310464_Application_20240312

Application for Renewal of Coverage
for Expiring State Non-Discharge
Permit
You all should be receiving swine permit renewal applications in the mail
this week. The renewal information you send back to DEQ will be due back
to them by April 3 (18o days before the permit runs out).
Along with the application that they mail you, you will also need to send in
the following for renewal:
✓ 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
,lXd. The crops grown on every land application field
i e. The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
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
,/7. Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.)
Also provide any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard
classifications that may be applicable to your facility.
✓8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
Be sure these are accurate and correct. You can mail or email these items
in.
Mail to: RECEIVED
NCDEQ-DWR MAR 12 2024
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center NC DEQ/DWR
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Central Office
or Email to:
animal.operations(y de q.nc.gov

STAIr
ROY COOPERfl.�
Governor
EUZABETH S.BISER �'`• "*��^
Secretary
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA RECEIVED
Director Environmental Quality
February 12,2024 MAR 12 2024
Prentice M Herring
Herring Pork Producers VC DE�IDWR
1369 White Flash Rd Central 0 •iCE!
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-Discharge General
Permits.you must submit an application for permit coverage to the Division of Water Resources (DWR)by April 3,2024.
Enclosed you will find a "Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currenth Covered by an Expiring State
Non-Discharge General Permit."The application form must be completed. signed by 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.operations4ideq.nc.g
phone:[phone]
Please note that you must include one (1) cony 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/animapermits2024.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,
A,
Michael Pjetraj,Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non-Discharge
General Permit
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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: AWS310464
2. Facility Name: Herring Pork Producers
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Prentice M HerrinL
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 1369 White Flash Rd
City: Mount Olive giq)227 -530 5 State: NC Zip: 28365
Telephone Number: E-mail: pmhith(&msn.com
5. Facility's Physical Address: 1313 White Flash Rd
City: Mount Olive State: NC Zip: 28365
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
7. Farm Manager's Name(if different from Landowner): Chad HerrinL
8. Farm Manager's telephone number(include area code): 919-222-8157 Ext.
9. Integrator's Name(if there is not an Integrator,write"None"): Mgmhhy-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name(OIC): Richard C.Herrin- Phone No.: J)+9.661--6ff93r OIC#: 17219
11. Lessee's Name(if there is not a Lessee,write"None"): C919 22-57 58
12. Indicate animal operation type and number:
Current Permit: Operations Type Allowable Count
Swine-Wean to Feeder 15,560
Operation Types:
Swine Cattle Dry Poultry Other TN nes
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)
LAGOON 1 Lagoon 1/1/1983 Full,clay 459,084.00 63,700.00 19.50
LAGOON 2 Lagoon 1/1/1978 Full,clay 132,170.00 46,420.00 19.50
LAGOON 3 Lagoon l/1/1969 Full,clay 356,774.00 19,550.00 19.50
Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed
application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.10C(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 b� 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):
Name(Print): ( 1(eta��� (y t- '+�!e ZZ.t r� Title: Z-'eS z.04.11V
Signature: Date: oZ 10�� 2s"2`1C
Name(Print): /L 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

