310488_Application_20240216

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d � 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: AWS310488
2. Facility Name: Juanita Thigpen Farm
3. Permittee's Name(same as on the Waste Management Plan): W D Thigpen
4. Permittee's Mailing Address: 4019 E NC 24
City: Beulaville State: NC Zip: 28518-8615
Telephone Number: 910-298-4478 Ext. E-mail:
5. Facility's Physical Address: 249 Wagon Ford Rd
City: Beulaville State: NC Zip: 28518
6. County where Facility is located: Du lin
7, Farm Manager's Name(if different from Landowner): W D Thigpen
8. Farm Manager's telephone number(include area code): 910-298-4478 Ext.
9. Integrator's Name(if there is not an Integrator,write"None"): Murphy-Brown LLC
10. Operator Name(OIC): Juanita W.Thigpen Phone No.: 910-381-5985 OIC#: 19984
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

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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 2/26/1988 Full,clay 297,786.00 53,820.00 19.00
Submit one (1) copy of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) with this completed and signed
application as required by NC General Statutes 143-215.1OC(d), either by mailing to the address below or sending it via
email to the email address below.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
1. The most recent Waste Utilization Plan(WUP),signed by the owner and a certified technical specialist,containing:
a. The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields(e.g. irrigation,injection,etc.)
b. A map of every field used for land application(for example: irrigation map)
c. The soil series present on every land application field
d. The crops grown on every land application field
e. The Realistic Yield Expectation(RYE)for every crop shown in the WUP
f. The maximum PAN to be applied to every land application field
g. The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
h. The required NRCS Standard specifications
2.A site map/schematic
3.Emergency Action Plan
4. Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
5. Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
6.Mortality Control Checklist with selected method noted-Use the enclosed updated Mortality Control Checklist
7.Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation(design,calculations,etc.) Please be sure the above table is
accurate and complete. Also provide any site evaluations,wetland determinations,or hazard classifications that may be
applicable to your facility.
8.Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list,please include the additional components with your submittal.
(e.g.composting,digesters,solids separators,sludge drying system,waste transfers,etc.)
I attest that this application has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that,
if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not
included,this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.

Note: In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in any application may be subject to civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18
U.S.C.Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years,or both
for a similar offense.)
Print the Name of the Permittee/Landowner/Signing Official and Sign below.(If multiple Landowners exist,all landowners
should sign. If Landowner is a corporation,signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
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Name(Print): Id/ Title: �W her
Signature: /._ _ Date: 2/1,& LOUAO
Name(Print): Title:
Signature: Date:
Name(Print): Title:
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
E-mail: [e-mail]
NCDEQ-DWR
Animal Feeding Operations Program
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1636

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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: WD THIGPEN
Location: 4019 NC HWY 24 EAST
BEULAVILLE NC 28518
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 1240 .00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient .
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle . Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1 . Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown
and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more
nitrogen than the crop can utilize .
2 . Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities .
3 . Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4 . Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or
when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may
result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5 . Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6 . To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above . If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same .
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant .
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H . 0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc. )
1240 hogs x 1. 9 tons waste/hogs/year = 2356 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
1240 hogs x 4 . 6 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5704 lbs . PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan
time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely
manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE & CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS COMM N ** * LBS
DETERMINING PHASE CODE AW N PER ACRES AW N
PER AC AC USED
----- or -------
APPLY RESID. APPLIC
METH N TIME
7593 1 NOA C 110 117 . 5 20 6 . 8 799
I +MAR-
JUN
7593 --1 NOA JW 160 1120 1 6 . 8 1816
I +OCT-
MAR
7593 1 -1 NOA DSB 133 1132 6 . 8 1897 . 6
I I I +JUN-
SE`PT 15
393 --1 NOA TO 0 0 16 . 8 0
I
END
I
TOTAL12512 . 6
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i . e .
interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals .
+ - Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients . Waste
appilcation may begin up to thirty (30) days prior to planting or
green-up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit .
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while
meeting the N requirements . In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients . This
plan only addresses nitrogen.
