 2,641 3291 SEP-APR
3716 t' 3716-1 .ENOB00010-256 aSB ( 38 148.'96 0 2.64 4931 APR=SEP,15
f 3718 {.3718&2 OBO00.04% C j 115 111E 2 264 2931 MAR„lUN
j 3718 } 371&2. P013000:02% j w 1 60 12+4.8 2.641 3291 SERAPR
3716 * 37.16=2. NOSOM.0.2% 'SE. 38 148981 01 1.641 3931 APRSEP"15
4925 4925-1 _OB000'42% SH 6.5 295'751 0.43 127 MAR-SEPT
4925 -4925-1 OBOCO 0-2% SG 1 � 01 0.43 22 SEP-W
4925 1492r10 NOR000;0-2% BH 6:5 2K_01 of fl: 189 MAFtv''EPT
4925 -1925-1 Ct7.0 JNOBO0-2% j SG 1 01 fl: 29 SEP-APR
4925 4925-11 NDBOCO D=2% [ '13H j 6:. 295.751 01 0.43 1271 MAR-SEPT
4925 -4925-1f INOBOCO 0-2% I SG 1 Sol Of 0.43 221 SEP-MAY
4925 j 4925-12 NOB0000-2% .1 BH 1 6.5 29575 D.1 411 MAR=SEPT
4925 -4925-12 NQ6000"0,% Sell
G 11 D 0.147E" SEPi4PR
4925 1 4925-13 INOBOCO.0.2% BH 6:8 29.5.945[ 0 0.4 83 . MAR-SEPT
4925 1-492&13 jNOBOCD.0-2% SG 1t 50 0 0 28 14 SEP-APR
4925 4925-14 NOSOCO'0 2% BFi MAR-SEPT
4925 -w4925.14 N10BO "/a j SG .1 50 0 .28. 141 SEP-4tiAAY
4925 4925-JAB No8000'01% :BH. 6: `295.945] 01 113' 334) MW-SEPT
4925 -.49254A NOB000.0.2% SG 1 50 of �1.13 57 SEP-APR
4925' 4925=2 oSOCQ.0,2% SH 8. 295.945 0, 0.66 495, MAR-SEPT
4925 f-4925.2 INOBOCO 0-2% SG y Sol 01 £l.66 33 SEP-APR
492.5 1 4925-3 NOSOCo-0-20/6 BH .6.51 ,295.Wi 0 0:2s 83 MAR-SERr
4925 -.:492&3 NOBOM 0-2% SG 1 501 0 0.28 141 SEP-APR
4925 49254 NOBOCO 0-2% BH •6:5 'M.90 0 0.14' 411 MAR-SEPT
4925` --14925-4 NOBO00.0-2%. SG- 1 50 0 04 '7 . SEP-APR
4926 492rr5 NOB000,0=2% SH 6:5 295,945 01 0.43• 127 islWf SEPT.
4925° "4925=5 'NO8000:0-23& SG 1 50 0 0 43 22 SEP-APR
4925" 4925-6 NOPBO.O;o-2%, BH 6.5 :M145 0 D:57. 169 MAH-SEPT
4925' -A92" N08000 G 2% SG 'i so 0 0..v 291 SEP"-APR
4926 4925=7 NOBOCO 0-2% SH 6:. 295.94, a 6.2 " 83'" MAR-SEPT
4925 -4925?,' NOSOCO 0-2/. SG 1� tY 0.28" 14T Si=P-APEZ;
4925 1 4925=8 INOBOCO.0-2% j BH j 6.51.295.945 0 0.2 $31 MAR-SEPT
4925' 4925=8 NOBOCo:0-2% I SCE .I 1 50 D) 028 1*1. SEP-APR
4925' 492" INOBOCO'"% SH 5:5 .295,945} 01 0,57 1691 MAR-SEPT
4925• " --4925=9 NOB000 0.2% SG..: f 0 0,57 28 -APR
:6348 ' S3464 N0B000"0= % C 115i 111.1 24j Z85 317 MAP JUN.