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This plan. has been prepared for: This plan.has been developed by
Herring Pork Producers Michele Christensen
Prentice and Curtis Bening Premium Standard Farms
1281 rite Flash.Rd 623 SE Blvd
Mt. Olive, NC 28365 Clinton, NC 28329
919-658-9917 910-299-3024
Developer Signature
Type of Flan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal
waste utilization plan for the.farm named above. I have read and understand the
Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with
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Signature(owner) Date
Signature(manager or producer) Date.
This plan meets the:minimum. standards and.specifications of the U.S..Department of
Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices
adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved Bv:
Technical Specialist Signature Date
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic
Yield estimates-am.also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition,the Leaching Index for each field is shown,.
where available.
Planned Crops Summary
Total Useable Leaching
Tract Field Acres Acres index(Ll) Soil Series Crop Sequence RYE .
4557 Hi 2.01 2.01 NIA Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagras$.Hay 5S Tons
4557 H2A 0.39 0.39 NJA Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bernwdagrass Hay 5.5 Tons
4557 H213 4.46 4A6 NIA Autrwille Srmall Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 5.5 Tons
4557 H3 5.12 5,12 NIA Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 5.5 Tons
4557 H4 5.56 5.56 NIA Autryville- Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudapass Hay 5.5 Tons
4557 H5 2.42 2.42 NIA Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 5.5 Tons
4557 H6 0.52 0.52 NIA Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Torts
Hybrid BermudaMuss Hay 5.5 Tans
4557 H7A 2.15 2.15 NIA Autryville Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 5.5 Tons
4557 H7B 1.57 1.57 N/A Autryville, Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay 5.5 Tons
Au iar vill 4557 HS S - i l G'J` hye Small Grain Overseed - 1.0 Tons
ai Hybrid Bermudagrass,Hay 5.5 Tons
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LI Potential Leachin Technical Guidance
Low potential to contribute to soluble None
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
>=2& Moderate potential to contribute to Nutrient Management(590)should be planned.
c-10 soluble nutrient leaching below She root
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High potential to contribute to soluble Nutrient Management(590)should be planned Other conservation practices that
nutrient leaching below the root zone. improve the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient user efficiency
>10 should be considered. Examples are Cover Crops(340)to scavenge nutrients,Sod-Based
Rotations(328),Long-'Term No Till M8),and edge-of-field practices such as Filter
Strips(393)and Riparian Forest Buffers(391).
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The hrgation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies
with soils. If applying waste nutrients through.an irrigation system,you must apply at a rate that will not result in
runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to
receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application
event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Application Rate Application Amount
Tract Field Soil Series (inches/hour). (inches)
4557 H1 Autryville 0.60 1.0
4557 H2A Autryville 0.60 1.0
4557 H2B Autryville 0.60 1.0
4557 113 Autryville 0.60 1.0.
4557 H4 Autryville 0.60 1.0
4557 H5 Autryville 0.60 1.0
4557 H6 Autryville 0.60 1.0
4557 MA Autryville 0.60 1.0
4557 H7B Autiyville 0.60 1.0
4557 1 1-18 jAutryville, 0.60 1.0
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The Available Waste Storage Capacityy table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the
design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated., The start
date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in
the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or-equal to the design.
storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage
capacity,this indicates thatthe plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated:
Ifavailable storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design
storage volume of the structure.' Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval
in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity-
Available Waste StoraaeC acity
Source Name Swine Nursery Lagoon Liquid Design Storage Capacity(Days)
Start Date 91.1 ISO
Plan Year Month Available Storage Capacity(Days)
1 1 82
1 2 58
1 3 119
1 4 166
1 5 174
1 6 163
I 7 151
1 8 159
1 9 180
I 10 180
1 I1 164
1 12 147
*Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month-
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number ofacres needed for
sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period: These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations for each source,the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application
rates shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At
clean out,this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates- la most cases,the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous,copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since
nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally,effluent spray fields should not be
used for sludge application. If this is notpossible,care should betaken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water
moving to streams and lakes,phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also
be a concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Maximum Maximum-Sludge
Crop PA-N Rate Application Rate Minimum Acres Muumwml Acres Minimum Acres
Ib/ac 1000 gallac 5'Years Accumulation 10 Years Accumulation 15 Years Accumulation
Swine Nursery Lagoon SIudge-Standard
.—Corn 120 bu I50 13.16 39.88 79.77 119.65
Apy 6 ton R.Y.E. 300 26.32 19.94 39.88 59.83
Soybean 40 bu 160 14.04 3739 7-:1?8 1I2.17
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EMERSENC ACTION PLAN
Site Name: Herring Pork Producers premises ID Number: #550314986
a owner/Operaxor Name: Prentice Herring phone. (919) 22,2-5305
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Rescue/Ambulance call 911 Fire Department Call 911
Poison Control Trey @ 910-284-0036 Doctor
Police/Sheriff Call 911 Veterinarian Mary B. @ 910-271-0474
Hospital Vidant @ 910-296-0941 , �S"ran`e
Other
State EPA 704-663-1699 Earth Moving
Manure Pumping Chad @ 919-222-8157 Hauling Gary R. @ 910-296-3482
Equipment County Engineer
Other - -
Electricity Tri-County @ 919-735-2611 Plumbing Chad @ 919-222-8157
Ventilation Heating Chad @ 919-222-8157
Animal Transport Ag Protein @ 910-2894811 Feed Ryan @ 910-293-5515
Mortality Disposal Ag Protein @ 910-289-4811 Other
A tool to help you develop your personalized emergency action plan can be sound at Ift./Yeap.pork.org
Farm Manager = Chad Herring @ [phone]