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TABLE 2 : ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached. )
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2 . )
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE & CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS COMM N ** * LBS
DETERMINING PHASE CODE AW N PER ACRES AW N
PER AC AC USED
----- or -------
APPLY RESID. APPLIC
METH N TIME
7616 1 NOA C 110 117 . 5 20 11 . 5 1351 .25
+MAR-
JUN
7616 1 -1 NOA JW 160 1120 1 111 . 5 11380
+OCT-
MAR
16 1 -1 NOA DSB 133 1132 1 111 . 5 11518
+JUN-
'T 15
7616 1 -1 1 NOA TO 1 0 1 111 . 5 0
7591 1 NOA IC 1110 1117 . 5 120 14 . 8 1564
+MAR-
JUN
7591 1 -1 NOA JW 160 1120 1 14 . 8 1576
+OCT-
MAR
7591 1 -1 NOA DSB 133 1132 1 14 . 8 1633 . 6
+JUN-
SEPT 15
7591 1 -1 1 NOA TO 1 0 1 14 . 11 0
7590 1 NOA IC 1110 1117 . 5 120 14 . 8 1564
+MAR-
JUN
'''' 90 1 -1 NOA JW 160 1120 1 14 . 8 1576
+OCT-
Z
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7590 1 -1 NOA DSB 133 1132 1 14 . 8 1633 . 6
+JUN-
SEPT 15
7590 1 -1 NOA TO 1 0 1 14 - 11 0
7602 1 1 NOA IC 1110 1117 . 5 120 14 . 8 1564
+MAR-
JUN
7602 1 -1 1 NOA I W 160 1120 1 14 . 8 1576
+OCT-
MAR
7602 1 -1 NOA DSB 133 1132 1 14 . 8 1633-. 6
+JUN-
SEPT 15
7602 1 -1 1 NOA TO 0 4 . 8 0
OWN END
TOTAL 9570 . 05
- - Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i .e . interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals .
+ - Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients . Waste
application may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green-up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit .
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
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CROP CODE CROP UNITS PER UNIT
C CORN BUSHELS 1 . 25
DSB DOUBLE CROPPED SOYBEANS BUSHELS 4
TO TOBACCO
W WHEAT BUSHELS 2
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE LBS AW N USED
_ACRES
TABLE 1 6 . 8 2512 . 6
TABLE 2 25 . 9 9570 . 05
TOTAL 32 . 7 12082 . 65
*** BALANCE -6378 . 65
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t** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations . Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables .
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates . The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 458 . 8 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 2294
pounds of PAN to utilize . Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 7 . 64666666667 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 18 . 352 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 256 depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs . This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids . The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
`` it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2 . Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
jApplication RatelApplic . Amount
Tract ( Field Soil Type Crop (in/hr) (inches)
7590 I 1 I NOA C . 50 '*1 . 0
7590 -1 NOA TO
7590 -1 NOA DSB . 50 *1 . 0
17"-
..)90 -1 NOA I W . 50 *1 . 0
7591 1 NOA C . 50 *1 . 0
7591 -1 NOA TO
7591 -1 NOA DSB .50 I *1 . 0
7591 ( --1 NOA W . 50 *1 . 0
7593 1 NOA ( C . 50 *1 . 0
)9 3 -1 NOA TO
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7593 -1 NOA DSB . 50 *1 . 0
7593 --1 I NOA W I .50 I *1. 0
7602 1 NOA C .50 *1 . 0
7602 -1 NOA TO
7602 -1 NOA DSB . 50 *1 . 0
02 -1 NOA W I .50 *1 . 0
7616 I 1 NOA C .50 *1 . 0
7616 -1 NOA TO
7616 I -1 I NOA DSB . 50 *1 . 0
7616 --1 NOA W . 50 *1 . 0
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions .
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Your facility is designed for 180 . 00 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6.00 months . In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored
in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one
foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2 . Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste .
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
THIS PLAN IS WRITTEN BASED ON A TWO YEAR CROPPING ROTATION. THIS PLAN DOES NOT
REFLECT AN ACCURATE NUTRIENT BUDGET DUE TO RESTRICTIONS REQUIRING THE LISTING
OF ALL CROPS THAT MAY BE GROWN IN A FIELD TO BE LISTED IN THE WASTE PLAN.
