310358_Application - Digester System_20240816

41MI* AFO Permit Application
August 15, 2024
Christine Lawson
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Subject: Hot Dog Farm #2
Facility # AWS310358
State Digester General Permit
Dear Ms. Lawson,
Roeslein & Associates, on behalf of the farm owner, hereby submits the following application to NCDEQ Division of Water
Resources for review of the State Digester General Permit application package for Hot Dog Farm #2. The subject project is
located in Duplin County, North Carolina.
The digester constructed on this property will meet setback parameters as required per the Swine Farm Siting Act. The digester
is beyond 1500 ft from any occupied residence, beyond 2500 ft. from any public building, and beyond 500 ft. from any public
water source. The current property line setback is approximately 150 ft. based on the existing eastern lagoon; the digester is 300'
from this property line. An existing well on the property, which has been disconnected, will be removed to coordinate with the
digester installation.
Digester influent and effluent will be sampled from wet wells on site per the Sampling Protocol and Schedule document in this
package. The digester water level will be monitored by a level gauge installed in the digester -lagoon transfer wet well.
The digester will generate approximately 24,000 SCF of gas per day. This biogas is intended to be used within 6 months of
beginning to collect gas. A portable flare unit will be connected to an emergency vent at the digester if needed. Spare parts for
the gas upgrading systems will be kept on the shelf so readily available as needed. The digester cover will be provided with
emergency vents which are strategically located away from barns/public but still provide access for operators. Safety procedures
for venting covers are called out in the 0&M document. See Narrative for more information.
Per the Air Permit Applicability Request for Register 1 cluster of farms, submitted to NCDEQ Division of Air Quality, the annual
emission rates from the gas upgrading system associated with this farm are below the thresholds indicated in 15A NCAC
02Q.0102(d) and therefore does not require an air permit.
To facilitate your review of the enclosed documentation, the following is an itemized breakdown:
1. One (1) original "State Digester General Permit Application" application form.
2. One (1) copy of the engineering calculations.
3. One (1) copy of a detailed narrative of the Swine Digester Animal Waste Management System.
4. One (1) copy of Digester 0&M Procedures, Sampling Protocol, and Emergency Action Plan.
5. One (1) copy of the FEMA FIRM map labeled with the "proposed Digester Site".
6. One (1) copy of the permit form Section 3.6 components.
7. One (1) full-size set of the engineering plans, as well as one (1) 11x17" set.
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Please note that the Surface Water Classification (Section 7 of the application) has been submitted to the appropriate regional
DWR office (or will be in the near future), and we expect to forward that approval to you in the next few weeks.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or my office if you have any questions, comments or require any additional information.
Thank you,
6
Christopher Fey
Manager, Building Design & Construction
Roeslein & Associates
Attachments
Cc: Farm Owner
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Animal Feeding Operations Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
State Digester General Permit — Farm Digester System
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility name: HOT DOG FARM 2
1.2 Print Owner's name: HOT DOG FARMS LLC
1.3 Mailing address: PO Box 2107
City, State: Elizabethtown, NC Zip: 28337-0535
Telephone (include area code): ( 910 ) 862 - 7400 Fax: (_)
Email: ALLISON(c�1­1133FARMS.COM
1.4 Physical address: 430 STOCKING HEAD RD
City, State: ROSE HILL, NC
Telephone number (include area code): ( 910 ) 385 - 5617
Zip: 28458
Latitude 34.86' Longitude-77.945' (Decimal Degrees from Google Earth)
1.5 County where facility is located: DUPLIN
1.6 Facility location (directions from nearest major highway, using SR numbers for state roads): I-40 E. Take exit 373 for NC-
24 E. Turn right onto NC-903 S. Left onto Tract Brown Rd. Left onto Blind Bridge Rd. Right onto NC -I I S. Left onto
Stockine Head Rd.
1.7 Farm Manager's name (if different from Landowner): Brandon Lee Norris
1.8 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; circle which type is listed):
1.9 Facility's original start-up date: Date(s) of facility expansion(s) (if applicable):
1.10 Design Contact name: MIKE KOTOVSKY Phone [phone] Email: MKotovsky(a),ROESLEIN.com
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility number: AWS310358
2.2 Operation Description:
Please enter the Design Capacity of the system. The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the
current swine waste management system is permitted.
Type of Swine No. of Animals Tyne of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
❑ Wean to Feeder ❑ Layer ❑ Beef Brood Cow
M Feeder to Finish 4,248 ❑ Non -Layer
❑ Farrow to Wean (# sow)
❑ Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
❑ Farrow to Finish (# sow)
❑ Wean to Finish (# sow)
❑ Gilts
❑ Boar/Stud
❑ Other Type of Livestock on the farm:
❑ Turkey
❑ Turkey Poults
❑ Beef Feeder
❑ Beef Stocker Calf
❑ Dairy Calf
❑ Dairy Heifer
❑ Dry Cow
❑ Milk Cow
No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/15/2022 Page 1 of 6

2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): See attached Waste Utilization Plan Acres
Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): See attached Waste Utilization Plan Acres
Existing Application Area (pre -construction): See attached Waste Utilization Plan Acres
Proposed Application Area (post -construction): Same as existing (see attached Waste Utilization Plan) Acres
Is there a change to the existing WUP? YES or NO (circle one)
Is the Existing WUP attached? YES or NO (circle one)
Is the New (if applicable) WUP attached? YES or NO (circle one)
2.4 List and Describe all Storage/Treatment Structures Below:
a. DIGESTER or other PRIMARY TREATMENT: (double click on "Select" for drop -down menu box)
Treatment
Existing?
Name of
Treatment
Type of
Liner
Surface
Type of Cover
Ttl Capacity
Req'd Capacity
Unit Type
(Y/N)
Unit
Material
Area
Material
(cu. Ft.)
(cu.ft.)
Digester
N
Lagoon
Synthetic
40,476
Synthetic (80 mil)
237,916
200,798
27009
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
a.l Are engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and details attached? YES or NO (circle one)
b. SECONDARY TREATMENT/STORAGE: (double click on "Select" for drop -down menu box)
Name of Storage Unit
Existing?
Y/N
Type of Liner
Material
Surface Area
Ttl Capacity
cu. Ft.
Req'd Capacity
(cu.ft.)
Lagoon 27509A
Y
Other
78,750
593,075
559,360
Lagoon 27509C
Y
Other
31,942
184,843
130,363
Lagoon 27509B
Y
Other
40,476
237,916
200,798
Select
2.5 Are KNOWN subsurface drains present within 100' of any application fields?
2.6 Are KNOWN subsurface drains in the vicinity or under the waste management system?
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements?
YES or NO (circle one)
YES or NO (circle one)
YES or NO (circle one)
2.8 Describe Water Movement between Barns, Digesters, and Storage Ponds (double click on "Select" for drop -down menu
box)
Location
Pump Station or
Gravity
Pipe Size
Minimum Pump
Ca acit
Plan Sheet
Reference
GPM
TDIJ
Barns to Digester
Gravity
12"
N/A
N/A
RA270-00-27009-5
Barns to Digester
Pump Station
6"
759.8
28
RA270-00-27009-5
Digester to Secondary
Pump Station
4"
497
26.59
RA270-00-27009-5
Secondary to Tertiary
Pump Station
6"
483
14.02
RA270-00-27009-5
Select
Select
Select
Select
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/15/2022 Page 2 of 6

3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST:
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
Applicant's Initials
3.1 One completed and signed original of the application for Digester Animal Waste Management
System Application Form. CF
3.2 A general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and field locations
where animal waste is land applied and a county road map with the location of the facility
indicated. CF
3.3 Documentation that new digester structure(s) meets the Swine Farm Siting Act, for swine
operations. CF
3.3.1 Site Map. The scale of this map shall not exceed 1 inch = 400 feet.
3.3.2 All proposed digesters to occupied residences > 1500 feet OR no closer than existing setback.
Existing setback = 568 feet
3.3.3 All proposed digesters to schools, hospitals, churches, outdoor recreational facilities, national parks, state
parks, historic properties, or childcare centers > 2500 feet OR no closer than existing setback.
Existing setback = 2,500 feet
3.3.4 All proposed digesters to property boundaries > 500 feet OR no closer than existing setback.
Existing setback = 150 feet
3.3.5 All proposed digesters to Public Water supply wells > 500 feet.
3.3.6 The map shall show the location of any property boundaries and perennial streams, or rivers located
within 75 feet of waste application areas.
3.4 One copy of all engineering documents, including, but not limited to, calculations, CF
equipment specifications, plan and profile drawings to scale, construction materials,
supporting equations or justifications.
3.5 A detailed narrative of the Farm Digester Animal Waste Management System. CF
3.6 A copy of the CAWMP which must include the following components. Some of these
components may not have been required at the time the facility was initially certified but must
be added to the CAWMP for permitting purposes: CF
3.6.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
produced and utilized by the facility
3.6.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g., irrigation, injection, etc.)
3.6.3 A map of every field used for land application
3.6.4 The soil series present on every land application field
3.6.5 The crops grown on every land application field
3.6.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
3.6.7 The PAN applied to every application field
3.6.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
3.6.9 The required NRCS Standard Specifications
3.6.10 A site schematic
3.6.11 Emergency Action Plan
3.6.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3.6.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3.6.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted
3.6.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.); please be sure to include any
site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your
facility
3.6.16 Site Specific Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your
submittal. (Composting, waste transfers, etc.)
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/15/2022 Page 3 of 6

4. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION:
I, Patrick L. Kullberg
(P.E. representing Owner's name listed in question 1.2),
attest that this application for Hot Dog Farm 2 (Facility name listed in
question 1.1) 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 packago)will be returned tryme a� incomplete.
Signature
Engineer's Seal
5. FARM OWNER/PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION:
I,
that this application for
Date 8/9/2024
(Owner/Permittee name listed in question 1.2), attest
(Facility name listed in question 1.1) 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 as incomplete.
Signature
Date
6. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Farm Owner)
I, (Manager's name listed in question 1.7), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1) 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 as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS PROGRAM
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION IS ENCOURAGED. EMAIL TO: [e-mail]
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/15/2022 Page 4 of 6

7. SURFACE WATER CLASSIFICATION:
This form must be completed by the appropriate DWR regional office and included as a part of the
project submittal information.
INSTRUCTIONS TO NC PROFESSIONALS:
The classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow toward) in
which this animal waste management system will be operated must be determined by the appropriate DWR regional office.
Therefore, you are required, prior to submittal of the application package, to submit this form, with items 1 through 6
completed, to the appropriate Division of Water Resources Regional Operations Supervisor (see page 6 of 6). At a minimum,
you must include an 8.5" by 11" copy of the portion of a 7.5-minute USGS Topographic Map which shows the location of this
animal waste application system and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the closest
downslope surface waters on the attached map copy. Once the regional office has completed the classification,
reincorporate this completed page and the topographic map into the complete application form and submit the
application package.
7.1 Facility Name & Number:
7.2 Name & complete address of engineering firm:
Telephone: ( )
Email:
7.3 Name of closest downslope surface waters:
Fax: ( )
7.4 County(ies) where the animal waste management system and surface waters are
7.5 Map name and date:
7.6 NC Professional's Seal (If appropriate), Signature, and Date:
TO: REGIONAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where this animal waste management facility will be or has been
constructed or field located, as identified on the attached map segment(s):
Name of surface waters:
Classification (as established by the Environmental Management Commission):
Proposed classification, if applicable:
Signature of regional office personnel:
(All attachments must be signed)
Date:
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/15/2022 Page 5 of 6

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICES (4/2020)
Asheville Regional WQROS Supervisor Washington Regional WQROS Supervisor Raleigh Regional WQROS Supervisor
2090 U.S. Highway 70
943 Washington Square Mall
1628 Mail Service Center
Swannanoa, NC
28778
Washington, NC 27889
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery
Macon
Beaufort Jones
Chatham Nash
Buncombe
Madison
Bertie Lenoir
Durham Northampton
Burke
McDowell
Camden Martin
Edgecombe Orange
Caldwell
Mitchell
Chowan Pamlico
Franklin Person
Cherokee
Polk
Craven Pasquotank
Granville Vance
Clay
Rutherford
Currituck Perquimans
Halifax Wake
Graham
Swain
Dare Pitt
Johnston Warren
Haywood
Transylvania
Gates Tyrell
Lee Wilson
Henderson
Yancey
Greene Washington
Jackson
Hertford Wayne
Hyde
Fayetteville Regional WQROS SupervisorMooresville Regional WQROS Supervisor Wilmington Region WQROS Supervisor
225 Green Street, Suite 714
610 East Center Avenue
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
Mooresville, NC 28115
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson Moore
Alexander Lincoln
Brunswick New Hanover
Bladen Richmond
Cabarrus Mecklenburg
Carteret Onslow
Cumberland Robeson
Catawba Rowan
Columbus Pender
Harnett Sampson
Cleveland Stanly
Duplin
Hoke Scotland
Gaston Union
Montgomery
Iredell
Winston-Salem Regional WQROS Supervisor
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance
Rockingham
Alleghany
Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Caswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford
FORM: AWO-STATE-G-DIGESTER-7/15/2022 Page 6 of 6

ROESLEIN
ENGINEERS • MANUFACTURERS • CONSTRUCTORS
27009 - HOT DOG FARM 2 Puma Call:
Monarch Bioenergy LLC — Register, NC
Swine RNG Project
A1000 Pump Calc
R&A Project RA270-23
Issued 240806
HOT DOG FARM 2 A Flush - Existing Lift Station
WeWe,-&&28 Lift Station Digester
El: 75ft
P Surface: 0 psi g
Level: 7 R
u
P Total: 9.051 psi g
P Total: 10. 18 psi g
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Pressure Boundary 46
Rpe 405
0:8in
4' Hlgh Pressure Pump ISHP-12
0e6 in406
0e269
Pipe 270
OP: ft
Total@Opsig
L' 1 ft
OP: FIX Speed 0 1800 rpm
L• 3 k
L: 15 ft
0: 6in
flow: 759.8 gpm
lhl: 5.445 ft/s
HL 0.01143 k
Fbw: 7s9.s gpm
TX: 27A1 R
Vel: 9.233 ft/s
yel; g,2;; (Us
L 600 ft
P Statc: -0.5743 psi g
6.5743
NPSHa: 39.5 R
HL: 1.119 ft
K: 2.506 ft
HL 24 47 ft
P Dynamic: psi
P slct Total: 3.03 pe g
P disch Total: 9.536 psig
Power In: --
Eff: --
NPSHr: --
Wet W4IF&&69
El: 78.4 ft
P Surface: 0 p9 g
level: 7 ft
Pipe 505
r/
0: 6in
LIft
4'Xog Purry IOIP-4
Vel: 6.039 ft/s
OD: FaZ Speed ® 1800 rpm
HL: 0.01892ft
Fbw: 497gpm
TH: 25.21 R
N PSX a: 39.49 ft
P srct Total: 3.026 pe g
P dach Total: 9.62 ps g
Power In: --
Eff: --
NPSXr.--
Wet WeIFSz&50
El: 76 ft
P Surface: 0 pal g
Level: 7 R
Digester to HOT DOG FARM 2 B
Water Transfer Lagoon
P Total: 8.517 ps g _ P Total: 8.624 psi 9
Pipe 506 Pipe 503
0:4n 0.4n
L:3ft L: 15ft
Vel: 13.09 ft/s Vel: 13.09 ft/s
HL: 2.546 ft HL: 5.753 ft
Poe 504
0: 4in
L• 1511 ft
Vel: 13.09 ft/s
HL: 18.29 @
HOT DOG FARM 2 B to HOT DOG FARM 2 A
Water Transfer
P Total: 8.483 psi g
PTotal: 10.22 psi 9
u
3
Pipe 449
0: 6 n
;" Hgh presw P3
Pipe 450
.
Pipe 365
Ppe 366
L: 1 ft
O Fhted S
p: peed 0 1" rpm
6 n
0: 6in
0: 6in
Vel: 5.869
Fbw: 483 gpm
TH; 19.04 R
L:3ft
Val: 5.869 ft/s
L: 15k
ft/s
L: 700 ft
6 ft
HL: 0.01796 k
HL: 0.4566 k
HL
HL 0.9993 k
Val: 5.869 ft/s
P suct Total: 3,
P wct Total: 3027 psg
.994
HL 12.57ft
P disch Total: 8.681 psi g
Power In: --
EfF. --
NPSHr. --
Pressure Boundary 88
El; 84 ft
Op: P Total @ 0 psi g
Fbw: 497 gpm
P Static: -1. 155 psi g
P Dynamic 1. 155 psi
Lagoon
P
06 Pressure Boundary 78
El: 88 ft
Op: P Total @ 0 psi g
Flow: 483 gpm
P Static:-0.2321 psi g
P Dynernic: 0.2321 psi

ROESLEIN
Digester - Volume Calculations
Project: DOG FARM 2 No: 27 Project 0
Date: 2024-04-29
Rev:
Existing Configuration (For Reference)
Farm Information: Farm Population:
PARADISE HILL FARM
Total: 4248
Storm and Rainfall:
Storm (25-yr, 24-hr): 7.5 in.
"Heavy Rain": 7.5 in.
Proposed Configuration (Proposed Digester)
Flow Path: Barns -> Digester (Proposed) -> Existing Lagoon
Location:
Design By:
Checked By:
*Note: Roeslein Digesters are designed regarding Hydraulic Retention Time, not Minimum Treatment Volume for hog farms
*Note: New digester lagoon is not providing additional evaporative treatment storage capacity, but instead serves as a steady-state reservoir,
diverting additional water volume to existing evaporative treatment lagoons
*Note: Existing HOT DOG FARM 2 lagoons designed by David Elkin 12-17-2008, 12-29-2008
Volumes:
Total Capacity
. 4248
Capacity cf/head J=Total
Treatment Volume=1 42481 501 212400 cf
Capacity I Retention Time (days) J=Total
Volume for Retention Time=1 42481 cf
Volume Required (cf)
Volume Provided (cf)
Lagoon Calculations
Lagoon Volumes
Desired Digester Treatment Volume
212400
212440
Sludge Storage
3 3893
25016
Storm Storage
0
0
"Heavy Rain"
0
0
Total
246293
237456
Note: "Heavy Rain" and "Storm Storage" are shown as 0 cf for the digester because the HDPE cover prevents rain from entering the wastewater
system and therefore doesn't need to be accounted for in these volume calculations. The rainwater that falls on the cover is pumped off the cover
with rain water pumps.
Total Temorary Storage
Proposed Configuration (Proposed Digester)
Vol. (cf)
High Pump Elev. 220803
Low Pump Elev. 204241
Temorary Storage 16562
Digester (Proposed) Volume
Digester (Proposed) Berm Length (FT):
Digester (Proposed) Berm Width (FT):
Digester (Proposed) Berm Slope:
Digester(Proposed)Stage-Storage
Elevation (ft)
Area (sf)
Incr. Vol. (cf)
Cumul. Vol. (cf)
98
10564
0
99
12496
11524
11524
100
14500
13492
25016
101
16576
15532
40548
102
18724
17644
58192
103
20944
19828
78020
104
23236
22084
100104
105
25600
24412
124516
106
28036
26812
151328
107
30544
29284
180612
108
33124
31828
212440
109
35776
34444
246884
385001
371321
284016
Digester Treatment Volume:
at High Pump Elevation of:
at Operating Elevation of:
at Low Pump Elevation of:
Elevation (ft)
Cumul. Vol. (cf)
108.25
220803
108
212440
107.75
204241
Elevation Vol.
Top of Dike Elev. =
110
284016
Top of Storm Elev. =
108.94
244865
High Pump Elev. =
108.25
220803
Operating Elev. =
108
212440
Low Pump Elev. =
107.75
204241
Planned Sludge Elev. = 100 25016
Finished Bottom Elev. = 98 0
Historic Rainfall Event
Lagoon
Req'd Capacity*
Lagoon 27509A
559360
Lagoon 27509B
200798
Lagoon 27509C
130363
Total
890521
Lagoon Rainfall Volume (cuft)
Lagoon 27009 24062.5
Lagoon
Total Capacity*
Lagoon 27009
246884
Lagoon 27509A
593075
Lagoon 27509E
237916
Lagoon 27509C
84843
Total
1262718
Volume (cult)
Required
890521
Rainfall
24062.5
Total Capacity
1262718
Remaining
348134.5
Usage
*Existing lagoon capacities gathered from previous farm permit documentation - designed and signed by David Elkin 12-17-2008, 12-29-2008
*Req'd Capacity from previous farm permit docs already includes volume from historic rainfall events
*Note: A 25-year storm creates 24062.5 cuft of water. Added to the High Pump Elevation, this raises the water elevation to 108.94 ft.
This provides 12.68 in. of freeboard, meeting the standard 12 in. required per the NRCS Anaerobic Digester standard.