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY(DWQ)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) Cot.C....alt I _
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT(SWCD) 4110-296- 7-1-
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) 5ta_ 33 '17_15
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) o-2 - 2-L43
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation,this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow-possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d) Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
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.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems,houses,solid separators-action include:
a) Stop recycle pump.
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flow in the house,flush systems,or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage,put in a submersible
pump,and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals,trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
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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:
o Modification of the lagoon structure — an example is the placemerit of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
e 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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c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury,fish kills,or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger(either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office: Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name,facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions_ The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters,call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice/technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
b. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a_ Contractors Name: ADA>Nl CO,
b. Contractors Address: 708 ASWR- N� vj" S NC z$398
c. Contractors Phone: !910- 293— 7-77o
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon(NRCS, Consulting Engineer,etc.)
a. Name: AkANDA t fbTCNC—R
b. Phone: Q r A- 'J 4 q.— I e c
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage,repair the system,and reassess the waste management plan to'keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.
9

INSECT
CONTROL
CHECKLIST

INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids ( 1 Flush is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
(>) Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids Maintain lagoons,settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than"inches over more than
30%of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage () Design,operate and maintain feed systems(e.g..
bunkers and troughs)to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
() Clean up spillage on a routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
interval during summer,15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed {) Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment(e.g.,covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
(} inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal () Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e.inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
soids as needed).
MIC--November 11,1996
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal ()Remove spillage on a routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer;15-30 days interval during
winter)when:manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
()provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
(}Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( )pertain to this operation. The landowner/ integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.,
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signat re)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service,Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC—November 11, 1996
11

ODOR
CONTROL
CHECKLIST

SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor site specific Practices
Farmstead Swine production ( )Vegetative or wooded buffers:
(+)Recommended best management
practices;
(-#)Good judgment and common sense
Animal body Dirty manure (413ry floors
surfaces covered animals
Floor surfaces Wet manure-covered ( )Slatted floors;
floors ( -)Waterers located over slotted floors;
( )Feeders at high end of solid floors;
(. ),Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( ,)Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection Urine (/)Frequent manure removal by flush,pit
pits recharge or scrape
Partial microbial (r)Underfloor ventilation
decomposition
Ventilation Volatile gases 1 Fan maintenance; J
exhaust fans Dust (/)Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust (o�)Washdown between groups of animals
{ )Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers:
( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks Agitation of recycled(/)Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks (*')Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling with anti-siphon vents
Flush alleys Agitation during waste (e)Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge Agitation of recycled()Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points lagoon liquid while pits pits with anti-siphon vents
are filling
Lift stations Agitation during sump ( )Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain Agitation during waste ( )Box Covers
collection or water conveyance
junction boxes
End of drain Agitation during waste ( )Extend discharge pant of pipes
pipes at lagoon water underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions (-1!Proper lagoon liquid capacity T
Biological mixing { )Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation ( )Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio
{- )Minimum agitation when pumping
{ )Mechanical aeration
{ )Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation ( )lrrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Wind draft (=)Minimum recommended operation pressure
�z)Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second-stage lagoon
AMOC—November 11,1996
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Storage tank or Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading
basin surface decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers
filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin Partial microbial decom- ( )Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
surface position Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly
Manure,slurry or Agitation when spreading ( )Soil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader Volatile gas emissions ( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use
outlets ( )Proven biological additives.or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition (f)Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal Carcass decomposition ( )Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
disposal pits ( )Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion ( )Secondary stack burners
Standing water improper drainage (.*arm access mad maintenance
around facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked Poorly maintained access (_•lFarm access road maintenance
onto public roads roads
from farm access
Additional Information: Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies,EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Pit Recharge—Lagoon Treatment-_EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Urxferfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings;PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor,a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concems in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies;PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
13

MORTALITY
CONTR
OL
CHECKLIST

Version—November 26,2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s)will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
Q Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should be at least one foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
Q a Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102.
Q A composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture&Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division(attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off-farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the
NC Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services(G.S. 106-549.70).
{"� ❑ Any method which,in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian,would make possible
U the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm-specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality. The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options;contact the Division for guidance.
• A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
• Burial must be done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
• Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions(refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
• In the event of imminent threat of a disease emergency,the State Veterinarian may enact
additional temporary procedures or measures for disposal according to G.S. 106-399.4
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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 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 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. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer/ eady 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
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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 sidewali, 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
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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 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.
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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.
• 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,
a 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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