6346' " 634&_1 ,NOBOCO 0-2% tt1 W 124.8 01 .2.85 MI SEP-APR
W46 f- 6346-1 (NOBOCO.O-2% $8 l ,38 ' -144-96 0 2B5 425 APRLSEP15
6346 -8346=2 JN013000 0-.2% G 115 1:f1.1 20 1.64 1821 MAR-JUN
E346- 6346-2 INOBOCO 0,2% W" 60 124.81 0 1.641 205 I SEP-APR
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6346-2 INOBOCO 04%. S8 14&96 01 1 244 j AMSEP 15
6346-3 INOBOCO 0-2% C list 111'1 201 1A2 1241 MAR=JUN
6346 1- 634" JNOBOCOO=2% W 60 1245 t 1.12 HD:] SEP-APR
PM 1- 6349.3 INOSOCO 0=2%1 j S8 381 'T.4&96 �D '1;12 167L_AER�SEPU
634610; 6346-411408000 0-2% c 1151 1111.1 20 0.69 77 'W-JUN
6346 1*:63464> NOBOCO 0-2%- W 1 601 124A, 'n.691 '$6'1 -SEP­APR
'6346 634", NOBOCO CI;2% Sal 361 '148.96 '0.69' 1031 APR-SEP 15
6346 634845 NOSOCO 92%; '.0 1151 111.11 201 2.102: 224.] MAR-JUN
6346 03465 NOBOCO 04M W 601 124:8 01 2.02 2521 SEP-APR
6346 • 6346-5 NOBOCOO-2% SB,'_ 148,?l .01. 2.02. 3011 APR-SEP 15
-6346 6346-6 NOBOCO-04% C, ll 111.11 201 3.13 3481 MAR-JUN
&W ­634": NOBOCOO-2% W 1 60 124. :0j .3_13 3911 SEP-APR_
6346 ­6346-6 NOBOCO 0-2% SB. 1 241 148.9 '01 2.13 4661 APR-LSEP 15
.6346 *,6346-7 NOS0000,2% I C 115f 111.1 201' 2.05 2281 W-JUN
sw 6346-7 NOBOCO-0-2% I W 1244, 0) 2.05 2661 SEP-APR
6346 6346-4 NOBOGO 0-2% SB- 38{ 148-95' 01 2.05 305-1 APR-SEP 15
6347 6347-1 NOSOCO O-M :a, 1151 111.1 1.61 179:1 MAR-JUN
6347 • -6347. NOBOCO 0-2% W 60, 1243 0 1;61 2011 SEPAPR
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BW 6347-1 NOBOCO 0-2% 'SB" 381 14&96 1.611' 2401 APR-SEP 15
6347 1- 6347-2 1NOBOCO O=2% C, 115f Titl 201 '0.95 1061 iFUi4UN
776347 * 6347-2. 1NOBOCO 0-2% w 6s 124. O.D5 1191 SEP*,PR
'6347 1- 6347-2 jN013000 0-2% `SB' '38f '148. .01 0,95 142I APR-SEP 15
6347 . ji''B347-3, �OBOCO G=2%: G 115{ 111A 201 '3.59.i 3991 MAR-JUN
6347 1- '6347-3 NOBO 0 c 0-2% �O 124.81 3.591 44j�1 SEP-APR
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6347 1-:6347-3-- INOBOC;0'0-2% SB _'3 148.061 -01 3.59 53S APRSEP 15
TOTALS.- 7W&39
Indicates that'this field is being overse6ded (i.e. inteiplanted) or winterannuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE The applicator is.cautioned that P.and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginning J.I n 1996 the Coastal Zone ManagementAct will require farmers in
some eastern.counties of NG-to have a nutrient managpment plan that addresses all
nutrients. This,plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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TABLE Z:ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if opetatcrdaes not own adequate land.See required specifications 2.)
There are no Acres Leased
Indicates that this field is being ov„erseeded-(Le jnterplanted) or winner annuals follow
summer annuals.
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Indicates a Crop Rotation
.Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field.due to overseeding.
