310197_Application_20240322

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non-Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2024, the North Carolina State Non-Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non-Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore,all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3,2024.
Please do not leave any question unanswered. Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310197
2. Facility Name: Heritage Farms of North Carolina,LLC
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Heritage Farms Of North Carolina LLC
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 343 Sammy Godwin Ln
City: Warsaw State: NC Zip: 28398
Telephone Number: 910-293-3196 Ext. E-mail: istocker t0uplinnet.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 1184 Veach's Mill Rd
City: Warsaw State: NC Zip: 28398
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
7. Farm Manager's Name(if different from Landowner): Santiago Vazquez
8. Farm Manager's telephone number(include area code): 910-262-1455 Ext.
9. Integrator's Name(if there is not an Integrator,write"None"): Murphy-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name(OIC): Bailey A.Warren Phone No.: 910-385-4872 OIC#: 18181
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Wean to Feeder 400
Swine-Feeder to Finish 1,000
Swine-Farrow to Wean 3,500
Operation Type-:
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other Types
Wean to Finish Dairy Calf Non Laying Chickens Horses-Horses
Wean to Feeder Dairy Heifer Laying Chickens Horses-Other
Farrow to Finish Milk Cow Pullets Sheep-Sheep
Feeder to Finish Dry Cow Turkeys Sheep-Other
Farrow to Wean Beef Stocker Calf Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud Beef Broad Cow Wet Poultry
Gilts Other Non Laying Pullet
Other Layers

13. Waste Treatment Lagoons,Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds(WSP): (Fill/Verify the following information.
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure Type Estimated Liner Type Estimated Design Freeboard
Structure (Lagoon/Digester/ Date (Clay,Synthetic, Capacity Surface Area "Redline"
Name WSP) Built Unknown) (Cubic Feet) (Square Feet) (Inches)
1 Lagoon 3/2/1992 Full,clay 2,171,874.00 330,620.00 19.00
Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed
application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(d), either by mailing to the address below or sending it via
email to the email address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan(WUP),signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist,containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields(e.g. irrigation,injection,etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application(for example:irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation(RYE)for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
S. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted-Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation(design,calculations,etc.) Please be sure the above table is
accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations,wetland determinations,or hazard classifications that may be
applicable to your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list,please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting,digesters,solids separators,sludge drying system,waste transfers,etc.)
I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included,this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.

Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18
U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years,or both
for a similar offense.)
Print the Name of the Permittee/Landowner/Signing Official and Sign below. (If multiple Landowners exist,all landowners
should sign. If Landowner is a corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name(Print): r, O�rY.S_C- fl_ I �_c Title: r) ,J►'12 r
Signature: Date:
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

Animal Waste Manazement Plan Certific6-ti6n�if,-` ,D
tPlen;c t:•oc or Print all inCormation ti:at dnei not reuuire a si?nutur•.l
_xis s •or'.=.-4'e«• ''or" Exoande3- (please circle one) f0cr
General Information:
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pore,-r: roc::ion: County FL!•::1 is located in: C)t
Lacituce and Longicud-e:3 Q�' O Inceurator:
Please -each a coov of,,,-courily road map w•iLh Ioracion ideacifted and desc-ibe be?ow(Be specific: road
frames, ci_ecdons, milepost. etc.): lo•k-e T)C_,)LI -}o where- nt N 40050 Mo-rt�-�akt
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s.s.ass..—ra!•--,.,. .r.........s.as saws...
0Nv ne./ `larlaeerA,reernent drat all the above infor-adon is correct ar:�i %Lill be u=cd aced upon chan_inzr i ci_:scar:d the operaut-In
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fryer
and y ainc_nance proce:iuns estblsa:d in the approved animal wasc_ c,=na.;ement plan eur t`c n_rcd:bore and ::iii
Unese procedures. I (wc) know that any expansion to Lye ctist_ng design capaci L Of the w2sic L-earment prod
sco.a2t v-sw.-i or coas",c*don of ..etv facilities tvili mquire a ne%v t:e::iIICStiDn it) �`t Si:�t:ift�d IO L':e Division t'E
-:cnLai Manage-cnC bc%ere Lt a n.w ani-orals a.-e s L ed_ I t-ve) and{:-stand L�:_t I~_:_ MUSE USE b: ao discharaC of
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:i:^,.=1 wr:sc_ from the scorauc or appiicadun s-st_::c to su.:aee wat_.� of the state ti�_e:wr_�!Y L`:rou;>2 a than-Ytzde
ccn•:e•:ance cr from a stor:,: .•:en t less severe than ta'Ie '-S-`•e:r. 2—hour storM real L`= -=., pot be run-off from ds_
aoaii_..don of animal w,s:e. I (tie) undo.-S nd that run-off of rulluEants from lounging =d heavy us: areas must be
r iai: usinz ccz!IVic,.S=d:rrs dcceluced by the Vacu^E Rzzscu:c:s Consenadun�c:;c_. t:ie approved plan %rill be-
f:;ed at t~e fa_�t and at L':e ofnc: of tht local Soil ant: Ware. Conse:%adon Disu-iCL I (w 'COW d'at :,IV Modification
must ct approved by a tee airl stiecialist and submine:i to �Ete Soil and vat:: Cat-t^•Mien District prior to
:tadun. A change in lad own—c.sbip requites written rot;=cation to D M or a c=Y .U'c approved
pi:-, is cc=acd) within 66 days of a tide t:--Isfe:.
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Date d. / l '7
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Date: bet
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AWC I. I997 1