ROESLEIN
ENGINEERS • MANUFACTURERS • CONSTRUCTORS
27009 - HOT DOG FARM 2 Digester Narrative
Monarch Bioenergy LLC — Register, NC
Swine RNG Project
A1000 Digester Narrative
R&A Project RA270-23
Issued 240806
Farm will utilize existing barns with slotted floors over flushing pits to collect manure. The farm
operators use pull plug system and recycle water for flushing to manage the animal manure. As part of
this current project, a new anaerobic lagoon digester will be installed, and the animal manure will be
redirected to the new digester. After treatment in the in anaerobic digester, the effluent will flow into
the existing lagoon. There is no change to the existing farm operations, nor the volume of wastes
generated. The effluent water will be recycled back to the barn for pit recharge or irrigated in
accordance with the existing Waste Utilization Plan (WUP).
Upon flushing, the wastewater from the barns will be directed into a properly designed lift station
through a 12-inch diameter gravity pipe header. There will be two pumps in the lift station wet well and
each pump is designed for 100% of the design flow.
The lift station pump at Hot Dog 2 Barns 1-2 will be 15 HP GEA pump, designed for a flow of 760
gallons/minute, through 6-inch diameter, HDPE SDR 17 force -main into the new anaerobic lagoon
digester.
Hot Dog 2 Barns 3-4 will gravity flow waste through a 12" pipe header into the anaerobic digester.
The approximate dimensions of the new anaerobic lagoon digester are 350 feet by 110 feet with a total
volume of 284,016 cubic feet and a treatment capacity of 212,440 cubic feet at operating level.
Before the excavation, the project area is stripped approximately 6 inches of topsoil and will be
stockpiled. Embankment material will be free of sod, roots, and other objectionable material. The
maximum thickness of each compacted layer will be 6-inches and compacted to 95% of Standard Proctor
at -1 to +3 percent of optimum moisture content per ASTM D698. Each lift shall be tested for moisture
and density. The stockpiled topsoil will be spread on the outside bank.
After the construction the lagoon, and all required pipe penetrations, the inside walls of the lagoon will
be smooth rolled prior to the installation of the baseliner. The baseliner will be 60-mil think HDPE
synthetic liner. After the liner is installed, it will be tested for leaks prior to filling the lagoon with
wastewater.
There will be an outlet structure with a transfer pump (level control) that keeps the water level inside
the digester at a constant level. The effluent will gravity flow through a 12-inch diameter digester outlet
pipe to the level control wet well and be transferred by pumped into the existing lagoon at Hot Dog 2
Barns 3-4 through a 4-inch diameter pipe.
The transfer pump will be 10 HP GEA pump, designed for a flow of 497 gallons/minute, through 4-inch
diameter, HDPE SDR 17 force -main to existing lagoon.
Water will be transferred back to the existing lagoon at Hot Dog 2 Barns 1-2 by floating transfer pump in
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the existing lagoon at Hot Dog 2 Barns 1-2.
Once the lagoon is within in 2 feet of the normal operating level, a floating cover will be installed to
capture the biogas produced by the anaerobic digestion of the organic wastes in the wastewater. The
captured biogas will be treated to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) by a micro -gas cleaning skid
(micro-GUS). Tail gas from micro-GUS will be vented to atmosphere, with levels documented in PAD
letter.
The existing lagoon on the east side of the property will be disconnected from the existing waste system.
Existing piping will be cut, capped and sealed. This lagoon will no longer receive waste. It will remain in
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Definitions.............................................................................................................................................
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................
Description of the Operational Components.........................................................................................
GravityCollection Pipe.....................................................................................................................
Lift Pump Station (where necessary)................................................................................................
AnaerobicDigester...........................................................................................................................
MixingPump....................................................................................................................................
SecondaryLagoon............................................................................................................................
TransferPump...................................................................................................................................
RainwaterCover Pump.....................................................................................................................
OxygenInjection System..................................................................................................................
Description of Anticipated Maintenance...............................................................................................
Routine System Maintenance Instructions........................................................................................
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................
Emergency Protocols, Repair, and Replacement..............................................................................
Safety....................................................................................................................................................
BiogasHazards.................................................................................................................................
EquipmentSupplies..........................................................................................................................
Proper Protective Equipment (PPE)..................................................................................................
Provisions for Safety Measures.........................................................................................................
Restrictionof Access.....................................................................................................................
EmergencyContacts.....................................................................................................................
Equipment Safety Guards, Warning Labels, & Alarms.................................................................
Clearances.....................................................................................................................................
Open Flames & Combustion Sources...........................................................................................
Spill Prevention & Control Provisions..................................................................................................
Response to Upsets and Bypasses Including Control Containment and Remediation ......................
Contact Information for Emergency Responders and Regulatory Agencies .....................................
FacilityControl Valves......................................................................................................................
Warranty............................................................................................................................................... .
Appendix A: Inflation Rating Guide.....................................................................................................
Appendix B: Digester Operation SOP..................................................................................................
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Definitions
Anerobic Digestion — The process of decomposing organic waste material through the use of bacteria in the
absence of oxygen to produce Biogas and Digestate.
Anerobic Digester- A sealed basin or tank designed contain the waste and capture the Biogas during
anerobic digestion.
Biogas- A product of Anerobic Digestion, produced by fermentation of organic materials. It typically has a
composition of mainly methane and carbon dioxide, with traces of nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, and
water.
Digestate — liquid/solid digester effluent.
Introduction
The Project uses anerobic digestion of swine waste to produce biogas. The biogas is captured, upgraded to
RNG, and combined with other swine site RNG before being ultimately injected into a utility's natural gas
pipeline.
The Project includes manure influent piping from the swine barns, an anerobic digester, biogas take -off
pipe going to the Micro Gas Cleaning System (µGCS), and digestate transfer system to open storage lagoon.
The barn waste stream contains two types of solids: organic and inorganic. A portion of the organic solids
are broken down (digested) to produce biogas. The digestion of organic solids occurs as a result of several
"types" of microbes, which exist in a symbiotic relationship. The naturally occurring microbes are one of
nature's ways of breaking down organic material. The digester provides an ideal environment for the
microbes to thrive. The inorganic solids either settle at the bottom of the digester or exit in the digestate
stream as a dissolved solids or suspended solids.
In addition to the information provided in the document, the operator should familiarize themselves with
the local, state, and federal laws that may apply to operation of this site.
Description of the Operational Components
Below are listed the major component operations.
Gravity Collection Pipe
The gravity collection pipe receives waste from the hog barns and directs that waste to either an
influent lift station or directly to the earthen lagoon digester. Typically, the diameter of the pipe is
8" (min) to 12 inches (max).
The gravity collection pipe includes several clean -outs that provide access to the gravity collection
pipe for removal of a clogs or blockage via use of a sewer snake or similar apparatus as needed.
Typically, there will be at least one cleanout every 200 feet. During normal operation, the pipe
should be free flowing, without obstructions, to transport waste to the lift pump station or directly
to the anaerobic digester.
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The barn operator is responsible for sending barn waste to the gravity collection pipe. The
digester/biogas operator should check weekly, each hog barn waste outlet to ensure that there are
no overflows, clogs, etc.
Lift Pump Station (where necessary)
The lift pump station receives wastewater from the gravity collection pipe and pumps that
wastewater to the anaerobic digester via buried forced main. The waste enters the digester at the
opposite end of the digester outlet. During normal operation, the pump station will automatically
cycle on and off based on the liquid level in the wet well, which is triggered by float switches.
The pipe from each of the two pumps goes through a check valve (which only allows the liquid to
travel in one direction) and a plug valve (normally open, but can be closed when needed, such as
when servicing the upstream pump). The two pipes join via a tee, and the downstream pipe leads
to the inlet of the digester.
During normal operation, the pumps may run several times an hour to pump waste to the anaerobic
digester. Only one pump will run at any given time, normally, where the pumps will alternate
between cycles (Pump 1 will run while Pump 2 is off, and in the next cycle Pump 2 will run while
Pump 1 is off, and so on). It is not uncommon, for both pumps to operate during higher inlet flows.
The pumps can also be controlled manually, if desired, or in times of troubleshooting, etc. The
control panel next to the pump station includes toggle switches for each pump, which can be set to
either (1) Auto (for normal float -based operation), (2) Off, or (3) "Hand" (i.e., manual operation).
In the event of a pipe clog or lift pump failure, the waste will flow through the gravity "digester
bypass" pipe connecting the interior of the pump station to the existing lagoon at an elevation below
the top of the wet well, which will avoid overflow of the pump station.
Note: Some farms do not have Influent Pump Stations; rather than using a Lift Pump Station, the
waste flows from the barns directly to the anaerobic digesters.
Anaerobic Di eg ster
The anaerobic lagoon is constructed outside of the 100-year flood plain and any wetlands. The
treatment volume is designed utilizing a minimum volume of 50 cubic feet/head and with a
minimum HRT of 40 days. The construction approach will be a cut and fill balance. The excavated
material will be utilized to build the embankments. The berm fill material for the lagoon will be
placed in 6-inch-thick lifts to a minimum of 95% of standard proctor at -1% to +3% of optimum
moisture. Each lift fill be tested for moisture and density. The excavated material used for the
lagoon berm construction will be free of sod, roots, and other objectionable materials. The
minimum top width of the lagoon digester will be 15 feet with a minimum inside and outside slope
of 3:1.
After the construction of the embankment and after the installation of all pipes penetrating the
berms, the inside of the lagoon will be smooth rolled and a 60-mil thick HDPE liner will be installed
as the baseliner. Edges of the baseliner will be secured in an anchor trench at the top of the berm.
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The anaerobic digester receives all raw waste from the hog barns. The complex organic wastes are
broken down to simpler compounds by the anaerobic digestion process. As a part of the anaerobic
process, biogases (including methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide) are produced. These
gases are captured under an impermeable cover (80-mil thick HDPE liner) and then directed to the
biogas cleaning system. biogas blower or biogas dehydration system.
Biogas captured and stored under the cover supplies the biogas draw off piping. All berm
penetrations (gravity sewer, forced main, effluent to wet well, sludge removal piping must always
remain submerged to create a liquid seal to prevent biogas from escaping. Perforated piping
underneath the cover connects all sections of the lagoon to the draw off connection. The liquid
waste is digested for a minimum of 40 days.
The digester liquid effluent is either pumped or gravity fed to an existing storage lagoon. The
lagoon digester cover should be supported by the lagoon liquid when not inflated. Dropping the
lagoon liquid level too low may lead to an unsupported cover and possible cover stretching and
cover damage. Recommended operation level is 3-4 ft below top of berm to ensure adequate
digester biomethane production and ensure that the level does not exceed 2 ft below top of berm at
any time during operational deviances. The digester liquid level should be monitored daily.
Any settleable solids and microbes (i.e. "Sludge") build up slowly over months/years at the bottom
of the digester. These solids can be periodically removed by connecting portable pipes and pumps
to the sludge removal pipes in the digester and disposed of through permitted means on the farm or
by a contract sludge hauler.
There will be a total of eight 6-inch diameter sludge removal pipes installed near the bottom
elevation the lagoon and terminated near the top of the berm. Four installed on each side of the
central ballast pipe, staggered every other lateral. These pipes will be utilized for the periodic
removal from the lagoon.
Ballast piping on top of the cover control the cover inflation and direct rainwater to center rainwater
trenches to be pumped to natural water shed (if uncontaminated). The cover should be free of
excessive accumulation of rainwater and should not show signs of any damage or leaks.
The effluent of the anaerobic digester flows from the anaerobic digester through an outlet structure
and flows by gravity into the secondary lagoon. The outlet structure is equipped with a level gauge
with 1-foot markings. The outlet structure has an overflow weir to keep a constant freeboard of 2'
inside the lagoon digester. The effluent overflowing the weir will be directed to the secondary
lagoon by gravity.
During normal operation, the digester cover will inflate like a balloon from the biogas trapped
beneath, an inflation guide can be found in Appendix A. Proper inflation of the digesters is critical
to the reliable operation of the plant. A low level of inflation ensures that ingress of air doesn't
occur into the biogas which would contaminate the gas with nitrogen and oxygen. 100% full
inflation ensures that the covers are in an optimal state for 24-hour net heat gain by the digester and
prepared for normal atmospheric wind conditions. The pressure under the cover will typically range
from 0-0.3" w.c., a pressure of 0.4" w.c. can be dangerous.
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Typical digester operation can be found in Appendix B.
Mixing Pump
A dry well will house a mixing pump which draws the water from the lagoon near the bottom
elevation and discharges the water near the influent side of the digester. This pump will be operated
on a regular interval. This pump is typically operated for approximately 4 hours a day, five days a
week.
Secondary Lagoon
The effluent of the anaerobic digester flows from the anaerobic digester outlet pipe to the secondary
lagoon. The secondary lagoon is used to store the treated effluent after anaerobic digestion until it
can be land applied.
There is an ammonia reduction unit installed on these secondary lagoons.
The farm operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the secondary lagoons.
Digestate liquid stored in the secondary lagoon is used for pit pre -charge and flush tank recharge.
The secondary lagoon is a critical part of the integrated system, the Digester/Biogas Operator
should note any abnormal operation of the storage basin, such as leaks or excessive liquid level,
and communicate such observations to the farm owner.
During normal operation, the storage basin will most often appear to be inactive. Waste will
periodically flow from the anaerobic digester outlet pipe into the storage basin via gravity or pump.
The outlet pipe from the anaerobic digester into the storage lagoon must remain submerged in the
digester to provide a liquid seal and prevent biogas from escaping from beneath the digester cover.
As such, it is not uncommon for the pipe to turn down and follow the direction of the inner slope
of the lagoon to ensure submergence during times when the lagoon liquid level may be low due to
normal pumping and irrigation activities.
Transfer Pump
The transfer pump transfers accumulated effluent among available secondary lagoons as the farm
owner desires to optimize effluent storage. The transfer pumps are manually operated through the
local disconnect. Under normal circumstances, the transfer pump will only be used periodically by
the farm owner. Typically, the transfer pump is used to draw down the digester liquid level in the
fall to make room in the digester to store lagoon liquid during the colder winter months.
Rainwater Cover Pump
Two rainwater cover pumps are installed on end of the digester to remove accumulated rainwater
from the digester cover. There will be a 3-inch suction line to each of these stormwater removal
pumps. Erosion control measures, such as rip rap will be placed at the discharge point.
Oxygen Injection System
An oxygen injection system will be installed to limit the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the biogas.
The oxygen injection system consists of an oxygen generation unit which produces 95% purity
oxygen from air, and it will be injected under the cover at two locations. Calibrated Oxygen
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monitoring instrument continuously monitors the concentration of oxygen in the head space under
the cover. The maximum allowable oxygen concentration in the biogas will be 0.5%.
Description of Anticipated Maintenance
The system is designed to require as little maintenance as possible once it has been started up and is in
operation. Sample tests should be performed periodically and to permitting requirements, to allow
evaluation of the composition of the wastewater. System components should be visually inspected regularly
and as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. If the system is well operated, it will display the
following signs of being maintained properly:
• All pipes should be intact and watertight.
• The pumps should operate with little to no vibration and without excessive noise.
• The anaerobic digester should be free of excessive accumulation of rainwater on the cover. The
accumulated rainwater will be pumped off the cover via the Rainwater Pumps. The rainwater must
be tested to determine the discharge location for the pumps. If contaminated the rainwater must be
discharged back into the digester, otherwise it may be discharged safely on nearby vegetated areas.
• The anaerobic digester cover should be free of any tears, punctures, or failures.
• There should be no strong odors coming from the digester.
• The secondary lagoon should be clean and free of floating debris. The liquid should be clean an
clear.
Routine System Maintenance Instructions
For optimum operation and maximum efficiency maintenance should be performed daily.
mechanical equipment should be cleaned weekly and lubricated as required. Equipment cleaning
and lubrication should be done as specified in the O&M manuals provided by each equipment's
manufacturer.
Periodically, the sludge accumulated at the bottom of the digester will need to be removed, this will
be done by following the existing Waste Utilization Plan (WUP). The sludge may be removed
through the use of the sludge removal pipes utilizing a temporary pump. All application of the
removed sludge should be done in accordance with the farms approved WUP & Nutrient
Management Plan.
Typically, a portion of sludge will be removed from the digester every other year. Sludge
accumulation can be monitored by the site's operator through the use of inspections ports installed
on the top of the digester cover and should be assessed annually. When assessing the sludge
accumulation, the operator should aim to have as much biogas removed as possible prior to opening
the inspection port to limit release of biogas into the atmosphere. Due to biogas production
declining in cold weather, it is recommended to take sludge measurements during winter. To get a
measurement of the sludge depth, the site operator will use the inspection ports and insert a pipe or
gauge with graduated markings will be used to assess the depth of the sludge in the digester. When
inserting the pipe or gauge caution should be used to avoid applying excessive pressure or even
puncturing the liner of the digester. After sludge removal has been concluded, the operator should
reconnect all fittings from the sludge removal pipes and piping as it was prior to the sludge removal.
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Safe
Troubleshooting
Refer to equipment O&M manuals as necessary, summarized below:
Emergency Protocols, Repair, and Replacement
The O&M Manuals provided by the equipment manufacturers should be kept onsite in a centralized
location, known to all who work around the equipment. The O&M manuals should provide
instructions for possible field repairs or how to secure a piece of equipment until qualified repair
personnel are able to arrive.
Biogas Hazards
Biogas and oxygen in air can potentially form a flammable mixture.
Methane (CH4) is an odorless, flammable gas. CH4 is lighter than air and tends to rise and dissipate
quickly outdoors.
In addition to being primarily comprised of methane (55 — 60%), biogas is also comprised of carbon
dioxide (35 — 40%), and trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), nitrogen (< 2%), oxygen (< 1%),
and water vapor (<8%) which are hazardous.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) has a distinct "rotten egg" odor at low concentrations. However, at higher
concentrations, it overwhelms the sense of smell and cannot be detected. At concentrations > 1000
ppm, it can cause immediate unconsciousness and death through respiratory paralysis. Hydrogen
Sulfide compositions in the biogas feed supply can be at 1500 to 2500 ppm/vol.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non -irritating, non -toxic gas. However,
it can act as a simple asphyxiant by displacing oxygen present in air to levels below that required
to support life. In environments with low concentrations of oxygen, confusion and reduced mental
capacities can lead to poor judgement and increase the risk of safety events.
Nitrogen (N2) gas is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non -irritating, non -toxic, inert gas. However,
it can act as a simple asphyxiant by displacing oxygen present in air to levels below that required
to support life. In environments with low concentrations of oxygen, confusion and reduced mental
capacities can lead to poor judgement and increase the risk of safety events.
Equipment Supplies
All equipment used around the digesters should be qualified to be used in Class Div2 areas.
Proper Protective Equipment (PPE)
All personel working around anerobic digesters should refer to local HSE officer for job specific
PPE requirements and need. At a minimum, the following PPE should be used whenever in the
vicinity of biogas.
0 4-gas personal monitor should be worn when in the vicinity of biogas
o Safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves.
o Personal Floatation Devices — when working on the cover.
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Restriction of Access
No one should enter any section of the wastewater treatment system unless accompanied
by another person who is able to perform live -saving techniques and should only be done
to perform routine maintenance or a required repair. Before entering a waste collection pit,
lift station well, or any section of the anaerobic digester, all biogas should be removed and
sufficient airflow has been directed into the workplace. Proper airflow can be directed into
the workspace through fans, blowers, or other means. The responsibility of personal safety
is on the person or organization performing the work, and not on the farm owner, associated
equipment providers, or construction contractors.
Emergency Contacts
Emergency contact information is required to be posted at any gates and in the operation
control room.
Equipment Safety Guards, Warning Labels, & Alarms
All safety guards, warning labels, safeties, and alarms for all the equipment shall always
be operational and maintain their location.
Clearances
Keep and maintain all clearances as required by law and as recommended by the
equipment's manufacturers.
Open Flames & Combustion Sources
Ensure that all open flames and combustion sources are kept away from any location where
gas can accumulate. A minimum separation distance of 50 ft is recommended to keep
between any ignition point and the cover of the anaerobic digester. There will be no
smoking near any of the gas treatment systems.
Spill Prevention & Control Provisions
Response to Upsets and Bypasses Including Control Containment and Remediation
All control stations will be equipped with audible alarms. Remote alarms will be provided by a
control system to alert the operator of any problems should they occur.
Contact Information for Emergency Responders and RegulatoryAgencies
All phone numbers for Emergency Responders and Remediation Agencies will be located in an
unobstructed centralized location in the control room.
Facility Control Valves
Control valves installed will allow for operators to isolate sections of the system if a problem were
to occur.
Waffanjy
All Roeslein and its subcontractor/vendor-supplied equipment or parts are warranted to be free from
defective material and workmanship, under normal use and service. Roeslein is responsible for the
operation and maintenance of the treatment system. In the event of any defects developing during the
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normal operation of the system, Roeslein will notify the supplier/vendor in writing, and upon receipt of
their written consent, the parts will be returned promptly to vendor's factory.
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Appendix A: Inflation Rating Guide
Inflation Rating - Lagoon cover inflation should be rated on a scale from 0 to 10. The purpose of this guide
is to provide advice when grading inflation level. Levels that fall in between these defined ratings should
be interpolated.
0: Cover is completely flat, resting on the water.
1: Cover is mostly flat, with pillows around the outside or in some areas.
3: Cover is inflated but center rain trench and laterals are still on water.
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5: Center rain trench is on water but laterals on one side are off the water.
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7: Center rain trench is on water but all laterals are off the water.
9: All laterals and some parts of the center rain trench are off the water.
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1. Overview:
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A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a set of written instructions that document a routine or repetitive
activity followed by an organization. The development and use of SOPS are an integral part of a successful
quality system as it provides individuals with the information to perform a job properly and facilitates
consistency in the quality and integrity of a product or end -result.
The Operations Team should follow the Digester Operation Procedure when operating equipment at the
digester and managing liquid level. For additional information refer to Cover Installer's Operations and
Maintenance Manual.
2. Purpose
The Digester Operation Procedure provides guidance on how to manage digester water level seasonally,
manage cover inflation, and perform surveillance of cover integrity.
3. Scope and Applicability
This procedure is applicable to the Digester Transfer pumps, Mixing Pumps, and digester covers installed
by Roeslein and Associates.
4. Procedure Summary
Transfer Pump Operation
Digester Cover Operation
Daily Checks
Weekly Checks
5. Guidelines/Authority
The Procedure does not strictly fall under any regulated authority.
6. Health/Safety
Refer to Site owners' safety requirements regarding PPE assessment for additional details.
OOF Biogas and oxygen in air can potentially form a flammable mixture.
Methane (CH4) is an odorless, flammable gas. CH4 is lighter than air and
tends to rise and dissipate quickly outdoors.
<+epw'+ Biogas contains primarily methane (55 — 60%), and carbon dioxide (35 —
40%). However, biogas also contains hazardous trace amounts of hydrogen
sulfide (H2S), nitrogen (< 2%), oxygen (< 1%), and water vapor (<8%).
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) has a distinct "rotten egg" odor at low concentrations.
However, at higher concentrations, it overwhelms the sense of smell and
cannot be detected. At concentrations > 1000 ppm, it can cause immediate
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Hydrogen Sulfide compositions in the biogas feed supply can be at 1500 to
2500 ppm/vol, however the tail gas/permeate from the membrane routing to
the thermal oxidizer can be in the 10,000 ppm/vol range.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non -irritating, non-
4 toxic gas. However, it can act as a simple asphyxiant by displacing oxygen
present in air to levels below that required to support life. In environments
with low concentrations of oxygen, confusion and reduced mental capacities
can lead to poor judgement and increase the risk of safety events.
Nitrogen (N2) gas is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non -irritating, non -toxic,
MBHBMHKW inert gas. However, it can act as a simple asphyxiant by displacing oxygen
present in air to levels below that required to support life. In environments
with low concentrations of oxygen, confusion and reduced mental capacities
can lead to poor judgement and increase the risk of safety events.
7. Equipment/Supplies
• Adjustable wrench (standard metal okay to use in Class 1 Div2 areas)
• (PPE) proper protective equipment
0 4-2as personal monitor should be worn when in the vicinity of biogas
o Safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves.
o Personal Floatation Devices — when working on the cover.
• Refer to local HSE officer for job specific PPE requirements and needs.
8. Procedure
No.
Procedural Step Description
Transfer Pump Operation
8.0.1
Transfer pumps transfer water from the covered lagoon digester to evaporative lagoons
to maintain the desired liquid level in the digester.
Lagoon digesters high level is limited to two (2) feet below top of berm (or freeboard).
Lagoon digester low pump level is limited to one (1) foot above the sewer inlet pipe
exit to maintain gas seal. All pipe -berm penetrations must remain sealed with liquid to
avoid allowing biogas escaping through unsealed headers. The low pump level is — 9
ft below top of berm. The lagoon digester cover should be supported by the lagoon
liquid when not inflated. Dropping the lagoon liquid level too low may lead to an
unsupported cover and possible cover stretching and cover damage. Recommended
operation level is 3-4 ft below top of berm to ensure adequate digester biomethane
production and ensure that the level does not exceed 2 ft below top of berm at any time
during operational deviances.
The digester liquid level should be monitored daily. Transfer pumps can be operated
manually or in timer mode. Normally, timer mode should be used as the pumps will
not normally run continuously. During the biogas production season, the liquid level
should be maintained at a higher level. As the production season slows down in the fall,
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the digester liquid level should be pumped down slowly to low pump level. This will
allow the maximum amount of manure to be stored during the off season and should be
allowed to fill back up to high level, before starting the transfer pump and discharging
liquid to evaporative lagoons.
Digester Cover Operation
8.1.1
The digester covers are a fully welded system that is integral with the lagoon liners.
Because of soil permeability, the 60-mil liner is utilized and fully welded to the 80-mil
lagoon cover at the perimeter. All cover, liner, and anchor trench sheet material is
HDPE which provides material toughness, flexibility, UV resistance, and water/gas
impermeability. The cover uses 6" grout filled HDPE piping at both the laterals and
center anchor trench. The Laterals are spaced on the order of 42-44 ft apart along the
entire length of the cover and are used to restrain gas movement from one side of the
cover to the other and avoid fast movement of the cover. Laterals are only effective
when they are substantially laying on the digester water operating level. The center
trench is comprised of two parallel pipes that run the center axis along the length. The
center trench is used to both restrain the cover upward movement and to provide an
area in which incident rainwater collects for easier pumping. An 8" corrugated
perimeter biogas collection header is installed around the entire circumference of the
digester cover to ensure generally equal gas inflation around the perimeter during low
gas production and low cover inflation.
The digester cover is a volumetric storage vessel, not a pressure vessel. The cover is
designed to contain the biogas emanating from the digester surface for collection into
the perimeter biogas header. The pressure under the cover operates at 0.0" w.c. (Water
column) to approximately 0.3" w.c. Pressure is not measured as it is immaterial to
operations.
In the event of power outage or emergency, there are two (2) 6" flanged emergency vent
ports directly on the cover, opposite of the swine barns. These ports have lug butterfly
valves and should be used with proper venting apparatus to ensure that the biogas is
vented at an elevation high enough to support safe operator opening and closure of the
valves.
Proper inflation of the digesters is critical to the reliable operation of the plant. A low
level of inflation ensures that ingress of air doesn't occur into the biogas which would
contaminate the gas with nitrogen and oxygen. 100% full inflation ensures that the
covers are in an optimal state for 24-hour net heat gain by the digester and prepared for
normal atmospheric wind conditions. This site has an annual hurricane season which
will involve strong storms and large amounts of rain. The direction below, addresses
normal, winter season, and hurricane season that are predicted. It is ultimately important
to continually monitor weather forecasts at least 5 days out and make any adjustments
in cover inflation in advance.
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The operations group should keep in mind the following items that affect the
performance of the cover.
• Laterals and center anchor trench piping is designed to control the movement
of the cover in all wind conditions. The grid of piping reinforces the cover in
both directions and also acts as a labyrinth in which gas has to pass when
moving during wind conditions, thus slowing the gas velocity and cover
movement.
• More cover contact with the water allows the cover to survive high wind
conditions due to the fact that water surface tension anchors the cover and there
is less volume of gas to move around the cover. Taut cover material also allows
the cover to withstand higher wind conditions.
• Less cover rise above the top of berm reduces the area of cover that wind exerts
force on. Less cover rise around the perimeter also reduces the cover profile
which in turn reduces the Bernoulli lifting mechanism on the cover in high
wind conditions (similar to a plane wing profile)
• HDPE has a relatively large coefficient of thermal expansion. The cover will
be much hotter during the day with sunlight exposure than at nighttime. Also,
radiant heat loss at night will condense water in the biogas space under the
cover, also reducing the total volume of gas under the cover. Methane, Carbon
Dioxide, and Hydrogen Sulfide do not condense but do decrease in volume as
an ideal gas. The volumetric difference in gas over a 24-hour period day to
night is due to the molar water volume in the biogas and biogas temperature
under the cover. The cover and laterals are designed for expansion and
contraction over all biogas ambient dry bulb temperatures between high and
low pump digester levels.
• As the perimeter of the digester is inflated less, less water will run off the cover
around the perimeter. This is beneficial to reduce the possibility of erosion of
the digester berms. Covers are easily pumped off with the Mixing Pumps to a
location several hundred feet from the berm.
The following digester cover operating guidance should be followed by plant operations
group:
1. In all operating conditions, the center rain trench piping shall be fully, 100%,
laying on the digester water surface.
2. In all operating conditions, the laterals shall be at minimum, substantially
laying on the digester water surface. Per operating modes below, maximum
15' of lateral at either end shall be suspended above the surface of the cover.
3. Digesters will produce gas at different rates. The blowers and A2000 piping is
designed to transfer gas between covers to maintain cover inflations within the
cover operating modes below while conserving biogas.
4. Anemometers are installed on the plant and accessible through Ignition. Each
Anemometer indicates wind speed up to 90mph and wind direction. Data is
recorded in the historian. Operators will monitor wind speed and use as
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necessary to refine operations compared with predicted winds at remote towns
based on the actual farm surrounding geography.
5. With A3000 fully operational, there is no reason to inventory biogas under the
covers beyond the operating modes detailed below.
Operating Modes:
1. Normal Operation:
a. Cover inflation around the perimeter is no higher than 6' above top of
berm. Inflation will generally vary between 3' to 6' based on wind
speed and direction.
b. Laterals are substantially on the digester water surface with end 10-15'
suspended and end cap at —2' off of liquid surface.
c. Gas cover between laterals is pillowed at nominal 2-4' above water
surface at peaks between the laterals.
d. Cover is tensioned but not tight. The cover will incrementally move in
the wind but with gentle local rolling effect.
e. This mode is applicable for winds sustained and gusts up to 50 mph
from all directions.
2. Winter Season Operation:
a. Cover inflation around the perimeter is no higher than 6' above top of
berm. Inflation will be generally 3' to 5' based on wind speed and
direction.
b. Laterals are fully on the digester water surface, including end cap.
c. Gas cover between laterals is not pillowed and flat on the water with
the exception of naturally occurring and sporadic cover rolls/channels.
d. Cover is tensioned but not tight. The cover will incrementally move in
the wind but with gentle local rolling effect.
e. This mode is applicable for winds sustained and gusts up to 65 mph
from all directions.
3. Hurricane / High Wind / Intense Storm Predicted:
a. Cover inflation around the perimeter is no higher than 3' above top of
berm. Nominal inflation above top of berm is 1.5' to 2'.
b. Laterals are fully on the digester water surface, including end cap.
c. Gas cover between laterals is not pillowed and flat on the water with
the exception of naturally occurring and sporadic cover rolls/channels.
d. Cover is tensioned but not tight. The cover will incrementally move in
the wind but with local rolling effect.
e. Cover will be flat extending from the ends of the laterals towards the
anchor trench for at least 20'.
f. This mode is applicable for winds sustained and gusts above 65 mph
from all directions. If winds are expected to exceed 75 mph, the
blowers (preferentially) and or emergency vents (if required) should be
used to evacuate substantially all gas.
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Daily Checks
8.2.1
• Visually inspect the digester water operation level to ensure 3-4 ft of freeboard.
Work with the farm to adjust timers if required to bring the level back into target
range.
• Visually inspect the digester cover and quantify inflation level and laterals
position.
• Visually inspect and quantify area of digester cover occupied by water. Utilize
pumping systems to remove surface water from the center anchor trench.
Weekly Checks
8.3.1
Walk perimeter of digester checking for:
• Leaks via a gas monitor or methane detection device around the base of the
cover and the anchor trench. Use of soapy water from an orchard sprayer may
also be used to detect leaks during cool cover conditions and still wind.
• Torn ballast straps or laterals that are not aligned straight.
• Settling or erosion around berm
• Any running equipment for an uncharacteristic operating state (noise/vibration)
• Sample cover rainwater to determine if it is "hot" aka contains dissolved
ammonia because contaminated cover water is an indication of a possible
digester cover leak and will need to be pumped under the cover.
• Trash and foreign matter on the cover can cause problems with normal
operation. If debris becomes wedged between the ballast weight and cover it is
possible for punctures to occur. Additionally, foreign matter can cause the rain
collection channels to become blocked and disrupt flow of the rainwater. All
operators and contractors working on top of the digester should be cognizant
of the perimeter rock and make sure not to kick the rock into the digester.
Furthermore, a yearly pre -season inspection should occur to inspect for and
remove any debris along the entire length of ballasts.
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Sampling protocol and schedule for Monarch sites
Date: 04/09/2024
Sample collection at all sites should be done using the sampling protocol outlined below. A submittal sheet will be sent to the person in charge
of sampling prior to sampling. The respective person is responsible for print submittal forms, conducting sampling, label samples as per submittal
form, safely storing (refrigerated containers during storage) and shipping samples to the respective lab (instructions on submittal form)
Required accessories:
1. Telescopic sampler extendable to 18 feet and the pendulum beaker
2. Gloves and sampling containers
3. Ice packs.
4. Sampling submittal forms
5. Safety supplies
During sampling event two people should be responsible while supporting tasks (shipping etc.) can be conducted by the person in charge alone.