( ''*Lbs AW N.(animal waste nitrogen)equals total required nitrogen less any commercial
nitrogen (COMM N)supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used-in TABLES 1 and_2 above:
CROP CODE CROP UNITS LBSNM+Irr
C I CORN BUSHELS 1.25
BH HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS4W TONS 50
SG' SMALL GRAIKOVERSE"£DED' AC: 54
SB SOYBEANS BUSHELS 4
Vat 1tVHEAT BUSHELS Z.4
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 9 AND 2
ACRES L88 AW
R USED
,ABLE 1 31.4�7�.TOTALS: 34.
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 1,7055
BALANCE -5;330
**r This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to R4 utlUze the animal waste N
produced.
Acres show in each of the preceeding tables 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.
NOTE; The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 269.952 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure Is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
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 sail at the time of
irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen appr€ed exceed the nitrogen needs of the
gyp.
Your facility Is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
[ be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 1.56 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan. it is the responsiblity of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to.apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
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k The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
APPLICATION APPLICATION
TRACT FIELD SOILTYPE CROP RATEtirdhr) AMT(Inches)
3716- "3716-1,•3716=2 NOBOCO 0=2% W 0.00 '1
3715 3716-1,-37W,2 N06000 0-2,% sB 0.00 '1
3716 -37I&L•3716-2 NOSOCO Cr-2% C 0.00 "1
925 14,-4925-M-4925?,-49 NO5000 0-2°io SG 0.00 '1
4925' =I4,4925 IA,44-25 2,192i.NOBOCO(I-2% EH 0.00 '1
6346 'fi3#8-3.*63464,,634&5,N03000 0-2% w 0.00 '1
6346 *6:,4&-3,•634464,'6M6-5,NOBOGOD-20A + SB 0.00 "1
5346 r �f;46 3,�b?36 4,`b345 5, NOBOCO 0-2V. C 0.00 '1
6347 -6347-1,'6347-2,<6347-3 NOBOCO 0-2% W E00 `1
6347 •6347-I,*6347.2,"6347.3 NOSOCO 0-2% SB 0:00 `1
6347 -6347-1,-6347-2,•63473 'W3000 0-2% C 0.00 "1
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*This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soilassuming the amount of
nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations,the application
amount shown.cannot be applied because the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shpvm pan be applied;under optimum soil conditions.
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NARRATIVE OF QPERATI N
WUP was amended on.511811.8 to reflect the purchase of this.farm.by,Nick Herring.All
irff©rmatian.was,pmvided by grower and from WUP written by Ronnfe.G.Kennedy Jr,on
6/1/1:71 All realistic yields and wetted acres were used from changed was the plan on 61,1117.All#hau l
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PLANS&SPECIFICATIONS
g 1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of'the state by runoff,shrift,manmade
! conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface wafter is prohibited. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment ofcMI penalties of$10,000 per day bythe I3ivision of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2.The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use,of the land for waste application for the Life expectancy of the production
facility. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number.of:animals;
method of utilization,.or available land.
3..Animal waste shall be applied to,meet, but not exceed,the Nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type,available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and level of
management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4.Animal'waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS)or
an Altemative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss'.shall be no greater
than 10 tons per acre per year and appropdate filter strips will be:used where runoff leaves
the field. These filter strips will be in addition to"Buffers"required by DEW (See FOTG
Stantard 393=Filter Strips and Standard 390.Interim Riparian Forest Buffets).
4 .5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application.Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of,drift from the irrigation field.
6.When animal waste is to be-applied on acres subject to flooding; it-will.be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland.When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland,the
waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during,a season prone to
flooding. (See"Weather and Climate in North Carolina"`in the MRCS Technical Reference-
Environment file for guidance.)
*T 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 conditions conducive
to odor or-files and to•provide uniformity of application.
'a.AnimaFwaste shall:`.not be applied to saturated-soils, ilurhig:rainfall events;,or when the-
4 $urlace is,frozen.,
9.Animaltwaste.shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the drop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit.gmwth.
10.Waste nutrien%shall not be applied in.fall<o.r 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 rover crop planted to take up released nutrients.Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil_
1'1.Any new swine facility sited'on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
i the fluter 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_M feet from any residential'property boundary
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and from any perennial stream.or river(other that an irrigation ditch or canal.Animal waste
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall.not be applied
`�. closer than 25 feet to perennial waters: (See Standard 383-l=iltcr Strips)
12.Animal waste shall hot be applied.closet than 100 feet to wells.