r Technical Specialist Certification
L. ks a mchnical specialist de.ii:natGd by the North Carolina, Sail and water Conse:c-ation Commission pursuant to 15A
NC�C e= .GGQ�. I eeruFy that ,.a aninal waste management Syst_-m far the farm n sir! abort has an anima{ wince
mar.�ge_a^t plan that r<ietts or ezeeeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environncenul Management
(DEEM) as sOd_if(_d in 15a NC?.0 2H.4217 and the USDA-Natur.1 Resources Consena;ion Servic: (INRCS) and/or the
North Carolina Soil and watt. Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCCAC 2H.0217 and 13A VCAC 6i= _0001-
.0005. The foilowing elements:r_included in the plan as aoolicable. While each category dtsignat:s a technical specialist
who may sign each certification (SD.Si.WU , RC. I), the technic=l specialist should only certify parts for which they ate
technic-71Y corioe_enc.
11. Certification of Design
A) Collection. Storage. Treatment System
Check rite arpropriarevo:
Z— E.xisring faciIiry witl+t}ur retrofit (SD or ZVU-P)
Scora?e volume is ai-I-quate for operation eapaci[}, storage capability coasis-unt aidi waste utilization
r�uu:-remz:its. .
New. expanded rr re'.roriaed facility (SD)
-knimal waste stwragc and=_Lme:tc st;~uctures. such as but not limited to collection systems-lagoons and ponds.
have been t'"sienZto=r,or exceed the minimum st in.+.a_*ks and speCitid.-tions.
Name of Technical Speci lease P►:nc • 1'---,Y
a _:1;a_ o Date WU nk Cotarlie.ed•
B) Lan. I nolicati n Site (NVbT)
—' t o{ n orsvit s for mi^_*: w seaaradons (buffers): adequate arzousit of land for«u ud IL cl+osen Mop is
__ale for was -r ri:_e=-- %+vdraulic and nutrient Ioadi..^_ rates.
tia:zZe of Technical5pecisiist terse °tint):
1 r w �X
Date Worti CorpI-,,ed:
aP^ Fhure
Da��:
Q Runoff' Contr is from exterior Lots
Check f
ire cppropria�e Got
wtrhaut-c,-^rj r lots (SD or WUP or RC)
Ilia facility does not ct:r,a 1 any a ae-Eor lots.
,M Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Nittzdxs to miriaiizc rye,^tin off of pollutants from lounging and hea--s use areas h»d,L�r_n desi;ned in
accordance with tzcaaical :standards developed by INRCS- .
Narze of Technical Specialist (PleaSa Print
-- Date Work Comple,.!d:��f
:�dt:r=ss ( ode Fhon! o.•Z
S i z na, z Date- 5 9