Sampling protocol for digester samples
1. Effluent samples are intended to be collected for all sites from shortlisted digesters on a quarterly basis. Sampling to be conducted by
two persons at the site.
2. Label all sampling containers with respective sampling ids. (Refer sample list for Sample IDs)
3. The sample must be collected from the crossover pipe/wet well using the telescopic sampler and 5-gallon bucket while following all site -
specific safety policies, including Lagoon Access Safety Procedure
4. Sampling from a Cross over pipe
a. On opening the valve on cross over pipe it is recommended to allow enough time to pass such that the standing debris in the
pipe is flushed out and a good representative sample can be collected.
b. Collect 3 x 500 mL samples using the sampler into a clean 5-gallon bucket.
c. Repeat this procedure 2 more times, while collecting all the samples into the same 5-gallon bucket.
d. Allow sufficient time between two collection events such that pipe contents are flushed.
e. At the end of the sampling event, you may have — 1.3-1.5-gallon sample, homogenize the contents of the bucket gently mixing
using the sampler and the pendulum beaker on the sampler.
5. Sampling from a wet well
a. Using the telescopic sampler (beaker attached to the rod) gently homogenize contents of the wet well.
b. Collect 6-8 beakers of sample into a 5-gallon bucket from different areas of the wet well to get a representative sample.
c. Gently homogenize the contents of the bucket.
6. Grab a sample from the homogenized mixture to fill the labeled sampling container and put the container cap tightly ensuring a
watertight seal.
7. If the samples are to be stored for more than 2 hours before shipping, store them in a refrigerator preferably 4C or lower.
8. If refrigeration is not available use frozen icepacks to cool the samples and replace icepacks at regular intervals., store the samples in a
well -ventilated space.
9. DO NOT STORE SAMPLES IN REFRIGERATORS MEANT FOR FOOD STORAGE
10. Ship samples to the lab (details in the submittal form) to deliver overnight. Include ice packs in the shipping box to keep samples cool
during transit.

Sampling protocol for lagoon liquid samples (EVAPI
1. Lagoon liquid samples are intended to be collected from all the open lagoons at every site on a quarterly basis.
2. Label all sampling containers with respective sampling ids. (Refer sample list for Sample IDs)
3. The sample must be collected from the multiple spots (6-8) in the open lagoon using the telescopic sampler and 5-gallon bucket while
following all site -specific safety policies, including Lagoon Access Safety Procedure
4. Use the 18 feet telescopic sampler to reach lagoon water surface from the berm, it is needed that the sampling in charge is accompanied
by another operator onsite for this sampling for ease of equipment handling and safety.
5. Collect 2 x 500 mL samples at each spot, using the sampler into a clean 5-gallon bucket.
6. Repeat this procedure at all 6-8 randomly chosen spots along with periphery of the lagoon, collect all the samples into the same 5-gallon
bucket.
7. At the end of the sampling event, you may have — 1.3-1.5-gallon sample, homogenize the contents of the bucket gently mixing using the
sampler and the pendulum beaker on the sampler.
8. Grab a sample from the homogenized mixture to fill the labeled sampling container and put the container cap tightly ensuring a
water/airtight seal.
9. If the samples are to be stored for more than 2 hours before shipping, store them in a refrigerator preferably 4C or lower or use frozen
icepacks to cool the samples in a small container and replace icepacks at regular intervals, store the samples is a well -ventilated space.
10. DO NOT STORE SAMPLES IN REFRIGERATORS MEANT FOR FOOD STORAGE
11. Ship samples to the lab (details in the submittal form) to deliver overnight. Include ice packs in the shipping box to keep samples cool
during transit.

Sludge survey and sampling from secondary lagoon
1. The secondary lagoon, source of sludge, will be sampled for sludge levels once every year.
2. The sludge sampling will be conducted once every four years to determine sludge composition especially Nitrogen, Phosphorus,
potassium, and other micronutrients.
3. This sampling protocol is intended to help evaluate progression of sludge level in the secondary lagoon and its composition for its
agronomic management.
4. Sludge sampling will be conducted using a sludge judge, while sludge surveys will be conducted using sonar devices that can be
remotely controlled from the berm following all site -specific safety policies, including Lagoon Access Safety Procedure

Recommended analysis
Table 1 Recommended tests for lagoon/digester effluent sampling
Digester effluent, secondary lagoon effluent and sludge testing
Manure package
Eff-MMDDYY
Inff-MMDDYY
Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen,
Organic Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potash,
Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium,
Manganese, Sodium, Sulfur, Zinc,
Moisture/Total Solids, Total Salts, pH
VS
Alkalinity
Volatile organic acids
COD
BOD5
Total testing cost
Amongst the manure package TS, Ammonium nitrogen, pH are mandatory tests and if done separately cost more than the package.
Table 2 Optional tests for lagoon/digester effluent sampling
Orthophosphate
Sulfate
Sulfide
EC
Carbon

Policy
ROESLE
Location — Monarch Bioenergy — Farm Name, City, State
In the event of an environmental release, there are four critical steps to follow:
1. Stop the flow— attempt to stop the source of the release.
Spill Response —Policy
Revision: 1
Effective Date: 11/21/2023
• Try to keep the spill from becoming worse. If there is a way to stop the spill or minimize it becoming worse,
take those actions. These may be actions such as closing valves or shutting down a system, depending on
the source.
2. Contain the release.
3.
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• Take steps to keep the spill from spreading to other areas or entering ditches or freshwater.
• Depending on the situation, this may mean using equipment to create a barrier/berm; putting down some
type of absorbent material or neutralizer; or other materials to create a perimeter.
Report the release immediately to the following:
Name
Title
Phone Number
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Owner Operator —Farm Name
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Seth Renfro
Director of Operations
660-654-1656
TBD
On -site Operations Manager
TBD
Jerri Ann Garrett
EHS Manager
660-425-4861
Be prepared to provide the following information when you call:
• Where is the release located (be specific)?
• What kind of release is it (be specific)?
• Approximately how much was released.
• Has the release left the property?
• Has the release encountered surface water, ground water, a drainage tile or intake, or other potentially
freshwater areas?
• Has the source of the release been stopped?
• Is the release contained?
An environmental spill is a discharge of one or more hazardous substances that adversely impact, or threaten to
adversely impact human health, welfare, or the environment and requires and immediate response.
Ensure all discovered environmental releases are reported immediately to Roeslein and Conine Farms.
Hazardous substance releases in which will reach waters of the state must be reported to the state within 8
hours, therefore, it's important to ensure Roeslein and Conine Farms are notified immediately.
Clean up the spill — If the spill was not caused by Roeslein, Conine Farms will be responsible forcleanup.
*Note: There is a passive overflow line from the water management wet well to the evaporation lagoon at 1.5'
freeboard. If the water management pumps are not working, the lagoon effluent will overflow into the
evaporation lagoon.
S. ALL ON -SITE EMPLOYEES SHALL FOLLOW APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF 'COMMON SITE PRACTICES FOR ON FARM
ANAEROBIC DIGESTION SYSTEM'— SEE ATTACHED
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................... I
2.0 SAFETY HAZARDS FOR ANAEROBIC DIGESTION...........................................................1
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................. 2
2.1.1 Drowning............................................................................................................... 2
2.1.2 Fall protection........................................................................................................ 2
2.1.3 Burns...................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.4 Entanglement hazard.............................................................................................. 3
2.1.5 Feedstock and digestate spills................................................................................ 4
2.1.6 Mechanical failures................................................................................................ 4
2.1.7 Lockout/Tagout......................................................................................................5
2.1.8 Ignition sources...................................................................................................... 5
2.1.9 Noise levels............................................................................................................6
2.2 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY............................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 Definition............................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Confined space training, certification, and rescue plan ......................................... 8
2.2.3 Inspect atmosphere prior to entry........................................................................... 9
2.2.4 Safety equipment.................................................................................................... 9
2.3 HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH BIOGAS...................................................................10
2.3.1 Asphyxiants ...........................................
10
2.3.2 Immediately dangerous to life and health............................................................11
2.3.3 Explosion potential.............................................................................................. 11
2.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS..............................................................................12
2.4.1 High voltage.........................................................................................................12
2.4.2 Low voltage.........................................................................................................12
2.4.3 Electrical fires...................................................................................................... 13

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3.0 MAINTAINING A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.......................................................13
3.1 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN......................................................................................13
3.1.1 Directions to AD facility......................................................................................14
3.1.2 Contact information.............................................................................................14
3.1.3
Site map...............................................................................................................15
3.1.4
State and local health and safety requirements....................................................15
3.1.5
Equipment vendor manuals..................................................................................15
3.2 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT................................................................15
3.2.1
Anaerobic digester facility(onsite)......................................................................15
3.2.2
Locally (able to be onsite within a few hours) .....................................................
16
3.2.3 Baseline environmental conditions......................................................................16
3.3 ELECTRICAL.................................................................................................................. 17
3.3.1 Daily inspections.................................................................................................. 17
3.3.2 Switches, controllers, fuses, and breaker panels..................................................17
3.3.3 Roles of operators................................................................................................18
3.3.4 Visitors on site..................................................................................................... 18
3.4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.....................................................................18
3.5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION SIGNS AND TAGS...........................................................18
3.6 PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS...............................................................19
4.0 CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................................19
5.0 REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................20

