310484_Application_20240401

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.
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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: AWS310484
2. Facility Name: William Register Farm
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): Janet Register
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 221 Stocking Head Rd
City: Rose Hill State: NC Zip: 28458
Telephone Number: 910-289-3367 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 207 Stocking Head Rd
City: Rose Hill State: NC Zip: 28458
6. County where Facility is located: Duplin
7, Farm Manager's Name(if different from Landowner): William R Register
8. Farm Manager's telephone number(include area code): 910-293-5330 Ext.
9. Integrator's Name(if there is not an Integrator,write "None"): Murphy-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name(OIC): William R. Register Phone No.: 910-284-0822 OIC#: 16391
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-Feeder to Finish 1,240
Operation Types:
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
Structure Est
imatedsign Freeboard(Lagoon/Digester/ Date (Clay,Synthetic, Capacity Sur "Redline"Name WSP) Built Unknown (Cubic Feet) (Sq (Inches)I Lagoon 1/1/1983 Full,clay 359,270.00 49
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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 if 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 s ecialist,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
applicable to your facility.
accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations,wetland determinations,or hazard classifications that may be l 8. Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with our submi
(e.g.composting,digesters,solids separators,sludge drying system,waste transfers,etc.) y ttal.
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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 Perm ittee/Landowner/Signi ng 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

STATE
ROY COOPER
Governor
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ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary ry
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
February 12,2024
Janet Register
William Register Farm
221 Stocking Head Rd
Rose Hill,NC 28458
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 our continued coverage under the State Non-Discharge General
Permitsyou must submit an application for permit coverage to the Division of Water Resources DWR by Aril 3 2024.
Enclosed you will find a "Re guest 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.operations g.deq.nc.gov
phone:[phone]
Please note that you must include one_(1) copy 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.deci.no.gov/animalgermits2O24.General permits can be requested by writing to the address above.
If you have any questions about the State Non-Discharge General Permits,the enclosed application,or any related matter please
feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at 919-707-9129.
Sincerely,
Michael Pjetraj,Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Request for Certificate of Coverage for Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring State Non-Discharge
General Permit
NorthCerallasDepertmtntofEnvironmeutalQuality Division of Water Resources
'� '� 112 North Salisbury Street 1636 MA0 Sen•ice Cantor Raleigh,North Caroline 2"699.1636

Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAND APPLICATION(CONTINUED)
['Apply during favorable wind conditions, • Recommend checking predicted average hourly
(especially for traveling guns or impact wind speed within 24 hours prior to
sprinklers) anticipated start
❑ When practical,apply waste on sunny days •Allows for vertical dissipation of odor
rather than cool,overcast days
El"When possible,apply waste mid-morning to a Allows for better vertical dissipation of odor
late-afternoon
❑ For traveling guns,use taper-ring or taper-bore a Less odor and drift than ring nozzles
nozzles
❑ For traveling guns, use largest-available nozzle
that provides acceptable application uniformity
❑ Replace impact sprinklers with low-drift nozzles
on center pivots and linear move systems.
[ Use hose-drag system
❑ Use injection method for waste application
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
SLUDGE DISPOSAL
♦ Odorous gases ❑ Transport sludge in covered vehicles or tankers
❑ Apply in thin,uniform layers •Speeds drying and prevents ponding
❑ Incorporate land-applied sludge as soon as •Required within 48 hours or prior to next rain event,
practical after application,and in accordance whichever is first,for conventionally tilled
with permit. bare soils
❑ Use injection method for sludge application
❑ Dewater sludge prior to application
❑ Use alternatives to land application,such as
compost,gasification,energy generation,etc.
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM:
Air Management Practices Assessment Tool(AMPAT) www.extension.iastate.edu/ampat/
AHG-538-A Certification Training for Animal Waste Management Systems:Type A NC Division of Water Resources
EBAE 103-83—Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE 128-88—Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge-Lagoon Treatment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE 129-88—Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush-Lagoon Treatment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE Fact Sheet—Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment www.bae.ncsu.edu
EBAE Fact Sheet—Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies www.bae.ncsu.edu
NC MRCS Standard 3S9—Waste Treatment Lagoon www.nres.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 380—Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment www.nres.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 422—Hedgerow Planting www.nres.udsa.gov
NC NRCS Standard 442—Sprinkler System www.nres.udsa.gov
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management:Odors and Flies;PRO107 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension Service
Options for Managing Odor:A Report from the Swine Odor Task Force NC State University
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE/BARN—VENTILATION
♦ Dust ❑ Clean fans regularly—specify frequency
♦ Volatile/odorous gases ❑ Efficient air movement
❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors to
control ventilation
❑ Treat barn exhaust a Examples:biofilters,wet scrubbing, windbreaks
• May reduce ventilation rate depending on method
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN--FEED
♦ Dust ❑ Install feed covers
♦ Adsorbed Gases ® Keep outdoor feed storage covered except a Required by rule 15A NCAC 02D.1802
When necessary to add/remove feed
❑ Minimize free-fall height of dry feed
❑ Install feed delivery downspout extenders
to the feed covers
dRemove spoiled/unusable feed on regular basis
❑ Feed pellets instead of dry meal •May require third party input/approval
❑ Use feed additives • May require third party input/approval
♦ Ammonia ❑ Use feed-reduced crude protein diet •May require third party input/approval
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—GENERAL
♦ Dust ❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors s Maintain relative humidity at 40 to 65%
♦ Odorous Gases to control ventilation
❑ Use ultraviolet light to treat indoor air
❑ Use indoor or outdoor electrostatic space •Can be used to treat exhaust air
charge system
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source SMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAGOON/WASTE STORAGE STRUCTURE
♦ Volatile Gases ® Maintain proper lagoon volume •Sufficient liquid volume/depth Is required
for proper anaerobic treatment
❑ Minimize free-fall height of waste from
discharge pipe to lagoon surface
❑ Extend discharge point of pipe to below lagoon a Use caution not to scour or damage lagoon liner
liquid level
❑ Maintain proper surface area-to-volume ratio
❑ Use correct lagoon start-up procedures
❑ Aerate for odor control
® Manage sludge levels based on annual sludge
survey as required by permit
❑ Keep spilled feed or foreign debris out of lagoon
to prevent excess sludge accumulation
❑ Install/use solids separation system
❑ Use proven biological or chemical additives • Monitor for any increase in rate of solids accumulation
❑ Use permeable lagoon covers(not a digester)
❑ Use impermeable lagoon cover or • Methane can be flared if not utilized
anaerobic digester
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
LAND APPLICATION
♦ Odorous gases M Perform land application in accordance with
CAWMP
♦ Wind drift ® Pump intake near lagoon surface .Required by rule 15A NCAC 02D.1802
❑ Pump from second stage lagoon
Q'Follow good neighbor policy -Avoid application on known weekends,
special days,or holidays/eves if possible
❑ Operate at minimum recommended pressure
❑ Increase setbacks beyond those required by
statute,rule, or permit
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE/BARN—WASTE HANDLING
♦ Flush tanks ❑ Install flush tank covers • Pit-flush systems
♦ Odorous Gases [Flush pits at least 4 times per day * Pit-flush systems
♦ Partial microbial ❑ Empty pits at least once every 7 days • Pit-recharge or"pull-plug"systems
decomposition Underfloor flush with pit ventilation
♦ Agitation of wastes ❑ Install/extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti-siphon vents
❑ Install covers on outside waste collection or
junction box
❑ Install sump tank covers for lift stations
♦ Ammonia ❑ Flush/recharge with treated effluent
❑ Treat waste in pits with proven biological or . Monitor for any solids accumulation in pit
chemical additive
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—FLOOR AND INDOOR SURFACES
♦ Manure covered floors ❑ Scrape manure from alleys into pens daily •Will move with other manure via pits
❑ Install fully slotted floor system
❑ Install waterers over slotted floor area
❑ Install feeders at high end of solid floors •Where applicable
♦ Odorous Gases ❑ Scrape manure buildup from floors and walls •Aids in animal cleanliness
Keep floors dry a Aids in animal cleanliness
❑ Install underfloor ventilation for drying
❑ Replace bedding/scrape at frequency to •Solid floor/bedding systems
keep bedding dry
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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Swine Farm Waste Management--Odor Control Checklist Permit No.:
Date:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Owner Signature:
♦ Odor Control Checklist is required by General Statute 143-215.10C(e)(1)
♦ Check any/all the BMPs you will implement on this facility. Items checked selected become a re uirement of the CAWMP.
♦ Items in bold or pre-selected are required.
♦ Add any site-specific details related to the selected BMPs
♦ Include any other odor control measures not listed
♦ NOTE: Not all BMPs may be cost-effective for every facility. Evaluate each BMP prior to selecting for your facility.
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
FARMSTEAD
♦ Swine Production ❑ Maintain vegetative or wooded buffers at or •Traps dust and gases, provides dilution
near property boundary and visual screening
• May require third party input/approval
♦ improper drainage Grade and landscape so water drains away •Reduce odors and vectors that occur
from facilities and prevent ponding with stagnant conditions
(Maintain farm access roads and prevent traffic • Prevents spillage during transport and
in waste application area tracking of Waste onto public roads
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
MORTALITY MANAGEMENT
♦ Carcass ® Dispose of mortality using method approved •Required by statute and permit
Decomposition by NCDA&CS State Veterinarian.Manage • May require third party input/approval
According to CAWMP(Mortality Management
Checklist)and permit(s).
❑ Put carcasses in refrigerated (or freezer)dead
boxes within 24 hours for short-term mortality
storage.
♦ Incomplete Incineration ❑ Use incinerators with secondary burners for • Reduce odors by complete incineration
complete combustion.
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids ( Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
(0,"Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids I✓Maintain lagoons,settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30%of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation(-/)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage W esign,operate and maintain feed systems(e.g..
bunkers and troughs)to minimize the accumulation
{#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 Wfieduoe 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
solids as needed).
MIC--November 11,1996
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal ()Remove spillage on routine basis(e.g.7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter)where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
(}Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
(}Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked (pertain to this operation. The landowner/ integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AM1C -- November 11, 1996
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Version—November 26,2018
Mortality Management Methods
Indicate which method(S) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicate a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other than those listed must be approved by the State Veterinarian.
Primary Secondary Routine Mortality
a Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours of knowledge of animal
death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water
(G.S.106-403). The bottom of the burial pit should beat least one foot above the seasonal
high water table.Attach burial location map and plan.
Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
13B .0200,
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
Complete incineration according to 02 NCAC 52C .0102,
A composting system approved and permitted by'the NC Department of Agriculture& Con-
sumer Services Veterinary Division (attach copy of permit). If compost is distributed off-farm,
additional requirements must be met and a permit is required from NC DEQ.
El7 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 opiniontof the State Veterinarian, would make possible
the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health.
(Written approval by the State Veterinarian must be attached).
❑ Mass Mortality Plan
Mass mortality plans are required for farms covered by an NPDES permit. These plans are
also recommended for all animal operations. This plan outlines farm-specific mortality man-
agement methods to be used for mass mortality, The NCDA&CS Veterinary Division sup-
ports a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the Division for 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 beAone 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,$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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Signature I'arm Owner/Manager Date
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Signature of Technical Specialist Date