D). Anniication and HandlinizEauinment
Check Me c1001-0OriCre bol
.ice �tia•i'i47 nr,-x'inJHng+'dlicy%vide! ZXSStinQ wi,ccc nnniicannn ect:inmcnt (WUPor i)
An.rnal waste applicadun eciuiament spec:ititd in the plan has been eithe.— Culd c_Iibrs[ed or evaluated in
accordance wit.': exisdn, design charts and tables and is able to apply waste :S rer_s. r to accOmmuda[e the
waste tnaraeemeat plan: (existing aoplicacion equipment can cover the arcs by the plan at races no[ to
exceed e.ut e: the. specified hydraulic or nutrient Ioadirg races. a schedule for ti::ng of apolic_dons has been
escablisbed: reaui_fed buffers can be m2incained and calioradon and adjustment _*e contained as part of
LH-=pian).
�! `w a nanded ore =s"nv fhdlity wi[}' iii "ci�,:ins -ncir ,mnlign(in(i ecuirment Fnre�-!v tr Q]ti0t1 (I)
Anirnal vasic application a-tuil)ment speciCied in the plan has been designed to apply ,caste 2s necessary to
accommodate cne waste management plan: (proposed application equipment=cave:the area required by the
plan at races not to eared eidier the specified h;rd�ulic or nutrient loading r.:t`s: a scaedsle for timinng of
aoolications has been esablished: required butters can be maintained: calibtadon and adjustnent guidance are
contained as part of the plan).
r \ey e`mnn& nr of .iJna Eicflity wiLhour ex szinst c.ns-Le 2onlientinn ecuint•em f-or find snr_nding nt [ f1Sina
(%V u?or I) .
wa.Ste appHc:dhason equipment specified in the plan h been seie...d to a_-ply n-aste 23 accessary to
accommodate the wasc:.:anage ent plan: (proposed apolicrcion equio�ant c=.n a er�e ara required by the
Dian at rates not co asce_d eider the specified hydzra ulie or nutrient loading .:t:s: a sche'{ule for timing of
icoucatioas has beea established. requL*ed buf,6't:s e2rn be iaintained: C,:librriva:^'! adja=1Cnt suidancdd are
contained as pa:;of t.^.e
Niame of Technical Soecialist(Pie e Pair• �► w p
o: Da:e �Vor Cz,,-i_:eA- ley 5
P_dGie55 (:=gar 7o'_`0. �c1 Z.Li.1
5=���_.._e• �4:�.
E) Odor ontrol. Insect Cencrol. vfortality NfanaQernenc and Ernergency Action Plan (SD.
WUP. RC or I)
f e +ani_ mama me-t =Tan for this faC'FFCY includes
�V rite NLanage^tent Odcr Conzl ChecUist. an Inse=t
Ovc:ol CbecUist. a 4ior ire Managetzent Ca_cti!ist and 2n t-^_:gent"; At:_Ua P:-- Sou,:es of both odors and
i:-:se�s have been evalL:t='' Nita r:sp_., to this sic_ and Bess: Management?mct:ces : 1lir,i:'tiz: Odors and Best
}'=azemeni Pmcdcn to Cot,t:-ai Insects have bean selez-_t:d and include''to 2ht w.'-°'=•�^�°C 1C.^.[Plan. HOLh the
` or:ity `tataemeat?.:„and tL Fe ? -don P,ar. complete and can bs this facilic .
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Name of Tech nicS,oed-Bt (Plisse .:nt): t
Af�iu'. Uri Date Work Car.pit'--j:ca a-� 27
Address (SoPrFC:r Phor,'.�p G .f L 1
Da -
F) Writze. Notice of.`ew or ExDnndinR Sm-ine Farm
The folio-i g signature lock s only to be used for new or ex r pading swine fauns that bezi-.corutr-ucdon after June
_I, 1996. the facility as htsilt btf)re June 21. 1996, when�vZs it constructed or last
exp=nd 996
I (Vre) ct_.if": that I(we) ve to contact by ccrd::ed Mai ail adjoining proVe.:,+oc--e:3 at:d ail propeny owners
who 0--1 prcccry lacac_d ac:os;a public egad street or highway f.on t:is nt:tiy or ezrz.*tlin;s�;aa�: �C Warier was
to corn c Li.—cz widt the reguinriezu of iNCC-S 106-805. A copy of fhe nocce and a list of Le:,�.pe.:r owne:5 notified is
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: ____ Data:
dame of Manager(if dii _':+t from o«'ne:):_,
Signature: Date:
ANVC -- .-ku,wc 1. 1997 3