13.Animal Waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than.those
owned by be tandownwer.
14,Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of ways.
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15.Animal waste shall not be,discharged into surface waters,drainageways,or wetlands by
discharge or by over-spraying.Animal-waste;maybe applied to prior converted croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application. site by a"technical specialist"..
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses,except when applied at agronomic rates.and the application causes no runoff or drift
from.the site.
*1S. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,showers, toilets,sinks, etc.,
shall.not be.discharged into the animal waste management system.
"17.A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs,etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and 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. Lagoon berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge.
*18..If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated,.the.owner-is
responsible for obtaining.and.implementing a"closure plan which will eliminate the possibility
Of an illegal discharge,pollution and erosion.
*19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc.,:should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills.A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
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20.Ariimal'waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption, it should only be applied as a preemergence with na other applications of
-animal waste:during the crop season.
-2f- Highly visible:markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of,the
temporary<storage(pumping volume)of all waste treatment lagoons..Pumping shall be
managed-to maintain,the liquid-level between the markers.:A market will be required,to mark
the maximum•storage volume fpr waste storage ponds.
22.Waste shall be tested:within 60 days of utilization and soil.shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be'the rate-determining
elements Zinc-and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels: pKshall be adjusted for
optimum crop production amd maintained_ Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for
five(5)years.:Poultry dry waste.application records.shall be maintained for three (3)years..
Waste application records for all other Waste shall be maintained for five(5)years.
23. bead animals will be.disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina Department of
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NAME OF FARM: N.H.Swine Farm#3
OWNER I MANAGER AGREEMENT
I(we)understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operationand
maintenance precedures estalished in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste
treatment and/or storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new utilization
plan and a new certification to be submitted to.DEM before the new animals are stocked.
[`(we) understand that I must own or have acres to equipment,primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the,animal waste described in this waste utilization plant. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
3 in a 25-year I-day storm event. l also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY WNE Nick Werring
FSIGNATURE. DATE:
NAME OF MANAGER(if different from owner):
i please print
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SIGNATURE: DATE:
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NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Robert B.Mitchell Jr.
AFFILIATION: Private Technical Specialist
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 104 Adler Lane
Goldsboro, NC 27630
(919) 736-940 6
SIGNATURE: DATE:
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Distance to nearest residence (other than owner) : 0.0 feet
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. — O 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
3552 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 106560 lbs
Describe other 0
Total Average Live Welg t = 106560 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 106560 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF) /lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF) /lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 106560 cubic feet
3 . STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet crr =K(Cl..0 D c-:Ia
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
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Inside top length (feet) 200..0
Inside top width (feet) --------------------- 1450
Top of dike elevation (feet) ----------------- 53 .8
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) ------------ 42. 8
Freeboard (feet) ----------------------------- 1. 0
Side slopes (inside lagoon) ------------------ 3 . 0 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3 .0 3 .0 3 .0 3.0 194. 0 139 . 0 10.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
194. 0 139. 0 26966 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
134 . 0 79.0 10586 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
164. 0 109 .0 7150-4 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = AAREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOMil * DEPTH/6
26966.0 71504. 0 10586.0 1.7
f Total Designed Volume Available = 181760 CU. FT.
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5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
200.0 145. 0 29000. 0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0. 0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 29000. 0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal. /day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 106560 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1. 37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 194650 gals. or 26022.7 cubic feet
Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0. 0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
Volume = 0. 0 cubic feet per CF
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
Volume = 7. 0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 16916.7 cubic feet
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5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7. 5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 18125. 0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 26023 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 16917 cubic feet
5D. 18125 cubic feet
TOTAL 61064 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period ===================> 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========> 7. 0 inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall==================> 7.5 inches
Freeboard===================================> 1.0 feet
Side slopes_________________________________> 3 .0 1
Inside top length===========================> 200.0 feet
Inside top width============================> 145.0 feet
�y Top of dike elevation=======================> 53 .8 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation=== ==============> 42.8 feet
Total required volume=======================> 167624 cu. ft.