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon_liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty
action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
• Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
• Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes -- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
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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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proper lagoon sizing,
e 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:
0 have more nutrients,
® have more odor, and
o 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.
C 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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0 Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water conservation.
0 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.
a 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:
5

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 soldtions, 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

Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment P- 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 A�
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

Oerator:==---_____====._ `
p - -"" ""` Re, 'tester f
County:_________________________ O_____====>Duplin
3/4/96
Dist , to nearest residence (other than owner) : ft .
sows (farrow to finish) : ____________________>
sows (farrow to feeder) :_____________=___=__>
head (finishing only) : ______________________> 1240
sows (farrow to
head (wean to feeder) : ______________________>
Ave. Live Weight for other operations (lbs . ) : >
Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft . ) : =>
Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft . /lb. ) : == __> 1 . 0
25 Year - 24 Hour Rainfall (in. ) : ==_________> 7 . 5
Rainfall in excess of evaporation (in. ) ===__> 7 . 0
Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft . ) : >
Volume of wash water (gallons/day) ====______>
Temporary storage period (days) : ===___=_____> 180
Freeboard {ft . ) : ____________________________> 1
Side slopes (inside lagoon) : ________________> 1 1
Inside top length (ft . ) 143
Inside top width (ft . ) 347 . 5
Top of dike elevation (ft . ) : ________________> 49 . 2
Bottom of lagoon elevation (ft . ) : ==_________> 40 . 2
Seasonal high water table (SHWT) elev. (ft . ) :=> 44
Total required volume : _____________> 268325 cu. ft .
Actual design volume : =====-----====>359270 , 67 cu. ft .
Stop pumping el . (> or = to 44 . 0 ft SHWT> 45 ft .
(> or = to 46 . 2 ft Min)
Required minimum treatment volume : 167400 cu. ft .
Volume at stop pumping elevation: 208319 cu. ft .
Start pumping e1ev. : ==______________________> 47 .4 ft .
Volume at start pumping elevation: 320609 cu. ft .
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 328213 cu. ft .
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate :
Req. volume to be pumped:====> 69868 cu. ft .
Actual volume to be pumped: ==> 112290 cu. ft .