III. Certification of Installatiofz
A) Collection. Storage. Treatment Installation
New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste stora,e and treatment sL-Lc:ures. such as but rot limited to lnscoas zr:d ponds.have be=installed
in accordance wiluh late approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum smaadx, s at:d spicif:ca'_oas_
For e:ist:ng facilfties without retrofits, no eerti ication is necrssary.
-Name of Technical SpednJist (Please Print):
A1slL:lion Date Work Completed:
Address (2encv): Drone No..
Si?nattre: Data:
B) Land Anolication Site M-UP)
Gze_^.,, r/ize cppropriate Go:
vQ li�� C:o�Dlil�5YSt�: iS 1±1 olace on all land as Sped Red in =71u72nem�nt p�'c?Il.
_, Conditional Approv2i: a'!required !and as spec:::_d in the plan is cle=-!d Lr piantiao:the t:oppind system
as soeci%ed , t=e 'z:s:= tat?:zadon pinn hzs not beea established and Lb: otv:e: as :octrsitte' to establish rate
vest:=tion as s.ec == in tee plan by tr000sed cover Cop is
appropriate for compii_.__ With me wascead 'z'% on pian.
Z,' Also check. t:`:is box if appropriate
if the r.�cping 5 's:-m�S SpZ_iFle,d in we plan c_^ not be established or.,.e:vi:•c''2— Ia d within 30 ct:vs
of th ce='fix: vn. __owze:has pot '^.itte� tt)tSi;bi:sh an inters,,ervo fcr!rsioa cone.
'tiame of Technical Soedallst 'plerse P.=_: �P
_�a;=:tion Data FvUrti Ct=�:ple:e^ �/ ag
D1. No.:
Zgg—ZkLI
�:ddress (pia? . �.vta,
This folloti ing signatu a block- is only to be used when the box for conditionai approval in III. B
above h�- been checke .
I (%vc) cp./y t':at I(we)ha•e coM M;E1cd to e5L-iblish the =ppiny, system as spe:;tied in r.y(ourl caste utilization QIaR.
ar:d if 4,ppropnace to esrab' sh tr_ in:^:m crop for e:osior< control. and «-ill submit to Dct(:veaucadon orcompletion
a T ecsnica i Special% t u•idiin L c_lcndzr days foilowina the cite specified in tlhe��nc!it yr:i t. Fi�:ntivn. I(we)
==.Iiz= that failure WSW it Ltis ve:Fixation is a violation of t! a tvaste rnanagement plrn and will stabjr t me(us)to an
enfam;:-tent action from Dc.I.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
�arze of Manager (ii di ie:e.^.t tro=llt o�•rier):
Signature: Date:
A'VC Lav)9,

C) Rt[nnrr Cnntrols from Exterior Lots (RC)
Fa ilicv ,vich exterior lots
plc-f:udi to nuniniiz:the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy ust IS lled u specifed
in Lhe plan.
Forfacili des wiekout e:rerivr Ives, no cerrificaaan is lzecesscr;.
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print):
Aff Hiar—i on Date Work CoMO;-:ed:
Address (Aetncv): Phone',o.:
S iQdI4tL'r�: Date:
D) Apniication and Handling Ecuioment TnstalIation (W P or n
Chet rite_aa prrare bioc�
Animal waste applic,tion and handling equipaieru specified in the plan is oa site and ready for uae:
calibration and atljusrmnent rlacerialS have been provided to the owners and a_nc contained as part of the plan.
_I Aninial [trite app4crtion end handling equipment specified in the plan Feat nnt;+eea icutalled but the owner
hrs proposed le•+siaz or third party aeplic:lion and has provided s signed caacut: ej3uipment specified in
L-he conMIC, a_rr_s with rh_ r--quirz::tznLs of the plan: required burf_rs maiat:iced: calibration and
adjustrnem?uid—'^.c_l:zve been provided to Che Owners zm a.":contained as pat:of tr=riyn.
;! Conditional approval: Aairiat waste applicadon and handling a.uipreat c_trr_ciried in the plan has
beta purc:iased �.d wiil be on site a_nd irst,Fled bt' _ (coaJ�sa./fie=r}; there is adequate
Si0[•@._Y= to hold Lh_ w?--:e c.^.til the equipment is inszofie'd a_nd undi Ctt Masi: C-- bC Farad applied in
accor.: ,Ict WI'u^. t.^.- C'Occing sysi--} comained in C^C plan: and calibrd_Ca ��'_ °.-�St:5�.I'M ?gldlnCG ha C
Ceen provided to-M6-!OtvriC aA C contained as *}i'�of tht plan.
Nave of Technical SpesaIist(Ple:..e PrnT � � Q--
Date Work Co"'Oi�rC`i'
Sip ;l—re- D�!;'• / ��
The follo�-in-si-en ure bloc. is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III D
above h been cfle kid.
I (v.'-) C =� ti-Iar I ( e) h�.e Con dined to purci7a5.e.. dae arm n3-1 waste applic::iori 3.nd e.".S'iLillAfl e^��u1D111C'rit S
,,.� (,'' will suba iC to DEM a verification 0! G{'_?:�C d installation
speL:i__' it: �7tV (Our) '256a ii1...�YC"1C:.f 1713SI 2i.
front a 1 ec:._;cai-Soe,.i'alist with n 15 czlendar days follo%vin- [_he t�ce sge�ririzd in t��c corditian2l cr:-sticadon. I
(we! alizc that faliu e to submit tl-,s v--fixation is a violation.o:the waste mana_e:at.^.t plat read wil[ 5ubjet-t rrie
(us) to an za:orccrneic action ton DEEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Si sriarure: Dare:
Name of Manager (if dii e:tnE from owner):
Signature: Date:
E) Odor Control. Insect Contras and ltortnlity NIana!zement (SD. Sr. MY-UP. RC or D
Met.`c(Is to cdnvoi odors ar:d inse'--a zs sz)ecitied i- the PILL have been irs.:llyd ind- are codnationaI. Toe
mor:aE-cy mam-agen,ent syste.^:.as spe=':Led in the PI:a has also been installed and is ecw t:ona'-
N a:—,ie of Technical Specialist (Pie se riot): C�
:psi:'i ia rQ R
Date Work Corn-pie:!":
ilOne�O.:
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aNVC -- •emu• c i. I1)y7