ACCO MAY BE ROTATED ON THESE FIELDS AS NEEDED TO ACCOMODATE MR. THIGPENS
'.MING OPERATION. THE ACRES SHOWN IN EACH FIELD ARE THE APPROXIMATE
F 'ECTIVELY IRRIGATED ACRES. THESE ACRES ARE BASED ON INFORMATION FURNISHED BY
&-.. THIGPEN. MINIMAL BUFFERS AND IRRIGATION DEFICIENCIES HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED
FOR ON THIS FIELD. THIS FACILITY BEGAN PRODUCTION IN 1988 .
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AVON REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 . There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 . Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients .
AN 4 . Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5 . Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6 . When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance. )
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8 . Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the 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.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10 . Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
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 from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal . Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995) ,
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters .
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips) .
12 . Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 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 .
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
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist" . Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges 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.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 preplant 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.
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
element. 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 for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years . Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23 . Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:JAUNITA THIGPEN(31-488)
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above . I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on-site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request .
Name of Facility Owner: WD THIGPEN
(Please print)
Signature: x tyj..f .fi`�' Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner) :
Signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)BILLY W. HOUSTON
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency) : PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
Signature: I Date: ..2--/_2-
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NAME: W. D. Thigpen
.AnDRESS.-- Rt. 2 Box 375-D
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TYPE AND SIZE 1240 Topping
OF OPERATION Hogs
CLASS | | \
DESIGNED BY Kenneth R. Futrea!
DATE 2-26-88
APPROVED BY Kenneth R. Futrea|
DATE 2-26-88
PERMAMENT STORAGE
1240 Hogs x 135 | bs per hog 1 Cu Ft per | b . 167400 Cu Ft
TEMPORARY STORAGE '
167400 | bs of animal x 1 .35 cu. ft . of waste per day 40678 Cu Ft
per 1000 | bs of animal wt. x 180 days
RAINFALL LESS EVAPORATION
7" X 53335 sq. ft . surface area per 12"per ft 31112 Cu Ft
RAINFALL - 25 YR. 1 DAY STORM
7.5" X 53335 sq . ft. of surface area per 12" per ft. 33334 Cu Ft
� TOTAL STORAGE NEEDED 272525 Cu Ft
10094 Cu Yds
TOTAL STORAGE AVAILABLE 297786 Cu Ft
11029 Cu Yds
AMOUNT OF FILL DIKE 99300 Cu Ft
PAD 40110 Cu Ft
TOTAL 139410 Cu Ft
SETTLEMENT 10% 13941 Cu Ft
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TOTAL AMOUNT OF FILL 153351 Cu Ft
5680 Cu Yds
CUT TO FILL RATIO
TOTAL EXCAVATION 169670 Cu Ft
6284 Cu Yds

NAME: W. D. Thigpen
OROXIMATE NITROGEN CONTENT THAT WILL BE PRODUCED PER YEAR
NITROGEN (N) - 0.48 L8S PER 1000 L8S OF ANIMAL WT. X 365 DAYS
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(N) - 29328 48 LBS
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 25 % OF THE NITROGEN WILL BE
AVAILABLE FOR USE AS FERTILIZER
THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT CAN BE APPLIED ON THE LAND
733Z. 12 LBS.
IF APPLIED AT THE RATE OF 200 L8S PER ACRE ON CROPLAND ( Cc/'u)
36.6606 ACRES WILL BE NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
IF APPLIED AT THE RATE OF 400 LBG PER ACRE ON PASTURELAND (COASTAL)
18.3303 ACRES WILL BE NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
BEFORE ANY EFFLUENT IS APPLIED TO THE LAND IT SHOULD BE ANALYZED
I DETERMINE THE EXACT NUTRIENT CONTENT. THE NCDA LABORATORY
IN RALEIGH IS MAKING SOME TEST ON A LIMITED BASIS. YOU SHOULD
CONTACT
AGRONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION
NCDA, BLUE RIDGE ROAD CENTER
RALEI8H N.C. 27611
PHONE: [phone]
WHEN APPLYING THE EFFLUENT TO CROPLAND IT SHOULD BE DISK AND A
COVER CROP SEEDED OR A ROW CROP PLANTED TO PREVENT EROSION
SOME OF THE EFFLUENT COULD BE USED FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES
DURING THE GROWING SEASON.