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 Animal Waste Management Systems Manual

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Using this outline as guidance, you should develop a specific emergency action plan for
your waste handling system. This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from
your operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off the 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 available to all employees at the facility, as accidents, leaks, and breaks could
happen at any time. Your plan should follow this format:
1 . Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or
may not be possible. Suggested responses to problems are listed below:
a. Lagoon overflow—possible solutions are:
add soil to berm to temporarily increase elevation of dam—any
permanent alteration of the dam should be approved by a
qualified technical specialist
pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate
stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waterers)—hold waste in
house if possible
call a pumping contractor
make sure no surface water is entering lagoon
NOTE: These activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded the
temporary storage level.
b. Runoff from waste application field—actions include:
immediately stop waste application
create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on
the field
incorporate waste to reduce further runoff
c. Leakage from the waste distribution system:
pipes and sprinklers—actions include:
— stop recycle (flushing system) pump
— stop irrigation pump
— close valves to eliminate further discharge
— separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
flush system, houses, solids separators—actions include:
— stop recycle (flushing system) pump
— stop irrigation pump
— make sure no siphon effect has been created
— separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow
d. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often these are seepage as
opposed to flowing leaks—possible action*:
dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a
submersible pump, and pump back into lagoon
if holes are caused by burrowing animals,trap or remove
animals and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil
other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil
*Lagoon problems require the consultation of an individual
experienced in the design and installation of lagoons for permanent
repair measures.

2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
C. Any damage notes, such as employee injury,fish kills, or property
damage?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DEM regional office, at
910-395-3900, after hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942.
Your phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone
number, the details of incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, and the location or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind
conditions, what corrective measures have been under taken,
and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves, or is likely to leave, property or enters surface
waters, call local emergency management services (EMS) at 910-296-
2160.
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District
Natural Resources Conservation Service office at 910-296-2121,
and Cooperative Extension Service at 910-296-2143for
advice/technical assistance.
e. if you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine company
integrator, contact the company representative.
4. Implement procedures as advised by DEM 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.
DUPLIN COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
PO BOX 458
KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28349
910-296-2143
DUPLIN COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28349
910-296-2121
DUPLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
PO BOX 909
KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28349
910-296-2160
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
127 CARDINAL DRIVE EXT
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28405-3845
910-395-3900

Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
12-02-2015
This plan has been prepared for: This plan has been developed by:
William Register Farm31484 Billy W Houston
Janet Register Duplin Soil& Water Conservation
221 Stocking Head Rd 165 Agriculture'Dr.
Suite B
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Kenansville, NC 28349
910-284-0822 910-296-2120
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: 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
this plan.
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 By: � ✓� ���
Technical Specialist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S7 Swine Feeder-Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 1,149,480 gals/year by a 1,240
animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation.This production facility has waste
storage capacities of approximately 180 days.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast 2072
Incorporated 2486
Injected 2486
Irrigated 2072
Max. Avail, Actual PAN PAN Surplus/ Actual Volume Volume Surplus/
PAN(lbs) * Applied Obs) Deficit(lbs) Applied (Gallons) Deficit(Gallons)
Year 1 2,072 9216 -7,144 4,138,436 -2,988,956
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Note: In source ID, S means standard source,U means user defined source.
* Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application methods)identified in the plan for this source.
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Narrative
At Landowners Request This WUP Has Been Revised To Show Only AerWay Application Of Waste.
A Revised Map Has Been Attached Showing AerWay(AW)Fileds As Listed In WUP.
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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 are 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(LI) Soil Series Crop Sequence RYE
7009 AW l 12.20 11.30 N/A Foreston Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 6.0 Tons
7009 AW2 4.70 4.50 N/A Foreston Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 6.0 Tons
7009 AW3 9.35 8.80 N/A Foreston Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 6.0 Tons
7009 AW4 6.52 5.92 N/A Noboco Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 6.5 Tons
7009 AW5 5.20 4.90 N/A Noboco Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture 6.5 Tons
PLAN TOTALS: 37.97 35.42
Li Potential LeachingTechnical Guidance
<2 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.
<= 10 soluble nutrient leaching below the root
zone.
High potential to contribute to soluble Nutrient Management(590)should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve
nutrient leaching below the root zone. the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be
> 10 considered. Examples are Cover Crops(340)to scavenge nutrients,Sod-Based Rotations
(328),Long-Tenn No-Till(778),and edge-of-field practices such as Filter Strips(393)and
Riparian Forest Buffers(391).
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The Irrigation 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)
7009 AW 1 Foreston 0.50 1.0
7009 AW2 Foreston 0.50 1.0
7009 AW3 Foreston 0.50 1.0
7009 AW4 Noboco 0.50 1.0
7009 AW5 Noboco 0.50 1.0
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NOTE: Symbol *means user entered data.