Please return the completed form to the Division of Water Quality at the foiloMng address:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division Of Water Quality
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29635
Raleigh, liC 27626-0533
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete Animal Waste
'Management Plan to the local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy
in your files with your animal Waste Management Plan.
ANVC __ Au;;wt 1. 1997 �'

1t1 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
PRODUCER: Heritage Farms
LOCATION: 1184 Veaches Mill Road, Warsaw- Duplin County
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION: Farrow- Wean
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 3600 Sows
(Design Capacity) 1000 Finishing
400 Nursery
The waste from your animal facility 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 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 spit 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. 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. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and available water holding capacities.. Normally waste shall not be applied to land
eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons 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 nutrients for
crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a
growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the
-waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce.odor problems.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
.this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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Amount of Waste Produced Per Year(gallons ft_ tons etc._ 21,350
3500 6.1
1,o00 animals X 1.9 (tons)waste/animaltyear`= 1,90G4 (tons)waste/year
400 0.41
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 23,414
4,900 animals X 3.37 lbs. PAN/animal/year= 16,600 lbs.PAN/year. (PAN from N.C.
** Based on 3 years pumping records** Tech
Guide Std. 633)
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
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and
surface application:
Table 9: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs, N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Type Per Acre Utilized Application
T1 994 1 OrB,LsB Bermuda(G&H) 274 14.14 3874.36 March -Sept
—� T1694 2 AuB4OrB Bermuda(G&H) 274 7.56 2071.44 March -Sept
T1694 3 AuB Bermuda(G&H) 255 19.39 4944.45 March-Sept
T1694 UNC4 AuB4OrB Bermuda G&H) 275 21.79 5992.25 March-Se t
T1694 UNC4 AuB4OrB Small Grain(G) 50 21.79 1089.5 Sept-April
**OPTIONAL
1,2,3 Small Grain(G) 50 41.09 2054.5 Sept-April
T1694 3 AuB Millet(G&H) 142.5 19.39 2763.075 April - Sept 15
Totall 62.881 17,972.00 1
*This N is from animal waste only. if nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are
applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation.
NOTE: The applicator Is cautioned that P and K inay be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Monagement Act will require farmers in some
eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients.
This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREE' ENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land[see
Required Specification 21)
Tract Field Soil Crop :Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Type Her Acre* Utilized Application
Total -
*See footnote for Table 1.
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1 62.88 17,972
Table 2 0.00 -
Total 62.88 17,972
Amount of N Produced 16,500
Surplus or Deficit 1,472
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provoions 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 nutrient or other elements.
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See attached map showing the fields to be used for thei utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop Application Application
No Rate(ln/Hr) _Amount (In.
1 OrB,LsB Bermuda _ 0.5 .5-1.0
2 AuB4OrB Bermuda 0.5 .5-1.0
3 AuB Bermuda 0.5 .5-1.0
UNC4 AuB4OrB Bermuda 0.5 .5-1.0
THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY'IRRIGATION,HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL
BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
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
waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation *s la oon design.
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil
and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the
waste.
Narrative of operation: The acres shown are"wetted"acres. PAN produced is based on
rowers pumping records for'98,'99,'00. The highest seat plus 10%was used for PAN produced.
All bermuda fields will be harvested uslna a combinatln of grazing and haying Atleast half of the
r,eild produced must be removed by hajng.
MILLET OPTION
Producer has the option of planting and harvesting Millet or Bermuda in field 3 at the rates shown
in the tables on page 3 Small Grain following Millet- propucer may apply 75 Ibs N if grazing and
100 Ibs N if cutting for hay.
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W�A,S UTIIZATIQ;N PLI
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface Water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of
an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the
use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to
secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation,
increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
—�. 4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding-less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG
Standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of°drift from the irrigation field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland,
the waste may be broadcast provided the opplication 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 or flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loadog rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop plaaled 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 whiph waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at lealst 50 feet from any residential property
boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal.
Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter
Strips).
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 11100 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
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
15 discharge or by over-spraying. Animal waste;may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist'.
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed.waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
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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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 treets, 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 ? "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and orosion.
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.
Animal waste can be used in a rotation that indludes vegetables and other crops for direct
20 human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
--� consumption it should only be applied pre-plant with no further applications 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
22 at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate-determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five 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.
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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WASTE Li
UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Heritage Farms - — ---
Owner/Manager Agreement
tions
the
on and
I (we) understand and will follow and i the approved
p r tvedhe sanimaawaste utilization plan'for the the
maintenance procedures established in the apQ
farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity o
ies will require a new
waste treatment and storage shet or cons U
Divis on of Envtr ironment Managtion of new ieitment (DEM) before the
f
certification to be submitted to t also understand that there must be no discharge
new animals are stocked. I (we) a storm
animal waste from t less
this system to surface waters of ed plaanevJ�°be filed on-site nat the
severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The app
farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and wil! be
available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner, Herit�arms of Noth Carolina, LLC
{Please Print)
` J / Date: --
Signature:
Name of Manager (If differ, t f owner): antiaoo Vaznuez _ -- -
Date: _--- -- -----
Signature:
- Name of Technical Specialist: (please Print) _ Toni W. King
Affiliation: Murphy - Brown —
Address(Agency): P.O.BOX 856
Warsaw,INC 28398
Signature:
. Date:
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,STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = O .lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs.; - O lbs
0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 0 lbs
3400 -sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs . = 1472200 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs . _ -0 lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WIEIGHT (SSLW) = 1472200 -lbs
MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 1472200 lbs . SSLW x Treaitment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. 'SSLW= 1 CF%lb . SSLW
Volume = 1472200 cubic feet
STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0 . 0 cubic feet
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME _
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Inside top length 670. 0 feet ; _ Inside .top width 420.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 45.p' feet
Freeboard 1 .4 feet ; Side slopes 2 . 5 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 43. 8 feet
--� Bottom of lagoon elevation 35. 6 feet
Seasonal high water table elevatiop 40...0, feet
Total design volume using prismoid;Rl formula' :'
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
2. 5 2 . 5 2 . 5 2 . 5 863 .2' 413 . 2 8. 6
AREA OF TOP fY
LENGTH * WIDTH
883. 2 413 . 2 274028. 9Y(AREA `OF .TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH A
620. 0 370 . 0 229400 . Q: (AREA-,'OF,��BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 . �" }
641 . E 391 . E .(AREA' OF.�*MIDSECTION * 4)
CU . FT . = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) +'.'AREAY'.BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
274028 . 9 ****** ** • 229400 . 0 1.4
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL ;.= 2171874 CU . FT.

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Length k Width =
670 . 0 420. 0 281.,j . 0 square feet
Buildings (roof and ';ot water)
Length Width
0 . 0 0. 0 0. 0 square feet
TOTAL DA 281400.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be
180 days.
9. Volume Of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in
Volume = 1472200 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day
Volume = 359520 cubic feet 180 days
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 fotl in 5A.
Volume = 0. 0 gallons/day 180 days storage/7 .48 gallons
Volume per CF
0. 0 cubic feet
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 inc!hes per foot'
Volume = 164150,j) cubic feet
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D . ' Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7 . 5 inches / 12 inches per foot DA
Volume = 175875. 0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A . 359520 cubic feet
5B . 0 cubic feet
5C . 164150 cubic Reet
5D. 175875 cubic feet
TOTAL 899545 cubic Peet
SUMMARY
Total required volume 2171745" cubic fee
Total design volume avail . 21718714 cubic feet
Min . req . treatment volume plus sludge. accumulation 1472200 cubic fe
At elev. 41 . 0 feet Volume i.% 1472501 -1 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr. stor-m".,is 1995999 cubic feet
At elev. 43 . 0 feet ; Volume is .1995702 :,Cubic feet (start pumping)
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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
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.
*Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Anima!Waste Management Systems Manua!
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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. This will make storage space available in
the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer 1 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
2