Safety Practices for On -Farm Anaerobic Digestion Systems
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Several safety hazards exist when converting manure and organic residuals (non -farm
feedstock) into energy using anaerobic digestion (AD) technology. These hazards can cause
serious bodily harm and in some
circumstances, can be fatal. Common hazards
associated with AD systems include drowning,
electric shock, and noise exposure. However,
biogas and its constituents, many of which are
colorless and odorless, can unknowingly
expose operators and visitors to hazards such
as asphyxiation and burns due the flammable
nature of methane. Workers must take
proper precautions when handling and storing
organic material and managing the
production of electricity and combustible
gases.
The purpose of this document is to identify
the major hazards associated with an AD
facility and outline basic practices that will
help maintain a safe and successful working
environment. The intended audience for this
guide is owners and operators, and the guide
is not intended to replace safety training or
instruction, but rather enhance it.
2.0 SAFETY HAZARDS FOR
ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
Figure 1: Safety signage on AD feed system
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The following sections identify major hazards that can exist with an AD facility. These include:
• General safety precautions
• Hazards associated with biogas
• Confined space entry
• Electrical system hazards
Figure 1 shows a feed hopper for an anaerobic digester with a dozen warning signs, including
fall, entanglement, and explosion potential.
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2.1 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following sections describe general safety concerns associated with AD facilities.
2.1.1 Drowning
Liquid tanks and ponds for storage pose a drowning threat.
Whenever a drowning potential exists, ring buoys, ropes, or
ladders should be readily available for rescue purposes
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA],
2002). The drowning risk is highest when employees are
servicing equipment located in digester or storage tanks.
Accidental drowning can occur when people unfamiliar with
the farm and manure handling system mistakenly enter
storage structures. Slipping on a synthetic liner or walking
on crusted manure storage are examples of situations that
can lead to accidental drowning. OSHA suggests posting
signs similar to the one shown in Figure 2 and erecting
fences around manure storage structures to reduce the
potential of an individual or animal unknowingly entering
one.
Figure 2: Manure storage
warning sign in English and
Spanish
LIQUID
MANURE
STORAGE
ALMAEMR
DE ESTItRCOL
dQUI
If an individual is drowning, the first step should be to call 911, followed by a rescue attempt
using a life preserver, rope, or ladder. The presence of biogas—an asphyxiant that can cause a
person to pass out —can increase the potential of manure storage drowning. (Biogas hazards
are discussed in greater detail in Section 2.3.) Individuals attempting to rescue a drowning
individual should never enter a manure storage structure because they could also be overcome
by the poor air quality.
2.1.2 Fall protection
Serious injuries can result from falls of any distance. When possible, employees should perform
maintenance work from the ground. At most AD facilities, however, multiple elevated locations
are present. For example, equipment on the top of aboveground AD tanks are 10 to 25 feet off
the ground. According to the OSHA general industry standard any "time a worker is at a height
of four feet or more, the worker is at risk and needs to be protected" (OSHA, 2008A). Fall
protection, such as guardrails, a safety harness (also discussed in Section 2.2.4), and self -
retracting lifelines, should be used when an employee is above the 4-foot threshold (API, 2006).
The enclosed fixed ladder and guardrail system on the feedstock storage tank shown in Figure 3
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Another common example of a fall risk is shown in
Figure 4, where a ladder is leaned against a feedstock
storage tank. The two concerns with the situation
presented in Figure 4 are: (1) the tank height is
approximately 10 feet and (2) there are no securing
devices or slip resistant feet on the ladder, nor is
there a rope to secure the top. When ladders are
used to access elevated equipment, they should be
secured and supervised at all times. Once the ladder
is no longer needed, it should be removed.
2.1.3 Burns
Throughout an AD facility, pipes containing hot fluids
or exhaust gas can pose potential burn hazards.
Other potential sources of burns are heat exchangers,
boilers, pumps, or engine generators, where
temperatures can exceed 160°F. Simply rubbing up
against a heat exchanger or accidently placing a hand
on a hot pipe can result in serious burns. All
Figure 3: Permanent ladder and
guardrail on feedstock storage tank
employees and visitors to the AD facility should be cautioned not to touch any equipment or
pipelines.
When possible, hot surfaces should be identified as burn hazards, and all pipes should be
clearly labeled to indicate the contents,
Figure 4: Ladder leaning on feedstock storage
tank
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flow direction, temperature, and pressure.
Insulation should be used to encase the
pipe and reduce the potential for
accidental burns. Figures 5 and 6 provide
examples of pipeline insulation and
labeling.
2.1.4 Entanglement hazard
Pumps, augers, impeller mixers, chains,
drive shafts, and other machinery pose
entanglement hazards due to pinch points
and other moving parts. In most AD
systems, the primary exposure to
entanglement is the unguarded driveshaft
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of a pump. To reduce the entanglement risk,
all equipment safety guards should be in
place and individuals should tie back long
hair and avoid wearing loose -fitting clothing
and jewelry.
2.1.5 Feedstock and digestate spills
Figure 5: Insulated and labeled hot water
pipes
Feedstock (any organic material entering the
digester) and digestate (any material exiting
the digester) should be carefully transferred '
and contained. In the event of a major
feedstock or digestate spill, workers should I
exercise caution when containing the
material. The first step should be to control f
the source causing the spill. Once this is
achieved, workers should contain the spill by ��-
constructing temporary containment
structures around the affected area. Excavation equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes
should be readily available for this purpose. Isolating the spill reduces potential damage to
nearby buildings and contamination of surface
Figure 6: Biogas pipeline indicating waters and sensitive areas. After containing the
temperature and flow direction spill, the facility should notify the proper
authorities (as defined by state -specific permits), to
comply with all applicable local, state, and federal
regulations. For non -farm feedstocks, such as food
waste, the spill -reporting agency should be clearly
identified on all records related to the material,
including material safety data sheets (MSDS) and
manifest logs indicating the date, quantity, and
material (feedstock) brought onto the farm. The
final step in spill response is site cleanup and
restoration.
2.1.6 Mechanical failures
In the event of a mechanical failure, workers should reference the vendor manuals to
troubleshoot the issue. Vendor manuals for mechanical machinery should be organized and
included in the emergency action plan, which is discussed in Section 3.1. Only trained staff
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should be permitted to repair digester equipment. Operators should use lockout/tagout
procedures (see Section 2.1.7) during all mechanical equipment repairs.
To avoid mechanical failures, the system operator, with support from the technology provider,
should develop a preventative maintenance manual for the site.
2.1.7 Lockout/ragout
According to OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.147,
lockout/tagout refers to the specific "practices and
procedures to safeguard employees from the
unexpected energization or startup of machinery and
equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during
service or maintenance activities" (OSHA, 2007A).
Simply stated, before an employee services a piece of
electrical equipment, the power supply should be
turned off and the employee should place a padlock on
the power supply. The padlock serves to prevent
someone else from accidently re -energizing the
equipment being serviced. The lock should have a tag
on it identifying the individual who locked out the
Figure 7: Electrical panel turned off
and locked out
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equipment. In Figure 7, one of the four electrical breakers shown is turned off (disengaged) and
locked out. Once a piece of equipment has been locked out, the only individual with the
authority to unlock that piece of equipment is the person who initially locked it out.
Employees should follow this practice every time they service any electrical or electrically
powered equipment. OSHA estimates that compliance with lockout/tagout procedures
prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year in the United States (2007A).
2.1.8 Ignition sources
Biogas generated during anaerobic digestion is flammable. Over the past couple of years,
several AD systems have been damaged or destroyed by fires fueled with biogas. While no
specific setbacks or standards have been established for biogas, facilities should observe
standards for similar systems. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established a
range of setback distances for liquid propane (LP) fuel based on storage capacity (2009). For LP
gas, the setback ranges from 10 feet for small storage devices (<500 gal water capacity) to 100
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Smoking and open flames should be prohibited in
the general vicinity of the digester and a setback
distance of 25 to 50 feet is suggested for all
possible ignition sources to reduce the potential
for fire or explosion. Ignition sources can include
(but are not limited to) light switches, electric
motors, pilot flames, and cell phones. Facilities
should designate smoking areas at least 50 feet
from the digester system to ensure that visitors
and employees do not inadvertently create an
ignition source. Signs, like the one shown in Figure
8, should also be used to warn all individuals of
the explosion or fire risk associated with AD
systems.
The National Electric Code (NEC, 2005) dictates
that electrical wiring near combustible gas must
conform with the Class 1, Division 1 hazardous
location standard. Biogas is combustible, so the
Figure 8: Explosion potential sign
hazardous location standard should be applied to AD systems' electrical wiring.
For repairs requiring open flames or electric spark, ventilation should be provided such that
methane levels are maintained below a safe level, as discussed in Section 2.3.3.
Figure 9: Gen set enclosure with hearing
2.1.9 Noise levels
Exposure to high levels of noise can
result in discomfort or short-term
hearing loss. In extreme cases, or if the
noise exposure occurs over a long
period of time, permanent hearing loss
can occur. The main source of high
noise levels is the engine generator set
(gen set). Actual decibel (dB) levels
produced at an AD facility will differ due
to varying acoustical settings, but a gen
set can produce between 100 —140 dB
(Fenton, 2011). The facility is required
to supply noise protection devices, such
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as earplugs, to employees and visitors who are exposed to high noise levels (OSHA, 200813) (See
Table 1). Handheld decibel meters are widely available and provide an inexpensive method to
quickly determine the noise level. Also, OSHA encourages posting signs indicating "hearing
protection is required in this area." (See Figure 9).
Table 1: Safe maximum allowable decibel level (OSHA, 2008B)
Duration per day (hours)
Sound level (dB)
(as measured with a sound level meter set on slow response
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4
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3
97
2
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2.2 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
Constituents of biogas, including carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrogen sulfide, present the
potential for both asphyxiation and fire or explosion in confined spaces. It is important to
remember that even a few gallons of manure or other organic material in a tank or confined
space can pose a serious health risk under
Figure 10: Basic confined space warning sign
the right conditions. A recent example of
confined space entry fatality occurred in
July of 2010 when two farm employees died
while cleaning a storage tank similar to the
one shown in Figure 4 (Michigan
Department of Energy, Labor and Economic
Growth [MEDLEG]). Signs should be used to
alert employees and visitors when confined
space entry risks exist. Figure 10 shows an
example of a standard confined space
warning sign. The following background
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2.2.1 Definition
"Confined space" is defined by OSHA as "having a limited or restricted means of entry or exit;
large enough to bodily enter and perform tasks; and lastly, not designed for continuous
occupancy." Currently, state -by -state standards vary for permit -required confined spaces
training for agriculture; however, confined spaces are widely recognized as a common hazard.
Confined spaces include, but are not limited to, tanks, pits, silos, underground vaults, storage
bins, and manholes (MDELEG, 2010).
2.2.2 Confined space training, certification, and rescue plan
Employees associated with AD systems or who manage organic residuals MUST be trained in
confined space entry to maintain a safe working environment (Gould, 2010). Several cases have
resulted in fatalities due to a lack of understanding of the hazards associated with confined
spaces. As discussed earlier, two farm employees died when they were overcome by a lack of
oxygen while cleaning a feedstock storage tank (MDELEG, 2010). The employees were power
washing a tank that contained only 6 to 8 inches of molasses residue, which had sat unused for
five to six months. By conducting basic employee education and strictly adhering to OSHA
confined space entry guidelines, facilities can provide a safe working environment for farm
employees.
Currently, OSHA does not require farms to offer
specific training for confined space entry;
however, it is the employer's responsibility to
educate employees in order to maintain a safe
working environment. When entering a confined
space, the "buddy system" should be used, in
which any person entering a confined space is
monitored from a safe distance by a second
person. The employee entering the confined
space must wear a harness attached to a
retraction device that the second employee can
activate to pull the individual to safety in an
emergency.
The facility should develop a rescue plan for
emergency confined space entry situations. This
plan should describe the use of the safety
Figure 11: Handheld multi -gas detectors
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equipment in emergency situations, the actions to be taken, and the personnel responsible for
each action. The plan may also include training and certification information.
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2.2.3 Inspect atmosphere prior to entry
Before entering a confined space, a worker must test the atmosphere inside the space, as
required by OSHA general industry standard 1910.146 (1998). The person can perform this
testing using a handheld multi -gas detector capable of detecting oxygen, carbon monoxide,
hydrogen sulfide, and lower explosive limits (LEL) levels. Several models of multi -gas detectors
are shown in Figure 11. When testing the atmosphere within a confined space, the employee
should remain outside in a safe location. Many multi -gas detectors are equipped with an
extension hose for this purpose.
In compliance with standards (OSHA, 1998), the employee should test for the following:
1. Oxygen level: above 19.5 percent by volume air
2. Methane: below 5 percent by volume of air
3. Hydrogen sulfide level: below 20 parts per million (ppm)
If any of the above conditions are not met, the atmosphere is deemed hazardous and should
not be entered by any personnel until forced ventilation has eliminated the hazardous
conditions. During entry, continuous ventilation with an explosion -proof blower will ensure that
fresh air is displacing any hazardous air that may be trapped in the confined space. Workers
must maintain and calibrate this equipment
according to the manufacturer's
recommendation in order to effectively monitor
atmospheric conditions.
2.2.4 Safety equipment
When entering a confined space, an employee
should wear a safety harness attached to a
winch or pulley outside of the pit. Examples of
safety harnesses and a winch are shown in
Figure 12. This safety precaution, allows a
coworker to assist a trapped employee without
having to enter the space in the event of an
emergency.
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
should be used only in emergency situations.
Figure 12: Safety harnesses, ropes, and a
chain fall at an AD facility
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Figure 13 shows a basic backpack -style SCBA with fitted facemask. Any employee using a SCBA
must be properly trained and fitted for using the equipment. For an individual to become
certified in confined space entry, they should consult the
State approved OSHA administration.
2.3 HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH BIOGAS
AD biogas is composed of three main constituents:
methane, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide. Each of
these gases can be dangerous under certain circumstances.
Common hazards associated with biogas include
asphyxiation and fire or explosion potential.
Overall, it is always a good idea to test the atmosphere
when biogas may be present as well as maintain proper
ventilation. Workers can use a handheld multi -gas detector,
similar to one of those shown in Figure 11, to determine if
hazardous levels of biogas are present. Low-cost detectors
will simply identify dangerous level of biogas, while higher
end detectors can report specific concentrations of the
primary biogas components.
2.3.1 Asphyxiants
Gases that prevent the uptake of oxygen into human cells
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are referred to as asphyxiants. There are two categories of
asphyxiants: simple and chemical. A simple asphyxiant displaces oxygen, and chemical
asphyxiants "reduce the body's ability to absorb, transport, or utilize inhaled oxygen.
Asphyxiants are often active at very low concentrations (a few ppm)" (Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory, 2008). Asphyxiant gases are present wherever there is storage of an
organic material; therefore, manure pits or any other areas for organic material storage
become potentially dangerous. Following are the various asphyxiants that are typical
constituents of biogas.
• Simple asphyxiants —carbon dioxide and methane
• Chemical asphyxiants — ammonia and hydrogen sulfide
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2.3.2 Immediately dangerous to life and health
Within confined spaces and other covered areas, the potential exists for atmospheric
concentrations to develop that become immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH). An
IDLH condition can be defined as an atmospheric concentration of any toxic, corrosive, or
asphyxiant substance (simple or chemical) that "poses an immediate threat to life or would
cause irreversible or delayed adverse health effects or would interfere with an individual's
ability to escape from a dangerous atmosphere" (OSHA, 2008C). Following are the main IDLH
concerns when handling the production of biogas (Center
for Disease Control and Prevention, 1995).
• Oxygen deficiency — less than 19.5 percent by
volume air
• Hydrogen sulfide — more than 100 ppm
• Ammonia — more than 300 ppm
• Carbon dioxide — more than 40,000 ppm
Signs similar to the one shown in Figure 14 should be used
to alert employees and visitors of the potential for IDLH
conditions. Areas prone to these conditions include
structures housing the gen set or boiler, below grade pump
chambers, and biogas storage devices.
Figure 14: Sign indicating IDLH
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A simple and convenient way to ensure the safety of an area's atmosphere is by installing a
wall -mounted sensor that can detect hazardous gases (e.g., methane, LEL, hydrogen sulfide,
carbon monoxide). In the event that a hazardous gas sensor is triggered, the emergency action
plan (see Section 3) should be implemented.
2.3.3 Explosion potential
Methane, the main component of biogas, is flammable
when it mixes with air. Upper and lower explosive limits
(LEL) are established to provide an identifiable range of
concentrations that will produce a flash fire when an
ignition source is presented. The LEL is often referred to as
a flammable limit. For methane, the lower and upper
explosive limit is 5 percent and 15 percent by volume of
air, respectively (Linde Gas LLC, 1995).
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2.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS
The generation of large quantities of electricity at an AD facility creates electrical hazards, most
of which can be found near the gen set, transformer, and electrical panels. The only personnel
with the authority to service and repair electrical systems are licensed electricians. In addition,
the facility should post signs identifying general electrical hazards near the electrical generation
system (see Figure 15 for an example of basic signage).
2.4.1 High voltage
Any electrical source above 600 volts is
considered high voltage (NEC, 2005). Typically,
transmission lines from the transformer are the
source of the highest voltage on a farm. A
transformer is a piece of machinery used to
increase the voltage, allowing for more efficient
transport of the electricity. When dealing with
such high voltage, the main hazard is contact
with exposed leads, which could be fatal. Figure
16 shows exposed lead transformers commonly
used on utility poles. Ground -mounted
transformers used on farms and at AD facilities
are typically enclosed like the one shown in
Figure 17: Enclosed electrical
transformer
Figure 16: Standard electrical
transformer with exposed leads
Figure 17. Enclosed transformers should remain sealed
and locked at all times, and only a licensed electrician
should perform transformer maintenance.
2.4.2 Low voltage
All electrical sources less than 600 volts are considered
low voltage (NEC, 2005). Typically, switches,
controllers, fuses, breakers, wall outlets, and electrical
panels are considered low -voltage devices. One major
hazard associated with electrical panels is arcing, which
occurs when electricity from an energized source
jumps a gap of air and discharges into an adjacent conductive surface, typically metal. If an
individual happens to be in the pathway of the arc, they can be seriously burned or killed. Cover
plates are used to contain arcing by shielding the employee from any potential harm.
Therefore, the facility should ensure that the proper cover plates are intact and correctly in
place on the panel or outlet.
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2.4.3 Electrical fires
In the event of an electrical fire, the person fighting the fire should use an ABC classified multi-
purpose fire extinguisher rather than a water -based fire extinguisher, which could result in
electrocution. If possible, the electricity should be shut off to the facility before fighting the fire.
The facility should train operators to identify the difference between electrical fires and
ordinary combustible fires (Wallenwine, 2011).
3.0 MAINTAINING A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
AD facilities can provide a safe working environment, as long as proper safety measures are
taken. The following sections present recommended steps for maintaining a safe working
environment at AD facilities, adapted from the self -assessment guide prepared by Nellie Brown
(2007), titled "Conducting a Safety Walk-through on a Farm: Hazards of the Manure Handling
System, Anaerobic Digester, and Biogas Handling System" and the emergency action plan
requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.
3.1 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
In most states, AD facilities are required to have emergency action plans (EAP) as part of their
NPDES permits. A major objective of an EAP is to develop response protocols to specific
emergencies so that if an accident occurs the facility will conduct the appropriate actions in the
correct sequence. As a general recommendation, each situation should be broken down into
the following components.
Assess the extent of damage in the following order:
a. Human health
b. Environmental health
C. Mechanical integrity
2. Correct the problem immediately if possible.
3. Contact the appropriate agencies and personnel to resolve the problem.
The contents of an EAP should be well organized in a binder or an electronic file and distributed
to all employees so that they are informed of the proper safety protocols. The facility should
provide local emergency departments with a copy of the EAP and invite them for a tour of the
operation so they can become familiar with the facility. Also, the facility should post a copy in a
highly visible area where visitors enter the facility.
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To maintain an effective EAP, the facility should perform an annual review of the document to
keep it up to date. Conducting annual training sessions will ensure that employees have a basic
understanding of the EAP. The following sections present the recommended content to be
included in an EAP.
3.1.1 Directions to AD facility
Often, the AD facility is not clearly visible from the main road, especially if it is located in an
agricultural setting. Therefore, detailed driving directions from the closest major road,
intersection, or town to the physical location of the AD facility should be included in the EAP.
3.1.2 Contact information
The EAP should provide a list of emergency and non -emergency contacts, including the job title
and cell phone number of each person. Recommended contacts are:
• Farm or AD owner
• AD operators
• Emergency and nonemergency responders
o Fire department
o Poison control
o Law enforcement
o Hospital
• Electric and gas utilities
• Contractors
o Electrical
o Excavation
o Mechanical
• State health and safety officials
Contact information should identify the appropriate after-hours emergency contact
information as well. The contact list should be posted in multiple locations throughout the AD
facility and farm so that in the event of an emergency, there is quick and easy access to this
information. It is important that the contact list be updated routinely to make sure all
information is current.
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In many rural locations, calling 911 may not be the best method for reaching emergency
responders. On an annual basis, the AD operator or owner should host a site tour with the local
fire, ambulance, and sheriff departments. The purpose of this tour would be to familiarize
emergency responders with the site and system, as well as identify the most direct contact
method in the event of an emergency.
3.1.3 Site map
The EAP should include a detailed site map that identifies and labels relevant structures and
major equipment (e.g., flare, gen set, boiler) at the AD facility, as well as the location of
emergency equipment. It should also clearly identify the locations of biogas supply shutoff
valves and the primary electrical disconnect and control panel.
3.1.4 State and local health and safety requirements
The EAP should include the federal and state health and safety regulations for the facility, as
well as all OSHA documents, guidelines, and certifications, including confined space entry
training documents. In addition, MSDS for non -farm feedstock and any chemical or biological
additives should be included in the EAP and posted at the facility so that employees can have
quick access to the information.
3.1.5 Equipment vendor manuals
The EAP should include the vendor manuals for all equipment at the AD facility. These materials
should be well organized so that in the case of a mechanical failure, an operator can locate and
reference a specific vendor manual quickly and easily.
3.2 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
The following sections list recommended supplies and equipment an AD facility should have
available for normal daily operation or in the event of an emergency. The list is divided into
supplies and equipment to be maintained on site, so employees can access it within minutes,
and equipment that should be locally available and could be delivered to the site within a few
hours. A logbook of equipment inspections and expiration dates and the equipment manuals
should be located with the safety equipment.
3.2.1 Anaerobic digester facility (onsite)
• Personal protective equipment
o Gloves
o Safety glasses
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o Hearing protection
o SCBA (provided employees are properly trained and fitted for using the
equipment).
• First aid kit
• Fire extinguishers (ABC)
• Explosion -proof instruments (e.g., flashlight, ventilation blower, hand tools)
• Rigging equipment for rescue of a person
o Hoist, winch, or pulley
o Safety harness
• Multi -gas detector with extension hose
• Ring buoy
• Shovel
3.2.2 Locally (able to be onsite within a few hours)
• Excavation equipment (e.g., bull dozer, backhoe, excavator)
• SCBA and trained individual
3.2.3 Baseline environmental conditions
During startup and for the first 6 to 12 months of use, operators should collect operational
parameters and air quality measurements around the AD facility on a weekly basis to establish
baseline/normal operating conditions. Basic operational parameters should include pressure
and temperature readings on pipelines where gauges are installed. Using a handheld multi -gas
meter, employees should check the air quality inside all structures or rooms, along with the
conditions in below -grade pump chambers, near the base of digester tanks, and along biogas
pipelines. At a minimum, the concentration levels of hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, and
methane should be measured and recorded. By establishing baseline operating conditions, the
AD operator has a point of reference for troubleshooting operational problems and
determining when hazardous conditions are developing or already exist.
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3.3 ELECTRICAL
The following section provides common practices to help maintain safety by reducing the
potential for electrical hazards that may occur at an AD facility.
3.3.1 Daily inspections
The AD facility should instruct operators to perform
daily inspections of the electrical system. This
inspection should include, but not be limited to, the
following:
• Conduit connections to panels
• Panel cover integrity
• Conduit integrity
• Exposed and damaged wires
• Corrosion of wires
• Signs of electrical overheating
If there is any sign of the aforementioned problems,
operators should contact the site manager or a
licensed electrician to resolve the issue. Figure 18
shows a corroded electrical control panel that an
Figure 18: Corrosion on an electrical
control panel
operator should identify for repair during daily inspections. The operator should not attempt to
fix the problem unless he or she is the appointed licensed electrician for the facility.
3.3.2 Switches, controllers, fuses, and breaker panels
Electrical panels should not be obstructed by any object that would impede the accessibility of
the panel itself. For example, temporarily placing a 55-gallon drum below a circuit breaker or
installing a pump below a control panel would impede accessibility. Moreover, electrical panels
should always be visible so that emergency responders can locate them easily. This becomes
imperative when an electrician unfamiliar with the facility needs to turn off the power quickly
in an emergency situation.
All electrical panels should be well labeled and include an accurate, up-to-date copy of the
wiring diagram (Wallenwine, 2011). Additional copies of the wiring diagram should be
maintained off site and digitally in the event that a copy is lost, damaged, or destroyed. The
facility should check the local electrical code to determine the clearance required around the
electrical panel.
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3.3.3 Roles of operators
An operator inspects and observes any defective electrical problems but does not perform any
electrical maintenance. A licensed electrical engineer appointed by the AD facility is responsible
for maintenance and repair of electrical problems.
3.3.4 Visitors on site
Unattended facilities associated with the AD system should be locked to limit risk to individuals
unfamiliar with the surroundings and to ensure that the system continues to operate efficiently.
Employees familiar with the AD system should escort visitors at all times. Visitors to an AD
facility are not to operate any switches, controllers, or other electrical functions, including light
switches.
3.4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personnel at an AD facility should be provided with proper -fitting personal protective
equipment (PPE). The employer is responsible for communicating and educating the employees
on the proper use of PPE (OSHA, 20076). At a minimum, OSHA recommends protective gloves,
splash -proof goggles, hearing protection, and steel toe shoes for employees associated with the
digester system. For visitors to the facility, safety glasses and hearing protection should be
available and worn while on site.
3.5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION SIGNS AND TAGS
Accident prevention signs and tags should be visible at all times when work is being performed
where a hazard may be present and should be removed or covered promptly when the hazards
no longer exist. Also, caution signs should be designed to be understood by non-English
speakers. The EAP should include resources documenting where proper signs or tags can be
obtained for potential facility hazards. A variety of OSHA -approved accident prevention signs
are shown in Figure 19.
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3.6 PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Annually, the facility should review the EAP with all employees associated with the AD system
and new hires should go through safety and system operation training before being permitted
to work at the AD facility. In addition, owners of systems should be aware of OSHA
requirements and comply with employee training requirements.
4.0 CONCLUSION
Anaerobic digestion provides a real opportunity to address farm -related environmental
concerns, generate renewable energy, and diversify farm products. It is important to realize,
however, that AD systems pose unique challenges and safety risks not experienced on typical
farms. These risks can be mitigated by practical measures, including educating employees about
the risks associated with the system, implementing strict safety procedures, and having a
detailed and up to date EAP that employees are familiar with. Ensuring a safe environment
around the AD facility will protect employees and visitors while enhancing the overall
performance of the digester.
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Exposure." Standard 1910.95.
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=9735.
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19. Wallenwine, Steve. Personal correspondence. Consumers Energy. May 20, 2011.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FIRM PANEL LOCATOR DIAGRAM
DATUM INFORMATION
The projection used in the preparation of this map was the North Carolina
State Plane (FIPSZONE 3200)• The horizontal datum was the North American
Datum of 1983, GRS80 ellipsoid. Differences in datum, ellipsoid, projection, or
Universal Transverse Mercator zones used in the production of FIRMS for adjacent
jurisdictions may result in slight positional differences in map features across
jurisdictional boundaries. These differoncos do not affoct the accuracy of this
FIRM. All coordinates on this map are in U.S. Survey Feet. where
1 J.S. Survey Foot - 1200/3937 Meters.
Flood elevations on this map are referenced to the North American Vertical
Datum of 1988 (•NAVD 88)- These flood elevations must be compared to structure
and ground elevations referenced to the same vertical datum. An average
offset between NAVD 88 and the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929
(NGVD 29) has been computed for each North Carolina county. This offset was
then applied to the NGVD 29 flood elevations that were not revised during the
creation of this statewide format FIRM. The offsets for each county shown on
this FIRM panel are shown in the vertical datum offset table below. Where a
county boundary and a flooding source with unrevised NGVD 29 flood elevations
are coincident, an individual offset has been calculated and applied during the
creation of this statewide formal FIRM. See Section 6.1 of the accompanying
Flood Insurance Study report to obtain further information on the conversion
of olevations between NAVD 88 and NGVD 29. To obtain current elevation,
description, and/or location information for bench marks shown on this map,
please contact the North Carolina Geodetic Survey at the address shown below.
You may also contact the Information Services Branch of the National Geodetic
Survey at [phone], or visit its website at wvw.ngs.noaa_gov.
North Carolina Geodetic Survey County Average Vertical Datum Offset Table
121 West Jones Street County vertical Datum Offset (ft)
Raleigh, NC 27601 Uuplin - 0.94
[phone]
'ArNw- 2_g2.Statd.n(k•US
a':11,Ic: NAVD 88 - NGVD 29 f 1-0.941
All streams listed in tho Flood Hazard Data Table bolo%v woro studied by
detailed methods using field survey. Other flood hazard data shown on this
map may have been derived using either a coastal analysis or limited detailed
riverine analysis. More information on the flooding sources studied by these
analyses is contained in the Flood Insurance Study report.
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cooperative partnership between the State of North Carolina and the Fedora
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The State of North Carolina ha::
implemented a long term approach of floodplain management to decrease
the costs associated with flooding. This is demonstrated by the State's corn-
mi co nt to map floodplain areas at the local level. As it Par' f this effort, rt. the
State of North Carolina has joined in a Cooperating Technical State agreement
with FEMA to produce and maintain this digital FIRM.
www.ncfloodmaps.com
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the area su to the annual
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averagge depths determined. For areas of alluvial fan flooding, velocities
alzo ciptermined.
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chance flood by a flood control system that was subseciuently
decertified, Zone AR Indicates that the former flood control system Is
being restored to provide protection from the 1% annual chance or
ZONE X
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flood protection system under construction; no Base Flood Elevations
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determined.
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kept free of encroachment so that the 1 % annual chance flood can be carried without
substantial increases in flood heights.
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ZONEX Arras of 0.2% annual chance flood; areas of 1% annual c}aance flood
with average depths of less than 1 foot or with drainage areas less than
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1% annual dance floodplain boundary
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Base Flood Elevations, flood depths or flood velocities.
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elevation in feet*
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NOTES TO
USERS
Tnis map is -or use in admir'sterirg the National Flood Insurance Program. It does not
Certain areas not in Special Flood Hazard Areas may be protecteo by flood control
This map reflects more eetailed and up-to-date stream channel configurations :ra-)
MAP REPOSITORY
necessarily identify all areas subject to flooding, oarticularly from local drainage sources
structures. Refer to Section 4.4 "Flood Protection Measures" of the Flood Insuranc�
those shown on the previous FIRM for this jurisdiction. The r1oodplains and floodways
Refer to rating of Map Repositories on Map Index or visit wv►w.ncfloodmsps.carr
of small size. The community map repository should be consulted for possible
Study report for information on flood control structures in this jurisdiction.
that were transferred from the previous FIRM may have been adjusted to conform to
updated or additional flood hazard information
these new stream channel configurations. As a result, the Flood Profiles and Floodway
To obtain more detailed information in areas where Bas• Flood Elevations (BFEs)
Base map information and geospatial data used to develop this FIRM were obtained lrom
Data tables In the Flood Insurance Study report (which contains authoritative hydraulic
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP PANEL
and/or floodways have been determined, users are encouraged to consult the Flood
various organizations, including the participating local communityfies), state and federal
datal may reflect stream channel distances that differ from what is shown on this map,
FEBRUARY 16, 2006
Floodway Data, Limited Detailed Flood Hazard Data, and/or Summary Stillwater
agencies, and/or other sources. The primary basis for this FIRM is aerial imagery acquired by
ElevProfiles,
c
tables contained within the Flood Insurance Study (FI$) report that accompanies
Dup'm County. The time period of collection for the imagery is 1999. Information and
Please refer to the separately printed Map Index for an overview map of the county
EFFECTIVE DATE(S►OF REVISION(S)TO THIS PANEL
this F+ons
this FIRM. Users should be aware that BFEs shown the FIRM represent rounded
geospatialdata supplied by the local community(iss) that met FEMA base map specifications
showing the layout of map panels, community map repository addresses. and a Listing of
are intended for flood insurance rating purposes
whole -foot elevations. These flood
were considered the preferred source for development of the base map. See geospatial
Communities table containing National Flood Insurance Program dates for each community
the
only and should not be used as the sole source of flood elevation information. Accordingly,
metadata for the associated digital FIRM for additional information about base map
as well as a listing of the panels on which each community is located.
flood elevation data presented in the FIS report should. be utilized in conjunction with
preparation
If you have questions about this map, or questions concerning the National Flood
the FIRM for purposes or construction and/or floodplain management.
Base map features shown on this map, such as corporate limits, are based on the
Insurance Program in general, please call 1-877-FEMA RAP (1-877-336-2627)or visit the
Boundaries of regulatory floodways shown on the FIRM for flooding sources studied
most up-to-date data available at the time of publication Changes in the corporate
FEMA website at www.fema.gov.
For community map revision history prior to statewide mapping, refer to the Community Map
by detailed methods were computed at cross sections and interpolated between cross
limits may have occurred since this map was published. Map users snould
History table located in the Flood Insurance Study report for this jurisdiction.
sections. The floodways were based on hYdr .c consxerali0ns withre9ard to requirements
consult the appropriate communitY official or websi e to verifV current ntconditions ns of
Anaccompanying Flood Insurance Study report, of Map Revision ( er
LOMR1 or Letter
of the National Flood Insurance Program. Floodway widths and other pertinent floodway
jurisdictional boundaries and base map features. This map may contain roads that were
of Map Amendment (LOMAI revising portions of this panel, and digital versions of this
To d0t—rmire if flood insurance is available in this cnmmunity, contact )•naur insurance agent, the
data for flooding sources studied by detailed methods as well as non -encroachment widths
not considered in the hydraulic analysis of streams where no new hydraulic model was
FIRM maybe available. Visit the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program website
North Caridira Division of Emergency Management or the National Flood Insurance Program►, at the
for flooding sources studied by limited detailed methods are provided in the FIS report
created during the production of this stalevAde format FIRM.
at www.ncfloodmaps.com, or contact Lhc FEMA Nap Service Center at 1-804-358-9616
folluwing phLme numbers or %%vL»ites:
for this jurisdiction. The FIS report also provides instructions for determining a Floodway
for information on all rCtated products associated %nth this FIRM. The FEMA Map Service
NC Division of Emergency Management National Flood Insurance Program
using non -encroachment widths for flooding sources studied by limited detailed methods.
Center may also be reached by Fax at 14800-358-9620 and its website at www_msc.fema.gov.
[phone] www.nccrimecorool.org/nri 1 800 638 6620 www.fcma.Rovitfip
PANEL 3400J
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FEBRUARY 16, 2006 3720340000J
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ROY COOPER
GOVIV r
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretory
UNDA CULPEPPER
prmcrnr
Hot Dog Farms LLC
Hot Dog Farm #2
PO Box 2107
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Dear Hot Dog Farms LLC:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qualify
September 23, 2019
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310358
Hot Dog Farm #2
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment.
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
In accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to Hot Dog Farms LLC, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management
system in accordance ►%ith General Permit AWG 100000. Pie:asc read this COC and the enclosed State
General Permit carefully.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, tic management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
(CAWMP) for Hot Dog Farm 42, located in Duplin County, with a swine animal capacity of no greater
than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 4248 Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean; Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Othcr:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars arc unnecessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be
replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows.
This COC shall be effective from October 1, 2019 until September 30, 2024 and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS310358 that was previously issued to this Facility. Pursuant to this
COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and
limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWNIP. and this COC. An adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established
for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in
number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will requirc a modification to the CAWMP
and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Yl_are encouraged to updates your Swine Odor Control Checklist -q%Ag the enclosed farm. If you do s+a.
you must send a poly of'the updated form to tie Animal Feeding_ Operations Program at the address below.
Please pay carcfiil attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Stocking and
Mortality Form (STOCK-1) has been updated; all other record keeping forms are tlnchangcd ►with this
General Permit. Please use tie most current record keepin fg orms.
Not Cantina Department of Environmental Quality I Dhwon of Maer Rcsomecx
E � 512 North Salisbury Street 1 16361NAi 5erviceGerner . Raleigh North Canoiinst 2r16R1 106
...zl� 919307.9000