Actual design volume========================> 181760 cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===> 48.8 feet
Stop pumping elev.=======--==_---------------- 50.2 feet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.==========> 48.8 feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 48.8 feet
Required minimum treatment volume==========> 106560 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation============> 118191 cu. ft.
Start pumping 52 .1 feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==> 163635 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation===========> 162092 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped================> 42939 cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========> 43902 cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.6 feet
7. DESIGNED BY: � APPROVED BY:
DATE: 7�J�f�¢ DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = . 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 20298.2 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 26023 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 18945 cubic feet
5D. 20298 cubic feet
TOTAL 65266 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period====================> 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========> 7.0 inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall==================> 7 . 5 inches
Freeboard===================================> 1. 0 feet
Side slopes=================================> 3 .0 1
Inside top length===========================> 209.8 feet
Inside top width============================> 154.8 feet
Top of dike elevation=======================> 53 .8 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================> 41.2 feet
Total required volume=======================> 171826 cu. ft.
Actual design volume========================> 228168 cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT) ===> 48.8 feet
Stop pumping elev.==------------------------> 50.2 feet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.==========> 48 .8 feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 47.2 feet
Required minimum treatment volume===========> 106560 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation============> 156262 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev.==-------- 52 .1 feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==> 207870 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation===========> 206014 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped================> 44968 cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========> 49752 cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.8 feet
7. DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE: DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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This lagoon is designed for waste treatment
g g (permanent storage) and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary
due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also
included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the location.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be
fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess
rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will not
be a factor to consider 1n an annual pumping cycle, but this storage
volume must always be available.
A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building(s) . If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
`Y method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre-
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre-charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times. When recharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3 . Begin temporary storage pump-out of the lagoon when fluid level
reaches the elevation 52. 1 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump-
out when the fluid leve reac es elevation 50.2 . This temporary
storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 42939 cubic feet or
321186 gallons.

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4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details.
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. Waste shall be applied in a
manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
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 Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
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FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
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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:
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The completed excavation and earthfill 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 materials can 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 other equivalent method.
Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed
to consolidate to the point that settlement is not readily detectible.
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 and with an impoundment
capacity of 10 acre-feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC
Dam Safety Law. 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 THICKNESS SHALL BE 1. 6 ft.
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NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS
INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS
ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER
IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPORT.
When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over-
excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured
perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled
as specified to grade with a SCS approved material (ie - CL,SC,CH) .
REFER TO THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION IN THE PLANS FOR SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS.

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Soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The
minimum water 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 water content during placement.
The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet
for efficient use of hauling equipment and Vroper compaction. Proper
compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and
compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM D698 Dry Unit
Weight 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 perme-
abilityof a clay liner, other than the type of clay used for the
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liner, s the efficient construction processing of the compacted liner.
The sequence of equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab-
lished pattern helps assure uniformity in the whole placement and
compaction process. For most clay soils, a taming or sheepsfoot
roller is the preferable type of compaction equipment.
The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet
pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator(rocks)
or using flexible 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.
CUTOFF TRENCH:
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A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when
shown on a typical cross section in the plans. The final depth of the
cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation
materials.
VEGETATION:
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All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded
to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construc-
tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed
on areas of the dike and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch
shall be used if the 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
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When tile drains are encountered, the tile will be removed to a minimum
of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile
trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as
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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
after 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 IOCations 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 spriniders. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transact perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transact 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.
*Reprinted for Cerfi mfton Training for OperaWns of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
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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. Ttus 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
Watng 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 penafty 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 fertflimd each
year, If needed, to maintain a vigorous stand, The amount of fe0zed appFied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
sons test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-1D,or equivalent
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying. gT8zing, gypping, 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 eontrotted 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 ovwftow Pipes--took for
1_ separation of Joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
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Lagoon surface--look for:
I. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment--look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or'jug*holes
2. side slope stabil€ty"slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp area 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 fear proper operation of.