The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres 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 ofthe effluent. At
clean out,this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In 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 not possible,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 Minimum Acres Minimum Acres
lb/ac 1000 gal/ac 5 Years Accumulation 10 Years Accumulation 15 Years Accumulation
Swine Feeder-Finish Lagoon Sludge-Standard
Corn 120 bu 150 14.69 13.93 27.86 41.79
Hay 6 ton R.Y.E. 300 29.38 6.96 13.93 20.89
Soybean 40 bu 160 15.67 13.06 26.12 39.18
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The Available Waste Storage Capacity 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 that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated.
.If available 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 Storage
Source NamC7 Swine Feeder-Finish Lagoon Liquid Design Stora a Capacity(Days)
Start Date 9/1 180
Plan Year Month Available Storage Capacity(Days)
1 1 179
1 2 180
1 3 180
1 4 180
1 5 180
1 6 180
1 7 180
1 8 180
1 9 180
1 10 180
1 11 175
1 12 169
*Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
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 that reaches surface
water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer
either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to
properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to
properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an
agreement with a landowner,who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the
responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an
update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application,
receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre
per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per
acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter
strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift
from the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste
will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone
to flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance).
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7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration
rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a
method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No
ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies.
S. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall
events, or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit
growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be
considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring
planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient
loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable
winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not
be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with
the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least
50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste,
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995,
shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and
public right-of-ways.
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15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by a discharge or by over-spraying. Animal waste may be
applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been
approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal
waste shall not be applied on.grassed waterways that discharge directly
into water courses, and on-other grassed waterways, waste shall be
applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas
shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as
trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and
accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for
evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"
which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and
erosion.
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.
20. 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
crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre-plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. 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 the maximum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested
at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate-determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the
soils shall be monitored and.alternative crop sites shall be used when
these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and
maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five
(S) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): AW1,AW2,AW3
Small Grain: CP,Mineral Soil, low-leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30;and rye from
October 15-November 20. For barley,plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5%for
each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable
seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also,increase the
initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no-till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and
rye at 1-1 1/2 bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is
essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety"green book" and information from private companies to
select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions.Apply no more
than 30 lbs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at
this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February-March.
The following crop note applies to field(s): AW4,AW5
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from
October 15-November 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for
each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable
seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the
initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no-till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and
rye at 1-1 1/2 bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is
essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to
select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions.Apply no more
than 30 lbs/acre N at planting.Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at
this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February-March.
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The following crop note applies to feld(s): AW 1,AW2,AW3
Bermudagrass CP,Mineral Soil,Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1"to 3"
deep(1.5"optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind.For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row.Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions.Tifton 44 spreads slowly,so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced V to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance.Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July.For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications,usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): AW4,AW5
Bermudagrass: CP,Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained,
Adaptation: Well-adapted.
In the Coastal Plain,hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31.Cover sprigs 1"to 3"
deep(1.5"optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly,so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced l' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime,phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance.Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications,usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
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