If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has bccn dcvclopcd based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have: a new WUP developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1304 and MRCS standards a 100-foot separation shall be maintained between water
supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any land application of waste.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition 11.23 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within twelve (12)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood WatchrFlash Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility
is located. You may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the
NewporAtorehead City, NC National Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their
website at: www.weathergovlmhxl
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 910-796-7215. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General
Permit, please contact the Animal Fccding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Linda Culpepper
Ditcctor. Division of Water Resources
Enclosums (General Permit AWG 100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Wilmington Regional Ofiiec, Watcr Quality Regional Operations Section
Duplin County Health Department
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Central Files (Permit No. AWS310358)
Murphy -Brown LLC

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Friday, May 01, 2020
Producer: Hot Dog Farms, LLC
Farm Name:
Telephone # :
Type of operation
Hot Dog #2 31-35$
PO Box 2107
rJwat;eth:own,NC 20237
(910; OU-4549
Fodder to Finish bwne
Number of Animate: 424.0 hogs deign caaecs y
Application Method: rrnGation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface andlor groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the amount of commerctal fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
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. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contents of the waste. no not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre -cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 14 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on
saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen_ Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To
maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more
than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste ur dibhinq will consorve nutrients +and
reduce odor problems. This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. if you choose to inject the waste
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for injecting vraste and irrigating
waste 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. Attached you ►vilI find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis. This waste
utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for cornpl:ance with 15A NCAC
2H,4217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
Page i of 9

AMOUNT OF VVASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, 0, tons, etc.)
4248 hogs X 1.9 tons wastelhogslyear = 8071.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
4248 hags X 1.7 Ibs PAN/hogs/year = 7221.6 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 suface application.
TABLE 11:
ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE &CLASS•
CROP
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CODE
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SG
C
1
168
30
131.04,
0
0
2961
0 761
885 SEP-MAY
102-211 FES 15-JUN
Page 2of12

3408
AW1
;NOBOCO0.2:b
IN
1_05
124.95
0�
6.78
97.461 $EP•APR
3.4C8
AW1
NOBOCO0.2%
se
38
14856
0
0.78
115,802 APR-SEP 15
34C
Awl
NOB0000.2%
SG
1
30
0
()101
23.4 SE -MAY
3 ce
Awl
AUTRYVILLE ALL
C
132
102.95
0
C.391
39.'248 FED 15-JUN
34C8
AW2
AUTRYVILLE ALL
w
9C
10+.4
0
0.38
33.672 5EP•APR
34CO
AIM
AUTRYVILLE ALL
sa
25
Im
0
0-3
38 A-R•SFP 15
34C8
AW2
AU IRYVILL.E ALL
SG
1
30
0
C-39i
11.4 SEP MAY
34C6
NAM
BLANTON 0-5%
C
86
06.
0
3.14.
301.44 FE81t,-JUN
34C6
X014
BLANTCN Q 5°ro
w
$1.3
116 451
0
3.14
365,65E SEP-APR
3406
ReM
BLANTCN 0.5%
S3
22
87.34
0
3.14
274.248,APR SEP 15
3408
AV14
SLANTCN 0.6%
so
1
30
0
3-14,
94 2 SFP.IAAY
WrALS.
5725.46
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i a interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
I Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE-. The applicator Is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
Page 3 of 12

TABLE 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attache,)
(Requ.red or'ily if operator does not awn adequate lard. See required soecificat-ons 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE &CLASS-
CROP
YIELD LOS AW COMM
ACRES
LBS AW APPLIC_
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
WACRE NIACRE
USED TIME
7024
'.2
B1 ANTON
C
98
96
0
3.241
311.04 FEB 15-JUN
M4
12
BLANTCN 0.5%
W
51.3
116.451
0
3.24
377.301 SEP•APR
V24
12
BLANTCN 0.5%
SO
22
87.34
0
3.24
11111 APR•SEP 15
7024
12
BLANTON C-5%
SG
1
30
0.
3.24
972 SEP-AIAY
7024
13
BLANTON C-5%
C
9E
96
0 _
_3.4
379 78 FEB I WUN
7C24
13
BLAN-ON C-N%
IU
51.3
1 le 451
0
3.4
399-A27 SEP•APR
7024
13
BLANTCN C S%
S3
22
87 34
3
3.433
299-576 AP14-SEFj 1!)
7024
13
BLANTCN Ci-S%
SG
1
30
3
3,43
102.9 SEP-IAAY
7204
14
BLANTCN 0-5%
C
5e6
96
D
4.01
384.96' FEB 15 JUN
72N
- 14
BLANTCN 0.6%
W
51.3
116,4511
D
4-01
466.969 SEP-APR
7204
• 14
BLANTCN 0.5%
$3
22
67.34
0
4,01
350.233 APR•SEP 15
- 7204
14
BLANTCN 656%
SG
1
3C
0
4.D1
120 3 SLPdAAY
702A
15
BLANTCN 0.6%
C
95
0
3.62
347,52 ^EB 16-JUN
702e
a 15
BLANTCN 0_5%
vi
51 3
116+451
0
3.62
421.653 SEP-APR
7021.
7" --is
BLANTON 0-5%
so
22
87.34
0
3.8.2
316.171 APR-SEP iS
7024
�• i5
BIANiUN Q-b%
SG
1
3C
0
3.02
1065 8CP4+WY
7024
16
BiANTON 9-5 %
C
08
96
0•
.4.15
304 FEB 15•JUM
7024
16
BLANTCN 0-5%
W
$1.3
116.451
0
4.15,
443.272 SEP-APR
7024
t1i
IS LA 0-5%
$B
22
87.34
0
4.15
382-461 APR•SEP 15
7024
16
BANTCN 0-5%
SIS
'•
30
0
4.15
124.5 SI P-MAY
7005
17
A JTRYVII,LE ALL
C
132
102.96
O•
113
17e 121 FE-01WUN
TM
17
AUTRYVILLE ALL
W
90
304.4
C
113.18C_612
SEa•APR
-7006
�• 17
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SO
25
ICa
0
1.73,
173 APR-SEP 16
70D5
11
ALITRYVII I F ALL
SO
20
0
1.73
51.0; SEP MAY
7006
1B
AUTRYVILLE ALL
C
132
102.96•
C
3.5
360.38 FEB 15-JUN
7005
16
AUTRYVILLE ALL
W
90
' 04 4
C
3.5
365A SEP-APR
7005
IB
ALTRYVILLE ALL
$5
25
1CQ
C
3+5
350 APR-SEP 15
7065
18
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SG
1
30
C
35
105 SEP•IAAY
70"
19
AU I RYVII 1 F ALL
C
132
102.98
0
4 23!
425.521 FEB 16-JUN
7005
19
AUTRYVILLE ALL
W
90
1044
0
4,23
441.612 SEP-APR
7005
19
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SB
25
100
0
4.23
423 APRSEP 15
7005
19
yAU111.YVILLtALL
SU
1
7Q
0
4.20
1209 CCO-MAY
7005
20
!AU7RYv1LLEALL
C
"•37
•.029!S
0;
3.82
393.307 FEB 16-JUN
7006
20
All T RYVILLE ALL
W
90
104A
0
3.92
398.808 SEP-APR
7005
20
AUTRYViLLE ALL
SB
25
100
U
3.62-
3B2 APR-SEP 15
7005
20
AU-RYVILLI: AL:
Sfi
1
30
0
3.82
1.4.E SEP•AX&Y
7005
21
AUT RYVILLE ALL
C
132
10296
0
3.681
395-496 FEB 15-,UN
T006
21
AUTRYVrLLE ALL
W
90
104.4
0
3.38.
405 072 SEP•APR
-1005
• 21
AUTRYV.LLE ALL
5B
25
100
0
3.8B-
386 APR-SEP 15
- - 7006
• 21
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SG
1
30
0
380
' 11i 4 SEP-MAY
7024
AW5
BLANTON 0-$%
C
96
46
4
2.75
26a FEB 15-JUN.
7024
A%V!5
BLANTON 0.5%
W
61.3
116 A51
0
276
320 �40. SEF%APR
7024
A%VS
BLANTCN 04%
SS
22
87.34
U
2 A>
240 165APR-SEP 15
7024
A%VS
BLANTCN O-b%
SG
1
30
0
275
82.5 SEP-MAY
7005
AW6
AUTRYVILLEA.L
C
132
102.96
0
62'
536.422 FEB11S-JUN
7005
A►YIS
AUTRYVILLE A.L
W
90
104.4'
0
5 2'
543.e24 SEP-APR
7006
• A%V6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SO
25
100
0
62, I
521 APR-SEP 15
TM
• A►YQ
AUTRY-JtLLC ALL
sc
1
30
0
5 2'
156 3 SFP•ITAY
TOTALS:
7269.16
-- Indicates
that this field is being overseeded (i.e.
interplanted) or winter
annuals follow
summer annuals.
Page 4 of 12

Indicates a Crap Rotation
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field due to overse-ding-
"1Lbs 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
CROP COOE CROP UNITS Las NNNIT
C. CORN BUSHELS 10
5G I SMALL GRAINpVERSEEDED
- ... - -- t--
33---SOY8EANS
W - - 1 WHEAT BUSHELS 2A
W WHEAT _-- --
Page 5 Of 9

TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW
N USED
STABLE 1 31. 5,�25
TABLE 2
TOTALS. 74.96 12,995
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 7,222
••• BALANCE -6.773
"'• This number must be less than or equal to D in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced.
Acres show in each of the preceeding 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.
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 1571.76 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
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.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 1.6 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of sand application for this plan, it is tree responsivoty of tile
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
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may matte this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE
Me
• i. •3. 4AW1
rNOSOCO 0.2%
341Z8
42, .4, •S. •AV67
AUTRYVtLLE ALL
3408
:, +,-S,-Aw7
AUTRYVILLE ALL
3405
'2.'t.'S.'AW2
- VMYVILLE ALL
34104
BLANTON 0.5%
3408
•i0..13. •1,'8, •9. •hu't
BLANTON 0-6%
3408 — —
+10, d r, -7, -S. -9. -AW4
BLANTON 0 "%
3408 f
no. •ri. •1. •&'4.•AW4
BLANTON08 O b°7o
01. ►3,1AWI
NOBOCO 0.2%
08 -
n,14,+i, •Awz
LITRYVILLE= ALL
;3A06
�i, -3, -nw I
NOBOCO 0.2%
34pe •I. •3. ■AW1 NOB000 0-2%
APPLICATION APPLICATION
CROP RATC (inlhrt
AMT (inchasi
W 0.00
•7
_
SB 0.W
0.50
'1
-
w 0.60
' 1
C 0.75
88 0.75
•i
so
w 0.75
c 0.00
•1
C 0.00
SG 0.00
'1
ss 0.00
j •t
Page 6 of 12