1. recyding 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.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter ougets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should Inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2_ diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
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 ram (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. pill 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.
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• Practice water conservation -- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water
conservation.
thnimize 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 I 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 and of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintaln 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.
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 settling 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 land to property use the nutrients.
Removal techniques;
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper-agitator Impeller pump through large-
bore aprinlder 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.
• Dowater the upper part of lagoon by inrigabon onto nearby cropland or fonWland;
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 teeing 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 probawy be applied to land with low phosphorus and
metal levels, as indicated by a soil test; and incorporated to reduce the dunce 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 washes,
always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for Its nutrient value.
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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 conshxtion. (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.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity — protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge r+ernoval, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the darn, 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.

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EMER CY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
Division of Water Resources (DWR) 9/Q 75
Emergency Management System(EMS) 9/DInF011K —
Soil and Water Conservation District(SWCD) g& — %?p
Natural Resources Conservation Service
/((MRCS) /D —el_l/alQ
s/0 0?�F4 -
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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• flush system,houses,solids separators:
(D stop recycle(flushing system)pump
® stop irrigation.pump
O 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 the lagoon. Often these are seepage as opposed
to flowing leaks:
• dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage,put in a submersible pump, and
pump back into the lagoon
• if holes are caused by burrowing animals,trap or remove animals and fill holes
and compact with a clay type soil.
• other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil.
Note: For permanent repair measures, lagoon problems require the consultation of an individual
experienced in their design and installation.
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?
3) Contact appropriate agencies.
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a) During normal business hours, call your DWQ regional office: - 46- 4 ; after
hours, emergency number: 800-85$ 0368 or I -3 42. Your phone call should
include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident,the exact
location of the facility,-and the location or direction of movement of the spill,weather
and wind conditions,what corrective measures have been taken.and the seriousness of
the situation.
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b) Your integrator: Goldsboro Hog Farms Division,Maxwell Foods,Inc.
919-778-3130 extension 1430
c) If the spill leaves the property or enters surface waters, call the local EMS:
-731-14I .
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause
BMP's to Iti+tWmtze Odor Sits Speafic PraCtlCea
(Llquld Systems)
Flush Gutters AocumUdon of solids Flush system Is designed and operated
su(ficietft to remove accumulated
solids tram gutters ap designed.
( ) Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
diasharge
lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids (✓)tietainWrt lagoons,settling basins and
pits where past breeding is apparard to
rrrl Mite the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than"inches over mars than
30%of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (✓)i fn vegetXOM control along barite of
Vegetative Growth ktgoons and other impoundmanVa to prevent
arxxunuiatlon of decaying vegetative matter
atom water's edge on impoundmorrt's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed SpRage {) Das%n,operate and msirttain fled systems(e.g,.
bunkers and troughs)to minimise the as nwtaibn
of decaying wastage.
{) Clean up splitage on a routine basis(e.g.7.10 day
intamil during surnnner;tb S0 day itdenral durum%*ArAw).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed () Reduce moisture acomudatlan witftin and around
residues immediate perimeW of food storage areas by
Insuring drain ge mM from alta andlor providing
adequate containment(e g.,oovsted bin for
hrewees grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
() Inspect for and rernwe or break up aeeumulsted
solids in War strips around bad staraga as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal (j ruminate low area drat trap moistma along fetfees
Areas wastes and teed wastage and other towns where waste Rommuiates and
disturbance by animals is mk*nai.
() ti to taro%=rows and filer strips around animal
holding areas to mink rize accumulations of wastes
(Le.inspect for and remove or break up w=Knutatsd
sonde as needed).
RAC—November 11,1990
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Dry iliarture Handling A=mulalions of anima[
Systems wastes (�Remove ap1!lage on a routine tracts(e.g.7-10 day
interval during summer, 15-M days kaervalduring
Winter)where manure Is foacIOd for land tappkation
or disposal.
()Provide for adequate drahmQe around mvwM Wadpiles
0 Inspect for and remove or freak up aom m WW v
In litter strips arourid stocWjss and manure handling
area as needed.