Lagoon 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.
• 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
3

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 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.
4

• Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water
conservation.
• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce the
amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start 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.
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 properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper-agitator impeller pump through large -
bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with 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.
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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 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.
• 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.
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EMERGENCY ACTION -PLAN-
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DW(2) fro 3cf5 3g6o
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMI S) g/a -,% a
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DiSTRI1CT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION S�RViCE (NRCS) 9io 01 6 aaaa 0
COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES)
9ro d9G, a�
?his 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 you 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 ore may nor be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo.
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 flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field-actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary 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. APPR ?p19
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. Water; �a y
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators-action include.0laonsswilo
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
C. Make sure siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewali of lagoon: Often this is seepage as opposed
to flawing 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.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of-the side walls and lagoon-
bottom as soon as possible.

--� 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste•reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was releasod 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 spali 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; Rhone - -. After
hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. 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 movement of
the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that-have been
under taken, and the seriousness of the sitution.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c.• Instruct EMS to contact local Helath Department.
d. Contac, CES, phone number - , local SWCD office phone number - -, and 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 you
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 off..
site damage.
a. Contractors Name: i Nr o. S
b. Contractors Address: � IS C,5e- C y P
c. Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kr-A, U_�6sVe -e-e, �
b. Phone:
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause -- BMP's to Minimize odor - —- - —4
Site Specific Practices
(liquid Systems)
Flush Guitars Accumulation of solids ~
0 Hush system is designed and operated
suffici;ent)y to remove accumulated
soilds;from gutters as designed.
() Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
_ discharge
!_sgoorts and Fits Crusted Solids --~
(•' Maintaiin lagoons, settling basins and
Pits where pest brooding is apparent to
mirtimi;e the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more Then 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
zcessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation
;rowth {v)'Meintain vegetative central along banks of
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Syster.Tts)
odors Feed Spillage
() Design, bpefate and maintain feed systems te.g_
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
-. () Clean up spi)lage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer, 1 S-30 day interval during wimar).
a Storage Accumulations of feed residues
() Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site end/or providing
adequate containment(e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
( Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filltar strips around feed storage as needed.
al Holding Areas Aetsimutadons of errrnet wastes
() ©iminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
and disturbance by animals is minimal.
(7 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 naaded).
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,)ry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes (j Remove spillage on a routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
Systems interval during summer, 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
() Pro%nde for adequate drainage around nunum stcckp3se-
() Irnpper for and remover or break up accumulated wastes
(n.ttl):er stripes - and stockpiles and manure hwxIU 7
aresw as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landownerftntegrat:or agrees to use sound Judgment in applying
insect contral measures as practical.
1 certify the aforemendoried insect control BesrManagemenr Practices have been reviewed with me-
(Landowner ignature)
more information corrtect-the Cooperative Extension Service, Departrrtent of Entomology, Box 7613,.North Carolina State Ursversity, Raleigh, NC
39S-7613.
IC—November 11, 1996