7006
1 r •18,'IS, 070.'21, •Aw AU7RYVILLF ALL
C
0.60
'1
7005
IV.*18.•19.'20.•21.'AK ALITRYVILLEALL -
sa
0.60
7005
-21.-AWfALTRYVILLE ALL
S
- U W
7005
121.'AW'6AL'TRYVILLE ALL
w
0.W
1l7024
•17,•IS,•IS, :G,•A7A'S 6LANTONO.5%
C
0.75
'1
IT024
■12, •13,•Is, •76. •nws 'BLANTON 0.5-o -
ss
0.75
•1
7024 tL-13.-M-1G.-AWS'BLANTON O.5% so 0.75 '1
'7024 •17, •1s,•IS. •:G, •nws BLANTON 0.6% w 0.75 '1
7204 414 BLANTON 0.5% W _ 0.75 '1
7204 114 BLANTON_0.5% C 0.75 _ '1
:7204 -- 4114 BLANTON 0.5% $8 075 '1
�2p4 = fa BLANTON 0.5"6 _ - SQ- 0.75
* 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 the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Page 7 of 12

NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
RYE and acreages teased on a Waste Utilization Plan deve"d by Kevin Weston on 211116
and based on historical yield records_ Fields 1 8 2, tract 3408 and field 1, tract 7005 use the
latest RYE tables. The latest nitrogen coefficient was used. Aerway may be used on this farm
including the AW designated acres for each field.
Page 8 of 12

PLANS S 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. Illegal discharges are subs ect
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2, The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate ;and to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to property dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landotivner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
himther the use of the land for waste application for the fife expectancy of the production
facility. 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. climate conditions, and level of
management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). if an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no greater
than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff leaves
the field. These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by OEM. (See FOTG
Standard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
5.Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application, Waste
shmiki not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
5. 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" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file for guidance.)
`7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil 1"Fittration rate sure Mat
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 conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application_
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.
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 34 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil.
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 oerennial stream or river (other that an irritation ditch or canal. Animal waste
Page 9 of 9

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_
f 3. Animal Waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landownwer.
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
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
*16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks. etc.,
small 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, t)ei ms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and 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. Lagoon 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.
119. 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 con^.umption. HQw-aver, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption, it should only be applied as a preemergence with no other applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
1121. 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 fpr 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 amd maintained Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for
five (5) 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 Department of
Agriculture regulations.
* Liquid Systems
Page 10 of 9

NAME OF FARM: Hot Dog #2 31-358
OWNER 1 MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance prcoedures estalished 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/or storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new utilization
plan and a new certification to be submitted to DEN1 before the new animals are stocked.
I (we) understand that I must own or have awes to equipment, primarily Irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY OWNER: Hot Dog Farms, LLC 1
SIGNATURE: DATE: +
mot^
NAME OF M NAG (if different from owner): ouch J •ix0
pleas pri t
SIGNATURE: � DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION: Barwick Ag Services
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 103 Country Club Circle
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 385-1+Ot)0
SIGNATURE: DATE:_
Page 12 of 9

Murphy -Brown, Li' C
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
Grower(s): LLCj� j-� �f GEC
Farm Name: BAZ/Bland Farm; 31-358
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Storage Period: 180 days
Application Method: irrigation
The waste from your an€maI facility rnust bo land appi€ed 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 yields 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 sail 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.
Z. Soil types are important as they have different Infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and avallab€e 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 lard 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 DWR regulations,
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
dishing will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
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". This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. if you chooso to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient 18VEIS for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply Ehe anima[ waste is baseo on typical nutrient content
for ibis type of facility, In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied- Provis!on s sha 11 be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so a$ to accommodate ganging waste analysis content and crop type. Lima must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range #or 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.
AMOURT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, fts, tons, etc.):
capacl T. Waste Produced rer Animal Total
Farrow to Wean 3203 gallyr I
galfyr
Farrow to Feeder 3861 gaVyr
gallyr
Farrow to Finish .10478 gaUyr
gallyr
Wean to Feeder ?91 gallyr i
gallyr
Vtraan to Finish F 776 gaflyr
gallyr
4248 Feeder to Finish 927 galyr 3,937.8126
gallyr
Gilts 1015 gailyr
gallyr
sears 2959 aVvr
get r
Total 3,937,896
gallyr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (lbs):
{ Nitrogen Produced per Anfrna! Total
--
Farrow to Wean 3.84 Itzslyr
lbslyr
Farrow to Feeder 6.95 lbslyr
€bslyr
Farrow to Finish 18.86 IbslyrLlyr
lyr
Wear: to Feeder 0.34 lbstyrlyr
Wean to Finish � 1.4 fbslyrlyr
4248 Feeder to Finish � 1.67 lbelyr
Gilts 1.83 lbslyrlyr
5.33 lbslyr
r
---Total 7,094
lbsl -
Applying the above amount of waste is a bigjob. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a tine€y manner.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops ind#cater the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitroglen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and 6ltllize
in the normal growing season.
Tots! Irrigated Acreage: 7+4.94
Total N Required 1st Year: 1680s.15
Total N Required 2nd Year: 10741.34
Average Arinual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 13,773.24
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farris: 7,094.16
N€trogen Sala nee for Crops. (6,67%08)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
................... .
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this :`acuity. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each Crop in the specified Crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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This plan does not include commercial fertilizer, € he farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the Crops listed shove.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future;, regulat'sons may require, farmers in same parts of North Carolina to have a nutriant
management plays that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields i.e. small grain, etc, Interseeded in bermuda), forage roust be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where, grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of sixto nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where srnal# grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). shading may result if small grain gets too high and this wilt def€nitety interfere
with stand of berm ud ag ra ss. T his loss of stand wiIi result in reduced yields and lass nitrogen
being utilized, ;`father than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to out the small grain eaerier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early Octoberg is
recommended over Broadcasting. Rermuclagrass should be graxpd or cut to a height of
about two inches before ddifng for best results.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crap Cade : rop Description -Harvested As
A Barley Grain Crap
6 Grazed Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture/Grazed
C Hybrid Bermudagrass Flay Hay
B/C Comm. Hybrid Bermudagrass .. Graze/Hay Combination .
D Corn - Grain Grain Crop
F Corn - Silage Silage
F Cotton Calton Lint
G Grazed Fescue Pasture/Gmzed
H Fescue Hay Nay
l ❑at$ Grain Crop
J Rye Grain Crop
K Grazed Overseed Pasture/Grazed (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
L Qverseed Flay Hay (Seeded in Bermudagrass)
M Grain Sorghum Grain Crisp
N Wheat . Grain Crop
Q Soybean Grain Crop
P Pine Trees Pine Trees
5 Small Grain Grains Crop] Hay (After Grain Crop)
CC Cover Crop Not Harvested; Burned0sked. In
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, add areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full applications rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields......... .
listed may, and most likely wit] be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
.........................
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION,
'the following table describes the annual nitrogen accumu:at:on rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Si-�eclftcations PI N/Jfanirna� Farm Tntai/yri
......._T.�....._ __. ,. __
Farrow to Wean 2
Farrow to Feeder t;.g
Farrow to Finish W n
Wean to Feeder
Wean to Finish 0.27
4248 Feeder to Finish U.34 1444.32
Gilts 0.39
Boars -.55
The waste utilization plat 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 nutdiants or other elements- Your production facility will produce
approximately 1444.32 pounds of plant available nitrogen? per year and will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 7221.6 pounds of plant
aval€able nitrogen to utilize_ Assuming you apply tl <is PAN to hybrid bamnuds grass hayiand at the
rate of 3DO pounds of nitrogen per acre, you until need 24 acreas of land, if you apply the sludge
to corm at a rate of 125 pounds per acre: you will need 57.7728 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of he PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the s;udga for plant available naroger content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with sail type, crop, and reaHa6c: yield expectations for the spealf,
application fields designated for siudge application at time of removal.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY RRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or pending Occurs. This rate is limited by initial so if 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 lane application For this pian, 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 the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
*Thls is the maximumapplication amount allowed for the soil assuming the smoUnt
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. in marry situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximums
application amount shown can be applied Linderoptim:um so=.I conditions.
Your facility is designed For 7180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage roust
be removed on the average of once every B months- In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one toot a
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 property to apply the correct rates to trie acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown n 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 prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The fallowing is provided as a guide
for estab.l;shing application rates and a unts-
Soil
Application Rate
Application Amount
Traci
Hydrant
k y p� a
Crap
_
Whr W
° inches
BAZ/Bland
--
1
..........
-�bB
BC
.J.
.0.4
1
BAZIBland
2
AuB
BC
0.6
1
BAZIBland
3
NbB
BC
ii.4
1
BAZfBland
4
AuB
BC
.0.6
1
BAZIBland
5
AuB
BC
0.6
1
BAZJBland
7
BnB
D
0.75
1
BAZIBland
B
BnB
D
0.75
1
BAZiBland
9
BnB
fl
0.75
1
BAZJBland
10
BnB
B
V5
1
BAZIBIand
11
BnB
fl
0.75
1
T7024
12
BnB
D
0.75
1
T7024
13
BnB
D
0.75
1
T7024
14
Bn8
fl
0.75
1
T7024
15
BnB
D
0.75
1
T7024
16
BrB
l7
.0.75
T7005
17
AuB
fl
0.6
1
T7005
18
A€S
fl
.0.6
1
T7006
19
Aug
fl
0.6
1
T70+05
20
AuB
l3
0.6
1
T7005
21
AuB
D
0-
1
BAZJBland
sulal
NbB
BC
0.4
1
BAZ1Bland
sub2
AuB
BC
0.0
1
BAZIBland
sub4
Bn8
D
0.75
1
T7024
subs
BnB
fl
0.75
1
T7005
sub6
AuB
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Additional Comments,
This NUP revision is based on on actual farm crop ;,yield records using e
best o 3 aui ti e rs of rar ' €eld data. AMal data is on site for review.
3 years of data was not available !of ; rain sorb hum, so the wie hied average _
was used is this plan for consistencf. _.
field 3,_.puil 6 is no inn er used in this ian.

NUTRIENT UTILMATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: SAZiBland Farm; 31-368
Owner: M4rphy Brown, LL.
Manager,
ownar/Manager Agreement:
Ilwe understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the r�perattar} and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the same named above. llwe know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment andlor storage system, ar construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a newcartification to be subrstted to i31 Before the new
animals are stocked,
€;we understand that € must own or have access to equipment, pr1mar'sly irrigation equipment,
to laud apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. ih{s equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping tine such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon.
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. 1 also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Sal! and Water
Conservation District and will available for review by NCDWR upon request.
Name of (Facility Owner: Mur-. hy. Brown, L-L-C
r:
Bate
Marne of Manager (if different from yawner):
Signature: ._._................... T--_..._--....._.._. Date
Name of Technical pkial€st; Tani V. King
Affiliation; iu-,° hy-Brawn, l_t.C.
T. .. ...
Address: 252 i vfy 24 West, PO Drawer 85fi
Warsaw, NC 28398
Telephone: _ -_ t91 D} 293.3434
Fr Y t
4 •+
Signature:
Date
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shot, nat rsach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
ccnveyarces, direct applicaton- or direct discnarge during operaton or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohiaited.
2 Tnere must be dccumentabc the dcs,,gn folder that the prod Li�r ei#her owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate and on which to property apply the waste. "the producer
does not own adequais land to property dispose of the waste, hefshe shall prnulde
eviden= of an agreerner't 'wyth a landowner, hto IS w,thin a reasonable prox rn ity,
atawing himiher the use of the land for waste application. It is tie responsibility of the
owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan
%then there is a change in We operatian. increase in the number of anirrrals. rnethod of
applica'lion, recieving crop type. or available lanes.
Animal waste shall be applied to meet. but not exceed. the n.trcgen needs for realistic
crop yields based upon so type. available mostura. h`sto-rcal data, climatic conditilors,
and level of management, unless there are Pegulations that restrict the rate of applications
for other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall oe applied to land eroding ess than 5 tons per acre Per year. Waste
rray be applied to land eroding at rnvre ih-9r 5 tons par acro per yea, but less than 10 tons
per acre per year Praviced grass Cite" sthPs are nstalled where runoff leaves the field
(See USDA, MRCS Field Office Technical Guide Stancard 393 - Filter Strips)-
5 Odors Can be reduced by lnjectir-g the waste or disking atter waste application. Waste
should r-ot be applied when there 3s darger of crift from We land aaphcation field.
6 When animal waste is to Ira applied on acres sub;ect to flooding, waste will be $Oil
-ncofporated on oonvenJoral!y tiled Cropland. When waste ts applied to oonservation untied
crops or grassland, the waste may be oroadcast provided the application does not occur
during a season prone to good ng (Se-- 'weather and Climate in North Caronna" For
guidance)
7 Uouid waste shall be app5ed at rates not t0 exceed tla soil infilVation rato such that runoff
does not occur cffsiie or to surface waters and n a method which does not cause drift
fromm the site during app ication. No ponotng should occu-' in order to control odor and
f ies.
Animal waste shah not t>e applied to saturateci so Is, during rainfall events. or when the
surface is frozen
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
F EQUII EC SPECIFICATIONS
9 Animal waste shall be applied on activeiy growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not
covered with waste to a depth that Ls 4S1 i iniblt grov�th. The potential for salt damage. from .
animal waste should also be considered.
10 Nutrients from Waste shall not be applied in fail or winter for spring planted crops on sa)€s with a
high potential for leaching. waste/nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable minter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shaft...
not be applied more than 30 days prior to punting of the crop or forages breakipg dormapcy.
17 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following, The
outerperimeter 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, 1.995, .shall not be
applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 1-00 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet or dwelling: other. than these 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, d rai nageways, or wetlands by discharge
or by over-sprayling. 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 agronorn]c rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
1fi Domestic and industrial waste from waslldown fac=.litles, showers, toilets, sinks, etc,, shall not be
..........................................
discharged into the animal waste management system
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Nf T SENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
97 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, e,c.}. 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
attaining and implementinga "closure plan' Wh:cl: 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. Hnv}ever, if animai waste M used on crops for direct human 0nsumption, it should
only be applied pre -plant with no further a0ications of anirnal waste during the crop season.
21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the Icp 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 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 soil shall be monitored
and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be
adjusted and maintained for optirrun, crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be
kept For a minimurn of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a
rninlmum of three years. waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for. a
minimum of five years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a inannu that meets. North Carolina regulations.
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Farm; . Bland
Permit No-: 31559
Total Row Mp Acres. . 55.07
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sorghum
Corn
Wheat
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Yield - bu
N-fortor
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Yield bu
N - factor
Ibs N/ac
Ylaid
- bu ill
-factor
lbs R/at
Yield
N-facw
21
3.96
83.16
25
1,89
4715
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--ii.7
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71
0.99
M29
34
2.24
76-16
25
3.98
99.5
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1.94
77.5
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45
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i
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4.13
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14
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
u.._._..- ._._Source Cause — B-MiPs to Minimize Odor bSpecific Practices
t ......_....._'--'------------------------ ---------...... ite
----- -- ._. ._._.-
Farmstead ■ Swine production Vegetative or wooded buffers .... ---------------------- .....
L
Recommended best management practices
j 1 Good judgment and common sense
------------- - _ ----- ... ... - Animal 13Qd surfaces tym ---
Y - Dig manure -covered animals m ] D floor,
floor surfaces * Wetmanure-covered floors
Slotted floors
x
Ulaterers located over slotted floors
Feeders at high end of solid floors
Scrape manure buildup from floors
n Underfloor ventilation for drying
-- ---- -- ._......... ------ - i1_...__..--— - _ -----------------
Nman(lae ct3liection pies a Wine �--; Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recliarge,
x I or scrape
a l}2inial rmcrobial decolnposiljon I----" 1. Underfloor Ventilation
ventilation exhaust Volatile gases
Fans El
Fan maintenance
[Just
.......... .... ....._..-------------------------------- -------------------------------
_w._.-_.
,l'
Efficient air movement
_
Indoor surfaces 1b Dust
j
_ _-.-..-.._ _.
Washdown between groups of animals
5 ..1
]Feed additives
�J
Feeder covers
EE ---1
Deed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
E�y
(rovers
------------------------- ..-.-........-....... _ —' - -- -- ..
li luslr tanks s Agitation of recycled lagoon
. _
.. _._.._ _ -_---- - - _...-...-------- _-------------------------------------------------- -----• — ---
Flush tank covers
liquid while tanks are filling
Extend trill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
...._..._ _..-- ---- - - '—
-------------
F lusll, alleys a Agitation during wastewater
-
El
- - -
flush with underfloor ventilation
convey ance
rA.N40C — Nc)vember 11, 1996, gage 1

Swine Farah Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
- - ......... .....................:-
Source Cause ii31VIPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
....._..._.......... ... _ _. .. ._.._.u........ - w _�. ----.................. _........----
Pii recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits with
li uid whips are filling µ anti -siphon vents
_----.....__..._. _...
Lift stations � —.—..rr.._......_------.�.—��.....�_...._.u.._.
Agitation during sump tank Sump tank covers
s~illinr and drawdown
Outside drain $ Agitation during; wastewater � Sox covers
collection or junction conveyance
boxes
End of drainpipes at Agitation during wastewater
Lagoon surfaues @ Volatile gas emissions
' Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon liquid level
• Biological mixing F1
m Agitation x
X
Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Correct lagoon startup procedures
Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
Minimum agitation when pumping
Mechanical aeration
-L
Proven biological additives
------•—•------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •
Irrigation sprinkler
a High pressure agitation
F1Irrigate
....-.•..........................................
on dry days with little a no wind
nozzles
a Wind drift
x
Minimum recommended operating pressure
❑
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
f {
Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin
+ Partial microbial decomposition
Bottom or midlevel loading
surface
El
* Mixing while filling F1 Tank wvcrs
s Agitation when emptying ❑ Basin surface mats of solids
Proven biological additives or oxidants
AMO — November 1 l , 1996, page 2

Swine .Fate Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
- v._.-.._....-.___........._...
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize -- Site Specific Practices
-- - --- ..... ................ ............ ........................ . --- - ----- _..w -- -
Settling basin sur#'acc a Partial microbial decomposition Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid level
a Mixing while filling Remove settled solids regularly
" -AS tatian vyhen em it in --
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...._. --- --
Manure, slurry, or Agitation when spreading ❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader outlets
Volatile gas emissions ❑ Wash residual manure from spreader after use
Proven biological additives or oxidants
------------- --------------------------- ------------------------------- --••--------..........................................-.
Uncovered manurc, Volatile gas emissions while ❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
slurry, or sludge on drying
field surfaces
Soil incorporation within 98 hours
F1Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
......................................................................................................................
•-............... ....-.-..
------------
f
L i
Proven biological additives or oxidants
_-- __---••-----------
Dead animals
e Carcass decomposition
X�
Proper disposition of carcasses
------------------------------------------._.._._._...._._.
head animal disposal
.. _._._••.------------------------------------------ ..--..--...-..............
p Carcass decomposition
..-.-..-.-..---.-....-----------..-..-..-------
------------.-.....--------------------------------
Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits
❑
-------
�._ n
I €-------
Proper locationtconmction of disposal pits
Incinerators
W Incomplete combustion
Secondary stack burners - ^� _, • --- __... _..-------_-•
........... _..• ----
Standing water around
_.__.-_._------..._.__._....---------•---•--------------------------_�......
._.
e improper drainage
....................................................... ........... -..... .---------------------------.....—
Grade and landscape such that water drains away
facilities
from facilities
Microbial decomposition of
or�rric n- alter
llianure traciccd onto Poorly maintained access roads Farm access road inaintenance
public roads from farm
access
AMOC -- November 11, 1996,- page 3

Additional Information:
�._... w..._r.._............M.u..._._---------------------------------------------------------------------------- __ -
Swine Manure Management; .0200 RuIc/BMP Packet
Swine Production farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAF Fact Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management; Pit Reeharge•--Lagoon Treatment; EBAF; 128.88
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush— Lagoon Treatment; EBAF 129-88
Lagoon Resign and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; F.13AF. Fact Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; P1I-1-33
Environmental Assurance Ptogratn; NPPC Manual
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO 107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
AM DC —November 11, 1996, page 4
Available From:
NCSU, County Extension Center —
NC:SU`..W BAE
NCSU--- BA E
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Feed storage
Animal holding areas
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
r Accumulations of feed residues
f 1 Reduce moisture accumulation within and
l— - around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by ensuring drainage is away from site
and/or providing adequate containment (e.g.,
covered bin fi)r brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain products]
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in Ater strips around feed storage as
Accumulations of animal wastes ❑
and feed wastage
Eliininate 1o►v areas that trap moisture along
fences 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
as
Dry manure handling o Accumulations of animal wastes
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to 10-
systems
day interval during summer; 15- to 30-day
interval during winter) where manure is loaded
For land application cr 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
For more information contact,
Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7513, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27645-7613.
AMIC—November 11, 1996, page 2

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
------------------•Source---._....._.........._-•------------- Cause.............--------------------......----------------...................�M s to-Cantrni-Insec#s....
---------------- -Site-Specific Practices ........................
Flush gutters o Accumulation of solids
IT Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
❑gutters as designod
Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharf�es
................--------------- ___..
Lagoons and pits Crusted solids Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to
_ ._..._----.___... 8 inches over more than 30 ptrpcnt of soriace-------------------
.................................................... .
1 xcessive vegetative a Decaying vegetation � Maintain vegetative control along banks o
growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
aecu}nuIation of decaying vegetative matter along
water's ed:p on irrToundmenfs INrimeter. ----
�.. „.a.....
Feeders e l eed spillage Design, operate, and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
accurnula.tion of decaying wastage
Clean up spillage on a routine has is (e.g., 7- to
10•day interval during summer, 15- to 30-day
interval during, winter)
AMIC —November 11, 1996, page 1

PHONE -NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWO) r910)796-7295
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) i 910)296-2160
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) f 91 a),298-216Q
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) f910)296-Zjj6Q
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) f 9 1 O)296- 144
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
iooation for all employees at the facility. The following are some action [terns you should
take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending an the siwation, this may or may not lie possible. Suggested
responses to some passible problems are listed below -
Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are:
a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of darn,
b) Pump wastes to SElds at art acceptable rate.
c} Stop all flow to the lagoon Immediately.
d3 Call a pumping contractor.
e) Make sure no surface water is entering agvon.
B. Runoff from waste application field -actions Include:
a} immediately stop waste application.
b) Create a temp©rary diversion w contain waste.
c) incorporate waste to reduce runoff,
d} Evaluate and eliminate the reasons) that cause tha runoff.
e) Evaluate thu application rates for the gelds whore runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action includa:
a) Stop recycle purnp.
b} Stop irrigation pump.
C) Close valves to eliminate further discharg0.
d) Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
p. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a) Stop recycle purnp,
b) Stop irrigation pump.
c) Make sure siphon occurs.
d) Stop all flaw in the House, flush systems, or solid separators.
E_ Leakage from rase or sidawall of lagoon, diten this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
posslble action:
a) pig a srnall surnp or ditch from the eml)anknient to Catch ail seepage. put in a submersibi0
pump, and pump back to lagoon,
b) If ho[as are caused by burrowing animals. trap or remove am mats and fill holes and
compact with a clay type sail.
c) Rave a professional evaluate the condition of the side waits and the Iagoon botlom as
soon as possible.
121l 2/2abT