The issues checked 0 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,
(Landowner Signaiore)
For more Information contact the Cooperative Extension Service.Department of Entomology.Box
7513, Norm CaroUrta States University,Raleigh,NC 27895-7813.
AM1C--November 11, 1996
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
r1 �� -" Permit No.:
Date:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Owner Signature:
•Odor Control Checklist is required by General Statute 143-215.10C(e)(1)
♦ Check any/all the BMPs you will implement on this facility. Items checked selected become a requirement of the CAWMP.
♦ Items in bold or pre-selected are required.
♦Add any site-specific details related to the selected BMPs
♦ Include any other odor control measures not listed
♦ NOTE: Not all BMPs may be cost-effective for every facility. Evaluate each BMP prior to selecting for your facility.
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site specific Practices
FARMSTEAD
♦ Swine Production © Maintain vegetative or wooded buffers at or •Traps dust and gases,provides dilution
near property boundary and visual screening
•May require third party input/approval
♦ improper drainage ❑ Grade and landscape so water drains away •Reduce odors and vectors that Occur
from facilities and prevent ponding with stagnant conditions
❑ Maintain farm access roads and prevent traffic •Prevents spillage during transport and
In waste appiication area tracking of waste onto public roads
❑ Other BMPs--please describe
MORTALITY MANAGEMENT
♦ Carcass ® Dispose of mortality using method approved •Required by statute and permit
Decomposition by NCDA&CS state Veterinarian.Manage •May require third party input/approval
According to CAWMP(Mortality Management
Checklist)and permit(s).
❑ Put carcasses in refrigerated(or freezer)dead
boxes within 24 hours for short-term mortality
storage.
♦ Incomplete Incineration ❑ use incinerators with secondary burners for •Reduce odors by complete incineration
complete combustion.
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE/BARN—WASTE HANDLING
♦ Flush tanks ❑ InstaIl flush tank covers a Pit-flush systems
♦ Odorous Gases ❑ Flush pits at least times per day a Pit-flush systems
♦ Partial microbial ❑ Empty pits at feast once every 7 days a Pit-recharge or"pull-plug"systems
decomposition ❑ Underfloor flush with pit ventilation
♦Agitation of wastes ❑ Install/extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti-siphon vents
❑ Install covers on outside waste collection or
junction box
❑ Install sump tank covers for lift stations
♦Ammonia T❑ Flush/recharge with treated effluent ,
©Treat waste in pits with proven biological or a Monitor for any solids accumulation In pit
chemical additive
❑ OtherBMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—FLOOR AND INDOOR SURFACES
♦ Manure covered floors ❑Scrape manure from alleys into pens daily a Will move with other manure via pits
❑ Install fully slotted floor system
❑ Install waterers over slotted floor area
❑ Install feeders at high end of solid floors a Where applicable
♦ Odorous Gases ❑Scrape manure buildup from floors and walls a Aids in animal cleanliness
❑ Keep floors dry a Alds in animal cleanliness
❑ Install underfloor ventilation for drying
❑ Replace bedding/scrape at frequency to a Solid floor/bedding systems
keep bedding dry
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE/BARN—VENTILATION
♦ Dust ❑Clean fans regularly—specify frequency
♦ Volatile/odorous gases ❑ Efficient air movement
❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors to
control ventilation
❑Treat barn exhaust •Examples:biofilters,wet scrubbing,windbreaks
•May reduce ventilation rate depending on method
[I OtherBMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—FEED
• Dust ❑ Install feed covers
♦Adsorbed Gases ® Keep outdoor feed storage covered except •Required by rule i5A NCAC 02D.1802
When necessary to add/remove feed
❑ Minimize free-fall height of dry feed
❑ Install feed delivery downspout extenders
to the feed covers
❑ Remove spoiled/unusable feed on regular basis
Q Feed pellets instead of dry meal •May require third party input/approval
© Use feed additives •May require third party input/approval
♦Ammonia © Use feed-reduced crude protein diet •May require third party input/approval
Q OtherBMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—GENERAL
• Dust ❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors •Maintain relative humidity at 40 to 65%
• Odorous Gases to control ventilation
❑ Use ultraviolet light to treat indoor air
❑ Use indoor or outdoor electrostatic space •Can be used to treat exhaust air
charge system
Other 8MPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAGOON/WASTE STORAGE STRUCTURE
♦Volatile Gases ® Maintain proper lagoon volume •Sufficient liquid volume/depth Is required