SWINE FARM WAS MANAGEMENT ODOR COMRpL CNE
Source CauseCKUST
- BMp's to Minimize Odor Farmstead Swine production Site Specific Practices -
{�ee;etanve or wooded buffers;
( Regomrnended best management
(y
, ractices;
v
Animal body surfaces Dinv manure-covered enirneis odd lodgment and common sense
(1 Dry floors
Roor surfaces Wet manure-covered floors
f7 5lorted floors;
(� at*rers located over slotted floors;
( ers et high and of solid floors;
f ScraQa manure buildup from floors;
_ (} Underfloor ventilation for drying
M
Manure collection pits Urine
V Frequant manure removal by flush,pit
fechatge,or scrape Parrtal miccrbial decomposildon
(} Undedfioor ventilation
Verrtilatian exhauy-r fans Volatile gases; -
Dust (-,I FF n mWntenance;
(v/l:ffrcierrt air movement ndoor surfaces CusZ
(, Washd:own between-groups of animals
(} FeOd additives;
(� Feeder covers;
(} Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder Covers
sh tanks
Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid wiu'les tanks are frlPng {1 Flush tank covers --
() Extend till lines to near botrom of
tanks with ano-siphon venrs sh alleys
Agitation during wastewater O comeyanance Ur+derfloor flush with underfloor
ventilation
recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon
(} Extand racherd lines to near botrom.of
liquid wlti(e pits are f'tfing
stations
Agitation during sump tank ftlling pits with anti-siphon vet() gip tank covers
and drawdo►m
:ide drain c"Iection Agitapon during wastewater
notion boxes (} Box cover
conveyance
it drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater
f ? Extend discharge point of pipes
- -- undemeatri lagoon liquid level
�n surfaces Volatile gas emissions
f! P oper lagoon liquid capacity ---
biological rtvpng
A ( correct lagoon starrup procedures
Agitation
() Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio
(✓7 Minimum agitation when pumping
() Mechanical aeration
-- () Proven biological additives
in sprinkler no=as Nigh pressure agitation Wind draft ,(,/Irrigate on cry days with little or no wind
F7 Minimum recommended operation pressure
(Vl Pump intake-near lagoon liquid surface
~ {) Punno, from second-stage lagoon
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-Drags tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition
-urface Mixing whit (} Bottom or midlevel loading
e filling {) Tank_ covers
Agitation when emptying
(} B.esio surface mats of solids
{) Provisn biologicai additives or oxidants
_
Sarding basin surface Partial mieobial decomposition
{} F.xteitd drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
Mixing while filing level
Agitation when emptying () Remgve settled solids regularly
Manure. slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading
spreader outlets {) Soil i�jeetion of slurry/sludges
Volatile pas emissions () Wash residual manure from spreader after tree
() Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure. slurry VOleols gas emissions white d — —
or sludge on field surfacers r�^ng O Soil iryfectian of Slurry/sludges — -
() Soil incorporation within 48 hours
() Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
{) Proven biological additives or oxidants
dead animals Carcass decomposition
{) Praperdispomtion of carcasses
lead animal disposal Carcass decomposition
its (} Cornpipte covering of carcasses in burial pits
{} Proper?location/construction of disposal pits
iefnerators 7rtcomplete combustion
O SaconQary stack bumers
[ending water around Improper drainage
cifties (+rGrade and landscape such that water drains
Morabial decomposition of
away from facilities
organic matter
9nure tracked onto public Pooriy maintained access roads
'from farm access ( Farm access road maintenance
ditionei Information:
ins Manure Management_0200 Rule/BMP Packet — Available Froux
'no Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies.EBAE Fact Shea; NCSU-County&aeon Center
no Production Facility Manure Managamerm Pit Recharge_Lagaon Treatment;EBAE 125-88 NCSL1-BAE
no Production Facility Marxrre Management; NCSU
Underfloor Ruse—Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 43AE
tan Dacia and Management for livestock Manure Treatment and Store e, NCSL1-8A
iration of Manure and Wastewater Application E g -E3AE 103-83 NCS11-8AE
Milling Odors from Swine E�n7dinps:P!H-33 0 EEiAE Fact Sheet NCSu-SAE
onmental Assurane Program NPPC Manual NCSU-S wine Extension
ins for Managing Odor, a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NC Pork Produces Assoc
nce Concerns in Animal Manure Management Odors and Flies; PR0707. 1995 conference Proeeedin s CSU Agri Corrunuricadonr
p oriole Cooperative bctertslon
issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The Ian downerl>rltegrator agrees to use sound judgment in ai i
control measures as practical. ppn g
IY the aforemerraoned odor control Best Managment Pra es have been revi
With rAg,—
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L !Lando ne . lgnature)
November 11. 1995

version—November 26,2019
Mortality Management methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When n.
Methodsecting other than hose listle ed must be ap indicate a proved by he State Veversus terinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knoWledge of animal
El death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
Fd (G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
❑ ❑ Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 1 SA 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.
D C1In the
NC Depart of ment o�Agricutturel&Clansumer Servin a ices I(G S f 106-549.70)a size and design approved by the
Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian,would make possible
❑ 1_1 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 he NCDA&C S Veterinary Division sup-
an outlines farm-spedifle mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality•
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options;contact the Division for guidance.
fEC1=1 ;iwCC« D' 'R . 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.
APR 4 4 2019 . Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
wawaua* . Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions(refer to facility's animal
,r,ln�E Ct csrsos waste management system permit).
emergency,the State Veterinarian may enact
In the event of imminent threat of a disease
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4.
Signature of Farm Owner/Manager
- Date
3 1�-� �`�
igna a of Technical Specialist Date