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 split leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain: evert 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 DVVQ regional office; Phone #, after hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should Include: your name,
facility number, and 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 undertaken 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 MRCS
office for advice ! technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works cat] 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: Mun)hv.3rowrt LLC
b. Contractors Address. FI.t3. 8Qx 856. Wars? fJC 2839$
c, Contractors Phone: {9iU'�-34_
G. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (MRCS, Cons utting Engineer, etc,)
a. Fame: Kraia,Wesi eek
b. Phone: (9,1�._293T533�
7. implement procedures as advised by €?WQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair 113e system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
prob]ems with release of wastes from happening again.
17/ 12/2007

Version—Navember 26, 2018
Morittality Management Methods
Indicate which method(s) will be implemented.
When selecting multiple methods indicafe a primary versus secondary option.
Methods other then 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.
❑ ❑ Landfill at munic'spal 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 mat 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 o€ Agriculture & Consumer Services (G.S. 106-549.70).
❑ ❑ Any method which, in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian, would ;Hake possible
the aalvage of part of a dead animat's value without endangering Duman or animal health.
(Writtan 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-
pors a variety of emergency mortality disposal options; contact the division for guidance.
® A catastrophic mortality disposal plan is par, of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers o; 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.
ti Mass burial sites are subject to additional permit conditions (refer to facility's animal
waste management system permit).
y 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.
Signatu a of rarm owner/Manager
Signature of Technical Specialist
Date
Date

Version —November 26, 2018
Mortality Management Methods 3 �
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.906-403). The bottom of the burial pit should beat least one foot above the seasonal
high water table. Attach burial location reap and plan,
❑ ❑ Landfill at municipal solid waste facility permitted by NC DEQ under GS 15A NCAC
t 3B .0200.
❑ Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7-
❑ ❑ Complete incineration according to-02 NCAC 52C ,0102.
D ❑ A composting system approved and permitted lay 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.
❑ j "" 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. 106-649,70),
❑ ❑ Any method which, in the professional opinionepf 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.
r A. catastrophic mortality disposal plan is part of the facility's CAWMP and is activated
when numbers of dead animals exceed normal mortality rates as specified by the State
Veterinarian.
■ Burial must be=done in accordance with NC General Statutes and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division regulations and guidance.
V 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.
1/!
Signatufe of Farm Owner/Manager
_... Signature of Technical Spedatist
3
Date .
Date

Address: PO Box 759 Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date; 12l17108
County: ©w in .. Sheet 1 of 7
ANAEROBIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN
FA—P,M— INFORMATION
Nursery: ------------------
0
Wean to F€nish: ...-_.,......,,.__..
0
Flnlshing: __..___._.
2448 Hd.
Farrow to weaniirig: -------
0
Farrow to feeder: ............
0
Farrow to finish: --------------------
0
Boars: -._.._____----------
a
Statage period: --------------- _..
180 Days
25 Yr.124 Hr Storm Even; ..._.___._...._..--
7,5 In.
"Heavy Rain" Factor
Rainfall In Excess of Evaporation ----------
7.0 In.
Additiona€ Water Usage:
0
Additional Drainage Area: --------__.__......_._..
0
t A Uri ,I{!tFORM1�TiflN
Is Lagoon resigned as an Irregular Shape?
Goes Operator Want Emergency Sp€livmy?
Was This Design But€t Prior to Sept. 10,,0?
Is Drain Tile Req`d to Louver SHWT?
Seasonal high Water Table E€ev: __....
Freeboard: ------
Emergency spit#way now Depth:
Side Slopes:
Inside Tap Length:
Inside tap Width:
T f ni'i l EI t€
ap ❑ e eva uri,
Finishes! Bottom Elevation:
Start Pump Elevation: ....
Stop Pump Elevation:
LAGC1DN--YOLW_REG1t31RE 3 Vt7L.
Depth
11.00 Ft.
20.04 In,
57.6 In.
g§IGN VOLUMES
0.00
1.0 Ft.
375,0 Ft,
210.0 Ft.
110-10 Ft,
9gA0 Ft.
103,43 Ft.
05.30 Ft.
°/a R MP.
Storm Star=
49219
(Cu,Ft,)
49,411
(Guy Ft.j
100.39%
Temporary =
179661
(Cu.Ft.)
212,319
�Cu.Ft.)
118.18%
Permanent = _
3304UO
tCu.FL) __..._.
331,145
(Gu,Ft,) -
100.26%
Total Volume =
659,360
(Ci.t.Ft.}
593,075
(Cu.Ft.)
106.63%
112 Treatment Volume =
112 Treatment Volume Elevation
90 Temporary Storaqa Volume Elevotion
Min. Required Liner Thickness ,...,......_..._.___
Lagoon Surface Area: (inside TOO) •••_.... ----- . ___.---
166,240 {Cu,Ft.)
102.47 Ft. 91,59In,
106.03 Ft. 38.23In.
Murphy-Dmwr, LLC 0igfneanng P.0 Box 856, Warsr�w, NC 2.33176
1.6 F-1.
76,750 S.F.
(9Yo) 293-3434

Address: PO Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Checked By, DSE
Date: 12117108
Sheet 2 of 7
ACTLLA-L
i]ES1GN VOLUME CALCULATIONS
BASE VOLUME:
Cu. Ft.
LAGOON STAGE -A it 11Qt UMES
Contour
Ewabon-fETJ
Area SF
Iar-r. _Vol. !Q4�-FT)
Gu-MU f,._ a1 l"..[.CtL-Eil
99.10
44,496
0
100.00
46,971
41,160
41,160
101,00
49,790
48,381
89,541
102.00
52,681
S1,236
140,777
103,00
55,644
54,162
194,939
104.00
5S,579
57,161
252,100
105.00
61,785
60,2;32
312,332
108,00
64,964
63,375
375.707
107,00
68,216
66,590
442,296
108.00
71,638
69,876
512,173
109.00
74,933
73,235
585,408
110,00
78,399
76,666
662,074
110.10
78,750
7,857
669,931
These volumes were calculated using the Verticai average and area Method
TOTAL REED VOL
559r 360
_ CF
SCUMULATIVE
_
- L. ......
.�C�NE VOL.
1130.03%
END PUMP = -
106.30
FT331.345
Cl"
TR'MT
331,345 T
_ # 00.2s�7a
START PUMP =
108.43
FT
543,664 CF
TEMP
212,319
118.18%
MAX STCRAGF
109.10
FT
1 593,075 Cr-
STORMj
49,411
100.39%
Utirphy-Brown, LLC P.O. Sax 656,mvgaiv, h'C 2II398 070) M-1.434

Grower: Bland Finisher 20081 Designed By: KSW
Address: PO Box 759 Chucked By: DSi
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Bate: 12/ 17108
county: DuOin Sheet 3 of 7
Mihlif�E7N1._?REQUIRED VOLUME CALOt ,ATls<}�t3
p ernra n ant _St Ot @q e'
Required Treatment Volume:
..._... _..
I,Anima Tvpe - -T
Capamy.___...
--
AL "f cu t.flb3
mm _-..._�
i�afa
Nursery
0 3 30
1.00
�
Wean to Finish
0 i
115
1.00
0
Finishing
Farrow to wean llnA� f
_._.-.
2.448
0
135
433
1.OWO .
1100
.
33D,480
0
_
Farrow to feeder
522
i.�
0
Farrow to finish
4
1,417
-
i.40 ;
G
--.. .................................._--...--__--__-----..------........_-._-_.
Boars
._-
0
-.-
401)
--_-
-.--__F+^�-
1.00
---^�_--_-....-
0
Total Required Treatment Volume (cu. ft.)= 330,480
Sludge storage Volume:
nimai i" -..^"Ca gait -i
Nursery - M- . 0
_
r� " coif�ilb - inter•
30 _ ~W
Wean to Finish
Finishing
Farrow is weaniing
Farrow to feeder_
Farrow to finish
_ €? 795_
01 433
0)_ 522
_- f f 1,417-
i_-
F
i3 ti0
0.00 !
0
0 =
0 00 [ �
f1,f30
Q f
_ 0
0
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume (cu, ft.)=
Temorary Storage Vofumw
Manure Production:
q
Total Manure Product#an (gals.)w 603,677
Total Manure Production (cu.fQ- 80,705
EXQUIS5
lAnrmaE vna M _ T WCan�ciiv ` 5to. Fgriar:` day = Total
180
Wean to Finish
0
IN
C 00
.__... 1
2,448
180
; 0.90
396,576
rrow toweanting
Errow
0
180
U
_�. .. :—
to feeder
. 0
_
180
0.00
U-
marrow to finish
0~
180
0,00
[Boars _
a i
itib
I.........
...._ 0..�
Total Fresh Water Excess 396,574
Total Fresh Water Bxccss IGu.ft.)» 53'm
Mtr:1) )Y-Brown. L L C Fnr7oefiririg R O� Box 056. Warsaw NC' 283€38 (910) 293-,3434

Grower: Aland Finisher 20081 Desigr)ed by: K&W
Address: PO Box 759 Checked By: i3SE
Rose H111, AEC 25458 Gate: 1211710B
County: l'uplin Shoet 4 of 7
Temporary Sfarage_Volume: (Conf,)
Rainfall in Excess o, Evaporst#on:
Val.=(Lagoon Sur%ca Area + Addltlor{aI Drairiago Area) " Reinfa111 121nflI
Vol.= (78750 sq.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) • 7 in. 112 in-N,
Total Required Volume for Rainfall in Excess of Evap. (au,ft.)= 45,938
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'l Drainage Area) ' 25Yr.124Hr. Storm(in)1 12in.fft.
Vol.= (78780 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) " 7.5 In, 112 Indi".
Total Required Volume for 2SYrJ24Hr. Storm Event [cu.ft)= 49,219
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
Vol.={Lagoon Surf. Area +AddN Drainage Area) ''Heavy Rain" Factor (in) f'IZin ft
Val.= (78750 sq.ft + 0 sq,ft.) ' 0.0 in- 112 indh,
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain" (cu.ft.) = a
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Additional Waler Storage,
No Additional Water, Storage Is Required
4 Q
Total Required Storm Storage
(25Yn ! 24Hr. Storm + Tleavy Rain')-
Total Required Temporary Storage
(Manure Prod. + Excess Fr. We ter + Rainfall Excess + Additional Water Storage)
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment + Sludge) =
TOTAL REQUIRED VOLUME z 559360 (CU.FT.)
Murphy Browr3. L L 0 Enghiveri}ig P.0. fat}x 556, Wws a w NC 28396
49,219 (CU.FT)
179,661 (CU.M
330,480 (CU.FT)

rower: Bland Finisher 20081 Designed BY. K61N
Address: PO Box 759 Chocked By. DSE
Base Hill, NO 28458 Date-, 12117108
county, Doplin Sheet 5 of 7
�A SSG QN—DESIGN 5t1f1+lMARY
Tap of hike Elevation ._.........,.._.._...
110,10
F1',
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation _.. .......
Not Al
Applicable
"fop of 2SYr. i 24Hr. Storm Storage _---------
109,10
FT.
Tap of "Heavy Hain" Storage ----------
Not
Applicable
Start Pump Elevation .__........_-_-__-•-_
108.43
FT.
End Bump Elava{Ion--------------------
145,34
FT.
Top of Sludge Storag©
Not
Applicable
Sarasonal High Walartable Eiev,-------------------
0.00
Finished Bottom Elevation ..•.,.............
99,10
FT.
Inside Top Length ----- --------------
375.00
FT.
Inside "top Width ------- ...__.._--.-.
210.00
FT.
Side Slopes ...................
3:1
H:V
Lagoor: Surface Area ...--------------
78,760
SF
Miry. Liner Thickness (if required]
1.6
FT.
Freaboard Depth ---- ---------
1.00
FT,
Temporary Storage Period -•-....... ...._--.
180
pays
Zone Depths:
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME m 593075 (CU-FT-)
Treatment I Sludge Storage Zone Depth --- -•---- 6.2 FT,
Temporary Storage Zone Depth -------•--- 3.1 f7.
Fmcbpard I Storm Sinr8go 7.onr: Depth 1.7 FT.
Total €.agorae LfEpih...��.,._.T_._._...�........_........V.....,.,.�._....�.w.�___..__....................19.i1M FT.
LLG imnginearing P.C. Box 856, Warsaw NC: 283.116 {910; 233-3434

AMtess: PO Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
ZONE ELEVATIONS
Cheoket DSE
Date: 12117/08
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 110A0
l 11
! ` TOP OF STORM ELEV = 109.10 i 1
STRT PMP EL.= 108 43 TOP OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV = 108.43 _ / ,
END PMP EL.=105.30 TOP OF TREAT ELEV=105.30 SHWT=0.00
FIYISHED BOl TOM ELEV = �9 10

(�pgyrpr: Bland Finishor 2MI D&3ired 6yr: KS%V
Address. PO Box 759 Checked By. DSE
Rose Hitt, NC 28458 Cale; 12/17M
coup : DuPlin Shoat 7 of 7 �
This fiv"tcck wartc Usatmerlt lagoon is dotgnad In accordance v►Ilh ma United States
Natural Re*,cmrc@s Conservation Servfca PRACTICE STANDARD 359- WASTE TREATMENT
LAGOON, revised prier to June, I M.
Emergency SP0108y:
An Emergency SPII#way is not Mquif0d,
�+►►,►I�f1,r•l
NOTE: Sea attached waste l►tilization Flan
DESIGNED: •+ Jl' 'r� •Ffikiq, rG4`: �,`1. ti
DATE: •r+�., I ►1 N►,
Co7r4 meNTS ---
rnis dez�n is :rodate of alert and ato�pump olovaliona snd to show
i(eavwt vobume level for sluop Aw82!- This dasi n dvas not supercada ML -
ariinet cerGF,catzcn of the farm
• n nnean
Murp)7-BrOWR, LLGrJVSneweny r.v. M V� ..a...�...Y
n P R 0 1 4o
w>
1oil1V 2n?-3d3A

u- rCri er., bfrano t-8riil L agOOn
Address: PO Box 769
Rase Hill, NC 2845E
County: DU liiin —
ANAEROBIC W,
FARM INFORMATION
Nursery,
Wean to Finish:
Finishing:
Farrow to weaniir:g.
Farrow to feeder:
Farrow to finish:
Boars:
Storage Period:
25 Yr. 124 Fir Storm Event
"Heavy Rain" Factor
Rainfal? in Excess of Evapwatiwi
Additional Water Usage:
Additional Drainage Area:
LAG0QqjMF RMATIO
Checked BY: DSE
Date: 12123/08
Sheet I of 12
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape?
(YJN)
------------ Y
Does Oparator Went Emergency Spillway?
±Y/N)
------------ N
Was Thss Design Built Prior to 9I96?
(YIN)
------------ Y
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT?
(YIN)
------------ N
Seasonal High 'Water Table Elev;
Freeboard: _..........
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth:
Side Slopes: _..................._...
,
Top of Dike Elevation:
Dep#h
Finished Bottom Elevation:
9.88 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation., .... ----_......
20-E4 In -
Stop Pump Elevation: __.....
33.84 In.
0
0
1300 Hd.
0
4
0
0
190 Lays
1.5 In.
7.0 in,
0
0
C.t)4
i .0 Ft.
3 1 (l-i:V)
U-0
p.lD
102.86 FL
03.00 Ft.
101.141. Ft.
100.04 Ft.
LAGOON VOLUME
REQUIRED VqL.•
PE_S1PN V0 0M, EA
RECtg.
Storm -stor =
25298
(Cu.Ft.)
25,484
(Cu.Ft.)
100,74%
Temporary =
0
(Cu,Ft.)
36,752
(Cu,Ft.)
- Permanent =
7755Ufl
�260,798f
(Cu,t L�_
#78,679
(Cu.Ft.j
100,10%
Tatai Volume w
{Cu.F't.)
237,916
(Cu.Ft.)
118,49%
112iroatrnflnt Volume _ m 7 75A (Cu,Ft.) .._ ­
ilk Treatment Volume Elevation = 98.19 Ft,
Min. Required L. ner Thickness
Lagoon Surface Area: (inside TOD)
1.5 Ft,
40,47E S.F.
Murphy -Grown, IJC EnglnoDiing P D. relax 8 ,s,Warsaw, NC 2&398 f010} 2173.3434

(3rower: Tana I -arm Lagoon
Address: PO Box 759
Rase Hill, NG 28458
.)esrgnea tiy: KbVV
Chacked By: DSE
Date: 12123108
Sheet 2 of 12
VICTUAL DESIGN VOiw.UMFE CALCULATION
ES
BASE VOLUME,
� Cu. Ft.
LAGOON STAGE -AREA VOLUMES
Contour
E�evati [FT.
Area LS
Incr,_VQ1 Tl
G imui_V�1. Cu. FT
93.00
15,434
0
94.00
20,052
17,743
17,743
95,00
22,378
21,215
38,958
96.00
24,170
23,274
62,232
97,00
26,036
25,104
87,336
9&00
27,982
27,010
114,346
99,00
29,989
28,986
143,332
100.00
32,057
31,023
174,355
101.00
34,1,56
33,122
207,476
102.00
36,604
35,395
242,871
102.86
40,476
33,144
276,015
These volumes were calculated using the vertical average end area method
-- -- TOTAL R------...-..-------..-_...-._.-..--
E'OD VOL
--_---`C�.Ilv1ULATfVE
200,798 CF
Vt7L.�� BONE UOL
ENE) PUMP = = = =
100.04 FT
175,679 CF
TRW 176,675
START PUMP = =
101.14 w i
212.431 CF
TEMP 36,752
MAX sTO �
STORAGE
101.8-__- FT
f -
._ .237,916 S �
STa 23,484
118,49%
100.10%
100.7
Murphy-& mn. LLC ingirv&mg P 0. Bax 856 ,worsavr. """ 26a96 {9]6) 293-343d

Urower: mesa i-arm t_agoon z.z� & Feu L:esignea rriy. rrbvy
�Y. Address: PO Box 759 Checked By: ❑S
Rose Hill, NC 28458 ©ate', /2123108
CoUniy: C3Lilaiil� � Sheet 3 of 12
.. ANAEROBIC AASTE LAGOON DEStGN grid STAGE
E8iRM INFORMATION
farm Pv�ulatiUrs:
Nursery: --- .._....__........
Wean to Finish: ......_..__.__._
Finishing: ___.._._ _.............
Farrow to weanling:
Farrow to feeder; .,_.�.,_...._
Farrow to firilsh: ___._ _.......,.._
Boars: _...__.________.__-_
Slot -age Perlod:
25 Yr. / 24 tir Storm Event ---- ._.______..._._-
"Heavy Rain" Factor
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation----------
Additiona€ Water Usage: ._....__..,,_----------
Addi#ional Drainage Area: --- -.----------- —.
LAGCQN 1N[E.Q
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape?
(Y/N)------------ Y
Does 0parator Want Ernergenny Spillway?
(YIN) -- ------ N
Was This Design Built Prior to 9196?
tYjm----------- Y
Is Draln Tile Req'd to Lower SIIWT?
(Y1N)-.._..___-.___ N
Seasona; Hiyh W2ter'rable Elev:---............._.
FreehDard. .-.__.......,,.,.-..._.
_
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth:
5#rie slopes: .......
Top or Dike Elevation: ----__._..__.
Depth
Finished Bottom Elevation: _-_.-._._........
10.62 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation: ---
31.68 in.
Stop Pu3np Elevation: ___....-,__
75.36 In.
LAGOON lf(3L#Jtu1E Qsl NK_Igz+ts�s-
0
0
1300 Hd-
0
0
0
0
180 Days
7.5 In.
4
7 in.
0
40,475 S.F.
0,00
1.0 Ft.
D3 Ft.
3 :1 (H:V)
0.0
0.0
1€ 0.62 Ft,
90,00 A.
97.98 Ft.
94.34 Ft.
°ig-Ega-
StormStor= 45261
(Cu-Ft-)
46,470
€CuYl,j
100.46%
Temporary $5102
(C%Ft.)
85,287
(CuXl,}
10012%
Permanent = 0
=Cu.Ft.)__...__
54,4$0
.tCu .F't,).-_.
_
_ _
-Total Volume= 130,363
{Cu,Fi.}
-
u.Ft.]
i41.79°ls
90 7emporary Storarj. a Volume Elevation = _ m�
85.36
Ft.
63.11 In.
MIR. Regis#ratio Liner thickness
--------- ___
1.6 Ft.
Lagoon SLurfaca Area: (Inside TOD)
_._.___.._-_--•----
31.942 S.F,
murphy-Frown, ZLC Frfonearing Y 0 Box 856.Vftsar-,, NG 28396 (910) 2.4.3-3da'Q

urower:
b3ano i-a►m t_agoon :2Fk & zF-
Designed By: KBVV
Address;
PO Box 750
Checked By, ❑SE
Rose Hill, NC 28455
Date, 1212=8
Cou tY...i_.....
Dualin
Sheet 4 of 12
ACTUAL DESIGN
VOLUME CALCULATIONS
BASE VOLUME, Cu. Ft.
LAGOON STAGE -AREA VOLUME
Contour
Elevation LEI.,) Area SF Incr. Vol. Qu, FT?
Cumul. Vol. CttT FTC
90. t3Q
1,737
0
91.00
6,675
4,206
4,206
92.00
12,890
9,783
13,989
93.00
113,761
14,826
28,814
94.00
19,680
18,221
47,035
95.00
21,7977
20,739
67,773
96,00
23,292
22,545
90,318
97,00
24,740
24,016
114,334
98,00
26,361
25,551
139,884
WOO
27,945
27,153
167,037
100.00
29,494
28,720
196,767
1 OW52
31,942
19,045
214,802
These volimes were calculated using the :pert#cal average end area method
TOTAL REOD VOL
296,422
.-94,34
._. CF ._�....
CUMULATIVE VOL, _ _
�54,086
ZONE VOL� 141.7G%
. � .
PUMP w _'�..^.w_
FT
F
CF' TR'MT
54,086
START PUMP = = :
97.98
FT
j 139,373 CF TEMP
85,287 100.22%
MAX STORAGE =
99.62
FT
184,843 CF STORNIII
45.470 100,46%
Murphy -Brown, LLC Eieglneering P.G Box 4966,NVars4a, NC 28298
(91Oj M-3434