51 AC OF LAND AVAILABLE FOR APPLICATION OF EFFLUENT
BEGIN PUMPING THE EFFLUENT WHEN
THE FLUID LEVEL REACHES THE OUTLET PIPE
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DO NOT LOWER THE FLUID ANY
LOWER THAN 2 FT BELOW THE OUTLET PIPE
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THE EFFLUENT SHOULD BE APPLIED AT A RATE THAT WILL NOT CAUSE ANY
RUNOFF ONTO SURROUNDING AREAS OR LEACHING INTO THE GROUND WATER
f APPPLICATION RATE IS 0.5 INCHES PER HOUR AND THE
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IMUM RECOMMENDED APPLICATION AMOUNT IS 1 INCH PER IRR8ATION

NAME: W. D. Thigpen
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AREA TO BE SEEDED 2 AC.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING
2000 LBS. 8-8-8 FERTILIZER
4 TONS DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE
200 BALES SMALL GRAIN STRAW
USE THE SEED MIXTURE
INDICATED
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( ) 70 LBS. OATS
100 LBS. BAHIA GRASS
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( > 24 LBS. HULLED 8ERMUDA GRASS
40 LBS. UNHULLED BERMUDA GRASS
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THE NEAREST RESIDENCE IS 1000 + FT.
T.B.M. 50.00 ELEVATION
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County: _____________________________________>Duplin
Date: _______________________________________>02/07/96
Dist . to nearest residence (other than owner) : ft .
Aws ( farrow to finish) : ____________________>
)ws ( farrow to feeder) : ____________________>
nead ( finishing only) : ______________________> 1240
sows ( farrow to wean) : ______________________>
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 . 0
Side slopes (inside lagoon) : ________________> 2 . 5 1
Inside top length ( ft . ) : ____________________> 138 . 0
Inside top width ( ft . ) : _____________________> 390 . 0
Top of dike elevation ( ft. ) : ________________> 51 . 4
Bottom of lagoon elevation ( ft . ) : ==_________> 40 . 5
Seasonal high water table(SHWT) elev. ( ft . ) : =>
Total required volume: _____________> 273313 cu. ft .
Actual design volume:______________> 388092 cu. ft .
Stop pumping el . (> or = to 0 . 0 ft .SHWT) > 46. 1 ft .
(> or = to 46. 5 ft .Min. )
Required minimum treatment volume: 167400 cu. ft .
Volume at stop pumping elevation: 191193 cu. ft .
art pumping elev. : ________________________> 49.6 ft .
'lume at start pumping elevation: 347953 cu . ft .
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 354455 cu. ft .
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate:
Req. volume to be pumped: ====> 72275 cu. ft .
Actual volume to be pumped:==> 156760 cu. ft .
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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.
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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 / 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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Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment --look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or"jug" holes
2. side slope stability--slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps --check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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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,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
• minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper- agitator impeller pump through large
-bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag-line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil-test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
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The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors.
Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels-- high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) 910-796-7215
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) 910-296-2160
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) 910-296-2120
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) 910-296-2121
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 910-296-2143
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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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.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Agrimenc services,Inc.
b. Contractors Address: Po Box 1096, Beulaville,NC 28518
c . Contractors Phone: [phone]
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Geno Kennedy
b. Phone: [phone]
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.
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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.
(5 Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
_Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids (V/)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 () 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
solids as needed).
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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)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 (df 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.
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Swine Farm Waste Management—Odor Control Checklist Permit No.: AWS310488
Date: 2/16/2024
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Owner Signature: 1
♦ Odor Control Checklist is required by General Statute 143-215.10C(e)(1)
♦ Check any/all the BMPs you will implement on this facility. Items checked/selected become a requirement of the CAWMP.
