310351_Application_20240301

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Charles F Knowles
Iron Mine Farm
189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace, NC 28466-8177
QIIAM _
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 12, 2024
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Pennittee:
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NC DEQ/DWI
Central Office
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits,
which expire on September 30, 2024. In order to ensure your continued coverage under the State Non -Discharge General
Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State
Non -Discharge General Permit." The application form must be completed, signed by the Permittee, and returned to the DWR by
April 3. 2024.
Mailing Address: NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 1636
Email: animal.operationsna deg.nc.eov
phone: [phone]
Please note that � ou must include one 1 coov of the Certified Animal Waste Mana ement 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.deg.nc.gov_/animalpermits2024. General permits can be requested by writing to the address above.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please
feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9129.
Sincerely,
Michael Pjetraj, Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currenty Covered b � an Expiring State Non-Discha je
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Waste Management Systems
Request for Certification of Coverage
Facility Currently covered by an Expiring Sate Non -Discharge General Permit
On September 30, 2024, the North Carolina State Non -Discharge General Permits for Animal Waste Management Systems will
expire. As required by these permits, facilities that have been issued Certificates of Coverage to operate under these State
Non -Discharge General Permits must apply for renewal at least 180 days prior to their expiration date. Therefore, all applications
must be received by the Division of Water Resources by no later than April 3, 2024.
Please do not leave any question unanswered Please verify all information and make any necessary corrections below.
Application must be signed and dated by the Permittee.
1. Certificate Of Coverage Number: AWS310351
2. Facility Name: Iron Mine Farm
3. Permittee's Name (same as on the Waste Management Plan): Charles F Knowles
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 189 Powell Paxe Rd
City: Wallace
Telephone Number: 910-532-2320 Ext.
State: NC
E-mail: alennknowles0(aemail.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 8141 S NC 41 Hw ;
City: Wallace State: NC
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
7. Farm Manager's Name (if different from Landowner): Charles G Knowles
8. Farm Manager's telephone number (include area code): 910-289-1318 Ext.
9. Integrator's Name (if there is not an Integrator, write 'None"): Murphy -Brown LLC
10. Operator Name (OIC): Charles G. Knowles Phone No.: 910-289-1318
11. Lessee's Name (if there is not a Lessee, write "None"):
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type
Swine - Feeder to Finish
Operation Types:
Allowable Count
3,648
Zip: 28466-8177
Zip: 28466
OIC #: 18760
Swine
Cattle
Dry Poultry
Other Types
Wean to Finish
Dairy Calf
Non Laying Chickens
Horses - Horses
Wean to Feeder
Dairy Heifer
Laying Chickens
Horses - Other
Farrow to Finish
Milk Cow
Pullets
Sheep- Sheep
Feeder to Finish
Dry Cow
Turkeys
Sheep - Other
Farrow to Wean
Beef Stocker Calf
Turkey Pullet
Farrow to Feeder
Beef Feeder
Boar/Stud
Beef Broad Cow
Wet Poultry
Gilts
Other
Non Laying Pullet
Other
Layers

13. Waste Treatment Lagoons, Digesters and Waste Storage Ponds (WSP): (Fill/Verify the following information.
Make all necessary corrections and provide missing data.)
Structure
Name
Structure Type
(Lagoon/Digester/
WSP)
Estimated
Date
Built
Liner Type
(Clay, Synthetic,
Unknown)
Capacity
(Cubic Feet)
Estimated
Surface Area
(Square Feet)
Design Freeboard
"Redline"
(Inches)
1
Lagoon
1/1/1989
504,500.00
64,350.00
19.50
2
Lagoon
1/l/2002
283,728.00
39,000.00
23.60
Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed
application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d), either by mailing to the address below or sending it via
email to the email address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan (WUP), signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist, containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application (for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2. A site map/schematic
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6. Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted - Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) Please be sure the above table is
accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be
applicable to your facility.
8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g. composting, digesters, solids separators, sludge drying system, waste transfers, etc.)
I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.

Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18
U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both
for a similar offense.)
Print the Name of the Permittee/Landowner/Signing Official and Sign below. (If multiple Landowners exist, all landowners
should sign. If Landowner is a corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
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THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
E-mail: [e-mail]
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
PRODUCER: Iron Mine Farm
LOCATION: 189 Powell Page Rd{k4riw..CJ�
Wallace, NC 28466
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION: Feeder to'F'irtish,'Swvtne
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 3.,6413 t l(►�Q�t��`��
(Design Capacity)
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The waste from your animal fcitity must land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of
surface and/or groundwater. The plant ru tiants;.in the animal waste should be used to reduce the
amount of commercfaf fertifter requf for V�-,e cps fn the 'flefds where the waste is to be amHed-
This waste utilization plan uses -ni rimer, as the limiting `.nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before
each application cycle. Annual soK tests a-e strongly encouraged so that ail plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be g.rvr<
Several. fartors axe important Ln imp rra^t ,1 your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the
fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always
apply waste based on the needs of the orop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do
not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utfte. Soif types are important as they have different
infiltration rates, leaching potentials, carve exZange capacities, and available water holding
capacities. Normally waste shall not bele 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 1 a tons per year. Do
not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is rairring; or when the surface is frozen. Either of these
conditions may result in runoff to surface Viers wrib. h is not _alTowed under DENT reguratfons. 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:grouncil 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 bused 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
21-1.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year ! allons ft tons. etc.
3,648 animals 927 (gals) waste/animal per year= 3,381,696 (gals) waste/year
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
3,381,696 gallons x 1.8 Ib.s PAN/1000 gallons 6,087 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. 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:
Tract
field
Soil
#
No.
T e
1268
2.00
NoA
12670,9
NoA
1267
10A
NoA
1267
11.00
NoA
1,2"
2JM
NnA.
1267
10,9
NoA
1267
10A
NoA
1267
11,00
NoA
Table 1:
ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Crop
Lbs. N
Acres
Lbs. N Month of
Per Acre
Utilized __AERiication
bermuda graze
224.25
4.65
1042.7625 March 1-Se t 30
bermuda graze
224.25
14.32
3211.26 March 1-Sept 30
bermuda graze
224.25
4.13
926.1525 March 1-Se t 30
bermuda
raze
224.25
0.73
163.7025 March 1-Se t 30
overseed
a
1-Mar 31
,overseed
a
1-Mar31overseed
a
1-Mar 31overseed
at
U50
1-Mar31oa
WS
"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 ie►d ex•;ectation.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K maybe over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning
in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management 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.
If haying is used as an option, the PAN recommendation on each field is 299 Ibs PAN/acre.
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NARRATIVE
Realistic yield expectations
All fields RYE soil series
Bermuda 6.5 t/ac NoA
small grain 1 t/ac NoA
Maximum application rates and amounts
All fields .50 in/hr maximum rate 1.0 inch application amount maximum
Assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed is not over -applied. Be sure that weather conditions are
considered to ensure permit conditions are met.
This WUP is a revision of the previous plan prepared'by Duplin Soil & Water. Acres &
soil types used are according to previous irrigation design by Floyd Adams, engineer.
Summary of crops that can receive effluent during each montn:
January: Small grain
February: Small grain
March: Small grain Bermuda
April:
May
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:
November:
Small grain
Small grain
Small again
Bermuda
Bermuda
Bermuda
Bermuda
Bermuda
Estimated Sludge Accumulation:
33 gallons of sludge/pig/year x 3,648 animals = 120,384 gallons sludge produced/year
Approximately 10.2 Ibs PAN/1,000 gallons sludge (broadcast or irrigate)
Approximately 12.24 Ibs PAN/1,000 gallons sludge (soil incorporated or injected)
IAt 120,384 gal sludge/yr and 12.24 Ibs PAN/1,000 gal sludge = 1,473.5 lbs PAN in sludge/year
l If applied to corn at 150 Tr s PATitac, need about 19'S aures oUrarld irn M+pi/rc2LOW1.
"Refer to current state general permit for guidelines"
Data to write this plan was taken from http://nutrients.soil.ncsu.edu/ which meets current
NRCS standards (590)

WASTE UTfLIZATION PILAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste vdrr& reac'r s siuxfr�cc �a�r#�e� "5 Ple'ih�ix- .
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 iMth a km�kvw aof is writh:0 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 An7mah -waste shraA be appkd fa meet, tvii 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).
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.
g 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" for guidance.)
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 surface

WASTE UTILIZATI®N' PLAN `
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 loading rates on .these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy.
ARY rtffiV saonrne f8aity, sited an cr after October 1, M5 shaft comply wi b the following: The
outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component
11 of a swine farm shall be at least 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).
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by
the landowner.
13 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
14 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
15 manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16
Domestic and industrial waste froar, was dv#m faculties, sl^V"Ws, tDi etsts, sinks, etc., shalt not
be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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1NAST UTILiZAT iN PLA N
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the
vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, a Q., are 4irrAed to
crew Where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or
discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible
for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal
discharge, poAution and efosbon.
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 includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However,. if animal waste is used on Oro for direct human
20 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
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
21 the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually at
crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining 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
22 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. UTILIZATION P LAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Iron Mine Farm
Owner/Manager Agreement
(we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established 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 storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to
be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are
stocked. I (we) also undeirstand that there must be no discharge of animal wastefrom this
system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local
Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:�w^5
(Please print) -
Signature: & Date:
Name of Manager (If different from owner): ej4-1/15- �17k4* Ai�W/�j
Signature: Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Amanda Hatcher
Affiliation: _ NCCES-Duplin County Center
Address (Agency): PO Box 949
Kenansvitle, NC 28349 _
910 296-2143 _ ^�
Signature�%aUl6b Date: a7 -—,(

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