Grower: Bland Farm Lagoon 2A & 20 Designed By: KBW
Address: PO Box 759 Chocked By! DSE
Rose Hill, NO 26458 Date: 1223/08
County: Duplln Sheet 6 of 12
MINIMUM Ri QUIRED VOLUME CAI,;,CEQLAIJOI S 1st S.
Pgrmanq& Storage:
Requ:rec Treatment Volume:
�n ma7� Y e
Capacity
(cu, t.ii
ota
Nurser
- --
,
_
Wean to finish W.._....
_�.
_- i. 115
_
1.9D
�..
Finistung
Farrow to wean ing -
Parrow to feeder
Farroly to finIsti
1 3CO i 135
0� 433
0 r --� 522_
w O 1 mm-,�.417
1,40
1.00
.. 1.00
175,300
; ' - - � 0
Total Required Treatment Volume (cu. ft)pa 175,500
Sludge Stora�ja Volume:
lii3int T � --= .
— Cepaa{ly
A(.W
CU.if.i2 Total
iNursery
W
0,00
0
Wonn to FirtWl
i#
115
0-00
01
Firisiuta{t
300
€35
{3.OQ
U
Farrow to_weanli»
_....... _...-..
0
D :
i$3 �
0.00
__.._.._.
0
farrow to (eerier
Farrow to finish
fl :
4 '
522
11417
0
ME
0
0
Soars
-....._...._..-___-G40
!
O,pO
f
I otal Required Mudge Storage Volurne (cu. ft.)
Storrr Storage:
Vol, =(Lagoon S1irf- Area t AddN Ora inage Area) ' 25Yr.124Hr. 8tor m(iA) f t?in.tfi.
Vol.- (110476 sq.lt + 0 sq,ft.) " 7.5 in. 112 im lt.
Total Required Voluma for 25*J24Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft)=
"Heavy Ra]n" Starage-
Vol.-(Lagoon Surf, Area + Addi'l f)rainage Area) "'Leavy Hain" t�:[aclor (in)1 12imM
Vol.= (40476 sq.ft r O sq.fl.) " 0.0 in. ;12 inJft,
Total Required Volume for "Heavy fain" (cu.ft.)
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Total Required Storm Storage
0
25,298
{25Yr. ' 24Hf, Sfcrrrri + `Heavy Rain')- 25,298 (CU.FT)
Total Required Parmnnent Storage
(Tri;atirient -- Sludge) = 175.500 (CU.FT)
TOTAL REQUIRED ist STAGE VOLUME = 200798 (GU.FT.)
[phone]
0

Grcwer: Bland Farm Lagoon 2R &
Address: PO Box 759
Rosa Hjil, IBC 28458
County: Duptin
i'efrlx�2fgnt %%rage Volume:
- Manure Production:
Checked By: DSE
Date: 3 2123148
Sheet 6 of 12
E_----_--_--
sery n to Finish
_....-
!u_,_,. f?
18i1 j 1.17 0 `
Finishing
f____ t 3bp l
18Q 1.3i
_
320.58p
Farrow to weanlEr�e,
7 OMi—
180 4A�
0
...._.,
Farrow to fender
Farrow io finis#,
.1$Q
1 0 •;
0
180 5.3p 1
180 114 , 38
4,6 ;
_
tJ
0
0
Total Manure Production (gals.}= 320,580
Total Manure Production (cu.ft.)= 42,858
Excess Fresh Water:
Total Fresh Water Excess {gals.}= 0
"fatal Fresh Water Excess (cu.ft.)= 0
iA'Airphy-arown,

Grower: Bland 1=arm Lagoon 2A & 2B Designed By: KSW
Address: PO Box 769 Checked By: DSl
Rose Hili, NC 28458 Date: 12/23/08
Pni inhi. r7,ttzi;n Sheet 7 of 12
Tem orary Store a Vo# t!e: Cont.
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporatkon.
VoL=(Lagoon Surface Area Ist + Lagoon Area 2nd + Additional Drainage Area) " Rainfall t 12inAt
Vol.= (44476 sq.ft. + 31942 scr.ft. + 0 sq.ft,) ° 7.0 in, 112 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall In Excess of Eva} . (r-uJt-)= 4€2,244
Storm Storage: f
Vol.=(Lagoon SUrfac* Area 1 Ft + Lagoon Area 2nd •F Additional Drainage Area ` 25Yr.124Hr Storrn(in.)1121n1
Vol. (40476 sq.ft -+ 31042 sq,ft. -+ 0 sq.ft-) " ft,0 in.
Total Requ#red Volume for 25*44Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft)ul 45,261
"Heavy Rain" SbDFM90:
Val.=(Lagoon Surface Area 1 st + Lauver.• Area 2nd + Additional Drainage Area) " Heavy Rain Factor(in) f 121n.
Vol = (40475 sq.ft + 31942 sy.ft. + 0 sq.ft.) * 0.0 irt. 112 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain- (cu.fi,) = U
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Ralnfatf)
Additional Water Storage:
No Additioral Water Storage is Req;t?red
a
Total Required Storm Storage
(25Yr. Y 241-1r. Siorrra = 4Heavy Rain`)- 45,201 (GU.FT)
'fatal Required Temporary Storage
(Pjanure Prod, + Excess Fr, Water + Rainfall Excess +- Additional Water Store< 05,102 (CU.FT)
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment + Sludgo) = 9 (CU.FT;
TOTAL REQUIRED 2nd STAGE VOLUME = 1310363 (CU_l=T.)

Grower: 131and Farm Lagoon
Address: PO Box 758
Rose hiitl, NO 28458
County: Dup'in
Designed By: KBW
Checked BY: DSE
Date: 12/23108
Sheet 8 of 12
'fop of Dike Elevation ------- -_._.
Emergency SpOway Crest Elevation -_.__._,._,-.-.._____
Top of 25Yr. I24Hr, Storm Storage ___....------- -_.._
Top of "Heavy Raln" Storage ..--------- .._.........-
Start Pump Elevation .___._--------
End Pump Einvatinn -------- ----------
Top of Sludge Storage ...____._ ......_..._.
Seasonal High Waterlable Elev. ........... _.
Finished Bottom E:evatiorr ....__._..............
Inside Top Length .............
Inside Top Width ....--_----..._..
Side Slopes _......__..._.......
Lagoon Surface Area
Min. Liner Thickness (if required) .............
Fre0card Depth
Temporary Storage Period ..__..__._.._,_.._,,.
TOTAL DESIGN VOL l MF-237916 (CU FT.)
Zong 0-apths_;
Treatrrvent f Sludge Storage Zone: Depot
Temporary $tarage ZGne Depth __..---
Freeboard I Storm -Storage Zone Depth ....._
Tvta1 Lat7oo�fIj713 _.,. w ........_.___ _ ..
si tifphy43mvin. LLC Enpineerlrrg.—.____, P.C3. f3ox 856, Warsaw NC 2098
102.88 FT.
loot AF Applicabla
101.85 FT.
Not Applicable
101.14 FT,
100.04 FT.
Not Appllcable
0.00
93.00 FT.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
3.0,1 HIV
40,475 SF
1.5 FT.
1.00 i-T.
1 t34 Days
7.0 FT,
1.I FT.
1.7 FT.
9A FT
f910f 793-3434

Grower: Bland Farm Lagoon 2A & 2B resigned By: KBW
Address: PO Sax 759 Checker! By: DSE
Ross Hill, NC 28458 pate: 92f23108
Coun€v: Duplln Sheet 9 of 12
LAGOON DESIGN SUMMARY 2nd STAGE
Top a`.' Dike Elevation
Emergency Spillway Crest E€evatlon
Top of 25Yr. 124Hr. Storm storage
Top of "Hoavy Rain" Storage
Sian Pump Elevations
End Pump Elevation
Top of Sludge Storage
Seasonal 1-119h Watertabla Elev.
FinNhad Bottom Elevation
Inside Top Length
inside .rop Width
SWO Slopes
Lstgoon Surface Area
lAn. Liner Thickness (I required)
Freeboard Depth
Temporary Stor-age Period
Zones.:.
TOTAL_ DESIGN VOLUME = 984a43 (CU.FT.)
Treatment 1 Sludge S orage Zane D-epih -----------
Temporary Storage Zone Depth -----_-_-.
Freaboard ! Storm Storage Zane 1)epth -
Tc�fal
rCe�iR3 P. C3.
100.62
FT.
Not
Applicable
99,62
FT.
Not
Applicable
0,98
FT.
94.34
FT.
Not
Applicable
€=
9€ ,00
FT.
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
3.U:rt
Kv
3t,942
5F
1,6
FT.
`,00
FT.
180
Days
4,3 FT,
3.6 FT.
2.6 F71%
10,6 FT.
Y
3-70

Gro et: Bland Farm Lagoon 2A & 2B
Address: PO Box 759
Rose Hiil, NC 28458
STRT PPP EL = 101.14
ENID PUP EL. = 100,04
C
w
ZONE ELEVATIONS Isf STAGE
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 102.86
TOP OF STORM ELEV = ; 01 _$6
TOP OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV = 101.14
TOP OF TREAT ELEV = 100,04
FINISHED BOTTOM ELEV = 93_00
Checkei DSE
Date: 12J23108
Sheet 10 of 12
31
r �
1
I
SHWT = 0.00

Grower: Bland Farm Lagoon ?-A & 28 7esione B-
A,ddress: PO Box 759 Checker DSE
Rase Hill, NC 28458 Date: 12i23108
Couniy. Cuolin Sheet 11 of 12
ZONE ELEVATIONS 2nd STAG
TOP OF 0I KE ELEV = 100-62 _.W— _..�........_..._......__Y _._...-..._-._------- _-... - ..... ................ -- . ...... -- — _ --
-
OFSTORM ELEV = 99.62i.....--._.... ..........._...........--.................. --------..-- ....
-
ii
--- -
i L
_....... .--- --------- .__................. - ........---- ----------- --------._....._ f
S i ITT PMP EL.= 97.933 TOP' OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV m 9--IT98 1
---------_.-.-.... - - - - ......I--------------
r
END PW= EL. = 94.34 TOP OF TREAT ELEV = 94.34 SHVVI' = 4.00
_..._. --------- -------- .................. ........ .... i
F
i
FINISHED BOTTOM ELEV = 90-00
U C Engrnoe ing P, J. Sox 856, Warsaw NC 28396 (910)

Grower: i3land §rm ! agaan 2A & 2B Designed By: KBW
Address; PO Sox 758 Checked By: OSE
Rase €-I€li, NO 28458 Bate: 12MI08
( County: Dupiin Sheet 12 of 12
This fNestvtk waste treatment lagoon is des€gned in uocordance with the North GaroFna
Natural Rescxrrcos Consefvatlan Service PRACTICE STANDARD 359- WASTE TREATMEN r
LAGOON, revised prior to June, 1996.
Emergency Spillway:
An Emergency Spl€€way is not regerlred.
1.11EsSl liI Fl.flf,
NOTE: See attached \Nasta'Jtilization Alan ' •'i;,, �'
DATE]
COMMENTS: Tho lagoon has t>f�,en designed as an irregular shape.
This design is update ❑l .dart and stop pump elevations and to show ttie 1/2
trealment volume :eve! `or sly dge storage, This design cc�us rani suaarcecie the
originel certification of the farm.
Murphy -Brown. LL(, F_ngineerh7g P.O. Box 856, Warsaev N" 28390 [phone]

FARM NAME;
# OF ANIMALS
FINISHER
NURSERY
sows
®AZ LAGOON # 1 DATE: 9 213{3J97
DOME BY: WGS
7Q15
OF
STORAGE VOL
REOU€RED
ACTUAL REQUIRED
DEPTH
TREATMENT =
137025
1$7025 100,00%
_._.�--6.43
_-------------
STORM=
25291
2529/ 1 09/.
r
_ O, 74
TEMPORARY =
57073
57789 ; 101.26,% �
1,88
TOTAL USEABLE VOL =
219395
- - 220111 100,83%
9,04
DAYS OF TEMPORARY STORAGE:
DEPTH OF SLUDGE
182
NOTE: THE ACTUAL VOLUMES DiSPLAVED ON THIS SHEET ARE CALCULATED
USING THE AREAS OF THE CONTOURS CREATED ON ONE FOOT INTERVALS.
THE TOTAL VOLUME CALCULATED USING DCA 220671
mo'D8ologo5's'5

FARM NAME:
a OF ANIMAL$
FINISHER
NURSERY
sows
STORAGE VOL
TREATMENT
STORM
TEMPORARY =
TOTAL USEABLE VOL
BAZ LAGOON #2
DONE BY: WGS
n� OF
REQUIRED
ACTUAL
REQUiR.EQ
DEPTH
100170
10017o '
lOv. vy.
9�J64
19964 :
100, t70%
0,71
43095
432961
. _._..........................
100,47%
1.67
163229
163430
100.12%
B,39
DAYS OF TEMPORARY STORAGE: 181
DEPTH OF SLUDGE
NOTE, THE ACTUAL VOLUMES DISPLAYED ON THIS SHEET ARE CALCULATED
USING THE AREAS OF THE CONTOURS CREATED ON ONE FOOT INTERVALS,
THE TOTAL VOLUME CALCULATED USING DCA M 163944
M0 D801090556

2 I - 3 -5-9
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
PrQpT-x lagoW--, 1:1quid Managerrent should be a ,year-round priority. It is especially
!Mt TW-'1t tr) mallag_ levels so teat you do not have problems during extended rainy and
w6t periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
r�ivin crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there am
extended rainy spells such as the thundsrstorm season in the surnmertime, This means
that at fire first signs of plant growth in the later winterlearly spring, irrigation a=riling to
a farm wash zrrangament plain should by done whenever the lard is dry enough to
receive lagoon Liquid. This will make storage space available in the Lagoon f'or fixture wet
periods, 1n the late surntr erlearly fill the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for whiter storage, Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon ease to the minimurn liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization playa will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate rflodoes not leave roorn for staring excess water during extended wet periods,
©vew fron, the lagoon for My, reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
stag law and subje,.ct to peralt; action.
The routine mLntenarace of a lagoon involves the following;
lvLainten=a of a vegetative cover for the dam,
Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most comrnon vegetative
oovers, The vegetation should be ferlalized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous star:d. The amount of fertilizer 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 fertilizedd with 900 pounds per acre cf 10-10-1.0, or
N,uivalent.
Brush wnd 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 yeax's that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth,
NOTE; if vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to eater
the lagoon water. Such chemicaJ.s could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maartenance inspections & the entrre'lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
;he lagoon and at least Monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum,, the following;
Taste Inlet Pipes, RCeC)Ichng P'Des, aaad OvernOw Pipes ---bolt far;
1 separation of joints
araoks or breaks
3, af'-cUrnulation of salts or 'Minerals
4, overall condition of pipes

- k .goon surface ---look for!
undesirable wegeWive growth
floating or lodged dabris
BmbanLment --- look for,
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
side sloes stability ---slumps or bulges
wet or cla sp areas on the back slope
erosion cue to Pack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave ac;aan caused by strong
winds. These waves.= erode the lagoon s?dewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam,
A good sta.�.d 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
us0d to reduce the wave impacts,
Any of these features would lead to erosion and weLkening of the dam. If y= lagoon has
any of these fea%- ,res, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may n to provide a teampora7 fix if thm is a threat
of a waste discharge, However, a pernwient solution should be reviewed by the
techn.ic�d exper�, ,-"any di4ging auto a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a Serious
undertalsing with tend y se -zoos wanse uences and should not be oonducte4 unless
recommended by V appropriate technical expert.
T : an sf'er Pumps ---check for proper operation of,
1 recycling pumps
2.1 irrigation pumps
Check for lekg, loose fittings, and overall primp operation. An unusually loud or grinding
':oise, o, a lax°ge amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
repiaowtnent.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised` by equipment failwe. You should. perform your purnping
systerr, maintenance at a time when your la&Don is at its low level, This will allow some
safety tame should major repairs be requaraa. Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, rdpai, ng , or borrowing pumps. Prot ezbly, 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 a -re designed to curry all surface
drainage waters {such as r?3nfal: runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets,
and parking lot runof0 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
(wasMng) systen pipes and the raanfa l that hits the 'lagoon directly.
You should in=t your diversion system for the followinz�
ad;xluate vegeWlon
2. diversion rapacity
3, ridge berrn height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
dtlftng or it mmWlatf�ly following a heavy rain. If tect,nicai assistaxtCe is needed to
determine proper sOIutiuns, c-Onsa t with appropriate experts,
You should nerd the level of tilt lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record &,e level again 4 tL 6 hours after tale m," (assumes there is no purnpin ), This will
give you an ids of how much your' lagoon revel will rise with a certain rain h1l amount
(Y0" must a:sc' be recording your rainfall for this to work), Knowing this should help in
plaxiriing la�igadon applicsdons and storage, If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have gut inflow problem from: a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
I
agoon from the surrounding !and.
gooaa operat=an
Startup.
I. imrpe iateiy after oonstriction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
s°ur fa;'es to avoid eros on.
2. Fill new lagoori design treatment volurne at '.east half full of water before
waste loading becins, tzk=ng care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
y7rair: ipes into the. lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end a the pipe to discharge new fhe bottom of the lagoon during initial:
Ellin-9 or ancthtr mc-ans of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining.
4, 'Tien wssible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establish-ment (due to warmer weather).
at 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
hcuid volume. This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the
a 0-ion of wasxwater.
6. Maintain a periodic cheek on the lagoon liquid pH, If the pH falls below
0, add agtcultural im--e at the rate of I pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon Iiquid volume until the pH rises above 7,0. Optimum lagoon liquid
PH is between ?.5 and 8.0.
7 A dark co)or, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
bit>lcgical acti.v:ty, Consultation with 2 technical spiecialist is xecornmended
if flies-- conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm
sZscn.
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 axe
opthmurn for trmtment, pit r=her g� systems, in which one or more buildings axe drained
and recharged each day, 4so WQ!-k wf'll

praoti water 0�0r:s&rvaticn---minimize building water usage and
sp l?age from leak.ng waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper rnzin;e^a„„1r. and water rnnse vation.
Mir:iF fi wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
x du une amount of solids erntenng the lagoon
Moan �.zi #lagoon hQuid level between the permanent storage level and
the, FI-111 Storage level.
a la 'visible tra leers Or stakes on the lagoon bank to straw the
M':rA' Mrarn liquid revel and the maximum liquid lever Tigurc 2-1),
Starr itngadng at the earliest possible date in the spring based can
nu" sent requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage
will be maximized for the summ&r thunderstorm season. Similarly,
41-ri.gat-- in the :ate summerle ,-1, fall to provide maximum lagoon
Storage for the winter.
TYnt lagoon liquid level should never be closer than l foot to the lowest
aikn.4: o► the dam ter embankment.
D« nos pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge,
LOcalte float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
sews d`aoe and as liar away from the drainpipe inlets as passible.
Prevent additions of ve ding materials, long-stetnrned forage or vegetation,
molder feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
a recuwRUV rffslove sollds from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are install ed ,
Vavntair strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
Do not allow tress or :axge bushes to grow on lagoon darn or embankn-nent.
Rmrnova sludge from the lagoon either when the nudge storage capacity is
fu'l or before ,_ fills 54 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal produwtiar is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge.
lttdp Remoyal,,
`late l goon dale c bui 6iip can be reduce-d by'

L f3 U ag,00n. Sizing,
rim Iani- solids aeparation o: flushed waste,
�Mty settling of flushed waste solids in ar: appropriately designed basin, or
M!"imiz"ng few wastage and spills.ge.
Lagoon sludge Q:- a' i+sq /rernOved &11n:_all� rather than stored long term will:
° •.... it��iv �iJre�S'sd �tpp rj�p �i�}�.. pry �e
wy more 1a:: tL prope.ly iI$e ille ii ld Ll L411tJ.
Removal techrLj,!! ,es. /�,,
Hire custor-r, =i Pp jicfor i
t ze sludge grid lagoon hou:d with a chopper -agitator impeller
pump tnr ough large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;
and soil incomarate,
Devwaeer the upper part of lagoon by irrisation onto nearby cropland or
"Oragulard; mix sludge; pump into li uid sludge applicator; maul
a3td Spread Onto or fora eland; and so! incorporate.
Dewater the tipper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with doagline or sludge barge; berm
?.n arm beside lagoon to rive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
into lagoon: allow slucfge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
onto crop aid or forageland; end soil incorporate,
RegardRess of the method, you must have the sludge. material analyzed for waste
constituents just as y oa would yo,sr lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nuent and Met;_-" from the liquid, The application: of the sludge to fields will be
Iirr?dt ei by thes .. nutrients as well as any previous waste a.pplicador,s to that field and crap
r6gvi�=;,mentt. Wast,w application rams will be disc=assed in detail in Chapter 3,
`When removing sludge, you rnust also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close
attention by the pumper or drab -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains
intact, if yot; ale soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should
sto,o the a "'VI'Lty irn me4lately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be
Mraoved wfthosu; liner ;Mjury. Tf the :finer is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
ccasii�le.
Sltiadg-, removed f om the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Bwactse or This it should probably bW applied to land with lore phosphorus
and metal lcYel& as ir,dlcwedd by a aril test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion. 'Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, it
should be nplir-,d only at rites Pqi aL to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its rstitrient value,
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
EXtn precaution should be Use to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the corfcern of neighbors,

Pomlble Cain Lagoon Failure
Lagoon fM7ures ruua t in, the .onpla. n discharge of wastewater from the structure, Types
of ft.iures include leakage U�raugh the bot= or sues, overtopping, and breach of the
darn, Assumlmg proper design ar,�i const.+�ucaon, the owner has the responsibiHty for
ensling Structure safety, Iterns wh ob. may lead to lagoon failuTes include:
Modification of the lagoon structure ---an exaxnr)le is the piarement of a pipe
in the darn without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in
lagoon design lbefora placing any pipes in dams,}
Lagoon liquid levels --- high levels are a safety risk,
Failure to inspe; t and mafnWn the dam,
Excess Surface water flowing into the lagoon,
Linar from :islet pipe scouring, damage during sludge
removal., or s-pture froirn lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to Qnwrtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies 110 form in the dam. Once this damage stools, it can quickly cause a large discharge
01 wastewater and possible darn failure.