♦ Items in bold or pre-selected are required.
♦ Add any site-specific details related to the selected BMPs
♦ Include any other odor control measures not listed
♦ NOTE: Not all BMPs may be cost-effective for every facility. Evaluate each BMP prior to selecting for your facility.
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
FARMSTEAD
♦ Swine Production ❑ Maintain vegetative or wooded buffers at or •Traps dust and gases, provides dilution
near property boundary and visual screening
• May require third party input/approval
♦ Improper drainage ❑■ Grade and landscape so water drains away • Reduce odors and vectors that occur
from facilities and prevent ponding with stagnant conditions
❑■ Maintain farm access roads and prevent traffic • Prevents spillage during transport and
in waste 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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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 ❑n 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 ❑E Scrape manure buildup from floors and walls •Aids in animal cleanliness
❑■ Keep floors dry •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.: AWS310488
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
HOUSE/BARN—VENTILATION
♦ Dust ❑■ Clean fans regularly—specify frequency
♦ Volatile/odorous gases ❑■ Efficient air movement
❑ Install temperature and humidity sensors to
control ventilation
❑ Treat barn exhaust • Examples: biofilters,wet scrubbing, windbreaks
• May reduce ventilation rate depending on method
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
HOUSE/BARN—FEED
♦ Dust ❑ Install feed covers
♦ Adsorbed Gases ® Keep outdoor feed storage covered except •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
❑ Remove 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 a 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.: AWS310488
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAGOON/WASTE STORAGE STRUCTURE
♦ Volatile Gases M Maintain proper lagoon volume •Sufficient liquid volume/depth is required
for proper anaerobic treatment
❑ Minimize free-fall height of waste from
discharge pipe to lagoon surface
❑ Extend discharge point of pipe to below lagoon • Use caution not to scour or damage lagoon liner
liquid level
❑� Maintain proper surface area-to-volume ratio
❑■ Use correct lagoon start-up procedures
❑ Aerate for odor control
® Manage sludge levels based on annual sludge
survey as required by permit
❑ Keep spilled feed or foreign debris out of lagoon
to prevent excess sludge accumulation
❑ Install/use solids separation system
❑ Use proven biological or chemical additives • Monitor for any increase in rate of solids accumulation
❑ Use permeable lagoon covers (not a digester)
❑ Use impermeable lagoon cover or • Methane can be flared if not utilized
anaerobic digester
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
LAND APPLICATION
♦ Odorous gases ® Perform land application in accordance with
CAW M P
♦ Wind drift M Pump intake near lagoon surface •Required by rule 15A NCAC 02D.1802
❑ Pump from second stage lagoon
❑ Follow good neighbor policy •Avoid application on known weekends,
special days,or holidays/eves if possible
0 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.: AWS310488
Cause/Source BMP Option to Minimize Odor Comments Site Specific Practices
LAND APPLICATION (CONTINUED)
❑■ Apply during favorable wind conditions, • Recommend checking predicted average hourly
(especially for traveling guns or impact wind speed within 24 hours prior to
sprinklers) anticipated start
❑ When practical, apply waste on sunny days •Allows for vertical dissipation of odor
rather than cool,overcast days
❑ When possible, apply waste mid-morning to •Allows for better vertical dissipation of odor
late-afternoon
❑ For traveling guns, use taper-ring or taper-bore • Less odor and drift than ring nozzles
nozzles
❑ For traveling guns, use largest-available nozzle
that provides acceptable application uniformity
❑ Replace impact sprinklers with low-drift nozzles
on center pivots and linear move systems.
❑ Use hose-drag system
❑ Use injection method for waste application
❑ Other BMPs—please describe
SLUDGE DISPOSAL
♦ Odorous gases ❑■ Transport sludge in covered vehicles or tankers
M Apply in thin, uniform layers •Speeds drying and prevents ponding
0 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 (AM PAT) 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 NRCS Standard 359—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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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
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.
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.
aA composting system approved and permitted by the NC Department of Agriculture&Con-
El 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
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.
2/16/2024
Signature of Far Owner/Manager Date
2/16/2024
Signature of Technical Specialist Date