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Amendment
PRODUCER: Barry Billups
LOCATION: Elizabethtown, NC
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION: Finishing
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: N/A
(Design Capacity)
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of
surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the
amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before
each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the
fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner.
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. Soil types are important as they have
different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding
capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per
year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons 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 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 or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this
type offacifty. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste
management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation,
and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
21-1.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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Amount of sludge(ciallons)
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
gallons x Ib.s PAN/1000 gallons - lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Tech
Guide Std. 633)
- Total
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to
apply the waste in a timely manner
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface
application:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
it Mn Tuna Ppr Arm Utilized Annlication
5980
1
ice Ibermucla
hay
2251
14.23
1 3201.75
MarSe t
BB 1
1 1
IFo Ibermucla
hay
1 2761
4.501
1242
MarSe t
*This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizerare applied, they
must be accounted for. Nmust bebased onrealisticyield expectation.
NOTE. The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North
Caroline to have a nutrient managementplan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONGTERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see
Required Specification2j)
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Type Per Acre* Utilized A
..
bermuda hay
* See footnote for Table 1
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Table f 1
Table 2
Table 3
Total
Amount of N Produced
Surplus or Deficit
18.13
8.70
0.00
27.43
4,443.00
2,349.00
6792.00
-
6,792
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates.
The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrient or
other elements.
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See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop Application Application
race
THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE
NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and
Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining
the amount peracre to apply and the proper application rate priorto applying thewaste.
Narrative of operation:
SB515 setbacks apply. They are as follows:
1 100' from water supply well
2. 200'from residence
3 50' from public ROW
4 50' from property line not owned by the producer or lessor.
5. 75' from blue -line stream
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge ofwaste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. if the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of an
agreement with a landownerwho is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of
the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an
update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change n the operation, increase in the
numberof animals, method of utilization, oravailable land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of
management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may
be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 ions per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard
393 - Filter Strip).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should
not be applied when there isdangerofdrift from the irrigation field.
g When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on
conventionally tilled cropland. , When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the
waste ma be broadcast provided the appplication does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. See "Weatherand Climate in North Carolina" forguidance.)
7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff
does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the
site during application. No pond ing should occur in orderto control odororflies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not
covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from
animal waste should also be considered.
10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days priorto planting of the crop orforages breaking dormancy.
Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the fallowing: The
outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
11 component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied
closerthan 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 -Filter Strips).
Animal waste shall not be applied closerthan 100 feet to wells.
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by
the landowner.
13 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach otherproperty and public right-of-ways.
Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
14 discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
15 mannerthat causes no runoff ordrift from the site.
16
Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, shovers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not
be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the
vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to
areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or
discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible
for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal
discharge, pollution and erosion.
1 g 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 kepton site.
Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
20 consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark
21 the maximum storage volumeforwaste storage ponds.
Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at leastannually at
crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining element.
Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used
when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop
22 production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years.
Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste
application recordsforall otherwaste shall be maintained forfive (5) years.
23
Dead animalswill be disposed of in a mannerthat meets North Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Barry Billups
Owner/ ManagerAgreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste
treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to
be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are
stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this
system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil
and Water Conservation District and will be available forreview by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Barry Billups
(Please print)
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Signature: L t itlGrt�--v-a� Date: 8/12/24
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Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Pieaseprnt) Becky Spearman
Affiliation: NC Cooperative Extension - Bladen County
Address (Agency): PO Box 249
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
[phone]
Signature: " Date: 8/12/24

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