for proper anaerobic treatment
❑ Minimize free-fall height of waste from
discharge pipe to lagoon surface
❑ Extend discharge point of pipe to below lagoon •Use caution not to scour or damage lagoon liner
liquid level
❑ Maintain proper surface area-to-volume ratio
❑ Use correct lagoon start-up procedures
❑ Aerate for odor control
® Manage sludge levels based on annual sludge
survey as required by permit
❑ Keep spilled feed or foreign debris out of lagoon
to prevent excess sludge accumulation
❑ Install/use solids separation system
❑ Use proven biological or chemical additives •Monitor for any Increase in rate of solids accumulation
❑ Use permeable lagoon covers(not a digester)
❑ Use Impermeable lagoon cover or •Methane can be flared if not utilized
anaerobic digester
© Other BMPs—please describe
LAND APPLICATION
♦ Odorous gases ® Perform land application in accordance with
CAW MP
♦Wind drift ® Pump Intake near lagoon surface •Required by rule ISA NCACO2D.1902
❑ Pump from second stage lagoon
❑ Follow good neighbor policy •Avoid application on known weekends,
special days,or holidays/eves if possible
❑ Operate at minimum recommended pressure
❑ Increase setbacks beyond those required by
statute,rule,or permit
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments site Specific Practices
LAND APPLICATION(CONTINUED)
❑Apply during favorable wind conditions, +Recommend checking predicted average hourly
(especially for traveling guns or impact wind speed within 24 hours prior to
sprinklers) anticipated start
❑When practical,apply waste on sunny days *Allows for vertical dissipation of odor
rather than cool,overcast days
❑When possible,apply waste mid-moming to •Allows for better vertical dissipation of odor
late-afternoon
❑ For traveling guns,use taper-ring or taper-bore •Less odor and drift than ring nozzles
nozzles
❑ For traveling guns,use largest-available nozzle
that provides acceptable application uniformity
❑ Replace impact sprinklers with low-drift nozzles
on center pivots and linear move systems.
❑ Use hose-drag system
❑ Use Injection method for waste application
❑ otherBMPs—please describe
SLUDGE DISPOSAL
♦ odorous gases ❑Transport sludge in covered vehicles or tankers
❑Apply in thin,uniform layers •Speeds drying and prevents ponding
❑ Incorporate land-applied sludge as soon as •Required within 48 hours or prior to next rain event,
practical after application,and in accordance whichever is first,for conventionally tilled
with permit. bare soils
❑ Use Injection method for sludge application
❑ Dewater sludge prior to application
❑ Use alternativesto land application,such as
compost,gasification,energy generation,etc.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM:
Air Management Practices Assessment Tool(AMPAT) www.extension.lastate.edu/ampat/
AHG-538-A Certification Training for Animal Waste Management Systems:Type A NC Division of Water Resources
EBAE 103-83—Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE 128-88—Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge-Lagoon Treatment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE 129-88—Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Underfloor Flush-Lagoon Treatment www.bae,ncsu.edu
EBAE Fact Sheet—Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE Fact Sheet—Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies www,bae,ncsu.edu
NC NRCS Standard 359—Waste Treatment Lagoon www.nres,udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 380—Windbreak/Sheiterbeit Establishment www.nres.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 422—Hedgerow Planting www,nres.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 442—Sprinkler System www.nres,udsa.gov
Nuisance Concerns In Animal Manure Management:Odors and Flies;PRO1071995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension Service
Options for Managing Odor:A Report from the Swine Odor Task Force NC State University
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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
D 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.
a Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
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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.
Q 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):
a 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
l also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines fame-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 specked by the State
cU' Veterinarian.
r 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). Veterinarian may enact
In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency.the State
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-389.4.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager Date
Signature of Technical Specialist Date
a